The Cross
April 22, 2011 - The cross did not appear as an inspirational symbol to be found in churches and elsewhere until several hundred years after Jesus' crucifixion. Not until the practice of crucifixion had been abandoned could it possibly have been seen with any kind of positive connotations. But it is the reason we call Good Friday "Good." Approximately 100,000 people were brutally crucified, but only one turned it into a symbol of hope and freedom.
It Will Be Given, If
April 17, 2011 - What if we are praying wrongly? If prayer is simply talking with God, then why did Jesus have to teach the disciples how to pray? What was it about Jesus' prayer that caused these men, who had been praying since childhood as good Jewish men, to ask Jesus for instruction on prayer. If you have ever felt frustrated when your prayers haven't been answered, you won't want to miss this message.
Life Within Limits
April 10, 2011 - Has serving in the church ever made you difficult to live with? Have you ever served on a ministry team where the team members couldn't get along and the impact of that ministry suffered? Have you ever been irritated by others in the church who were less passionate about a cause that you would die for? Have you ever been stressed out and chippy because you were under the pressure to perform? You don't want to miss this Sunday's message as we talk about how God created us with limits to our performance and designed us for relationships that matter most. Listen and learn some classic principles from Jesus on what it means to do God's work God's way, while enjoying every minute of it!
Frontlines
March 27, 2011 - Luke 10:1-24
Jesus recruited 72 people to represent Him, to be His frontline crew, preparing the way for Him as He headed to Jerusalem to face His death, burial and resurrection. Jesus thinned the ranks of those who had excuses that prevented them from serving God wholeheartedly. Christians today continue to be the "frontline crew" preparing the way for Jesus' second coming. Listen as we study the implications that Jesus' assignment had on the 72 and on ever person who is called a Christ-follower today.
Jesus recruited 72 people to represent Him, to be His frontline crew, preparing the way for Him as He headed to Jerusalem to face His death, burial and resurrection. Jesus thinned the ranks of those who had excuses that prevented them from serving God wholeheartedly. Christians today continue to be the "frontline crew" preparing the way for Jesus' second coming. Listen as we study the implications that Jesus' assignment had on the 72 and on ever person who is called a Christ-follower today.
I Want To Be Great
March 20, 2011 - Luke 9:46-62
This week we see a critical turning point in Jesus' ministry. He is setting himself to go to Jerusalem where he will be beaten, persecuted and crucified. In the meantime, His disciples are arguing about which of them is the greatest. Not long ago these guys were nobodies and how quickly pride begins to rear its ugly head so that they are more concerned with personal status and position than serving God's will. Jesus takes the time to instruct them, and us, about true greatness. This timeless message is essential for anyone who wants to be a part of a movement that will last.
This week we see a critical turning point in Jesus' ministry. He is setting himself to go to Jerusalem where he will be beaten, persecuted and crucified. In the meantime, His disciples are arguing about which of them is the greatest. Not long ago these guys were nobodies and how quickly pride begins to rear its ugly head so that they are more concerned with personal status and position than serving God's will. Jesus takes the time to instruct them, and us, about true greatness. This timeless message is essential for anyone who wants to be a part of a movement that will last.
A Mountaintop Experience
March 13, 2011 - Luke 9:28-36
When have you experienced a "mountain top" event? It might have been when you were married, or a dream vacation, or spiritually when Jesus gave you victory in an area of your life that has held you in bondage. Many have experienced mountain top experiences at a camp, a marriage retreat or a conference. God uses mountain top experiences in our lives, but ministry happens back in the lowlands, in the valleys of life. Learn what God wants to teach us through those times of spiritual highs.
When have you experienced a "mountain top" event? It might have been when you were married, or a dream vacation, or spiritually when Jesus gave you victory in an area of your life that has held you in bondage. Many have experienced mountain top experiences at a camp, a marriage retreat or a conference. God uses mountain top experiences in our lives, but ministry happens back in the lowlands, in the valleys of life. Learn what God wants to teach us through those times of spiritual highs.
It's Life...And This Is Your Part
March 6, 2011 - 2 Corinthians 5:17-18
Life races by us, it's like somebody has stepped on the accelerator, and if we are not careful we can look up and our shot at it will have passed us by. The "you" God planned will never be lived by another person, and if we are honest, most of us want to live our life in such a way that the world will be glad we did. But can we live like that? Yes.
Life races by us, it's like somebody has stepped on the accelerator, and if we are not careful we can look up and our shot at it will have passed us by. The "you" God planned will never be lived by another person, and if we are honest, most of us want to live our life in such a way that the world will be glad we did. But can we live like that? Yes.
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