Online Messages
It Has To Be True
08/19/07
I passed on to you what was most important and what had also been passed on to me. Christ died for our sins, just as the Scriptures said. He was buried, and he was raised from the dead on the third day, just as the Scriptures said. I Corinthians 15:3-4
Matthew 15: 10-20
07/29/07
Law - A set of rules to follow – I you follow them perfectly then you are righteous. Grace – While you can’t perfect the law Jesus will fulfill the law and then extend that perfection to us as a gift, even though we don't deserve it.
Mission
07/08/07
Mission Engaging spiritually uninvolved people to join us in the life changing journey of knowing and following Christ.” ...I try to find common ground with everyone, doing everything I can to save some. I do everything to spread the Good News and share in its blessings…. 1 Corinthians 9:22-23
Vision 2007, Part 3
06/24/07
What Does It look Like? The Church - Us And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Matthew 16:18 ● The church in the New Testament is described as a irresistible, prevailing presence of Christ distributed in and through His followers. Missvipose >Vision >Purpose >Mission Vision A clear mental picture of what could be, fueled by the conviction that it should be. Visioneering
Vision2007, Part 2
06/17/07
What do You See? ● Close your eyes: OK picture your favorite place on the planet. Where are you going this summer? So we don’t look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the things we cannot see will last forever. 2 Corinthians 4:18 ● Look beyond the physical to the spiritual, beyond the present to the future, beyond the visible to the invisible, we must look past the temporary – what is perishing to the forever
Vision 2007; Part 1
06/10/07
What do You See? So we don’t look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the things we cannot see will last forever. 2 Corinthians 4:18 What Does It look Like? And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Matthew 16:18 Missvipose >Vision >Purpose >Mission Vision & Purpose Vision Translate in Purpose – Pursuing purpose is what brings the vision to reality. Reaching: Extending ourselves and the Good News of Jesus Christ to spiritually uninvolved people. Mt. 28:19-20, Luke 19:10, 2 Cor. 5;20, 1 Cor. 9:19-22, 1 Cor. 10:33 Connecting: Sharing in authentic friendships and fellowship in small groups. Eph.2:19, Pro. 27:17, Acts 2:26, Gal 6:2, Eccl. 4:10 Growing: Experiencing spiritual transformation into Christ likeness Rom. 12:2, Eph. 4:23,24, 2 Peter 3:18, Eph 4;15,16, Col. 1:10 Serving: Meeting the needs of others. Col.4:5-6, Mt 22:39, Mt. 20:26-28, Gal 5:13 Worship: The practical expression of displacing oureslves and acknowledging God at the center of it all. Mt. 22:37, Mt. 4:10, John 4:23,24,
Gateway to Greatness
06/03/07
1. It is Human Nature to Consider Self First 2. People are of Little Use without Change 3. True Greatness is Marked by Humility
What Jesus Said About Influencing People
05/27/07
Brad Brisco
First Principle: Acceptance Paves The Way For influence. Second Principle: Competence Paves The Way For Influence. Third Principle: Authenticity Paves The Way For Influence.
The Power of Connection
05/13/07
The Power of Connection “For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them.” Mt. 18:20
How to Receive God's Guidance
04/29/07
I will climb my watchtower and wait to see what the Lord will tell me to say and what answer He will give to my complaint. The Lord gave me this answer: ‘Write down clearly on tablets what I reveal to you, so that it can be read at a glance. Habakkuk 2:1-2 (TEV)
Why Worry, You Can Pray?
04/22/07
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Philippians 4:6
Don't Just Do Something
04/15/07
1. Start with WORSHIP 2. Move to COFESSION 3. Claim God’s PROMISES 4. Boldly ask for SUCCESS
Life's Choice
04/08/07
So the Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen his glory,the glory of the Father’s one and only Son. John 1:14 But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners. Romans 5:8
Recycling My Pain
04/01/07
WHY GOD ALLOWED MY PAIN 1. He's Given Me A Freewill 2. To Get My Attention 3. To Teach Me To Depend On Him 4. To Give Me A Ministry To Others
Maintaining Momentum
03/25/07
What can cause a relapse to our old habits? How do we prevent relapses in our lives?
Essence of Energy
03/18/07
Phil Smart
In the scriptures, energy is translated into boldness....Boldness is necessary for the Christian. What has to happen to us, to be bold persons? Why is boldness necessary?
Repairing Relationships
03/11/07
Evaluate all my relationships. OFFER FORGIVENESS to those who've hurt me and MAKE AMENDS for harm I've done to others except when to do so would harm them or others.
Coming Clean
02/25/07
It has to do with ● cleaning up the past, ● letting go of guilt, ● gaining a clear conscience
Letting It Go
02/18/07
God blesses those who are humble, for they will inherit the whole earth. Matthew 5:5
Considering What's Important
12/10/06
Why doesn't anybody have any time today? Where did all the time go? Peter Kreeft If our condition were truly happy we should not need to divert ourselves from thinking about it. (165b) – Pascal The point is simple: we never want to divert ourselves from happiness, only from unhappiness. If life felt like a holiday, we would not want a holiday from it. – Kreeft
The Effects of Evil, Part 2
10/01/06
Evil’s Methodology Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:8 NIV
Being Content
09/24/06
What does contentment mean? To limit oneself in requirements, desires or actions. “Contentment is not having what you want, but wanting what you have.”
The Effects of Evil
09/17/06
Whenever we place a higher priority on solving our problems than on pursuing God, we are immoral. -- Larry Crabb
Life Stages of the Christ Follower
08/20/06
...for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose. Philippians 2:13 NIV
Rediscovering Church, Part 5
08/06/06
Rediscovering Church, Part 5 CONSUMING PURPOSE “Engaging spiritually uninvolved people to join us in the life changing journey of knowing and following Christ.”
Rediscovering Church, Part 4
07/30/06
Rediscovering Church, Part 4 CONSUMING PURPOSE “Engaging spiritually uninvolved people to join us in the life changing journey of knowing and following Christ.”
Rediscovering Church, Part 3
07/23/06
Rediscovering Church, Part 3 CONSUMING PURPOSE “Engaging spiritually uninvolved people to join us in the life changing journey of knowing and following Christ.”
Rediscovering Church, Part 2
07/16/06
CONSUMING PURPOSE "Engaging spiritually uninvolved people to join us in the life changing journey of knowing and following Christ. "We are Christ's ambassadors, and God is using us to speak to you. We urge you, as though Christ himself were here pleading with you, "Be reconciled to God!" 2 Corinthians 5:20
Rediscovering Church, Part 1
07/09/06
CONSUMING PURPOSE; "Engaging spiritually uninvolved people to join us in the life changing journey of knowing and following Christ."
