The first time Jesus speaks in the gospel of John he asks a question: “What do you want?” What are you seeking? In other words, what are you looking for? It’s a question that continues to resonate with us today. Join us in this series as we study all the times in John when Jesus said, “I am …”, and we discover in these statements the answer to Jesus’ question: “what do you want?”
What Do You Want?
Sermons in this series
Love Without Parting (John 11:17-27)
November 22, 2020Pastor:Jeff Schultz
Sermon Notes
Jesus’ “I am” statements show how he is the God who is the answer to what we made for: satisfaction for our hunger, light for our darkness, direction for our wandering, connection for our isolation, and more. But death brings an end to all those things. Finally, we long for life and love that do not end. Join us as we see in John 11:17-27 how Jesus is the resurrection and the life – not just when we die, but here and now.
To Be Led (John 10:11-21)
November 15, 2020Pastor:Joey Woestman
Sermon Notes
Jesus describes himself as “the good shepherd” in John 10:11-21. Even though we may bristle at the idea of being sheep who need to be led, we do want leaders who aren’t using us for their own gain. And we want to be part of something bigger than ourselves. Join us as we explore how Jesus satisfies our real desire “To Be Led.”
To Touch Transcendence (John 14:1-7)
November 8, 2020Pastor:Joey Woestman
Sermon Notes
One of my favorite disciples is Thomas. Not because of his doubts (though I certainly resonate with those) but because of how earnestly he followed Jesus. He wanted to be connected to something bigger than himself, to know that his life meant something, to encounter ultimate reality. In pursuing transcendence, Thomas shows us one of the fundamental drives of the human heart and elicits a promise from Jesus never before thought possible: “You can know the Father.” You can touch transcendence. Join us as we explore Thomas’s desire and Jesus’s response in John 14:1-7.
To Be Fed (John 6:32-51)
November 1, 2020Pastor:Jeff Schultz
Sermon Notes
We all know what hunger is like – we long to be satisfied and want no more. But not matter how often we eat we will always get hungry again. Jesus uses our experience of physical hunger to point to how he satisfies what our souls long for. Join us as we look at what we want when we want “To Be Filled” from John 6:32-51.
To Be Connected (John 15:1-11)
October 25, 2020Pastor:Jeff Schultz
Sermon Notes
What do we want when we want to be connected? We’re made to be part of something bigger than ourselves. And we all long for a life that matters, that makes a difference. Join us as we explore John 15:1-11 and see how life with Jesus answers those needs and fills us with joy!
To See (John 8:12-20)
October 18, 2020Pastor:Joey Woestman
Sermon Notes
John, in recounting the stories of Jesus’ life, speaks often of light and darkness, culminating in Jesus’ powerful proclamation: “I am the Light of the World!” How does Jesus’ declaration of his divinity drive at the deepest desires of our hearts? Join us for “To See,” from John 8:12-20, as we turn our gaze on the Light of the World.
To Be Let In (John 10:1-10)
October 11, 2020Pastor:Jeff Schultz
Sermon Notes
Jesus said, “I am the door of the sheep.” How does a door answer our deep needs and longings? Maybe it’s better to ask, “What do we want when we want to be let in?” Join us as we look at the answer to that question from John 10:1-10.
What Do You Want (John 1:35-39)
October 4, 2020Pastor:Joey Woestman
Sermon Notes
The first time Jesus speaks in the gospel of John he asks a question: “What do you want?” What are you seeking? In other words, what are you looking for? It’s a question that continues to resonate with us today. What are we seeking? And where do we find it? What do we want when we want intimacy? Jesus said, “I am the vine.” What do we want when we want to see? Jesus said, “I am the light of the world.” What do we want when we want transcendence? Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” Join us in this series as we study all the times in John when Jesus said, “I am …”, and we discover in these statements the answer to Jesus’ question: “what do you want?”