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.
Love always costs something.
We say things like “I’ve got you” or “I’m all in”—but what happens when the cost actually comes due?
In this powerful message, Pastor Ryan walks through the story of Peter in John 18–21—a man full of confidence who boldly declared he would die for Jesus… and then denied Him three times in a moment of pressure.
Some moments divide your life into before and after. That space where something has already happened—but the outcome hasn’t arrived yet. The place where you’re stuck between what was and what will be. Waiting. Wondering. Hoping Sunday actually comes. In John 20, Pastor Ryan walks through three real people—Mary, the disciples, and Thomas—each stuck in their own version of Saturday.
What if one of Jesus’ prayers is still unanswered?
In John 17, we get a rare and powerful moment—Jesus praying to the Father just hours before the cross. And at the center of that prayer is a request that still challenges us today:
“That they may all be one.”