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Enjoying God in His Gifts
How do we enjoy pizza, friendship, or any other good gift without committing idolatry? Not only by enjoying God more than his gifts, but also by enjo…
2 years, 1 month ago
What’s the Essence of Love?
How do Paul’s travel plans relate to the Trinitarian depths of God’s love? Pastor John shows how ultimate reality undergirds the love between the sai…
2 years, 1 month ago
Political Flag-Waving Isn’t Enough
Christians have not only the right but the calling to speak truth to power. But such speech differs greatly from mere political flag-waving.
2 years, 1 month ago
Does Hidden Sin Bring Physical Suffering?
The wrath of God is gone for those who are in Christ. But does God still sometimes bring physical suffering in response to unconfessed sin?
2 years, 1 month ago
How Should I Choose a College Major?
What factors should Christian students consider when choosing a college or major? Pastor John gives five guidelines for those who don’t want to waste…
2 years, 1 month ago
Do I Have a Hard Heart?
How can we know if our heart is hard toward God? Pastor John diagnoses hardness of heart, and gives a remedy for remaining soft to God’s Spirit.
2 years, 1 month ago
Was Jesus Confused by the Cross?
“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Do these haunting words from Jesus suggest he was confused by the horrors of the cross?
2 years, 2 months ago
What Would World War III Mean for Missions?
We live in a time of mounting global tensions, of wars and rumors of wars. What hope do we have for the future of missions should conflict continue t…
2 years, 2 months ago
Strategies for Building a Reverent Church
In a day starving for transcendence, how might church leaders arrange every element of the Sunday gathering to promote joyful Godward reverence?
2 years, 2 months ago
Leading a Church out of Casual Culture
How might churches move away from casual culture toward heartfelt, happy reverence on Sunday morning? Pastor John shares five steps for preachers.
2 years, 2 months ago