The Gospel of John 18 It all seems to unravel so quickly. Jesus’ arrest, moving from this trial to that, Peter’s three-fold denial, and finally being exchanged for a common criminal. Yet through it all, Jesus is remarkably calm and confident. He is a man on a mission. He is God on a mission. Weekly … Read more
The Gospel of John 17 It is beautifully mysterious how God can pray to Himself. Often, Jesus would leave the public behind to find a private place to pray. What kinds of things does Jesus pray for? Does he pray for himself? Does he pray for his disciples? Does he pray for us? Yes. Weekly … Read more
Sunday, January 29, 2012 They were troubled. Jesus was talking as if he was going to be killed, and soon. They were confused, angry and disappointed. Jesus knew these things, and told his disciples that he would send the Spirit of Truth to them. He would echo in their minds and hearts the things Jesus … Read more
Sunday, January 22, 2012 Jesus gave his disciples some sobering news before he left them to be crucified. People were going to hate them on account of Him. Is that still true today? What should Christians when we find oursleves hated because of Jesus? Vicar Lusienie Fofana shares his story and shows us how we should also … Read more
The Gospel of John 16 The disciples of Jesus are still rather apprehensive about Jesus telling them he is going away. Another is coming who will reveal truth to the world. Their grief will turn to joy. Even though it will seem like all is lost, have peace, Jesus has overcome the world. Weekly Memory … Read more
Sunday, January 15, 2012 What is peace? Can you define peace without defining it by what it’s not? Sure, war is not peace, conflict is not peace, fear is not peace, but what IS peace? Listen to Pastor Seabaugh speak of a peace that comes only by the Way, the Truth and the Life. Shalom. … Read more
The Gospel of John 15 No one wants to be hated. It is good to bear fruit. To bear fruit that will last means being a branch on Jesus’ vine. But to be a branch on Jesus’ vine means we’ll be hated like he was hated. Weekly Memory Verse: John 15:5 “I am the vine; … Read more
Sunday, January 8, 2012 This Sunday we kicked off something we call “Waterlife: Living Baptism, Sharing Stories.” We believe all Christians are authorized on the basis of their baptism to be the official ambassadors of the Lord Jesus Christ in this world. We live our baptism every day and share our stories to encourage each … Read more
The Gospel of John 14 After predicting one disciple’s betrayal, another disciple’s denial and his own imminent departure, the disciples are understandably troubled. While it seems like everything is coming apart at the seams, Jesus has them right where he wants them… on the way. Weekly Memory Verse: John 14:6 “I am the way and … Read more
New Year’s Day Sunday, January 1, 2012 With a new year comes great expectations. It’s as if we started fresh and put the old dusty year behind us. What do we expect out of 2012? We can learn a lot about our expectations by examining the expectations of others. Take John 12 for example. Lots … Read more