Sermons by:

John McFarland

This Is the Witness of John

John the Baptist proved to be a faithful and truthful “witness” about Jesus by proclaiming and portraying that Jesus is God the Son, the Lamb who takes away the sin of the world. This witness would cost John much, but he was willing to fulfill the assignment. What does your life “witness” or testify most clearly? Ask those who love you most.

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Who Is This Word?

John brings clarity now, that this Word who is God & with God is Jesus Christ. Already the beloved disciple is teaching us that Jesus is God and truly man, God with us, the fullest expression of God’s glory, & the perfect meeting place for grace & truth.

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Character Distinction

At the outset of the grand gospel drama, we are introduced to five characters: John the author, John the washer, the world which is largely lost & dark, God’s own people who are in this world, and the Light / Life who is either worshiped or rejected.

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A Past, Present, and Perfect Word

John chose to open his Gospel with the same two words that open Genesis (in Greek), and he thrice highlighted Jesus as “the Logos,” a startling claim among Greeks. John also displayed Jesus as eternal, personal, relational, and the sustaining Power under all things.

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The Very Best Place to Begin

In line with John’s own statement of purpose for his Gospel, we will rejoice to see Jesus as THE Christ (Messiah), THE Son of God (God the Son), that by believing in Jesus as THE Provision for all we need, we will enjoy real life in His name. Enjoy the journey!

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Refuge, Sin, Wisdom, Compassion

This lone psalm/prayer of Moses is also a wilderness song, with sad realities of an Ecclesiastes-type life. Can there be comfort, purpose, and hope out there in the wild places?

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Restoration, Shining, Salvation

This “refugee Psalm” cries out to God with a healthy desperation we’d be wise to emulate. May God give US the life & breath to cry up to Him, that His face may shine on us again, and we will be saved.

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Now To The King Eternal

The seven “enthronement psalms,” and all psalms really, emphasize God’s sovereign glory and universal kingship. Details matter: What kind of royal is God and how does that impact His people & realm?

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God’s Limit on Injustice

This psalm comes across as if written by one going through great duress, which is what betrayal does to us. Is there help and are there solutions for those experiencing this world’s injustice?

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“Because He Lives” ~ Why I Believe

The fourth of the classic, early 1900s “fundamentals of the Christian faith” is that Jesus’ resurrection from the dead was literal, physical, and real. Is that true? Is it important? Does it matter, practically?

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