I Am, 2 of 7 from March 8, 2026

“Jesus lights up things we cannot see on our own.”

John 8-9 by Michael Lockstampfor (@miklocks)

SUMMARY

This sermon explores Jesus’s declaration “I am the bread of life” from John 6, challenging listeners to examine what truly satisfies them and to recognize how often they approach Jesus with selfish, temporary desires. Pastor Michael emphasizes that genuine belief in Jesus is more than intellectual agreement; it is a trust that changes how we live and recognizes Jesus as the only true source of lasting fulfillment and eternal life.

REFLECTION & DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

• 💬 What truths are we demanding that God prove before we trust Him?

• 💬 What attention should we be giving to the WHOLE Scripture?

• 💬 Who should we be turning to for direction through life?

• 💬 What personal ailments should we consider through a spiritual lens?

• 💬 Will we follow Jesus or continue to stumble around in utter darkness?

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

• 📝 Sermon Notes for this message

• 💾 Download a transcript of this message

• 📰 Blog Summary for this message

• 🖼️ Sermon Slides

• 🗫 Download a Gathering Guide for this message

• 📖 Read John 8:12-20

• 📖 Read John 8:48-59

• 📖 Read John 9:1-7 & John 9:39-41

LINKS

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• Music by Blue Dot Sessions

I Am, 1 of 7 from March 1, 2026

“Let your selfish desires drive you to Jesus, and let Jesus rewire your desires.”

John 6 by Michael Lockstampfor (@miklocks)

SUMMARY

This sermon explores Jesus’s declaration “I am the bread of life” from John 6, challenging listeners to examine what truly satisfies them and to recognize how often they approach Jesus with selfish, temporary desires. Pastor Michael emphasizes that genuine belief in Jesus is more than intellectual agreement; it is a trust that changes how we live and recognizes Jesus as the only true source of lasting fulfillment and eternal life.

REFLECTION & DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

• 💬 What has made you curious about who Jesus is? What do you want from Him?

• 💬 How would you describe your hope for the future?

• 💬 If Jesus is telling the truth what do I need to change?

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

• 📝 Sermon Notes for this message

• 💾 Download a transcript of this message

• 📰 Blog Summary for this message

• 🖼️ Sermon Slides

• 🗫 Download a Gathering Guide for this message

• 📖 Read John 6:1-15

• 📖 Read John 6:24-39

• 📖 Read John 6:40-71

LINKS

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• Music by Blue Dot Sessions

Open Hands, 2 of 2 from February 22, 2026

“How we receive and share gifts from God shows how whole our heart is.”

1 Chronicles 29 by Michael Lockstampfor (@miklocks)

SUMMARY

This sermon explores 1 Chronicles 29 to understand Neighborhood Church's value of holding God's gifts with open hands. Using King David's example of generous giving toward building God's temple, Pastor Michael explains that God's generosity toward us should spur our devotion to His work, and that how we receive and share gifts from God reveals the condition of our hearts.

REFLECTION & DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

• 💬 What ideas for ministry have we kept to ourselves?

• 💬 What stirs in our hearts when we think about God?

• 💬 What does our sharing tell us about the health of our soul?

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

• 📝 Sermon Notes for this message

• 💾 Download a transcript of this message

• 📰 Blog Summary for this message

• 🖼️ Sermon Slides

• 🗫 Download a Gathering Guide for this message

• 📖 Read 1 CHRONICLES 29:1-5

• 📖 Read 1 CHRONICLES 29:10-19

LINKS

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• Music by Blue Dot Sessions