As Christians we won’t be perfected until we get into heaven. But until that time, each and every day we have a never-ending series of spiritual choices. Do we obey or disobey? Do we do what God wants us to do or what we want to do? Is the general pattern of our lives obedience or disobedience? Before we’re through, each of us will be unmasked, but what will we find? Are we really Christians or deceived? Are we really Christians or just paying lip service to the faith? (1 John 2:3-14)

This is the first in a new series of sermons from 1 John called “Be real.” In this message we’re going to be confronted with something that we don’t like to think about a lot: sin. As we’ll find out, sin is a big problem if we want to have a right relationship with God. If we don’t learn to deal with it and its consequences we’re in big trouble. The solution that the writer proposes is to be real; to be honest with God. (1 John 1:1-2:2)

This podcast is a Scripture reading from 1 John 2:28-3:10 in three Bible versions: the New International Version (NIV), the New American Standard Bible—Updated Edition, and The Message. It will prepare listeners to hear the sermon, “Recognize the children of God.” (1 John 2:28-3:10)

This podcast is a Scripture reading from 1 John 2:15-27 in three Bible versions: the New International Version (NIV), the New American Standard Bible—Updated Edition, and The Message. It will prepare listeners to hear the sermon, “Keep the Faith.” (1 John 2:15-27)

This podcast is a Scripture reading from 1 John 2:3-14 in three Bible versions: the New International Version (NIV), the New American Standard Bible—Updated Edition, and The Message. It will prepare listeners to hear the sermon, “Obey God.” (1 John 2:3-14)

Jesus has been crucified and in the grave for three days. Deeply disappointed in what has happened and without hope, two of His disciples need a miraculous pick-me-up as they leave Jerusalem to go back home to Emmaus. On the way they meet someone, a stranger, who gives them a shot of divine adrenaline. Who is the stranger, what does He say and what is His secret? (Luke 24:13-33)

This podcast is a Scripture reading from 1 John 1:1-2:2 in three Bible versions: the New International Version (NIV), the New American Standard Bible—Updated Edition, and The Message. It will prepare listeners to hear the sermon, “Confess your sins.” (1 John 1:1-2:2)

What happens during Jesus’ trial? What is said and done just prior to His crucifixion? As we’ll see, the judges consistently overlook three things before condemning Him to death. Find out what they are, along with a glimpse into a future “trial” involving us. (Matthew 26:57-68 & 27:11-36)

What does Jesus do prior to being crucified? How does He deal with the pressure and the expectations? How does He cope with His gruesome fate that’s just around the corner? Why does He choose to do what He does? (Matt 26:36-46)

As followers of Jesus our allegiance is to Him, but do we have an obligation to obey government? Jesus answers that question in one of the most dramatic conversations in all of Scripture. What does He say and what are the ramifications for those of us in the kingdom of God? (Matt 22:15-22)