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Saint James United Methodist Church Contemporary worship sermons by Dr. Lester Spencer, Janeese Spencer, Walter Albritton, Trey Carey, Vaughn Stafford. St. James is located in Montgomery, Alabama on the corner of Vaughn and Ryan Road
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CleanMystery - Part 4 – “The Resurrection” | “No, the wisdom we speak of is the mystery of God—His plan that was previously hidden, even though He made it for our ultimate glory before the world began.” 1 Cor 2:7 “Pray for us, too, that God will give us many opportunities to speak about His mysterious plan concerning Christ. That is why I am here in chains.” Col 4:3 | 4/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMystery Part 3 – The Mystery of New Life | Dr. Lester Spencer April 17, 2011 “MYSTERY” “Exploring God’s Mysterious Plan” “No, the wisdom we speak of is the mystery of God—His plan…” 1 Cor 2:7 “I want them to be encouraged and knit together by strong ties of love. I want them to have complete confidence that they understand God’s mysterious plan, which is Christ Himself.” Col 2:2 Part 3 – “The Mystery of New Life” “This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!” 2 Cor 5:17 “For we died and were buried with Christ by baptism. And just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glorious power of the Father, now we also may live new lives.” Rom 6:4. “I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God’s power for us who believe him. This is the same mighty power that raised Christ from the dead and seated Him in the place of honor at God’s right hand in the heavenly realms.” Eph 1:19-20 I. New Life – Move Beyond Your Past “He canceled the record of the charges against us and took it away by nailing it to the cross.” Col 2:14 “So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus.” Rom 8:1 II. New Life – Conquer Your Problems “I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 “No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us.” Rom 8:37 III. New Life – Transform Your Personality “This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!” 2 Cor 5:17 “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” Rom 12:2 My Response: “I want to know Christ and experience the mighty power that raised Him from the dead. I want to suffer with him, sharing in His death…” Phil 3:10 | 4/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMystery Part 2 – The Mystery of a Shroud and an Empty Tomb | Dr. Lester Spencer April 10, 2011 “MYSTERY” “Exploring God’s Mysterious Plan” “No, the wisdom we speak of is the mystery of God—His plan…” 1 Cor 2:7 “Pray for us, too, that God will give us many opportunities to speak about His mysterious plan concerning Christ. That is why I am here in chains.” Col 4:3 Part 2 – “The Mystery of a Shroud and an Empty Tomb” “They found that the stone had been rolled away from the entrance.” Luke 24:2 “However, Peter jumped up and ran to the tomb to look. Stooping, he peered in and saw the empty linen wrappings; then he went home again, wondering what had happened.” Luke 24:12 (Luke 24:1-12) I. The Shroud “However, Peter jumped up and ran to the tomb to look. Stooping, he peered in and saw the empty linen wrappings; then he went home again, wondering what had happened.” Luke 24:12 “They were both running, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first. He stooped and looked in and saw the linen wrappings lying there, but he didn’t go in. Then Simon Peter arrived and went inside. He also noticed the linen wrappings lying there, while the cloth that had covered Jesus’ head was folded up and lying apart from the other wrappings.” John 20:4-7 II. The Empty Tomb “But very early on Sunday morning the women went to the tomb, taking the spices they had prepared. They found that the stone had been rolled away from the entrance. So they went in, but they didn’t find the body of the Lord Jesus.” Luke 24:1-3 What Does It Mean? 1. God is in Control “We can make our own plans, but the Lord gives the right answer.” Prov 16:1 “I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God’s power for us who believe him. This is the same mighty power that raised Christ from the dead and seated him in the place of honor at God’s right hand in the heavenly realms.” Eph 1:19-20 2. God Always Keeps His Promises “God is not a man, so he does not lie. He is not human, so He does not change his mind. Has he ever spoken and failed to act? Has He ever promised and not carried it through?” Numbers 23:19 | 4/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMystery Part 1 The Mystery of the Cross | Dr. Lester Spencer April 3, 2011 “MYSTERY” “Exploring God’s Mysterious Plan” “No, the wisdom we speak of is the mystery of God—his plan…” 1 Cor 2:7 “I want them to have complete confidence that they understand God’s mysterious plan, which is Christ himself.” Col 2:2 Col 4:3, Eph 1:19, Eph 3:3, Eph 6:19 Part 1 – “The Mystery of the Cross” “The message of the cross is foolish to those who are headed for destruction! But we who are being saved know it is the very power of God.” 1 Cor 1:18 I. God’s Call In the cross, we hear God’s call. “And when I am lifted up from the earth, I will draw everyone to myself.” John 12:32 II. God’s Compassion In the cross, we see God’s compassion. “Then he said, ‘Jesus, remember me when you come into your Kingdom.’ And Jesus replied, ‘I assure you, today you will be with me in paradise.’” Luke 22:42-43 III. God’s Challenge In the cross, we sense God’s challenge. “Then he said to the crowd, ‘If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross daily, and follow me. If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it.’” Luke 9:23-24 Experience for Yourself the Mystery of the Cross “Each of you must repent of your sins and turn to God, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins.” Acts 2:38 “What are you waiting for? Get up and be baptized. Have your sins washed away by calling on the name of the Lord.” Acts 22:16 Rom 6:3-4, Gal 3:27 | 3/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanHow Much You Matter to God | Dr. Lester Spencer March 27, 2011 “HOW MUCH YOU MATTER TO GOD” 4 Ways We Judge Our Worth By appearance = How do I look? By achievement = What have I accomplished? By approval = How well am I liked? By affluence = What do I own? The greatest changes in our lives take place when we see ourselves as God sees us. “Jesus was going through the city of Jericho. A man was named Zacchaeus, who was the chief tax collector and he was wealthy. He wanted to see who Jesus was, but he was too short to see above the crowd so he ran ahead to a place where Jesus would come and he climbed a sycamore tree so he could see Him.” Luke 19:1-4 (NC) 1. NO MATTER HOW INSIGNIFICANT I FEEL, Jesus notices me. “When Jesus got to the tree, He looked up…” Luke 19:5 (Mes) “…God never overlooks a single sparrow. And He pays even greater attention to you, down to the last detail – even numbering the hairs on your head!” Luke 12:6-7 (Mes) 2. NO MATTER WHAT OTHERS SAY ABOUT ME, Jesus affirms me. “…Jesus looked up at Zacchaeus and called him by name ‘Zacchaeus! He said.” Luke 19:5b (LB) “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so that we can do the good things He planned for us long ago.” Eph 2:10 (NLT) “Even if my father and mother abandon me, the Lord will hold me close.” Ps 27:10 (NLT) 3. NO MATTER WHAT I’VE DONE, Jesus wants me. “…He said, ‘Come down quickly! For I am going to be a guest in your home today!’” Luke 19:5c (LB) “All the people saw this and began to complain, ‘Jesus is staying with a sinner!’” Luke 19:7 (NCV) “Jesus said, ‘those the Father has given Me will come to Me, and I will never reject them.’” John 8:37 (NLT) HOW SHOULD I RESPOND TO JESUS? “So he came down at once and received Him with joy.” Luke 19:8 (NAB) THE RESULT “Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, ‘I’ll give half of my possessions to the poor. And if I’ve cheated anyone, I’ll give them back four times the amount.’ Jesus responded, ‘Salvation has come to this home today!’” Luke 19:8-9 (NCV) | 3/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMinistering Like Jesus | Contemporary Worship Service March 20, 2011 Message Notes – Dr. Alfred Kalembo Ministering Like Jesus Mark 10:46-52 46 Then they came to Jericho. As Jesus and his disciples, together with a large crowd, were leaving the city, a blind man, Bartimaeus (which means “son of Timaeus”), was sitting by the roadside begging. 47 When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” 48 Many rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” 49 Jesus stopped and said, “Call him.” So they called to the blind man, “Cheer up! On your feet! He’s calling you.” 50 Throwing his cloak aside, he jumped to his feet and came to Jesus. 51 “What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asked him. The blind man said, “Rabbi, I want to see.” 52 “Go,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you.” Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus along the road. 1. Jesus expressed PERSONAL INTEREST in Bartimaeus, a blind beggar. “And Jesus stopped and said ‘Call him’.” Verse 49. 2. Jesus ALLOWED Bartimaeus, a blind beggar to DEFINE his need. “And Jesus said to him, ‘What do you want me to do for you?’” Verse 51. 3. Jesus RESPONDED to Bartimaeus, a blind beggar’s need. “And Jesus said to him, ‘Go your way, your faith has made you well.’” Verse 52. | 3/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanBLESSED - Living a Blessed Life! part 5 | Dr. Lester Spencer March 13, 2011 BLESSED “Living a Blessed Life!” Part 5 Persecuted Blessed are those who are “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matt 5:10 1. Caesar or Christ? “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.” Matt 5:11 2. Suffer for the cause “Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.” Matt 5:12 3. The Secret Church (Persecuted and Underground) “Women received back their dead, raised to life again. There were others who were tortured, refusing to be released so that they might gain an even better resurrection. Some faced jeers and flogging, and even chains and imprisonment. They were put to death by stoning; they were sawed in two; they were killed by the sword. They went about in sheepskins and goatskins, destitute, persecuted and mistreated—the world was not worthy of them. They wandered in deserts and mountains, living in caves and in holes in the ground.” Heb 11:35-38 4. “Persecuted, but not abandoned” “Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.” Rom 12:14 “In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted…” 2 Tim 3:12 “We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.” 2 Cor 4:8-9 | 3/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanBLESSED - Living a Blessed Life! part 4 | Dr. Lester Spencer March 6, 2011 BLESSED “Living a Blessed Life!” “ Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them, saying:” Matt 5:1-2 The Beatitudes (8 different characteristics of the truly blessed Christ follower) Blessed = Makarios (Greek). A joy which is serene, untouchable, unstoppable, self-contained, and completely independent of all the chances or changes of life. Part 4 Blessed are “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” Matt 5:9 1. “Peace” Peace = eirene (Greek) and shalom (Hebrew) 2. “Peacemakers” not necessarily peace lovers “Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.” James 3:18 3. “Children of God” Literal Greek = “Sons of God” Hebrew = “Son of Peace” 4. Living out this beatitude? a. Peace of God “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you”. John 14:27 “Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ…” Rom 5:1 b. Reconciliation “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” Rom 12:18 | 3/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanBLESSED - Living a Blessed Life! part 3 | Rev. Vaughn Stafford February 27, 2011 "Mercy and Purity" Scripture is Matthew 5:7-8 Mercy - Matthew 5:7 1a-The unmerciful servant 1b-(Matthew 18:21-35) 2a-The merciful woman "Dead man walking" 2b-(Matthew 6:14-15) 3-Scriptures for further study 2 Samuel 22:26 Psalm 18:25 Psalm 41:1 Proverbs 11:17 Proverbs 14:21 Proverbs 19:17 Micah 6:8 Mark 11:25 James 2:13 Ephesians 4:32 Purity - Matthew 5:8 1-How pure is pure? 2a-P.U.R.E. acronym 3a-Psalm 51:6 3b-Purged 4a-2 Tim 2:21-22 4b-Unwavering aim 5a-Psalm 51:7-10 5b-Refilled with Righteousness 6a-James 3:17 6b-Eat and enjoy the bread of presence | 2/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanBLESSED - Living a Blessed Life! part 2 | Dr. Lester Spencer February 20, 2011 BLESSED “Living a Blessed Life!” “ Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them, saying:” Matt 5:1-2 The Beatitudes (8 different characteristics of the truly blessed Christ follower) Blessed = Makarios (Greek). A joy which is serene, untouchable, unstoppable, self-contained, and completely independent of all the chances or changes of life. Part 1 1. Blessed are “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matt 5:3 2. Blessed are “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” Matt 5:4 Part 2 3. Blessed are “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” Matt 5:5 4. Blessed are “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” Matt 5:6 | 2/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanBLESSED - Living a Blessed Life! | Dr. Lester Spencer February 13, 2011 BLESSED - Living a Blessed Life! “ Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them, saying:” Matt 5:1-2 The Beatitudes (8 different characteristics of the truly blessed Christ follower) Blessed = Makarios (Greek). A joy which is serene, untouchable, unstoppable, self-contained, and completely independent of all the chances or changes of life. Part 1 1. Blessed are “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matt 5:3 2. Blessed are “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” Matt 5:4 | 2/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanFORERUNNERS Part 5 - FORERUNNERS FOR THE KINGDOM! | FORERUNNERS FOR CHRIST! FORERUNNERS FOR THE KINGDOM! Our Mission: “To make, empower and send out forerunners for Christ.” The Six Kingdom Initiatives of Saint James UMC: Kingdom Initiative #1 Contagious Faith Sharing “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and the Son and the Holy Spirit.” Matthew 28:19 Kingdom Initiative #2 Risk-Taking Mission & Service “Truly I tell you, in as much as you have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, you have done it unto me.” Matthew 25:40 Kingdom Initiative #3 Intentional Faith Development “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.” Acts 2:42 Kingdom Initiative #4 Radical Hospitality “Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.” Romans 15:7 Kingdom Initiative #5 Passionate Worship “How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord of hosts! My soul longs, indeed it faints for the courts of the Lord.” Ps 84:1-2 Kingdom Initiative #6 Extravagant Generosity “You will be enriched in every way for your great generosity.” 2 Cor 9:11 | 2/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanFORERUNNERS Part 4 – “The Kingdom Initiatives” | Dr. Lester Spencer January 30, 2011 FORERUNNERS …FOR CHRIST! Part 4 – “The Kingdom Initiatives” A forerunner is: a person who goes in advance… Forerunners of the Bible: Elijah (Mal 4:5), John the Baptist (Matt 3:3, Mark 1:2-3), Jesus (Hebrews 6:19-20) What we do – our mission: To make, empower and send out forerunners for Christ. Kingdom Initiative #1 Contagious Faith Sharing “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and the Son and the Holy Spirit.” Matthew 28:19 Kingdom Initiative #2 Risk-Taking Mission & Service “Truly I tell you, in as much as you have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, you have done it unto me.” Matthew 25:40 Kingdom Initiative #3 Intentional Faith Development “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.” Acts 4:42 Kingdom Initiative #4 Radical Hospitality “Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.” Romans 15:7 Kingdom Initiative #5 Passionate Worship “How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord of hosts! My soul longs, indeed it faints for the courts of the Lord.” Ps 84:1-2 Kingdom Initiative #6 Extravagant Generosity “You will be enriched in every way for your great generosity.” 2 Cor 9:11 “Then the LORD said to him, ‘What is that in your hand?’ ‘A staff,’ he replied. The LORD said, ‘Throw it on the ground.’ Moses threw it on the ground and it became a snake, and he ran from it. Then the LORD said to him, ‘Reach out your hand and take it by the tail.’ So Moses reached out and took hold of the snake and it turned back into a staff in his hand.” Ex 4:2-4 | 1/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanFORERUNNERS Part 3 – “The Kingdom Initiatives” | Dr. Lester Spencer January 23, 2011 FORERUNNERS…FOR CHRIST! Part 3 – “The Kingdom Initiatives” A forerunner is: a person who goes in advance… Forerunners of the Bible: Elijah (Mal 4:5), John the Baptist (Matt 3:3, Mark 1:2-3), Jesus (Hebrews 6:19-20) What we do – our mission: To make, empower and send out forerunners for Christ. Kingdom Initiative #1 Contagious Faith Sharing “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and the Son and the Holy Spirit.” Matthew 28:19 Kingdom Initiative #2 Risk-Taking Mission & Service “Truly I tell you, in as much as you have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, you have done it unto me.” Matthew 25:40 Kingdom Initiative #3 Intentional Faith Development “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.” Acts 4:42 Goal Develop a pathway of Intentional Faith Development Goal Involve each member of the congregation in a small group Kingdom Initiative #4 Radical Hospitality “Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.” Romans 15:7 Goal Grow Saint James family/membership by net 10% each year by intentionally focusing on and always exceeding expectations of radical hospitality and connecting the unconnected. | 1/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanFORERUNNERS Part 2 – “The Beginning of Something New” | Dr. Lester Spencer January 16, 2011 FORERUNNERS …FOR CHRIST! Part 1 – “The Beginning of Something New” New Year, New Road, New You, New Season A forerunner is: a person who goes in advance… Forerunners of the Bible: Elijah (Mal 4:5), John the Baptist (Matt 3:3, Mark 1:2-3), Jesus (Hebrews 6:19-20) What we do – our mission: To make, empower and send out forerunners for Christ. Forerunners…Fast, Pray & Study the Bible! Some Biblical reasons – Ezra 8:21, Matt 6:16-18, Acts 13:2, Daniel 10:2-3, 14 Part 2 – “The Kingdom Initiatives!” Kingdom Initiative #1 Contagious Faith Sharing “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and the Son and the Holy Spirit.” Matthew 28:19 “ Those who believed what Peter said were baptized and added to the church that day—about 3,000 in all.” Acts 2:41 (Acts 2:1-4, 38-47) Goal Reach 2,000 people for Christ! (in 3 years…by the end of 2013) Strategy Cross-cultural outreach. Community events to reach unreached. Research and develop multi-site plan. (church) Each One Reach One (personal) (1 Peter 3:15-16) SJUMC has 1,707 members. If each member reached just one person for Christ per year, that would equal 5,121 new Christians. If each person reached one person for Christ in 3 years that would be 1,707 new Christians – 85% of our goal. Invite And Bring (personal) (Acts 2:47, 5:14) 82%of the unchurched are more likely to attend church if invited. 98% of church-goers never extend an invitation in a given year. Inviting others is one of the primary ways we “make” disciples! Have you invited anyone lately? Decide now – I will invite one person/family per week as a minimum! It’s easy to do! You might be amazed at the impact you could have! Kingdom Initiative #2 Risk-Taking Mission & Service “Truly I tell you, in as much as you have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, you have done it unto me.” Matthew 25:40 “Philip, for example, went to the city of Samaria and told the people there about the Messiah.” Acts 8:5 “So Barnabas and Saul were sent out by the Holy Spirit. They went down to the seaport of Seleucia and then sailed for the island of Cyprus.” Acts 13:4 Goal 2000 persons active in mission and service (men, women, youth, children…in 3 years…by the end of 2013) Strategy Develop (or partner with) bold and risky, face to face, ongoing local mission opportunities of compassion, mercy and justice in the Montgomery community (98% local). Develop bold and risky, face to face, international opportunities of compassion, mercy and justice in other countries (2% outside River Region). Goal Intentionally seek to improve health globally by providing specific opportunities. Strategy Adopt 10 villages/dig 10 wells per year in Zambia providing safe, clean drinking water for thousands of people. | 1/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanFORERUNNERS …FOR CHRIST! | Saint James United Methodist Church Dr. Lester Spencer January 9, 2011 FORERUNNERS …FOR CHRIST! Part 1 – “The Beginning of Something New” New Year, New Road, New You, New Season A forerunner is: a person who goes in advance… Forerunners of the Bible: Elijah (Mal 4:5), John the Baptist (Matt 3:3, Mark 1:2-3), Jesus (Hebrews 6:19-20) Forerunners background… Who we are – our vision: Saint James is a body of Christ’s followers transforming the River Region by focusing on our under-served, unconnected and unconvinced neighbors. What we do – our mission: To make, empower and send out forerunners for Christ. The Forerunner Fast: Biblical reasons to fast – Ezra 8:21, Matt 6:16-18, Acts 13:2 7 Types of Fasts in the Bible: Why Fast Now? Why a Daniel Fast? The 21 Day Daniel Fast “When this vision came to me, I, Daniel, had been in mourning for three whole weeks. All that time I had eaten no rich food. No meat or wine crossed my lips, and I used no fragrant lotions until those three weeks had passed.” Daniel 10:2-3 Results of the Daniel Fast “Just then a hand touched me and lifted me, still trembling, to my hands and knees. And the man said to me, ‘Daniel, you are very precious to God, so listen carefully to what I have to say to you. Stand up, for I have been sent to you.’ When he said this to me, I stood up, still trembling. ‘ Now I am here to explain what will happen to your people in the future, for this vision concerns a time yet to come.’” Daniel 10:10-11, 14 Clarity & Focus on the Vision for the Future Forerunners for Christ Kingdom Initiative #1 Contagious Faith Sharing “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and the Son and the Holy Spirit.” Matthew 28:19 Goal: Reach 2,000 people for Christ! (in 3 years…by the end of 2013) Strategy: Cross-cultural outreach. Community events to reach unreached. Research and develop multi-site plan. (church) Each One Reach One (personal) SJUMC has 1,707 members. If each member reached just one person for Christ per year, that would equal 5,121 new Christians. If each person reached one person for Christ in 3 years that would be 1,707 new Christians – 85% of our goal. Invite And Bring (personal) 82%of the unchurched are more likely to attend church if invited. 98% of church-goers never extend an invitation in a given year. Inviting others is one of the primary ways we “make” disciples! Have you invited anyone lately? Decide now – I will invite one person/family per week as a minimum! It’s easy to do! You might be amazed at the impact you could have! | 1/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanHERE AM I, SEND ME | Rev. Vaughn Stafford January 2, 2011 HERE AM I, SEND ME 1 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord, high and exalted, seated on a throne; and the train of his robe filled the temple. 2 Above him were seraphim, each with six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. 3 And they were calling to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory.” 4 At the sound of their voices the doorposts and thresholds shook and the temple was filled with smoke. 5 “Woe to me!” I cried. “I am ruined! For I am a man of unclean lips, and I live among a people of unclean lips, and my eyes have seen the King, the LORD Almighty.” 6 Then one of the seraphim flew to me with a live coal in his hand, which he had taken with tongs from the altar. 7 With it he touched my mouth and said, “See, this has touched your lips; your guilt is taken away and your sin atoned for.” 8 Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!” | 1/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanADVENT CONSPIRACY RELOADED PART 5 | Dr. Lester Spencer December 26, 2010 ADVENT CONSPIRACY RELOADED PART 5 – “A Very Personal Gift” “TODAY in the City of David, a Savior has been born to you; He is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:11 1. The Gift of His Presence “Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel, which means ‘God is with us.’” Matt 1:23 2. A Very Personal Gift “TODAY in the City of David, a Savior has been born to you; He is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:11 3. A Costly Gift…What will you give him? “And she will have a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” Matt 1:21 | 12/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanADVENT CONSPIRACY RELOADED PART 4 | Dr. Lester Spencer December 19, 2010 ADVENT CONSPIRACY RELOADED PART 4 – “Enter the Story” “All right then, the Lord himself will give you the sign. Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son and will call Him Immanuel (which means ‘God is with us’).” Is 7:14 1. The Story God is Telling “For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on His shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. His government and its peace will never end. He will rule with fairness and justice from the throne of His ancestor David for all eternity. The passionate commitment of the Lord of Heaven’s Armies will make this happen!” Is 9:6-7 2. Their Stories Impact Our Story “‘And she will have a son, and you are to name Him Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.’ All of this occurred to fulfill the Lord’s message through his prophet: Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son, and they will call Him Immanuel, which means ‘God is with us.’” Matt 1:21-23 3. So, Enter the Story “Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. He existed before anything was created and is supreme over all creation…” Col 1:15 “For God in all his fullness was pleased to live in Christ, and through Him God reconciled everything to himself. He made peace with everything in heaven and on earth by means of Christ’s blood on the cross.” Col 1:19-20 “And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow Him. Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on Him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.” Col 2:6-7 | 12/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanADVENT CONSPIRACY RELOADED PART 3 | Dr. Lester Spencer December 12, 2010 ADVENT CONSPIRACY RELOADED PART 3 – “Radical Gift - Radical Response – Radical Reward” “So the Word became human and made his home among us.” John 1:14 “For God so loved the world that he gave…” John 3:16 1. Radical Gift “In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God…So the Word became human and made his home among us…” John 1:1,14 “You are radically dependent on God to do something in your life that you could never do.” –Radical, by David Platt 2. Radical Response “Go, sell everything you have and give it to the poor...” Mark 10:21 “Why would we ever want to settle for Christianity according to our ability or settle for church according to our resources?” –Radical, by David Platt 3. Radical Reward “…and you will have treasure in heaven.” Mark 10:21 (also see Matt 6:19-20) “For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 “…determine not to waste our lives on anything but uncompromising, unconditional, abandonment to a gracious, loving Savior who invites us to take radical risk and promises us radical reward.” –Radical, by David Platt | 12/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanADVENT CONSPIRACY RELOADED PART 2 | Dr. Lester Spencer December 5, 2010 ADVENT CONSPIRACY RELOADED PART 2 – “Live Simply So Others Can Simply Live” “Mary responded, ‘Oh, how my soul praises the Lord. How my spirit rejoices in God my Savior! For he took notice of his lowly servant girl, and from now on all generations will call me blessed. For the Mighty One is holy, and he has done great things for me. He shows mercy from generation to generation to all who fear him. His mighty arm has done tremendous things! He has scattered the proud and haughty ones. He has brought down princes from their thrones and exalted the humble. He has filled the hungry with good things and sent the rich away with empty hands.’” Luke 1:46-53 “Live simply and free your resources for things that truly matter.” Paul’s Wise Advice 1. Live Simply – Be Wise “Yet true godliness with contentment is itself great wealth. After all, we brought nothing with us when we came into the world, and we can’t take anything with us when we leave it. So if we have enough food and clothing, let us be content.” 1 Tim 6:6-8 2. Live Simply – Watch Out for the Love of Stuff “But people who long to be rich fall into temptation and are trapped by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. And some people, craving money, have wandered from the true faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows.” 1 Tim 6:9-10 3. Live Simply – So Others Can Simply Live “Teach those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which is so unreliable. Their trust should be in God, who richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment. Tell them to use their money to do good. They should be rich in good works and generous to those in need, always being ready to share with others.” 1 Tim 6:17-18 | 12/5/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanADVENT CONSPIRACY RELOADED PART 1 | Dr. Lester Spencer November 28, 2010 ADVENT CONSPIRACY RELOADED PART 1 – “It’s Not Your Birthday” (So, what would Jesus want for his birthday?) 1. It’s Jesus’ Birthday! (The Wise Men and the Shepherds got it!) “Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the reign of King Herod. About that time some wise men from eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem, asking,’ Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star as it rose, and we have come to worship him.’” Matt 2:1-2 2. What would Jesus want for his birthday? “In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.” Matt 5:16 “Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be.” Matt 6:21 “Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you. This is the essence of all that is taught in the law and the prophets.” Matt 7:12 “Yes, just as you can identify a tree by its fruit, so you can identify people by their actions.” Matt 7:20 3. Choices “And if you give even a cup of cold water to one of the least of my followers, you will surely be rewarded.” Matt 10:42 “I was thirsty, and you gave me a drink.” Matt 25:35 “Lord, when did we see you thirsty and give you something to drink?” Matt 25:37 “And the King will say, ‘I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!’” Matt 25:40 | 11/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWhispers Part 2 | Dr. Lester Spencer November 21, 2010 “WHISPERS” PART 2 – “How to Hear God’s Whisper” “God does speak – sometimes one way and sometimes another—even though people may not understand it” Job 33:14 (NCV) 1. God speaks through the Bible “The whole Bible was given to us by inspiration from God and is useful to teach us what is true and make us realize what is wrong in our lives…It is God’s way of making us well prepared at every point.” 2 Timothy 3:16 (LB) 2. God speaks through Gifted Teachers “When we preached to you, you didn’t think of the words as being just our own, but you accepted it as the very Word of God—which, of course, it was, and it changed your lives.” 1 Thessolonians 2:13 (LB) 3. God speaks through Painful Experiences “Sometimes it takes a painful experience to make us change our ways.” Proverbs 20:30 (GN) 4. God speaks through Impressions “The Holy Spirit…will be your teacher and will bring to your mind all I have said to you.” John 14:26 (PH) “God speaks again and again, in dreams and visions at night when deep sleep falls…as people lie on their beds. He opens their ears in time like that, and gives them wisdom and instruction.” Job 33:14 WARNING: Always Test impressions! | 11/21/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWhispers Part 1 | Saint James United Methodist Church Rev. Janeese Spencer November 14, 2010 “WHISPERS” PART 1 I. Does God desire to speak to you? “Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.” Jer 33:3 “This third I will put into the fire; I will refine them like silver and test them like gold. They will call on my name and I will answer them; I will say, ‘They are my people,’ and they will say, ‘The LORD is our God.’” Zech 13:9 II. Do you desire to hear from Him? Are you listening? Why should I listen to God? “For I gave them the words you gave me and they accepted them. They knew with certainty that I came from you, and they believed that you sent me.” John 17:8 “But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come.” John 16:13 “Then a cloud appeared and covered them, and a voice came from the cloud: ‘This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to him!’” Mark 9:7 “Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.” 1 John 4:1 III. How can I hear the whispers of God? 1. Come with an expectant heart and faith “But me, I'm not giving up. I'm sticking around to see what God will do. I'm waiting for God to make things right. I'm counting on God to listen to me.” Micah 7:7 (The Message) “But you stay here with me so that I may give you all the commands, decrees and laws you are to teach them to follow in the land I am giving them to possess.” Deut 5:31 2. Thank Him in advance for answering you. Exercise your FAITH!!! “Then Jesus said, ‘Did I not tell you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God?’ So they took away the stone. Then Jesus looked up and said, ‘Father, I thank you that you have heard me.’” John 11:40-41 3. Train yourself to listen: “I will stand at my watch and station myself on the ramparts; I will look to see what he will say to me, and what answer I am to give to this complaint.” Hab 2:1 a. Create an environment so that you can hear the whispers of God. b. Remove/Minimize distractions and stimuli. Set boundaries regarding noise/stimuli. c. Create space in your day to hear the Lord d. Get alone e. Slow down 4. Be knowledgeable of hindrances to hearing from God *Read the story of Isaiah 6 a. Painful Circumstances b. Business c. Sin 5. Be obedient “And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands. As you have heard from the beginning, his command is that you walk in love.” 2 John 6 IV. What does His whisper sound like? Read the story of Elijah – 1 Kings 17-19 V. Will you allow Him to speak to you? Will you obey? | 11/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanTransformed Living part 4 - OFFERING A DRINK TO OTHERS | Dr. Lester Spencer October 31, 2010 TREASURES OF THE TRANSFORMED LIFE PART 4 - OFFERING A DRINK TO OTHERS “’For I was hungry, and you fed me. I was thirsty, and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger, and you invited me into your home. I was naked, and you gave me clothing. I was sick, and you cared for me. I was in prison, and you visited me.’” Matt 25:35-36 (Matt 25:31-41) ‘”Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first among you must become your slave. For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.’” Matt 20:26-28 1. Serve like Christ. “’Teacher, which is the most important commandment in the law of Moses?’ Jesus replied, ‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ The entire law and all the demands of the prophets are based on these two commandments.” Matt 22:36-40 2. Enlist on a team. “He makes the whole body fit together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love.” Eph 4:16 3. Respond to opportunities. “Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too.” Phil 2:3-4 4. Volunteer with a servant heart. “Whoever wants to become great must be a servant to others.” Matt 20:26 5. Embody love. “Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony. And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful.” Col 3:14-15 | 11/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanTransformed Living part 3 - PENNIES IN THE FOUNTAIN | Dr. Lester Spencer October 24, 2010 TREASURES OF THE TRANSFORMED LIFE PART 3 - PENNIES IN THE FOUNTAIN (Sermon on the Amount) “Jesus sat down near the collection box in the Temple and watched as the crowds dropped in their money. Many rich people put in large amounts. Then a poor widow came and dropped in two small coins. Jesus called his disciples to him and said, ‘I tell you the truth, this poor widow has given more than all the others who are making contributions. For they gave a tiny part of their surplus, but she, poor as she is, has given everything she had to live on.’” Mark 12:41-44 (NIV) 1. Someone is watching. “Jesus sat down near the collection box in the Temple and watched as the crowds dropped in their money.” Mark 12:41 (NIV) “Worship and serve him with your whole heart and a willing mind. For the Lord sees every heart and knows every plan and thought.” 1 Chron 28:9 (NIV) 2. Jesus observes and understands economic status. “The poor you have with you always.” Mark 14:7 (NIV) “You know the generous grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that by his poverty he could make you rich.” 2 Cor 8:9 (NIV) globalrichlist.com 3. Jesus watches amounts. “Many rich people put in large amounts. Then a poor widow came and dropped in two small coins.” Mark 12:41b-42 (NIV) “And all the tithe of the land, whether of the seed of the land, or of the fruit of the tree, is the Lord’s: it is holy unto the LORD.” Lev 27:30 (NIV) “Bring all the tithes into the storehouse…” Malachi 3:10 (NIV) “Jesus called his disciples to him and said, ‘I tell you the truth, this poor widow has given more than all the others who are making contributions. For they gave a tiny part of their surplus, but she, poor as she is, has given everything she had to live on.’” Mark 12:43-44 (NIV) 4. Giving is a Christian habit and teachable witness. “Jesus called his disciples to him and said, ‘I tell you the truth, this poor widow has given more than all the others who are making contributions.” Mark 12:43 (NIV) “You will always have the poor among you, and you can help them whenever you want to. But you will not always have me. She has done what she could and has anointed my body for burial ahead of time. I tell you the truth, wherever the Good News is preached throughout the world, this woman’s deed will be remembered and discussed.” Mark 14:7-9 (NIV) “The purpose of tithing is to teach you always to fear the LORD your God.” Deut 14:23 (NLT) “Wherever your treasure is, there your heart and thoughts will also be.” Matthew 6:21 (NLT) | 10/24/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanTransformed Living part 2 | Saint James United Methodist Church Dr. John Ed Mathison October 17, 2010 JUMPING IN WITH BOTH FEET I. TRANSFORMED PEOPLE JUMP INTO _ _ _’ _ _ _ _ _ _ _. “(God) has given us the privilege of being born again so that we are now members of God’s own family. ” 1 Peter 1:3b NLV “God’s family is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.” 1 Timothy 3:15b GWV His unchanging plan has always been to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. And this gave him great pleasure.” Ephesians 1:5 NLT a. God is our _ _ _ _ _ _ “God is the one who made all things, and all things are for his glory. He wanted to have many children to share his glory…” Hebrews 2:10a NCV “Pray like this: Our Father in heaven may your name be honored.” Matthew 6:9 NLT b. We are _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ and _ _ _ _ _ _ _ in Christ Jesus “For God knew his people in advance, and he chose them to become like his Son, so that his Son would be the firstborn, with many brothers and sisters.” Romans 8:29 NLT “Don't just pretend that you love others. Really love them…Love each other with genuine affection…When God's children are in need, be the one to help them out…When others are happy, be happy with them. If they are sad, share their sorrow.” Romans12:9,13,15 NLT II. TRANSFORMED PEOPLE JUMP INTO _ _ _’ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _. “Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.” Matthew 28:19 NLT “The most important thing is that I complete my mission, the work that the Lord Jesus gave me – to tell people the Good News about God’s grace.” Acts 20:24 NCV a. P _ _ _ _ _ _ b. P _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another... Hebrews 10:25 NKJ c. G _ _ _ _ "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." Matthew 6:21 NKJ "Will a man rob God? Yet you have robbed Me! But you say, 'In what way have we robbed You?' In tithes and offerings…Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, That there may be food in My house, And try Me now in this," Says the LORD of hosts, "If I will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you such blessing that there will not be room enough to receive it. Malachi 3:8, 10 NKJ d. S _ _ _ _ _ _ and W _ _ _ _ _ _ John Ed Mathison www.johnedmathison.org | 10/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanTransformed Living part1 | Saint James United Methodist Church Dr. John Ed Mathison October 17, 2010 JUMPING IN WITH BOTH FEET I. TRANSFORMED PEOPLE JUMP INTO _ _ _’ _ _ _ _ _ _ _. “(God) has given us the privilege of being born again so that we are now members of God’s own family. ” 1 Peter 1:3b NLV “God’s family is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.” 1 Timothy 3:15b GWV His unchanging plan has always been to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. And this gave him great pleasure.” Ephesians 1:5 NLT a. God is our _ _ _ _ _ _ “God is the one who made all things, and all things are for his glory. He wanted to have many children to share his glory…” Hebrews 2:10a NCV “Pray like this: Our Father in heaven may your name be honored.” Matthew 6:9 NLT b. We are _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ and _ _ _ _ _ _ _ in Christ Jesus “For God knew his people in advance, and he chose them to become like his Son, so that his Son would be the firstborn, with many brothers and sisters.” Romans 8:29 NLT “Don't just pretend that you love others. Really love them…Love each other with genuine affection…When God's children are in need, be the one to help them out…When others are happy, be happy with them. If they are sad, share their sorrow.” Romans12:9,13,15 NLT II. TRANSFORMED PEOPLE JUMP INTO _ _ _’ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _. “Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.” Matthew 28:19 NLT “The most important thing is that I complete my mission, the work that the Lord Jesus gave me – to tell people the Good News about God’s grace.” Acts 20:24 NCV a. P _ _ _ _ _ _ b. P _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another... Hebrews 10:25 NKJ c. G _ _ _ _ "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." Matthew 6:21 NKJ "Will a man rob God? Yet you have robbed Me! But you say, 'In what way have we robbed You?' In tithes and offerings…Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, That there may be food in My house, And try Me now in this," Says the LORD of hosts, "If I will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you such blessing that there will not be room enough to receive it. Malachi 3:8, 10 NKJ d. S _ _ _ _ _ _ and W _ _ _ _ _ _ John Ed Mathison www.johnedmathison.org | 10/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean23 part 3 | Saint James United Methodist Church Dr. Lester Spencer September 26, 2010 “23” 23:5a A Feast for Me? “Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of my enemies” Psalm 23:5a (RSV) “You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies” Psalm 23:5a (NLT) 23:5b My Life Can be Anointed? “Thou anointest my head with oil” Psalm 23:5b (RSV) “You honor me by anointing my head with oil” Psalm 23:5b (NLT) 23:5c Living Out of the Overflow! “my cup overflows” Psalm 23:5c (RSV) “My cup overflows with blessings” Psalm 23:5c (NLT) Psalm 23 The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want; he makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters; he restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil; for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of my enemies; thou anointest my head with oil, my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. (RSV) | 9/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean23 part 2 | “23” “Fear No Evil” 23:4 Bobsledding Down the Valley of the Shadow “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death…” My Podcast Alley feed! {pca-d4c63f6f9ed09fcb868b307357c75a9f} Psalm 23:4a 23:4 Comfort Me “They comfort me.” Psalm 23:4d “I will fear no evil, for you are with me.” Psalm 23:4b Psalm 23 The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want; he makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters; he restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil; for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of my enemies; thou anointest my head with oil, my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. (RSV) | 9/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean23 part 1 | Dr. Lester Spencer September 12, 2010 “23” “My Shepherd” “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want; he makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters; he restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.” Ps 23:1-3 (NRSV) 23:1 The Lord is My Shepherd “The Lord is my shepherd…” Ps 23:1 23:1 My Shepherd “The Lord is my shepherd…” Ps 23:1 23:2 Restore Me “…he makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters; he restores my soul…” Ps 23:2-3 23:3 Lead Me “…He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.” Ps 23:3 Psalm 23 The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want; he makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters; he restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil; for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of my enemies; thou anointest my head with oil, my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. | 9/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanDo You Love Me? | Rev. Vaughn Stafford recorded live at St. James United Methodist Church's 9:30am Contemporary Worship on September 5, 2010. John 21:1-17 (New International Version) 1Afterward Jesus appeared again to his disciples, by the Sea of Tiberias.[a] It happened this way: 2Simon Peter, Thomas (called Didymus), Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two other disciples were together. 3"I'm going out to fish," Simon Peter told them, and they said, "We'll go with you." So they went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing. 4Early in the morning, Jesus stood on the shore, but the disciples did not realize that it was Jesus. 5He called out to them, "Friends, haven't you any fish?" "No," they answered. 6He said, "Throw your net on the right side of the boat and you will find some." When they did, they were unable to haul the net in because of the large number of fish. 7Then the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, "It is the Lord!" As soon as Simon Peter heard him say, "It is the Lord," he wrapped his outer garment around him (for he had taken it off) and jumped into the water. 8The other disciples followed in the boat, towing the net full of fish, for they were not far from shore, about a hundred yards.[b] 9When they landed, they saw a fire of burning coals there with fish on it, and some bread. 10Jesus said to them, "Bring some of the fish you have just caught." 11Simon Peter climbed aboard and dragged the net ashore. It was full of large fish, 153, but even with so many the net was not torn. 12Jesus said to them, "Come and have breakfast." None of the disciples dared ask him, "Who are you?" They knew it was the Lord. 13Jesus came, took the bread and gave it to them, and did the same with the fish. 14This was now the third time Jesus appeared to his disciples after he was raised from the dead. 15When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon son of John, do you truly love me more than these?" "Yes, Lord," he said, "you know that I love you." Jesus said, "Feed my lambs." 16Again Jesus said, "Simon son of John, do you truly love me?" He answered, "Yes, Lord, you know that I love you." Jesus said, "Take care of my sheep." 17 The third time he said to him, "Simon son of John, do you love me?" Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, "Do you love me?" He said, "Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you." Jesus said, "Feed my sheep. | 9/5/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanFAQ part 3 | Dr. Lester Spencer recorded live at St. James United Methodist Church's 11:00 contemporary service on August 22, 2010. FAQ - Part 3 (Wonder Out Loud) Pastors’ Hot Seat Panel Hot Seat Q & A What is the most important lesson in the Bible? Why does God not always give us the desires of our heart? Suicide? Hot Seat Q & A Adam and Eve and the human race? Where did giants come from? Marriage & Divorce? Suffering? Hot Seat Q & A Does just going to church on Sunday by itself count as seeking God like the Bible say we should or does seeking God mean staying in prayer and in the word? I have always wondered why we always refer to Jesus as God. Is there a difference or should we pray to both Jesus and God? Will everyone in this world have the opportunity to come to know Christ? Salvation? That’s a wrap! | 8/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanFAQ part 2 | FAQ - Part 2(Wonder Out Loud)Dr. Lester Spencer recorded live at St. James United Methodist Church's 9:30am Contemporary Worship on August 15, 2010. Homosexuality “Therefore God gave them over in the sinful desires of their hearts to sexual impurity for the degrading of their bodies with one another.” Romans 1:24(NIV) “Because of this, God gave them over to shameful lusts. Even their women exchanged natural relations for unnatural ones. In the same way the men also abandoned natural relations with women and were inflamed with lust for one another. Men committed indecent acts with other men, and received in themselves the due penalty for their perversion.” Romans 1:26-27 (NIV) Science vs. Faith “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” Genesis 1:1(NIV) “But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day.” 2 Peter 3:8(NIV) “For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse.” Romans 1:20 (NIV) Faith, Beliefs, Salvation Q&A’s Is Jesus the “only way”? What about other “faiths”? How do you know you will go to heaven? | 8/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanFAQ part 1 | Lester answers questions submitted by the congregation.Dr. Lester Spencer recorded live at St. James United Methodist Church's 11:00am Contemporary Worship on August 8, 2010. | 8/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanJoin the Movement | Welcome Trey! Trey explains that God is always moving and He is calling us to stand up and join in. Rev. Trey Carey recorded live at St. James United Methodist Church's 9:30am Contemporary Worship on August 1, 2010. | 8/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Hard Lessons | Jeremy tells of the hard lessons of following Jesus. Jeremy Smith recorded live at St. James United Methodist Church's 9:30am Contemporary Worship on April 11, 2010. | 7/31/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSheltered part 2 | Vaughn finishes up the series on Daniel and the protection he receives because of his trust in God. Rev. Vaughn Stafford recorded live at St. James United Methodist Church's 11:00am Contemporary Worship on July 18, 2010. | 7/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSheltered part 1 | Vaughn dives into Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, Abeddnego, and King Nebuchadnezzar. Rev. Vaughn Stafford recorded live at St. James United Methodist Church's 9:30am Contemporary Worship on July 11, 2010. | 7/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanJuly 4th | July 4th combined service. Rev. Walter Albritton recorded live at Saint James United Methodist Church, July 4, 2010 at the 11:00 service. | 7/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEven So | Vaughn brings new insight to the miracle of the Loaves and Fishes. Rev. Vaughn Stafford recorded live at St. James United Methodist Church's 9:30am Contemporary Worship on June 27, 2010. | 6/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGod Love Sex part 4 | God Love Sex part 4: Meeting Needs. Dr. Lester Spencer recorded live at St. James United Methodist Church's 11:00 contemporary service on June 20, 2010 | 6/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGod Love Sex Part 3 | God Love Sex part 3: Trouble in Paradise. Dr. Lester Spencer recorded live at St. James United Methodist Church's 11:00 contemporary service on June 13, 2010 | 6/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGod Love Sex Part 2 | Great Sex! Dr. Lester Spencer recorded live at St. James United Methodist Church's 9:30am Contemporary Worship on June 6, 2010. | 6/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGod Love Sex Part 1 | In part one of this series Lester explains why sex is good. Dr. Lester Spencer recorded live at St. James United Methodist Church's 11:00am Contemporary Worship on May 30, 2010. | 5/30/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGrace to the Power of 3 (Part 3) | G3 - Sanctifying Grace (Part 3) Dr. Lester Spencer recorded live at St. James United Methodist Church's 9:30am Contemporary Worship on May 23, 2010. | 5/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGrace to the Power of 3 (Part 2) | G3 - Justifying grace (Part 2) Dr. Lester Spencer recorded live at St. James United Methodist Church's 11:00am Contemporary Worship on May 16, 2010. | 5/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGrace to the Power of 3 (Part 1) | G3 - Prevenient grace (Part 1)Dr. Lester Spencer recorded live at St. James United Methodist Church's 9:30am Contemporary Worship on May 9, 2010. | 5/9/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanBaptize Me | Baptism: A Command and a Sacrament; What does it mean?; Me?? Dr. Lester Spencer recorded live at St. James United Methodist Church's 11:00am Contemporary Worship on May 2, 2010. | 5/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean"Go" part 2 | Part 2 in the Go Series, Why Go and How will you answer the call to Go; Dr. Lester Spencer recorded live at St. James United Methodist Church's 11:00am Contemporary Worship on April 25, 2010. | 4/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean"Go" part 1 | Go, Jesus' favorite words. Dr. Lester Spencer recorded live at St. James United Methodist Church's 11:00am Contemporary Worship on April 18, 2010. | 4/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanAscension | The Ascension of Christ. Jeremy Smith recorded live at St. James United Methodist Church's 9:30am Contemporary Worship on April 11, 2010. | 4/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean24 Hours That Changed The World (part 7 of 7) | 24 Hours That Changed The World: Christ The Victor (Part 7) Dr. Lester Spencer recorded live at St. James United Methodist Church's 09:30am Contemporary Worship on April 4, 2010. | 4/4/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean24 Hours That Changed The World (part 6 of 7) | 24 Hours That Changed The World: Condemned by the Righteous (Part 3) Dr. Lester Spencer recorded live at St. James United Methodist Church's 11:00am Contemporary Worship on March 28, 2010. | 3/30/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean24 Hours That Changed The World (part 5 of 7) | 24 Hours That Changed The World: The Torture and Humiliation of the King (Part 5) Dr. Lester Spencer recorded live at St. James United Methodist Church's 9:30am Contemporary Worship on March 21, 2010. | 3/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean24 Hours That Changed The World (part 4 of 7) | 24 Hours That Changed The World: Barrabas or Pilate(Part 4) Rev. Vaughn Stafford recorded live at St. James United Methodist Church's 11:00am Contemporary Worship on March 14, 2010. | 3/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean24 Hours That Changed The World (part 3 of 7) | 24 Hours That Changed The World: Condemned by the Righteous (Part 3) Dr. Lester Spencer recorded live at St. James United Methodist Church's 9:30am Contemporary Worship on March 7, 2010. | 3/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean24 Hours That Changed The World (part 2 of 7) | 24 Hours That Changed The World: Gethsemane (Part 2) Dr. Lester Spencer recorded live at St. James United Methodist Church's 9:30am Contemporary Worship on Feb. 28, 2010. | 3/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean24 Hours That Changed The World (part 1 of 7) | 24 Hours That Changed The World: The Last Supper (Part 1) Dr. Lester Spencer recorded live at St. James United Methodist Church's 11:00am Contemporary Worship on Feb. 21, 2010. | 2/21/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSaving Romance | Lester teaches us the Biblical secrets to a romantic marriage. Dr. Lester Spencer recorded live at St. James United Methodist Church's 9:30am Contemporary Worship on February 14, 2010. | 2/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMis-Perceptions 2 | Lester prepares us for spiritual warfare. Dr. Lester Spencer recorded live at St. James United Methodist Church's 9:30am Contemporary Worship on February 7, 2010. | 2/7/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMis-Perceptions 1 | Dr. Lester Spencer teaches us about common mis-perceptions about Satan. Recorded Jan. 31, 2010 at the 11:00 Contemporary Service | 1/31/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanReckless (part 3 of 3) | Jeremy Smith wraps up the series. Recorded January 24, 2010. During the 11:00 Contemporary Worship | 1/24/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanReckless (part 2 of 3) | the second part of the series on the Prodigal son parable. Dr. Lester Spencer recorded live at St. James United Methodist Church's 11:00am Contemporary Worship on January 17, 2010. | 1/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanReckless (part 1 of 3) | Lester gives us a different view of the parable of the Prodigal Son. Dr. Lester Spencer recorded live at St. James United Methodist Church's 11:00am Contemporary Worship on January 10, 2010. | 1/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanRunning Prophets | Vaughn tells us that all the prophets of God were running. Whether it is To God, from God or with God. Rev. Vaughn Stafford recorded live at St. James United Methodist Church's 11:00am Contemporary Worship on January 3, 2010. | 1/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanNot Yet Enough Light | Vaughn explains that we should get out of our own way and let God's Light shine through Rev. Vaughn Stafford recorded live at St. James United Methodist Church's 11:00am Contemporary Worship on December 27, 2009. Brothers and Sisters in Christ, This is the covenant service and prayer we shared on December 27th in contemporary worship. Many of you have called and e-mailed requesting a copy. I encourage each of you to print it, sign it and put it in a place that will remind you of the covenant between you and God. I know God will be faithful to His promises. My prayer is that we will be as well in 2010. In Christ, Vaughn WESLEY'S COVENANT SERVICE INVITATION: We are called to commit ourselves to Christ as his servants and to give ourselves to him, that we may belong to Him. Christ has many services to be done. Some are more easy and honorable, others are more difficult and disgraceful. Some are suitable to our inclinations and interests, others are contrary to both. In some we may please Christ and please ourselves, but then there are other works where we cannot please Christ except by denying ourselves. It is necessary, therefore, that we consider what it means to be a servant of Christ. Christ will be the Savior of none but his servants. He is the source of all salvation to those who obey. Christ will have no servants except by consent; Christ will not accept anything except full consent to all that he requires. Christ will be all in all, or he will be nothing and we confirm this by a holy covenant. A covenant in Biblical times was...walking through the split lamb (passover) Let us, therefore, go through Christ, & pray: Invitation to pray on bended knee as able God you know our hearts and the many things that seek to crowd you out of your proper first place in our lives. We have allowed many idols to reign supreme and/or hold us hostage. Today, we ask you to reestablish your kingdom on earth and let it begin with your rightful reigning in our hearts. Now I ask you to repeat this covenant prayer after me Lord, let me be your servant...under your command...I will no longer be my own...I will give up myself...to your will in all things...I will be satisfied that you...will give me my place and work...Lord, make me what you will...I put myself fully into your hands... put me to doing...put me to suffering...let me be employed for you...or laid aside for you...let me be full...let me be empty...let me have all things...let me have nothing...I freely and with a willing heart...give it all to your pleasure and disposal...AMEN! | 12/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanAdvent Conspiracy part 4 | Dr. Lester Spencer recorded live at St. James United Methodist Church's 11:00am Contemporary Worship | 12/20/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanAdvent Conspiracy part 3 | Dr. Lester Spencer recorded live at St. James United Methodist Church's 9:30am Contemporary Worship | 12/13/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanAdvent Conspiracy part 2 | Dr. Lester Spencer recorded live at St. James United Methodist Church's 9:30am Contemporary Worship | 12/6/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanAdvent Conspiracy part1 | Dr. Lester Spencer recorded live at St. James United Methodist Church's 11:00am Contemporary Worship | 11/29/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGiving Everything | Giving everything because of Christ. Jeremy Smith recorded live at St. James United Methodist Church's 11:00am Contemporary Worship | 11/22/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleaniBeleive (part 4 of iCare) | Lester explains that tithing is Biblically Based, Business Wise and Blessing Directed. Dr. Lester Spencer recorded live at St. James United Methodist Church's 9:30am Contemporary Worship | 11/16/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleaniValue (part 3 of iCare) | Lester tells us the Top Three Things that God values. 1. A Desire to Truly Live; 2. A Determination to Genuinely Love; 3. A Dedication to Faithfully Believe and Trust. Dr. Lester Spencer recorded live at St. James United Methodist Church's 9:30am Contemporary Worship | 11/11/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleaniNeed (part 2 of iCare) | Lester Speaks about what iNeed: Glorifies God, Guides Others, Gratifies You. Dr. Lester Spencer recorded live at St. James United Methodist Church's 09:30am Contemporary Worship | 11/2/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleaniTrust - Part 1 of the iCare series | Lester Speaks about God's Omniscience, Omnipotence and Omnipresence. Dr. Lester Spencer recorded live at St. James United Methodist Church's 11:00am Contemporary Worship | 10/25/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanG - The Gospel (part 2) | Vaughn tells the story of the first called disciples. Rev. Vaughn Stafford recorded live at St. James United Methodist Church's 9:30am Contemporary Worship. | 10/23/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanG - The Gospel (part 1) | Dr. Lester Spencer recorded live at St. James United Methodist Church's 11:00am Contemporary Worship | 10/15/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanJoy in The Journey (part 4) | Wrap up in the series about Joy in the Journey of life. Jeremy Smith recorded live at St. James United Methodist Church's 11:00am Contemporary Worship | 10/15/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanJoy in The Journey (part 3) | Big Question #3 - Who are you running with? Dr. Lester Spencer recorded live at St. James United Methodist Church's 11:00am Contemporary Worship | 9/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanJoy in The Journey (part 2) | Big Question #2 - What are the Joy killers in my life? Dr. Lester Spencer recorded live at St. James United Methodist Church's 9:30am Contemporary Worship | 9/22/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanJoy in The Journey (part 1) | Big Question #1 - Does God really want you to be happy? Dr. Lester Spencer recorded live at St. James United Methodist Church's 11:00am Contemporary Worship | 9/13/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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