Episode 2
In Episode 2 of Beyond Sunday, the Pastors from Newbreak Church reflect on the powerful “I Am” statements of Jesus from the Gospel of John and what they reveal about His identity, character, and invitation to trust Him more deeply. The conversation gets personal as the hosts talk honestly about anxiety, control, burnout, suffering, and the daily challenge of surrendering things to God. They explore how Jesus meets people not through perfection or appearances, but through humility, grace, and transformation. The episode also features an unforgettable baptism testimony from Caesar, a Marine officer who shares how hitting rock bottom led him to fully surrender his life to Christ. His vulnerable story becomes a moving reminder that God can redeem anyone’s story. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, uncertain, or spiritually hungry, this episode offers encouragement, honesty, and hope for what it looks like to follow Jesus beyond Sunday.
What do anxiety, a Marine hitting rock bottom, and the I Am statements of Jesus have in common? More than you'd think.
Share Your Story
One of the most consistent patterns throughout the Gospel of John is simple: people encountered Jesus and couldn't keep it to themselves. The woman at the well ran back to her village. The blind man testified before the Pharisees. Caesar, a Marine officer, walked into the waters of baptism. Every I Am statement Jesus made was an invitation — and every life He touched became a story worth telling. You don't need a stage or a polished testimony. You just need a willingness to share what God is doing in your life right now.
Take Your Next Step
Throughout the Gospel of John, the people who encountered Jesus faced a choice — believe and follow, or walk away. The rich young ruler walked away. Thomas doubted, then surrendered. Peter denied, then was restored. Real spiritual growth has never been about having it all together. It's about responding to what God is already showing you. The same Jesus who said "I am the resurrection and the life" is still speaking today — and often the biggest barrier isn't clarity, it's hesitation.
Whether it's baptism, serving, or simply asking questions — don't wait. Respond to what God is prompting you to do.
Invite Someone & Get Connected
Jesus never intended the I Am statements to stay inside a church building. He spoke them to outsiders, skeptics, grieving sisters, and desperate crowds — because His invitation has always been for everyone. That mission hasn't changed. When you invite someone to church, you're not just filling a seat — you're creating space for them to encounter the same Jesus who satisfied the hungry, restored the broken, and called the dead back to life. And when you stay connected, you grow alongside others instead of trying to navigate faith on your own.
About the "I Am" Sermon Series
What if the God you’ve heard about is more personal, more present, and more powerful than you’ve experienced? In this 6-week series, we’ll explore the “I AM” statements found throughout Scripture—words God uses to reveal His character, His heart, and His invitation into relationship. These statements aren’t just descriptions—they’re declarations of who God is for us. He is not distant or abstract. He is near, knowable, and actively at work in our lives. Each week, we’ll uncover a different aspect of His identity: the Bread that satisfies, the Light that reveals, the Shepherd who leads, the Resurrection who brings life, the Way who guides, and the Vine who sustains. Along the way, we’ll wrestle with what it means to move beyond knowing about God to truly knowing Him—personally, deeply, and authentically. This series is an invitation to trade shallow familiarity for real intimacy… to encounter the living God, not as a concept, but as a Person.