Category: Sermons
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JULY 5, 2009 – OUR GOD WILL FIGHT FOR US! Nehemiah Series
The believer’s life certainly includes opposition. Take a look at any Bible character and you will see that it is so. Moses, Elijah, David, Paul, Peter − you name them − all had many instances where either people or circumstances came against them. The women of the Bible were no exception. Hannah, Sarah, and Mary…
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June 28, 2009 – Our Problems Are Never Too Big for God
Have you ever seen the aftermath from an enemy attack? We certainly have in this nation. Nehemiah arrives in Jerusalem, faced with the reality of the destruction and devastation for the first time. Not wanting to draw attention to himself, he set about investigating the work he felt called by God to do. Although he…
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June 21,2009 – TAKING ON GOD’S VISION, Nehemiah Series
What would you do if you went to a high school reunion where you met up with old friends and you learned your hometown had suffered a devastating disaster? Would you turn to God in prayer, asking what God would have you do? A man in the Bible did just that. This week begins our…
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June 14, 2009 – Special Storytelling of the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus by Dean Hertenstein
This week marks the last in our series of Jesus’ parables. It’s been wonderful to learn what Jesus has to say, and what He believes deeply in. The parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus tells us God expects us to learn from the Bible and incorporate its lessons into our lives. Yet how often…
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June 7, 2009 – Special storytelling of the Parable of the Ten Pounds by Katherine Liddle
What are some things that are worthy of investment? Answers might include exercise, a good education, a special hobby, or musical or sports training. Of course many of us have invested in retirement savings, and perhaps now we wonder about the future, and whose investment will survive the current financial crisis. Today’s parable teaches valuable…
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May 31, 2009 – Special Storytelling of the Lost Sheep, the Lost Coin, and the Prodigal Son by Scott Hartless and Dick and Nancy Bergman
Jesus used parables not only to teach the crowds and the disciples, but also as a response to questions raised by the local religious authorities; “the pastors.” They complained that Jesus didn’t fit in with rabbi protocol. He hung out with the wrong crowd and was way too accepting of sinners. In answer Jesus tells…
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May 17, 2009 – Special Storytelling of The Rich Fool by Leo Skinner & Michelle Petersen
This week’s parable is the story of the rich fool, a successful man who hoarded his personal possessions for his own pleasure. He was called a “fool” because he poured all his energies into accumulation but put little effort into getting to know God. As we study each parable, we’ll see that no subject is…
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May 8, 2009 – Special Storytelling of the Good Samaritan Parable by Mary Huttar
Parables seem to teach a straightforward lesson, however, you can be certain each parable has a deeper meaning that must be reached through connection with Jesus. The lawyer in this Sunday’s story of The Good Samaritan asks Jesus a simple question about his duty to his neighbor. Jesus challenges him with a story of love…
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May 3, 2009 – SPECIAL STORYTELLING OF THE PARABLE OF THE SOWER, by Jim Stahl
We enter a new season now. Over past months we’ve explored what Jesus did. Now, continuing in Luke’s Gospel, we will examine what Jesus said, both to those who traveled with Him and to those to whom He ministered. The disciples spent day and night near Jesus, constantly listening and learning. Scripture tells us a…
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April 19, 2009 – Who Me? Graciously Empowered to Serve
Jesus left the disciples and ascended into heaven. But before doing so, He did the most amazing thing. He put the work of His ministry into the hands of His beloved disciples – both men and women. That includes us. What trust. Jesus had faith! How do we go about doing the work we are…