In the Word

"Modern research indicates there is a real downside to setting goals. For the Christian looking forward to everlasting life, the key to spiritual success is found in focusing on the process."

Sometimes both life and faith can be challenging. In those moments, it is important to know that Jesus is not only the originator but the completer of our faith. The Bible promises us Jesus will get you through!

Science reveals that what you focus on literally changes your mind. The Bible's encouragement to look to Jesus can have absolutely life-changing effects!

It matters which voices you listen to. In an age of skepticism and doubt, in earth's last days, God speaks to us with a clear voice and shares a message of eternal consequence. Are you listening?

While it might be standard practice for gamblers, when it comes to matters of faith it isn't wise to hedge your bets. Discover the joy of being all in with Jesus. Learn how God can truly be first in your life!

It’s one of the biggest questions people wrestle with today: How can I forgive those who have wronged me? Do I have to forgive? "Seventy Times Seven" reveals the role of forgiveness in the Christian’s experience.

God describes Himself as being a forgiving God. Join Pastor John Bradshaw and discover how the power of forgiveness can revolutionize your life.

God wants to forgive us, but He can't forgive someone who harbors resentment and unforgiveness. Join John Bradshaw as we discuss the topic of forgiveness and its power to mend and restore a broken heart.

It’s one thing to encounter God or even to learn about God. But how can a person enjoy a constant walk with God rather than an up-and-down experience? Learn how you can be fully charged!

The righteousness of Christ is offered to all. Learn how to receive and experience the righteousness of Christ in your life!

In this presentation on the subject of righteousness by faith, the Bible reveals how a person can go from the rags of self-righteousness to the riches of the righteousness of Jesus Christ.

The Bible says the gospel is “the power of God to salvation.” How can a person experience the power of God? Don’t miss “Power,” presented by John Bradshaw.

You can experience spiritual victory in the place of spiritual failure. Join John Bradshaw for “Five Steps to Spiritual Victory” and learn how sin can be defeated in your life.

God is able to turn around the most challenging situation. Join John Bradshaw for “Great Expectations” and encounter the God who brings light out of darkness.

The prophet Ezekiel saw a river flowing from the temple of God. Join John Bradshaw for “The River” and discover what God’s commission to His end-time church really is.

How do you respond when temptation comes? Join John Bradshaw as we look at two examples from the Bible. One man buckled under the weight of temptation, while another stood for Christ. This is a message with real relevance for the times in which we live.

A manager embezzles his employer for the purpose of personal gain. But ill-gotten gains aren’t gains at all. Discover how you can enjoy true, lasting prosperity.

As Planet Earth wrestles with a crisis of unprecedented magnitude, an even larger battle rages behind the scenes. And there's only one place to find immunity! Join John Bradshaw for "The Coronavirus Conspirator."

Jesus taught a parable with profound implications. Can a sincere person truly find grace in the eyes of God? Join John Bradshaw for a life-changing look at an ancient story.

There is no denying that the world is in a state of crisis. Challenges like the coronavirus pandemic are a sign that we are moving towards earth’s final days. Join John Bradshaw for “Three Important Steps” as he shares how we can have hope in these trying times and allow them to strengthen our relationship with God.

The God of the Bible wants you to place great demands of Him, to ask for more and not less. And when you do, it will change your life forever!

There’s a simple biblical prescription for enjoying an abundant life. Join John Bradshaw and see how Scripture provides a road map for vitality and longevity.

What makes a painting worth $450 million? And what makes a sinner even more valuable? Join Pastor John Bradshaw and examine a parable that shows you how precious you are to God.

There’s a reason God has placed you on this earth. Find out your divine purpose in this scriptural message from John Bradshaw.

There is no substitute for the real thing, especially in a person’s spiritual life. Join Pastor John Bradshaw and discover how you can have—and be—the genuine article.

A legendary battalion were inspired by a rallying cry. The same cry rings in the hearts of God’s people as they engage in the battle of the ages.

A party, a drunken monarch, and a rash promise. A young woman manipulated, a mother angry, and a hideous request that ended the life of Jesus’ own cousin. While one person denied decency and right, another denied his conscience and gave a gift he would forever regret giving.

A party, a drunken monarch, and a rash promise. A young woman manipulated, a mother angry, and a hideous request that ended the life of Jesus’ own cousin. While one person denied decency and right, another denied his conscience and gave a gift he would forever regret giving.

In 1997, a woman in France died at the age of 122, the oldest verified person in modern times. Yet Methuselah lived to be 969, while Adam lived to be 930. God’s promise is that His children will live forever. Join Pastor John Bradshaw for “You Can Live Forever” and discover how the Savior who gave life to Lazarus can give eternal life to you!

It has often been said that we should not judge a book by its cover. Yet how often do we judge people by appearances? Many “unlikely” people have come to faith in God—a number of whom are mentioned in the Bible. As we respond to the great commission given by Jesus, it’s important that we see every person as a potential citizen of God’s eternal kingdom.

In our personal witness and in our personal experience with God, it is important that we press forward and not allow anything to cause us to turn back. In “Momentum,” Pastor John Bradshaw discusses impediments to spiritual growth and effective spiritual witness and urges you to continue forward in your relationship with God.

The hope of all the world. The return of Jesus to this world is described by Paul as “the blessed hope.” What does the Second Coming of Jesus mean to you? Learn how the message of Jesus’ return can encourage you in your daily experience and add power to your relationship with Him.

Before Jesus shared the most famous verse in the Bible, He spoke with a wealthy man about his need to be born again. As he spoke to Nicodemus, Jesus took him—and takes us—back to a fascinating Old Testament story that outlines the profoundly simple yet powerful science of conversion. How are we to be saved? Join Pastor John Bradshaw to learn how simple salvation really is.

Both bridges were masterpieces of design and cost millions of dollars to build. But they collapsed, causing terrible damage and loss of life. Just as bridges are not supposed to fall, it isn’t God’s intention that Christians fall. So what happens when you do? Join Pastor John Bradshaw for an encouraging look at how God treats those who fail and fall.

Trials come into the life of every person born, and God doesn’t always intervene to stop them. Why does God allow trials to challenge us? How should we respond when trials come? This biblical look at the purpose of trials will grow your faith in God, help you to look past your immediate situation, and trust in Him to get you through!

Given every opportunity to flee to safety, Lot’s wife turned back towards her home and turned into a pillar of salt. God still calls people to follow Him without looking back. What can we learn from the experience of Mrs. Lot and her family? And why did Jesus say, “Remember Lot’s wife”?

God wants to forgive us, but He can’t forgive someone who harbors resentment and unforgiveness. Join Pastor John Bradshaw as we discuss the topic of forgiveness and its power to mend and restore a broken heart.

An unassuming Englishman saved the lives of almost 700 children and told no one for 50 years. In the Bible, four men bring someone to the feet of Jesus. We don’t know their names, but their actions changed a life and still speak to us today. In “The Unsung,” Pastor John Bradshaw reminds us that even the humblest actions can have a life-changing effect.

Light is important for many of life’s basic functions. The Bible says Jesus is the “Light of the world,” but Jesus told His followers they were to be “the light of the world.” Discover His plan to use you to light up the world with a revelation of His character.

In Athens, Greece, stand the ruins of a remarkable temple, dedicated to the king of the Olympian gods. Much is known about ancient temples, but how much is known about the temple of God? Where is it? What’s going on there? And how does it affect your life today?

What is grace? How does it work in the life of a believer? And how does grace operate in the life of a sinner? Using contrasting examples of two towering figures of Bible history, “Gracious” reveals a God who is always loving, always good, and always gracious.

A gentile woman came seeking healing for her daughter. Jesus—the Savior of the world—told the woman the children’s food should not be given to “dogs.” Why did Jesus address the woman in this way? And what was it about her response that demonstrated great faith?

Jesus. The Savior of the world. But it seems many are confused about whose side Jesus is on. When trials come, people feel as though Jesus is not on their side. “For Us” goes inside the book of Hebrews and discovers where Jesus is and what He is doing now.