922 Ministries - The CORE & St. Peter Lutheran

Hell is a relic from a fear-based, fire-and-brimstone age, a cruel tool used by church authorities to maintain power and control. So why did Jesus himself mention it so much? Why is he the #1 user of “hell” in the entire Bible? Why was he unembarrassed to talk about fire, darkness, and eternal death? Modern Christians needs to know Christ’s answers.

Say “damn” in mixed company and few will blink. Say “doctrine” and most will stare. Doctrine sounds archaic, oppressive, and unhealthy for our souls, according to today's culture. God didn’t apologize for condemning “false doctrine”, encouraging “sound doctrine,” and urging believers to watch their “life and doctrine” closely.

Say “damn” in mixed company and few will blink. Say “doctrine” and most will stare. Doctrine sounds archaic, oppressive, and unhealthy for our souls, according to today's culture. God didn’t apologize for condemning “false doctrine”, encouraging “sound doctrine,” and urging believers to watch their “life and doctrine” closely. 

Submission is anathema in our times. Add to that submission to political power, the “head of the household,” or organized religion and you have the dirtiest, most offensive idea of our day. But the God of love, law, and order disagrees. In this message, Pastor Mike Novotny discusses God calling all of us to submit to Him & others he places in authority.

Submission is anathema in our times. Add to that submission to political power, the “head of the household,” or organized religion and you have the dirtiest, most offensive idea of our day. But the God of love, law, and order disagrees. In this message, Pastor Tim Glende discusses God calling all of us to submit to Him & others he places in authority.

Forgiveness might not seem like an offensive word until you think about what it actually means, namely, the freely-given grace to people who deserve only punishment. Culture would prefer to cancel, label, and dismiss the guilty, but God’s f-word interrupts our system of justice and offers the grace of sending sins away. 

Forgiveness might not seem like an offensive word until you think about what it actually means, namely, the freely-given grace to people who deserve only punishment. Culture would prefer to cancel, label, and dismiss the guilty, but God’s f-word interrupts our system of justice and offers the grace of sending sins away.

Jesus shows up in the middle of our sadness and sickness and brings the power of a promise that conquers death. We need not fear death because our Jesus is alive. 

Jesus shows up in the middle of our sadness and sickness and brings the power of a promise that conquers death. We need not fear death because our Jesus is alive. 

When Jesus’ friends were scared and feared that they didn’t know the way to the Father’s house, Jesus spoke the classic words of John 14:6. We do know the way when we know Jesus. He is the way to the Father, the truth of his Word, and the path to eternal life.

When Jesus’ friends were scared and feared that they didn’t know the way to the Father’s house, Jesus spoke the classic words of John 14:6. We do know the way when we know Jesus. He is the way to the Father, the truth of his Word, and the path to eternal life.

Vines are, by their very nature, dependent. Everything they need to live and produce fruit flows through the branch to which they are connected. The same is true with our souls and Jesus. In this message, Pastor Mike Novotny shows without Jesus, we are dead and bound for the fire of hell. With him, we are alive and bear fruit to God’s glory.

Vines are, by their very nature, dependent. Everything they need to live and produce fruit flows through the branch to which they are connected. The same is true with our souls and Jesus. In this message, Pastor Tim Glende, shows without Jesus, we are dead and bound for the fire of hell. With him, we are alive and bear fruit to God’s glory.

Although a sheep pen might have a circumference of dozens, if not hundreds, of feet, the door into it is small and exclusive. Jesus’ image reminds us that he is the exclusive way to find life to the full, and all other options will steal, kill, and destroy us spiritually.

An average shepherd feeds the sheep, but only a true good shepherd risks/ gives his life for the sheep. This is what makes Jesus so good in comparison with other teachers and religions. 

An average shepherd feeds the sheep, but only a true good shepherd risks/gives his life for the sheep. This is what makes Jesus so good in comparison with other teachers and religions. Only he lays down his life for the sake of sinners who have wandered from the ways of God. This is why we know, love, and trust his voice.

Although a sheep pen might have a circumference of dozens, if not hundreds, of feet, the door into it is small and exclusive. Jesus’ image reminds us that he is the exclusive way to find life to the full, and all other options will steal, kill, and destroy us spiritually.

The difference between darkness and light is the difference between danger and safety, clarity and confusion, death and life. Jesus’ claim to be “the light” for the entire world was a bold, daring statement of the safety, clarity, and life that can only be found in following him. 

The difference between darkness and light is the difference between danger and safety, clarity and confusion, death and life. Jesus’ claim to be “the light” for the entire world was a bold, daring statement of the safety, clarity, and life that can only be found in following him

Jesus’ bold claim that he is as necessary for our souls as bread is for our bodies shocked, confused, and offended most in the massive crowd, but those who “feed on” him, who totally depend on him for life, will be satisfied, now and into eternity. Pastor Mike Novotny brings this message to you.

Jesus’ bold claim that he is as necessary for our souls as bread is for our bodies shocked, confused, and offended most in the massive crowd, but those who “feed on” him, who totally depend on him for life, will be satisfied, now and into eternity. Pastor Tim Glende brings this message to you.

Too many of us ask too few questions about the Bible. Sadly, however, it is impossible for us to enjoy and to apply what we don’t understand. In this message, Pastor Mike Novotny shows why asking for understanding is essential to our spiritual growth.

Too many of us ask too few questions about the Bible. Sadly, however, it is impossible for us to enjoy and to apply what we don’t understand. In this message, Pastor TIm Glende shows why asking for understanding is essential to our spiritual growth.

When we see someone doing something wrong, we are so terrified of saying something, that we will do almost anything apart from confronting it. But God calls us to be courageous. Pastor Mike Novotny's message is that the goal is peace, both the peace of addressing issues and the peace of mind knowing that you did something to address the sin in your midst. 

When we see someone doing something wrong, we are so terrified of saying something, that we will do almost anything apart from confronting it. But God calls us to be courageous. Pastor Tim Glende's message is that the goal is peace, both the peace of addressing issues and the peace of mind knowing that you did something to address the sin in your midst.