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Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church

Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church

Scripture: John 16:4b-15Speaker: Brandon EggarSeries: The Holy Spirit

SCRIPTURE- John 16:24"Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete."REFLECTION- JenMUSIC- "Lux Aeterna" - "Ancient of Days" by David BauerCONCERT FRIDAY SONG- "A Living Prayer" by Alison KraussNOTES- thegodminute.org/post/reflection-on-the-liturgy-and-ordinary-time 

The Gospel of John Week 2 Scripture: John 1:1-18, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Psalm 33;6, Psalm 107:20, Isaiah 55:11, Exodus 40:34, Exodus 33:18. An Overview of the Gospel of John     ⁃    Prologue 1:1-18     ⁃    Jesus' ministry 1:19 - 11:57     ⁃    Passion of Christ and resurrection 12:1 - 21:25 Important terms in the Gospel of John (# = number of times it is used in the Gospel of John:     ⁃    Life: 36     ⁃    Light: 23     ⁃    Witness: 47     ⁃    Believe: 98     ⁃    World: 78     ⁃    Truth: 56     ⁃    Glory: 42     ⁃    Father: 136 Several of these key words above appear in the prologue. Prologue (1:1-18) The prologue begins John 1:1 “In the beginning” which is just how Genesis 1:1 starts “In the beginning.” In Genesis those words introduce creation.  In John those words introduce the new creation - God is doing a new things. 2 Corinthians 5:17 tells us “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” Everything that the Father said through the prophets from the beginning, and what was spoken since the beginning is coming to its fullness and fulfillment in Jesus the Messiah. John 1:1 - “In the beginning was the word.” The following verses help us understand more about The Word. We read in Psalm 33:6 that “By the word of the Lord the heavens were made, their starry host by the breath of his mouth.” God's WORD is living and active! Psalm 107:20 tells us that the Word rescues from the grave, just as Jesus rescues us from the grave. - “He sent out his word and healed them; he rescued them from the grave.” And then in Isaiah 55:11 we read “so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.” God's word accomplishes His plans and purposes. Just as Jesus accomplishes the fulfillment of God's promises and plans and purposes.   Everything was created by the Word of Jesus Christ. The Word holds everything together. And Jesus - The Word - was there at the beginning! John 1:1-3 tells us that the Living God loved us so much that he was willing in a way beyond our ability to understand, willing to become one of us, a real human being but also truly and fully God. He gave Himself up for us all and that's the way this gospel begins and that's powerful! John 1:4-5 reminds us of Genesis 1 where we read that in the beginning God created the heavens and the earth…. And He said let there be light. And in John we read, “In Him was life and that life was the Light of the World!” Those who receive Jesus as Messiah become the children of God - adopted by the Creator of the Universe! Right from the opening of this powerful and amazing book we see who Jesus is - He is the Living God. - He is the Messiah - He is The Word - He is the fulfillment of every promise of God. John 1:6-14  - Pastor talks about John the Baptist who bares witness to Jesus the Messiah as the Light and shares pictures of the Jordan River at the town of Bethany - the traditional site of Jesus' baptism. The Gospel of John is uniquely crafted by the Spirit of God to bear witness to Jesus and to lead people to faith.  It's an easy read but filled with depth! John shares that Jesus wasn't who was expected and that the people didn't recognize Him as the Messiah. Jesus came in flesh to dwell (tabernacle) among us as God did with Moses - Exodus 40:34. Side note Jesus is referred to as Emmanuel in the Old Testament and that means God with us! And He is! John 1:15-18 Law came through Moses - Grace and truth come through Jesus Christ and Jesus is the fulfillment of everything God promised in the Torah. Jesus is not simply a great teacher or merely a worker of miracles, He is the One who is the Only begotten God. In the prologue we see who Jesus is and starting next week we will see what this means and how this works!  Join us! Our website – https://www.awakeusnow.com Watch the video from our website! https://www.awakeusnow.com/2-year-study-of-the-gospels-upper Watch the video from our YouTube Channel!! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTaaqrC3dMOzMkhPyiNWwlJRpV6Bwpu01     ⁃    The Gospel of John study is part five of five of our Two Year Study of the Gospels.      ⁃    The Gospel of John may be one of the most powerful books ever written. Many people have come to faith after reading only this book of the Bible.  Scholarly and archeological discoveries in recent decades give us new insight on details in the Gospel of John. We can now understand it as the most Jewish rather than the most “Gentile/Greek” of the Gospels, and when we do that we see many things that we missed before. Our 2 year study of the gospels is great for large group, small group or home group study and can be started at any time!

Today's Scripture: John 11:25-26At the Movies series- What Matters Most?We are taking what we see at the movies and bringing it into the conversation with Bible truth.Encanto - a Disney family film that on the surface is full of color, energy and excitement but asks a very deep question we face in life.John's gospel enlarges the circle of together to include God, who entered our story as Savior teaching us that when we face death, don't leave God out!

True authority is God-given. It is not based on position or title. Anyone looking in on the meeting between Pilate and Jesus from a worldly perspective would see Pilate as the authority, and they would be wrong. The carpenter's Son from a disrespected town and a poor family is the real authority in the room.  We not only live in a post-truth society, we also live in a post-authority society. The world, and sadly even Christians, often mock Jesus' authority and seek to dethrone Him in our lives. But the Bible says that all authority in heaven and earth has already been given to Jesus, and someday even those who reject his authority will be forced to acknowledge it.  Take-Home Message: Christ the King reigns over all. Jesus Christ is…  The King who is mocked (1-6). How is Jesus mocked today?Portraying Jesus irreverently for our amusementExploiting Jesus for our agendaBearing Jesus' name falsely for our assurance The King who has authority (7-11). The King who was crucified (12-16). Message: Pilate Before Jesus: Part 2 Scripture: John 19:1-16 Simple. Authentic. Jesus. Prairiebible.org

In this week's message, Pastor Brian leads us into one of the most breathtaking and mysterious passages in all of Scripture—John's vision of the New Jerusalem in Revelation 21. This is more than a description of a future city; it's a declaration of God's glory, His perfect presence, and His eternal promise to dwell with His people.As we study the stunning imagery of streets of gold, foundations of jewels, and gates of pearl, we're reminded that the true treasure of heaven isn't found in its beauty—but in the One who lives there.Let's listen now to this week's sermon entitled “The City.”

In the final section of John 17, Jesus prays for all future believers—that we would be one, just as He and the Father are one. This kind of unity isn't just relational—it's missional. It reveals God's love to the world.In this message, we explore what it means to be formed by His glory, anchored in His love, and united in purpose. Jesus' prayer wasn't that we would be taken out of the world—but that we would be shaped in it, together.If you've been longing for deeper connection, clarity of mission, and a sense of belonging, this message is for you.

Scripture: John 7:37-39Speaker: Brandon EggarSeries: The Holy Spirit

Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org. Scripture: John 2:31-36 Top Headlines: 1) Senate Set to Vote on "Big, Beautiful Bill" 2) SCOTUS Issues Major Decisions to End Term Today's host was Michael Wear, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life. Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@michaelwear⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, @ccpubliclife Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MichaelRWear⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, @ccpubliclife and check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@tsfnetwork⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by: King Sis #politics #faith #prayer #SCOTUS #religiousfreedom #education #immigration #constitution #separationofpowers #Senate #budget Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's Scripture - John 10:9-16Is it time for you to claim Jesus as your King, your Warrior Shepherd?

We still talk about the Roman Empire to this day—but did you know that the Bible speaks of the Roman Empire too? Daniel 7:7 says, “…behold, a fourth beast, terrifying and dreadful and exceedingly strong. It had great iron teeth; it devoured and broke in pieces and stamped what was left with its feet. It was different from all the beasts that were before it…” The Roman Empire was a kingdom known for conquering and crushing everyone around them—no one else was like them, they were different from every kingdom that had come before it. This was the kingdom that Jesus lived under in the 1st century and was now face to face with in John 18. What we'll see is that even as terrifying, dreadful, and exceedingly strong the Roman Empire was, they were no match for Christ the King who was reigning over them and everything in the universe. This is just as true then as it is now. BIG IDEA: Christ the King reigns over all. Jesus Christ is…The King who is misunderstood (18-32).Why did Pilate try to release Jesus? He was stressed about Christ's Passover (John 6:15, 12:12-13) He was impressed by Christ's character (Mark 15:4-5) He was distressed by his wife's dream (Matthew 27:19) He was pressed by his fear of judgment (John 19:11-12) The King who is from another world (33-38).The King who was rejected (39-40).Message: Jesus Christ & Pontius Pilate: Part 1 Scripture: John 18:28-40 Simple. Authentic. Jesus. Prairiebible.org

Today, Pastor Davis from New Community shared the benefits of Grace. /// Scripture: John 1 | Speaker: Pastor Joel Davis | Date Recorded: June 29th, 2025 | Running Time: 18:08

As we prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July, Pastor Todd Lester shares a message of true freedom — not just as Americans, but as followers of Christ. Through John 10:10, we're reminded that Jesus came to give us life to the full. In this powerful message, you'll hear encouragement to embrace the joy, liberty, and purpose found only in Him.Scripture: John 10:10Recorded at Forks of Elkhorn Baptist Church on June 29, 2025.

Date:Sunday, June 29, 2025 Title: Abide in Me [8:00 a.m.] Scripture:John 15:1-11 Sermon by: Tommy Overton Sermon Series: Behold the Lamb

Scripture - John 20:22-23Thank You for listening!Follow us on Facebook Instagram YouTube Website You can contact us at office@newcovenantaz.orgMaking Jesus Christ the Heart of Every Home.

Scripture: John 14v26, John 15v26, John 16v13-14, Luke 4, Mark 5

Up To Jerusalem - Teaching 20 Scripture: John 20:24-31, John 21:1-15, Matthew 28:16-20, 1 Corinthians 5:6-7, Acts 1:3-14. Today is the final teaching on part four of five of our Two Year Gospel Study. Pastor takes us on an adventure examining the last appearances of Jesus during His final forty days on earth after His resurrection. Pastor begins with the story of Thomas and shares interesting insights into Thomas' faith, along with sharing the special story of Jesus proving He is alive to Thomas. It's a story that shows the depth of Thomas' faith: “My Lord and my God!” Thomas realizes fully who Jesus is. Pastor delves into the depth of meaning in Thomas words in light of the Hebrew language. John uses Jesus' visit to the disciples at the Sea of Galilee to share a powerful fish story. The disciples had been out all night fishing and caught nothing. That morning, Jesus is standing on shore, though they did not recognize Him.  Jesus encourages them to throw out their net and when they did their net filled to overflowing. At this point they recognized Jesus! “It's the Lord!”  Jesus had built a fire on the shore and invited them to breakfast. The Greek word used for this fire means a “coal fire.” It's a word not normally used for a fire, but there's something to learn from the choice of it here in this story. The only other time that “coal fire” appears in the New Testament is on the night of Jesus' betrayal when Peter was standing by the “coal fire” and denied knowing Jesus three times. This is “coal fire” is not accidental, it is intentional and Jesus is being very deliberate. We are encouraged to understand that in confronting the painful - God heals us. And Jesus proceeds to ask Peter three times if he loves Him. This breakfast is a gracious portrayal of how much our God loves us. His desire is to restore. Peter's restoration is happening and in the future Peter would stand firm and testify to knowing Jesus. Jesus tells Peter to take care of His flock. (Believers) Pastor shares several other appearances of Jesus including Matthew 28 where Jesus speaks the “Great Commission” to reach all nations and all people with The Good News. Pastor concludes with an overview of several observations:     ⁃    First eyewitnesses     ⁃    Earliest objections     ⁃    Alternate explanations     ⁃    Ultimate price This is the concluding teaching on this fourth part (of 5) of our full Two Year Gospel Study. Our website – https://www.awakeusnow.com Watch the video from our website! https://www.awakeusnow.com/2-year-study-of-the-gospels-upper Watch the video from our YouTube Channel!! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTaaqrC3dMOzMkhPyiNWwlJRpV6Bwpu01 Up to Jerusalem is a study of the final weeks of Jesus' ministry the earth, concluding with His resurrection and ascension, using the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John together with material from ancient sources and recent discoveries. Up to Jerusalem is part five of our Two Year Study of the Gospels. Up To Jerusalem is the story of the plan of God to redeem the world, and the story of a Savior willing to obey the Father's plan. As we study Jesus' final days, we will be impacted as we discover the Love of God for each one of us.  This study is great for large group, small group or home group study and can be started at any time.

Overview:In this episode, Ryan and Brian return after a brief hiatus to dive into the topic of breaks in Scripture—chapter, verse, paragraph, and section breaks—and how these editorial additions impact the way we read and interpret the Bible. They discuss the historical origins of these breaks, their purpose, and how they can sometimes obscure the original flow of the text. Using examples from John, Matthew, Isaiah, Philippians, and Colossians, they highlight “bad breaks” and offer practical strategies for reading Scripture more holistically.Key Topics Discussed:Life Updates:Brian shares his experience at Northern Seminary, meeting his doctoral cohort, and taking a class with Matthew Bates, author of Gospel Allegiance and Beyond the Salvation War. Bates has promised to join the podcast in July.Ryan discusses his ongoing classes, including a deep-dive exegetical study of Philippians, which inspired this episode's topic.Both hosts have been busy with school, leading to a brief podcast break, but they're excited to be back.Historical Context of Breaks in Scripture:New Testament: Originally written without breaks, punctuation, or chapters, using conjunctions like kai (and) and de (but) to structure sentences.Old Testament: Some books, like Psalms, had natural breaks, but most chapter breaks were added in the 13th century by Stephen Langton, Archbishop of Canterbury. Verses were introduced in the late 16th century, with the Geneva Bible (c. 1607) being the first to include them.Purpose: Chapters and verses were added to make referencing easier (e.g., John 3:16), but they can sometimes disrupt the text's flow.King James Version (1611): Early adoption of chapter and verse divisions, which explains why some verses are “missing” in modern translations due to improved textual criticism.Types of Breaks and Their Impact:Chapter Breaks: Can seem arbitrary, as humorously attributed to Langton's “horseback” decisions.Paragraph Breaks: Editorial decisions in Greek texts (e.g., Nestle-Aland 28, UBS 5) and English translations (e.g., NIV) that vary and affect interpretation.Section Breaks: Headings in modern Bibles, added by editors, can influence how readers group and understand passages.Examples of “Bad Breaks” in Scripture:John 20:24-31 (Doubting Thomas):A section break after verse 29 separates Thomas's story from the Gospel's purpose statement (verses 30-31). Reading them together shows Thomas as a negative example, encouraging readers to believe without seeing, based on reliable testimony.Key Insight: Section headings can disconnect related thoughts, obscuring the author's intent.Matthew 24-25 (Jesus' Teaching on the Second Coming):The chapter break between 24:51 and 25:1 disrupts a continuous teaching about faithfulness and preparedness. The parable of the virgins (25:1-13) logically follows the servant parable (24:45-51).Key Insight: Chapter breaks can fragment unified discourses, missing the broader context.Isaiah 52:13-53:3 (Suffering Servant):The chapter break between 52:15 and 53:1 splits the introduction of the servant (52:13-15) from the description (53:1-3), which is part of the same discourse.Key Insight: Reading across chapter breaks reveals the full context of familiar passages.Philippians 1:12-15 (Paul's Chains):A chapter break at verse 15 disconnects Paul's discussion

Today's Scripture: John 9:1-7Wherever you are in your journey, will you let God bring you closer?

Date:Sunday, June 22, 2025 Title: Another Helper [8:00 a.m.] Scripture:John 14:15-31 Sermon by: Pete Hatton Sermon Series: Behold the Lamb

Love is Dangerous Business, with Becca Ellis. Series: Holy Troublemakers A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: John 15:12-13; Matthew 22:37-39.Feeling stuck or searching for hope? Join us this Sunday as we explore revolutionary love through the inspiring story of Valerie Kaur. Discover how small acts of courage can transform our world.Join us each Sunday, 10AM at bendfp.org, or 11AM KTVZ-CW Channel 612/12 in Bend.  Subscribe/Follow, and click the bell for alerts.At First Presbyterian, you will meet people at many different places theologically and spiritually. And we love it that way. We want to be a place where our diversity brings us together and where conversation takes us all deeper in our understanding of God.We call this kind of faith “Spacious Christianity.” We don't ask anyone to sign creeds or statements of belief. The life of faith is about a way of being in the world and a faith that shows itself in love.Thank you for your support of the mission of the First Presbyterian Church of Bend. Visit https://bendfp.org/giving/ for more information.Keywords:Valerie Kaur, revolutionary love, holy troublemakers, racial slur, divine spark, Jesus' teachings, love thy neighbor, American Sikhs, national unity, storytelling, community support, sage warrior, birth analogy, transition phase, healing journey., presbyterian, church, online worship, bend, oregonFeaturing:Rev. Dr. Steven Koski, Rev. Sharon Edwards, Becca Ellis, Brave of Heart, GuestsSupport the show

Solid Rock Bible ChurchSunday, January 5, 2025Pastor Bill Gay:"Faith to Believe - Even When You Can't See"SCRIPTURE:John 20:24-292 Corinthians 5:7James 1: 6-8

Scripture: John 3:1-15Speaker: Brandon EggarSeries: The Holy Spirit

Solid Rock Bible ChurchWednesday January 15, 2025Pastor Bill Gay:"Wind, Fire And Power"SCRIPTURE:John 20:21-22

Today's Scripture: John 8:12-59There is a war being waged for our hearts, and the way to win this war is by following the true light of Christ. 

June 15, 2025 Scripture: John 16:1-15

Date:Sunday, June 15, 2025 Title:In [8:00 a.m.] Scripture:John 14:1-12 Sermon by: Sam Leopold Sermon Series: Behold the Lamb

Scripture - John 16:12-15Thank You for listening!Follow us on Facebook Instagram YouTube Website You can contact us at office@newcovenantaz.orgMaking Jesus Christ the Heart of Every Home.

Scripture: John 16:12-15, Psalm 8 In many places in our scripture and tradition we have been tempted to view creation as a hierarchy of power over. As Jesus prays for his disciples, and as we ponder the mysteries of the Trinity, how might we be freed for great love and life by remembering that we ... Read more The post Trinity: How to Live IN the World appeared first on Foreside Community Church.

Today's Scripture: John 8:1-11Adventure involves danger. The signs are there for a reason.

by Zack Stanton | From the Series: Walking in the Spirit | Scripture: John 4:19-24 Download Audio

In this powerful message from our I AM series, we explore Jesus' declaration: “I AM the Bread of Life.” In John 6, Jesus isn't just handing out bread—He's pointing us to something far greater. He confronts a crowd more interested in miracles than meaning, and He invites them—and us—into a deeper hunger for what truly satisfies.Pastor Mason walks us through how Jesus fulfills the Old Testament promises, how He is the true and better Moses, and how every part of our lives—our pain, failures, strengths, and gifts—can be used by the Bread that never perishes.

In this powerful message from our I AM series, we explore Jesus' declaration: “I AM the Bread of Life.” In John 6, Jesus isn't just handing out bread—He's pointing us to something far greater. He confronts a crowd more interested in miracles than meaning, and He invites them—and us—into a deeper hunger for what truly satisfies.Pastor Mason walks us through how Jesus fulfills the Old Testament promises, how He is the true and better Moses, and how every part of our lives—our pain, failures, strengths, and gifts—can be used by the Bread that never perishes.

Solid Rock Bible ChurchSunday June 8, 2025Pastor Bill Gay:"Do You Truly Love?"SCRIPTURE:John 14:15John 3:16John 3:17

Today's Scripture: John 7:37-38The peace and power of Christ's presence doesn't depend on a feeling, but on your faith. Keep on believing and you will grow in receiving it.

Jesus knew that His Apostles' battle would continue after He ascended to heaven. Satan would go after them and seek to destroy them. But Jesus prayed to His Father, “I do not ask that you take them out of the world, but that you keep them from the evil one.” He wanted them to be in the world, but to be different from the world. Jesus' prayer for His closest followers reflects His desires for us: that our joy would be full, that we would be protected from Satan, and that we would be set apart for holy service to God. All these things are only found through a relationship with Jesus Christ. Take-Home Message: The Lord's greatest prayer reveals His greatest priorities. What is an Apostle? The Apostles were those specially chosen and commissioned by Christ to speak with His authority.  Jesus Prays for His Apostles' Joy (13). Superficial Joy vs. True JoyFake JoyFickle JoyFading JoyForever Joy Jesus Prays for His Apostles' Protection (14-16). Jesus Prays for His Apostles' Sanctification (17-19). Sanctify– To be set apart for holy service to God Take-Home PrioritiesBe forever joyful.Be watchful in the world.Be set apart by the Word. Message: Jesus Prays for His Apostles: Part 2 Scripture: John 17:13-19 Simple. Authentic. Jesus. Prairiebible.org

Scripture: John 17:20-26Jesus prays before he parts with his disciples. As we pray over those who are graduating, we share in his prayer… that those who go out into the world from our community may show who they are, who we are, and who God is in the unity of their love. The post One appeared first on Foreside Community Church.

2 Year Gospel Study - week 74 (Friday, 05-30-25) Up To Jerusalem - Teaching 16 Scripture: John 18:28-32, Mark 15:2-5, John 18:33-38, Luke 23:4-16, Matthew 27:15-26 John 19:1-16 Pastor explores Jesus' trial using all 4 gospels and proposing a possible timeline that tells the story with new insight. Also, throughout today's teaching he shares interesting and important historical information and relationship information between the players in this day's events that brings greater insight and understanding to this story of Jesus' trial.  We tend to look at the story of Jesus' trial and crucifixion as a story we are familiar with -- the old, old story of Jesus and His love…. But today Pastor will bring a freshness that will make it new as we look at the unique things each of the Gospels' authors has to say about the events that led up to Jesus' crucifixion. Pastor will use all four gospels, combining them together in a dramatic picture of the day's event. We pick up the story of Jesus' trial with Him leaving Caiaphas the High Priest's home and going before the Roman Governor, Pontius Pilate.  It is the continuation of the story of the day we call Good Friday. Pastor shares pictures from a past trip to Jerusalem that show the possible place of Jesus' public trial.  Once everyone is in the courtyard, Pilate makes this a legal Roman trial by asking “what charges are you bringing against this man?” But the high priests and their associates didn't want a full Roman trial - they simply wanted the Roman Governor to give them permission to execute Jesus. (At this time in Roman history permission was necessary for the Sanhedrin to be allowed to execute an individual) Pilate didn't give them that permission, instead now they have a legal trial. Many charges were being brought against Jesus - all sorts of charges and Pilate takes Jesus out of the public courtyard and into the Palace for a private conversation to figure out what Jesus has done.  Following the private conversation - Pilate tells the crowd He finds no basis for a charge against Jesus and because Jesus was Galilean, He was under Herod's jurisdiction. As it happens, Herod was in Jerusalem for the Passover so Pilate sends Jesus across town to see Herod Antipas. Herod had been longing to meet Jesus and asks Him many questions, but Jesus does not answer against any of the accusations and charges. Herod's soldiers ridicule and mock Jesus - dressing Him in a purple robe and send Him back to Pilate. Back in the courtyard of Pilate's place, Pilate brings Jesus before the high priests and people stating that both he and Herod find Jesus guilty of nothing, but the crowd rebels. Pilate says he will beat and torture Jesus and let Him go. And again the crowd disagrees greatly with this decision and Pilate then asks the crowd if he should release Jesus or Barabbas (a criminal). It's at this point that Pilate receives a letter from his wife about Jesus because of a dream she had and the note says that Pilate should have nothing to do with the innocent man, Jesus.  The chief priests and elders persuade the crowd to ask for the release of Barabbas and yell for Jesus to be crucified. This crowd shouting “Crucify Him” was not the crowd who had welcomed Jesus into Jerusalem with hosannas earlier in the week when He rode into Jerusalem on a donkey.  This crowd in Pilate's courtyard were most likely temple employees. The temple at that time employed about 20,000+ people and so the high priests had probably gathered this crowd in their favor. Pilate at this point says again that he finds no basis for a charge against Jesus, gives in to the crowd, washes his hands, claims innocence, releases Barabbas, and has Jesus flogged.   Pastor shares in depth what a flogging from Roman soldiers was like during this time in history. It was an incredible cruel torture, horribly brutal and painful. Pilate hands Jesus over to be crucified. In his soul, Pilate knows injustice has been committed, yet Jesus goes silently and quietly, just as it says in Isaiah 53.  Jesus doesn't try to disprove the charges against Him of blasphemy - remaining silent - as the charges are true. He IS the Son of the Living God. More than that, the accusation is a statement of Truth!  Jesus is the Son of the Living God and we see the Messiah being turned over into the hands of wicked men and being crucified not just for others - BUT for each one of us. Here's the question: WHO REALLY PUT JESUS ON THE CROSS?  It wasn't the High Priests, Roman soldiers, Pontius Pilate, or even all people ULTIMATELY THE ANSWER IS ME. I did. It's my sin that put Him there.  This story is personal.  It is a beastly, brutal and tragic story but it is also the old, old story of Jesus and His love… Pastor closes with a heartfelt prayer acknowledging all the Savior endured.  And then ends with a teaser about next week's class that may well be absolutely shocking - something that's often overlooked yet so dramatic it will cause us to gulp!   Join us! Our website – https://www.awakeusnow.com Watch the video from our website! https://www.awakeusnow.com/2-year-study-of-the-gospels-upper Watch the video from our YouTube Channel!! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTaaqrC3dMOzMkhPyiNWwlJRpV6Bwpu01 Up to Jerusalem is a study of the final weeks of Jesus' ministry concluding with His resurrection and ascension, using the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John together with material from ancient sources and recent discoveries. Up to Jerusalem is part five of our Two Year Study of the Gospels. Up To Jerusalem is the story of the plan of God to redeem the world, and the story of a Savior willing to obey the Father's plan. As we study Jesus' final days, we will be impacted as we discover the Love of God for each one of us.  This study is great for large group, small group or home group study and can be started at any time.

SCRIPTURE- John 7:38"Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him."REFLECTION- Sr. CharleneMUSIC- "A Tiny Ripple" Instrumental- "Come to the Water/I Will Run to You" Matt MaherNOTES-

Happy Easter and welcome to Rise Up with Fr. Jonathan Meyer! Today's Gospel reminds us of a powerful truth: the ruler of this world has been condemned. Jesus has triumphed over sin and death—He has won! And because of that, we are called to live with joy, hope, and encouragement, even in a broken world. So… do you really believe He's victorious? Let this be a reminder: We know how the story ends. We know who wins. Hallelujah!  

SCRIPTURE- John 15:13 "No one has greater love than this, to lay down one's life for one's friends."REFLECTION - Fr. RonMUSIC - "Stay in the Dark" Instrumental- "Taps" Instrumental- "Cathedral Ambiance" Instrumental- "Let There Be Peace On Earth" InstrumentalNOTES- Memorial Day

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DATE: May 25, 2025Series: Where Jesus Meets UsTitle: FailureBIG IDEA: Jesus meets us in our failure and gives us a fresh start.SCRIPTURE: John 21:15-19SERMON NOTES: https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=ryxXOhj-ggRESPOND: http://thecreeksidechurch.org/discovercard

In The Bride of Frankenstein movie, the monster stumbles into a blind man's cottage, and they become friends. The only humanity he ever develops is in that cottage, where a person grabs him by the hand and calls him friend. And what it's saying is that there's nothing more humanizing than friendship and there's no pain more horrible than loneliness. In fact, all kinds of studies show that people who have fewer friends die more readily of disease and heart attacks.  So as we look at John 15, there are two questions I'd like to ask: 1) why do we need friendship, and 2) how do we meet that need? This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on January 19, 1992. Series: Gospel of John, Part 2. Scripture: John 15:9-17. Today's podcast is brought to you by Gospel in Life, the site for all sermons, books, study guides and resources from Timothy Keller and Redeemer Presbyterian Church. If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to support the ongoing efforts of this ministry, you can do so by visiting https://gospelinlife.com/give and making a one-time or recurring donation.

SCRIPTURE- John 1: 1REFLECTOR- Sr. KathleenMUSIC- Mother of God, Here I StandPRAYERTo You, do I belong O GodInto Your hands I surrender my life.Pour out Your Spirit upon methat I may love You perfectly,and serve You faithfullyuntil my soul rests in You.NOTES- 

We're looking at the post-resurrection appearances of Jesus.  After his resurrection, Jesus is still teaching his disciples—and us—preparing us to go out into the world and represent him. And in John 21, he teaches the disciples four things that should be true of us if we're Christians. Another way to put it is four marks the Christian church ought to have in the world. And those four marks are 1) supernatural unity, 2) new identity, 3) continuous intimacy, and 4) comprehensive certainty. This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on April 23, 2017. Series: Jesus, Mission, and Glory: Doubters and Deniers. Scripture: John 21:1-14. Today's podcast is brought to you by Gospel in Life, the site for all sermons, books, study guides and resources from Timothy Keller and Redeemer Presbyterian Church. If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to support the ongoing efforts of this ministry, you can do so by visiting https://gospelinlife.com/give and making a one-time or recurring donation.