In the book of Revelation there is a recurring call in the early chapters.
"He who has an ear; let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches."
So what is the Spirit and how do we listen? Click for Sermon Notes.
There are so many ideas of how things will end, what it will be like, how the second coming happens that it can be a bit confusing. What is the promised future in the Book of Revelation? A look at Revelation 21 is a great place to start. Click for Sermon Notes
In the last message you got some background on the last book in the Bible. Within the broad framework of "Now & Later" and "Apocalypse" there is great complexity. From a satelite view, we now move to a road map. What are the main streets, and how to they intersect? To get the most from the Book of Revelation, there is some basic information you need to know - including a very special "Apocalyptic Decoder Ring."
Reading for this Message: Revelation 15:1-8
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One hundred pound hailstones must pack a pretty good punch. How can a creature with the face of an ox be covered with eyes, have multiple wings, and know how to sing? And why does the number 666 have any special meaning? These are the types of things which can enter you mind if you've ever even glanced into the final book of the Bible.
The Revelation of John is unlike other books in the New Testament, but that doesn't mean it should be ignored. What does it say, and how can the message God gives in it impact our lives today? This message begins a series to help you get a handle on this great book of the Bible.
Let's start with, "What is the Apolcalypse?"
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Living by Grace - even when things do not go as planned. Julia Ewert shares her personaly testimony of living the diagnosis of a terminal desease. Making a life that is truly life happens when we start to see God's gracious care for our lives.
Sunday - May 28
We work - many people work a lot! But do you find pleasure in work? What about with tasks which are "undesireable," can you still find pleasure? The Bible says it is a gift from God if we can find pleasure even in toil. In this message there are some biblical keys to making a life by finding pleasure in work.
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The classic "one size fits all" just isn't. There are just so many body types that one size covering everyone just isn't very realistic. But the Bible presents some "clothing" which just might fit the bill for families. These values can be layed over any family, and make things much better.
Sunday - May 14 - Family Values
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LISTEN ONLINE: Family Values - What clothes are you wearing? 5/14/17
The path we take in life is determined by the destination we desire. What do you desire in life? What do you desire from life? If we get our heart right, it helps so many parts of our lives to get right. But to get our heart right, we need to pursue the right treasure. Sermon #2 in the Making a Life series - what treasure are we pursuing in life?
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"What do you do for a living?" It is a common question, and it is easy to have our jobs define who we are, but there is so much more to life. How do we make a great life? A life which is fullfilling, makes a difference, can be celebrated at the end, and connects with the divine?
This first sermon sets the foundation for "Making a Life."
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Jeff Baker
The past is behind us, now is . . . here, but the future lies ahead of us. Where is our church going and how do we get there? Are there roadblocks ahead? What is God calling us to?
Listen on-line: Point B - How to get where God wants us to be - Jeff Baker
If God brings something out of the grave it is great - but if not, you end up with something ugly.
It is fascinating and a bit scary to see what people will do in the company of an angry mob. With inhibition down and the cover of being semi-anonymous people will do things they would never do acting on their own. But I don't think this is what the phrase "safety in numbers" is supposed to mean. And it doesn't.
We live our lives surrounded by a crowd, it is called our community, or our society, and if we just copy what everyone else is doing, it does not guarantee a good outcome. To get all that God offers, we need to give up copying others, and get some good directions. Time to follow the Leader.
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It seems hard to see the news these days without hearing a discussion of the truth. Actually most media outlets don't use the term truth - rather the preferred term is facts. Well, the opposite of facts is the same as the opposite of truth: LIES.
There are truth and lies in politics, but much closer to home there are lies in our lives which we treat as truth. But these are lies which hold us back, and keep us from doing and being all that God desires.
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If we dont get it right, life can feel like running on a treadmill - Using lots of energy, and getting nowhere. How can we help others without killing ourselves? Well, we must give up working to please people. If making everyone happy is your goal, you will never arrive. But there is a better way.
There are better ways to go through life than always viewing yourself as the victim. In Christ there is victory! But don't focus on becoming the victor - focus on being like Christ! (Click for the Sermon Notes)
Are you and optimist or a pessimist? How you approach the world matters - your outlook and your attitude have a significant impact on the outcome of just about every situation. The Bible never uses the words optimist or optimism, but it is there so very clearly if you read between the lines. It is not a wishful thinking, unrealistic optimism which can disappoint, but rather at hopeful hope anchored in true security. This message can change your life. (Click here for Sermon Notes)
It is time to move beyond fearing the stick, and chasing the carrots the world hangs in front of us. This means we need to think differently, act differently, and believe differently. Over the next 7 weeks you will be presented things you can leave behind, and things you can embrace. It is time to give up on some things, and get going with something new! Listen today - Sermon Notes
Bringing together a recent trip to Niger, Africa, 2 Timothy 2:1-13, and our daily life to hear God's truths for us today. Sermon Notes
LISTEN ONLINE: Sowing and Reaping; Lessons from Niger - 2/26/17
Pastor Dave Ewert preaches a powerful sermon on our role and the opposition we face. Stand Strong!
If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. Well, for God failure is not an option, and God definitely has a plan. In this message we examine God's plan, and our part. Acts 13:1-12 Sermon Notes