Joy that lasts is not based on feelings. It is based on a faithful God.

In this encouraging Christmas-season message, John Gunter invites us to reflect on what truly brings joy. From John 15 and Romans 8 to Isaiah 35, we are reminded that joy is not the absence of sorrow. It is the presence of Christ. Real joy is rooted in obedience, endurance, and confidence that nothing can separate us from the love of God.

Key Takeaways:

• Fleeting happiness rises and falls with circumstances
• Enduring joy is found in walking closely with Christ
• Obedience leads to alignment, and alignment leads to joy

📖 Scripture Focus: John 15:9–11, Romans 8:38–39, Psalm 16:11, Isaiah 35:1–10
🎙 Speaker: John Gunter

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When Jesus had every right to demand, He chose to kneel and serve.

In this closing message of the Made to Serve series, John Gunter teaches from John 13, reminding us that a gospel-shaped life looks like a towel and a basin, not a title and a throne. If you want to reflect Jesus, you do not wait to be asked. You simply serve where you are. This message calls the church to return to the example of our Lord, who made humility the mark of greatness.

Key Takeaways:

• Serving others is not beneath us. It is the heart of Christ
• Humility is not thinking less of yourself. It is thinking of yourself less
• We each have a place to serve. Start where you are and watch what God does

📖 Scripture Focus: John 13:1–17, Mark 10:45, Philippians 2:5–8
🎙 Speaker: John Gunter

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What does it look like to live a life shaped by the gospel, not just saved by it?

In this first message of the Made to Serve series, John Gunter preaches from Philippians 1 and 2, calling the church to unity, humility, and Christlike service. This message challenges listeners to look beyond personal comfort and embrace the mindset of Jesus, who emptied himself, became a servant, and gave his life as an example for us to follow.

Key Takeaways:

• Unity is not about agreeing on everything. It is about agreeing on the most important thing
• Humility lifts others up instead of lifting yourself up
• A gospel-shaped life reflects Jesus in relationships, service, and sacrifice

📖 Scripture Focus: Philippians 1:27 – 2:11
🎙 Speaker: John Gunter

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Prayer is not a reaction. It is preparation.

In this final message of the Prepared series, John Gunter teaches from James 5 about how prayer and perseverance go hand in hand. We are called to bring every situation to God whether it is suffering, celebration, sickness, or sin. True community is built through authenticity, shared burdens, and the faith to trust God even when life hurts.

Key Takeaways:

• Faith is not just tested by trials. It is revealed in how we respond
• Prayer is not passivity. It is participation in God's work
• Confession and restoration build unity, not shame

📖 Scripture Focus: James 5:13–20, Philippians 4:6–7, Galatians 6:1–2, Psalm 34:1
🎙 Speaker: John Gunter

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Most arguments are not just about what someone said. They are rooted in what we want.

In this message from James 4, John Gunter explains how submission is a spiritual posture that prepares us for obedience, peace, and humility. When we fail to prepare our hearts, we react in pride, blame others, and miss the opportunity to reflect Christ. This message is a call to submit early so that we are not left scrambling when the pressure comes.

Key Takeaways:

• Conflict is often the result of unmet desires and pride
• Submission to God brings peace, clarity, and spiritual authority
• You cannot resist the enemy if you are not standing under the authority of God

📖 Scripture Focus: James 4:1–12, Romans 12:2, Galatians 5:16–17, Psalm 23
🎙 Speaker: John Gunter

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What we say is not just about communication. It is about preparation.

In this fourth message from the Prepared series, John Gunter teaches from James 3 about the power of the tongue. Our speech reveals our heart. It builds or breaks relationships. It gives life or causes damage. Prepared believers do not wait for the heat of the moment to decide how to respond. They pray, pause, and speak with grace.

Key Takeaways:

• Small words can cause great harm or deep healing
• Prepared faith speaks from a heart full of grace, not reaction
• Delayed words can protect relationships. Reckless words can destroy them

📖 Scripture Focus: James 3:1–12, Proverbs 18:21, Colossians 4:6, Ephesians 4:29
🎙 Speaker: John Gunter

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Do you react to people based on appearances, comfort, or past tension? Or are you prepared to respond with mercy?

In this message from James 2, John Gunter explores what it means to live out a faith that treats others the way God treats us. This sermon is a call to see people as children of God, not projects or problems. You cannot wait until the conflict comes to decide how you will respond.

Key Takeaways:

• Favoritism contradicts the heart of the gospel
• Faith that is ready to love will always find a way to act
• Mercy does not mean weakness. It reflects God’s character in you

📖 Scripture Focus: James 2:1–13, Micah 6:8, Matthew 25:40
🎙 Speaker: John Gunter

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It is possible to sit in church, hear the truth, and walk away unchanged. That is not what God calls us to.

In this second message from the Prepared series, John Gunter challenges us to move from being listeners of the Word to doers. Drawing from James 1, this sermon explores how preparation means building a lifestyle of humility, reflection, and responsive faith.

Key Takeaways:

• Being quick to listen is part of spiritual training
• Obedience must happen before the pressure comes
• God’s Word shapes us only when we allow it to lead us into action

📖 Scripture Focus: James 1:19–27
🎙 Speaker: John Gunter

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