Audio Messages

In the feeding of the 5000, Jesus teaches us the important principles of rhythm, compassion, and thankfulness that lead to a life of multiplied blessings.

In the parable of the talents, Jesus teaches us how to turn potential into productivity while we wait for His return.

God has given us resources to manage for His glory. It’s a waste to do otherwise. In this look at the parable of the shrewd manager, we learn how to think about and use our money properly.

When it comes to cross-bearing, we are not always successful or obedient. In this second message on cross-bearing, we look at Peter's denial and restoration, and how to pick up the cross after failure.

Think of the disturbing images in your life. The things you wish weren’t there. The hardships. The trials. The things we would rather put off. The things you have to do that you don’t like to think about. Think of what’s grotesque in your life. This is your cross, your place to die to yourself and live for Christ. Martin Luther said, “A religion that gives nothing, costs nothing, and suffers nothing, is worth nothing.”

We’re all looking for something. Looking for love. Meaning or acceptance. Looking for answers. In the U.S., Google processes 78,000 searches/minute, every minute of every day. This message is about searching, as well. The mission and ministry of Jesus was to announce that what we are really searching for, the search for what really matters, is over.

Author Philip Yancey said, “The only thing harder than forgiveness is the alternative.” In this message on forgiveness from Jesus’ parable of the unforgiving servant, we learn some important principles on forgiveness.

Sometimes we find ourselves drawn into problems or facing challenges that we did not create or choose. What do you do? In this message, Pastor John looks at four truths you need to know if you are going to stand against the giants in your life.

Would you want to live for 100, 200, even 500 years? How about forever? Some scientists think we can engineer our way into immortality, but when Scripture talks about resurrection and immortality, it is more than just life without death. In this message Pastor John will explore what the Scriptures say about death, life after death, resurrection, and life after life after death.

The Bible tells us that at His baptism and at the cross, Jesus identified with all the sins of humanity (2 Co 5:21) to show that God knows the needs of sinners and has a plan for our forgiveness. The Bible also says that we are to identify with Him through faith – which is an unseen reality - and connect ourselves to Him through baptism and obedience as a seen reality. In this message, Pastor John describes what it means for us to be baptized "in Christ."