Zarephath Christian Church
Messages from the pastors of Zarephath Christian Church in New Jersey.
Episodes
352 episodes
Doors: The Door To Joy
Catch the message "Doors: The Door To Joy" by Pastor Scott Jones.Faith was never meant to be joyless or draining—it was designed to be abundant, even fun. God opens the door to joy, reminding us that delight and celebration are not dist...
Doors: The Door To Restoration
Catch the message "Doors: The Door To Restoration" by Pastor Scott Jones.We all drift away at times—through sin, poor choices, or trials that cause us to wander. God opens the door to repentance, calling us back into his life. No story ...
Doors: The Door To Freedom
Catch the message "Doors: The Door To Freedom" by Pastor Luke Mihail.Many people have stepped through the door of faith but are still living behind locked doors of guilt, fear, shame, or addiction. Jesus offers real freedom—not the abse...
Doors: The Door To Belonging
Catch the message "Doors: The Door To Belonging" by Pastor Scott Jones.Our deepest longing is not just to be known, but to belong. Through Jesus, God opens the door from isolation into identity, inviting us into a family where we are fu...
Doors: The Door To Eternity
Catch the message "Doors: The Door To Eternity" by Pastor Scott Jones.After the resurrection, at the ascension of Jesus, some worshipped him but some doubted. Thomas doubted that Jesus had risen from the dead. And it wasn’t until he saw ...
Pray The Jesus Way: Daily Dependence
Catch the message "Pray The Jesus Way: Daily Dependence" by Pastor Scott Jones.Jesus invites us to bring our real needs to our Father—daily provision, pardon, and protection. Prayer is not selfish when it is dependent. This message show...
Pray the Jesus Way: Before You Ask
Catch the message "Pray The Jesus Way: Before You Ask" by Pastor Scott Jones.Before Jesus teaches us what to ask for, he teaches us who prayer is for. Prayer begins with relationship (Our Father), reverence (hallowed be Your name), and ...
Pray The Jesus Way: Not Like Them
Catch the message "Not Like Them" by Pastor Scott Jones.Jesus begins by correcting false ideas about prayer. Prayer isn’t a performance, a platform, or a way to impress God—or people. It’s a private conversation with your Father, who kn...
Why Am I Here?
Catch the message "Why Am I Here?" By Pastor Ben Stapley.Many of us wrestle with questions of purpose, meaning, and direction. In this message, we’ll explore how God speaks into our longing to understand why we exist and what truly matte...
Why Does God Seem Distant?
Catch the message "Why Does God Seem Distant?" By Pastor Ben Stapley.There are seasons when God feels silent, absent, or far away. We’ll learn that God’s silence does not mean He is absent. But he is often He is waiting to respond. And i...
Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?
Catch the message, "Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?" by Pastor Ben Stapley.A good God allows evil not because He desires it, but because His genuine love and moral goodness require free will. Without the ability to choose wrongl...
Faith Forward: Go
Catch the message "Faith Forward: Go" by Pastor Scott Jones.Jesus said, “Go into all the world and make disciples.” Everything we do revolves around our heart to reach people locally and all around the world with the good news of Jesus....
Faith Forward: Generosity
Catch the message "Faith Forward: Generosity" by Pastor Scott Jones.God loved the world so much that he gave. And we want to be like him. We’ll explore the biblical basis for stewardship—that everything I have comes from God and belongs ...
Faith Forward: Gifts
Catch the message "Faith Forward: Gifts" by Pastor Scott Jones.God has given every believer a spiritual gift to steward. He made us on purpose for a purpose. When we discover our gifts and put them into play, we’ll find a joy that only c...
Holy Habits: Steadfastness
There are few things in life we can control. One is our choice and determination to be faithful. Too many people give up too early and fail to persevere because of hardship or trials. This will be a reminder that the reward from God is not depe...
Faith Forward: Groups
Catch the message "Faith Forward: Groups" by Pastor Scott Jones.Following Jesus is not something you do alone. We’ll lay the foundation for biblical community and invite people to “get out of a row and into a circle” where they can be in...
Faith Forward: Growth
Catch the message "Faith Forward: Growth" by Pastor Scott Jones.The goal of our salvation is to become like Jesus. That’s spiritual growth. We’ll cover God’s vision for growth and encourage people to own their spiritual journey ...
Faith Forward: Grace
Catch the message "Faith Forward: Grace" by Pastor Scott Jones.We want people to encounter the amazing grace of God through his son, Jesus. It’s a defining moment in a person’s faith journey. We’ll cover the love of God, the sin that se...
From Valley To Victory
Catch the message "From Valley to Victory" by NextGen Pastor Luke Mihail.This message reminds us that God meets us in the dry places and brings life where we thought nothing could rise. It calls us to step into the new year with hope bec...
Home For Christmas: Welcome Home
Catch the message, "Home For Christmas: Welcome Home" by Pastor Scott Jones.The birth of Jesus is the moment home came to us. The shepherds were invited in. The angels sang. The Word became flesh and dwelt among us. In that manger, God ...
Home For Christmas: The Road Home
Catch the message, "Home For Christmas: The Road Home" by Pastor Scott Jones.God always makes a way home — even when the road is hard, unexpected, or uncertain. A census. A long road. A small town with no room to spare. The journey of J...
Home For Christmas: Longing For Home
Catch the message, "Home For Christmas: Longing For Home" by Pastor Scott Jones.Deep within every heart is a longing to be home — not in a place, but in the presence of God. From the wilderness wanderings to Babylonian exile, Israel’s st...
Home For Christmas: Running From Home
Catch the message, "Home For Christmas: Running From Home" by Pastor Scott Jones.The Garden of Eden was humanity’s first home — a place of peace, purpose, and presence. But when Adam and Eve chose disobedience, they traded home for exil...