There is a beautiful invitation to remain in Jesus and in so doing, produce loving fruit. The fruit is a result of abiding in Jesus' love. This kind of fruit cannot be forced, but instead is a work of the Holy Spirit cooperating with our wills.

What does it mean to abide in Jesus? Abiding in Jesus is so closely connected to becoming a person of love. Loving others cannot be severed from abiding in Christ.

There was a technical difficulty with the cameras, so this sermon is audio only.

Judas seems like a mysterious character in the story of Jesus. There are many theories about Judas, but in the end they are just that, theories. The betrayal, the remorse, and the death of Judas truly are not meant to answer some of our questions, but instead point us to the crux of the story: Jesus.

The story of Jesus washing his disciples' feet is the story of the incarnation. The Lord of the Universe stooping down as a servant to wash his disciples' feet. The story does not end there, though. Jesus then commissions his followers to go and do the same.

It is through death that resurrection comes. Same is true of those who follow Jesus. Although it is difficult to die to oneself, Jesus offers abundant life as a result.

Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem confused both the religious leaders and the crowds as to how Jesus was King. This King, though, came to lay his life down.

Mary recognized how loved she was by God. As a result, she devoted everything to following Jesus. She had a habit of sitting at the feet of Jesus. When criticized she allowed Jesus to defend her.

Mary had a fragrance of devotion and love for her Savior regardless of the criticism.