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The World of the Apostles as the Foundation of the Movement
<p>In the “SENT” series, Pastor J.D. walks through the book of Acts, showing how God began the movement known as his church. And in the process of seeing how the church was born, how it grew, and how it overcame fierce opposition, we receive fresh inspiration to join God on his mission today.</p>

Church at the Ballpark
<p>In the “SENT” series, Pastor J.D. walks through the book of Acts, showing how God began the movement known as his church. And in the process of seeing how the church was born, how it grew, and how it overcame fierce opposition, we receive fresh inspiration to join God on his mission today.</p>

The Coming of the Spirit and the Birth of the Church
<p>In the “SENT” series, Pastor J.D. walks through the book of Acts, showing how God began the movement known as his church. And in the process of seeing how the church was born, how it grew, and how it overcame fierce opposition, we receive fresh inspiration to join God on his mission today.</p>

One Small Step
<p>In “Something Greater,” Pastor J.D. examines the life of one of the greatest miracle workers in all of Scripture—the prophet Elisha. The secret behind Elisha’s power here on earth was his fierce devotion to the God of heaven. Elisha left behind an amazing legacy in this life, not because he was thinking of this life, but because he was focused on the greater things that were ahead.</p>

Vision Weekend
<p>In the “SENT” series, Pastor J.D. walks through the book of Acts, showing how God began the movement known as his church. And in the process of seeing how the church was born, how it grew, and how it overcame fierce opposition, we receive fresh inspiration to join God on his mission today.</p>

Clear Eyes Full Heart
<p>In “Something Greater,” Pastor J.D. examines the life of one of the greatest miracle workers in all of Scripture—the prophet Elisha. The secret behind Elisha’s power here on earth was his fierce devotion to the God of heaven. Elisha left behind an amazing legacy in this life, not because he was thinking of this life, but because he was focused on the greater things that were ahead.</p>

Making Room For Greater Things
<p>In “Something Greater,” Pastor J.D. examines the life of one of the greatest miracle workers in all of Scripture—the prophet Elisha. The secret behind Elisha’s power here on earth was his fierce devotion to the God of heaven. Elisha left behind an amazing legacy in this life, not because he was thinking of this life, but because he was focused on the greater things that were ahead.</p>

Burn the Plows
<p>In “Something Greater,” Pastor J.D. examines the life of one of the greatest miracle workers in all of Scripture—the prophet Elisha. The secret behind Elisha’s power here on earth was his fierce devotion to the God of heaven. Elisha left behind an amazing legacy in this life, not because he was thinking of this life, but because he was focused on the greater things that were ahead.</p>

When Godly People Get Depressed
<p>In “Something Better,” Pastor J.D. examines the life of one of the most fascinating characters in all of Scripture—the prophet Elijah. We will see how Elijah confronted a religious environment very much like our own, one characterized by the attitude, “You have your god, and I have mine.” Elijah shows us that knowing the one true God is better than every other rival.</p>

One God or Many
<p>In “Something Better,” Pastor J.D. examines the life of one of the most fascinating characters in all of Scripture—the prophet Elijah. We will see how Elijah confronted a religious environment very much like our own, one characterized by the attitude, “You have your god, and I have mine.” Elijah shows us that knowing the one true God is better than every other rival.</p>

A God Like No Other
<p>In “Something Better,” Pastor J.D. examines the life of one of the most fascinating characters in all of Scripture—the prophet Elijah. We will see how Elijah confronted a religious environment very much like our own, one characterized by the attitude, “You have your god, and I have mine.” Elijah shows us that knowing the one true God is better than every other rival.</p>

Preparation for the Battle
<p>In “Something Better,” Pastor J.D. examines the life of one of the most fascinating characters in all of Scripture—the prophet Elijah. We will see how Elijah confronted a religious environment very much like our own, one characterized by the attitude, “You have your god, and I have mine.” Elijah shows us that knowing the one true God is better than every other rival.</p>

Sex Mystery
<p>In “First Love,” Pastor J.D. looks at what Ephesians 5 has to say about building gospel-centered relationships—not just in marriage, but in every relationship we have. If there is one thing we all need help with, it is forming and building healthy relationships. In many ways, our relationships with others are windows into our relationship with God; and we can only love others well by saturating ourselves in the truth that he first loved us.</p>

God's Purpose and Plan for Gender
<p>In “First Love,” Pastor J.D. looks at what Ephesians 5 has to say about building gospel-centered relationships—not just in marriage, but in every relationship we have. If there is one thing we all need help with, it is forming and building healthy relationships. In many ways, our relationships with others are windows into our relationship with God; and we can only love others well by saturating ourselves in the truth that he first loved us.</p>

Fighting, Jesus Style
<p>In “First Love,” Pastor J.D. looks at what Ephesians 5 has to say about building gospel-centered relationships—not just in marriage, but in every relationship we have. If there is one thing we all need help with, it is forming and building healthy relationships. In many ways, our relationships with others are windows into our relationship with God; and we can only love others well by saturating ourselves in the truth that he first loved us.</p>

Friendship and Communication
<p>In “First Love,” Pastor J.D. looks at what Ephesians 5 has to say about building gospel-centered relationships—not just in marriage, but in every relationship we have. If there is one thing we all need help with, it is forming and building healthy relationships. In many ways, our relationships with others are windows into our relationship with God; and we can only love others well by saturating ourselves in the truth that he first loved us.</p>

One Simple Question
<p>In “First Love,” Pastor J.D. looks at what Ephesians 5 has to say about building gospel-centered relationships—not just in marriage, but in every relationship we have. If there is one thing we all need help with, it is forming and building healthy relationships. In many ways, our relationships with others are windows into our relationship with God; and we can only love others well by saturating ourselves in the truth that he first loved us.</p>

This Light and Momentary Marriage
<p>In “First Love,” Pastor J.D. looks at what Ephesians 5 has to say about building gospel-centered relationships—not just in marriage, but in every relationship we have. If there is one thing we all need help with, it is forming and building healthy relationships. In many ways, our relationships with others are windows into our relationship with God; and we can only love others well by saturating ourselves in the truth that he first loved us.</p>

Defiant Prayer
<p>In “Press Through,” Pastor J.D. focuses on the most undervalued resource in the church today—prayer. When it comes to prayer many of us don’t know where to start, and if we’re honest, we aren’t even sure God is listening. But God has a word for all of us: don’t give up. Press in, and press through.</p>

Wrestling All Night
<p>In “Press Through,” Pastor J.D. focuses on the most undervalued resource in the church today—prayer. When it comes to prayer many of us don’t know where to start, and if we’re honest, we aren’t even sure God is listening. But God has a word for all of us: don’t give up. Press in, and press through.</p>

Assured Because Our Love For Others
<p>In “Assured,” Pastor J.D. looks at the book of 1 John and answers the question, “How can I know for sure that I’m saved?” God wants us to be confident in our salvation so we can stop worrying about where we stand with him and finally rest in him. When we find that rest, we’ll see that assurance leads to more lasting change than any uncertainty ever could.</p>

Assured Because of Your Love of the Father
<p>In “Assured,” Pastor J.D. looks at the book of 1 John and answers the question, “How can I know for sure that I’m saved?” God wants us to be confident in our salvation so we can stop worrying about where we stand with him and finally rest in him. When we find that rest, we’ll see that assurance leads to more lasting change than any uncertainty ever could.</p>

Three Attitudes Towards Sin that Give You Assurance with God
<p>In “Assured,” Pastor J.D. looks at the book of 1 John and answers the question, “How can I know for sure that I’m saved?” God wants us to be confident in our salvation so we can stop worrying about where we stand with him and finally rest in him. When we find that rest, we’ll see that assurance leads to more lasting change than any uncertainty ever could.</p>

Certainty Through Experience
<p>In “Assured,” Pastor J.D. looks at the book of 1 John and answers the question, “How can I know for sure that I’m saved?” God wants us to be confident in our salvation so we can stop worrying about where we stand with him and finally rest in him. When we find that rest, we’ll see that assurance leads to more lasting change than any uncertainty ever could.</p>

Being Certain You Can Be Certain
<p>In “Assured,” Pastor J.D. looks at the book of 1 John and answers the question, “How can I know for sure that I’m saved?” God wants us to be confident in our salvation so we can stop worrying about where we stand with him and finally rest in him. When we find that rest, we’ll see that assurance leads to more lasting change than any uncertainty ever could.</p>

The Skeptic
<p>In “Can’t Believe,” Pastor J.D. looks at several characters from the book of John, people who might have wanted to believe, but—for whatever reason—felt like they just couldn't. The obstacles that kept people from believing 2,000 years ago are the same ones that prevent people from truly believing in Jesus Christ today. Our prayer is that those who don’t yet believe in Jesus would trust him for the first time, and that believers would re-learn what it means to believe in him.</p>

The Failure
<p>In “Can’t Believe,” Pastor J.D. looks at several characters from the book of John, people who might have wanted to believe, but—for whatever reason—felt like they just couldn't. The obstacles that kept people from believing 2,000 years ago are the same ones that prevent people from truly believing in Jesus Christ today. Our prayer is that those who don’t yet believe in Jesus would trust him for the first time, and that believers would re-learn what it means to believe in him.</p>

Can't Believe-isms
<p>In “Can’t Believe,” Pastor J.D. looks at several characters from the book of John, people who might have wanted to believe, but—for whatever reason—felt like they just couldn't. The obstacles that kept people from believing 2,000 years ago are the same ones that prevent people from truly believing in Jesus Christ today. Our prayer is that those who don’t yet believe in Jesus would trust him for the first time, and that believers would re-learn what it means to believe in him.</p>

The Passive
<p>In “Can’t Believe,” Pastor J.D. looks at several characters from the book of John, people who might have wanted to believe, but—for whatever reason—felt like they just couldn't. The obstacles that kept people from believing 2,000 years ago are the same ones that prevent people from truly believing in Jesus Christ today. Our prayer is that those who don’t yet believe in Jesus would trust him for the first time, and that believers would re-learn what it means to believe in him.</p>

The Disappointed
<p>In “Can’t Believe,” Pastor J.D. looks at several characters from the book of John, people who might have wanted to believe, but—for whatever reason—felt like they just couldn't. The obstacles that kept people from believing 2,000 years ago are the same ones that prevent people from truly believing in Jesus Christ today. Our prayer is that those who don’t yet believe in Jesus would trust him for the first time, and that believers would re-learn what it means to believe in him.</p>

The Shortsighted
<p>In “Can’t Believe,” Pastor J.D. looks at several characters from the book of John, people who might have wanted to believe, but—for whatever reason—felt like they just couldn't. The obstacles that kept people from believing 2,000 years ago are the same ones that prevent people from truly believing in Jesus Christ today. Our prayer is that those who don’t yet believe in Jesus would trust him for the first time, and that believers would re-learn what it means to believe in him.</p>

The Sexual Captive
<p>In “Can’t Believe,” Pastor J.D. looks at several characters from the book of John, people who might have wanted to believe, but—for whatever reason—felt like they just couldn't. The obstacles that kept people from believing 2,000 years ago are the same ones that prevent people from truly believing in Jesus Christ today. Our prayer is that those who don’t yet believe in Jesus would trust him for the first time, and that believers would re-learn what it means to believe in him.</p>

Religiously Immunized
<p>In “Can’t Believe,” Pastor J.D. looks at several characters from the book of John, people who might have wanted to believe, but—for whatever reason—felt like they just couldn't. The obstacles that kept people from believing 2,000 years ago are the same ones that prevent people from truly believing in Jesus Christ today. Our prayer is that those who don’t yet believe in Jesus would trust him for the first time, and that believers would re-learn what it means to believe in him.</p>

Practical Christianity
<p>In “Christ Is Better,” Pastor J.D. walks through Hebrews, a book of the Bible written to people whose faith in Jesus was lagging. Many of us still struggle with the same problems they did, as we find it harder and harder to walk with God. The writer of Hebrews has one message for all of us: Don’t give up!</p>

Finding the Unshakeable City
<p>In “Christ Is Better,” Pastor J.D. walks through Hebrews, a book of the Bible written to people whose faith in Jesus was lagging. Many of us still struggle with the same problems they did, as we find it harder and harder to walk with God. The writer of Hebrews has one message for all of us: Don’t give up!</p>

The 4 Helps to Faith
<p>In “Christ Is Better,” Pastor J.D. walks through Hebrews, a book of the Bible written to people whose faith in Jesus was lagging. Many of us still struggle with the same problems they did, as we find it harder and harder to walk with God. The writer of Hebrews has one message for all of us: Don’t give up!</p>

Impossible Without Faith
<p>In “Christ Is Better,” Pastor J.D. walks through Hebrews, a book of the Bible written to people whose faith in Jesus was lagging. Many of us still struggle with the same problems they did, as we find it harder and harder to walk with God. The writer of Hebrews has one message for all of us: Don’t give up!</p>

Jesus: The Truer and Better Object of Faith
<p>In “Christ Is Better,” Pastor J.D. walks through Hebrews, a book of the Bible written to people whose faith in Jesus was lagging. Many of us still struggle with the same problems they did, as we find it harder and harder to walk with God. The writer of Hebrews has one message for all of us: Don’t give up!</p>

No More Consciousness of Sin
<p>In “Christ Is Better,” Pastor J.D. walks through Hebrews, a book of the Bible written to people whose faith in Jesus was lagging. Many of us still struggle with the same problems they did, as we find it harder and harder to walk with God. The writer of Hebrews has one message for all of us: Don’t give up!</p>

The New Covenant
<p>In “Christ Is Better,” Pastor J.D. walks through Hebrews, a book of the Bible written to people whose faith in Jesus was lagging. Many of us still struggle with the same problems they did, as we find it harder and harder to walk with God. The writer of Hebrews has one message for all of us: Don’t give up!</p>

Persevere
<p>In “Christ Is Better,” Pastor J.D. walks through Hebrews, a book of the Bible written to people whose faith in Jesus was lagging. Many of us still struggle with the same problems they did, as we find it harder and harder to walk with God. The writer of Hebrews has one message for all of us: Don’t give up!</p>

Melchizedek
<p>In “Christ Is Better,” Pastor J.D. walks through Hebrews, a book of the Bible written to people whose faith in Jesus was lagging. Many of us still struggle with the same problems they did, as we find it harder and harder to walk with God. The writer of Hebrews has one message for all of us: Don’t give up!</p>

The Believers
<p>In “Christ Is Better,” Pastor J.D. walks through Hebrews, a book of the Bible written to people whose faith in Jesus was lagging. Many of us still struggle with the same problems they did, as we find it harder and harder to walk with God. The writer of Hebrews has one message for all of us: Don’t give up!</p>

Finding Inner Rest
<p>In “Christ Is Better,” Pastor J.D. walks through Hebrews, a book of the Bible written to people whose faith in Jesus was lagging. Many of us still struggle with the same problems they did, as we find it harder and harder to walk with God. The writer of Hebrews has one message for all of us: Don’t give up!</p>

King, Champion, Brother and Priest
<p>In “Christ Is Better,” Pastor J.D. walks through Hebrews, a book of the Bible written to people whose faith in Jesus was lagging. Many of us still struggle with the same problems they did, as we find it harder and harder to walk with God. The writer of Hebrews has one message for all of us: Don’t give up!</p>

God's Final Word
<p>In “Christ Is Better,” Pastor J.D. walks through Hebrews, a book of the Bible written to people whose faith in Jesus was lagging. Many of us still struggle with the same problems they did, as we find it harder and harder to walk with God. The writer of Hebrews has one message for all of us: Don’t give up!</p>

Q&A of Rushing Wind Series
<p>In “Rushing Wind,” Pastor J.D. looks at the often-neglected member of the Trinity, the Holy Spirit, and the abundant life that He brings to the lives of believers. While many Christians focus on the Holy Spirit above everything else, many others treat Him more like a theory than a person. But for both groups, God wants to show us that the Spirit-filled life has more in store for us than we can even imagine.</p>

Gifted 2, Tongues and Prophecy
<p>In “Rushing Wind,” Pastor J.D. looks at the often-neglected member of the Trinity, the Holy Spirit, and the abundant life that He brings to the lives of believers. While many Christians focus on the Holy Spirit above everything else, many others treat Him more like a theory than a person. But for both groups, God wants to show us that the Spirit-filled life has more in store for us than we can even imagine.</p>

Gifted
<p>In “Rushing Wind,” Pastor J.D. looks at the often-neglected member of the Trinity, the Holy Spirit, and the abundant life that He brings to the lives of believers. While many Christians focus on the Holy Spirit above everything else, many others treat Him more like a theory than a person. But for both groups, God wants to show us that the Spirit-filled life has more in store for us than we can even imagine.</p>

Ours For the Asking
<p>In “Rushing Wind,” Pastor J.D. looks at the often-neglected member of the Trinity, the Holy Spirit, and the abundant life that He brings to the lives of believers. While many Christians focus on the Holy Spirit above everything else, many others treat Him more like a theory than a person. But for both groups, God wants to show us that the Spirit-filled life has more in store for us than we can even imagine.</p>