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December
31, 2006:
The Most Important Word in Prayer - Gary Norton
[Stream/Download
mp3 - approximately 6.8 MB]
December
17, 2006:
The Pondering Heart
[Stream/Download
mp3 - approximately 5.9 MB]
December
10,
2006:
The Proclaiming Heart
[Stream/Download
mp3 - approximately 5.9 MB]
December
3,
2006:
The Peaceful Heart
[Stream/Download
mp3 - approximately 5.9 MB]
20 Days of Discovery
November
12, 2006:
For God So Loved He Gave
[Stream/Download
mp3 - approximately 7.6 MB]
November
5,
2006:
God Owns the Cattle,
We Manage the Ranch
[Stream/Download
mp3 - approximately 7.6 MB]
October
29, 2006:
Looking for Clouds & Flames
[Stream/Download
mp3 - approximately 3.8 MB]
October
22, 2006:
Money, So They Say
[Stream/Download
mp3 - approximately 4.8 MB]
October
15, 2006:
Living Sacrifices - Pastor
Chris Smith
[Stream/Download
mp3 - approximately 6.7 MB]
October
8, 2006:
True Worship
[Stream/Download
mp3 - approximately 5.2 MB]
October
1, 2006:
Heroes of the Faith - David
[Stream/Download
mp3 - approximately 5.2 MB]
September
24, 2006:
Heroes of the Faith - Elijah
[Stream/Download
mp3 - approximately 5.2 MB]
September
10, 2006:
Heroes of the Faith - Abraham
[Stream/Download
mp3 - approximately 4.7 MB]
The
writer of the book of Hebrews in the New Testament spends
one whole chapter recounting the deeds of great men and
women of God. Many refer to this chapter - chapter 11
- as the "Hall
of Faith." But when you take a look at who's in the "Hall,"
it becomes clear that each of these prominent figures had
flaws - and made some serious mistakes. Beginning a four-week
series on "Heroes of the Faith," Pastor Dave takes
a look at the faith of Abraham and what it teaches us about
having faith today.
September
3, 2006:
Married and Buried
[Stream/Download
mp3 - approximately 5 MB]
We
don't normally associate marriage with being buried -
the beginning of life together and the "end" of
life don't seem to jive. But in Romans 7, this is exactly
the progression that Paul makes when speaking of believers
(the church, the bride) being united with Christ (the
groom). When we believe that Jesus died for our sins and
lives for our LIFE we are united with Him, joined irrevocably
with Him. But we also die to ourselves - our flesh, the
sin nature - and this is symbolized in the act of being
buried (a picture of going down into the waters of baptism).
August
27, 2006:
School of the ROCK: The Ripple Effect
[Stream/Download
mp3 - approximately 4.3 MB]
Pastor
Dave concludes the "School of the ROCK" series
by taking a look at Mary's sacrificial worship for the
King in John 12:1-8. Discover how one act of kindness
can ripple throughout God's kingdom for all eternity.
August
20, 2006:
School of the ROCK: Singing Your Way Through Life
[Stream/Download
mp3 - approximately 5 MB]
How
can we sing our way through life? What does Paul mean
when he says to sing to one another in "psalms, hymns
and spiritual songs"? Pastor Dave explores how having
friends to experience life with is part of God's design
for His children. Tune in to the second message in the
School of the ROCK series.
August
13, 2006:
School of the ROCK: The Hiding Place
[Stream/Download
mp3 - approximately 5.3 MB]
Pastor
Dave begins a three-part series entitled "School
of the ROCK" with a message on the importance of
being alone with God as we journey in our faith. The
School of the ROCK is the School that Jesus invites all
His followers to enter - to come and learn from Him.
Just as God instructed Elijah to hide in 1 Kings 17,
so we must find moments of solitude and surrender.
August
6, 2006:
Do You Tremble?
[Stream/Download
mp3 - approximately 4.8 MB]
Felix
was a governor of Judea in the Roman Empire. Paul was
a zealous Jew-turned -Christian missionary. The two meet
each other in Acts 24 as Paul was brought before Felix
on charges that he was a dangerous rabble-rouser and Temple-profaner.
Paul speaks of righteousness, self-control and coming
judgment to Felix. What is Felix's response? Tune in as
Pastor Dave reminds us that each person must decide how
they will respond to Jesus, the Living Word.
July
30, 2006:
Praising God in the Storm
[Stream/Download
mp3 - approximately 4.9 MB]
"My
God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" These words
were penned by David in Psalm 22 in the midst of a dark
season of his life. Jesus would later cry out these words
as he felt separated from His Heavenly Father (Matt.
27:46). Yet both David and Jesus were able to praise
God even through the most dire of circumstances. How
do we as believers survive the storms of life? Pastor
Chris examines Psalm 22 and underscores three actions
that empower joy-filled suffering.
July
23, 2006:
MISSION POSSIBLE - When Jesus Shows Up (Conclusion)
[Stream/Download
mp3 - approximately 4.8 MB]
As
Jesus was commissioning his disciples He promised them
that He would be with them, "to the very end of the
age."
(Matt. 28:20). Jesus promises all who believe on His name
that His presence will be with them - and Paul clung to
this promise as well. Listen in as Pastor Dave concludes
his series
"Mission Possible: Called" with 3 results of Jesus'
presence.
July
16, 2006:
MISSION POSSIBLE - The Surrendered Life
[Stream/Download
mp3 - approximately 6.9 MB]
Are
you tired of trying to do it all on your own ability?
The world encourages us to be the "masters of our
domain,"
but eventually we find that we are helpless to control and
handle all that life inevitably throws at us. Jesus, on
the other hand, invites us to come Him and lay our burdens
at His feet. Pastor Dave has us examine how Paul learned
that surrendering to His Lord was always a good decision.
July
9, 2006:
MISSION POSSIBLE - Components for Effective Leadership
[Stream/Download
mp3 - approximately 6 MB]
Almost
all of us are leaders in one way or another - in business,
at home, at church or in our community. Though there are
many books and seminars on leadership, the Bible itself
offers us solid principles on what it means to be an effective
leader.
June
25, 2006:
MISSION POSSIBLE - from Survivor to Warrior
[Stream/Download
mp3 - approximately 6 MB]
Pastor
Dave challenges us to remember our calling and the One
who called us when going through difficult times in life.
By looking to the example of the Apostle Paul, we see
that it is through the hard times that true growth is
experienced. As we rely on God's strength and realize
His provision for our task we go from surviving to thriving
as a warrior called to battle.
June
18, 2006:
Jesus is the Answer
[Stream/Download
mp3 - approximately 6.7 MB]
In
Acts 18 & 19 the beginnings of Christianity continue
to unfold, as Paul and his companions travel throughout
Asia Minor with the good news of Jesus' life, death and
resurrection. In three different situations Pastor Dave
reveals that Jesus is the Answer to an incomplete message,
to inaccurate knowledge and to inadequate power. As we
begin a series on "Being
Called," it's important to see that if God calls us
to a mission, He will give us the strength to accomplish
His purposes.
June
4, 2006:
Culture Wars
[Stream/Download
mp3 - approximately 5.3 MB]
Concluding
a series on evangelism, Pastor Dave looks at Acts 18 and
identifies three principles that can help us remain pure.
First of all, we need to recognize resources available
to us when we are discouraged. Secondly, we must realize
our multiple sources of encouragement - God's Word, God's
Service and God's Sovereignty. Finally, we must remain
on course, according to what God has revealed to us.
May
28, 2006:
Behind Enemy Lines
[Stream/Download
mp3 - approximately 5 MB]
In
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, Aragorn makes
the following statement to Theoden, King of Rohan: "Open
war is upon you, whether would risk it or not." Each
of us were born into a world at war, though its reality
is often masked by the creature comforts and freedom we
enjoy. Satan, the Enemy of God and Ruler of this World,
desires to keep all of mankind in bondage to sin. He desires
to defeat, discourage and distract every effort and attempt
at spreading the gospel. The sooner we realize that we
are "behind
enemy lines" the quicker we ask for God's strength and
put on the full armor of God (Eph. 6).
May
21, 2006:
3 Different People Touched by God
[Stream/Download
mp3 - approximately 8 MB]
In
His Great Commission Jesus commanded his disciples to "go
and make disciples" - to multiply the church through
the power of the Holy Spirit He would send at Pentecost.
Charged with this mission, we go out looking to point
people to Jesus and to testify to what He has done in
our lives. But, did you every think of those we are
called to witness to as seekers, slaves or sleepers?
Pastor Dave teaches us how these 3 different kinds of
people were touched by God in Acts 17.
May
14, 2006:
Takin' It to the Streets - Finding Favorable Winds
[Stream/Download
mp3 - approximately 6.3 MB]
One
of the terms the biblical writers used to speak of the
Holy Spirit was the Hebrew word ruach - "wind."
Just as there is an element of mystery to the wind - we can't
see it, but we can see its effects - there is an element
of mystery with the Spirit (John 3:8). As we begin a series
on evangelism - sharing our faith - Pastor Dave invites
us to look at Acts 16 and see how God's Spirit directs Paul
on his missionary journey.
May
7, 2006:
Look! It's the Lord's Supper!
[Stream/Download
mp3 - approximately 6.9 MB]
Pastor
Dave teaches on the significance of communion and how
we are to look back, ahead, inside and all around as we
remember Jesus' sacrifice for us.
April
30, 2006:
Love One Another - Conclusion to 1Another Series
[Stream/Download
mp3 - approximately 3.1. MB]
What
is the appropriate way to end a series focusing on relationships?
To listen to Jesus' words: "By this all men will
know that you are my disciples, if you love one another."
(John 13:35). This brief message followed an extended time
of sharing from people in the congregation.
April
23, 2006:
Building Walls or Bridges
[Stream/Download
mp3 - approximately 5.7 MB]
As
we have been talking about relationships during our "1Another"
series, we come to the issue of how our behaviors and attitudes
can either positively or negatively affect our relationships.
April
16, 2006:
Easter Changes Everything
[Stream/Download
mp3 - approximately 3.8 MB]
The
women were sitting their at the tomb, as if stunned, trying
to make sense of Jesus' death. But in a moment everything
went from darkness to light.
April
9, 2006:
Praise Sunday
[Stream/Download
mp3 - approximately 3.5 MB]
In
a three-part message, Pastor Dave recounts the story of
Jesus' Triumphant Entry into Jerusalem and why we as believers
are compelled to praise in light of His courageous love.
April
2, 2006:
Parenting: A Sacred Duty
[Stream/Download
mp3 - approximately 6.4 MB]
Each
day our children are bombarded with a mixed bag of mass-media
messages and peer influences. Given that we as parents
are imperfect and flawed, what hope do we have to impart
a godly foundation of abundant life to our kids? Pastor
Dave recommends praying a four-letter word: HELP!
March
26, 2006:
Honoring Parents
[Stream/Download
mp3 - approximately 6.9 MB]
How
we can strive to honor those who "gave us life."
March
19, 2006:
Being Single
[Stream/Download
mp3 - approximately 7.8 MB]
The
story of Ruth and Boaz.
March
12, 2006:
Navigating the Seven C's
[Stream/Download
mp3 - approximately 5.8 MB]
Does
marriage always have to be "holy headlock"?
March
5, 2006:
Be a Good Neighbor
[Stream/Download
mp3 - approximately 5.11 MB]
What
does Jesus' parable about the Good Samaritan teach us
about real friendship?
February
26, 2006:
Friendly Care-Frontation - Proverbs 27
[Stream/Download
mp3 - approximately 5.11 MB]
Does
the Bible call us to confront a friend? Discover the wisdom
of Proverbs 27.
February
19, 2006:
A Friend Like U
[Stream/Download
mp3 - approximately 6.5 MB]
Looking
at how Jesus models true friendship through his love,
care and concern.
February
5, 2006:
Healthy Hearts
[Stream/Download
mp3 - approximately 4.21 MB]
Discover
how having a healthy heart sets the foundation for healthy
relationships.
January
29, 2006:
1Another: And Friends Are Friends...
[Stream/Download
mp3 - approximately 4.88 MB]
Part
2 of the Relational Conflict message from Pastor Dave.
January 15, 2006:
1Another: Rules of Engagement
[Stream/Download
mp3 - approximately 3.77 MB]
Dave
kicks off a several-week series on relationships entitled
"1Another" by looking at the conflict in Acts 15
that centered around the "conditions" of salvation
in the early church.
January
1, 2006:
Facing New Challenges - Don't Look Back
[Stream/Download
mp3 - approximately 3.61 MB]
Another
year, another set of resolutions, promises, commitments...all
made to eventually be broken through the circumstances
of life. What is the key to facing the new challenges
that another year presents? Pastor Dave gleans from the
story of Joshua to give us a portrait of courage, strength
and dependence on God.
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