We finish our hard sayings of Jesus series with this message and in it we go full circle by going back to John 6 which contains the verse - verse 60 - that serves as the impetus behind this series.

In this final message we consider one question: if the hard sayings of Jesus cause so many to stumble and turn back, why are so many of them contained in the gospel accounts?

Nobody likes to wait, it seems like such a waste of time. And yet, the Bible has a lot of positive things to say about waiting and the importance of waiting well.

In the parable of the ten virgins Jesus reveals how we are to live in readiness of His return but how to wait well if His return is delayed.

This hard saying marks a time of transition. Where what the disciples of Jesus experienced previously in their ministry wouldn't be theirs going ahead. Why? What happened?

This message will look at three things: what things were like before, what they could expect now, and why they should expect it.

In this series on the hard sayings of Jesus today's text may be the hardest. And yet, few texts better explain the person and ministry of Jesus and the call on those who are His disciples. In it we are going to see how, what and why we are to respond to our enemies as Jesus calls us to.

This week’s message is a study of contrasts where we discover that the call of Jesus costs us everything and promises the incomprehensible in this life and the life to come.

In this series on the hard sayings of Jesus today's text may be the hardest. And yet, few texts better explain the person and ministry of Jesus and the call on those who are His disciples. In it we are going to see how, what and why we are to respond to our enemies as Jesus calls us to.

This passage seems to be out of place in a series on the hard sayings of Jesus. And in some ways it is, for they contain some of the sweetest words ever spoken. And yet, even the sweet words of Jesus can be hard when we choose to ignore them and not accept the invitation He offers. This message looks at the invitation of Jesus to come to Him, what we need to bring, and what we receive in its place.

The 18th century philosopher and theologian Soren Kierkegaard wrote that Jesus didn't want admirers, He wanted followers. Admiration of Jesus can actually mask a divided heart. In this message Jesus cuts through the admiration of three people, calling them to something far deeper.

Some of Jesus' most arresting words in the entirety of his ministry serve as a reminder that our actions have dire and eternal consequences.

One of the great titles of Jesus is Prince of Peace. And yet, in this week's passage He says that He didn't come to bring peace but a sword meant to divide families. It's a hard saying. What are we to do with a Lord called peace who brings division? That's what we seek to answer in this week's message.