Believers on earth have a longing for Christ to return, and for all to be restored.   It’s promised in scripture that we will indeed be made new and glorified.  God has a great purpose for his creation – we shall be delivered.  Pastor John teaches today that in the meantime, you have the Holy Spirit to give you glimpses of the glory to come.  He implants in your heart the hope of Heaven.  He causes a longing for the perfection and restoration of all things.  And it’s not just wishful thinking; instead it’s sure and certain!

Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Romans chapter 8 as he continues his message Groaning for Glory.

Creation is fallen and broken.  Originally created in perfection, sin has robbed creation of its glory.  And as the created, man suffers and groans and longs for His future glory to come.  But, as Pastor John teaches today, God has promised that the greatness meant for His people will be revealed.  Jesus himself brings hope of the glory to come.  And believers can live in hope and expectation, anticipating what’s to come.  Hold onto the hope of this amazing promise of God by faith.  You will not be disappointed.

Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Romans chapter 8 as he begins his message Groaning for Glory.

The moment you put your faith in God and trusted in Jesus’ sacrifice, you were saved.  You weren’t simply given a pass to get into Heaven.  But, instead, you became a son of almighty God.  You become born again – which means you are spiritually born into God’s family.  As Pastor John teaches today, you are His precious, much-loved child.  You can now have a relationship with God, your Father.  And you have all the blessings and privileges as his child.  He loves you and will never leave you!

Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Romans chapter 8 for his message Son’s and Heirs.

As a believer, you are now dead to your old way of life.  You don’t have to live as you once did or make the choices you used to make.  Today, Pastor John will teach how the Holy Spirit now in you, gives you the strength and a desire to live a whole new life for God.  Sin will be distasteful to you and you’ll no longer desire what you once did.  The spirit will give you a greater love of God and desire to know Him through his word and prayer.  And He’ll give you the willpower to walk away from temptations.  All for the Glory of God!

Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Romans chapter 8 as he continues his message Life in the Spirit.

Before you were a believer in Christ, you lived how you wanted, following all your desires and giving into all your lusts.  This lifestyle is at war with God.  Yet, the moment you became a believer, you received the Holy Spirit to live in you.  The Spirit now guides your thoughts and changes your heart and mind if you let him.  Today, Pastor John will encourage you to set your mind on things of God and not dwell on earthly passions and desires.  Because when you’re spiritually-minded, you’ll experience life and peace.

Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Romans chapter 8 as he begins his message Life in the Spirit.

Some think the reason for putting your faith in Jesus is just for salvation and eternity in Heaven.  While this is the greatest blessing, it’s not all there is!  Today, Pastor John will explain why God sent Jesus to set you free from sin.   He saved you to walk in new life and holiness.  God desires you to live a holy, Christ-like life right now on earth.  It glorifies God when you live like Him.  He’s given you the Holy Spirit to live in you to help you live this godly life, which will happen more and more every day as you trust Him.

Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Romans chapter 8 as he continues his message A New Liberation.

Before you were a believer, you were under the power of sin and destined for death.  But once you believed, you are now filled with and dominated by the Holy Spirit.  You are now free from the power of sin.  And though you will still sin, you have the power not to sin, to walk away, to live a better life, by the power of the Spirit.  So today, Pastor John teaches on the great blessing of freedom as a believer of Christ.  You’re forgiven and free! Not by the law that reveals sin.  But by the Holy Spirit who lives in you.

Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Romans chapter 8 as he begins his message A New Liberation.

There’s one condition you must meet in order to be saved and not condemned to death as your sins deserve.  It’s not by being perfect.  It’s not by being religious.  It is that you must be in Christ to be saved.    Today, Pastor John teaches how you get in Christ and what life in Christ looks like.  You get in Christ by believing in Him.  By Faith in Christ, you are saved.  That’s it.  You cannot work toward it, nor are you able to make it more secure once you have it.  The moment you believe, you’re saved.

Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Romans chapter 8 as he continues his message No Condemnation.

Many believers make one common mistake: if you sin or fall after you are born again, you may lose your salvation.  You’ll feel discouraged and fearful every time you sin. But, until you’re in Heaven, you’ll continue to sin.  Yet, as Pastor John teaches today, the moment you believe, your salvation is complete.  Your future in Heaven is secured.  Yes, you still sin, but you can’t lose your future glorification.  And God will, over your life, help you to sin less and make you more like Jesus.

Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Romans chapter 8 as he begins his message No Condemnation.

What makes you a believer?  Is it because you were raised by believing parents? Is it because you surround yourself with others who have a strong faith?  Today, Pastor John will challenge you to dig in and determine if your faith is genuine and if you’ve given your heart and life to God.  As the parable of the unprepared bridesmaids describes, you can’t borrow some faith or be loaned some Holy Spirit when you need it.  You must believe in Christ and have faith on your own.  Now!  Before it’s too late!

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