With Christmas fast approaching, this is likely a busy time of year for you! But in today's message, Pastor John urges you to slow down and make room for Jesus. He is the reason for the celebration. Christmas is so much more than gifts and lights and festivities. It's a time we remember God coming to earth as a baby. Jesus came on a rescue mission …

What an incredible truth! That God was made man and dwelt among us. Today, in his message, Pastor John invites you into the Christmas story. He shares what the birth of a baby in Israel over two thousand years ago means for you today. That baby in the manger was both fully man and fully God. HE was born so that YOU may not die but instead receive t…

Unseen rocks and reefs pose a danger for inexperienced sailors. You'll be warned in today's message from Pastor John about false teachings within the Church. The false teachers are like hidden rocks to the unsuspecting sailor. They can lead to utter destruction. Examine your life for hidden rocks and reefs. Take a look at the music, media, and movi…

Only the Lord has the authority to bind Satan. In today's teaching, you'll hear Pastor John share about the time that the Archangel Michael submitted to God's authority when in conflict with Satan. Michael demonstrated his obedience to God by submitting his power to Him. In your life, when you are facing temptations and trials, don't try to bind Sa…

Some teach that all that matters is your spirit and not your body. Run far away from this kind of teaching! Pastor John urges you in today's message to be wary of false teachers who are leading people astray. The truth is that God absolutely does care about your body. It is the temple of the Holy Spirit that you have dedicated to the Lord. This mea…

There is a dangerous progressive movement within Christianity that is teaching a false Gospel. Pastor John warns against following these doctrines in his message today. People want the love and grace of God but without the judgment of sins. But the truth is that God is not only love; He is also holy and righteous. That is why Jesus came to earth on…

Who do you believe Jesus to be? In today's teaching from Pastor John, you'll learn that this is the most important question you will ever answer. There are many apostates in the Church right now, teaching false doctrines and leading people astray. The truth is Jesus is the ONLY way to God. He is the ONLY way to salvation. He is the ONLY way to heav…

Are you studying the Word of God for yourself? Or are you relying on other people to teach you what it says? In today's message from Pastor John, he encourages you to really examine and study the Scriptures for yourself. There are many teachers out there who are misrepresenting the Bible and giving false interpretations. This leads to an incomplete…

In this day and age, you have unlimited options of pastors, teachers, and Christian influencers to listen to. That is why, more than ever, you NEED to be discerning in who you choose to learn from. Today, in his message, Pastor John urges you to study and learn doctrinal truths for yourself. It is so important for you to have a sound understanding …

Has your giving to God ever been more like tipping? The offering comes around, and you throw a couple of bucks in when you've got it. Today in his message, Pastor John challenges this kind of giving and offers a more Biblical response. Think of all the ways the Lord has blessed you. When you give to God, you're responding to His generosity. It ALL …

Are you searching for a litmus test for your spirituality? Pastor John offers you one in today's teaching. Take a look at how you approach giving. Are you giving of your time, talents, and treasures often? Cheerfully? Consistently? If the answer is 'no,' then consider 'why not?'. Giving is ultimately an act of worship. Everything that you have been…

Which one will you choose? Life or death? As you'll hear today in Pastor John's teaching, the Bible says that everyone will be resurrected. Those who have put their faith in Jesus will be given redeemed bodies and will spend eternity with Jesus. Those who have rejected Christ will receive judgment and damnation. The choice is yours to make. Jesus c…

As Pastor John just mentioned today, our bodies aren’t meant to go to the great depths of the ocean, without a physiological response. Your ears plug, and extra breathing apparatuses are required - to go places our bodies weren’t meant to handle. But in a hopeful way, God has some special work to do, when it comes to our heavenly bodies to come. Ou…

The Corinthians that the Apostle Paul was writing to - didn't believe in the resurrection of the dead. Paul proclaimed that if Christ rose from the dead, then one day we will, too. Today, in his message, Pastor John reasons that if there is no life after death, we may as well do whatever we want. But, if you believe that you'll spend eternity with …

Humanity is facing countless problems-- hunger, homelessness, the drug crisis, wars. The list goes on and on. As you'll hear in today's message from Pastor John, yes, you should aim to make the world a better place. Do what you can to meet the tangible needs of others. But the harsh reality is that all of these people will one day die. The best thi…

Do you believe you'll be resurrected in the future? Or do you think that once you die, you're gone forever, and there is no afterlife? Today in his teaching, Pastor John explains that what you believe about life after death affects how you're living on earth right now. If you think you just live and die, then the here and now becomes really importa…

When you think of God, how do you perceive Him? Is He a single person who floats in the clouds above? Or is He a fluid entity that’s living in and through you? In today’s message, Pastor John wants you to know that God exists in and all around you. He’s not just one being, but instead is the Godhead three in one: Jesus, The Holy Spirit, and God Him…

A dead man cannot save you. Today, in his message, Pastor John shares a powerful teaching about the resurrection of Jesus. There is no Gospel without resurrection. It is an essential tenet of the faith. If Jesus did not actually raise from the dead, then He CANNOT save you. The resurrection of Jesus was confirmation from God the Father that 'It is …

How is your body doing? Are you feeling the effects of aging? Good news! No, it's not a cleanse or a cream. Today, in his message, Pastor John offers hope. If you're a follower of Jesus, your spirit AND body will be resurrected from the dead. This is amazing news. Your future is eternal and it is in a body that has no more sickness, aches, or pain.…

There's a real danger that comes when you put your faith in a person rather than in God. Today, in his teaching, Pastor John urges you to study the Scriptures for yourself. Don't just take your pastor's word for everything. Yes, it is great to read Christian books and listen to sermons and teachings. But humans are fallible. So open up your Bible. …

Did you know that your singing can have an evangelistic effect on non-believers? In today's message from Pastor John, you'll be encouraged to learn that when people see you praising God, it makes them want to know more. The act of worship is compelling. When a non-believer sees a room full of people in awe of the Lord, , they can sense God's presen…

Have you ever been somewhere where you didn't understand the language? It was likely a frustrating and confusing experience. As you'll hear in today's message from Pastor John, when the spiritual gift of tongues is used in corporate worship, it can make people feel left out and confused. Tongues are an awesome gift, but they should be used in your …

What comes to mind when you hear the word prophet? Maybe you picture an old man in a long robe or the person on the street corner with a sign yelling 'Repent!'. But as you'll hear in today's message from Pastor John, there are two different types of prophecy. Yes, there is future prediction prophecy, but the word also means to share the Word of God…

Love seeks the highest good of another person. Are you seeking the highest good for your spouse? Your children? Your friends? Today, in his message, Pastor John explains what it means to truly love someone. It's not an emotion; it's devotion. It's consistent, just like God's love for you is. You'll learn what love is and what it isn't. As you liste…

You've likely heard Chapter Thirteen of First Corinthians before. Known as the 'Love Chapter,' it details how Christians are to love others. “Love is patient, love is kind...” But today in his teaching, Pastor John asks you to insert YOUR name in the place of love. Are you patient? Are you kind? Are you envious? As you realize that you aren't all t…

Think of the many parts that make up your physical body. There's your hands, feet, eyes, and ears. Then, you have a brain, heart, liver, and lungs. The list goes on. It takes ALL of these unique parts working together in harmony for your body to function well. As you'll learn in today's message from Pastor John, the same is true of the body of Chri…

Have you wondered if you're filled with the Holy Spirit? If you have placed your faith in Jesus, then you have the Holy Spirit. You are a temple of the Holy Spirit. The Spirit resides in you. But today, in his teaching, Pastor John poses another question, “Does the Holy Spirit have YOU?”. Have you surrendered your thoughts, actions, heart, and life…

Are you connected to the body of Christ? In today's message, Pastor John encourages you to be involved in your local church. You'll learn about the many different gifts of the Spirit and how they are meant to be used to edify and build up the body of Christ. All of the gifts come from the Lord and are to be used for the good of the Church and to gl…

Did you know that the Holy Spirit is a person? He is also one with God. Today, in his teaching, Pastor John helps you understand this third member of the Trinity better. You'll learn that the Holy Spirit gives spiritual gifts to believers. He imparts grace upon you for service and ministry and enables you to use those gifts for building up the Chur…

What's commonplace in our culture may be offensive to another. As you'll hear in today's message from Pastor John, if you're a follower of Christ, you're called not to be offensive or dishonoring to others. Being insensitive doesn't help spread the Gospel message. You'll learn about the problem that the Corinthian Church had with conducting themsel…

Context matters. Life in the twenty-first century United States looks much different than life in the Middle East two thousand years ago. Today, Pastor John emphasizes the importance of context when studying Scripture. You'll hear how the Apostle Paul addressed the Corinthian Church regarding women having their hair uncovered in public. It's import…

Some people struggle with understanding how and why God is a jealous God. Today, Pastor John uses the illustration of marriage to unpack this idea. If your spouse were flirting with or involved with another person, you'd be upset. It would hurt you because you love them, and they have pledged their loyalty and commitment to you. Similarly, Christia…

Have you ever driven up a mountain with drastic drop-offs? It's terrifying to imagine going off the cliff. Well, today in his teaching, Pastor John illustrates just how vital it is to stay away from the edge of sin. Don't try to see how close to the boundary you can get before falling off. It's not worth the danger that it puts your soul in. The Ap…

Have you let unbelief and fear hold you back from experiencing all God has for you? Today, in Pastor John's message, you'll hear about the mistakes the first generation of Israel made that led to them not entering the Promised Land. Joshua and Caleb were the only two who trusted in the Lord and had faith. Therefore, out of the two million Israelite…

How's your race going? You'll be encouraged in today's teaching from Pastor John to make it to the finish line. It's not so much about how you run the race; it's about how you finish it. You'll hear about Israel and how they started off well. God abundantly blessed them by freeing them from Egypt and guiding them through the wilderness. Yet somewhe…

What are you struggling to give up for the sake of the Gospel? Today, Pastor John shares in his teaching about the importance of being flexible. The Apostle Paul was willing to adjust things about himself for the sake of whoever he was trying to reach for Christ. It's never okay to sin to get the Gospel out, but it is okay and even necessary at tim…

Is there an area of indulgence you need to give up for the sake of the Gospel? In today's message, Pastor John urges you not to let your lifestyle get in the way of you sharing Jesus with others. If there's something you're doing that's causing someone else to stumble and sin, it's time to cut that out of your life. Just because you have the libert…

In today's message, Pastor John teaches that love sets limits on Christian liberty. This means that although there are activities you're free in Christ to do, if something you're doing is causing someone else to sin, then it IS sinful to do. Think about your life. Are you being a stumbling block to someone? This could look like spending time in cer…

The Bible doesn't give black-and-white instructions for handling every situation you'll encounter in life. There are a lot of gray areas that require you to use discernment and follow the Holy Spirit's leading. Today Pastor John warns of two extremes to avoid-- legalism and license. Instead, find balance in liberty controlled by love. This is what …

Whether single or married, all believers are called to live lives devoted to service to God. You'll be encouraged in Pastor John's message today to give Jesus the priority in your life. Don't let your marital status be an excuse not to serve the Lord with your time, talents, and treasure. Marriage is a wonderful gift from the Lord, but it's importa…

What's distracting you from serving the Lord? Today, in his teaching, Pastor John speaks on the topic of singleness. Oftentimes, those who are single are better able to devote themselves to service than those who are married and have children. There's nothing wrong with getting married, but you shouldn't neglect the things that are most important. …

The topic of divorce is oftentimes very painful. God designed marriage to be a commitment made for life. Believers should fight to remain married, but what about those who have unsaved spouses? Pastor John dives into this question in today's teaching. You'll learn that if your unsaved spouse wants a divorce, the Lord permits you to let them go.The …

If you're a follower of Jesus, don't marry someone who doesn't share your faith. You may think you'll convert them. but there's no guarantee of that. In today's teaching from Pastor John, he urges you not to make a foolish mistake. When you love Jesus, you put Him first. He's number one in your life. It affects how you live, how you spend your time…

God designed marriage to be a lifelong commitment between man and woman. It's not something you can simply end at any time because it no longer suits you. In his message today, Pastor John urges you not to divorce your spouse. Take the covenant you made before the Lord seriously. The Corinthian Church mistakenly believed that sexual intimacy was si…

Sexual immorality is rampant in our culture today, and many people have an 'anything goes' attitude about it. You'll hear in today's teaching from Pastor John that God has a design and standard for marriage. Marriage is to be a lifelong covenant between one man and one woman. Sexual intimacy is meant to take place within marriage. Culture may chang…

Are you battling with sexual temptation? You are NOT alone. This is an issue that many Christians struggle with. Today, in his message, Pastor John encourages you to take practical action against the temptations. This may look like cutting off friendships, changing the places you spend time at, getting a new job, or getting rid of your computer. Se…

You have many important, God-given desires and drives. Hunger causes you to eat; thirst causes you to drink. This is all good. But, as you'll hear in Pastor John's teaching today, these desires have limitations. When you overindulge in these things, you can find yourself dealing with sins like gluttony, drunkenness, slothfulness, and sexual immoral…

That's a hard word to hear. Today in his message, Pastor John shares the sobering truth about sin found in Paul's letter to the Corinthians. The truth is that a born-again believer will not be habitually or intentionally living a life defined by sin. You'll never be sinless, but if you've truly been saved, you won't engage in ongoing sinful lifesty…

People today are quick to sue over anything. Pastor John shares in today's teaching that the Corinthian Church was much the same way. Believers were suing one another over money and property disputes. This is NOT how God's people are supposed to operate. Christians are blessed with the Holy Spirit and the Word of God and should be able to handle di…

As a follower of Jesus, you're not meant to walk alone. In today's teaching, Pastor John encourages you to get plugged into fellowship with other believers. You need the accountability, support, and prayer that comes when you do life with others. Living a life of purity is challenging, but you'll find that it gets easier when you invite people into…