Opposition to Jesus? Some things never change. People were against Him when He walked the earth, just as people are still against Him today. What’s surprising from these chapters is that sometimes opposition comes not only from those who one would expect to oppose Him, but from within His own people (John 6:60).

The end result of this opposition is recorded in ch6:66, which is one of the most disconcerting sentences in John’s gospel “After this many of his disciples turned back and no longer walked with him” (ESV). The message that we want you to take away from this series stems from what Jesus said in ch6:37 “All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never cast out.” (ESV) This truth is the basis for the title of this series; “Stay Calm. Seek Jesus”.

A BIG thanks to our 2011 Apprentice Preachers who wrestled with the scriptures in order to deliver these sermons. Thanks Mark Bradley, Darren McPherson and Glenda Tunbridge. Bruce Phillips, Rowan Coull and Lisa Yew. Matthew Tory, Geoff Harper (evangelistic sermon) and Angela Hobbs. And lastly James Wright, Dave Colwell and Amy Van Santen.

I greatly look forward to seeing you as we uncover this important message over the coming weeks.

Be Blessed,
Pastor Ian Wooley.