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Why do Christians celebrate a death? Dr. John examines the three extraordinary events surrounding Jesus's final moments — the supernatural darkness, the torn temple curtain, and his last words entrusting his spirit to the Father — along with the reactions of those who witnessed it. It's a powerful look at how the cross transforms a place once forbidden to sinners into an open invitation to draw near to God.The End of the Beginning: Everyone knows how this story ends — Jesus is crucified, buried, and rises again. But in this 15-part series through Luke 23-24, Dr. John Neufeld shows why these familiar chapters still reward careful study, tracing the trials before Pilate and Herod and the road to the cross. Along the way, he uncovers details unique to Luke's account that reveal what kind of King Jesus truly is.

What does it really mean to be saved? Dr. John explores the many faces of salvation at the cross — Jesus's prayer of mercy for the soldiers crucifying him, the mockery of the religious rulers, and the two criminals hanging beside him. It's a powerful look at how true salvation must reach beyond our circumstances to free us from the eternal weight of sin.The End of the Beginning: Everyone knows how this story ends — Jesus is crucified, buried, and rises again. But in this 15-part series through Luke 23-24, Dr. John Neufeld shows why these familiar chapters still reward careful study, tracing the trials before Pilate and Herod and the road to the cross. Along the way, he uncovers details unique to Luke's account that reveal what kind of King Jesus truly is.

On the road to his own crucifixion, Jesus stops to warn the weeping crowd: don't weep for me — weep for yourselves. Dr. John Neufeld traces the different reactions to Jesus in his final hours, from Simon of Cyrene's transformation to a sympathetic crowd that weeps but never truly turns. Along the way, he connects Jesus's chilling prophecy to Jerusalem's destruction decades later.The End of the Beginning: Everyone knows how this story ends — Jesus is crucified, buried, and rises again. But in this 15-part series through Luke 23-24, Dr. John Neufeld shows why these familiar chapters still reward careful study, tracing the trials before Pilate and Herod and the road to the cross. Along the way, he uncovers details unique to Luke's account that reveal what kind of King Jesus truly is.

A crowd is handed an impossible choice: a murderer, or an innocent healer. Dr. John Neufeld traces how Pilate's attempt to compromise with evil only emboldens the crowd, until "Crucify him!" drowns out every objection. It's a sober reminder that our small, daily choices quietly prepare us to choose Barabbas too, long before we're ever asked directly.The End of the Beginning: Everyone knows how this story ends — Jesus is crucified, buried, and rises again. But in this 15-part series through Luke 23-24, Dr. John Neufeld shows why these familiar chapters still reward careful study, tracing the trials before Pilate and Herod and the road to the cross. Along the way, he uncovers details unique to Luke's account that reveal what kind of King Jesus truly is.

Two enemies walk away friends — and the thing that brought them together is the murder of an innocent man. Dr. John Neufeld traces Jesus's strange appearance before Herod, a king eager for a miracle and met instead with total silence and mockery when Jesus refuses to perform. It's a sobering picture of how wicked men recognize and even respect wickedness in each other — and a reminder of exactly what Jesus came to rescue us from.The End of the Beginning: Everyone knows how this story ends — Jesus is crucified, buried, and rises again. But in this 15-part series through Luke 23-24, Dr. John Neufeld shows why these familiar chapters still reward careful study, tracing the trials before Pilate and Herod and the road to the cross. Along the way, he uncovers details unique to Luke's account that reveal what kind of King Jesus truly is.

Pilate examines Jesus and finds no crime — so why does the crowd push forward anyway? Dr. John Neufeld traces the false charges brought against Jesus, and how religious leaders played on Roman fears to secure a death sentence for a man they knew was innocent. Along the way, he asks a question every Christian eventually faces: what do we owe the nation we live in, when our true King rules a kingdom "not of this world"?The End of the Beginning: Everyone knows how this story ends — Jesus is crucified, buried, and rises again. But in this 15-part series through Luke 23-24, Dr. John Neufeld shows why these familiar chapters still reward careful study, tracing the trials before Pilate and Herod and the road to the cross. Along the way, he uncovers details unique to Luke's account that reveal what kind of King Jesus truly is.

Luke spent two entire chapters on events every listener already knows the ending to — so why go over it again? Dr. John Neufeld opens a new series on the death and resurrection of Jesus by showing what makes Luke's account unique: details found nowhere else, like Jesus's appearance before Herod, his prayer for the soldiers crucifying him, and the astonishing faith of a dying criminal beside him. It's a reminder that the story we think we know still has depths worth returning to for a lifetime.The End of the Beginning: Everyone knows how this story ends — Jesus is crucified, buried, and rises again. But in this 15-part series through Luke 23-24, Dr. John Neufeld shows why these familiar chapters still reward careful study, tracing the trials before Pilate and Herod and the road to the cross. Along the way, he uncovers details unique to Luke's account that reveal what kind of King Jesus truly is.

A chapter full of forgotten names and Edomite genealogies doesn't sound like it has much to offer — until Dr. John Neufeld shows what it reveals about the cost of walking away from God's covenant, and the far greater hope hidden within it. Tracing Esau's descendants all the way to the book of Acts, he uncovers a stunning wordplay that turns a prophecy about Edom into a promise for all of humanity.Amazing Promises to Dysfunctional People: In this 20-message series, Dr. John Neufeld walks through the dysfunctional family of Abraham found in Genesis 25-36, uncovering the relational brokenness at its core. Sin leaves human relationships fractured—we long for connection, yet find ourselves divided in so many ways. Listen in, and be challenged to live with integrity even when the world around you feels like it's falling apart.

Rachel dies in childbirth, Reuben betrays his father's trust, and Isaac finally passes away — this chapter is full of loss and dysfunction. Dr. John Neufeld walks through these four transitional moments in Jacob's family to show a God who keeps his promises no matter how messy his people get. It's a steadying reminder that God's faithfulness never depends on ours.Amazing Promises to Dysfunctional People: In this 20-message series, Dr. John Neufeld walks through the dysfunctional family of Abraham found in Genesis 25-36, uncovering the relational brokenness at its core. Sin leaves human relationships fractured—we long for connection, yet find ourselves divided in so many ways. Listen in, and be challenged to live with integrity even when the world around you feels like it's falling apart.

After a painful failure with his family, Jacob receives a simple command from God: get up, go to Bethel, and worship. Dr. John Neufeld traces the key ingredients of spiritual growth revealed in Jacob's journey — repentance, obedience, and faith — and how God responds with his presence, his blessing, and a renewed sense of purpose.Amazing Promises to Dysfunctional People: In this 20-message series, Dr. John Neufeld walks through the dysfunctional family of Abraham found in Genesis 25-36, uncovering the relational brokenness at its core. Sin leaves human relationships fractured—we long for connection, yet find ourselves divided in so many ways. Listen in, and be challenged to live with integrity even when the world around you feels like it's falling apart.

When Jacob settles his family near a Canaanite city instead of continuing on to Bethel, the consequences are devastating — his daughter Dinah is assaulted, and his sons respond with deception and murder. Dr. John Neufeld traces how years of parental neglect and misplaced priorities set the stage for tragedy, offering a sobering challenge to parents about guarding their children's faith.Amazing Promises to Dysfunctional People: In this 20-message series, Dr. John Neufeld walks through the dysfunctional family of Abraham found in Genesis 25-36, uncovering the relational brokenness at its core. Sin leaves human relationships fractured—we long for connection, yet find ourselves divided in so many ways. Listen in, and be challenged to live with integrity even when the world around you feels like it's falling apart.

Twenty years after fleeing for his life, Jacob finally faces his brother Esau — and something has clearly changed. Dr. John Neufeld traces six marks of transformation in Jacob's life, from self-sacrifice and humility to a renewed hunger for worship, offering an honest, hopeful picture of what it means to be forgiven and different, not just forgiven.Amazing Promises to Dysfunctional People: In this 20-message series, Dr. John Neufeld walks through the dysfunctional family of Abraham found in Genesis 25-36, uncovering the relational brokenness at its core. Sin leaves human relationships fractured—we long for connection, yet find ourselves divided in so many ways. Listen in, and be challenged to live with integrity even when the world around you feels like it's falling apart.

Alone in the dark, with his brother's army closing in, Jacob finds himself in a physical wrestling match with God himself — and refuses to let go until he receives a blessing. Dr. John Neufeld unpacks this strange, pivotal encounter to ask who we're really struggling with when life gets hard, and why coming away wounded and limping might be exactly what grace looks like.Amazing Promises to Dysfunctional People: In this 20-message series, Dr. John Neufeld walks through the dysfunctional family of Abraham found in Genesis 25-36, uncovering the relational brokenness at its core. Sin leaves human relationships fractured—we long for connection, yet find ourselves divided in so many ways. Listen in, and be challenged to live with integrity even when the world around you feels like it's falling apart.

With 400 of his brother's armed men bearing down on him, Jacob does something he's never done before in twenty years — he prays, without bargaining or demands, simply laying hold of God's promises. Dr. John Neufeld traces this turning point to show what real surrender to grace looks like: facing our broken relationships head-on, admitting we deserve none of God's kindness, and trusting him anyway.Amazing Promises to Dysfunctional People: In this 20-message series, Dr. John Neufeld walks through the dysfunctional family of Abraham found in Genesis 25-36, uncovering the relational brokenness at its core. Sin leaves human relationships fractured—we long for connection, yet find ourselves divided in so many ways. Listen in, and be challenged to live with integrity even when the world around you feels like it's falling apart.

Rachel steals her father's household idols, Laban chases Jacob down with murder on his mind, and God shows up to terrify him into silence. Dr. John Neufeld unpacks this dramatic showdown to ask a question many Christians avoid: what does it actually mean to fear God, and why does Scripture call it the beginning of wisdom? Along the way, he takes a hard look at the idols we still cling to today.Amazing Promises to Dysfunctional People: In this 20-message series, Dr. John Neufeld walks through the dysfunctional family of Abraham found in Genesis 25-36, uncovering the relational brokenness at its core. Sin leaves human relationships fractured—we long for connection, yet find ourselves divided in so many ways. Listen in, and be challenged to live with integrity even when the world around you feels like it's falling apart.

After 20 years of being cheated, manipulated, and used, Jacob finally starts to see God's hand in it all. Dr. John Neufeld traces how years of setbacks and disappointment forged in Jacob a faith he never had before — one that could endure because it had already been tested. A hopeful message for anyone who feels stuck, wondering if God is really in their hardship at all.Amazing Promises to Dysfunctional People: In this 20-message series, Dr. John Neufeld walks through the dysfunctional family of Abraham found in Genesis 25-36, uncovering the relational brokenness at its core. Sin leaves human relationships fractured—we long for connection, yet find ourselves divided in so many ways. Listen in, and be challenged to live with integrity even when the world around you feels like it's falling apart.

Jacob finally gets the family he wanted — and finds it's nothing like he imagined. Dr. John Neufeld walks through the rivalry, manipulation, and heartbreak between Leah, Rachel, and their husband, showing how God's greatest work often unfolds in the middle of our most painful, disappointing years. It's a message of hope for anyone whose life has turned out very differently than planned: God's purposes can't be derailed, even by our own dysfunction.Amazing Promises to Dysfunctional People: In this 20-message series, Dr. John Neufeld walks through the dysfunctional family of Abraham found in Genesis 25-36, uncovering the relational brokenness at its core. Sin leaves human relationships fractured—we long for connection, yet find ourselves divided in so many ways. Listen in, and be challenged to live with integrity even when the world around you feels like it's falling apart.

Jacob thinks he's finally getting his life on track — a beautiful bride, a fresh start, a future he's engineering for himself. Dr. John Neufeld shows how God has other plans, using seven hard years and a cruel deception of his own to strip Jacob of his self-confidence and teach him to depend on God alone. It's a message about the painful, patient way God shapes the people he loves.Amazing Promises to Dysfunctional People: In this 20-message series, Dr. John Neufeld walks through the dysfunctional family of Abraham found in Genesis 25-36, uncovering the relational brokenness at its core. Sin leaves human relationships fractured—we long for connection, yet find ourselves divided in so many ways. Listen in, and be challenged to live with integrity even when the world around you feels like it's falling apart.

Fleeing for his life, Jacob stumbles into an encounter with God he never saw coming — a stairway to heaven, a staggering promise, and a vow that reveals just how little he understands who God is. Dr. John unpacks Jacob's famous dream at Bethel to ask a pointed question: are we worshipping God, or just trying to strike a deal with him? True faith, he argues, isn't bargaining for blessing — it's total surrender.Amazing Promises to Dysfunctional People: In this 20-message series, Dr. John Neufeld walks through the dysfunctional family of Abraham found in Genesis 25-36, uncovering the relational brokenness at its core. Sin leaves human relationships fractured—we long for connection, yet find ourselves divided in so many ways. Listen in, and be challenged to live with integrity even when the world around you feels like it's falling apart.

Sin never stays contained — Jacob's deception sets off a chain of fractured relationships, a mother's exile from her son, and centuries of enmity between two nations. In this message, Dr. John traces the long, sobering fallout of this family's choices, while pointing to the surprising truth underneath it all: God's grace is bigger than any sin, and his promises can't be undone by our failures.Amazing Promises to Dysfunctional People: In this 20-message series, Dr. John Neufeld walks through the dysfunctional family of Abraham found in Genesis 25-36, uncovering the relational brokenness at its core. Sin leaves human relationships fractured—we long for connection, yet find ourselves divided in so many ways. Listen in, and be challenged to live with integrity even when the world around you feels like it's falling apart.

When Esau discovers his blessing is gone, his tears are real — but are they the right kind? Dr. John Neufeld uses Esau's bitter grief to draw out the difference between godly sorrow, which leads to repentance, and worldly sorrow, which leads only to blame, resentment, and death. It's a sobering look at what happens when we mourn our losses without ever facing our own part in them.Amazing Promises to Dysfunctional People: In this 20-message series, Dr. John Neufeld walks through the dysfunctional family of Abraham found in Genesis 25-36, uncovering the relational brokenness at its core. Sin leaves human relationships fractured—we long for connection, yet find ourselves divided in so many ways. Listen in, and be challenged to live with integrity even when the world around you feels like it's falling apart.

Rebekah and Jacob wanted something God had already promised them — so why did they resort to deception to get it? Dr. John Neufeld traces the slow, deliberate unraveling of Isaac's household, showing how sin rarely strikes on impulse but is conceived in the imagination long before it's carried out. From Jacob's stolen blessing to the traitor's kiss that sealed it, this message asks whether we ever really "get away with" sin — and what it costs everyone involved when we do.Amazing Promises to Dysfunctional People: In this 20-message series, Dr. John Neufeld walks through the dysfunctional family of Abraham found in Genesis 25-36, uncovering the relational brokenness at its core. Sin leaves human relationships fractured—we long for connection, yet find ourselves divided in so many ways. Listen in, and be challenged to live with integrity even when the world around you feels like it's falling apart.

Isaac is old, nearly blind, and convinced his death is near. So he calls in his son Esau for a private meal and a blessing—the very blessing God had already promised to Jacob. Dr. John Neufeld unpacks why Isaac would knowingly go around God's word, and how Rebekah, overhearing it all, begins plotting to intercept it herself—a picture of two people who once shared a deep faith now drifting from God, and from each other.Amazing Promises to Dysfunctional People: In this 20-message series, Dr. John Neufeld walks through the dysfunctional family of Abraham found in Genesis 25-36, uncovering the relational brokenness at its core. Sin leaves human relationships fractured—we long for connection, yet find ourselves divided in so many ways. Listen in, and be challenged to live with integrity even when the world around you feels like it's falling apart.

What does the Bible actually teach about money and faith? Dr. John Neufeld tackles the prosperity gospel head-on, tracing five ways Isaac's obedience genuinely led to prosperity—wise stewardship, self-control, work as worship, peacemaking, and compounding blessing. But he doesn't stop there, warning of wealth's danger to the soul and calling for prosperity to be married to generosity, not self-sufficiency.Amazing Promises to Dysfunctional People: In this 20-message series, Dr. John Neufeld walks through the dysfunctional family of Abraham found in Genesis 25-36, uncovering the relational brokenness at its core. Sin leaves human relationships fractured—we long for connection, yet find ourselves divided in so many ways. Listen in, and be challenged to live with integrity even when the world around you feels like it's falling apart.

Famine strikes, and Isaac faces a choice: flee to safety in Egypt, or trust God's command to stay put. Dr. John Neufeld traces what happens next—a crisis of obedience that exposes Isaac's fear, his dishonesty, and ultimately, his heart. Along the way, he unpacks a hard but freeing truth: obedience to God often creates crisis rather than avoiding it, and it's in crisis that we discover what's really in our hearts.Amazing Promises to Dysfunctional People: In this 20-message series, Dr. John Neufeld walks through the dysfunctional family of Abraham found in Genesis 25-36, uncovering the relational brokenness at its core. Sin leaves human relationships fractured—we long for connection, yet find ourselves divided in so many ways. Listen in, and be challenged to live with integrity even when the world around you feels like it's falling apart.

In this message, Dr. John Neufeld looks at the strife between Esau and Jacob from birth, tracing how a divided womb becomes a divided house. Along the way, he unpacks a hard truth: God's choice of Jacob had nothing to do with Jacob's character, and everything to do with mercy toward the undeserving. If you've ever wondered whether your own failures disqualify you from God's promises, this message says otherwise—and points to the God who chooses the unworthy anyway.Amazing Promises to Dysfunctional People: In this 20-message series, Dr. John Neufeld walks through the dysfunctional family of Abraham found in Genesis 25-36, uncovering the relational brokenness at its core. Sin leaves human relationships fractured—we long for connection, yet find ourselves divided in so many ways. Listen in, and be challenged to live with integrity even when the world around you feels like it's falling apart.

In this introductory message, Dr. John Neufeld sets the stage for a study of Genesis 25-36—the story of Isaac, Rebekah, and their sons Esau and Jacob. Rather than a self-help guide to fixing broken relationships, this series holds up a mirror to our own dysfunction, revealing that God's promises don't depend on our ability to get it right—only on his grace toward wrecked and ruined lives.Amazing Promises to Dysfunctional People: In this 20-message series, Dr. John Neufeld walks through the dysfunctional family of Abraham found in Genesis 25-36, uncovering the relational brokenness at its core. Sin leaves human relationships fractured—we long for connection, yet find ourselves divided in so many ways. Listen in, and be challenged to live with integrity even when the world around you feels like it's falling apart.

You can't take it with you — or can you? In this final message from 1 Timothy, Dr. John looks at what Paul has to say to the wealthy in the church at Ephesus. The answer isn't to feel guilty about what you have, but to learn humility, recognize where real security comes from, and become a generous giver. Send it on ahead — and discover what it means to take hold of the life that is truly life.Living the Truth: In this 3-week study of 1 Timothy 4–6, Dr. John Neufeld walks us through Paul's practical instructions to the church — the household of God. What does it look like to live as a genuine believer? What habits mark a life of faithful obedience? And why is it so essential that those who teach the gospel are themselves living it? This study brings those questions to life.

What does it look like to finish well? In this message, Dr. John looks at Paul's charge to Timothy in 1 Timothy 6:13–16 — to keep the commandment unstained until Jesus returns. Using Jesus before Pilate as his example, Paul calls Timothy to a faithfulness that holds firm no matter the cost. And for those who do, he closes with a doxology that makes the whole thing worth it.Living the Truth: In this 3-week study of 1 Timothy 4–6, Dr. John Neufeld walks us through Paul's practical instructions to the church — the household of God. What does it look like to live as a genuine believer? What habits mark a life of faithful obedience? And why is it so essential that those who teach the gospel are themselves living it? This study brings those questions to life.

What does it really mean to be a Christian leader? In this message, Dr. John turns to 1 Timothy 6:11–13 and unpacks five commands the Apostle Paul gives to Timothy — and to all who want to influence others for Christ. Flee, pursue, fight, hold on, and obey: these are not suggestions, but the marks of a disciplined, Spirit-filled life. Whether you lead at home, at work, or in your church, this message is a call to stop drifting and start influencing — for the gospel's sake.Living the Truth: In this 3-week study of 1 Timothy 4–6, Dr. John Neufeld walks us through Paul's practical instructions to the church — the household of God. What does it look like to live as a genuine believer? What habits mark a life of faithful obedience? And why is it so essential that those who teach the gospel are themselves living it? This study brings those questions to life.

What does your relationship with money reveal about your faith? Drawing from 1 Timothy 6:5–10, Dr. John tackles the age-old temptation to treat godliness as a path to wealth — and offers a far better alternative. True gain, Paul says, is godliness with contentment — and in a world that is never satisfied, that is a gift worth more than any prosperity teacher can promise.Living the Truth: In this 3-week study of 1 Timothy 4–6, Dr. John Neufeld walks us through Paul's practical instructions to the church — the household of God. What does it look like to live as a genuine believer? What habits mark a life of faithful obedience? And why is it so essential that those who teach the gospel are themselves living it? This study brings those questions to life.

Have you ever met someone who just loves to argue? In this message, Dr. John draws from 1 Timothy 6:3–5 to explore what Paul has to say about "novelty teachers and hair-splitters" — those who trade in controversy rather than sound, life-giving truth. Left unchecked, false teaching is never just an intellectual problem; it produces a poisonous fruit: envy, dissension, slander, and constant friction.Living the Truth: In this 3-week study of 1 Timothy 4–6, Dr. John Neufeld walks us through Paul's practical instructions to the church — the household of God. What does it look like to live as a genuine believer? What habits mark a life of faithful obedience? And why is it so essential that those who teach the gospel are themselves living it? This study brings those questions to life.

Good leadership is one of the most valued — and most scrutinized — things in any community, including the church. From 1 Timothy 5:17–20, Dr. John Neufeld examines what Paul says about the proper care and accountability of elders. Drawing from his own experience in pastoral ministry, Dr. John unpacks what it means to honour those who lead and teach well, why faithful pastors deserve genuine support, and how the church must hold its leaders to a high standard of integrity.Living the Truth: In this 3-week study of 1 Timothy 4–6, Dr. John Neufeld walks us through Paul's practical instructions to the church — the household of God. What does it look like to live as a genuine believer? What habits mark a life of faithful obedience? And why is it so essential that those who teach the gospel are themselves living it? This study brings those questions to life.

What happens when a pastor sins? It's one of the most difficult questions a church can face — and one the Bible doesn't avoid. Drawing from 1 Timothy 5:19–25, Dr. John Neufeld walks through Paul's sober instructions to Timothy on handling charges against church leaders: with fairness, without partiality, and with a courage that answers to God alone. A timely and necessary word for every church.Living the Truth: In this 3-week study of 1 Timothy 4–6, Dr. John Neufeld walks us through Paul's practical instructions to the church — the household of God. What does it look like to live as a genuine believer? What habits mark a life of faithful obedience? And why is it so essential that those who teach the gospel are themselves living it? This study brings those questions to life.

Good leadership is one of the most valued — and most scrutinized — things in any community, including the church. From 1 Timothy 5:17–20, Dr. John Neufeld examines what Paul says about the proper care and accountability of elders. Drawing from his own experience in pastoral ministry, Dr. John unpacks what it means to honour those who lead and teach well, why faithful pastors deserve genuine support, and how the church must hold its leaders to a high standard of integrity.Living the Truth: In this 3-week study of 1 Timothy 4–6, Dr. John Neufeld walks us through Paul's practical instructions to the church — the household of God. What does it look like to live as a genuine believer? What habits mark a life of faithful obedience? And why is it so essential that those who teach the gospel are themselves living it? This study brings those questions to life.

Some of the most faithful servants in the early church were women who had lost everything — and yet gave everything. In 1 Timothy 5:9–16, Dr. John Neufeld uncovers the remarkable story of widows who devoted themselves fully to prayer, service, and the care of others. Drawing from Paul's instructions to Timothy, Dr. John explores what it meant for these women to make a solemn pledge of ministry, and why their extraordinary sacrifice left a lasting mark on the church.Living the Truth: In this 3-week study of 1 Timothy 4–6, Dr. John Neufeld walks us through Paul's practical instructions to the church — the household of God. What does it look like to live as a genuine believer? What habits mark a life of faithful obedience? And why is it so essential that those who teach the gospel are themselves living it? This study brings those questions to life.

Every family has rules — and those rules shape who we become.In this message from 1 Timothy 5:1–8, Dr. John Neufeld explores what it looks like to live as the family of God. Drawing from Paul's instructions to Timothy, Dr. John unpacks the relational principles that define a healthy church: honouring those who are older, treating one another with genuine purity, and taking seriously our responsibility to care for those in need. If you've ever wondered what a Christian community should look like from the inside — this message is for you.Living the Truth: In this 3-week study of 1 Timothy 4–6, Dr. John Neufeld walks us through Paul's practical instructions to the church — the household of God. What does it look like to live as a genuine believer? What habits mark a life of faithful obedience? And why is it so essential that those who teach the gospel are themselves living it? This study brings those questions to life.

What does a successful pastor actually look like — and how would you know if you were one? In today's from Living the Truth, Dr. John works through 1 Timothy 4:11–16, where Paul gives Timothy a clear and practical picture of faithful ministry: teach the Word publicly, live in a way that earns trust, and keep a close watch on both your life and your doctrine. Because in the end, your hearers' salvation — and your own — depends on it.Living the Truth: In this 3-week study of 1 Timothy 4–6, Dr. John Neufeld walks us through Paul's practical instructions to the church — the household of God. What does it look like to live as a genuine believer? What habits mark a life of faithful obedience? And why is it so essential that those who teach the gospel are themselves living it? This study brings those questions to life.

What does Paul mean when he calls God "the Savior of all people" — and does that mean everyone ultimately makes it to heaven? In this message from Living the Truth, Dr. John Neufeld works through 1 Timothy 4:10, dismantling two common misreadings before arriving at a richer, more biblical picture of God's saving work — one that stretches from David's battlefield to a pagan harvest, and fuels Paul's relentless labour for the gospel.Living the Truth: In this 3-week study of 1 Timothy 4–6, Dr. John Neufeld walks us through Paul's practical instructions to the church — the household of God. What does it look like to live as a genuine believer? What habits mark a life of faithful obedience? And why is it so essential that those who teach the gospel are themselves living it? This study brings those questions to life.

What is the most important thing a pastor can do? In today's message, Dr. John opens 1 Timothy 4:6–9 to make the case that job one for every shepherd is protecting the flock through faithful, patient teaching — keeping false doctrine in check while grounding the congregation in truth. But Paul doesn't stop there. The best thing any pastor can offer his people isn't a leadership strategy or a counselling model. It's a life trained in godliness.Living the Truth: In this 3-week study of 1 Timothy 4–6, Dr. John Neufeld walks us through Paul's practical instructions to the church — the household of God. What does it look like to live as a genuine believer? What habits mark a life of faithful obedience? And why is it so essential that those who teach the gospel are themselves living it? This study brings those questions to life.

Can a person truly fall away from the faith — and what does that mean for the security of the believer? In this message, Dr. John continues in 1 Timothy 4:1–5, examining the character of false teachers and the subtle dangers of asceticism. When we view life apart from God's intention — denying what He has called good, or abusing what He has given freely — we open the door to deception. The remedy is simple: receive God's gifts with thanksgiving, and let His Word define what is holy.Living the Truth: In this 3-week study of 1 Timothy 4–6, Dr. John Neufeld walks us through Paul's practical instructions to the church — the household of God. What does it look like to live as a genuine believer? What habits mark a life of faithful obedience? And why is it so essential that those who teach the gospel are themselves living it? This study brings those questions to life.

False teaching isn't simply a matter of human opinion — according to Paul, there are demonic forces actively working to lead the church astray. In this first message from Living the Truth, Dr. John Neufeld opens 1 Timothy 4:1–5 and unpacks the Holy Spirit's explicit warning: that throughout the church age, some will depart from the faith. Dr. Neufeld traces this pattern from the early church to the theological drift of the 20th century, and reminds us why faithful, obedient Bible teaching isn't optional — it's the church's first line of defence.Living the Truth: In this 3-week study of 1 Timothy 4–6, Dr. John Neufeld walks us through Paul's practical instructions to the church — the household of God. What does it look like to live as a genuine believer? What habits mark a life of faithful obedience? And why is it so essential that those who teach the gospel are themselves living it? This study brings those questions to life.

When life gets hard, complaining comes naturally — but gratitude is what God calls us to. Drawing from 1 Thessalonians 5:18 and the repeated failures of Israel in the wilderness, Dr. John Neufeld examines the danger of a grumbling spirit and what it means to give thanks in all circumstances — not just the good ones. Trusting God in Suffering: One of the obstacles to faith is the problem of pain. Why does a powerful loving God allow suffering? The Scriptures are forthright and do not ignore, diminish or bypass the problem. Nor do they resolve it. But God does tell us how we are to respond to pain. In this 10 message series, Dr. John will explore God's teaching on pain. It will not answer every question, but it will help us in the midst of our struggles.

Suffering is never random — it has a purpose. In this message from 1 Peter 4:1, Dr. John Neufeld explores how God uses suffering to sanctify His people, burning away what is false and producing a faith that is genuine, tested, and eternal. Drawing from 1 Peter and the doctrine of union with Christ, Dr. John shows why trials are not only allowed by God, but appointed by Him — and how, in the hands of a loving Father, even our deepest pain becomes the means of our greatest growth.Trusting God in Suffering: One of the obstacles to faith is the problem of pain. Why does a powerful loving God allow suffering? The Scriptures are forthright and do not ignore, diminish or bypass the problem. Nor do they resolve it. But God does tell us how we are to respond to pain. In this 10 message series, Dr. John will explore God's teaching on pain. It will not answer every question, but it will help us in the midst of our struggles.

When we're suffering, it's tempting to question God's wisdom — or tell Him how He should act. In this message from Romans 11:33–36, Dr. John Neufeld examines what it means to truly submit to God's wisdom, exploring why His ways so often confound our expectations, and why trusting Him is always the wisest response.Trusting God in Suffering: One of the obstacles to faith is the problem of pain. Why does a powerful loving God allow suffering? The Scriptures are forthright and do not ignore, diminish or bypass the problem. Nor do they resolve it. But God does tell us how we are to respond to pain. In this 10 message series, Dr. John will explore God's teaching on pain. It will not answer every question, but it will help us in the midst of our struggles.

People say it all the time — "that was heaven" or "that was hell." But what if they're more right than they realize? In this episode, Dr. John Neufeld explores the idea that our most glorious and most devastating experiences on earth are foretastes of what is to come. From the beauty of creation to the brutality of suffering, God has purposes in both — and understanding that changes the way we face whatever season we're in.Trusting God in Suffering: One of the obstacles to faith is the problem of pain. Why does a powerful loving God allow suffering? The Scriptures are forthright and do not ignore, diminish or bypass the problem. Nor do they resolve it. But God does tell us how we are to respond to pain. In this 10 message series, Dr. John will explore God's teaching on pain. It will not answer every question, but it will help us in the midst of our struggles.

If God is truly sovereign, what do we do with the evil that people inflict on us? In this episode, Dr. John Neufeld tackles one of the most challenging tensions in the Christian faith — human free will and the sovereignty of God. Drawing from Lamentations, the story of Joseph, and the crucifixion itself, Dr. John makes the case that nothing happens outside of God's control, and that even our darkest experiences are held in the hands of a God whose mercies never come to an end.Trusting God in Suffering: One of the obstacles to faith is the problem of pain. Why does a powerful loving God allow suffering? The Scriptures are forthright and do not ignore, diminish or bypass the problem. Nor do they resolve it. But God does tell us how we are to respond to pain. In this 10 message series, Dr. John will explore God's teaching on pain. It will not answer every question, but it will help us in the midst of our struggles.

Have you ever cried out to God and heard nothing back? You're not alone — and you're in good company. In this episode, Dr. John Neufeld explores one of the most honest and uncomfortable realities of the Christian life: the silence of God. The experience is real, it's biblical, and it doesn't mean God has abandoned you. Dr. John helps us understand why God sometimes seems distant — and what to do when heaven feels quiet.Trusting God in Suffering: One of the obstacles to faith is the problem of pain. Why does a powerful loving God allow suffering? The Scriptures are forthright and do not ignore, diminish or bypass the problem. Nor do they resolve it. But God does tell us how we are to respond to pain. In this 10 message series, Dr. John will explore God's teaching on pain. It will not answer every question, but it will help us in the midst of our struggles.

When suffering hits, everyone has an explanation. But are the most common answers actually helpful — or do they miss the point entirely? In this episode, Dr. John Neufeld takes a closer look at John 9 and the question Jesus' disciples brought to him about a man born blind. What Jesus says in response challenges some of our deepest assumptions about pain, and points us toward a definition of good and evil that changes everything.Trusting God in Suffering: One of the obstacles to faith is the problem of pain. Why does a powerful loving God allow suffering? The Scriptures are forthright and do not ignore, diminish or bypass the problem. Nor do they resolve it. But God does tell us how we are to respond to pain. In this 10 message series, Dr. John will explore God's teaching on pain. It will not answer every question, but it will help us in the midst of our struggles.

Suffering is real — and pretending otherwise doesn't make us stronger. In this opening episode of a new series on trusting God in suffering, Dr. John Neufeld tackles one of the most honest questions a believer can ask: where is God when life falls apart? Drawing from Scripture, literature, and his own personal loss, Dr. John makes the case that authentic faith doesn't shy away from the reality of pain — it faces it head on.Trusting God in Suffering: One of the obstacles to faith is the problem of pain. Why does a powerful loving God allow suffering? The Scriptures are forthright and do not ignore, diminish or bypass the problem. Nor do they resolve it. But God does tell us how we are to respond to pain. In this 10 message series, Dr. John will explore God's teaching on pain. It will not answer every question, but it will help us in the midst of our struggles.