In this sermon Pastor Jon emphasizes the importance of prayer as a vital means of knowing God and hearing His voice. He explains that prayer should be seen as a relationship rather than a routine obligation, highlighting that it involves intentionality and consistency. Drawing from scripture, Pastor Jon points out that true prayer is conversational, where we listen as much as we speak, and it’s imperative to cultivate a personal connection with God. Ultimately, he encourages believers to create a “secret place” for prayer, emphasizing that the rewards of this practice are a deeper understanding of God and the strength to navigate life’s challenges.

Pastor Jon emphasizes that God is actively speaking to us and desires a personal relationship with His children, contrasting our perception of Him as distant. He highlights the significance of Jesus as the ultimate revelation of God, explaining that the Bible serves as God's primary means of communication, which is not merely a collection of rules but a love story. As believers we are encouraged to actively engage with scripture, asserting its role in building faith, guiding our lives, and renewing our minds, helping us align with God's will.

Join us for the next six weeks as we focus on hearing God, beginning with insights from John 10, where Jesus describes his followers as sheep who recognize and respond to his voice. Pastor Jon outlines various ways in which God speaks, including Scripture, the Holy Spirit, personal conscience, prophetic messages from others, and through creation itself. He also addresses barriers to hearing God, such as unrepented sin and misunderstandings about how God communicates, reminding us that God's desire is for every believer to connect with Him personally and intimately.

This Week Pastor Jon shares about the significance of David's life, focusing on his heart for God and his servant leadership, especially in the context of his battle against Goliath. David saw challenges differently, understanding that with God, the battle belongs to Him, and that faith in God's faithfulness is crucial when facing difficulties. Like David we are encouraged to embrace obscurity, serve humbly, and speak faith over our circumstances rather than magnifying our giants.

This week Pastor Jon delves into the story of Jonah. The story is explored to show how God uses imperfect people as instruments of His grace. Despite Jonah's flaws, God ultimately displays His mercy and compassion towards even the most undeserving. Pastor Jon explains the power of prayer and the importance of having God's heart for all people. The sermon challenges us to reflect on God's mercy and to seek a similar love and compassion for others in our own lives.

Pastor Jon Zondervan delves into the story of Daniel in the Bible, emphasizing the theme of remaining faithful to God amidst cultural challenges. Daniel's unwavering faith and refusal to conform to societal norms are highlighted through famous biblical accounts like the fiery furnace and the lion's den. The sermon emphasizes the importance of standing firm in our faith, knowing our true identity in Christ, and recognizing the battles we face are spiritual. Believers are urged to take inspiration from Daniel's example and be counter-cultural agents of change, ultimately bringing glory to God through their steadfastness.

Pastor Jon Zondervan discusses Naaman, a Syrian general, who sought healing from leprosy in Israel. Despite initial doubt, he follows instructions from Elisha and is miraculously healed. The crux of this weeks sermon is the reinforcement of trust in God's plan and faithfulness in day-to-day life, emphasizing the importance of maintaining focus on Jesus instead of relying on government or external circumstances for spiritual revival.

Pastor Jon Zondervan discusses how God uses ordinary people like Esther to advance His kingdom, emphasizing that heroes in God's kingdom are regular individuals infused with faith and purpose. He contrasts cultural views of heroes with biblical examples of God choosing the weak. Highlighting the empowerment of women in Christianity, he delves into Esther's unique story set in 450 BC.