A barren desert is inhospitable, desolate, and terrible. And a busy life, filled with work, activities, and commitments, is a lot like a desert. Life without a Sabbath rest is a barren life of work with only a little worship. Today, Pastor John will challenge you to shift the priorities in your life in order to put God first before you fill it up so full you don’t have time for Him. Don’t ignore God’s command to rest and worship Him. When you spend time with God, your mind, body, and soul are renewed and strengthened.

Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Exodus chapter 20 as he begins his message Take Time For God.

People hardly bat an eye when a curse word is spoken aloud and commonly swear in God’s name to back up a lack of integrity. Even abbreviations of the Lord’s name in vain are thrown around in texts and conversations. There’s such a high level of disrespect, flippancy, and vulgarity in the words people speak today. All of this dishonors God and grieves the Holy Spirit. Today, Pastor John will challenge you to use words that honor God and builds up others instead of profanity and vulgarity.

Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Exodus chapter 20 for his message Reverence God’s Name.

Whatever you worship, you will serve. What does that look like in your life? Do you worship God and serve Him, even when Superbowl Sunday rolls around? Or do you skip out on worshipping God that day to get ready for your Superbowl party? Now, maybe it's the football you're serving, or maybe it's the excuse to get together with your friends. Either way, you can see how easy it can be to be distracted by small “g” gods. In today's message, Pastor John is going to apply the second commandment to our lives.

Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Exodus chapter 20 as he begins his message How to Worship.

Take a moment to be brutally honest with yourself. What place does God hold in your heart? Will you follow Him no matter what? Or when He asks you to do something uncomfortable, do you reason it away? Do you think more about how it will affect your family and your children? Or do you think more about doing exactly what God called you to do? In today's message, Pastor John will dive into the first commandment and remind you and me that God comes first, no matter what!

Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Exodus chapter 20 as he continues his message God Gets First Place.

The world is changing all around us. You can almost see it day by day! Things that once felt constant and secure suddenly disappear like eggs in the supermarket! But there is one thing you can always count on staying the same, and that's God. In today's message, Pastor John is going to begin opening up the Ten Commandments. Like God, these things never change! God wrote the Ten Commandments in stone with His own finger. The world may change around you, but God and his word never will.

Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Exodus chapter 20 as he begins his message God Gets First Place.

One day, you’ll face the judgment seat of Christ. No, it’s not the judgment for sinners if you’re a believer. It’s called the Bema Seat of Christ. It’s a judgment seat where Jesus looks at your life, your works, and your heart. And as Pastor John teaches today, everything not done in the name of God will be burned up. Nothing else will matter more than your heart for your Savior. It should be the goal of every believer to hear Jesus say, “Well done, good and faithful servant”. Honor Him no matter where you are in life!

Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Revelation chapter 22 as he continues his message Behold I Come Quickly.

From his prison on Patmos, the apostle John could’ve doubted that God’s word and the vision of his future eternity were true. Life felt pretty terrible at this point for him. Yet, as Pastor John will teach you today, God wanted John to remember that His words were faithful and true. HE is faithful and true. And it’s important for you to remember this as well. If God has spoken it, then it’s true. It will come to pass. God is victorious and will do everything promised in His Word. Take great comfort in this.

Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Revelation chapter 22 as he begins his message Behold I Come Quickly.

In the ancient world, a king would put a wax seal on a letter he was sending, indicating whose letter it was and protecting its contents. It was unlawful for anyone by the sender or recipient to break the seal. Today, Pastor John will describe how the moment you place your faith in Christ, you’re saved by His grace, filled with His Spirit, and sealed by the Spirit, signifying ownership and security to God. He’s claiming you, and He’s protecting you. When you’re in Heaven forever, you’re His, and you’re completely secure.

Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Revelation chapter 21 as he continues his message The Celestial City.

Heaven is a real, prepared place ready and waiting for you if you love Jesus. The beauty of it will be beyond our understanding and vision. Today, Pastor John described the vision the apostle John had of the New Heaven and New Earth. He described unbelievable colors, shining jewels and materials, and marvelous sights and sounds that God will use to delight His children. The earth today, with its beauty and color, wonders, and majesty, is but a small shadow of what God has in store for you if you are His child.

Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Revelation chapter 21 as he begins his message The Celestial City.

When you think about the eternal state of Heaven, do you feel excited? Do you long to go there? God promises that incredible blessings await believers. You’ll be surrounded by other redeemed people, and there’ll be no more sin or pain. And, best of all, chief among them, Pastor John teaches today, is that we’ll be WITH Jesus. You’ll see your Savior and God face to face.  You’ll have perfect fellowship with Him. You can talk to Him, hug Him, and worship Him. It’ll be like seeing an old friend.

Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Revelation, chapter 21, as he continues his message A New Heaven and Earth.