Is Jesus really the only way to God? In this message from the Big Questions series, we look at John 14 and the claim that all religions “coexist” and ultimately lead to the same place. Amos explains why every worldview makes exclusive truth claims, what makes Jesus’ claim different, and how the gospel is both exclusive in truth and radically inclusive in invitation.

You’ll hear:

• Why the popular “coexist” and “all paths lead to God” ideas are themselves exclusive truth claims

• A story from a visit to a Bahá’í temple and how its “many paths up the same mountain” illustration sounds compelling but breaks down under scrutiny

• How every major religion (including secular humanism) excludes others at the level of ultimate truth, even when the language is inclusive

• Why the heart of Christianity’s exclusivity isn’t arrogance, but a person and a historical event: Jesus’ life, cross, and resurrection

• How Jesus’ “liar, lunatic, or Lord” claims push us to decide what we really believe about him (John 14, John 3:16–18, Luke 24)

• The tension Amos highlights: Jesus is exclusive in truth (“I am the way, the truth, and the life”) and inclusive in invitation (“whoever believes”)

• A clear call to respond personally to Jesus and to share the hope of the gospel with friends, family, and neighbors, living with joy and assurance because God has made a way

Suffering is real. It’s not a sign that God has abandoned us, but a reminder that we live in a world fractured by sin. This message walks through why suffering exists at all, how a good God can step into it without being cruel, and why for those in Christ suffering will not last forever.

You’ll hear:

• Why suffering entered the world in Genesis 3 and how sin broke creation

• The difference between moral evil (what people do) and natural evil (what happens in a broken world)

• How God’s goodness is seen not by removing all pain, but by redeeming it (Romans 8:18–28; Joseph’s story)

• How Jesus suffers with us and sympathizes with our weakness (Isaiah 53; Hebrews 4:14–16; John 11:35)

• The future hope that God will wipe away every tear and end suffering forever (Revelation 21:3–5)

The resurrection is not a nice add-on to Christianity. It is the event everything stands on. This message from Dr. Ron Davis shows that the New Testament invites investigation, that your questions are welcome, and that the historical data around Jesus’ resurrection actually strengthens faith rather than weakens it.

You’ll hear:

• Why John 20 is such a strong eyewitness-style account of the empty tomb

• How Mary Magdalene’s role functions as “embarrassing testimony” that points to authenticity

• How the disciples, James, and Paul were radically transformed after seeing the risen Jesus

• A walkthrough of the “minimal facts” approach to the resurrection that historians across views affirm

• Why common alternative theories (stolen body, hallucination, swoon, legend) don’t explain all the data

• What it means for your life if Jesus really did rise: forgiveness, identity in Christ, and hope beyond death

Doubt is normal. It isn’t the opposite of faith, but often the starting point for deeper trust. Amos unpacks how belief and uncertainty can coexist, why emotions can amplify our questions, and how Jesus meets honest doubters with both truth and grace.

You’ll hear:

• The three types of doubt: factual, emotional, and volitional

• Biblical portraits of doubt: Peter, Thomas, John the Baptist, and King Agrippa

• A simple plan to process doubt: return to the resurrection, name your questions, pursue Scripture and community, and take thoughts captive

Doubt is normal. It isn’t skepticism or unbelief. Amos unpacks how faith and doubt can coexist, why our emotions often amplify questions, and how Jesus meets honest doubters with truth and grace.

You’ll hear:

• The three types of doubt: factual, emotional, volitional

• Biblical portraits of doubt: Peter, Thomas, John the Baptist, King Agrippa

• A simple plan to process doubt: return to the resurrection, name your questions, pursue Scripture and community, take thoughts captive

In this episode, the story of a 1934 tent revival in Charlotte, North Carolina, sets the stage. A local businessman’s home Bible studies led to a revival led by evangelist Mordecai Ham. A hesitant teenage Billy Graham was ushered into the crowded tent, a moment that sparked his salvation and eventually led him to share the gospel with millions around the world. This story illustrates how ordinary people can play extraordinary roles in God’s mission.

The teaching then moves to the central theme: living on God’s mission. Using Colossians 1 and Matthew 28, the episode explains that God’s mission is to glorify Himself and restore His creation through Jesus—His life, death, resurrection, and the ongoing work of the church empowered by the Holy Spirit. Listeners are challenged to recognize that God calls every believer to participate in this mission through their everyday lives.

The episode highlights the early church in Acts 2 as a model for mission-driven living, emphasizing devotion to Scripture, fellowship, prayer, worship, generosity, and bold witness. Just as Billy Graham’s life was shaped by faithful individuals around him, believers are called to cultivate these practices personally and within their church communities.

The message challenges listeners to consider two questions:

1. Have you been restored to your Creator through Jesus Christ?

2. Are you living on His mission in a way that impacts those around you?

The episode concludes with a reminder that living on mission starts with personal restoration and extends outward, inviting listeners to embrace God’s mission in daily life.

In this message from Genesis 37–50, Pastor Amos closes out the Genesis series by exploring Joseph’s story. Joseph is Jacob’s favored son, which stirs jealousy and resentment among his brothers. When Joseph shares dreams that seem to place him in authority over them, their anger boils over, leading them to sell him into slavery and deceive their father into thinking he’s dead.

In Egypt, Joseph’s faithfulness earns him favor in Potiphar’s house, but he’s later falsely accused by Potiphar’s wife and thrown into prison. Despite the betrayal, injustice, and suffering, God’s presence never leaves Joseph. Over time, Joseph rises to a position of great influence, eventually saving countless lives—including his own family—during a severe famine.

Pastor Amos highlights the central theme of Joseph’s life: what others meant for harm, God used for good. The message challenges listeners to trust God’s faithfulness even in seasons of pain and confusion, remembering that He is always working behind the scenes.

The sermon calls us to two responses:

1. Trust God’s presence even when your circumstances feel hopeless.

2. Choose forgiveness toward those who have wronged you, just as Joseph did.

Joseph’s journey reminds us that no story is too broken for God to redeem. In every chapter of our lives, His hand is at work, turning suffering into salvation.

This episode dives into one of the most pivotal sections of Genesis, following Jacob’s journey through conflict, deception, and transformation. From family betrayal and reconciliation to his wrestling match with God, we explore how these chapters reveal God’s faithfulness even when we’re broken and flawed.

Jacob’s story challenges us to confront our own struggles, surrender control, and trust God’s plan as He shapes us into who we’re meant to be.

Jehovah Jireh: The Lord Will Provide

This week on the City Lights podcast, Pastor Amos walks us through a powerful message on faith and provision. Have you ever felt that your faith was being stretched to its limits? Using the story of Abraham and Isaac from Genesis 22, Pastor Amos explores what it means to truly trust in God, even when the path He asks us to walk doesn’t make sense.

In this episode:

• What's Inside Matters: Discover how a simple tea bag analogy reveals what we really believe when our faith is tested. It's not just about what we say, but what our actions show.

• The Faithfulness of God: Learn why God sometimes puts us in difficult situations—not to punish us, but to prove His faithfulness in a deeply personal way.

• More than a Story: This isn't just a historical account; it's a reminder that God, our ultimate provider (Jehovah Jireh), cares for us and will always provide a way.

Join us as we are challenged to live out our faith with bold obedience, confident in the truth that God will provide.

From the flood to Babel, the story narrows to a promise—God calls Abram and pledges a family, a future, and blessing for the world. Genesis 15–21 shows Abraham and Sarah wrestling with doubt, delay, and the slow work of faith. Under a star-filled sky, God reaffirms His word, and decades later Isaac is born. The point is clear: God’s timing rarely matches ours, but His promises hold.

We trace the pattern of grace: God judges evil yet pursues people; He gives signs to remember His faithfulness—the rainbow after the flood, the stars for Abraham, the laughter of Isaac. Hebrews 11 echoes the lesson. Nothing is impossible for God, and trust grows as we wait.

This episode invites honest reflection. Where are you handing God a due date instead of trusting His appointed time? What promise do you need to bring back into prayer and patience today?