This sermon explores the challenging concept of suffering in the Christian life, focusing on Jesus’ deliberate delay in responding to Lazarus’s illness. It emphasizes that God’s love sometimes involves making us wait, and that all suffering, regardless of its origin, can serve the purpose of bringing glory to God. Pastor Jeff encourages believers to maintain […]

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This sermon explores the doctrine of eternal security, emphasizing that true believers in Christ cannot lose their salvation. Pastor Jeff delves into Jesus’ words in John 10, explaining how God’s sovereign grace ensures that those who are genuinely saved will remain saved and addresses common misconceptions about losing salvation and emphasizes the transformative power of […]

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This sermon explores the story of Elijah, focusing on his moment of deep discouragement despite his previous miraculous experiences with God. It emphasizes that even strong believers can face periods of despair, but encourages listeners to seek God’s comfort, be honest about their feelings, and trust in God’s ongoing plan for their lives. The message […]

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Pastor Jeff explores Jesus’ metaphor of the Good Shepherd from John 10, emphasizing how Christ knows, leads, and values His followers. It highlights the intimate relationship between Jesus and believers, the provision and guidance He offers, and the profound worth He places on each individual. The sermon also addresses the human tendency towards foolishness and […]

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This message explores the healing of a blind man by Jesus and the subsequent reactions of the Pharisees, emphasizing the importance of boldly sharing one’s faith in Christ. It challenges Christians to overcome fear and hesitation in proclaiming Jesus’ name, highlighting the power of personal testimony in evangelism. Pastor Jeff also delves into the concept […]

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This sermon addresses one of the greatest challenges to faith: reconciling God’s loving kindness with human suffering. Pastor Jeff explores the theological and practical aspects of suffering, emphasizing that while God may allow suffering, He uses it for His glory and our spiritual growth. He encourages believers to maintain a perspective of faith, curiosity about […]

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This message focuses on the concepts of faith and doubt during difficult times 

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**Note that for a few minutes of this sermon the audio goes out, but does come back.  This sermon explores the Christian understanding of death,  Pastor Jeff distinguishes between physical and spiritual death, highlighting that while all will experience physical death, only those who believe in Christ will avoid spiritual death. He encourages listeners to […]

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This sermon explores the concept of true discipleship and freedom in Christ, emphasizing that mere belief is insufficient without genuine following and obedience. Pastor Jeff  argues that true belief in Jesus leads to abiding in His word, which in turn leads to spiritual freedom. He contrasts this with various forms of bondage that people experience […]

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Pastor Jeff explores Jesus’ declaration of being the light of the world, emphasizing the spiritual darkness that pervades humanity due to sin. But Jesus offers salvation and truth. In this message we are challenged to see Jesus “lifted up” on the cross as the answer to our personal darkness and sin.

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