JCC: Sermons and Teachings

Pastor Gary is wrapping up our series by reminding us that we are called to be doers not just hearers. He encourages us to stand firm, to keep growing in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ while continuously praising our Lord and Savior.

Danny Long explains what right living looks like, why we should pursuit it, and what we call our home. Also, why do we need to be at peace with God? 2 Peter 3:11-16

The Bible speaks of a final judgement day. This coming day is a warning invitation to the world and an orienting alert for believers. 2 Peter 3:1-10

Pastor Gary walks us through 2 Peter 2:10-22 to illuminate positive lessons we can learn from the negative teachings and examples from false teachers.

Second Peter chapter 2 is not a call to pursue punishment for false teachers or society, it’s a call to trust God and a reminder of God’s coming judgment. 2 Peter 2:4-10.

Pastor Gary gives insight into how false teachers secretly introduce destructive heresies, and how we recognize them. 2 Peter2:1-3

Pastor Gary uncovers both the importance of Peter’s experience at the Transfiguration and the preeminence of scriptural truths over our individual thoughts and feelings. The prophecies in God’s Word always come true, as explained in 2 Peter 1:16-21.

Pastor Ryan mediates on Peter's emotional reflection towards the end of his life--a message on the importance of remembering what God has done, who God is, and what God has promised to do. 2 Peter 1:12-15.

Pastor Gary outlines the seven characteristics of spiritual growth set forth in 2 Peter 1:5-11. Children of God the Father must be growing in various areas if they are His true children.

Pastor Gary begins our journey through the book of 2nd Peter with a call to the power and identity given to all believers through faith in Christ's righteousness alone. This sermon covers 2 Peter 1:1-4.

Pastor Gary Musser is finishing up the first letter of Peter, giving insight into what the heart of a shepherd should look like. 1 Peter 5:5-14

Pastor Gary takes us through 1 Peter 5 and discusses an elder's role in church and the guidance and care Jesus gives us all as the Good Shepherd.

Pastor Danny speaks from 1 Peter 4:12-19 about the roles, responsibilities, and rejoicings that come from the trials in our lives. When we respond in faith to our struggles, the world notices the Spirit of God at work in our lives more than in any other way.

Evacuated from his home due to the Valley Fire, Pastor Byron delivers a sermon on 1 Peter 4:7-11. The free gift of grace through faith in Christ Jesus empowers us to share our various gifts with others.

Pastor Gary uncovers what Peter means when he writes "the end is near." Are we living in the last days? Does it matter if we pray and love others, if the world is coming to an end anyways? 1 Peter 4:7-8 give us answers from the Lord.

Pastor Gary begins the 4th chapter of Peter's 1st letter. How does being a Christian change our approach to sin? What surprises can we expect when following Jesus?

Pastor Gary teaches from 1 Peter 3:13-22 on the paradoxical path of Christ. We experience triumph through and from our sufferings, even as we show the world the supreme value and greatness of our God who saves us.

Pastor Gary delves into 1 Peter 3:8-12 to discuss how to have harmony in a world rife with discord.

Pastor Gary teaches on 1 Peter 3:1-7 on the challenging topic of husbands and wives in regards to submission and service within the marriage relationship.

Pastor Ryan teaches on 1 Peter 2:18-25 on the call to follow Christ’s example when suffering unjustly. What does the Bible say about slavery?

Pastor Gary teaches through 1 Peter 2 on what it means to submit to our government and what that tells the world about Jesus. 1 Peter 2:13-17

Pastor Byron preaches from 1 Peter 2:11-12 on how to live as strangers and exiles here while still striving to bring the kingdom of God to earth.

Pastor Gary preaches from 1 Peter 2:4-10 on Christ’s being the firm foundation for those who trust in Him...or else the rock which will judge us.

Pastor Danny preaches from 1 Peter 2:1-3 on how ridding ourselves of selfish tendencies goes hand in hand with desiring God more.

Pastor Gary preaches from 1 Peter 1:18-25 on God’s plan to show us love and how that shows us HOW to love others.