Midtown Fellowship: Two Notch

John | More than a Victim | May 10

Sermon by Ant Frederick on May 10, 2026. Key scripture: John 18:1-14 In John 18:1–14, John goes out of his way to show us that Jesus was not a passive victim swept away by forces beyond his control — he was a sovereign Savior who advanced toward his own arrest with full knowledge, full authority, and full intention. Because the cross was something Jesus moved toward on purpose, we can trust his sovereignty in our own darkness, rest in the personal nature of his sacrifice, and worship rather than pity him.

John | Unity Like the Trinity | April 26

Sermon by Ant Frederick on April 26, 2026. Key scripture: John 17:20-26 Jesus’ final prayer reveals that our unity isn’t optional—it’s central to God’s mission, flowing from His own nature and pointing the world to His love.

John | Kept, Sanctified & Sent | April 19

Sermon by Ant Frederick on April 19, 2026. Key scripture: John 17:6-19  In John 17:6–19, Jesus prays for His followers to navigate a confusing world by being kept, sanctified, and sent. Rather than removing them from the world, He asks the Father to guard them, shape them through His truth, and send them on mission with purpose and confidence. This sermon reminds believers that their identity is secure in Christ—and from that security, they are empowered to live distinctly and missionally where they are.

John | The Hour of Glory | April 12

Sermon by Ant Frederick on April 12, 2026. Key scripture: John 17:1-5 Jesus’ path to the cross redefines glory, showing that through His sacrifice, we are given the greatest gift: a restored relationship with God.

John | Your Sorrow Will Turn to Joy | April 5

Sermon by Ant Frederick on April 5, 2026. Key scripture: John 16:16-22 In John 16 Jesus teaches that the crushing grief of the crucifixion will be supernaturally transformed into the "unsinkable joy" of the resurrection. Using the metaphor of childbirth, Jesus illustrates how the coming renewal of all things in Christ provides a hope so certain and permanent that it can reframe even the most life-altering pains and disappointments.