Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - John 15:9-13 (John 15:9-15; Psalm 23:3; 107:1; Romans 8:16)

In the final moments before Jesus gave His life for the sins of the world, He looked at His disciples and told them He loved them. The Creator of the universe spoke these words to men He knew would soon fail Him—and still, He chose to love.

Then He went even further: ‘Greater love has no one than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.’ Jesus wasn’t just speaking about love—He was about to demonstrate it in the most powerful way.

No matter where you’ve been or how you’ve fallen short, this truth remains: you are deeply loved by the Creator of the universe, with a love greater than any other.

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 I Love You! Abiding in God's love: 1. Walk in obedience 2. Live with joy