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Where did Luther find the courage to stand before Emperor Charles and defend his faith? How could Daniel continue to pray with such confidence despite the threat of lions? The short answer for such unflinching faith is found only in Jesus and his promises. Listen to this week's sermon to see how you can stand fast in your faith too.

There are so many different ways to be caught unprepared, and there are so many consequences we inflict on ourselves that could easily be avoided. It's one thing to get a C on a biology project. It's another to have the door of heaven shut to you and hear your God say to you, "I don't know you." Listen to this week's sermon to learn how you can be prepared for Jesus to come again.

Thanksgiving is a holiday that's all about recipes. We need Grandma's recipe to tell us which ingredients to buy, how much butter to use, and how long it goes in the oven. This Thanksgiving, let's consider another recipe: a recipe for thankfulness and joy. Listen to this week's sermon to discover the Bible's recipe for Christian thanksgiving.

Where do you go when you feel empty? Where do you turn to feel full? The devil and the world and even your sinful flesh have all kinds of cravings for things that you might think or hope will fill you up, but they're all spiritual junk food at best, or eternally fatal poison at worst. Paul addressed this feeling in his letter to the Colossians. Listen to this week's sermon to learn how empty hearts find fullness in Christ.

After a long, warm summer, it's won't be too long before snow covers the ground. The grass that was once lush and green will soon wither and die. The Bible tells us that all humans are like the grass - alive for a season but soon to die. In such a short life, where do we find our value? How can we escape death? The answer lies in the Word of God. Listen to this week's sermon to hear how the Bible gives us new life.

How much does God love you? More than anyone has loved anything in the world. Listen to this week's sermon to hear how unprecedented and unparalleled his devotion to you is.

Michael Jordan is one of the most highly decorated sports icons in history. He achieved levels of success many only dream of. Should Christians imitate his recipe for success? Maybe. But certainly not in one specific area. We don't take sin personally. We take forgiveness personally. Listen to this week's sermon to learn the difference and to find out how what you will win along the way is infinitely better than an NBA championship.

"No pain, no gain." It's a common axiom when training for an athletic competition, but how many people actually live by it? Most people have an aversion to pain and suffering and would rather take the easy way out. This is exactly why so many reject Jesus. He came to suffer and die, and he calls his disciples to do the same. But where there is pain, there is also great gain. Listen to this week's sermon to hear what Jesus has to say about the role of suffering in the Christian life.

"Everyone Welcome!" It's a beautiful sentiment for a church to share, but, honestly, would any church say anything different? Would any actually say that only a certain kind of person is welcome, or that you aren't welcome? Sadly there was one - the temple in Jerusalem! But despite a long history of division, Jesus came to bring peace and unity, between people and - much more importantly - with God. Listen to this week's sermon to learn not only how Jesus heals fractured human relationships, but reconciles you to God.

Perhaps no greater contrast can be made than that of light and darkness. These universal concepts have been incorporated into religious imagery around the world, but what does the Bible have to say on light and darkness? How should Christians view themselves and their role in the unbelieving world? Listen to this week's sermon to hear how God transforms us from darkness into light.

Which is scarier - the prospect of being swallowed by a giant fish, or looking honestly in the mirror? If the answer seems obvious, it might be worth listening to Jonah's story again. It's a soul-bearing tale of sinners who begrudge God's grace, and a God who patiently deals with us. Listen to this week's sermon to find out whether your anger is justified or not.

When is a church not a church? When it's been converted into a restaurant or a skate park. When is the church not a church? When Christians worship in a gym or dining room. What even is the church? That's the question, and its answer is more than theological trivia, it is vital for you and your faith. Listen to this week's sermon to learn what the Holy Christian Church is and why it matters so much for you.

Do you have a price tag? What would it take for someone to buy control of you? We like to think of ourselves as our own masters, but the Bible reveals the grim reality of the chains we were born into. The good news is those chains don't hold us anymore. Listen to this week's sermon to hear about the price Jesus was willing to pay—all to set you free and become your Lord and Redeemer.

If God created a perfect world, then why do we experience the hardships and heartaches that are so common to modern life? In a word, the answer is "sin" - both the first sin of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, and our continued sin. What may be even more impressive than God the Father's creative powers, though, is his compassion. Listen to this week's sermon to hear how your Heavenly Father fixed the fall into sin.

Are you thirsty? Do you feel a gaping void in your life? Are there things that drive you to your knees in despair or cause you to clench your fists in frustration? There's nothing wrong with having a need. Where the trouble can arise is what we do to try to quench that thirst. On Pentecost Sunday, we consider Jesus' own promises of rivers of living water that will flow within us because of his Spirit. Listen to this week's sermon to hear what Pentecost continues to mean for your life.