Stonebridge Bible Church Sermons

In this message from John 13:18–30, we witness the supreme tragedy of betrayal—Judas turning from the Savior. The passage exposes the deceptive progression of sin and the sobering reality of a heart that looks religious on the outside yet is far from Christ.This sermon walks through the tragic steps that led Judas to his eternal ruin: 1. Love Money 2. Sear Your Conscience 3. Reject Jesus' Love 4. Feel Remorse Without RepentanceIt is a sober warning to examine our hearts, but also a gracious reminder that even the darkest betrayal cannot thwart God’s redemptive plan. In the face of Judas’ night, Jesus still offers life, forgiveness, and hope to all who repent and believe.

In John 13:2–17, we witness one of the most startling and beautiful moments in Scripture—Jesus, the King of Kings, stooping to wash the feet of His disciples. On the eve of His crucifixion, with betrayal at hand and His glory before Him, He sets the ultimate example of humility, service, and love.This message walks through: 1. The Setting 2. The Scene 3. The Symbol 4. The ApplicationWe see the backdrop of pride, betrayal, and selfish ambition contrasted with the majesty of Christ’s love. We behold the act itself—the Master of the universe doing what only a servant would do. We uncover the deeper meaning, that this washing points to the greater cleansing at the cross. And finally, we hear the call to follow His example, laying down our pride to joyfully serve others.In this powerful text, we are reminded that Jesus not only washes us clean from sin, but also calls us to live as people marked by humility, love, and selfless service.

In John 13, we find Jesus on the eve of His crucifixion. As He shares His final moments with His disciples, the apostle John reminds us of the love of Christ—love that goes to the very end. This is not a shallow or fleeting affection, but a divine, eternal love: a love that is everlasting, exclusive, faithful, real, and sacrificial. This message reflects on the depth of God’s love shown through Christ—love that began before time, love that endures through our failures, love that is fully real by the Spirit, and love that is ultimately proven at the cross. As we open Scripture together, we are called to remember, celebrate, and rest in the unshakable love of Jesus, a love that has no end and no equal. 📖 Key Scripture: John 13:1 Sermon Points: 1. Everlasting 2. Exclusive 3. Faithful 4. Real 5. Sacrificial

John 12 brings us to the final public words of Jesus before He turns to the cross. After years of miraculous signs, fulfilled prophecies, and gracious teaching, the people still refused to believe. This passage confronts us with the sobering reality of unbelief, yet it also reveals the unshakable sovereignty of God in bringing His redemptive plan to pass. What seems like human rejection becomes the very means through which salvation is extended to the world.Here we see the contrast between the fragile glory of man and the eternal glory of Christ. We hear the voice of a Savior who does not remain silent or indifferent but cries out with urgency, offering light to those in darkness and life to those dead in sin. This sermon reminds us that God is sovereign, God is just, and yet God is merciful—pleading even now with sinners to come to Him while there is still time.Key Points: 1. The Folly of Unbelief 2. The Sovereignty of God 3. The Pursuit of Man's Praise 4. The Final PleaUnbelief hardens. Man’s glory fades. But God’s Word endures, His plan prevails, and His Son still calls: “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you shall be saved.” 📖 Scripture: John 12:37–50

God is patient—slow to anger, rich in mercy, and abounding in steadfast love. Scripture repeatedly shows us His longsuffering heart, from the days of Noah to the ministry of Jesus. Yet the Bible is equally clear: God’s patience does not last forever.In this sermon, we walk through John 12 and see how Jesus’ death marked a decisive moment in human history. The cross reveals five powerful truths that confront every heart:1. Judgment – Christ’s coming forces us to choose between light and darkness.2. Satan – At the cross, Satan was defeated and cast down, his grip on death broken.3. Drawing – Jesus draws people from every nation and background with cords of love and kindness.4. Light – The Light of the world shines, but those who reject Him remain in darkness—now and forever.5. Presence – Opportunities to trust Christ will not last forever. One day every knee will bow, either in worship or in forced submission.This message reminds us that God is merciful and patient, but also just and holy. He calls us to repent, believe in Christ, and walk as children of light—before the door of grace closes.

In John 12, as Jesus approaches the cross, He declares, “My soul is troubled.” This powerful moment reveals the weight of what He was about to endure—not just the physical pain of crucifixion, but the deeper agony of bearing our sin, facing separation from the Father, and enduring the judgment we deserved.📖 Text: John 12:27–30In this sermon, we explore: 1. The source of Jesus’ trouble — why the thought of the cross brought such anguish. 2. The source of His resolve — how Jesus willingly submitted to the Father’s will for the glory of God. 3. The source of our comfort — how His troubled soul secures our peace, hope, and eternal life.The cross is not just an example of love, but the very place where Jesus took our place—bearing the wrath of God so we could be forgiven and made new. This is the heart of the gospel, and it is our greatest comfort when our own souls are troubled.

Life is short — and eternity is real. James 4:14 reminds us that our lives are like a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. In Don’t Waste Your Dash, we’re challenged to not only live with purpose, but to use our brief time to make Jesus known.Through six key reminders — it’s not about you, God knows, be faithful with the small things, share the gospel, pick up the pace, and don’t waste your dash — we’re called to live urgently for God’s glory and the salvation of others.Your “dash” between birth and eternity is the only chance you have to tell people about Jesus. Let this message push you to live on mission, love well, and boldly share the hope you have in Christ.

We live in a culture that glorifies constant hustle, distraction, and exhaustion. But God’s Word offers a better way—a sacred rhythm of work and rest designed not just for survival, but for deep, soul-level flourishing.In this sermon, we explore the biblical foundation for Sabbath and the kind of rest God invites us into—not just physical rest, but emotional, spiritual, and relational renewal. From Genesis to the Gospels, we see that rest isn’t optional or outdated; it’s a gift from a loving Father who knows our limits, our wanderings, our longings, and our noise-saturated lives.This isn’t about legalism or checking a box. It’s about recovering what’s been lost in our modern pace of life: margin, wonder, delight, and worship. It’s about remembering who we are—and more importantly—who God is.Whether you’re feeling burned out, distracted, or just tired of running on empty, this message offers a deeply encouraging and convicting reminder: God has created us not only to work with purpose but to rest with intention.Watch now to rediscover the life-giving power of Sabbath and the joy of resting in the One who holds all things together.📖: Genesis 2, Exodus 20, Mark 2:27, Ecclesiastes 9, Psalm 103, Hebrews 4, and Luke 5.

Laziness is more than just a lack of productivity—it’s a spiritual danger that distorts the image of the God who created us to work, serve, and worship through our lives. In this message, we turn to the book of Proverbs to examine the serious consequences of slothfulness and what Scripture says about living a life of diligence and purpose. This sermon unpacks five marks of a lazy person: 1. The lazy person makes excuses 2. The lazy person loves ease 3. The lazy person doesn’t finish what they started 4. The lazy person is self-deceived 5. The lazy person needs to be prodded Through wisdom from Proverbs and a biblical theology of work, we’re reminded that our calling is not to comfort and complacency but to usefulness for God’s glory and the good of our neighbor. If you’ve been coasting spiritually, mentally, or physically—this is your call to wake up. Laziness isn’t neutral. But by God’s grace, we can live lives marked by intentionality, discipline, and devotion.

What does the Bible say about your work—whether you’re a stay-at-home parent, a student, an employee, or a CEO? In this sermon, we explore a biblical theology of work, reminding us that whatever we do, we are called to do it for the glory of God.From the opening pages of Scripture, we see that God is a worker—and we are made in His image. Work is not a result of the Fall, but part of our original design and dignity. Yet sin has distorted our view of work, tempting us toward pride, idolatry, or apathy.But through Christ, our work gains new purpose.This message walks through: 1. Work’s Designer: God, the joyful Creator. 2. Work’s Design: Our calling to create, subdue, and cultivate. 3. Work’s Distortion: How sin complicates our labor. 4. Work’s New Dimension: A redeemed perspective, identity, and motivation. 5. Practical Marks of God-honoring Work: Enthusiasm, enjoyment, excellence, integrity, and gratitude.Whether your job is in the spotlight or behind the scenes, this sermon will remind you: every task can be sacred when it’s done for the Lord.

Life can feel heavy, confusing, and even meaningless at times. Ecclesiastes 1 doesn’t shy away from that tension—but instead invites us to see life with fresh eyes. In this sermon, we reflect on five convictions that help us live well in a world that doesn’t always make sense. Through the wisdom of Scripture, we’re reminded that our days are not random, but held in the hand of a sovereign God. We’re called to live each moment with urgency, hope, and joy—trusting God in every season and treasuring the people He’s placed in our lives. Here are the five convictions we explore together: 1. I must live life like I am in the hand of God. 2. I must live life daily like I am going to lose it. 3. I must live life with hope while I have it, no matter the circumstance. 4. I must live life and enjoy everyday life with the special people in my life. 5. I must live life all out—I must give all of life all I’ve got. This message is an encouragement to live fully and faithfully—even when the world feels unclear. God is still present. And life, even under the sun, still has meaning when it’s lived with Him. 📖 Text: Ecclesiastes 1

Why does work often feel so frustrating, unfulfilling, or even futile?In this sermon, we take an honest look at the reality of work in a world marred by sin. While God designed work as a meaningful and creative expression of His image in us, Genesis 3 reminds us that the fall has distorted everything — our relationship with God, with each other, and with our labor. We now face thorns, sweat, pride, envy, and disillusionment in our daily grind.But Scripture doesn’t leave us hopeless. This message explores how the Bible realistically acknowledges the pain of our work while offering a better way forward — a calling to work unto the Lord, even in broken systems and imperfect conditions. We were made for more than toil and chasing the wind. And in Christ, even our labor is not in vain.Join us as we examine the tension of living “East of Eden” and discover the redemptive hope God offers for our daily work.

In this message, we go back to the very beginning to explore God’s original design for work and purpose. Long before the Fall, before brokenness or burnout, God was working—crafting, shaping, and cultivating a good world. And then He made us in His image… to do the same.Through Genesis 1 and 2, this sermon unpacks what it means to be image-bearers of a working God—called not just to survive, but to build, design, innovate, and create beauty in the world around us. From the artistry of nature to the development of glass, architecture, and instruments, we see that cultivating culture is part of our divine assignment.This isn’t just about your job. It’s about seeing all of life—parenting, gardening, city planning, entrepreneurship, and even changing diapers—as meaningful in the eyes of God.God didn’t just make a world to admire. He made a world to build upon. You were created to cultivate.📖 Key Scriptures: Genesis 1:1, Genesis 1:26-28, Genesis 2:1-9, Psalm 145, Psalm 147

Is work just a necessary evil, or could it be something sacred?In this opening message from our summer series at Stonebridge, we dive deep into a topic rarely preached on but incredibly relevant to all of us: work. From Genesis to Jesus, we discover that the God of the Bible is not just a distant deity—He is a working God. He creates, sustains, and rules—and He calls us to do the same.This sermon explores: 1. How God’s identity as Creator, Sustainer, and Worker shapes our view of work 2. Why work is not a result of the fall but part of God’s original design for humanity 3. The danger of both laziness and workaholism in a culture confused about rest and purpose 4. How Jesus’ life as a carpenter and His mission-driven ministry reflect the sacredness of work 5. What it means to bear God’s image by bringing order, beauty, and fullness into the world through what we doWhether you’re a CEO or a stay-at-home parent, a tradesperson or a student—your work matters. You were made in the image of a God who works. And your work, done in faith and for His glory, is a sacred calling.📖 Genesis 1 | Hebrews 1 | Colossians 1 | 1 Thessalonians 4

What carries us from this life to the next? God’s grace—freely given, endlessly sufficient, and eternally secure.📖 Key Texts: 1 Corinthians 15:10, Titus 3:4–7, 2 Corinthians 12:9, John 14:1–2, 1 Peter 1:3–4In this message, we explore five avenues of God’s grace:1. Saving Grace – God's love appeared in Christ, not because of our merit, but entirely by His mercy.2. Sanctifying Grace – God's grace doesn’t stop at salvation—it shapes and strengthens us daily through His Word, prayer, community, and trials.3. Sustaining Grace – When we are weak, He is strong. Paul’s life reveals that endurance in hardship flows from grace, not human effort.4. Serving Grace – Grace empowers believers to serve, not out of obligation, but joyful surrender.5. Sealing Grace – Our hope is secured in Christ, with heaven prepared, our names written, and our joy complete in His presence.This sermon reminds us that grace is not just God's favor—it's His power to save, sustain, and transform. It’s grace that holds us every step of the journey, and it’s grace that will welcome us home.

In this message, we examine one of the most sobering and straightforward teachings of Jesus from Matthew 7:13-14 — the reality that life offers only two paths.📖 Key Scripture: Mathew 7:13-14Jesus presents:1. Two Gates2. Two Ways3. Two Destinations4. Two Groups of PeopleThis passage reminds us that the way of life is narrow, intentional, and found only through Christ. It's a call to examine which gate we have entered, which path we are on, and which destination we are headed toward.Join us for this important teaching that challenges us to walk the path that leads to life — and to invite others to do the same.

In this message from John 12:20-26, we encounter Jesus’ final public words—a call not to ease or comfort, but to a life of surrender. As Jesus approaches the cross, He reveals that true glory comes through sacrifice, and true life through death to self.The crowd anticipated a conquering King, but Jesus came as the suffering Savior—declaring that unless a grain of wheat falls and dies, it remains alone. Likewise, to follow Him means daily self-denial, living not for this world, but for the glory of God and the life to come.Through rich teaching, we’re reminded that the call of Christ is not hidden in fine print: “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.” This is the path to fruitfulness, joy, and the presence and honor of God.

How do you respond when life gets hard? When trials come, do you shut down—or look up?In this sermon from James 1:1–8, we’re reminded that trouble isn’t random. God uses difficulty to shape, stretch, and strengthen our faith. It’s not about escaping the hard things—it’s about learning to see them with spiritual clarity.James encourages believers to count it all joy—not because the pain disappears, but because God is at work in the midst of it. This message walks through three key shifts in perspective that help us triumph in trouble:Key Points:1. You see It for what it is...the BEST making you BETTER!2. You see YOURSELF for who you are...not FINISHED and not ABLE!3. You see GOD for who He is...GREAT and GOOD! Always GIVING and COMMITTED to your GROWING!When we begin to see our trials through God’s lens, we gain endurance, wisdom, and a deeper dependence on Him.Key Scripture: James 1:1-8

What comes to mind when you think about God?In this powerful sermon, we are invited to elevate our understanding of God’s holiness by encountering the King Isaiah saw in Isaiah 6—a throne not at eye-level, but high and lifted up. This is the same King revealed in John 12: Jesus Christ. The one worshiped by angels in heaven, who arrives in humility on earth.He is not like us—He is set apart, utterly holy, and yet He draws near. Through Scripture, we trace the tension between transcendence and tenderness: a Holy King who humbles Himself to redeem sinful people.Come face-to-face with the glory of God—and leave with a deeper awe of grace.

What makes a life truly memorable in the eyes of God?In John 12, as Jesus approaches the cross, we encounter a remarkable act of worship from Mary of Bethany—an act so precious that Jesus declares it must be remembered wherever the gospel is preached. In this message, we examine Mary’s legacy and learn what God honors in a life fully surrendered to Him.From Mary’s sacrificial gift to her quiet humility and profound spiritual insight, we are reminded that it’s not fame, wealth, or achievement that leaves an eternal impact—but a heart that deeply loves and honors Christ.Passage: John 12:1–11Key Points:1. Mary’s Sacrifice 2. Mary’s Humility 3. Mary’s Insight 4. Mary’s LoveThis message calls us to lay our lives at the feet of Jesus—whether through giving, serving, learning, or loving. In doing so, we find the path to a life that heaven remembers.