We live in a world designed to keep us angry.
Algorithms reward outrage. Headlines provoke division. Comment sections fuel hostility.
The culture has a name for it: rage bait.
But long before rage bait existed, Jesus prayed for an antidote.
Message from Pastor Chris Kouba | Sunday January 18, 2026.
In this powerful message from John 17:20–26, Pastor Chris Kouba walks through Jesus’ final recorded prayer—the night before the cross—and reveals His deepest priority for His followers: unity.
This message is part of our Signal Strength series and speaks directly into our divided, polarized moment. Jesus doesn’t pray for comfort, influence, or control. He prays that His people would be one—so compellingly united that the world would believe.
In this message, you’ll discover:
Why unity is our witness to the world
How real unity is built on truth, not preferences
Why unity must be centered on Jesus, not causes
How Christian unity becomes a powerful form of evangelism
What it looks like to live united in a culture engineered to divide
This message also connects to our current season of prayer and fasting:
🕊 Fasting: Sundown Jan. 18th through Sunup next Sunday
🎶 Worship Night – January 21
In a world driven by outrage, Jesus offers a better way.
Not rage. Not retreat. Unity.
If you’re looking for hope, clarity, or a faith that actually speaks into today’s chaos—this message is for you.
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Thanks for listening!
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