Audio Messages

When we break the ties that bind us to our community, co-workers, and family, through faith in Jesus Christ and allegiance to Him, we end up with a new family, a new way to use our talents, and a new citizenship in Heaven. In this message, we will see how Peter says our connection to three community structures is transformed to bring God glory.

Christians sometimes come under fire for their devotion to the Bible as the Word of God. Where did the Bible come from and what is it for? In this message, we'll take an in-depth look at Peter's words to followers of Christ that show us the treasure that has been hidden, and revealed!

Stories of rescue are all around us on a regular basis. We need reminders of rescues and saviors because the world is filled with danger, risk, and the possibility of death. In the opening words of Peter's letter to followers of Christ who were living in a world that was treating them unfairly, he reminds them that they have been rescued by God, and all that implies.

In the history of the church there have been many instances of reform. In this message by Pastor John, we look at the first area of reform in the church - letting go of legalism - and discover three practices that will sustain us as reformers in the church and in our own lives.

As we prepare to enter the 500th year of the Reformation, we will spend two weekends looking at personal and corporate reformation within the church. In this message, we will look at how to do battle with sin that wages war against the soul.

Peter wrote to a suffering church, but not a joyless church. In this message, Pastor John looks at Peter's encouraging words to followers of Christ who are undergoing trials, and unearths ten surprises that are a reason for joy for suffering Christians.

For two thousand years, Christians have accepted ridicule and insults because of their connection to Jesus. In this message, Pastor John looks at a relevant passage of Scripture written to followers of Christ who were slandered to understand how to bless those who curse us in practical ways, with an outlook to share in a greater blessing and gain victory over slanderous words.

It is part of the missionary nature of God to use His people to share His blessings with others. In this message, Pastor John looks at the blessings God provides that provide His people with gladness that becomes the fuel for missions.

Sometimes we want to move off to the next place when God gives us a "yellow light" and says, "Slow down." In today's message you'll see how you can love where you're at and who you're with more. This is the first message in our "I Second that Emotion!" series.

In this message, Pastor John looks at a truth that is foundational to the character of God: He is not a liar. What a wonderful reality that is, since there are so many lies and almost believable cultural myths today. We will look at why God's truth matters and some important applications that will help us live by God's design rather than being shaped by the world's standards.