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Ideal Joe, Shannon Colwin, 06-29-08 - Listen Now - MP3
- One of the most powerful ways to learn is by example. While the Old Testament can be confusing, it is packed full of examples of real people living real lives, striving after the same God we serve today. In our series "Joe" we look at the life of Joseph, each week from a very different perspective. And while God may not be calling you into a multi-colored coat or a faraway land, there is still much that can be learned from the example of a "Joe" who dealt with many of the same issues we face today.
Average Joe - Listen Now - MP3
- One of the most powerful ways to learn is by example. While the Old Testament can often be confusing, it is packed full of examples of real people living real lives, striving after the same God we serve today. In our new series "Joe" we will take a look at the life of Joseph, each week from a very different perspective. And while God may not be calling you into a multi-colored coat or a faraway land, there is still much that can be learned from the example of a "Joe" who dealt with many of the same issues we face today.
The Prodigal Father, David Cross, 06-15-08 - Listen Now - MP3
- God has done all this. He has restored our relationship with Him through Christ, and has given us this ministry of restoring relationships. In other words, God was using Christ to restore His relationship with humanity. He didn't hold people's faults against them, and He has given us this message of restored relationships to tell others. Therefore, we are Christ's representatives, and through us God is calling you. We beg you on behalf of Christ to become reunited with God. God had Christ, who was sinless, take our sin so that we might receive God's approval through Him.
"Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making an appeal through us; we beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God." 2 Corinthians 5:20
Our Born Identity, Ken Nabi, 06-08-08 - Listen Now - MP3
- Faith Alone
Christ's righteousness deposited through serving faith leads to transformed living and eternal joy.
"Yet God, with underserved kindness, declares that we are righteous. He did this through Christ Jesus when he freed us from the penalty for our sins." Romans 3:24 NLT
Our Born Identity, Shannon Colwin, 06-01-08 - Listen Now - MP3
- Our relationship with God, from start to finish, comes only by the grace of God.
"For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God-not by works, so that no one can boast." Ephesians 2:8 & 9
Our Born Identity, Ken Nabi, 05-25-08 - Listen Now - MP3
- Christ Alone
Jesus Christ uniquely opened relationship with God the Father.
"Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved." Acts 4:12
Our Born Identity, Micheal Simmerman, 05-19-08 - Listen Now - MP3
- God Alone
"So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God." 1 Corinthians 10:31
Where do you look for hope?, Ken Nabi, 05-11-08 - Listen Now - MP3
- "But the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love." Psalm 33:18
Our Born Identity, David Mundt, 05-04-08 - Listen Now - MP3
- Sola Scriptura - Scripture Alone
"All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness." 2 Timothy 3:16
Desperate Households, Ken Nabi, 04-27-08 - Listen Now - MP3
- Loving discipline aims for the heart by addressing behaviors.
"He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is careful to discipline him." Proverbs 13:24
Desperate Households, Shannon Colwin, 04-20-08 - Listen Now - MP3
- Do You Know Who Your Child Is?
As parents, it is both our priviledge and responsibility to discover how God has knit together our children and to train them in that way.
"Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it." Proverbs 22:6
Desperate Households, Ray Russell, 04-13-08 - Listen Now - MP3
- Mom, What Are Your Modeling?
There is no more influential or powerful role on earth than a mother's. Your words are never fully forgotten, your touch leaves an indelible impression, and the memory of your presence lasts a lifetime. That is the truth! What troubles me deeply in our day and age is that there is probably not a more disrespected role in our society. Again, moms, may I remind you what matters is not what our society thinks but what God thinks!
"By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasurers." Proverbs 24:3-4
Desperate Households, Steve Farnia, 04-06-08 - Listen Now - MP3
- Are you following in your father's footsteps?
Sins to the 3rd and 4th generation are more often related to idolatry. There is a huge offer of forgiveness for those who are repentant and dependent on God. But for those who insist on their idols, this gets passed on and is manifested in the actions and attitudes of the children.
"For you know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his own children, encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory." 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12
Desperate Households, Ray Russell, 03-30-08 - Listen Now - MP3
- What Stops Your Family From Growing Strong?
In a day and an age when there is so much help for the family, why is it in such a mess? Why are so many families struggling to get by? Well, my suggestion would be that we have substituted the entertaining and easy for the eternal. What is really needed is a consistent dose of biblical truth, diligently applied.
"By Wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful tresaurers." Proverbs 24:3-4
EXTREME MAKEOVER Reveal, Ken Nabi, 03-23-08 - Listen Now - MP3
- Who Do You Say That I Am?
Easter asks a question and your answer influences everything in your life.
"And there before me was one like a son of man, coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into His presence." Daniel 7:13
Good Friday Service, Ray Russell, 03-21-08 - Listen Now - MP3
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EXTREME MAKEOVER Discipleship, Ken Nabi, 03-09-08 - Listen Now - MP3
- -Part 4 becoming...A true Worshiper
"It's who you are and the way you live that count before God. Your worship must engage your spirit in the pursuit of truth." John 4:23
EXTREME MAKEOVER Discipleship, R Russell, 03-02-08 - Listen Now - MP3
- Part 3 - becoming...Commited to Growing
"Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men." Matthew 4:19
A disciple of Jesus is involved in spiritual and relational growth in the context of a safe and affirming group of like-minded believers.
EXTREME MAKEOVER Discipleship, R Russell, 02-24-08 - Listen Now - MP3
- Part 2 - becoming...Spiritually Disciplined
"If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish and it will begiven to you." John 15:7
EXTREME MAKEOVER Discipleship, S. Farnia, 02-10-08 - Listen Now - MP3
- Part 1 - becoming...Spirit-filled
"He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generaously through Jesus Christ our Savior" Titus 3:5b&6
Money, Possesions, & Eternity, D. Mundt, 02-03-08 - Listen Now - MP3
- Why God Provides THROUGH us
Why does God ask us to give in the first place? How much does God as me to give?
"Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house." Malachai 3:10
Money, Possesions, & Eternity, R Russell, 01-27-08 - Listen Now - MP3
- Money: Why Is It Important To God?
Our use of money and possessions is a decisive statement of our eternal values.
"For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." Matthew 6:21
Back to the Basics, Ken Nabi, 01-20-08 - Listen Now - MP3
- When the church functions as God designed, it is a thing of beauty and a powerful force for good.
"If people can't see what God is doing, they stumble all over themselves. But when they attend to what he reveals, they are most blessed." Proverbs 29:18
A Life of Prayer, R. Russell, 01-13-08 - Listen Now - MP3
- The promises God has shared with us through His Word are vitally linked to a life of prayer.
"One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When He finished, one of the disciples said to Him, 'Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.'" Luke 1:11
A Pattern of Prayer, Ray Russell, 01-06-08 - Listen Now - MP3
- Prayer for Christians is to be like breathing is to the human body-we die without it. The Bible teaches us many different ways, most commonly by precept-like Jesus' direct teaching on prayer in Matthew. But we can also learn from example or patterns that we see in people. Daniel was an incredible man of God and his lifestyle has much to teach us about prayer.
"Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had doen before." Daniel 6:10b
Gifts of Christmas, Victory, M Simmerman 12-30-07 - Listen Now - MP3
- "When they had seen Him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them." Luke 2:17 & 18
The Gifts of Christmas, Amazement, K Nabi 12-24-07 - Listen Now - MP3
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The Gifts of Christmas, Grace, Ken Nabi, 12-23-07 - Listen Now - MP3
- Jesus' name reveals God's purpose and magnifies His grace.
"She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because He will save his people from their sins." Matthew 1:21
The Gifts of Christmas-Peace, S. Farnia, 12-16-07 - Listen Now - MP3
- "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests." Luke 2:14
The Gifts of Christmas-Joy, Ray Russell, 12-10-07 - Listen Now - MP3
- Joy flows out of knowing the Savior
"Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord." Luke 2:10-11
Finishing Well, Ken Nabi, 12-02-07 - Listen Now - MP3
- We wrap up our study of the book of Ephesians today with Ephesians 6:18-24.
"Search for the Lord and for His strength; continually seek Him" Chronicles 16:11
Strong Armor for Weak Sheep, Ray Russell, 11-25-07 - Listen Now - MP3
- Only with God's armor on will we be able to stand firmly and previal the devil attacks.
"The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light." Romans 13:12
Standing Firm, Ken Nabi, 11-18-07 - Listen Now - MP3
- Battle readiness against your enemy will determine victory.
"Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power." Ephesians 6:10
Honoring God in Our Occupations, K. Nabi, 11-11-07 - Listen Now - MP3
- Lifestyle evangelism in the workplace will capture your boss and please Christ.
"Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men..." Ephesians 6:7
The Mystery of Marriage, Ken Nabi, 11-04-07 - Listen Now - MP3
- Marriage is most satisfying when it models the complimentary relationship of Christ and the church.
"Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ." Ephesians 5:21
Secrets of a Nurturing Home, Ray Russell, 10-28-07 - Listen Now - MP3
- Family memories--what are yours? Do you long for the days of little house on the prairie? The family today seems to be under attack from all sides and within--what a tragedy. But there is hope--there is always hope and God promises that it is never too late to start doing what will honor Him and bring joy back to us.
"Train up a child according to their way, and when they are older they will not turn from it." Proverbs 22:6
Grace in Dark Places, Mike Romuald, 10-21-07 - Listen Now - MP3
- This is Mike's faith story about his journey after being diagnosed with Lymphoma.
"Each time he said, 'My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.' So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that hte power of Christ can work through me." 2 Corinthians 12:9
The Bookends of Grace, Ray Russell, 10-14-07 - Listen Now - MP3
- As Christians we rely totally on God's grace for salvation. But most of the time we think of this as only a past act of Grace - in that Jesus' death on the cross bought our salvation. But grace is much more than that; grace is also the sustaining gift we get from God every moment of every day to perserve in our daily lives.
"I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." John 16:33
Grace as Bedrock, Ken Nabi, 10-07-07 - Listen Now - MP3
- The foundation of radical Christian living is the grace of God (through faith) permeating your life.
"My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." 2 Corinthians 12:9
Flooding Dry Places w/Compassion, K Nabi 09-30-07 - Listen Now - MP3
- Compassion toward the poor is both an act of grace and an obligation of Christian duty.
"Share your food with the hungry, and give shelter to the homeless. Give clothes to those who need them, and do not hide from relatives who need your help." Isaiah 58:7 (New Living Translation)
Flooding Dry Places w/Outreach, R Russell 09-23-07 - Listen Now - MP3
- People who love God with all their being will flood the world with His love.
"But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." Acts 1:8
Flooding Dry Places w/Commitment, D Mundt 09-16-07 - Listen Now - MP3
- "But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve... but as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD." Joshua 24:15
Flooding Dry Places with Worship, K Nabi, 09-09-07 - Listen Now - MP3
- An authentic commitment to find delight in God produces compelling worship.
"Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you." Psalm 63:3
Making the Most of Time, Ray Russell, 09-02-07 - Listen Now - MP3
- "Be very careful then, how you live-not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil." Ephesians 5:15-16
Where Are Your Cravings, Ken Nabi, 08-26-07 - Listen Now - MP3
- "For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light." Ephesians 5:8
Walking In Love, Ken Nabi, 08-19-07 - Listen Now - MP3
- "Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God" Ephesians 5:1-2
Youth Group Mexico Trip, Shannon Colwin, 08-12-07 - Listen Now - MP3
- Youth Group Mexico Trip experience shared with our Congregation.
"We love because He first loved us." 1 John 4:19
Living Under the Holy Spirit, Ray Russell, 8-05-07 - Listen Now - MP3
- "But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh." Galatians 5:16
The Divine Wardrobe, Ken Nabi, 7-29-07 - Listen Now - MP3
- "Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the sinful nature." Romans 13:14
Battle Plan for Success, Ray Russell, 7-22-07 - Listen Now - MP3
- "And He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evengelists, and some as pastor-teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ" Ephesians 4:11-12
Walk Worthy, David Mundt, 7-15-07 - Listen Now - MP3
- "Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace." Ephesians 4:3
An Amazing Prayer, Steve Farina, 7-08-07 - Listen Now - MP3
- "I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being" Ephesians 3:16
Uninterrupted Miracle, Mihai Dumitrascu, 7-01-07 - Listen Now - MP3
- Luke 8:40-56
The Mystery Revealed, Ray Russell, 6-24-07 - Listen Now - MP3
- "And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham's descendants, heirs according to promise" Galatians 3:29
Alienation to Reconciliation, Ray Russell, 6-17-07 - Listen Now - MP3
- "For He Himself is our peace, who made both groups into one and has broken down the barrier of the dividing wall." Ephesians 2:14
Coming Alive in Christ, Ray Russell, 6-10-07 - Listen Now - MP3
- "Even so consider yourselves to be dead to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus." Romans 6:11
A Prayer for Enlightenment, David Mundt, 6-3-07 - Listen Now - MP3
- "I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which He has called you, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints." Ephesians 1:18
A Salvation We Can Trust Pt 2,Ray Russell,5-27-07 - Listen Now - MP3
- "For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever." Romans 11:36
A Salvation We Can Trust Pt 1,Ray Russell, 5-20-07 - Listen Now - MP3
- Many Christians struggle in their walk with Christ-they struggle with doubt, fear, and confusion. The book of Ephesians is written to Christians who might be prone to treat their spiritual resources much like people who, though they are worth millions, live like they have nothing. Such believers are in danger of suffering from spiritual malnutrition, because they do not take advantage of the great storehouse of spiritual nourshiment and resources that is at their disposal.
"I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you will know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance inthe saints' Ephesians 1:18
Encountering the Truth, Ray Russell, 5-06-07 - Listen Now - MP3
- We all hunger for a deeper connection, a deeper relationship, someone to love and receive love from. We struggle with love because we have fallen prey to a counterfeit view of love and it has left us hurt and damaged.
"We know love by this, that He laid down His life for us; and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethen" 1 John 3:16
Entertaining the Possibilities,Ray Russell,4-29-07 - Listen Now - MP3
- We all hunger for a deeper connection, a deeper relationship, someone to love and receive love from. We struggle with love because we have fallen prey to a counterfeit view of love and it has left us hurt and damaged.
"For this is the mesage which you have heard from the beginning, that we should love one another." 1 John 3:11
Exploding the Myths, Ken Nabi, 4-22-07 - Listen Now - MP3
- We all hunger for a deeper connection, a deeper relationship, someone to love and receive love from. We struggle with love because we have fallen prey to a counterfeit view of love and it has left us hurt and damaged.
"We love because He loved us first." 1 John 4:19
Understanding Our Purpose, Ken Nabi, 4-15-07 - Listen Now - MP3
- We all hunger for a deeper connection, a deeper relationship, someone to love and receive love from. We struggle with love because we have fallen prey to a counterfeit view of love and it has left us hurt and damaged.
"The Lord God said, 'It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him." Genesis 2:18
Grief Turned to Joy, Ray Russell, 4-08-07 - Listen Now - MP3
- The one whom everyone had been longing for had finally come. He would save His people from death and destruction, the Romans would surely be vanquished. Jesus, who lived a life that had convinced almost everyone that He was the Messiah, ended His life in such a way that left everyone startled. But as we will see it was the way it had to be. The only way in whch we could be set free!
Triumphal Entry of the King, Ken Nabi, 3-25-07 - Listen Now - MP3
- "I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called faithful and true." Revelation 19:11
Signs that Pointed the Way, Ray Russell, 3-18-07 - Listen Now - MP3
- The whole world is in a state of confusion and turmoil. We all have a feeling that things are not as they ought to be, we were meant for more, something bigger. And there are many people claiming to know the way - but how are we to know the way? Who has the authority to tell us and will we listen?
H2O:The Thirsty World, Ray Russell, 3-04-07 - Listen Now - MP3
- God's people have always needed to be reminded of what He has called them to be. We, just like Irsael of old, can so easily forget that we are called to be a blessing to the world around us - not just to be a "holy huddle" which makes us feel real comfortable.
H20: At the Shoreline, Ken Nabi, 3-11-07 - Listen Now - MP3
- "The people rejoiced at the willing response of their leaders, for they had given freely and wholeheartedly to the Lord." 1 Chronicles 29:9
H2O:The Parched Life, David Mundt, 2-18-07 - Listen Now - MP3
- "He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers." Psalm 1:13
H20: The Empty Well, Ray Russell, 2-11-07 - Listen Now - MP3
- What are you drinking these days? Is it satisfying your soul? Will you come? Will you drink?
Jeremiah 17:7-8
H20: The Withered Soul, Ken Nabi, 2-04-07 - Listen Now - MP3
- We begin a six week message series to help all of us understand the vision from God for our church. This will prepare us for a journey we'll be taking over the next three years. The journey is called H20: Flooding Dry Places. So, what do you thirst for? Everyone has a longing, but we know only one thing satisfies. The love of God poured out in Jesus Christ is the one thing that truly makes us whole.
Pray Boldly, Ray Russell, 1-28-07 - Listen Now - MP3
- Do you ever wonder if your prayers really matter? If God already knows everything and has already decided what is going to happen-do your prayers really matter? Why should we pray?
Luke 11:5-13
The Model Prayer Part II, Ray Russell, 1-21-07 - Listen Now - MP3
- Many of us struggle with our prayer life. Wouldn't it have been amazing to see Jesus pray? In some sense we have or can see Him pray and He has told us how to pray. To have an effective prayer life we must follow the directions of our Master - because He has given us directions on how to pray.
The Model Prayer Part I, Ken Nabi, 1-14-07 - Listen Now - MP3
- Authentic prayer is pleasing to God and effective in reality when it begins by adoring Him and His way.
A Life of Prayer-Why Pray, Ray Russell, 1-07-07 - Listen Now - MP3
- Prayer is to be like breathing for the Christian - coming just as naturally and as life-sustaining. But the reality is that most, if not all of us, wish to have a much deeper prayer life. Prayer is meant to be life's greatest joy, highest privilege, and most powerful venture. Nothing can compare with it. Jesus had to teach His disciples how to pray and we still need to be taught today - "Lord teach us to pray."
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Upcoming Events
Thursday, Jul. 3, 2008• Women's Bible Study-Calm My Anxious Heart - 9:00 AM
Thursday, Jul. 3, 2008• ASCENT - 7:30 PM
Saturday, Jul. 5, 2008• Prayer Gathering - 8:00 AM
Saturday, Jul. 5, 2008• Care Rings: Telling Yourself the Truth - 9:15 AM
Thursday, Jul. 10, 2008• Men's Bible Study - 6:15 AM
Thursday, Jul. 10, 2008• Women's Bible Study-Calm My Anxious Heart - 9:00 AM
Thursday, Jul. 10, 2008• Care Rings: DivorceCare - 6:30 PM
Thursday, Jul. 10, 2008• ASCENT - 7:30 PM
Friday, Jul. 11, 2008• FOCUS - 6:45 PM
Saturday, Jul. 12, 2008• Care Rings: Telling Yourself the Truth - 9:15 AM
Saturday, Jul. 12, 2008• CLD: Deepening Your Spiritual Roots - 6:30 PM
Sunday, Jul. 13, 2008• Prayer Gathering - 8:00 AM
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