John 8:31-37 | The Truth Will Set You Free
In the book of John, Jesus declares himself by many names. This week we look at Jesus’ declaration, “I am Light of the World”. Jesus, and only Jesus, can lead us into the light and away from darkness.
The Truth Will Set You Free — John 8:31–37
In this message, Pastor Mike unpacks what it means to be a true disciple of Jesus. Drawing from John 8, we’re reminded that genuine disciples abide in Christ’s word, are set free by truth, and must understand their spiritual slavery. True freedom isn’t found in self-expression, but in submission to God’s design. Jesus shows us that it’s only when we acknowledge our bondage to sin that we can receive the freedom He offers. And that freedom is not abstract—it’s relational: “If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.”
John 8:12-30 | Light of the World
In the book of John, Jesus declares himself by many names. This week we look at Jesus’ declaration, “I am Light of the World”. Jesus, and only Jesus, can lead us into the light and away from darkness.
John 8:12-30 | Light of the World
In the book of John, Jesus declares himself by many names. This week we look at Jesus’ declaration, “I am Light of the World”. Jesus, and only Jesus, can lead us into the light and away from darkness.
#1 THE SON IS THE SUN
Jesus is the Light of the World
#2 THE LIFE IN THE LIGHT
His followers will not walk in the dark.
#3 THE DEATH IN THE DARK
Without him, we die apart from hope
John 7:53 - 8:11 | Grace for your worst day
John 7: 37-39 | Are you thirsty?
“Come, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and he who has no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your labor for that which does not satisfy? Listen diligently to me, and eat what is good, and delight yourselves in rich food.
Incline your ear, and come to me; hear, that your soul may live; and I will make with you an everlasting covenant, my steadfast, sure love for David.”
Isaiah 55 :1 - 3
John 7:53 - 8:11 | Grace for your worst day
Ps Mike explores the passage on the woman caught in adultery and Jesus’s response. He explores the validity of the passage and how it is the perfect example of Christ’s character.
On our best day we need Christ just as much as we need him on our worst day.
John 7:11-39 | Clarity in the Confusion
JOHN 6:37
All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never cast out.
1.WHO this promise is for.
2.WHY you can trust his promise.
3. WHAT we need to do about it
John 7:11-39 | Clarity in the Confusion
The Feast of Booths was at hand to commemorate the exodus from Egypt. Those gathered are looking for Jesus, and everyone is discussing who Jesus is. Jesus boldly attends the Feast of Booths, where He enters the temple and begins to teach. Here he explains His purpose and authority to the onlookers, and rebukes the Jews on their hypocrisy and judgement. He explains who He is, but while some believe, others are confused.
He declares: “Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’”
Clarity #3 - Community (1 John 4:7-12)
Clarity #3
In this sermon, we explore what it means to live in a gospel-centered community, where the love of Christ shapes our relationships and interactions. The gospel not only saves us from sin but invites us into the family of God, where we are deeply loved by Him. In response to God’s love, we are called to love one another—though this love can be difficult, it is the essence of Christian unity and forgiveness. As God joyfully watches His children love each other, so too does He desire us to embody this love in tangible ways.
True love isn’t just preached or sung about; it must be expressed through action. Reflecting on the teachings of 1 John and C.S. Lewis, we are reminded that God's love is dynamic, a living activity that calls us to small acts of love today, which prepare us for even greater sacrifices tomorrow. The challenge for the church is to love authentically and selflessly, starting with the everyday moments of grace we share together.
Clarity #1 - Gospel centred (eph. 2:1-10)
Clarity #1
Gospel Centred (Eph. 2.1-10)
Clear on Sin (v.1-3)
Clear of Grace (v.4-9)
Clear on Holiness (v.10)
Stand alone - 2 Timothy 4:16-18 God is Near
Standalone
2 Timothy 4:16-18 God is Near
People really will let you down (v16)
Jesus never will (v17)
So you can face whatever is coming (v18)
Advent 2024 - God With Us - Christmas Eve - The Wise Men
Advent 2024
There are three reactions in Matthew 2:1-12 to the news of the birth of Jesus. There was resentment from Herod at the new “King of the Jews”. There was indifference from the Jewish people, who were “troubled” by his coming and did not received him. The Magi, however, sought him out and rejoiced in his coming.
How do we react to the Word of the coming of Jesus?
Advent 2024 - God With Us - Week 2 - SHOW ME YOUR GLORY
Advent 2024
Moses said, “Please show me your glory.”
- Exodus 33:18
The Lord passed before him and proclaimed, “The Lord, the Lord, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness, keeping steadfast love for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, but who will by no means clear the guilty…
- Exodus 34:6-7
John 6:48-71 | The Day Jesus Blew Up His Own Movement
JOHN 6:37
All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never cast out.
1.WHO this promise is for.
2.WHY you can trust his promise.
3. WHAT we need to do about it
John 6:48-71 The Day Jesus Blew Up His Own Movement
Because Jesus loves us best,
he is very willing to have necessary confrontation.
Is he your Lord?
John 6:35-48 | A Love that Lasts
JOHN 6:37
All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never cast out.
1.WHO this promise is for.
2.WHY you can trust his promise.
3. WHAT we need to do about it
JOHN 6:37
All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never cast out.
1.WHO this promise is for.
2.WHY you can trust his promise.
3. WHAT we need to do about it
John 5:31-47 | The Doorway to Relationship
John 5:31-47 | The Doorway to Relationship
Jesus has previously claimed in John 5, that He is equal with God, that He will judge the world, and that He is the only source of life.
In John 5: 32-40, we explore Jesus going on both the offense and defense of these claims. In defense, Jesus calls to witness the Father, the Forerunner in John the Baptist, the Works for Jesus to accomplish, and the Words of Scripture. In John 5:41-47, Jesus goes on the offensive. He speaks on their dependence and hope on the law of Moses, but do not seek Jesus, of whose glory comes from the Father.
John 5:18-30 | Un-Shrinking Jesus
John 5:18-30 | Un-Shrinking Jesus
What did Jesus say about himself? Jesus will judge.
Jesus Himself will judge all (v. 22, 27)
There are only two paths (v. 28-29)
His judgements are just (v.30)
Colossians 2 | Walking With Christ
Colossians 2:1-10
#1 It’s all, always about Jesus (v.1-3)
#2 We grow the same way we start (v.4-7)
#3 God in is Christ, Christ in is you (v.8-10)
John 4:5-30 (Fully Known Fully Loved)
“If you know the gift of God and who it is that is saying to you, ‘Give me a drink,’ you would have asked him, and He would have given you living water.” John 4:1-15
“If you know the gift of God and who it is that is saying to you, ‘Give me a drink,’ you would have asked him, and He would have given you living water.” John 4:10
John 4:1-15 Living water for thristy souls
“If you know the gift of God and who it is that is saying to you, ‘Give me a drink,’ you would have asked him, and He would have given you living water.” John 4:1-15
“If you know the gift of God and who it is that is saying to you, ‘Give me a drink,’ you would have asked him, and He would have given you living water.” John 4:1-15
Is there any hope for someone like me?
#1 - The emptiness of the world’s well
#2 - The satisfaction of the living water
EPHESIANS 4:7-16 Keep Growing Part 4
KNOWING GOD
#1: Why it matters
#2: What it means
True Christianity is about knowing a person - Jesus
A Growing Church
How do we Keep Growing, as a church? Part 4 of our Keep Growing series.
#1 Growing in Gospel Service: Loving like Christ (v. 7-12)
#2 Growing in Gospel Doctrine: Knowing Christ (v. 12-14)
#3 Growing in Gospel Speech: Speaking like Christ (v. 15-16)
EPHESIANS 4:11-16 Keep Growing Part 3
KNOWING GOD
#1: Why it matters
#2: What it means
True Christianity is about knowing a person - Jesus
Knowing God
#1: Why it matters
#2: What it means
True Christianity is about knowing a person - Jesus