Series · 18 teachings

The Book of John

2026 · Chad Theron, Kai Reuning, Rory Dyer, Steven Dollenberg, Wendy Smith

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01
Encounters with Jesus
Steven Dollenberg · 1 February 2026
A face-to-face encounter with Jesus ensures that no one—regardless of their past, brokenness, or distance from God—ever walks away the same,. From being relentlessly pursued in "dark corners" to standing prepared before God, life is transformed by the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world
02
When the Wine Runs Out
Kai Reuning · 15 February 2026
Human effort eventually reaches its limit, leaving a God-shaped vacuum that no amount of success or self-cleansing can fill. Through the miracle at Cana, Jesus reveals Himself as the True Groom who carries our costs and provides the abundance we cannot sustain on our own.
03
The need for Grace
Steven Dollenberg · 22 February 2026
Grace bridges the vast spectrum between religious legalism and social rejection. Through the transformative power of the living Word, Jesus draws out the toxins of human failure and replaces a barren spiritual wilderness with vibrant, lasting renewal
04
Pool of Bethesda
Rory Dyer · 1 March 2026
Human hope often anchors to external systems and religious rules that foster competition rather than true restoration. Lasting wholeness is found when the focus shifts from waiting for external change to activating the internal presence of Christ, who mandates a life of freedom over legalistic stagnation.
05
Living in the Overflow
Wendy Smith · 8 March 2026
Abundant life is realised through the intentional practice of submitting individual will to divine purpose, serving others to witness the fullness of God’s goodness, and mastering the art of expectant waiting. This spiritual overflow is sustained not by material wealth or self-reliance, but by the power of a spirit-led life that transforms human weariness into the effortless strength of a soaring
06
Passing by
Rory Dyer · 15 March 2026
Divine storms serve as an intentional instrument for spiritual maturity, bringing human effort to its limit so that the glory of God can be revealed in the darkness. True restoration occurs when the straining of self-reliance is surrendered to the voice of Christ, which thunders with compassion above the chaos of life's most difficult seasons.
07
And there came a Lion
Steven Dollenberg · 22 March 2026
Unexpected trials and "lions" serve as a divine megaphone to rouse spiritual complacency and act as the essential "kingmaker" process for those destined for a higher purpose. Spiritual victory in the midst of crisis is found through an internal, hidden reliance on Christ as the ultimate source of sustenance, illumination, and strength.
08
Come and See
Chad Theron · 29 March 2026
Authentic transformation is found in a direct encounter with Jesus that transcends religious information to expose the profound and universal thirst of the human soul. This encounter replaces the exhausted effort of digging broken, worldly "wells" with a permanent internal spring of living water that fundamentally rearranges the spiritual landscape of the individual.
09
It is finished
Steven Dollenberg · 3 April 2026
The declaration "It is finished" signifies the complete cancellation of spiritual debt and the definitive closure of all judicial charges through a single, exhaustive sacrifice. This finished work establishes an eternal state of grace that secures permanent freedom, rendering all human effort for self-justification and the weight of past failures entirely obsolete.
10
Encounter Change
Steven Dollenberg · 12 April 2026
A genuine spiritual encounter transitions the heart from religious formality to a personal relationship, moving Christ from a distant figure to an intimate Saviour. This profound transformation frequently takes place within the crucible of suffering, where personal trials serve as the intentional stage for the visible expression of God’s invisible nature.
11
The Hardest Question
Kai Reuning · 19 April 2026
The silence of God during human suffering serves as a divine mechanism to transition the heart from seeking a miracle to encountering the Person who is the Resurrection and the Life. The deepest "why" of personal pain finds its answer in a Saviour who weeps with the broken-hearted while standing as the final authority over every grave.
12
Predict, Predict, Predict, Prepare
Steven Dollenberg · 26 April 2026
The deliberate rhythm of "retreat and return" establishes the essential spiritual foundation for navigating the inevitable human trials of betrayal, denial, and death. This consistent pattern of withdrawal into the presence of God ensures that internal brokenness is transformed by the Divine rather than transferred as a legacy to the next generation.
13
Confident… But Lost
Chad Theron · 3 May 2026
Human confidence and sincerity frequently mask a profound spiritual disorientation that cannot be resolved through personal effort or worldly philosophy. Authentic direction is found not in attaining clarity or control over the future, but in a total surrender to the Person who is the exclusive Way, Truth, and Life.
14
Grace and Truth
Wendy Smith · 17 May 2026
A genuine spiritual encounter transcends mere religious routine to activate the inherent supernatural gifts of the Holy Spirit within the believer’s daily life. This direct connection to the Father provides the Spirit of Truth for authentic freedom, a joy anchored in the finished work of Christ, and a peace that remains resilient in the midst of worldly trials.
15
Protection | Transformation | Mission
Steven Dollenberg · 31 May 2026
John 17 captures Jesus’ final prayer before his arrest, revealing that heaven’s highest priorities for his followers are divine protection, spiritual formation through the Word, and an active mission to the world. These three pillars represent the heart of Christ, offering a blueprint for a life sustained by God’s power and anchored in the truth of scripture
16
The God with a Knife
Rory Dyer · 7 June 2026
True spiritual maturity and lasting societal transformation are forged through a vital, organic union with Christ rather than through external self-help or religious formality. The Father acts as a divine gardener, utilising the painful but purposeful process of pruning to excise malignant internal weights and cultivate a harvest of enduring spiritual fruit.
17
People of the Donkey
Kai Reuning · 28 June 2026
The instinctive human impulse to mount a "war horse" of control and self-justification during conflict prioritises the preservation of personal rights over the advancement of the Divine mission. True spiritual authority is found in the "way of the donkey," where the Kingdom of God is carried forward through the radical practice of submission and sacrificial service.
18
What About Him?
Rory Dyer · 12 July 2026
The corrosive impulse to compare personal blessings or spiritual callings acts as a boiling internal distraction that decimates communal unity and fractures individual mission. Authentic spiritual progress is found only when the focus shifts from the paths of others to a singular, unwavering commitment to the personal command of Christ to "Follow Me".

The Book of John

Teachings in this series

Encounters with Jesus

When the Wine Runs Out

The need for Grace

Pool of Bethesda

Living in the Overflow

Passing by

And there came a Lion

Come and See

It is finished

Encounter Change

The Hardest Question

Predict, Predict, Predict, Prepare

Confident… But Lost

Grace and Truth

Protection | Transformation | Mission

The God with a Knife

People of the Donkey

What About Him?