The Good Shepherd — John 10:1-41 (07.05.2026)

The Good Shepherd — John 10:1-41 (07.05.2026)

Pastor Ben Presten: This sermon explains two key "I AM" statements: Jesus as the Door and the Good Shepherd. The preacher highlights our condition as wandering, helpless sheep and the hope we have in a shepherd who knows us, calls us by name, lays down his life, and leads us to abundant and secure life. The message calls listeners to recognize their need, hear and follow Christ’s voice, and trust his protection and guiding love.

The Man Born Blind — John 9:1-41 (06.28.2026)

Pastor Ben Presten: This sermon works through John 9, where Jesus heals a man born blind and reveals the deeper truth of spiritual sight. Pastor Ben traces six scenes of the story, highlights the disciples' blind spots, the Pharisees' pride, and the parents' fear, and shows how Jesus turns physical healing into a call to spiritual sight. The message emphasizes that salvation is seeing: those whose eyes are opened respond with surrender, bold testimony, and worship, and are sent to help others see the light of Christ.

Freedom vs Bondage — John 8:31-59 (06.21.2026)

Pastor Kevin Stradley: In this sermon, Pastor Kevin walks through John 8 (vv.31–59), highlighting Jesus’ claims of unity with the Father, the contrast between the father of lies and the Father of truth, and the promise that abiding in Christ’s word brings true freedom from sin. Drawing lines to the Feast of Booths and a Father’s Day context, the message calls listeners to receive Christ’s word, confess sin, and bring others from darkness into the light of the gospel.

The Light & the Darkness — John 8:12-30 (06.14.2026)

Pastor Ben Presten: This sermon examines John 8:12-30, where Jesus declares, "I am the light of the world." It covers his confrontation with the Pharisees, the call to believe and follow Christ rather than a personal or modified Jesus, and the warning that rejecting him leads to dying in sin. The sermon points to the cross as the clearest revelation of the Father and invites listeners to turn from darkness to the light of life.

The Overflowing Christian — John 7:37-52 (06.07.2026)

Pastor Ben Presten: Jesus stands at the Feast and invites the thirsty to come, believe, and receive the Spirit so that the life of Christ fills them. As we drink deeply through Scripture by the Spirit, our hearts are renewed and overflow in words and actions that bless and testify to others.