Category: Sermons
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September 27, 2009 – If Jesus is Alive, Then . . .
THIS SUNDAY – SPECIAL STORYTELLING BY JIM AND JANET STAHL! What makes Jesus a unique religious leader? Why is Christianity different from all other religions? Perhaps you immediately know the answer to these questions. It’s the resurrection of Jesus’ dead corpse of course; a corporeal raising and not just a “spiritual” renewal of life. No…
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September 20, 2009 – God’s Master Plan for Loving Us
Have you watched shows like American Idol, Hell’s Kitchen, Crash Course, or So You Think You Can Dance? The list goes on. Add those competitions to the massive contests in sports, and we see our culture’s pursuit of a “winner,” someone who’s “the best.” The Corinthians were like that − into winners; wanting to be…
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Sept. 13, 2009 – The Joy of Holy Conversations
Richard Peace writes in Holy Conversation that people everywhere want to talk about God, even people who consider themselves secular or non-religious. However, Christians are not necessarily the best conversation partners. Just take a look on You Tube and you will see many spoofs on our efforts. We are certainly known for monologuing rather than…
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September 6, 2009 ESTHER SERIES, Week Five: Our Faithful God
Do we have to see God to know God is here? In Esther, we “see” the magnificent faithfulness of God as God saves the children of Israel from annihilation, yet God isn’t even mentioned. Nevertheless, God’s unseen presence is at work – reaching down to rescue and restore people in surprising, miraculous ways. The things…
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August 30, 2009 ESTHER SERIES – Week Four: Living Into Our God-Given Authority
As a nation, we give authority to many people. Police officers have authority; teachers have authority, the government has authority. You may not always agree with decisions that are made by those in authority; nevertheless, some sort of authoritarian structure makes life work a little better. But have you ever thought of your authority as…
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August 23, 2009 – ESTHER SERIES, Week Three: The God of Great Reversals
This week includes the powerful storytelling of Esther 5-7 by Janet Stahl! READ THE SERMON: The God of Great Reversals
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August 16, 2009 – ESTHER SERIES, Week Two: Seeing the Power of God
Hear the story come alive as Esther 3-4 are told by Adelmo Ruiz. READ SUNDAY’S SERMON: Seeing the Power of God
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FOUR WEEK SERIES ON ESTHER – Week One: You Don’t Have to See It to Believe It
Sunday begins a new study of the Book of Esther. Set in the Persian Empire during the diaspora, it’s an exciting story of God working undercover to preserve and protect God’s people in the midst of the most powerful government in the world. All four weeks you will hear a special presentation of the scripture…
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August 2, 2009 – From Rubble to Restoration: Trusting that You Matter to God
Our study of Nehemiah culminates this Sunday with a huge celebration. God empowered the people of Jerusalem to complete the wall in a record-breaking 52 days. Thrilled with the significant job they had done, nothing could hold back the party. Do you ever feel that God’s presence in your life brings such miracles and gives…
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July 12, 2009 – Keeping Our Part of the Deal, Nehemiah Series
The people of Jerusalem had outside enemies who came against them during the building of the wall, but an internal threat of disobedience to God’s laws seems to have been an even greater threat. People acted according to selfish interests. Biblical monetary practices were ignored, resulting in gross abuse which deeply affected the culture. Nehemiah…