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“I do not pray for the world, but for those whom You have given me.” Jn 17:9 This morning we have the rare privilege of ‘eavesdropping’ on a prayer between God the Son and God the Father! How staggeringly profound it is! Where is the preacher who could ‘expound’ this thing? But—oh, most wonderful of all!—His prayer was for you! Let’s scratch the surface together! Message by Pastor Rod Schorr, Calvary Chapel Old Towne, Orange CA From his series: The Gospel of John: Truth for a World in the Grip of a Lie

"...you will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will be turned to joy." Jn 16:2 Here in our Scriptures this morning, we see it: what a merciful friend we have in Jesus! He is deeply moved by the worries and the tears and the sorrows of His disciples. He knows all about their painful thinking, and speaks peace and comfort to them because of it. Today, he will do the same for you.  Message by Pastor Rod Schorr, Calvary Chapel Old Towne, Orange, CA From his series: The Gospel of John: Truth for a World in the Grip of a Lie

"...and you are my friends if you do what I command you." Jn 15: 14 Let's face it: we are living in an increasingly 'friendless' world, as we stare into our screens and withdraw into our 'safe spaces'. What this sad and isolated human race needs is a friend; a true friend! And--oh, how wonderful!--Jsuus Christ is the One!  Message by Pastor Rod Schorr, Calvary Chapel Old Towne, Orange, CA From his series: The Gospel of John: Truth for a World in the Grip of a Lie

"He who believes in me, the works I do he will do also, and greater works than these..." Jn 14: 12 The life of the new believer in Christ is not a 'repair job'. It's not self-reform. There are no band-aids, stitches or slings; but total and thorough healing. There is no duct-tape, bondo, or superglue. No! It's a major renovation. Everything about it is new! Welcome to the study of it... Message by Pastor Rod Schorr, Calvary Chapel Old Towne, Orange, CA   From his series: The Gospel of John: Truth for a World in the Grip of a Lie

"A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another as I have loved you." Jn 13: 34 "All you need is love..." go the lyrics of Lennon and McCarthy. It's "what the world needs now", according to Mr. Bacharach. That's a wonderful sentiment, but just pointing out the need doesn't make it happen. Poets and philosophers have been doing that for centuries with no results...until...until Jesus came! Message by Pastor Rod Schorr, Calvary Chapel Old Towne, Orange, CA   From his series: The Gospel of John: Truth for a World in the Grip of a Lie