A highway mirage is when water appears to be on the road up ahead, but upon arriving at the location, there's no water at all. The same is true for some who claim to have faith in Christ. From a distance they seem true to form, but upon closer examination there's no evidence of faith in the Son of God. Join us for our sermon "True Faith," from John 6:16-24. We will examine the miracle of Jesus walking on the sea, as His miraculous act exposed the difference between those with & those without true saving faith.

True Faith - John 6:16-24 - Matthew Niemier

Reward often requires a certain amount of risk. When taking risks, we often do so in a calculating fashion, which we do as our desired outcome isn't guaranteed. To say that Jesus "risked" His life would be an understatement. As God, Jesus couldn't risk anything, as He always knows the outcome. Join us for our sermon "The Good Shepherd pt.2" from John 10:11-21, where Jesus willingly lays down His life for His flock, as a sacrifice that a risk taker could never calculate.

The Good Shepherd Pt.2 - John 10:11-21 - Matthew Niemier

Debit & Credit Card fraud are a 5 billion dollar a year industry. In the technological age, nothing is secure. Our possessions, financial data & personal information can all be stolen. However, the one thing that can never be taken away from us is eternal salvation. Our eternal destiny has been provided & secured through Jesus! Join us for our sermon "Divine Affirmation," from John 10:22-30, where Jesus affirms His deity, as well as His firm grip on our salvation.

Divine Affirmation - John 10:22-30 - Matthew Niemier

If there is something we know well here in South West Florida, it is the power of a major hurricane. Even with advanced technology, all we can do is guess the absolute path and strength of any given storm. They seem to do whatever they want. Even so, that is still a small example, compared to the power of God. 
Join us this Sunday as we wrap up John chapter 10. Here we find the religious leaders ready to put Jesus to death. However, they could not, for it was not His time yet. Only Jesus could surrender His life. It could not be taken from Him. This is because of the “Unstoppable Purpose” of God.

Unstoppable Purpose - John 10:31-42 - Jared Novak

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It's common to hear athletes give God the glory after a win. However, it's rare to hear an athlete give God the glory in the midst of defeat. As Believers, we are to give God ALL the glory in ALL circumstances. After all, He is ALWAYS at work! God receiving glory is the central theme of the "Resurrection of Lazarus". Join us for part 1 of our 3 part series, beginning with John 11:1-16.

Resurrection Of Lazarus Pt.1 - John 11:1-16 - Matthew Niemier

Back in the 90's, Reebok reminded us that "Life Is Short. Play Hard." This is really a play on the mantra "Live Life To the Fullest," or "You Can't Take It With You." It's as though we should get the most out of our only life to live. For those who believe in Jesus, we know that this couldn't be further from the truth. Jesus Himself says: "I Am the resurrection and the life." Therefore, we know that we have a life, beyond this life now. Join us for our sermon "Resurrection of Lazarus pt.2," where we'll witness the grief, compassion & love that drew Jesus to the cross.

Resurrection Of Lazarus Pt.2 - John 11:17-36 - Matthew Niemier

During WWII, Nazi Germany created a weapon called the “Sonic Cannon,” that was based on sound. Quite simply, the Axis forces capitalized on the power of sound. As Believers, we know that sound has tremendous power, especially when it comes from the Lord’s voice. He creates, destroys and resurrects by the sound of His voice. Join us for our sermon “Resurrection of Lazarus pt. 3,” from John 11:38-46, where we’ll be encouraged in the powerful voice of Jesus, which raised Lazarus from the grave.

Resurrection Of Lazarus Pt.3 - John 11:38-46 - Matthew Niemier

We hear the terms “conspiracy” or “conspiracy theory” thrown around a lot today it’s nothing new. Anywhere there is power mankind will struggle to control said power. Join us this Sunday as we wrap up John chapter 11.  We will find that the Jewish religious leaders have finally had enough of this Jesus. They feared losing their power over the people and their position with Rome. They must do something immediately. Therefore, they develop a “Conspiracy to kill the Truth”, not only a truth but the Truth Himself.

Conspiracy To Kill The Truth - John 11:47-57 - Jared Novak

When it comes to eternal salvation, the Bible is black & white. Faith in the resurrection of Jesus leads to eternal life. Whereas unbelief in said resurrection leads to eternal damnation. Join us for our sermon "Faith vs. Unbelief," from John 12:1-11. In these verses, we'll witness the faith of Martha, Mary & Jesus' friends, pitted against the unbelief of Judas, the large crowd of Jews & the chief priests.

Faith Vs. Unbelief - John 12:1-11 - Matthew Niemier

Who do you choose to follow & why? What is the character of a Godly leader? Can the truth spoken in love ever truly be stopped? Join us as we answer these questions & more in our sermon "Right King, Wrong Time," from John 12:12-19.

True Faith - John 6:16-24 - Matthew Niemier

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