Audio Messages

You may have finished school many years ago, or still be in school, but there is one ultimate Final Exam awaiting us all. In Jesus description of the judgment, we learn some important truths about faith and a life lived for the glory of God and the good of others.

Jesus told many parables about the kingdom of heaven using the picutre of a party. The problem is, sadly, that some will not get in because they aren’t ready according to the way God has declared that we must enter into the celebration. In this parable of the virgins, Jesus tells us to shine brightly as we faithfully wait for His return.

Jesus' return is immanent, and yet many are completely unaware of it. In this message, Pastor John looks at Jesus' warnings in a few parables that challenge us to wake up before it's too late and we are faced with God's judgment.

Many Christians throughout history have attempted to predict the exact date of Jesus 2nd coming, forgetting that Jesus said we are to be part of the “welcoming committee” (inviting people into the kingdom) rather than the “planning committee” (setting the schedule for His coming). In this first message in a series called “No one knows the day or hour”, we’ll see how Jesus commands us to turn our attention outward and upward.

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.”

We’re all looking for something. Looking for love. Meaning or acceptance. Looking for answers. In the U.S., Google processes 78,000 searches/minute, every minute of every day. This message is about searching, as well. The mission and ministry of Jesus was to announce that what we are really searching for, the search for what really matters, is over.