These are messages preached by John Craft in various settings.
Palm Sunday message in Palmcroft's three morning services.
Paul's final instructions to the church in Corinth. This message is also John's final message as College Pastor at Palmcroft.
In 2 Corinthians 12:1-10, Paul is hesitant to boast about himself, but has to communicate an amazing thing that happened to him. He the deflects all the glory back to God.
In 2 Corinthians 8:1-15, Paul reminds us of the purpose of ministry and giving. John also announces the conclusion of his eight years as college pastor at Palmcroft.
The ninth message in the series, "Power Struggles." In 2 Corinthians 7, Paul shows three sources of comfort that can come from difficult experiences.
The eighth message in the series, "Power Struggles." In 2 Corinthians 6, Paul asserts that we should be controlled by godly influences.
The seventh in the series, "Power Struggles." Because of Jesus, we focus on new things.
The sixth message in the series, "Power Struggles." In light of God's promises, we should live here on earth as we will in heaven--seeking to please Him.
The fifth message in the series, "Power Struggles." Paul walks through handing difficult circumstances through being authentic people who focus on the light of God in our lives.
The fourth message in the series, "Power Struggles." In 2 Corinthians 3, Paul delineates the differences between the ministry of death and the ministry of the Spirit. We must continually turn to seek the glory of God so that we can be transformed into the same image.
The third message in the series, "Power Struggles." In 2 Corinthians 2:5-17, Paul addresses the importance of unity in His church in order to be a part of the exciting work of Christ.
The first in the series, Power Struggles, walking through the book of 2 Corinthians. Paul gives insight into how we journey through difficulties while seeing God's glory.
We've finally figured out our new sound situation! At least I hope we have... Easter has come and gone...How are we going to live? This message looks at living in light of the risen Christ.
Our annual missions conference featured Erik Burklin with China Partner, an organization that partners with registered churches in China and is seeing some amazing things take place as God moves in that country.
This week we tackle some issues that have become sticky in the evangelical world, but with a little understanding and balance can become an important part of our walk with God.
We received several questions dealing with the Old Testament. Before delving into the answers to those questions, we're taking a week to examine the relationship between a New Testament believer and the Jewish Old Testament. We also answer (very quickly) the question--If people in the Old Testament could have concubines, why can't I...
We're taking a few weeks to answer your questions! In this message we lay the groundwork for our study and investigation into what God's word has to say to us. 1 Timothy 1:3-7.
As we enter the Christmas season, we want to consider Jesus' mission--the Incarnation, how He lived out His mission, and the implications for our lives.
As we enter the Christmas season, we want to consider Jesus' mission--the Incarnation, how He lived out His mission, and the implications for our lives.
As we enter the Christmas season, we want to consider Jesus' mission--the Incarnation, how He lived out His mission, and the implications for our lives.
After finishing his final warning, the author of Hebrews gives some practical advice for life in Hebrews 13:1-6.
The writer of Hebrews gives one more warning in Hebrews 12:18-29--Don't forget what God has done!
Hebrews 12:12-17. The writer of Hebrews encourages us to be prepared to follow Christ on the journey laid out before us by seeing how we can heal spiritual wounds and live for the eternal rather than the temporal.
As the writer describes the Author and Perfector of our faith and instructs us to fix our eyes on Him, we also see in Hebrews 12:1-11 the motivations and results of placing our Focus on Jesus.
In this famous passage (Hebrews 11:4-40), the author of Hebrews tells us not only of the exploits of the heroes of the Old Testament, but reveals marks of their faith. We should seek to emulate these marks and motivations as we desire to see God do incredible things through us!
Hebrews 11:1-3. This message deals with how our faith in God impacts our day-to-day life.
This message covers the fourth and strongest warning in the book of Hebrews, which gives us a strong exhortation to repent and walk with God in light of His work and coming help.
In this message we contrast the Old Covenant and the New Covenant and examine the effects of living under the New Covenant.
In this message we cover the thoughts that the author of Hebrews gives concerning the comparison of Jesus with the Jewish sacrificial system. We cover a lot of ground in this sermon, but we included a handout in our bulletin outlining the thoughts in Hebrews 6:14-10:18.
The author of Hebrews uses this passage, Hebrews 4:14-5:11, to simply point us to Jesus. The song is "The Real Jesus" by downhere.
We resume our series, "He Is Better," by seeing how we can live lives free of spiritual fatigue by seeking and entering God's rest.
We took a Sunday out of the series, "He Is Better," to welcome our incoming freshman class by outlining our purpose, mission, and vision. In Lifestyle we want to be Loving God, Loving Others, and Serving The World.
The fourth message in the series, "He Is Better," examining the supremacy of Christ in the book of Hebrews. This message deals with the second of the five warnings in the book--don't harden your hearts.
The third message in the series, "He Is Better," examining the supremacy of Christ in the book of Hebrews. In this message we see how the dominion God originally gave to man is restored through the sacrifice of Christ.
The second in the series, "He Is Better." In this message we see how the supremacy of Christ leads to a salvation that can't be ignored. We unpack the first of the five warnings of Hebrews to see how He is better.
The first message in the series, "He Is Better." During this series, we examine the supremacy of Christ as seen throughout the book of Hebrews. This message lays the groundwork for the rest of the series.