Abiding in the Vine - Part 3 - The Beauty and Blessings of Abiding in Christ | John 15:7-8

Abiding in the Vine - Part 3 - The Beauty and Blessings of Abiding in Christ
Pastor Adam Bueltel

There are many blessings that flow from abiding in Jesus. In this text, Jesus graciously shows some unexpected blessings that flow from a life that is abiding in the Vine: our prayers are answered and the Father is glorified.

Abiding in the Vine - Part 2 - The Necessity of Christ for a Fruit-Bearing Life

Abiding in the Vine - Part 2 - The Necessity of Christ for a Fruit-Bearing Life
Pastor Adam Bueltel

Jesus teaches that fruit in the Christian life flows only from ongoing dependence on Him, not mere proximity to His teaching or association with His people. John 15:3–6 confronts us with both the gracious foundation Christ provides and the sobering reality that failure to abide reveals the absence of true life.

Abiding in the Vine - Part 1 - Life in God's Vineyard | John 15:1-2

Abiding in the Vine, Pt. 1 - Life in God's Vineyard | John 15:1-2
Pastor Adam Bueltel

John 15:1-2 begins Jesus’ illustration of the vine, the vinedresser, and the branches. Jesus begins the illustration by showing how the Father tends the branches either by removal or by pruning.

Why the New Testament is Trustworthy | John 14:25-26

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This Passage mentions two works of the Holy Spirit that result in a trustworthy New Testament.

God with Us: The Abiding Presence of the Christ Through the Spirit | John 14:18-24

God with Us: The Abiding Presence of the Christ Through the Spirit | John 14:18-24
Pastor Adam Bueltel

This Passage give us six insights into Jesus’ presence with His followers through the Holy Spirit

Spirit-Empowered Obedience: The Outcome of a Genuine Love for Jesus | John 14:15-17

Spirit-Empowered Obedience: The Outcome of a Genuine Love for Jesus | John 14:15-17
Pastor Adam Bueltel

The Spirit of God indwells genuine followers of Jesus and as a result, a believer’s love for Jesus will lead to Spirit-empowered obedience.

The Privilege of Participation in Jesus’ Ministry | John 14:12-14

The Privilege of Participation in Jesus’ Ministry | John 14:12-14
Pastor Adam Bueltel

In this text, Jesus tells his followers that he will include them as participants in His ministry. He graciously brings us into His ministry through our involvement in the church’s mission and through prayer.

Love Like Jesus | John 13:33-35

Love Like Jesus | John 13:33-35
Pastor Adam Bueltel

This sermon targets how Jesus commands us to love one another in light of His upcoming departure. In the passage, Jesus prompts the disciples to love one another as He loves them. In the text, you can see the three dimensions of the command to love, which include its context, content, and consequence.

Dismayed and Betrayed: A Devastating Step Towards the Cross | John 13:18-30

Dismayed and Betrayed: A Devastating Step Towards the Cross | John 13:18-30
Pastor Adam Bueltel

This message centers on the betrayal and discovery of the betrayal of Jesus. Pastor Adam highlights the portion of John 13 that discusses how Jesus uncovered the truth about his betrayal, the discovery of who the betrayer was, and the subsequent departure of the betrayer, who was Judas. This passage showcases how Jesus responded to this news with perfect grace and love, depicting His eternal and everlasting mercy.

Magnifying the Focus on Christ | John 3:22-36

Magnifying a Focus on Jesus | John 3:22-36
Pastor Adam Bueltel

Pastor Adam Bueltel from Mission Road Bible Church reflects on an account from the Gospel of John that is about John the Baptist which more rightly magnifies the identity of Jesus, as he shares with us three commitments in the life of a believer that magnify the focus on Christ.