Audio Messages

In the feeding of the 5000, Jesus teaches us the important principles of rhythm, compassion, and thankfulness that lead to a life of multiplied blessings.

In the parable of the talents, Jesus teaches us how to turn potential into productivity while we wait for His return.

God has given us resources to manage for His glory. It’s a waste to do otherwise. In this look at the parable of the shrewd manager, we learn how to think about and use our money properly.

When it comes to cross-bearing, we are not always successful or obedient. In this second message on cross-bearing, we look at Peter's denial and restoration, and how to pick up the cross after failure.

Think of the disturbing images in your life. The things you wish weren’t there. The hardships. The trials. The things we would rather put off. The things you have to do that you don’t like to think about. Think of what’s grotesque in your life. This is your cross, your place to die to yourself and live for Christ. Martin Luther said, “A religion that gives nothing, costs nothing, and suffers nothing, is worth nothing.”

The unwasted life is a focused life - focused on the opportunities (the kairos moments) that God provides.

Author Philip Yancey said, “The only thing harder than forgiveness is the alternative.” In this message on forgiveness from Jesus’ parable of the unforgiving servant, we learn some important principles on forgiveness.

Everything in this world will encourage you to love, worship, adore, idolize, serve yourself. In this familiar parable from Matthew 25, Jesus describes faithfulness, reward, and the Father's joy towards those who take seriously their identity as servants in the kingdom.

Conflict brings both bad opportunities and good. The bad side is when we try to escape conflict or attach others in response to it. The good side is when we use the peacemaking steps that Jesus gave us in Matthew 18:15-20. In today's message, Pastor John addresses the first practical steps of peacemaking.

What does it mean to be made for more? It does not mean you were made for more stuff, not more power, not more money not more possessions. You were not born primarily for these things. Pastor John Stillman takes a deeper look into Psalm 122 to answer the question what were we made for.