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Abundance Mindsets and the Art of Selling Without Selling, with Marc Von Musser
Have an idea or tip? Send us a text!What if everything you've been taught about sales is actually holding you back from extraordinary success? Marc Von Musser, sales expert and founder of Soar and Roar, challenges conventional wisdom with a refreshing perspective that could transform your approach to business.Growing up as the son of a renowned photographer who captured 150 national magazine covers in a single year, Von Musser learned early that success comes not from transactions but from capturing essence and creating value. This foundation, combined with his journey...
2025-07-10
35 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
Finding Your Place in the Family of God - Part 1 - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary launches a new series on the power God gives us when we join His family through faith. What do children in this family look like? Gary shares 7 identifying marks.
2023-03-12
42 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
Love Defined - For God So Loved The World - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary Musser describes four traits of true love from John 15:9-17.
2022-09-04
37 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
Hosanna - For God So Loved The World - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary explains what 1st century Jews were expecting when Jesus rode into Jerusalem before a palm-waving crowd and what it means for us to welcome Christ as King of our lives.
2022-04-10
35 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
The Great "I Am" - For God So Loved The World - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary explains the two different deaths people can experience and describes how Jesus’s perfect sacrifice on the cross can give us eternal life.
2022-04-03
40 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
The Truth Shall Set You Free - For God So Loved The World - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary describes how Jesus Christ is the truth and how He sets us free from sin and death when we look to Him.
2022-03-20
37 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
Living in Glass Houses - For God So Loved The World - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary preaches on the story of Jesus’s restoration of a woman caught in adultery. While the Pharisees sought to trap him, Christ showed a way to set people free from both their besetting sins and their deserved condemnation.
2022-03-06
34 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
The Great Divide - For God So Loved The World - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary finishes the story of Jesus and the crowd at the Feast of Tabernacles. The crowd was divided over what they believed about Jesus’s identity, and today we still need to answer the essential question: “Who is God?”
2022-02-20
32 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
Living Water - For God So Loved The World - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary takes us through a difficult passage where Jesus dialogues and debates with a crowd about his identity and purpose, yet ultimately welcomes them to taste the living water which faith in Him provides.
2022-02-13
41 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
God's Perfect Timing - For God So Loved The World - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary examines an interchange between Jesus and his brothers to show how God’s view of timing and of popularity is different from our worldly standards. God speaks to confront us about our sin, so that we’ll turn from our own ways and surrender to His Son and His perfect way.
2022-02-06
41 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
To Whom Shall We Go? - For God So Loved The World - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary continues our study in John 6 with a study of the concepts of assurance, irresistible grace, and secure salvation, as found in Jesus’s words to Peter and the disciples.
2022-01-30
43 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
Bread of Life pt. 2 - For God So Loved The World - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary Musser further explains how Jesus is the bread of life and what it means when we put our full faith in His provision for our lives.
2022-01-23
39 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
Bread of Life pt. 1 - For God So Loved The World - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary continues the story of the feeding of the 5,000 with an examination of the self-centered crowds who followed after Jesus because of the miracle and not because of their worship of God Almighty.
2022-01-16
40 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
Storms In The Night - For God So Loved The World - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary retells the story of Jesus calming the storm, and considers what storms face us and how God can lead us through.
2022-01-09
42 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
Hope - Christmas 2021 - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary is teaching us about the most unlikely but most needed gift we ever needed.
2021-12-19
26 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
Peace - Christmas 2021 - Gary Musser
How do we survive a war against God? Our human tendency is to fight Him and His ways. Pastor Gary continues our advent series by studying what it means when Jesus comes into our lives and hearts as the prince of peace.
2021-12-12
34 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
Joy - Christmas 2021 - Gary Musser
Where does the Christian joy come from? How is it connected to Jesus and how is it affecting our lives? Pastor Gary Musser reminds us of one of the key elements in the Christian life.
2021-12-05
39 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
The Evidence of Witnesses - For God So Loved The Wold - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary describes the significance of the five witnesses which testify to Jesus’s divinity in John 5:31-47. Will the evidence convince you to surrender your heart to Christ?
2021-11-21
37 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
Jesus Revealed - For God So Loved The World - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary reveals the importance of Christ’s claim of unity with God the Father. Putting our faith in God the Son’s death and resurrection brings us into a saving relationship with God forever. John 5:16-30
2021-11-14
40 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
The Tragedy of Legalism - For God So Loved The World - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary continues the story of a paralytic’s healing by examining the legalistic responses of the religious leaders. Making secondary things the primary things means we miss out on the heart of God, a heart filled with mercy and grace towards broken people. John 5:8-16
2021-11-07
39 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
Do You Want to Get Well - For God So Loved The World - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary teaches on the healing at the pool of Bethesda and compares it with the spiritual path to healing Christ offers each of us. John 5:1-15
2021-10-31
52 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
Faith Illustrated - For God So Loved The World - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary traces the steps each of us must make towards faith by examining the royal official’s request for his dying son’s healing to Jesus. John 4:45-54
2021-10-24
45 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
Maintaining a Biblical Self Image - For God So Loved The World - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary describes the difference between having a positive self image by the world‘s standards and having a God-given self image by examining the perspective of John the Baptist as Christ’s ministry grew. John 3:22-36
2021-10-10
45 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
For God So Loved - For God So Loved The World - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary reveals how John 3:16 is "the Gospel in miniature" by laying out 6 truths to be found in this key verse.
2021-10-03
37 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
You Must Be Born Again - For God So Loved The World - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary uncovers the details of a secret night meeting between Jesus and a religious leader named Nicodemus. We don’t need to be a little better or change a few things about ourselves; we need to be completely born again by faith to enter God’s family. John 3:1-15.
2021-09-26
41 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
Temple Cleansing - For God So Loved The World - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary draws parallels between Jesus cleansing the temple and the changes God wants to make inside each Christian, we who are living temples of the Spirit of God. John 2:13-25
2021-09-19
37 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
Following Jesus - For God So Loved The World - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary tells of Jesus’s growing band of disciples in John 1:35-51 and explains how we simply tell others to “come and see” the Lord and God does the rest. He is the stairway to heaven for people to return to God.
2021-09-05
43 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
John The Baptist - For God So Loved The World - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary unveils the forerunner to Jesus, John the Baptist. As the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy, John pointed the world to Christ, while surrendering his own pride and admitting his need for a Savior. John 1:15-34
2021-08-29
45 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
The Word Became Flesh - For God So Loved The World - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary delves deeply into verse 14 of John chapter 1, marveling at the mystery of God becoming a man. Jesus was fully man and fully God, and that gives people like us hope to live holy and righteously by the Holy Spirit. John 1:14
2021-08-22
40 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
Jesus Christ: The Author and Sustainer of All Things - For God So Loved The World - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary continues through the first thirteen verses of John’s gospel, marveling in the universe’s creation and sustenance by God the Father through God the Son. Yet, for all the scientific complexity of the world He has created, the biggest marvel is that he came to die for your sins and to know you intimately as His child.
2021-08-17
44 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
That You Might Believe - For God So Loved The World - Gary Musser
To start off our new sermon series in the Gospel of John, Pastor Gary Musser gives insight to the need and purpose of the four Gospels of Mark, Matthew, Luke, and John.
2021-08-08
44 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
Reminders of What Love Looks Like - United We Stand - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary lays out the different reminders for the believer, such as reminders to pray, encourage, support, to be responsible, and to hold leadership accountable within the church.
2021-07-18
47 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
Walking in Truth and Love - United We Stand - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary sprints through both 2 John and 3 John, highlighting how we are to walk in truth and love together in our Christian community.
2021-07-11
46 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
Three Deadly Lies - United We Stand - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary discusses how moral lies, doctrinal lies, and social lies can keep us from more intimate fellowship with God. Meanwhile, obedience to God, trust in His Word, and love for others ground us in the truth. 1 John 4:20-5:13
2021-06-13
41 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
Love’s Result - United We Stand - Gary Musser.mp3
Pastor Gary shows us how God’s love results in comfort from the Holy Spirit, forgiveness from sin, and confidence on the day of judgment. 1 John 4:13-19
2021-06-06
39 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
God is Love - United We Stand - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary defines God's love and what it entails for the believer.1 John 4:7-12
2021-05-30
39 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
The Ultimate Assurance of Salvation - United We Stand - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary lays out how the Holy Spirit grounds us in the truth through the Word of God and sound doctrine. False prophets and shallow miracle seekers hold no sway over us when we're walking in the Spirit and rooted in Scripture. 1 John 3:24-4:6
2021-05-16
45 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
Finding Rest for Your Heart - United We Stand - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary lays out the difference between a condemning heart with it's implications, and an un-condemning heart that leads to confidence before God and answered prayers. 1 John 3:19-24
2021-05-02
36 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
What Love Looks Like - United We Stand - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary Musser outlines how our faith in Christ and love for Christ must be evidenced in our love for others. 1 John 3:11-18
2021-04-25
42 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
The Children of God and The Children of The Devil - United We Stand - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary takes time to recapitulate what sin actually is and what Jesus has actually done to defeat it. Our culture may attempt to redefine what’s been biblically taught for thousands of years, but God’s Word is our infallible standard for living. 1 John 3:4-10
2021-04-18
41 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
A Love Like No Other - United We Stand - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary unveils the "otherworldly" love described in 1 John 3. God delights in turning sinners into sons, derelicts into daughters, and enemies into heirs. 1 John 3:1-3
2021-04-11
35 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
Easter on the Field 2021 - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary delivers the Easter story on the Jamul Little League field.With guest speaker Lisa King.
2021-04-04
36 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
Living the Confident Life - United We Stand - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary explains how the church must continue to fight for the truth about Jesus. Following Jesus is the key factor in remaining a member of His church until the end. 1 John 18-25
2021-03-21
44 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
The Antichrist and The Last Hour - United We Stand - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary focuses on the first verse of 1 John 2:18-25 where we are warned about the antichrist who will come in the last days. Not only is our awareness of these signs important, but our living holy lives with urgency for Gospel proclamation is crucial as well.
2021-03-14
45 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
Two Roads - United We Stand - Gary Musser
Gary Musser explains how the three principles of the world—our evil fleshly desires, our selfish desires for possessions, and our prideful desire for self-worship—will tempt us to go down the wrong road. God invites us to follow Him into the joys of His presence on the road to eternal life. 1 John 2:15-17
2021-03-07
37 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
Three Truths That Encourage - United We Stand - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary shares essential truths that can help us through three stages of Christian growth. 1 John 2:12-14.
2021-02-28
44 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
A New Old Command - United We Stand - Gary Musser
Gary Musser emphasizes a need to love God deeply to fuel our service and love towards other believers. Our love for others is our "birthmark" as born again believers in Christ. 1 John 2:7-11
2021-02-21
44 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
Paid in Full - United We Stand - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary lays out four truths for our quest to follow Christ: know who we were, know who we are, know who Christ is, and know how to respond. As we walk as Jesus did, we rest in the truth that we aren’t saved by obeying; we obey because we are saved. 1 John 2:1-6
2021-02-14
50 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
God is Light - United We Stand - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary sets the context of the first letter of John by explaining the Gnostic teachings in the early church. God’s light illuminates the false claims that some people make about human nature, the reality of sin, and the divinity of Jesus Christ. 1 John 1:5-10.
2021-02-07
42 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
The Fellowship of The King - United We Stand - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary begins our study in the letters of John with an examination of the unlikely fellowship of Christ’s disciples and the wonderful blessing of unity among the various parts of God’s church. The grace and adventure set before us as Christ followers is similar to but even greater than that of Tolkien’s characters in “The Fellowship of the Ring” book. 1 John 1:1-4.
2021-01-31
43 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
The Church Encourages Us - You Are The Church - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary shares the various ways that the church offers vital encouragement to believers in all phases of life and ministry.
2021-01-17
41 min
Anything But Typical
026: 2020 Highlight Episode #1
We're checking out the best of Anything But Typical's 2020. In this first highlight episode, we have Jesse Cole taking us deep on creating unbelievable fan experiences for your customers or clients. Tana Greene discusses the importance of real core values. Robert Fish corrects us on pivots and what it truly should look like to change directions. Chad Jenkins guides us on knowing people, discovering strengths, and using that to head the right direction. Landon Eckles dives into putting the ego aside and surrounding yourself with people who are better than you at certain things so you can become a...
2020-12-29
25 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
The Church Unites Us - You Are The Church - Gary Musser
In this short series Pastor Gary lays out in his first sermon how the Church is united, and the ties that bind it together.
2020-12-27
48 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
Candlelight Service - Christmas 2020 - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary tells of the simply spectacular and miraculously mundane birth of Jesus Christ.
2020-12-24
19 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
The Day Love Broke Through - Christmas 2020 - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary leads our yearly family service with the identifying aspects of God's love to us shown at Christmas.
2020-12-20
35 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
Three Wise Men and A Foolish King - Christmas 2020 - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary delves into the mysterious "magi" of the Christmas story to find what was so wise about their search for the Messiah and how their response differed from that of King Herod. Who do you more closely resemble this Christmas season?
2020-12-13
42 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
Be Watchful - Be Watchful - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary is wrapping up our series by reminding us that we are called to be doers not just hearers. He encourages us to stand firm, to keep growing in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ while continuously praising our Lord and Savior.
2020-12-06
35 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
Lessons from False Teachers - Be Watchful - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary walks us through 2 Peter 2:10-22 to illuminate positive lessons we can learn from the negative teachings and examples from false teachers.
2020-11-15
40 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
The Markings of a False Teacher - Be Watchful - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary gives insight into how false teachers secretly introduce destructive heresies, and how we recognize them. 2 Peter2:1-3
2020-11-01
38 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
A Defense of the Gospel - Be Watchful - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary uncovers both the importance of Peter’s experience at the Transfiguration and the preeminence of scriptural truths over our individual thoughts and feelings. The prophecies in God’s Word always come true, as explained in 2 Peter 1:16-21.
2020-10-25
37 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
Essentials of Spiritual Growth - Be Watchful - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary outlines the seven characteristics of spiritual growth set forth in 2 Peter 1:5-11. Children of God the Father must be growing in various areas if they are His true children.
2020-10-11
40 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
The Precious Gift - Be Watchful - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary begins our journey through the book of 2nd Peter with a call to the power and identity given to all believers through faith in Christ's righteousness alone. This sermon covers 2 Peter 1:1-4.
2020-10-04
33 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
The Shepherd’s Heart - Stand Strong - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary Musser is finishing up the first letter of Peter, giving insight into what the heart of a shepherd should look like. 1 Peter 5:5-14
2020-09-27
36 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
The Shepherds’ Calling - Stand Strong - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary takes us through 1 Peter 5 and discusses an elder's role in church and the guidance and care Jesus gives us all as the Good Shepherd.
2020-09-20
40 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
The End is Near - Stand Strong - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary uncovers what Peter means when he writes "the end is near." Are we living in the last days? Does it matter if we pray and love others, if the world is coming to an end anyways? 1 Peter 4:7-8 give us answers from the Lord.
2020-08-30
38 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
An Attitude Adjustment - Stand Strong - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary begins the 4th chapter of Peter's 1st letter. How does being a Christian change our approach to sin? What surprises can we expect when following Jesus?
2020-08-23
34 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
Christ’s Call To Suffering And Triumph - Stand Strong - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary teaches from 1 Peter 3:13-22 on the paradoxical path of Christ. We experience triumph through and from our sufferings, even as we show the world the supreme value and greatness of our God who saves us.
2020-08-16
35 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
Keys to a Life of Harmony - Stand Strong - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary delves into 1 Peter 3:8-12 to discuss how to have harmony in a world rife with discord.
2020-08-09
30 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
The Power of Submission - Stand Strong - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary teaches on 1 Peter 3:1-7 on the challenging topic of husbands and wives in regards to submission and service within the marriage relationship.
2020-08-02
37 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
The Call to Submission - Stand Strong - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary teaches through 1 Peter 2 on what it means to submit to our government and what that tells the world about Jesus. 1 Peter 2:13-17
2020-07-19
43 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
Living Stones - Stand Strong - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary preaches from 1 Peter 2:4-10 on Christ’s being the firm foundation for those who trust in Him...or else the rock which will judge us.
2020-07-05
42 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
Love Deeply - Stand Strong - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary preaches from 1 Peter 1:18-25 on God’s plan to show us love and how that shows us HOW to love others.
2020-06-21
44 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
A Call to Action - Stand Strong - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary preaches from 1 Peter 1:13-17 on how to prepare our minds for holy and service-centered living, as we obey our loving Father.
2020-06-14
38 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
The Hope of the World - Stand Strong - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary preaches from 1 Peter 1:8-12 on God’s one and only plan for salvation for the whole world—the church that testifies to faith in Jesus Christ.
2020-06-07
27 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
The Unseen Work of God - Stand Strong - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary preaches from 1 Peter 1:1-6 on God’s work in our lives.
2020-05-31
40 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
Chosen to be Strangers - Stand Strong - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary opens up 1 Peter 1:1-4 to reveal how God chose us to be his people living in foreign lands.
2020-05-24
35 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
Introduction to 1st Peter - Stand Strong - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary begins our new study with a look at the life of the apostle and the author Peter.
2020-05-17
43 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
Part 4 - A Tale of Two Kings - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary concludes the life of Saul with two more pitfalls for us to avoid. Meanwhile, King David’s life—while not perfect—points us to our perfect King, Jesus Christ. The final sermon in a four-part series.
2020-05-10
35 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
Part 3 - A Tale of Two Kings - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary Musser maps out the first two pitfalls to avoid from the tragic life of Israel’s first king, King Saul.
2020-05-03
31 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
Part 2 - A Tale of Two Kings - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary Musser uncovers the five keys to victorious living from the life of King David.
2020-04-26
34 min
Anything But Typical
008: Gift Giving In Business, Founder Caleb Musser
As technology progresses, we have all seen the nonstop gimmicks and marketing strategies to win business or close a sale. This episode is throwing the gimmicks away as we discuss how to be thoughtful, attentive, and meaningful in business. Caleb Musser founded Craftom.io because he believed that growing a business should not be done by sending cheap swag that instantly ends up in the garbage. His business takes gift giving to an entirely new level with their hyper-personalized gifts to prospects and clients. Even after hearing sayings such as business being all about relationships...
2020-04-22
52 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
Part 1 - A Tale of Two Kings - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary begins our series on Israel’s first two kings, illuminating what they did right in their relationships with God and what they did wrong, as they direct our gaze to the future and perfect King who would come from David’s lineage.
2020-04-19
37 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
James 5:19-20, The Most Important Thing - Faith in Action - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary Musser concludes our study of James with a message of conviction for those who have wandered from the truth and of encouragement for those who can lovingly confront them. Passage: James 5:19-20.
2020-04-05
30 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
Powerful and Effective Prayer - Faith in Action - Gary Musser
Senior Pastor Gary Musser outlines a rich section on prayer towards the end of the book of James. When should we pray? Who should pray? How necessary is confession in the life of a believer? All questions answered here. Passage: James 5:13-18.
2020-03-29
36 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
The One Who Calms Our Storms - Faith in Action - Gary Musser
Senior Pastor Gary Musser delivers a special sermon on the peace and faith that Christians cling to in the midst of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Matthew 8:23-27 explains how Jesus calmed the disciples' fears through His power, presence, and perspective.
2020-03-15
34 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
Truths That Give Patience - Faith in Action - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary Musser gives insight in how to see four truths that lead to patience. Passage: James 5:7-11.
2020-03-08
35 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
The Dangers of Wealth - Faith in Action - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary dissects a hard-hitting passage on the dangers of wealth. We struggle with five pitfalls which ensnare us when we love money more than God. Passage: James 5:1-6.
2020-03-01
35 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
The Sin of Presumption - Faith in Action - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary challenges our presumptions when it comes to our life-our powerlessness, our temporality, and our pride. Life may be short and frail, but receiving Christ's forgiveness for eternity is a truth we can rest on.
2020-02-23
40 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
The Right And Wrong In Judging - Faith in Action - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary confronts the difficult subject of judgment in our world today. As believers, we are called to judge those inside the church—not those outside the church—but we must take care to always be humble and gentle with others while seeking to be non-hypocritical in our own conduct. Passage: James 4:11-12.
2020-02-16
34 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
Drawing Nearer To God - Faith in Action - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary gives us six steps for drawing near to God. Submit to God, resist the devil, purify your heart, grieve over your sin, humble yourself, and receive God's gracious love. Passage: James 4:7-10.
2020-02-09
39 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
Fighting The Battle Within - Faith in Action - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary Musser uncovers why we have such turmoil within us and so much turmoil among us. Although pleasure is a gift from God, it can become a god in our lives when it is centered in worldly pursuits and selfishness. Passage: James 4:1-6
2020-02-02
28 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
Two Kinds Of Wisdom - Faith in Action- Gary Musser
Pastor Gary explores how the wisdom of the world is different from godly wisdom. True wisdom comes from a right understanding and saving relationship with God, which develops into a lifestyle of scripture study and prayer. Passage: James 3:13-18
2020-01-26
42 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
The Power Of The Tongue - Faith in Action - Gary Musser
Senior Pastor Gary Musser unpacks the wonderful metaphors of James 3 to show both the tongue's capacity to help and hurt. Ultimately, only a transformed heart with the Spirit's help has the power to control the tongue. Passage: James 3:1-12
2020-01-19
37 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
A Faith That Saves - Faith in Action - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary Musser tackles the controversial and sometimes confusing verse "faith without works is dead." While faith alone saves a person, true faith will produce good deeds. The works are the outcome of saving faith, not the means of salvation. Passage: James 2:14-26.
2020-01-12
32 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
The Sin Of Favoritism - Faith in Action - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary explains how the early church struggled with showing partiality and how we still struggle with it today. God's non-preferential and inclusive love for each and every sinner means that we need to love each other without favoritism. Passage: James 2:1-11
2020-01-05
37 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
Peace - God With Us - Gary Musser
Pastor Gary explains how Christ brings us peace through his birth, life, death, and resurrection.
2019-12-22
23 min
JCC: Sermons and Teachings
Joy - God With Us - Gary Musser
Senior Pastor Gary Musser explains how the root of all joy began at Christmas. From there, so many other joys trickle down to our lives by God's grace. But we must be active in the experience of joy, as the Bible commands us to "Rejoice always!"
2019-12-15
33 min