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Red Chairables, Part 5: The Barren Fig Tree
August 29, 2010
Bruce Wersen
The message of this parable is simple: There’s a season of grace to produce the fruit of faith before your deadline comes.
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Red Chairables, Part 4: The Jealous Brother
August 8, 2010
Bruce Wersen
Jesus finished the parable of the prodigal son with a celebration. Now, He continues with the story of the jealous brother, and His warning is simple: don’t be a party pooper!
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Red Chairables, Part 3: The Prodigal Son
August 1, 2010
Bruce Wersen
Sin is “fun” for a season, but it’s shortsighted and superficial. It’s an attempted shortcut to happiness that always ends in misery.
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The Butterfly Effect, Part 1: Divinely Ordinary
July 25, 2010
Chris Herbert
The phrase “butterfly effect” refers to the idea that a small, mundane event like the flapping of a butterfly’s wings can have huge consequences somewhere far away. We need to keep this in mind as we make decisions and go through what might seem to be a mundane, ordinary day.
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Red Chairables, Part 2: The Talents
July 18, 2010
Bruce Wersen
It’s tempting to feel sorry for the one-talent man in this parable. Well, we’ve lost something in the translation. To Jesus’ listeners, this guy would’ve come off as a real jerk!
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Red Chairables, Part 1: The Unmerciful Servant
July 11, 2010
Bruce Wersen
Those who refuse to forgive are trapped in a type of prison. And the strange thing about this particular jail is that the locks are on the inside … and the convicts hold the keys!
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Finishing Well
July 4, 2010
Wayne Nonoshita
Marathon runners know they must have a plan and be well-trained for the race. Life is a lot like a marathon: It’s not about a fast sprint, but it’s about finishing well.
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Walking With a Limp
June 27, 2010
Chris Herbert
In Genesis chapter 32, Jacob received healing and a limp in a moment. Both made him stronger.
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Spirit of Sonship
June 20, 2010
Bruce Wersen
Without the lens of Christ, our perception of the Father will be distorted. It’s through Jesus that God’s passionate love, absolute justice, and sacrificial grace converge and unite.
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Overview of the Old Testament: The History of Redemption
June 13, 2010
Bruce Wersen
The Old Testament is an epic record of grace and compassion and deliverance and salvation and restoration. To read it any other way is to miss the point entirely.
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Route 66, Part 39: Malachi
June 6, 2010
Bruce Wersen
Malachi is a bridge between the Old and New Testaments. He’s the final voice of the prophets until John the Baptist preaches repentance, 460 years later, in preparation for the Messiah.
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Training vs. Trying
May 30, 2010
Jeffery Portmann
There is an immense difference between training to do something, and trying to do something. Spiritual transformation is not a matter of trying harder, but training purposefully.
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Route 66, Part 38: Zechariah
May 23, 2010
Bruce Wersen
Zechariah reveals to his people that they are part of God’s cosmic plan to reach the entire world for His Kingdom, and that they must prepare the temple because their King is coming!
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Route 66, Part 37: Haggai
May 16, 2010
Bruce Wersen
Haggai is a motivator with a simple message: “BUILD THE TEMPLE!” And he has something that few other prophets had: success!
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Route 66, Part 36: Zephaniah
May 9, 2010
Bruce Wersen
Zephaniah recognized spiritual complacency in his people and knew where it was leading them. So, he uses the strongest language he can muster, to try and shock them out of their indifference.
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Soundtracks
May 2, 2010
Chris Herbert
There are many voices out there competing for your attention. What captivates your attention?
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Route 66, Part 35: Habakkuk
April 25, 2010
Bruce Wersen
Habakkuk is watching all of King Josiah’s righteous reforms unravel. And, he can’t comprehend how God could just stand by and do nothing.
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Route 66, Part 34: Nahum
April 18, 2010
Bruce Wersen
God chose Nahum to proclaim Nineveh’s inevitable doom, not as a warning to the Ninevites, but as a comfort and consolation to His people.
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Catch and Release
April 11, 2010
Chris Herbert
There was an interaction between Jesus and His close friend Peter that, if we look closely, could change ourselves and maybe the way we look at our future.
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Change of Perspective
April 4, 2010
Bruce Wersen
Imagine how radically the disciples’ perspective of the crucifixion must have changed after the resurrection.
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Route 66, Part 33: Micah
March 28, 2010
Bruce Wersen
Micah presents three alternating messages of doom and hope as if he were in a courtroom. And God is coming quickly to witness against His people.
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New Identity - True Security
March 21, 2010
John Birk
Our sense of identity plays a crucial role in our lives. It shapes us and our sense of security. Thankfully, God has provided a solution for our intimacy and identity needs in Christ.
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Route 66, Part 32: Jonah
March 14, 2010
Bruce Wersen
No other prophet was more reluctant to fulfill his mission, more successful in his assignment, or more infuriated by his own success!
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Route 66, Part 31: Obadiah
March 7, 2010
Bruce Wersen
Proverbs says that “Pride goes before destruction”. And Obadiah tells the Edomites just how thorough their ruin will be.
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Route 66, Part 30: Amos
February 28, 2010
Bruce Wersen
With societal safeguards and prosperity like ours, it’s way too easy to disconnect from a personal sense of responsibility and to become enslaved to comfort and addicted to luxury.
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Balance or Compromise?
February 21, 2010
Nick Harris
The scriptures say we are to live in the world but not be of the world. What does that mean? It means that we have choices to make.
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Sweetheart Sunday : Splitting the Adam
February 14, 2010
Bruce Wersen
Valentine’s Day is an opportunity to refresh our picture of God’s ideal of marriage as a great source of intimacy, joy, and a reflection of His passionate love for us.
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Route 66, Part 29: Joel
February 7, 2010
Bruce Wersen
This is the message of Joel: “Rend your heart and not your garments.” In other words, don’t just go through the motions of what you think will pacify and placate God.
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Route 66, Part 28: Hosea
January 31, 2010
Bruce Wersen
The story of Hosea is unlike any other in the Bible. If you’re not familiar with it, the premise can come as quite a surprise: God tells prophet to marry prostitute!
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Getting What You Want
January 24, 2010
Josh Kelley
Prayer can sometimes seem like a roulette table: Sometimes it works, but most of the time it doesn’t. But what if having your prayers answered is a skill, which any of us can develop? Guest speaker: Josh Kelley (pastor at The Gathering).
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When the Earth Shakes Our Faith
January 17, 2010
Bruce Wersen
Those who don’t believe in God say that he either couldn’t stop the tragic earthquake in Haiti or he wouldn’t stop it, and that either option invalidates the God of the Bible.
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Route 66, Part 27: Daniel
January 10, 2010
Bruce Wersen
As a young Daniel was torn from his family and home and taken to Babylon, he clung to his faith. He had no idea that his devotion was destined by God to impact pagan kings, nations, and empires.
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Our Stories
December 27, 2009
Graham and Treena Kerr
Graham and Treena share their stories (warts and all) of coming to a relationship with Jesus, and the importance of sharing our own stories.
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The 12 Steps of Christmas
December 20, 2009
Bruce Wersen
Those well-known twelve steps of recovery have been adapted to just about every addiction and dysfunction – so why not the holidays?!
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Route 66, Part 26: Ezekiel
December 13, 2009
Bruce Wersen
Ezekiel uses parables, poems, proverbs, and prophecies to try and convince his people to give up their idols and worship God.
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Route 66, Part 25: Lamentations
November 29, 2009
Bruce Wersen
Sin lures us with the promise of lasting joy and satisfaction outside of God’s will, but left unchecked, its final result is inevitably bondage, devastation, grief, and separation from God.
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Route 66, Part 24: Jeremiah
November 22, 2009
Bruce Wersen
The message of Isaiah was, “The end is near.” Jeremiah’s message is, “The end is here!” He’s the only recorded prophet to be present for (and to ride out) the invasion of Judah, the exile, the final destruction, and the aftermath.
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Unstuck
November 15, 2009
Jeremy Johnson
Life has a way of draining our spiritual momentum. God gives us power to push through our pain, distraction and disappointment.
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Route 66, Part 23: Isaiah
November 8, 2009
Bruce Wersen
Prophecy is so important in God’s Word that it occupies one third of the whole Bible. And Isaiah is considered the greatest prophet of them all!
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Route 66, Part 22: Song of Solomon
November 1, 2009
Bruce Wersen
God’s primary purpose in inspiring this book seems to be to help us realize that physical intimacy, in its healthiest sense, honors the Lord, and should be celebrated as a gift from God.
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Route 66, Part 21: Ecclesiastes
October 25, 2009
Bruce Wersen
Poor King Solomon: There was no possession he couldn’t own, no place he couldn’t go, no pleasure he couldn’t experience. He had everything … except fulfillment, joy, and peace of mind.
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Philippines Mission Sunday
October 18, 2009
Nick Harris
Pastor Nick recounts this year’s adventurous mission to the Philippines, and gives an update on the His Place missions and outreaches there.
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Taming the Tantrum Within
October 11, 2009
Jeremy Johnson
We are in total control of how we handle anger. We must be careful that we do not let anger lead us down a life that dishonors God, harms others, and alienates us.
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Route 66, Part 20: Proverbs
October 4, 2009
Bruce Wersen
If the Bible was a car, Proverbs would be the tires, because this is where the rubber meets the road when it comes to applying spiritual truth.
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Route 66, Part 19: Psalms
September 27, 2009
Bruce Wersen
It’s important to keep in mind that the Psalms are lyrics! And they were married to passionate, expressive music to deepen their impact on the heart and mind of the listener.
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Walking in the Light
September 20, 2009
Jeremy Johnson
When we can’t see, the enemy can deceive us. We need light in our lives, and Jesus is the light of the world. Because of Him, as Christians we can also provide light to others.
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Route 66, Part 18: Job
September 13, 2009
Bruce Wersen
Job is considered the oldest book in the Bible, and it
addresses the oldest, most common question to man: “Why?!”
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Route 66, Part 17: Esther
September 6, 2009
Bruce Wersen
The Lord simply laughs at the enemy’s attempts to thwart His plans; and in Esther, He invites us to laugh along with Him!
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Route 66, Part 16: Nehemiah
August 30, 2009
Bruce Wersen
At times, we must choose between luxury and purpose. Like Nehemiah, we can either stay in the “palace” of comfort, or get in the game to pursue and fulfill God’s purpose!
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Fragile Faith
August 23, 2009
Jeremy Johnson
When we lack eyesight we need insight. Even if we can’t see, God is closer than we think. He is present in the midst of our pain and disappointment.
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The Disease to Please
August 16, 2009
Jeremy Johnson
Pleasing people can be a double poison: it hurts us, and we think we’re spiritual for doing it. But fearing people more than fearing God is a sin.
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Route 66, Part 15: Ezra
August 9, 2009
Bruce Wersen
On October 29, 539 B.C., a Persian leader named Cyrus the Great conquers the Babylonian Empire. Not only does the Jewish exile come to a spectacular end, but King Cyrus is excited to return the Jews to rebuild their temple.
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Route 66, Part 14: Second Chronicles
August 2, 2009
Bruce Wersen
The temple was where the Jews encountered God and received forgiveness. So how they treated it reflected their spiritual health. Our “temple” is Jesus, but in both instances God is looking for whole-hearted worship.
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Land of the Lost
July 26, 2009
Jeremy Johnson
In real life, being in the Land of the Lost is no laughing matter. If we’re too busy to enjoy each day with purpose, then we’re not in God’s will.
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Route 66, Part 13: First Chronicles
July 19, 2009
Bruce Wersen
Chronicles is written as a “pep talk” to a new generation of the people of God. It’s filled with inspirational stories of God’s directing, empowering, and ongoing work through His chosen nation, as well as dreadful warnings to not repeat the sins of the past.
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Route 66, Part 12: Second Kings
July 12, 2009
Bruce Wersen
The books of First and Second Kings open with the building of the Temple and close with the burning of the Temple. The nation God established has been uprooted and erased from the map!
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Dealing With Downturns
July 5, 2009
Wayne Nonoshita
How do we survive the current economic “jungle”, and the other downturns of life?
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Route 66, Part 11: First Kings
June 28, 2009
Bruce Wersen
Interestingly, the only example given of Solomon’s wisdom is the story of dividing a child between the two prostitutes. In First Kings, Israel prostitutes itself to false idols, and God seems to be making the same judgment.
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Route 66, Part 10: Second Samuel
June 21, 2009
Bruce Wersen
In Second Samuel, we see King David go from the golden age of righteousness when Israel was invincible, to the dark ages of unrighteousness, when he was conquered by sin.
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Christ’s Contrasting Call
June 14, 2009
Jeremy Johnson
Jesus used two contrasting standards by which he motivated and challenged His followers 2000 years ago, and those same standards apply today.
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Route 66, Part 9: First Samuel
June 7, 2009
Bruce Wersen
First Samuel gives us the historical and riveting stories of Israel’s last judge and first king.
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Route 66, Part 8: Ruth
May 31, 2009
Bruce Wersen
At a time when Israel (as a nation) was routinely turning from God to idols, this Gentile woman from an accursed nation turns from her idols to serve the living, true God.
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Net Loss
May 24, 2009
Jeremy Johnson
God has a custom-fit purpose for each of us that’s worth following. And while it will cost you a lot to follow Christ, it will cost you more not to!
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Route 66, Part 7: Judges
May 10, 2009
Bruce Wersen
Seven times in the book of Judges, we see Israel repeat a pattern: They drift away from God, become oppressed, repent, pray for deliverance, and then are given a hero, also known as a judge.
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Route 66, Part 6: Joshua
May 3, 2009
Bruce Wersen
700 years have passed since God’s covenant with Abraham/Abram to give his descendents the Land of Canaan. And now, the time has come for this promise to be fulfilled through an almost 90-year-old Joshua.
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Route 66, Part 5:
Deuteronomy
April 26, 2009
Bruce Wersen
Deuteronomy is all about preparing, not only to receive God’s promises, but to “live in” them and “hold onto” them.
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Freed From Greed
April 19, 2009
Jeremy Johnson
The current financial situation can brainwash us into a guarded or greedy philosophy. Since He has provided for us, God asks us to have a philosophy of giving.
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A Prophetic Path
April 12, 2009
Bruce Wersen
Fulfilled prophecy is such a mainstay for authenticating and validating Jesus’ authority as Messiah, and Christianity itself! Plus, it’s really cool!
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Route 66, Part 4: Numbers
April 5, 2009
Bruce Wersen
Barely a year since being delivered from Egypt, the Israelites march straight to the Promised Land. However, their lack of faith will keep them wandering in the wilderness of half-trust and half-triumph for 40 years.
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Broken, Part 2
March 29, 2009
Jeremy Johnson
If God had a sign outside His office, it might say, “I can’t fix it until it is broken.” Brokenness can bring benefits to our relationship with God.
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Broken
March 22, 2009
Jeremy Johnson
You don’t behave your way into believing, you believe your way into behaving. If we believe we need a savior, we will naturally behave like we need a savior.
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Route 66, Part 3: Leviticus
March 15, 2009
Bruce Wersen
When Exodus ends, God literally moves into camp, and His glory fills the tabernacle. What do you do when God moves into the neighborhood? This is where Leviticus begins.
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Route 66, Part 2: Exodus
March 8, 2009
Bruce Wersen
Egypt was an incubator where the Lord could grow His chosen people into a nation while keeping them separate from a pagan culture. God is preparing nothing less than the salvation of the world!
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Route 66, Part 1: Genesis
March 1, 2009
Bruce Wersen
The people God chooses are never perfect. At times they are deeply flawed. They lie, deceive, and rebel, but they work hard to trust in God’s goodness. This is who God chooses to use … and to transform.
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The Talking Belly
February 22, 2009
Jeremy Johnson
Genesis 25 tells how Esau gave up his birthright for some stew. We want to be careful that we don’t do the same: trading our futures for immediate, sinful desires.
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Is the Bible Reliable?
February 15, 2009
Bruce Wersen
Our faith isn’t based on ill-founded fairytales; it’s based on historical records of actual events as recorded by eyewitnesses.
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The Lord’s Prayer, Part 13: Amen
February 8, 2009
Bruce Wersen
After 12 installments, looking at this prayer line-by-line, we’ll pull the parts together and see that there is so much more to prayer than just asking for things.
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The Lord’s Prayer, Part 12: Kingdom, Power, and Glory
February 1, 2009
Bruce Wersen
Unless you’re seeking His kingdom, and depending on His power, you’ll never perceive the brilliance and beauty of His glory, either in this world, or the world to come.
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Christian Hedonism
January 25, 2009
Josh Kelley
Who are you more inclined to call "the life of the party," God or Satan? Be honest; don't just give the answer you know you're supposed to give! This sermon paints a picture of Satan as a miserly, miserable creature who hates joy, happiness, and pleasure, and who craves to spread his misery across the universe and God as the source of happiness, pleasure, and life, seeking to spread joy through the universe. Guest speaker: Josh Kelley (pastor at The Gathering Christian Church)
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The Lord’s Prayer, Part 11: Deliver Us From Evil
January 18, 2009
Bruce Wersen
When we pray “Deliver us from evil,” we’re asking God to walk us through it; teach us from it; deepen our faith within it; and cause it to ultimately work to our greater good and His greater glory!
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The Lord’s Prayer, Part 10: Not Into Temptation
January 11, 2009
Bruce Wersen
Temptation may be one of the devil’s primary weapons to destroy us, but it’s also one of God’s primary tools to develop us.
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The Daily Olympics of Life
December 28, 2008
Graham Kerr
When Hebrews 12 instructs us to “run the race that is set before us,” we are given four strong coaching tips. And Jesus uses the story of the Good Samaritan to help the religious understand the race we are running on a daily basis.
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The Lord’s Prayer, Part 9: As We Forgive
December 7, 2008
Bruce Wersen
A true experience of grace and mercy will make us gracious and merciful to others. And the degree to which I’m willing to forgive clearly indicates the extent to which I’ve personally experienced His forgiveness.
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The Lord’s Prayer, Part 8: Forgive Us Our Debts
November 30, 2008
Bruce Wersen
My “debts” do not alter my relationship with God (as Father and child), but they do disrupt and upset our closeness, our intimacy, and my being led and blessed.
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The Lord’s Prayer, Part 7: Our Daily Bread
November 23, 2008
Bruce Wersen
Want to know just how out of touch we are with this statement? We’re far more likely to pray: “Give us this day the will power to stay away from the bread!”
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Gripped by Grace
November 16, 2008
Bill Kieselhorst
When you’ve suffered in an area, and you’ve received the grace of God, you have a ministry to others who haven’t experienced that yet.
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The Lord’s Prayer, Part 6: Thy Will Be Done
November 9, 2008
Bruce Wersen
It’s only when my will begins to conform to Thy will that I can find genuine rest for my soul.
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The Lord’s Prayer, Part 5: Thy Kingdom Come
November 2, 2008
Bruce Wersen
With these three little words, Jesus knocks the “selfish” out of our prayers by aiming our first requests at others.
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The Lord’s Prayer, Part 4: Hallowed be Thy Name
October 26, 2008
Bruce Wersen
The foremost purpose of prayer isn’t about getting from God, but about giving to God His rightful place in our lives.
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Teaching God’s Children
October 19, 2008
Nick Harris
Updates on our mission to Calew in the Philippines.
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The Lord’s Prayer, Part 3: In Heaven
October 12, 2008
Bruce Wersen
When Jesus says in the Lord’s Prayer, “Who art in heaven,” He’s not referring to location, but to authority, reminding us to fear the one we love.
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The Lord’s Prayer, Part 2: Our Father
October 5, 2008
Bruce Wersen
When Jesus opened his model prayer with “Our Father”, He was emphasizing the closeness that God Himself desires to have with each of us.
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The Lord’s Prayer, Part 1: How Not to Pray
September 28, 2008
Bruce Wersen
Jesus’ disciples asked Him to teach them to pray. He told them! He gave up His “secret”. But just before Jesus gave His disciples this model prayer (The Lord’s Prayer), he gave them a three-part warning.
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God’s Extreme Makeover
September 21, 2008
Steve Lotze
God wants to give us an Extreme Makeover: becoming new on the inside. While we are all eligible, the book of James gives us four requirements we need to know about going into our makeover.
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On Purpose, Part 12: Five Vital Signs
September 14, 2008
Bruce Wersen
One day we’ll stand before God and give an account and answer to Him concerning these five created purposes: Worship, fellowship, discipleship, ministry, and mission.
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On Purpose, Part 11: Up to the Task
September 7, 2008
Bruce Wersen
The idea of sharing our faith can leave even outgoing believers feeling intimidated and overwhelmed.
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On Purpose, Part 10:
Trophies of Grace
August 31, 2008
Bruce Wersen
People with needs are all around us all the time. And it takes no special talent to listen or pray or support. But it does take a special heart - a servant’s heart - to recognize and respond to the opportunities to love God by loving others.
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Cofradia Mission Sunday
August 24, 2008
Nick Harris
Testimony and videos from our January and June mission trips to Cofradia, Mexico.
Special speakers: Eric and Debbie Snow, Michael Anderson, Kaitlyn Conijn, and Jay TenBrink.
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Raised But Not Loosed
August 17, 2008
Jeremy Johnson
God wants to not just save our souls, but fill us with transformation power so we can be a great influence.
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On Purpose, Part 9:
S.H.A.P.E. Up
August 10, 2008
Bruce Wersen
Long-lasting, truly satisfying joy doesn’t come from getting the most for myself … but giving the most of myself!
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On Purpose, Part 8: Resistance Training
August 3, 2008
Bruce Wersen
All temptations follow the same pattern. The enemy has used the same strategy and the same old tricks since Adam and Eve. Once we know our enemy’s schemes, we should have a battle plan ready in order to combat them.
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On Purpose, Part 7:
Very Becoming Believers
July 20, 2008
Bruce Wersen
Like any good father, God wants His children to bear His image. But bearing God’s image isn’t automatic and spiritual growth doesn’t just happen. As God’s children, we have to be deliberate in our devotion.
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On Purpose, Part 6: United We Stand
July 13, 2008
Bruce Wersen
We serve a creative Father who doesn’t want cookie cutter kids! He enjoys that we each bring a distinct personality and perspective to His family. However, distinct, separate beings uniting as one takes effort!
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On Purpose, Part 5:
Formed for His Family
June 29, 2008
Bruce Wersen
Our relationship with God should be personal, but it was never intended to be private. We simply can’t fulfill our created purpose on our own.
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On Purpose, Part 4:
Best Friends Forever
June 22, 2008
Bruce Wersen
As friends of God, we can’t settle for a casual acquaintance. He’s looking for close, intimate, and trusted friendships.
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On Purpose, Part 3:
Making God Smile
June 15, 2008
Bruce Wersen
You are a child of God, and you can bring pleasure to God like nothing else and like no one else He has ever created.
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On Purpose, Part 2: Forever For Him
May 25, 2008
Bruce Wersen
Earthly pleasures were never meant to permanently satisfy, but only to suggest and awaken our desire for eternal fulfillment.
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On Purpose, Part 1: It’s Not About Me
May 18, 2008
Bruce Wersen
The search for a sense of meaning and purpose continues to puzzle many people, because typically they begin at the wrong starting point: themselves.
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