Message Archive (Page 44)

Climate Change – The Forecast

Part 1:  The Forecast Genesis 4:2-9:  All of us have a collection of relationships. And there’s a climate associated to every single one of those relationships. The climate of those relationships dictates the forecast. We all need to know: “What’s it like to be on the other side of me?” Your relationships are the greatest asset that you have. Until the climate…

First Aid

We are sometimes like a bunch of people using first aid on ourselves, when there are hurting people all around us. I. A GLOBAL VISION A. The World – 6 billion people B. The Lost – 1.7 billion people C. The Command – “go and make disciples”   II. JOIN THE GLOBAL STRATEGY A. Pray For Missionaries B. Love The Lost C.…

Thrill Sequence

In doing life, people get bored. They don’t like being bored, so they go looking for a thrill. Then, the excitement wears off, and they get bored again. The cycle starts over, except this time the thrill must be bigger and better. There is nothing more invigorating than walking with Jesus day after day, but that’s not how the world sees it.…

If God Owns It All, What Am I Doing With It?

FOUR MARKS OF A GOD MANAGER: 1. A GOOD MANAGER KNOWS HE DOESN’T OWN THE COMPANY The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it. Psalm 24:1 2. A GOOD MANAGER KNOWS THE OWNER IS THE SOURCE OF HIS WEALTH “…for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth.” Deuteronomy 8:18…

Trading Traditions

Three traditions we have as a church to help us keep our hearts closer to God. 1. A TRADITION OF PARTICIPATION God’s Word is alive and active through each volunteer who interacts with our guests. Our ministry leaders have decided they want to invest back in a church that has invested so much into their lives! They have shifted their hearts from…

This May Take A While

John 15:1-2 I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener.  He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful   Few things in life are more frustrating that feeling unfruitful He’ll replace something GOOD with something GREATER! “The opportunity of…

Hello My Name Is

The highest creation of God in His image, both male and female.  (Gen. 1:27)   God’s Image: We’re all worthy of honor and respect, while having such characteristics as righteousness, holiness & knowledge   God knew when He created man/woman in His image that sin would enter the world.   God created man/woman in His image to offset sin – to shift the question…

The Pattern is the Problem

Many of us believe that our problems are a result of life’s randomness, but in reality our lives all have similar patterns. How do we determine the patterns that dictate the direction of our lives and is it possible to change them?   I. THERE IS A PATTERN Life isn’t just a series of unrelated problems. There is a pattern to life.…