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There are many different possible causes for apathy.  This sermons evaluates four of the most common causes, and uses Romans 12 to combat those causes. Apathy is a disease of the soul that needs dealt with in a believer's life.  The answer is real zeal found in Christ.

It's known as the "Noonday Demon."  One of the greatest enemies of the human soul is apathy.  Apathy is a sin that settles down and inhabits a human heart when it lacks connection with God.  This message discusses what apathy looks like and where it starts.  Most importantly, we tackle how to correct it.

It's time to confront the subtle enemy of apathy lurking in our spiritual lives. This introductory message to Romans 12 opens the door for Biblical wisdom on how the transformative power of God helps renew our zeal for God's priorities.

The arrival of Jesus caused some to rise and others to fall.  This is what was prophesied by Isaiah in the Old Testament.  While those who are willing to recognize their spiritual blindness will be able to see through faith in Christ, those who likewise are wise in their own eyes will push into deeper spiritual blindness.  This text examines how the once blind man can now not only see physically,...

The most persistent object known to man is unbelief.  Those in unbelief will go to great lengths to protect their rebellion and sin.  This text observes how the Pharisees stare at the obvious truth and yet continually finally ways to deny it's claims, including the most important Truth that Jesus is Lord.

Jesus was constantly pushing people off the fence.  He would not allow them to remain neutral or passive about His claims about who He is.  He continues to do that today through His Word.  Genuine saving faith is never passive or neutral.  Many people attempt to ride the fence, but that is simply not an option when it comes to serving Christ.

In John 8, Jesus confronts religious leaders who claimed Abraham's bloodline meant automatic salvation. True spiritual heritage isn't about genealogy or traditions—it's about faith that produces obedience only made possible by the grace of God shown in Christ. Through Abraham's radical example of trust and sacrifice, we see that genuine faith means moving beyond comfortable rel...

True freedom isn't found in perfect rule-following, but in a genuine relationship with Jesus. Through examples of suffering and surrender, this text shows how abiding in God's Word isn't about checking spiritual boxes—it's about developing an authentic connection with Christ that changes us from the inside out.  Jesus does not have slaves, He has sons.

What does it mean to submit to governing authorities in an unjust world? Through a break down of Romans 13, Pastor Troy challenges us to examine our response to government through the lens of Christ's perfect example. Drawing from the persecution faced by early Christians under brutal Roman rule, he reveals that God remains sovereign over all authorities - both good and corrupt - and calls be...

Have you ever wondered what happens when God's house becomes a marketplace for competing loyalties? In Ezekiel's sobering vision of the temple, Pastor Josh reveals how mixing worship with cultural idols drove God from His sanctuary. Through four shocking scenes - from pagan statues at the gate to priests turning their backs on God - we see the devastating impact of compromised faith. Thi...

Christ has established boundaries for how Christians are to interact with the world.  It is important to understand these boundaries especially concerning our involvement in culture and politics.  Who can we do ministry and worship alongside and who can we not?

As Christians we must maintain an eternal, gospel-centered perspective in their engagement with politics and culture, praying for leaders and speaking the truth in love, without compromising their allegiance to Christ's kingdom.

Continuing the conversation that we started, we will look at the final three ways to ensure you go to Hell.  These three reasons are at the heart of everything opposed to the Gospel, and they are the heart of every unconverted person.

Jesus makes a habit of drawing criticism and scorn from the self-righteous religious teachers of His day. In yet another confrontation with the Jewish elites, Jesus revels to them that they will die in their sin. They are so foolish they can’t even imagine that being a possibility, even coming from the mouth of the Judge of all Creation. Their rebuttals sets up Jesus to give them four ways to ensu...

The sun produces light and provides conditions to sustain life, yet men still die.  Though it’s puts off light, it ultimately simply reflects the glory of the Creator, the real Light of the World.  The manifest presence of God is the very thing that will kill us unless we have a mediator, and thanks to the grace of God we do, in the Lord Jesus Christ.  God’s presence is now safe and exactly what w...

Jesus' dealing with the woman caught in adultery teaches us many things in regards to handling sin.  As it turns out, to pick up a rock to throw at someone else often requires us to sin in the process.  Let's look at how Jesus, the only one worthy of throwing a rock at the woman, chooses compassion and forgiveness, even considering He knew what that would cost Him personally.

The boldness of Christ intersects with a hostile crowd once again.  Jesus encounters multiple different reactions from individuals in the Temple during the Feast of Booths. Their responses demonstrate how the world responds to the teachings of Jesus.

This text in the Gospel of John shows an interesting interaction between Jesus and his earthly brothers.  His brothers, not yet converted, demonstrate what it important to the world.  The here and now.  Jesus on the other hand, submitted to the Father's will and timetable, will not budge when it comes to what the priority is.  The world's pursuits and the Lord's ways meet in an inev...

The closing of Jesus' powerful discourse following the miracle of the feeding of the 5000 and walking on water, Jesus makes a call for action.  What we see in the crowd is 4 different responses from 3 different people.  Using the Parable of the Sower, Pastor Josh breaks down how unbelievers, false Christians, and real Christians respond to the Gospel.

Jesus' discourse continues as he uses intense physical metaphors to describe the very real spiritual process of accepting Christ and His sacrificial work on the cross.  Drawing life from anything but Christ will leave you empty and will ultimately bring death. 

This sermon, based on John 6:35–50, contrasts the unbelieving crowd with true disciples by showing their differing responses to Jesus’ miracles and teaching. While the crowd sought physical bread and miracles for personal gain, true believers recognized Jesus as the Bread of Life and worshiped Him. Pastor Josh emphasized that salvation is entirely God’s work—repentance and faith are gifts from Him...

Pastor highlights how the crowds, even after witnessing miraculous signs, demanded more proof of Jesus' identity, reflecting a heart of selfishness rather than true belief. He emphasizes that faith comes from hearing the Word of Christ, not from additional miracles, challenging us to examine our own desires for signs and wonders. As Josh connects this message to our lives, he urges us not to...

In this sermon Pastor explores the depths of commitment to Christ through the lens of John 6, where the crowd sought Jesus not for His miracles but for mere physical sustenance. Pastor emphasizes that genuine faith isn’t about works, but about complete trust in the transformative power of the Holy Spirit. He draws a parallel between the disciples’ struggles—initially fixated on their limitations—a...

Have you ever felt adrift in a storm, struggling to find your way? In this sermon, Pastor Josh explores the timely passage from John 6, where Jesus walks on water and calms the storm for His frightened disciples. This story serves as a profound lesson about the nature of Christ—not just as a provider of miracles but as the Sovereign King who expected our lives to revolve around Him. Pastor Josh ch...