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Battlefront

<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>

Oct 30, 201154 min

I Don't Belong Here

<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>

Oct 16, 201154 min

Into

<p>In “Gospel,” we explore one of the biggest questions out there today: how do people actually change? In the last conversation Jesus had with his disciples, Jesus gave one of the most profound answers to that question. In the process, Jesus painted one of the most concise yet comprehensive pictures of what a true disciple of his looks like.</p>

Oct 9, 201144 min

The Assurance of Salvation

<p>In “Gospel,” Pastor J.D. explores one of the biggest questions out there today: how do people actually change? In the last conversation Jesus had with his disciples, Jesus gave one of the most profound answers to that question. In the process, Jesus painted one of the most concise yet comprehensive pictures of what a true disciple of his looks like.</p>

Oct 2, 201148 min

A Generous Spirit

<p>In “Gospel,” Pastor J.D. explores one of the biggest questions out there today: how do people actually change? In the last conversation Jesus had with his disciples, Jesus gave one of the most profound answers to that question. In the process, Jesus painted one of the most concise yet comprehensive pictures of what a true disciple of his looks like.</p>

Sep 25, 201155 min

Church at the Ballpark

<p>In “Gospel,” Pastor J.D. explores one of the biggest questions out there today: how do people actually change? In the last conversation Jesus had with his disciples, Jesus gave one of the most profound answers to that question. In the process, Jesus painted one of the most concise yet comprehensive pictures of what a true disciple of his looks like.</p>

Sep 18, 201142 min

Mission

<p>In “Gospel,” Pastor J.D. explores one of the biggest questions out there today: how do people actually change? In the last conversation Jesus had with his disciples, Jesus gave one of the most profound answers to that question. In the process, Jesus painted one of the most concise yet comprehensive pictures of what a true disciple of his looks like.</p>

Sep 11, 201154 min

Community

<p>In “Gospel,” Pastor J.D. explores one of the biggest questions out there today: how do people actually change? In the last conversation Jesus had with his disciples, Jesus gave one of the most profound answers to that question. In the process, Jesus painted one of the most concise yet comprehensive pictures of what a true disciple of his looks like.</p>

Sep 4, 201151 min

A Character

<p>In “Gospel,” Pastor J.D. explores one of the biggest questions out there today: how do people actually change? In the last conversation Jesus had with his disciples, Jesus gave one of the most profound answers to that question. In the process, Jesus painted one of the most concise yet comprehensive pictures of what a true disciple of his looks like.</p>

Aug 28, 201153 min

The Word

<p>In “Gospel,” Pastor J.D. explores one of the biggest questions out there today: how do people actually change? In the last conversation Jesus had with his disciples, Jesus gave one of the most profound answers to that question. In the process, Jesus painted one of the most concise yet comprehensive pictures of what a true disciple of his looks like.</p>

Aug 21, 201154 min

The Way We Change

<p>In “Gospel,” Pastor J.D. explores one of the biggest questions out there today: how do people actually change? In the last conversation Jesus had with his disciples, Jesus gave one of the most profound answers to that question. In the process, Jesus painted one of the most concise yet comprehensive pictures of what a true disciple of his looks like.</p>

Aug 14, 201149 min

Despair

<p>In “Homewreckers,” Pastor J.D. takes a look at all the things that corrode our relationships and destroy our homes. It is in our families where sin and selfishness become the clearest, and where we have the capacity to do a lot of damage. But the Bible offers us hope, providing us with principles that apply not only to marriage, but also to every relationship that we have.</p>

Aug 7, 201152 min

Why Suffering?

<p>In “Homewreckers,” Pastor J.D. takes a look at all the things that corrode our relationships and destroy our homes. It is in our families where sin and selfishness become the clearest, and where we have the capacity to do a lot of damage. But the Bible offers us hope, providing us with principles that apply not only to marriage, but also to every relationship that we have.</p>

Jul 31, 201150 min

Bitterness

<p>In “Homewreckers,” Pastor J.D. takes a look at all the things that corrode our relationships and destroy our homes. It is in our families where sin and selfishness become the clearest, and where we have the capacity to do a lot of damage. But the Bible offers us hope, providing us with principles that apply not only to marriage, but also to every relationship that we have.</p>

Jul 17, 201155 min

Self-Centeredness

<p>In “Homewreckers,” Pastor J.D. takes a look at all the things that corrode our relationships and destroy our homes. It is in our families where sin and selfishness become the clearest, and where we have the capacity to do a lot of damage. But the Bible offers us hope, providing us with principles that apply not only to marriage, but also to every relationship that we have.</p>

Jul 10, 201148 min

From Breakdown to Breakthrough

<p>In “Homewreckers,” Pastor J.D. takes a look at all the things that corrode our relationships and destroy our homes. It is in our families where sin and selfishness become the clearest, and where we have the capacity to do a lot of damage. But the Bible offers us hope, providing us with principles that apply not only to marriage, but also to every relationship that we have.</p>

Jul 3, 201159 min

Adopted For Life

<p>In “Homewreckers,” Pastor J.D. takes a look at all the things that corrode our relationships and destroy our homes. It is in our families where sin and selfishness become the clearest, and where we have the capacity to do a lot of damage. But the Bible offers us hope, providing us with principles that apply not only to marriage, but also to every relationship that we have.</p>

Jun 26, 201140 min

Fear

<p>In “Homewreckers,” Pastor J.D. takes a look at all the things that corrode our relationships and destroy our homes. It is in our families where sin and selfishness become the clearest, and where we have the capacity to do a lot of damage. But the Bible offers us hope, providing us with principles that apply not only to marriage, but also to every relationship that we have.</p>

Jun 19, 201152 min

What Makes Our Work Christian

<p>In “Homewreckers,” Pastor J.D. takes a look at all the things that corrode our relationships and destroy our homes. It is in our families where sin and selfishness become the clearest, and where we have the capacity to do a lot of damage. But the Bible offers us hope, providing us with principles that apply not only to marriage, but also to every relationship that we have.</p>

Jun 12, 201154 min

Redeeming Ambition

<p>In “Homewreckers,” Pastor J.D. takes a look at all the things that corrode our relationships and destroy our homes. It is in our families where sin and selfishness become the clearest, and where we have the capacity to do a lot of damage. But the Bible offers us hope, providing us with principles that apply not only to marriage, but also to every relationship that we have.</p>

Jun 5, 201154 min

The King's Joy

<p>In “Kingdom Come,” Pastor J.D. walks through the gospel of Luke, a book that is, in many ways, the gospel for skeptics. In Luke’s day, as in ours, people were longing for someone to rise up, restore justice, and end suffering. But the kingdom that Jesus talked about was not what they were expecting. Through this series, we will see that while Jesus’ kingdom is often inexplicable, it is also undeniable.</p>

May 22, 201152 min

The Imminence of the Kingdom

<p>In “Kingdom Come,” Pastor J.D. walks through the gospel of Luke, a book that is, in many ways, the gospel for skeptics. In Luke’s day, as in ours, people were longing for someone to rise up, restore justice, and end suffering. But the kingdom that Jesus talked about was not what they were expecting. Through this series, we will see that while Jesus’ kingdom is often inexplicable, it is also undeniable.</p>

May 15, 201146 min

Who's at Your Party?

<p>In “Kingdom Come,” Pastor J.D. walks through the gospel of Luke, a book that is, in many ways, the gospel for skeptics. In Luke’s day, as in ours, people were longing for someone to rise up, restore justice, and end suffering. But the kingdom that Jesus talked about was not what they were expecting. Through this series, we will see that while Jesus’ kingdom is often inexplicable, it is also undeniable.</p>

May 1, 201149 min

The Weightiness of the Kingdom

<p>In “Kingdom Come,” Pastor J.D. walks through the gospel of Luke, a book that is, in many ways, the gospel for skeptics. In Luke’s day, as in ours, people were longing for someone to rise up, restore justice, and end suffering. But the kingdom that Jesus talked about was not what they were expecting. Through this series, we will see that while Jesus’ kingdom is often inexplicable, it is also undeniable.</p>

Apr 24, 201155 min

Prodigal Son

<p>In “Kingdom Come,” Pastor J.D. walks through the gospel of Luke, a book that is, in many ways, the gospel for skeptics. In Luke’s day, as in ours, people were longing for someone to rise up, restore justice, and end suffering. But the kingdom that Jesus talked about was not what they were expecting. Through this series, we will see that while Jesus’ kingdom is often inexplicable, it is also undeniable.</p>

Apr 17, 201135 min

The Hiddenness of Jesus

<p>In “Kingdom Come,” Pastor J.D. walks through the gospel of Luke, a book that is, in many ways, the gospel for skeptics. In Luke’s day, as in ours, people were longing for someone to rise up, restore justice, and end suffering. But the kingdom that Jesus talked about was not what they were expecting. Through this series, we will see that while Jesus’ kingdom is often inexplicable, it is also undeniable.</p>

Apr 10, 201158 min

Surprised by God's Willingness to Listen

<p>In “Kingdom Come,” Pastor J.D. walks through the gospel of Luke, a book that is, in many ways, the gospel for skeptics. In Luke’s day, as in ours, people were longing for someone to rise up, restore justice, and end suffering. But the kingdom that Jesus talked about was not what they were expecting. Through this series, we will see that while Jesus’ kingdom is often inexplicable, it is also undeniable.</p>

Apr 3, 201147 min

Amazing Tenderness

<p>In “Kingdom Come,” Pastor J.D. walks through the gospel of Luke, a book that is, in many ways, the gospel for skeptics. In Luke’s day, as in ours, people were longing for someone to rise up, restore justice, and end suffering. But the kingdom that Jesus talked about was not what they were expecting. Through this series, we will see that while Jesus’ kingdom is often inexplicable, it is also undeniable.</p>

Mar 27, 201152 min

Jesus' Upside Down Kingdom

<p>In “Kingdom Come,” Pastor J.D. walks through the gospel of Luke, a book that is, in many ways, the gospel for skeptics. In Luke’s day, as in ours, people were longing for someone to rise up, restore justice, and end suffering. But the kingdom that Jesus talked about was not what they were expecting. Through this series, we will see that while Jesus’ kingdom is often inexplicable, it is also undeniable.</p>

Mar 20, 201154 min

Inauguration

<p>In “Kingdom Come,” Pastor J.D. walks through the gospel of Luke, a book that is, in many ways, the gospel for skeptics. In Luke’s day, as in ours, people were longing for someone to rise up, restore justice, and end suffering. But the kingdom that Jesus talked about was not what they were expecting. Through this series, we will see that while Jesus’ kingdom is often inexplicable, it is also undeniable.</p>

Mar 13, 201117 min

Surprise

<p>In “Kingdom Come,” Pastor J.D. walks through the gospel of Luke, a book that is, in many ways, the gospel for skeptics. In Luke’s day, as in ours, people were longing for someone to rise up, restore justice, and end suffering. But the kingdom that Jesus talked about was not what they were expecting. Through this series, we will see that while Jesus’ kingdom is often inexplicable, it is also undeniable.</p>

Mar 6, 201147 min

A Life Responding to the Gospel

<p>In “Search for a King,” Pastor J.D. looks at one of the most prominent characters in the Old Testament, the greatest king in Israel’s history, king David. But even though he was the ideal king, David’s story ends with a question mark, because David was pointing forward to another King, one who would not only follow after God’s heart, but would be God himself. Our prayer is that through the life of David, we would all learn to see Jesus as the ultimate King that we have all been searching for.</p>

Feb 20, 201155 min

Still Searching For a King

<p>In “Search for a King,” Pastor J.D. looks at one of the most prominent characters in the Old Testament, the greatest king in Israel’s history, king David. But even though he was the ideal king, David’s story ends with a question mark, because David was pointing forward to another King, one who would not only follow after God’s heart, but would be God himself. Our prayer is that through the life of David, we would all learn to see Jesus as the ultimate King that we have all been searching for.</p>

Feb 13, 201150 min

Consequences

<p>In “Search for a King,” Pastor J.D. looks at one of the most prominent characters in the Old Testament, the greatest king in Israel’s history, king David. But even though he was the ideal king, David’s story ends with a question mark, because David was pointing forward to another King, one who would not only follow after God’s heart, but would be God himself. Our prayer is that through the life of David, we would all learn to see Jesus as the ultimate King that we have all been searching for.</p>

Feb 6, 201154 min

Repentance

<p>In “Search for a King,” Pastor J.D. looks at one of the most prominent characters in the Old Testament, the greatest king in Israel’s history, king David. But even though he was the ideal king, David’s story ends with a question mark, because David was pointing forward to another King, one who would not only follow after God’s heart, but would be God himself. Our prayer is that through the life of David, we would all learn to see Jesus as the ultimate King that we have all been searching for.</p>

Jan 30, 201151 min

Self Destruction

<p>In “Search for a King,” Pastor J.D. looks at one of the most prominent characters in the Old Testament, the greatest king in Israel’s history, king David. But even though he was the ideal king, David’s story ends with a question mark, because David was pointing forward to another King, one who would not only follow after God’s heart, but would be God himself. Our prayer is that through the life of David, we would all learn to see Jesus as the ultimate King that we have all been searching for.</p>

Jan 23, 201157 min

Who is Giving to Whom?

<p>In “Search for a King,” Pastor J.D. looks at one of the most prominent characters in the Old Testament, the greatest king in Israel’s history, king David. But even though he was the ideal king, David’s story ends with a question mark, because David was pointing forward to another King, one who would not only follow after God’s heart, but would be God himself. Our prayer is that through the life of David, we would all learn to see Jesus as the ultimate King that we have all been searching for.</p>

Dec 19, 201052 min

Still Small

<p>In “Search for a King,” Pastor J.D. looks at one of the most prominent characters in the Old Testament, the greatest king in Israel’s history, king David. But even though he was the ideal king, David’s story ends with a question mark, because David was pointing forward to another King, one who would not only follow after God’s heart, but would be God himself. Our prayer is that through the life of David, we would all learn to see Jesus as the ultimate King that we have all been searching for.</p>

Dec 12, 201050 min

The Tragedy of Dying Without God

<p>In “Search for a King,” Pastor J.D. looks at one of the most prominent characters in the Old Testament, the greatest king in Israel’s history, king David. But even though he was the ideal king, David’s story ends with a question mark, because David was pointing forward to another King, one who would not only follow after God’s heart, but would be God himself. Our prayer is that through the life of David, we would all learn to see Jesus as the ultimate King that we have all been searching for.</p>

Dec 5, 201053 min

Friendship

<p>n “Search for a King,” Pastor J.D. looks at one of the most prominent characters in the Old Testament, the greatest king in Israel’s history, king David. But even though he was the ideal king, David’s story ends with a question mark, because David was pointing forward to another King, one who would not only follow after God’s heart, but would be God himself. Our prayer is that through the life of David, we would all learn to see Jesus as the ultimate King that we have all been searching for.</p>

Nov 28, 201040 min

Patience

<p>In “Search for a King,” Pastor J.D. looks at one of the most prominent characters in the Old Testament, the greatest king in Israel’s history, king David. But even though he was the ideal king, David’s story ends with a question mark, because David was pointing forward to another King, one who would not only follow after God’s heart, but would be God himself. Our prayer is that through the life of David, we would all learn to see Jesus as the ultimate King that we have all been searching for.</p>

Nov 21, 201045 min

David and the Pasture

<p>In “Search for a King,” Pastor J.D. looks at one of the most prominent characters in the Old Testament, the greatest king in Israel’s history, king David. But even though he was the ideal king, David’s story ends with a question mark, because David was pointing forward to another King, one who would not only follow after God’s heart, but would be God himself. Our prayer is that through the life of David, we would all learn to see Jesus as the ultimate King that we have all been searching for.</p>

Nov 7, 201049 min

Setting Up a Revival Kingdom

<p>In “Search for a King,” Pastor J.D. looks at one of the most prominent characters in the Old Testament, the greatest king in Israel’s history, king David. But even though he was the ideal king, David’s story ends with a question mark, because David was pointing forward to another King, one who would not only follow after God’s heart, but would be God himself. Our prayer is that through the life of David, we would all learn to see Jesus as the ultimate King that we have all been searching for.</p>

Oct 31, 201049 min

A Truer and Better Jonah

Oct 10, 201048 min

Tyranny

<p>In “Search for a King,” Pastor J.D. looks at one of the most prominent characters in the Old Testament, the greatest king in Israel’s history, king David. But even though he was the ideal king, David’s story ends with a question mark, because David was pointing forward to another King, one who would not only follow after God’s heart, but would be God himself. Our prayer is that through the life of David, we would all learn to see Jesus as the ultimate King that we have all been searching for.</p>

Oct 4, 201048 min

Why the Task is Urgent

Oct 3, 201049 min

Appointed

Sep 26, 201050 min

Thou Shalt Know that God is Enough

<p>In “This Is What the Heart Looks Like,” Pastor J.D. examines a familiar passage, the Ten Commandments, overturning the popular myth that these commandments are only restrictive instructions given by a God who doesn’t want people to live a full life. He shows us that the commandments are actually the key to knowing a full life, because they are the best way to understand what our own hearts look like.</p>

Sep 19, 201047 min

Thou Shalt Be Able to Handle the Truth

<p>In “This Is What the Heart Looks Like,” Pastor J.D. examines a familiar passage, the Ten Commandments, overturning the popular myth that these commandments are only restrictive instructions given by a God who doesn’t want people to live a full life. He shows us that the commandments are actually the key to knowing a full life, because they are the best way to understand what our own hearts look like.</p>

Sep 12, 201055 min

Thou Shalt Be Generous

<p>In “This Is What the Heart Looks Like,” Pastor J.D. examines a familiar passage, the Ten Commandments, overturning the popular myth that these commandments are only restrictive instructions given by a God who doesn’t want people to live a full life. He shows us that the commandments are actually the key to knowing a full life, because they are the best way to understand what our own hearts look like.</p>

Sep 5, 201048 min