In John 16:33, Jesus says, “I have overcome the world.” This statement is both a declaration of His victory and a promise to us. Jesus didn’t just survive the trials of life—He overcame them. His victory is our victory, and through Him, we can face any challenge, knowing that we are more than conquerors in Christ.The world, with all its temptations, struggles, and obstacles, can feel overwhelming ...  Read More

According to a recent survey by George Barna, 38% of pastors have considered quitting in the past year. It seems ministry is harder than it needs to be. However, leaving or running to another problem situation is not the answer. After all, if your church did not have problems, they wouldn’t need you.After 31 years at the same church and 9 at my previous church, I believe there are 12 key elements ...  Read More

In John 16:28, Jesus says, “I’m going to the Father.” His ascension into heaven is not the end of the story, but the confirmation that the work He began on earth has been completed. Through His death, resurrection, and now His ascension, Jesus has secured victory over sin and death for all who believe in Him.The resurrection assures us that Jesus is alive, and the ascension shows us that He reigns...  Read More

The culmination of Jesus' mission was the cross. As He says in John 16:28, “Now I am leaving the world.” His departure signifies not just the end of His earthly ministry, but the moment He would lay down His life for us. Jesus came to die—to bear the weight of our sin and the punishment we deserved.The cross is the ultimate demonstration of God's love for us. Jesus took on all the brokenness of th...  Read More

John 16:28 also states, “I have come into the world.” The incarnation—God taking on flesh and becoming man—was a pivotal moment in history. Jesus, the eternal Word, became one of us to live, suffer, and die for us. God didn’t remain distant in the heavens buy entered into our world of pain, suffering, and sin.Why is this so important? It means that Jesus understands us deeply. He has experienced o...  Read More

Jesus begins by declaring His divine origin in John 16:28: “I came from the Father.” This simple statement carries profound significance. Jesus is not just a man or a teacher; He is God, the eternal Son, coming from the Father to dwell among us. This truth forms the bedrock of the gospel—the incarnation.Jesus didn’t come simply to teach or to heal. He came to reveal the heart of God to us, to show...  Read More

In a world where "my truth" is often claimed as the ultimate authority, we are called to ahigher standard. Jesus warns us about replacing truth with personal preference.Relativism, the idea that truth is subjective, may be popular in society today, but it’s a liethat’s been debunked throughout history. Jesus presents a different reality: “My word istruth” (John 17:17).The Word of God is not just a...  Read More

How tough is the ministry? Dr. John Bisagno told the story of listing the over 100 young men called to the ministry when he started pastoring. Of those 100, plus friends and acquaintances, only 4 of them retired as Pastor. In a recent George Burns survey, 38% of pastors considered quitting the ministry over the past year.When we are first called to ministry, many will admire you for your dedicatio...  Read More