7. The Woman at the Well (John 4:1-42)
What really satisfies? In his encounter with a Samaritan woman, Jesus gives us something that can quench the longing of our souls and move us to awestruck worship.
This message was given by Stan Mansfield, president of Shepherds Bible College in Bremerton, WA.
6. John Becomes Less (John 3:22-36)
John the Baptist had once been "a big deal." Crowds had flocked to him. But now Jesus' ministry is growing, and John's ministry is starting to decline. How will John react? In John 3:22-36, we see that his response is joy! John is overjoyed to see Jesus' influence overshadow his, because his joy is found in seeing Jesus made great. In this message, Michael Bouterse, director of Thrive Harbor, shows how John's words can challenge us to view our lives the same way.
Scripture passages cited (or alluded to) in this message include John 1:6, 15; 3:22-36; 10:40-42; Matthew 3:1; 11:11; Mark 1:14; Judges 14-15; Luke 16:16; and 1 Thessalonians 4:11.
5. Nick at Night (John 3:1-21)
What is salvation? In John 3, Jesus responds to the questions of a Jewish teacher named Nicodemus about how and why we can be saved: not on the basis of how good, smart, or capable we are but by looking to Jesus.
This message was given by Jeremy DeSpain, pastor of Bible Baptist Church in Port Orchard, WA.
3. The Best Is Always Yet to Come (John 2:1-11)
Who is Jesus? In John 2, John records when Jesus saved a wedding from disaster by turning water into wine. In this message, David Shohradov, a member of Thrive Harbor, unpacks the significance of this famous moment, showing Jesus to be the one who removes shame and brings joy.
2. Come and See (John 1:19-51)
What would it be like to meet God? In John 1, Andrew, Peter, Philip, and Nathanael all find out. In this message, Kurt Mach, pastor of Peninsula Christian Fellowship, unfolds the story of how these four disciples of Jesus first met the man they came to love, serve, and even die for, and what it was about Him that made Him so irresistible.
Scripture passages cited (or alluded to) in this message include John 1:18-51; 14:8-9.
1. The Light (John 1:1-18)
John's Gospel is unique. Using signs, "I am" statements, and lots of rich symbols, John seeks to answer the most fundamental question a human being can ask: "Who is Jesus?" One answer to that question is that Jesus is the light. In this message on John 1:1-18, Michael Bouterse, the director of Thrive Harbor, opens Thrive's series on the Gospel of John by examining what John's famous prologue says about how Jesus came into our world.
Scripture passages cited (or alluded to) in this message include John 1:1-18; 20:30-31; and Acts 8:9-25.