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Twentieth Century Pharisees

Twentieth Century Pharisees

In this message, Pastor Jack teaches on the danger of religious legalism by examining the characteristics of the Pharisees in Jesus' day. Drawing from Matthew 16 and his recent trip to Israel? especially standing at the ruins of ancient Chorazin where Jesus did his mightiest works but was rejected? Pastor Jack warns that believers today can fall into the same trap: believing the Bible is God's Word, affirming God's miraculous power, and emphasizing holiness, yet missing the present, living work of Christ. He urges the congregation to avoid becoming "20th century Pharisees" and instead remain soft-hearted, forgiving, and open to God's present miracle-working power.
Obstacles to Confidence in Prayer

Obstacles to Confidence in Prayer

Pastor Jack teaches on the obstacles that hinder effective prayer, drawing from Matthew 18 and James 4. He identifies three major hindrances? struggling, selfishness, and secret sin? contrasting them with three certainties of prayer: authority, agreement, and asking. Pastor Jack emphasizes that God calls believers to move from striving and worry to a posture of meekness and dependence, bringing even their emotional struggles honestly before the Lord.
The God Who Makes All Things Whole

The God Who Makes All Things Whole

Pastor Jack officiates the wedding of Art Jones and Lee Murray, two individuals who had both been through divorce and found healing in Christ. Through their testimony shared via media presentation, Pastor Jack explores how God's redemptive power can restore broken lives and make room for wholeness, even in situations where past failures and divorce have occurred. He challenges traditional church positions on remarriage, emphasizing that Jesus came to heal and restore, not to condemn those who have been broken by life's circumstances.
God? ?s Family at the Table

God? ?s Family at the Table

Pastor Jack leads a communion service exploring how God continually does new things in fresh ways. Drawing from Isaiah 42-43, he teaches that God isn't confined to repeating past miracles but springs forth new works that require recognition and childlike openness. He provides extensive teaching on communion? ?its many names, its spiritual power, and how believers come to the Lord's table not for condemnation but to receive healing, forgiveness, and strength through Christ's broken body and shed blood.
God? ?s Order for Parent and Child Relationship

God? ?s Order for Parent and Child Relationship

Pastor Jack draws from Ephesians and Hebrews to address the biblical order for parent-child relationships. He teaches that parents are called to discipline and instruct their children with both love and authority, while children are commanded to honor and obey their parents? ?regardless of past hurts or failures. Throughout the message, Pastor Jack emphasizes that emotional healing and personal fulfillment hinge on forgiveness and proper family relationships, and he challenges listeners to submit to God's Word rather than the permissive philosophy of the world.