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"Why does John's Gospel start with just ‘In the beginning was the Word.'? What big themes are echos of the Old Testament and help us read the rest of the Gospel faithfully? John 3 includes what might be the most quoted verse in the Bible—but the whole chapter is deeper and more complex than people realize. What do we miss if we reduce John 3:16 to just a slogan? In today's episode, Emma Dotter and Watermark member Garrett Wikle discuss the first 3 chapters of the Gospel of John. Additional References: Genesis 1:1-3; Hebrews 2:5-18; Philippians 2; Matthew 28:19-20; Revelation 21-22 You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6SG7aaE1ZjjFkgB34G8zp3?si=c960a63736904665 Check out the Join The Journey Website for today's devotional and more resources! https://www.jointhejourney.com/ Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Watermark-Community-Church/author/B0BRYP5MQK?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1755623322&sr=8-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=8aeeec3b-6c1c-416d-87ae-5dfbbb6981df"
Monday, October 27, 2025
From Solomon's temple to the coming of Jesus, God has always desired to dwell with His people. God's presence was never meant to dwell in buildings alone—but in His people through the Spirit. Now, as His dwelling place, we are sent to carry His presence into every corner of the world.Catch the sermon Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or bridge.tv/sermons.Support the show
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Date: October 26, 2025Speaker: Joshua Earl
True freedom comes from humbling ourselves before God, recognizing His power over judgment and mercy. The lessons from plagues on Egypt in Exodus 10–11, the "Lamb of God Who takes away the sins of the world" in John 1 and the end-times redemption of Egypt in Isaiah 19–20 invite us to leave darkness behind, trust the Creator over worldly powers, and embrace the transformative journey from bondage to new life. It's an invitation to reflect, turn to our Savior and walk in His light.
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“I could have no greater joy than to hear that my children are following the truth.” (3 John 1:4 NLT) When I was young, I had a parakeet named Popcorn. He was a fantastic bird. I would stand a few feet away from his cage, open the little door, and call his name, and he would fly and land on my shoulder. I would walk around the house with him on my shoulder. One day on Balboa Island, I saw a guy walking around with a parrot on his shoulder. So, I went home, put Popcorn on my shoulder, and walked outside. Popcorn flew off, and I never saw him again. It’s one thing to lose a parakeet, but it’s quite another to lose a child. When my son Jonathan was about five years old, he got in a hotel elevator before I could get to it. I almost had a heart attack as the doors closed between us. I waited for what seemed like hours for the next elevator. I started at the lobby and searched every floor until I found him. Parenting is an awesome responsibility. And one of the greatest joys of Christian parents is seeing our kids walk with the Lord. The apostle John wrote, “I could have no greater joy than to hear that my children are following the truth” (3 John 1:4 NLT). When kids are young, they’re receptive to our leading. They’re compliant and, for the most part, obedient. As they get older, especially when they enter their teenage years, they start to push back and think for themselves. Sometimes they start to question their faith. If that’s happened in your family, don’t panic. Solomon wrote, “Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him” (Psalm 127:3 NLT). Children are a gift. We don’t own them. They belong to God. They are not ours to mold but to unfold. To nurture and to raise in the way of the Lord. The apostle Paul offers some direction in Ephesians 6:4: “Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger by the way you treat them. Rather, bring them up with the discipline and instruction that comes from the Lord” (NLT). One way to provoke children is to show favoritism. Another is to withhold affirmation and compliments. We bring them up by choosing the right path for ourselves—by walking the walk. We do it by spending a lot of time with them, helping them understand the things of God in our daily interactions. We do it by instilling in them a Christian worldview that will serve them in the world outside your door. Proverbs 22:6 says, “Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it” (NLT). In other words, create a thirst for spiritual things in your child. If your children follow that path for their entire lives, you can thank God for it. If they don’t, however, that doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re a failure as a parent. The parable of the prodigal son teaches us that a seemingly worst-case scenario can result in a child making a deeper commitment to the Lord. As parents, we must stay true to our beliefs. And we must never give up on our kids. We can’t see their spiritual journey. Only God can do that. But we can be ready when that journey leads them back to us. Reflection question: What encouragement would you offer to the parent of a prodigal child? Discuss Today's Devo in Harvest Discipleship! — The audio production of the podcast "Daily Devotions from Greg Laurie" utilizes Generative AI technology. This allows us to deliver consistent, high-quality content while preserving Harvest's mission to "know God and make Him known."All devotional content is written and owned by Pastor Greg Laurie. Listen to the Greg Laurie Podcast Become a Harvest PartnerSupport the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Friday, October 24, 2025
In this episode, we look at John the Baptist's bold testimony as he declares exactly who he is—and who he is not. The religious leaders were expecting a prophet like Moses, someone who would perform great miracles and deliver their people. But John makes it clear: he is not the Messiah. Instead, his mission is to prepare the way for the One who is. Join Michael Lane in the E4F Studio as he unpacks John's declaration and the powerful truth it reveals about Jesus' identity and purpose.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------DONATE: https://evidence4faith.org/give/ WEBSITE: https://evidence4faith.org/NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/hpazV5BOOKINGS: https://evidence4faith.org/bookings/CONTACT: Evidence 4 Faith, 349 Knights Ave Kewaskum WI 53040 , info@evidence4faith.orgMy goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. - Colossians 2:2-3CREDITS: Developed & Hosted by Michael Lane. Produced & Edited by Isabel Kolste. Graphics & Publication by Isabel Kolste. Additional Art, Film, & Photography Credits: Stock media “Memories” provided by mv_production / Pond5 | Logo Stinger: Unsplash.com: Leinstravelier, Logan Moreno Gutierrez, Meggyn Pomerieau, Jaredd Craig, NASA, NOASS, USGS, Sam Carter, Junior REIS, Luka Vovk, Calvin Craig, Mario La Pergola, Timothy Eberly, Priscilla Du Preez, Ismael Paramo, Tingey Injury Law Firm, Dan Cristian Pădureț, Jakob Owens | Wikimedia: Darmouth University Public Domain, Kelvinsong CC0 | Stock media “A stately Story (Stiner02)” provided by lynnepublishing / Pond5
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
This week at Echo Church, we dive into The Gospel According to John — where Jesus calls His very first disciples with just three simple words: “Come and see.” In this message, we unpack what it means to truly follow Jesus, not just know about Him. From Peter needing to witness a miracle before dropping his nets, to Nathanael's sarcastic “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?”, we see how Jesus meets each of us exactly where we are — curious, skeptical, or running on too little sleep. We talk about how spiritual warfare can look a lot like busyness, why transformation happens through proximity, and how being “covered in the dust of your Rabbi” sometimes means being covered in donut powder too. No matter where you are in your faith journey, Jesus is inviting you to come and see that there are greater things ahead.
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In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life; and the life was the light of men. And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Monday, October 20, 2025
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We must continue to welcome one another as Christ has welcomed us, and we must do so with our eyes on a mission that is not internally-focused but externally-focused. We are called to welcome our neighbors – seekers, social connections, and skeptics. Jesus and the Apostles show us how.
Date: October 19, 2025Speaker: Joshua Earl
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Pastor Gabriel Hughes preached in a recent Sunday night sermon on the differences between the first and second great awakenings, and compared that with what's going on in our current American spiritual climate. Visit providencecasagrande.com for more info about our church!
Proverbs 3:13-20, Genesis 18:14, Psalms 139:7-10, John 4:24, Luke 24:39,John1:18, Acts 7:48-49, Luke 24:45, John 1:1-4, John 10:24-30, John 8:13-19, Mark 5:15, Acts 3:6, Acts 4:12, Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 4:12, James 2:19
Sunday October 19, 2025. "John 1:5," a sermon on Mark 5:1-20 from Reverend Parker Tenent
The Testimony According to John John 1:19-34 19 And this is the testimony of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?” 20 He confessed, and did not deny, but confessed, “I am not the Christ.” 21 And they asked him, “What then? Are you Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are you the Prophet?” And he answered, “No.” 22 So they said to him, “Who are you? We need to give an answer to those who sent us. What do you say about yourself?” 23 He said, “I am the voice of one crying out in the wilderness, ‘Make straight the way of the Lord,' as the prophet Isaiah said.” 24 (Now they had been sent from the Pharisees.) 25 They asked him, “Then why are you baptizing, if you are neither the Christ, nor Elijah, nor the Prophet?” 26 John answered them, “I baptize with water, but among you stands one you do not know, 27 even he who comes after me, the strap of whose sandal I am not worthy to untie.” 28 These things took place in Bethany across the Jordan, where John was baptizing. 29 The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! 30 This is he of whom I said, ‘After me comes a man who ranks before me, because he was before me.' 31 I myself did not know him, but for this purpose I came baptizing with water, that he might be revealed to Israel.” 32 And John bore witness: “I saw the Spirit descend from heaven like a dove, and it remained on him. 33 I myself did not know him, but he who sent me to baptize with water said to me, ‘He on whom you see the Spirit descend and remain, this is he who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.' 34 And I have seen and have borne witness that this is the Son of God.” I. Following Jesus Provides Opportunities for Others To Ask Questions II. Following Jesus Proclaims Him Tenaciously III. Following Jesus Prioritizes Him Above Everything
_19 And this is the testimony of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?” 20 He confessed, and did not deny, but confessed, “I am not the Christ.” 21 And they asked him, “What then? Are you Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are you the Prophet?” And he answered, “No.” 22 So they said to him, “Who are you? We need to give an answer to those who sent us. What do you say about yourself?” 23 He said, “I am the voice of one crying out in the wilderness, ‘Make straight the way of the Lord,' as the prophet Isaiah said.”__24 (Now they had been sent from the Pharisees.) 25 They asked him, “Then why are you baptizing, if you are neither the Christ, nor Elijah, nor the Prophet?” 26 John answered them, “I baptize with water, but among you stands one you do not know, 27 even he who comes after me, the strap of whose sandal I am not worthy to untie.” 28 These things took place in Bethany across the Jordan, where John was baptizing._Also on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G419epWPAZESunday, October 19, 2025Pastor Kevin PierpontCalvary Church, Webberville, Michiganhttps://webbervillechurch.org
The fifth message in a sermon series through the Gospel of John.
Two renowned theologians go head-to-head in a rigorous, respectful debate on one of the most discussed passages in Scripture—**John 1:1–18**.
A new MP3 sermon from Alpha and Omega Ministries is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The John 1 Trinity Debate: James White vs. Dale Tuggy Subtitle: Christian Controversy Speaker: Dr. James White Broadcaster: Alpha and Omega Ministries Event: Debate Date: 10/17/2025 Length: 147 min.
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Friday, October 17, 2025
Hello and Welcome in to another episode of Sermon Review. Join us we discuss this past week's sermon and think over how to apply it to our life.
In this podcast, Pastor Jason Polk of Echo Church discusses the importance of volunteer work within the church community, emphasizing the dedication and impact of individuals like Genevieve and Brittany. He introduces a new sermon series on the Gospel of John, highlighting its unique structure compared to other gospels and its focus on Jesus as the Son of God and the Lamb of God. Pastor Polk shares his personal journey of moving from Tennessee to California to start a church, driven by a calling to spread the gospel. He reflects on the role of John the Baptist as a witness to Jesus, stressing the importance of knowing who we are and who we are not in our faith journey. The podcast concludes with a call to action for listeners to be active witnesses of their faith, using their voices to share the gospel and lead others to Jesus.
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Through the ESV New Testament in 90 Days with David Cochran Heath
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What do Genesis, manna in the wilderness, and Jesus' miracles all have in common?In this episode on the Jesus Everyday Podcast , Ethan Callison, Ken Nienke, and Andrew McPheron look back over John chapters 1–6 — connecting the dots between creation, covenant, and Christ's call to believe.
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God is the initiator of salvation, whereby one is drawn to Christ, the great Son of God, King of Israel, Ladder of Jacob, and Son of Man.
John 1:1-14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources were created to help churches allow the gospel message heard in worship, to echo throughout the week. Listen to multiple pastors discuss sermon topics for the church season. […]
A Concise Biblical Examination of John 1:1 and It's Importance to Our Faith “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” This verse is like a treasure chest full of truth about who Jesus is. It tells us that Jesus, called “the Word,” is God and has always been with God. Let's break it down into three simple parts, using the original Greek words to help us understand, and see how it shows that Jesus is fully God. Part 1: “In the beginning was the Word” What it says in Greek: En archē ēn ho Logos Simple meaning: “When everything started, the Word was already there.” -“In the beginning”: This is like the very first moment of everything, just like the start of the Bible in Genesis 1:1, where God created the world. The Greek word archē means the start of all things. It's saying Jesus was there before anything was made. -“Was”: This Greek word tells us the Word didn't start existing—it was already there, always existing, forever. Jesus didn't have a beginning; He's eternal God. -“The Word”: The “Word” is Jesus. In Greek, Logos means God's way of speaking or showing Himself. Jesus is God's special way of talking to us and showing who God is. The word ho (the) means He's the one and only Word, not just any word. What this tells us: Jesus, the Word, was there before time began. He didn't get created because He's eternal, just like God. This shows us Jesus is God because only God has no beginning. Part 2: “And the Word was with God” What it says in Greek: kai ho Logos ēn pros ton Theon Simple meaning: “The Word was close to God.” -“Was with”: The Greek word pros means being right next to someone, like best friends who are always together. It shows Jesus was with God in close proximity, sharing a special relationship. -“God”: This is talking about God the Father. The Greek words show it's a specific person, not just a vague idea of God. Jesus, the Word, is not the Father, but He's with Him. What this tells us: Jesus is a distinct person from God the Father, but they're together as One. This shows Jesus is part of the Godhead, not a creation. It's a hint that God is more than one person but yet still one God. Part 3: “And the Word was God” What it says in Greek: Kai Theos ēn ho Logos Simple meaning: “The Word was God.” -“God”: In Greek, Theos means God, but here it doesn't have the word ho (the) like before. This doesn't mean Jesus is less than God. It's a way to say Jesus has all the qualities of God—He is God in His nature, not a different or smaller god. -“Was”: Again, this word shows Jesus didn't become God; He always was God, forever. What this tells us: Jesus, the Word, is fully God. He's not just like God or partly God—He is God, with all of God's power, glory, and nature. This is super important because it tells us Jesus isn't just a great person or a prophet; He's God Himself. Kai —— And Theos — God ēn ——- was (can also mean “always existed”- thus, “God ‘always existed' as the Word.”) ho —— the Logos — Word Our translators didn't get it wrong, it was proper to translate it “…and the Word was God,” in English in 1611. Saying “God was the Word” is like saying God's essence is perfectly shown in Jesus. It's two ways of saying the same thing: Jesus is truly, fully, 100% God. Christ came to fully reveal God to humanity, thus the Word was God and God was the Word. Why This Matters: Jesus is God — Yet there are approximately 10,000 world religions that claim He isn't. (Source: Google, Accessed 10-8-2025) John 1:1 is like a big sign shouting that Jesus is God. Here's what we learn: 1. Jesus is eternal: He was there “in the beginning,” before anything was made. Only God is eternal, so Jesus is God. 2. Jesus is close to God: He's with God the Father in a special, loving relationship, showing He's a person in the Godhead, not just a thing or idea. 3. Jesus is fully God: The Word is God, sharing all of God's qualities. This means Jesus has God's power, love, and glory. This verse sets up the whole Gospel of John, where we see Jesus do amazing things only God can do, like creating life (John 1:3) and forgiving sins (John 8:58). Later, in John 1:14 (“And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth”), we learn that this Word became a human—Jesus! So, the God who was there forever (always existed) became a person to show us who God is and to save us. Summary of the Lesson on John 1:1 “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” The verse is broken into three parts to show that Jesus, called “the Word” (Greek: ho Logos), is fully God. “In the beginning was the Word”: Jesus existed before everything, even before creation (like Genesis 1:1). The Greek word ἦν (was) shows He's eternal, with no beginning, proving He's God. “And the Word was with God”: Jesus is close to God the Father, like best friends, in a special relationship. The Greek πρὸς (pros) shows they're distinct but united, hinting at the Trinity. “And the Word was God”: Jesus is fully God, sharing all of God's qualities. The Greek Θεὸς (Theos) without “the” emphasizes His divine nature, not a lesser god. The phrase “the Word was God and God was the Word” reflects the Greek, emphasizing Jesus' full deity. In conclusion, John 1:1 teaches that Jesus is eternal, in close relationship with the Father, and fully God, setting the foundation for His identity as our Savior who became human (John 1:14). This one verse establishes the most outstanding case for the Deity of Christ, that is, Jesus Christ is God.
In Jesus we find true life and true light. Those who believe in Jesus receive the life and light that He alone gives. Scripture References: John 1:1-3, John 1:4-13, Psalm 36:9, John 3:19–21, John 8:12, John 9:5, John 12:35–36, John 12:46, 1 John 5:11-12, 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 Pastor: Daniel Hendrickson
Date: October 12, 2025Speaker: Joshua Earl
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