Understanding what it means for the Lord Jesus Christ to be our Good Shepherd is perhaps one of the most important distinctions to make as a Christian.  Our relationship to Christ as sheep to shepherd explains our utter dependence on his p...

This message tackles the soul-draining enemy of apathy, revealing how this subtle spiritual sickness can leave us numb to what matters most. Romans 12 provides key practical steps like confession, fellowship, fasting, and other methods to comba...

There are many different possible causes for apathy.  This sermons evaluates four of the most common causes, and uses Romans 12 to combat those causes. Apathy is a disease of the soul that needs dealt with in a believer's life.  The a...

It's known as the "Noonday Demon."  One of the greatest enemies of the human soul is apathy.  Apathy is a sin that settles down and inhabits a human heart when it lacks connection with God.  This message discusses what apathy loo...

It's time to confront the subtle enemy of apathy lurking in our spiritual lives. This introductory message to Romans 12 opens the door for Biblical wisdom on how the transformative power of God helps renew our zeal for God's priorities.

The arrival of Jesus caused some to rise and others to fall.  This is what was prophesied by Isaiah in the Old Testament.  While those who are willing to recognize their spiritual blindness will be able to see through faith in Christ,...

The most persistent object known to man is unbelief.  Those in unbelief will go to great lengths to protect their rebellion and sin.  This text observes how the Pharisees stare at the obvious truth and yet continually finally ways to ...

Jesus was constantly pushing people off the fence.  He would not allow them to remain neutral or passive about His claims about who He is.  He continues to do that today through His Word.  Genuine saving faith is never passive or...

In John 8, Jesus confronts religious leaders who claimed Abraham's bloodline meant automatic salvation. True spiritual heritage isn't about genealogy or traditions—it's about faith that produces obedience only made possible by the grace of God ...

True freedom isn't found in perfect rule-following, but in a genuine relationship with Jesus. Through examples of suffering and surrender, this text shows how abiding in God's Word isn't about checking spiritual boxes—it's about developing an a...

What does it mean to submit to governing authorities in an unjust world? Through a break down of Romans 13, Pastor Troy challenges us to examine our response to government through the lens of Christ's perfect example. Drawing from the persecuti...

Have you ever wondered what happens when God's house becomes a marketplace for competing loyalties? In Ezekiel's sobering vision of the temple, Pastor Josh reveals how mixing worship with cultural idols drove God from His sanctuary. Through fou...

Christ has established boundaries for how Christians are to interact with the world.  It is important to understand these boundaries especially concerning our involvement in culture and politics.  Who can we do ministry and worship al...

As Christians we must maintain an eternal, gospel-centered perspective in their engagement with politics and culture, praying for leaders and speaking the truth in love, without compromising their allegiance to Christ's kingdom.

Continuing the conversation that we started, we will look at the final three ways to ensure you go to Hell.  These three reasons are at the heart of everything opposed to the Gospel, and they are the heart of every unconverted person.

Jesus makes a habit of drawing criticism and scorn from the self-righteous religious teachers of His day. In yet another confrontation with the Jewish elites, Jesus revels to them that they will die in their sin. They are so foolish they can’t ...

The sun produces light and provides conditions to sustain life, yet men still die.  Though it’s puts off light, it ultimately simply reflects the glory of the Creator, the real Light of the World.  The manifest presence of God is the ...

Jesus' dealing with the woman caught in adultery teaches us many things in regards to handling sin.  As it turns out, to pick up a rock to throw at someone else often requires us to sin in the process.  Let's look at how Jesus, the on...

The boldness of Christ intersects with a hostile crowd once again.  Jesus encounters multiple different reactions from individuals in the Temple during the Feast of Booths. Their responses demonstrate how the world responds to the teaching...

This text in the Gospel of John shows an interesting interaction between Jesus and his earthly brothers.  His brothers, not yet converted, demonstrate what it important to the world.  The here and now.  Jesus on the other hand, s...

The closing of Jesus' powerful discourse following the miracle of the feeding of the 5000 and walking on water, Jesus makes a call for action.  What we see in the crowd is 4 different responses from 3 different people.  Using the Para...

Jesus' discourse continues as he uses intense physical metaphors to describe the very real spiritual process of accepting Christ and His sacrificial work on the cross.  Drawing life from anything but Christ will leave you empty and will ul...

This sermon, based on John 6:35–50, contrasts the unbelieving crowd with true disciples by showing their differing responses to Jesus’ miracles and teaching. While the crowd sought physical bread and miracles for personal gain, true believers r...

Pastor highlights how the crowds, even after witnessing miraculous signs, demanded more proof of Jesus' identity, reflecting a heart of selfishness rather than true belief. He emphasizes that faith comes from hearing the Word of Christ, not fro...