Pastor Brit looks at Paul’s show-trial before Roman Governor Felix—and unearths a valuable lesson for every follower of Jesus…
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‘End Times Prophecy Update, PART II: The Secret Threat to the Last-Days Church’
Prophecy Updates address Israel and global conflicts—but there’re other prophecies—powerful warnings to the church of the Last Days. We need to listen—before it’s too late…
‘Year End Prophecy Update: What Just Happened??’
How do you sum up 2024 in prophetic terms? One man put it simply: “Oh Wow!”. Here’s where we were and where it looks like we’re going—rapidly. Oh wow…!
‘It’s Never Too Late’ (1 Cor. 5:7)
Missed opportunities and false starts? It’s never too late for a new beginning…
‘Paul in Prison: The Worst of Times, The Best of Times’ (Philippians 1:1-13)
For the Philippians, Paul in prison was the worst that could happen; for Paul—and the Gospel—it was the best, and he told the Philippians so. He even told them to rejoice. But how do you do that…?
‘The Cure for America’
Pastor Jay gives a Biblical response to political violence in a divided America…
‘The Art of Discipleship’ (Ruth 3)
Everyone needs a helping hand in the faith—and everyone has a part to play in discipleship…!
‘The Heart of the Matter is a Matter of the Heart’ (Acts 16:14)
As much as fertile ground is needed for physical growth, spiritual growth demands a fertile heart…
‘Introduction to Philippians: Who’s the Real Enemy?’ (Part 4)
In the final installment of his Philippians introduction, Pastor Jay tackles two baffling questions: why did Paul and Silas stay in prison when they could have escaped, and why didn’t they tell the men who beat and imprisoned them that they were Roman citizens? Hint—it saved and protected the Philippian church from disaster… (Acts 16:22-40)
‘Philippians Introduction: Confronting Demons and Superstitions’
In Part 3 of Pastor Jay’s introduction to Philippians, a powerful demon confronts Paul and his team—but when Paul casts it out of the fortune-teller, the real trouble began. Lots of lessons in this message that the devil will hate (and you may not like some of them either)… (Acts 16:16-19)
‘The moment of T-Ruth’ (Ruth 1:6-22)
Every life has a turning point—a moment of truth. Ruth had one, too—a big one…
‘Philippians Introduction: No Small Works’
The great Apostle Paul—Pharisee, missionary, evangelist, agitator—was tasked by God to preach the gospel to Europe. His first audience? Less than ten women praying by a river. But as you read this, if you’re a Christian today, it’s proof that no ministry to anyone is too small… (Introduction, Part 2)
“Philippians Introduction: A Step in the Right Direction”
Pastor Jay begins an intimate look into Paul’s great letter to the Philippian church. This week: how Paul got there was amazing; what happened next seemed so small—and it changed the course of history…
Nehemiah Finale: ‘When the Cat’s Away…’
When Nehemiah was out of town, his enemies took advantage. But when he discovered the treachery, he prayed, cleared out their houses and cleaned their clocks. A fitting conclusion to one of the most powerful missions in the Bible. (Neh. 13)
‘A Mutated Mentality of Ministry’ (‘Hey—Fugeddaboutit!’)
The disciples had just returned from a week of powerful ministry. Jesus, however, seemed to pour cold water on their rejoicing—and for a very, very good reason… (Luke 10:17-24)
‘The Fate of the 7 Churches: Laodicea—Hot, Cold or Lukewarm?’ (Final Part)
Pastor Jay’s Revelation series concludes with the question of what Jesus really meant by ‘hot, cold and lukewarm’. The answer isn’t what you think: an admonishment to His church and pastors everywhere about their supreme duty to each other and to the whole world…
‘Fate of the 7 Churches, Part 5: The Synagogue of Satan’
The Philadelphian church was under attack by ‘the synagogue of Satan’—who did great damage. Who were they? What did they do—and what did Jesus do about them? And what about those Philadelphian Christians—how did they overcome? Here’s the untold story…
‘GET. UP.’ (John 5″1-9)
God helps. God offers to help. But what about those who didn’t want His help and never asked Him for it? Does He still help against their wishes? What will He do?
‘Fate of the 7 Churches (Part 4): The Zombie Church’
Part 4 of Jay’s Revelation Epilogue—a penetrating look into Jesus’ critique of His churches and how His 7 letters are a Last-Days warning to all churches—and their pastors—everywhere. This week: Jesus confronted the Sardis church, who died without knowing it was dead—just like a zombie. A startling ultimatum from the Head of the Church…
‘Now—We Pray’ (Neh. 9, PART 2)
‘Now—We Pray!’ (Neh. 9, PART 1)
‘Nehemiah’s Word of the Day: “Understand”‘ (Neh. 8)
The Fate of the 7 Churches, PART 3: ‘When Jesus Fights Against His Own’
Part 3 of Jay’s Revelation Epilogue—a penetrating look into Jesus’ critique of His churches and how His 7 letters are a Last-Days warning to all churches everywhere—and their Pastors. This week: Pergamum, Thyatira and what provokes Jesus to fight against His own…
Israel War Update & Sermon: ‘The Fate of the 7 Churches’ (PART 2)
An Israel-Iran war update, followed by Part 2 of Jay’s Revelation Epilogue, a penetrating look into Jesus’ critique of His churches—and how His 7 letters are a Last-Days warning to pastors and churches both.
‘Just One More Thing…’ (The ‘Lasagna’ Sermon)
Jesus’ final words from the cross were ‘It is Finished’. But what was ‘finished’? What was still needed—and from whom? (A word of warning—you’ll never look at lasagna the same). (John 19:30)
‘Jesus is Alive—and Everything Depends on It’
Jesus is alive—despite any earthly, intellectual and theological opposition, His resurrection is no myth, and eternity with or without Him is inevitable…
‘C’mon!’ (Neh. 7)
Pastor Jeremy Grant continues his amazing series from the Book of Nehemiah!
‘Revelation Epilogue: The Shocking Purpose of the 7 Churches’ (Part 1)
‘Revelation’ reveals Jesus—in glory, justice, royalty, wrath and love—but what about those 7 churches? Why did He write to them? And what do they reveal about Him and His real intentions for His church on earth? This may come as a shock… (Part 1)
‘Revelation Recap: a Look Back at the Future”
After two years looking at Revelation, what’s changed in the way you see it? What’s different in how you view the wrath of God, eternity and especially Jesus Himself? Even more important, how has it changed you? Here’s Revelation in a nutshell—and what the ancients did with its message…
‘Oh, no!’ (Neh. 6-7:4)
Not every brother is a brother—and Nehemiah 6 stands as a word to the wise…
‘I have the right (to be wrong)’ (Rev. 2:7)
We all have the right—and need—to be corrected by God, through His people, for our good. Seems God has a rather different view of our ‘rights’…
‘Jerusalem’s Golden Gate—Entrance for a King’ (Ch. 3:22-32)
‘Nehemiah Connects the Gates—and Ours’ (PART 1)
‘Nehemiah Gets to Work’ (Ch. 3:1-12)
‘Nehemiah Takes out the Trash’ (Ch. 2:9-20)
When Nehemiah got to Jerusalem, he also got to work—and the wall’s weakest spots came first—the Gates…
‘Book of Nehemiah—The Beginning’
Pastor Jeremy Grant introduces one of the great men in the Bible—powerful, popular, influential, smart—and God alone ruled his heart. (Chapter 1)
‘Amen—Come Lord Jesus!’ (Revelation series Finale)
The conclusion of our 2-year journey through Revelation—Jesus invites sinners to heaven and warns His church about tampering with His Book. Powerful, joyous, sobering, wonderful…!
‘The Signature of Jesus Christ’ (Rev. 22:16)
Possibly the most important sermon of the entire series, Jesus puts His signature on the Book of Revelation. Here’s what that looks like…
‘Last Warning to a World Gone Wrong’ (Rev. 22:15)
God’s last warning to the world and the church, in the last chapter of the last book in the Bible. It’s a big one…
‘No Dirty Laundry in Heaven…’ (Rev. 22:13-14)
Who is the Alpha and Omega? And what about those ‘washed robes’ in Heaven? The questions may seem small, but the answers is greater than the universe itself…
Jesus’ Coming Reward: Good Fruit or Sour Grapes?
When He returns, Jesus will reward His followers—but what is this reward? Even more, what will that event look like?
“To the Church of the Last Days…” (Rev. 22:7-11)
John’s angelic host gave three warnings to the last-days church—as powerful now as they were a couple thousand years ago…
‘Keep the Words of This Book’ (Rev. 22:7)
Jesus said He would bless anyone who ‘keeps the words of the prophecy in this book’ of Revelation—but how do you ‘keep’ Revelation? The answer is so simple—but it’s not for the faint of heart…
’20 Blessings from the Book of Revelation’
The Book of Revelation is packed with blessings, all of which are wonderful beyond words (but we’ll try anyway)…
‘Prophecy Update: 3 Huge Developments’ (Pastor Jay McCarl)
Three stunning new developments concerning End Times Prophecy popped in the just past two months. Fasten your seat belts…
‘The Magi: Better Late than Ever’ (Pastor Jeremy Grant)
The Magi went to see Jesus late, but there were others who knew very well who He was—and never went to see Him at all… An insightful Christmas Eve message from Pastor Jeremy Grant.
‘A Million and One Reasons to Repent’ (Pastor Jeremy Grant)
In his electrifying prayer-series finale, Pastor Jeremy digs into Daniel 9—and unearths a tremendous prayer not only for Israel, but for America—and every Christian heart…
‘How Do You Pray…?’ (Pastor Jeremy Grant)
Jesus knew His audience—some loved what He said, others hated it—especially when His lessons portrayed ‘bad guys’ as good and ‘good guys’ as bad. This was glaring when He taught about praying—the righteous hated it while the hopeless found mercy. Here’s the story… (Luke 18:9-14)
‘Pray Like This…” (Pastor Jeremy Grant)
First, Jesus told His disciples not to pray like the hypocrites—then He told them to pray by keeping it real—to pray like saints… (Matt. 6:9-14)
‘How Not to Pray’ (Pastor Jeremy Grant)
Jesus taught us to pray, but He also warned us how not to pray—and the distinction is marvelous. Now go pray… (Matthew 6:5-7; includes an update by Pastor Jay)