In Beloved: The Gospel According to John, we journey through the life, ministry, and divine nature of Jesus Christ as revealed in the most intimate and theological of the Gospels. Through John’s firsthand account, we witness the love of God made flesh, the miracles that point to His identity, and the deep conversations that call us into a closer relationship with Christ. This series will unpack themes of light and darkness, belief and doubt, love and sacrifice—inviting us to see Jesus not just as the Savior of the world, but as the One who personally calls us His beloved.
Apr 27, 2025 6:00 AM America/Chicago
Receive the Holy Spirit | Jarod Smith, Lead Pastor In John 20, the resurrected Jesus breathes on His disciples and says, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” This sacred moment mirrors the Genesis account of God breathing life into Adam, symbolizing the discipl
Apr 13, 2025 6:00 AM America/Chicago
Victory Now | Jarod Smith, Lead Pastor Palm Sunday is more than a historical moment—it’s a prophetic reminder that Jesus didn’t come just to be celebrated, He came to conquer. The crowd’s cry of “Hosanna” was really “Yasha-Na,” a passionat
Apr 6, 2025 6:00 AM America/Chicago
Higher Love | Jarod Smith, Lead Pastor This week’s message calls us into the tension of what it really means to serve like Jesus. After raising Lazarus from the dead, the crowds grow—but so does the opposition. Even Lazarus becomes a target just for b
Mar 30, 2025 6:00 AM America/Chicago
Reflection to Reflection In this week’s message, we looked at what it means to be a reflection of the true Light—Jesus. From John 8, Jesus confronts the Pharisees who believed they were enlightened but were actually casting shadows with their legalism
Mar 23, 2025 6:00 AM America/Chicago
The Approachable Jesus In the seventh week of our Beloved series unpacking the Gospel of John, Student Pastor, Josh Burfeind, breaks down the story of Lazarus' resurrection in John 11. A close look at the text reveals the character of our Savior - that He
Mar 16, 2025 6:00 AM America/Chicago
God’s glory is not just something we admire—it’s something we are meant to carry! The Bible describes His glory as weighty (kavod), powerful, and transforming. When Jesus spoke of rivers of living water flowing from within believers, He was pointing
Mar 9, 2025 6:00 AM America/Chicago
News Feeds & Thirst Traps Today, we face the question: What are we really feeding on? Jesus tells us in John 6:56, “Whoever feeds on my flesh and drinks my blood abides in me, and I in him.” The world keeps us thirsting for more—more distraction, mo
Mar 2, 2025 5:00 AM America/Chicago
Jesus’ interactions with the Samaritan woman, the woman caught in adultery, and the woman who anointed His feet all reveal the same truth—His mercy is greater than our shame. The Samaritan woman came to the well expecting rejection but left with a tes
Feb 23, 2025 5:00 AM America/Chicago
Unlike the other gospels, John’s goal isn’t to lay out every event in order—it’s to paint a picture of who Jesus really is. From John the Baptist’s declaration, to Jesus turning water into wine, to flipping tables at the temple, to telling Nicod
Feb 16, 2025 5:00 AM America/Chicago
Our expressions often reveal what’s inside before we even process it—yet Jesus is called the Divine Expression of God (John 1:1), showing us who God truly is. John’s gospel tells us that when we receive Jesus, we’re not just given the right to bec
Feb 2, 2025 5:00 AM America/Chicago
In Beloved: The Gospel According to John, we journey through the life, ministry, and divine nature of Jesus Christ as revealed in the most intimate and theological of the Gospels. Through John’s firsthand account, we witness the love of God made flesh,