Depression is painfully real, with a variety of causes and cures—but the most common cause—and cure—is the one people don’t like to admit…
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‘Messing with the Ministry’ (Phil. 1:15-20)
Some preachers tried to poach Paul’s followers and make a name for themselves while he languished in prison. They were corrupt and self-seeking, but what Paul told the Philippians about them is a much-needed lesson for every church—and pastor…
The Minor Prophets: Hosea 13-14
Pastor Jeremy continues his powerful teaching series through the amazing (and often convicting) Minor Prophets. This week, God gives Israel a soft landing to a very bumpy ride. You will be blessed (and a bit convicted)…
The Minor Prophets: Hosea 11-12
Pastor Jeremy continues his powerful teaching series through the amazing (and often convicting) Minor Prophets. You will be blessed (and a bit convicted)…
The Minor Prophets: Hosea 10
Pastor Jeremy continues his powerful teaching series through the amazing (and often convicting) Minor Prophets. You will be blessed (and a bit convicted)…
The Minor Prophets: Hosea 9
Pastor Jeremy continues his powerful teaching series through the amazing (and often convicting) Minor Prophets. You will be blessed (and a bit convicted)…
The Minor Prophets: Hosea 8
Pastor Jeremy continues his powerful teaching series through the amazing (and often convicting) Minor Prophets. You will be blessed (and a bit convicted)…
‘What About Depression?’ (Psalm 107)
Depression can happen to anyone; to some, it’s a bulldozer. What does God say about it? Even more, what can He do about it? Check out Pastor Jeremy’s latest sermon…
‘For Those Who are Bad at Doing Good’
Paul prayed that the Philippians would shine like Jesus. This is easy to pray, but for messed up, ordinary people, far harder to do. That’s when God steps in with a little grace and a lot of power…
Prophecy Update: ‘The Global War on Israel—What are We Looking At?’
Israel has become the center of the World’s attention—and irrational fury. What’s really going on, especially in light of all the recent news coming out of the Middle East. Here’s a ounce of perspective on our troubling times…
‘God’s Red-Alert to Politicians’ (Hosea 7)
Pastor Jeremy continues teaching through the Minor Prophets, this time in Hosea 7, where God’s dire warnings to Israel should make American politicians tremble…
‘Discernment and Knowing God’s Best’ (Phil. 1:10)
Paul prayed that Christians be able to discern what’s ‘best’, but they too often settle for ‘good enough’. Big mistake—and here’s how to avoid making it…
‘When God Gives You a New Name’ (Gen. 32:22-32)
God changed Jacob’s really embarrassing name to something wonderful—’Israel’—but he didn’t always live up to God’s gracious improvement. Neither do we—so here’s what God does about it… Another fantastic teaching from Pastor Jeremy.
The Minor Prophets: Hosea 7
Pastor Jeremy continues his teaching series through the amazing (and often convicting) Minor Prophets.
The Minor Prophets: Hosea 5
Pastor Jeremy continues his teaching series through the amazing (and often convicting) Minor Prophets.
The Minor Prophets: Hosea 3 & 4
Pastor Jeremy continues his teaching series through the amazing (and often convicting) Minor Prophets.
The Minor Prophets: Hosea 2
Pastor Jeremy continues his teaching series through the amazing (and often convicting) Minor Prophets.
The Minor Prophets: Hosea 1
Pastor Jeremy continues his teaching series through the amazing (and often convicting) Minor Prophets.
‘Two Nations, Two Natures’ (Gen. 25:19-23)
Ever feel conflicted? Stretched between right and wrong? Then you’re not alone. We all have two natures at war with each other: the Flesh vs the Spirit—and it’s a vicious battle…!
‘Scrutinizing Jesus’ (Phil. 1:9-10)
Paul prayed for the Philippians to ABOUND in knowledge—but of what? The final answer is Jesus. But how do we really come to know Him—and to what end? (PART 1)
‘How Your Love ABOUNDS’ (Phil. 1:9)
Paul prayed that the Philippian Church’s love would ABOUND—more and more. It’s marvelous—but what does it look like and what’s the source of something so increasingly fantastic? Stay tuned…
‘How Jesus REALLY Feels About You’ (Phil. 1:8)
It’s what permeated Paul’s entire message and his life wherever he went—it made him tick and it saw him through all he suffered—even death. And it’s shockingly easy to miss. Paul, as he expressed his love for the Philippians, reminded them of an astonishing truth about Jesus—something they must never forget. Us, too…
‘The Baptism of the Holy Spirit’ (Joshua 1)
What does Joshua’s conquest of Canaan have to do with the baptism of the Holy Spirit? Very much indeed. One of Pastor Jeremy’s best…!
‘The Real Meaning of ‘Joy”
The Bible mentions joy and rejoicing over 2000 times—and it means something very different than we presume—or what we’re sometimes led to believe…
‘Saints and Aints’ (Phil. 1:2)
Are there saints in your church? Are there any left in the world? The answer is a big ‘yes’—but it’s not because they’re just good people…
‘From Locust Plagues to Jesus’ Return’ (Joel 3)
Pastor Jeremy’s powerful conclusion to the prophetic Book of Joel.
‘Why You Shouldn’t Go Into Ministry (and Why You Should)’ (Phil. 1:1-11)
People enter the ministry for many reasons—and all but one are bad…
‘Stay in the Boat’ (Ez.18:12-32)
Pastor Jeremy continues his 2-part series about missed opportunities and false starts—and that it’s never too late for a new beginning…!
‘It’s Never Too Late’ (1 Cor. 5:7)
Missed opportunities and false starts? It’s never too late for a new beginning…
‘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…
‘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…
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.
‘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…
‘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…
‘Revelation Epilogue: Exploding with Urgency’
John’s Revelation is complete—now come the final words of the Bible—blessings, warnings and urgency, with a little help from Peter…
‘What’s that Mark on Your Forehead?’ (Rev. 22:3-5)
In Heaven people will see astonishing things—including the face of God, a ‘lamp’ like no other, marked people and indescribable splendor. But it’s not pie-in-the-sky-by-and-by—it’s our greatest hope in this world. Here’s why…
“Inside New Jerusalem: The Grand Tour” (Part 3)
With each new verse, John’s description of our Heavenly home becomes more and more astonishing…! (PART 3)
‘New Jerusalem: The Grand Tour’ (Part 2)
Our Forever Home is beyond description—more than the Patriarchs or Apostles ever imagined—yet it’s been described for us in considerable detail for thousands of years. Here’s the story… (Part 2)
‘New Jerusalem: The Grand Tour’ (Part 1)
The New Jerusalem—the Apostle John gave us a Grand Tour of our Forever Home. Amazing, wondrous—more than the Patriarchs and Apostles ever imagined—and revealed to us in these Last Days. (Part 1)