JCC: Sermons and Teachings

Missions Sunday 2026. Sean Cooper of Global Serve International speaks on how from Genesis to Revelation, God's overarching purpose has been to gather people from every nation, tribe, and language to worship Him.

Missions Dinner 2026. Sean Cooper of Global Serve International examines Luke 10:1-12, where Jesus sends out 72 disciples and declares that 'the harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. The harvest metaphor reveals that missions work requires urgency, training, hard work, and teamwork. Sean explains seven major obstacles that prevent people from becoming missions workers.

Pastor Danny Long speaks on Paul's final instructions to the Thessalonians in 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28, which provide essential guidelines for living a life that honors God while awaiting Jesus' return. He addresses three key relationships: spiritual leaders, each other, and God.

Pastor Danny Long speaks on 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 and how the Christian life is marked by two essential characteristics: holy living and holy loving.

Pastor Ryan Murphy speaks on 1 Thessalonians 2:13 - 3:13 where Paul reveals that true glory in God's kingdom isn't found in achievements or awards, but in people whose lives have been transformed by faith.

Pastor Danny Long explores Paul's model of ministry from 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12.

Pastor Danny Long examines the marks of genuine faith found in the church of Thessalonica from 1 Thessalonians 1.

Pastor Ryan speaks on the habit of prayer, specifically looking at Hezekiah's prayer in 2 Kings 18-19.

Pastor Jesse Nuñez speaks on examining our hearts and honestly assessing how we view and engage with Scripture.

JCC Elder, Jim Barton, speaks on the biblical foundation for serving in the church, emphasizing that service is not just needed but is part of God's design for believers.

Pastor Danny Long explores the Christmas story by focusing on the unexpected elements introduced into the lives of Joseph and Mary, and how each of them responded in faith.

Pastor Ryan focuses on the story of Simeon and Anna from Luke 2:21-40, two elderly believers who had been waiting their entire lives to see the Messiah.

Pastor Danny Long gives and overview of the parables of Luke and how they guide us through three essential stops on our spiritual journey.

Pastor Danny Long focuses on Jesus' parable of the fig tree from Luke 21:29-36, which teaches about recognizing the signs of His return.

Pastor Ryan teaches on the Parable of the Wicked Tenants, where Jesus reveals humanity's pattern of rejecting God's messengers throughout history.

Pastor Danny speaks on Luke 19:11-27, where Jesus told the parable of the ten minas to address His disciples' confusion about God's timing and kingdom plans.

Pastor Gary Musser speaks on how prayer reveals the true condition of our hearts, as demonstrated through Jesus' parable of two men praying in the temple in Luke 18:9-14.

Pastor Danny Long speaks on Luke 18:1-8, where the parable of the persistent widow teaches us two essential practices while we wait: always pray and never give up.

Pastor Byron Speaks on Luke 17:20-37, where Jesus teaches that the kingdom of God is both already here and not yet fully realized.

Pastor Ryan teaches on Luke 17:1-19, and shares how pride distorts our perspective, making us appear larger while diminishing God's place in our lives.

Pastor Danny teaches on the parable of the rich man and Lazarus, where Jesus contrasts two lives - one of luxury and self-focus, the other of suffering and dependence on God.

Pastor Ryan teaches on the parable of the shrewd manager, where Jesus teaches us that all our resources are gifts from God, not our own possessions.

Pastor Danny teaches from Luke 15 where Jesus shares the parables of the lost sheep and lost coin to reveal God's heart for those separated from Him.

In this sermon on Luke 14:25-35, Pastor Danny explores what it truly means to be a disciple of Jesus.

In this sermon, Pastor Byron explores Luke 13:18-21, where Jesus compares the kingdom of God to a mustard seed growing into a tree and yeast working through dough.

In this sermon, Pastor Danny explores three parables in Luke about waiting for Jesus' return.

Pastor Ryan teaches on Jesus' Parable of the Rich Fool in Luke 12 which challenges our relationship with money, revealing that the problem isn't wealth itself but our heart's attitude toward it.

Pastor Danny teaches on Jesus' miracle of casting out a demon in Luke 11:14-28 that provoked three responses: amazement, accusation, and testing—the same reactions people have today.

Pastor Danny teaches on prayer in Luke 11:1-13 revealing four essential truths that can transform our prayer lives.

Pastor Ryan teaches on the Good Samaritan in Luke 10 highlighting the Samaritan's empathy, humility, courage and generosity.

Pastor Danny explores the concept of 'unexpected grace' through Jesus' interaction with a sinful woman at Simon the Pharisee's house in Luke 7:36-50.

Pastor Ryan teaches on four parables in Luke 6 from Jesus's "Sermon on the Plain".

As we begin our journey through the parables of Luke, Pastor Danny explores what parables are and why Jesus chose to teach using them.

Pastor Byron teaches from Proverbs 9 where two invitations are offered: Wisdom's feast of life or Folly's stolen pleasures. 

JCC Elder, Jim Barton, focuses on Proverbs 3:5, exploring what it truly means to trust in the Lord with all your heart and not lean on your own understanding.

Pastor Danny teaches from Proverbs 4:23-27 where God provides four essential instructions for living well.

Pastor Ryan examines the wisdom in Proverbs 16 and how understanding God's will involves first aligning with His revealed directives: loving Him, loving others, and maintaining a pure heart.

On Mother's Day, Pastor Danny defines the eight key attributes in a godly woman with noble character as described in Proverbs 31.

Pastor Gary continues our study in Proverbs by looking at the cost of pride and how God specifically warns against pride throughout scripture.

The Book of Proverbs offers timeless wisdom for living a life that honors God. While many of us rely on motivational quotes or family sayings to guide us, Proverbs provides divine wisdom that goes far beyond simple inspiration.