Your friends and family can be a tremendous support in your faith journey. They can give advice, pray for you, and even help you discern what God is saying. But as Pastor John will tell you today, they should never be the final say in God’s will for your life! God has plans for you, and while He can reveal them through others, He’ll tell you if you ask! He sees beyond personal preference and well-meaning friends to a future goal! So as you seek to follow God, remember to seek counsel from your Creator!

Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Acts chapter 21 as he continues his message Knowing and Doing God’s Will.

God never promised an easy road as His follower. He promises to be with you and to strengthen you and to guide you, but never to make the way simple! Pastor John doesn’t want you to be discouraged by this in today’s message, but rather to be fully informed as you follow the Lord yourself! If God is calling you down a certain path, it might come with some danger. It won’t be comfortable, and it will require faith. But you can be sure of one thing - the Holy Spirit is with you every step of the journey!

Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Acts chapter 21 as he begins his message Knowing and Doing God’s Will.

The Bible is your source for knowing the truth. It’s God’s Word, and it’s His heart for His church. Scripture can be interpreted, and it should be applied to your life! However, Pastor John wants to warn you today - many twist the Bible to fit their agenda. They take what feels good and present it as the truth. Pastor John will be encouraging you today to take all that you hear back to the Bible, and do the work of learning this book yourself! Don’t let someone else tell you what you should think!

Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Acts chapter 20 as he continues his message Portrait of a Pastor.

God will equip you to do what He’s called you to do. He isn’t going to call you to sing if you can’t carry a tune! Pastor John will share today that each person has a unique set of gifts and talents that are to be used to glorify God! Those abilities you possess are special, and you can worship your Creator by putting them to use in your life. Don’t hide away, thinking you’re not worthy or as good as someone else! You have the honor of telling the world about your Savior!

Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Acts chapter 20 as he continues his message Portrait of a Pastor.

The Apostle Paul had nothing to be ashamed of in his life and ministry. He had boldly followed the Lord, no matter where it led him and no matter who he encountered. Today Pastor John will tell you all about Paul’s ministry and how it’s to be modeled today. He’ll share that leaders now need also not be afraid of offending others with the truth. They need to be courageous and tell the world about sin, but also about the hope that lies in salvation. Leaders – and all Christians – can’t be ashamed of the Gospel!

Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Acts chapter 20 as he continues his message Portrait of a Pastor.

Our current bodies are in a world that’s filled with sin. We’re sinful, every part of us! Even though Jesus can redeem your heart, you still need a new body that hasn’t been touched by the corruption of this world. Today, Pastor John will tell you why this is important and how God plans to accomplish it at the end of the world! One day, Jesus is going to return and bring with Him all those who have already died. Everyone who believes will be made new – body included – and will be with Him for eternity!

Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of 1 Corinthians chapter 15 for his message “Our Resurrection Victory”.

When you plant a seed, you have a pretty good idea what it will become. You don’t plant a sunflower seed and expect an apple tree to pop up, after all. In today’s message, Pastor John will share that this is true for you when you die! Your current body is done away with, but the Bible promises you’ll be raised to life again. That means you’ll have a body to live in, and you can have a pretty good idea what it will be like! Pastor John will explain this in detail today, so stay tuned to find out all about your future!

Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of 1 Corinthians chapter 15 for his message “Our Resurrection Bodies”.

What if all there was to this life was what you could get in the world? Think about it – there’s plenty to occupy your mind for a time, even bring you happiness and temporary pleasure. But when all that disappears, what are you left with? What’s your motivation for getting up every day? Today Pastor John wants to tell you the purpose of life, and it isn’t anything the world offers. It’s Jesus – it’s a mission in life, and a future lived with Him! There is hope, and you can take hold of it for yourself today!

Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of 1 Corinthians chapter 15 for his message “Resurrection's Motivating Power”.

The world can – and has – offered many theories as to what happens to your body and soul after death. These assumptions are varied, and so many have little theological backing. Today, Pastor John has a warning for you and for ALL who want to know – DON’T let the world determine your beliefs! If you look to people – human beings who are not God – for your information, you won’t get a full picture. Instead, turn to the Word itself! Let God tell you what’s right and wrong and meant to be believed!

Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of 1 Corinthians chapter 15 for his message “Resurrection Logic”.

Jesus did come to earth. He was sent by God, His Father, to live in a body made of flesh and bone, to experience all that this world had to throw at Him. He came to live a sinless life, to be a perfect example to follow, and to remind us that He knows what it's like! But that’s not the only reason He came – Pastor John will be telling you today that Jesus had a bigger purpose, an eternal purpose that would change history forever! Jesus came to die for the sins of the world – He came to set people free!

Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of 1 Corinthians chapter 15 for his message “Jesus, Our Living Hope”.