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What does it take to run your race with endurance? The middle of the race is where many people quit, but it’s also where endurance is built. In 1 Corinthians 9:25–27, Paul compares the Christian life to a race that requires discipline, perseverance, and spiritual training. Filmed ...  Show more

We have good news and bad news. Bad news: suffering exists. The good? God can actually use that suffering to make you better. That thing that is beating you down and makes you want to give up can be the very thing God uses to shape you into who He wants you to be.This week, we go ...  Show more

In Isaiah 58, does God condemn his people for having too much delight in his ways? Pastor John distinguishes hypocritical pleasure from true, generous joy in God. 

God never wastes anything—He often calls us to use our pain to minister to others. 

Psalm 150. Praise is something you hear about, but maybe really don’t understand it. Praise is a vital part in the life of a Christian. Praise is where we lift up God and thank Him for what He’s done for us. When was the last time you offered your praise to God. 

How often do we pray to God seeking answers? How often do we hope those answers match a particular time frame? It's completely natural (and expected) for us to talk to God about things happening right now, but God's timeline is vastly different from ours - and so are His answers. ...  Show more