The Gospel According to John | What Is Love? John 15:12-17 | Pastor Jason Polk

One Purpose, Many Callings | Pastor Jason Polk

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

The Gospel According to John | "The Real World" John 15:18–16:4 | Ray Machen-Grey

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.

The Gospel According to John | What Is Love? John 15:12-17 | Pastor Jason Polk

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.

The Gospel According to John | "There's Fruit on the Other Side" John 5:1–8 | Pastor Jason Polk

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.

The Gospel According To John | What Would Jesus Do? John 14:12–31 | Pastor Jason Polk

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.