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How Far Will God Go? Apr 26, 2003

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How Far Will God Go?: Why does God take us back even when we've been unfaithful to Him and others?Hymns & Songs:`Alleluia, Sing to Jesus`In Thee is Gladness`Great Is Thy FaithfulnessSermon Notes:A Faithful God to an Unfaithful People (Chapters 1-3) The setting of Hosea's ministry (750 BC) Hosea and his tragic marriage to Gomer The children of a broken covenant Hosea's Spiritual Message (Chapters 4-14) The effects of a lack of knowledge of God The futility of mere religion God's changeless compassion

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The Lessons of Jesus' Resurrection Apr 19, 2003

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The Lessons of Jesus' Resurrection: What we can learn about our new life in Christ from Jesus' resurrection.Hymns & Songs:`Christ the Lord Is Risen Today`Lord of the Dance`Jesus Loves Me`Jesus Loves the Little Children`At the Name of Jesus (Rene Clausen)`The Love of God`Sing with All the Saints in GlorySermon Notes:The Resurrection's Lessons on Our New Life in Christ-The New Life is Physical Jesus' new body was a 'spiritual / physical body' The Incarnation - "God With Us" The New Life is Relational Jesus' relationships were taken to a new level The Crucifixion - "God For Us" The New Life is Eternal The 'death of death' was accomplished Easter morning The Resurrection - "God In Us"

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Parable of the Unforgiving Servant Apr 12, 2003

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Parable of the Unforgiving Servant: The power of forgiveness in everyday life.Hymns & Songs:`Hosanna, Loud Hosanna`The Easter Song (Anne Herring)`Were You There`When I Survey the Wondrous Cross`Who Is This King of Glory? (William Mathias)`Lead On, O King EternalSermon Notes:Jesus' Triumphal Entry was Pivotal for Our Forgiveness The conquering power of humbleness The parable of "grace gone sour" We Must Forgive to Redeem Our Past Justice is where offenders pay for their sin Forgiveness is where the offended willingly pays for the sin We Must Forgive to Embrace Our Future The only way to win the final freedom is to forgive We Must Forgive to Liberate Our Present The triumphal ride into Jerusalem becomes the procession to the cross

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Christ's Return Apr 08, 2003

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Christ's Return: What happens to the Church in the last act? When does Christ return for His bride?Hymns & Songs:`Soon and Very Soon`The Solid Rock`I'll Fly AwaySermon Notes:What happens to the church in the last act? The church goes through a time of testing and purifying through trials. (I Peter 1:6-9, Matthew 24:15-28, Revelation 13:7-10, etc.) The church is victorious in conquering through sacrificial faith. (Revelation 7:13-17) When does Christ return for His bride? Some Old Testament Imagery for the Kingdom Coming: Daniel 7 'Four Beasts (Babylonian, Medes, Greece, Rome') Daniel's 70 Weeks (9:24) Ezekiel's Gog and Magog of 38 Some New Testament Imagery for Jesus' Return: The Parousia or 'going out to meet' the coming King. (I Thessalonians 4:13) The 'thief in the night' (Matthew 24:32-44) The 'blessed hope' (Titus 2:11-14) The 'appearing' (I John 2:28) Since we cannot know the chronological time, can we know the sequential time? Is it before the millennium, or after, or is there even an actual 1,000 period? (Revelation 20) What about the 'great tribulation'? Do we get taken before it (Pretribulation), in the middle, or after' Is Revelation 3:10 'the keeping' (tereo ek) keeping 'through' or from' - John 17:15 is tereo ek and seems to mean 'through' trials What does it mean to us? Keep encouraged and confident in God's Sovereignty. God's in control! Keep pure and filled with the fruit of the Spirit as we prepare for that Day. Keep at the task at hand. Love those around and 'dance until dawn!'

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Christ's Return - Audio Apr 08, 2003

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Christ's Return: What happens to the Church in the last act? When does Christ return for His bride?Hymns & Songs:`Soon and Very Soon`The Solid Rock`I'll Fly AwaySermon Notes:What happens to the church in the last act? The church goes through a time of testing and purifying through trials. (I Peter 1:6-9, Matthew 24:15-28, Revelation 13:7-10, etc.) The church is victorious in conquering through sacrificial faith. (Revelation 7:13-17) When does Christ return for His bride? Some Old Testament Imagery for the Kingdom Coming: Daniel 7 'Four Beasts (Babylonian, Medes, Greece, Rome') Daniel's 70 Weeks (9:24) Ezekiel's Gog and Magog of 38 Some New Testament Imagery for Jesus' Return: The Parousia or 'going out to meet' the coming King. (I Thessalonians 4:13) The 'thief in the night' (Matthew 24:32-44) The 'blessed hope' (Titus 2:11-14) The 'appearing' (I John 2:28) Since we cannot know the chronological time, can we know the sequential time? Is it before the millennium, or after, or is there even an actual 1,000 period? (Revelation 20) What about the 'great tribulation'? Do we get taken before it (Pretribulation), in the middle, or after' Is Revelation 3:10 'the keeping' (tereo ek) keeping 'through' or from' - John 17:15 is tereo ek and seems to mean 'through' trials What does it mean to us? Keep encouraged and confident in God's Sovereignty. God's in control! Keep pure and filled with the fruit of the Spirit as we prepare for that Day. Keep at the task at hand. Love those around and 'dance until dawn!'

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Parable of the Banquet Apr 05, 2003

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Parable of the Banquet: How do we share our faith with unbelieving friends and family?Hymns & Songs:`I Will Greatly Rejoice`Lift High the Cross`Liquid`Jesus Shall ReignSermon Notes:Jesus' perspective of the Kingdom: 'Now a King gave a banquet...' Many are called, a few are chosen. Why Some People Refuse the Invitation Good things that got in the way of the best. It's a question of the heart, not the event. The mystery of the 'call.' Why God Refuses Some People No one comes on their own worthiness. The dignity God gives of letting people choose to refuse. Loving Those Closest to Us Our job is simply to invite. It's up to them and God how they respond. The three start-up questions for the invitation Do you have spiritual beliefs? What do you think of the person of Jesus? Would you want to know if you were wrong?

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Parable of the Mustard Seed Mar 29, 2003

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Parable of the Mustard Seed: The power of small faith to transform.Hymns & Songs:`How Great Thou Art`My God Is So High (Moses Hogan)`This Is My Father's World

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The Churches Mar 25, 2003

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The Churches: Lessons from the Seven Churches of RevelationSermon Notes:Quick Overview:Theories:To 7 Specific Churches To 7 Ages of the ChurchTo Every ChurchLife phase of a congregationSomething for allStructure of the 7 Letters: 1. Address2. Titles of Jesus (from Ch. 1:12-20)3. Commendation4. Rebuke5. Counsel6. PromiseOverview:To 3 both commendation & rebukeTo 2 only commendationTo 2 only rebukeEphesus: (Apostolic Church)Commendation-Patient EnduranceCannot tolerate evil nor falsehoodEnduring patientlyRebuke-Abandoned first loveCounsel-RememberRepentDo the works you did at firstSmyrna: (Persecuted Church: Diocletian to Constantine)Commendation-Affliction & povertySlanderedRebuke-None!Counsel-Do not fearBeware the devilBe faithful until deathPergamum: (Church under Imperial favor: Constantine)Commendation-Holding fast to My nameDid not deny faith in MeRebuke-Some hold to false teaching:Fornication/sexual sinIdolatryCounsel-Repent!Thyatira: (Papal Church: Dark Ages)Commendation-Love, faith, service & patient enduranceLast works greater than firstRebuke-You tolerate Jezebel:FornicationIdolatrySpiritual AdulteryCounsel-RepentHold fast to what you have until I comeSardis: (Reformation Church: 16th & 17th Centuries)Commendation-None!Rebuke-A name of being aliveBut you're Dead!Counsel-Wake Up!Strengthen what remains & is about to dieRemember what you've received & heardObey it!RepentPhiladelphia: (Missionary Church: Puritan Movement)Commendation-Kept My word & not denied My namePatient enduranceRebuke-None!Counsel-Hold fast to what you haveLaodicea: (Rejected Church: The final apostasy)Commendation-None!Rebuke-Neither cold or hot Lukewarm!Spiritual ArroganceMy Own Story Counsel-Let God Prosper, clothe & heal youBe earnestRepentListen & let Christ inLessons from the Seven Churches:1. God Consistently Honors-Endurance / patience / perseveranceAffliction borne for His Names' sakeDemonstration of Love 7 ServiceGrowth2. God Consistently Rebukes-Falling BackSexual sinIdolatryLifeless faithSpiritual arrogance3. God Consistently Offers the Path Back-RepentRememberReturnObeyHold onFear not

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Parable of the Weeds Mar 22, 2003

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Parable of the Weeds: Why does God allow evil to exist and how should we respond?Hymns & Songs:`Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing`Jesus' Hands were Kind Hands`Christus Paradox`There Is a Balm in Gilead`Spirit of the Living God

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Issues of War & Peace - Audio Mar 18, 2003

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Issues of War & Peace: As Christians and as Christ's church, what position should we take regarding war versus peace?Sermon Notes:Perspectives on War and Morality Crusade Cost-Benefit Analysis Pacifism Just War Theory Going-to-war considerations legitimate authority just cause right intention/motives proportionality likelihood of success Conducting warfare proportionality non-combatant immunity Additional theological considerations Global church Nature of patriotism/nationalism Impact on missions/evangelism Why evangelicals don't speak out much against war policies Scepticism about "official" church pronouncements Dissatisfaction with selective use of biblical passages Presumption of "subjection" to authority (Romans 13) America and "chosen nation" thinking Individualizing of authority Spiritual issues John Calvin's warning: Rules for "competing pray-ers" Keep praying about what matters to you. Focus on underlying issues. Pray for those whom you consider to be your enemies. Acknowledge that you may be wrong in the way you view things. (Psalm 139: 23-24).

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