Archives for July 2016

To be called a sheep is not flattering. So why does Jesus do it? And if he's the shepherd, what is it about us that means we need guidance and protection? You can download sermon summary notes in English hereand in French here. Or you can read them below: The Good Shepherd John 10:1-18 Your Sheepiness When Jesus uses this image of sheep and shepherd, he's drawing on...

What would 'the good life' - an abundant life - look like to you? Jesus says it's to know you belong, and to have the deepest desires of your heart met. He also says he's the gateway to that life. How come? You can download sermon summary notes in English hereand in French here. Or you can read them below: "I am the Door" John 10:1-10 We're looking at the "I am" state...

So far in John's gospel, Jesus has taught that he is the 'bread of heaven' and the 'light of the world', but as his dispute with the Pharisees draws to a close, when Jesus is asked the question, "Who do you think you are?" his reply results in them picking up stones to kill him! You can continue reading in English here....

How would you complete the following sentance for yourself: 'I am....' What? How would you describe yourself? Whilst that matters, how much more does it matter how God describes himself? In his 'I am' statements in John's gospel, that is exactly what Jesus doesm and they are life changing in their implications. You can download sermon summary notes in English hereand i...

In today's passage Jesus is talking about bread, something we all take for granted, especially as we have so much choice! However, back in Jesus' day, bread was not an optional mealtime accompaniment, it was essential. Bread was something you could not live without. But the bread Jesus talks about is not essential for daily life, but eternal life. To continue reading in E...