Some or All?
Jesus sets a pretty high bar for us in discipleship. In this message, John explores what that means. (Scripture: Luke 14:25-33)
Wheat or Tares?
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It's primary season in America, which means it's also the season for political pundits to let their criticisms be known. Jesus faced the criticisms of pundits too. In this sermon we examine the parable that was Jesus's response to his critics. (Matt. 13:25-30)
Stories: The Strength of Humility
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Many of us want to be strong, successful and powerful. In short we want to be great. In the first parable in our series, we explore Jesus story about becoming great in the kingdom of heaven. (Matt 18:21-35)
Yearning: Unruly Hope
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In this sermon, John explores the way in which God's presence saves us. (Scripture: Matt 1:18-25)
Yearning: Our Indelible Mark
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In this sermon, Chris shares his story of yearning and tells us what it points to. (Scripture: John 4)
Yearning: Chasing the Lie
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Many of us are looking for the next thing that promises to make us happy, satisfied or whole. In this sermon John explores the roots of this lie and why we should reject it.
Restoring our Spiritual Senses
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Throughout the book of Acts, many people fail to accept the gospel message that the Apostles proclaimed. In the final chapter in the book of Acts, Luke explains why. (Acts 28:23-31)
Persevering through Perils
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Once we figure out what God's purposes are for our lives we pursue them. But what happens when our purposes meet perilous portents? Do we persevere? Paul did, and so should we. (Acts 22:30-23:24)
Got Purpose?
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In this sermon we explore the crazy decisions that the apostle Paul made and why he made them (Scripture: Acts 20:17-24 & Acts 21:7-15).
Magic and Miracles in Ephesus
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Ephesus was the magic capital of the world, and in our passage for today we see what happens when people try and treat the gospel as a magic formula.
Paul in Athens
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In one of the most famous speeches in the New Testament, Paul shows us how we can share the gospel with those who've never heard it before.
We Must Go through Many Hardships to Enter the Kingdom of God
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Paul was a church planter. He started churches in cities and faced tremendous opposition. Paul went through a lot of hardship, but so did the people in the churches he started. His message to those in church plants struggling through hardship was simple: we must go through many hardships to enter the Kingdom of God.
Who's in Control?
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What do you do when things in your life get out of hand? This story about a
controlling king and a powerless minority group helps us explore how we deal
with the chaos in our lives.
Are You a Christian
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Have you ever been given a nickname? In Acts, the people in Antioch give the disciples a nickname that reflects who they are and the ministry that they do. (Acts 11)
Dissecting What Divides
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Peter breaks boundaries as he brings the gospel to Cornelius, and God calls us to do the same. (Scripture: Acts 10)
From Saul to Paul
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The story of Saul's transformation into Paul is one of the most dramatic conversion stories in the Bible. It reminds us of our need to be converted and the power of the Holy Spirit to accomplish the task. (Acts 9)
Simon and His Success
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In Acts 8, Philip the evangelist meets Simon the sorcerer. The result is an envy filled story that gives us insight into the motivations behind our dreams and desires to be great.
Anger Indicates Inner-Idolatry
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What makes you angry? How angry do you find yourself getting? In Acts 7, the religious leaders in Acts get angry at Stephen because of a speech he gives. Listen to John's thoughts on what caused their anger and how we can avoid it. (Acts 6-7)
Choosing Leaders
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In the middle of a tension-filled ministry, the Apostles are forced to choose new leaders. John explores what characteristic makes one qualified for godly leadership. (Acts 6:1-7)
Son of God, Son of Man
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In this message, Dave explores the nature of Christ and the implications it has for our faith.
Spirit Filled Overcoming Fear
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Peter and John preached boldly, and they confronted the religious leaders of the day. (Acts 4)
In the Name of Jesus
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We frequently pray in Jesus name, but why? What is the significance of praying or living in Jesus's name? (Acts 3)
The Holy Spirit Creates Community
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Relationships are difficult. Community can often be code for chaos. But in the early church, and still today, the Holy Spirit creates community. (Acts 2)
Jesus, the King of Peace
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Are you stressed out? Jesus came to offer us peace. He came to Jerusalem, the City of Peace, to offer peace on Palm Sunday, and he offers it to you and me today as well. (Luke 19:28-44)
Jesus, The Destroyer
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When Jesus "cleansed" the Temple what was he doing? What did he intend his actions to mean? (Scripture: John 2)

