John 6:52-59 - Eating and Drinking Jesus

Rev. Chris Vogel looks at John 6:52-59 where Jesus continues His Bread of Life sermon, making the connection for the crowds that if they want eternal life, they must eat His flesh and drink His blood. While there are understandable Eucharistic comparisons made in this passage, both what Jesus says here and does in the Upper Room the necessity for us to feast on Christ alone for our hope for eternal life.

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John 6:41-51 - The Irresistible Aroma of Grace

In this sermon, Rev. Ben Sinnard looks at John 6:41-51. John continues the dialogue where the crowd has caught up with Jesus, wanting to be satisfied again by the food he offers (John 6:22-40). Jesus continues to teach on the Bread of Life, but focuses here on the Father’s drawing of us in salvation and the life-giving bread received through belief.

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John 6:1-15 - Thankfulness for God's Feast

In this sermon, Rev. Chris Vogel looks at John 6:1-15 where Jesus returns to Galilee, followed by a large crowd in response to His signs. There in the hills by the Sea of Galilee, Jesus feeds the 5000 men with five barley loaves and two fish. Properly concluding that He is the Prophet of whom Moses wrote they improperly sought to make Him their King. While Jesus provides for His followers, those who follow do not always understand.

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Mark 4:26-29 - How God Grows His Kingdom

In this sermon, Rev. Jon Talley brings us to Mark 4:26-29. Jon is presently RUF pastor at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, VA. He has accepted a call to come to Milwaukee’s eastside to plant a church there, completing our search for a teammate to Mike Wenzler (RUF-UWM) and Dan Quakkelaar (Brewer’s Hill-Downtown-Inner City).

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1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 - Resurrection Hope

In this sermon, Rev. Chris Vogel looks at 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 which reminds us that our resurrection is assured because Christ is raised. While many fear death and others are hopeless regarding the grave, we celebrate Christ’s coming for us in a fashion that is both public and personal.

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Mark 11:1-11 - Triumph and Tragedy

In this sermon, Rev. Ben Sinnard looks at Mark 11:1-11 where we see the triumphal approach and entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. This opens the passion week, which will culminate with the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. In Mark 11:1-11 there is great triumph as the King of Kings, the rescuer, enters Jerusalem, but there is also great tragedy in the road ahead, foreshadowed in Jesus’ brief visit to the temple in verse 11.


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John 5:30-40 - Evidences

In this sermon, Rev. Chris Vogel looks at John 5:30-40. Jesus continues his defense, calling to witness the testimony of John the Baptizer, His own works and words and finally the testimony of Scripture. Despite all that is put before them, the people will not believe. Although people may go to God’s Word for help and hope, if they do not see Christ in them, they will not have eternal life.

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John 5:18-29 - Jesus: The Son of God

In this sermon, Rev. Chris Vogel looks at John 5:18-29, where Jesus clearly states His deity claiming His actions are one with the Father and that He has the power both to give life and to judge.


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John 5:1-16 Jesus, The Law-Breaker

In this sermon, Rev. Mike Wenzler shows that John 5:1-16 outlines the healing of a crippled man, the confrontation the healed man has with the Jewish leaders, and finally the call that Jesus issues on the healed man's life. Jesus perfectly demonstrates care for both the body and the soul of man, while also challenging the sin and brokenness in the world.

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John 4:27-42 - A Community of Worship

In this sermon, Rev. Ben Sinnard looks at the conclusion to Jesus' encounter with the woman at Jacob's well in John 4:27-42. The reality that Jesus is the Messiah catapults the outcast woman into the public light of the town of Sychar sharing about her findings. We are confronted with our need to do the will of the Father, which is to seek those who will worship Him in spirit and in truth. Sowing and reaping are now brought together under the revealing of the Savior of the World.


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John 4:16-26 - Worship in Spirit and Truth

In this sermon, Rev. Chris Vogel looks at John 4:16-26 where Jesus directs the Samaritan woman’s attention to the living waters, God’s gracious gift of the Holy Spirit. It is by means of God’s wonderful gift are we able to worship, in spirit and in truth. This passage calls us to examine our own worship and the kind of worshippers our Father seeks.


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John 4:1-15 - Finding Satisfaction in the Living Waters of Grace

In this sermon, Rev. Chris Vogel looks at John 4:1-15. Jesus requests a drink of water from the woman at Jacob’s Well in Samaria and offers her living water which well up to eternal life. This first glimpse in John 4 reminds us of God’s offer of free grace to all and the benefits we have before us when we takes the promise of the Gospel for ourselves.


Listen Online: John 4:1-15

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