October 24-25, 2009
Speaker: John Hernandez
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Jesus and the Kingdom
The Kingdom of God was Jesus' message. Luke 4:43
With Jesus, the KOG had arrived.
The words and works of Jesus united to define the Kingdom.
Jesus brought the future rule of God into the present.
We live between the times: the inauguration and consummation of the Kingdom.
World War II illustration:…
October 3-4, 2009
Speaker: Jack Moraine
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Is worship that Changes your life.
We become like the God we worship (Psalm 115:2-8).
The Nature of Worship
Two Ingredients for Authentic Worship:
An altar.
A sacrifice or offering.
Worship involves sacrifice.
David (1 Chronicles 21:24).
The woman who anointed Jesus with costly perfume (Mark 14:3-9).
Romans…
September 12-13, 2009
Speaker: Mario Fernandez
August 8-9, 2009
Speaker: Mario Fernandez
August 1-2, 2009
Speaker: Craig Beyer
May 9–10, 2009
Speaker: Mario Fernandez
April 11–12, 2009
Easter 2009
Speaker: Brian T. Anderson
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Introduction
John 11:3 (NLT) So the two sisters sent a message to Jesus telling him, “Lord, your dear friend is very sick.”
John 11:5-6 (NLT) 5So although Jesus loved Martha, Mary, and Lazarus,6he stayed where he was for the next two days.
John 11:7 (NLT) Finally, he said to his disciples, “Let’s go…
April 4-5, 2009
Speaker: Brian T. Anderson
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Introduction
Mark 11:15-19 (NLT) 15When they arrived back in Jerusalem, Jesus entered the Temple and began to drive out the people buying and selling animals for sacrifices. He knocked over the tables of the money changers and the chairs of those selling doves, 16and he stopped everyone from using the Temple as a…
March 21-22, 2009
Speaker: Thora Anderson
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Ordinary
Ordinary… “usual; regular; habitual; normal; commonplace; plain; Something customary” [Webster’s Dictionary]
2 Corinthians 4:18 (NLT) “We don’t look at troubles we can see right now; rather, we look forward to what we have not yet seen. For the trouble we see will soon be over, but the joys to come will last…
March 7-8, 2009
Speaker: Brian T. Anderson
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Introduction
Matt. 16:18b (NAS) “I will build My church; and the gates of Hades will not overpower it.”
Acts. 2:42 (NLT) All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord’s Supper), and to prayer.
Hebrews 10:25 (NLT) And let us not neglect our…
February 21-22, 2009
Speaker: Craig Beyer
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Introduction
“Transforming ordinary people into extraordinary followers of Christ.”
2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. Old things have disappeared, and—look!—all things have become new!
The three C’s stand for:
Commitment to Christ
Commitment to His Church
Commitment to His Cause …
January 3-4, 2009
Speaker: Brian T. Anderson
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Introduction
Psalm 1:1 (NAS) How blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, Nor stand in the path of sinners, Nor sit in the seat of scoffers!
“Blessed” - - “Happy, fortunate, lucky”
Psalm 1:2 (NAS) But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night.
Psalm 1:3…
December 27-28, 2008
Speaker: Mario Fernandez
October 10-11, 2008
Speaker: Thora Anderson
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Introduction
Psalm 16
Psalm 16:1 (NLT) Keep me safe, O God, for I have come to you for refuge.
Psalm 16:2 (NLT) I said to the Lord, “You are my Master! All the good things I have are from you.”
Psalm 16:3 (NLT) The godly people in the land are my true heroes! I take pleasure in them!
Psalm 16:4 (NLT) Those who…
October 4-5, 2008
Does it Matter How We Play the Game?
Author: Craig Beyer
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Introduction
Does It Matter How We Play the Game?
Matthew 5:13 “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled under foot by men.”
Matthew 5:21-22 21“You have…
September 13-14, 2008
Compassion-tunity
Author: Mario Fernandez
September 6-7, 2008
Fall 2008 Small Group Fair
Author: Tom Quaid
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Introduction
Somewhere to Belong (Colossians 3:1-17)
Background
The first step in finding somewhere to belong is to properly understand who you are. (Colossians 3:1-4)
Its not about you.
God’s plan is now our plan.
Romans 12:1-8 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your…
June 28-29, 2008
Author: Craig Beyer
June 7-8, 2008
Author: Mario Fernandez
June 21–22, 2008
Speaker: Brian T. Anderson
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Introduction
“Transforming ordinary people into extraordinary followers of Christ.”
Matt. 28:18-20 (NAS) 18And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son…
June 14-15, 2008
Father's Day 2008
Author: Gary Kinnaman
May 24-25, 2008
Author: Mario Fernandez
May 10–11, 2008
Mother's Day
Speaker: Brian T. Anderson
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Introduction
Vashti
Esther 1:12 (NLT) But when they conveyed the king’s order to Queen Vashti, she refused to come. This made the king furious, and he burned with anger.
Zeresh
Esther 5:14 (NLT) So Haman’s wife, Zeresh, and all his friends suggested, “Set up a sharpened pole that stands seventy-five…
March 15–16, 2008
Palm Sunday
Speaker: Brian T. Anderson
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Introduction
Mark 10:32-34 (NLT) 32They were now on the way up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was walking ahead of them. The disciples were filled with awe, and the people following behind were overwhelmed with fear. Taking the twelve disciples aside, Jesus once more began to describe everything that was about to…
March 1–2, 2008
Speaker: Brian T. Anderson
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Introduction
Prov. 17:17 (NAS) A friend loves at all times, And a brother is born for adversity.
Moving Into Real Friendship
You must define friendship.
Friendship is a growing commitment among peers to seek the well-being of each other.
Phil. 2:3-4 (NAS) 3Do nothing from selfishness or…
February 16–17, 2008
Speaker: Craig Beyer
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I want you to know that God can and will use you if you let Him.
Ephesians 2:10 For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
A negative past doesn’t disqualify you from a bright future.
I John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and…
January 26–27, 2008
Speaker: Dianne Leman
January 12–13, 2008
Speaker: Marty Kaiser
January 5–6, 2008
Speaker: Brian T. Anderson
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Introduction
Matt. 6:25-27; 31-34 (NLT) 25“That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear. Isn’t life more than food, and your body more than clothing? 26Look at the birds. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly…
December 29–30, 2007
Speaker: Mario Fernandez
December 22–24, 2007
Christmas 2007
Speaker: Brian T. Anderson
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Introduction
Matt. 6:33 (NAS) “But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”
What Does Jesus Offer to Us?
Forgiveness
Eph. 1:4-7 (GN) “Let us praise God . . . for the free gift he gave us in his Son . . . We are set free,…
October 6–7, 2007
The Power of Being There
Guest Speaker: Jim Burns
September 8, 2007
Small Group Fair — Fall2007
Speaker: Brian T. Anderson
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Introduction
Gen. 2:18 (NAS) “Then the LORD God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone; I will make him a helper suitable for him.”
John 17:21 (NLT) My prayer for all of them is that they will be one, just as you and I are one, Father—that just as you are in me and I am in you, so…
June 30–July 1, 2007
Participating in the Great Drama of the Ages
Speaker: Mario Fernandez
June 16–17, 2007
Father's Day 2007
Speaker: Brian T. Anderson
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Introduction
Eph. 6:4 (NAS) Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
Two Common Mistakes Dads Make
Abandonment
II Sam. 14:24 (NLT) But the king gave this order: “Absalom may go to his own house, but he must never…
May 26–27, 2007
The Appearance of Grace
Speaker: Marty Kaiser
May 19–20, 2007
The Appearance of Grace
Speaker: Marty Kaiser
May 12–13, 2007
Mother's Day 2007
Speaker: Brian T. Anderson
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Introduction
Two Great Mothers
Eunice
II Timothy 1:5 (NAS) For I am mindful of the sincere faith within you, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am sure that it is in you as well.
Bathsheba
Prov. 31:1 (NAS) The words of King Lemuel, the oracle which his…
April 7–8, 2007
Objections to the Resurrection
Easter 2007
Speaker: Brian T. Anderson
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Introduction
I Cor. 15:3-8 (NLT) 3I passed on to you what was most important and what had also been passed on to me—that Christ died for our sins, just as the Scriptures said. 4He was buried, and he was raised from the dead on the third day, as the Scriptures said. 5He was seen…
March 31–April 1, 2007
Which Side of the Cross Are You On?
Palm Sunday 2007
Speaker: Brian T. Anderson
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Introduction
Luke 23:32-43 (NLT) 32Two others, both criminals, were led out to be executed with him.33Finally, they came to a place called The Skull. All three were crucified there—Jesus on the center cross, and the two criminals on either side. 34Jesus said,…
