http://www.ctrtx.com en-us The vision of Christ the Rock is to become a church where people are redeemed by Christ and fully equipped for His mission in their homes and their communities. To that end, our purposes are to reach up, over, and out with Jesus at the center of everything. We center on Jesus by gathering regularly around the Word, Baptism, and the Holy Supper for forgiveness, motivation, strength, and direction. We reach up to God with lives of praise in service to God. We reach over to our Christian Family with encouragement and support. We reach out to our community through the transformational Gospel of Jesus with an eye to our state, our country, and the world. Visit Christ the Rock online for more information, as well as more audio and video content, at www.ctrtx.com. The vision of Christ the Rock is to become a church where people are redeemed by Christ and fully equipped for His mission in their homes and their communities. To that end, our purposes are to reach up, over, and out with Jesus at the center of everything. We center on Jesus by gathering regularly around the Word, Baptism, and the Holy Supper for forgiveness, motivation, strength, and direction. We reach up to God with lives of praise in service to God. We reach over to our Christian Family with encouragement and support. We reach out to our community through the transformational Gospel of Jesus with an eye to our state, our country, and the world. Visit Christ the Rock online for more information, as well as more audio and video content, at www.ctrtx.com. The vision of Christ the Rock is to become a church where people are redeemed by Christ and fully equipped for His mission in their homes and their communities. To that end, our purposes are to reach up, over, and out with Jesus at the center of everything. We center on Jesus by gathering regularly around the Word, Baptism, and the Holy Supper for forgiveness, motivation, strength, and direction. We reach up to God with lives of praise in service to God. We reach over to our Christian Family with encouragement and support. We reach out to our community through the transformational Gospel of Jesus with an eye to our state, our country, and the world. Visit Christ the Rock online for more information, as well as more audio and video content, at www.ctrtx.com. Copyright 2007 Sermon Share LLC Matt Doebler Matt Doebler info@ctrtx.com no Matt Doebler As we continue our series in Living with Purpose, we take a look at Whole Life Worship this week. What does it mean to live a life of worship, that is, living to make Jesus look great? Paul shows us in Colossians 1:9 and following. 00:35:38 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.mp3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-112808-1 Purpose,Worship,Praise,Focus As we continue our series in Living with Purpose, we take a look at Whole Life Worship this week. What does it mean to live a life of worship, that is, living to make Jesus look great? Paul shows us in Colossians 1:9 and following. As we continue our series in Living with Purpose, we take a look at Whole Life Worship this week. What does it mean to live a life of worship, that is, living to make Jesus look great? Paul shows us in Colossians 1:9 and following. Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Matt Doebler As we continue our series in Living with Purpose, we take a look at Whole Life Worship this week. What does it mean to live a life of worship, that is, living to make Jesus look great? Paul shows us in Colossians 1:9 and following. As we continue our series in Living with Purpose, we take a look at Whole Life Worship this week. What does it mean to live a life of worship, that is, living to make Jesus look great? Paul shows us in Colossians 1:9 and following. http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.pdf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-112808-2 Purpose,Worship,Praise,Focus As we continue our series in Living with Purpose, we take a look at Whole Life Worship this week. What does it mean to live a life of worship, that is, living to make Jesus look great? Paul shows us in Colossians 1:9 and following. Matt Doebler Jesus not only taught others; he also asked many questions. One of those questions once was this: "What are you looking for?" It\'s surprising how few people have asked that question in their own lives. It\'s downright scary how many less have ever really considered the answer. What are we looking for? For the next four weeks, we will see how Christ answers our deepest needs and empowers us to "Live with Purpose!" 00:36:44 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.mp3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-110235-1 Purpose,Jesus,,Christ,Supremacy Jesus not only taught others; he also asked many questions. One of those questions once was this: "What are you looking for?" It\'s surprising how few people have asked that question in their own lives. It\'s downright scary how many less have ever really considered the answer. What are we looking for? For the next four weeks, we will see how Christ answers our deepest needs and empowers us to "Live with Purpose!" Jesus not only taught others; he also asked many questions. One of those questions once was this: "What are you looking for?" It\'s surprising how few people have asked that question in their own lives. It\'s downright scary how many less have ever really considered the answer. What are we looking for? For the next four weeks, we will see how Christ answers our deepest needs and empowers us to "Live with Purpose!" Sun, 27 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Matt Doebler Jesus not only taught others; he also asked many questions. One of those questions once was this: "What are you looking for?" It\'s surprising how few people have asked that question in their own lives. It\'s downright scary how many less have ever really considered the answer. What are we looking for? For the next four weeks, we will see how Christ answers our deepest needs and empowers us to "Live with Purpose!" Jesus not only taught others; he also asked many questions. One of those questions once was this: "What are you looking for?" It\'s surprising how few people have asked that question in their own lives. It\'s downright scary how many less have ever really considered the answer. What are we looking for? For the next four weeks, we will see how Christ answers our deepest needs and empowers us to "Live with Purpose!" http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.pdf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-110235-2 Purpose,Jesus,,Christ,Supremacy Jesus not only taught others; he also asked many questions. One of those questions once was this: "What are you looking for?" It\'s surprising how few people have asked that question in their own lives. It\'s downright scary how many less have ever really considered the answer. What are we looking for? For the next four weeks, we will see how Christ answers our deepest needs and empowers us to "Live with Purpose!" Matt Doebler One of biggest problems many people have with Christianity is idea that Jesus only way to be right with God. It seems so arrogant and intolerant. So, we have to ask: is religion just preference? Is there absolute truth? Are all religions basically the same? How are they different? And how do they and Jesus propose to address our greatest need? Join us for this important supplement to our study on Jonah. 00:37:53 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.mp3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-107970-1 Outreach,Evangelism,Tolerance,Jesus, One of biggest problems many people have with Christianity is idea that Jesus only way to be right with God. It seems so arrogant and intolerant. So, we have to ask: is religion just preference? Is there absolute truth? Are all religions basically the same? How are they different? And how do they and Jesus propose to address our greatest need? Join us for this important supplement to our study on Jonah. One of biggest problems many people have with Christianity is idea that Jesus only way to be right with God. It seems so arrogant and intolerant. So, we have to ask: is religion just preference? Is there absolute truth? Are all religions basically the same? How are they different? And how do they and Jesus propose to address our greatest need? Join us for this important supplement to our study on Jonah. Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Matt Doebler One of biggest problems many people have with Christianity is idea that Jesus only way to be right with God. It seems so arrogant and intolerant. So, we have to ask: is religion just preference? Is there absolute truth? Are all religions basically the same? How are they different? And how do they and Jesus propose to address our greatest need? Join us for this important supplement to our study on Jonah. One of biggest problems many people have with Christianity is idea that Jesus only way to be right with God. It seems so arrogant and intolerant. So, we have to ask: is religion just preference? Is there absolute truth? Are all religions basically the same? How are they different? And how do they and Jesus propose to address our greatest need? Join us for this important supplement to our study on Jonah. http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.pdf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-107970-2 Outreach,Evangelism,Tolerance,Jesus, One of biggest problems many people have with Christianity is idea that Jesus only way to be right with God. It seems so arrogant and intolerant. So, we have to ask: is religion just preference? Is there absolute truth? Are all religions basically the same? How are they different? And how do they and Jesus propose to address our greatest need? Join us for this important supplement to our study on Jonah. Matt Doebler This weekend, in Jonah 3, Jonah finally does what he was supposed to in the first place: he preaches to the Ninevites. As we learn about God's mercy and grace through this account, we see how they impact our outreach to the community and interaction with "outsiders". 00:35:25 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.mp3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-105770-1 grace,purpose,outreach,mission This weekend, in Jonah 3, Jonah finally does what he was supposed to in the first place: he preaches to the Ninevites. As we learn about God's mercy and grace through this account, we see how they impact our outreach to the community and interaction with "outsiders". This weekend, in Jonah 3, Jonah finally does what he was supposed to in the first place: he preaches to the Ninevites. As we learn about God's mercy and grace through this account, we see how they impact our outreach to the community and interaction with "outsiders". Matt Doebler This weekend, in Jonah 3, Jonah finally does what he was supposed to in the first place: he preaches to the Ninevites. As we learn about God's mercy and grace through this account, we see how they impact our outreach to the community and interaction with "outsiders" as Grace People. 00:39:21 Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.mp3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-103531-1 grace,mercy,outreach,compassion This weekend, in Jonah 3, Jonah finally does what he was supposed to in the first place: he preaches to the Ninevites. As we learn about God's mercy and grace through this account, we see how they impact our outreach to the community and interaction with "outsiders" as Grace People. This weekend, in Jonah 3, Jonah finally does what he was supposed to in the first place: he preaches to the Ninevites. As we learn about God's mercy and grace through this account, we see how they impact our outreach to the community and interaction with "outsiders" as Grace People. Matt Doebler Last week in Jonah, we talked about the motivation for outreach. Jonah 2 points us to something similar this week but from a completely different angle. This week we ask, "Where does outreach start?" as we consider how we get stuck in our life and outreach. 00:42:44 Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.mp3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-101498-1 outreach,stuck,addiction,evangelism Last week in Jonah, we talked about the motivation for outreach. Jonah 2 points us to something similar this week but from a completely different angle. This week we ask, "Where does outreach start?" as we consider how we get stuck in our life and outreach. Last week in Jonah, we talked about the motivation for outreach. Jonah 2 points us to something similar this week but from a completely different angle. This week we ask, "Where does outreach start?" as we consider how we get stuck in our life and outreach. Matt Doebler When it comes to the idea of outreach (sharing Jesus with our friends and community), many of us start shifting uncomfortably in our seats. This is not a new development; 2700 years ago, a prophet Jonah had the same feeling when God commanded him to become a missionary to the mighty empire of Assyria. Why must we reach out? And what drives outreach? What are some practical ways to reach out? Come and find out more about this call on your life and the strength God provides for it as we study "Jonah: Reluctant Evangelist" for four weeks. 00:37:53 Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.mp3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-99529-1 Outreach,Evangelism,Jonah,Relativism When it comes to the idea of outreach (sharing Jesus with our friends and community), many of us start shifting uncomfortably in our seats. This is not a new development; 2700 years ago, a prophet Jonah had the same feeling when God commanded him to become a missionary to the mighty empire of Assyria. Why must we reach out? And what drives outreach? What are some practical ways to reach out? Come and find out more about this call on your life and the strength God provides for it as we study "Jonah: Reluctant Evangelist" for four weeks. When it comes to the idea of outreach (sharing Jesus with our friends and community), many of us start shifting uncomfortably in our seats. This is not a new development; 2700 years ago, a prophet Jonah had the same feeling when God commanded him to become a missionary to the mighty empire of Assyria. Why must we reach out? And what drives outreach? What are some practical ways to reach out? Come and find out more about this call on your life and the strength God provides for it as we study "Jonah: Reluctant Evangelist" for four weeks. Matt Doebler When it comes to life, are you courageous and purposeful? It is what God calls us to be. This Father's Day, come and learn how God makes it possible for us as we study the life of the Old Testament warrior, Caleb. 00:26:17 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.mp3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-97726-1 Courage,Purpose,Fathers,future When it comes to life, are you courageous and purposeful? It is what God calls us to be. This Father's Day, come and learn how God makes it possible for us as we study the life of the Old Testament warrior, Caleb. When it comes to life, are you courageous and purposeful? It is what God calls us to be. This Father's Day, come and learn how God makes it possible for us as we study the life of the Old Testament warrior, Caleb. Matt Doebler As Christ the Rock adds two new elders , here is some brief teaching on what Bible requires of elders and on how Christ the Rock is governed. 00:13:59 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.mp3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-97728-1 elders,governance,leadership,leaders As Christ the Rock adds two new elders , here is some brief teaching on what Bible requires of elders and on how Christ the Rock is governed. As Christ the Rock adds two new elders , here is some brief teaching on what Bible requires of elders and on how Christ the Rock is governed. Matt Doebler This week we wrap up the book of Ruth on the highest note of selfless love. Boaz and his great descendant, Jesus Christ, show us how selflessly we are loved by God and how he calls us to respond in our lives with each other. 00:37:05 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.mp3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-94006-1 Love,sacrifice,family,Jesus This week we wrap up the book of Ruth on the highest note of selfless love. Boaz and his great descendant, Jesus Christ, show us how selflessly we are loved by God and how he calls us to respond in our lives with each other. This week we wrap up the book of Ruth on the highest note of selfless love. Boaz and his great descendant, Jesus Christ, show us how selflessly we are loved by God and how he calls us to respond in our lives with each other. Matt Doebler We live in a culture where people have been burned so many times that they have a hard time trusting anyone, much less God. Can we trust God? And as we reach out to our hurting world, our family, and our friends, are we presenting our God in a trustworthy way? Ruth 3 helps us in this discussion. 00:44:31 Sun, 25 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.mp3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-92363-1 Trust,Witness,faith,outreach We live in a culture where people have been burned so many times that they have a hard time trusting anyone, much less God. Can we trust God? And as we reach out to our hurting world, our family, and our friends, are we presenting our God in a trustworthy way? Ruth 3 helps us in this discussion. We live in a culture where people have been burned so many times that they have a hard time trusting anyone, much less God. Can we trust God? And as we reach out to our hurting world, our family, and our friends, are we presenting our God in a trustworthy way? Ruth 3 helps us in this discussion. Matt Doebler Is it possible to be a godly and manly man? What does a godly man look like? In Ruth 2, Boaz gives us a great example of a godly and manly man and an encouragement to men as husbands, fathers, employees, citizens, and friends. 00:41:46 Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.mp3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-90496-1 man,masculinity,father,husband Is it possible to be a godly and manly man? What does a godly man look like? In Ruth 2, Boaz gives us a great example of a godly and manly man and an encouragement to men as husbands, fathers, employees, citizens, and friends. Is it possible to be a godly and manly man? What does a godly man look like? In Ruth 2, Boaz gives us a great example of a godly and manly man and an encouragement to men as husbands, fathers, employees, citizens, and friends. Matt Doebler Do you ever find it hard to have faith? To trust in God? To believe that He will work all things out? You are not alone. This week in "Ruth: Coming Home", Naomi and Ruth are faced with some huge faith challenges. See what they teach us about tenacious, courageous, and encouraging faith. 00:43:54 Sun, 11 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.mp3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-88342-1 faith,struggle,trouble,perseverance Do you ever find it hard to have faith? To trust in God? To believe that He will work all things out? You are not alone. This week in "Ruth: Coming Home", Naomi and Ruth are faced with some huge faith challenges. See what they teach us about tenacious, courageous, and encouraging faith. Do you ever find it hard to have faith? To trust in God? To believe that He will work all things out? You are not alone. This week in "Ruth: Coming Home", Naomi and Ruth are faced with some huge faith challenges. See what they teach us about tenacious, courageous, and encouraging faith. Matt Doebler The Period of the Judges was a dark time in the spiritual lives of God\'s people, Israel. The writer of the Bible Book of Judges tells us, "At that time there was no king; everyone did as he saw fit." As a whole, the Israelites abandoned God\'s love and commands to pursue their own selfish ends, whatever path they thought worked best for them. Like our culture today, they were very busy with life, but their lives were ultimately purposeless and filled with brokenness. However, in the midst of this tragic period rises a story of redemption, true love, and hope in the lives of three people: Ruth, Boaz, and Naomi. For the next five weeks, we will be diving into their story in the book of Ruth and seeing how God redeems our families and empowers us for His purposes even in the darkest of times. 00:54:45 Sun, 04 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.mp3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-86645-1 ruth,vision,family,decisions The Period of the Judges was a dark time in the spiritual lives of God\'s people, Israel. The writer of the Bible Book of Judges tells us, "At that time there was no king; everyone did as he saw fit." As a whole, the Israelites abandoned God\'s love and commands to pursue their own selfish ends, whatever path they thought worked best for them. Like our culture today, they were very busy with life, but their lives were ultimately purposeless and filled with brokenness. However, in the midst of this tragic period rises a story of redemption, true love, and hope in the lives of three people: Ruth, Boaz, and Naomi. For the next five weeks, we will be diving into their story in the book of Ruth and seeing how God redeems our families and empowers us for His purposes even in the darkest of times. The Period of the Judges was a dark time in the spiritual lives of God\'s people, Israel. The writer of the Bible Book of Judges tells us, "At that time there was no king; everyone did as he saw fit." As a whole, the Israelites abandoned God\'s love and commands to pursue their own selfish ends, whatever path they thought worked best for them. Like our culture today, they were very busy with life, but their lives were ultimately purposeless and filled with brokenness. However, in the midst of this tragic period rises a story of redemption, true love, and hope in the lives of three people: Ruth, Boaz, and Naomi. For the next five weeks, we will be diving into their story in the book of Ruth and seeing how God redeems our families and empowers us for His purposes even in the darkest of times. Jon Mahnke What do you do when life starts getting bitter? Life isn't always sweet. Life sometimes gets tough, really tough. In this message God teaches us how He makes the bitterness of life sweet again. 00:34:58 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.mp3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-84602-1 Bitterness,cross,Jesus,healing What do you do when life starts getting bitter? Life isn't always sweet. Life sometimes gets tough, really tough. In this message God teaches us how He makes the bitterness of life sweet again. What do you do when life starts getting bitter? Life isn't always sweet. Life sometimes gets tough, really tough. In this message God teaches us how He makes the bitterness of life sweet again. Matt Doebler Truly we all have our struggles and stresses, and sometimes they are very intense. But do we also realize how blessed we are as individuals, families, and a church? And how do we respond to those blessings? David helps us answer these questions this weekend during our "the State of the Church" address and ask the question, "What leads to true happiness?" 00:42:36 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.mp3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-81889-1 Happiness,Purpose,blessing,prayer Truly we all have our struggles and stresses, and sometimes they are very intense. But do we also realize how blessed we are as individuals, families, and a church? And how do we respond to those blessings? David helps us answer these questions this weekend during our "the State of the Church" address and ask the question, "What leads to true happiness?" Truly we all have our struggles and stresses, and sometimes they are very intense. But do we also realize how blessed we are as individuals, families, and a church? And how do we respond to those blessings? David helps us answer these questions this weekend during our "the State of the Church" address and ask the question, "What leads to true happiness?" Matt Doebler Spirituality continues to grow rapidly in our country. The spiritual section at Barnes and Noble widens every year it seems. People talk about getting in tune with their spiritual side more and more all the time. But what does true spirituality look like? Where does it start? And what does it produce? David shows us through Psalm 51. 00:43:53 Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.mp3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-79979-1 Spirituality,Pride,Purpose,Guilt Spirituality continues to grow rapidly in our country. The spiritual section at Barnes and Noble widens every year it seems. People talk about getting in tune with their spiritual side more and more all the time. But what does true spirituality look like? Where does it start? And what does it produce? David shows us through Psalm 51. Spirituality continues to grow rapidly in our country. The spiritual section at Barnes and Noble widens every year it seems. People talk about getting in tune with their spiritual side more and more all the time. But what does true spirituality look like? Where does it start? And what does it produce? David shows us through Psalm 51. Jon Mahnke We all treasure good relationships. But sometimes our relationships become strained. Sometimes they get broken. The fix for a strained or broken relationship is reconciliation. This message will help you learn how a reconciled relationship with God can help you in your day to day living. 00:30:00 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.mp3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-78819-1 Reconcile,Relationships,Broken,,Fix We all treasure good relationships. But sometimes our relationships become strained. Sometimes they get broken. The fix for a strained or broken relationship is reconciliation. This message will help you learn how a reconciled relationship with God can help you in your day to day living. We all treasure good relationships. But sometimes our relationships become strained. Sometimes they get broken. The fix for a strained or broken relationship is reconciliation. This message will help you learn how a reconciled relationship with God can help you in your day to day living. Christine Doebler How do you bloom where you are planted when you don't like where God has placed you or what he has laid before you? In this women's conference presentation, Christine Doebler explores this idea from God's word, her life, and the gift of mentoring. 00:44:28 Sun, 06 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.mp3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-79311-1 trouble,women,mentoring,suffering How do you bloom where you are planted when you don't like where God has placed you or what he has laid before you? In this women's conference presentation, Christine Doebler explores this idea from God's word, her life, and the gift of mentoring. How do you bloom where you are planted when you don't like where God has placed you or what he has laid before you? In this women's conference presentation, Christine Doebler explores this idea from God's word, her life, and the gift of mentoring. Matt Doebler So many patterns, habits, and responses have been ingrained in us from our youth and not all of them good. In fact, many of those patterns are driven by fear. See how the Creator God of Re-creation sets us from from those fears and ingrained patterns to live in hope and joy. 00:35:56 Sun, 30 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.mp3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-76151-1 Creation,Evolution,New,life,resurrection So many patterns, habits, and responses have been ingrained in us from our youth and not all of them good. In fact, many of those patterns are driven by fear. See how the Creator God of Re-creation sets us from from those fears and ingrained patterns to live in hope and joy. So many patterns, habits, and responses have been ingrained in us from our youth and not all of them good. In fact, many of those patterns are driven by fear. See how the Creator God of Re-creation sets us from from those fears and ingrained patterns to live in hope and joy. Matt Doebler Ever wanted to begin a new life? Ever wanted to start a day, week, or year over? The resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter is all about new life and new starts. 1 Corinthians 15 shows us why Christs resurrection is essential for our lives both now and forever. 00:37:36 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.mp3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-74500-1 Easter,resurrection,forgiveness,eternal,life Ever wanted to begin a new life? Ever wanted to start a day, week, or year over? The resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter is all about new life and new starts. 1 Corinthians 15 shows us why Christs resurrection is essential for our lives both now and forever. Ever wanted to begin a new life? Ever wanted to start a day, week, or year over? The resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter is all about new life and new starts. 1 Corinthians 15 shows us why Christs resurrection is essential for our lives both now and forever. Matt Doebler Good Friday is a contemplative and sobering day for us becasue we recognized that it was our sin that was being punished in Jesus on the Cross. But there is still joy as we recognize that this was something the Heavenly Father and His Only Son did willingly so that we might live. 00:18:35 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.mp3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-75203-1 Good,Friday,,propitiation,cross,Jesus, Good Friday is a contemplative and sobering day for us becasue we recognized that it was our sin that was being punished in Jesus on the Cross. But there is still joy as we recognize that this was something the Heavenly Father and His Only Son did willingly so that we might live. Good Friday is a contemplative and sobering day for us becasue we recognized that it was our sin that was being punished in Jesus on the Cross. But there is still joy as we recognize that this was something the Heavenly Father and His Only Son did willingly so that we might live. Matt Doebler All of us are ruled by something or someone. The question is who or what will we allow to rule over us? Our fears? Success? Our desire to be desired? Or King Jesus, a different kind of ruler who has our eternal joy on His heart? Our study challenges us to think that through as we celebrate Palm Sunday, Jesus\' royal ride into Jerusalem on the week of His death. 00:40:40 Sun, 16 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.mp3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-72891-1 Palm,Sunday,King,submission,Jesus All of us are ruled by something or someone. The question is who or what will we allow to rule over us? Our fears? Success? Our desire to be desired? Or King Jesus, a different kind of ruler who has our eternal joy on His heart? Our study challenges us to think that through as we celebrate Palm Sunday, Jesus\' royal ride into Jerusalem on the week of His death. All of us are ruled by something or someone. The question is who or what will we allow to rule over us? Our fears? Success? Our desire to be desired? Or King Jesus, a different kind of ruler who has our eternal joy on His heart? Our study challenges us to think that through as we celebrate Palm Sunday, Jesus\' royal ride into Jerusalem on the week of His death. Matt Doebler Redemption isn't a real common term in our language, but deep down inside everyone knows the longing for it. At the core of our existence, all of know that we have offended God and that there must be payment. Christ alone provides what God demands so that we can have the full rights of Gods children. 00:39:58 Sun, 09 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.mp3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-71660-1 Jesus,,Redemption,Cross,gospel Redemption isn't a real common term in our language, but deep down inside everyone knows the longing for it. At the core of our existence, all of know that we have offended God and that there must be payment. Christ alone provides what God demands so that we can have the full rights of Gods children. Redemption isn't a real common term in our language, but deep down inside everyone knows the longing for it. At the core of our existence, all of know that we have offended God and that there must be payment. Christ alone provides what God demands so that we can have the full rights of Gods children. Matt Doebler Countless people in our country, even those who dont claim to follow Christ, have gone back to wearing crosses as jewelry. In fact, its not been uncommon to see famous musicians and actors with a cross around their necks, prominently displayed for all to see. No matter what peoples opinion is about Christ, the cross is unavoidable. And thats the way God designed it, because it is only at the foot of Christs cross where true hope and healing can be found. So, for the next several weeks into Easter and beyond, our message series will take us to "the Foot of the Cross" where we will focus on 6 very important concepts for our life in Jesus: Repentance, Redemption, Royalty, Resurrection, Recreation, and Reconciliation. 00:46:05 Sun, 02 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.mp3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-69943-1 repentance,baptism,life,forgiveness Countless people in our country, even those who dont claim to follow Christ, have gone back to wearing crosses as jewelry. In fact, its not been uncommon to see famous musicians and actors with a cross around their necks, prominently displayed for all to see. No matter what peoples opinion is about Christ, the cross is unavoidable. And thats the way God designed it, because it is only at the foot of Christs cross where true hope and healing can be found. So, for the next several weeks into Easter and beyond, our message series will take us to "the Foot of the Cross" where we will focus on 6 very important concepts for our life in Jesus: Repentance, Redemption, Royalty, Resurrection, Recreation, and Reconciliation. Countless people in our country, even those who dont claim to follow Christ, have gone back to wearing crosses as jewelry. In fact, its not been uncommon to see famous musicians and actors with a cross around their necks, prominently displayed for all to see. No matter what peoples opinion is about Christ, the cross is unavoidable. And thats the way God designed it, because it is only at the foot of Christs cross where true hope and healing can be found. So, for the next several weeks into Easter and beyond, our message series will take us to "the Foot of the Cross" where we will focus on 6 very important concepts for our life in Jesus: Repentance, Redemption, Royalty, Resurrection, Recreation, and Reconciliation. Matt Doebler Do you ever get the feeling that, although life is busy, somethings not right? Do you ever have the spiritual blahs? Has your passion for living and sharing Christs glorious grace ever started to fizzle? In our last look at Ephesians through another letter written to the Ephesian church, Revelation 2:1-7, Jesus confronts us with what might be the problem: Perhaps, we we are beginning to lose our first love. 00:41:17 Sun, 24 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.mp3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-67958-1 Jesus,priorities,,love,center Do you ever get the feeling that, although life is busy, somethings not right? Do you ever have the spiritual blahs? Has your passion for living and sharing Christs glorious grace ever started to fizzle? In our last look at Ephesians through another letter written to the Ephesian church, Revelation 2:1-7, Jesus confronts us with what might be the problem: Perhaps, we we are beginning to lose our first love. Do you ever get the feeling that, although life is busy, somethings not right? Do you ever have the spiritual blahs? Has your passion for living and sharing Christs glorious grace ever started to fizzle? In our last look at Ephesians through another letter written to the Ephesian church, Revelation 2:1-7, Jesus confronts us with what might be the problem: Perhaps, we we are beginning to lose our first love. Matt Doebler Did you realize we are at war? No, I\'m not talking about terrorism or Iraq. I am talking about spiritual war! Every day there is a cosmic battle raging for our souls, the souls of our children, and the souls of the people in our community. Do we understand the seriousness of the situation? Are we arming ourselves properly? Will we prevail in the end? Ephesians 6:10-24 talks to us about being victorious soldiers of Christ. 00:45:35 Sun, 17 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.mp3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-66123-1 war,battle,soldier,Bible Did you realize we are at war? No, I\'m not talking about terrorism or Iraq. I am talking about spiritual war! Every day there is a cosmic battle raging for our souls, the souls of our children, and the souls of the people in our community. Do we understand the seriousness of the situation? Are we arming ourselves properly? Will we prevail in the end? Ephesians 6:10-24 talks to us about being victorious soldiers of Christ. Did you realize we are at war? No, I\'m not talking about terrorism or Iraq. I am talking about spiritual war! Every day there is a cosmic battle raging for our souls, the souls of our children, and the souls of the people in our community. Do we understand the seriousness of the situation? Are we arming ourselves properly? Will we prevail in the end? Ephesians 6:10-24 talks to us about being victorious soldiers of Christ. Matt Doebler I recently read that 80% of employees do not think their job is fun and that only 50% of employees are satisfied with their job. "Work Shmork!" Doesn\'t it often stink to go to work? Whats Gods vision for work? What kind of employees does he want us to be? Good questions. And all of them are addressed in Ephesians 6:5-9. 00:45:30 Sun, 10 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.mp3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-64483-1 work,employee,slaves,worship I recently read that 80% of employees do not think their job is fun and that only 50% of employees are satisfied with their job. "Work Shmork!" Doesn\'t it often stink to go to work? Whats Gods vision for work? What kind of employees does he want us to be? Good questions. And all of them are addressed in Ephesians 6:5-9. I recently read that 80% of employees do not think their job is fun and that only 50% of employees are satisfied with their job. "Work Shmork!" Doesn\'t it often stink to go to work? Whats Gods vision for work? What kind of employees does he want us to be? Good questions. And all of them are addressed in Ephesians 6:5-9. Matt Doebler By Gods grace, we are all on the same team, and all of us have an important role to play in carrying out Gods purposes. But what is our role? What are we trying to accomplish together? And what difference does it make anyway? God has answers for all of these questions in Romans 12:3-8. 38:56 Sun, 03 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.mp3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-62802-1 team,body,reach,over,talents By Gods grace, we are all on the same team, and all of us have an important role to play in carrying out Gods purposes. But what is our role? What are we trying to accomplish together? And what difference does it make anyway? God has answers for all of these questions in Romans 12:3-8. By Gods grace, we are all on the same team, and all of us have an important role to play in carrying out Gods purposes. But what is our role? What are we trying to accomplish together? And what difference does it make anyway? God has answers for all of these questions in Romans 12:3-8. Matt Doebler Paul specifically addresses husbands and wives and their roles in marriage as they each imitate Christ. When Christ is the center of everything we are and do, there is the perfect foundation for a blessed marriage. 45:56 Sun, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.mp3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-62796-1 marriage,husband,wife,roles Paul specifically addresses husbands and wives and their roles in marriage as they each imitate Christ. When Christ is the center of everything we are and do, there is the perfect foundation for a blessed marriage. Paul specifically addresses husbands and wives and their roles in marriage as they each imitate Christ. When Christ is the center of everything we are and do, there is the perfect foundation for a blessed marriage. Matt Doebler Are we making the wisest use of our time? And how do we use our time wisely? Once again, Paul encourages us to imitate God. He teaches us to seize God's opportunities today, to be "Spirit-full" and gives us a specific example of wisely using our time. 40:53 Sun, 13 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.mp3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-58765-1 Time,Spririt-full Are we making the wisest use of our time? And how do we use our time wisely? Once again, Paul encourages us to imitate God. He teaches us to seize God's opportunities today, to be "Spirit-full" and gives us a specific example of wisely using our time. Are we making the wisest use of our time? And how do we use our time wisely? Once again, Paul encourages us to imitate God. He teaches us to seize God's opportunities today, to be "Spirit-full" and gives us a specific example of wisely using our time. Matt Doebler We are called to imitate our God and His great love for us as His children. Paul tells us that means cherishing people as precious souls and living as light to push back the darkness. But what does that look like in daily life? 37:30 Sun, 06 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.mp3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-56442-1 Outreach,Greed,Light,Sex, We are called to imitate our God and His great love for us as His children. Paul tells us that means cherishing people as precious souls and living as light to push back the darkness. But what does that look like in daily life? We are called to imitate our God and His great love for us as His children. Paul tells us that means cherishing people as precious souls and living as light to push back the darkness. But what does that look like in daily life? Matt Doebler Where are we investing ourselves? How are we investing in our spiritual lives? In our spouses? In our children? Today, Isaiah encourages us to make the investments that last forever. 39:43 Sun, 30 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.mp3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-55474-1 New,Years,Investment,Legacy,Christ Where are we investing ourselves? How are we investing in our spiritual lives? In our spouses? In our children? Today, Isaiah encourages us to make the investments that last forever. Where are we investing ourselves? How are we investing in our spiritual lives? In our spouses? In our children? Today, Isaiah encourages us to make the investments that last forever. Matt Doebler Have our pictures of Christmas become overly cute and romanticized? What was really going on that night when Jesus was born? And what did that little child come to do? The answer to those questions is a matter of life and death, not just a pretty Christmas card. 32:50 Sun, 23 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.mp3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-54709-1 Christmas,Immanuel,Jesus,Deliverance Have our pictures of Christmas become overly cute and romanticized? What was really going on that night when Jesus was born? And what did that little child come to do? The answer to those questions is a matter of life and death, not just a pretty Christmas card. Have our pictures of Christmas become overly cute and romanticized? What was really going on that night when Jesus was born? And what did that little child come to do? The answer to those questions is a matter of life and death, not just a pretty Christmas card. Matt Doebler Christ has forgiven us and empowered us to live as His family. Now, he tells us what godly home and church families look like. How do I love my spouse, my children, and my brothers and sisters in Christ? How do I properly deal with my anger? How do keep away from bitterness and a lack of forgiveness when dealing with other sinful people? This section answers all of those questions. 38:17 Sun, 16 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.mp3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-53290-1 family,anger,love,church Christ has forgiven us and empowered us to live as His family. Now, he tells us what godly home and church families look like. How do I love my spouse, my children, and my brothers and sisters in Christ? How do I properly deal with my anger? How do keep away from bitterness and a lack of forgiveness when dealing with other sinful people? This section answers all of those questions. Christ has forgiven us and empowered us to live as His family. Now, he tells us what godly home and church families look like. How do I love my spouse, my children, and my brothers and sisters in Christ? How do I properly deal with my anger? How do keep away from bitterness and a lack of forgiveness when dealing with other sinful people? This section answers all of those questions. Matt Doebler The Bible always treats the Christian life as a holistic relationship with Jesus, something that affects every moment of every day, not just a season of the year or a day of the week. Paul takes the same approach today as he compares life without Christ and one with Him. My prayer is that His argument for the Christlife moves your heart and your life deeper into Jesus. 43:28 Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.mp3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-52011-1 new,self,new,life,heaven,Jesus The Bible always treats the Christian life as a holistic relationship with Jesus, something that affects every moment of every day, not just a season of the year or a day of the week. Paul takes the same approach today as he compares life without Christ and one with Him. My prayer is that His argument for the Christlife moves your heart and your life deeper into Jesus. The Bible always treats the Christian life as a holistic relationship with Jesus, something that affects every moment of every day, not just a season of the year or a day of the week. Paul takes the same approach today as he compares life without Christ and one with Him. My prayer is that His argument for the Christlife moves your heart and your life deeper into Jesus. Matt Doebler Paul continues his discussion of unity in the Church by look at our individual contributions towards it. Are we unique? Absolutely: Uniquely gifted by Christ. But all of that for the sake of carrying out God's purposes together as we equip to carry those purposes out together. 38:24 Sun, 02 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.mp3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-50573-1 Unity,Diversity,Ministry,Leaders Paul continues his discussion of unity in the Church by look at our individual contributions towards it. Are we unique? Absolutely: Uniquely gifted by Christ. But all of that for the sake of carrying out God's purposes together as we equip to carry those purposes out together. Paul continues his discussion of unity in the Church by look at our individual contributions towards it. Are we unique? Absolutely: Uniquely gifted by Christ. But all of that for the sake of carrying out God's purposes together as we equip to carry those purposes out together. Matt Doebler God intended people to have joy and encouragement and growth in families and the Church. And yet, so much inside and outside of us attacks the unity of our families and the Church. That's why Paul gives us a toolbox for unity today. 38:59 Sun, 25 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.mp3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-48976-1 Unity,,family,,church,grace God intended people to have joy and encouragement and growth in families and the Church. And yet, so much inside and outside of us attacks the unity of our families and the Church. That's why Paul gives us a toolbox for unity today. God intended people to have joy and encouragement and growth in families and the Church. And yet, so much inside and outside of us attacks the unity of our families and the Church. That's why Paul gives us a toolbox for unity today. Matt Doebler Do you ever feel powerless? In Ephesians 3:14-21, Paul directs us to the source of our power, the Triune God, and then builds us up by showing us the effects of God's power in our lives! 45:59 Sun, 18 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.mp3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-47828-1 power,problems,pain,troubles Do you ever feel powerless? In Ephesians 3:14-21, Paul directs us to the source of our power, the Triune God, and then builds us up by showing us the effects of God's power in our lives! Do you ever feel powerless? In Ephesians 3:14-21, Paul directs us to the source of our power, the Triune God, and then builds us up by showing us the effects of God's power in our lives! Matt Doebler So many of us often feel more ordinary than we like. How ordinary is too ordinary? Can God use ordinary people like me? The reality is that we become extraordinary in Christ with an extraodinary mission to carry out as ordinary people. 42:20 Sun, 11 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.mp3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-46064-1 Ordinary,Outreach,Grace,Mission So many of us often feel more ordinary than we like. How ordinary is too ordinary? Can God use ordinary people like me? The reality is that we become extraordinary in Christ with an extraodinary mission to carry out as ordinary people. So many of us often feel more ordinary than we like. How ordinary is too ordinary? Can God use ordinary people like me? The reality is that we become extraordinary in Christ with an extraodinary mission to carry out as ordinary people. Matt Doebler While isolation and loneliness are rampant in our culture and even in the Church, this is never what God intended for His people. True healing is found in reconciliation with God and then with each other through Christ. 43:57 Sun, 04 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.mp3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-44628-1 isolation,loneliness,reconciliation,fellowship While isolation and loneliness are rampant in our culture and even in the Church, this is never what God intended for His people. True healing is found in reconciliation with God and then with each other through Christ. While isolation and loneliness are rampant in our culture and even in the Church, this is never what God intended for His people. True healing is found in reconciliation with God and then with each other through Christ. Matt Doebler Do you ever wish you could start over? That day, year, relationship, conversation? How do we put guilt behind us and move forward to build Godly marriages, families, to live for Him in our relationships and in our community? The answer is found not in ours 40:38 Sun, 28 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.mp3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-43312-1 Grace,Sin,Satan,,Sinful,Nature Do you ever wish you could start over? That day, year, relationship, conversation? How do we put guilt behind us and move forward to build Godly marriages, families, to live for Him in our relationships and in our community? The answer is found not in ours Do you ever wish you could start over? That day, year, relationship, conversation? How do we put guilt behind us and move forward to build Godly marriages, families, to live for Him in our relationships and in our community? The answer is found not in ours Jon Mahnke One of God's purposes for us is to reach out with the saving message of Jesus Christ to those who don't know or trust it. We carry out that purpose by bringing people to Jesus just like Andrew did for Peter. 27:56 Sun, 21 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.mp3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-42176-1 Reach,Out,Outreach,Evangelism,Witness One of God's purposes for us is to reach out with the saving message of Jesus Christ to those who don't know or trust it. We carry out that purpose by bringing people to Jesus just like Andrew did for Peter. One of God's purposes for us is to reach out with the saving message of Jesus Christ to those who don't know or trust it. We carry out that purpose by bringing people to Jesus just like Andrew did for Peter. Matt Doebler Are you caught in you present struggles and/or sinful patterns? Paul prayers that we might know God better, that we might understand His power for us, and trust that Jesus rules over all things for us. 39:24 Sun, 14 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.mp3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-40982-1 knowledge,struggles,power,Christ Are you caught in you present struggles and/or sinful patterns? Paul prayers that we might know God better, that we might understand His power for us, and trust that Jesus rules over all things for us. Are you caught in you present struggles and/or sinful patterns? Paul prayers that we might know God better, that we might understand His power for us, and trust that Jesus rules over all things for us. Matt Doebler Do you ever wonder about your status before God or how God feels about you? In Ephesians 1, Paul gives Christians a host of reasons to believe that they are treasured by God, past, present, and future. 38:21 Mon, 08 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.mp3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-39394-1 Redemption,Election,Mystery,Grace Do you ever wonder about your status before God or how God feels about you? In Ephesians 1, Paul gives Christians a host of reasons to believe that they are treasured by God, past, present, and future. Do you ever wonder about your status before God or how God feels about you? In Ephesians 1, Paul gives Christians a host of reasons to believe that they are treasured by God, past, present, and future. Matt Doebler Our lives are so busy; we are doing so much. And yet, many times, there is this uneasy feeling that we aren't really making any progress or seeing any change in our lives. Could it be that our vision is too small. God has a big vision for us, the Church. 37:45 Sun, 30 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.mp3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-38049-1 Church,Vision,Outreach,Purpose Our lives are so busy; we are doing so much. And yet, many times, there is this uneasy feeling that we aren't really making any progress or seeing any change in our lives. Could it be that our vision is too small. God has a big vision for us, the Church. Our lives are so busy; we are doing so much. And yet, many times, there is this uneasy feeling that we aren't really making any progress or seeing any change in our lives. Could it be that our vision is too small. God has a big vision for us, the Church. Matt Doebler Married and Happy? Is that an oxymoron? When you add the guilt and shame of two sinful people, tempted to make excuses for their faults and cast blame at one another, how can a joyful and successful marriage be possible? 46:11 Sun, 23 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.mp3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-36382-1 Marriage,Sex,Shame,Naked Married and Happy? Is that an oxymoron? When you add the guilt and shame of two sinful people, tempted to make excuses for their faults and cast blame at one another, how can a joyful and successful marriage be possible? Married and Happy? Is that an oxymoron? When you add the guilt and shame of two sinful people, tempted to make excuses for their faults and cast blame at one another, how can a joyful and successful marriage be possible? Matt Doebler Married and Happy? Is that an oxymoron? Marriages are disintegrating around us. Even marriages which remain legally intact are filled with constant frustration, bickering, and emotional separation more often than not. Has the institution of marriage just seen its day? Would it surprise you to know that God intends marriage to be a preview of heaven, not a taste of hell? If you are married or intend to get married someday, God has a great plan in mind for you, one filled with joy, pleasure, companionship, and partnership in His world. 44:45 Tue, 18 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.mp3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-35214-1 Marriage,Family,Sex,Naked Married and Happy? Is that an oxymoron? Marriages are disintegrating around us. Even marriages which remain legally intact are filled with constant frustration, bickering, and emotional separation more often than not. Has the institution of marriage just seen its day? Would it surprise you to know that God intends marriage to be a preview of heaven, not a taste of hell? If you are married or intend to get married someday, God has a great plan in mind for you, one filled with joy, pleasure, companionship, and partnership in His world. Married and Happy? Is that an oxymoron? Marriages are disintegrating around us. Even marriages which remain legally intact are filled with constant frustration, bickering, and emotional separation more often than not. Has the institution of marriage just seen its day? Would it surprise you to know that God intends marriage to be a preview of heaven, not a taste of hell? If you are married or intend to get married someday, God has a great plan in mind for you, one filled with joy, pleasure, companionship, and partnership in His world. Matt Doebler In the previous message, we discussed the problem of pain and now, the purpose of pain. Why in the world would God allow his children to suffer? How does it benefit us in any way at all? Hebrews 12:1-13 teaches us. 40:52 Sun, 09 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.mp3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-33925-1 Suffering,Pain,Purpose,Trouble In the previous message, we discussed the problem of pain and now, the purpose of pain. Why in the world would God allow his children to suffer? How does it benefit us in any way at all? Hebrews 12:1-13 teaches us. In the previous message, we discussed the problem of pain and now, the purpose of pain. Why in the world would God allow his children to suffer? How does it benefit us in any way at all? Hebrews 12:1-13 teaches us. Matt Doebler Pain is just an inevitable reality of life. So, how do we deal with it? Should we hide our anger, frustration, and hopeless feelings from God and everyone? Where will we find peace in the midst of pain? In Psalm 77, Asaph helps us answer important questions. 38:00 Sun, 02 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.mp3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-33174-1 pain,psalm,god,problem Pain is just an inevitable reality of life. So, how do we deal with it? Should we hide our anger, frustration, and hopeless feelings from God and everyone? Where will we find peace in the midst of pain? In Psalm 77, Asaph helps us answer important questions. Pain is just an inevitable reality of life. So, how do we deal with it? Should we hide our anger, frustration, and hopeless feelings from God and everyone? Where will we find peace in the midst of pain? In Psalm 77, Asaph helps us answer important questions. Matt Doebler Matthew 5:13-16 This is a partial recording of the message on Family Traits: Reach Out. God calls us to reach out with our faith to a world that needs the hope and peace of Jesus. But how do we do that in a way that is faithful to him? 20:27 Sun, 26 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.mp3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-32101-1 reach,out,faith,outreach,god Matthew 5:13-16 This is a partial recording of the message on Family Traits: Reach Out. God calls us to reach out with our faith to a world that needs the hope and peace of Jesus. But how do we do that in a way that is faithful to him? Matthew 5:13-16 This is a partial recording of the message on Family Traits: Reach Out. God calls us to reach out with our faith to a world that needs the hope and peace of Jesus. But how do we do that in a way that is faithful to him? Matt Doebler As the children of God, we have been called to reach over with true love toward our brothers and sisters in Jesus. But what does that "agape" love look like in every day life? How do we love our Christian family like God has loved us? 38:26 Sun, 19 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.mp3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-32078-1 reach,over,love,agapa,christian,family As the children of God, we have been called to reach over with true love toward our brothers and sisters in Jesus. But what does that "agape" love look like in every day life? How do we love our Christian family like God has loved us? As the children of God, we have been called to reach over with true love toward our brothers and sisters in Jesus. But what does that "agape" love look like in every day life? How do we love our Christian family like God has loved us? Matt Doebler Now that we have been saved by God and called his firstborn children, our primary purpose is the glory of God. But what is God's glory all about, how do we use our "gifts" for the glory of God, and where do we find strength in our crazy lives to live for him? 38:34 Sun, 12 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.mp3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-29659-1 purpose,glory,God,life Now that we have been saved by God and called his firstborn children, our primary purpose is the glory of God. But what is God's glory all about, how do we use our "gifts" for the glory of God, and where do we find strength in our crazy lives to live for him? Now that we have been saved by God and called his firstborn children, our primary purpose is the glory of God. But what is God's glory all about, how do we use our "gifts" for the glory of God, and where do we find strength in our crazy lives to live for him? Matt Doebler As we begin our series on Family Traits, examining God\'s purposes for us as a family of believers, we start by asking the question, "Who are we?" While we are often tempted to find our identity in the things of this earth, Paul proposes an infinitely better source of identity in Christ. 38:26 Sun, 05 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.mp3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-28811-1 Christ,Centering,christians,traits As we begin our series on Family Traits, examining God\'s purposes for us as a family of believers, we start by asking the question, "Who are we?" While we are often tempted to find our identity in the things of this earth, Paul proposes an infinitely better source of identity in Christ. As we begin our series on Family Traits, examining God\'s purposes for us as a family of believers, we start by asking the question, "Who are we?" While we are often tempted to find our identity in the things of this earth, Paul proposes an infinitely better source of identity in Christ. Matt Doebler Colossians 3:12-14. Conflict is just an inevitible reality of life. So, how do we deal with it in a loving and honest way? 42:50 Sun, 29 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.mp3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-32100-1 conflict,honest,dealing Colossians 3:12-14. Conflict is just an inevitible reality of life. So, how do we deal with it in a loving and honest way? Colossians 3:12-14. Conflict is just an inevitible reality of life. So, how do we deal with it in a loving and honest way? Matt Doebler In light of God's amazing grace toward us, we want to respond with lives of worship toward Him. So, we ask the question: "What does it look like to walk with Jesus in everyday life, at work, home, and in the community?" In other words, how do I walk with Jesus in such a way so that He gets the praise in my life, so that other people are blessed, and so that those who don't know His love can see it in my life and hear it in my words? Daniel teaches us all about that through his life. 36:58 Sun, 22 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.mp3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-27887-1 Daniel,Christ,Everyday In light of God's amazing grace toward us, we want to respond with lives of worship toward Him. So, we ask the question: "What does it look like to walk with Jesus in everyday life, at work, home, and in the community?" In other words, how do I walk with Jesus in such a way so that He gets the praise in my life, so that other people are blessed, and so that those who don't know His love can see it in my life and hear it in my words? Daniel teaches us all about that through his life. In light of God's amazing grace toward us, we want to respond with lives of worship toward Him. So, we ask the question: "What does it look like to walk with Jesus in everyday life, at work, home, and in the community?" In other words, how do I walk with Jesus in such a way so that He gets the praise in my life, so that other people are blessed, and so that those who don't know His love can see it in my life and hear it in my words? Daniel teaches us all about that through his life. Matt Doebler For those who often doubt the power of prayer, Daniel teaches us about the true benefits of regular prayer time with God and the different types of prayer in the lives of God\'s children. 38:41 Sun, 15 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.mp3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-27906-1 Prayer,Daniel,God For those who often doubt the power of prayer, Daniel teaches us about the true benefits of regular prayer time with God and the different types of prayer in the lives of God\'s children. For those who often doubt the power of prayer, Daniel teaches us about the true benefits of regular prayer time with God and the different types of prayer in the lives of God\'s children. Sun, 15 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0500 Matt Doebler For those who often doubt the power of prayer, Daniel teaches us about the true benefits of regular prayer time with God and the different types of prayer in the lives of God\'s children. For those who often doubt the power of prayer, Daniel teaches us about the true benefits of regular prayer time with God and the different types of prayer in the lives of God\'s children. http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.mp4?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-27906-3 Prayer,Daniel,God For those who often doubt the power of prayer, Daniel teaches us about the true benefits of regular prayer time with God and the different types of prayer in the lives of God\'s children. Matt Doebler Our worries get so overwhelming sometimes, don't they? Finances, job, family tension, health issues. Jesus gives us many reasons not to worry and the real antidote for our worries through this beautiful and timeless lesson. 43:35 Sun, 08 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.mp3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-27896-1 Worry,Matthew,Tension,Jesus Our worries get so overwhelming sometimes, don't they? Finances, job, family tension, health issues. Jesus gives us many reasons not to worry and the real antidote for our worries through this beautiful and timeless lesson. Our worries get so overwhelming sometimes, don't they? Finances, job, family tension, health issues. Jesus gives us many reasons not to worry and the real antidote for our worries through this beautiful and timeless lesson. Sun, 08 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0500 Matt Doebler Our worries get so overwhelming sometimes, don't they? Finances, job, family tension, health issues. Jesus gives us many reasons not to worry and the real antidote for our worries through this beautiful and timeless lesson. Our worries get so overwhelming sometimes, don't they? Finances, job, family tension, health issues. Jesus gives us many reasons not to worry and the real antidote for our worries through this beautiful and timeless lesson. http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.mp4?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-27896-3 Worry,Matthew,Tension,Jesus Our worries get so overwhelming sometimes, don't they? Finances, job, family tension, health issues. Jesus gives us many reasons not to worry and the real antidote for our worries through this beautiful and timeless lesson. Jon Mahnke Who am I? Where am I going? Why am I here? Are among the most important questions in life for which we need answers: Today\'s lesson not only teaches us the answers, but helps us to see why being sure of those answers is so essential. 33:04 Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.mp3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-42310-1 Questions,life,answers Who am I? Where am I going? Why am I here? Are among the most important questions in life for which we need answers: Today\'s lesson not only teaches us the answers, but helps us to see why being sure of those answers is so essential. Who am I? Where am I going? Why am I here? Are among the most important questions in life for which we need answers: Today\'s lesson not only teaches us the answers, but helps us to see why being sure of those answers is so essential. Matt Doebler 6/17/07 Mark 14:1-11. Do you ever find it hard to give your best as a child of God to your spouse, your children, your job, your brothers and sisters in Christ, etc.? In this lesson, Mary teaches us about giving our best. 29:41 Sun, 17 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.mp3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-24151-1 Mark,,god,,mary,,best 6/17/07 Mark 14:1-11. Do you ever find it hard to give your best as a child of God to your spouse, your children, your job, your brothers and sisters in Christ, etc.? In this lesson, Mary teaches us about giving our best. 6/17/07 Mark 14:1-11. Do you ever find it hard to give your best as a child of God to your spouse, your children, your job, your brothers and sisters in Christ, etc.? In this lesson, Mary teaches us about giving our best. Sun, 17 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0500 Matt Doebler 6/17/07 Mark 14:1-11. Do you ever find it hard to give your best as a child of God to your spouse, your children, your job, your brothers and sisters in Christ, etc.? In this lesson, Mary teaches us about giving our best. 6/17/07 Mark 14:1-11. Do you ever find it hard to give your best as a child of God to your spouse, your children, your job, your brothers and sisters in Christ, etc.? In this lesson, Mary teaches us about giving our best. http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.mp4?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-24151-3 Mark,,god,,mary,,best 6/17/07 Mark 14:1-11. Do you ever find it hard to give your best as a child of God to your spouse, your children, your job, your brothers and sisters in Christ, etc.? In this lesson, Mary teaches us about giving our best. Matt Doebler Mark 13:24-37. Do you ever want to just give up? Then listen to Jesus' promises about the Last Day when he will deliver you for good and also to His promises to care for you every day until then. Don't give up; get up, and get busy serving him. 36:26 Sun, 10 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.mp3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-24154-1 Mark,,Jesus,,Last,Day Mark 13:24-37. Do you ever want to just give up? Then listen to Jesus' promises about the Last Day when he will deliver you for good and also to His promises to care for you every day until then. Don't give up; get up, and get busy serving him. Mark 13:24-37. Do you ever want to just give up? Then listen to Jesus' promises about the Last Day when he will deliver you for good and also to His promises to care for you every day until then. Don't give up; get up, and get busy serving him. Matt Doebler Mark 13:1-23. Jesus reminds us that everything is impermanent except him and that this impermanent world is quickly drawing to its end. He calls us before the End to focus on his permanence and pass it on to our families and community 38:01 Sun, 03 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.mp3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-24155-1 Last,Days,,Mark,,Jesus,,End Mark 13:1-23. Jesus reminds us that everything is impermanent except him and that this impermanent world is quickly drawing to its end. He calls us before the End to focus on his permanence and pass it on to our families and community Mark 13:1-23. Jesus reminds us that everything is impermanent except him and that this impermanent world is quickly drawing to its end. He calls us before the End to focus on his permanence and pass it on to our families and community Matt Doebler Mark 12:28-44. The heart of worship isn't singing songs or sitting in a church building on Sunday mornings. The heart of worship honoring God and loving others with our lives because Jesus has graciously chosen to call himself the LORD, our God 41:07 Sun, 27 May 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.mp3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-24156-1 Worship,,Jesus,,God,,Mark Mark 12:28-44. The heart of worship isn't singing songs or sitting in a church building on Sunday mornings. The heart of worship honoring God and loving others with our lives because Jesus has graciously chosen to call himself the LORD, our God Mark 12:28-44. The heart of worship isn't singing songs or sitting in a church building on Sunday mornings. The heart of worship honoring God and loving others with our lives because Jesus has graciously chosen to call himself the LORD, our God Sun, 27 May 2007 00:00:00 -0500 Matt Doebler Mark 12:28-44. The heart of worship isn't singing songs or sitting in a church building on Sunday mornings. The heart of worship honoring God and loving others with our lives because Jesus has graciously chosen to call himself the LORD, our God Mark 12:28-44. The heart of worship isn't singing songs or sitting in a church building on Sunday mornings. The heart of worship honoring God and loving others with our lives because Jesus has graciously chosen to call himself the LORD, our God http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.mp4?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-24156-3 Worship,,Jesus,,God,,Mark Mark 12:28-44. The heart of worship isn't singing songs or sitting in a church building on Sunday mornings. The heart of worship honoring God and loving others with our lives because Jesus has graciously chosen to call himself the LORD, our God Matt Doebler God's purposes for our lives as his people only come alive and become urgent for us when we recognize that Jesus is the only hope we, our children, our community, and this world have. 36:50 Sun, 13 May 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.mp3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-24342-1 God,,Jesus,,Mark,,hope,,hope,,hope,,children God's purposes for our lives as his people only come alive and become urgent for us when we recognize that Jesus is the only hope we, our children, our community, and this world have. God's purposes for our lives as his people only come alive and become urgent for us when we recognize that Jesus is the only hope we, our children, our community, and this world have. Matt Doebler Greatness and Glory. Is it wrong to pursue them? Jesus teaches us about living for God\'s glory and work to do great things for him. 36:11 Sun, 06 May 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.mp3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-28106-1 Glory,Greatness,God's,Glory,Jesus Greatness and Glory. Is it wrong to pursue them? Jesus teaches us about living for God\'s glory and work to do great things for him. Greatness and Glory. Is it wrong to pursue them? Jesus teaches us about living for God\'s glory and work to do great things for him. Matt Doebler How do we get right with God? The natural religion of the human heart doesn't get us there, but only leads to pride or despair. The correct answer is found in grace. 48:34 Sun, 29 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.mp3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-28853-1 heart,religion,god,grace How do we get right with God? The natural religion of the human heart doesn't get us there, but only leads to pride or despair. The correct answer is found in grace. How do we get right with God? The natural religion of the human heart doesn't get us there, but only leads to pride or despair. The correct answer is found in grace. Matt Doebler Jesus wants spouses, parents, children, and the world to understand his gracious love for the Church through the family. That is why he puts such an emphasis on his love for marriage and children in this discussion. 36:00 Sun, 22 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.mp3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-28857-1 family,parents,marriage,children Jesus wants spouses, parents, children, and the world to understand his gracious love for the Church through the family. That is why he puts such an emphasis on his love for marriage and children in this discussion. Jesus wants spouses, parents, children, and the world to understand his gracious love for the Church through the family. That is why he puts such an emphasis on his love for marriage and children in this discussion. Matt Doebler Through this account of Syria-Phoenician women and a deaf man, we are reminded that true happiness will never be found in our circumstances and the things of this world. But that's where Jesus comes in. 44:20 Sun, 14 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.mp3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D2129-rss-8738-1 happiness,Jesus Through this account of Syria-Phoenician women and a deaf man, we are reminded that true happiness will never be found in our circumstances and the things of this world. But that's where Jesus comes in. Through this account of Syria-Phoenician women and a deaf man, we are reminded that true happiness will never be found in our circumstances and the things of this world. But that's where Jesus comes in.