There’s a kind of worship that happens after the victory.And then there’s a kind of worship that creates the victory.In 2 Chronicles 20, we find a powerful moment in the life of King Jehoshaphat—a man who loved God, but still made a costly mistake. He aligned himself with Ahab, a corrupt king, entering into an agreement that led to unnecessary battle and loss.It’s a reminder that even good people ...  Read More

There’s a quiet assumption many of us carry: if we just work harder, plan better, and hold everything together, we’ll finally feel secure, fulfilled, and at peace. But the truth is, striving without surrender will always leave us exhausted—and still in need.Psalm 23 disrupts that mindset completely.It opens with a bold declaration: “The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need.” That statement ...  Read More

Glory Sunday reminds us that God’s glory is often revealed in the places that feel the most final. In John 11, we encounter a story that holds tension, grief, and hope all at once. Lazarus is dead, buried, and mourned, and yet Jesus steps into the scene not with panic, but with purpose. What stands out immediately is the kind of faith we see in Martha. She says, “But I know that even now God will ...  Read More

Resurrection Sunday is not just a moment we remember—it is a reality we are invited to live in.In Luke 24:1–8, we find a group of women walking toward a tomb at sunrise. They are carrying spices, prepared to care for a body, expecting death to have the final word. Everything about their posture says: it’s over.But heaven had already declared otherwise.When they arrive, the stone is rolled away. Th...  Read More

John 12:20–36Just days before the crucifixion, Jesus delivers His final public message.It happens during Passover week in Jerusalem—a city filled with worshippers, pilgrims, and curiosity.Among the crowds, something unusual happens.Greeks begin asking for Jesus.This moment may seem small, but it signals a massive shift.The nations are beginning to seek Him.And Jesus knows exactly what it means.“Th...  Read More

There’s a difference between being in the crowd and actually knowing Jesus.In John 12:37–50, we see people who witnessed miracles, heard truth, and experienced the power of God—yet still didn’t believe. They showed up, they watched, they benefited… but they never truly surrendered.And if we’re honest, that tension still exists today.It’s easy to follow Jesus for what He provides—peace, healing, br...  Read More

Lent invites us into reflection. Into surrender. Into costly devotion.This Sunday at GP Church, Pastor JohnEric Zayas asked a question that lingers long after the message ends:What will your house be made of?In John 12:1–11, we see a house filled with tension, worship, criticism, and resurrection power all at once. Mary breaks open an alabaster jar — something precious, expensive, deeply personal....  Read More

We have concluded our six-week series, I Am A Child of God, with a powerful reminder from Proverbs 24:16:“Though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again…”Pastor John Zayas reminded us that endurance is the evidence of spiritual maturity. Being a child of God does not exempt us from hardship. It equips us to overcome it. Falling is inevitable. Staying down is optional.The righteous fall — b...  Read More

Romans 11:17, Micah 4:4 | Pastor John ZayasIn our faith journey, growth may be inevitable, but maturity is intentional. God doesn’t just call us to be connected to Him—He calls us to thrive, bear fruit, and flourish in His family. Romans 11:17 and Micah 4:4 beautifully illustrate this spiritual principle.Grafted Into God’s FamilyRomans 11:17 says: “But if some of the branches were broken off, and ...  Read More

Philippians 1:3-11 | Pastor John ZayasSpiritual growth is inevitable, but maturity is not. In the Kingdom of God, however, maturity is mandatory. In Part 3 of the I Am a Child of God series, Pastor JohnEric Zayas challenges the church to move beyond spiritual infancy and embrace maturity in the faith family. Drawing from Philippians 1:3–11, he reminds us that growth without maturity can leave the ...  Read More

John 10:11–16; Galatians 3:23–29 | Pastor John ZayasDo you ever wonder what it truly means to belong, to be loved, and to have a secure identity in God? The Bible reminds us that our worth and purpose are not based on performance, accomplishments, or approval—but on being God’s children through faith in Christ.In this message, Pastor John Zayas dives into two powerful passages: John 10:11–16, wher...  Read More

Do you ever struggle with feelings of not belonging, fear, or uncertainty about your purpose? The Bible reminds us that our true identity is not based on performance, achievement, or approval—it is found in God. In Romans 8:12–17, Paul shows us what it means to live as a child of God. 1. Teknon — You BelongThe first step in understanding your identity is realizing you belong to God. Teknon, the Gr...  Read More