Something happens when we truly encounter Jesus.

In this first sermon of the Encounters with Christ series, John Gunter explores John chapter 6 and the feeding of the crowd. The people follow Jesus because they were filled physically. Jesus calls them to something deeper. He points them beyond temporary provision and declares Himself to be the Bread of Life.

This message invites us to look honestly at our own hearts. Are we seeking Jesus for what we can receive, or are we willing to be transformed by who He is? God does not merely satisfy surface-level needs. He offers life, renewal, and eternal hope.

Key Themes:

• The difference between provision and transformation
• The danger of chasing temporary satisfaction
• Jesus as the true Bread of Life
• A call to respond personally to Christ

📖 Scriptures: John 6:26–35, John 6:51, Deuteronomy 8:3, Isaiah 55:2, Psalm 34:8, 1 John 4:9–10

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Faith does not require full understanding. It requires trust.

In this final sermon of the Not Alone series, John Gunter reflects on Psalm 131 and the posture of quiet, humble trust before God. Life often leaves us with unanswered questions and unresolved tension. Scripture does not promise clarity in every season, but it does promise God’s presence.

This message calls listeners to release pride, ambition, and the burden of control. Trust is not passivity. It is an active choice to place our lives in the hands of a faithful God who sees what we cannot and works in ways we do not expect.

Key Themes:

• Letting go of the need to control outcomes
• Learning to quiet the soul in God’s presence
• Trusting God when clarity is missing
• Resting in the promises of a faithful Lord

📖 Scriptures: Psalm 131, Proverbs 20:24, Matthew 11:28–29, Psalm 62:1–2, Psalm 46:10

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You were never expected to change by your own strength. God takes responsibility for the transformation.

In this week’s message, John Gunter reminds us that God promised to remove hearts of stone and give hearts of flesh. This is not a demand to perform. It is an invitation to surrender. Whether from Ezekiel or Psalm 51, Scripture shows that change starts when we step aside and allow God to do what only He can. His Spirit lives in us. His grace covers us. And His power transforms us.

Key Themes:

• Transformation is God's work, not ours
• The Spirit of God lives in us and gives us freedom
• Every believer is a work in progress and a new creation
• There is no sin too great for God’s mercy

📖 Scriptures: Ezekiel 36:26–27, Jeremiah 31:33, Psalm 51:10, Romans 8:26, 2 Corinthians 3:16–18, Romans 12:2, Philippians 1:6, Galatians 2:20, 2 Corinthians 5:17

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Life sometimes pauses. Church may cancel. Plans shift. But God does not.

In this Week 4 message from the Not Alone series, John Gunter delivers a timely reminder from his office during a winter storm. Drawing from passages like John 14, Romans 8, and Psalm 46, this sermon encourages listeners to trust in the presence of God when things feel uncertain, disconnected, or overwhelming. Even in seasons of isolation, God is still faithful, still close, and still working in our lives.

Key Points:

• God's promises do not pause with our circumstances
• The Spirit intercedes for us even when we cannot find the words
• God's presence gives us peace, even when outcomes are uncertain
• We are never abandoned, never alone

📖 Scriptures: John 14:16–18, Psalm 46:1, Romans 8:14, 26, Isaiah 41:10, Psalm 32:8, Hebrews 10:23, Lamentations 3:22–23, Matthew 28:19–20

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You were never asked to be strong enough. You were asked to trust the One who is.

In this third message in the Not Alone series, John Gunter teaches what it means to live with the Spirit of God. We are not called to control everything or act like we have all the answers. Instead, we are invited to lean fully into God's presence, admit our need, and allow His Spirit to intercede when we are weak, tired, or unsure what to pray.

Key Themes:

• The Spirit prays for us when we cannot find the words (Romans 8)
• God's power is made perfect in our weakness (2 Corinthians 12)
• Even youths grow weary, but those who wait on the Lord renew their strength (Isaiah 40)
• We do not have to be alone, and we do not have to pretend to be strong

📖 Scriptures: Romans 8:26, 2 Corinthians 12:9–10, Isaiah 40:29–31, Hebrews 4:15–16, Psalm 28:7, James 4:6–7

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Are you trying to make life work on your own strength?

This week, John Gunter continues the Not Alone series by helping us understand what it means to be guided by God’s Spirit. From Psalm 23 to Romans 8, we’re reminded that God doesn’t abandon His children. He walks with them. But we must be willing to follow. True peace is not found in control, but in surrender.

Key Points:

• God’s Spirit lives in you and leads with purpose
• Control is a heavy burden—surrender brings freedom
• Real peace doesn’t always make sense, but it does come from God

📖 Scriptures: Romans 8:14, Proverbs 3:5–6, Psalm 23, Philippians 4:6–7, Isaiah 30:21
🎙 Speaker: John Gunter

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You are not on your own. God’s presence is closer than you think.

In this first message from the Not Alone series, John Gunter begins the new year by reminding us that God's presence is not a distant idea. It is a daily reality. Through the promise of the Holy Spirit in John 14 and the power of God's indwelling in Romans 8, we learn to walk with peace, even in seasons of uncertainty.

Key Takeaways:

• God’s plan has always been to dwell with His people
• The Spirit of God living in you is the same Spirit that raised Christ from the dead
• You do not have to understand everything to trust the One who never leaves

📖 Scripture Focus: John 14:16–18, Romans 8:10–11, Exodus 33:14, Hebrews 13:5, Psalm 34:18, Isaiah 41:10
🎙 Speaker: John Gunter

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