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Culture will always try to tell you who you are. Faith reminds you who you belong to.In this Senior Sunday message, John Gunter explores Daniel chapter 1 and the story of a young man taken from everything familiar and placed into a culture determined to reshape him. Babylon changed Daniel's environment, education, language, and even his name. Yet Daniel refused to let Babylon define his identity.This sermon speaks powerfully to graduates stepping into independence and transition, but it also reaches every believer navigating pressure from culture, work, relationships, and everyday life. Faith cannot remain something borrowed from parents, family, or routine. At some point, it must become personal.Through Daniel's example, this message reminds us that spiritual drift rarely happens all at once. It often begins with small compromises and gradual distance from the things that keep us anchored in God. But when identity is rooted in Christ before the storm comes, faith can remain steady even in difficult environments.Key Themes: Culture constantly pressures us to change identity  Faith must become personal to survive transition  Small compromises often lead to spiritual drift  Christian community helps anchor us in difficult seasons  God remains faithful even in unfamiliar places 

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God's delay is not weakness. It is mercy.In this message, John Gunter continues the God Revealed series by focusing on the patience of God. Many people ask why evil continues, why sin seems unchecked, or why judgment has not yet come. Scripture gives a surprising answer. God is patient.Through 2 Peter chapter 3, this sermon explains that God's patience is intentional. He is not ignoring sin, nor is He slow to act. Instead, He is giving people time to repent and return to Him. The delay of consequences is not proof that everything is okay. It is evidence of God's mercy and kindness.This message also warns about the danger of presuming on God's patience. We often convince ourselves there will always be more time. Yet Scripture reminds us that life moves quickly, judgment is real, and God's patience is meant to lead us toward transformation now, not later.Key Themes: God's patience flows from His desire for repentance  Delayed judgment does not mean sin is ignored  Mercy removes judgment while patience delays it  Assuming we always have more time is spiritually dangerous  God's kindness is meant to draw us back to Him 

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5-5-26 Tonight we're hanging with Tony Qualls. Tony is meadmaker/owner of Manic Meadery and brewer/owner of Gnosis Brewing. And he puts on the Sugarbelt Mead Festival every year. A busy guy! Tony is not just a meadery owner, he's also a musician. He toured in the band Groovatron for 12 years, doing over 1500 shows in 12 years (makes me tired just thinking about all that travel!). In April 2024, Tony and the gang opened Gnosis Brewing, also in Merrillville, Indiana. Founded by Tony, Keith, Eric, Adam, and Brandon, the brewery embodies an unending quest for beer perfection, continually evolving to delight both new craft beer enthusiasts and seasoned connoisseurs. With a commitment to quality over quantity, Gnosis Brewing rigorously tests each beer recipe through multiple batches and trials before it reaches the customer. The brewery aims to push the boundaries of traditional brewing, ensuring that every release meets their high standards of excellence. Tony is a lifelong entrepreneur, having run a vinyl record company, painting company and a bunch of other businesses. Plus he's a skilled tradesman in welding and carpentry (that would help with build out!). Tony has been married to his lovely wife Vanessa for 12 years, and they have two kids. Not to sit on his laurels, Tony plans to pursue law school and recording backlogs of musical material while running his meadery (getting tired again, lol). He likes to mountain bike and ride his motorcycle in his free time (he has free time?). Tony co-founded Manic Meadery with Keith Cantwell in 2018 in Crown Point, Indiana. Manic is a small batch meadery, and they also do wine and cider. They've gotten a lot of interest in their sweet dessert meads using whole fruit and often multiple adjuncts. Tony is also a BJCP mead judge, and holder of Mazer Cup awards for both home and commercial mead. The plans for Manic in 2020 include increasing self distribution, expanding their production space, and organizing a mead-only festival, the Sugarbelt Mead Fest.   To listen live, you can find us on Youtube, Twitch, X (Twitter), and Facebook on the Gotmead Page. On our new platform, chat is part of the podcast! Just comment from wherever you are watching, and we'll see it!! If you'd like to call in, we can get you a link to come on! Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/meadwench YouTube: YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/@Gotmead X(Twitter): https://x.com/RealGotMead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GotMead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/GotMead JOIN CHAT ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/zEKNujQTtM Listen in! This player will show the latest episode: Sponsor: Look no further than Honnibrook Craft Meadery in Castle Rock, Colorado, for your go-to destination for wonderful, light, and refreshing mead! We have 20 meads on tap and four seasonal mead slushees.  Go to honnibrook.com for review our tap list, upcoming events and to order online! If you want to ask your mead making questions, you can send us a question via email, join to ask a question on the show, or via X @realGotMead and we'll tackle it online! The show runs from 9PM EDT/6PM PDT (United States) for about 2 hours every other Tuesday starting Jan 13, 2026. To join live, you can use this link, and here are instructions on how to join in. Once you enter the waiting room, we get a notification and will bring you in! Upcoming Shows Show links and notes Let There Be Melomels by Rob Ratliff The Big Book of Mead Recipes by Rob Ratliff Let There Be Session Meads by Rob Ratliff Upcoming Events May 6 - Wild Blossom Meadery, Chicago, IL - Optimo Swing-Jazz May 7 - DiFrancesco Meadery, Wrightsville, PA - Mead and Meditation May 7 - Vahalla Meadery - Bozeman, MT - Acoustic Jam party May 7 - Dancing Skeleton Meadery, Sapulpa, OK - Trivia Night May 9 - Brimminghorn Meadery, Seaford, DE - US Wrestling Justice May 12 - Honeytree Meadery, Nashville, TN - Writers Night and Open Mic May 13 - The Mead Hall, Charles, MO - Acoustic Jam May 14 - Nucleus Mead, Linesville, PA  - Mead and Read May 14 - Vahalla Meadery - Bozeman, MT - Acoustic Jam party May 16 - Adesanya Brewery, Grandville, MI - Mead Samples with A New Image Salon May 17 - Foxes Den Meadery, Minooka, IL - Rock the PHight Kickoff Fundraiser at Papa Magoos Bar and Grill May 21 - Standard Meadery, Villa Park, IL - After Hours Networking May 21 - Vahalla Meadery, Bozeman, MT - Acoustic Jam May 22 - Manic Meadery, Crown Point, IN - Paint and Drink: Forest Fairy May 24 - Clear Skies Meadery, Rockville, MD - Acoustic music with Mike Rocke May 30 - McAlpine Meadery, Beach City, OH - 30 mile Bike Ride May 30 - Slash-o-Meadery, Nacogdoches, TX - Live Music with Dan McMahon May 30 - Hive Mind Mead and Brew Co., Caldicot, UK - It's CANDY Disco night with Tandoori G May 31 - Bumbling Fools Mead, Minneapolis, MN - Mead Making Class May 31 - Wild Blossom Meadery, Chicago, IL - Grown-Up Book Fair May 31 - Helderberg Meadworks, Troy, NY - Mead and Read - the book 'The Corpse Flower' and an Artist Mead Up June 6 - The Ferm Meadery, Houston, TX - Fire NR Bones live music You can buy mead online at https://shopmeads.com

God does not change, even when everything else does.In this message, John Gunter continues the God Revealed series by focusing on the faithfulness of God. Through Lamentations chapter 3, we are reminded that faith is not built on circumstances. It is built on who God is.Even in moments of deep pain, loss, and uncertainty, the writer chooses to remember. God's love never ceases. His mercies are new every morning. His faithfulness remains steady.This sermon challenges us to shift from reacting to our situation to remembering God's character. While people fail and plans fall apart, God does not lie, does not change, and does not abandon His people. Even when we are weak or inconsistent, He remains faithful.Key Themes: Faith is choosing to remember who God is  God's faithfulness is not based on our circumstances  We often project our inconsistency onto God  God remains faithful even when we struggle  Trusting God brings stability in unstable seasons 

God does not give us what we deserve. He gives us mercy.In this message, John Gunter continues the God Revealed series by exploring the mercy of God. While we often think in terms of fairness and what we deserve, Scripture reveals something greater. God is merciful, gracious, slow to anger, and full of steadfast love.Through passages like Exodus 34 and the story of the prodigal son, we see a God who does not wait for perfection. He runs toward those who turn back to Him. He restores what was broken and offers forgiveness that is not earned.This sermon also reminds us that God's mercy is not a one time act. His mercies are new every morning. Because of Jesus, we can approach God with confidence, knowing He understands our struggles and meets us with grace.Key Themes: God's mercy flows from His character, not our performance  We often want justice for others and mercy for ourselves  The prodigal son reveals the heart of God toward sinners  Mercy is renewed daily, not limited by our failures  True response to mercy is a transformed life 

4-21-26 - Tonight we're talking with Blair Housley, owner of Etowah Meadery in Dalonega, Georgia. A Dahlonega native, Blair grew up fishing and exploring along the Etowah River—a place that shaped his connection to North Georgia and later inspired the name and roots of Etowah. At 21, Blair joined the U.S. Air Force, an experience that strengthened the disciplined, process-driven approach he brings to building brands and crafting beverages. More than 15 years ago, he began brewing beer and mead as a hobby and quickly became focused on honey fermentation and the potential of mead as a modern craft staple. Blair's belief is simple: mead is the perfect natural alcohol beverage. What began as a hobby in his garage and winning over two dozen medals, he decided to turn it into a business. In 2016, Blair founded Etowah to make mead more approachable, refined, and relevant, built to stand confidently alongside beer, cider, and cocktails. Etowah is recognized as one the most awarded meaderies in the Southeast with over 60 commercial mead awards and over a dozen craft beer awards to-date, with flagship mead favorites including RB&B, Black & Blue, Granny's Apple Pie, Stone Pile Peach, and Georgia Standard. To listen live, you can find us on Youtube, Twitch, X (Twitter), and Facebook on the Gotmead Page. On our new platform, chat is part of the podcast! Just comment from wherever you are watching, and we'll see it!! If you'd like to call in, we can get you a link to come on! Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/meadwench YouTube: YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/@Gotmead X(Twitter): https://x.com/RealGotMead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GotMead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/GotMead JOIN CHAT ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/zEKNujQTtM Listen in! This player will show the latest episode: Sponsor: Look no further than Honnibrook Craft Meadery in Castle Rock, Colorado, for your go-to destination for wonderful, light, and refreshing mead! We have 20 meads on tap and four seasonal mead slushees.  Go to honnibrook.com for review our tap list, upcoming events and to order online! If you want to ask your mead making questions, you can send us a question via email, join to ask a question on the show, or via X @realGotMead and we'll tackle it online! The show runs from 9PM EDT/6PM PDT (United States) for about 2 hours every other Tuesday starting Jan 13, 2026. To join live, you can use this link, and here are instructions on how to join in. Once you enter the waiting room, we get a notification and will bring you in! Upcoming Shows April 21 - Blair Housely - Etowah Meadery Show links and notes Let There Be Melomels by Rob Ratliff The Big Book of Mead Recipes by Rob Ratliff Let There Be Session Meads by Rob Ratliff Upcoming Events April 22 - Captain's on Main, Brighton, MI - Buzzin and Bloomin 2026: Mead, Music and Earth Day Vibes April 23 - Valhalla Meadery, Bozeman, MT - Acoustic Jam April 25 - Moon Dog Meadery, Durham, NC - Modern Calligraphy for Beginners April 25 - Manic Meadery, Crown Point, IN - It's Raining Cats and Dogs - Make. your own round house sign April 25 - Monks Meadery, Atlanta, GA - Meadery Meet Up April 26 - Oppegaard Meadery, Tukwila, WA - Spring Mead Fest with 8 local meaderies! April 26 - DiFrancesco Meadery, Wrightsville, PA - Artist Mead Up April 26 - Clear Skies Meadery, Rockville, MD - Acoustic Jam April 28 - Honeytree Meadery, Nashville, TN - Open Mic night April 30 - McAlpine Meadery, Beach City, OH - 30 Mile Bike Ride May 6 - Wild Blossom Meadery, Chicago, IL - Optimo Swing-Jazz May 7 - Dancing Skeleton Meadery, Sapulpa, OK - Trivia Night May 9 - Brimminghorn Meadery, Seaford, DE - US Wrestling Justice May 13 - The Mead Hall, Charles, MO - Acoustic Jam May 14 - Nucleus Mead, Linesville, PA  - Mead and Read May 21 - Standard Meadery, Villa Park, IL - After Hours Networking June 6 - The Ferm Meadery, Houston, TX - Fire NR Bones live music You can buy mead online at https://shopmeads.com

We all want justice. Until it applies to us.In this message, John Gunter continues the God Revealed series by exploring what it means for God to be just. Scripture makes it clear that all have sinned and fall short of God's glory. That reality creates a tension. If God is truly just, sin must be addressed. It cannot be ignored or minimized.This sermon walks through Romans chapter 3 to show how God resolves that tension. Through Jesus, God remains just while also justifying those who place their faith in Him. The cross is not a dismissal of sin. It is the full payment for it.This message calls us to move beyond comparison and excuses. Instead of measuring ourselves against others, we are invited to trust in God's grace, take sin seriously, and live transformed lives grounded in faith.Key Themes: All people share the same condition of sin  God's justice requires that sin be dealt with  Grace is a gift, not something we earn  Faith is trust that leads to transformation  The cross is where justice and mercy meet 

Everything changes when you see God for who He truly is.In this first sermon of the God Revealed series, John Gunter walks through Isaiah chapter 6 and the overwhelming vision of God's holiness. Surrounded by worship and glory, Isaiah is confronted with a reality that reshapes everything. God is not a better version of us. He is completely set apart.This message highlights how easy it is to reshape God into something more comfortable or manageable. Yet when we truly see His holiness, comparison disappears and clarity takes its place. We begin to understand our own need for grace.The good news is that God does not reveal sin to destroy us. He reveals it so He can cleanse us. As Isaiah confesses his unworthiness, God responds with forgiveness and restoration. That same invitation stands today.Key Themes: God is completely holy and set apart  Seeing God clearly changes how we see ourselves  Sin cannot be minimized in the presence of holiness  God provides cleansing where there is confession  True understanding of God leads to a transformed life 

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4-7-26 Tonight we're getting back together with Carlos Herrera, owner and Meadmaker at Texas Longhouse Meadery in Wylie, Texas. Carlos is the owner and mead maker of Texas Longhouse Meadery, where Nordic inspiration and Texas craft meet in the glass. With over two dozen awards and a passion for building community through mead, Carlos is also the President of the Texas Mead Association, working to grow the mead industry and bring more people into the Longhouse. Carlos, an Army Veteran, a Paramedic, and a Diplomatic Security Specialist, started learning how to make mead from an outgoing mentor. After learning the basics from his mentor, Carlos was injured at work and was sent home to recover. While home recovering from multiple surgeries, he set out to improve his new hobby. After many hours reading, researching, and experimenting Carlos fell in love with mead and really started to hone his craft of mead making. Fast forward several years and Carlos was really making waves in his new endeavors by entering many Mead competitions, winning awards, and giving his fellow competing mead makers quality feedback as a BJCP (Beer Judge Certification Program) Certified Mead Judge. To listen live, you can find us on Youtube, Twitch, X (Twitter), and Facebook on the Gotmead Page. On our new platform, chat is part of the podcast! Just comment from wherever you are watching, and we'll see it!! If you'd like to call in, we can get you a link to come on! Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/meadwench YouTube: YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/@Gotmead X(Twitter): https://x.com/RealGotMead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GotMead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/GotMead JOIN CHAT ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/zEKNujQTtM Listen in! This player will show the latest episode: Sponsor: Look no further than Honnibrook Craft Meadery in Castle Rock, Colorado, for your go-to destination for wonderful, light, and refreshing mead! We have 20 meads on tap and four seasonal mead slushees.  Go to honnibrook.com for review our tap list, upcoming events and to order online! If you want to ask your mead making questions, you can send us a question via email, join to ask a question on the show, or via X @realGotMead and we'll tackle it online! The show runs from 9PM EDT/6PM PDT (United States) for about 2 hours every other Tuesday starting Jan 13, 2026. To join live, you can use this link, and here are instructions on how to join in. Once you enter the waiting room, we get a notification and will bring you in! Upcoming Shows April 21 - Blair Housely - Etowah Meadery Show links and notes Let There Be Melomels by Rob Ratliff The Big Book of Mead Recipes by Rob Ratliff Let There Be Session Meads by Rob Ratliff Upcoming Events April 9 - Valhalla Meadery, Bozeman, MT - Acoustic Jam April 10 - Bløm Mead and Cider, Ann Arbor, MI - Fool Moon Candle Bar April 10 - Bumbling Fools Mead, Minneapolis, MN - Karaoke Mead Up April 10 - Manic Meadery, Crown Point, IN - Paint and Drink: Spring Chickens April 10 - Blöm Mead + cider, Ann Arbor, MI - FoolMoon Candle Bar April 11 - Mershon's Artisan Cider, Stoughton, WI - Wisconsin Cider and Mead Festival April 11 - Wild Blossom Meadery, Chicago, IL - Wine Run 5k Aprl 12 - Clear Skies Meadery, Rockville, MD - Acoustic Jam April 12 - Dancing Skeleton Meadery, Sapulpa, OK - Portrait of Ritual - Painting Birds of Prey April 12 - Moon Dog Meadery, Durham, NC - Modern Calligraphy for Beginners April 14 - Honeytree Meadery, Nashville, TN - Wrights Night and Open Mic April 15 - Mead Hall, St. Charles, MO - Acoustic Jam April 15 - Wild Blossom Meadery and Winery, Chicago, IL - Optimo Swing - Jazz April 16 - Dancing Skeleton Meadery, Sapulpa, OK - Fiber Crafts Evening April 17 - Pips Meadery, Gurnee, IL - Magneen live music April 18 - MAC Ice House, Berkeley Springs, WV - Uniquely WV Wine and Mead Festival April 18 - Starrlight Mead, Pittsboro, NC - Mead-ieval Day April 18 - Hex Meadery, Kaukauna, WI - Link and Ink with Sealed with a Spark and Shelby Lynn April 18 - Grimsby Hollow Meadery, Middleville, MI - Drink Mead, Learn Things: Europe Under Siege: The Weapons that Won Kingdoms April 19 - Crafted Artisan Meadery, Mogadore, OH - Make a Sand Art Terrarium April 19 - Meduseld Meadery, Lancaster, PA - Meadery Dance April 25 - Moon Dog Meadery, Durham, NC - Modern Calligraphy for Beginners April 25 - Manic Meadery, Crown Point, IN - It's Raining Cats and Dogs - Make. your own round house sign April 26 - Oppegaard Meadery, Tukwila, WA - Spring Mead Fest with 8 local meaderies! April 26 - DiFrancesco Meadery, Wrightsville, PA - Artist Mead Up April 30 - McAlpine Meadery, Beach City, OH - 30 Mile Bike Ride May 7 - Dancing Skeleton Meadery, Sapulpa, OK - Trivia Night May June 6 - The Ferm Meadery, Houston, TX - Fire NR Bones live music You can buy mead online at https://shopmeads.com

Sometimes what feels like the end is where God begins something new.In this Easter message, John Gunter explores the events of John chapter 20 and the first moments after the resurrection. Mary Magdalene arrives at the tomb expecting to grieve, not to celebrate. The disciples struggle to understand what they are seeing. Nothing makes sense at first.Yet everything changes when Jesus speaks her name.This sermon highlights how the resurrection does more than prove a moment in history. It transforms what is possible in our lives today. Because Jesus is alive, forgiveness is real, hope is alive, and change is possible. Even in moments of confusion, grief, or doubt, God is still at work.Key Themes: God works through unexpected outcomes  Faith is not just knowing about Jesus but knowing He knows you  The resurrection is the foundation of real hope  Because Jesus lives, change is still possible 

Following Jesus was never meant to stop at belief. It was always meant to move into mission.In this closing sermon of the Encounters with Christ series, John Gunter explores what happens after people meet Jesus. Looking at John 20 and Luke 24, we find disciples hiding behind locked doors, weighed down by fear and uncertainty. We also find travelers on the road to Emmaus, disappointed that life had not gone as they had hoped.Into both stories, Jesus comes near.He speaks peace before they fix their fear. He walks with them before they understand what He is doing. Then He sends them out with purpose and with the gift of the Holy Spirit. This message calls us to live as people who are not just changed, but sent.Key Themes:Jesus meets us in fear and uncertaintyPeace comes before clarityDisappointment does not mean God is absentThose who encounter Jesus are sent into the world with purpose

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Resistance often looks like control, pride, or protecting our image. Jesus meets us there.In this message, John Gunter walks through the story of Zacchaeus, a chief tax collector who was wealthy but isolated. Though rejected by others, Zacchaeus was also holding onto a life shaped by power and gain. Yet his curiosity led him to seek Jesus, and in a moment that defied cultural expectations, Jesus called him by name and chose to stay at his house.This encounter reveals that transformation does not begin with perfection. It begins with surrender. Zacchaeus responds not because he was forced, but because his heart was changed in the presence of Christ.This sermon also challenges the listener to consider the posture of the crowd. While Zacchaeus moves toward Jesus, others resist through judgment and pride. The question becomes personal. Are we drawing near, or are we holding back?Key Themes:The danger of pride and protecting our imageJesus seeks those others have written offTrue change flows from an encounter with ChristGrace invites surrender, not performance

Long suffering can wear down even the strongest faith. Jesus meets us there.In this message, John Gunter explores the story of the woman who had been suffering for twelve years. Her condition left her isolated, exhausted, and without answers. Yet in a moment of hope and desperation, she reaches out to Jesus and experiences immediate healing.This sermon highlights the power of faith, even when it is small. It also exposes the weight of shame and how it keeps people from stepping toward Christ. Jesus does not respond with rejection. He responds with compassion, calling her daughter and restoring both her health and her identity.Through this encounter and the surrounding story of Jairus' daughter, we are reminded that Jesus has power over both long suffering and even death itself.Key Themes:Faith does not have to be perfect to be powerfulShame loses its power when it is brought into the lightYou can be near Jesus and still miss a true encounterGod is still working even when the answer feels delayed

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Shame tells you that you are unworthy. Jesus tells you to stand up and walk free.In this message, John Gunter explores the encounter between Jesus and the woman caught in adultery. Publicly exposed and facing condemnation, she stands in the center of accusation. The religious leaders demand judgment. Jesus responds with wisdom, truth, and mercy.This sermon addresses the weight of shame and the danger of selective judgment. While Scripture is clear about sin, it is equally clear about grace. Jesus does not ignore wrongdoing, but He refuses to weaponize it. Instead, He offers forgiveness and calls us into a transformed life.Key Themes:The hypocrisy of selective outrageThe difference between condemnation and convictionThe freedom found in Christ's mercyLiving transformed instead of trapped in shame

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Being religious is not the same as being transformed.In this message, John Gunter explores the encounter between Jesus and Nicodemus in John chapter 3. Nicodemus represents the curious, the moral, and the spiritually serious. Yet Jesus confronts him with a truth that cuts through effort and heritage. Unless one is born from above, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.This sermon reminds us that salvation is not inherited, achieved, or reasoned into existence. It is received. God gives a new heart. The Spirit produces life. The invitation is not to control the process but to surrender to it.Key Themes:The difference between curiosity and transformationThe limits of religious effortThe promise of a new heart and new SpiritTrusting God rather than trusting our own systems

Something happens when we truly encounter Jesus.In this first sermon of the Encounters with Christ series, John Gunter explores John chapter 6 and the feeding of the crowd. The people follow Jesus because they were filled physically. Jesus calls them to something deeper. He points them beyond temporary provision and declares Himself to be the Bread of Life.This message invites us to look honestly at our own hearts. Are we seeking Jesus for what we can receive, or are we willing to be transformed by who He is? God does not merely satisfy surface-level needs. He offers life, renewal, and eternal hope.Key Themes:The difference between provision and transformationThe danger of chasing temporary satisfactionJesus as the true Bread of LifeA call to respond personally to Christ

Faith does not require full understanding. It requires trust.In this final sermon of the Not Alone series, John Gunter reflects on Psalm 131 and the posture of quiet, humble trust before God. Life often leaves us with unanswered questions and unresolved tension. Scripture does not promise clarity in every season, but it does promise God's presence.This message calls listeners to release pride, ambition, and the burden of control. Trust is not passivity. It is an active choice to place our lives in the hands of a faithful God who sees what we cannot and works in ways we do not expect.Key Themes:Letting go of the need to control outcomesLearning to quiet the soul in God's presenceTrusting God when clarity is missingResting in the promises of a faithful Lord

You were never expected to change by your own strength. God takes responsibility for the transformation.In this week's message, John Gunter reminds us that God promised to remove hearts of stone and give hearts of flesh. This is not a demand to perform. It is an invitation to surrender. Whether from Ezekiel or Psalm 51, Scripture shows that change starts when we step aside and allow God to do what only He can. His Spirit lives in us. His grace covers us. And His power transforms us.Key Themes:Transformation is God's work, not oursThe Spirit of God lives in us and gives us freedomEvery believer is a work in progress and a new creationThere is no sin too great for God's mercy

Life sometimes pauses. Church may cancel. Plans shift. But God does not.In this Week 4 message from the Not Alone series, John Gunter delivers a timely reminder from his office during a winter storm. Drawing from passages like John 14, Romans 8, and Psalm 46, this sermon encourages listeners to trust in the presence of God when things feel uncertain, disconnected, or overwhelming. Even in seasons of isolation, God is still faithful, still close, and still working in our lives.Key Points:God's promises do not pause with our circumstancesThe Spirit intercedes for us even when we cannot find the wordsGod's presence gives us peace, even when outcomes are uncertainWe are never abandoned, never alone

You were never asked to be strong enough. You were asked to trust the One who is.In this third message in the Not Alone series, John Gunter teaches what it means to live with the Spirit of God. We are not called to control everything or act like we have all the answers. Instead, we are invited to lean fully into God's presence, admit our need, and allow His Spirit to intercede when we are weak, tired, or unsure what to pray.Key Themes:The Spirit prays for us when we cannot find the words (Romans 8)God's power is made perfect in our weakness (2 Corinthians 12)Even youths grow weary, but those who wait on the Lord renew their strength (Isaiah 40)We do not have to be alone, and we do not have to pretend to be strong

Are you trying to make life work on your own strength?This week, John Gunter continues the Not Alone series by helping us understand what it means to be guided by God's Spirit. From Psalm 23 to Romans 8, we're reminded that God doesn't abandon His children. He walks with them. But we must be willing to follow. True peace is not found in control, but in surrender.Key Points:God's Spirit lives in you and leads with purposeControl is a heavy burden—surrender brings freedomReal peace doesn't always make sense, but it does come from God

You are not on your own. God's presence is closer than you think.In this first message from the Not Alone series, John Gunter begins the new year by reminding us that God's presence is not a distant idea. It is a daily reality. Through the promise of the Holy Spirit in John 14 and the power of God's indwelling in Romans 8, we learn to walk with peace, even in seasons of uncertainty.Key Takeaways:God's plan has always been to dwell with His peopleThe Spirit of God living in you is the same Spirit that raised Christ from the deadYou do not have to understand everything to trust the One who never leaves

God did not stay distant from a broken world. He entered it.In this Christmas message, John Gunter takes us through Scripture to show that love is not abstract or selective. God's love is active, consistent, and always draws near. From John 3:16 to Luke 2 and Romans 5, we are reminded that while we were still sinners, Christ came for us. And if He came that far for us, how can we not extend that same love to others?Key Takeaways:Love does not begin with us. It begins with GodReal love is not earned. It is givenJesus came for the broken, the poor, and the overlookedThe church should lead the world in loving others, even when we do not agree

Joy that lasts is not based on feelings. It is based on a faithful God.In this encouraging Christmas-season message, John Gunter invites us to reflect on what truly brings joy. From John 15 and Romans 8 to Isaiah 35, we are reminded that joy is not the absence of sorrow. It is the presence of Christ. Real joy is rooted in obedience, endurance, and confidence that nothing can separate us from the love of God.Key Takeaways:Fleeting happiness rises and falls with circumstancesEnduring joy is found in walking closely with ChristObedience leads to alignment, and alignment leads to joy

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When Jesus had every right to demand, He chose to kneel and serve.In this closing message of the Made to Serve series, John Gunter teaches from John 13, reminding us that a gospel-shaped life looks like a towel and a basin, not a title and a throne. If you want to reflect Jesus, you do not wait to be asked. You simply serve where you are. This message calls the church to return to the example of our Lord, who made humility the mark of greatness.Key Takeaways:Serving others is not beneath us. It is the heart of ChristHumility is not thinking less of yourself. It is thinking of yourself lessWe each have a place to serve. Start where you are and watch what God does

What does it look like to live a life shaped by the gospel, not just saved by it?In this first message of the Made to Serve series, John Gunter preaches from Philippians 1 and 2, calling the church to unity, humility, and Christlike service. This message challenges listeners to look beyond personal comfort and embrace the mindset of Jesus, who emptied himself, became a servant, and gave his life as an example for us to follow.Key Takeaways:Unity is not about agreeing on everything. It is about agreeing on the most important thingHumility lifts others up instead of lifting yourself upA gospel-shaped life reflects Jesus in relationships, service, and sacrifice

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Prayer is not a reaction. It is preparation.In this final message of the Prepared series, John Gunter teaches from James 5 about how prayer and perseverance go hand in hand. We are called to bring every situation to God whether it is suffering, celebration, sickness, or sin. True community is built through authenticity, shared burdens, and the faith to trust God even when life hurts.Key Takeaways:Faith is not just tested by trials. It is revealed in how we respondPrayer is not passivity. It is participation in God's workConfession and restoration build unity, not shame

Most arguments are not just about what someone said. They are rooted in what we want.In this message from James 4, John Gunter explains how submission is a spiritual posture that prepares us for obedience, peace, and humility. When we fail to prepare our hearts, we react in pride, blame others, and miss the opportunity to reflect Christ. This message is a call to submit early so that we are not left scrambling when the pressure comes.Key Takeaways:Conflict is often the result of unmet desires and prideSubmission to God brings peace, clarity, and spiritual authorityYou cannot resist the enemy if you are not standing under the authority of God

What we say is not just about communication. It is about preparation.In this fourth message from the Prepared series, John Gunter teaches from James 3 about the power of the tongue. Our speech reveals our heart. It builds or breaks relationships. It gives life or causes damage. Prepared believers do not wait for the heat of the moment to decide how to respond. They pray, pause, and speak with grace.Key Takeaways:Small words can cause great harm or deep healingPrepared faith speaks from a heart full of grace, not reactionDelayed words can protect relationships. Reckless words can destroy them

Do you react to people based on appearances, comfort, or past tension? Or are you prepared to respond with mercy?In this message from James 2, John Gunter explores what it means to live out a faith that treats others the way God treats us. This sermon is a call to see people as children of God, not projects or problems. You cannot wait until the conflict comes to decide how you will respond.Key Takeaways:Favoritism contradicts the heart of the gospelFaith that is ready to love will always find a way to actMercy does not mean weakness. It reflects God's character in you

It is possible to sit in church, hear the truth, and walk away unchanged. That is not what God calls us to.In this second message from the Prepared series, John Gunter challenges us to move from being listeners of the Word to doers. Drawing from James 1, this sermon explores how preparation means building a lifestyle of humility, reflection, and responsive faith.Key Takeaways:Being quick to listen is part of spiritual trainingObedience must happen before the pressure comesGod's Word shapes us only when we allow it to lead us into action

ou do not become wise by accident. It takes intentional preparation.In this first message from the Prepared series, John Gunter opens the book of James with a challenge to stop being reactive and start being ready. He walks through how trials shape endurance, why asking God for wisdom is non-negotiable, and how spiritual maturity is built before the storms hit.Key Takeaways:Faith that prepares today is the faith that endures tomorrowGod gives wisdom generously to those who askPreparation beats temptation when pressure rises

How do you respond when life squeezes you?In this standalone message, John Gunter challenges believers to evaluate their foundation when pressure comes. Using the theme “a skill is not a skill until you can perform it under pressure,” this sermon connects faith and maturity through real life and Scripture. It is not enough to know what the Bible says. You have to live it when it counts.Key Takeaways:Faith is revealed, not built, in the stormEvery challenge is either an obstacle or an opportunityPressure can produce spiritual maturity if you let it

Have you ever missed what God was doing right in front of you?In this final message from the Tell Me the Story series, John Gunter explores the post-resurrection encounter on the road to Emmaus. These two disciples were confused and heartbroken, but when Jesus opened the scriptures and broke the bread, everything changed.Key Takeaways:Sometimes God delays our recognition so that transformation can come firstThe Word of God is meant to create burning hearts, not just informed mindsIf you are asking for direction, Jesus is already walking with you

Whether you have wandered or withheld grace, this story is for you.In this heartfelt sermon on the prodigal son, John Gunter teaches that Jesus' parable in Luke 15 is not just about rebellion. It is also about restoration. This is the story of two sons. One ran away. One stayed and grew bitter. Both are offered love from a Father who never stops watching the horizon.Key Takeaways:Repentance is the path back, but restoration is the Father's ideaYou cannot fully love others until you understand the grace you have receivedGod invites both the rebellious and the self-righteous to come home

What if the real question isn't “Who is my neighbor?” but “What kind of neighbor am I?”In this thought-provoking sermon, John Gunter unpacks Jesus' parable of the Good Samaritan. Through scripture, cultural insight, and real-world application, we are challenged to not just agree with the concept of love but to actually live it out in uncomfortable and sacrificial ways.Key Takeaways:Knowing scripture is not the same as living itTrue compassion sees people as Jesus sees themNeighbor is not a category to define but an identity to live

What do you do when you're doing exactly what Jesus told you to do and the storm still comes?In this powerful message from Mark 4, John Gunter reminds us that faith doesn't prevent the storm, it anchors us in it. Jesus called the disciples to cross the sea, and the storm came anyway. But when fear took over, His presence proved greater than their panic.Key Takeaways:The presence of trouble does not mean the absence of GodAnxiety is human, but peace is available through prayer and trustJesus calms both the storm around us and the fear within us

What if God doesn't deliver you the way you hoped? Would you still choose Him?In this bold and timely message, John Gunter teaches from Daniel 3—the fiery furnace story that challenges us to stand firm in our convictions no matter the cost. This episode shows how obedience, trust, and worship aren't reactive—they're built in advance.Key Takeaways:Faith is tested by fire—but also revealed by itGod doesn't promise to keep us from the fire, but to be with us in itTrue worship isn't circumstantial—it's steadfast

Sometimes the hardest part of faith is staying faithful when nothing is happening.In this eye-opening message from the story of Jericho, John Gunter explores what it looks like to keep walking, even when the walls don't move. This week's sermon challenges listeners to trust God's process, obey His commands, and praise Him in advance—even before the breakthrough.Key Takeaways:God works in ways that often don't make sense to usObedience isn't always glamorous—but it's always powerfulYou may not see it, but God is working beneath the surface