Gospel of John Series Part 8: The Author of Life
170 years ago, a 20 year old preacher in London England named Charles began a sermon on the unchanging nature of God this way: It has been said by someone that the proper study of…
Gospel of John Series Part 7: Living Water
Introduction What is the purpose of hunger and thirst? Hunger and thirst are built-in warning signals, telling us what we need to stay alive. Ignore them long enough, and you die. But we don’t live…
Gospel of John Series Part 6: New Life in Christ
Introduction Does anyone know what kind of car this is? How do you know that? If you know what to look for, you can see it. But to the average non-car enthusiast, it looks like…
Gospel of John Series Part 5: A House of Life
Note: the following is the manuscript the message and will not match exactly the recorded message above. Introduction We are continuing our series in John’s Gospel, a series I have titled “The Life of Jesus”. …
Gospel of John Series Part 3: The Call to New Life
This sermon dives into the idea that modern life often feels like a closed-off world. Jesus opens our eyes to a greater reality beyond what we know, calling us into a transformative new life. Following Him means finding true identity and purpose.
Gospel of John Series Part 2: The Light of Life
The sermon discusses the profound themes found in the Gospel of John, emphasizing that the “Word” refers to Jesus as the light and life illuminating humanity, akin to the creation in Genesis. It highlights our relationship with Jesus, encouraging personal reflection on discomfort in his presence, as growth towards deeper understanding and authentic living through faith.
Gospel of John Series Part 1: So That You May Believe and Have Life
This message discusses the purpose of John’s Gospel, highlighting key themes such as belief, life, and the theological significance of Jesus’ identity as the Messiah, Son of God, and God incarnate.
How to Change: The Nature, Pattern, and Process of Christian Change
In 1998, Timothy Keller delivered a series of messages on Christian change, based on Galatians 5. On this final sermon of 2025, Pastor William adapted Keller’s messages, focusing on the nature, pattern, and process of Christian change. This message is a great way to kick off a new year as you reflect on how to experience lasting change.
The Posture of Advent Part 4: Joy
The sermon discusses the concept of joy, contrasting it with the fleeting satisfaction of dopamine chasing. It highlights Christian joy as arising amidst sorrow and emphasizes its importance as a strength in faith. The message calls for practical ways to deepen joy, including embracing discomfort, reducing distractions, and supporting others in their suffering.
The Posture of Advent Part 3: Humility
This message highlights the significance of humility as we wait for the return of Christ, illustrated through the parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector. The contrast highlights how humility allows one to recognize the necessity of God’s mercy, fostering a deeper understanding of true righteousness.
The Posture of Advent Part 2: Patience
The sermon discusses Advent as a waiting period for the Messiah’s return, emphasizing the importance of patience in this process. It contrasts God’s character, described as eternally patient and forgiving, with human impatience. The message encourages believers to embody God’s patience, nurturing hope and faith while awaiting Christ’s return through active love and community engagement.
The Posture of Advent Part 1: Thanksgiving
This sermon explores the theme of thanksgiving during Advent. It emphasizes the importance of adopting a thankful posture as we await Christ’s return, grounded in scripture. Practical advice is offered to cultivate gratitude, highlighting its role in proper living and reflecting God’s character in our lives.