In this message, we’re reminded to fix our minds on the hope of heaven — the home Christ has prepared for His people. So often we study destinations on earth while giving little thought to the eternal one waiting for us. But Scripture calls us to set our hearts on things above, to live now in light of the world to come.

In this sermon, we explore what awaits us in eternity:

1. We Will Worship

2. We Will Reign

3. We Will Serve Him and Work

4. We Will Rest and Explore

Heaven isn’t a vague dream — it’s a real, renewed creation where believers will live in resurrected bodies, dwell in the presence of Jesus, and experience everlasting joy, purpose, and peace.

Mission Sunday is a moment to remember what God has done and to look ahead in faith to what He will continue to do. At Stonebridge Bible Church, we begin with gratitude—just as Samuel, Nehemiah, and Paul did—acknowledging that the Lord has been faithful every step of the way and will remain faithful as we move forward. God has provided us with a building, and now we trust Him to provide through the generous hearts of His people as we take the next steps toward building out the space for ministry.

This message centers on our mission and constant prayer: to preach the Bible, equip the saints, serve the body, and reach the lost so that our people, our city, and the world might know and worship Jesus Christ. It reminds us that everything we do as a church is not out of self-determination but out of dependence on the power of the Holy Spirit. From the preaching of God’s Word, to the equipping and discipling of believers, to acts of service and compassion, to reaching those who do not yet know Christ, every part of our mission flows from the heart of God Himself.

As we move into this new chapter together, we do so with confidence that the same God who has helped us “thus far” will continue to lead, provide, and build His church for generations to come.

What comes to your mind when you think about heaven? For many, it feels distant, vague and unimaginable. Yet Scripture tells us that God has revealed to us what He has prepared for those who love Him. In this message, we explore the hope, beauty, and reality of heaven not as a fantasy, but as the true home prepared by our Savior for His people.

Through passages like John 14, 1 Corinthians 2, and Revelation 21, we’re reminded that heaven is not an abstract idea, but a real place. A Father’s house filled with the glory of God, radiant beauty, and everlasting peace. It’s the promise that steadies us through every storm and the reality that shapes how we live today.

Key Points:

1. What Is Heaven?

2. What Is Heaven Like?

3. What’s Awaiting Me in Heaven?

4. Who Is in Heaven?

5. How Do I Get to Heaven?

If you’re in Christ, your future is secure. And if you don’t yet know Him—He’s inviting you today. Don’t leave without knowing where you’ll spend eternity.

In this sermon from John 13:31–38, Jesus gives His disciples a command that would define the Christian life for generations to come — “Love one another; as I have loved you.”

As Judas departs into the night, Jesus turns to His remaining disciples and speaks of His coming glorification — a glory revealed not through power or prestige, but through the humility and sacrifice of the cross. In that moment, the love of God is displayed in its fullest measure — holy, just, patient, sovereign, and good.

This passage reminds us that love is not merely a feeling or ideal, but the living evidence of a heart transformed by the gospel. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, believers are called and enabled to love with the same kind of love Christ has shown — one that serves humbly, forgives freely, sacrifices deeply, and endures patiently.

Sermon Points:

1. The Command to Love

2. The Expression of Love

3. The Power of Love

4. The Fruit of Love

When we love one another as Christ has loved us, the world sees the beauty of the gospel and the reality of a Savior who changes hearts.

Psalm 150 is a powerful call to worship, reminding us that every breath we have is a gift from God and should be used to praise Him. This psalm closes the book of Psalms with a crescendo of worship, inviting all creation to lift high the name of the Lord. Whether with instruments, song, or simply the breath in our lungs, we are commanded and invited to give Him glory. In this message, we’ll see how Psalm 150 points us to a life centered on worship—praising the Lord not just in a moment, but with everything we are.

Key Scripture: Psalm 150

In this message from John 13:18–30, we witness the supreme tragedy of betrayal—Judas turning from the Savior. The passage exposes the deceptive progression of sin and the sobering reality of a heart that looks religious on the outside yet is far from Christ.

This sermon walks through the tragic steps that led Judas to his eternal ruin:

1. Love Money

2. Sear Your Conscience

3. Reject Jesus' Love

4. Feel Remorse Without Repentance

It is a sober warning to examine our hearts, but also a gracious reminder that even the darkest betrayal cannot thwart God’s redemptive plan. In the face of Judas’ night, Jesus still offers life, forgiveness, and hope to all who repent and believe.

In John 13:2–17, we witness one of the most startling and beautiful moments in Scripture—Jesus, the King of Kings, stooping to wash the feet of His disciples. On the eve of His crucifixion, with betrayal at hand and His glory before Him, He sets the ultimate example of humility, service, and love.

This message walks through:

1. The Setting

2. The Scene

3. The Symbol

4. The Application

We see the backdrop of pride, betrayal, and selfish ambition contrasted with the majesty of Christ’s love. We behold the act itself—the Master of the universe doing what only a servant would do. We uncover the deeper meaning, that this washing points to the greater cleansing at the cross. And finally, we hear the call to follow His example, laying down our pride to joyfully serve others.

In this powerful text, we are reminded that Jesus not only washes us clean from sin, but also calls us to live as people marked by humility, love, and selfless service.

In John 13, we find Jesus on the eve of His crucifixion. As He shares His final moments with His disciples, the apostle John reminds us of the love of Christ—love that goes to the very end. This is not a shallow or fleeting affection, but a divine, eternal love: a love that is everlasting, exclusive, faithful, real, and sacrificial.

This message reflects on the depth of God’s love shown through Christ—love that began before time, love that endures through our failures, love that is fully real by the Spirit, and love that is ultimately proven at the cross. As we open Scripture together, we are called to remember, celebrate, and rest in the unshakable love of Jesus, a love that has no end and no equal.

📖 Key Scripture: John 13:1

Sermon Points:

1. Everlasting

2. Exclusive

3. Faithful

4. Real

5. Sacrificial

John 12 brings us to the final public words of Jesus before He turns to the cross. After years of miraculous signs, fulfilled prophecies, and gracious teaching, the people still refused to believe. This passage confronts us with the sobering reality of unbelief, yet it also reveals the unshakable sovereignty of God in bringing His redemptive plan to pass. What seems like human rejection becomes the very means through which salvation is extended to the world.

Here we see the contrast between the fragile glory of man and the eternal glory of Christ. We hear the voice of a Savior who does not remain silent or indifferent but cries out with urgency, offering light to those in darkness and life to those dead in sin. This sermon reminds us that God is sovereign, God is just, and yet God is merciful—pleading even now with sinners to come to Him while there is still time.

Key Points:

1. The Folly of Unbelief

2. The Sovereignty of God

3. The Pursuit of Man's Praise

4. The Final Plea

Unbelief hardens. Man’s glory fades. But God’s Word endures, His plan prevails, and His Son still calls: “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you shall be saved.”

📖 Scripture: John 12:37–50

God is patient—slow to anger, rich in mercy, and abounding in steadfast love. Scripture repeatedly shows us His longsuffering heart, from the days of Noah to the ministry of Jesus. Yet the Bible is equally clear: God’s patience does not last forever.

In this sermon, we walk through John 12 and see how Jesus’ death marked a decisive moment in human history. The cross reveals five powerful truths that confront every heart:

1. Judgment – Christ’s coming forces us to choose between light and darkness.

2. Satan – At the cross, Satan was defeated and cast down, his grip on death broken.

3. Drawing – Jesus draws people from every nation and background with cords of love and kindness.

4. Light – The Light of the world shines, but those who reject Him remain in darkness—now and forever.

5. Presence – Opportunities to trust Christ will not last forever. One day every knee will bow, either in worship or in forced submission.

This message reminds us that God is merciful and patient, but also just and holy. He calls us to repent, believe in Christ, and walk as children of light—before the door of grace closes.