Where did we get the Old Testament? Which ancient manuscripts serve as the source of the many copies we have today? Can we trust that the original words of the Old Testament have been accurately preserved throughout the generations? In this message, Pastor Jesse answers these and other questions as he provides an account of how the Old Testament canon came to formally be recognized.

In the earlier parts of Colossians 1, Paul has been giving thanks to God and exhorting the Colossian believers to live faithfully for Jesus Christ. In Colossians 1:15-18, Paul shifts his focus to Jesus Christ Himself. In this sermon, Pastor Jesse walks us through these profound verses on the preeminence of Jesus Christ. The text provides a thorough explanation of who Jesus Christ is. He is equal with God. He is the eternal Creator. He is the all-powerful Sustainer. He is the ruler of both the universe and of the church. He is God, and worthy to be praised!

When error starts to creep in to the church at large, it's the pastor's job to wave the red flag of warning to his congregation. In this message, Pastor Jesse warns us about questionable teaching that's being circulated regarding the concept of "theological retrieval" and a commitment to the "Great Tradition." Jesse explains what this concept is and where it's being promoted. You'll see why this teaching is concerning - and you'll be encouraged by the reminder that Scripture is sufficient.

Sometimes in difficult circumstances we resort to feeling sorry for ourselves. But the truths of Col. 1:12-14 don't leave any room for sulking! In this sermon, Pastor Jesse walks us through this passage, unpacking the powerful truths that God has (1) qualified us for an inheritance, (2) rescued us from darkness, and (3) transferred us to the Kingdom of His beloved Son. Discover what these amazing truths mean, and why thinking them should cause you to rejoice!

How do we know that the books we have in Scripture are actually Scripture? Are there other writings that might potentially be considered Scripture? Why do we reject writings like the Apocrypha or the Book of Mormon as "non-canonical"? Here Pastor Jesse gives an overview of the concept of the canonicity of Scripture. He walks us through what "canon" really means, as well as how the canon of Scripture was determined, discovered, and closed. In this message, you'll grow in your understanding of canonicity - and be encouraged in your confidence in the Bible.

What does it mean to "walk worthy"? How can we live lives that are "pleasing" to the Lord? In this sermon, Pastor Jesse unpacks Paul's prayer for the Colossian believers in Col. 1:9-12. Here you'll see many different ways in which you can be growing, so that you can "walk in a manner worthy of the Lord" in your own life.

In 1934, 2 men sought to plunge deeper into the ocean than anyone had ever been before. They found that even in the deep and dark parts of the ocean, there existed little patches of light - the bioluminescence put off by different deep-sea marine creatures. This is similar to how the grace of God shines even through the bleakest of times. In this sermon, Pastor Jesse walks us through one of those times, as described in 2 Kings 5:1-14. You'll see how even during a dark time in Israel's history, the grace of God shines through in unlikely ways - and through unlikely vessels.

A mass shooter tragically murdered a pastor's daughter and many members of the congregation. Yet when asked about the awful situation, this pastor replied, "I don't understand, but I know God does." This "shaken, yet sure" attitude is the same attitude we see in Habakkuk 3:16-19. Pastor Jesse unpacks this passage here in this sermon, encouraging us to wait patiently on the Lord and trust joyfully in Him, regardless of our circumstances.

The Spanish Flu was a terrible epidemic that killed millions and temporarily shut down some churches. But even in a time like that, God was the Helper and Keeper of those who trusted in Him. In this sermon, Pastor Jesse walks us through Psalm 121. This "pilgrim psalm" helps us discover what it means to hold fast to our Helper and to keep our eyes on our Keeper, even when the "hills" of life are hazardous.

Many unbelievers and liberal scholars say that Scripture has errors. Even among those who would say that Scripture comes from God, some would concede that the Bible may be factually incorrect. That's why understanding the doctrine of the inerrancy of Scripture is so important. In this message, Pastor Jesse explains what "inerrancy" means, what people believe about it, and why it's so essential to recognize that Scripture is completely error-free, so that we know we can trust it--just as we trust the God who gave us the Bible.