Pastor of Community Engagement
Sermons by John O'Connor (Page 3)
We are excited to start our new sermon series called “Separate but Connected”. We will be reading through the book of Philippians, observing how Paul and the Church of Philippi interacted with one another while not being able to be in each others presence. As we go read through the first 11 verses, Paul brings to light what it is to have True Fellowship with one another.
Is it true? Is it kind? Is it necessary? These are all crucial questions that we must ask ourselves before we hit send!
Four events occurred in a dramatic succession on that Easter weekend: The Upper Room, The Garden, The Crucifixion, The Resurrection of Jesus. Let’s look at each of those events and their implications.
“Adversity strips away all of our half hearted commitments and beliefs, exposing what we honestly want to hold onto.”
What are you holding onto, that’s holding you back?
John 15:1-17 Roles in the Relationship: Who is God? Who is Jesus? Who are you?
John 13:18-38 Figuring out who it was? Peter – selfishness – nodded at John to find out who it is that was going to betray Jesus He was consumed with his selfishness Betrayer Judas’ plan v10 – Judas has raised his hell against him and his close friends v 21 – one of you will betray me…
A church cannot survive long-term where members are focused on their own preferences, including:
-My style of music.
-My style of teaching/learning.
-My desired length….