Sermons

John 17=Jesus Is Praying For Us! Bible Background: This is the last part of the “Farewell Discourse” in John’s Gospel, that spans chapters 14–17, and for which the setting is the Upper Room with the disciples. Jesus prays that God may be glorified; that the disciples may

John 15:9-17 Gifts of the Redeemer! Bible Background: In John’s gospel, this is part of Jesus ‘Farewell Discourse’, a long section on Jesus’ last night with his disciples. He’s sharing very personally with them. He’s praying for them. And he’s still

John 14:23-29 = Farewell, Promise, Peace Bible Background: 1. We’re stepping back into the lengthy ‘farewell discourse’ in John’s Gospel, which is fit into the Last Supper scene in John. Chapter 14 begins with: “Do not let your hearts be troubled….in my

John 21:15f Jesus, Peter, and the Beloved Disciple Bible Background: 1. This is that final appearance of the risen Jesus in John’s Gospel, having ‘breakfast on the beach’ with 7 disciples. Part of why this story with Peter seems to be here, is to ‘rehabilitate’