Peter is the central character in so many of the New Testament's hardest lessons. In today's lesson, Peter once again learns the hard way-- by being corrected. But he learned an important spiritual lesson: "Bigger barns aren't better." Listen as Pastor Cliff explains.

Sometimes-- even among those whose hearts are faithful to God-- obedience drags its feet. Fortunately, God can work with that. Wrestling with God can be okay... but there's something even more satisfying than that.

The New Testament book of Acts highlights a handful of characters who stand out as believable examples to those of us who are trying to live the faith today. Listen as Pastor Cliff teaches about the first man in the series, who started out not believing at all.

On the occasion of the formal installation of Cliff Purcell as Lead Pastor at FIRSTNAZ, Northwest District Superintendant Randy Craker offers instructions and encouragement for Pastor Cliff and the congregation from the example of Old Testament leader, Joshua.

Magician, pretender, convert-- Simon was his name. Tired of pretending to be something he was not, Simon opted to believe in Jesus. And then, like a lot of us, got off track fairly quickly. But that doesn't ever have to be the end of the story. Listen as Pastor Cliff explains...

Stephen: Christianity's first martyr, right? It's true, but that's not the most important thing to know about the guy. In Acts 5 & 6, he's described a few different times as "full". Listen as Pastor Cliff explains...

The book of Acts features a number of teachers, from Jesus to Paul to the author of the the book, Luke. But in the story told in Acts 5:12-42, there are three teachers: a Pharisee, an angel, and some apostles. Listen as Pastor Cliff shares with us the lessons they taught to the early church...

This short video tells the story of a married couple who treated the church as though it were unworthy of respect. That didn't go so well...

This short video tells the story of a married couple who treated the church like it was unworthy of respect. That didn't go so well...

Most people don't have a very high opinion of the church. Some of that disdain is earned. But in this lesson from the Church 101 series, Pastor Cliff helps us learn how God views the church and suggests some ways we might respond to it.