Audio Messages

Real disciples of Jesus are marked by identity first, then activity. In this message, Pastor John looks at an ancient example of faith that Jesus commended.

Satan and sin are real and affect our lives daily. In this message, Pastor John shares some of the ways in which we are vulnerable to Satan’s attacks and how we can avoid the eternal effect of sin through putting our faith in Jesus.

We have smart phones, smart cars, and smart cards. But what about smart people? In this message, Pastor John shares what Scripture says about what it means to be “real smart.”

As Jesus sends His disciples out on mission, we can learn some important principles to guide us in our mission as a church.

James is well known for his claim that "a person is justified by works and not by faith alone," in seeming conflict with Paul's declaration, "We hold that one is justified by faith apart from works of the law." In this message, Pastor John looks closely at what Scripture says to untie the knot on God's great work of justification, and what is the character of real faith.

Scripture lays out a clear model for church leadership. God’s purpose for leaders is to demonstrate His love for the church and for the church to build itself up in love (Ep 4:11-16), which will then serve as an evangelistic witness to the world of the love of God. In this message, Pastor John describes the Biblical process and purpose for the office of Deacon in the local church, who serve as models of servant leadership in caring ministries.

We love praise. Attention. Admiration. Applause. The reality is that everything we do carries the risk of being tainted by hypocrisy. In this message Pastor John shares how Jesus instructs us to be careful to avoid crashing on the rocks of hypocrisy.

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.

Jesus’ church has been blessed and built up by a long and wonderful practice of sharing words of encouragement, direction, and praise. In this message, Pastor John provides a message to the church on how to commend the good in others while praising the glory of God.