This sermon explores Jesus’s declaration in John 14:6 that He is “the way, the truth, and the life,” delivered to His troubled disciples the night before His crucifixion. The message traces humanity’s original design in Eden—created for God’s presence, truth, and eternal life—and how sin shattered this design, leaving humanity separated from God, confused about truth, and subject to death. Jesus restores what was lost by becoming the exclusive way back to the Father, the source of truth that corrects our distorted understanding of reality, and the giver of abundant and eternal life. The sermon challenges believers to evaluate whether they truly believe Jesus is sufficient as their way, truth, and life, rather than seeking satisfaction in worldly achievements or alternative paths to God.

Main Points:

- Jesus is the way into right relationship with God

- Jesus is the truth that restores our understanding of God and reality

- Jesus is the life that sin and death have taken from you

Scripture Referenced:

John 14:1-6 (Primary passage); John 13:21; John 13:33; John 13:36-38; Genesis 2:7; Genesis 1:28; Genesis 3:22; Genesis 3:24; Genesis 3:1; Genesis 3:8; Isaiah 59:2; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Romans 8:1; Galatians 5:16; Romans 5:8; Acts 4:12; 2 Corinthians 6:2; Psalm 119:160; Ephesians 4:18; 2 Corinthians 4:4; Colossians 1:15; Matthew 11:27; John 14:26; Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:1; Genesis 3:19; Colossians 1:16-17; John 3:16; John 5:24; John 10:10

Community Group Guide:

Begin with Prayer

Begin by thanking God for bringing your group together and asking the Holy Spirit to guide your discussion and reveal how He wants to work through each person present.

Discussion Questions

Read John 14:1-6 together.

1) The sermon mentioned that “the human heart is troubled” because we’ve lost three things from creation: God’s presence, God’s truth, and eternal life with God. Which of these losses do you feel most acutely in your own life right now?

2) Read John 14:6 again and Acts 4:12. Why do you think Jesus’s claim to be “the only way” is so offensive to modern culture? How do you navigate conversations about this with non-believers?

3) What situation in your life right now has you feeling stuck, and your instinct is to fix it on your own? How might trusting Jesus as “the way” change your approach?

4) If God’s Word disagrees with your perspective on something, which one wins? Can you identify an area where the enemy has been feeding you lies that you need to fight back with the truth of Scripture?

5) John 10:10 says, “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.”What’s the difference between the world’s version of “abundant life” and the abundant life Jesus offers?

6) What are you chasing right now that you’re convinced will satisfy you? Where do you run when you feel empty, restless, or unsatisfied? What would it look like to run to Jesus instead?

Personal Reflection and Practical Application

1) Share your story with someone this week—how Jesus became your way, revealed truth to you, and gave you new life.

2) If you resonated with Newley’s story or desire to strengthen your marriage, consider joining re|engage this Wednesday (or any Wednesday at 6:30pm). You’ll hear stories of transformation, learn practical ways to grow in oneness, and connect in a small group as you walk through 16 lessons. No registration required—join anytime.

3) Spend some time praying through your responses to the questions Newley asked in the sermon. Confess areas where you need to repent, and remind yourself of what God has promised and what is true:

- What situation in your life right now has you feeling stuck, and your instinct is to fix it on your own?

- If God’s Word disagrees with your perspective, which one wins?

- What are you chasing right now that you’re convinced will satisfy you?

- Where do you run when you feel empty, restless, or unsatisfied?

- Whose version of “the life” have you quietly begun to adopt?

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