In this opening message of the "From Victory" series, Pastor Johnathan addresses the tendency of Christians to pray and live from a position of defeat rather than embracing the victory that comes from Jesus' resurrection. He begins by explaining that everyone has a "here I am" desire - a longing to be recognized, known, and noticed. Drawing from Ephesians 6:10-12, he reminds the congregation to "be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power" because the enemy is a defeated foe with limited time, authority, and power.

The heart of the message centers on Abraham's response in Genesis 22 when God called him to sacrifice Isaac. Pastor Johnathan emphasizes that Abraham could immediately respond "here I am" because he knew God's voice through spending time with Him. The pastor draws powerful parallels between Isaac's sacrifice and Jesus' crucifixion - both involving an only son, both on mountains in the land of Moriah (where Jerusalem now stands), and both connected to the third day. He challenges the congregation to learn the difference between trusting God's promises and trusting the Promiser Himself, noting that Abraham named the place "Jehovah Jireh" (the Lord will provide) in reference to what God did, not what Abraham experienced. The message concludes with a call to lay personal hurts, rejections, and struggles on the altar, trusting that the Lord gives victory to His anointed.

Pastor Daniel delivered a powerful message titled "Unshakable" from Daniel chapter 6, focusing on how to develop unshakable faith in our current shaking world. Drawing from Daniel's experience in the lion's den, Pastor Daniel emphasized that every generation faces its own "lions" - whether ridicule, isolation, temptation, or persecution - and the question isn't whether we'll face opposition, but whether we'll stand against it or bow down to it.

The sermon highlighted three key principles from Daniel 6:10-22. First, consistency builds conviction - Daniel's character wasn't developed in the lion's den but through his consistent daily habit of praying three times a day. Pastor Daniel taught that public courage is built through private discipline, moving from inspiration to discipline to habit to a scheduled commitment with God. Second, faithfulness speaks louder than accusations - rather than defending himself, Daniel remained silent and obedient, allowing God to do the defending. Finally, obedience positions you for divine protection - when we do our part through surrender and faithfulness, God does what only He can do, just as He sent His angel to shut the lions' mouths for Daniel. The message concluded with a call for believers to trust God with the outcomes while remaining consistently obedient, knowing that "greater is He who is in me than he who is in the world" (1 John 4:4).

In this powerful message from the "Lessons from Legends" series, Pastor Joe takes us through Abraham's incredible journey, revealing 10 life-changing lessons for believers today. Starting with his own testimony of coming to America on faith when his scholarship was cancelled, Pastor Joe reminds us that "God is faithful when he says he will do something" regardless of circumstances.

Abraham's story begins in Genesis 11-12 when God calls him to leave everything familiar in Mesopotamia - a godless society where even his wife's name, Sarai, meant "wife of the moon God." The first lesson hits hard: we must leave our past behind because "your identity is not tied to where we're coming from" but to who God says we are. Pastor Joe emphasizes that we can't keep hanging with unbelieving friends and expect to go God's direction.

The sermon reveals how Abraham faced famine right after receiving God's promises, teaching us that "the presence of faith does not equal absence of trouble." Through Abraham's mistakes - like lying about Sarah being his sister and having a child with Hagar through human wisdom rather than waiting on God - we learn that partial obedience leads to strife and conflict. Yet God's grace remained constant. The ultimate test came when God asked Abraham to sacrifice Isaac, proving that God must be number one in our lives. Pastor Joe concludes that the Christian life is a pilgrimage - we're not here to stay, and the blessings we receive are meant to bless others and advance God's kingdom.

Pastor Johnathan begins a new series called "Lessons from Legends," focusing on how Biblical heroes built their faith through trials just like we do today. Using the story of Elijah and the widow in 1 Kings 17, he challenges us to stop collecting spiritual "junk" like worry, anger, and bitterness that clutters our hearts, and instead live with faith in the "right here, right now" moment. The message emphasizes that God provides for us even in drought seasons when we obey Him and declutter our spiritual lives.

Pastor Johnathan delivered a passionate message on serving the church as part of the ongoing "Serve" series for 2026. Drawing from his personal experience of growing up serving in church, he addressed the concerning trend of 86 Protestant churches closing weekly in America and the dangerous lie that Christians can love Jesus but not need the church. He emphasized that loneliness kills an estimated 100 people every hour globally, making the church's role as a community vital for combating isolation.

Using Acts 2:41-47 as his primary text, Pastor Johnathan outlined four foundational truths of the church: the apostles' doctrine (teaching God's unchanging Word), fellowship (koinonia - contributing to others' needs), communion of saints (designed for community, not commodity), and prayer (corporate prayer with expectation of miracles). He challenged the congregation to change their perspective from "what's in it for me?" to "how can I serve?" when attending church. The pastor concluded by explaining three practical ways to serve the church: inviting people (noting that 80% attend because of personal invitation), serving with a comforting spirit through the Holy Spirit's power (2 Corinthians 1:3), and serving with the gift of hope as "more than conquerors" through Christ who loves us (Romans 8:35-37).

In this message from the ongoing "Serve" series, Pastor Johnathan addresses how Christians must serve Jesus by serving their families, anchoring his teaching in Joshua 24:15 where Joshua declares, "But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." Pastor Johnathan explains that Satan specifically targets the family unit because he knows that strong families create strong churches, and he hates that believers are the bride of Christ and children of God—privileges he can never regain.

The pastor establishes several non-negotiables for Christian families: believing in Biblical family structure rather than cultural redefinitions, and standing firmly on the truth of God's Word as their foundation. Using Jesus' parable from Matthew 7:24-27 about building on rock versus sand, he emphasizes that families must be grounded in Scripture to withstand life's storms. Pastor Johnathan then addresses Biblical roles in marriage from Ephesians 5:21-33, clarifying that submission means serving one another in an orderly manner with Jesus as the head of the marriage, not domination. He challenges both husbands to love sacrificially like Christ and wives to respect and support their husbands. Regarding children, he references Ephesians 6:1-4, emphasizing that parents must lead rather than negotiate with their children, while asking the crucial question: "Are your kids going to have to recover from you or are they going to be blessed by you?"

Pastor Johnathan launched a new sermon series on serving, emphasizing that believers are called to serve like Jesus under the banner of Jehovah Nissi. Using Matthew 20:28 as the foundation, he explained that serving shows God's character, shares His goodness, and spreads the gospel, even when we face opposition from the enemy who doesn't want us to succeed.

Pastor Tim Johnson delivers a powerful message on fasting and prayer as we enter a new season. He explains that fasting shifts our hunger from earthly satisfaction to a deeper desire for God's presence and Word. Mentioned over 70 times in Scripture, fasting was a common practice in the early church, and Jesus expects us to fast, saying "when you fast" in Matthew 6. Pastor Tim emphasizes that fasting isn't just about food - it's about removing distractions to make room for God to speak and transform us.

The second focus is on prayer, which Pastor Tim describes as deciding dominion. Drawing from Luke 10:19, he reminds us that Jesus has given believers authority to trample on snakes and scorpions - the principalities and powers of the enemy. When we pray, we activate this delegated authority and surrender our own dominion to God's. Pastor Tim outlines five types of prayer: simple prayer (starting where you are), prayer of the desert (when God seems silent), prayer of examination (inviting God to search our hearts), prayer of tears (honest emotional expression), and prayer of relinquishment (surrendering our will to God's). He challenges listeners to consider what dominates their thinking, because whatever dominates has dominion over us.

In his sermon "The Great Adventure," Pastor Johnathan presents prayer as the cornerstone of Christian living, especially during the Christmas season which celebrates the ultimate answered prayer—Jesus coming to Earth. Drawing from Colossians 1:9-14, he warns against making prayer our last resort when we become too busy or independent, pointing to Jesus who, despite His packed ministry, always made time to pray before daybreak (Mark 1:35).

Pastor Johnathan outlines the benefits of relational prayer: letting God be God, deepening our relationship with Him, releasing pressure, and transferring burdens. He emphasizes that Christians are born into a battleground, not a playground, and prayer is how we enforce Christ's victory in our lives. The sermon concludes with a practical exercise where congregants write down prayer requests—whether strongholds needing to be broken or promises to hold onto—and bring them to the altar, encouraging everyone to "keep on asking, seeking, and knocking" as Matthew 7 instructs.

In the conclusion of his series on the Gospel of John, Pastor Johnathan focuses on how Jesus's resurrection distinguishes Christianity from all other religions. As he notes, "Confucius died 479 BC, Buddha died 483 BC... Muhammad died 632 AD... and the common factor with all of them is that they are still in their tombs." Jesus's resurrection becomes our restoration, freeing us from the bondage of sin and the lies of the enemy who, according to John 8:44, "is a liar and the father of lies."

The sermon examines how Jesus restored His disciples with peace (John 20:19), appearing to them behind locked doors saying "Peace be with you." Pastor Johnathan emphasizes that peace is "not the absence of something, but the presence of someone" - Jesus Himself. The sermon culminates with Jesus's restoration of Peter in John 21, where Jesus asks Peter three times if he loves Him, corresponding to Peter's three denials. With each affirmation, Jesus commissions Peter to "Feed my lambs... Take care of my sheep... Feed my sheep," reminding us all that we are the disciples Jesus loves, called to declare in every circumstance, "It's the Lord."

Pastor Johnathan examines John chapters 18-19, focusing on Jesus' arrest, trial, and crucifixion. The pastor identifies how different characters in the narrative were spiritually bound—Judas was enslaved by greed, Peter was chained by denial, Pilate was trapped by people-pleasing, and the religious leaders were constrained by empty religion. These same bondages continue to afflict believers today, causing us to compromise our faith and live in fear rather than freedom.

The pastor emphasizes that true liberation comes through Jesus' declaration on the cross: "It is finished" (John 19:30). This powerful statement breaks every chain—whether it's depression, anxiety, addiction, or generational curses. The sermon also highlights "the fear of the Lord" as today's "lost treasure," explaining that holy fear isn't being afraid of God but being afraid of being away from Him. When we fear God properly, we're freed from fearing anything else, including the opinions of others.

In this sermon on John 17, the pastor explores what many theologians consider "the Lord's Prayer"—Jesus's longest recorded prayer in Scripture. This prayer, which Scottish evangelist John Knox requested to hear on his deathbed, is divided into three sections: Jesus praying for himself, for his disciples, and for all future believers (including us today).

The sermon's title "Back to You" emphasizes how Jesus consistently pointed everything back to glorifying the Father. The pastor explains that if Jesus thought it important to stay in contact with His Father through prayer, we should certainly do the same. He challenges the congregation to pray boldly and audibly like Jesus did, rather than always whispering, and to ensure our prayers aim to glorify God rather than merely seeking personal benefit. The message concludes with an emphasis on unity among believers, which the pastor describes as "the Church's perfume" and "an incense to heaven."

This sermon delves into Jesus's teaching from John 15-16, particularly His command to "remain in Him." The pastor vulnerably shares personal struggles with betrayal and the recent death of a beloved mentor, using these experiences to illustrate the difficulty and necessity of remaining in Christ during painful seasons. Drawing from John 15:5, "I am the vine, you are the branches... apart from me you can do nothing," the message emphasizes our complete dependence on Christ for spiritual life and fruitfulness.

The pastor explains that God's pruning process isn't meant to hurt us but to make us more fruitful, cutting away things that hinder our growth. The sermon also outlines five essential roles of the Holy Spirit: saving, teaching, testifying, convicting, and guiding. Through remaining connected to Christ and empowered by the Spirit, believers can overcome persecution, produce lasting fruit, and experience the peace Jesus promised in John 16:33: "In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."

In this sermon, Pastor Johnathan explores the contrast between Satan's plots and God's plan through the Holy Spirit. Using John 14:15-31 as his foundation, he explains that while Satan constantly schemes to lead us away from Jesus, the Holy Spirit is the "power behind the plan" working for our good. Pastor Johnathan emphasizes that the Holy Spirit is not a force or feeling, but the third person of the Trinity who has been present since creation (Genesis 1:2).

The pastor clarifies common misconceptions about the Holy Spirit, categorizing people as uninformed, misinformed, or well-informed about the Spirit's role. He reminds us that obedience to Christ opens the door to intimacy with Him and true satisfaction, and that the Holy Spirit enables us to hold onto God's promises despite opposition. As Pastor Johnathan concludes, "Being filled with the Spirit is not how much of the Holy Spirit you have. It's how much of the Holy Spirit has you."

Pastor Johnathan continues his series through the Gospel of John, entering chapter 14 where Jesus is now focusing His ministry on His disciples in the final hours before the cross. The sermon centers on Jesus' controversial yet truthful declaration in John 14:6: "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me." Pastor Johnathan emphasizes that Jesus only speaks truth because He is truth, which is why His words often offend the world and demonic forces.

The pastor boldly calls out examples where churches and religious leaders have compromised Biblical truth, including a Lutheran minister who denounced the Great Commission, a Catholic priest living as a drag queen, and churches hosting drag performances. He quotes Chip Ingram saying, "Truth without love cuts people down. Love without truth leaves them lost. Jesus never chose between the two. Neither should we." Pastor Johnathan stresses that Christians must speak truth in love, quoting Melissa Cedra: "I would rather offend you into heaven than affirm you into hell."

Moving into John 14:1, Pastor Johnathan explores Jesus' command to "not let your hearts be troubled," explaining that we must control our emotions rather than letting them control us. He states, "Trouble doesn't build character, it reveals it," and "Don't let your circumstances speak louder than God's word." The key to trusting God during difficult times is knowing Him through His names—Yahweh, Jehovah Rapha, El Shaddai, Adonai, and others—which reveal His character and nature.

The sermon then addresses Jesus' teaching about preparing a place in heaven (John 14:2-3). Pastor Johnathan notes that Jesus spoke about hell 33 times during His ministry (more than He spoke about heaven), not because He wants people to go there, but because He desperately wants them to avoid it. He contrasts the horrors of hell with the glories of heaven, quoting Revelation 21:4: "God will wipe away every tear from their eyes. There shall be no more death, no sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away."

Pastor Johnathan concludes by unpacking Jesus' promise of "greater works" for believers, explaining that this refers not just to miracles but to the global spread of the gospel and the transformation of lives. He emphasizes that Christianity isn't about religious ritual but about surrender to Jesus that leads to transformation, quoting Romans 10:13: "For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." The sermon ends with an invitation for listeners to surrender their lives to Jesus and experience His transformative power.

Beginning with a humorous personal story about a difficult morning, the pastor transitions to the sermon's core message about following Jesus' example. Drawing from Matthew 4:19 and Mark 8:34, he emphasizes that following Christ requires giving up our own way and embracing Jesus' way, even when it's difficult.

The sermon centers on John 13, where Jesus washes His disciples' feet during the Last Supper. This act demonstrates that serving others is never beneath us—even Jesus, with all authority, stooped to wash feet. The pastor highlights three key examples to follow: we are called to be servants, we need to remain clean by continuing to let Jesus in, and we must love one another sacrificially. He concludes that love isn't a "goosebump reaction" but "an act of the will," reminding the congregation that through the Holy Spirit, we have an infinite capacity to love as Romans 5:5 teaches.

Pastor Johnathan examines John 12, where Jesus enters Jerusalem during His final week before crucifixion, coming as light into a morally dark world. The pastor emphasizes that today's church faces similar darkness, with pressure to accept sin in the name of inclusion. However, true Christian love means guiding people away from sin through Jesus's redemptive power. Using the image of fish jumping from dark waters, Pastor Johnathan explains that even in our darkest times, there are still souls needing salvation, and believers must choose to stand at the cross rather than follow the crowd. The church's calling isn't to "wake up" but to "stay awake," remaining alert to spiritual warfare while glorifying God even in suffering.

In this sermon, Pastor Johnathan returns from a difficult period to emphasize that God is opening doors of opportunity for believers who stay spiritually awake. He shares a personal story of witnessing at a bar, where he seized an opportunity to explain 1 Corinthians 13:8 and 1 John 4:8 to strangers engaged in a heated discussion about faith.

Examining John 12:1-11, Pastor Johnathan highlights how Martha, Lazarus, and Mary each refused to waste their opportunity with Jesus. Martha served without complaining, Lazarus sat in Jesus' presence after being raised from the dead, and Mary sacrificed a year's wages worth of perfume to anoint Jesus' feet. Pastor challenges the congregation to consider their own stewardship of opportunities, including financial giving, emphasizing that obedience in tithing isn't about prosperity but about worship that fills the room with a spiritual fragrance, just as Mary's perfume filled the house.

In this sermon on John 11, Pastor Steve Smith examines the story of Lazarus's resurrection, revealing how Jesus brings life to dead situations. Pastor Steve reminds us that we were all once "dead in our trespasses and sins" (Ephesians 2:1) until Jesus gave us new life. However, even as believers, we often bury our hopes in certain areas—whether in struggling marriages, chronic illness, unfulfilled dreams, or wayward children.

Pastor Steve highlights the profound truth that "Jesus wept" (John 11:35), showing that our Savior understands grief and has compassion for our pain. He identifies four key principles about resurrection: God resurrects for His glory, not our convenience; it may take longer than we expect; people may mock our faith; and the process might be messy. The sermon concludes with a powerful call to believe God can resurrect what seems dead, to do what He asks even when it doesn't make sense, to listen to His voice, and to allow the community of believers to help "unwrap" us from our grave clothes.

In "Come Alive," Pastor Daniel Courade delivers a powerful message centered on John 11:8-16, where Jesus decides to return to Judea despite the danger, and Thomas declares, "Let's go to and die with Jesus." Pastor Daniel frames this passage in light of the recent death of Charlie Kirk, whom he describes as a Christian martyr who died for boldly proclaiming his faith.

The sermon emphasizes three key principles: God's delays are not denials but setups for His glory; following Jesus means being willing to sacrifice everything for Him; and Jesus shines brightest in our darkest moments. Pastor Daniel challenges the congregation to move beyond "lukewarm Christianity" and embrace a bold, fearless faith that's willing to stand for truth even when it costs everything. He concludes that when we understand Jesus is the resurrection and the life, we can face any opposition with courage, knowing that "death doesn't get the last word. Jesus does."