Current Message Series: Alpha Series
Alpha Series: How Can I Resist Evil??
November 16, 2008
 Scripture: Ephesians 6:12, James 1:14-15, Matthew 4:1-4

Evil and temptation are a part of life, but we don’t need to be controlled by them. To overcome temptation, you need to pause and recognize 1) that there’s more at stake than what you think and 2) that your heavenly Father can be trusted.  
Alpha Series: How Does God Guide Us??
November 09, 2008
 Scripture: Acts 16:6-10

We all have decisions to make – marriage choices, parenting choices, career choices, ministry choices. In this message, Pastor John talks about how God guides us so that we can be our best for Him.  
Alpha Series: Why and How should I read the Bible?
November 02, 2008
 Scripture: Various Scriptures

We take communication seriously, and so does God. How seriously do you take the Bible? How seriously do you take God? In this message, Pastor John gives 3 reasons why you should take the Bible seriously. 
Alpha Series: Why and How Should I Pray?
October 26, 2008
 Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Prayer is the most predominant of all spiritual exercises that people participate in. But many feel a level of dissatisfaction with their prayer lives. In teaching on prayer, Jesus simplifies prayer by inviting us to address God just like you would a dad.  
Alpha Series: How Can I Be Sure Of My Faith?
October 19, 2008
 Scripture: 1 John

While some think of faith as a step into the unknown, Christianity is actually a step out of the dark into the light, where things are more clearly visible. However, there are times when we face doubts and uncertainty. In this message, Pastor John turns to the eye-witness testimony of the apostle John about Jesus to strengthen our faith.  
Alpha Series: Why Did Jesus Die?
October 12, 2008
 Scripture: Various Scriptures

Jesus' death has been mocked and misunderstood, but for billions of Christians, Jesus' crucifixion means that we have been reconciled to a holy God. In today's message, Pastor John talks about Why did Jesus die? 
Alpha Series: Who is Jesus?
October 05, 2008
 Scripture: Various Scriptures

Jesus has been believed on by presidents, kings, queens, and emperors. Poets, artists, musicians, and actors have believed. Jesus has been believed to be the God of the universe by a long string of scientists, lawyers and doctors; grandmothers and thieves. Who is Jesus? In this message, Pastor John gives 10 reasons why we should believe that Jesus was and is God, and what we should do about it. 
Alpha Series: Answering Life's Most Important Questions
September 28, 2008
 Scripture: John

Is there more to life than this? The answer Jesus gives is a confident, "Yes. Trust me, there is more to life than this. Yes, because I am going to prepare the place for you that is beyond this world." But, should we believe him? In this message, Pastor John covers four reasons why we should trust Jesus when He says there is more to life than this. 

Message Series: The Stop Signs of Jesus
The Stop Signs of Jesus: Stressing Out
September 21, 2008
 Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Are the worries of life stressing you out? In today’s message we see that worry comes from the unmet needs in our lives or the possibility of our needs not being met in the future. In Matthew Chapter 6 Jesus help us sort out the priorities of life and helps us discover what our needs truly are. Our modern life produces all kind of stress but Jesus g ave us the answers 2000 years ago for peace. 
The Stop Signs of Jesus: Judging Others
September 14, 2008
Scripture: Luke 6:37-42

Jesus says do not “Judge.” And while most of us agree we do not like to be judged by others we tend to “judge” others. In this message we explore four reasons why Jesus asks us to stop judging our neighbors and how by doing so we will be blessed. 

Message Series: Driven
Driven: How To Make Your Parenting Dreams Come True
September 7, 2008
Scripture: Acts 16 1:5; I Timothy

Parents have an important role in working with God to make their God-honoring dreams a reality in their children’s lives. Dreams to pass on someone genuine, gifted, faithful, and respected, to the world. In today’s message, Pastor John shares some observations about parenting that will help make your parenting dreams come true.  
Parent Child Dedication
September 7, 2008
 Parent Child dedication.  
Driven: Conventional Christianity
August 31, 2008
Scripture: Acts 15

Christianity is a “conventional” faith in the sense that there are orthodox beliefs – such as salvation by faith through grace apart from works - that line up with Scripture. And conventional in the sense that, just like a convention is a gathering of people, Christianity involves people who gather and share life together. In this message, Pastor John discusses a practical approach to Christianity that honors Jesus and other Christians.  
Driven: Grace Alone
August 24, 2008
Scripture: Acts 14

The Christian faith is based on God’s unmerited grace shown to sinners. In this message, Pastor John explores the doctrines of saving grace, common grace, and preserving grace that are crucial for all believers to understand.  
Driven: Tuning in to the WORD
August 17, 2008
Scripture: Acts 13

The Word of God is a thread woven through the story of Acts 13. It is revealed, proclaimed, heard, some try to block it or are jealous of it (for no good reason), it spreads, and it is honored and glorified. How will you respond to it?  
Driven: Pride & Parasites
August 10, 2008
Scripture: Acts 12

Acts 12 is a strong warning against pride, and also a comfort to the church that God takes care of those who humble themselves and call out to him in prayer. In this message, Pastor John explores why pride is so distasteful, and what we can do to hedge against pride in our own lives.  
Driven: The City within the City
August 03, 2008
Scripture: Acts 11

The premise on which the church operated in the 1st century– and today - is sharing the good news of forgiveness of sin through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, which results in people who are liberated from sin and filled with joy, who then turn around and do good. Good news breeds good deeds.  
Driven: Jesus don't make no junk!
July 27, 2008
Scripture: Acts 10:9-48

In a pile of what looks like junk to us, God provides something valuable and redeemable and worth going after. In today’s message, Pastor John replays Peter’s sermon to Cornelius’ household that no one needs to be unacceptable to God.  
Driven: Good News Breeds Good Deeds
July 20, 2008
Scripture: Acts 9:32-10:8

The premise on which the church operated in the 1st century– and today - is sharing the good news of forgiveness of sin through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, which results in people who are liberated from sin and filled with joy, who then turn around and do good. Good news breeds good deeds.  
Driven: Amazing Grace that Saved a Wretch like me
June 29, 2008
Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

The conversion of Saul of Tarsus is one of the most well documented conversions in all of Scripture. On the Damascus Road, Saul was transformed from a persecutor of the church to a promoter of the gospel. In Saul’s conversion we see a demonstration of the patience and power of Jesus that is given as an example to each of us to encourage us in our faith and witness.  
Driven: POINTing to Jesus, Part II
July 13, 2008
Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Being a witness for Jesus is both a responsibility (because Jesus commanded it, Matthew 28:18-20) and a joy (because the Bible commends it, Philemon 1:6). This message concludes a look at several case studies in evangelism and the Christian’s call to POINT to Jesus wherever we may find ourselves.  
Driven: POINTing to Jesus, Part I
Julu 6, 2008
Scripture: Acts 8:1-25

Being a witness for Jesus is both a responsibility (because Jesus commanded it, Matthew 28:18-20) and a joy (because the Bible commends it, Philemon 1:6). This week and next we’re going to be looking at the process of evangelism and the Christian’s call to share our faith wherever we may find ourselves using five “points” to POINTing to Jesus.  
Driven: What do you do when the foundations are knocked out from underneath you?
June 22, 2008
Scripture: Acts 7

What do you do when the foundations are knocked out from underneath you? The three primary foundations of life in the 21st century are Health, Relationships, and Resources. In reality, these foundations can be very flimsy and easily knocked down. In this message, Pastor John shows how Jesus is the solid foundation that everyone needs.  
Driven: A Few Good Men (and Women)
June 15, 2008
Scripture: Acts 6

Part of Luke’s purpose in writing Acts was to record the growth of the church as, through the Holy Spirit, Jesus continued the ministry He began. The growth of the church - any church - is for the glory of God. It isn’t pastors, programs, or practices that cause a church to grow – it is the Holy Spirit that causes growth as He draws people to Jesus. But, we must cooperate with the Holy Spirit for growth to happen. With that in mind, this passage provides us with three observations about the building of the church.  
Driven: Honk if you love Jesus
June 08, 2008
Scripture: Acts 5:12-42

How do people know that you love Jesus? Perhaps you’ve heard of or seen a bumper sticker, “Honk if you love Jesus!” Anybody can honk, right? So, what are the indicators of your love for the Lord? How do you know if He is at work in your life? Does everyone that makes a noise and a ruckus, love Jesus?  
Driven: Playing Church
June 01, 2008
Scripture: Acts 4:32-5:11

Some people are very skilled at “playing church,” putting on a certain face and speaking through a mask of hypocrisy. Corruption and corrupt ideas can easily worm their way into the church. Passages like this teach us that God is a holy God whose purpose in grace is to eliminate our corruption. The church is not to be a breeding ground for corruption, deceit, and hypocrisy.  
Driven: The Relevance of the Resurrection
May 18, 2008
Scripture: Acts 4:1-31

Charges levied against Christianity are that it is exclusive, restrictive, and irrelevant. If it weren’t for the resurrection, those charges might be true (1 Co 15:17). But the resurrection changes everything. It has a profound effect on how we should view Jesus Christ and huge implications for the world.  
Driven: Walking with Jesus
May 11, 2008
Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

We have a picture in our mind of what the perfect life is like. But that isn’t always the case. When the imperfect family observes the “perfect” family, they wonder, What must it be like? In our text today, Luke shares a story to illustrate that only by walking with Jesus can things truly be perfect.  
Driven: How We Worship
May 04, 2008
Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Over the last decade, there’s been a lot of interest in the subject of how early Christians worshiped and did “church” as new (and older) generations of Christians feel the pull to get back to their “roots” as followers of Jesus. The reality is that there is no prescription of an entire Christian worship service in Scripture, although both Paul (1 Corinthians 14) and Luke (Acts 2:42-47) provide descriptions of Christian worship. Today we’re looking at Luke’s description of the lifestyle and worship practices of the early church.  
Driven: God Speaks
April 27, 2008
Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

God speaks in many different ways – through His word, through nature, circumstances, the Holy Spirit, and through the ultimate expression of His word, Jesus. In the book of Acts, God speaks to share the good news with the whole world and encourage believers. The message today is about how God speaks, and carries out what He promises to do.  
Driven: Things are looking up!
April 20, 2008
Scripture: Acts 1:10-26

Before Jesus ascended back to His Father in heaven, He gave His disciples these instructions: “Do not leave the city, but wait for the gift that my Father has promised.” What do you do during times when God says, “Wait.” In this section of Acts, we see the church waiting and preparing for God to act in a powerful way. There are some important lessons that we as a church can learn about prayer, unity, and courage.  
Driven: What drives you?
April 13, 2008
Scripture: Acts 1:1-9

As a church we are called to be “driven” by two things. 

 

1) Glorifying Jesus through worship and obedience. 

2) Ministering to others and proclaiming the gospel. 

 

Throughout the book of Acts, there are people driven by just these two things who are immensely satisfied and joyful.  What drives you?  What is the mission of your life?  The direction of New Testament Christians is simultaneously vertical (as the church glorifies and obeys Jesus) and horizontal (as we minister to others under the guidance of the Holy Spirit).

 
Message Series: Ground Breaking Jesus
Ground Breaking Jesus "Seeds of Conflict"
April 06, 2008
Scripture: Matthew 18

Jesus teaches his disciples about humility and conflict resolutions within the family of God. Jesus also teaches about how we should display the Godly character of forgiveness in our lives towards those that have hurt us. Being unforgiving hardens our hearts, but through Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross we can learn how to forgive others.           



Ground Breaking Jesus
March 30, 2008
Scripture: Mark 4: 1-20

Jesus’ teaching is ground breaking. Often we think of ground breaking ideas as something new, but things that are truly ground breaking are things that bring change that is so dramatic that everything is new. Jesus is the same today, yesterday and tomorrow. Yet when he and his teachings penetrate the depths of our hearts, everything is made new.