Audio Messages

November 2011
Encouraging Words from an Eccentric Employer
Matthew 20:1-16 | Mon, Nov 07, 2011 | Pastor John Stillman

While the country has unemployment rates hovering around 10%, we look at a parable where Jesus teaches that His Father is like an employer who hires laborers - not because He needs workers, but because we need work. In this sermon, Pastor John explores the grace of God, and how we need to be cautious to not turn it into legalism.

The Way Up is Down
Matthew 20:17-28 | Sun, Nov 13, 2011 | Pastor John Stillman

We live in a world that aspires to greatness. And Jesus is not opposed to us pursuing greatness in His kingdom. It’s just that He has a different way of achieving it than the world.

Becoming Compassionate Christians
Matthew 20:29-34 | Sun, Nov 20, 2011 | Pastor John Stillman

In a recent study, 70 million Americans said they feel “left behind” and are not living to their fullest potential. On top of that, many are dealing with unresolved emotional pain and experiences that have caused them to seriously question God. How should we respond? In our brief text today, we see that Jesus is a compassionate healer and will learn how to imitate Him as His disciples.

What Child is This? - pt. i
Matthew 21:1-11 | Sun, Nov 27, 2011 | Pastor John Stillman

Who is this? was a question asked about Jesus all through His life. He spoke with authority, forgave sins, and did mighty miracles – What manner of man is this? A genuine Church exists for the admiration of Jesus Christ! When the world sees a Church worshiping like that, they will begin to wonder and ask, “Who is this?