Suber Road Baptist Church

In John 15:18–25, Jesus prepares His disciples for a reality we often resist—faithful obedience will not earn the world's approval but may instead bring its rejection. In this sermon, we see that the world's hatred is not a failure of our witness, but a reflection of our union with Christ, who was first rejected. Jesus exposes the deeper cause behind this opposition: a world that does not know God and refuses the truth clearly revealed in Him. Yet even this rejection is not random—it fulfills God's sovereign plan. Rather than being surprised or silenced, believers are called to stand firm, speak clearly, and embrace the privilege of being identified with Christ, even when it costs.

This week's message from John 14 explores a question every believer wrestles with: How can we truly know that Jesus is with us? In "The Savior We Love and Obey," Jonathan Pait walks through Christ's comforting words to troubled disciples and shows that the evidence of His presence is not found in feelings or circumstances, but in a Spirit-produced love that leads to obedience. This sermon offers both assurance for struggling believers and a clear call to examine whether our love for Christ is real—because where that love exists, Christ Himself dwells.