Sometimes, when people are reading the Bible, they wonder, “Does this apply to me?” Maybe they’re reading something in the Law of Moses. Or it might be some of history in the Bible. And they may ask, “is this relevant?” Today, Pastor John confidently asserts: Yes, everything in the Bible has something to say to every Christian. The book of Titus is a great example. Paul is writing to a Christian leader. But what he says to Titus is loaded with important truths for your life as well.

Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Titus, chapter 1, as he begins his message, The Facets of a Faithful Servant.

For most people in America, Thanksgiving is a holiday of many memories and rich traditions. It may be coming home to the place you grew up. It could be the family members gathering together —or simply, the traditional meal, plus a few days off work. Today, Pastor John reminds us that God provides those kinds of blessings for all people. But Christians have another set of blessings – ones that are much greater and eternal. In Christ, you have all spiritual blessings in the heavenly places.

Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Ephesians, chapter 1, as he begins his message, Blessings From Our Triune God.

It’s easy to become disheartened in trying to follow God. Things don’t always work out as you’d like. And then you see other people who aren’t following God, and everything seems to be going great for them. Why is that? Today, Pastor John gives the answer by looking at someone in the Bible who felt exactly that way. Asaph, a worship leader for King David, was discouraged. And he wondered, does it really matter how I live? But when he started to worship with God’s people, he recovered his eternal perspective.

Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Psalms, chapter 73, as he continues his message, Faith on Trial.

It’s a question that gets asked over and over again: why do bad things happen to Christians, when we see our non-believing neighbors prosper? Today, Pastor John gives an illustration of just that question, from the book of Psalms. Asaph, a devoted, faithful worshiper of God, fell into becoming envious of the wicked people around him. They seemed to prosper, and nothing bad happened to them. Have you ever wondered about that, too? You’ll find the answer as you follow along with Asaph.

Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Psalms, chapter 73, as he begins his message, Faith on Trial.

What do people do when they’re happy? Quite often, they sing! If you’ve been around someone who’s whistling or humming while they work, you can hear their contentment. Today, Pastor John reminds us that one of the descriptions of heaven is singing. What better way to express your joy at being in the presence of Jesus? There are many reasons to be excited about eternity. The direct presence of God, the freedom from evil and suffering, and the complete security. That’s something to sing about!

Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Psalms, chapter 23, as he continues his message, I Shall Not Want for Eternity.

What would you like your life to be like? If you could pick something that you could be guaranteed, what would you ask for? How about the goodness of God? – That would be really awesome. Add in God’s mercy – you’ll need that a lot! And today, Pastor John shows that in Christ, you have both of these throughout your life. Plus: you have eternity with Christ in heaven. What better guarantee could the Good Shepherd possibly give than to make these promises to you?

Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Psalms, chapter 23, as he begins his message, I Shall Not Want for Eternity.

It’s easy to look around at others, see what they have, and then wonder why things don’t seem to be as good for you. It’s easier to see what God hasn’t done for you than what He has. Today, Pastor John reminds himself, and you, that God’s blessings are abundant, overabundant, and super-over abundant. God has prepared a table for you. He welcomes you with oil. He pours so much of His goodness into your cup that it overflows. He has provided everything you need because of His extravagant love.

Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Psalms, chapter 23, as he continues his message, I Shall Not Want for Provision.

If you’ve heard the Twenty-Third Psalm, you’ve probably wondered about some of the imagery. Why does God set up a table when there are enemies nearby? Why pour oil on your head? And is He clumsy filling your cup, so that it spills over onto the table? Of course, as Pastor John shares today, there are many better explanations than that. The focus of the table is that it’s God who’s preparing it for you. The oil is His greeting. And the overflowing cup is his Spirit flowing into you, then out to others.

Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Psalms, chapter 23, as he begins his message, I Shall Not Want for Provision.

You’ve probably heard, in that beautiful King James language, “Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me.” But, how does that work? What’s so comforting about a rod and a staff in the hand of a shepherd? Today, Pastor John explores that metaphor by showing that it represents two aspects of Jesus’s protection of you. First, He stands opposed to the enemies of your soul. And second, He’s ready to pull you back to the path when you stray. And the result is that you can confidently say, “I will fear no evil.”

Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Psalms, chapter 23, as he continues his message, I Shall Not Want for Courage.

Wouldn’t it be great if you could follow the Lord, and He would always lead you to green pastures and quiet waters? And isn’t it wonderful that when you stray, He restores your soul? Today, Pastor John agrees. But God has other places to lead you, too. Undoubtedly, you’ve gone through some pretty scary places. And you might wonder why God would allow pain, sorrow, and suffering to come into your life. But He has His good reasons. And… He will be WITH you. And… He will comfort you.

Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Psalms, chapter 23, as he begins his message, I Shall Not Want for Courage.