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.
Love that Kneels, John 13:1-11
15/03/2026 | 29 mins.
Love that Kneels
Preacher: Paul Shoemark
Date: 15⧸03⧸2026
Series: Believe and Have Life
Reading: John 13:1-11
What does it mean that Jesus says "unless I wash you, you have no part with me"? In John 13:1–11, the foot washing points forward to the cross — where Jesus humbles himself to death to cleanse us of sin and give us not just a clean slate, but a clean state.
Why Don't People Believe? John 12:37-50
08/03/2026 | 31 mins.
Why Don't People Believe
Preacher: Andrew Southerton
Date: 8⧸3⧸2026
Series: Believe & Have Life
Reading: John 12:37-50
What happens when people see overwhelming evidence of Jesus but still don't believe? Andrew explores John 12 and discovers that unbelief isn't really about lacking evidence - it's about what our hearts do with Jesus' words when we hear them.
The Hour Has Come, John 12:27-36
26/02/2026 | 34 mins.
The Hour Has Come
Preacher: Andrew Southerton
Date: 01⧸03⧸2026
Series: Believe & Have Life
Reading: John 12:27-36
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
22/02/2026 | 33 mins.
Surrender Everything to Jesus
Preacher: Andy Williams
Date: 22⧸02⧸2026
Series: Believe & Have Life
Reading: John 12:20-26
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.
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