
Why You Must Pray
The outcomes of our life in this world are based on outcomes of judgements that are made on us at every second of our lives. Read more
The outcomes of our life in this world are based on outcomes of judgements that are made on us at every second of our lives. Read more
This is a continuation of the message titled “Overcoming the challenges of life through the dominion we have in Christ Jesus.“ While having dominion in Read more
In a world full of confusion, it is not uncommon to feel lost and uncertain about the purpose and meaning of life. The constant bombardment Read more
Terrible situations are circumstances of life that sometimes look as if the worst has happened or there is no more hope of turning things around. Read more
Jesus said to him, “If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.” Mark 9:23 (NKJV) Understanding the concept of belief transforming Read more
“He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all Read more
No One Who Abides in Him Keeps on Sinning The longer you fight against your sin, the more temptations you may face to no longer fight Read more
Audio Transcript Welcome back to the podcast on this Friday. Pastor John is back with us in the studio. No theme runs through your writing Read more
Several months ago, the main drainage line from our house backed up — an unpleasant experience for any homeowner. One of the worst, really. The Read more
A Reader’s Guide to a Christian Classic The Existence and Attributes of God by Stephen Charnock (1628–1680) is one of the standout works from the Puritan Read more
The Awkward Duty of Encouragement Remember that old beer commercial? A father and son are fishing on a pier in a stereotypical guy situation. On Read more
Audio Transcript We’re returning to the theme of gender confusion. We’ve received a load of emails on the topic, and we’re slowly working through them. Read more
We don’t seek out disillusionment, but sooner or later, it finds us. This unwelcome visitor showed up at my door years ago when a slander Read more
Just as we have borne the image of the man of dust, we shall also bear the image of the man of heaven. (1 Corinthians 15:49) Read more
Audio Transcript We’ve been talking about thoughts recently, our thought lives. On Friday, we asked if God can read our thoughts. The resounding answer is Read more
He’s still on the throne. In moments when rough waves rock the boat of our Christian lives, an otherwise near-platitude can be a welcomed reminder. Read more
On a street not far from where I live, there’s a pottery studio with an attractive little storefront that displays beautiful clay works for sale Read more
Audio Transcript Do angels carry our prayers to God? Do angels play a mediating role between us and heaven? That’s today’s question. And what makes Read more
We get this question a lot, and especially in the last six years it has become common. And we’re closing the week with the most Read more
I love it when I find sermon clips of Pastor John pastoring his congregation from the pulpit by illustrating how he does certain things in Read more
Singleness can feel like the participation trophy in the game of life. The default for the relationally dismayed. The “gift” no one asked for. That Read more
If you were teaching the Lord’s Prayer to someone for the first time — a child, a neighbor, a co-worker, or friend — which line Read more
We’ve all seen the tragic headlines. We’ve all been shocked by the news of yet another once-revered pastor tarnishing the name of Christ and disqualifying Read more
Even though I am a missionary who depends desperately on prayer as my team and I serve among one of the largest unreached people groups Read more
When it comes to New Year’s goals, I’m very aware that many despise the practice. The resistance is reasonable. Some reject resolutions as a marketing Read more
If you primarily think of God as your Father, and if you usually address God as Father when you pray, you have Jesus to thank. For prior Read more
The year was 1997. After serving as a pastor for twelve years, I was taking on a new role at a large church in the Read more
“I don’t want to talk to anyone now! I’m just one person, I don’t want to talk now! I’m tired of all these stresses! I’m Read more
Expect great things, attempt great things. These six words fueled the transformation of global missions — and on a smaller and more personal scale, the Read more
While I often shrink back when I think about future suffering, pain has consistently pulled me into the heart of Christ, an unforgettable place of Read more
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