Close your eyes. Imagine life in the darkness of absolute blindness. A vast world exists around you that you can not see. Similar to physical blindness, the Bible tells us we are born spiritually blind. We can not see the true identity of Jesus unless God supernaturally open our eyes.

John on Jesus - Born Blind - Audio - MP3
John on Jesus - Born Blind - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
John on Jesus - Born Blind - Manuscript - PDF
John on Jesus - Born Blind - Small Group Work Sheet - PDF

Life is filled with pain. Thousand died in the terror attacks on the World Trade Center. Cancer sucks the life out of 547,000 Americans a year. Tropical storms, like hurricane Sandy, leave thousands homeless and cold. Where is God? If he is powerful, why doesn't he do something about it? If he is good, why doesn't he stop it? Is there an answer? Suffering is a complex issue. Thankfully, the Bible gives a little understanding of why God allows it. Join us as we learn why God lets suffering into our life.

John on Jesus - Why Do We Suffer? - Audio - MP3
John on Jesus - Why Do We Suffer? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
John on Jesus - Why Do We Suffer? - Manuscript - PDF
John on Jesus - Why Do We Suffer? - Sermon Handout - PDF
John on Jesus - Why Do We Suffer? - Small Group Work Sheet - PDF

In the Avengers movie, Loki uses his scepter to take over the heart of Hawk Eye, one of the film's heroes. While Hawk Eye's mind and body are under his control, his will is under the direction of a sinister force. The movie is a story about comic book super heroes but there is biblical truth behind it. Each of us has a will that is under the direction of a sinister force called sin. When faced with a well-timed temptation, the power of sin allure can overwhelm even the strongest hearts. Where can we find freedom from this slavery. Join us as Jesus tells us where we find "Freedom from Sin."

John on Jesus - Freedom from Sin - Audio - MP3
John on Jesus - Freedom from Sin - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
John on Jesus - Freedom from Sin - Manuscript - PDF
John on Jesus - Freedom from Sin - Sermon Handout - PDF
John on Jesus - Freedom from Sin - Small Group Work Sheet - PDF