Most of us can name it instantly. But when we’re honest, the harder question is this: **Do you actually believe it can change? In this message, “The Paralysis of Hopelessness,” we open John 5 and meet a man who has been stuck for 38 years—watching other people get their breakthrough while he stays in the same place. Over time, his paralysis becomes more than physical. It becomes hopelessness.
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In a world where politics often feels like the ultimate battleground, this series reminds us that our true allegiance lies with Jesus, the Lion of Judah. Follow the Lion dives deep into what it means to prioritize the Kingdom of God above political affiliations. While we may live in a world divided by party lines, this series emphasizes that we don’t follow the elephant or the donkey—we follow the Lion. Jesus, the King of Kings, calls us to live out His Kingdom values of peace, justice, and mercy, no matter the political climate. Over the course of three messages, we’ll explore how to be peacemakers in a partisan world, how to align our values with the Kingdom, and what it looks like to keep Jesus at the center of our political engagement. Join us as we discover how to remain faithful to our true King in the chaos of politics.
From the Series
Stop Drinking from the Wrong Well
In this message from John 4, we explore the story of Jesus and the woman at the well and uncover a deeper truth: many of us are drinking from wells that can never truly satisfy. Success, relationships, money, control, approval—these things offer temporary relief, but they always leave us wanting more.
Making Space
Why did Jesus clear the temple?
In this message from our Come and See series, we explore John 2 and the powerful moment when Jesus flips tables in the temple. This wasn’t about anger or banning commerce—it was about tearing down walls that kept people from God.
Jesus confronts injustice, exclusion, and spiritual barriers, and declares that He is the way to God. Making Space challenges us to ask what walls still exist today—and how the church can make Jesus easier to find, not easier to follow.
Key themes:
Jesus clears the temple • John 2 • Making room for the one • Church and mission • A house of prayer for all nations