Audio Messages

Jesus saves individuals and connects them to community to be the people of God Friendship with people is an essential part of the gospel.

1,000 adults were recently asked in a survey, “What does your community need that churches could provide?” The #1 response was: “Help for the poor and needy.” In this message, Pastor John first shares what God’s word has to say about helping the needy, and then gives three important actions to increase our generosity to those in need.

Most couples spend more time preparing for the wedding than they do their marriage. It takes a 10-minute ceremony to become a husband and wife; it takes a lifetime to become the kind of excellent husband and wife God intends for us to be. In this message Pastor John shares wisdom from the book of Proverbs and other Scripture to help couples redeem the realities of marriage from a Biblical perspective.

Do you like to be corrected? Do you appreciate it when someone gives you a bit of unsolicited advice or criticism? We may not pursue counsel, correction, or criticism, but Proverbs would say that there is safety and life in receiving counsel well. In this message, Pastor John encourages understanding and appreciation of the value of counsel, correction…and even criticism from a Biblical perspective.

If you are going to steer clear of the danger of anger, you have to manage your anger. Many people work at life, at a job, at raising a family. But they never work on their life, on the things that God wants them to work out. In this message, Pastor John shares some insight from God’s word on how we can wisely and healthily manage anger.

Living wisely in our everyday world is challenging – and nowhere does this prove to be more true than our words. It’s so easy for our conversations to quickly turn sour, to go where he had not intended to go. In this message, Pastor John shares wisdom from Proverbs on how the tongue can be transformed from a factory of hurt to a fountain of life.

It’s summer and school’s supposed to be out for summer, but today we are opening enrollment in the School of Wisdom. God’s word promises blessings to those who are wise and also teaches us how to be wise. Today, Pastor John begins a series of messages on “living every day with every day wisdom.” Class is in session!

When it comes to marriage and family, the culture of a 21st century disciple of Jesus is much like the culture of a 1st century disciple of Jesus. When it comes to your family, will you trust the culture, or will you let God's word be your guide and your guard. In this message, Pastor John looks at Jesus' counter-cultural teaching on the Kingdom Family.

As Micah foresees the future, he envisions a gathering of people from every nation, tribe, and language. Those that come invite and encourage others to come with them, joining in the mission of Jesus to draw all people to Himself. Today it is our day to join the mission and get on with evangelizing our neighbors.

After addressing husbands and wives, Paul’s next topic is parenting that is influenced by the gospel (notice the order: marriage and then children). In this message, Pastor John talks to “Pastor Dad,” giving Biblical advice on how to establish boundaries and guidelines so your sons and daughters can receive God’s blessings.