As the story of Jesus’ crucifixion comes to an end, let’s learn about the idea of biblical justification, and discover some Old Testament hyperlinks that add a profound layer of meaning. (John 19:28-35)

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What does “Big Brutus,” the 11-million pound, worlds-largest electric shovel machine, and a little, 3-pound puppy named Fiona have to do with Jesus and the story of his birth? Join us for our 2024 Christmas message, and let’s learn together about the true nature of the power of Jesus the Messiah.

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The “Passion of the Christ” is a famous way to talk about Jesus’ crucifixion, but what do we mean when we say “Passion”? Join us once again in the Gospel of John, as we examine together what passion looked like for Jesus, and how redefining passion for ourselves can help us follow Jesus and love our neighbors well. (John 19:25-27)

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Jesus now sits before Pilot, who hands him over for execution at the insistence of the Jewish leaders—but there is something more going on under the surface, and greatness hiding in an unsuspecting detail about a peculiar article of Jesus’ clothing. (John 19:1-27)

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At this point in John’s story, Jesus has been arrested and is now being judged in a pair of trials before the Jewish leaders and the Roman officials—but Jesus seems to be playing a different game than those around him. (John 18:28-40)

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Continuing the story of Jesus’ arrest, we consider the denial of Peter and how Jesus treats him before and after the echo of the rooster’s crow. (John 18:15-26)

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As we reach chapter 18 of the Gospel of John, we find Jesus passing through a certain valley with a special meaning and significance in the story of God’s people, which sheds new light on the betrayal of Jesus. (John 18:1-14)

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Let’s consider a story about King Hezekiah, and learn what it means to be a Spiritual Parent. (Isaiah 39:1-8)

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Jesus’ dream of unity is a beautiful idea, but how do we reach that goal in our real lives? (John 17:20-26)

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Jesus has a dream, and it’s all about unity. So what does Christian unity look like, and how is it accomplished? (John 17:20-26)

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