JCC: Sermons and Teachings

The Priesthood of All Believers Pastor Byron puts a bow on our “Finding Your Place in the Family of God” series with an overview of the priesthood of all believers, from Old Testament times to today. Our ministry fair followed the service as we encouraged each other with the many ways spiritual gifts are and can be used at JCC. 1 Peter 2:5, 9

Pastor Ryan combs through 1 Corinthians 12, Romans 12, and Ephesians 4 to understand what the Bible says about spiritual gifts and to figure out what gifts God has given me to build and strengthen His church worldwide.

Pastor Danny Long reminds us that church is not meant to be about us and that its purpose is to foster evangelism, discipleship, fellowship, ministry, and worship. Matthew 28:18-20, Matthew 22:36-40

Pastor Gary launches a new series on the power God gives us when we join His family through faith. What do children in this family look like? Gary shares 7 identifying marks. 

Pastor Gary concludes our 70-week series on John by reflecting on what it meant for Peter to follow God’s call on his life, from beginning to end. What will following Jesus cost you?

Pastor Gary compares the beautiful restoration of Peter in John 21:15-17 with Peter’s betrayal on the night of Christ’s crucifixion. Confession and repentance open us up to the endless rivers of God’s forgiveness, which then enables us to show that supernatural forgiveness to others.

Pastor Gary covers Thomas’s doubt and the impact that his utterance of faith—“My Lord and my God”—has on our lives and understanding of who Jesus is.

Pastor Gary continues through the wonder-filled story of Mary and then his other disciples wrapping their minds around the reality of Jesus overcoming the grave. The resurrection reality brings peace and joy to all who will believe.

Our guest speaker for our 2023 Missions Dinner is Michelle Gennaro Lapp. Michelle served as a missionary in Africa for many years and now is the West Coast Mobilizer for Africa Inland Mission. She wraps up our Missions Week 2023 by reminding us that Jesus’s great commandment (“Love the Lord your God”) precedes the Great Commission (“Go and make disciples”) and that only when the two work in harmon...

Our guest speaker for our 2023 Missions Sunday is Brad Buser. Brad and wife Beth planted a church in Papua New Guinea for over 20 years and then founded Radius International, an organization that trains missionaries for long-term church planting ministries. He kicks off our Missions Week 2023 with a review of the final words of Jesus before his ascension, illustrating a consistent focus on the mes...

Pastor Gary helps us understand the three ways of “seeing” in John 20:1-10. The disciples look at the empty grave, then examine it, then understand it, and finally believe Christ had overcome death.

Pastor Gary walks us through the end of John 19, where the body of Jesus is taken down from the cross and laid in a tomb by Joseph and Nicodemus. Are you keeping your faith secret? Are you more interested in man-made rules than living by faith in the Son of God? John 19:30-42

Pastor Gary walks us through the dozens of prophecies from the Old Testament regarding Christ’s crucifixion, encouraging us to trust in God’s plan for all details of our lives since He provided so amply for us on the cross.

Pastor Ryan takes us through the crucifixion of Jesus recorded in John and finds Christ’s role as the Lamb of God, the King of every man, and the perfect High Priest. Are you working to earn more favor or trusting in Christ’s perfect sacrifice? Are you making Jesus king of every area of your life? Are you stealing comfort for yourself or receiving the comfort Jesus intends?

Pastor Danny reminds us that JESUS is the heart of Christmas at our candlelight Christmas Eve service

Pastor Gary describes the way to peace with God through the Christmas message.

Pastor Gary discusses the various kinds of hope but emphasizes that the only hope that will never fail us is our hope in salvation through faith in Christ. Part 1 in the Advent Series “The Heart of Christmas.”

Pastor Ryan Murphy wraps up the trial of Jesus as the Jewish leaders finalize their rejection of Jesus as their king and Messiah, with a challenge to us to choose God over self every day, and in every way.

Pastor Byron continues our study of Christ’s trial before Pilate by looking at the plans of God, the kingdom of God, and the truth from God.

Pastor Gary details the many ways that Jesus’s trial was illegal and warns against the dangers of hatred in our souls. The love of Christ is magnified greater when we realize how he endured such injustice despite his complete innocence.

Pastor Gary examined Peter's courage, love and devotion during Jesus' trial in John 18:12 -27.

Pastor Danny explains how even Christ’s arrest displays the characteristics of his perfect life and how those qualities should be our desire as we follow Jesus.

Pastor Gary wraps up our study of the high priestly prayer in John 17 by sharing how the power of God’s Word and Spirit grants His love and glory to us, uniting us together as His people.