Podcast

Some or All?

You are missing some Flash content that should appear here! Perhaps your browser cannot display it, or maybe it did not initialize correctly.

Date Preached: 
Sun, 2012-02-05

Jesus sets a pretty high bar for us in discipleship. In this message, John explores what that means. (Scripture: Luke 14:25-33)

Audio File: 

Wheat or Tares?

You are missing some Flash content that should appear here! Perhaps your browser cannot display it, or maybe it did not initialize correctly.

Date Preached: 
Sun, 2012-01-29

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)

Audio File: 

Stories: The Strength of Humility

You are missing some Flash content that should appear here! Perhaps your browser cannot display it, or maybe it did not initialize correctly.

Date Preached: 
Sun, 2012-01-08

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)

Audio File: 

Yearning: Unruly Hope

You are missing some Flash content that should appear here! Perhaps your browser cannot display it, or maybe it did not initialize correctly.

Date Preached: 
Sun, 2011-12-11

In this sermon, John explores the way in which God's presence saves us. (Scripture: Matt 1:18-25)

Audio File: 

Yearning: Our Indelible Mark

You are missing some Flash content that should appear here! Perhaps your browser cannot display it, or maybe it did not initialize correctly.

Date Preached: 
Sun, 2011-12-04

In this sermon, Chris shares his story of yearning and tells us what it points to. (Scripture: John 4)

Audio File: 

Yearning: Chasing the Lie

You are missing some Flash content that should appear here! Perhaps your browser cannot display it, or maybe it did not initialize correctly.

Date Preached: 
Sun, 2011-11-27

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.

Audio File: 

Restoring our Spiritual Senses

You are missing some Flash content that should appear here! Perhaps your browser cannot display it, or maybe it did not initialize correctly.

Date Preached: 
Sun, 2011-11-20

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)

Audio File: 

Persevering through Perils

You are missing some Flash content that should appear here! Perhaps your browser cannot display it, or maybe it did not initialize correctly.

Date Preached: 
Sun, 2011-10-23

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)

Audio File: 

Got Purpose?

You are missing some Flash content that should appear here! Perhaps your browser cannot display it, or maybe it did not initialize correctly.

Date Preached: 
Sun, 2011-10-16

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).

Audio File: 

Magic and Miracles in Ephesus

You are missing some Flash content that should appear here! Perhaps your browser cannot display it, or maybe it did not initialize correctly.

Date Preached: 
Sun, 2011-10-02

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.

Audio File: 

Paul in Athens

You are missing some Flash content that should appear here! Perhaps your browser cannot display it, or maybe it did not initialize correctly.

Date Preached: 
Sun, 2011-09-25

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.

Audio File: 

We Must Go through Many Hardships to Enter the Kingdom of God

You are missing some Flash content that should appear here! Perhaps your browser cannot display it, or maybe it did not initialize correctly.

Date Preached: 
Sun, 2011-08-28

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.

Audio File: 

Who's in Control?

You are missing some Flash content that should appear here! Perhaps your browser cannot display it, or maybe it did not initialize correctly.

Date Preached: 
Sun, 2011-08-14

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.

Audio File: 

Are You a Christian

You are missing some Flash content that should appear here! Perhaps your browser cannot display it, or maybe it did not initialize correctly.

Date Preached: 
Sun, 2011-08-07

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)

Audio File: 

Dissecting What Divides

You are missing some Flash content that should appear here! Perhaps your browser cannot display it, or maybe it did not initialize correctly.

Date Preached: 
Sun, 2011-07-31

Peter breaks boundaries as he brings the gospel to Cornelius, and God calls us to do the same. (Scripture: Acts 10)

Audio File: 

From Saul to Paul

You are missing some Flash content that should appear here! Perhaps your browser cannot display it, or maybe it did not initialize correctly.

Date Preached: 
Sun, 2011-07-24

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)

Audio File: 

Simon and His Success

You are missing some Flash content that should appear here! Perhaps your browser cannot display it, or maybe it did not initialize correctly.

Date Preached: 
Sun, 2011-07-17

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.

Audio File: 

Anger Indicates Inner-Idolatry

You are missing some Flash content that should appear here! Perhaps your browser cannot display it, or maybe it did not initialize correctly.

Date Preached: 
Sun, 2011-07-03

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

You are missing some Flash content that should appear here! Perhaps your browser cannot display it, or maybe it did not initialize correctly.

Date Preached: 
Sun, 2011-06-26

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)

Audio File: 

Son of God, Son of Man

You are missing some Flash content that should appear here! Perhaps your browser cannot display it, or maybe it did not initialize correctly.

Date Preached: 
Sun, 2011-06-12

In this message, Dave explores the nature of Christ and the implications it has for our faith.

Audio File: 

Spirit Filled Overcoming Fear

You are missing some Flash content that should appear here! Perhaps your browser cannot display it, or maybe it did not initialize correctly.

Date Preached: 
Sun, 2011-05-29

Peter and John preached boldly, and they confronted the religious leaders of the day. (Acts 4)

Audio File: 

In the Name of Jesus

You are missing some Flash content that should appear here! Perhaps your browser cannot display it, or maybe it did not initialize correctly.

Date Preached: 
Sun, 2011-05-22

We frequently pray in Jesus name, but why? What is the significance of praying or living in Jesus's name? (Acts 3)

Audio File: 

The Holy Spirit Creates Community

You are missing some Flash content that should appear here! Perhaps your browser cannot display it, or maybe it did not initialize correctly.

Date Preached: 
Sun, 2011-05-08

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)

Audio File: 

Jesus, the King of Peace

You are missing some Flash content that should appear here! Perhaps your browser cannot display it, or maybe it did not initialize correctly.

Date Preached: 
Sun, 2011-04-17

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)

Audio File: 

Jesus, The Destroyer

You are missing some Flash content that should appear here! Perhaps your browser cannot display it, or maybe it did not initialize correctly.

Date Preached: 
Sun, 2011-04-10

When Jesus "cleansed" the Temple what was he doing? What did he intend his actions to mean? (Scripture: John 2)

Audio File: