Tim Henderson walks through John 12:44-50, focusing on two interlocking themes: Jesus being sent by the Father and his role as judge. Henderson explains that Jesus' radical submission to the Father is not weakness but love, and serves as a model for believers. He resolves the apparent contradiction about Jesus judging by showing that Jesus acts only in obedience to the Father, and calls listeners to receive Jesus as the only path to the Father and escape from judgment.

Dave Sloop examines John 12:37-50, exploring why Israel rejected Jesus despite witnessing his miracles and having the prophetic promises. He diagnoses their unbelief through three compounding reasons: they wanted a political Messiah rather than a humble savior, God judicially hardened their hearts as a consequence of their prior rejection, and God sovereignly ordained their unbelief while they remained fully responsible for it. Sloop then invites listeners to hold the tension of divine sovereignty and human responsibility, arguing that doing so produces humility, security, peace, and deeper trust in God.

Tim Henderson addresses tough Q&A questions about Calvinism, focusing on whether God is the author of sin, how God's sovereign will relates to his genuine desire for all to be saved, and why a sovereign God permits so much rebellion. He explains that God has two levels of will—perfect and permissive—and argues from Romans 11:32 that God allowed human disobedience so that his mercy and grace could be fully displayed. Henderson also addresses how the doctrine of election produces humility, rest in salvation, better prayer for the lost, and compels rather than hinders evangelism.

Tim Henderson walks through John 12:27-36, unpacking four consequences of the cross: glorifying the Father, judging the world, defeating Satan, and drawing people to Jesus through radical self-sacrifice. He draws a pointed contrast between Jesus's words 'This is my body broken for you' and the cultural refrain of self-ownership, applying it especially to the abortion debate. He concludes by noting that even when Jesus confounds our understanding, his call remains the same—trust and believe in him.

Tim Henderson leads a Q&A session on the doctrine of salvation, addressing questions about original sin, irresistible grace, and Calvinism. He argues from Romans 5 that all humans are born guilty through Adam's federal headship, and that this same principle is the basis for Christ's righteousness being credited to believers. Tim also clarifies that irresistible grace is not coercive but rather God reordering a person's desires so they freely and willingly come to Christ.

Dave Sloop explores John 12:20-26, where Gentiles seeking Jesus trigger his announcement that 'the hour has come' for the Son of Man to be glorified through death. Sloop argues that humanity's deepest need is to see God, a need that only Christ's cross can meet, since his death provides the holiness we lack. He calls listeners to daily die to self so that Christ's life can shine through them and the world can truly see Jesus.

Tim Henderson concludes his series on the 'P' of TULIP by addressing whether believers can lose their salvation, engaging passages that seem to challenge eternal security. He argues that Hebrews 6 is best understood through the lens of Israel's wilderness period, where the warning is not that true believers can lose salvation but that those merely in the community without genuine faith may never have had it. Tim calls listeners to examine themselves and make their calling and election sure, confident that those truly in Christ are secure in his hands.

Tim Henderson preaches on John's unique account of the triumphal entry, highlighting two details absent from Matthew, Mark, and Luke: that Lazarus' resurrection was the catalyst for the Palm Sunday crowd, likely omitted by the synoptic authors to protect Lazarus while he was still alive. Henderson then unpacks Psalm 118 as a messianic psalm, showing how Jesus is the one who can enter the gates of righteousness, is the rejected stone made cornerstone, and is the fulfillment of all Scripture — a realization the disciples only reached after the resurrection.

Tim Henderson makes the case for the preservation of the saints — the 'P' in TULIP — arguing that a believer's eternal security rests entirely on God's sovereign commitment to keep them, not on their own faithfulness or willpower. Drawing from passages across both Testaments, Tim emphasizes that God is the actor and believers are the acted upon, with Christ continually interceding to cover sin's penalty and empower against sin's power. Tim acknowledges the real tension posed by people who appear to fall away and by challenging scriptures like Hebrews 6, promising to address those next week.

Dave Sloop examines Mary's anointing of Jesus in John 12, arguing that her extravagant act of pouring out costly perfume on Jesus' feet represents the normal, reasonable response of someone who truly understands the gospel. He connects Mary's sacrifice to Jesus' declaration that her story would be told wherever the gospel is preached, suggesting that a proper response to grace is inseparable from the gospel itself. Dave challenges listeners to sit at Jesus' feet as Mary did, letting the reality of Christ's personal, sacrificial death naturally produce wholehearted devotion.

Tim Henderson continues a series on the Reformed doctrine of salvation, focusing on irresistible grace — the 'I' in TULIP. He argues from Ephesians 2, Romans 8, and other passages that God is always the acting subject in salvation, regeneration precedes faith, and when God calls the elect, they unfailingly respond because the Spirit removes their blindness and changes their will. Tim emphasizes that this is not coercion but liberation — God frees people from slavery to sin so they can finally, joyfully run to Christ.

Tim Henderson examines the aftermath of Lazarus's resurrection, focusing on how the religious leaders' political fears blinded them to the Messiah standing before them, and how Caiaphas unknowingly prophesied the true purpose of Jesus's death. Henderson then explores why Jesus chose Passover as the moment of his crucifixion, explaining that the cross accomplished not only penal substitutionary atonement but also the Christus Victor victory over Satan, freeing believers from both the penalty and the power of sin.

Tim Henderson teaches on the 'I' in TULIP—Irresistible Grace—arguing that when God issues an inward call to a person, they will always respond in faith, not because they are coerced, but because God removes their spiritual blindness so they can finally see his true beauty. Drawing from Ezekiel 36, John 6, Acts, and 2 Timothy, Henderson demonstrates that repentance and faith are themselves gifts granted by God, not self-generated human contributions. He uses C. S. Lewis's reluctant, kicking-and-struggling conversion as a vivid real-world illustration of grace that overcomes resistance.

Dave Sloop preaches from John 11 on the raising of Lazarus, focusing on Jesus' conversation with Martha to show that belief is not mere mental assent but an active trust that produces life now, not just in the future. He argues that Martha's tendency to push Jesus' promises into the future reflects a common struggle to experience his present resurrection power. The sermon concludes with a call to self-denial, contending that the degree to which believers die to self is the degree to which Christ's life and power flow through them.

Tim Henderson teaches on limited atonement, the 'L' in TULIP, explaining why he identifies as a four-point Calvinist who rejects this particular doctrine. He walks through biblical passages that show both the particular focus of Christ's atoning work on his church and the broader language describing Christ dying for the whole world. Henderson concludes that scripture's breadth of language—especially in 1 Timothy, 1 John, and 2 Peter—requires affirming an unlimited atonement, while maintaining that salvation is effectively applied only to those who believe.

Dave Sloop examines Jesus' encounter with Mary at the death of Lazarus, contrasting it with his earlier conversation with Martha. While Jesus gave Martha truth and theological clarity, he responds to Mary with tears and emotional presence, demonstrating his full humanity alongside his divinity. Dave argues that Jesus enters into our pain rather than explaining it away, and invites listeners to bring their deepest grief and shame to the God who truly sees them.

Tim Henderson examines Martha's encounter with Jesus in John 11, highlighting three virtues: her action-oriented nature, her theological understanding of the resurrection, and her bold confession that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. Henderson traces the Old Testament roots of resurrection hope through Job, Isaiah, and Daniel, showing that Martha had grasped what many miss — that bodily resurrection is the ultimate hope of the gospel. He concludes by holding Martha up as a model for all believers, both men and women, in diligence, biblical literacy, and proclaiming who Jesus truly is.

Tim Henderson uses the short film 'Forevergreen' as an allegory for the gospel, drawing parallels between a self-sacrificing tree and Jesus's love and death for humanity, and between a wayward bear and our own tendency toward disobedience. He explains how the tree's death and the sprouting of a new sapling mirror Jesus's resurrection, and how the bear's eventual devotion to the new tree pictures a life lived in loving response to Christ. The sermon was delivered on VBS Sunday as a way to celebrate and reinforce what the children learned throughout the week.

Tim Henderson continues a systematic study of Calvinist soteriology, focusing on unconditional election through key passages in Ephesians, Colossians, Thessalonians, and Romans 9. He argues that regeneration precedes faith, that God sovereignly chooses whom to save not based on human merit, and that Romans 9 presents an inescapable case for God's sovereign mercy. Henderson also addresses how this doctrine fuels rather than undermines evangelism, using the analogy of the US Olympic Dream Team to illustrate that certainty of outcome motivates participation.

Tim Henderson preaches from John 11:1-16, focusing on the word 'so' in the ESV translation — Jesus delayed going to Lazarus not despite his love, but because of it. Henderson argues that God's highest priority is developing faith in his people, and that he often works through cycles of loss and gain to make us into people who truly trust him. Drawing on personal stories of fear and provision, Henderson encourages those currently suffering to trust that Jesus has not abandoned them but is purposefully at work.

Tim Henderson addresses the question of why only some people come to believe, arguing from Scripture that God sovereignly chooses and draws sinners who are otherwise dead in sin and incapable of choosing him. He walks through key New Testament passages to show that election is God's initiative, not a response to foreseen human choices, and grounds this in the Old Testament pattern of God choosing Israel. Tim also contends that the doctrine of election, far from discouraging evangelism, actually fueled Paul's tireless missionary work because he trusted that God's elect would be saved.

Dave Sloop walks through John 10:22-42, showing how Jesus' claim to be one with the Father emerges not as a theological lecture but as a declaration of God's radical commitment to save and keep his sheep. Sloop explores the Feast of Dedication as a backdrop of longing for God's glory to return, fulfilled in Jesus entering through the Eastern Gate. He concludes with the cross as the moment Jesus, the rejected shepherd turned sacrificial lamb, fulfills every Old Testament promise of redemption.

Mike Massey challenges believers to be equally people of the Word and the Spirit, warning against practical cessationism that leaves Christians powerless despite being Spirit-filled. He races through key Acts passages showing no single formula for how the Holy Spirit comes, arguing the Spirit cannot be boxed into a method. Mike closes by calling listeners to daily ask for the Spirit's power, study the real to discern counterfeits, and take at least one risky step of Spirit-led obedience each day.

Dave Sloop unpacks Jesus' claim to be the Good Shepherd in John 10, showing how Jesus is not merely using a metaphor but fulfilling specific Old Testament promises about the promised shepherd-king who would gather, feed, and rescue God's people. Sloop explains that Jesus gives his followers salvation, security, and deep satisfaction — made possible by laying down his life as a substitute for sinful, wayward sheep. He closes by challenging listeners to move beyond 'bible deism' and actively engage with the indwelling Holy Spirit, expecting to experience the joy and presence of God.

Dave Sloop leads a Sunday school class through the doctrine of unconditional election, addressing objections and questions arising from the previous week's lesson on total depravity. Dave argues that Calvinism is not a philosophical imposition on Scripture but an attempt to faithfully explain what the Bible consistently teaches about God's sovereignty in salvation. He holds in tension passages that emphasize human response with those affirming divine sovereignty, illustrating with Lydia's conversion in Acts 16 and the valley of dry bones in Ezekiel 37, while acknowledging unresolved difficulties.

Tim Henderson walks through John 9, the healing of the man born blind, arguing that the miracle's primary purpose was not just compassion but to incite an investigation into the identity of Jesus. Henderson connects Jesus' use of the title 'Son of Man' to Daniel 7, revealing Jesus as the one granted all authority and worthy of worship. He closes by calling the church to embody both the good deeds and the good news of the gospel, especially stirring curiosity about who Jesus is.

Tim Henderson opens a multi-week series on Calvinism by arguing that the proper starting point is the 'T' in TULIP — Total Depravity — before discussing election or any other point. Drawing on a wide range of Scripture from Genesis to Titus, Tim makes the case that fallen humanity is not free but enslaved to sin, spiritually blind, and dead, incapable of and unwilling to come to God without divine intervention. He contends that understanding how broken humanity truly is forms the essential foundation for appreciating why Calvinism's view of salvation is not dark but necessary.

Tim Henderson works through the end of John 8, where Jesus declares 'Before Abraham was, I am,' provoking his opponents to attempt stoning him for blasphemy. Drawing on C.S. Lewis's 'Lord, Liar, or Lunatic' trilemma, Tim argues that Jesus's radical claims to deity leave no neutral ground — he is either Lord, a demonic deceiver, or a raving lunatic. Tim also highlights the paradox of Jesus's glory, showing that throughout John's Gospel Jesus consistently defines his own glorification as dying on the cross for sinners.

Dave Sloop uses John 8 to show that all humanity is born under one of two spiritual fathers—God or the devil—and that most people, like the fictional Truman Burbank, are enslaved to a false reality without knowing it. He argues that our behavior and our origin reveal which family we belong to, and that Satan works through the 'pattern of this world' to keep people blind and comfortable in spiritual bondage. Dave calls listeners either to come home to God for the first time or, for those already believers, to pursue the fullness of freedom and joy available through wholehearted seeking of God.

Tim Henderson resumes a comprehensive Christian doctrine survey by introducing soteriology, the doctrine of salvation, breaking it into three phases: justification (declared righteous by God), sanctification (ongoing transformation), and glorification (final restoration at Christ's return). He explains that salvation involves being rescued from both the penalty and power of sin, and being restored to holiness and intimacy with God. Tim closes by previewing upcoming sessions on election and predestination, grounding those discussions in the doctrine of total depravity.

Dave Sloop preaches from John 8:31-38, exploring Jesus' teaching that true freedom comes not from independence but from abiding in His word and being changed from slave to son. Dave argues that all people are enslaved to something—sin governs the will whether we see it or not—and that genuine disciples are those whose nature, not just behavior, is transformed by Christ. Using the illustration of a cult survivor who entered a broken community to purchase freedom others didn't know they needed, Dave draws a parallel to Jesus entering our world to free us from chains we cannot see.

Dave Sloop makes the biblical case for church membership, arguing that while no single verse commands it explicitly, the concepts of belonging to a family, body, and flock are undeniable throughout Scripture. He outlines what membership means in practice—covenant commitment to worship, community, growth, service, generosity, submission, and mission. He closes with Elton Trueblood's vision of an intensely loving fellowship as Jesus' chosen strategy for reaching the world.

Paul Donison preaches on the story of Peter walking on water in Matthew 14, arguing the passage is not primarily about the quality of our faith but about the constant presence of Jesus with us—whether we are walking on water or sinking. Drawing on personal stories of ministry failure and restoration, Donison emphasizes that Jesus immediately reaches out to save us when we wobble, because he is the great I AM who walks on the waters with his people. The sermon concludes that recognizing Christ's faithful presence in both our highs and lows naturally draws us to worship him as the Son of God.

Dave Sloop teaches that money is the fourth most discussed topic in the gospels because it reveals what people truly worship, warning that greed hides in plain sight and competes with devotion to God more than almost anything else. He walks through Old Testament tithing standards (roughly 22-23% annually) and New Testament examples to argue that grace should produce greater generosity, not less, and that requiring giving becomes legalism only when treated as a path to salvation rather than a response of the heart. Sloop concludes with practical steps toward generosity, framing giving as a means of loosening the grip of idolatry and deepening one's experience of Christ.

Dave Sloop explores Jesus' declaration 'I am the light of the world' in John 8, set against the rich backdrop of the Feast of Tabernacles and its lampstand ritual, showing how Jesus claimed to be the fulfillment of God's guiding presence with Israel in the wilderness. Sloop explains that Jesus' I Am statements simultaneously reveal who God is, confront humanity's spiritual blindness and sin, and extend an invitation to follow him. He calls both believers and unbelievers to honestly face their own sin—symbolized by being the ones who 'lifted up' Jesus—so they can receive all that Christ offers through his death and resurrection.

Dave Sloop and Tim Henderson lead a Sunday school session on why the church should not remain silent on political and cultural issues, arguing that the lordship of Christ extends to every area of life and that pastoral leaders are obligated to speak into the culture. Tim makes the case that topics like abortion, sexuality, and transgenderism are fundamentally theological, not merely political, and that a self-imposed silence on such issues fails the congregation and cedes ground to a godless culture. The session concludes with a Q&A addressing questions about partisanship, civil authority, and how CHS will discern which topics warrant public comment, while reaffirming that their standard is Scripture and Christ—not political party alignment.

Andy Fetzer examines the story of the woman caught in adultery in John 7:53–8:11, exploring how the Pharisees used her as a pawn to trap Jesus in a theological dilemma. Fetzer highlights how Jesus redirects shame, exposes hypocrisy, and extends mercy without condoning sin. Drawing on passages from Hosea, Romans, and 2 Corinthians, Fetzer argues that Jesus' refusal to condemn the woman points to His substitutionary atonement on the cross, where He takes the condemnation humanity deserves.

Andy Fetzer presents a working definition of Life Groups at Church of the Holy Spirit, drawing on congregational input to identify key elements including fellowship, prayer, Bible study, accountability, commitment, and service to others. He emphasizes that Life Groups are ideally weekly, mostly co-ed, family-oriented gatherings where lives and hearts are shared vulnerably around Scripture, rooted in 1 Thessalonians 2:8 and modeled after Jesus' own pattern of small-group discipleship. Andy highlights the immense benefits of Life Groups—including deeper love for Jesus, belonging, integrity, and intergenerational relationships—and invites attendees to join or lead a group as part of the church's intentional strategy for connection and growth.

Tim Henderson examines John 7:40-52, where Jesus' opponents make two glaring factual errors in rejecting him as Messiah and prophet, errors rooted not in lack of evidence but in willful ignorance. Drawing on Daniel Kahneman's concept of heuristics and the 'affect heuristic,' Henderson argues that people routinely substitute the easy question 'how do I feel about this?' for the harder question 'what do I think about this?', especially when the truth threatens something they hold dear. Henderson calls listeners to examine where hardness of heart may be blinding them to Jesus, warning that self-protective emotional commitments can prevent people from seeing and delighting in Christ.

Tim Henderson teaches on the two sacraments—baptism and communion—defining them as ceremonial acts that visibly and physically demonstrate God's grace, while firmly rejecting the idea that either conveys salvation. He explores baptism's depiction of union with Christ in death and resurrection, addresses the debate over infant versus believer's baptism, and explains communion as a meal that demonstrates both our connection to Christ and our unity with one another. Tim emphasizes that the outward ceremonies point to inward spiritual realities, and that salvation comes through genuine faith in Christ alone.

Dave Sloop preaches on the resurrection of Jesus from 1 Corinthians 15, confronting the Corinthian church's attempt to have Christianity without the resurrection. He demonstrates the historical proof through transformed lives of three key witnesses: Peter the coward, James the skeptic, and Paul the enemy, showing how the resurrection provides proof, power, and promise for believers.

Tim Henderson explores the earliest depiction of Christ's crucifixion, a mocking graffito showing Jesus with a donkey's head being worshiped by Aleximenos. Henderson argues that while Jesus is truly worthy of worship, he willingly accepted shame and mockery to win his mockers, and believers should join in that shame while drowning out the world's derision with faithful worship. The sermon emphasizes how Christ's mission was accomplished through enduring insults, unlike other religious figures, making him uniquely able to save those who mock him.

Henderson draws parallels between Julius Caesar, Simon Maccabeus, and Jesus Christ to show how crowds can quickly turn from adoration to betrayal when their expectations aren't met. He challenges listeners to examine whether they worship the real Jesus or an imaginary version they've created to serve their own desires. The sermon warns against the fickleness that led Palm Sunday's worshippers to become Good Friday's accusers, calling people to see Jesus as the sacrificial lamb who truly deserves eternal worship.

Dave Sloop explores the historical foundations of Anglican liturgical worship, focusing on Thomas Cranmer's reformation principles during the English Reformation. He explains how Cranmer sought to reform what was corrupted in medieval Catholic practices, keep what was biblical, and remove anything that obscured the gospel, leading to the Book of Common Prayer and Anglican worship traditions. Sloop walks through the structure of their current worship service, explaining the theological significance of each element from the opening acclamation through communion and dismissal, emphasizing how liturgical worship forms believers through repeated participation in gospel-centered practices.

This sermon examines the root causes and cure for unbelief through Jesus' teaching at the Feast of Tabernacles. Sloop explains that humans are not neutral toward God but are born enemies who actively resist Him, making unbelief a heart problem rather than an intellectual one. The cure for unbelief is to come to Jesus and drink, symbolized by His declaration of living water during the feast's climactic moment.

This sermon traces the history of Anglicanism from its true origins in the English Reformation through godly reformers like Cranmer, Tyndale, and Latimer, rather than simply King Henry VIII's marital disputes. Henderson explains how the Anglican Church in North America represents the faithful continuation of this reformed tradition, while the modern Church of England and Episcopal Church have abandoned biblical orthodoxy.

This sermon examines three groups who displayed unbelief toward Jesus in John 7: his brothers who were too familiar with him, the religious leaders who were set against him, and the crowds who were afraid to take a stand. Dermott challenges listeners to identify where unbelief has taken shape in their own lives and cry out like the father in Mark's gospel: 'Lord, I believe; help my unbelief.'

Henderson teaches that while men and women have equal value as image-bearers of God, they are called to distinct complementary roles rather than being interchangeable. He argues that Scripture reserves primary leadership in both the church (elders/priests) and home (husbands) for men, while affirming that women have many important teaching and leadership roles including the office of deacon.

This sermon addresses the painful reality that some disciples walk away from Jesus when His teachings become difficult or offensive. Henderson emphasizes that true discipleship requires perseverance through hardship and scandal, culminating in Peter's declaration that Jesus has the words of eternal life and asking 'to whom shall we go?'

Using the story of Mary and Martha, Dave Sloop teaches that daily Scripture reading is the "one thing necessary" for spiritual growth and satisfaction. He explains that we were made for God and that regular Bible reading is the primary way we experience Christ's presence, comparing Scripture to daily bread that nourishes our souls and protects us from spiritual deception.