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The opening chapter of John’s Gospel says that Jesus “came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all might believe” (1:9), and Jesus himself said he came “to seek out and save the lost” (Luke 19:10). It’s a good reminder that every Christian’s mission should be to introduce as many unbelievers as possible to Jesus. The overwhelming majority of non-Christians are closer...

The opening chapter of John’s Gospel says that Jesus “came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all might believe” (1:9), and Jesus himself said he came “to seek out and save the lost” (Luke 19:10). It’s a good reminder that every Christian’s mission should be to introduce as many unbelievers as possible to Jesus. The overwhelming majority of non-Christians are closer...

This pre-New Year message by Bruce Ammons - a pastor of over 35 years who now calls The Story home - will inspire you to follow Jesus in fresh ways heading into 2026. Bruce shares what he believes to be the best tools for learning to trust God more, growing in obedience to Scripture, and experiencing refreshing life change.

Year after year people everywhere expect to experience the joy and wonder of Christmas through the gifts, gatherings, traditions and twinkling lights. But what if this Christmas meant something more? According to John’s Gospel, the birth of Jesus was a historical event of cosmic proportions. That’s because Jesus was no ordinary child. He is Immanuel – the eternal God with us - the fulfillment of a...

Year after year people everywhere expect to experience the joy and wonder of Christmas through the gifts, gatherings, traditions and twinkling lights. But what if this Christmas meant something more? According to John’s Gospel, the birth of Jesus was a historical event of cosmic proportions. That’s because Jesus was no ordinary child. He is Immanuel – the eternal God with us - the fulfillment of a...

Year after year people everywhere expect to experience the joy and wonder of Christmas through the gifts, gatherings, traditions and twinkling lights. But what if this Christmas meant something more? According to John’s Gospel, the birth of Jesus was a historical event of cosmic proportions. That’s because Jesus was no ordinary child. He is Immanuel – the eternal God with us - the fulfillment of a...

Year after year people everywhere expect to experience the joy and wonder of Christmas through the gifts, gatherings, traditions and twinkling lights. But what if this Christmas meant something more? According to John’s Gospel, the birth of Jesus was a historical event of cosmic proportions. That’s because Jesus was no ordinary child. He is Immanuel – the eternal God with us - the fulfillment of a...

The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are healthy, your whole body will be full of light. - Jesus (Matthew 6:22) Faith is the habit of seeing what God sees, but most of us suffer from vision deficiency. In the final chapters of the book of Hebrews, the author urges believers to fix our eyes on Jesus. By seeing Jesus for who he really is - the image of perfection and the pioneer of our fait...

The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are healthy, your whole body will be full of light. - Jesus (Matthew 6:22) Faith is the habit of seeing what God sees, but most of us suffer from vision deficiency. In the final chapters of the book of Hebrews, the author urges believers to fix our eyes on Jesus. By seeing Jesus for who he really is - the image of perfection and the pioneer of our fait...

The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are healthy, your whole body will be full of light. - Jesus (Matthew 6:22) Faith is the habit of seeing what God sees, but most of us suffer from vision deficiency. In the final chapters of the book of Hebrews, the author urges believers to fix our eyes on Jesus. By seeing Jesus for who he really is - the image of perfection and the pioneer of our fait...

The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are healthy, your whole body will be full of light. - Jesus (Matthew 6:22) Faith is the habit of seeing what God sees, but most of us suffer from vision deficiency. In the final chapters of the book of Hebrews, the author urges believers to fix our eyes on Jesus. By seeing Jesus for who he really is - the image of perfection and the pioneer of our fait...

Learning to understand the Bible is a lot like learning how to swim: you never know how well you’re doing until you jump into the deep end. Anybody can appreciate John 3:16, but when you wade into the deeper waters of Scripture, it’s easy to feel like you’re drowning. So it is with the middle section of Hebrews (chapters 5-10), which holds some of the most complex concepts in the Bible. Join us Su...

Learning to understand the Bible is a lot like learning how to swim: you never know how well you’re doing until you jump into the deep end. Anybody can appreciate John 3:16, but when you wade into the deeper waters of Scripture, it’s easy to feel like you’re drowning. So it is with the middle section of Hebrews (chapters 5-10), which holds some of the most complex concepts in the Bible. Join us Su...

Learning to understand the Bible is a lot like learning how to swim: you never know how well you’re doing until you jump into the deep end. Anybody can appreciate John 3:16, but when you wade into the deeper waters of Scripture, it’s easy to feel like you’re drowning. So it is with the middle section of Hebrews (chapters 5-10), which holds some of the most complex concepts in the Bible. Join us Su...

Learning to understand the Bible is a lot like learning how to swim: you never know how well you’re doing until you jump into the deep end. Anybody can appreciate John 3:16, but when you wade into the deeper waters of Scripture, it’s easy to feel like you’re drowning. So it is with the middle section of Hebrews (chapters 5-10), which holds some of the most complex concepts in the Bible. Join us Su...

Just about everyone agrees that Jesus was a great man who spoke with wisdom, served the poor, and even worked miracles. But is that all Jesus was - a really great guy? Throughout the years, this world has seen plenty of great men come and go: names like Alexander, Leonardo, Shakespeare, and Churchill come to mind. But nobody worships or prays to other great men like we do with Jesus. So what sets...

Just about everyone agrees that Jesus was a great man who spoke with wisdom, served the poor, and even worked miracles. But is that all Jesus was - a really great guy? Throughout the years, this world has seen plenty of great men come and go: names like Alexander, Leonardo, Shakespeare, and Churchill come to mind. But nobody worships or prays to other great men like we do with Jesus. So what sets...

Just about everyone agrees that Jesus was a great man who spoke with wisdom, served the poor, and even worked miracles. But is that all Jesus was - a really great guy? Throughout the years, this world has seen plenty of great men come and go: names like Alexander, Leonardo, Shakespeare, and Churchill come to mind. But nobody worships or prays to other great men like we do with Jesus. So what sets...

Just about everyone agrees that Jesus was a great man who spoke with wisdom, served the poor, and even worked miracles. But is that all Jesus was - a really great guy? Throughout the years, this world has seen plenty of great men come and go: names like Alexander, Leonardo, Shakespeare, and Churchill come to mind. But nobody worships or prays to other great men like we do with Jesus. So what sets...

Whether you’re taking a class, doing a job, or raising a family, success begins with defining what it means to WIN. For Christians, “winning” isn’t just going to church, being more religious, or even “becoming a better person.” It’s making disciples of Jesus Christ, period. But what is a disciple? And how do we make them? In the New Testament, Jesus and the first Christians left us a discipleship...

Whether you’re taking a class, doing a job, or raising a family, success begins with defining what it means to WIN. For Christians, “winning” isn’t just going to church, being more religious, or even “becoming a better person.” It’s making disciples of Jesus Christ, period. But what is a disciple? And how do we make them? In the New Testament, Jesus and the first Christians left us a discipleship...

Whether you’re taking a class, doing a job, or raising a family, success begins with defining what it means to WIN. For Christians, “winning” isn’t just going to church, being more religious, or even “becoming a better person.” It’s making disciples of Jesus Christ, period. But what is a disciple? And how do we make them? In the New Testament, Jesus and the first Christians left us a discipleship...

Whether you’re taking a class, doing a job, or raising a family, success begins with defining what it means to WIN. For Christians, “winning” isn’t just going to church, being more religious, or even “becoming a better person.” It’s making disciples of Jesus Christ, period. But what is a disciple? And how do we make them? In the New Testament, Jesus and the first Christians left us a discipleship...

Whether you’re taking a class, doing a job, or raising a family, success begins with defining what it means to WIN. For Christians, “winning” isn’t just going to church, being more religious, or even “becoming a better person.” It’s making disciples of Jesus Christ, period. But what is a disciple? And how do we make them? In the New Testament, Jesus and the first Christians left us a discipleship...

Knowing about God is one thing, but knowing God is another. Believing in Him is good, but believing Him is better. The difference between impersonal religion and vibrant faith is in how you experience the presence of God. Every Sunday in July at The Story, we will hear powerful testimonies from people whose lives have been transformed by spiritual encounters, and we’ll learn how to make ourselves...