Description

Join Lead Pastor Matt Sturtevant, Pastor Brian Cropp, and Pastor Luke Myers for an in-depth discussion of the fifth "I Am" statement from Jesus in the Gospel of John. In this episode, we unpack Jesus's declaration "I am the resurrection and the life" from John 11, exploring the profound truths about spiritual life, death, and transformation.

What We Cover:

• The story of Lazarus and what it teaches us about resurrection power
• Understanding the difference between physical life and spiritual life
• Jesus's dual role as the giver of life and destroyer of death
• The critical question: What will you do with Jesus?
• Why community matters in removing our "grave clothes"
• The distinction between God's role and our role in spiritual transformation
• Two judgments we all face: salvation and stewardship
• Understanding conversion, regeneration, justification, and sanctification
• Why you can't be spiritually "sinless" on this side of heaven (but you can sin less!)

Behind the Scenes: Hear about the unplanned technical difficulties during the 9:30 service that became a perfectly-timed sermon illustration about being connected to the power source!

Key Takeaway: Life in Christ is personal, but never private. We're called to grow in community, take next steps of obedience, and help others experience the transformation that comes from moving from spiritual death to spiritual life. Perfect for anyone wrestling with questions about faith, salvation, spiritual growth, or what it means to truly follow Jesus.