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The Letter That Kills, Romans #18

The Letter That Kills, Romans #18

The Letter That Kills, Romans #18

by | Jun 13, 2026

Pastor Jack teaches on the destructive nature of legalism and the liberating power of walking in the Spirit rather than being bound by the letter of the law. Drawing from Romans 7:1-6, he explains that believers have died to the law through Christ's death and are now married to the resurrected Christ, who produces spiritual fruit in their lives. Pastor Jack emphasizes that while we cannot fulfill God's law through our own efforts, Christ's life in us brings genuine obedience and transformation, freeing us from condemnation and enabling us to serve in the newness of the Spirit rather than the oldness of the letter.
The Letter That Kills

The Letter That Kills

by | Jun 13, 2026

Pastor Jack teaches from Romans 7:1-6 on the distinction between legalism and life in the Spirit. He explains that believers have been freed from bondage to the letter of the law through Christ's death and resurrection, and are now "married" to Jesus—united to Him in a relationship that produces the fruit of the Spirit rather than dead works. Pastor Jack emphasizes that Jesus fulfilled the law completely at the cross, liberating us to walk in newness of life with Him rather than striving under crushing religious rules.
Jesus, the Restorer of Vision and Sight

Jesus, the Restorer of Vision and Sight

by | Jun 13, 2026

Pastor Jack draws from the healing of blind Bartimaeus to teach on how Christ restores our spiritual vision and ability to see what He intends to accomplish in our lives. In this message, Pastor Jack explores the principles of receiving from God, emphasizing that our greatest need is not simply miracles, but the capacity to receive what the Lord desires to give us. He calls the church to catch a vision—both personally and collectively—of God's transforming work and to recognize that everything we receive is by grace, not by works.
The Final Death of Legalism, Romans #19

The Final Death of Legalism, Romans #19

by | Jun 13, 2026

In this message from 1973, Pastor Jack explores Romans 7:7-25, unpacking the three positive values that God's law serves for believers. Pastor Jack teaches that the final death of legalism occurs when we gain a true perspective on God's law—recognizing it not as a crushing burden meant to earn salvation, but as a revelation of God's design for life, a holy and good standard that points us toward Christ, and ultimately something that drives us to confess our absolute inability to perform it in our own strength, bringing us to dependence on the Holy Spirit.
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.
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