Many people today attempt to unite Christians in a way that is not Biblical. The desire and quest for unity is powerful and once achieved is capable of incredible feats of accomplishment. But what happens when people unify, and build upon the wrong foundation? What happens when the church develops on something others than the platform of Jesus?

While not all Christians agree on some minor matters of Christian doctrine, they should all do agree on the foundation truths of the faith. Unity built on anything other than Bible truth is standing on a very shaky foundation and in Ephesians Paul names here the seven basic spiritual realities that unite all true Christians.

In this message Pastor Joshua shares on Maranatha’s “next” and the essential step of journeying forward on ONE platform. You can not miss this message if you want to know what God is calling Maranatha and you to do next!

With only five chapters of “theology in action” the life, times and writings of Peter continue to be experienced in many different ways with us today. In this final message Pastor Joshua concludes this series with words of encouragement and exhortation looking at Peter’s 3 Be’s as you prepare for your “next” journey ahead.

The story of a suffering creation and humanity have been intertwined since the sin of Adam. Yet, many still believe in the goodness of men/women when the evidences point to the contrary. The problem of pain has bewildered the greatest thinkers, theologians and every day person with even fewer trying to develop an answer for enduring and overcoming. In this message Pastor Joshua focuses on our present world, it’s challenges and the Biblical response and strategy for overcoming.

Chances are you have been caught in a throwback. The joy of the throwback brings you back to that place in time when candy, TV shows and just being young and fun was most of your life. But there is a dark-side of the throwback because not everything you did, or were apart of, was as “young and fun” as you remember it. Most of our throwback years were not entirely filled with candy and silly sketch comedies because the throwback years are not just those growing up times when you were young but they were also those years you were trying to figure out who out who you wanted to be.

For most those throwback years are filled with addictions, hurts, fears, broken relationships, great disappointment, sickness, loss and confusion. So while there are certainly great throwback moments they are often intertwined with not so great moments and Pastor Joshua visits 1 Peter Ch.4 and shares on the great dangers of the throwback and why, if you are meant to be the life giving seed of hope, the throwback is a place we not only can’t live in but need to avoid.

Why are we here today? Why have we been traveling through this study in Peter? Why are the themes of Change, transition, circumstance, training, retraining and training others, resilience and the Next important? Why church? Why community? Why?

In this teaching Pastor Joshua seeks to answer the endless “why’s” with resounding Biblical evidences of hope, holiness and oneness with God. You have a story to tell and your story can challenge the world of indifference and why.

“God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks in our conscience, but shouts in our pain; it is His megaphone to rouse a deaf world.” — C.S. Lewis, The Problem of Pain

In a generation that questions respect and challenges authority how do Christians, today, reconcile the difficult words of 2 Peter Chapter 2? When faced with political, social and economic transitions how do we respond to social shifts, trends and even friends and family that live contrary to Peter’s words? In this teaching Pastor Joshua address respect, authority the power of Rome and the Biblical response for today’s Christian.

Recently, I experienced two back to back moments that opened the door to offense in my life. While not mentioned in Peter’s “Deadly sins” offense is often discovered as the root cause for allowing sin to thrive. While offense doesn’t play favorites its devastating wake ruins lives, robs hope and disrupts our relationship with God. As Peter exposes the dangers of sin he turns to the challenge of offense and how every Christian is both an offense and must remain on guard for offense.

Continue with Pastor Joshua as he shares on the topic of offense and the reward of living offense –free and with the joy of belonging to a unique family.

Stone, by its nature, is lifeless. Despite the exotic patterns, colors and depth stone can never live. Yet Peter refers to Jesus and the Chief Cornerstone and we those who believe in Him as living stones. How is this possible? Why does Peter use stone as an example for both Christ and us?

Join Pastor Joshua as he explores the “how” and “why” we become living stones. If you have ever wrestled with your identity this message will encourage you how to pursue a life that is not just living but alive!

Have you ever found yourself at a place when you just knew, without anyone telling you, the moment was the wrong? At that time it was as if you were in a place you wanted to be but everything inside was telling you it was time go and quickly! Before too long, when ignored, that “inner voice” becomes less persuasive and whatever or whoever you were around becomes less offensive.

Thankfully no matter how determined you were to destroy yourself God’s grace kept finding ways subvert your personal path of destruction and provide you with glimpses of a life lived on the table of grace.

In this teaching Pastor Joshua reveals the deadly sins that rob us of our hope, holiness and compatibility with God; and by uncovering them redirects our appetites for the best source of life and freedom.

Have you ever taken a personality quiz? Perhaps you had to take a leadership test for an upcoming job? If so, then you know such tests attempt to connect your compatibility with a company or person. But what type of test do we take to discern our compatibility with God?

In this teaching Pastor Joshua continues to share from 1 Peter and the apostles desire to develop the early church to live in harmony and compatibility with God.

The world has no capacity for grace, holiness or hope. At best, this world presents pale imitations and alluring attractions that keeps people bound in addictions, fears, hurts and as those living in a drug induced fog be it through power, money, sex and or fame. In contrast to the world we have been selected and hand picked to be sown into this world, among this humanity, to spread the seed of the Gospel that gives you hope, holiness and harmony. How do you do this? Grace! God’s grace, as Peter will begin to share with us, is what enables you to not just survive but actually influence the world around you. What what happens after we discover hope? Holiness.

Join Pastor Joshua as he explores 1 Peter and prepares our way of thinking to live a life of holiness.

Have you ever gone into your junk drawer a found a bunch of loose keys that you have long forgotten what they unlock? You know it’s a key and you know it can lock and or unlock a mechanism but not just any locking mechanism. Some keys will even slide in and appear to be a perfect fit but then you will discover if it is not the correct key because it cannot turn to the left or right. The problem is not in how the lock is made or that the lock requires a key. The problem is it is the wrong key is trying to do what only the right key can achieve.

As Pastor Joshua journey’s through the Epistle of 1 Peter we are going to encounter familiar themes, contemporary and orthodox theological positions, inherited beliefs that are like the key and lock. Words like grace, hope, holiness and harmony are a small sample of ideas we must wrestle with; but remember we are not wrestling God about these concepts, and their application, but with ourselves.

Join Pastor Joshua on this exciting new teaching series through 1 Peter.

In his Easter message Pastor Joshua explores Jesus’ meaning behind,The Bread of Life. Throughout the series, “Three Reflections of Life” Pastor Joshua has shared on the themes of life, first, blessing and in this final message he lays out how NOT to miss but be fed from the eternal bread of life.

Life draws a crowd! Anywhere we encounter transformed and changed lives we are encouraged, hopeful and inspired; but too many receive their miracle and forget to celebrate life by giving thanks. The miracle feeding of five thousand (recorded in three of the Gospels) is one of the greatest celebrations of life yet often missed in the miracle is the power of the blessing.

In this teaching Pastor Joshua unpacks the power of blessing and being blessed, the simplicity of Jesus as your answer and the abundance lived in the celebration of life.

Why do we have life? What is the purpose of life? How do we know our life has real value? Such questions have been discussed, debated and argued for generations. Yet, the question continues to be asked without any satisfying answers filling the void. The reward of life is discovered in, “What is first?”, “Why is desiring to be first important?” and “Who is first?”

In this teaching Pastor Joshua uncovers the reward of being first and why, for the follower of Jesus, first is the very reason we have life and purpose.

There is a dangerous attitude one can adopt, and even embrace, that feeds an uninspiring faith, and even death, and it is a complaining spirit. While many look forward to an eternal reward many sacrifice their God appointed purpose, on Earth, by killing their purpose through a complaining spirit. While eternity awaits everyone this life is to be lived with victory, purpose and hope. The choice of life over death is revealed in the intentional shift from understanding why we have hope and where our hope comes from.

In this teaching Pastor Joshua outlines three main points that uncover the dangers of complaining, the reward in His life and the contentment with His provision.

Most are motivated and encouraged by the epic stories of resilience. Often we think of resilience in terms and tones of strength, might, will power and strict focus. While resilience draws from many different sources true and lasting resilience can only come from one place and for one purpose. Join Pastor Joshua as he explores the remarkable story of Exodus 17 and how true resilience has a purpose in the life of the believer beyond what we think. Before the seasons of complaining and testing learn how to place the seed of resilience in your life.

Continuing the theme of training Pastor Joshua explores the full life of the Apostle Peter. While most are familiar with common perceptions of Peter Pastor Joshua unpacked the reality of his past, present and future calling to reaffirm the importance of training in the life of an disciple. Join Pastor Joshua as he opens the life of Peter, as revealed through Scripture, and provides an essential purpose in training for Kingdom purpose.

As Pastor Joshua continues to explore the foundational themes for personal, corporate and community vision he turns to the principles of training. The essential step in the development of the Christian is always assumed by often overlooked. In this teaching Pastor Joshua draws from history, Scripture and everyday life to re-introduce the necessity of embracing a life where one is committed to on going training, willingness to be re-trained and commitment in training others. This is part one of a two part message.

At some point your life will require a series of circumstances, to occur, that will initiate a season of transition and eventual change. We have all looked in the mirror and said, Today will be different…it needs to be; but just when we are prepared to break from our established mold we discover the familiar patterns and mindsets are to entrenched to break free.

In this teaching Pastor Joshua explores the themes of transition and change as lived through the life of Abram and his journey to becoming God’s man, Abraham. Transition and change are part of every persons walk but how God uses the circumstance and change to mold us is greater than what we are capable of seeing presently.

Join Pastor Joshua as he opens 2016 with a new teaching series on "Expectation, Circumstance, Change, Training, Resilience and the Next."

Many people open a new year with a series of resolutions, goals and expectations they seek to reach throughout the year; while others set few, to no, goals in fear of failure.

In this new teaching series, by Pastor Joshua Johnian, shares how setting expectations is not only Biblical but necessary to walk out the plans and purposes of God for your life.

You will not want to miss this exciting and new series!

In this Christmas message Pastor Joshua shares on the unique relationship between the "Peace Offering" and the "Peace of the Lord." While this time of the year provides us the opportunity for reflection, worship and expectation there is also the added benefit of His peace in our life and circumstances.

In this final teaching Pastor Joshua revisits the familiar passage of Daniel’s closest companions. While the story of fiery furnace is familiar to most the character as truest essence of these men revealed a character that endured in the face of Babylon’s challenge. But why and how the they endure to the end? Pastor Joshua reveals key places of trust, faith and obedience that prepares believers, from every age, to not only face the challenges but walk through the test and overcome with promotion. What happens after the seasons of change? What happens in your season of beyond? Join Pastor Joshua is this message to find out what and more..

Join Pastor Joshua as he continues with a message on enduring despite the uncertain seasons. As we journey through the first three chapters of Daniel the road to effective endurance is revealed not in the certain but uncertain seasons. The unknown seasons that took Daniel, and his three companions, from Jerusalem to Babylon was also the certain season of God’s master plan at work; but in the process the unknown can feel frightful and even dangerous. In this message Pastor Joshua addresses key areas in which every Christian can develop and grow in their endurance as God uses them for His plans and purposes.

Join Pastor Joshua as he shares a new Three- part message on "11:59:59: The Midnight Hour in Jerusalem."

Late in the summer of 2015 Pastor Joshua was praying when the Holy Spirit began to reveal an understanding of the heart, age and circumstances surrounding Daniel and his companions in captivity.

As our nation has witnessed, and experienced, many social and spiritual changes the response from Christians has been varied and at times confusing for many.

In this series Pastor Joshua shares insights from his personal season of prayer, on the spirit of endurance and the response the faithful Christian has as we live at the midnight hour in Jerusalem.

The story of the bride and king is now ended but has it? While the song between the Shulamite and Solomon is ending our story with Jesus continues to echo. In his concluding message, through the Song of Solomon, Pastor Joshua explores the power of the Song of the King, your song and the value these “lyrics” of hope we can pass on to a world that is searching and seeking.

If the Song of Solomon is the Song of all Songs Pastor Joshua challenges the listener to consider the value of their song, why we share it, why we wait to hear it from Jesus and the powerful reality of what the world may look like if they start to hear and sing the sounds of the Kingdom?

As the of the bride enters the final movements of her heart, toward the King, we experience a revelation of her past and present as well as the future that is before her. Often we look at the “end product” without considering what went into the process that set up the complete end result. Through SOS Ch.8 the bride and her brothers reveal two critical keys that define the mature Christian and what we can do, today, to prepare ourselves ready for our next great season with Jesus.

Having kept herself spiritually and naturally chaste the bride now reveals the gift of such a pursuit...the gift of a pure heart. In this message Pastor Joshua shares the best gift that cannot be bought or traded and the gift that is yours to give to Jesus.

As the story of the bride enters the final movements of her heart, toward the King, we experience a revelation of her past and present as well as the future that is before her. Often we look at the “end product” without considering what went into the process that set up the complete end result. Through SOS Ch.8 the bride and her brothers reveal two critical keys that define the mature Christian and what we can do, today, to prepare ourselves ready for our next great season with Jesus.

Today many people, believers and unbelievers, search for answers to the questions of purpose, living guarantees and rewards. While the roads often travelled will lead us to different conclusions, for the Christian, there IS LIFE, there ARE GUARANTEES and there is PURPOSE. In this second part of Song of Solomon Ch. 8 Pastor Joshua explores living pregnant with the Living God, Revealing the mature expression of Christian Faith and possessing a love stronger than death.

As we study the final steps of our journey through the Song of Solomon we revisit some past themes will considering the powerful reality of what a life lovesick for Jesus will truly look and behave like. Today many people look to many sources for hydration, life and satisfaction when, in reality, over time even the best supplements fade. As Christians we have been given the source of lasting provision, life and contentment yet many still mix and match their supplements in an attempt to create a higher level of personal and spiritual satisfaction. In this first part of the final chapter of Song of Solomon Pastor Joshua explores the believers only source of lasting spiritual hydration. Where is it? Where does it come from? What is it? Song of Solomon reveals the ancient and often overlooked mystery. If you have asked the question, Can you endure to the end? Can you make it in the difficult seasons? Can you live satisfied in this life and expectant for the age to come? The you will not want to miss this first part of Pastor Joshua’s study through SOS Ch. 8.

Join us as Pastor Gail Stathis, of EME Ministries, shares on the current refugee crisis facing the Middle East, Europe and Christians in some of the worlds most persecuted places in the world. With over thirty years missions service in Greece and throughout the Middle East and North Africa Pastor Gail’s unique grasp of the challenges facing modern missions will challenge you to respond and engage. You will not want to miss her teaching on “The Fatherless Ishmael” and how this Biblical account is playing out before our eyes today.

While the saying “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me...” was an an expression most grew up with the truth is words to hurt as much as physical sticks and stones. Words have life and power and while negative words can attempt to break us down words of affirmation can build us up and even strengthen us. Also, a life expecting nothing is a life without hope or a future. But when we are expectant of “next” our creativity and passion spur us to action. As we look at the final chapters of SOS Pastor Joshua explores the words of affirmation God speaks over those He loves and the spirit of expecting God’s next for our lives. Furthermore, Pastor Joshua shares how we can bless our own lives by speaking lovesick words of affirmation to God and declaring His promises for His, and our next, to manifest in our life.

Have you ever crossed paths with an attractive person? Perhaps it is in the way they look, carry themselves or even smell; but an attractive person always draws a crowd. While what the world may consider to be attractive is often shallow attractiveness is often displayed in the unexpected and unseen. As we continue our story of the Song of Solomon Pastor Joshua discusses the attraction of maturity and the lovesick road toward redemption.

Often people mistake seasons of spiritual angst through the grid of frustration when God is allowing the season to draw the hearts of believers closer to Him. What if our reaction to the seasons of intimacy are calling are not an ache or hurt but genuine responses of being lovesick for God?

In this teaching Jeannette draws from Song of Solomon Ch.5 and the bride’s (our) response to the King’s (Jesus) renewed ovations of love. While many can take advantage of a lovesick journey the reward of Jesus is far greater than what we could imagine and in the teaching Jeannette reveals how special the reward of Jesus truly is and why being lovesick for Him is a great sign of maturity and not immaturity.

For the first four chapters we read and uncovered the all too familiar patterns of immaturity. Immature love, lazy days sitting under the shade of a familiar places, the marketplace or “street Jesus” we are comfortable with and the spiritual complacency that allows to take the most precious things in life for granted even as they are moving away. We also see attitudes of later, or excuse making of “you go for me” when the invitation from the very beginning was to draw close, take the journey or trust, write new pages with Jesus and allow Him to get into the guarded areas so He can heal your brokenness and insert His best identity in your life.

In this teaching Pastor Joshua explores the second half of Song of Solomon Chapter 4 and why we are protecting the safe places we try to keep under the lock and key...even from God. Pastor Joshua shares on the difference between locked gardens and open hearts, Fruit-bearing paradise or fruitful paradise and the unlocking of resources yet unknown. You will not want to miss this second study on the S.O.S Chapter 4!

As we continue to journey through the Song of Solomon we encounter a critical season of change. While the bride continues in her “back and forth” relationship, with the King, the dynamic is about to shift with new revelations about self and love. In this teaching Jeannette shares how our many veils keep us guarded from the King and maturing in our love and relationship with Him. As Jeannette unpacks the first part of SOS 4 she addresses the many veils we have and how we are called to go to places with Him that unveil our immaturity and bring us into a deeper relationship of love with Him.

In this teaching Pastor Joshua identifies key places that foster immature and mature seasons. While we all journey through dark seasons what most fail to realize the struggle of the season uncovers our immaturity while also presses up toward maturing in Jesus. Looking at Song of Solomon Chapter 3 SOS 3 Pastor Joshua shows how the story of the bride speaks to us today in all of our relationships from marriages to friendships and into our personal call and walk with the Lord.

As Pastor Joshua and Jeannette have shared through the Song of Solomon they have introduced several key participants in the Song above all songs. By Song of Solomon Chapter 3 the relationship between the bride and King has passed the initial stages of courtship and is now drawing closer to lasting commitment. But just when we think the relationship is about to blossom something happens.

In this teaching Jeannette shares how this chapter reveals the nature we struggle with as we are called to deeper and higher places with Jesus and how we can press through and reap the rewards of the greatest of all soon coming weddings.

Many people struggle with a sense of missing identity. While most place their purpose in a job, family or hobby once these seasons of life change so also do their identities. Yet, for the Christian there should be no doubt who we are in Him. In this teaching Pastor Joshua and Jeannette address discovering our true identity and how to maintain and protect it from the challenges and trials of life.

What happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object? The question is often raised in a physics class and it has even managed to find its way into the popular culture of a wrestling ring. In fact, every one of us have encountered, throughout the journey of life, such moments when we face the immovable objects of life. They can range from professional challenges to financial hardships, marital difficulties, family strains and personal fears or insecurities. There are even spiritual immovable objects, such as the agenda’s of an anti-Christ world that, by their very design and purpose, are established to frustrate, delay and even attempt to get you to give up.

The reality is the immovable and unstoppable are destined to be on a collision course. And guess what? The immovable, that is very movable when faced with the unstoppable love of God. In this teaching Pastor Joshua and Jeannette explore the love of God shown toward us and how our love toward Him moves the great obstacles in our life.

Join Pastor Joshua and his wife Jeannette as they share on Rediscovering Our Love for God. As the world continues to wrestle with definitions and expressions of love the church also struggles with the love of many growing cold toward God.

This journey through the Song of Solomon Pastor Joshua and Jeannette will guide us back to the defining principles of love and how our rediscovery of loving God will equip us to minister His love toward others and endure through our personal seasons of trial and tribulation.

Today, there is pride in just about everything. Proud to be an American, proud to be a survivor of a deadly disease, pride in being a veteran, pride in accomplishing a marathon, pride in being a dad, mom, grandparent, etc...The results of such pride are often associated with declarations that are received in medals, flags, ribbons, T-shirts, mugs.

In his final teaching, “Pentecost and Beyond” Pastor Joshua takes a look at the core ingredients of pride, patriotism and independence and asks what happens when a nations independence replaces its dependence that made it great? What happens when a people think, live and behave with independence being the highest ideal and not longer desire to depend on anything higher than self? What happens when we collectively ceded from our spiritual dependence and embrace spiritual independence as gold standard of evolved spiritual, moral and natural law?

By visiting the life and final moments of Stephen’s ministry Pastor Joshua addresses the need for every Christian to not live independent but dependent on God. While the cultural push is for independence Pastor Joshua uses the life and words of Stephen to help refocus every believer on where our true loyalty lies and how we can become genuine advocates of freedom, in Him, without being lulled into a spiritual slumber by godless attitudes of pride and independence.

A little more than two weeks ago Pastor Joshua reflected on the shocking events of Charleston and the reminders of what a world without a Christ-Centered eternal peace, joy, purpose and destiny behave like. And now as a nation and church we are just a few weeks removed from a court decision, that has placed the moral, spiritual and natural course of this nation on a direct encounter with God. With such a collision between the world and God and the world and the church inevitable how does the church prepare for the “next?”

In this teaching Pastor Joshua addresses the after-effects of the recent court rulings and four steps every Christian must take to prepare us for not just our personal next but our corporate next.

This past week our nation was faced with another shocking reminder of what a world without a Christ-Centered eternal peace, joy, purpose and destiny behave like. After the events of Charleston became more clear the our society, without Christ, was quick lay blame on everything from a flag to a weapon. Like reading from an already prepared template politicians and media commentators delivered their lines incapable of grasping the deeper spiritual reality of such violence. Sadly, such acts of violence are becoming more frequent, larger and troubling. Thankfully, if there is such evil than there has to be an even great love. A love that surpasses our understanding and instead of stealing = blesses, instead of killing = births life, instead of destruction = builds and in place of division brings unity. In this teaching Pastor Joshua reflects on Charleston and the larger challenges facing a world that is increasingly separating from God. And while Christian’s live in a world facing such evil and adversity Acts Ch. 6 provides every Christian with a template for success, victory and the best kind of prosperity. Join Pastor Joshua as he shares this timely and important message.

In this teaching Pastor Joshua explores, and reflects, four stages of obedience. What do they mean for us today? What spiritual lessons do we develop as we mature in our faith? And, how does God use seasons and situations of life to refine our obedience according to the will and purpose of the Kingdom? “Obedience is the way of the King and the Kingdom and obedience is the lesson we all need to learn and apply to live the life that if full of the Spirit and possess the power to overcome.”

Have you ever thought about what are the binding elements in your home and life? Is it your dinner table, beautiful home, love that is kindled in your house with compassion, mercy and care? Your children? As the old saying goes, “Home Sweet Home.” And it should be. Home should be the safest place for you. And while you may not have grown up in an ideal home or perhaps you were unable to provide an ideal home today your home can be a safe place with life-long richness that binds generations together. In this teaching Pastor Joshua asks two important questions and discovers three answers, within the text of Acts Ch. 5, as what binds the community of Jesus together.

How often have you found yourself rationalizing and justifying a position or decision even when you know, deep down, God is not going to back you choice? Those moments provide opportunities where hurt become offense, anger turns into bitterness and even fundamental or progressive beliefs in God (theology) can settle into religiosity. In this teaching Pastor Joshua unpacks the meaning behind the phrase: “It’s your to do with it what you want.” Drawing from Acts Ch. 5 Pastor Joshua explores the words of Peter as he was addressing the gift Ananias and his wife Sapphaira gave to the early church community in Jerusalem. But how does this first century story speak to us today? And what can we learn from Peter’s words today?

There is something about a legal drama that can captivate you, hold you on the edge of your seat and all at the same time frustrate, surprise and even manage to shock you. As Pastor Joshua visits Acts Ch. 5 he explores one of the most famous Biblical trials; and one in which Peter and John were possible the victims of “a fix.” But while the hanging judges and jury had their plans they didn’t realize Peter and John were already delivered because the Jesus had already ruled. In this teaching Pastor Joshua outlines four principles that guarantees every Christian confidence, and boldness, before the courts of men as they stand for the Jesus and His Kingdom despite the objections of today’s world.

Have you ever been in a situation where life’s circumstances have brought you to a place where you can no longer run? Perhaps you have arrived at such a place due to a series of lifestyle choices you can no longer balance? Or you are living with secrets, guilt and shame that has finally boiled to the top and is breaking through your carefully constructed exterior? In this teaching Pastor Joshua reminds us that we, as Christians, are not surrounded without any hope for escape. Revisiting the Scripture, from Acts 4, Pastor Joshua shows how experiencing a genuine Spirit-led life, while this world may bring you to places where there is nowhere to run, will encourage you to boldly declare with Jesus you have nothing to hide.

In this teaching Pastor Joshua continues to probe the deeper questions of what we will do with power? Pastor Joshua outlines three important Biblical principles for living the Spirit-led life from Acts Chapters 2 and 3.

Have you ever considered how much you measure life by power? The car you drive is measured by horsepower. Light bulbs are measured by lumens and we even place everything from guns, to medicine, storms, people and businesses on some scale of power. As Christians, we are all too aware of a power that goes beyond the seen into the unseen and we witness its many manifestations daily. But as Christians we also know, and have experienced, a power from God that overcomes the powers and principalities of this world. We have been recipients of His power grace, mercy, love and compassion. In this teaching Pastor Joshua explores the answer of what we are to do with power; and the type of life we are able to live when we are filled with best power of all.

A pastor once said, “there are three types of people, those in a storm, those entering a storm and those exiting a storm.” But I might add the problem, for most, is not preparing for the storm or exhaling once you have exited the storm. The challenge most face is how to stay afloat during the storm?

In this new teaching series Pastor Joshua addresses for the need for a Biblical perspective to help the Christian navigating difficult and stormy waters. As we considered this question, of how to stay afloat in the storm, Pastor Joshua suggests the key is in being prepared. But how can we prepare for the storm? Join Pastor Joshua as he shares the Biblical foundation and principles of being prepared.

In this Resurrection Sunday teaching Pastor Joshua explores the Biblical principle of Forgiveness and how Jesus restores and commissions us for the Kingdom. As we conclude our teaching series “Embracing the Holy Spirit” we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus and what His life, death and promise of the Holy Spirit means for Christians in every age and in every part of the world.

In this teaching Pastor Don shares the essential “difference maker” in living the Christian walk for today. While there are different understandings of “old” versus “new” covenants Pastor Don unfolds the missing key that helps connect the entire narrative of Scripture and why many Christians, today, are living incomplete in their walk and what we can do to regain our Kingdom perspective.

No matter how much we try to manage life at some point we face failure on some level. It can be striking out, missing a shot or finishing last. But failure can be more serious when it is experienced in an exam score, start-up project, business venture or career shift; and failure is hardest felt in moral, spiritual and even marital failures.

While failures are part of the human experience they do not have to become the defining moments in the life of the Christian. As we continue to visit the life of the disciple Peter Pastor Joshua explores "three key failures" we must be watchful for; and how the Holy Spirit can enable us to overcome these traps and fulfill Kingdom purpose..

In this teaching Jeannette shares several Spirit-Birthed revelations she discovered during a season of prayer, fasting and intercession. These four truths will encourage you in your current season and expand your understanding of the Holy Spirit, for your life, today.

Daily, people invest in various strategies to secure their future. Some invest in financial markets, and commodities, while others place their wealth in “safe” areas to limit their risk. Regardless of where and how you invest the very principle of investing is supported by the expectation there will be a reward at the end of investing term.

But what did Jesus say about investing? Where and how did Jesus encourage His disciples to invest? It may surprise many that Jesus spoke in great depth on investments with long lasting returns. In this teaching Pastor Joshua shares Jesus’ Spirit-birthed truths on investments that will have guaranteed returns for today and in eternity.

As we continue to study embracing the Holy Spirit we will revisit Peter and discover his life pattern, of embracing the Holy Spirit, positioned him for revelation few ever understood or walked in. Today’s teaching will equip you to position your life with the Holy Spirit and challenge you to invest in an eternal portfolio designed by the Father.

Promises, long in waiting, are difficult to reconcile and understand. And when we, as believers, are faced with roadblocks or missed opportunities it can be difficult to hold on especially after you feel as if you just lost something. If you feel as if you are alone in these struggling seasons then be encouraged because on the other side of this season you may discover you are a Peter in making.

Join Pastor Joshua as we explore the life that embraces the Holy Spirit. In this teaching Pastor Joshua shares three Biblical truths, from the life of Peter, that will help us life this power walk with Jesus today!

The role of the Holy Spirit, within the life of the believer, has been hotly debated and for some even avoided. However, Scripture affirms the place, person and purpose of the Holy Spirit for every believer for every generation. In this new series Pastor Joshua will share the Scriptural reason why we must embrace the Holy Spirit. If we embrace the Holy Spirit today's believer can experience:

You will not want to miss this exciting new series!!!

The life that is satisfied in the Kingdom, and the life that discovers the Hand of the Lord, is the life that learns to proclaim. But why do we proclaim? And, what do we proclaim? In this teaching Pastor Joshua shares three key reasons of why, what and when we proclaim the satisfied life and the power that comes through through proclamation!

The satisfied life is the life led by the Hand of the Lord. But what does the satisfied life look and feel like; and how does today’s Christian express the life of satisfaction? Pastor Joshua again turns to the life and times of Nehemiah, whose priority of the Kingdom, led to a life of discovery and a life led by the Hand of the Lord.

In this teaching Pastor Joshua will explore the discovery of the believer who finds the hand of the Lord in their life and live the satisfied life that proclaims the King and Kingdom.

Once a person sets the priority of the Kingdom as their main focus the promise of God's provision always follows. Yet many struggle with living the satisfied life, and few discover God's provision due to our struggle to to attain provision by our own hands. In this teaching series Pastor Joshua will explore the believers journey of satisfaction and discovery that leads to proclamations of victory in our life and the Kingdom through the life and times of Nehemiah. If you always thought Nehemiah was just a brave man who rebuilt walls and broken gates, then get prepared to rediscover a man who lived the satisfied life while living in the providential plan of the King and Kingdom....

While providence is firmly rooted in God’s purpose, design and character how we respond to His invitation is essential is reaping the reward of His provisions and blessings. In this teaching Pastor Joshua explores the Biblical pattern, and relationship, between God’s providential plan in the Kingdom and our participation and priority that provokes His blessing and provision.

The providence of God has been debated in theological circles, coffee shops and in countless articles and written works. While the debate continues, most Christians try to understand God's providence in relation to our response to circumstances. But what if God’s providence is best explained through the lens of the Kingdom? In this new teaching series Pastor Joshua will develop a Biblical apologetic for the providence of God, our priority to the Kingdom, participation His plan and His provision for us.

As we have journey with the life, and ministry, of John the Baptist we have explored how God prepares, repairs and invites us to be usable for His Kingdom purposes and plans. In this final teaching Pastor Joshua explores why, and how, God uses us to build His Kingdom and discover our purpose within His eternal legacy. You will not want to miss this exciting conclusion to prepared, repaired and usable and our place in the legacy of God.

While we are all on life’s journey being prepared many ask, “Prepared for what?” Within each individual is the desire to be apart of and to pass on a legacy. But why does that desire exists? In this teaching Pastor Joshua explores the legacy of God and His desire to repair us for the purposes of being apart of His imperfectly perfect legacy.

REVIVE US AGAIN: PREPARED, REPAIRED & USABLE: Playwrights, poets, thinkers and theologians have pondered the purpose and meaning of life. It has often been said life carries with it journey's of being prepared, repaired and made usable. In Pastor Joshua's continuing teaching series exploring the Biblical principles for revival we will turn to the life and ministry of John the Baptist and discover man who prepared the way for a repairing work of Jesus and for the usefulness of you.

Too frequently we have hidden behind the doctrine of the sovereignty of God as the reason why we are hesitant to pray fervently and persistently for revival and answered prayer. Scripture will not tolerate such a conclusion. Join us this Sunday as we conclude our teaching series on Courage, Power and Answered Prayers!

Where does genuine and lasting power come from? Often we assume if we muster enough physical and mental strength we can overcome any obstacles. But what does Scripture tell us about where power resides? Join Pastor Joshua as we explore the second part of three teaching series on Courage, Power and Answered Prayers.

Where does courage come from? Often we assume if we muster enough courage we can overcome any obstacles. But what does Scripture tell us where courage resides? Join us this Sunday as we explore the first part of three teaching series on Courage, Power and Answered Prayers!

Perhaps right now you are in a difficult season of transition, trial or doubt in which just breathing is all you can do. If you are at that junction or feel as if you are about to enter into a stormy season this teaching is meant specifically for you and your circumstances.

Circumstances can have a crippling effect on us. A sudden turn in our spiritual, physical or emotional state of being can stall out any momentum, we are building, and worse they can turn our eyes so far inward we live unaware of our world and unaware of the Kingdom reality.

In this teaching we will revisit Samuel’s message to Israel then and us today: Church, it is time to serve the Lord, alone! It is time to humble, seek, pray and turn so that He may visit us, again, in a time of desperation and trouble. Furthermore it is time we come to know this grace-filled and merciful God as our Ebenezer.

When we often think of hero’s we seldom consider the heavy burdens they experience. Today’s hero’s are often surrounded by the appeal of people, the power of celebrity and recognition of their peers. But the hero’s life can also be one that can experiences tears, loss and lack. In our continuing study on revival we examine the life and times of Samuel and explore a “God hero” that knew how to pray, intercede and cry before the Lord. Can your tears be wasted on God? You may be surprised to discover how much God cares for you and your circumstances....even down to the tears.

Moments of destiny, divine providence and “for a time such as this” are phrases that precede or follow the obscure person who becomes heroic. Many of us enjoy stories that grow in legendary stature and remind us how even the most insignificant thing, person or event can change how we have come to know our world. On a deeper and perhaps more relatable level we gain hope and confidence in the stories of underdogs, forgotten hero’s, redeemed villains and the “simple” who defy the odds in acts of valor, heroism and courage.

Even after the rich history of Moses, Joshua and other judges the nation of Israel still struggled with following the Lord or doing what was right according to their own hearts and mind (as read in the book of Judges).

It was during a time of little revelation and worse yet, a darkening of the Word, God raised up a hero in the person on Samuel. Journey with Pastor Joshua and this teaching series that explores the great revival Israel encountered during the life of the prophet and judge, Samuel.

As the spiritual and civil leadership of our nation wavers many Christians continue to search for God’s hand and will during such trying times. Looking back into the history of ancient Israel Pastor Joshua explores the parallels of our nation, and current Christian culture, with the life and times of Israel during the early leadership of the prophet Samuel. In brief Samuel’s declaration was a bold message of returning to the Lord. Would Israel respond? Would God respond? In this new series we will explore what happens to a nation, and people, serve the Lord, again.

An examination of 1 Corinthians 11 on the themes self-preparation and discernment within the communion of the Body of Christ.

While sin traps seek to separate people from God’s presence we revisit the life of Moses, and the relationship he had with God, to witness one man’s desire for not only the presence but also the glory.

• What is the difference between the presence and glory of God?
• What does it mean to “see” God “face to face?”
• What relationship awaits the person who knows God as “friend?”

As Pastor Joshua answers these questions he also reveals what God speaks of Himself, His attributes and His plans and purposes for those who seek His presence and glory. You will not want to miss this final teaching on sin traps and the role we play in inviting God’s presence, glory and revival.

Daily people face a variety of “sin traps” that are purposed to create distance between us and God. In this teaching Pastor Joshua exposes the purposes of sin and the traps specifically designed to hinder Christians from receiving His presence and glory. Exploring the events of Exodus of 32 Pastor Joshua reveals the behavior of Moses, as mediator, and the principles He knew in God’s character that invited God’s outpouring, refreshing, mercy and grace.

Daily people face a variety of “sin traps” that are purposed to create distance between us and God. In this teaching Pastor Joshua explores the principles of holiness versus perfection and the 4 sin traps that hide in our unwillingness to pursue a lifestyle that longs for the presence of God.

When you consider it there is a lot in a name even when we just make them up, blend them or anchor them to a certain tradition. Names are identifiers that bring with them a meaning and set an initial course of direction for the life they are tied to. A name is never just a name, it tells a story and sets you in a place, time and within a family of people that contributed to your beginnings.

Names are important to God. Throughout the entirety of Scripture names were important to God because they identified a warning or a blessing upon the person. In some cases God commanded a name being given. In other instances the move of the Spirit was such where to person named their child after the moment where they encountered God. But names are crucial and chiefly important to God.

As we have been studying the Biblical principles for revival and journeying through the lives of kings, priests and even patriarchs we have been looking into a certain season of Jacob’s life as read in Genesis 33-35. Despite the failures, set-backs and missed opportunities Jacob was a man who finally set his focus on the promise of God and resulted in the renewed promise with boldness, vigor and a new name.

In this teaching Pastor Joshua shares how and why names matter to God and why only He can change our personalities and give us His blessing.

As we continue to study the Biblical principles for revival today we continue to examine the life and events of Jacob. While Jacob was a man who experienced revival, and covenant promises in his life, he also experienced a series of failures and traps that were meant to rob him from His ultimate destiny. In this teaching Pastor Joshua shares how after failure God brings us back to where He is and can do so while defending you on your journey back to Him.

As we continue to study the Biblical principles for revival today we turn to the life and events of Jacob. While Jacob was a man who experienced revival, and covenant promise in his life, he also experienced a series of failures and traps that meant to rob him from His ultimate destiny. In this teaching Pastor Joshua shares with us the dangers of idols and subtle attitudes that make us “dirty” when we think we are clean, and how we can prepare ourselves to receive God’s outpouring despite seasons of failure.

As we continue our study of Biblical principles, for revival today, we examine the second part of Psalm 85 and the song of Korah’s descendants. When we begin to incorporate the Biblical principles of humbling, seeking, praying and turning we prepare the conditions for revival to fill our lives, heal our lands and intervene in desperate circumstances.

In this teaching Pastor Joshua explores the text of Psalm 85 and the purpose of Hesed’ emet, Shalom and Kavod for unity and healing within the Body of Christ and living in the Kingdom reality.

As we continue the study of Biblical principles, for revival today, we turn to Psalm 85 and the desperate song of the descendants of Korah. Once we begin to incorporate the Biblical principles of humbling, seeking, praying and turning we prepare the conditions for revival to fill our lives, heal our lands and intervene in desperate circumstances.

In this teaching Pastor Joshua explores the text of Psalm 85 and the purpose of prayer, within the theme of revival; the Hesed of God and His promise of restoration.

As we have been exploring the Biblical template in which God shows us, through Scripture, the lives of real people; we turn to the life of King Hezekiah who took on the challenge of preparing himself, and the people, to invite God’s presence into their desperate circumstances. In every instance when God’s people humbled themselves, sought His face, prayed and turned from their wicked ways He visited their life’s, land and provided them victory in their embattled areas.

Instead of addressing the need of “turning from our wicked ways” through the lens our sin as greater than His grace we must acknowledge our sin always separates us from His holiness. Yes, His love is still present, His mercy available and His grace more than capable but the breech of our sin needs to be repaired. This bridge of restoration is rebuilt from our admission of wrong-doing, turning from such actions and receiving His great gift of love through forgiveness. We must be bold enough to probe our scarred conciseness and deal with whatever may prevent the conditions of revival from developing in our lives.

In this teaching Pastor Joshua discusses repentance, forgiveness and the road to restoration, and revival, by turning from our past and embracing our future in Him!

As Joshua continues to explore a Biblical template for revival he examines the Christian faith beyond the surface and searches for the necessity of a genuine and authentic practice for today. Looking to the Biblical accounts in 2 Chronicles Joshua’s reveals the success to King Asa’s reign.

This new teaching series explores revival beyond the stories and definitions and seeks to help us understand the Biblical principles for revival today!

Have you ever found yourself facing a problem, while already knowing the answer, but seldom understanding “why” and “how?” Most people can identify a problem, great or small, but by just providing one word solutions rarely do we draw any closer to solving the need.

Can we experience revival again? Does God pour our His times of refreshing in need or spiritual famine? Can you experience a personal revival even in times of desperation? In this teaching Pastor Joshua explores “why” we need revival and “how” we can prepare the conditions for a spiritual renewal for today. This new teaching series explores revival beyond the stories and definitions and seeks to help us understand the Biblical principles for revival today!

Every Sunday my family gathers, after church, and sits down for lunch. I’ve been apart of this family tradition for as long as I can remember and throughout the years the table has grown and shrunk with different people seated, at the table, throughout the many seasons of life. I’ve experienced it all at the table: disagreements, moments of tear-filled desperation, announcements of engagements, pregnancies, new jobs, new opportunities and in short coming to the table has also given me the opportunity to really experience and live life.

It’s rather sad to be sitting next to people who seldom share a word with one another throughout an entire dinner setting. It’s also sad when people come to the table and there is no one to share life with. There are no conversations where one can feel safe to express their hopes, fears or just feel like they belong once again to a safe and loving family.

While we can acknowledge there are many reasons why today’s table is not the safe place, it once was, that does not change the reality that, for God, the table has always been a place of invitation, hospitality, kindness, love, miracles, compassion and even revival. It is in the table of Christ the deeper thirst, which can never be satisfied by natural means, is quenched; and when we gather together as a genuine family of Jesus, and in Jesus, we set a table to invite others to experience what we already know and live for ourselves.

Western nations and society are experiencing an unprecedented moral bankruptcy that sadly the church, in large part, is contributing to the decline by no longer considering the church as a place where revival can be birthed in the hearts of a desperate and spiritually hungry people. To quote John Armstrong, “Passion, if it is truly born from God, is born and nurtured in an atmosphere of truth. Truth is birthed and fanned into a flame by the clear understanding of the Bible and its message of covenant and grace. Ultimately the Word of God, used directly by the Spirit of God, is the only proven means for bringing about the reformational revival needed in our time.”

Can we experience revival again? Does God pour our His times of refreshing based from His sovereign will? Can we created environments where revival is invited and stays with us? In the beginning of the new teaching series Joshua explores revival beyond the stories and definitions and seeks to help us understand the conditions and Biblical principles for revival today!

As we conclude our journey through the Jude’s letter we have asked and answered the questions of:

While Jude has explored many different people, situations and theological challenges he concludes his letter with a final warning and word of encouragement for those who are “in Him.” In this concluding teaching Pastor Joshua shares the crucial key that is essential for every Christian to overcome this world, struggles and challenges to their faith as well as the energizing element that will guard them from dangers of sin.

Jude writes of an ancient principle of "the First Estate" and the dangers of forfeiting one's placement within the divine order and nature of God. In this teaching Pastor Joshua explores the root cause of the sins of Lucifer, Cain, Balaam and Korah. What was it these people did? What were their sins? And can we discern deceit within the community of faith?

As we continue our series of studies from the Epistle of Jude we daily encounter shifting opinions on Jesus, His mission and message. Surprisingly the culture of today mirrors the culture of the church in the years following Jesus' life and ministry and our study through the book of Jude not only exposes the world of the 1st Century Christian faith but our faith today!

Jude writes of an ancient principle of the “First Estate" and the dangers of forfeiting one's placement within the divine order and nature of God. In this teaching Pastor Joshua explores the root cause of the sins of Ancient Israel, certain angels, humanity and pronounced people within the Biblical narrative. But Jude also goes beyond the discussion of the nature of sin by pointing us to the answer from the sin nature: the Spirit!

As we continue our series of studies from the Epistle of Jude we daily encounter shifting opinions on Jesus, His mission and message.

Surprisingly the culture of today mirrors the culture of the church in the years following Jesus' life and ministry and our study through the book of Jude not only exposes the world of the 1st Century Christian faith but our faith today!

Please join us for this Sunday for an exciting new series!

The Judeo-Christian story is the revelation of Jesus demonstrated through His Holy Word and celebrated by the Christian community world-wide for the purposes of sharing His rescue mission to the world.

We are beginning a new series of studies as we journey through the epistle of Jude. As we daily encounter shifting opinions on Jesus, His mission and message one can't help but wonder what have we done with Jesus?

Surprisingly the culture of today is mirroring the culture of the church in the years following Jesus' life and ministry. Our study through the book of Jude will not only expose the world of the 1st Century Christian faith but our faith today!

Please join us for this Sunday for an exciting new series!

The Judeo-Christian story is the revelation of Jesus demonstrated through His Holy Word and celebrated by the Christian community world-wide for the purposes of sharing His rescue mission to the world.

As we begin a new series of studies we will journey through the Epistle of Jude. Daily we encounter shifting opinions on Jesus, His mission and message and one can't help but wonder what have we done with Jesus?

Surprisingly the culture of today is mirroring the culture of the church in the years following Jesus' life and ministry. But before we can ever answer the question of “What Have they Done with Jesus?” we need to know and understand who the “they” are and what they have done.

Today Pastor Joshua address Jude 1-3 and who we are in Jesus as well as the blessings of being “His.” Our study through the book of Jude will not only expose the world of the 1st Century Christian faith but our faith today

The Judeo-Christian story is the revelation of Jesus demonstrated through HIs Holy Word and celebrated by the Christian community world-wide for the purposes of sharing HIs rescue mission to the world.

We are beginning a new series of studies as we journey through the epistle of Jude. As we daily encounter shifting opinions on Jesus, His mission and message one can't help but wonder what have we done with Jesus?

Surprisingly the culture of today is mirroring the culture of the church in the years following Jesus' life and ministry. Our study through the book of Jude will not only expose the world of the 1st Century Christian faith but our faith today!

As we conclude our "Back to the Future" series we will look back at communion, worship, evangelism, discipleship and the Mission of God revealed through the Body of Christ.

The Judeo-Christian story is the revelation of Jesus demonstrated through His Holy Word and celebrated by the Christian community world-wide for the purposes of sharing His rescue mission to the world.

Join us this Sunday as we celebrate His story and how the past is bringing us to the future and will rooting us in the ancient faith set before the beginning.

In the final part of our "Back to the Future" series we will discuss the Missio Dei (The Mission of God) and how His rescue mission extends through us and through the Church Universal.

As we take one final look back journeying through communion to community and evangelism to discipleship we will explore the "Good News" and a message worth sharing with the seeking, searching and lost.

In our "Back to the Future" series we explored the ancient roots of our shared Judeo-Christian faith and repaired the broken bridges from our past better help us understand the nature of our present and the expectation of a glorious future.

This series is designed to bring the Kingdom reality of Jesus into our daily reality; and while the Kingdom is bursting forth into the lives of many there are still many who are learning to live is to worship, and think, as ancients did.

After journeying through the communion table, agape meal and the nature of evangelism, discipleship and Christ-like striving we now will explore how the world we desire to reach and the message we want to share with them.

What is the Good News? The Mission of God? And what message do we desire to share that will capture the hearts of the seeking and searching?

In this teaching Joshua shares how about the story we tell as the Christ-like community of faith.

A Few Reasons for Christ’s Washing of the Disciples Feet. (John 13:1-20) - Pastor Dennis Kutzner, guest teacher, shares with Maranatha Koinonia four reasons for Christ's washing of His disciples feet by exampling by His actions and what genuine Christ-centered service involves, especially in one's attitude.

In the part of our "Back to the Future" series we explored the ancient roots of our shared Judeo-Christian faith and repaired the broken bridges from our past better help us understand the nature of our present and the expectation of a glorious future.

This series is designed to bring the Kingdom reality of Jesus into our daily reality; and while the Kingdom is bursting forth into the lives of many there are still many who are learning to live is to worship, and think, as ancients did.

After journeying through the communion table, agape meal and the nature of evangelism, discipleship and Christ-like striving we will explore how the Christian community becomes the mobile mission field and impacts our world while living and being part of the Great Commission.

In our "Back to the Future" series we are returning to the ancient roots of our shared Judeo-Christian faith and repairing the broken bridges from our past to our present that point us to the future.

This series is designed to bring the Kingdom reality of Jesus into our daily reality. While the Kingdom is bursting forth into the lives of many there are still many who are learning to live is to worship, and think, as ancients did.

Many Christian's ask the questions of their calling and how does their calling exist within the community of the church? Furthermore, what is the calling of the church community? In this teaching Joshua explores who and where we are called to and the purpose of our individual callings.

After journeying through the communion table, agape meal and now evangelism and discipleship we are exploring how the Christian community forms and how Hebraic Holism shapes how we believe, behave and belong as the community of Jesus.

In our "Back to the Future" series we are returning to the ancient roots of our shared Judeo-Christian faith and repairing the broken bridges from our past to our present that point us to the future.

This series is designed to bring the Kingdom reality of Jesus into our daily reality. While the Kingdom is bursting forth into the lives of many there are still many who are learning to live is to worship, and think, as ancients did.

This week we will revisit Christian Spirituality through the lens of St. Paul. What if the Bible provided the key to living the deeply intense and spiritual through Baptism and the reality of Jesus’ death and resurrection? How do we live such a life and what does it look like? In this teaching Joshua explores Paul’s writings to the Romans, Corinthians and Galatians and this message is meant for today’s spiritual Christian today.

In our "Back to the Future" series we are returning to the ancient roots of our shared Judeo-Christian faith and repairing the broken bridges from our past to our present that point us to the future.

This series is designed to bring the Kingdom reality of Jesus into our daily reality. While the Kingdom is bursting forth into the lives of many there are still many who are learning to live is to worship, and think, as ancients did.

This week we will revisit the how the community disciples through worship, teaching and mentoring.

After journeying through the communion table, agape meal and now evangelism, and discipleship, we are exploring how the Christian community forms and how Hebraic Holism shapes how we believe, behave and belong as the community of Jesus..

If you ask a Christian what Jesus spoke about poverty, need, service, love and work you may arrive at many different answers. Today’s society, and even church, practices many works and words which we believe Jesus said. But what if we are wrong? What if in an attempt to evangelize the world we miss the critical step of discipleship? What if we are failing in sharing the real and unedited Jesus?

In this teaching Pastor Joshua addresses the nature of discipleship, it’s ancient roots and carefully explores the six steps Jesus specifically taught regarding being His disciple. Also, Pastor Joshua shares how the Biblical community disciples, how why we share the Great Commission and the Biblical balance between Jesus’ words, the Bible and the paradox of our secular / spiritual world.

Today’s society lives in a paradox between the secular and sacred. While this paradox has always existed the Biblical community (the Church) has not always been as ineffective in sharing the exclusive faith, in Jesus, and changing the culture. The ancient missional community existed within a social world not unlike our world today; and yet the Christian faith managed to emerge from a small “cult” and evangelized the entire Roman Empire.

In this teaching Joshua addresses the 3 natural enemies to the Biblical community, Evangelism for today and the greatest evangelist...YOU.

In our "Back to the Future" series we are returning to the ancient roots of our shared Judeo-Christian faith and repairing the broken bridges from our past to our present that point us to the future.

This series is designed to bring the Kingdom reality of Jesus into our daily reality. While the Kingdom is bursting forth into the lives of many there are still many who are learning to live is to worship, and think, as ancients did.

This week we will revisit discipleship.

What is the Biblical Understanding of Discipleship?
How do we adopting a process of ancient discipleship for our community today?
Is their an ancient process of Discipleship?

You will not want to miss this exciting series of teachings on Christian formation, Hebraic Holism and how we believe, behave, belong as the community of Jesus.

In our "Back to the Future" series we are returning to the ancient roots of our shared Judeo-Christian faith and repairing the broken bridges from our past to our present that point us to the future.

This series is designed to bring the Kingdom reality of Jesus into our daily reality. While the Kingdom is bursting forth into the lives of many there are still many who are learning to live is to worship, and think, as ancients did. As we come to the table and pioneer into a genuine community of faith we soon discover the Christian community has developed along a different track of thinking and living as the patriarchs, prophets and disciples.

This week we will rediscover holism and the unity of Christian ministry and how this ancient Biblical perspective seeks to shape the Great Commission and the unity of ministry for today.

You will not want to miss this exciting series of teachings on Christian formation and how we go from just being a church to living, loving and worshipping as the family of Jesus.

In our "Back to the Future" series we are returning to the ancient roots of our shared Judeo-Christian faith and repairing the broken bridges from our past to our present that point us to the future.

This series is designed to bring the Kingdom reality of Jesus into our daily reality. While the Kingdom is bursting forth into the lives of many there are still many who are learning to come to the table and form a genuine community of faith. Through evangelism, discipleship and formation families move from "groups of people" to Biblical communities and from churches to mobile mission fields.

You will not want to miss this exciting series of teachings on Christian formation and how we go from just being a church to living, loving and worshipping as the family of Jesus.

In our "Back to the Future" series we are returning to the ancient roots of our shared Judeo-Christian faith and repairing the broken bridges from our past to our present that point us to the future.

This series is designed to bring the Kingdom reality of Jesus into our daily reality and while the Kingdom is bursting forth into the lives of many, by coming to the table, we see and learn how community and fellowship extends beyond symbols, ritual and actions and invites all participants to engage in a proactive role as the Exodus people of the Lord.

You will not want to miss this exciting series of teachings on communion and the agape table of the Lord taught by Jeannette Johnian

In our "Back to the Future" series we are returning to the ancient roots of our shared Judeo-Christian faith and repairing the broken bridges from our past to our present that point us to the future.

This series is designed to bring the Kingdom reality of Jesus into our daily reality and while the Kingdom is bursting forth into the lives of many, through the sacred and mysterious ritual of communion, we will see how communion goes beyond mere symbols and actions and invites to play our role as the Exodus people of the Lord.

You will not want to miss this exciting series of teachings on communion and the agape table of the Lord taught by Jeannette Johnian

In our "Ancient - Future" series we are returning to the historical roots of our shared Judeo-Christian faith and repairing the broken bridges from our past to our present as we collectively look to the future.

This series is designed to bring the Kingdom reality of Jesus into our daily reality. The Kingdom is bursting forth into the lives of many through the sacred and mysterious ritual of communion and in this Sunday's teaching Pastor Joshua discusses the value of coming to a table, being a family and looking and living more like Jesus.

You will not want to miss this exciting series of teachings on community, communion and the agape table of the Lord.

Eternity is upon us…and New Jerusalem, the new Heavens and Earth are now a reality. But just as the book of Revelation prepares to close Jesus has some final words of promise, challenge and warning.

Our journey through Revelation is concluding but the end is just the beginning! Don't miss the exciting final chapter of Revelation and how it's message is for you today!

With Satan finally removed and God having judged all things eternity begins. For some eternity sounds boring, uncertain or unclear. But the Bible is very clear about the initial events that begin eternity.

Will this heaven and earth be destroyed or renovated?

What is New Jerusalem and why is it important?

Will there be healing in heaven?

These questions and more will be answered as we finish our journey through the book of Revelation!

The Heavens and Earth rejoices! The questions of "How long Lord?" are finally answered with rejoicing and the Kingdom has finally come to earth.

With the return of Jesus and the end of man-made government the Anti-Christ, False Prophet and even Satan are dealt with.

As we have already studied, in Revelation, worship and work are occurring in Heaven; and if you thought 1000 years would be like a vacation or retirement then you will be amazed to discover the Jesus' great restoration project and the role you play in the story that is just beginning.

You will not want to miss this one, as we study Revelation Ch. 20

Heaven rejoices! The questions of "How long Lord?" are finally answered with rejoicing! The King is returning and a wedding, often prophesied and greatly anticipated, occurs.

With the return of Jesus the end of man-made government ends the Anti-Christ and False Prophet are judged with the collapse of Babylon and the Harlot and the second coming of Jesus.

Haven't you always loved attending a wedding? Well you may just find yourself a participant in the greatest wedding ever recorded. You will not want to miss this one, as we study Revelation Ch. 19

Having carefully examined the person and purpose of the "the prostitute" we now turn to the players and system of the beast and the their final downfall.

Though their appearance in not sudden, they have been present for many centuries and their alliance, with the beast, has been part on an unholy union across generations with the sole purpose of deceiving the nations. This week we will reveal the fall of the 'Whore of Babylon", the anti-Christ, false prophet and the final destruction of "Mystery Babylon."

You will not want to miss Sunday's teaching on Revelation 17 &18

TIME IS UP! The seemingly endless questions of "How long Lord?" and "When will the Lord Return?" are being played out in these final chapters of God's judgment on the world. But it is equally important for us to know the "why" as much as the "how" of God's wrath being revealed. In this teaching Pastor Joshua explores this “mysterious woman” as well as the “mysterious city” and the seduction of their call to the nations. To understand our world necessitates we understand the spirit of every age...you will not want to miss this teaching so you know your place in the world you live.

TIME IS UP! The seemingly endless questions of "How long Lord?" and "When will the Lord return?" are being played out in these final chapters of God's judgment on the wickedness of the world. But it is equally important for us to know the "why" as much as the "how" of God's wrath is being revealed. This teaching explores the challenging questions divine judgment, wrath and the righteous deeds of God.

As we continue to study the book of Revelation we prepare for a final shift in the sequence of events regarding the governments of the world. In preparation for Christ's return John's vision brings us back to Moses and the Exodus. But how? And why? This Sunday we will explore the relationship between Exodus and Revelation, the Song of Moses and the Song of the Redeemed and the redemption plan of a covenant God.

With the mysteries of Revelation 12 and 13 being uncovered the theme of the two beasts, and their system, shifts back to those who have been sealed by God, the faithful gentiles and their mighty song. In stark contrast to people who have received “the mark”, and the drink of Babylon, Revelation 14 turns to the rewards of "In Him" people and the preaching of the Eternal Gospel in the last days.

Many chapters in Revelation are shrouded in the mystery of language, interpretation and rootedness to other critical areas of Scripture. The chapter of the Sun-Clothed Woman, the Dragon and battle past, present and future swirl with imagery and history often overlooked.

John's vision, in Revelation 12-13, are essential in understanding the people, nations and unfolding as Revelation moves from history to even deeper unveilings.

You will not want to miss this exciting teaching on Revelation 12 and 13

Many chapters in Revelation are shrouded in the mystery of language, interpretation and rootedness to other critical areas of Scripture. The chapter of the Sun-Clothed Woman, the Dragon and battle past, present and future swirl with imagery and history often overlooked.

John's vision, in Revelation 12, is essential in understanding the people, nations and unfolding as Revelation moves from history to even deeper unveilings.

You will not want to miss this exciting teaching on Revelation 12.

The Testimony of the Seventh Trumpet helps us see not only what John’s vision has been pointing us towards but what if the volume of God’s Word has been driving us towards a great reclamation project? From the fall of Adam to the final amen creation’s journey and our own discovery, of faith, have been a narrative in a great rescue plan. But why? If the kingdoms of this earth are given to the Kingdom of the Father and Son then how do we live, prepared, for the coming Kingdom. In this teaching Joshua shares the truth behind what “Almighty Father” means and the role of the Holy Spirit in these closing chapters of human history.

Following the encounter of the mighty angel and Little Scroll the time-line of Revelation rewinds, for a moment, and introduces two final messengers, whose mysterious to the world but well known to the believer. Their message, their mission and even their ministry will also trigger the final moments of the believer on this earth. If you ever asked the question of, "When is the rapture?" it will be answered in the events of Revelation 11.

Don't miss this exciting teaching on Revelation 11

After the trials and tribulations of the Seven Seals and the Trumpets of Woe John was visited by a mighty angel with a bittersweet message.

Who is this mighty angel?

What is the message he carries?

What is John called to do with this new message?

What is the purpose of this message to today's believer?

Don't miss this exciting teaching on Revelation 10

After the seventh seal is opened the first four trumpets blast and bring wrath and judgment on the very power structure of the anti-Christ. Following these cataclysmic changes there still remains three more trumpets of great woe. It is here we also discover some of the most challenging and remarkable "beasts" mentioned in the Bible.

Who or what are the locust from the abyss?

Where is the wrath of God focused in the final three trumpets?

What or who is the million man army?

What of the saints during such times?

After the cosmic chaos of and events of the sixth seal there is a great revival that spreads across the world. But what happens after the last great rescue? The silence in the heavens is a prelude to the blast of trumpets at the opening of the seventh and last seal. Within the last seal the trumpets begins the the dismantling of anti-Christ and every power and system standing in defiance of God.

What occurs during these trumpet blasts?

Where is the wrath of God focused?

What is coming in the Woe, Woe, Woe, trumpets?

How does the believer in Jesus respond to such events?

As John has the door opened so he can see the Throne Room the story changes when the deed and and title also change hands. But what happens when the deed or will is executed?

This earth is currently occupied by squatters but a time is soon coming when they will get their eviction notice and the events surrounding this action unfold in "Breaking the Seals."

Don't miss this exciting teaching on Revelation 6

Who are the 144,000 sealed in Revelation 7?

Who are Great Multitude?

What and to who is the Father’s Rescue Plan is revealed?

Don't miss this exciting teaching on Revelation 7

In life the principles and law of ownership, deed and rights are foundational for business and social contracts. The car you drive, the residence you live in and even the job you may work are built on principles of rights and ownership.

As John has the door opened so he can see the Throne Room the story changes when the deed and and title also change hands. But what happens when the deed or will is executed?

This earth is currently occupied by squatters but a time is soon coming when they will get their eviction notice and the events surrounding this action unfold in "Breaking the Seals."

Don't miss this exciting teaching on Revelation 6

In life the principles and law of ownership, deed and rights are foundational for business and social contracts. The car you drive, the residence you live in and even the job you may work are built on principles of rights and ownership.

As John has the door opened, so he can see the Throne Room, the story changes when the deed and and title also changes hands. But what happens when the will is executed and the squatters, currently occupying, are evicted? A time is soon coming when sin will get their eviction notice and the events surrounding the unfold the seals begin to play out.

But this is not a time for fear or dread but great expectation for the believer!

In this teaching Jeannette shares insights and personal testimony of rebuilding a life during difficult adversity. In this teaching Jeannette shares insights on the life and ministry of Elijah and how can your “impossible” seasons yield your best fruit?

In life the principles and law of ownership, deed and rights are foundational for business and social contracts. The car you drive, the residence you live in and even the job you may work are built on principles of rights and ownership.

As John has the door opened, so he can see the Throne Room, the story unfolds when the deed and and title of creation changes hands. While much of our Christian experience is formed by "What Jesus did for ME" The Throne Room revelation shows what Jesus will do for all creation. But central to this scene is a key reality, "Why Jesus?" The answer is in Him as the Lion and the Lamb.

Where is the Father’s seat of authority? What happens in the Throne Room of Heaven? If you ever wondered what worship was like in Heaven then your question will be answered. In the Throne Room we see the pictures of love, judgment, grace and mercy. But just when you think you understand the Throne Room you we realize you are living a shadow of what is to come.

Only one of two churches which Jesus commends without rebuke Philadelphia and Smyrna stand out as faithful fellowships. This week we will visit this church, their struggle and their amazing promise and how this message also speaks to us today?

The churches of Laodecia and Sardis (Revelation Ch.3:1-6 / 3:14-22) have been known as "the dead church" and "lukewarm church." They stand out then as they do today and warnings to the church. What is Jesus’ message to the church then and now!

(Revelation Ch.2:12-29) Pergamum and Thyatira have stood as 1st Century fellowships that reveal faithful saints as well as compromised Christians. But what is the message of Jesus to these churches? And what is His message to the church today? In this teaching we will answer:
What is the teaching of Balaam?
Who are the Nicolatians?
Has Jezebel been revived?
What is the “secret Manna” and the White Stone??

This week we will focus on the events and message to the church of Smyrna not only in the 1st Century but to the suffering church of every age.
What was the message to the church of Smyrna?
Who are the Synagogue of Satan?
How does this message speak to the church today?
Are you ready to take hold of the crown of life?
These questions and more will be answered in the exciting series at Maranatha Koinonia! These questions and more will be answered in the exciting series at Maranatha Koinonia!

We are now moving into our first large study of the churches of Revelation. Do the churches of Revelation represent Seven Stages of Church history?
Or do the Seven Churches represent a literal and perennial church?
How was the church of Ephesus different from Paul’s age and John’s age?
What is the real meaning of the word “lost?”
What is the meaning of “First love?”
How did the Temple of Artemis challenge the Christians of Ephesus?
And....
Discover the hidden meaning in Jesus’ words, “The Tree of Life.”
These questions and more will be answered in the exciting series at Maranatha Koinonia!

In 95 AD, when the book of Revelation was penned, Jesus is writing to a church that shares in many of the same struggles we live with today. However, unlike our present day, the church of late first century is very much unlike the church we are familiar with. How? Why? What are the challenges? What are the differences? And who are these messengers of Revelation 1:20? Pastor Joshua examines the history the 1st century church that remains strong, connected, enduring, faithful, true and prepared in times of intense persecution, doubt and fear. And in this teaching Pastor Joshua shares how you can know your victory is nearer than you may believe.

With the proper foundation laid we explore the first major section of the Book of Revelation: The Glorified Christ.

1. 1. What are the Names and Titles of Jesus?
2. 2. How should we understand "soon" and "near"
3. 3. What are the Seven Spirits?
4. 4. Will every eye see Jesus when He returns?

I’m the kind of person who loves to know how a movie ends. Depending on how excited I am I may not even care about the details, just tell me how it all ends. But the truth is even if you were to tell me how a movie ends the middle stuff and especially the beginning matters because it only helps the end make sense. In same manner the book of Revelation is not any different. We need to get Revelation correct from the beginning, for that matter the entire Word of God, but specifically we can’t just jump to the back of the book and read the final amen without know what is happening leading up to “the end.” Truthfully much of what we have adopted or understood to be true is less from our personal study and more from the study of others. And while you should glean from other fields you hold a responsibility to know the Scriptures and study the Scriptures. So, before we dive in, head first, we need to tip toe in and get Revelation correct from the beginning.

In this introduction to the Book of Revelation Joshua Johnian explores the relevance of Revelation in view of today's issues. The last book of the Bible - The Revelation - was written specifically to the church, so we must be aware of what God is speaking to us today! Are the events of Revelation past, present or future? What is the purpose of the Apostle John's message to the church? Do his words address the end of the world or the dawning of a new Kingdom?

The questions and more will be answered in the exciting series at Maranatha Koinonia!

In this final message on Biblical Koinonia Pastor Joshua shares on the heart of Biblical serving. By exploring the servant leadership of Jesus we are given a heavenly pattern, from the Father, that gives us a new focus for living life and serving in ministry. Pastor Joshua also explores three traits of a servant and a last word of encouragement to live a balanced, normal yet spiritual life.

In the Apostle Paul’s letter to the church he uses this expression, “I desire the fellowship of Christ’s suffering.” Said another way, it was a privilege to suffer in Christ’s sufferings because God would be glorified through His life and the church would be encouraged. In Paul’s letter to the Colossians he says, (Colossians 1:24). Pastor Joshua shares, to be identified with the Biblical Jesus and labor on His behalf then inevitably suffering will seek you out. How does the Biblical koinonia respond? And, Can we rejoice in seasons of suffering?

Have you ever shared a gift with a favorite teacher? Did you share your gift out of grudging obligation or from an attitude of relationship and love? Today the direct relationship between the teacher and pupil is very different than the Apostle Paul’s day. However the Biblical relationship between the koinonia and the teacher remains a partnership kept by the Spirit. In this teaching Pastor Joshua shares the importance of the “teacher” and the koinonia and their lasting bonds of sharing from a heart of love and relationship.

Sharing can be difficult for anybody. Logically speaking when we think something is “ours” its not “yours.” But sharing is Biblical. The Apostle Paul speaks at great lengths on “sharing with the saints of Christ” and “practicing generosity.” But how does today’s Christian practice hospitality and sharing? How much do we share? When do we share and where do we share? In this teaching Pastor Joshua shares the first part of a four part series on Biblical sharing within the Biblical (koinonia).

“Who is Jesus, by His own words and God’s inspired Word?” And finally “How are we to respond to Jesus?” Of the four Gospels, John’s Gospel gives special attention to the very identity, purpose, origin and substance of Jesus. Easter, and Jesus, can mean many things to many people but God’s Word and the words of Jesus have already given us a revealed eschatology from His beginning to His return. In this teaching Pastor Joshua answers the question of Easter, Jesus and our response to Him.

The purpose of the gifts is not to find something out about yourself rather the purpose of the gifts is to do whatever God has appointed us to do in the body of Christ. As a Christian you have been given gifts, naturally and spiritually, but discovering one gifts have been a challenge for most believers. In this teaching Pastor Joshua shares two crucial steps of discovering God’s gift for you.

Everybody loves receiving gifts. By their very nature gifts are welcomed because they are given from a spirit of love. Likewise, we have been created in the image of the Father and, through His love, have been given gifts to use for His glory. But how do we use our gifts, for His glory, in a koinonia (fellowship?) How do we use our gifts in our context? In this teaching Pastor Joshua teaches on the relationship between the the gifts, their purpose and our use of gifts for His glory.

The relationship between the Apostle Paul and the Philippians has spoken to Christians throughout the ages as a model of Biblical fellowship (koinonia) and partnership for the spread of the Gospel. When we partner with the Gospel and her messengers we partner with a spiritual relationship modeled in heaven.

What is the essence Biblical Fellowship? How does God evaluate a spiritual community? Are you existing in a church or living in Biblical Koinonia? In this teaching Pastor Joshua answers these questions and others as he concludes his teaching on living the Spiritual fellowship.

Have you ever met a person that responds to a discussion on Jesus with, “They are not religious but they are spiritual?” Most people, who don’t live a life for Jesus, believe following Jesus means you are not spiritual. In this week’s teaching Pastor Joshua dispels the myth that following Jesus is anything but un-spiritual or religious. In fact, the Biblical koinonia is the best earthly representation of community mirrored on a heavenly pattern.

How does the New Testament teach us to live and behave in Biblical Koinonia? Today, many people belong to a church but fail to live in Biblical Koinonia. As a result people live in division, criticism, condemnation, hurt, offense, and lack of relationship. Biblical Koinonia is not church membership but covenant partnership which the Apostle Paul gives clear instruction as to how we are to behave so as to live in a relationship with Jesus and with each other. In this teaching Pastor Joshua outlines four Biblical steps to live in fellowship and community according to God’s Word.

It is easy to live a life of impersonal / personal relationships. Today, many people live in relationships that they feel are intimate only to discover the relationship is superficial and underdeveloped. Likewise, today there are many people say they are “Christian” but society points to a very different reality. In today’s society and current western Christian culture there is a growing concern of many who have an impersonal / personal relationship with the Biblical Jesus. In this teaching Pastor Joshua shares how to nurture and develop a personal relationship and genuine lifestyle with the Biblical Jesus.

Pioneers always forged new ground, discover and revolutionize the era that encompasses their life. Even the most ambitious and successful pioneers need partnerships and relationships. In Galatians 2 we read the account of the Apostle Paul and his meeting with James, Peter and John. After the events of Galatians 2 Paul was given the “right hand of fellowship.” What does this phrase mean? How is this relationship tied to Biblical Koinonia? In this teaching Pastor Joshua shares the great task of pioneering while maturing in the simple Biblical model of God’s creation of you.

Sharing is a principle we have all grown up with. When we share in the common life of Biblical Koinonia a deeply spiritual and organic relationship with the Kingdom occurs which positions the church to extend beyond compassion. In this teaching Pastor Joshua explores the Biblical Koinonia’s responsibility to sharing within the context of the Christian world-view.

Continuing within the theme of Biblical fellowship (Koininia) Pastor Joshua further builds the importance of relationship with the church community by exploring the importance of partnership and communion within the true community of God.

“What is Biblical fellowship? How are we to be formed in to the community of the faith? Why does the church look, act and function different from the West than the East? In 1 John and Acts 2 the community of the true church, is given the purpose, design and reason for Biblical community and Biblical fellowship. In this introduction to the fellowship of the church Pastor Joshua explores the origin, purpose, design and destiny of the church.