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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>

Be Filled With the Spirit
<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>

Jesus Was a Charismatic
<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>

The Forgotten God
<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>

Something Greater Than Jonah
<p>In “Castaway,” Pastor J.D. opens up the book of Jonah, showing us that this is more than a colorful story about a man being swallowed by a fish: it is a tale of God’s redemption in a lost world. Through Jonah’s bizarre journey, Pastor J.D. shows us the incredible mission of God and extends the invitation to follow God wherever he sends us.</p>

A Whole New Kind of Obedience
<p>In “Castaway,” Pastor J.D. opens up the book of Jonah, showing us that this is more than a colorful story about a man being swallowed by a fish: it is a tale of God’s redemption in a lost world. Through Jonah’s bizarre journey, Pastor J.D. shows us the incredible mission of God and extends the invitation to follow God wherever he sends us.</p>

The Making of a Witness
<p>In “Castaway,” Pastor J.D. opens up the book of Jonah, showing us that this is more than a colorful story about a man being swallowed by a fish: it is a tale of God’s redemption in a lost world. Through Jonah’s bizarre journey, Pastor J.D. shows us the incredible mission of God and extends the invitation to follow God wherever he sends us.</p>

The Moment of Crisis
<p>In “Castaway,” Pastor J.D. opens up the book of Jonah, showing us that this is more than a colorful story about a man being swallowed by a fish: it is a tale of God’s redemption in a lost world. Through Jonah’s bizarre journey, Pastor J.D. shows us the incredible mission of God and extends the invitation to follow God wherever he sends us.</p>

I Am Jonah
<p>In “Castaway,” Pastor J.D. opens up the book of Jonah, showing us that this is more than a colorful story about a man being swallowed by a fish: it is a tale of God’s redemption in a lost world. Through Jonah’s bizarre journey, Pastor J.D. shows us the incredible mission of God and extends the invitation to follow God wherever he sends us.</p>

Resurrection Hope
<p>In “I Am an Alien,” Pastor J.D. deals with a question that people have been asking for thousands of years—why is there so much suffering in the world? “I Am an Alien” walks through the book of 1 Peter, a book written to Christians who were not only aware of the problem of evil, but were living in the midst of pain, suffering, and constant trouble. Our prayer is that those who feel like outsiders in this world would see how the gospel transforms even our most painful experiences.</p>

Stop Sinning
<p>In “I Am an Alien,” Pastor J.D. deals with a question that people have been asking for thousands of years—why is there so much suffering in the world? “I Am an Alien” walks through the book of 1 Peter, a book written to Christians who were not only aware of the problem of evil, but were living in the midst of pain, suffering, and constant trouble. Our prayer is that those who feel like outsiders in this world would see how the gospel transforms even our most painful experiences.</p>

Marriage and the Gospel
<p>In “I Am an Alien,” Pastor J.D. deals with a question that people have been asking for thousands of years—why is there so much suffering in the world? “I Am an Alien” walks through the book of 1 Peter, a book written to Christians who were not only aware of the problem of evil, but were living in the midst of pain, suffering, and constant trouble. Our prayer is that those who feel like outsiders in this world would see how the gospel transforms even our most painful experiences.</p>

Transformational Worship
<p>In “I Am an Alien,” Pastor J.D. deals with a question that people have been asking for thousands of years—why is there so much suffering in the world? “I Am an Alien” walks through the book of 1 Peter, a book written to Christians who were not only aware of the problem of evil, but were living in the midst of pain, suffering, and constant trouble. Our prayer is that those who feel like outsiders in this world would see how the gospel transforms even our most painful experiences.</p>

The Mysterious Witness of Submission
<p>In “I Am an Alien,” Pastor J.D. deals with a question that people have been asking for thousands of years—why is there so much suffering in the world? “I Am an Alien” walks through the book of 1 Peter, a book written to Christians who were not only aware of the problem of evil, but were living in the midst of pain, suffering, and constant trouble. Our prayer is that those who feel like outsiders in this world would see how the gospel transforms even our most painful experiences.</p>

Who We Are, Where We Come From and What We Do
<p>In “I Am an Alien,” Pastor J.D. deals with a question that people have been asking for thousands of years—why is there so much suffering in the world? “I Am an Alien” walks through the book of 1 Peter, a book written to Christians who were not only aware of the problem of evil, but were living in the midst of pain, suffering, and constant trouble. Our prayer is that those who feel like outsiders in this world would see how the gospel transforms even our most painful experiences.</p>

Grow Up
<p>In “I Am an Alien,” Pastor J.D. deals with a question that people have been asking for thousands of years—why is there so much suffering in the world? “I Am an Alien” walks through the book of 1 Peter, a book written to Christians who were not only aware of the problem of evil, but were living in the midst of pain, suffering, and constant trouble. Our prayer is that those who feel like outsiders in this world would see how the gospel transforms even our most painful experiences.</p>