This sermon examines Jesus as an advocate, explaining the term through the analogy of a legal representative or a sponsor who vouches for someone. The sermon interprets John 7:32-36, highlighting the religious leaders' attempts to arrest Jesus and their misunderstanding of His impending departure. It emphasizes that God's kingdom is hidden and only accessible through Jesus, who is the ultimate treasure and advocate. The speaker stresses the urgency of recognizing Jesus and prioritizing a relationship with Him, contrasting this with the leaders' desire for worldly power and their failure to comprehend Jesus's divine nature and spiritual kingdom.

This study guide examines Jesus as an advocate, explaining the term through the analogy of a legal representative or a sponsor who vouches for someone. The sermon interprets John 7:32-36, highlighting the religious leaders' attempts to arrest Jesus and their misunderstanding of His impending departure. It emphasizes that God's kingdom is hidden and only accessible through Jesus, who is the ultimate treasure and advocate. The speaker stresses the urgency of recognizing Jesus and prioritizing a relationship with Him, contrasting this with the leaders' desire for worldly power and their failure to comprehend Jesus's divine nature and spiritual kingdom.

Pastor Chris Myers' sermon from Dwell City Church, "Mistaken Identity: Meeting the Real Jesus," explores the concept of recognizing Jesus's true identity as presented in John 7:25-31. Myers uses the analogy of mistaken identity, drawing from the movie Mrs. Doubtfire and the character Aragorn from Lord of the Rings, to illustrate how assumptions can obscure the truth. He emphasizes the importance of questioning preconceived notions and relying solely on scripture as the ultimate authority to understand who Jesus truly is. The sermon highlights Jesus's divine nature, contrasting it with the limited understanding of the Jewish people who only knew his human origins, and concludes by urging listeners to believe in and faithfully follow Jesus, comparing believers to sheep who follow their shepherd's voice.

Pastor Chris Myers' sermon from Dwell City Church, "Mistaken Identity: Meeting the Real Jesus," explores the concept of recognizing Jesus's true identity as presented in John 7:25-31. Myers uses the analogy of mistaken identity, drawing from the movie Mrs. Doubtfire and the character Aragorn from Lord of the Rings, to illustrate how assumptions can obscure the truth. He emphasizes the importance of questioning preconceived notions and relying solely on scripture as the ultimate authority to understand who Jesus truly is. The sermon highlights Jesus's divine nature, contrasting it with the limited understanding of the Jewish people who only knew his human origins, and concludes by urging listeners to believe in and faithfully follow Jesus, comparing believers to sheep who follow their shepherd's voice.

The sermon "How to Know the Truth in a World of Noise" from Dwell City Church, based on John 7:14-24, emphasizes the importance of discerning truth amidst cultural and religious influences. The speaker asserts that humans are designed for community and can be swayed by societal trends, including past moral failings like slavery, or modern ones such as a growing disinterest in marriage. He outlines three key ways to navigate this "noise": relying on God's word through dedicated study (micro, macro, and community reading), rejecting counterfeits by testing messages against biblical truth, and judging with right judgment by recognizing both physical and spiritual realities. The sermon warns against self-serving interpretations of faith, exemplified by the Pharisees' legalism, and stresses the need for personal accountability to God's unchanging word.

The sermon "How to Know the Truth in a World of Noise" from Dwell City Church, based on John 7:14-24, emphasizes the importance of discerning truth amidst cultural and religious influences. The speaker asserts that humans are designed for community and can be swayed by societal trends, including past moral failings like slavery, or modern ones such as a growing disinterest in marriage. He outlines three key ways to navigate this "noise": relying on God's word through dedicated study (micro, macro, and community reading), rejecting counterfeits by testing messages against biblical truth, and judging with right judgment by recognizing both physical and spiritual realities. The sermon warns against self-serving interpretations of faith, exemplified by the Pharisees' legalism, and stresses the need for personal accountability to God's unchanging word.

This text, excerpted from a sermon video, discusses the concept of Jesus as a teacher, drawing insights from John 7:1-13. The speaker emphasizes three key aspects: receiving Jesus' teachings to gain eternal treasure, trusting in Jesus' perfect timing, and openly sharing his teachings without fear. Through a detailed analysis of the biblical passage, the sermon highlights the contrast between those who seek Jesus for his miraculous works and those who embrace his profound words, underscoring the importance of believing and submitting to his instruction rather than simply seeking benefits. It also touches upon Jesus' strategic delayed arrival at the Feast of Booths, demonstrating his adherence to his own divine schedule and his desire to teach rather than merely perform public spectacles.

This text, excerpted from a sermon video, discusses the concept of Jesus as a teacher, drawing insights from John 7:1-13. The speaker emphasizes three key aspects: receiving Jesus' teachings to gain eternal treasure, trusting in Jesus' perfect timing, and openly sharing his teachings without fear. Through a detailed analysis of the biblical passage, the sermon highlights the contrast between those who seek Jesus for his miraculous works and those who embrace his profound words, underscoring the importance of believing and submitting to his instruction rather than simply seeking benefits. It also touches upon Jesus' strategic delayed arrival at the Feast of Booths, demonstrating his adherence to his own divine schedule and his desire to teach rather than merely perform public spectacles.

This sermon, titled "Confidence in the Setback," draws from John 6:60-71 to address the challenge of maintaining faith amidst rejection and apostasy. The speaker, Pastor Steven Wilhoit, outlines three ways to remain confident: expecting offense, understanding the behind-the-scenes process of belief, and recognizing that God has a divine plan. He illustrates these points with an analogy of the Asch conformity experiment, highlighting how social pressure can erode personal conviction. The sermon ultimately emphasizes that true belief stems from spiritual understanding, granted by God, rather than physical perception or human effort, reinforcing that even betrayal is part of a larger, divinely orchestrated design.

This sermon, titled "Confidence in the Setback," draws from John 6:60-71 to address the challenge of maintaining faith amidst rejection and apostasy. The speaker, Pastor Steven Wilhoit, outlines three ways to remain confident: expecting offense, understanding the behind-the-scenes process of belief, and recognizing that God has a divine plan. He illustrates these points with an analogy of the Asch conformity experiment, highlighting how social pressure can erode personal conviction. The sermon ultimately emphasizes that true belief stems from spiritual understanding, granted by God, rather than physical perception or human effort, reinforcing that even betrayal is part of a larger, divinely orchestrated design.