The Marriage Miracle That Takes Time
Loving our spouses for better or worse includes loving them through their spiritual apathy. Pastor John gives ten encouragements for the wea...
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20 of 2,334 episodesWhen You’re Not Sorry
When someone confronts you wrongly, should you apologize? Pastor John encourages humility and reconciliation without giving in to emotional...
The Gospel Before Jesus Died
Did Jesus preach the gospel before his death and resurrection? Pastor John calls us to a deeper understanding of God as Creator and King, an...
The Perils of a Quick Fix
How can we witness to those who just want a quick fix? Pastor John presses home the shocking reality of eternity and the astounding love of...
When I’m Too Weak to Be Productive
Can a disabled mother model the Proverbs 31 woman? Pastor John describes the gift of a heart that hopes in God’s steadfast love.
Six Traits of a Forgettable Sermon
Rigorous exposition isn’t at odds with engaging preaching. Pastor John encourages pastors to work for creativity when technical, abstract se...
Do We Need to Go to Church Every Week?
Gathering with other Christians is a crucial way to encourage and be encouraged in Christ. But do we really need to gather every week?
The Joy That Sustained Jesus
Jesus endured unspeakable agony at the cross. Pastor John marvels at the force of his love sustained by expectant joy.
The Barrier to Doctrinal Maturity
Is the Bible accessible only to readers with a high IQ? Pastor John reframes biblical maturity as a moral issue centered on our obedience, n...
Daily Vigilance for Lifelong Productivity
Daily productivity requires often elusive focus and grit. Pastor John offers ten charges to live each day to the glory of God.
Why Did Jesus Call Her a Dog?
Did Jesus demean the Canaanite woman he called a dog? Pastor John explains how Jesus’s test revealed her great faith — and her adoption as o...
When Walking Away Feels Good
Why should we follow Jesus when life seems easier without him? Pastor John responds to a man questioning the cost of daily obedience.
How a Crushed Faith Comes Home
Deep suffering can drive us away from true hope and comfort. But our Father waits to gather us back to himself.
When Nice People Face God
Does eternal punishment in hell bring God glory? Pastor John challenges the rejection of God’s judgment by pointing to his unmerited mercies...
Can My Silence Cost Souls?
Why does evangelism matter when God has chosen whom he will save? Pastor John unpacks and rejoices in our role as God’s instruments.
The Pleasure Trap
How can Christians avoid placing a relationship or hobby over a desire for God? Pastor John calls us to let earthly delights turn us Godward...
Selfies in the End Times
Are selfies a sign of the end times? Pastor John looks beyond smartphones and social media to our society’s desire for deep satisfaction.
Your Regrets Cannot Ruin You
Can past sins separate us from the love of God? Pastor John offers hope in God’s promised forgiveness for believers wrestling with crippling...
Why a Crowd Got Resurrected
At Jesus’s last breath, a crowd of saints rose from their tombs in Jerusalem. Pastor John offers six reasons Matthew’s Gospel includes this...
Does God Owe You?
What’s the relationship between our good deeds and God’s reward? When he empowers us to obey him, he loves to celebrate the beauty of his gr...