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Betrayal and Denial, John 13:18-38

Betrayal and Denial, John 13:18-38
Andrew Southerton

Could the cross be God's greatest moment — greater even than creation? And if so, what does that mean for the way we love each other? Andrew unpacks John 13:18–38, exploring how Jesus' love for Judas and Peter shows us what it means to love not from our own strength, but because we've been loved first.

Followers Who Serve, John 13:12-17

Followers Who Serve, John 13:12-17
Tim Maddock

Could serving others really be the blessed life? In John 13, Jesus — the Lord of the universe — takes on the role of the lowest servant, and then tells his disciples this is what following him looks like. This message digs into what that means for us today, and why we can only truly serve others once we've understood how we've been served.

The Hour Has Come, John 12:27-36

The Hour Has Come, John 12:27-36
Andrew Southerton

What does it mean that the cross is the "glory" of God? Andrew walks through John 12:27–36, where Jesus speaks about his coming death with stunning clarity — not as a tragedy, but as the decisive moment of all history. This message explores what the cross accomplishes and what it means for us to walk in the light.

Surrender Everything to Jesus, John 12:20-26

Surrender Everything to Jesus, John 12:20-26
Andy Williams

Is there something more satisfying than Olympic glory, career success, or living life on our own terms? In John 12:20–26, Jesus makes a radical claim — that losing your life is actually how you find it. This sermon explores what surrender to Jesus really looks like, and why it leads somewhere far greater.

The King We Need, John 12:12-19

The King We Need, John 12:12-19
Andrew Southerton

What happens when Jesus doesn't match our expectations of kingship? Andrew explores John 12:12-19, where crowds welcome Jesus with palm branches expecting a political deliverer, but find a humble king on a donkey heading toward the cross - the king we need most.

When God is Still in Control, John 11:45-54

When God is Still in Control, John 11:45-54
Andrew Southerton

Life can feel like looking at the back of a tapestry—chaotic, messy, out of control. But John 11:45-54 lets us glimpse the front side, where God's sovereign purpose unfolds perfectly. This sermon examines how Jesus' death wasn't plan B, but God's intentional rescue from the very beginning.

Life Because of Jesus, John 11:1-45

Life Because of Jesus, John 11:1-45
Andrew Southerton

What do we do when life feels out of control and death seems to have the final word? In John 11, Jesus reveals something extraordinary about himself through Lazarus' death and resurrection. Andrew explores how Jesus' identity as 'the resurrection and the life' changes everything about how we face uncertainty, grief, and our ultimate future.

Jesus Rejected and Received, John 10:22-42

Jesus Rejected and Received, John 10:22-42
Andrew Southerton

When Jesus claims to be one with the Father, he leaves no middle ground for our response. This message from John 10:22-42 explores the heart of Christianity - not miracles or moral frameworks, but the identity of Jesus himself. We discover the comfort of being held securely in the hands of our Good Shepherd who gives eternal life to his sheep.

The Gate to a Full Life, John 10:1-21

The Gate to a Full Life, John 10:1-21
Andrew Southerton

We're all searching for "the good life," but where can we find it? In John 10:1-21, Jesus makes the extraordinary claim that he alone is the gate to salvation and the good shepherd who brings abundant life. What makes relationship with God the ultimate foundation for the life we truly desire?