In this guest message, Lukas Klause walks through Jesus' trial before Pilate and asks a challenging question: When following the truth becomes costly, what will we choose?

Pilate recognized Jesus' innocence, yet when his position, reputation, and security were threatened, he ultimately chose himself over the truth standing before him. Lukas reminds us that simply knowing or admiring the truth isn't the same as surrendering to it.

While everyone around Him compromised, Jesus remained faithful—even when obedience led Him to the cross. Because Jesus chose the cross for us, we're invited to choose Him: to know the truth, live the truth, and surrender our lives to the One who is Truth.

Scripture: John 18:28–40; John 19:1–16; John 8:31–32

As The Gospel According to John series comes to the close of Jesus' High Priestly Prayer, Pastor Jason Polk explores the heart of Christ for His Church. Jesus reminds us that we are sent into the world with the gospel, united in Him, and ultimately created for His presence. Through every trial and every season, this message encourages believers to fix their eyes on the One who desires to be with His people, both now and forever.

In John 17, Pastor Jason Polk explores the longest recorded prayer of Jesus and what it reveals about navigating hardship, suffering, and uncertainty. As Jesus prepares for the cross, He prays for glorification, protection, and sanctification—reminding us that our hope is not found in how we will make it through, but in knowing to whom we belong. This message challenges us to remain faithful in the world, grow through the truth of God's Word, and live every part of our lives for His glory.

Taking a break from The Gospel According to John, Pastor Jason delivers a powerful challenge from Ephesians 3. The Christian life was never meant to stop at knowing truth, it must lead to action. Reminding the church of its identity, calling, and the power available through Christ, Pastor Jason calls believers to be emptied of distractions, filled with the fullness of God, and poured out for the sake of others. If the gospel has changed your life, the question is simple: what are you doing with it? Echo Church is not called to sit still. Movements move. Lives are waiting to be changed by the hope of Jesus.

In this sermon, Pastor Jason explores the role of the Holy Spirit in bridging the gap between knowing about God and truly experiencing a relationship with Him. He emphasizes the importance of the Holy Spirit in bringing the reality of God's presence into our daily lives. Pastor Jason discusses the different perspectives people have about the Holy Spirit, highlighting the need for balance between understanding and experiencing His power. He encourages the congregation to embrace the Holy Spirit's guidance, which points us back to Jesus, and to seek a deeper connection with God through the Spirit's work. The sermon also touches on the challenges of faith and the promise of the Holy Spirit as a helper in times of difficulty.

Taking a break from The Gospel According to John, Pastor Jason Polk shares an encouraging message from Jeremiah 1 about God's purpose and calling for every believer. Using Jeremiah's commissioning and personal stories of faith, Pastor Jason reminds us that while every Christian shares the same mission—to glorify God and make disciples—God uniquely calls each person to fulfill that purpose in different ways. If you've ever felt unqualified, insignificant, or uncertain about God's plan for your life, this message will encourage you to trust that you are known by God, significant to God, and called by God.

• Jeremiah 1:4-10
• Jeremiah 1:17-19
• Psalm 139:1-18
• 2 Corinthians 5:17

In this powerful message from John 15:18–16:4, Ray Machen-Grey challenges believers to look beyond comfort and consider the reality of the global Church. As Jesus prepares His disciples for persecution, we are reminded that following Christ has always come at a cost. Through stories of courageous faith and a call to bear witness through the power of the Holy Spirit, this sermon encourages us to love God deeper, love our brothers and sisters further, and love the world wider.

In this message from John 15, Pastor Jason explores what true biblical love really looks like. While the world often defines love as a feeling, Jesus reveals that genuine love is self-sacrificial, rooted in obedience, strengthened through fellowship with God, and lived out through a mission to others. Discover how Christ's example of laying down His life transforms the way we love God, our neighbors, and even our enemies.

In this powerful Mother's Day message from Echo Church, the Gospel of John takes center stage as the sermon explores what it truly means to "abide" in Christ. Through John 15:1–8, this episode unpacks the imagery of the vine and branches, revealing how God lifts, prunes, and grows believers through every season of life. Whether you're in a season of growth, struggle, or refinement, this teaching offers encouragement, biblical insight, and a reminder that true fruitfulness comes from staying connected to Jesus.

In this powerful sermon from John 14, Pastor Jason Polk explores how the Holy Spirit is not a "backup plan," but the very presence of Jesus working in and through believers. Using the familiar question "What Would Jesus Do?" Pastor Jason explains that following Christ isn't about guilt, shame, or trying harder—it's about loving Jesus and being empowered by the Holy Spirit to live in obedience. He reminds listeners that God's Spirit gives believers peace, confidence, and the ability to continue the work of Christ in the world today.