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Have Yourself a Maranatha Christmas

Have Yourself a Maranatha Christmas

In this Christmas morning message from 1977, Pastor Jack teaches on what he calls a "Maranatha Christmas"?celebrating not only that Christ came, but that He is coming again. Drawing from the story of Zacharias and Elizabeth in Luke 1, Pastor Jack explores how God chose ordinary people to play extraordinary roles in His redemptive plans, just as He desires to work through us today as we await Christ's return.
The Danger Signs Pointing Back

The Danger Signs Pointing Back

Pastor Jack teaches on maintaining spiritual readiness for Christ's return, using the parable of the ten virgins and the story of Lot's wife. He emphasizes that spiritual preparedness isn't about keeping rigid lists of do's and don'ts, but about maintaining a current, vital work of the Holy Spirit in one's life through obedience to God's Word and responsive discipleship. Pastor Jack challenges the men to cultivate spiritual sensitivity in their own lives while learning to minister grace?not legalism?to others struggling with questionable practices.
There Is One Lord

There Is One Lord

Pastor Jack draws from Ephesians 4 to explore the meaning of "one Lord" in the life of the believer. He teaches that Jesus is both our Commander?calling us to obedience and accountability?and our Lover, who kneels to wash our feet and deliver us from bondage. Through personal testimony and clear biblical teaching, Pastor Jack challenges the church to embrace the balanced lordship of Christ: neither legalistic condemnation nor sloppy grace, but a dynamic union of authority and love that leads to freedom.
One Spirit ? One Hope

One Spirit ? One Hope

Pastor Jack draws from Ephesians 4 to explore the foundational elements of Christian unity. Continuing a detailed study of the chapter, he focuses on three key phrases: "one Spirit," "one hope of your calling," and "one Lord." Pastor Jack teaches that true unity in the body of Christ requires embracing both the gifts and fruit of the Spirit, balancing triumph in Christ's authority with expectation of His return, and recognizing that God's hope for us is as certain as the blessed hope of the rapture.
The Healing Wounds of Christ

The Healing Wounds of Christ

Pastor Jack teaches on the healing work of Christ, drawing from his wounds to bring wholeness to every broken area of our lives. In this communion message, he reveals how Jesus was pierced at specific points?hands, feet, side, back, brow?not only to forgive sin, but to heal the shame and stain that linger from our past. Pastor Jack invites the congregation to receive wholeness through the broken body of Christ.
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