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What would make a young couple walk toward danger with peace? This message traces the heroic journey of John and Betty Stam , missionaries to China whose unwavering faith led them through joy, suffering, and finally martyrdom. Their story isn’t about fearlessness; it’s about knowing Jesus so personally that even death could not shake their hope. Why they went to China The Stams didn’t go to China to prove something; they went because they loved Jesus  and valued people . Real

What does it mean to repent and trust Christ? From Numbers 21 to John 3, discover how “look and live” captures the gospel—no self-rescue, just Jesus.

What can give you strong assurance about your future when everything around you feels uncertain? The story of Michael Faraday, one of history’s greatest scientists, offers an answer that is more reliable than success, science, or fame. Faraday started as the son of a blacksmith in London. He became a pioneer in electricity and magnetism, shaping the modern world. Yet the most important certainty in his life wasn’t found in a lab. It was found in Jesus Christ. When asked about

Have you ever wanted to believe, but couldn’t quite get there? When prayers go unanswered or pain lingers, faith can feel out of reach. One of Jesus’ closest friends felt the same way—and his story shows how doubt can become worship. Thomas had followed Jesus for years. He’d heard His teaching, seen His miracles, and even promised to die for Him. But when Jesus was crucified, everything collapsed. His Lord was dead. And when the others claimed they’d seen Him alive, Thomas co

What makes music more than sound? For Johann Sebastian Bach, beauty was never an end in itself—it was a pathway to God. His life still asks a searching question: What is music for? Bach’s answer was clear—to proclaim the gospel and glorify the Lord Jesus. This sermon was originally preached September 22, 2024 “Jesus, Help Me”: Bach’s Purpose and Ours Bach often wrote two sets of initials on his scores. At the end: SDG — Soli Deo Gloria  (“to God alone be the glory”). At the b