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  1. 2d ago

    The Upper Room: John 15:18-16:4a - Pastor Jason Foreman

    In this message from the series The Upper Room, Pastor Jason examines John 15:18–16:4a, exploring Jesus’ final teaching to His disciples regarding the reality of living as His followers in a fallen world. A life that is increasingly Christ-like faces increasing rejection and opposition. As believers abide in Christ and produce spiritual fruit, their lives naturally contrast with a world in rebellion against God. Jesus prepares His disciples for this dynamic by outlining five foundational truths about opposition:  The Opposition Is Aimed at God  The Opposition Is a Result of Christ-Likeness  The Opposition Is an Opportunity for Gospel Witness  The Opposition Is Not a Sign of Failure  We Can Face Opposition by the Power of the Spirit Alive in Us On the night before His crucifixion, Jesus spent His final hours not thinking of Himself, but of those He loved. He washed weary feet, comforted troubled hearts, promised the Holy Spirit, prepared His followers for suffering, prayed for their faith, and prayed even for us.   In this 12-week journey through John 13–17, we'll see the love of Christ displayed in remarkable ways, and discover how His love continues to shape and sustain His people today. Pastor Jason Foreman preaches from the Shakopee Campus.

    The Upper Room: John 15:18-16:4a - Pastor Jason Foreman

  2. 2d ago

    The Upper Room: John 15:18-16:4a - Pastor Matt Clausen

    In this message from The Upper Room series on John 15:18–16:4a (ESV), Pastor Matt addresses Jesus' pivot from teaching on love to addressing the inevitable hatred and rejection His disciples will face in the world. In the sermon, Jesus answers three pivotal questions regarding worldly opposition: Why does the world hate followers of Jesus? What does that hate communicate to followers of Jesus?  How should followers of Jesus respond to that hate?  Prior to the message, the church honors Paul Madison for 31 years of faithful leadership and service on the board and elder team, followed by a pastoral prayer for wisdom, integrity, and gospel-centered witness ahead of Election Day. On the night before His crucifixion, Jesus spent His final hours not thinking of Himself, but of those He loved. He washed weary feet, comforted troubled hearts, promised the Holy Spirit, prepared His followers for suffering, prayed for their faith, and prayed even for us.   In this 12-week journey through John 13–17, we'll see the love of Christ displayed in remarkable ways, and discover how His love continues to shape and sustain His people today. Pastor Matt Clausen preaches from the Prior Lake Campus.

    The Upper Room: John 15:18-16:4a - Pastor Matt Clausen

  3. Oct 26

    The Upper Room: John 15:1-17 - Pastor Matt Clausen

    In this message from the series The Upper Room, Pastor Matt preaches through John 15:1–17, addressing one of life's most fundamental questions: How do we get from where we are to where we want to be in our walk with Christ? Jesus reveals that spiritual growth and Christlike transformation do not come through self-striving or human effort, but through abiding in Him. Through the allegory of the vineyard, Jesus outlines the roles of the Father, Himself, and His followers, while revealing the warning, the promise, and the fruit of a life connected to the True Vine. (00:00) - Start (01:00) - How Do We Get From Where We Are to Where We Want to Be? (05:33) - Scripture Reading: John 15:1–17 (07:43) - The Allegory: Vine, Branches, and Vinedresser (11:23) - A Warning: Dead Branches & The Proof of Discipleship (16:51) - The Promise: Pruning for Greater Fruitfulness (20:41) - Our Role: Abiding in Jesus (23:20) - Abiding Through His Words (25:03) - Fruit #1: Having His Desires (29:20) - Fruit #2: Love & Friendship with Christ (34:08) - Fruit #3: Complete Joy (39:13) - Reflection & Communion On the night before His crucifixion, Jesus spent His final hours not thinking of Himself, but of those He loved. He washed weary feet, comforted troubled hearts, promised the Holy Spirit, prepared His followers for suffering, prayed for their faith, and prayed even for us.   In this 12-week journey through John 13–17, we'll see the love of Christ displayed in remarkable ways, and discover how His love continues to shape and sustain His people today. Pastor Matt Clausen preaches from the Shakopee Campus.

    The Upper Room: John 15:1-17 - Pastor Matt Clausen

  4. Oct 26

    The Upper Room: John 15:1-17 - Rev. Greg Strock

    In this message from the Upper Room series on John 15:1–17, missionary Greg explores Jesus' description of Himself as the True Vine, the Father as the Vinedresser, and believers as the branches. Drawing from personal experiences running through the vineyards of Moravia in the Czech Republic, Greg walks through the three central themes of Jesus' discourse: Abiding, Pruning, and Fruit. (00:00) - Start (02:05) - Context: The Upper Room & Moravian Vineyards (09:20) - Scripture Reading: John 15:1–17 (11:48) - Abide in the True Vine (12:25) - Abiding in Christ's Love (14:47) - Abiding in Friendship and Obedience (17:59) - Abiding: Asking in Jesus' Name (19:35) - Psalm 37: Delight and Trust in the Lord (21:30) - Pruning: The Father as the Vinedresser (22:40) - Fruit Grows on New Growth (25:35) - Pruning: Job's Example of Trust (30:11) - Fruit: Evidence of Discipleship (33:05) - Abide and Submit: Reflection & Communion Prep On the night before His crucifixion, Jesus spent His final hours not thinking of Himself, but of those He loved. He washed weary feet, comforted troubled hearts, promised the Holy Spirit, prepared His followers for suffering, prayed for their faith, and prayed even for us.  In this 12-week journey through John 13–17, we'll see the love of Christ displayed in remarkable ways, and discover how His love continues to shape and sustain His people today. Guest Speaker and Friendship supported missionary Rev. Greg Strock preaches from the Prior Lake Campus.

    The Upper Room: John 15:1-17 - Rev. Greg Strock

  5. Oct 19

    The Upper Room: John 14:15-31 - Pastor Jason Foreman

    In this message on John 14:15–31 from the Upper Room series, Pastor Jason examines Jesus' words to His disciples on the eve of His crucifixion. Looking at how obedience and love are interconnected, the sermon highlights that true obedience is not a burdensome duty or a list of rules, but the natural outpouring of receiving God's love and loving Him back. God expresses His love toward us through His self-disclosure and abiding presence—sending the Holy Spirit to remain with us, teach us, and grant us a lasting peace that the world cannot offer. (00:00) - Start (02:47) - Illustration: Disney Cast Members (04:55) - Scripture Reading: John 14:15-31 (07:53) - Proper Obedience & Receiving God's Love (09:09) - Human Love Expressed in Obedience (18:47) - Heart Check: Duty vs. Love (19:45) - God's Love Expressed in Self-Disclosure and Presence (21:42) - Giving of His Spirit to Be With Us Always (25:17) - Giving of His Spirit to Teach and Remind Us (30:14) - Giving of His Spirit to Bring Joy and Peace (34:05) - Empowered by God's Self-Disclosing Presence (36:28) - Our Response & Communion Preparation On the night before His crucifixion, Jesus spent His final hours not thinking of Himself, but of those He loved. He washed weary feet, comforted troubled hearts, promised the Holy Spirit, prepared His followers for suffering, prayed for their faith, and prayed even for us.  In this 12-week journey through John 13–17, we'll see the love of Christ displayed in remarkable ways, and discover how His love continues to shape and sustain His people today. Pastor Jason Foreman preaches from the Shakopee Campus.

    The Upper Room: John 14:15-31 - Pastor Jason Foreman

  6. Oct 19

    The Upper Room: John 14:15-31 - Pastor Matt Clausen

    In this message from the Upper Room series, Pastor Matt explores Jesus' final words to His disciples on the night before His crucifixion. Focusing on John 14:15–31, the sermon breaks down how love functions within our relationship with God. Because our roles in a relationship shape how love is expressed—just as a father expresses love to a young child differently than the child expresses love to the father—our expression of love toward an infinite God looks fundamentally different from His expression of love toward us. (00:00) - Start (01:06) - Scripture Reading: John 14:15–31 (03:26) - How We Express Love in Relationships (06:43) - How Do We Express Love for God? Obedience (07:57) - Obedience Is the Evidence That We Love God (10:54) - Obedience Is to All Jesus Commands (14:46) - Jesus Modeled Complete Obedience (17:25) - Obedience Is Motivated by Love for God (19:53) - Obedience Grows as Love for God Grows (21:59) - How Does God Express Love for His Children? Presence (27:26) - God's Loving Presence Produces Teaching and Remembrance (31:32) - God's Loving Presence Produces Peace (34:13) - Conclusion & Preparation for Communion On the night before His crucifixion, Jesus spent His final hours not thinking of Himself, but of those He loved. He washed weary feet, comforted troubled hearts, promised the Holy Spirit, prepared His followers for suffering, prayed for their faith, and prayed even for us.  In this 12-week journey through John 13–17, we'll see the love of Christ displayed in remarkable ways, and discover how His love continues to shape and sustain His people today. Pastor Matt Clausen preaches from the Prior Lake Campus.

    The Upper Room: John 14:15-31 - Pastor Matt Clausen

  7. Oct 12

    The Upper Room: John 14:1-14 - Pastor Matt Clausen

    In this continuation of The Upper Room series, Pastor Matt explores Jesus' parting words to His disciples. Faced with troubling circumstances like Jesus' imminent betrayal, denial, and crucifixion, the disciples are told, "Let not your hearts be troubled" (John 14:1a). In a world currently battling an epidemic of anxiety over finances, relationships, health, and death, Jesus provides four powerful steps to replace a troubled heart with a heart of peace: Believe in God:Believe in Jesus:Believe in Heaven!: Believe God will Grow His Kingdom (07:01) - #1 - Believe in God (11:55) - #2 - Believe in Jesus (14:12) - Jesus is the Only Way to God (20:22) - #3 - Believe in Heaven (24:08) - Finding Satisfaction in Another World (30:25) - #4 - Believe God will Grow His Kingdom (36:28) - Greater Kingdom Works (41:26) - Praying in Jesus' Name (44:37) - Conclusion & Communion On the night before His crucifixion, Jesus spent His final hours not thinking of Himself, but of those He loved. He washed weary feet, comforted troubled hearts, promised the Holy Spirit, prepared His followers for suffering, prayed for their faith, and prayed even for us.  In this 12-week journey through John 13–17, we'll see the love of Christ displayed in remarkable ways, and discover how His love continues to shape and sustain His people today. Pastor Matt Clausen preaches from the Prior Lake Campus.

    The Upper Room: John 14:1-14 - Pastor Matt Clausen

  8. Oct 12

    The Upper Room: John 14:1-14 - Pastor Jason Foreman

    In this message from the series "The Upper Room," Pastor Jason explores John 14:1-14 (ESV) to address how we can cope with the hard realities of our world. The central theme of this message is that the antidote for a troubled heart is faith in Jesus. Walking through the text, the sermon outlines four main ways we can see this faith worked out in our lives: We have a sure hope of being in God's physical presence for eternity. We have a relationship with the Way, not just knowledge of a way. We have the comfort of knowing God intimately even here on earth. We have the joy of participating in kingdom work.  (03:16) - Scripture Reading: John 14:1-14 (05:58) - The Antidote for a Troubled Heart (07:24) - Verses 2-3: A Sure Hope of Eternity (12:47) - Verses 4-7: A Relationship with the Way (18:43) - Verses 8-11: Knowing God Intimately on Earth (24:50) - Verses 12-13: The Joy of Kingdom Work (31:12) - Our Final Response to a Troubled World On the night before His crucifixion, Jesus spent His final hours not thinking of Himself, but of those He loved. He washed weary feet, comforted troubled hearts, promised the Holy Spirit, prepared His followers for suffering, prayed for their faith, and prayed even for us.  In this 12-week journey through John 13–17, we'll see the love of Christ displayed in remarkable ways, and discover how His love continues to shape and sustain His people today. Pastor Jason Foreman preaches from the Shakopee Campus.

    The Upper Room: John 14:1-14 - Pastor Jason Foreman
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