Ask Pastor John

What we’ve done isn’t the measure of what God can do through us in the future. Pastor John offers five ways forward for those who feel stuck.

In this 1995 sermon excerpt, Pastor John tells why Jesus needed a body.

Pastor John gives his opinion on partnering with non-Christians on social issues.

Pastor John discusses risk and the difference between courage and foolishness.

Pastor John addresses the popular idea of grandparents spoiling their grandchildren.

No matter how deep your sin, God’s grace is greater. God always stands ready to pardon those who would come to him through Christ.

In this sermon excerpt, Pastor John preaches about the Christian life of rest and war.

Pastor John talks about his fight for joy.

How can we approach our responsibilities so that we make the most of life for Christ? Pastor John provides ten principles for personal productivity.

Pastor John addresses Christian freedom for marriage and singleness.

Pastor John gives us a sneak peek of his upcoming book.

In this sermon excerpt, Pastor John preaches on what it means to be "in" the Word, and having a closeness with Christ.

Pastor John connects the goodness of God with the wisdom of God, and how we can trust God when his goodness seems arbitrary.

Pastor John encourages young people who have a life-altering disability.

In this special episode, Tony Reinke interviews David Powlison about self-hate among Christians.

What happens after we die? Do we go directly to be with Christ, or do our souls sleep until Christ returns at the second coming?

In this sermon excerpt, Pastor John addresses the dangers of a drifting Christian.

Pastor John explains why he does not use or recommend visual media during preaching.

Secondhand sermons will not suffice. Preaching requires pastors who see the beauty of truth and express the value of it for themselves.

Pastor John shares how he uses technology for his Christian life.