Episodes
Sin never stays contained — Jacob's deception sets off a chain of fractured relationships, a mother's exile from her son, and centuries of enmity between two nations. In this message, Dr. John traces the long, sobering fallout of this family's choices, while pointing to the surprising truth underneath it all: God's grace is bigger than any sin, and his promises can't be undone by our failures.Amazing Promises to Dysfunctional People: In this 20-message series, Dr. John Neufeld walks through the dysfunctional family of Abraham found in Genesis 25-36, uncovering the relational brokenness at i...
When Esau discovers his blessing is gone, his tears are real — but are they the right kind? Dr. John Neufeld uses Esau's bitter grief to draw out the difference between godly sorrow, which leads to repentance, and worldly sorrow, which leads only to blame, resentment, and death. It's a sobering look at what happens when we mourn our losses without ever facing our own part in them.Amazing Promises to Dysfunctional People: In this 20-message series, Dr. John Neufeld walks through the dysfunctional family of Abraham found in Genesis 25-36, uncovering the relational brokenness at its core. Sin ...
Rebekah and Jacob wanted something God had already promised them — so why did they resort to deception to get it? Dr. John Neufeld traces the slow, deliberate unraveling of Isaac's household, showing how sin rarely strikes on impulse but is conceived in the imagination long before it's carried out. From Jacob's stolen blessing to the traitor's kiss that sealed it, this message asks whether we ever really "get away with" sin — and what it costs everyone involved when we do.Amazing Promises to Dysfunctional People: In this 20-message series, Dr. John Neufeld walks through the dysfunctional fa...
Isaac is old, nearly blind, and convinced his death is near. So he calls in his son Esau for a private meal and a blessing—the very blessing God had already promised to Jacob. Dr. John Neufeld unpacks why Isaac would knowingly go around God's word, and how Rebekah, overhearing it all, begins plotting to intercept it herself—a picture of two people who once shared a deep faith now drifting from God, and from each other.Amazing Promises to Dysfunctional People: In this 20-message series, Dr. John Neufeld walks through the dysfunctional family of Abraham found in Genesis 25-36, uncovering the ...
What does the Bible actually teach about money and faith? Dr. John Neufeld tackles the prosperity gospel head-on, tracing five ways Isaac's obedience genuinely led to prosperity—wise stewardship, self-control, work as worship, peacemaking, and compounding blessing. But he doesn't stop there, warning of wealth's danger to the soul and calling for prosperity to be married to generosity, not self-sufficiency.Amazing Promises to Dysfunctional People: In this 20-message series, Dr. John Neufeld walks through the dysfunctional family of Abraham found in Genesis 25-36, uncovering the relational br...
Famine strikes, and Isaac faces a choice: flee to safety in Egypt, or trust God's command to stay put. Dr. John Neufeld traces what happens next—a crisis of obedience that exposes Isaac's fear, his dishonesty, and ultimately, his heart. Along the way, he unpacks a hard but freeing truth: obedience to God often creates crisis rather than avoiding it, and it's in crisis that we discover what's really in our hearts.Amazing Promises to Dysfunctional People: In this 20-message series, Dr. John Neufeld walks through the dysfunctional family of Abraham found in Genesis 25-36, uncovering the relati...
In this message, Dr. John Neufeld looks at the strife between Esau and Jacob from birth, tracing how a divided womb becomes a divided house. Along the way, he unpacks a hard truth: God's choice of Jacob had nothing to do with Jacob's character, and everything to do with mercy toward the undeserving. If you've ever wondered whether your own failures disqualify you from God's promises, this message says otherwise—and points to the God who chooses the unworthy anyway.Amazing Promises to Dysfunctional People: In this 20-message series, Dr. John Neufeld walks through the dysfunctional family of ...
In this introductory message, Dr. John Neufeld sets the stage for a study of Genesis 25-36—the story of Isaac, Rebekah, and their sons Esau and Jacob. Rather than a self-help guide to fixing broken relationships, this series holds up a mirror to our own dysfunction, revealing that God's promises don't depend on our ability to get it right—only on his grace toward wrecked and ruined lives.Amazing Promises to Dysfunctional People: In this 20-message series, Dr. John Neufeld walks through the dysfunctional family of Abraham found in Genesis 25-36, uncovering the relational brokenness at its co...
Why would God allow suffering into the lives of those He loves most? Dr. John explores the wisdom of God, rooted in Psalm 104, and traces it from the design of creation to Paul's own "thorn in the flesh." He unpacks why the cross — foolishness to the world — is actually the deepest expression of God's wisdom, and why the hardships God allows are never random, but purposeful.The Kind Attributes of God: We often set God's love against His justice, as if the two pulled in different directions. But Scripture reveals a fuller picture. In this five-message series, Dr. John explores the kind attri...
We often confuse "gracious" with good manners — but biblical grace means something far bigger. Dr. John explores this attribute through the story of Israel's golden calf in Exodus 34, where God reveals Himself as merciful and gracious even to a people who deserved judgment. He unpacks why grace isn't God's leftovers, doled out sparingly, but an overflowing abundance poured out on those who never earned it.The Kind Attributes of God: We often set God's love against His justice, as if the two pulled in different directions. But Scripture reveals a fuller picture. In this five-message series, ...
What do we actually mean when we say "God is good"? Dr. John explores this attribute, rooted in James 1:17, and challenges the modern idea that "good" is simply whatever a culture happens to approve of. Instead, he unpacks why God's goodness means nothing He gives is ever "good enough" — it's always the ideal, even in the trials He allows us to walk through.The Kind Attributes of God: We often set God's love against His justice, as if the two pulled in different directions. But Scripture reveals a fuller picture. In this five-message series, Dr. John explores the kind attributes of God — Hi...
We often assume love means unconditional positive regard — but is that how God loves? Dr. John explores this foundational attribute, rooted in John 3:16, and unpacks how God's love is a holy love — one that saves sinners while never approving of sin. And once you're His, nothing — not even your own failures — can separate you from it.The Kind Attributes of God: We often set God's love against His justice, as if the two pulled in different directions. But Scripture reveals a fuller picture. In this five-message series, Dr. John explores the kind attributes of God — His faithfulness, love, go...
We often celebrate God's love, but have we stopped to consider His faithfulness? Dr. John explores this foundational attribute — rooted in Numbers 23:19 — and why God cannot lie, cannot change His mind, and cannot break His word. Discover how His unchanging faithfulness becomes the sure foundation for trusting Him with our love, our hope, and our future.The Kind Attributes of God: We often set God's love against His justice, as if the two pulled in different directions. But Scripture reveals a fuller picture. In this five-message series, Dr. John explores the kind attributes of God — His fa...
What is our ultimate response to false teachers? Debate? Suspician? Fear? Dr. John ends this series on 2 Peter with the word "grace." We are to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord, who is filled with infinite grace. Being with Jesus and like Jesus, is the best defence of truth and holiness. Danger From Within: Jesus spoke of wolves in sheep's clothing. Paul warned of wolves among the flock. Peter alerts the Church of false teachers. It was a danger for the early church. It remains a challenge for today's Church. Listen as Dr. John unfolds 2 Peter for our caution and protection.
Dr. John teaches that "Eschatology and ethics are tied to each other." What we hope for will establish how we live. Since we have the blessed hope of Jesus' return, we ought to live holy lives. This world will go up in smoke, but we are looking to a new creation in which righteousness dwells. Danger From Within: Jesus spoke of wolves in sheep's clothing. Paul warned of wolves among the flock. Peter alerts the Church of false teachers. It was a danger for the early church. It remains a challenge for today's Church. Listen as Dr. John unfolds 2 Peter for our caution and protection.
If you stare at your feet while walking, every journey will feel the same. You may not sense much progress. False teachers thought that the "sameness" of life demonstrates that God is not doing much. Listen as Dr. John calls us to see the big picture, not only of this life but of eternity. God is moving history to His righteous end.Danger From Within: Jesus spoke of wolves in sheep's clothing. Paul warned of wolves among the flock. Peter alerts the Church of false teachers. It was a danger for the early church. It remains a challenge for today's Church. Listen as Dr. John unfolds 2 Peter fo...
You can measure a quality carpenter by his work. You can discern a skilled administrator by her organization. The product of what they do speaks of who they are. So too, with false teachers. Dr. John instructs us to consider the impact and effect of false teachers. They promise much but leave desctruction and emptiness in their wake. What they produce speaks of who they are. Danger From Within: Jesus spoke of wolves in sheep's clothing. Paul warned of wolves among the flock. Peter alerts the Church of false teachers. It was a danger for the early church. It remains a challenge for today's C...
How would you recognize a false teacher? We tend to think that false teaching is simply a theological problem. Dr. John teaches from 2 Peter that false teaching is an ethical concern. In other words, we discern heresy not just from what people say, but what people are. "Belief" and "being" are twinned, for good or evil. Danger From Within: Jesus spoke of wolves in sheep's clothing. Paul warned of wolves among the flock. Peter alerts the Church of false teachers. It was a danger for the early church. It remains a challenge for today's Church. Listen as Dr. John unfolds 2 Peter for our cautio...
There are wrongs we've committed that we got away with. The penalty or consequence didn't happen - yet. Peter reminds us that justice delayed is not an escape. Dr. John explains how false teachers in the church used God's patience to deny the fact of judgement. Instead, the forberance of God is space and time to change our ways in the face of certain judgement. Danger From Within: Jesus spoke of wolves in sheep's clothing. Paul warned of wolves among the flock. Peter alerts the Church of false teachers. It was a danger for the early church. It remains a challenge for today's Church. Listen ...
History teaches that every empire falls. Entropy often sets in from within. Peter writes his second epistle to warn believers of false teachers within the Church. Dr. John teaches that believers need to be discerning. The gullible are prone to the secret and seductive ways of those seeking to lead God's people astray.Danger From Within: Jesus spoke of wolves in sheep's clothing. Paul warned of wolves among the flock. Peter alerts the Church of false teachers. It was a danger for the early church. It remains a challenge for today's Church. Listen as Dr. John unfolds 2 Peter for our caution a...
A good memory will help us find our keys, recall important dates and win trivia games. But what does our memory have to do with our spiritual lives? Much! Dr. John echoes Peter's commands to remember. Repetition and recall are vital for spiritual growth. Listen as Dr. John explains how. Danger From Within: Jesus spoke of wolves in sheep's clothing. Paul warned of wolves among the flock. Peter alerts the Church of false teachers. It was a danger for the early church. It remains a challenge for today's Church. Listen as Dr. John unfolds 2 Peter for our caution and protection.
An exercise bike, received as a gift, does no good simply sitting in the garage. While grateful for it, we need to add effort to our appreciation, for the greatest effect. Peter calls believers to add effort to the free grace we have received. Dr. John explains that as God has granted us everything we need for a holy life, we have a part to play in our faith made practical. Danger From Within: Jesus spoke of wolves in sheep's clothing. Paul warned of wolves among the flock. Peter alerts the Church of false teachers. It was a danger for the early church. It remains a challenge for today's Ch...
Jesus promised Peter that the gates of Hell could not withstand the Church He is building. That does not mean the Church is immune to danger. Peter writes to warn believers of the dangers found within the Church. Listen as Dr. John begins this series on 2 Peter. We will hear caution but also confidence in the full provision of God. Danger From Within: Jesus spoke of wolves in sheep's clothing. Paul warned of wolves among the flock. Peter alerts the Church of false teachers. It was a danger for the early church. It remains a challenge for today's Church. Listen as Dr. John unfolds 2 Peter fo...
We live in a world obsessed with boasting, in accomplishments, appearance, and status. In this final study of Galatians, Dr. John examines Paul's closing words in Galatians 6:11-18, where Paul refuses to boast in anything except the cross of Christ. Along the way, Dr. John unpacks what real humility looks like and why the only thing that will matter, in this life or the next, is what Christ has done.No Compromise: The book of Galatians was written because the gospel was under attack — and it still is today. From false teachers in ancient Galatia to the distortions we encounter in our own ti...
"Whatever one sows, that will he also reap." It's a principle Paul takes seriously, but not in the way we might expect. In this study of Galatians 6:6-10, Dr. John explains what it actually means to sow to the flesh versus sow to the Spirit, and why the reward we're working toward isn't comfort in this life but eternal life to come. It's a call to keep going, even when doing good feels costly now.No Compromise: The book of Galatians was written because the gospel was under attack — and it still is today. From false teachers in ancient Galatia to the distortions we encounter in our own time,...
Christians aren't lawless, but the law we live under isn't the Mosaic law, it's the law of Christ. In this study of Galatians 6:1-5, Dr. John explores what it means to gently restore a brother or sister caught in sin, why self-watchfulness matters as much as concern for others, and what it looks like to bear one another's burdens. It's a picture of love that moves us from self-focus to genuine care for others.No Compromise: The book of Galatians was written because the gospel was under attack — and it still is today. From false teachers in ancient Galatia to the distortions we encounter in ...
What actually motivates change in a Christian's life? Not willpower, and not the law. In this study of Galatians 5:22-26, Dr. John walks through the fruit of the Spirit - love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control - and explains how these grow not from trying harder, but from being led by the Spirit. No Compromise: The book of Galatians was written because the gospel was under attack — and it still is today. From false teachers in ancient Galatia to the distortions we encounter in our own time, the battle over the heart of the Christian faith has ...
Every believer knows the tension: the new nature within us longs for Christ, yet the old desires still pull hard the other way. In this study of Galatians 5:16-20, Dr. John unpacks the battle between the flesh and the Spirit, identifying exactly what Paul means by "the works of the flesh," from sexual sin to false religion to addiction. The law can't fix this. Only walking by the Spirit can.No Compromise: The book of Galatians was written because the gospel was under attack — and it still is today. From false teachers in ancient Galatia to the distortions we encounter in our own time, the b...
Freedom is worth fighting for. In this message from Galatians 5:1–15, Dr. John issues an urgent call to stand firm in the liberty of the gospel and resist every temptation to trade grace for a system of human effort. A rallying cry to guard the doctrine of justification by faith — because everything is at stake when the gospel is at risk.No Compromise: The book of Galatians was written because the gospel was under attack — and it still is today. From false teachers in ancient Galatia to the distortions we encounter in our own time, the battle over the heart of the Christian faith has never ...
Hagar or Sarah — which woman's son are you? In this message from Galatians 4:21–31, Dr. John unpacks Paul's striking allegory of two women, two covenants, and two ways of seeking God's promise — one by human effort, one by faith. A powerful reminder that the children of grace will always be opposed by the children of the flesh, and why the church must never compromise on it.No Compromise: The book of Galatians was written because the gospel was under attack — and it still is today. From false teachers in ancient Galatia to the distortions we encounter in our own time, the battle over the he...