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Learning to Respond to God’s Presence

Learning to Respond to God’s Presence

Learning to Respond to God’s Presence

by | Jun 13, 2026

Pastor Jack teaches from Genesis 18 on how to respond to God's manifest presence, using Abraham's encounter with the Lord as a model for worship. He emphasizes that when God appears, the proper response is to bow, invite His presence to stay, and minister to Him through worship and sacrifice. The message culminates in a foundation-raising service for the church building, where Pastor Jack connects the physical construction to God's work of building His spiritual temple—the church—and calls the congregation to praise and faith as they trust God for provision.
Led by the Spirit, Pt. 2, Romans #26

Led by the Spirit, Pt. 2, Romans #26

by | Jun 13, 2026

In this message, Pastor Jack explores the journey of Israel from Egypt to Canaan as a picture of the Spirit-filled believer learning to follow the Holy Spirit's leading. Drawing from Romans 8:13-17 and Israel's wilderness experiences at Marah and Rephidim, Pastor Jack teaches how God leads us into difficult places not to abandon us, but to reveal His changeless, all-sufficient nature. He gives special attention to the Holy Spirit's work in leading believers to resolve bitterness through the power of Calvary, and emphasizes our identity as adopted sons and daughters of God who are chosen, adopted, and fully accepted into His family.
Led by the Spirit, Pt. 1, Romans #25

Led by the Spirit, Pt. 1, Romans #25

by | Jun 13, 2026

In this message, Pastor Jack draws a powerful parallel between the believer's Spirit-filled walk and Israel's exodus from Egypt. He addresses the common question of how to be led by the Spirit, teaching that God commits to lead all His children—not based on their performance, but on His faithfulness. Using Israel's journey through the wilderness, Pastor Jack shows how the glory cloud never departed despite their murmuring, and how God led them through seemingly impossible circumstances to teach them victory over their adversaries.
The Art of Forgiving Yourself

The Art of Forgiving Yourself

by | Jun 6, 2026

Pastor Jack explores the parable of the prodigal son to teach about God's radical acceptance and the importance of learning to forgive and love yourself. Drawing from the father's overwhelming reception of his wayward son—with robe, ring, shoes, and feast—Pastor Jack shows how God wants believers to stop condemning themselves and walk in the confidence and authority that comes from being fully clothed in Christ's righteousness. This message, recorded during a communion service, invites listeners to accept God's declaration of love and to stop living as spiritual slaves when they've been made sons and daughters.
Muddling Your Way in the Will of God

Muddling Your Way in the Will of God

by | Jun 6, 2026

In this message, Pastor Jack teaches from the life of Abraham, showing how even faithful believers can muddle their way through confusion when they fail to wait on God. Drawing from Genesis 12, Pastor Jack explores what happens when we move ahead of God's timing, accept circumstances instead of seeking His direction, and try to figure things out on our own—and how God's mercy brings us back to the place of the altar.
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