Christ Church - Johns Creek, GA

Our Misplaced Hope - John 5:1-17 (04.19.2026)

Pastor Hunter Clayton:In this sermon through John 5:1–17, we study the healing at the pool of Bethesda, where Jesus intentionally finds and heals a man who had waited 38 years. The passage exposes misplaced hopes, shows Jesus’ sovereign power, and highlights that his ultimate concern is the soul.
We also see the Sabbath conflict with religious leaders and Jesus’ command to “sin no more,” inviting listeners to replace their temporary hopes with trust in Christ and live in light of the coming resurrection and judgment.

Justice & Mercy Meet - Romans 3:19-26 (04.05.2026)

Pastor Ben Presten:Pastor Ben preached Romans 3:19–26 on Easter, explaining humanity’s accountability before a holy, just God and our inability to be justified by works. He shows how Christ’s death as a propitiation satisfies God’s justice while offering mercy, and how faith in Jesus receives this gift of justification.
The sermon highlights the crisis of sin, the dilemma of divine justice and mercy, and the assurance given by Christ’s resurrection that believers are declared righteous before God.

The Power of a Testimony - John 4:27-42 (03.29.2026)

Pastor Kevin Stradley:
In this sermon, we read John 4:27–42 and follow Jesus’ life-changing encounter with the Samaritan woman. Her testimony—leaving her water jar behind and telling the town—leads many to believe and invites listeners to recognize the power of a personal testimony.
The message calls believers to lift their eyes to the harvest fields, share the gospel with urgency and boldness, and look to Jesus as the ultimate testimony and Savior of the world.

Water for Thirsty Souls - John 4:1-16 (03.22.2026)

Pastor Ben Presten:
This sermon examines John 4 and the story of the Samaritan woman, illustrating how Jesus offers 'living water'—a gift that fully satisfies the soul. The sermon explains her background, the cultural barriers between Jews and Samaritans, and how Jesus addresses her sin and shame to lead her into true worship.
The sermon calls listeners to recognize counterfeit sources of satisfaction, repent, and trust Christ for eternal life, emphasizing that salvation is simple and available to all who come and believe.

You Must Be Born Again - John 3:1-16 (03.08.2026)

Guest Preacher Dr. Benji Lavender:This sermon on John 3:1–16 explores Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus, explaining the necessity of the new birth, the Spirit’s role in giving life, and how the cross reveals God’s love.
This sermon exhorts us to examine our faith, give thanks for God’s work in salvation, and share the gospel so that the Spirit may bring life through God’s word.

Jesus Cleanses the Temple - John 2:12-25 (03.01.2026)

Pastor Ben Presten:
In this sermon, we read John 2:13–25, where Jesus clears the temple at Passover, overturning tables and confronting commercialized worship. The sermon explains his righteous anger as zeal for God’s glory and shows how Jesus is the true, living Temple who fulfills and replaces the old system.
Listeners are invited to respond with renewed passion for God’s holiness, recognizing the cross as the means by which God vindicates His name and gives believers new hearts and spirit.

God our Encourager - Exodus 6:6-12 (02.15.2026)

Pastor Ben Presten:
This sermon explores Exodus 6 and Moses's struggle with discouragement after Pharaoh increases Israel's burden. God answers by renewing the covenant, reiterating seven "I will" promises, and calling Moses back to faithful obedience.
The sermon applies the passage to believers today: preach the gospel to your own soul, guard your words and inputs, encourage one another in community, and rest in Christ—the unshakable ground of hope and perseverance.

Come & See - John 1:35-51 (02.08.2026)

Pastor Nathan Sing:
This sermon walks through John 1:35–51, recounting the call of the first disciples and John the Baptist’s declaration: “Behold, the Lamb of God.” It emphasizes Jesus as the Messiah, the call to follow him, and the responsibility to bring others along.
Through stories of Andrew, Peter, Philip, and Nathanael, the sermon highlights Jesus as the bridge between heaven and earth and presents him as the believer’s deepest hope.

Behold the Lamb - John 1:19-34 (01.18.2026)

Pastor Ben Presten:
In John 1:19-34, John the Baptist denies being the Christ, Elijah, or the prophet and humbly identifies himself as the voice crying in the wilderness, calling people to prepare the way for the Lord.
He proclaims Jesus as the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world, witnesses the Spirit descending on him, and announces that Jesus will baptize with the Holy Spirit—urging listeners to turn from self and fix their hope on Christ.

The Light Shines in Darkness - John 1:1-18 (01.11.2026)

Pastor Ben Presten:
This week, we began a new sermon series through the Gospel of John by unpacking the prologue (John 1:1–18), explaining that Jesus is the eternal Word, fully God, and the creator of all things.
The sermon contrasts light and darkness, shows humanity’s need for the true light, and urges listeners to live according to the light and to share that light with others.