As we look at the burial of Jesus, Pastor Sean looks at Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus, asking the question; Why did they do what they did for Jesus' burial? Spoiler alert. It is because He is worth it! Is He worth it to you?

“Before we can begin to see the cross as something done for us, we have to see it as something done by us.” John Stott. We look at John's account of the death of Jesus. John makes it very clear that this was on Jesus' terms. He is sovereign even over His own death. The takeaways from today's message are God is in control, God's plans cannot be thwa…

Through this week's passage, Pastor Sean looks at five elements to find greater meaning for us today... 1. The crucifixion 2. The Inscription 3. The Objection 4. The Division 5. The Provision. The reason that John wrote this Gospel was so we might believe in Jesus and be saved. Have you put your faith in Jesus as your savior?…

As Pastor Sean unpacks this week's passage, we see Jesus being mocked; mayhem from the crowd that wants Him dead; His mission on full display through God's providence; and the moment Pilate handed Him over to be crucified. In light of what Jesus has done, we must rest in His providence; refuse to give in to the world's pressure; and take a moment t…

In today's passage, Jesus is interrogated by Pilate, He offers His defense, and Pilate renders his verdict but leaves the decision to the mob. Jesus certainly doesn't look the part of a king, which confuses Pilate. Jesus explains His kingdom to Pilate, which shows that He is not an immediate threat to Rome. Although Pilate finds no guilt in Jesus, …

As we continue to look at the evening of Jesus' betrayal in John 18, we see Peter continue to deny Jesus only becoming convicted when the rooster crows; the religious leaders clinging to their rules as they persecute an innocent man; Pilate not convinced of a reason to punish Jesus; and Jesus fulfilling a prophecy about His own death. The three key…

After Jesus is arrested, John records the following events leading up to His crucifixion. This week Pastor Sean looks at a shaky arrest, a shocking denial, and a mock of a trial. Looking at how Peter responds to the events, we can have confidence that God is not done with us yet. When we understand that our faith as not just a piece of the pie of o…

As we continue through the Gospel of John, Pastor Sean looks at Judas' betrayal of Jesus.

As we finish chapter 17, Pastor Sean examines the end of Jesus' prayer, which focuses on future believers. Jesus prays for us... How awesome is that? He prays that we will have unity; we will be with Him in eternity; and the Love of God would be with us. With Jesus' desire and prayer for us in mind, let us strive together to have unity in our Gospe…

In this passage, we see that Jesus shows that He settles us in an unsettled world! As Jesus continues His prayer, He concentrates on His 11 disciples. Pastor Sean has 3 takeaways concerning this prayer. He has manifested himself to the disciples...and us. He is petitioning for them... and us. He is praying for their sanctification, having consecrat…

We begin, this week, to look at Jesus' prayer to God before His betrayal. Pastor Sean looks at the first five verses drawing out 5 takeaways. 1. Jesus' hour had come. 2. He made a request to the Father. 3. His sovereignty is displayed. 4. His work is accomplished. 5. He repeated His request. Other than learning some new Greek, we can learn to trust…

He is Risen! He is Risen indeed!!!

As Jesus begins to bring the upper room discourse to a close, Pastor Sean explains 5 things Jesus tells the disciples that they should expect going forward. 1. Jesus promises a deeper teaching. 2. Jesus promises direct access to the Father. 3. Jesus promises a developing faith. 4. Jesus promises persecution will come. 5. Jesus promises a divine pea…

As Pastor Sean unpacks the text today, he points out 5 points. 1. Jesus makes a prediction. 2. His disciples are confused. 3. Jesus points out the coming transformation. 4. The disciples' sorrow will be turned to Joy. 5. Jesus is our intercessor. As we confess Jesus and draw closer to Him, we will return to our "factory settings," which in Christ i…

As we continue through the upper room discourse in John's gospel, Jesus comforts the disciples with truth concerning the Holy Spirit. The Holy spirit is a person; He awakens us to sin; He leads us into truth; and He glorifies Jesus.

Jesus reminds us the even in the midst of persecution, we are called to give a testimony about Jesus. A true Christian witness is always about Jesus; bears the mark of Jesus' grace and mercy; is foundational to the spread of the gospel; and is Holy Spirit led and empowered.

As we continue through John's gospel, Jesus explains how the world will see and treat the disciples. They will be treated as He was treated. They will be hated and persecuted, but Jesus tells them to bear witness about Him to the world, knowing they will be treated this way. Jesus sends the Holy Spirit to bear witness as we bear witness to Jesus Ch…

As Sean unpacks this passage in John's Gospel, he looks at the immense love that God has for us. He challenges us to let someone in our Gospel community know that they are loved by the creator and sustainer of the universe as well as look for moments to show His love to someone who needs to know Jesus as their savior!…

When we abide in Jesus we receive all we need for life. When we abide in Him we are delivered from judgment; we experience power in prayer; God is glorified; and we are filled with Joy! We all abide in something, is it in Jesus, the true vine?

The natural outcome of our love for Jesus is obedience to Him. Pastor Sean examines what that looks like and for us and challenges us to examine our own obedience, reminding us that our obedience shows Christ to others? Are we showing Jesus to those around us? What is your testimony?

As we continue through John, we see Jesus clarify that He alone is enough... He is the way, the truth, and the life. How often do we ask for just a little more from Jesus? Let's stand firm in His grace...it is sufficient.

We continue through John's Gospel, looking at Jesus and learning some greek!

As we dive back into the Gospel of John, Jesus outlines three ways things are going to change in light of who He is and what He will do. God's glory is being revealed, they will be facing a new situation as Jesus is returning to His father, and there is a new commandment; love one another as He loves.…

As we close out the advent season Pastor Sean asks the question; Christmas is over... Now What? How do we respond to Jesus in light of this advent season?

Merry Christmas from Pleasant View, we light the final candle representing Jesus Christ, the light of the world!