Jesus is arguably the most important person to have ever lived. But He actually made some huge claims about Himself – claims to be more than just a person. In John’s gospel there are seven sayings, where Jesus declares Himself to be none other than God, and the answer to humanity’s deepest longings. In this series, we will explore the ‘I Am’ sayings of Jesus, and consider how He is the answer to the pains and problems of this broken world.
The Bread of Life
12th September 2021Jesus miraculously fed 5,000 people, and whilst the crowds were marvelling, he used that miracle to make his first I Am saying. In the first talk of this series, Jo Wells considers Jesus’ claim to be the bread of life, the one who meets our deepest hunger.
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The Light of the World
19th September 2021At one of Israel’s greatest feasts, Jesus stood up and declared that everything they were celebrating – light, freedom and deliverance – all pointed to him. In this sermon, Lars looks at Jesus’ claim to be the light of the world, come to illuminate us and lead us to life.
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The Gate
26th September 2021Jesus said that whereas the thief comes to steal, kill and destroy, he came to give us life to the full. In the fourth talk of our series, Joel Wade looks at Jesus’ claim to be the gate, and considers how he protects us, and welcomes us to enter into God’s presence.
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The Good Shepherd
10th October 2021Israel’s leaders had had a bad track record. The prophets described them as shepherds who didn’t care for the sheep, but used them as means to their own ends. But Jesus was different. In this talk, Angie looks at his claim to be the Good Shepherd, who loves his sheep enough that he would even give his life for them.
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The Good Shepherd
10th October 2021Israel’s leaders had had a bad track record. The prophets described them as shepherds who didn’t care for the sheep, but used them as means to their own ends. But Jesus was different. In this talk, Hatty looks at His claim to be the Good Shepherd, who loves His sheep enough that He would even give His life for them.
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The Good Shepherd
17th October 2021Israel’s leaders had had a bad track record. The prophets described them as shepherds who didn’t care for the sheep, but used them as means to their own ends. But Jesus was different. In this talk, Ellen looks at His claim to be the Good Shepherd, who loves His sheep enough that He would even give His life for them.
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The Resurrection and the Life
17th October 2021Jesus wept. At the grave of a dear friend, we see the compassion of Jesus and His anger at the injustice of death. But we also see a glimmer of hope, as Jesus claimed to be the resurrection and the life – the one who has the power to overcome death itself.
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The True Vine
7th November 2021What is true fruitfulness, and how can we achieve it? In his final I Am saying, Jesus describes himself as the vine, and invites us to experience true fruitfulness through abiding in him.
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The True Vine
7th November 2021What is true fruitfulness, and how can we achieve it? In his final I Am saying, Jesus describes himself as the vine, and invites us to experience true fruitfulness through abiding in him.
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The Way, the Truth and the Life
14th November 2021As Jesus prepared his disciples for his departure, he told them he was going ahead to prepare a place for them. In the penultimate talk of the series, Helen considers Jesus’ claim to be the way, the truth and the life.
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The Way, the Truth and the Life
14th November 2021As Jesus prepared his disciples for his departure, he told them he was going ahead to prepare a place for them. In the penultimate talk of the series, Joel considers Jesus’ claim to be the way, the truth and the life.
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