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Pastor Skip takes a look at those who are fair-weather followers of Jesus.

Pastor Skip examines how the eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ death and resurrection are a powerful reason to believe that Jesus is who He says He is.

Pastor Skip explains why the fact that God is always working means that you can, and should, take time to rest.

Pastor Skip shows you what can happen when you choose to show love to those you don’t feel like loving.

The flamboyant baseball-legend-turned-preacher Billy Sunday stated, "If you have no joy in your religion, there's a leak in your Christianity somewhere!" That's not to say that life is all laughs. Hardly! Jesus anticipated His followers' deep sorrow. He predicted it. But He also assured them that their experience of sadness would be eclipsed by a greater experience of lasting joy.

Pastor Skip examines the turning point in the Lord’s ministry that turned the Jewish nation against Him.

Pastor Skip challenges you to consider if you’re following Jesus for who He is, or just for what you want Him to do for you.

Pastor Skip encourages you to never underestimate how Jesus is working through the seeds you plant in the lives of others.

Pastor Skip examines the story of the Samaritan woman to show you how Jesus can use one person’s witness to win the hearts of many others.

Pastor Skip reveals how Jesus gets right to your heart to show you your deep and desperate need for a Savior.

Having understood Who the Holy Spirit is (Person not just power; Deity not just dignitary) we now find out what He does in the world of unbelieving people. Since the greatest gift God ever gave to the world was His only Son (John 3:16) it stands to reason that the greatest sin one can commit is to reject the Son (John 16:9). How does the Holy Spirit both sentence the world as prosecutor and lead people away from judgment? And what role do we play in all of this?

Pastor Skip examines a passage in John 3 that clearly demonstrates God’s love for all, regardless of background or status in society.

Pastor Skip encourages you with the truth that just because you are saved in Christ it doesn’t mean you are sinless.

Pastor Skip teaches from John 2 and shows you why the essence of our Christian faith is Emmanuel—God with us.

Pastor Skip shows you why it’s so important spend time alone with Jesus, away from the crowd.

Pastor Skip examines why some people seek Jesus for the miraculous, but not for His mission.

Having understood Who the Holy Spirit is (Person not just power; Deity not just dignitary) we now find out what He does in the world of unbelieving people. Since the greatest gift God ever gave to the world was His only Son (John 3:16) it stands to reason that the greatest sin one can commit is to reject the Son (John 16:9). How does the Holy Spirit both sentence the world as prosecutor and lead people away from judgment? And what role do we play in all of this?

Pastor Skip shows you a side of Jesus that you might not expect—a far cry from the meek and gentle Jesus many people imagine.

Pastor Skip examines the first miracle of Jesus at the wedding in Cana.

Pastor Skip encourages you to make Jesus the center of your marriage relationship.

Pastor Skip shows you the purpose for the questions God asks you.

Pastor Skip examines John the Baptist’s word about Jesus, whom he called “the lamb of God.”

We love God the Father who created us and God the Son who redeemed us, but what about the Holy Spirit? We hear His name a lot, but who is He? What exactly does He do? What does He want from us? The Holy Spirit is the "quiet One," active in the life of believers but sometimes not acknowledged as being vital. Oswald Chambers noted, "The Holy Spirit cannot be located as a guest in a house. He invades everything!" Today, we consider Him and His role in our lives.

Pastor Skip shares a message about the one who proclaimed the coming Messiah, John the Baptist.

Pastor Skip invites you to imagine what it would be like to hang out with Jesus.

Pastor Skip reveals that Jesus was there from the beginning and is the creator of all things.

Pastor Skip begins a series on the Gospel of John, and looks at the author, the disciple whom Jesus loved.

Pastor Skip reveals how that thing you’re chained to might just be your great opportunity to spread the gospel.

We love God the Father who created us and God the Son who redeemed us, but what about the Holy Spirit? We hear His name a lot, but who is He? What exactly does He do? What does He want from us? The Holy Spirit is the "quiet One," active in the life of believers but sometimes not acknowledged as being vital. Oswald Chambers noted, "The Holy Spirit cannot be located as a guest in a house. He invades everything!" Today, we consider Him and His role in our lives.

Pastor Skip shows you why, though Paul was in chains, he knew he was always a free man.

Pastor Skip examines the profound and history-altering results of Paul’s determination to take the gospel to Rome.

Pastor Skip shows you how there is no job too small or insignificant for a truly godly leader.

Pastor Skip encourages you not to abandon ship when things don’t go your way—because there is great reward when you just stay put and trust God.

Pastor Skip shows you the encouraging truth about what it means to be owned by God.

There is a flipside to being a friend of Jesus. That's true of any friendship. Whenever you ally yourself and make friends with someone, you will incur some enemies because of it. Likewise, some who don't like Jesus won't like us either—and we discover there are quite a few who don't! Let's find out why, and how we can raise our heads high and prevail.

Pastor Skip reveals why storms make us so uncomfortable, and why that presents such amazing opportunity for growth.

Pastor Skip takes a look at the literal storm Paul faced to show you how you can handle the storms in your life.

Pastor Skip examines Paul’s conversion story and shows you why it was such an important moment for the spread of the gospel.

Pastor Skip reveals how Paul used his dire circumstances to advance the cause of Christ in an amazing way.

Pastor Skip shows you how hatred can blind you and cloud your judgement.

There is a flipside to being a friend of Jesus. That's true of any friendship. Whenever you ally yourself and make friends with someone, you will incur some enemies because of it. Likewise, some who don't like Jesus won't like us either—and we discover there are quite a few who don't! Let's find out why, and how we can raise our heads high and prevail.

Pastor Skip encourages you to be ready to give a reason for your Christian faith.

Pastor Skip reveals that when God is for you, no one can stand against you.

Pastor Skip explains that God’s will is not always to deliver you from your troubles—sometimes it’s to bring Him glory through them.

Pastor Skip shows you why you should not only submit to—but also pray for—your government leaders.

Pastor Skip reveals the need for both compromise and conviction when it comes to doctrinal issues.

We can get through almost anything in life with friends to share our sorrow and divide our grief. A Chinese word for friend is peng-yu and it has a much fuller meaning than in English. It means "one who brings completion and sums up beauty." The ancient Hebrews saw true friendship as an ideal to pursue and a blessing to enjoy. In these final moments with His followers, Jesus uses a most tender term for their relationship—they were friends! What does that friendship look like?

Pastor Skip explores how drawing others to yourself can fulfill God’s calling on your life—and theirs.

Pastor Skip shows you what a good shepherd does to protect those under their care.

Pastor Skip examines the difference between preaching and teaching and why instruction is so important to your spiritual growth.

Pastor Skip explores how the Holy Spirit moves to take hope around the world.

Pastor Skip shows you why regular Bible study is not only essential but also very attainable.

We can get through almost anything in life with friends to share our sorrow and divide our grief. A Chinese word for friend is peng-yu and it has a much fuller meaning than in English. It means "one who brings completion and sums up beauty." The ancient Hebrews saw true friendship as an ideal to pursue and a blessing to enjoy. In these final moments with His followers, Jesus uses a most tender term for their relationship—they were friends! What does that friendship look like?

Pastor Skip examines the dangers of losing focus on your priorities as a Christian.

Pastor Skip looks at the opposition Paul faced in Ephesus—and what we can learn from his experience.

Pastor Skip explores Paul’s big strategic vision for taking the gospel all the way to Rome.

Pastor Skip examines how training others to know and share God’s Word can have an amazing impact on the spread of the gospel.

Pastor Skip shows you how God uses different people to perform different functions in spreading the gospel and growing His kingdom.

As we grow older, we mature. In our spiritual lives we should become spiritually mature. The Bible calls it being fruitful. Spiritual fruit is the indication that we're truly connected to Christ. But there are others, as we'll see today. Last week we examined how the relationship with Christ is described (Connected to Christ, Cared for by the Father, and Consistent Over Time). Today let's consider how this relationship is demonstrated. When we're rightly connected to God we'll be:

Pastor Skip shows you the amazing kingdom impact you can have when you disciple someone.

Pastor Skip shows you why in Christ, you are no longer under the law but living free in God’s grace.

Pastor Skip helps you see how Jesus was with Paul on his missionary journeys—and how He is with you, too.

Pastor Skip examines the power of having a helper, someone to go with you in ministry.

Pastor Skip shows you the role secular work played in Paul’s ministry of sharing the gospel.

As we grow older, we mature. In our spiritual lives we should become spiritually mature. The Bible calls it being fruitful. Spiritual fruit is the indication that we're truly connected to Christ. But there are others, as we'll see today. Last week we examined how the relationship with Christ is described (Connected to Christ, Cared for by the Father, and Consistent Over Time). Today let's consider how this relationship is demonstrated. When we're rightly connected to God we'll be:

Pastor Skip explores why sharing the gospel isn’t a one-size-fits-all endeavor.

Pastor Skip shows you how Paul’s example of speaking truth into the culture can guide you today.

Pastor Skip shows you how to reason from Scripture with your children to reveal God’s truth to them.

Pastor Skip examines how God hears your prayers but doesn’t always give you what you want.

Pastor Skip shows you that when you commit your ways to God, you are always secure.

My parents grew grapes on their little plot of land in Southern California. There weren't many, but enough for me to know that getting fruit at harvest depended on three things: the solid connection of branch to vine, the vigilant care of the workers, and the consistency of those things over time. Jesus, walking with the disciples toward the Garden of Gethsemane, gives life lessons to His men using the familiar example of growing grapes. With that analogy in mind, let's consider the three ways our relationship to God is described by Jesus.

Pastor Skip encourages you to view the situations in your life as opportunities to share the gospel.

Pastor Skip shows you how God directs not only the steps—but also the stops—of those who follow Him.

Pastor Skip shows you how God can work even through disagreements among believers to make His name known and share the good news of Jesus with more people.

Pastor Skip concludes his teaching from Acts 15 and shows you why a virgin birth was absolutely necessary to bring the Messiah into the world.

Pastor Skip shows you why trying to follow the law is simply not possible and why Jesus offers a better way.

My parents grew grapes on their little plot of land in Southern California. There weren't many, but enough for me to know that getting fruit at harvest depended on three things: the solid connection of branch to vine, the vigilant care of the workers, and the consistency of those things over time. Jesus, walking with the disciples toward the Garden of Gethsemane, gives life lessons to His men using the familiar example of growing grapes. With that analogy in mind, let's consider the three ways our relationship to God is described by Jesus.

Pastor Skip looks at disagreements among spiritual people and why it’s important to speak the truth in love.

Pastor Skip tells you how to respond to those who are not receptive to the gospel.

Pastor Skip shows you how Jesus did away with legalism and empty rituals to offer justification by faith alone.

Pastor Skip teaches from Acts 13 to show you how Israel’s history led straight to Jesus the Messiah.

Pastor Skip examines how the apostle Paul preached the gospel.

On countless American gravestones this epitaph could be written: Hurried, Worried, Buried. What a sad way to live! Fear, anxiety, and distress have literally become part of our national culture. Odd, isn't it? Though we have such abundance in this country, most don't experience abundant life—especially as Jesus described it. Sure, everyone has his or her share of trouble and anxieties, but let's consider one of the greatest gifts Jesus gives to followers—the gift of peace!

Pastor Skip shows you that it’s vital to stand up against anything that hinders the gospel.

Pastor Skip reminds us that church isn’t a building, it is us—the redeemed.

Pastor Skip shares the encouraging truth that God meets you and helps you even in your unbelief when you call out to Him.

Pastor Skip looks at Peter’s amazing peace in the midst of terrible circumstances.

Pastor Skip shares a message examining the perils of a heart that’s hard toward God.

On countless American gravestones this epitaph could be written: Hurried, Worried, Buried. What a sad way to live! Fear, anxiety, and distress have literally become part of our national culture. Odd, isn't it? Though we have such abundance in this country, most don't experience abundant life—especially as Jesus described it. Sure, everyone has his or her share of trouble and anxieties, but let's consider one of the greatest gifts Jesus gives to followers—the gift of peace!

Pastor Skip examines how Barnabas’s gift of encouragement changed the course of history.

Pastor Skip looks at how Jesus brought salvation not just for the Jews, but also for the Gentiles.

Pastor Skip shows you how Israel failed to live out God’s plan for them.

Pastor Skip examines what Scripture teaches about worshiping anyone other than Jesus.

Pastor Skip continues teaching from Acts 10 and shows you how God makes the truth known to those who seek Him.

Someone once mused, "Promises may get friends, but it's performance that keeps them." No wonder God has so many friends! He makes promises and keeps them. On this final night that Jesus spent with His friends, as both sorrow and confusion assailed them, Jesus made several promises that would sustain them in the days, months, and years ahead. What about you? Will you dare to trust the promises of God? It's the only way to see if they really work.

Pastor Skip looks at the amazing ways God works to bring people to Himself.

Pastor Skip shares why it’s so important to have encouragers in your church.

Pastor Skip examines the unique ways God prepares people for service to Him.

Pastor Skip concludes his teaching on Saul’s conversion and examines how God uses unlikely people to make the gospel message heard.