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060702-1830-Steve Wright - The Rain is Coming Jul 03, 2006

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2006-07-02-1830 Steve Wright, Pastor from Providence Christian Center (also known as "The Hotdog Church") of San Francisco is the guest speaker for 6:30 Sunday evening July 2nd, 2006.Scripture Ref: John 16:33; I Peter 5:7; Matthew 6; Psalm 28; Luke 5Topic: Notes:- sky turns grey, rain, then the smell of rain- 1930-Joseph Carter, 45 yrs old, disappeared, later a note was found- weariness takes away blessings of God, joy and hope- homeless guy with hope written underside of hat- instead of casting our troubles, we share and retain them- DMV-government officials exempt- Why do we worry?- We run to other things before God, in many countries there is no choice. We forget God can take care of anything.- In Honduras, got sick. Prayed for and healed immediately. - Peter fished all night, Jesus told him to cast nets one more time- Fining at outer banks, school of blue fish. Your time will come.

060702-1030-Steve Wright - Marred in the Hand of the Potter Jul 03, 2006

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2006-07-02-1030 Steve Wright, Pastor from Providence Christian Center (also known as "The Hotdog Church") of San Francisco is the guest speaker for 10:30 Sunday morning July 2nd, 2006.Scripture Ref: Jeremiah 18:1-4Topic: SinNotes:- God is always at the wheel, creates vessel only He could design- When all is going well, your sin besets you. everybody has one sin that beats them up (Steve's anger, temper)- Before we're saved, we excuse our sins, but after are convicted- Party with cousin (Kyle), fight (Jeff), went to get shotgun, ready to kill- Went to church with girlfriend, went back, saved: desires changed, gave up alcohol, cigarettes, metal band (was drummer)- Playing golf years later, Jeff on course, after him with golf club, arrested by God, gave love for his enemy- 6 yrs ago in car, two guys throw glass bottles, lost temper- father once asked him to change spark plugs on tractor, wrong order, learned the hard way. Sometimes we must learn the hard way.- Lighten up, enjoy the journey. God is working on you, as chipping away marble for a great sculpture.

060702-0830-Steve Wright - Marred in the Hand of the Potter Jul 03, 2006

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2006-07-02-0830 Steve Wright, Pastor from Providence Christian Center (also known as "The Hotdog Church") of San Francisco is the guest speaker for 8:30 Sunday morning July 2nd, 2006.Scripture Ref: Jeremiah 18:1-4Topic: SinNotes:- God is always at the wheel, creates vessel only He could design- When all is going well, your sin besets you. everybody has one sin that beats them up (Steve's anger, temper)- Before we're saved, we excuse our sins, but after are convicted- Party with cousin (Kyle), fight (Jeff), went to get shotgun, ready to kill- Went to church with girlfriend, went back, saved: desires changed, gave up alcohol, cigarettes, metal band (was drummer)- Playing golf years later, Jeff on course, after him with golf club, arrested by God, gave love for his enemy- 6 yrs ago in car, two guys throw glass bottles, lost temper- father once asked him to change spark plugs on tractor, wrong order, learned the hard way. Sometimes we must learn the hard way.- Lighten up, enjoy the journey. God is working on you, as chipping away marble for a great sculpture.

060628-1900-Kenny Martin - Spiritual Endurance Jun 29, 2006

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2006-06-28-1900 Kenny Martin is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening June 28th, 2006. Scripture Ref: Matt. 24:13, 10:22; Heb. 6:15, 12:12; Prov. 3:5-6Topic: EnduranceNotes:- Definition of Endurance- We work out, eat right for physical endurance, but neglect spiritual- We must do what is necessary on this journey to see Jesus in the end- Don't neglect Word of God and Prayer- It's not who I am, but who's I am- Disciples in storm, Jesus on water, Peter stepped out. Things come at us in life to build endurance.- Concrete pipe, let the spirit pass through me. stay humble- Jimmy-man with lump, came for prayer, back for salvation- 3 things to build spiritual endurance: Prayer, share Word with others, Trust in God- Son born with half a heart, finally dying. Hand of God moving and carrying them through- House fire. Lost everything material.

060625-1830-Gene Shelton - God of Compassion Jun 26, 2006

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2006-06-25-1830 Sunday evening service. Gene Shelton is the speaker for this evening.Scripture Ref: Matthew 9:10-13Topic: CompassionNotes:- We forget how much God cares- We are held responsible to care for others- God loves the whole world, but each of us individually- Jesus confronted people out of love for them, but most people would rather avoid conflict. If we love, then we confront- Religious people hold to issues that complicate, what they do becomes more important than the people- Knowledge without compassion is empty- Knowledge makes you arrogant, but love edifies- Are we willing to invest the time in others that God has in us- My compassion does not save, but the spirit who draws- Are you approachable? Do they know what you stand for?- "There was a time I believed certain people deserved to go to Hell.?

060625-1030-Paul Conn - God at Work Within Jun 26, 2006

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2006-06-25-1030 Sunday morning 10:30 service. Dr. Paul Conn, president of Lee University is the speaker for this morning.Scripture Ref: Philippians 2:12-13, 5-11; Ephesians 2:10Topic: Work of the LordNotes:- A favorite childhood scripture -"work out your own salvation,? misunderstood scripture to allow him to live his own way for God- This should challenge us to take responsibility and remind that God who gives us the desire, will also give us the power to live for Him- Philippians abandons the pretense of victorious living, but still written with joy and optimism- Take the responsibility to work out the salvation given to you - God gives more than salvation, a unique individual place in kingdom- God is at work in you and will achieve results, don't give yourself too much credit or blame.- Accounting major at Lee called to missions (Dee Lavender), onset diabetic coma, died in Panama. Called to mission during sermon.- Brother (neuro-physiologist) told by lady in church to call Paul about Rom. 14:12. Confirmation to Dr. Conn on sermon he was to deliver.- God will give the desire and the power to do as He has called- People these days move on, from marriages, jobs, churches, but God will reestablish desire in long term commitments.

060625-0830-Paul Conn - God at Work Within Jun 26, 2006

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2006-06-25-0830 Sunday morning 8:30 service. Dr. Paul Conn, president of Lee University is the speaker for this morning.Scripture Ref: Philippians 2:12-13, 5-11; Ephesians 2:10Topic: Work of the LordNotes:- A favorite childhood scripture -"work out your own salvation,? misunderstood scripture to allow him to live his own way for God- This should challenge us to take responsibility and remind that God who gives us the desire, will also give us the power to live for Him- Philippians abandons the pretense of victorious living, but still written with joy and optimism- Take the responsibility to work out the salvation given to you - God gives more than salvation, a unique individual place in kingdom- God is at work in you and will achieve results, don't give yourself too much credit or blame.- Accounting major at Lee called to missions (Dee Lavender), onset diabetic coma, died in Panama. Called to mission during sermon.- Brother (neuro-physiologist) told by lady in church to call Paul about Rom. 14:12. Confirmation to Dr. Conn on sermon he was to deliver.- God will give the desire and the power to do as He has called- People these days move on, from marriages, jobs, churches, but God will reestablish desire in long term commitments.

060621-1900-Winston Wooden - Content, Complacent or Complaining Jun 22, 2006

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2006-06-21-1900 Winston Wooden is the guest speaker for Wednesday evening June 21st, 2006.Scripture ref: Numbers 11:1-20; John 5:1-9; Acts 16:16-26Topic: ContentmentNotes:- Are you content where God has you, not doing something God has instructed, or complaining about your situation- At social gathering, people talk of their success, money, security. Leaves troubled, discontent- People delivered out of Egypt began complaining, angered the Lord- Wanted pick-up, didn't listen to God, had mechanical troubles. If we listen to God, we can avoid many troubles- Someone wants to get married, not seeking proper council. Be Careful!- Man at pool of Bethesda with infirmity 38 yrs. Fearful, comfortale, frustrated? Have you done all you can?- Wife wanted a child, miscarriages and complications, discontent then complacent. Finally became content and had two children- Paul & Silas imprisoned, content, singing to God. Freed and blessed.- When we are content in the Lord, he blesses us with greater things

060618-1030-Paul Walker - Faith, Hope, Love Jun 19, 2006

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2006-06-18-1030 Dr. Paul Walker, Secretary General for the Church of God is the guest speaker for 10:30 Sunday morning June 18th, 2006Scripture Ref: Eph 6:22-33; I Cor 13:13Topic: Christian FamilyNotes:- History of Father's Day, today the family is under attack- Satan is the defeated foe, his only place in our lives is under our feet- Paul's writing to Corinth, a church in trouble, need holy spirit revival- Need love, joy, peace in the home, brought by faith, hope and love- Faith is a lifestyle, obvious differences between a believer and non- What makes a Godly father: (10 things)- We tend to live our lives by the way we feel- Hope is desire + expectation, sustains us, will praise Him in all circumstances (letter from man who learned this)- Love-eros, pheleo, agapeStory of boy in scout troop in poor mill village - Testimonies: Paul Chabai, Taji Scott- Prayer for Dennis & Betsy Steinmetz (with video)- Prayer for Youth Chicago Mission Team- CYC Rhythm (Step team)- Percussion Team- Short message by Jason York

060618-0830-Paul Walker - Faith, Hope, Love Jun 19, 2006

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2006-06-18-0830 Dr. Paul Walker, Secretary General for the Church of God is the guest speaker for 8:30 Sunday morning June 18th, 2006Scripture Ref: Eph 6:22-33; I Cor 13:13Topic: Christian FamilyNotes:- History of Father's Day, today the family is under attack- Satan is the defeated foe, his only place in our lives is under our feet- Paul's writing to Corinth, a church in trouble, need holy spirit revival- Need love, joy, peace in the home, brought by faith, hope and love- Faith is a lifestyle, obvious differences between a believer and non- What makes a Godly father: (10 things)- We tend to live our lives by the way we feel- Hope is desire + expectation, sustains us, will praise Him in all circumstances (letter from man who learned this)- Love-eros, pheleo, agapeStory of boy in scout troop in poor mill village - Testimonies: Paul Chabai, Taji Scott- Prayer for Dennis & Betsy Steinmetz (with video)- Prayer for Youth Chicago Mission Team- CYC Rhythm (Step team)- Percussion Team- Short message by Jason York

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