We spend our lives chasing things that promise happiness—but never truly fill us.

In John 6, Jesus challenges a crowd seeking another miracle meal and makes one of his most radical claims: “I am the bread of life.” Instead of offering temporary solutions, Jesus invites us to receive him as our daily sustenance and deepest satisfaction.

In this message, Ted Coniaris unpacks how we often pursue careers, relationships, approval, and distractions as our version of “bread,” only to discover they eventually spoil. Jesus confronts that cycle and calls us to a deeper, costly discipleship—one marked not by admiration, but by participation in his life.

This episode explores:

• Why temporary fulfillment leaves us spiritually hungry
• The difference between consuming spiritual benefits and truly following Jesus
• What it means to “feed on” Christ in everyday life
• The honest faith of Peter: “Where else would we go?”

If you’ve ever felt restless, unsatisfied, or spiritually empty despite outward success, this message is an invitation to stop running and finally receive the living Bread that satisfies forever.

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Scripture: John 6:22–69
Series: John’s Gospel: Who Do You Say I AM?

Do You Want to Get Well? | John 5:1–18

What if the question Jesus asks is more important than the healing he offers?

In John 5, Jesus meets a man who has been stuck for nearly four decades. Rather than starting with a command or a miracle, Jesus begins with a question: “Do you want to get well?”

In this message, Tammy Melchien unpacks how Jesus meets us in our stuck places with compassion and authority—exposing our learned helplessness, redirecting our misplaced hopes, and inviting us to trust him as the restoring I AM.

This teaching explores:

• Why Jesus asks relational questions instead of giving quick fixes
• How we settle into patterns of “nothing can change”
• The difference between looking for healing and trusting the healer
• How Jesus restores not just bodies, but agency, dignity, and freedom

If you’ve ever felt trapped by your past, overwhelmed by your circumstances, or unsure how to move forward, this message is an invitation to hear Jesus’ question for yourself—and to take a step toward the healing he longs to give.

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Scripture: John 5:1–18
Series: John’s Gospel: Who Do You Say I AM?

Living Water for Thirsty Souls | John 4

In John 4, Jesus meets a Samaritan woman at a well and offers her something far deeper than water—a life that truly satisfies.

In this message, Teaching Pastor John Ciesniewski explores one of the longest and most intimate conversations Jesus has in the Gospels, revealing a Savior who lingers in places of pain, knows our stories completely, and offers living water to thirsty souls.

This teaching invites us to consider:

• Where we’ve been drawing from wells that never satisfy
• How Jesus meets us with compassion, not shame
• What it means to be truly known and deeply loved
• How encountering Jesus reshapes our lives and our mission

If you’ve ever felt weary, stuck, or caught in the in-between, this message is an invitation to stop running, come into the light, and receive the living water Jesus freely gives.

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Scripture: John 4:1–42
Series: John’s Gospel: Who Do You Say That I Am?

John’s Gospel: Who Do You Say I AM? – Week 3
Ted Coniaris | John 3:1–21

In John 3, Jesus meets Nicodemus—a respected religious leader—and invites him into something completely unexpected: a new birth and a new life.

In this message, Pastor Ted Coniaris unpacks Jesus’ words about being “born again,” revealing that spiritual transformation isn’t something we achieve—it’s something God does in us. Through powerful imagery of light, rebirth, and surrender, we’re reminded that eternal life isn’t just a future promise, but a present relationship with Jesus.

This teaching calls us to step out of the darkness, release our striving, and receive the life the Spirit freely gives.

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What happens when you run out?

In John 2:1–12, Jesus’ first miracle doesn’t happen in a temple or a crowd—but at a wedding where the wine has run dry. In this message, Pastor Ted Coniaris explores how Jesus responds to an ordinary moment of lack with extraordinary generosity.

At Cana, Jesus reveals himself as the gracious and generous I AM—meeting people in their insufficiency, removing shame, and providing more than anyone expects. Along the way, we’re invited to see ourselves in the story as those who run out, those who receive grace, and those who obey and participate in what God is doing.

This message calls us to trust Jesus with what’s empty in us—and to reflect his generosity in the lives of others.

Scripture: John 2:1–12
Series: John’s Gospel – Who Do You Say I AM?

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What Do You Want? | Seeing and Being Seen by Jesus | John 1

Jesus’ first recorded words in the Gospel of John aren’t a command — they’re a question: “What do you want?”

In this Week 1 message from our series John’s Gospel: Who Do You Say I AM?, Pastor Chris Nichols walks through John 1:35–51 and invites listeners to reflect on what it truly means to be seen by Jesus, to know him personally, and to invite others into that same experience.

This episode explores:

• Why being seen by Jesus changes everything
• How Jesus reveals who God truly is through relationship and presence
• What it means to respond to Jesus’ invitation to “come and see”
• How encountering Jesus naturally leads us to invite others

Whether you’re curious, skeptical, spiritually searching, or growing in faith, this message offers a thoughtful and compelling introduction to who Jesus is — and why knowing him brings life.

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Anna’s Song: Devotion That Shapes a Life | Luke 2

What if real spiritual change doesn’t come from more willpower — but from devotion formed over time?

In this message from Luke 2:36–38, John Ciesniewski reflects on the story of Anna the prophet, whose life was shaped by decades of prayer, fasting, and faithful worship. Anna’s song is brief, but her life tells a powerful story: small, daily acts of devotion slowly formed her into someone who recognized Jesus the moment redemption appeared.

This episode invites listeners to rethink New Year’s resolutions and consider a different path — one where prayer, fasting, and attention to God quietly reshape who we are becoming. If you’re longing for lasting spiritual formation, deeper faith, or a renewed sense of purpose, Anna’s story offers a hopeful and practical vision of devotion that endures.

The Song That Changes Everything | Christmas Eve Message

Why do angels sing?

In this Christmas Eve message from Luke 2, Ted Coniaris explores the surprising moments Scripture tells us the angels lift their voices — at creation, at the birth of Jesus, at the restoration of all things, and most personally, when one person turns back to God.

Through the angelic announcement to the shepherds and Jesus’ own words in Luke 15, this message reminds us that Christmas is not just about a moment in history, but about God’s ongoing invitation to forgiveness, peace, and new life. Jesus came not to leave us in our brokenness, but to bring true peace — the kind that heals, restores, and makes us whole.

This episode invites you to trust Jesus, return to Him, and discover that when you say yes, heaven rejoices and everything changes.