Radio and PodcastLive Radio & PodcastsOpening Radio and Podcast...
Radio and PodcastLive Radio & PodcastsFetching podcast shows and categories...
Radio and PodcastLive Radio & PodcastsFetching podcast episodes...
Podcast by Pastor Jack Sytsema
God gave authority to Jesus, and Jesus gives authority to us. What does that really mean? And how does Satan fit in? In this excellent messa...
Powerful boldness is gentle at its core. So, what does that mean? Pastor Jack will be taking a close look at what boldness is, how gentlenes...
The gift of tongues is one of the most misunderstood, misused, ignored, avoided and controversial topics in the Bible. But what does the Bib...
What does it mean to be encountered by the Holy Spirit? Join us for part two of this series. This week Pastor Jack reflects on God’s instruc...
What does it mean to be encountered by the Holy Spirit? This week Pastor Jack begins taking a look at what the Bible says and what you can e...
Jack is back! In this Easter Sunday message, Jack shares his very personal story of his near-death experience and subsequent hospital stay,...
**We apologize for poor audio quality. We were experiencing technical issues.** Laurie Dittmar shares a beautiful historic perspective on Jo...
Would you trade the indwelling of Holy Spirit for a weekly half hour sit-down with Jesus? That’s the question we ponder this week as Pastor...
2022 has been a tough year for many of us. And some may be burned out or discouraged. We all feel that way at times. And for those who feel...
Is doubt ever a good thing? And can doubt ever be linked to peace? Yes, and yes! Pastor Jack explains, all while showing how God can meet ou...
There’s a difference between having a promise of everything you need and actually having access to it. So how does God meet our need for acc...
Did you ever feel as though God just isn’t paying any attention? Especially when he sees your struggles but nothing seems to be changing? Th...
Every one of us has a desire to be seen and heard by God and by others. We want to be known and understood. It’s a hardwired need. And that’...
What do you want for Christmas? Good question. But here’s an even better one. What does God want to give you for Christmas? And one step fur...
What are we really looking for? And what do we really need? These are not selfish or overly introspective questions. In fact, the more we un...
Rest. We all need it. But getting it is another story. What keeps us from entering into true rest? And why do we keep doing what we don’t wa...
And yes, we do mean sex. In this message, Pastor Jack offers a positive and biblically sound understanding of both the beauty of and spiritu...
As Pastor Jack continues looking at our deep need for connection, today is all about friendships, and why God created us to need them.
As Pastor Jack continues exploring God’s redemptive plan for spirituality and sexuality, he looks at the very core of that plan: covenant. T...
Part 1: What Do You Want? by Pastor Jack Sytsema
What do Payless Shoes and how you treat yourself have in common? That’s the fun surprise of this message that blends the importance of true...
When the Lord appeared to a lowly servant girl on the run, she truly understood that the God of the universe saw her and had His hand on her...
Is there such a thing as a good catastrophe? Why, yes. Yes there is. And God can use whatever you have in your hand, even if that thing is s...
Ever really doubted God or His promises? Honestly, we all have at some point. But, have you ever stopped to consider what God's response to...
Moving through life can be tough. And it can often feel as though parts of ourselves get left behind in the process. David characterized it...
Did you know that a crisis of faith is sometimes tied to past generations? Along with a lot of other problematic issues that can overwhelm o...
Did you know that a crisis of faith is sometimes tied to past generations? Along with a lot of other problematic issues that can overwhelm o...
Here’s an interesting thought. Jesus only mentions “church” twice. The first time was in the context of conflict, saying the church would pr...
While our enemy is defeated, he has not yet surrendered. He is still going about stealing, killing, and destroying. Some choose to ignore th...
Truly, deeply loved by God. That can be a tough concept for many, especially for those dealing with guilt or shame. So how can we really bre...
Many sociologists agree that Americans are becoming more and more lonely. Our desire for independence and individualism comes with a cost: a...
Oh, everyone is so excited about this one! (Not!) But what if it’s not about what you need to do to be better? What if it’s about what God d...
If you ever wanted to pray like David prayed -- real, raw, vulnerable, full of doubt, yet full of faith -- this message will help get you th...
Justice. It means different things to different people, and has been politicized this way and that. But what does the Bible say about justic...
Wait for it... Yeah, right! That's not always so easy to do! And most of us can use a bit more practice (good thing we have so many opportun...
Here's a powerful key to living a re-storied life: gentleness! Huh? What has gentleness ever produced? Well, Jesus used it to describe His o...
A re-storied life is what happens after the Holy Spirit enters and redeems your past, gives you victory for today, and hope for tomorrow. As...
What is evangelism and how do we do it? Jared takes the scary out of this topic by breaking it down with enthusiasm and joy.
In this very unique Palm Sunday message, Pastor Jack looks at everything that was going on as Jesus enters Jerusalem, including one very imp...
What do limping and leaping have in common? And what does that have to do with being God's "chosen people?" Pastor Jack answer these and oth...
So we know that God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound mind. But what does that promise have to do with spiri...
Should we be praying for divine healing? If God doesn't heal, is it a lack of faith? What are we to believe? Too often our view of divine he...
This message is literally filled with faith! In addition to balanced, unique teaching and fresh biblical understanding on the gift of faith,...
What do Esther, the Feast of Purim, and the spiritual gifts of knowledge and wisdom have in common? They are all features of this week's mes...
In this faith-filled message, Pastor Jack introduces the biblical Feast of Purim by telling the story of Esther in a fresh and engaging way....
What exactly is discernment? Who has access to it? What is the purpose of it? What should (and shouldn't) we do with it? And do you have any...
So, prophecy. What is it? How does it work? What place should it have in church? Are we biblically allowed to ban it or ignore it? What if a...
James says we need to be quick to listen and slow to speak. But why? Especially when we have so many important things that need to be said (...
Perhaps the biggest obstacle that churches face today has nothing to do with COVID or how we gather or the format of our church services. Th...
God gives all Christ-followers spiritual gifts. And with those gifts comes spiritual power. What does that mean? How do we get this power? W...