Eleventh in series "Called to be Holy".  Christians are not immune to having disputes between themselves; but Scripture is very clear on how their disputes are to be handled.  Listen as Pastor Tommy Larson uses Paul's letter to the church at Corinth to describe how we as members of the family of God are to demonstrate Christ-like behavior in resolving disagreements.

Tenth in series "Called to be Holy".  In the fifth chapter of his first letter to the church at Corinth, the apostle Paul admonished its members over their lack of holding each other accountable, and taking measures to discipline one who was living an open sinful life.  Listen as Pastor Tommy Larson uses the context of this passage to challenge today's church to hold each other accountable and to discipline each other with the grace of Christ.

Ninth in series "Called to be Holy".  Today's culture tends to evaluate people based on their name, their status or position, their wealth, and many other factors.  As Christians, we are to evaluate ourselves and each other in light of what Jesus did for us. Our attitude and actions should reflect our servanthood in the family of Christ.  Listen as Pastor Tommy Larson shares the truth that the apostle Paul wrote to the early Christians at the church in Corinth -- that we Christians are to embrace our servant standing with the Lord; we are to recognize and use the spiritual gifts He has given us for His glory; and to acknowledge the greatest of all gifts -- the gift of salvation in Jesus Christ.

God set the family as the foundation for building faith in children.  Listen as Pastor Tommy Larson examines the age-old teaching in Deuteronomy that is key to parenting in the modern age.  Learn how parents are to know the LORD; that their focus should be on their relationship with Him rather than the focusing on the rules; that this relationship must be real to them before they can introduce their children to the Savior; that there is no substitute for the quantify of quality time they spend with their children; and finally, what's worth remembering is worth repeating.

God set the family as the foundation for building faith in children.  Listen as Pastor Tommy Larson examines the age-old teaching in Deuteronomy that is key to parenting in the modern age.  Learn how parents are to know the LORD; that their focus should be on their relationship with Him rather than the focusing on the rules; that this relationship must be real to them before they can introduce their children to the Savior; that there is no substitute for the quantify of quality time they spend with their children; and finally, what's worth remembering is worth repeating.

 Eighth in series "Called to be Holy".  As Christians we are to depend on God's wisdom rather than the wisdom of the world.  Trusting in our own wisdom leads to pride, and pride "goes before destruction" (Proverbs 16:18).  The apostle Paul admonished the members of the church at Corinth to avoid pride and their misplaced value of self-worth.  Listen as Pastor Tommy Larson examines the experience of these early Christians -- and us -- to maintain a proper perspective of self, of others, and of possessions.  

John 1:12 states that "to all who did receive him [Jesus], to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God."  Even though life brings pain, trials, tests, turbulence, sorrows, and troubles - even to "those who believe in his name" -- God promises to provide healing, encouragement, relief, protection, and comfort.  Listen as Pastor Tommy Larson examines these truths as found in Psalm 91. 

Seventh in series "Called to be Holy".  In his writings to the church in Corinth, the apostle Paul reminded the members there that they were "God's temple" (1 Corinthians 3:16) and that God's Spirit, the Holy Spirit, lived within them.  This teaching is as relevant today as it was to the early church.  Listen as Pastor Tommy Larson uses this passage to examine what God is building in the lives of His children, how He is building it, and what  responsibilities we have in the building. 

Sixth in series "Called to be Holy".  God calls us to be mature in our Christian walk, to exhibit Christ-likeness in our lives that sets us apart from the world. Listen as Pastor Tommy Larson examines this topic of spiritual maturity: its causes, its symptoms, and its cure.

In his letter to the church at Philippi, the apostle Paul called for the Christians there to have the mind of Christ, to live their lives as Christ did.  Listen as JMBC's Minister of Family Life Phillip Reinke challenges us as Paul did -- to live our lives so that we reflect Christ in all we do.