Evergreen Community Church Podcast
By Evergreen Community Church of Bothell, WA
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Listen to life changing messages from Westside Church of Bend, OR
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CleanJunkyard Joy | Philippians 1:16 The Big Idea: Joy is found in junkyards of life when we learn how to RECYCLE our joy. Where do you feel junk? 1. I Feel LONELY / LONLINESS. "I will turn friends into FAMILY". *Philippians 1:4-5,7 2. I Feel LIMITATIONS. "I will turn 'can'ts' into CAN DO". *Philippians 1:18 3. I Feel DREAD. "I will turn bad into GOOD". *Philippians 1:18-19;1:21 | 2/4/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Church the Consumer Ate | In our society, church is an accessory, not an essential, and we think this is normal. Luke 14:16-23 Big Idea: What does God require from us to have his desire for a full house church? God romances people into His will. Where God is romancing, the kingdom has come. 1. Plan your life around the romance and serving the romance. *We are the church the consumer ate. Mantra #1: Church is here to support my pursuit of happiness Mantra #2: Someone should help me. Mantra #3: We should pay someone to help me *We are a volunteer movement and Jesus was the first volunteer. 2. Fill the house with people not like you. 3. Make yourself uncomfortable to fill God's house. The story says build your whole life around the romance. | 1/28/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGod Loves Pushy People | Scriptures: Luke 11:5-8 & Luke 18:1-7 The Big Idea: Prayer that 'changes things', that the Father enjoys, will make you feel UNCOMFORTABLE to pray. 3 Secrets of Prayers that Get Heard 1. You need a big PROBLEM Philippians 4:6-7 *Turn your worries into prayers 2. You need a true FRIEND Psalm 91:14, Hebrews 11:6 *Prayers is answered because of friendship 3. You need to be PUSHY Luke 11:9 Improve your relationship with God by being a nuisance! | 1/21/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanFaith and Fasting | Watch the sermon HERE! 1. Daniel Followed God Early 2. Daniel Honored God by Fasting. Daniel 1:3-8 The Skinny on Fasting: Matthew 6:16-18 *We can fast from things like food, coffee, media, and busyness 3. Daniel had a spirit of excellence. Daniel 5:12 4. Daniel was known by his prayer. Daniel 6:10,10:12 | 1/14/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanCaution: Low Clearances | The Big Idea: Jesus wants to lift the lid on your life into a big, wide world. No matter where you are, God has your address, and knows your situation, and he can find you. 1. Let Jesus into your business. Luke 5:3 2. Let Jesus bless your business. Luke 5:6-7 3. Let Jesus mess with your plans. Mark 1:17 4. Let Jesus change your name. John 1:42 *Don't excuse yourself from significance. *Why do we make excuses? *What is in the way of my life? (ME) Think BIG: *What desire won't go away? *What are you called to do? *What is mission critical? Apply this message to your life today! Open the Take Sunday Deeper for ideas - Take Sunday Deeper-Caution Low Clearance.pdf Want to lead a small group of people through this series? Open the Community Group Study Guide today! - Breaking Glasss Ceilings week 1.pdf | 1/7/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWhat Time is Your Life? | The Big Idea: If you'll find the time of your life, you'll have the time of your life. John 2:4 1. Who Am I and Where am I going? John 17:1-2 2. What is right for this season? Luke 2:51,17:22; Matthew 9:15; Mark 13:33; Matthew 26:18 3. Who is Running my Life? John 12:20-21,24,25,28 4. Am I living for just Two Words? (Well Done!) John 17:4-5 This week's 5 Breakthrough Secrets *Spending 15 min in solitude during your day *Hone your (life) sentence *Writing your goals down *Define your Top 5 *Extend your quitting points | 12/31/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWhy Christmas? | -- | 12/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGod Wants to Meet You | John 4:23 The Big Idea: God wants to meet you in worhsip MORE than you want to meet him. 1. God is searching for you, so worship less about finding God and more about letting him FIND you. Psalm 23:6; Isaiah 35:10 2. The goal of worship is to be the person God delights to DISCOVER and wants to BE with. Genesis 3:9; Psalm 27:8; Luke 15:20; Psalm 23:6; Isaiah 35:10 How do I become a worshiper the father seeks? Genesis 3:8, Psalm 84:5 Look for God's PATHWAYS of worship in your heart. 1. CREATION - Exodus 3:3 2. ACTION - 2 Samuel 6:22 3. GENEROSITY - Acts 10:4 4. PROCESSING - Isaiah 6:1 5. SERVICE - Mark 14:6 6. SOLITUDE - Revelation 1:9-10 7. COMMUNITY - Revelation 5:11,13 Take a Pathways quiz online at OurEvergreen.org! Take Sunday's message deeper today with this week's Take Sunday Deeper! Take Sunday Deeper-God wants to meet with you.pdf Leading a community group? Here's this week's study guide! Thanksliving week 7.pdf | 12/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWorship is Good for You | After listening to the message, apply it in greater ways to your own life. Here is this week's Take Sunday Deeper: Take Sunday Deeper-Worship is good for you.pdf Lead or want to lead a Community Group? Here's this week's group leader study guide: Thanksliving week 6.pdf | 12/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanYou, plus the Holy Spirit, make a dangerous team! | Check out the Community Group Study Guide for this message: Steven Mayanja Dec 4 2011.pdf Grow as a disciple by applying this message to your everyday life: Take Sunday Deeper-Dangerous Teamy.pdf | 12/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanPush the Frontline Forward | 2 Chronicles 20:1-22 The Big Idea: Worship is warfare that advances the kingdom of God. 1. Dont fight in your strength...rely on the intimacy of God. * 2 Chron 20:12 2. Jesus sometimes leads us to the end of ourselves...to find our new identity in Jesus * 2 Chron 20:17 3. Simple obedience to God's Word...is worship that advances the kingdom of God! * 2 Chron 20:20 4. Choosing to Worship Jesus in brokeness...confounds the enemy and calls down heaven setting us free. * 2 Chron 20:21-22 Take Sunday Deeper-Pushing the front lines forward.pdf Thanksliving week 4.pdf | 11/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanCarriers of the Presence | Devotions: What does it take to be devoted? Big Idea: Daily Devotions are the key to being carriers of God's presence. How do you Journal? Bring 5 things: 1. Bible 2. Reading plan 3. A pen 4. Jounal 5. A planner Use SOAP: Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer Share with others what you are learning from Jesus! Thanksliving week 3.pdf Take Sunday Deeper-Carriers of the Presence.pdf | 11/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanExpect the Unexpected from Worship | The Big Idea: EXPECTATION makes powerful worship but it's often missing in churches today. *Expectation means that God is coming Acts 7:55 Revelation 4:2-3;5:6;5:11-12 Expectation is anticipating God's KINGDOM to come to God's HOUSE whenever we worship. *The same spirit with the Father and the Son is with us. Expectation brings... 1. MIRACLES Acts 4:29-31, Matthew 13:58 *Jesus Chris is the same yesterday, today, and forever. 2. SALVATION Acts 13:2-3, 1 Corinthians 14:25, Acts 16:25-30 *Expectation in worship brings an atmosphere of salvation 3. WISDOM Acts 16:25-26;29-30, Hebrews 10:24-25, Psalm 122:1, Ecclesiastes 5:1 *Psalm 73:16-17, Acts 13:2-3, 1 Corinthians 2:16 To find an irresistible church, come to your own church with EXPECTANCY. *Have devotions *Worship in solitude *Pray for the pastor *Work as worship *Stir up expectation *Come early *Get inside *Linger after Thanksliving week 2.pdf Take Sunday Deeper-expect the unexpected.pdf | 11/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanYou are God's Go-Between | The Big Idea: The goal of your salvation is to make you a worshiping PRIEST. 1. You (yes you) were designed for WORSHIP! 1 Peter 2:9 *Priests bring people to God -- you are God's go-between. 2. Because it cost Christ EVERYTHING, worship matters most. Exodus 25:1-2 3. We step into the order of heaven when we give THANKS and PRAISE. Psalm 100:1-5 ThanksLiving week 1.pdf Take Sunday Deeper-God's Go-Between.pdf | 11/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanForward! | Ephesians 6:10-18 The Big Idea: You are called OUT of the cozy, comfort of the heavenly places with Jesus into a hostile world to advance the reign of God. 1. Forward: The armor covers the front of the soldier so you are safest moving FORWARD. Ephesians 6:10-11 *You are most vulnerable when you retreat, and safest when you advance. Walk courageously into what God has called you to do. 2. Vulnerable: You become a TARGET when you advance, so pray your armor on. Ephesians 6:12-13 *When you advance, stuff happens. Armor placement reveals where the hits will be: below the belt, in the heart, on uneven footing, hits that burn, hits in your mind, hits face-to-face. 3. Together: The most resilient weapon of the army is the unity of your shield LOCKING in with others. Ephesians 6:18 | 10/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanTake Heaven Home | Heaven is on its way to ECC and your home is where it will start. 3 Decisions: #1 - Intimacy will be cherished in our home. Ephesians 5:1-3 #2 - We will fill time, not kill time as a family. Ephesians 5:16 #3 - We will have order that invites the Holy Spirit to take up residence in our home. -Have boundaries! Ephesians 5:22,25; 6:1; 6:5,9 -Parents who respect one another -Expect respect -Shape the will, but don't crush the spirit Homework: take this home, heads of homes...bless your home, pray in each room, open a Bible and read aloud the promises that have been made to you. Take Sunday Deeper-Take Heaven Home.pdf I love my church guide week 7.pdf | 10/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanFollowing Jesus Together | Hebrews 12:1 Big Idea: We must first learn how to follow Jesus wholeheartedly in order to truly love the church together. God's map is revealed through GOD'S WORD. Matthew 14:28-29 Faith is taking one more step because JESUS SAID SO. God PROVIDES PACERS to help us through dark times. Matthew 14:30-31 FAILING FORWARD is taking the hand God provides. God gave Himself so we may FINISH WELL. Hebrews 12:2 Finishing well is THE WAY WE RUN, not the finish line. Life Application Ideas: Reach UP - Ask God where you can be a catalyst for unity Reach IN - Have a family night this week to build family unity Reach OUT - Invite someone you know is lonely to church next week Take Sunday Deeper-Following Jesus Together.pdf I love my church guide week 6.pdf | 10/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanChanging Rooms | .... | 10/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanAlluring | The Big Idea: Our church will be alluring when we sit together with Jesus on the edge of HEAVEN. 1. Don't descend into BOREDOM. Ephesians 3:1-2 How to make church boring: *Entitlement ...Church exists to meet my needs. *Monotony ...I know that. *Grunt ...If more people worked we could get more done. *Beige ...The safest choices are found in the middle Reaching People Requires Risk! 2. Let's sit up with Jesus and become ALLURING. Ephesians 3:10 Sacrifice. We exist to serve at any cost, those who have never asked to be served. Ephesians 3:1 Mystery. It is a wonder to behold the gospel at work in a human life. Ephesians 3:6 Grace. I find myself when I get lost in the joy of serving. Ephesians 3:8 Brilliance. Jesus in my church is irresistible. Ephesians 3:10 3. Are you audacious enough to step into the REACTOR and BURN for God? Ephesians 4:14-21 Take Sunday Deeper-ALLURING.pdf I love my church guide week 4.pdf Take Sunday Deeper-Changing Rooms.pdf I love my church guide week 5.pdf | 10/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanOne | The Big Idea: DIVISION between people kills power in Christ; only UNITY can bring us back. Our problem with grace... No matter how free the ride, for some reason we imagine we DESERVE it. Ephesians 2:1-10 Our problem with divisions is... We separate people into "us" and "them", because if we are okay, then others are NOT. Starting with the world's greatest ethnic divide. Ephesians 2:11-18 Our problem with offense is... The only human answer to conflict is REJECTION that isolates everyone. Ephesians 2:11-18 God's question of oneness is... Will I let the Lord demolish my fortress and rebuild ONENESS? Ephesians 2:19-22 Take Sunday Deeper-ONE.pdf I love my church guide week 3.pdf | 9/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanUp! | I Love My Church, Week 1 | 9/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanResponding to 9/11 | -- | 9/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanIrresistible | Isaiah 2:1-5 1. Irresistible: God sees the church as the most attractive place on earth *Ephesians 1:20, 5:25; Revelation 15:11 2. TWo things the Church does best (Isaiah 2:3) *Direction: People look for direction -- what's the right way? *Relationship: People look o relationships - how do I get along with others? 3. Vision (Isaiah 2:5): Do you see? Is God's vision your pursuit? | 9/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanChristianity: Boring, Untrue & Irrelevant? | presented by Nicky Gumble of The Alpha Course New classes start Monday September 12 at 6:30 PM | 8/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEvergreen Q&A Meeting - Aug 21 2011 | -- | 8/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanAssembly - Some Assembly Required | The Big Idea: Safe and health church that is elder-led and volunteer-driven, is a constant in the Bible. Please see the attached slide deck for detailed notes! | 8/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanNexus - What We Value | The Big Idea: Holding firm to values enables us to make the most of change. NEXUS is the constant tie, link or connection that binds parts together. 1. Nexus turns fear into doorways of HOPE. *Isaiah 35:3-4 2. Nexus reveals the HIGHWAY to heaven. *Isaiah 35:8-10 Nexus is our core values: 1. People 2. Devotions 3. Serving 4. Community 5. Transparency 6. Mentoring 7. Relevance 8. Excellence | 8/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanDestiny - God's Planning Good Things for Evergreen | Isaiah 43:18-19 The Big Idea: An ordinary church can have extraordinary influence if the DNA is right. 1. Autonomous - Influential churches take courage to LEAD themselves forward. *Romans 1:11 *Gospel (Acts 14:1), Fellowship (Acts 14:5-6), Leadership (Acts 14:21-23) 2. Anointed - Churches of influence have more HAPPENING than is humanly explainable *Romans 8:15, 15:18-19 3. Apostolic - Churches of influence are ENTREPRENEURS for God. *Romans 15:20 *Apostolic = Entrepreneurial | 8/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanHot Monogamous Sex | The Big Idea: Sex is God's GIFT that gets HOTTER when done God's way. WHAT MAKES SEX COLD? 1. Sex without a LICENSE: Sex without COMMITMENT hurts. *1 Corinthians 6:18-20 2. Sex ONLINE: Pornography is meaningless sex ALONE. *1 Corinthians 10:7 3. Sex on the FREEWAY: The pace of life leaves couples too EXHAUSTED. *Daniel 12:4 *Matthew 24:12 WHAT MAKES SEX HOT? 1. One man + one woman + GOD - all OTHERS x COMMITMENT = hot sex! *Song of Songs 4:12 2. Have sex with heart *Re-Creation, Genesis 1:27 *Recreation, Genesis 1:28 *Procreation Genesis 1:28 3. Have sex with soul Be respnsive *Song of Solomon 2:7,16; 5:8; 8:4 Be creative *Song of Solomon 2:7; 5:8; 8:4 Be encouraging *Song of Solomon 4:1-15; 5:10-6 Be covenant *Song of Solomon 8:6 | 7/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMoney Matters at Home | How to overcome financial matters 1. Commit to budgeting *Proverbs 27:23,24a 2. Commit to saving *Proverbs 21:20, 13:11 3. Commit to tithing *Matthew 23:23b, Malachi 3:10 4. Commit to enjoying *Ecclesiastes 6:9, Philippians 4:11-13 | 7/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Secret of Being Understood | The Big Idea: Communication happens when we seek to understand, not to be under understood. 1. UNDERSTANDING - we want to be understood so we get married. *Talking is a gift to communicate as God does. *Genesis 1:26, 2:21-22, 2:25, 3:8-9 2. REJECTION - no one can hurt like those closest to you. *Most communication teaching addresses techniques, not the heart *Matthew 12:34, James 4:1 3. AGREEMENT - God's power comes when we fight to agree. *Get a vision of agreement *Matthew 18:19, Ecclesiastes 4:12, Deuteronomy 32:30 Marriage is the TRINITY made visible. | 7/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanOur Family Secrets | HomeWorks Part 4: Our Family Secret from Evergreen Community Church on Vimeo. The Lord disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in. -Proverbs 3:12 The Big Idea: Discipline is how to show LOVE to your children. 1. Discipline is preparing kids to be PARENTED by God. * 1 Samuel 2:12 * God is the ultimate parent to kids * Who is the greatest influence on the life of your child? YOU! * Porverbs 22:15 2. Discipline is built on HONOR * 1 Samuel 2:29 * Disciplining is how we show our fear(honor) of the Lord * Respect your kids; not hurtful words, listen to their words, treat them maturely 3. Discipline is not lots of RULES but a plan followed through * 1 Samuel 2:25 * Naughtiness is never "cute" to God * The product of discipline is changed behavior * God teaches - Jeremiah 32:33 * God uses his voice - Exodus 20:19 * God disciplines - Hebrews 12:7 * God removes privileges - Hebrews 12:11 * God approves appropriate physical discipline - Proverbs 13:24 Respect each other and work as a team! | 7/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanAmerica at Home | Deuteronomy 6:7 The Big Idea: Your home needs a delivery system for Bible truth...and it is so easy to achieve. 1. Family Meals, "when you sit at home" *Family meals heal *Children learn to adjust (not customers to be served w/ special orders) *The main thing happening at he family table is RELATIONSHIPS 2. Family Outings, "when you walk along the road" *Create experiences with each of your children *Make planned risks with your family (i.e. camping) 3. Bedtime Prayers, "when you lie down" *Pray with your kids individually *Children (esp teens) will often talk more at night - be willing! 4. Morning Hellos, "when you get up" *Be genuinely pleasant to each other in the morning Weave God into your family life! The most powerful things you can do as a parent are the unconscious and unintentional things. Your children bear witness how you love God with your heart, soul and mind. | 7/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Woman Every Man Wants | The Big Idea: Every husband wants a CHEERLEADER sending him out to face the world cheering him on at the end of the day. Genesis 2:18 ..'helper' meaning, "she who looks him in the eye." *But, he has to earn her respect! 1. A man wants the gift of TRUST from his wife. Ephesians 5:22-24 *Women model first and best the amazing strength of submission. *Submission is trust in a husband's love (Leslie McCallum) *Followership *Trust releases: oneness, agreement *Submission is the highest compliment a wife can give her husband 2. FOLLOWERSHIP is not to be feared. 1 Peter 3:1-7, Ephesians 5:21, 1 Samuel 25:25 *Submission is willing *Husbands submit, too *Don't submit to what is not of God *Submission starts with self-respsect *Disagree but don't be disagreeable 3. What does a wife receive from FOLLOWING? Ephesians 5:18-27,6:1; 1 Peter 3:1; Hebrews 5:7; 1 Corinthians 11:10 *A God-improved husband *Ever increasing beauty *Answers to prayer *Shielding from demonic thoughts | 6/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEvergreen Family Meeting Minutes - June 26 2011 | -- | 6/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Man Every Woman Wants | The Big Idea: A woman wants what God wants: a man who uses his God-given authority to bring LOVE into his home. *Heading up the family: is how a man brings love into the home A woman wants... 1. A man who is GOING somewhere... a LEADER. Ephesians 5:25 2. A man who will make her feel SECURE... a PROTECTOR. Ephesians 5:28-30 *Protect her mentally through communication. *Protect her spiritually by praying for her. *Protect her emotionally by listening to her. 3. A man who will CARE for her... a PROVIDER. Ephesians 5:29-31 4. A man who will BLESS her... a PRIEST. Ephesians 5:25-27 *Dad brings God to the family, and bring the family to God. | 6/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanIs Heaven for Real? | Is Heaven for Real? 1. Is Colton's story for real? 2 Corinthians 12:2-4, John 20:29 2. Is heaven for real? God wants heaven MORE than we do. Numbers 29:35; Revelation 22:17; John 14:2-3; 1 John 1:1 Heaven is God coming to live with us MORE than us going to be with God. 2 Chronicles 3:8; Revelation 21:16; 2 Corinthians 5:17 3. Is hell for real? Hell is where God is NOT. Jude 13; John 1:5; Mark 9:43 Hell is PUNISHMENT without God. Mark 9:48; Revelation 14:11; Revelation 20:15 Hell is about real people, not cold doctrines. 2 Peter 3:9 4. How do I get to heaven? Bad people go to heaven and 'good' people go to hell. Revelation 21:27,20:11-12; Ephesians 2:1-9 Confess - honesty Repent - change Believe - in someone greater than you (Christ) 5. Why do I have to wait? You don't have to wait because heaven can start NOW [in Christ]. John 4:14; Matthew 3:2,13:44,19:14 | 6/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanHeaven is for Real | Heaven Is for Real is the true story of the four-year old son of a small town Nebraska pastor who during emergency surgery slips from consciousness and enters heaven. He survives and begins talking about being able to look down and see the doctor operating and his dad praying in the waiting room. The family didn't know what to believe but soon the evidence was clear. Phil McCallum interviews Todd and Sonja about Colton's experience and how it changed their lives. http://heavenisforreal.net/ | 6/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanCasting Perfrect Love | Special Guest Pastor Jeff Kozyra from New Life Church, Colorado Springs | 5/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Side Effects of Jesus | Authority: there is a deep human longing to find an expert who speaks with confidence. Matthew 7:28-29 The Big Idea: There is a COST worth paying to follow Jesus. *Are you willing to pay the cost? 1. Is my road popular or PERSONAL? Matthew 7:13-14 2. Am I following stature or SHADOW? Matthew 7:15-16 3. Am I FLATTERING or following Jesus? Matthew 7:21 *Not that "I know Jesus," but rather, "does Jesus know me?" Application: Will I like the life I'm building YEARS FROM NOW? *<a href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Matthew 7.24-27" class= | 5/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanJudgement Free - Receive Grace by Giving Grace | The Big Idea: Judging COMPETES with God, CRIPPLES others and INJURES ourselves. Matthew 7:1-6 1. What is judging? *Judging is having part of the EVIDENCE, ASSUMING the rest, making up a MOTIVE, and pronouncing how that affects that person's relationship with God. *Sting of judgement: we assume things about others' relationships with God. *IF we can't control others actions, we can at least control our opinion. 2. Whay is judging bad? *When we judge others, we are writing the law books that will judge us. *2 Samuel 22:26-28 *What drives us to criticize others is often what is wrong in us. Romans 2:1 3. Are Christians supposed to have opinions about anything? <div style="font-size: 13px; font-family: arial, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: | 5/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWorry Free - Live as a Gift and Not on Credit | *We need to be talked out of worry. *Fear can be a great comforter Big Idea: Let Jesus talk you out of a life of worry. *Faith impresses Jesus 1. Are you worth more than a bird? Matthew 6:25-27 *Observe birds: effortless, joyous, irresponsible, frivolout, mystery, no credit cards, no gov't stimulus package. *Why should birds have all the fun? 2. Are you more beautiful than a bale of hay? Matthew 6:28-30 *We can give ourselves more than we're supposed to have. *Consider flowers: color, exture, sculpture *If God beautifies grass clippings, won't He make something beautiful of my life? *Learn from flowers that beauty comes naturally. Let God do it. 3. Are you smarter than a dog?</s | 5/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMoney Free - Freedom from Living for Money | The Big Idea: It is not 'what will you do with your money' but 'what is your money doing with you?' Are you happy with that? Is God happy with that? 1. The Treasure Question: Where do you want your HEART to be? Is your MONEY going there? Matthew 6:19-21 *It's not where your money is, but where your heart is. *Where can we invest into heaven? Wherever we find hell on earth. 2. The Eye Question: Are you easily distracted by everything or are you able to see the ONE thing that matters most? Matthew 6:22-23 *Christ uses failures and makes heroes out of finishers. 3. The Master Question: The master test: When money comes in or cash runs out, where do your eyes look FIRST? <a href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Matthew%206.24" class="lbsBibleRef" data-reference="Matthew 6.24" data-version="ESV" target="_blank" style="font-size: 13px; font-family: arial, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #a | 4/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanCome Just As You Are | Big Idea: Don't fix YOURSELF up to com to God, instead come JUST as you are. 1. CONFUSED by change? Com just as you are. John 20:2 *Transition your trust from the physical to the resurrected Jesus John 20:15-16 *God is invisible, we are not *God knows how to say your name 2. DISAPPOINTED with God? Come just as you are. Luke 24:15-17 *They had the facts, but missed the miracle! Luke 24:30-33 *Jesus is making disciples today | 4/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanHungry - How to Fast Forward | Matthew 6:16-18 Fasting: a formidible partner and friend when combined with prayer. 1. Fasting is an expected practice: "when you fast..."(Matthew 6:16) *It is accessible to everyone, not just for leaders or those preceived to be of higher spiritual stature. *It is an opportunity to grow closer to God. (Romans 12:1) 2. Jesus was a man of fasting (Matthew 4:1-9; Luke 4:1-2) *Can be a powerful partner in times of temptation and failure *Fasting and prayer has a history of working in powerful ways 3. This is between you and God *Don't chalk it[the practice] up as "for someone else" *You will be rewarded (but everyone differently) More information about David Perkins at New Life Church » | 4/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanRelease - The Liberation of a Forgiving Lifestyle | Matthew 6:14-15 The Big Idea: The same God who commands us to forgive shows us how to forgive others. 1. Be forgiven. Luke 7:47 *Test your repentance: How easy do I love? My answer suggests how much I've allowed to be forgiven! 2. Throw the offense away and let God CATCH it. Luke 17:4-6 *Forgiveness means to throw away. 3. Act forgiving then FEEL forgiveness. Matthew 5:44, Romans 12:20 | 4/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSimple - The Power of Simple Prayer | Matthew 6:9-13 The Big Idea: Let the simple prayer topics of the Lord's Prayer simplify your COMPLICATED life. 1. Father - Let Jesus bring YOU into the Father's house. 2. Kingdom - If you can't get to heaven yet then bring heaven to EARTH. 3. Bread - Let the Father fill the LITTLE needs of life. 4. Forgiveness - Fellowship with you ENEMIES in the presence of God. 5. Deliverance - Fellowship with God in your VULNERABILITIES. | 4/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSecrecy - The Power of Hidden Giving and Prayer | Matthew 6:1-6 The Big Idea: The way to a rewarding public life is to have a powerful SECRET life. 1. Attend to your SECRET life before fussing over your PUBLIC life. *See Hudson Taylor and his ministry in China "God's work done in God's way will never lack God's supply." *Most of us focus on PUBLIC life; true character is who we are in the dark. *For better or worse, what we do In the dark today will be in the light tomorrow. 2. Know when to be TRANSPARENT and when to keep SECRET. Matthew 5:16 & James 5:16 *Two tough calls: Be open with what you want to hide; Keep secret what you want to tell. *Don't say, "the church should do something." YOU do something; YOU are the church! 3. Discover power in SECRECY *Secret giving becomes lending to the Lord. Proverbs 19:7 *Not all giving is secret (see King David, Barnabas) Secret Prayer becomes stepping out of group think into GOD'S mind. Luke 6:12-13 PROMISE: Your secret life will not remain a SECRET. Matthew 6:5-6 | 3/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSupply Side Living | Philippians 4:19 The Big Idea: For those weary of the economy, God offers refreshing hope. 1. What is God's economy? *He is our SUPPLIER Deuteronomy 8:17-18 **We know God is rich because is is comfortable being POOR *He SUPPLIES Mark 6:37, 1 Kings 17:4 **World economy = receive then PAY **God's economy = give then RECEIVE Expect the unexpected! *He supplies to DEVELOP the inner you 1 Timothy 6:9-11 **God UNDERSUPPLIES so we will depend on His word alone. Deuteronomy 8:2-5 **God OVERSUPPLIES so we will invest for the beneift of others. 2 Corinthians 9:10-11 **Earn, Save Give! Bread (income) is what we need today & Seed (wealth) is what we plan for. 2. How can I enter into God's economy? *GIVING is an honor because God invites us to become like him. 2 Corinthians 9:6 (tithe = honor) *Be FAITHFUL Malachi 3:8-12 *Have FAITH Malachi 3:13-17, 2 Corinthians 9:7 **What we say, what we give are important in our attitude toward tithing. **God love a hilarous giver (v7) Bring your WHOLE tithe to God. | 3/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanUnconditional - Living with People Who Hurt Me | Matthew 5:43-48 [Special Guests David and Marie Works share their story of loss and forgiveness] *God did not create the evil in this world, but he has overcome it. *Forgiveness is acting like God. *We love God no more than we love our enemies. To Forgive we must: 1. Be forgiven 2. Grasp the offense 3. Release the offense 4. Into the hands of God 5. Act out of forgiveness | 3/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanResilient - Living with People who are Unfair | Matthew 5:38-39 The Big Idea: Identifying your ENEMIES opens up a whole new way of releating to difficult people that brings real rewards from God. Definition: An ENEMY is somone who does not want me to make it *A friend is not an enemy; an enemy is not a friend. *Life is easier when we see our enemies. 1. Respond with the OPPOSITE spirit. Matthew 5:39 *Your reward comes from God, not relationships. 2. Give the SHIRT off your back. Matthew 5:40 *Power is not in holding on, but in letting go. Give room for God to act. 3. Go the second MILE. Matthew 5:41 4. Spare a DIME. Matthew 5:42 2 Samuel 16:11-12 | 3/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanFaithful - Living with the Person I'm Married To | Matthew 5:31-32 The Big Idea: Jesus shows how valuable your marriage is by slamming DIVORCE. Why does God hate divorce? Malachi 2:16 *Divorce hurts people (and God loves people) *Divorce hurts God *Reduces life span *Kids feel guilt *Kids emotions are affected *Teens doubt stability of family/life *Negatively affects raising girls/boys Why does God value marriage? Genesis 1:27-28,2:22-25 *We were created in the image of God *The creation of children *Covenant exclusive *One flesh Is there ever a reason to end a marriage? *DEATH 1 Corinthians 7:39 *ADULTERY and Sexual Sins Matthew 5:32,19:9 *NON-CHRISTIAN initiated Divorce 1 Corinthians 7:10-16, Malachi 2:14-16 What if... *I am a victim of infidelity, must I divorce? No. Hosea 3:1 *A Christian insists on divorce? Seek counsel. 1 Corinthians 7:10-11 *I'm in an abusive relationship? Get help! Malachi 2:14-16 *Can I remarry if my spouse was unfaithful? Possibly; seek counsel. *Can I remarry if we were divorced as Christians for incompatibility? No. *Can I remarry if abuse was involved? Possibly; seek counsel. *What if I've divorced for the wrong reason? God still loves you. John 4:18,8:11 How can I divorce-proof my marriage? 1. Marriage is designed to change people, not to make people happy. 2. Set the right expectations. 3. Pray, Read the Bible and seek God as a couple. 4. Band the word divorce from your speech. Marriage Promise Sermonspice.com <div style="" | 2/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanPure - Living with People in my Thought Life | Matthew 5:27-30 Studies show 50% of men and 42% of women will commit adultry HOW TO AFFAIR-PROOF YOUR RELATIONSHIPS 1. FAST-FORWARD THE DEVASTATING CONSEQUENCES! READ: Proverbs 5:3-5 ALSO: Prov 2:16-18; 6:25-29, 32-34; 7:19-23 RECOGNIZE THE STEPS TO AN AFFAIR 1. THOUGHTS 2. EMOTIONS (avoid 'electricity' and lingering stares) 3. ACTIONS 4. RATIONALIZATIONS (or 'Rational Lies') God is more concerned about our character than our comfort. Jeremiah 17:9 2. WATER and FERTILIZE YOUR OWN GRASS. Proverbs 5:18-20 | 2/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanTrue - Living with my obligations | True - Matthew 5:33-37 | I Corinthians 10:23-11:1 I feel like I am living my life in overdrive. "Far too many people cannot say no. They enroll in too many courses, hold down too many jobs, volunteer for too many tasks, obsess with too many hobbies, make too many appointments, serve on too many committees, have too many friends. They are trying to be all things to all people all at once all by themselves." -Dr. Grant Howard Two Principles of Life: 1. The life we are presently living is a product of how we handle our "yeses" and our "nos". 2. Every time we say "Yes," we are also saying, "no." Every time we say "no," we are also saying, "yes." Prevailing mindset: opportunity equals obligation Biblical mindset: opportunity does not equal obligation How do I know if something is beneficial? *Is it CONSTRUCTIVE? I Corinthians 10:23 *Is it LOVING FOR OTHER PEOPLE INVOLVED? I Corinthians 10:24 *Is it INVITING? I Corinthians 10:25-27 *Is it WITHIN YOUR CONSCIENCE? I Corinthians 10:28-30 *Will this HELP TO MAKE GOD FAMOUS? I Corinthians 10:31 To live this way is to be radical... to be radical is to be counter-culture... to be counter-cultural is to be like Jesus... to be like Jesus is to become my goal. Corporate Challenge: Measure your yeses and nos for the next 72 hours. | 2/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanOpen - Living with the People that I Like | coming soon... | 2/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanClean | Matthew 5:20 The Big Idea: GRACE isn't cheap. Jesus expects MORE in us than anyone else. 1. What is a Pharisee? *SEPARATE, PURE, DEVIANTS There is a PHARISEE in me just waiting to come out. I am like a PHARISEE when I try to be like Jesus without JESUS. 2. What did Pharisees do wrong? *SELF-RIGHTEOUSNESS I console myself by comparing myself to someone WORSE than myself. My CRITICISM of others indicate what is wrong with me. Romans 2:1 *Stop Pretending! 3. How do I avoid becoming a Pharisee? Matthew 5:17-19 *SPIRITUAL FORMATION Obey Jesus from the INSIDE out. *The LAW of God still matters *Find the HEART of every law. *Take Jesus' path: confession, reprentance, RENUNCIATION *Let God write the LAW on your heart Jeremiah 31:33 *Let Jesus LIVE through you. | 1/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanFollower and Leaders | The Big Idea: How does God PREFER to lead his family? Authority in the kingdom comes through SUBMISSION (someone can tell you no). Leaders are chose to lead only because they can FOLLOW. The formation filter: What is BIBLICAL? What is EFFECTIVE? 1. Elders LEAD (by example) Exodus 17:5; Acts 14:23; Acts 4:34-35; James 5:14; 1 Peter 5:1-4; 1 Timothy 3:1-7 2. Deacons SERVE (tend to) Acts 6:2-3; Philippians 1:1; Romans 16:1; 1 Timothy 5:17 3. Pastors SHEPHERD (can be an Elder or Deacon) 1 Timothy 1:3; Titus 1:5; 2 Timothy 1:6; 1 Timothy 5:17 4. Leaders EQUIP (an apostle, one sent with a mission) Exodus 18:9,17; Acts 8:14-18; Acts 11:22-23; Colossians 1:7-9; Romans 1:10-12 5. Disciples GROW (all of us) Matthew 28:19-20 FOLLOWERSHIP: Jesus, I can be told 'no' as well as 'yes'. LEADERSHIP: Jesus, I will do the uncomfortable. | 1/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanBright | Matthew 5:13-16 The Big Idea. What is the most important thing Jesus can say to disciples like us? 1. You are SALT. You are LIGHT. *Salt: preserves, flavors, melts *Light: shines, offers hope, warms, reveals 2. Be BETTER salt. Be BRIGHTER light. *Have salt in yourselves Mark 9:50, Revelation 3:20 *Covenant of Salt: eternal, friends, God Numbers 18:19 3. Get out of the SHAKER! Get out of the BOX! *Matthew 5:16 *Matthew 8:3 - note Jesus's first action after the sermon | 1/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanFuel | The Big Idea: Motives matter. What fuels you? 1. Are you living by your false or true self? *The False Self is pretending to be OTHER than I am to earn the love of others. Genesis 3:7 **God can only accept the real you. *The true Self is being WHO I AM in God's presence and him living through me. Revelation 22:14 **The love of Christ is the only solid identity you will ever have. **God enjoys your true self. 2. God calls us to live by our TRUE self. Genesis 3:9-10, Matthew 3:3-4, Luke 5:8, Ephesians 4:22-24 **Jesus lived out his true self. 3. The true self is found at the BOTTOM of the Beatitudes ladder. Matthew 5:3-11 *Don't look for what is wrong in you; look for what is complete in Jesus | 1/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanFlame | Matthew 5:1-2 The Sermon on the Mount asks the question: what fire burns inside of you? When he becomes popular, Jesus becomes difficult to reach. There are three costly confessions disciples make to burn hot for Christ. 1. I confess that Jesus is SMART. *You are eternal *Your motives matter *Do it with Jesus *Do it in Jesus' name 2. I ask Jesus to be my TEACHER. *Listening *Asking *Humbling *Yoked *Offendable *Persistent *Alone 3. I convert again to COMMUNITY. *Brother's Keeper: A brother's keeper is someone to guard, watch protect, life-save, defend, encourage, celebrate and sustain another brother. | 1/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanUganda Missions Update | Steven updated us on the progress of World Outreach Ministry Foundation in Uganda and other areas of Africa. He also encouraged us to take time to be still and listen carefully to the Holy Spirit to ascertain the destiny of our lives. We are all destined for missions of some kind -- listening and discerning the Holy Spirit will tell us what and to where God will take us! For more information about World Outreach Ministries, please visit WOMF.org *Steven's Facebook is here » *Steven's Twitter feed is here » | 12/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Star Appeal of Jesus | Matthew 2:1-5 Luke 2:8-12 Big Idea: Since many missed the first coming of Jesus, let's not MISS Him. 1. Christ can come and we can MISS Him. Fact: Those who were NEAR were far away *Business Leaders were BUSY with business *Political Leaders were threatened by CHALLENGERS *Religious Leaders were preoccupied with RELIGION Fact: Those who were FAR AWAY were near *The Magi were CLAIRVOYANTS *The Shepherds were DIRTY 2. What we BRING to Christ enables us to find Him. GIFTS reveal our heart. Matthew 2:10-11 POSTURE reveals our heart. Our STEP reveals our heart. Matthew 2:12 Our TALK reveals our heart. Luke 2:16-18 | 12/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanChristmas Insomnia | Matthew 1:18 God Had a Problem: Single Mother, Fatherless Child, Parents, Neighbors, King, Demons, Promises, Covenant, Ancestors The Big Idea: God builds men by sharing with them the weight of his PROBLEMS and changing him through the struggle. The lessons Joseph learned... 1. RESTLESSNESS makes life complicated. Matthew 1:19-20 *Joseph was a 'tsaddiyq' (a Righteous Man) -His situation threatened his reputation and ability to work 2. RESTFULNESS makes life simple. Matthew 1:20-21 *Relax in the promises of God -Listen to the comfort of scripture -Inquire of the Lord -Get space; get perspective -Rest in the plan though you can't see it or feel it 3. Do the TOUGH thing first. Matthew 1:24-25 *Joseph's dirty jobs: --Protecting the dignity of Mary and safety of Jesus --Raising an emotionally mature Jesus YouTube link to Camel video » | 12/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanA Very Mary Christmas | The Big Idea: MARY was the first human on planet earth to receive Christ and teaches us how to do so today.Luke 1:28(Side Bar Comment: We don't venerate Mary, but want to EMULATE what she did to receive God's favor.)Mary's life teaches...1. Jesus comes to those who get over THEMSELVES. Luke 1:29, Luke 1:46-49, Psalm 57:152. Jesus comes to those who believe in order to see. Luke 1:34-373. Jesus comes through parents who pray "SPIRIT TAKE ME OVER". Luke 1:38God's Order: Christ, Husband, Wife, ChildrenSatan's Order: Satan, Kids, Wife, Husband | 12/4/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanHow They Celebrate Christmas in Heaven | The Big Idea: Getting into the "Christmas spirit" is a matter of getting GOD'S perspective on Christmas. 1. Jesus is GOD. John 1:1-2 *This is key, for if Jesus is not God then Jesus was merely a created being with good intentions. 2. God became MAN. John 1:14 *In this we can find our hope, because God does not fail. 3. That choice BANKRUPTED Heaven. Philippians 2:5-8, Luke 2:13 4. Jesus is VICTOR! Philippians 2:9-11, Revelation 12:1-6 To get into the "Christmas spirit" take Jesus' path: HUMILITY, INCARNATION, then VICTORY. Here is the 'perspective' clip show just before the message » | 11/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanI Want to Know Christ | Scripture: Philippians 3:7-10 What kind of a relationship exists between you and Jesus? Right now? 1) I want to know Christ personally. *Ask yourself: does that resolution live in me right now? 2) I want to know Christ on good days and bad days *Follow Paul's life throught Acts *External circumstances do not dictate his desire to know and follow Christ Don't fall into the temptation of living in the memory of past successes/faith/acts. 3) I want to know Christ though it costs me everything *It takes time and sacrifice of personal time, stuff, and comforts. Make this resolution: to know God as your highest privilege. | 11/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanChristmas is for Free | The Big Idea: How can we enjoy a totally FREE Christmas? 1. Christmas is FREE, but we keep trying to BUY it. Isaiah 55:1, Isaiah 55:2 2. Don't think of Christmas as a two MONTH pain but as an ETERNAL plan. Isaiah 55:3-5 3. Most missed the FIRST Christmas, so don't you miss Christ in THIS year. Isaiah 55:8-9 When did you last allow God's plan to surprise you, soften you, move you to give like He does? Let's live under our MEANS and give with all our HEARTS. Here is the clip Phil referenced in his message » | 11/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWhen Jesus Says Follow | When Jesus Says "Follow" :: Matthew 4:18-22 What is a disciple? *A CASUAL listener *A CONVINCED listner *A COMMITTED lifelong learning/follower What does it mean to follow Jesus? 1. Radical ABANDONMENT *We leave all things BEHIND *We live for one thing, TO BRING HONOR TO THE KING 2. Radical DEPENDENCE 3. Radical DEVOTION *The method Jesus used was SEEKING OUT FOLLOWERS 4. Radical TRUST in the authority of Jesus. 5. Radical OBEDIENCE The ultimate question for the church -- WILL WE FOLLOW JESUS? "May you be covered by the dust of your rabbi." -Mishna rabbinical saying More information about Chad McCallum and CompassChurch » | 11/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Secret | Big Idea: the secret of discovering your life purpose is to SERVE like Jesus. *Take honor in the title of SERVANT. Mark 10:45 *Don't object when treated like a SERVANT. Luke 17:7-10 *Join the VOLUNTEER driven church. John 13:4-5 *See HELPING OTHERS as worship. Matthew 25:40 *Discover the joy of SERVING. Colossians 3:23 | 10/30/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanStrenghts | A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out, till he leads justice to victory. Matthew 12:20 The Big Idea: Jesus' ministry was to minimize weaknesses by developing STRENGTHS. 1. How can we develop strengths of others like Jesus did? *Build on STRENGTHS John 1:47-48 *Consider INTENTION Luke 7:47 *Look for WILLINGNESS John 6:9 2. How will Jesus develop your strengths? *Accept your TALENT Matthew 24:15 *Don't focus on WEAKNESSES Matthew 25:25 *Develop your God-given STRENGTHS Matthew 25:20 3. Know others by their strengths not their WEAKNESSES John 9:1-3 Clip from "Facing the Giants," as shared before the sermon. | 10/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGifts | The Big Idea: Discipleship is Jesus leading you to receive the Giver and to use his GIFTS. 1. Jesus is leading you in to the deep end with the HOLY SPIRIT. Luke 3:16, Acts 2:1-4 2. The Holy Spirit wants to do something SUPERNATURAL through you. 1 Peter 4:10-11 *You are gifted. *Your gift indicates how God wants you to serve Him. *Your know your gift by using it. *If you have a gift, others will see it. 3. Asking and WAITING draws the Giver and his Gifts. Luke 11:13, Luke 24:48-49 Discover your spiritual gifts at OurEvergreen.org | 10/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanDesign | Under the rubble is the original design of your life and DISCIPLESHIP is Jesus' way of uncovering that potential. 1. Failure is where you will find your greatest PROBLEM. Peter went from: *Water skier to boat anchor. Matthew 14:28,30 *Bedrock to stumbling block. Matthew 16:18,23 *Rooster to chicken. Matthew 26:33-34 and Luke 20:60-62 *The boulder was a pebble without Jesus. Simon's hindrance from becoming Peter was HIMSELF. 2. Failure is where you will find the SOLUTION to your life plan. *Face the FUTILITY OF YOUR failure. John 21:5 *Let Jesus SEPARATE you from your failure. John 21:6 *Walk into a better future by FACING failure with Jesus. John 21:17-29 Connect Group Assignment: Draw a timeline of your life. Mark the major successes and failures. What lessons has Jesus taught you from them? Also Answer: *Is my life fruitful? **If so, be thankful *If not, when did my life cease to be fruitful? *What changed then? *Jesus, is there something we need to face together?Download The Purpose Quest Resources for Small Groups » | 10/9/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanPassions | The Big Idea: The search for purpose starts when your passion becomes filled with Jesus' COMPASSION 1. When Jesus feels COMPASSION, watch what happens next. Mark 1:41-42 *INCLUDING Mark 1:41 *HEALING Matthew 14:14 *MENTORING Matthew 10:36-38, Mark 10:21 *TEACHING Mark 6:4 *MIRACLES Matthew 15:32, John 11:33 2. Learn from Jesus' LOVE and let God's power flow through your LOVE. John 15:13, John 20:21, John 13:34 *PASSIONS point to what God has called you to do. *Passion needs to become compassion by Jesus' DISCIPLING in your life. *Compassion starts when you are converted to COMMUNITY as well as to Christ. *Compassion grows when you LEAN into it and lead out of it. *Compassion lasts when there is not just "doing" but LOVE in the doing. When your passions become Christ's compassion, powerful kingdom moments will happen through you! Think at home and talk in your group this week: 1. What makes you angry? 2. What kind of work energizes you the more you do it? 3. What do you do that people thank you for? 4. What do people ask you to do for them? 5. In a team, what job do I normally do? The answers are your passions. Write them down. Your passions point to God's call on your life.Download The Purpose Quest Resources for Small Groups » | 10/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEncounter | The Great Misunderstanding: The quest for life purpose is a PROGRAM of hard steps to achieve SUCCESS and breakthrough will come if we can get to some BETTER PLACE. Jesus defined the purpose quest: making people better by wrapping life around Him. 1. It's not a program but one PERSON worth following. Mark 1:17 2. It's not success but SIGNIFICANCE in the lives of others. Mark 1:17-18 3. It's not someday, someplace else, but in the God-SATURATED here and now. Mark 1:15 Jesus' Undertanding of Purpose: The purpose quest is FOLLOWING the person Jesus, being SIGNIFICANT in the lives of others, starting here and now in the God-SATURATED world around me. Are you on the purpose quest?Download The Purpose Quest Resources for Small Groups » | 9/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanLooking Up in Down Times | How can we see God's vision in the valleys? The secret is with Habakkuk, a man like us. He made the journey from arguing with God to worshipping Him. Here is the secret of Habukkuk. 1. Be emotionally HONEST with God (Hab 1:2-4) 2. See life from the LORD'S point of view (Hab 1:5) 3. PAUSE in your panic to listen (Hab 2:1) 4. SHARE vision to keep hope alive (Hab 2:2-3) 5. Those who REJOICE no matter what overcome! (Hab 3:17-19) | 9/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWhy RISK Missions? | What is our motivation for missions? Christ's commission to us: Matthew 28:18-20 1. REBIRTH (awakening) through missions: Missions awakens the mark and call of God on a people Revelation 7:9-10 2. IDENTITY through missions: When we touch the nations our identity is restored. Mark 16:15-18 3. SUPERNATURAL unlocked through missions: Isaiah 9:6 4. KINGDOM OF HEAVEN through missions: You see God's kingdom, plan and purpose through missions. Matthew 6:9 | 9/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMissionary Message | Due to the sensitive nature and location of some missionaries, we cannot put names and places in searchable text format. We would ask that you do not republish or share this podcast in any form, format, or reproduction along with the missionaries' names. To do so could endanger their efforts and put them at great personal risk. Thank you!-------------------------------------------- Gone Fishing Target Scripture: Luke 5:1-11 Lessons from Fishing 1. Where - going to the place, the location, that Jesus indicates (Luke 5:4) 2. When - Responding at the prompt of Jesus (Luke 5:5) 3. How - Having something to throw (Luke 5:4) We are often so scared of the How, we avoid the Where and the When so we do not have to face the How. | 9/4/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanHow God Raises a Son | Now Israel loved Joseph more than any of his other sons, because he had been born to him in his old age; and he made a richly ornamented robe for him. Genesis 37:3 The Big Idea: Prepare your children for God's life-long PARENTING by teaching them how he disciplines us. 1. He removes the robe of favor so we will earn character by FAITHFULNESS. Genesis 37:23-24, 39:3-4 2. He removes the robe of reputation so we will depend on GOD ALONE to lift us up. Genesis 39:13-14, 39:21, 40:15, 40:23, 41:16 3. He will give the robe fo honor so we can SERVE the needs of others. Genesis 41:42, 45:2, 50:20 Joseph Prayers for Your Children 1. Keep my child in a place he can HEAR yur voice. 2. Let your PRESENCE be with my child and seen by others. 3. Grant my child FAVOR in the sight of leaders. 4. Help my child to not grow bitter but BETTER through injustice. 5. As my child HUMBLES himself, in due season lift him up. 6. Whatever success comes teach my child to SERVE. 7. Bless the DISCIPLINE stored up in my child to benefit him today. | 8/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Safest Place for a Parent to Worry | The Big Idea: How can a parent pray prayers that outlive them and their children? 1. To pray for your children let God PARENT you. Genesis 32:22-23, 31:11-12 2. You will pray best when your family is VULNERABLE. Genesis 32:22-24 3. You will parent best when the LORD God becomes YOUR God. Genesis 33:25-28, 33:19-20, 35:1-5 | 8/21/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Deepest Hunger | When Esau heard his father's word, he burst out with a loud and bitter cry and said to his father, "Bless me -- me too, my father" Genesis 27:34 1. The need for BLESSING by a father is one of the heart's deepest hungers *Cursing is life-TAKING words. Mark 11:20-21 *Blessing is life-GIVING words. Mark 10:16 2. How do you bless someone? *Build RELATIONSHIPS. Genesis 27:25 *TOUCH with Meaning. Genesis 27:26-27 *Picture a BETTER future. Genesis 27:28-29 3. How can you thrive without a parent's blessing? *Leave your EARTHLY house and enter your heavenly Father's HOUSE. John 14:1-2 *Invite Jesus into the painful MEMORY. John 11:34-35 *HONOR the parent who dishonored you. 1 Peter 3:9 *RECEIVE from spiritiual fathers in the house of God. 1 John 2:14 | 8/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanHow to Meet Your Match | Big Idea: The right LIFE PARTNER is one of the most important prayers you can pray for yoru child and a choice you need to make well. Genesis 24:2-4 1. Where do I look for a life partner? RELAX, for God is looking for you. Genesis 24:12 2. How can I know a life partner when I see one? Search for a woman who is SELFLESS and a man who is FOCUSED. Genesis 24:14, Genesis 24:63-65 3. How do I know if we are right for each other? If you are ready to follow God's ORDER and leave EVERYTHING for the other, then you are right for each other. Genesis 24:56-58, Genesis 24:67 Questions you and your potential partner should ask yourselves: 1. Are you different and do you value that? 2. Do you disagree and come to agreement? 3. Do you totally trust everything to the other? 4. Has the other person proved responsible? 5. Do you have the marrying kind of love? (Agape) 6. What are God, others, and you saying? | 8/7/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanParents, Don't Obey Your Kids | "The thing that impresses me most about America is the way parents obey their children." -- Edward, Duke of Windsor, Look Magazine, March 5, 1957 (compare and contrast with embedded video!) Big Idea: Abraham, the father of many nations, is a model of how to "unspoil" our kids. 1. Live to obey God so that your children will OBEY you. Genesis 22:6-8 2. Love your child SECOND, so that they can love God first. Genesis 22:12,14 3. Don't be popular, be a PARENT! Genesis 22:2 Pastor Phil's Practical 10 Steps for Parenting 1. You are preparing your child to be DISCIPLED by God. 2. DISCIPLINE is how you show love. 3. Have a REALISTIC view of your child. 4. Have a GOAL for your child. 5. Discipline is no just rules but rules FOLLOWED through. 6. Discipline like GOD: teaching, commanding, correcting, and punishing your child. 7. Expect OBEDIENCE and make no threats. 8. Start with COMMAND and move into relationship. 9. Never deny the blessing of CONSEQUENCES and denial. 10. Discipline is built upon honor, and discipline builds honor. Viewer Note: Evergreen Community Church of Bothell is not responsible for the content of inline ads in any embedded video. This is a consequence of the medium/host being used and life on the internet. Thank you for understanding. | 7/31/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Power of Generations | The Power of Generations - Part 1 The Big Idea: God has a grand vision for your family and our church: To transform decades and centureies to tomorrows through young and old people who choose to live in a culture of HONOR and unleash the power of generations. In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all People. Your sons and daughter will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams. Acts 2:17 1. God's plan is so vast it will take people OLDER and YOUNGER than you to get it done. Romans 4:8, Genesis 18:12 2. When young and old HESITATE to relate, God's work slows and stalls. Genesis 15:3, Genesis 18:3 3. You will unleash God's power of generations by redefining SUCCESS Host Gereration: Success is not achieving but in RELEASING potential. Next Generation: Success is not separation but MINING wisdom. Genesis 21:3,6 Genesis 22:7 Genesis 24:67 | 7/24/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe HOV Lane of Life | Big idea: There is a HOV Lane where life moves faster because of good relationship and the acceleration ramp in is the Lord's Supper. 1. Don't Take communion in the Slow Lane. Take communion horizontally (with OTHER) AND vertically (with GOD). 1 Cor. 11:17,18,20,21, 29 2. Don't take communion in the emergency lane. Refuse to ignore FRACTURED relationships as an acceptable state of life. 1 Cor. 12:12,13,21,27 3. Slip into the HOV lane by including others in your journey. The love of Jesus isn't something to live up to but to LIVE OUT THROUGH you. 1 Cor. 13:4-8, Matthew 5:23-24, Matthew 18:15-17, Luke 17:5 | 7/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanBecoming a Healthy Christian | Summary: Life's most painful lessons are great teachers IF we choose to learn. Prov. 20:30 Why are there so many unhappy and unfulfilled Christians in our churches today? 1. We have only emphasized ONE of the ministries of Jesus. Isaiah 61, Luke 4:14-21 Take home point #1: Be a church that emphasizes ALL of the ministries of Jesus. 2. We have UNREALISTIC expectations. John 16:33 *LIFE IS NOT FAIR -- fairness is a western culture value, not a Biblical one. Take home point #2: Sooner or later, if you're a Christian, you are going to have to read and apply the Bible to YOUR life. 3. We focus on what we DON'T have rather than what we do. Phil. 4:8 Take home point #3: Satisfaction, appreciation and gratitude are "learned" behaviors 4. We have believed a LIE: that we need "something else" to make us happy. Happiness defined: Living FREE of fear, anxiety, hurry, worry, insecurity, and performance. Take home point #4: We must realize that when we have a relationship with Jesus, we have everything we need to be happy and fulfilled. John 10:10 Jesus said "The thief's purpose is to steal and kill and destory. My purpose is to give you life in all its fullness... a life full of joy." Deut. 30:19-20 “Today I have given you the choice between life and death, between blessings and curses. Now I call on heaven and earth to witness the choice you make. Oh, that you would choose life, so that you and your descendants might live! You can make this choice by loving the Lord your God, obeying him, and committing yourself firmly to him. This is the key to your life..." | 7/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanRed, White, and YOU | The Big Idea: How can Americans survive the gift of freedom? 1. The greatness of America is the gift of FREEDOM. 2. The greatest threat to America is freedom without PAIN. "...Many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their destiny is destruction, their god is their stomach, and their glory is their shame. Their mind is on earthly things." Philippians 4:17-19 3. America needs those who will sacrifice their FREEDOM to the Highest Power. "But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body." Philippians 4:20-21 Further Reading: 1 Timothy 2:1-4 2 Chronicles 7:13-15 Proverbs 14:34 Romans 13:1-7 | 7/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMemorable Worship | Big Idea: How can you live a life to be remembered long after you are gone? By joining your story with Mary's story by your choice to WORSHIP Sunday and every day of the week. 1. You can enter as a WORSHIPPER: "What does Jesus NEED right now? -John 12:1-3 2. You can enter as a CRITIC: "What's going WRONG here?" -John 12:4-6 3. You can enter as an ADVOCATE: "Who needs PERMISSION to flourish?" -John 12:7-8 More reading for memorable worship: Psalm 45:1-17, Psalm 150:1-6, Romans 12:1 | 6/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWorship with Muscle | Big Idea: Woship is hard for men. That's why Jesus launched the church as a men's movement, for when a man changes everything around him changes. 1. The man you want to become like is JESUS. -John 6:19, Matthew 14:28 2. WORSHIP is how you get into his fraternity. -John 14:18, John 14:21, John 14:17, John 20:21-22 3. HEAR the Coach and tackle your world. -John 14:18-19, John 14:25-27 *LET YOUR KIDS: see your pray and inquire of God More reading for worship with muscle: John 14:15-25, John 15:18-26, John 16:1-16, John 20:19-21 | 6/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanHow to Process Conflicts Productively | How to Process Conflicts Productively 1. Calmly LISTEN "Reckless words pierce like a sword..." (Prov. 12:18a) "When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise." (Prov. 10:19) 2. Calmly COMMUNICATE "A gentle answer will calm a person's anger, but an unkind answer will cause more anger." (Porv. 15:1) WHAT TO ATTEMPT: *Speak low and slow (sincerely, not insultingly). *Affirm you appreciate they shared their heart. *Affirm what they have been doing right. *Admit your part of the problem & seek forgiveness. "Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye andy pay no attention to the plank in you own eye?" (Matthew 7:3) WHAT TO AVOID: *Don't use sarcasm *Avoid using absolutes like "never," or "always". *Avoid "you" statements and use "I". *Avoid "but" statements; use "and". *Avoid threatening with words or actions. 3. Call on CHRIST *"Lord help me control my tongue; help me be careful about what I say." (Psalm 141:3 NCV) Further Scriptures to Explore: *Colossians 3:12-5 *James 4:1-10 *Romans 12:9-16 | 6/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWorship Like a Party | What difference does it make what we do in here(church) for the people who are not here? Big Question: What difference do the songs we sing in here make out there? John 7:37-39 1. Recognize Thirst... *If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink." John 7:37 *People are thirstier than we know. This society is overstimulated and under-loved. 2. Recognize Jesus... *"He who believes in Me..." John 7:38 3. Drink in Jesus... *"...The Spirit was not yet given, because Jesus was not yet glorified." John 7:39 How to drink in Jesus... *Acknowledge Jesus: recognize/say that "Jesus is Here" *Focus on Jesus... Rev 1:12-16 *Glorify Jesus: say, "Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner." 4. Practice the Presence of Jesus... *out of his inner being will flow rivers of living water (John 7:38) | 6/5/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWorship for the Weatherworn | Jesus said to her, "Will you give me a drink?" John 4:7 The Big Idea: We can be so thirsty that we cannot drink because we replaced our relationship with the Lord with someone else. 1. Give Jesus access to the REAL YOU buried beneath the layers. John 4:15 2. Ask for no one but JESUS and nothing less than LIVING water. John 4:10 3. Give Jesus a DRINK from your worship. John 4:23-24 | 5/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWorship Like a Wedding | John 2:1-11 The first miracle is more than a story, it is a PARABLE of Jesus bringing life to our party. 1. THE WEDDING equals the local CHURCH. "They have no more wine."-John 2:2 Lesson: CELL out to Jesus when the party runs dry. 2. THE WORK of servants equals THE WORSHIP of God's people. "He did not realize where it had come from , though the servants who had drawn the water knew." -John 2:9 Lesson: Keep bringin EMPTY pots and FOOTWASHING water because you just never know... 3. THE WINE equals the HOLY SPIRIT "...So they filled them to the brim." -John 2:7 "...You have saved the best till now." -John 2:10 Lesson: Abandon TOTALLY and Jesus will bless EXCESSIVELY | 5/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGiving God Remembers | 1. Work -- do whatever you are given with all your HEART -Thessalonians 4:11-12 2. Contentment -- enjoy what you have and what you DON'T have -1 Timothy 6:5-7 3. Tithe -- bring the whole ten percent to your local church as your FIRST financial decision -Malachi 3:10-11 4. Budget -- choose to live BELOW/UNDER your means and tell your money what to do -Proverbs 24:29-35 5. Save -- put away RESERVES for emergency -Proverbs 13:11 6. Pay -- pay out your smallest debt first and SNOWBALL to the next -Proverbs 22:7 7. Offerings -- give like JESUS and step into a hidden economy of giving. -Isaiah 32:8 Put GOD to the test in the 60 Day Challenge (from today until July 11)! | 5/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanJesus Had a Mother, Too | Jesus Had a Mother, TooMother's Day Message1. Mysteries of Parenting - Luke 2:19 *Children are guests on loan *Children are strangers to surprise you because they are the Lord's *The work of a parent is to raise your child to become God's child2. The Parent's Job *PROTECT your child from the world -Luke 2:6 *RELEASE your child into the world -Luke 2:49 *ACCEPT the limits of parenting -John 2:3-4 **Age 0-10 Command **Age 11-18 Relationship **Age 18-21 Release *ADMIRE independent decisions -John 2:2-53. A Child's Job *OBEY parents in youth -Luke 2:51-52 *Set BOUNDARIES as adults to obey God -Mark 3:31-35, John 19:26 *Maintain HONOR of parents for life -John 19:25-27And a sword will pierce your own soul, too. (Luke 2:35)They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers -Acts 1:14 | 5/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanCarriers of His Presence | This week we will continue memorizing the Beatitudes of Jesus as a congregation (Matthew 5:3-10)Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.Matthew 5:9-10Big Idea: The Beatitudes are not pretty poetry to decorate your life but eight powerful sentences to direct your living.1. The Beatitudes will mess with your life PURPOSE. *What you see as your main thing, God sees as PART B of y our life *Part A of your life is to be a PEACEMAKER. A peacemaker is a person who brings his PRESENCE. 2. The Beatitudes will mess with your definition of SUCCESS. *Success is not achievement, profit, or image proof success in Beatitutde living is PERSECUTION. *All Persecution matters to God because, because he cherishes your FAITHFULNESS | 5/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Jesus Path | This week we will continue memorizing the Beatitudes of Jesus as a congregation (Matthew 5:3-10) Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Matthew 5:7-8 What does life look like from the Jesus Path? 1. People look different if we take ourselves LIGHTLY and others SERIOUSLY. The reward of taking the Jesus Path is life better than we DESERVE. 2. God looks different if we will attend to our HEART first. The reward of taking the Jesus path is the PRESENCE and not the ABSENCE of God. Viewer Note: Evergreen Community Church is not responsible for the content of inline ads in any embedded video. This is a consequence of the medium/host being used and life on the internet. Thank you for understanding. | 4/24/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Secret Art of Followership | This week we will continue memorizing the Beatitudes of Jesus as a congregation(Matthew 5:3-10)Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.Matthew 5:5-6Today's Big Idea: A disciple is an apprentice of Jesus who has learned the secret of followership.1. I follow not by being led, but by WANTING to be led by Jesus.2. I follow not by suppressing but REFOCUSING my desires on Jesus.Heart Shapers:*Holy Spirit, what are you saying to me right now?*Jesus, is it easy for you to lead me?*What am I focusing on at this moment? | 4/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSurprising Places to Find God | This week we will start memorizing the Beatitudes of Jesus as a congregation(Matthew 5:3-10)Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.Matthew 5:3-4 | 4/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanAn Easter Experience | Come back for more Color!Over the next 4 weeks we'll study 8 sentences that compress everything Jesus taught.Coming Topics:*April 11: Surprising Places to Find God*April 18: Helping God to Find You (Baptisms during 10:45 service)*April 25: God's favorite Person*May 2: Carriers of His Presence*May 9: Mother's Day | 4/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanA Sending Climate | What is the kind of climate where there purpose of Evergreen can flourish?Big Idea: A sending church is a life-giving church that pours the love of Christ into the world.John 20:21-221. Church is not a building, it is people who come in to soak and go out to serveActs 1:4-5, Acts 1:8*Divert daily, withdraw weekly, abandon annually2. You are equipped by God to do something importantLuke 5:10-11, Romans 2:4 (Be kind!)Find your service style and use it:*Service, Dorcas, Acts 9*Testimony, Blind Man, John 9*Relationships, Zacchaeus, Luke 19*Invitation, Woman at Well, John 4*Q&A, Paul, Acts 17*Prayer, Paul, Acts 14*Challenge, Peter, Acts 2God knew what he was doing when he made you, gave you friends, added you to this church so be GOOD at who you are. | 3/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanOrphans, Slaves and Sons | *Luke 15:17-24 - Describing Orphans and Slaves *John 8:34-36 - Describing Sons *Galatians 4:1-7 *Luke 15:20 | 3/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanAn Improving Climate | Series Question: Our purpose is powerful, but what climate will enable it to grow?What are the ingredients of an improving culture, where raw potential is mentored into maturity?1. We need easily upgradable hearts - Mark 14:50-52, Acts 15:36-372. We need safe places to fail - Acts 15:37, Philemon 1:10-12, 2 Timothy 4:11, Philemon 1:23-243. We need to be life-long learners - 1 Peter 5:13, 2 Peter 1:14-15, Mark 14:50-52 | 3/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanA Teaming Climate | Series Question: Our purpose is powerful, but what climate will enable it to grow?A teaming climate is working together with all our hearts to offer Jesus in an irresistible way.1. Doing church as a team is how God does church.*Ephesians 3:8-11*Church is a volunteer movement and Jesus was the first volunteer.*You are a "10" at something.*Using your gifts you will experience a maximum effectiveness and a minimum weariness.*In your gifts there is amazing joy and accelerated growth.*It will take every one of us to show all of Jesus to our city and beyond.2. If we do it together with heart others will see and want Jesus*Philippians 2:5-7*Philippians 2:14-16*The joy of serving is the heart behind it all.*Everything we do is connected with a soul.*By serving each of us preaches Jesus the best way we know how.*We honor the word of God by making it interesting.*We partner together to reach your friends for Christ. | 3/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanA Listening Climate | *Our purpose is powerful, but what climate will enable it to grow?*Evergreen life is: Seeking, Listening, Teaming, Improving, Sending*You and I have been created on purpose and are here on earth to find out why - Ephesians 2:101. God is calling you to do something interesting; Mark 4:18, Ephesians 2:10, 1 Corinthians 1:26-27, Ephesians 4:11-122. God is calling, so listen; Deuteronomy 8:3, Revelation 2:7, Deuteronomy 17:18-19Bring 5 things with you to help you listen to God: A Bible, A Pen, A Notebook, A Plan, and your Planner.Write 4 things down when God speaks to you (SOAP): Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer.What is God saying to you right now?Next week bring any flashlights you have for your family members who will be with you in the service. It's a surprise! | 2/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanA Seeking Climate | Phil’s sermon identified Jesus’ favorite church as one that seeks to save that which is lost. To do that, he said, we need to: 1. Value secular people by shaping what we do as a church around the needs of those who haven’t yet come to church or to Christ. 2. Value relationships, because they are the only thing we can take to heaven and they are the best and most effective way for us to help other people there. On the Evergreen website you’ll be able to read two stories about ways Evergreen people are already putting these ideas into action. You’ll learn about MOPS, a group that works hard to reach out to young mothers in Bothell and the surrounding communities. It’s a terrific example of an Evergreen-based ministry that meets needs and builds relationships. And you’ll learn about Chuck Goodwin, an Evergreen member whose job takes him into painful – yet hopeful – situations on a regular basis. His story, too, is an example of building relationships in the community and opening doors to those who do not yet know Jesus. | 2/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanBlessing a Church that's Blest and a Blessing | Deuteronomy 2:7 - God's care for ECC has been constantPsalm 32:1 - God has forgiven you sins and forgotten themDeuteronomy 28:8-9*God is establishing you as His representative*God has made you a family*God has given you a fantastic future and hope*God has placed you in a strategic place*God has blessed you with a marvelous staffDeuteronomy 15:10 - Evergreen does this in many waysPsalm 68:6 - You don't allow loneliness at this church!Jeremiah 29:7 - This congregation seeks to influence and bless its neighbors!My Blessings over you: Romans 15:13, 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17, Numbers 6:24-26 | 2/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanTransitions | 1. You don't make transitions sitting on the couch!2. God and His plans stay constant during transitions3. Obedience precedes success - Deuteronomy 11:26-28, 2 Chronicles 7:13-144. It's God's responsibility to get us where we're going, and ours to go with obedience, confidence and faith! - read Numbers 22:1 through Numbers 24:25 | 2/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Secret of Being Ever Green | Humans long for things to become new and fear change all at the same time. What is the secret of being ever green? 1. Trust in Jesus and the treasure that he brings. Matthew 13:52, 2 Corinthians 8:5 2. Soften to Jesus and the treasure that he brings. Matthew 9:17 | 1/30/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Problem of Cresting | 1. What is Your Crest? Philippians 3:13-14, 3:72. What is Your Motivation? Philippians 3:10-113. What is Your Call? Philippians 3:12What is God saying to you right now?Ask Yourself: Who am I becoming? Do I like it?Ask Jesus: What are you making me to be? How am I doing?Ask Others: What do I need to do more? What do I need to do less? | 1/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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