Sermons
Exercise and Rest
Posted: 28 May, 2023 | Author: John Houser
How can I live the Christian life as me, with all of my weaknesses, doubts, and propensities? How can I experience God in a genuine and authentic way?
Read More...A Moment of Reflection
Posted: 31 Jan, 2021 | Author: John Houser
John 15:4 Remain in me, and I will remain in you. For a branch cannot produce fruit if it is severed from the vine, and you cannot be fruitful unless you remain in me. (NLT)
Read More...Playing in the Darkness
Posted: 19 Jan, 2020 | Author: John Houser
How can understand the love of God and our intrinsic worth such that we can stand confident even when our sense of value is shaken by shame?
Read More...But What If I'm a Loser
Posted: 14 Jul, 2019 | Author: John Houser
How can we be used by God when we feel like we are losers with nothing to offer?
Read More...Faith and Growth
Posted: 22 Nov, 2018 | Author: John Houser
Hebrews 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. NIV Hebrews 11:6 offers a two-part solution to help us take steps toward faith and growth. Faith is rooted in our belief that God exists […]
Read More...Will I Wear the Sash?
Posted: 22 Oct, 2017 | Author: John Houser
The gospel is the most important message in the history of the world. We are privileged to be a part of following Jesus and spreading hope to a world in desperate need. This is God s call on our lives: the Great Commission. Download Handout
Read More...Asking
Posted: 30 Apr, 2017 | Author: John Houser
Do you ever wonder how to ask God for things? Is there a certain way to ask? Should we always expect to get what we ask for? Is God bothered when we ask a lot? This message addresses those questions and helps us understand prayer and our relationship with God. Download Handout
Read More...Offense
Posted: 06 Mar, 2016 | Author: John Houser
In this message, John Houser talks about the importance of working through offense and conflict within the church. God wants the church to be united, and in order to do that we must be prepared to deal with the internal conflicts that will arise over time. “I have given them the glory that you gave […]
Read More...Disciple the Heart: Give
Posted: 20 Dec, 2015 | Author: John Houser
Merry Christmas from the Rio! In this message John Houser speaks about the joy of giving. The more we give, the less time we spend with out stuff. And less time you spend with something, the less you love it. And the less you love the things of the world, the easier it is to love […]
Read More...Knowing Jesus: Contentment
Posted: 23 Aug, 2015 | Author: John Houser
“I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do […]
Read More...Faith
Posted: 26 Apr, 2015 | Author: John Houser
“And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.” – Hebrews 11:6 Download
Read More...Pain’s Opportunity
Posted: 28 Dec, 2014 | Author: John Houser
“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’” 2 Corinthians 12:9 Download
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