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Sermon on 1/11/2026 by Pastor Todd Sapp

Are you living with a deeply troubled heart? Whether it’s the weight of the 24-hour news cycle, the pressure of "failing bridge syndrome" (caring for kids and aging parents simultaneously), or the grief of a lost relationship, life has a way of shaking our souls to the core.

In this message, we dive into John 14:1-14, where Jesus offers his disciples—and us—a powerful remedy for soul agony. Speaking in the upper room on the night of his betrayal, Jesus doesn't just offer "positive thinking"; he offers himself. Discover how trusting in Jesus as the Way, the Truth, and the Life provides a permanent home in the Father’s house and the strength to do "greater works" through the power of the Holy Spirit.

If you are feeling anxious, fearful, or confused about the future, this study will remind you that while "Friday" (suffering) may be here, "Sunday" (resurrection) is coming.

Key Takeaways:

• The Definition of Peace: Understanding Shalom as wholeness and the idyllic human existence, not just the absence of conflict.
• Knowing the Future: Why Jesus "preparing a place" for us is about the cross, not a construction project.
• The Role of the Holy Spirit: How the Paraclete (Helper) comes alongside us to navigate daily life and remind us of God's truth.
• Greater Works: What Jesus meant when he said his followers would do greater things than he did on earth.
• Praying in Jesus' Name: Moving away from the "prosperity gospel" to praying as a true representative of Christ.

Keywords: John 14, Troubled Heart, Peace of God, Bible Study, Sermon, Jesus is the Way, Holy Spirit, Heaven, Overcoming Anxiety, Christian Living, Faith in Jesus, Salvation, Gospel of John.

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