In the hours just before His crucifixion, Jesus told His disciples that they should expect to be hated by the world because they were His followers. A truth that continues today, Pastor Brett Meador asks how should Christians respond if we can expect to be hated by the world? In Today’s Word we learn why it matters we are different and how to boldly shine the light of Christ.

As loving as Jesus was His message was, Jesus told His disciples they should expect to be rejected. Some of His last words to His disciples were preparing them saying, ‘If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you. ‘ On Today’s Word, Pastor Brett Meador examines the various responses to such rejection the followers of Christ have received over the centuries

This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.’ You know It wasn’t long after Jesus said to His disciples, that He demonstrated unconditional love by laying down His life by dying on the cross. Pastor Brett Meador completes a verse by verse study of John Chapter 15 with a call to reflect Christ’s love in practical, meaningful ways - on Today’s Word.

Turning back to our verse-by-verse study series of the Gospel of John and Chapter 15, Jesus reveals how our lives can glorify God: by bearing fruit, abiding in His love, and keeping His commandments. And this faithful obedience brings joy - His joy - into our hearts. In Today’s Word, Pastor Brett Meador encourages us how abiding in Christ brings glory to God and joy to our souls.

It’s unfortunate that for some, embracing the ministry of the Holy Spirit has shifted to an unhealthy emphasis on the gifts of Holy Spirit. Coming up, Pastor Brett Meador leads us in a helpful search the Scripture to properly identify the gifts of the Spirit and how they manifest in the life of the believer - continuing a study of the Holy Spirit on Today’s Word.

Jesus gives an analogy about a vine and branches that the disciples would clearly understand in relation to Israel, but that also packs just as much relevance in our lives today. On Today’s Word as Pastor Brett Meador takes a close look at this picture in John 15, we’ll see the historical significance, and learn what it means to abide in Jesus and be fruitful followers.

It’s unfortunate that for some, embracing the ministry of the Holy Spirit has shifted to an unhealthy emphasis on the gifts of Holy Spirit. Coming up, Pastor Brett Meador leads us in a helpful search the Scripture to properly identify the gifts of the Spirit and how they manifest in the life of the believer - continuing a study of the Holy Spirit on Today’s Word.

Jesus reassured His disciples they wouldn’t be left alone following His departure because of the presence of the Holy Spirit. And in our continuing studying of Jesus’s teachings about the Holy Spirit in the Gospel of John, Pastor Brett Meador clarifies the work of the Holy Spirit, clearing up confusion, and correcting some common errant teachings – all on Today’s Word.

In John Chapter 14, we find Jesus needing to reassure His disciples that the Holy Spirit will come not only to remind them of His words, but also promise them the peace the Spirit gives, is more enduring than the world can offer. And in Today’s Word, Pastor Brett Meador encourages us too - to trust the unshakeable peace promised those, who love and live in obedience to His word.