In this message, Ryan explores what it truly means to believe in the Church through the lens of Jesus’ prayer in John 17. He unpacks a biblical definition of the Church as a set-apart people—citizens of heaven—called to worship, disciple, pray, and live in authentic community.

Centered on Jesus’ prayer, the sermon highlights four defining marks of a healthy church: knowing God deeply, living in unity, being set apart in holiness, and growing through the power of the gospel.

Ultimately, this message calls believers to become the kind of church that reflects Jesus and answers His prayer for His people.