Show Notes
Jesus said in John 17:3, “This is eternal life, that they may know You.” In this sermon, we explore the heart of Christianity—not merely knowing about God, but truly knowing Him through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. From the words of Christ on the eve of the cross to the testimony of Scripture, this message examines why knowing God is our greatest privilege, the heartbeat of the Christian life, and the believer’s chief ambition.
In a world chasing wisdom, success, wealth, and recognition, Scripture calls us to boast in something greater: that we understand and know the living God. This sermon walks through the glory of Christ, the meaning of eternal life, and the staggering reality that the Creator of the universe invites sinners into fellowship with Himself.
More from Stonebridge Bible Church Sermons
God blesses His people for a greater purpose: that His name would be known and worshiped among all nations. In this sermon from Psalm 67, we reflect on God's faithfulness, our responsibility to steward His blessings, and the mission of the church as Stonebridge celebrates its first Sunday in our new facility.
Jesus’ death was no accident. The details of His crucifixion unfolded according to God’s plan and fulfilled His Word. In this episode, we examine John 19:19–29 alongside Psalm 22 to see Jesus as King, High Priest, loving Son, and suffering Savior. Through the dividing of His garments, His care for His mother, and His thirst, we discover the depth of His love and the sacrifice He offered for sinners. Listen as we consider how the cross strengthens our confidence in Scripture and calls us to respond to Jesus with faith and a life turned from sin.
In this sermon, we come to the cross - the climax of history and the heart of the Christian faith. Jesus willingly goes to Golgotha as our substitute, bearing the penalty of sin and accomplishing the work of salvation on behalf of sinners.
In John 19:1–15, Jesus stands before Pilate beaten, mocked, and crowned with thorns. Yet in the midst of His humiliation, we see His glory revealed. The innocent Son of God willingly bears the curse, shame, and suffering that sinners deserve, fulfilling the plan of God and preparing to become the blameless sacrifice in our place.
In John 18:28–40, Jesus stands before Pilate as the innocent King while the world around Him rejects the truth standing right in front of them. As Pilate wrestles with the question, “What is truth?” Jesus reveals that His kingdom is not of this world and that He came to testify to the truth. The truth is not merely something to understand—it is found in the person of Jesus Christ.