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Week 10 | The Sermon on the Mount (1995) This week, we’re in Week 10 of a series Darrell taught on the Sermon on the Mount in 1995. In this sermon, Darrell discusses the extraordinary claims that Christians make about Jesus, as well as the extraordinary claims Jesus makes about ordinary people. Darrell explains that Jesus uses the metaphors of salt and light to reveal his perspective on the condition of the world left to itself—that it has a tendency to spoil and go dark. He says Jesus calls Christians to be the "salt of the earth" and the "light of the world," with the role of arresting social decay and dispelling darkness through their character and influence. Darrell challenges the church to take responsibility, rather than just blaming society. The key, Darrell emphasizes, is for Christians to remain close to Christ, the true salt and light, who enables them to shine for the sake of the world. __ Give to the Ministry of Darrell Johnson Darrell's Books — Subscribe to Darrell's Mailing List Website | darrelljohnson.ca YouTube | youtube.com/darrelljohnson
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Today, we’re concluding a 6-week series that Darrell taught on the Gospel of John in 1996 at Glendale Presbyterian Church in California, and stepping into one of Darrell’s most beloved parts of Scripture. John has long been a favourite of his—he’s spent decades returning to it, teaching it, and inviting others to encounter Jesus through its pages. In this final message, Darrell brings us to John 13:1–17, where Jesus takes up a towel and washes His disciples’ feet—revealing a King unlike any we expect. Here, we see that the heart of God’s authority is not power, but self-giving love; not being served, but serving. And in this surprising act, Darrell shows us that the cross is not a contradiction of Jesus’ kingship, but its clearest expression, as He invites us not only to receive His grace, but to extend it to one another. __ FREE Intro to the Gospel of John course with Darrell Johnson Give to the Ministry of Darrell Johnson Darrell's Books Subscribe to Darrell's Mailing List Website | darrelljohnson.ca YouTube | youtube.com/darrelljohnson
Today, we’re in Week 5 of a 6-week series that Darrell taught on the Gospel of John in 1996 at Glendale Presbyterian Church in California, and stepping into one of Darrell’s most beloved parts of Scripture. John has long been a favourite of his—he’s spent decades returning to it, teaching it, and inviting others to encounter Jesus through its pages. In this message, Darrell examines a story from John 4:43–54. In this passage, we meet a royal official who comes to Jesus desperate—his son is dying, and he’s looking for a miracle. But what unfolds is not quite what he expected. Instead of immediately going with him, Jesus speaks a challenging word. Darrell draws our attention to the power of Jesus’ voice. We find that a word from Jesus doesn’t just describe reality, but creates it. His word invites us to trust, obey, and give up control, even when we can’t yet see the outcome. And ultimately, Jesus speaks the kind of word that gives more than we ask for—not just healing, but life itself. __ Regent College Regent College Summer Programs — Give to the Ministry of Darrell Johnson Darrell's Books Subscribe to Darrell's Mailing List Website | darrelljohnson.ca YouTube | youtube.com/darrelljohnson
Today, we’re in Week 4 a 6-week series that Darrell taught on the Gospel of John in 1996 at Glendale Presbyterian Church in California, and stepping into one of Darrell’s most beloved parts of Scripture. John has long been a favourite of his—he’s spent decades returning to it, teaching it, and inviting others to encounter Jesus through its pages. In this message from John 4, Darrell continues to reflect on the woman at the well as the first great witness to Jesus—someone whose encounter with Christ overflowed into invitation: “Come and see.” He explores how genuine evangelism isn’t forced, but flows naturally from a life transformed by Jesus’ love and dignity. Darrell suggests we are living in times of renewed openness, where people are searching for something more. Ultimately, he invites us to keep the focus on Jesus, share our own story, and trust that the good news will overflow as we ourselves are filled with living water. __ Regent College Regent College Summer Programs — Give to the Ministry of Darrell Johnson Darrell's Books Subscribe to Darrell's Mailing List Website | darrelljohnson.ca YouTube | youtube.com/darrelljohnson
Today, we’re in Week 3 of a 6-week series that Darrell taught on the Gospel of John in 1996 at Glendale Presbyterian Church in California, and stepping into one of Darrell’s most beloved parts of Scripture. John has long been a favourite of his—he’s spent decades returning to it, teaching it, and inviting others to encounter Jesus through its pages. In today's message, Darrell unpacks one of the most personal encounters in all of Scripture: Jesus and the woman at the well, drawn from John 4:1-26. In this passage, Jesus meets a woman carrying deep thirst—thirst she doesn’t fully understand, and hasn’t been able to satisfy. And step by step, He breaks through every barrier—cultural, relational, even the barriers within her own heart—to lead her to something more. Here, Jesus reveals himself as the One who quenches our deepest thirst. Not just offering relief, but becoming in us a well of living water. __ Regent College Regent College Summer Programs — Give to the Ministry of Darrell Johnson Darrell's Books Subscribe to Darrell's Mailing List Website | darrelljohnson.ca YouTube | youtube.com/darrelljohnson