Audio Messages

We live in a free-fall world of anxiety and insecurity. For followers of Christ, a lack of confidence can lead to problems with joy, prayer, and evangelism. In this message, Pastor John looks at how confidence in God's faithfulness to hold His people secure is central to the gospel.

We live in a world of elusive contentment, but Paul was a man who found the answer to always being satisfied. In this message, Pastor John looks at Paul's path for learning contentment and a test for whether our ambitions are godly or selfish.

You and I were built for relationships. Unfortunately, some take a pass on community, when they should passing it on. In this message, Pastor John looks at five "passions for passing on community" that will help us learn how to love the church.

It is a misunderstanding of Christianity to think it is stuck in the past or a call downward, beating ourselves up with guilt. Normal Christianity is a call to wholeness and holiness, but must begin with leaving our past behind. In this message, Pastor John looks at how the apostle Paul learned to leave behind what was in his past as he moved towards His goal in Christ.

It's easy to be blown away by what is happening in the world around us and complain. But a different kind of response overflows from gospel-hearts. In this message, Pastor John looks at four examples of Christlike obedience as a way for us to avoid grumbling.

The Spirit often uses examples in the lives of other people to bring about transformation in our lives. In this message, we will see how gospel of Jesus we have an example to transform our lives to bring about empathy, unity, and humility.

It's said that in life you can choose your friends, but you can't choose your frenemies. We have all faced the stabbing pain of betrayal and hurt, even by someone close to us. In this message, Pastor John looks at the example of a persecuted Christian to see how he learned to cope with his enemies and frenemies.

It's our role - our desire - to be known as God's children. And that happens, Jesus says, by loving like God loves.

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.

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.