Could you relate to this today?  hopelessness weigh you down?  Are you burdened by the choices you’ve made in the past?  Well, it doesn’t have to be that way.  Pastor John reminds you that Jesus came to save you and give you freedom and hope - A life  filled with Him.  In this study, you’ll discover how God saves you and why He wants to.  You’ll be encouraged to turn to the Lord.  He is able to rescue you from the bondage you’re living in and bring you the peace and joy He wants for you.

Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Ephesians chapter 2 as he continues his message From Death to Life.

There’s always that moment in those epic stories where it seems like all hope is lost.  There’s nothing more they can do to overcome the evil they were fighting…….And then, all of a sudden, something changes.  The momentum shifts, and the day is won.  Well, this doesn’t just happen in stories.  Today, Pastor John shares that you, like everyone else, are hopeless to change yourself.  You can’t do it on your own.  But that’s why God, who is full of mercy and love for you, sent Jesus.  He is your hope and your salvation.

Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Ephesians, chapter 2, as he continues his message From Death to Life.

We’ve all been there…that moment when you throw something, and it goes in a totally different direction- way off the mark.  You may laugh it off, but it’s still a little embarrassing.  Well, today, Pastor John explains that we’ve all missed the mark of God’s perfection.  This is what the Bible calls sin and what separates us from God.  No matter how hard you try, things always go crooked.  But there’s hope! The good news is that God has a plan.  He sent Jesus to get you back on track with Him.

Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Ephesians, chapter 2, as he begins his message From Death to Life.

What a day that will be!  Can you even imagine it?  God’s kingdom finally coming down to earth.  All of those prayers and prophecies meeting their fulfillment at last.  There is so much to look forward to!  Today, Pastor John invites you to finish up this sneak peek of the Lord’s return with him.  Through this passage, you’ll better understand what that great and glorious day will hold.  Focusing on the hope that you have in Jesus will help you keep your eyes set on the finish line…eternity with our Lord.

Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Matthew, chapter 25, as he continues his message The King’s Judgment.

Take a minute to let that sink in…Jesus is coming back…and He’s coming to judge the earth.  There’s no getting out of this.  You can’t deny it or wish it away.  He’s given each of us plenty of time to decide if we will humble ourselves, ask for forgiveness, and follow Him.  Today, Pastor John invites you to ponder what Jesus shares in the parable of the sheep and the goats and think about where you stand.  You’ll see that there are only two outcomes…an eternity with God in heaven or one separated from Him in hell.

Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Matthew, chapter 25, as he begins his message The King’s Judgment.

Don’t we all want to hear those words?  Doesn’t your heart yearn for that commendation, that seal of approval from Jesus? We want to know that our lives were pleasing to the Lord and that we did a good job.  Today, Pastor John shares that it doesn’t matter if you’re well-known or just a face in the crowd, if you’ve faithfully followed Him, you’ll still hear the same words from Jesus: “Well done, good and faithful servant. Enter into the joy of the Lord.”  So, press on, friend.  Stay faithful so that you’ll one day hear those words.

Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Matthew, chapter 25, as he continues his message While It Is Day.

Firefighters don’t just lay around and do nothing between emergency calls.  They have work to do while they wait!  They have a list of tasks to complete so that everything is in order for the next time they have to go out.  Well, today, you’ll learn that, like these firefighters, Jesus has work for you to do while you’re waiting for Him to come back.  Pastor John shares that waiting doesn’t mean you only sit there watching.  You need to get moving, follow God’s lead, and do the things He puts before you.

Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Matthew, chapter 25, as he begins his message While It Is Day.

Do you remember doing fire drills at school?  All of a sudden, the siren would sound, and you’d quickly line up and go outside.  They prepared you by showing you what to do in the case of an actual fire.  Well, today, you’ll study a parable that Jesus shared about being ready for His return.  These girls had the same tools and knew what to do, but only a few were ready when the time came.  Pastor John urges you not to be caught unprepared.  Begin a relationship with Jesus today and follow Him until He comes back.

Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Matthew, chapter 25, as he continues his message Ready for His Return.

Be prepared.  It’s the Boy Scout motto…and a good rule to live by.  No matter how much you plan, things don’t always happen the way you think they will.  So that’s why you have to be ready.  Today, Pastor John shares that God wants you to be ready too.  As you dive into several parables, you’ll see they all point out different aspects of readiness. You see, Jesus will come back someday, but we don’t know exactly when that will be.  That’s why you need to live ready for that time.  You need to be prepared.

 Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Matthew, chapter 24, as he begins his message Ready for His Return.

People who work in emergency services know what it’s like always to be ready.  Knowing that their delay could be the difference between life and death, they’re prepared to jump into action at any moment.  Well, in today’s passage, Jesus moves from the signs and details of His second coming to how the reality of that impacts your daily life.  Pastor John shares that this truth should prompt you to live prepared and watchful for His return at any time. You, too, need to live ready for what is coming.

Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Matthew, chapter 24, as he begins his message The Last Generation.