Beyond Betrayal: Finding Christ’s Sovereignty in John 18
The sermon is a topical exploration of John 18, structured as a character study of Judas, the religious leaders, and Peter. The pastor correctly identifies the significance of the 'I AM' statement but builds the sermon's core application around moralism—urging listeners to avoid the failures of the characters. This moralistic hermeneutic, combined with a weak, decision-centric altar call and a very low text-to-talk ratio, results in a theologically anemic message that teaches duty over devotion rooted in Christ's finished work.