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Many times, people can view prayer in a very self-seeking way. “God, I really want this extra perk at work, so will You grant me success so that I get a raise, or have that bonus?” “God, I don’t want that bad thing to happen to me, so I want you to protect me from that injury or that sickness.” That’s not how Daniel prayed, and today, as Pastor John discusses Daniel’s prayer, you’ll get a glimpse…
If you know anything about the man that Daniel was in the Bible, you know he had upstanding character and integrity. But here he is, including himself with the lump, admitting that he and the people of Israel have sinned. What does it take to be a man of this level, exuding humility and pleading with God, asking Him for His mercy? Today, Pastor John teaches on how Daniel shows that tenacity in…
If you’ve ever been part of a labor and delivery situation, it has its moments. From my observation, there can be deep, anguishing waves of pain that take over a person’s entire body, as the mother writhes in indescribable discomfort. Then that contraction seems to subside, and there’s a bit of relief, but it ramps up again and even gets worse, until the issue resolves. Pastor John speaks of this…
Imagery and symbolism can be an effective tool to help you see things in a different light. How cool that here in the book of Daniel, you learn about different parts of history described (before they happened), and then you see how those things played out in now-known events of the past. Today, Pastor John helps reveal that all of Scripture is true, accurate, and will surely come about. So even…
Picture a villain from every movie known to man. Some antiheroes are a little more deceptive, and you may not realize it at first until that twist at the end, and you feel duped. Other villains are more obvious, and have that gravelly voice and sharp, pointed features that intuitively give you an intuition that you’re not supposed to be rooting for them. Well, today, Pastor John exposes what the…
The Bible is so fascinating – because what’s detailed in its pages touches on things that have happened in the past, as well as pointing to things in the future. The past, the present, and the future intersect in the most beautiful way, and what Pastor John is teaching on today is one of the most intriguing chapters of the entire Bible! We’re in Daniel, and a famous prophetic chapter is giving us…
The Bible is so fascinating – because what’s detailed in its pages touches on things that have happened in the past, as well as pointing to things in the future. The past, the present, and the future intersect in the most beautiful way, and what Pastor John is teaching on today is one of the most intriguing chapters of the entire Bible! We’re in Daniel, and a famous prophetic chapter is giving us…
The United States of America is arguably the most powerful nation in the world, and it’s only 250 years old. Jesus’s Kingdom is eternal! It will never pass away! 8 trillion years from now, we’ll still be praising God and thanking Him for rescuing us from our sins! We’ll literally never stop worshiping the Lord for His goodness and grace! Today, Pastor John will challenge us to keep our eyes on the…
The United States of America is arguably the most powerful nation in the world, and it’s only 250 years old. Jesus’s Kingdom is eternal! It will never pass away! 8 trillion years from now, we’ll still be praising God and thanking Him for rescuing us from our sins! We’ll literally never stop worshiping the Lord for His goodness and grace! Today, Pastor John will challenge us to keep our eyes on the…
From a humanist perspective, we’ve arguably never been better than we are right now. People of all kinds of genders and sexualities are free to express themselves. Women have the right to choose whether they want to keep a pregnancy. But from God’s perspective, humanity is as depraved as we’ve ever been. Today, Pastor John will tell us that the Lord’s view is the one that matters! Our culture…
From a humanist perspective, we’ve arguably never been better than we are right now. People of all kinds of genders and sexualities are free to express themselves. Women have the right to choose whether they want to keep a pregnancy. But from God’s perspective, humanity is as depraved as we’ve ever been. Today, Pastor John will tell us that the Lord’s view is the one that matters! Our culture…
Before Jesus transforms your heart and life, it’s easy to wear different masks. You might pretend to have it all together when you go to church. But maybe you deny even knowing Christ when you’re with friends! Today, Pastor John will encourage you to drop your façades and root your identity in Jesus! You don’t need to be ashamed of your faith in the Messiah! As you grow closer to Him, let go of…
Before Jesus transforms your heart and life, it’s easy to wear different masks. You might pretend to have it all together when you go to church. But maybe you deny even knowing Christ when you’re with friends! Today, Pastor John will encourage you to drop your façades and root your identity in Jesus! You don’t need to be ashamed of your faith in the Messiah! As you grow closer to Him, let go of…
In the United States, we have an incredible amount of freedom, and we often take it for granted! Millions of people around the world are being persecuted for their faith right now. They have to meet and worship God secretly. If they’re caught, they might be executed! Every Christian around the world (especially in America) needs to be ready to give up everything for Jesus! Our freedoms can be…
In the United States, we have an incredible amount of freedom, and we often take it for granted! Millions of people around the world are being persecuted for their faith right now. They have to meet and worship God secretly. If they’re caught, they might be executed! Every Christian around the world (especially in America) needs to be ready to give up everything for Jesus! Our freedoms can be…
If you knew that today was your last day on Earth, what would you do? Would you party it up and check things off your bucket list? Would you call all of your friends and family and say goodbye? Today, Pastor John will tell you that the most important thing you could ever do is repent and place your faith in Jesus! God knows when your time here will be up, but you don’t! So avoid the mistake of…
If you knew that today was your last day on Earth, what would you do? Would you party it up and check things off your bucket list? Would you call all of your friends and family and say goodbye? Today, Pastor John will tell you that the most important thing you could ever do is repent and place your faith in Jesus! God knows when your time here will be up, but you don’t! So avoid the mistake of…
So many people today feel secure and invincible. Maybe they’re young and think they have decades of life ahead of them. Or maybe they’re at the heights of their careers and feel like they’ve conquered the world. Whatever the case, nobody is truly safe and secure outside of Christ! Today, Pastor John will open up the story of a pagan king who had everything taken away from him in a moment. Have you…
So many people today feel secure and invincible. Maybe they’re young and think they have decades of life ahead of them. Or maybe they’re at the heights of their careers and feel like they’ve conquered the world. Whatever the case, nobody is truly safe and secure outside of Christ! Today, Pastor John will open up the story of a pagan king who had everything taken away from him in a moment. Have you…
Life is a long series of opportunities to repent. God doesn’t just give us one moment in which we can turn to Him. He gives us thousands! The Lord is gracious and merciful, and He desires that everyone on this planet would place their faith in Him. But He won’t force anyone to follow Him. Today, Pastor John will encourage us to repent while there’s still time! God doesn’t guarantee that you and I…
Life is a long series of opportunities to repent. God doesn’t just give us one moment in which we can turn to Him. He gives us thousands! The Lord is gracious and merciful, and He desires that everyone on this planet would place their faith in Him. But He won’t force anyone to follow Him. Today, Pastor John will encourage us to repent while there’s still time! God doesn’t guarantee that you and I…
When the Bible talks about your heart, it means everything that makes you you! Your heart is the center of your emotions. It influences your mind and how you think. The word “heart” is almost interchangeable with the word “soul” in Scripture. All of these things are what God desires from you! Today, Pastor John will challenge you to surrender more of your heart to the Lord. If you’ve been…
When the Bible talks about your heart, it means everything that makes you you! Your heart is the center of your emotions. It influences your mind and how you think. The word “heart” is almost interchangeable with the word “soul” in Scripture. All of these things are what God desires from you! Today, Pastor John will challenge you to surrender more of your heart to the Lord. If you’ve been…
Trusting that God’s plan is perfect and resting in that truth is much easier said than done. We all desire control. It’s hard for us to let go of our future and leave it in the Lord’s hands. But that’s exactly what He calls us to do every single day! And when we put our doubts aside and think about it rationally, obviously God has our best interests in mind! We see His goodness constantly, so why…
Trusting that God’s plan is perfect and resting in that truth is much easier said than done. We all desire control. It’s hard for us to let go of our future and leave it in the Lord’s hands. But that’s exactly what He calls us to do every single day! And when we put our doubts aside and think about it rationally, obviously God has our best interests in mind! We see His goodness constantly, so why…
If your yard is anything like mine, it’s 80% weeds and maybe 20% grass. Years ago, it was a lot prettier and not overrun by those invasive plants. Jealousy is like a weed! It starts out seeming innocent and harmless, but it spreads rapidly and is hard to stop once it gets going. It chokes out what is good and replaces it with something bitter and ugly. Today, Pastor John will tell you to…
Our God is the One true God, and He speaks truth! The Lord has blessed us more than we could possibly comprehend by giving us His Word! The Bible answers all of our questions, encourages us in every season of life, and challenges us to live for Jesus in everything! Today, Pastor John will remind us that God is not silent when we face trials. He knows and cares for us more than anyone else ever…
There is a God in heaven! Those six words change absolutely everything! Because we know that God is always in control, we don’t have to fear what the world fears! Pain is temporary, evil will be destroyed in the end, and even death is powerless against our risen King! Today, Pastor John will encourage us with the truths that God is good and that He is sovereign over everything. Hold on to hope,…
God is all-powerful, and He knows everything. These two facts allow us to have 100% confidence that God is in control! He sees the whole picture and isn’t bound by time like we are. He always has been, and He always will be. Nothing surprises Him, nor could ever mess up His plan! The Lord is uniquely able to weave even the worst parts of our stories into something beautiful! Today, Pastor John…
Sadly, it’s easy to take God’s decision to send Jesus to earth for granted. But think about what it meant for the Lord to do that! The infinite, omnipresent Son of God confined Himself to the form of a tiny baby in Mary’s womb. He grew up facing the same challenges that all kids and teenagers face, but without sinning. He lived among broken and hurting people like us, and He was willing to die to…
It’s so easy to compromise our morals and commit “little” sins. We offer rationalizations and excuses, denying that what we’ve done is really harmful. We even compare ourselves to other people who seem more sinful than we are. But none of this is honoring to God or acceptable. Today, Pastor John will say that the Lord wants everything we have in us! God desires that our hearts, minds, and souls…
If you look around your church, who do you see? Probably the most noticeable people are those who are the most mature in their Christianity. After all, they’re the ones who tend to become pastors, worship leaders, teachers, and ministry leads. But today, Pastor John has a reminder: there are also new, young, inexperienced, novice Christians in your congregation. And God is calling you to minister…
Over and over again in the Old Testament, we hear stories of pagan gods being compared with the One true God. One thing that’s consistent in all of those accounts is that our God never loses! He is faithful and holy, He is always in control, and He loves His children more deeply than we can comprehend! Today, Pastor John will invite us to reflect upon the glory of our great and incredible God. He…
Did you know that the Bible has many instructions about “work”? Pastor John goes over several of these in today’s message. God said to rest one day, yes, but He also said to work six days. And He told us how we are to work: as for Christ, not for man. And He also told us what to do when we have believers in the church who WILL NOT work. He’s not talking about those who “can’t,” but those who “will…
What do you do when you’re in an organization, and there’s someone in the group who’s perpetually causing discord? Well, if you approach it from a worldly standpoint, you might try gossiping about them. Or you could sabotage their work with the boss. But what should a Christian do when this happens in the church? Today, Pastor John explains that, yes, this does sometimes happen, and yes, there are…
What does it mean to “trust” God? Some people think that if they do the right things, God is somehow “obligated” to reciprocate with nice blessings. Others see trust in God as the very thing that sustains them when they don’t get what they ask for. Today, Pastor John shares the apostle Paul’s hopes for the church in Thessalonica: that they pray, they trust God, and they obey God. Paul needed their…
When you look at the world, or even our nation, you see a lot of messed-up things and messed-up people. Why is that? Pastor John shows today that what’s missing is our foundation upon the Truth of God. Of course, it’s easier to look at the “others” and see where they’re not following God. It’s the other countries. It’s the other political party. It’s my boss, or my spouse, or my next-door…
If you were to ask people, “what’s the greatest need in the world today?”, what kinds of answers would you get? Probably world peace – the end of war. Then there’s saving the planet – the environment. And justice for the oppressed – which would be accomplished by whichever political party you favor. But as Pastor John shows today, none of those answers will solve the world’s greatest need. The…
“When’s the Antichrist coming?” “Who’s the Antichrist?” “How will we recognize him?” If these are your concerns, Pastor John has a word for you today: you’re asking the wrong questions. Don’t be thinking about those, because – if you’re a Christian – they’re not your problem. Who should you be looking for? Not the Anti-Christ, but Jesus Christ. So, when you see the world getting darker, when you…
If you’ve been alive for more than a few decades, you’ve probably heard quite a list of people who’ve been proposed to be the Antichrist. And it was the same for your parents, and your parents’ parents, and generations going all the way back to apostolic times. But today, Pastor John has a word of relief for you: the Antichrist isn’t here yet. And you’re not in the Great Tribulation. But there are…
It can be tough to hear people blaspheme the Name of God. And that’s true whether they’re using it as a casual curse or they’re out-and-out attacking it. And furthermore, they attack not only the Name of God, but also the people of God. That includes you. What does God plan to do about it? Today, Pastor John has an assurance that should help you in times of persecution: God will render justice in…
If you have a Christian brother or sister you really appreciate, what do you say to them? On one hand, you might be reluctant to praise them too highly, because they might become proud. But on the other hand, if you don’t say anything, you’re not really encouraging them as you should. Today, Pastor John has the solution. It’s the same solution illustrated by the apostle Paul: Tell them that you…
Have you ever asked someone what you could do for them, and they asked you simply, “pray for me”? Did you think to yourself, “can’t I do something more?” Today, Pastor John shares a fascinating insight into the writings of the apostle Paul. Over and over, and over again, what does Paul ask the recipients of his letters to do for him? “Pray for me.” If it was important enough for Paul to constantly…
If you were writing a letter to a beloved friend, and you wanted to make sure not to leave out anything important, how would you end your letter? Today, Pastor John describes the apostle Paul’s closing of his letter to the Christians in Thessalonica as a “PS.” And what does Paul emphasize? Be set apart for God. This is the process called “sanctification.” It means that you’re no longer divided in…
In your local church, what’s your pastor’s job? Probably he preaches on Sunday mornings, and maybe teaches a bible class. But is he supposed to do everything for the church, or is there work for everyone else? Today, Pastor John talks about the roles of pastors and the roles of members. And the role of every member is to be a “minister.” You have a calling to take care of your fellow believers.…
Wouldn’t it be great if you could find a “perfect” church? The leaders would be servants, the members would be harmonious, and the worship would be engaging. But today, Pastor John shows how unbiblical it is to try to find or make a church according to your own liking. The Bible clearly describes the importance of being a committed member of a biblically faithful church. Your leaders won’t be…
How “alert” are you? When you’re driving a car, are you regularly scanning the traffic all around and on the horizon so you can be prepared to take action if necessary? When there’s a time deadline on a school report or a job deliverable, are you staying on track? Today, Pastor John talks about an alertness which is much more critical: spiritual alertness. Are you sleeping spiritually, or maybe…
People have differing ideas about the future. Some imagine a utopia, fueled by science and technology. Others see trouble on the horizon. But as Christians, what should we be expecting? Pastor John shows today that the future of the human race doesn’t depend on our own efforts. Because God has already stated His plan: Jesus will return, and He has already declared what the future will be. Where…
What happens to people after they die? This has been a question asked by human civilizations as far back as we can find. And there have been many suggested answers. So, how do you know which one is correct? Pastor John suggests today: ask the only One who has ever died, and then risen from the dead: the Lord Jesus Christ. And what Jesus taught about life after death, He gave to His apostles, and…
Has anyone ever asked you to find the word “Rapture” in an English translation of the Bible? If so, did you find it? Today, Pastor John explains: there are some words that you won’t find in the Bible, such as “Trinity” and “providence,” but we still understand their truth from the Bible. And “Rapture” is one of those words, unless you’re reading a Latin Bible, from which our English word “rapture”…