Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - John 13 & 14:1-6 (John 13:17-18, 21, 27 & 33-38; 14:1-6; 1 Corinthians 15:26; Matthew 26:39; Revelation 21:3-5; Luke 13:5)

Our world is filled with people who walk through life with troubled hearts. Life brings heartaches, disappointments, and problems that can weigh heavily on us. In the Gospel of John, chapter 13, Jesus humbly washes the disciples’ feet and then begins addressing several difficult realities they will soon face. By the time we come to chapter 14, the mood has shifted, and Jesus speaks directly to their troubled hearts. What He says next brings incredible hope.

Maybe you are carrying a heavy heart today. If so, take comfort in the words of Jesus—there is hope, and things will get better.

Series description:

Jesus knew exactly when—and how—His life would end. On the night before the cross, He gathered with His disciples for one final meal. But this was more than a supper. It was a moment of preparation.

Knowing the suffering that awaited Him, Jesus chose to spend His final hours teaching—not crowds, not strangers, but the ones He loved. These were not casual words. They were intentional. Urgent. Eternal. In John 13–16, we hear the heart of Jesus. His love, His compassion, His mission, and His promises.

These are His final teachings before He took on our sin and endured the cross. And though spoken long ago, these words still speak powerfully today—shaping how we live, love, serve, and follow Him.

Before He went to the cross, Jesus made sure we knew what mattered most.

BEFORE I GO: The Final Teachings of Jesus Better is Coming! Why troubled hearts: 1. because people will hurt us 2. because Satan will oppose us 3. because we lose people we love 4. because of the failures we carry Better is Coming! I. Heaven is Coming! II. Jesus is the Way! Illustration #1: Fellowship Baptist Church Logo

Better is Coming! (BEFORE I GO — The Final Teachings of Jesus)