Agape Baptist Church

What happens when the gospel gets edited? In Galatians, Paul opens his letter with urgency, reminding the church that the gospel comes from God—not people—and cannot be hybridized. This message calls us back to grace alone through Christ alone.

The book of Acts reveals the Holy Spirit not as a distant force, but as God’s power dwelling within believers—applying redemption, shaping sanctification, and empowering obedience. In this message, we follow the Spirit’s movement from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth. We are invited to ask an honest question: Am I living under the leadership of the Holy Spirit—or under the leadership of the fles...

John’s Gospel presents Jesus not just as the newborn King, but as the eternal Word who has come for the world. This Christmas message explores how John’s portrait of Christ confronts us with a response and calls us into deeper discipleship in the year ahead.

Luke’s Gospel shows us a Savior who seeks the margins and invites the outcast to the center of God’s story. Discover how Jesus redefines belonging and offers hope to those who feel unseen, unworthy, or far from God.

The symbols of Christianity are surprisingly simple—a manger and a cross. In this message from the Gospel of Mark, we reflect on how these quiet, unassuming images reveal the humility, obedience, and glory of Jesus. As the light of Christmas shines, we are invited to examine the idols that glitter but do not give life and to follow the Savior who came low and stayed faithful.

Matthew tells the story of a Messiah who didn’t shout His love from heaven but came down in flesh and blood. In this message, we explore Jesus’ perfect timing in history, His role as the true and better Moses, and His identity as Immanuel—God with us. Christmas is the celebration of the King who stepped into our world to forgive, restore, and remain with His people forever. Let this message draw y...

In this message, Pastor Ryan shows how every major figure in the Old Testament points to Christ and how the long silence before His birth heightens the drama of His arrival. The message reminds us: the Bible isn’t just His story—our story is meant to become His story as well.

In this Thanksgiving message, Pastor Ryan explores how the ‘Mandela Effect’ illustrates our tendency to misremember the past—and how the book of Chronicles retells Israel’s history to heal, restore, and reorient God’s people. Discover why biblical remembering is the cure for bitterness, how gratitude rewires the heart, and how Thanksgiving becomes a spiritual practice that frees us from the past.

The book of Malachi doesn’t whisper—it confronts. This message explores the hard questions God asks His people about worship, obedience, faithfulness, and spiritual drift. Instead of giving God our leftovers, Malachi invites us back to wholehearted devotion. A call to return, remember, and renew our worship.

Ezra and Nehemiah tell the story of God’s people rebuilding what was broken—temple, walls, and community. But even after the work was complete, something was still missing. In this message, Pastor Ryan shows that while human leaders can inspire, organize, and rebuild, they cannot heal the human heart. True rebuilding happens when God’s Spirit unites His people under the leadership of Jesus—the gre...

In the book of Zechariah, God gave a series of visions to a weary people rebuilding from ruins—visions meant to renew their hope and remind them that His promises never fail. This message explores how God encourages us to keep building when the work feels slow and the future uncertain.

When God’s people returned from exile, their enthusiasm for rebuilding the Temple quickly gave way to distraction and discouragement. Through the prophet Haggai, God reminded them that He hadn’t just called them to rebuild walls and roofs—He was rebuilding hearts.

Even when His name is never mentioned, His hand is everywhere. In this message from the book of Esther, Pastor Ryan Johnson explores how God works through ordinary people and everyday circumstances to accomplish His extraordinary purposes. When life feels uncertain and God seems distant, Esther reminds us that His providence is never absent—just unseen.

Ezekiel’s visions open with the breathtaking sight of God’s glory—not in Jerusalem’s temple, but among the exiles by the river in Babylon. Through dramatic imagery, symbolic acts, and divine messages, Ezekiel reveals a God who is holy, sovereign, and present even in judgment. Though the people’s rebellion led to ruin, God promises restoration, a new heart, and a future where His Spirit dwells amon...

God’s judgment isn’t the opposite of His love—it’s the proof of it. In Joel, He sends locusts to consume what distracts us, so He can restore what truly matters.

The book of Daniel is a manual for faith under pressure. When culture demands compromise, Daniel’s life shows that conviction, courage, and communion with God can turn exile into mission.

In a world unraveling with violence, addiction, and division, many Christians look to politics, education, or culture to bring revival—but Obadiah reminds us that misplaced trust always ends in ruin. This brief but powerful book confronts the pride of self-reliance and re-centers us on God’s call to holiness, prayer, and Gospel witness. Join us as we explore how believers can reclaim the truth tha...

In a world filled with spiritual battles and unseen challenges, God has not left us defenseless. In Ephesians 6, Paul describes the “armor of God”—a divine provision designed to equip believers to stand firm against the enemy’s schemes. In this message, we'll discuss the armor of God and discover how God empowers us to live with courage, clarity, and confidence. This isn’t just about surviving; it...

In this message, we explore the raw honesty of the book of Lamentations and explore how biblical lament is not a sign of weakness, but rather a pathway to endurance. When we bring our grief, questions, and pain before God, we find a deeper strength rooted in His faithful love. Don’t bypass lament—walk through it and find hope that lasts.

Jeremiah, the “weeping prophet,” confronts Israel’s idolatry and spiritual adultery while pointing to God’s mercy and promise of restoration. This message calls us to examine the altars in our own lives and return to wholehearted devotion to the Lord.

On this episode of the "Real Life with Christ Podcast," Jonathan welcomes his mother-in-law, Sherry, back after a recording error. They joke about the technical mishap, framing it as a "trial run" and an opportunity to go more in-depth.  Sherry recounts a traumatic childhood memory at age two. She also shares that as a child, she felt a pull toward church despite her family not attending. Sherry r...

The book of Zephaniah pulls no punches. It announces God’s coming judgment on sin—both for His people and the nations around them. In this message, we explore Zephaniah’s sobering warning, the reasons for God’s judgment, and the hope that still shines through for those who seek Him in humility.

The book of Habakkuk offers a raw, honest conversation between a prophet and his God—a dialogue full of questions, confusion, and eventually, trust. In a time of national crisis and personal doubt, Habakkuk boldly brings his complaints before the Lord, only to be reminded of God’s unfailing sovereignty. This message explores how faith is not the absence of questions, but the decision to trust God...

In today's message, we turn to Luke 15 to discover the heart of the Father for those who have wandered far from Him. No matter how deep the shame, how long the road, or how broken the life, His grace, mercy, and love are ready to meet us the moment we turn in repentance. And when even one sinner comes home, all of heaven erupts in rejoicing.