Messages Posted in May 2026

The World

Scripture Text: John 15:18-16:4a

In the second half of his last lesson, Jesus teaches the disciples how to represent him in the world—and that this involves a cost. Should we choose to follow him, Jesus warns we’ll encounter pushback, rejection, and hostility; and in the face of such persecution, it’d be tempting to turn back. Yet rather than drive us away from Jesus, the world’s hatred can actually bring us closer to him than ever. Join us this Sunday as Michael Bouterse continues our “Last Lesson” series by looking at Jesus’ teaching in John 15:18-16:4 on Christian witness in a hostile world.

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The Vine

Scripture Text: John 15:1-17

This Sunday we come to John 15, and with it, the second half of Jesus’ last lesson. As He takes His disciples outside the Upper Room and into the streets of Jerusalem, Jesus shifts His focus from how to cultivate private communion with Him to how to bear witness publicly in the world. What’s the secret to bearing fruit faithfully in a world that is often hostile to Christianity? According to Jesus, it’s abiding in Him, the true vine. Join us as Michael Bouterse unpacks what abiding means and how we can represent Jesus effectively in our twenty-first century world.

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The Last Lesson

Scripture Text: John 14:15-31

On the night of his arrest, Jesus promised to send his disciples the Holy Spirit. Who is the Holy Spirit, what does the Holy Spirit do, and why is the Holy Spirit so important? This Sunday Michael Bouterse continues our series on Jesus’ “Last Lesson” by unpacking what John 14:15-31 says about the Holy Spirit.

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Lost? Ask the Way

Scripture Text: JOhn 14:1-14

Have you ever been given directions that didn’t quite make sense, or found yourself feeling a little lost? This Sunday, Tyrean Martinson explores John 14:1–14, when the disciples wrestle with that same question as Jesus speaks about where He is going and how they can follow. When Thomas honestly asks, “How can we know the way?” Jesus responds with a powerful truth: “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” This message invites us to bring our questions honestly and follow Jesus, trusting that even when we feel lost or uncertain, He remains the way, the truth, and the life.

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Opportunities to Glorify His Name

Scripture Text: Matthew 25:14-29

The parable emphasizes proactive service over passive inaction and encourages individuals to take risks and use their skills to make a positive impact, rather than hoarding them out of fear. Many read this story in isolation and walk away thinking it’s all about working hard or facing judgment.  However, when we read the parable within the broader context of Matthew 24 and 25, its true message comes into focus. It’s not a call to live in fear of judgment but an encouragement to be faithful with the Gospel, resting in Christ’s finished work and grace. This shift in understanding turns fear into faith and hope.

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