Our annual "Christmas Culture Sunday" where we join both our congregations together to worship in English and Spanish. John 17 was a perfect passage for this gathering as we looked at Jesus' prayer for UNITY in His followers.

In John 16, Jesus tells His followers that it was for their best if He were to go, because then He'd send the Holy Spirit to them. It likely didn't seem like the BEST scenario to them at that moment! But in Chapters 14, 15 and in 16, Jesus was teaching them about the incredible ministry of the Holy Spirit — and in this message we explore what He taught.

In John 15, Jesus declares that He is the true vine and that we are his branches. We're told to "remain" in Him and expect to be "pruned" for fruitfulness. Kaelyn Mossholder explores this passage and shares from her own life how to abide in Jesus.

We welcome Bob Kilpatrick for a joyful time of story and song! Bob is an author, global music minister, and writer of dozens of songs, including "In My Life Lord, Be Glorified."

John 14 begins with these profound words from Jesus: "Don’t let your hearts be troubled!" What an important message for the days in which we live. While Jesus never promises a life without trouble, He empowers us to hang a "NO TRESPASSING" sign on our hearts that declares to trouble: you are not welcome here!

Caleb Quaye, former lead guitarist for Elton John (and many others!), shares his story of redemption and calling. And he takes us into a deeper understanding of worship. Caleb described worship as, "An act of faith based upon remembrance." We worship as we remember what Jesus has done for us and in us. 

And this might be the only message you've ever heard that heard that's interrupted by an amazing blues riff!

The evening before Jesus was to go to the cross He demonstrates to His followers that we must be servants — just like Him. Serving, one of the Ways of Jesus, is a beautiful way to confront our overwhelming self-interest. It forces us to put the interest of others in front of our own.

Would you like to serve at SM4? Follow this link to let us know where you'd like to dive in: http://bit.ly/serveatsm4

In John 12, we find the story of a humble, extravagant, prophetic act of generosity — Mary pouring out costly perfume to anoint the feet of Jesus, just before He goes to the cross. She did this because she cared deeply, one of the traits of those who are learning to walk in the Ways of Jesus.

Dan Stewart continues our series through the Gospel of John, speaking from Chapter 11, where we find the ways of Jesus are filled with resurrection power and life!

Dan Stewart brings a message from John 10, speaking about having life to the full! And this happens as we learn to listen to the voice of Jesus, our Good Shepherd.