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John 3:22-36

He’s Built Different

John the Baptist, in response to his disciples' concerns about Jesus's growing ministry, redirects their focus to Jesus, emphasizing that Jesus is the ultimate authority and the focal point of all existence. The sermon stresses Jesus's divine nature as the Son of God, who speaks God's words with the Spirit without measure, presenting belief in Him as the path to eternal life and rejection as remaining under God's wrath. It concludes by highlighting that true life and joy are found not in self-exaltation, but in humbly receiving Christ, who provides unending grace and goodness.

John Lee · November 2, 2025 · 47 min
John 3:1-21

Born Again

John

This sermon, centered on John 3:1-21, challenges listeners to move beyond mere admiration of Jesus to genuine belief. It emphasizes two core requirements for salvation: being spiritually "born again" through the Holy Spirit and actively placing faith in Jesus as the Son of Man, who was lifted up on the cross like Moses' serpent in the wilderness. The preacher stresses that God's love is demonstrated through Christ's sacrifice, and choosing not to believe results in immediate condemnation, urging all to look to Christ for everlasting life.

John Lee · November 2, 2025 · 46 min
1 Corinthians 15:1-11

The Risen Christ

The sermon, based on 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, highlights the gospel's core message: Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose on the third day. It emphasizes the gospel's supreme importance as the foundation of Christian faith, its historical truthfulness supported by eyewitness accounts, and its transformative power in the lives of believers. Ultimately, the message of the risen Christ instills a hope that overcomes sin and death, making Jesus "worth it" for all eternity.

John Lee · April 20, 2025 · 37 min

Thousands Satisfied

In this sermon, Pastor John Lee unpacks Jesus's miraculous feeding of the five thousand from Mark 6, revealing Him as the Good Shepherd who has deep compassion on His lost and weary sheep. He explains how Jesus goes far beyond meeting basic physical needs, offering spiritual satisfaction and establishing a new Exodus of grace. Believers are encouraged to proactively find rest in Christ and respond to His extravagant provision with generosity and worship.

John Lee · January 28, 2024 · 1h 13m
Mark 4:21-34

The Kingdom of God

In this sermon on Mark 4:21-34, Pastor John explores three of Jesus' parables to illustrate how the kingdom of God shines, is slow, and is safe. He calls believers to expose their lives to the light of the gospel, patiently trust God's sovereign process of spiritual growth, and find ultimate security and rest under Christ's eternal rule.

John Lee · November 12, 2023 · 32 min
Mark 4:1-20

The Seed, the Soil, and the Sower

Mark

In this sermon on Mark 4:1-20, the speaker explores the Parable of the Sower, highlighting the different ways people respond to the Word of God. He challenges listeners to evaluate the soil of their hearts, warning against the dangers of shallow faith, worldly anxieties, and the deceitfulness of wealth, while encouraging them to deeply welcome God's Word to bear abundant fruit.

John Lee · November 5, 2023 · 32 min