Set Free to Serve

The world is full of people who need to be saved, but will we seek them and share the gospel? Dr. Joe exhorts the church to follow the will of God by sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

The effect of Soldiers on the lives of others is powerful. Pastor Joe explains the powerful effect of Soldiers who hold and live their values in the toughest of times.

On the 43rd anniversary of the church, Pastor Joe shares biblical reasons why the church import and valuable to God and to us.

Pastor Joe provides insights from Romans 12 to help us understand how to help people in the ups and downs of life.

Pastor Joe explains the effect of grief on people's thinking and actions as they attempt to fulfil their normal responsibilities.

The Christian church is composed of many different kinds of people with different gifts and different ministries, but one aspect that must be the same among all God's people is mutual affection and deep, sincere appreciation. Listen as Pastor Joe explains how to express love for those in the church.

A healthy church is characterized by mutual ministry to one another. Pastor Joe explains how prayer is the best way to minister to others and provides insights for praying for one another.

Christianity is a life of spiritual union with Christ. This personal union with Christ has a distinct effect on Christians. Pastor Joe explains the three effects of Christ on everyone who is in personal union with Him according to Galatians 2:20.

1 Corinthians 15:57 celebrates the gospel and proclaims the proper response to the Easter message: Thank God for Jesus! Listen in as Pastor Joe how Easter gives us reasons to rejoice!

Jesus tells us and shows us that if we are to be his followers then we must be people of the towel just as much as we are people of the table. Join Pastor Joe as he leads the church to prepare for the Lord's Supper during Holy Week. 

The Christian church is composed of many different kinds of people with different gifts and different ministries.  Pastor Joe explains three key principles for to aid Christians in their use of any of the 7 spiritual gifts listed in Romans 12. 

Matthew 21 explains the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, presenting Israel with a distinct signal that the King has come.Pastor Joe asks and answers the question, "How should you respond to Jesus as King?" Listen in to learn two important responses to the Kingship of Jesus Christ.

Psalm 13 is a psalm of lament. The writer was troubled, frustrated, bitter, and defeated, but he talked to God about how he felt.  Pastor Joe explains biblical insights that help us call out to God even when he feels far away. 

Romans 12:1‐2 teaches that to experience the transformed life you must live and think like a Christian. Pastor shows how the passage focuses on how we think about ourselves and others.

Philip preached with power to the Samaritans after persecution came upon the early church. Why was his preaching so well received? Pastor Joe explains the answers as he explores Acts 8:1-8.

Pastor Joe explains that God's words may seem weak, but they are living and powerful, and God is faithful to keep us safe through the power of his Word.

Death reveals who we really are. Acts 7:54-60 shows us the final day in the life of a man named Stephen, who lived, spoke, and died as Jesus did. Listen to Pastor Joe explain the text and exhort the listeners to follow Stephen's example.

If you're going to live like a Christian, then you must transform your thoughts. Listen as Pastor Joe explains how to have a life of consecrated devotion by the transformation of your mind.

As a Christian, what should you do when you feel alone in a society soaked in lies? David's response in Psalm 12 is our example. Listen to Pastor Joe explain how prayer for help from God prepares us for a difficult world.

The goal of saving faith in the Lord Jesus Christ is a transformed life. Listen as Pastor Joe explains how the Christian life is a life of gratitude and devotion to God.

In Acts chapters 6 and 7, we are told about Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit. As he shared the truth about the identity and work of Jesus Christ, he encountered significant conflict. He dared to address the "sacred cows" of the Jewish religion while directing people to Jesus. Listen as Pastor Joe explains Stephen's sermon and stand for Christ, and you will learn how his message applies to us today.

Romans 11:33–36 identifies the proper response of our hearts to God's sovereign working.  Listen in as Pastor Joe explains that any person who truly appropriates something of Paul's response in these verses will experience a marked increase in joy.

Christians need to be ready to stand up, stand up for Jesus. From Acts 6, we see that Stephen demonstrates the meaning of standing up for the truth of Jesus Christ, even in the face of ardent opposition. Pastor Joe explains how Stephen's life shows us that “standing up” is not a matter of fortitude; it's a matter of filling.

Christians can be tempted to give in to fear, even when they would assert that they are not. Psalm 11 is David's answer to the panic that gripped some when the foundations of their society seemed to be crumbling. Pastor Joe explains how to be aware of and overcome the counsel of despair.

Sometimes small issues can cause big problems in the church. Pastor Joe addresses how to handle frustrating complains and legitimate problems in the church.

From Romans 11, Pastor Joe explains the prophetic future of Israel and its implications for Christians now and people in the future.

What does God think of spiritual deception? The destruction caused by spiritual pretense is clearly more far-reaching than we can imagine.  Pastor Joe explains Acts 5 and provides practical steps to help Christians overcome and avoid spiritual deception.

There are times in life when we are caught off guard by adversity. Pastor Joe shares principles and perspectives from Ecclesiastes 7 to help us keep the purpose of adversity in our view.

From Romans 11, Pastor Joe explains that individual believers and the corporate Body of Christ are meant to lead lives that radiate the gospel so that unbelieving Jews will be provoked to spiritual jealousy.

What should be our attitude toward Israel in light of what God has to say about the Jews in Romans 11? In this chapter, Paul concerns himself with the question of whether God has given up on Israel. Listen to Pastor Joe explain the first reason of three regarding God's plan for Israel from Romans 11. 

Christians must conduct themselves with spiritual and strategic wisdom in order to validate their claims that God is real and that Jesus is authentic.In part 3 of his sermons on Evangelism as a Way of Life, Pastor Joe explains how to think devotionally and speak personally with people who are in need of Christ.

Psalm 10 gives detailed insight into the arrogant and aggressive character of the wicked. Listen in as Pastor Joe explains how to identify and respond to wickedness.

Paul's letter to the Colossians explains how Christians must demonstrate the Gospel so they can be in position to declare the Gospel. Pastor Joe explains how our deeds and words have an effect on those who need to hear the Gospel.

The world may malign the Christian faith, but Christians understand the vital hope of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Pastor Joe explains how Christians can arm themselves with the mindset of Christ as they pursue a sanctified life.

God reveals his majesty in amazing ways as well as some surprising ways. Join Pastor Joe as he explains Psalm 8 and its description of God's majesty plus the way God uses our weaknesses to reveal his majesty as well.

Jesus' birth was the best thing that could happen to you—or the worst. How can you tell?Listen to Pastor Joe provide insights into the news you could receive in Jesus Christ.

God has given his unblocked number to those who trust Christ.  Pastor Joe explains three reasons why we should pray.

The claim that Christ entered the world by a virgin elicits a variety of responses.  Nevertheless, the reality of the virgin birth is central to the gospel and salvation.Listen to Pastor Joe as he explains the importance of the virgin birth of Jesus Christ.

Jesus Christ was a gift to the world. While Mary wrapped him in swaddling clothes, God "wrapped" Jesus in a unique way. Listen in as Pastor Joe explains that Jesus was a gift wrapped in prophecy, history, and mystery.

The remedy for Israel's rejection is in hearing the Word of the Gospel and believing on Jesus Christ.Lisen in as Pastor Joe explains how the national rejection of the Gospel by Israel had specific results, which Paul stated in the conclusion of this chapter.

The Psalm takes us further into understand God's judgement and justice.Listen as Pastor Joe explains the practical significance of living by faith, recognizing God as our defense, and repenting of any sin.

Paul made it clear in Romans 10:9–10 that salvation is by faith—we believe in the heart, receive God's righteousness, and then confess Christ openly and without shame.Having explained the reasons for Israel's rejection of God's righteousness, Paul moves into the next aspect of the subject.This passage presents the remedy for their rejection of the gospel while presenting the consequences of persisting in rejection of Jesus Christ.

What is needed in the world today—and I would venture to say even in some churches today—is a return to the only unchanging source and standard of love: God himself.Listen in as Pastor Joe explains Jesus' teachings in the Gospel of Luke on 4 types of love and how Christians can practice love that is selfless, supernatural, and sacrificial.

Psalm 7 is about this sort of injustice. David was in deadly danger because a man named Cush had falsely accused him. The theme is God's vindication of His servant and judgment on his enemies (vv. 6, 8, 11). The psalm described four different judgments.

Along our journey to deliverance, we will likely encounter the strain of despair, just as David did. Psalm 6 contains David's reflection on a difficult experience, and his lessons learned aid our perspective as well.Join Pastor Joe as he explains this Psalm to help us understand despair and what we can do as we progress toward deliverance.