John 1:43-51 - Heaven Is Open To Us

In this sermon, Rev. Chris Vogel preaches from John 1:43-51. Here Jesus calls Philip to follow Him, who in turn invites Nathanael. Jesus continues to build his church, first through the preaching of John the Baptizer, family outreach by Andrew and now friendship evangelism that brings in Nathanael. Jesus’ words to Nathanal takes us to Genesis 28 as God calls the deceiver, Jacob.

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John 1:35-39 - What Are You Seeking?

In this sermon, Rev. Chris Vogel preaches from John 1:35-39, where John the Baptist points two of his disciples to Jesus, thus illustrating the role of the preacher: is to point others to the Lamb of God. Jesus then asks these two the probing question, “What are you seeking?” a question which we should ask ourselves as we gather together. This inauspicious beginning of Jesus’ ministry illustrates how Jesus continues to build His Church.

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John 1:29-34 - Jesus' Redeeming and Empowering Work

In this sermon, Rev. Christopher Vogel takes us to John 1:29-34. Here we read how John the Baptizer reveals Jesus as the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. Jesus’ identification as the Son of God, revealed by the dwelling of Spirit in the form of the dove pictures Christ’s work in rescuing His people from their sin.

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John 1:19-28 - Revealing the Hidden

In this sermon Rev. Ben Sinnard preaches from John 1:19-28. John 1:19-28 directly follows the prologue (1:1-18) and begins the narrative of John's Gospel. On the surface, this looks like a how-to on witnessing, but the deeper concern is blindness. The Christ was hidden from those gathered with John because of their spiritual blindness. No matter how hard they (and we) might try, the "One who comes after John" must be revealed.

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John 1:14-18 - Christ: Unique in Grace

In this sermon, Rev. Chris Vogel preaches from John 1:14-18 which highlights the uniqueness of both the glory and the grace of Jesus Christ. This Sunday we will focus on the grace, a word not used again in the Gospel. Nevertheless, the uniqueness of the grace permeates this gospel as we see that Christ is unique in abundant grace, unique in surpassing grace, and unique in revealing grace.

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John 1:14-18 - Christ: Unique in Glory

In this sermon, Rev. Chris Vogel preaches from John 1:14-18 which highlights the uniqueness of both the glory and the grace of Jesus Christ. This week we will focus on the glory and look at the grace next week. The uniqueness of Christ’s glory is found in the incarnation, that God took on flesh and made His home among us. What is hinted at in Exodus 25:8 and pictured as a passing shadow in Exodus 33-34 is made real for us today.

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John 1:6-13 - True Witness. True Light.

In this sermon, Rev. Ben Sinnard preaches from John 1:6-13. Here we see that God uses human witnesses to make clear the light of Christ (Jn 1:6-8). God uses the witness of humans to peel back the darkness of the world. The response of the world comes in two forms: rejection or reception. The beauty of the Gospel is seen in that God adopts us as his children (Jn 1:9-13).

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John 1:1-5 - The Perspective of the Word

In this sermon, Rev. Chris Vogel preaches from John 1:1-5. Here we see that who we are is rooted in what God has done. We exist because the Word, the second person of the Trinity, created us, gave us life and is the light that shines in the darkness (Jn 1:3-5).

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John 1:1-2

In this sermon Rev. Chris Vogel takes us to John 1:1-2. John opens his Gospel with the beginning, not with an act of divine creation, as in Genesis 1:1, but the beginning of divine being. The depths of this statement are plumbed not in theoretical abstraction, but in the revealing of a relationship.

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The Gospel of John: Introduction & Overview

In this sermon Rev. Chris Vogel begins a new series in the Gospel of John. John’s unique focus on Jesus’ signs in the first half is followed by a detailed examination of Christ’s final week. This perspective is summarized in John 20:30-31 which gives John’s purpose. This Sunday we will be introduced to this book and its key themes.

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1 Kings 22:1-38

In this sermon, Rev. Chris Vogel preaches on the conclusion of 1 Kings. We are reminded here of the firm foundation of God’s Word as Ahab seeks to hear only good from God, despite his constant rebellion and God repeatedly offering grace. When the prophet Micaiah foretells Ahab’s impending death, Ahab seeks to circumvent God’s word by disguise only to have a seemingly random arrow pierce his armor. Once again the certainty of God’s Word stands firm.

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1 Kings 21

In this sermon, Chris Vogel discusses King Ahab coveting Naboth's vineyard results not only in sour grapes, but murder (1 Kings 21). Elijah's confrontation details the consequences of Ahab's greedy heart, but also opens the door to God's mercy and Ahab's repentance. That God celebrates the messy, short-lived and questionable heart change of the king gives us hope when our repentances are less than perfect. Nevertheless, the consequences remain.

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