Jesus is the true vine and his church are the branches which are meant to bear good fruit on the vine. In this wonderful image, we're pointed to the life that Jesus has for his followers. 

Christian Bible Church Sermons

Ep. 100 The true vine - John 15:1-5

All throughout John 14, Jesus has been telling his disciples what to expect when he’s gone. In this final verse of this section, we see something of a Last Will and Testament where Jesus will talk of the Holy Spirit, his Word, the peace that he gives, while pointing to the providence of God in all that Jesus has done.

Ep. 99 My peace I give to you - John 14:22-31

In Luke 15, while Jesus is talking to the spiritually downtrodden and the religious elites, we see three parables of finding that which was lost. A lost sheep, a lost coin, and a lost son. These all point us to the gospel and the love that God has for us. But in a twist, the final parable has a message for those who live self-righteously. Message preached by Trey Scheffer and Josh Benner.

Ep. 98 That which was lost - Luke 15

On the eve of going to the cross, and aware of the horrors which awaited, Jesus turned his focus to the disciples and his provision for them. Jesus promised not to leave them as orphans but would instead come again and would also impart the Holy Spirit to his believers.

Another Helper - John 14:15-21

Prayer is something that most Americans say they do daily, yet it’s a vibrant prayer life that is a challenge for many. In this message, we look at the purpose of prayer and the transformative impact it can have in the life of a believer.

Ep. 96 That the Father may be glorified - John 14:13-14

The gospel is a message that offends the world and Christians can sometimes be tempted to water down the message. But as Paul begins his letter to the Romans, he says “I am not ashamed of the gospel.” This passage gives a great summary of the gospel while also telling us who it’s for and how it works.

Ep. 95 Shameless - Romans 1:16-17

In this passage, Jesus tells disciples that those who believe in him will do greater works than he has done. But how can that be? It is because of Jesus and his ministry that the church has been enabled to have a worldwide ministry of reaching people with the good news of the gospel. This ministry is something that all Christians are called upon to share in and take part in.

Ep. 94 Show us the Father, Part 3 - John 148-14

As we continue in Jesus’ conversation with Philip, he points to the works that he is doing in response to Philip’s plea for Jesus to “show us the Father.” Throughout his ministry, Jesus did miraculous works which point to his divinity and glory. And the Lord is still working in the world today.

Ep. 93 Show us the Father, Part 2 - John 14:8-14

Lord, show us the Father, and it is enough for us. This is the plea from Philip on the night before Jesus was crucified. It's a request that many of us can relate to. Wanting God to feel just a little bit easier to reach. This passage reminds us that Jesus is the ultimate disclosure who reveals the Lord to the world. 

Ep. 92 Show us the Father, Part 1 - John 14:8-14

We often reduce the Christian life to a list of rules. Do’s and don’ts. But in Galatians 5, Paul calls upon Christians to walk and live by the Spirit and talks of the fruits of that Spiritual life. Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control are not commands here. They’re the byproduct of a Spirit-filled walk.

Ep. 91 Life in the Spirit - Galatians 5:16-25

With the cross on the horizon, Jesus tells the disciples “do not let your heart be troubled.” That is a command which is easier said than done. But Jesus isn’t calling us to stoicism but to a faith that is grounded in the truth of God and the hope of heaven through the savior of the world who provides the way there.

Ep. 90 The Way to God - John 14:1-7

Jesus taught a world who killed him how to love. That was the message he had for his disciples as the glorification of Christ began. Love is not only what Christ calls all of his disciples to but it is also the thing which shows our commitment to Christ to the rest of the world.

Ep. 89 Glory, love, and betrayal - John 13:31-38

It’s the Last Supper, and Jesus has told the disciples that one from among their ranks will betray him. We read the story from a third person perspective and know all of the details, but in this message, we attempt to look at the story from the perspective of the disciples who have no idea it’s Judas who’s about to betray the Lord.

Ep. 88 It was night - John 13-18-30

In a shocking display of humility, Jesus does something that never would have expected in his society: he washed feet, the most menial and looked down upon task that a person could take. But as we study this passage, we learn that this passage points ultimately to the cross.

Ep. 87 The Foot and the Cross - John 13:1-17

John 12:44-50 represents the conclusion the major section of John's Gospel which covers the public ministry of Jesus (also known as "The Book of Signs"). In this section, Jesus says nothing new, but reiterates important themes found throughout this gospel.

Ep. 86 The gospel before the cross - John 12:44-50

Weekly expository sermons from Pastor Josh Benner at Christian Bible Church in Cissna Park, IL.

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