The final sign that Jesus performed in John was to raise Lazarus from the dead. Jesus said that he did this for the glory of God, that he may be glorified through it. In this sign Jesus is revealed as the resurrection and the life....
After nearly three years of public ministry, the crowds around Jesus demanded that he tell them in plain language if he is Christ, the Messiah. Jesus said plainly, “I and the Father are one.” Now the question is, will they give the one and only...
The Good Shepherd analogy reveals the richness of the relationship that Jesus has with his church, and with each of his followers. In every act and quality of the shepherd, we see the love and care that Jesus has for us. Like sheep to a...
The Good Shepherd analogy reveals the richness of the relationship Jesus has with his church, and with each of his followers. In every act and quality of the shepherd, we see the love and care that Jesus has for us. Like sheep to a shepherd,...
We are spiritually blind and therefore we cannot see our sin and our need for a Savior. We do not comprehend who Jesus is and the salvation he gives. But Jesus himself heals us and gives us sight. With new eyes to see, we come...
Michael Kelley preaches on John 9:1-12. Jesus does not shy away from human suffering. In so doing, Jesus shows us that suffering is real and complex, but also that it can be a window through which we see the work of God. Grace Community church exists...
Two things are happening in this passage. Jesus is leading the discussion to the revelation that he is the eternal Son of God, the “I am” who existed before Abraham and all others. And, Jesus is exposing the false assumption of the people that they...
The human soul is enslaved to sin. Jesus is the Son who sets the captives free. Remaining in Jesus' word is the evidence of belief, the essence of discipleship, and the way to walk in the freedom he gives. Grace Community church exists to build spiritually...
Grace Community church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to...
A group of self-righteous religious leaders approach Jesus to test him. A woman caught in adultery is brought to Jesus in her sin. The leaders leave exposed as unrighteousness but without remorse. The woman is sent away forgiven and freed. This passage shows us that...
