ARCHIVED SERMONS, JUL-SEP 2011

“Treasure Hunters: Fishing” October 2, Pastor Kurt

There are people who have no food or clothing or shelter.  So was Jesus lying when he said not to worry about these thing… the Father sees and cares and will provide?  No, but how is it that God shows up.  Hear God’s plan for demonstrating His love and hear a final treasure hunter’s story from Kelly Bordeaux.

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“Treasure Hunters: Bargain Hunters” September 25, Pastor Kurt

Really good bargain hunters can sift through the “stuff” at garage sales and thrift stores and find some treasures.  In this message we learn that God has a different standard of value than the world.  We are His treasure.  Like Samuel anointing young David as the new king of Israel, God looks at the heart.  Quality leadership is a matter of the heart not appearance, accolades, and accumulations.  This Sunday, Brandon Gray’s story about the garage sale of life is read.

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“Treasure Hunters: Pirates” September 18, Pastor Kurt

Like Pirates who find an empty treasure chest after a long pursuit, and like King Solomon who achieved and acquired much, but was left feeling empty, Bob Shepherd, a successful local car dealer shares his story of emptiness amidst earthly treasures.  Jesus said it this way, you cannot serve both God and money (Matthew 6:22-24).  This message by Pastor Kurt is based from the Matthew text and Randy Alcorn’s book The Treasure Principle.

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“Treasure Hunters: Search & Rescue” September 11, Pastor Kurt

Ten years ago, America changed when terrorists attacked our nation.  It stopped us in our tracked and brought us to our knees.  People considered their treasures – the things they value and put their trust in.  Centuries ago Jesus addressed this topic on the hills of Galilee.  Incorporated into this sermon series are  stories by modern-day “treasure hunters.”  This week: Sherry Searles.

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“It Depends on His Character” September 4, Pastor Ron

Taken from the text Luke 11:1-13.

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“IN THE SECRET – Fasting” August 28, Pastor Kurt

Fasting is more than skipping a meal or going on a hunger strike.  It’s a way to learn about the things that control and consume us.  It’s about setting time aside to devote to God.  In this sermon you’ll learn how this often neglected discipline is really a beneficial blessing and you’ll  hear the stories of seven people who have put fasting to practice.

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 “IN THE SECRET – Praying” August 21, Pastor Kurt

Jesus is not standing at a distance punishing us by sending us to the secret “corner”.  He is in the secret inviting us to come near Him.  Pastor Kurt shares some lessons of his “secret” prayer journey and reminds us of two key things prayer changes.

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“IN THE SECRET – Praying” August 14, Pastor Kurt

The Holy Spirit is moving across the hearts of His people.  Listen to the congregation and Pastor Kurt share how God has been teaching and challenging them.  Hear how Jesus guides His listeners to pray with authenticity.

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“IN THE SECRET – Giving” August 7, Pastor Kurt

Jesus cautions His followers to beware of falling into simple routine spirituality.  Central to His expectation of giving is motive.  We should neither depend on the praise of others nor pat ourselves on the back.  Jesus sees what’s in secret and rewards accordingly.

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“GENEROSITY” July 31, Pastor Kurt

God is a generous God, sharing with us in exhuberant proportions His forgiveness, creation, patience, grace, friendship, Spirit, and certainly His Son Jesus.  Learn the difference between generous giving and generous living.
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“Heart for Uganda” July 24, Trever Jones

The mission of HeartForUganda shall be to restore joy, hope, and enduring value in the lives of the Ugandan people and to physically demonstrate the transforming love of Jesus.
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“What’s Your Stumbling Block?” July 17, Pastor Ron

The people of Nazareth took offense at Jesus’ upbringing, and that kept them from believing in Him; that was their “stumbling block.” What is your stumbling block that keeps you from drawing close to Jesus?
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“RELENTLESS Love” July 10, Pastor Kurt

Jesus spoke some of His most challenging words when He said, “Love your enemies.”  Today’s Christ-followers must love radically different than the culture around us.  By shifting our attitudes, our actions will reveal a God who has loved us when we were His enemies.
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“RELENTLESS Mercy” July 3, Pastor Kurt

Resisting revenge is counter-intuitive, but is what Jesus commands His followers to do.  This sermon guides the listener to respond to life’s attacks by refusing to follow the natural cultural trend of feeding a grudge and withholding forgiveness.  God does not treat us as our sins deserve.  This relentless mercy of God should be our guide in handling those who wrong us.
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“RELENTLESS Integrity” June 26, Pastor Kurt

People should not have to wonder if we are telling the truth.  Christians should be the most dependable, truthful, and consistent people the world has ever known.  In Matthew 5 Jesus explains it with one simple statement, “Let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No'”  Is this true of you?  In this the first of three sermons called Relentless, Pastor Kurt guides one to live unmistakeably like Jesus.
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