http://www.crossroadsnazarene.org/ en-us © CrossRoads Nazarene Church CrossRoads Nazarene Church AZ CrossRoads Nazarene Church Podcasts of The Gatherings for CrossRoads Nazarene Church. CrossRoads is located at the NorthEast corner of Ray Road and Loop 101 in Chandler, AZ. Our Gathering Times are Sunday Mornings at 9:00 am and 10:30 am. Podcasts of The Gatherings for CrossRoads Nazarene Church. CrossRoads is located at the NorthEast corner of Ray Road and Loop 101 in Chandler, AZ. Our Gathering Times are Sunday Mornings at 9:00 am and 10:30 am. You can visit us online at www.crossroadsnazarene.org. CrossRoads Nazarene Church bryanstarner@gmail.com http://www.crossroadsnazarene.org/podcast.rss Dave Sharpes Hope in 2010 - Hope Sunday's message on Hope for the Family addresses multiple issues that families struggle with. Divorce finances family dysfunction  lying addictions as well as multiple others things. Dave used an effective car analogy and asked us to consider a few key questions1. What fuels your engine - Are we being fueled by a desire and love for Christ and Christ-likeness Are we being filled up by God's Word and love for us Is that what keeps our motors running 2. Who's behind the wheel - Who's driving our lives Who's in control of our direction Is it us or have we allowed God to take control3. Are you studying the right Owner's Manual - Is God's Word The Bible being read and used to make sure we're running properly Do we have regular accountability to help us keep our maintenance up 4. What's in your trunk - Are there things that we've been toting around but not dealt with Is your trunk packed with junk that needs to be dealt with unpacked and disposed ofAs we prepare for the Lenten Season as well as the Unbound Conference - reflection upon these questions may be an important step in the healing of families. There is Hope for the Family and it is found in the forgiveness healing and reconciliation offered through Jesus Christ. Is he is the driver seat of your family vehicle hope, family, smart car, hope for the family, hope in 2010, dave sharpes, valentine's day, car, trunk, owner's manual Dave Sharpes Sunday's message on Hope for the Family addresses multiple issues that families struggle with. Divorce finances family dysfunction  lying addictions as well as multiple others things. Dave used an effective car analogy and asked us to consider a few key questions1. What fuels your engine - Are we being fueled by a desire and love for Christ and Christ-likeness Are we being filled up by God's Word and love for us Is that what keeps our motors running 2. Who's behind the wheel - Who's driving our lives Who's in control of our direction Is it us or have we allowed God to take control3. Are you studying the right Owner's Manual - Is God's Word The Bible being read and used to make sure we're running properly Do we have regular accountability to help us keep our maintenance up 4. What's in your trunk - Are there things that we've been toting around but not dealt with Is your trunk packed with junk that needs to be dealt with unpacked and disposed ofAs we prepare for the Lenten Season as well as the Unbound Conference - reflection upon these questions may be an important step in the healing of families. There is Hope for the Family and it is found in the forgiveness healing and reconciliation offered through Jesus Christ. Is he is the driver seat of your family vehicle Sun, 14 Feb 2010 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Hope in 2010 - Hope Continuing the Hope in 2010 series Dave addressed the need of the world to know the Hope of the World Jesus Christ and our part in that. He pointed out that as Christians we have the Hope of the World Jesus Christ and yet many times our lives do not differ from those without Jesus. Dave asked some poignant questions about whether we have- a PASSION to reach the world - a passion to love live and lead like Jesus - a desire and the ability to dream the dreams and visions of God.Dave emphasized that the love of God and His sacrifice of His only son Jesus for our sins is a transformational and dynamic message that our lives should reflect and that the world is in need of. Hope of the World, Hope in 2010, Dave Sharpes, passion, transformational, dynamic message Dave Sharpes Continuing the Hope in 2010 series Dave addressed the need of the world to know the Hope of the World Jesus Christ and our part in that. He pointed out that as Christians we have the Hope of the World Jesus Christ and yet many times our lives do not differ from those without Jesus. Dave asked some poignant questions about whether we have- a PASSION to reach the world - a passion to love live and lead like Jesus - a desire and the ability to dream the dreams and visions of God.Dave emphasized that the love of God and His sacrifice of His only son Jesus for our sins is a transformational and dynamic message that our lives should reflect and that the world is in need of. Sun, 7 Feb 2010 09:00:00 GMT Curt Gentry Hope in 2010 - Hope Pastor Curt shares on having more than just hope thorugh specific situations but rather "Hope For the Long Haul." He reminds of some important truths to remember in our daily lives which he refers to as the "3 Handles on Having Hope for the Long Haul." 1. Love - God's love is an unconditional love agape the type of love that loves desires and acts for the other's best interests. If Christ is your SAVIOR then you are blameless and cleared of guilt. You are God's child and loved unconditionally. By remembering that really believing that there is hope - for God has your best interests in mind.  Curt reminds us that not only did God save us FROM the sinful things of our past but also saves us FOR something. 2. Lordship - The analogy Curt uses here is that of a house. If your life is a house have you opened all the doors to each room and invited God in Have you allowed God to go through each of the rooms closets and drawers Have you kept those places open to Him Or have you closed them and taken those rooms back for your own desires and control Lordship is about letting go of all the things you are in control of asking God to take control and making the daily decision to allow Him to be LORD in all areas of your life. Have you already given or do you desire to give God Lordship in your life3. Legacy - Curt focused on the story of Paul found in Philippians 120-24. Paul understood the mission that God has given us; the mission to advance the Gospel - His Love for UsSacrifice of His Son Jesus. Paul understood that in life or death the mission to advance the Gospel was his purpose and most important legacy.Scripture References used include Philippians 13-14 20-24 and Ephesians 422-24 hope, love, lordship, legacy, Curt, Gentry, Hope in 2010, handles, righteousness Curt Gentry Pastor Curt shares on having more than just hope thorugh specific situations but rather "Hope For the Long Haul." He reminds of some important truths to remember in our daily lives which he refers to as the "3 Handles on Having Hope for the Long Haul." 1. Love - God's love is an unconditional love agape the type of love that loves desires and acts for the other's best interests. If Christ is your SAVIOR then you are blameless and cleared of guilt. You are God's child and loved unconditionally. By remembering that really believing that there is hope - for God has your best interests in mind.  Curt reminds us that not only did God save us FROM the sinful things of our past but also saves us FOR something. 2. Lordship - The analogy Curt uses here is that of a house. If your life is a house have you opened all the doors to each room and invited God in Have you allowed God to go through each of the rooms closets and drawers Have you kept those places open to Him Or have you closed them and taken those rooms back for your own desires and control Lordship is about letting go of all the things you are in control of asking God to take control and making the daily decision to allow Him to be LORD in all areas of your life. Have you already given or do you desire to give God Lordship in your life3. Legacy - Curt focused on the story of Paul found in Philippians 120-24. Paul understood the mission that God has given us; the mission to advance the Gospel - His Love for UsSacrifice of His Son Jesus. Paul understood that in life or death the mission to advance the Gospel was his purpose and most important legacy.Scripture References used include Philippians 13-14 20-24 and Ephesians 422-24 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Hope in 2010 - Hope A continuation of the Hope in 2010 series.Dave shares on the biblical story of the woman at the well and how her search for significance and security parallels many of our own searches to fill the voids in our lives. Her encounter with Jesus revealed that the only true fulfillment for her was Jesus. The same is true for us today. While our searches for significance and security may be focused on material things relationships achievements or even careerjob positions these things can not fill the void in our lives. Are you searching for something that gives you significance Where is your sense of security struggles, suffering, obstacles, encouragement, faith, hope, Dave Sharpes A continuation of the Hope in 2010 series.Dave shares on the biblical story of the woman at the well and how her search for significance and security parallels many of our own searches to fill the voids in our lives. Her encounter with Jesus revealed that the only true fulfillment for her was Jesus. The same is true for us today. While our searches for significance and security may be focused on material things relationships achievements or even careerjob positions these things can not fill the void in our lives. Are you searching for something that gives you significance Where is your sense of security Sun, 24 Jan 2010 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Hope in 2010 - Hope We've all suffered; whether financiallyin relationships at work with our health spiritually orotherwise.It's during those times we often lose hope or find ourseves asking "Is there Hope" This Sunday Dave identifies the types of suffering that many of us experience and where hope can be found in the midst of it all. hope, suffering, dave sharpes, hopeless Dave Sharpes We've all suffered; whether financiallyin relationships at work with our health spiritually orotherwise.It's during those times we often lose hope or find ourseves asking "Is there Hope" This Sunday Dave identifies the types of suffering that many of us experience and where hope can be found in the midst of it all. Sun, 17 Jan 2010 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Hope in 2010 - Hope This first week of "Hope in 2010" Dave shares on the the importance of having 2010 vision in 2010. Better than 2020 vision 2010 is a keenness an awareness a spiritual acuity to what the Lord has in store for us as a church and us as individuals.  Hope in 2010 Dave Sharpes This first week of "Hope in 2010" Dave shares on the the importance of having 2010 vision in 2010. Better than 2020 vision 2010 is a keenness an awareness a spiritual acuity to what the Lord has in store for us as a church and us as individuals.  Sun, 10 Jan 2010 09:00:00 GMT Lonnie Bullock -none- - Grace Lonnie Bullock shared on Grace Grace, New year, gift Lonnie Bullock Lonnie Bullock shared on Grace Sun, 3 Jan 2010 09:00:00 GMT Dan Spaite -none- - -- No Topic -- Dan Spaite shared in the follow-up message to Pastor Dave's Mary Did You Know teaching. Dan Spaite, Mary's Terrifying Words Dan Spaite Dan Spaite shared in the follow-up message to Pastor Dave's Mary Did You Know teaching. Sun, 27 Dec 2009 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Advent CrossRoads 2009 - Advent On the last Sunday before Christmas Dave teaches from the gospel of Luke on the Mary's response and how it demonstrates true faith and trust in God. Dave Sharpes On the last Sunday before Christmas Dave teaches from the gospel of Luke on the Mary's response and how it demonstrates true faith and trust in God. Sun, 20 Dec 2009 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Advent CrossRoads 2009 - Advent Dave continues the Advent series teaching on Zechariah's prophecy of John the Baptist. Dave Sharpes Dave continues the Advent series teaching on Zechariah's prophecy of John the Baptist. Sun, 6 Dec 2009 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Advent CrossRoads 2009 - Advent Pastor Dave begins the Advent series with "God is Near." God Is Near, Dave Sharpes, Advent Week 1, November 29, Dave Sharpes Pastor Dave begins the Advent series with "God is Near." Sun, 29 Nov 2009 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Barriers to Bridges - Grace Pastor Dave concludes our Barriers to Bridges series with a message about the Grace of God.  Often we as Christians walk around as though we have masks on covering our shame.  But if we more fully understood true repentance and the grace that God bestows upon us then we could live more fully into who God has called us to be. Dave Sharpes Pastor Dave concludes our Barriers to Bridges series with a message about the Grace of God.  Often we as Christians walk around as though we have masks on covering our shame.  But if we more fully understood true repentance and the grace that God bestows upon us then we could live more fully into who God has called us to be. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:00:00 GMT Curt Gentry Barriers to Bridges - Organic Pastor Curt Gentry continues the Barriers to Bridges series by addressing the challenges of being a church that encourages and facilitates spiritual growth and development and at the same time embraces the the faith needed to take risks. Growing, Gathering, Giving, Going, Insitutional, Organic, Curt Gentry, Barriers to Bridges Curt Gentry Pastor Curt Gentry continues the Barriers to Bridges series by addressing the challenges of being a church that encourages and facilitates spiritual growth and development and at the same time embraces the the faith needed to take risks. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Barriers to Bridges - Unity Dave teaches regarding unity among the body of Christ.  He encourages us to be praying for other churches in our area. Dave Sharpes Dave teaches regarding unity among the body of Christ.  He encourages us to be praying for other churches in our area. Sun, 8 Nov 2009 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Barriers to Bridges - Kingdom Thinking Dave teaches from the parable the Wheat and the Weeds. Dave Sharpes Dave teaches from the parable the Wheat and the Weeds. Sun, 1 Nov 2009 09:00:00 GMT Curt Gentry Barriers to Bridges - Integrity Curt teaches about the importance of Christians to live their lives with integrity.   Curt Gentry Curt teaches about the importance of Christians to live their lives with integrity.   Sun, 25 Oct 2009 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Barriers to Bridges - Judgmental Dave discusses how sometimes as Christians we may be viewed as being very judgmental thus being a barrier for people coming to Christ.  We want people to believe first.  Once they believe then we need to see "right" behavior.  Once we see "right" behavior then we act in such a way where they feel like they belong. However Jesus came and reversed that.  He helped people feel like they belonged first then their behavior changed  and then they believed. Dave Sharpes Dave discusses how sometimes as Christians we may be viewed as being very judgmental thus being a barrier for people coming to Christ.  We want people to believe first.  Once they believe then we need to see "right" behavior.  Once we see "right" behavior then we act in such a way where they feel like they belong. However Jesus came and reversed that.  He helped people feel like they belonged first then their behavior changed  and then they believed. Sun, 18 Oct 2009 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Core Values - Truth Dave speaks on our Core Value of Truth. Dave Sharpes Dave speaks on our Core Value of Truth. Sun, 11 Oct 2009 09:00:00 GMT Curt Gentry Core Values - Influence Curt speaks on the value of Influence and the importance that Integrity Trust and Believing have in gaining and maintaining influential leadership. Curt Gentry Curt speaks on the value of Influence and the importance that Integrity Trust and Believing have in gaining and maintaining influential leadership. Sun, 4 Oct 2009 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Core Values Dave speaks about the need to not put up barriers between the church and the culture we find ourselves in.  We need to see people as God sees them. Core Values, out of the box, culture, dave sharpes, rich jacobs, cpr study Dave Sharpes Dave speaks about the need to not put up barriers between the church and the culture we find ourselves in.  We need to see people as God sees them. Sun, 27 Sep 2009 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Core Values - Wholeness Dave Sharpes continues in the Core Values Series.  Teaching on wholeness.   Dave Sharpes Dave Sharpes continues in the Core Values Series.  Teaching on wholeness.   Sun, 20 Sep 2009 09:00:00 GMT Dan Spaite Core Values - Mercy Dan Spaite reminds us that a true salvation is concerned about more than just eternity in heaven.  The salvation the Jesus brings is a Great Salvation that is intended to bring life to all people.  Not just life after death but life more abundantly now. If we have truly experienced the Great Salvation then we will have concern for all mankind and be compassionate to those in need. Dan Spaite Dan Spaite reminds us that a true salvation is concerned about more than just eternity in heaven.  The salvation the Jesus brings is a Great Salvation that is intended to bring life to all people.  Not just life after death but life more abundantly now. If we have truly experienced the Great Salvation then we will have concern for all mankind and be compassionate to those in need. Sun, 13 Sep 2009 09:00:00 GMT Lonnie Bullock -none- - Influence Lonnie Bullock teaches on the importance of a church being focused and remaining focused if they want to have significant influence upon their community. Lonnie Bullock Lonnie Bullock teaches on the importance of a church being focused and remaining focused if they want to have significant influence upon their community. Sun, 6 Sep 2009 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Core Values - Prayer This morning Dave continued our new series entitled "Core Values - Out of the Box" and explored the value of Prayer. The series will continue over the next several weeks covering each of our seven Core Values. Be sure to join us prayer, core values, out of the box Dave Sharpes This morning Dave continued our new series entitled "Core Values - Out of the Box" and explored the value of Prayer. The series will continue over the next several weeks covering each of our seven Core Values. Be sure to join us Sun, 30 Aug 2009 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Core Values - Community This morning Dave continued a new series entitled "Core Values - Out of the Box" and began to explore the value of Community. The series will continue over the next several weeks covering each of our seven Core Values. core values, community Dave Sharpes This morning Dave continued a new series entitled "Core Values - Out of the Box" and began to explore the value of Community. The series will continue over the next several weeks covering each of our seven Core Values. Sun, 23 Aug 2009 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Core Values - Community This morning Dave began a new series entitled "Core Values - Out of the Box" and began to explore the value of Community. The series will continue over the next several weeks covering each ofour seven Core Values. We hope you can join us community, core values, small groups, Dave Sharpes This morning Dave began a new series entitled "Core Values - Out of the Box" and began to explore the value of Community. The series will continue over the next several weeks covering each ofour seven Core Values. We hope you can join us Sun, 16 Aug 2009 09:00:00 GMT Pat McCalla -none- - Justice Special guest Pat McCalla from Food for the Hungry.  Pat McCalla Special guest Pat McCalla from Food for the Hungry.  Sun, 9 Aug 2009 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Generosity This is the 2nd part of a 2 - part teaching on Generosity. Dave Sharpes This is the 2nd part of a 2 - part teaching on Generosity. Sun, 2 Aug 2009 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Generosity Dave teaches on living generously. Dave Sharpes Dave teaches on living generously. Sun, 26 Jul 2009 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes The Soul Issue - Love the World TBA Soul, Love the World, Bridging the Gap, Dave Sharpes TBA Sun, 19 Jul 2009 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes The Soul Issue - Love the World This morning Dave continued sharing about the process of being Jesus to the world and bridging the gaps of understanding that exist in today's culture. A look at the history of religion and the development of the church reveals the lack of a wholistic approach to reaching out to pre-Christians. Some groups have reached out by meeting the physicalsurvival needs while other groups have addressed only the spiritual issues. Dave explained that Christ did not address only one of our areas of need but rather all. He came to not only talk about His Father's love but also to demonstrate it.  He did that by meeting our physical needs through miracles of healing and food multiplication. He revealed our sinful nature and need for His forgiveness and grace. He met that need by His death on the cross. Christ had no other motive but to love us unconditionally.As we ponder Christ's love for us let us also consider those in our circle of influence a neighbor friend or family member would benefit from that same unconditional love. Commit to pray for them and ask God how you can be his hands and feet in their lives.   Witnessing, Life, Loving the World, Building Bridges, Cross, Reaching Out Dave Sharpes This morning Dave continued sharing about the process of being Jesus to the world and bridging the gaps of understanding that exist in today's culture. A look at the history of religion and the development of the church reveals the lack of a wholistic approach to reaching out to pre-Christians. Some groups have reached out by meeting the physicalsurvival needs while other groups have addressed only the spiritual issues. Dave explained that Christ did not address only one of our areas of need but rather all. He came to not only talk about His Father's love but also to demonstrate it.  He did that by meeting our physical needs through miracles of healing and food multiplication. He revealed our sinful nature and need for His forgiveness and grace. He met that need by His death on the cross. Christ had no other motive but to love us unconditionally.As we ponder Christ's love for us let us also consider those in our circle of influence a neighbor friend or family member would benefit from that same unconditional love. Commit to pray for them and ask God how you can be his hands and feet in their lives.   Sun, 12 Jul 2009 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes The Soul Issue - Love the World LEAD PASTOR DAVE SHARPES RETURNSWelcome back Pastor Dave We missed you and are glad to have you with us againPastor Dave recently completed a 7-week sabbatical for physical and spiritual renewal.  We are so glad that Pastor Dave was able to take advantage of this opportunity. Thank you to all those who filled in during his absence.  This morning Pastor Dave will be sharing with us on intentionally reaching out to those in our daily lives surrounding community and world with the love of Christ. Let's welcome back Pastor Dave and celebrate together in anticipation of what God has in store for us Sole to Soul, action, witnessing, loving the world, reaching out Dave Sharpes LEAD PASTOR DAVE SHARPES RETURNSWelcome back Pastor Dave We missed you and are glad to have you with us againPastor Dave recently completed a 7-week sabbatical for physical and spiritual renewal.  We are so glad that Pastor Dave was able to take advantage of this opportunity. Thank you to all those who filled in during his absence.  This morning Pastor Dave will be sharing with us on intentionally reaching out to those in our daily lives surrounding community and world with the love of Christ. Let's welcome back Pastor Dave and celebrate together in anticipation of what God has in store for us Sun, 5 Jul 2009 09:00:00 GMT Curt Gentry -none- - -- No Topic -- Curt teaches part 2 of "Being" before "Doing" leadership. Curt Gentry, Leadership, Your Life, Part 2, Curt Gentry Curt teaches part 2 of "Being" before "Doing" leadership. Sun, 28 Jun 2009 09:00:00 GMT Curt Gentry -none- - Leadership Curt teaches Part 1 of "Being" before "Doing" leadership. Curt Gentry Curt teaches Part 1 of "Being" before "Doing" leadership. Sun, 21 Jun 2009 09:00:00 GMT Dan Spaite -none- - Suffering This morning Dr Dan shared from Job chapters 1 and 2. Job was an obedient faithful child of God and yet God allowed his possessions and family to be taken from him. Many of us are watching these same things happen to those we love or experiencing them in our own lives losing our jobs homes possessions mourning the death of a loved one...and wondering where God is in all of this Dr Dan delved in to Job's continuous hope in God during his times of hardship. When looked at from the perspective of God's incredible love Job's story reveals God's high regard for Job as well as a plan to use Job in the defeat of the devil. God did not forget Job. He chose Job. He had such high regard for Job that He chose him. He knew Job would remain faithful. He knew Job would continue to be obedient and in so doing defeat satan.Job's story is a reminder that God isn't content with us being wimps While He has the power to prevent hardship He would rather us stomp out the devil and crush Satan under our feet With our ever faithful God we can celebrate triumph over hardship suffering and temptations God can and will use us in our faithfulness to defeat the devil and grow faith in others. suffering, Job, allow, God, hardship, high regard, defeat the devil, faithfulness, Dan Spaite This morning Dr Dan shared from Job chapters 1 and 2. Job was an obedient faithful child of God and yet God allowed his possessions and family to be taken from him. Many of us are watching these same things happen to those we love or experiencing them in our own lives losing our jobs homes possessions mourning the death of a loved one...and wondering where God is in all of this Dr Dan delved in to Job's continuous hope in God during his times of hardship. When looked at from the perspective of God's incredible love Job's story reveals God's high regard for Job as well as a plan to use Job in the defeat of the devil. God did not forget Job. He chose Job. He had such high regard for Job that He chose him. He knew Job would remain faithful. He knew Job would continue to be obedient and in so doing defeat satan.Job's story is a reminder that God isn't content with us being wimps While He has the power to prevent hardship He would rather us stomp out the devil and crush Satan under our feet With our ever faithful God we can celebrate triumph over hardship suffering and temptations God can and will use us in our faithfulness to defeat the devil and grow faith in others. Sun, 14 Jun 2009 09:00:00 GMT Dan Spaite -none- - Spiritual Freedom In Romans 7 the apostle Paul shared that he struggled with doing what he hated and knowing that's not what he really wanted to do. Most of us share that struggle; the conflict of the inner desire versus the outward action. Jesus however was motivated entirely by love as His death on the cross exemplifies. This morning Dr Dan Spaite expounded on the love of Christ and His example of doing exactly what He truly desired. His desires were love-focused and His actions reflected that love. In our daily life what do our actions communicate Is love the pure and true motivation of our deeds As we reflect on and answer these personal questions consider the healing and transforming power of Christ. freedom, one, oneness, sin's bondage, really want, conflict, Romans 7, pure, free, dan spaite Dan Spaite In Romans 7 the apostle Paul shared that he struggled with doing what he hated and knowing that's not what he really wanted to do. Most of us share that struggle; the conflict of the inner desire versus the outward action. Jesus however was motivated entirely by love as His death on the cross exemplifies. This morning Dr Dan Spaite expounded on the love of Christ and His example of doing exactly what He truly desired. His desires were love-focused and His actions reflected that love. In our daily life what do our actions communicate Is love the pure and true motivation of our deeds As we reflect on and answer these personal questions consider the healing and transforming power of Christ. Sun, 7 Jun 2009 09:00:00 GMT Lonnie Bullock -none- - -- No Topic -- Today is Pentecost Sunday. Pentecost is the great festival that marks the birth of the Christian church by the power of the Holy Spirit. Pentecost means "fiftieth day" and is celebrated fifty days after Easter.The book of Acts recounts the gathering of Jesus' disciples and  other followers in Jerusalem for the Jewish harvest festival celebrated on the fiftieth day of Passover. The account is described int eh book of Acts Chapters 1 and 2. "When the day of Pentecost came they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.Now there were staying in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven. When they heard this sound a crowd came together in bewilderment because each one heard them speaking in his own language. Utterly amazed they asked "Are not all these men who are speaking Galileans Then how is it that each of us hears them in his own native language"  Acts 21-8The wooden cross and communion table in the Sanctuary have been draped with red cloth replacing the white of Easter to recall the tongues of flame in which the Holy Spirit descended on the first Pentecost.  Holy Spirit, empowerment, Pentecost Sunday, the church, body of believers, personal relationship, Pentecost, Acts Lonnie Bullock Today is Pentecost Sunday. Pentecost is the great festival that marks the birth of the Christian church by the power of the Holy Spirit. Pentecost means "fiftieth day" and is celebrated fifty days after Easter.The book of Acts recounts the gathering of Jesus' disciples and  other followers in Jerusalem for the Jewish harvest festival celebrated on the fiftieth day of Passover. The account is described int eh book of Acts Chapters 1 and 2. "When the day of Pentecost came they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.Now there were staying in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven. When they heard this sound a crowd came together in bewilderment because each one heard them speaking in his own language. Utterly amazed they asked "Are not all these men who are speaking Galileans Then how is it that each of us hears them in his own native language"  Acts 21-8The wooden cross and communion table in the Sanctuary have been draped with red cloth replacing the white of Easter to recall the tongues of flame in which the Holy Spirit descended on the first Pentecost.  Sun, 31 May 2009 09:00:00 GMT Dan Spaite -none- - Lessons From History This morning Dr Dan Spaite shared with us biblical truths and accounts of God's faithfulness throughout history.  In troubling times God has continued to be present and active ever faithful to those who recognize Him as Lord and call on His name. This timeless truth reminds of us God's love for us our future and our eternal destiny. Relish in God's perfect plan as you listen and remember what God has done and continues to do in your life both in the seen and the unseen realms. remember, keys, death, hades, truth, trust, life, memorial day Dan Spaite This morning Dr Dan Spaite shared with us biblical truths and accounts of God's faithfulness throughout history.  In troubling times God has continued to be present and active ever faithful to those who recognize Him as Lord and call on His name. This timeless truth reminds of us God's love for us our future and our eternal destiny. Relish in God's perfect plan as you listen and remember what God has done and continues to do in your life both in the seen and the unseen realms. Sun, 24 May 2009 09:00:00 GMT Bro Paul Holderfield -none- - Mercy We have the privilege of welcoming our speaker this morning Brother Paul Holderfield from Friendly Chapel Church of the Nazarene in North Little Rock Arkansas. Friendly Chapel Church of the Nazarene was started in 1972 by Bro Paul Holderfield Sr along with his wife Barbara and their three children. The heart of starting the church was to reach the young people of the surrounding desperate neighborhood. The church is located in a high-crime area near the Arkansas River in N. Little Rock. Friendly Chapel is widely known for their work among the youth compassionate ministries to the down-and-out and homeless along with confronting and overcoming prejudice. Through the ministry of the "Soup Kitchen" hundreds are fed daily with sack lunches. Visitors know that they will always receive more than a meal; they will see love of Christ in the flesh.Bro Paul Sr passed away in 1998. Soon after his son Paul Jr became the pastor and has continued that heart for "others." Over the last 8 years hundreds of CrossRoads teens and adults have had the opportunity to share in the passion to minister at Friendly Chapel. Those who have had the opportunity to go know that it is a unique place. We look forward to a great day today with Bro Paul and his wife Kathy. Mercy, Bro Paul Holderfield, stories, community, would they weep, meeting needs, Arkansas Bro Paul Holderfield We have the privilege of welcoming our speaker this morning Brother Paul Holderfield from Friendly Chapel Church of the Nazarene in North Little Rock Arkansas. Friendly Chapel Church of the Nazarene was started in 1972 by Bro Paul Holderfield Sr along with his wife Barbara and their three children. The heart of starting the church was to reach the young people of the surrounding desperate neighborhood. The church is located in a high-crime area near the Arkansas River in N. Little Rock. Friendly Chapel is widely known for their work among the youth compassionate ministries to the down-and-out and homeless along with confronting and overcoming prejudice. Through the ministry of the "Soup Kitchen" hundreds are fed daily with sack lunches. Visitors know that they will always receive more than a meal; they will see love of Christ in the flesh.Bro Paul Sr passed away in 1998. Soon after his son Paul Jr became the pastor and has continued that heart for "others." Over the last 8 years hundreds of CrossRoads teens and adults have had the opportunity to share in the passion to minister at Friendly Chapel. Those who have had the opportunity to go know that it is a unique place. We look forward to a great day today with Bro Paul and his wife Kathy. Sun, 17 May 2009 09:00:00 GMT Stephanie Johnson -none- - Stewardship THE POWER OF INFLUENCEActs 932-42May 10 2009Stephanie Johnson and Becky PapeHappy Mother's DayThis week we had the privilege of honoring our mother's and other influential women in our lives. One of the ways in which we did this was to share in the teachings of our Elementary Children's Pastor Stephanie Johnson and her mother Pastor Becky Pape.Becky has been in ministry for 17 years. She has served as both a children's pastor and an adult pastor. She was on staff at Porterville Church of the Nazarene Springs First Church of the Nazarene and presently serves on staff in Virginia at Southside Church of the Nazarene as the "Adult Ministries Pastor." She and her husband Rob reside there. All three of her children Stephanie Chad Ryan Christine and Michelle attend here at CrossRoads. She has a heart to see people of all ages living into their fullest potential of who God has called them to be. We hope you enjoy the message on using the Power of our Influence to enrich and uplift others in our world by being the hands and feet of Jesus. Power, Influence, Dorcas, Tabitha, Baby Dedication, Seniors, Graduates, SonBeam Choir, preschoolers, Mother's Day Stephanie Johnson THE POWER OF INFLUENCEActs 932-42May 10 2009Stephanie Johnson and Becky PapeHappy Mother's DayThis week we had the privilege of honoring our mother's and other influential women in our lives. One of the ways in which we did this was to share in the teachings of our Elementary Children's Pastor Stephanie Johnson and her mother Pastor Becky Pape.Becky has been in ministry for 17 years. She has served as both a children's pastor and an adult pastor. She was on staff at Porterville Church of the Nazarene Springs First Church of the Nazarene and presently serves on staff in Virginia at Southside Church of the Nazarene as the "Adult Ministries Pastor." She and her husband Rob reside there. All three of her children Stephanie Chad Ryan Christine and Michelle attend here at CrossRoads. She has a heart to see people of all ages living into their fullest potential of who God has called them to be. We hope you enjoy the message on using the Power of our Influence to enrich and uplift others in our world by being the hands and feet of Jesus. Sun, 10 May 2009 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes The Table - Love the World The first week of the "The Table" series Pastor Dave shared about "Coming to the Table." The table is place where Jesus welcomes us to come commune and dine with Him. So often we feel unworthy of sitting with Jesus of approaching His table but this message reminds us that He has reserved a seat for us at His table; a seat of mercy grace and love. We are invited to come to the Table.The following Sunday in the sermon "Being at the Table" Pastor Dave reminded us of how Jesus often sat and ate with His disciples around the table talking communing listening and teaching. The table was and is a place of accountability discussion support and community; a banquet table of experiences and life lessons spiritual struggles and growth victories and celebrations. It is a place where we are invited to be an encouragement to each other in prayer and action.  This last Sunday of "The Table" series Pastor Dave challenged us in "Pushing Away from the Table." Now that we accepted the invitation to come to the table to be forgiven we have communed with Jesus our personal Savior it is time for us to take what we  have learned about how to love and live and share it with the world. Have you stepped up to the table Are you sitting at the table Have you pushed away from the table What is God asking you to do Follow His leading and calling on your life. He can make a difference through you if you are willing to push away from the table. spiritual, evengelical, action, great commission, loving the world, saving the lost, table, organ donor, foster kids, RFKC, missions Dave Sharpes The first week of the "The Table" series Pastor Dave shared about "Coming to the Table." The table is place where Jesus welcomes us to come commune and dine with Him. So often we feel unworthy of sitting with Jesus of approaching His table but this message reminds us that He has reserved a seat for us at His table; a seat of mercy grace and love. We are invited to come to the Table.The following Sunday in the sermon "Being at the Table" Pastor Dave reminded us of how Jesus often sat and ate with His disciples around the table talking communing listening and teaching. The table was and is a place of accountability discussion support and community; a banquet table of experiences and life lessons spiritual struggles and growth victories and celebrations. It is a place where we are invited to be an encouragement to each other in prayer and action.  This last Sunday of "The Table" series Pastor Dave challenged us in "Pushing Away from the Table." Now that we accepted the invitation to come to the table to be forgiven we have communed with Jesus our personal Savior it is time for us to take what we  have learned about how to love and live and share it with the world. Have you stepped up to the table Are you sitting at the table Have you pushed away from the table What is God asking you to do Follow His leading and calling on your life. He can make a difference through you if you are willing to push away from the table. Sun, 3 May 2009 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes The Table - Community Pastor Dave is leading us in a series entitled "The Table." Last week Pastor Dave shared Jesus' invitation to come to the table. The table is place where Jesus welcomes us to come commune and dine with Him. So often we feel unworthy of sitting with Jesus of approaching His table but today's message reminds us that He has reserved a seat for us at His table; a seat of mercy grace and love... come to the Table.This week's message is "Being at the Table." Jesus often sat and ate with His disciples around the table sharing food time conversation stories parables and life experiences. Jesus invites us to come commune and fellowship with Him at the table as well. It is a place where all are welcome to laugh cry talk and listen. It is place where we are invited to be an encouragement to each other in prayer and action. A place of accountability discussion support and community. A banquet table of experiences and life lessons spiritual struggles and growth victories and celebrations.  This life journey was not intended to be traveled alone. Are you willing to join the banquet Are you ready to sit with others at the table Come commune with us as we live and learn together how to love and live like Jesus. failure, forgiveness, community, small groups, wholeness, the table, life on life, accountability, encouragement Dave Sharpes Pastor Dave is leading us in a series entitled "The Table." Last week Pastor Dave shared Jesus' invitation to come to the table. The table is place where Jesus welcomes us to come commune and dine with Him. So often we feel unworthy of sitting with Jesus of approaching His table but today's message reminds us that He has reserved a seat for us at His table; a seat of mercy grace and love... come to the Table.This week's message is "Being at the Table." Jesus often sat and ate with His disciples around the table sharing food time conversation stories parables and life experiences. Jesus invites us to come commune and fellowship with Him at the table as well. It is a place where all are welcome to laugh cry talk and listen. It is place where we are invited to be an encouragement to each other in prayer and action. A place of accountability discussion support and community. A banquet table of experiences and life lessons spiritual struggles and growth victories and celebrations.  This life journey was not intended to be traveled alone. Are you willing to join the banquet Are you ready to sit with others at the table Come commune with us as we live and learn together how to love and live like Jesus. Sun, 26 Apr 2009 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes The Table - Forgiveness Pastor Dave is leading us in a series entitled "The Table." This week's message is "Coming to the Table." The table is place where Jesus welcomes us to come commune and dine with Him. So often we feel unworthy of sitting with Jesus of approaching His table but today's message reminds us that He has reserved a seat for us at His table; a seat of mercy grace and love... come to the Table. forgiveness, failure, Judas, Peter, expectations, reality, disappointment, discouragement, despair Dave Sharpes Pastor Dave is leading us in a series entitled "The Table." This week's message is "Coming to the Table." The table is place where Jesus welcomes us to come commune and dine with Him. So often we feel unworthy of sitting with Jesus of approaching His table but today's message reminds us that He has reserved a seat for us at His table; a seat of mercy grace and love... come to the Table. Sun, 19 Apr 2009 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Timberline '09: Let The Training Begin - Spiritual Disciplines  TIMBERLINE 09 celebration April 12 2009Dave SharpesWelcome Good morning and thank you for joining us during our Sunday morning Gathering. We are thrilled you have chosen to join us at CrossRoads and we are excited to celebrate and praise the Lord Jesus Christ with you If this is your first time at our Gathering please stop by the center doors as you leave the service so we can greet you spiritual discipline, celebration, easter, resurrection, scapegoat, crucifixion Dave Sharpes  TIMBERLINE 09 celebration April 12 2009Dave SharpesWelcome Good morning and thank you for joining us during our Sunday morning Gathering. We are thrilled you have chosen to join us at CrossRoads and we are excited to celebrate and praise the Lord Jesus Christ with you If this is your first time at our Gathering please stop by the center doors as you leave the service so we can greet you Sun, 12 Apr 2009 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Timberline '09: Let The Training Begin - Spiritual Disciplines TIMBERLINE 09 GUIDANCEPalm SundayPastor Dave and the teaching team are leading us in a biblical study of 12 classical disciplines based on the book Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster. This coming week we will be studying the discipline of celebration. Daily Scripture readings are suggested to reinforce the understanding and development of each of the disciplines. This week's readings are      Sunday The Lord has triumphed gloriously - Exodus 151-2 20-21      Monday The joy of the Lord - 2 Samuel 612-19       Tuesday Bless the Lord - Psalm 103      Wednesday Praise the Lord - Psalm 150      Thursday Hosanna - Luke 1935-40 John 1212-19      Friday Walking and leaping and praising God - Acts 31-10      Saturday Hallelujah - Revelation 191-8 Guidance, GPS, Global Positioning System, God's Positioning System, recalibrate, recalculate, spiritual discipline, Timberline 09 Dave Sharpes TIMBERLINE 09 GUIDANCEPalm SundayPastor Dave and the teaching team are leading us in a biblical study of 12 classical disciplines based on the book Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster. This coming week we will be studying the discipline of celebration. Daily Scripture readings are suggested to reinforce the understanding and development of each of the disciplines. This week's readings are      Sunday The Lord has triumphed gloriously - Exodus 151-2 20-21      Monday The joy of the Lord - 2 Samuel 612-19       Tuesday Bless the Lord - Psalm 103      Wednesday Praise the Lord - Psalm 150      Thursday Hosanna - Luke 1935-40 John 1212-19      Friday Walking and leaping and praising God - Acts 31-10      Saturday Hallelujah - Revelation 191-8 Sun, 5 Apr 2009 09:00:00 GMT Lonnie Bullock Timberline '09: Let The Training Begin - Spiritual Disciplines Pastor Dave and the teaching team are leading us in a biblical study of 12 classical disciplines based on the book Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster. This coming week we will be studying the discipline of guidance. Daily Scripture readings are suggested to reinforce the understanding and development of each of the disciplines. This week's readings are      Sunday The polestar of faith - Hebrews 11      Monday The guidance of divine Providence - Genesis 241-21       Tuesday The guidance of justice and obedience - Isaiah 117-20      Wednesday Led into all truth - Proverbs 35-6 John 146 1613 Acts 101-35      Thursday Closed doors open doors - Acts 166-10 2 Corinthians 212      Friday Listening or resisting - Acts 218-14      Saturday The family likeness - Romans 814 28-30 worship, spiritual discipline, timberline, praise, thanksgiving Lonnie Bullock Pastor Dave and the teaching team are leading us in a biblical study of 12 classical disciplines based on the book Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster. This coming week we will be studying the discipline of guidance. Daily Scripture readings are suggested to reinforce the understanding and development of each of the disciplines. This week's readings are      Sunday The polestar of faith - Hebrews 11      Monday The guidance of divine Providence - Genesis 241-21       Tuesday The guidance of justice and obedience - Isaiah 117-20      Wednesday Led into all truth - Proverbs 35-6 John 146 1613 Acts 101-35      Thursday Closed doors open doors - Acts 166-10 2 Corinthians 212      Friday Listening or resisting - Acts 218-14      Saturday The family likeness - Romans 814 28-30 Sun, 29 Mar 2009 09:00:00 GMT Dan Spaite Timberline '09: Let The Training Begin - Spiritual Disciplines CURRENT SERIESTIMBERLINE 09 LET THE TRAINING BEGINPastor Dave and the teaching team are leading us in a biblical study of 12 classical disciplines based on the book Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster. This coming week we will be studying the discipline of worship. Daily Scripture readings are suggested to reinforce the understanding and development of each of the disciplines. This week's readings are      Sunday Worship in spirit and truth - John 419-24      Monday Communion the essence of worship - John 652-58 663      Tuesday The life of worship - Ephesians 518-20 Colossians 316-17      Wednesday The Lord high and lifted up - Isaiah 61-8      Thursday Sing to the Lord - Psalm 96      Friday Worship of all creation - Psalm 148      Saturday Worthy is the Lamb - Revelation 56-14 study, biblical study, context, understanding, celebration of discipline, spiritual disciplines Dan Spaite CURRENT SERIESTIMBERLINE 09 LET THE TRAINING BEGINPastor Dave and the teaching team are leading us in a biblical study of 12 classical disciplines based on the book Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster. This coming week we will be studying the discipline of worship. Daily Scripture readings are suggested to reinforce the understanding and development of each of the disciplines. This week's readings are      Sunday Worship in spirit and truth - John 419-24      Monday Communion the essence of worship - John 652-58 663      Tuesday The life of worship - Ephesians 518-20 Colossians 316-17      Wednesday The Lord high and lifted up - Isaiah 61-8      Thursday Sing to the Lord - Psalm 96      Friday Worship of all creation - Psalm 148      Saturday Worthy is the Lamb - Revelation 56-14 Sun, 22 Mar 2009 09:00:00 GMT Curt Gentry Timberline '09: Let The Training Begin - Spiritual Disciplines CURRENT SERIESTIMBERLINE 09 LET THE TRAINING BEGINPastor Dave and the teaching team are leading us in a biblical study of 12 classical disciplines based on the book Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster. We are learning about such disciplines as meditation prayer fasting simplicity service and more. Please note that this coming week we will be studying the discipline of study. Daily Scripture readings are suggested to reinforce the understanding and development of each of the disciplines. This week's readings areSunday The call to study - Proverbs 11-9 2312 23Monday The source of truth - James 15 Hebrews 411-13  2 Timothy 316-17Tuesday What to study - Philippians 48-9 Colossians 31-17 Wednesday The value of study - Luke 1038-42Thursday Active study - Ezra 710 James 119-25Friday Study in the evangelistic enterprise - Acts 171-3 Acts 1710-12 198-10Saturday The study of a nonverbal book - Proverbs 2430-34"The classical Disciplines of the spiritual life beckon us to the Himalayas of the Spirit. Now we stand at Timber Line awed by the snowy peaks before us. We step out in confidence with our Guide who has blazed the trail and conquered the highest summit."      - Richard Foster timberline, celebration, discipline, service, servant, love, faith, hope Curt Gentry CURRENT SERIESTIMBERLINE 09 LET THE TRAINING BEGINPastor Dave and the teaching team are leading us in a biblical study of 12 classical disciplines based on the book Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster. We are learning about such disciplines as meditation prayer fasting simplicity service and more. Please note that this coming week we will be studying the discipline of study. Daily Scripture readings are suggested to reinforce the understanding and development of each of the disciplines. This week's readings areSunday The call to study - Proverbs 11-9 2312 23Monday The source of truth - James 15 Hebrews 411-13  2 Timothy 316-17Tuesday What to study - Philippians 48-9 Colossians 31-17 Wednesday The value of study - Luke 1038-42Thursday Active study - Ezra 710 James 119-25Friday Study in the evangelistic enterprise - Acts 171-3 Acts 1710-12 198-10Saturday The study of a nonverbal book - Proverbs 2430-34"The classical Disciplines of the spiritual life beckon us to the Himalayas of the Spirit. Now we stand at Timber Line awed by the snowy peaks before us. We step out in confidence with our Guide who has blazed the trail and conquered the highest summit."      - Richard Foster Sun, 15 Mar 2009 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Timberline '09: Let The Training Begin - Spiritual Disciplines TIMBERLINE 09 LET THE TRAINING BEGINPastor Dave and the teaching team are leading us in a biblical study of 12 classical disciplines based on the book Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster. We are learning about such disciplines as meditation prayer fasting simplicity service and more.  Please note that this coming week we will be studying the discipline of service. Daily Scripture readings are suggested to reinforce the understanding and development of each of the disciplines. This week's readings are Sunday The call to service - Matthew 2020-28Monday The sign of service - John 131-17Tuesday The commitment of service - Exodus 212 215-6 1 Corinthians 919Wednesday The attitude of service - Colossians 323-25Thursday Service in the Christian fellowship - Romans 129-13Friday The ministry of small things - Matthew 2531-39Saturday Service exemplified - Luke 1029-37"The classical Disciplines of the spiritual life beckon us to the Himalayas of the Spirit. Now we stand at Timber Line awed by the snowy peaks before us. We step out in confidence with our Guide who has blazed the trail and conquered the highest summit."              - Richard Foster spiritual disciplines, submission, surrender, service, choice Dave Sharpes TIMBERLINE 09 LET THE TRAINING BEGINPastor Dave and the teaching team are leading us in a biblical study of 12 classical disciplines based on the book Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster. We are learning about such disciplines as meditation prayer fasting simplicity service and more.  Please note that this coming week we will be studying the discipline of service. Daily Scripture readings are suggested to reinforce the understanding and development of each of the disciplines. This week's readings are Sunday The call to service - Matthew 2020-28Monday The sign of service - John 131-17Tuesday The commitment of service - Exodus 212 215-6 1 Corinthians 919Wednesday The attitude of service - Colossians 323-25Thursday Service in the Christian fellowship - Romans 129-13Friday The ministry of small things - Matthew 2531-39Saturday Service exemplified - Luke 1029-37"The classical Disciplines of the spiritual life beckon us to the Himalayas of the Spirit. Now we stand at Timber Line awed by the snowy peaks before us. We step out in confidence with our Guide who has blazed the trail and conquered the highest summit."              - Richard Foster Sun, 8 Mar 2009 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Timberline '09: Let The Training Begin - Spiritual Disciplines TIMBERLINE 09 LET THE TRAINING BEGINPlease note that this coming week we will be studying the discipline of submission. Daily Scripture readings are suggested to reinforce the understanding and development of each of the disciplines. This week's readings areSunday The call to submission - Mark 834 John 1224-26Monday The example of Christ - Philippians 21-11Tuesday The example of Abraham - Genesis 221-19Wednesday The example of Paul - Galatians 219-21Thursday Submission in the marketplace - Matthew 538-48Friday Submission in the family - Ephesians 521-69 1 Peter 31-9Saturday Submission with reference to the state - Romans 131-10 Acts 413-20 527-29 1635-39"The classical Disciplines of the spiritual life beckon us to the Himalayas of the Spirit. Now we stand at Timber Line awed by the snowy peaks before us. We step out in confidence with our Guide who has blazed the trail and conquered the highest summit."             - Richard Foster  solitude, silence, Spiritual Disciplines, Dave Sharpes TIMBERLINE 09 LET THE TRAINING BEGINPlease note that this coming week we will be studying the discipline of submission. Daily Scripture readings are suggested to reinforce the understanding and development of each of the disciplines. This week's readings areSunday The call to submission - Mark 834 John 1224-26Monday The example of Christ - Philippians 21-11Tuesday The example of Abraham - Genesis 221-19Wednesday The example of Paul - Galatians 219-21Thursday Submission in the marketplace - Matthew 538-48Friday Submission in the family - Ephesians 521-69 1 Peter 31-9Saturday Submission with reference to the state - Romans 131-10 Acts 413-20 527-29 1635-39"The classical Disciplines of the spiritual life beckon us to the Himalayas of the Spirit. Now we stand at Timber Line awed by the snowy peaks before us. We step out in confidence with our Guide who has blazed the trail and conquered the highest summit."             - Richard Foster  Sun, 1 Mar 2009 09:00:00 GMT Curt Gentry Timberline '09: Let The Training Begin - Spiritual Disciplines TIMBERLINE 09 LET THE TRAINING BEGIN Pastor Dave and the teaching team are leading us in a biblical study of 12 classical disciplines based on the book Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster. We are learning about such disciplines as meditation prayer fasting simplicity service and more. There are a few Celebration of Discipline books that are still available for 17 at the office during the week. Please note that this coming week we will be studying the discipline of solitude. Daily Scripture readings are suggested to reinforce the understanding and development of each of the disciplines. This week's readings are Sunday The freedom to control the tongue - James 31-12 Luke 236-9Monday Prayer and solitude - Matthew 65-6 Luke 516Tuesday The insights of solitude - Psalm 8Wednesday "The dark night of the soul" - Jeremiah 207-18Thursday The solitude of the garden - Matthew 2636-46Friday The solitude of the cross - Matthew 2732-50Saturday The compassion that comes from solitude - Matthew 935-38 2337 "The classical disciplines of the spiritual life beckon us to the Himalayas of the Spirit. Now we stand at Timber Line awed by the snowy peaks before us. We step out in confidence with our Guide who has blazed the trail and conquered the highest summit."  - Richard Foster  spiritual discipline, simplicity, celebration of discipline, outward discipline Curt Gentry TIMBERLINE 09 LET THE TRAINING BEGIN Pastor Dave and the teaching team are leading us in a biblical study of 12 classical disciplines based on the book Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster. We are learning about such disciplines as meditation prayer fasting simplicity service and more. There are a few Celebration of Discipline books that are still available for 17 at the office during the week. Please note that this coming week we will be studying the discipline of solitude. Daily Scripture readings are suggested to reinforce the understanding and development of each of the disciplines. This week's readings are Sunday The freedom to control the tongue - James 31-12 Luke 236-9Monday Prayer and solitude - Matthew 65-6 Luke 516Tuesday The insights of solitude - Psalm 8Wednesday "The dark night of the soul" - Jeremiah 207-18Thursday The solitude of the garden - Matthew 2636-46Friday The solitude of the cross - Matthew 2732-50Saturday The compassion that comes from solitude - Matthew 935-38 2337 "The classical disciplines of the spiritual life beckon us to the Himalayas of the Spirit. Now we stand at Timber Line awed by the snowy peaks before us. We step out in confidence with our Guide who has blazed the trail and conquered the highest summit."  - Richard Foster  Sun, 22 Feb 2009 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Timberline '09: Let The Training Begin - Spiritual Disciplines  TIMBERLINE 09 LET THE TRAINING BEGINPastor Dave and the teaching team are leading us in a biblical study of 12 classical disciplines based on the book Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster. We are learning about such disciplines as meditation prayer fasting simplicity service and more. There are a few Celebration of Discipline books that are still available for 17 at the office during the week. Please note that this coming week we will be studying the discipline of simplicity. Daily Scripture readings are suggested to reinforce the understanding and development of each of the disciplines. This week's readings are Sunday Simplicity as singleness of heart - Matthew 619-24Monday Simplicity as trust - Matthew 625-34Tuesday Simplicity as obedience - Genesis 15Wednesday The generosity of simplicity - Leviticus 258-12Thursday Simplicity in speech - Matthew 533-37; James 512Friday Simplicity and justice - Amos 511-15 24; Luke 416-21Saturday The freedom from covetousness - Luke 1213-34"The classical disciplines of the spiritual life beckon us to the Himalayas of the Spirit. Now we stand at Timber Line awed by the snowy peaks before us. We step out in confidence with our Guide who has blazed the trail and conquered the highest summit."  - Richard Foster confession, witnesses, prayer, accountability, community, spiritual discipline, hiding, freedom Dave Sharpes  TIMBERLINE 09 LET THE TRAINING BEGINPastor Dave and the teaching team are leading us in a biblical study of 12 classical disciplines based on the book Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster. We are learning about such disciplines as meditation prayer fasting simplicity service and more. There are a few Celebration of Discipline books that are still available for 17 at the office during the week. Please note that this coming week we will be studying the discipline of simplicity. Daily Scripture readings are suggested to reinforce the understanding and development of each of the disciplines. This week's readings are Sunday Simplicity as singleness of heart - Matthew 619-24Monday Simplicity as trust - Matthew 625-34Tuesday Simplicity as obedience - Genesis 15Wednesday The generosity of simplicity - Leviticus 258-12Thursday Simplicity in speech - Matthew 533-37; James 512Friday Simplicity and justice - Amos 511-15 24; Luke 416-21Saturday The freedom from covetousness - Luke 1213-34"The classical disciplines of the spiritual life beckon us to the Himalayas of the Spirit. Now we stand at Timber Line awed by the snowy peaks before us. We step out in confidence with our Guide who has blazed the trail and conquered the highest summit."  - Richard Foster Sun, 15 Feb 2009 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Timberline '09: Let The Training Begin - Spiritual Disciplines TIMBERLINE '09 LET THE TRAINING BEGINPastor Dave and the teaching team are leading us in a biblical study of 12 Classical Disciplines based on the book Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster. We are learning about such Disciplines as meditation prayer fasting simplicity service and more. There are a few Celebration of Discipline books that are still available for 17 at the office during the week. Please note that this coming week we will be studying the discipline of Confession. Daily Scripture readings are suggested to reinforce the understanding and development of each of the Disciplines. This week's readings are Sunday The need for confession and forgiveness - Isaiah 59109 Romans 310-18Monday The promise of forgiveness - Jeremiah 3134 Matthew 2628 Ephesians 17Tuesday The assurance of forgiveness - 1 John 15-10Wednesday Jesus Christ our Adequate Savior Mediator and Advocate - 2 Timothy 18-10 1 Timothy 25 1 John 21Thursday A parable of confession - Luke 1511-24Friday Authority and forgiveness - Matthew 1619 1818 John 2023Saturday The ministry of the Christian fellowship - James 513 -16 "The classical Disciplines of the spiritual life beckon us to the Himalayas of the Spirit. Now we stand at Timber Line awed by the snowy peaks before us. We step out in confidence with our Guide who has blazed the trail and conquered the highest summit."               - Richard Foster fasting, spiritual disciplines, Celebration of Discipline, Dave Sharpes TIMBERLINE '09 LET THE TRAINING BEGINPastor Dave and the teaching team are leading us in a biblical study of 12 Classical Disciplines based on the book Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster. We are learning about such Disciplines as meditation prayer fasting simplicity service and more. There are a few Celebration of Discipline books that are still available for 17 at the office during the week. Please note that this coming week we will be studying the discipline of Confession. Daily Scripture readings are suggested to reinforce the understanding and development of each of the Disciplines. This week's readings are Sunday The need for confession and forgiveness - Isaiah 59109 Romans 310-18Monday The promise of forgiveness - Jeremiah 3134 Matthew 2628 Ephesians 17Tuesday The assurance of forgiveness - 1 John 15-10Wednesday Jesus Christ our Adequate Savior Mediator and Advocate - 2 Timothy 18-10 1 Timothy 25 1 John 21Thursday A parable of confession - Luke 1511-24Friday Authority and forgiveness - Matthew 1619 1818 John 2023Saturday The ministry of the Christian fellowship - James 513 -16 "The classical Disciplines of the spiritual life beckon us to the Himalayas of the Spirit. Now we stand at Timber Line awed by the snowy peaks before us. We step out in confidence with our Guide who has blazed the trail and conquered the highest summit."               - Richard Foster Sun, 8 Feb 2009 09:00:00 GMT Watoto Child Care Ministries Watoto Children's Choir - Watoto Children's Choir from Uganda, East Africa Rescue a Child Raise a Leader Rebuild a Nation. This morning we have the privilege to welcome the Watoto Children's Choir. Watoto means "The Children" and these children are on a mission. Through their inspirational songs and compelling stories the Watoto Children's Choir is spreading a message of hope for Africa's children. Each child in the choir has experienced tremendous personal tragedy having lost one or both parents in the African AIDS crisis or other calamities. Now through their music and dance audiences around the world witness the life-transforming love of God experienced by the children of Watoto. Since 1994 the Watoto Children's Choirs have toured internationally as ambassadors for orphan children in Uganda. "Concerts of Hope" inform people of Watoto's vital work and afford audiences the opportunity to participate in restoring hope and dignity to some of Africa's most needy children. The goal of Watoto is to raise the next generation of Ugandan leaders by pursuing excellence in academic and practical skills integrity in conduct and moral values so that each child becomes a responsible and productive citizen. Join us in warmly welcoming these very special children Watoto Children's Choir from Uganda, East Africa Watoto Child Care Ministries Rescue a Child Raise a Leader Rebuild a Nation. This morning we have the privilege to welcome the Watoto Children's Choir. Watoto means "The Children" and these children are on a mission. Through their inspirational songs and compelling stories the Watoto Children's Choir is spreading a message of hope for Africa's children. Each child in the choir has experienced tremendous personal tragedy having lost one or both parents in the African AIDS crisis or other calamities. Now through their music and dance audiences around the world witness the life-transforming love of God experienced by the children of Watoto. Since 1994 the Watoto Children's Choirs have toured internationally as ambassadors for orphan children in Uganda. "Concerts of Hope" inform people of Watoto's vital work and afford audiences the opportunity to participate in restoring hope and dignity to some of Africa's most needy children. The goal of Watoto is to raise the next generation of Ugandan leaders by pursuing excellence in academic and practical skills integrity in conduct and moral values so that each child becomes a responsible and productive citizen. Join us in warmly welcoming these very special children Sun, 1 Feb 2009 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Timberline '09: Let The Training Begin - Spiritual Disciplines TIMBERLINE 09 LET THE TRAINING BEGINThis morning we begin the next chapter of our journey together as we set out to scale the heights of Spiritual Disciplines. Pastor Dave and the teaching team will be leading us each week in a biblical study of 12 Classical Disciplines based on the book Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster. We will be learning about such Disciplines as meditation prayer fasting simplicity service and more. The Celebration of Discipline books are available to you for 17 at the Small Group Kiosk this morning.Daily Scripture readings are suggested to reinforce the understanding and development of each of the Disciplines. This week's readings areSunday The example of Christ - Luke 41-13Monday God's chosen fast - Isaiah 581-7Tuesday A partial fast - Daniel 101-14Wednesday A normal fast - Nehemiah 14-11Thursday An absolute fast - Esther 412-17Friday The inauguration of the gentile mission - Acts 131-3Saturday The appointment of elders in the churches - Acts 1419-23"The classical Disciplines of the spiritual life beckon us to the Himalayas of the Spirit. Now we stand at Timber Line awed by the snowy peaks before us. We step out in confidence with our Guide who has blazed the trail and conquered the highest summit."             - Richard Foster prayer, celebration of discipline, two word prayers, search me, stretch me, lead me, use me, paradigm shift, get things from God, Getting to know God, Dave Sharpes TIMBERLINE 09 LET THE TRAINING BEGINThis morning we begin the next chapter of our journey together as we set out to scale the heights of Spiritual Disciplines. Pastor Dave and the teaching team will be leading us each week in a biblical study of 12 Classical Disciplines based on the book Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster. We will be learning about such Disciplines as meditation prayer fasting simplicity service and more. The Celebration of Discipline books are available to you for 17 at the Small Group Kiosk this morning.Daily Scripture readings are suggested to reinforce the understanding and development of each of the Disciplines. This week's readings areSunday The example of Christ - Luke 41-13Monday God's chosen fast - Isaiah 581-7Tuesday A partial fast - Daniel 101-14Wednesday A normal fast - Nehemiah 14-11Thursday An absolute fast - Esther 412-17Friday The inauguration of the gentile mission - Acts 131-3Saturday The appointment of elders in the churches - Acts 1419-23"The classical Disciplines of the spiritual life beckon us to the Himalayas of the Spirit. Now we stand at Timber Line awed by the snowy peaks before us. We step out in confidence with our Guide who has blazed the trail and conquered the highest summit."             - Richard Foster Sun, 25 Jan 2009 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Timberline '09: Let The Training Begin - Meditation  TIMBERLINE 09 LET THE TRAINING BEGINThis morning we begin the next chapter of our journey together as we set out to scale the heights of Spiritual Disciplines. Pastor Dave and the teaching team will be leading us each week in a biblical study of 12 Classical Disciplines based on the book Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster. We will be learning about such Disciplines as meditation prayer fasting simplicity service and more. The Celebration of Discipline books are available to you for 17 at the Small Group Kiosk this morning.Daily Scripture readings are suggested to reinforce the understanding and development of each of the Disciplines. This week's readings areSunday The pattern of prayer Matthew 65-15Monday The prayer of worship Psalm 103Tuesday The prayer of repentance Psalm 51Wednesday The prayer of thanksgiving Psalm 150Thursday The prayer of guidance Matthew 2636-46Friday The prayer of faith James 513-18Saturday The prayer of command Mark 914-29"The classical Disciplines of the spiritual life beckon us to the Himalayas of the Spirit. Now we stand at Timber Line awed by the snowy peaks before us. We step out in confidence with our Guide who has blazed the trail and conquered the highest summit."             - Richard Foster meditation, spiritual discipline, contemplative prayer, busyness Dave Sharpes  TIMBERLINE 09 LET THE TRAINING BEGINThis morning we begin the next chapter of our journey together as we set out to scale the heights of Spiritual Disciplines. Pastor Dave and the teaching team will be leading us each week in a biblical study of 12 Classical Disciplines based on the book Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster. We will be learning about such Disciplines as meditation prayer fasting simplicity service and more. The Celebration of Discipline books are available to you for 17 at the Small Group Kiosk this morning.Daily Scripture readings are suggested to reinforce the understanding and development of each of the Disciplines. This week's readings areSunday The pattern of prayer Matthew 65-15Monday The prayer of worship Psalm 103Tuesday The prayer of repentance Psalm 51Wednesday The prayer of thanksgiving Psalm 150Thursday The prayer of guidance Matthew 2636-46Friday The prayer of faith James 513-18Saturday The prayer of command Mark 914-29"The classical Disciplines of the spiritual life beckon us to the Himalayas of the Spirit. Now we stand at Timber Line awed by the snowy peaks before us. We step out in confidence with our Guide who has blazed the trail and conquered the highest summit."             - Richard Foster Sun, 18 Jan 2009 09:00:00 GMT Curt Gentry The Audacity of True Hope - Hope THE AUDACTIY OF TRUE HOPE Life isn'teasy. We experience problems setbacks and failures every day. But during the hardest parts of life when everything seems so uncertain where do we turn for peace  Where do we turn when we feel like life is pressing in and we need the oxygen of hopeGod never said that the solutions would be easy or that we would always be spared pain on the journey of life. But he did say He would be with us. He does offer His cross as an anchor of hope no matter what we face. And more than just enduring through tough times the hope we find in Him allows us to leverage our hardest moments for His fame. When life hurts the most that is when the world listens most intently to our message allowing Christians to broadcast the goodness grace and power of the One who demonstrates His life and love through us even when all of the temporary things on which we depend seem so uncertain.  Jesus never said it would be easy but He did promise it would be worth it. We are going to enter 2009 talking about hope as we proclaim with the Psalmist "Be strong and take heart all you who hope in the LORD." Psalm 3124 hope, future, faith, trust, obedience, growth, blindness, spiritual eyes Curt Gentry THE AUDACTIY OF TRUE HOPE Life isn'teasy. We experience problems setbacks and failures every day. But during the hardest parts of life when everything seems so uncertain where do we turn for peace  Where do we turn when we feel like life is pressing in and we need the oxygen of hopeGod never said that the solutions would be easy or that we would always be spared pain on the journey of life. But he did say He would be with us. He does offer His cross as an anchor of hope no matter what we face. And more than just enduring through tough times the hope we find in Him allows us to leverage our hardest moments for His fame. When life hurts the most that is when the world listens most intently to our message allowing Christians to broadcast the goodness grace and power of the One who demonstrates His life and love through us even when all of the temporary things on which we depend seem so uncertain.  Jesus never said it would be easy but He did promise it would be worth it. We are going to enter 2009 talking about hope as we proclaim with the Psalmist "Be strong and take heart all you who hope in the LORD." Psalm 3124 Sun, 11 Jan 2009 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes The Audacity of True Hope - Hope THE AUDACTIY OF TRUE HOPE Life isn'teasy. We experience problems setbacks and failures every day. But during the hardest parts of life when everything seems so uncertain where do we turn for peace  Where do we turn when we feel like life is pressing in and we need the oxygen of hopeGod never said that the solutions would be easy or that we would always be spared pain on the journey of life. But he did say He would be with us. He does offer His cross as an anchor of hope no matter what we face. And more than just enduring through tough times the hope we find in Him allows us to leverage our hardest moments for His fame. When life hurts the most that is when the world listens most intently to our message allowing Christians to broadcast the goodness grace and power of the One who demonstrates His life and love through us even when all of the temporary things on which we depend seem so uncertain.  Jesus never said it would be easy but He did promise it would be worth it. We are going to enter 2009 talking about hope as we proclaim with the Psalmist "Be strong and take heart all you who hope in the LORD." Psalm 3124 hope, audacity, trouble, overcome, life, problems, setbacks, encourage, anchor Dave Sharpes THE AUDACTIY OF TRUE HOPE Life isn'teasy. We experience problems setbacks and failures every day. But during the hardest parts of life when everything seems so uncertain where do we turn for peace  Where do we turn when we feel like life is pressing in and we need the oxygen of hopeGod never said that the solutions would be easy or that we would always be spared pain on the journey of life. But he did say He would be with us. He does offer His cross as an anchor of hope no matter what we face. And more than just enduring through tough times the hope we find in Him allows us to leverage our hardest moments for His fame. When life hurts the most that is when the world listens most intently to our message allowing Christians to broadcast the goodness grace and power of the One who demonstrates His life and love through us even when all of the temporary things on which we depend seem so uncertain.  Jesus never said it would be easy but He did promise it would be worth it. We are going to enter 2009 talking about hope as we proclaim with the Psalmist "Be strong and take heart all you who hope in the LORD." Psalm 3124 Sun, 4 Jan 2009 09:00:00 GMT Lonnie Bullock -none- - Integrity Lonnie Bullock teaches from Galatians chapter 5 on a life of integrity.   Lonnie Bullock Lonnie Bullock teaches from Galatians chapter 5 on a life of integrity.   Sun, 28 Dec 2008 09:00:00 GMT Staff Pastors Advent CrossRoads 2008 - Advent ADVENT Advent is a time of personal reflection community festivities extreme thankfulness and an opportunity to  give of the blessings that Christ has given you. It is a celebration of the coming and life of Christ encouraging us to look beyond the season of Christmas and  extend our celebration and rejoicing throughout the year. We encourage you to continue this Advent throughout the New Year and allow this Christmas to transform your lifestyle into one of giving. Please join us in truly celebrating Advent. Staff Pastors ADVENT Advent is a time of personal reflection community festivities extreme thankfulness and an opportunity to  give of the blessings that Christ has given you. It is a celebration of the coming and life of Christ encouraging us to look beyond the season of Christmas and  extend our celebration and rejoicing throughout the year. We encourage you to continue this Advent throughout the New Year and allow this Christmas to transform your lifestyle into one of giving. Please join us in truly celebrating Advent. Wed, 24 Dec 2008 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Advent CrossRoads 2008 - Advent ADVENT Advent is a time of personal reflection community festivities extreme thankfulness and an opportunity to  give of the blessings that Christ has given you. It is a celebration of the coming and life of Christ encouraging us to look beyond the season of Christmas and  extend our celebration and rejoicing throughout the year. We encourage you to continue this Advent throughout the New Year and allow this Christmas to transform your lifestyle into one of giving. Please join us in truly celebrating Advent. forgiveness, fears, faith, grace, reconciliation, revelation, advent, release, renew, receive, reconcile, healing Dave Sharpes ADVENT Advent is a time of personal reflection community festivities extreme thankfulness and an opportunity to  give of the blessings that Christ has given you. It is a celebration of the coming and life of Christ encouraging us to look beyond the season of Christmas and  extend our celebration and rejoicing throughout the year. We encourage you to continue this Advent throughout the New Year and allow this Christmas to transform your lifestyle into one of giving. Please join us in truly celebrating Advent. Sun, 21 Dec 2008 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Advent CrossRoads 2008 - Advent During Christmas we are often reminded of "the reason for the season" and "the spirit of Christmas" referring to the fact that Christmas is about so much more than giving or getting. The Early Church celebrated the Advent season four weeks prior to Christmas each week building on the other in anticipation of the birth of Christ. It was more than giving or getting and more than an attitude. It was spiritual preparation for the coming of the Son of God the Creator of the Universe the Savior of the world.Advent is not only a celebration of Christ's coming to earth and dwelling among us it is a celebration of the life of Christ.  Advent looks beyond the season of Christmas and extends our celebration and rejoicing throughout the year.  It is a time of personal reflection community festivities and extreme thankfulness.   In the transition from Christmas to Advent the way we celebrate should change. We must alter how we view this holiday and celebrate it in a way that is worthy of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Have you ever noticed how Scripture doesn't glamorize Jesus' life Let us remember that Jesus had no place to lay his head Luke 958; some might say that Jesus was homeless.  Scripture tells us He was born in a manger walked everywhere rode donkeys washed feet stayed with friends drank from wells like everybody else went to the poor and needy and dined with sinners. Jesus challenged the young ruler to get rid of his riches and give to the poor Luke 12. He reminds us not to lay up treasure in heaven Matthew 620 he tells us not to hoard Luke 12 and Scripture tells us the root of all evil is the love of money 1 Timothy 610. Jesus was more concerned with living than He was with having. As we celebrate Advent together let us consider how Christ is speaking to us what He is asking us to be concerned with and how we can go about celebrating His life not only throughout this season but year-round. This Advent may the Holy Spirit transform this Christmas season beyond shopping and busyness and radically revolutionize our hearts and minds to be like Jesus. May the love of God light  our paths in a true celebration of the birth of Christ. anticipation, coming of Christ, advent, preparing the way, John the Baptist Dave Sharpes During Christmas we are often reminded of "the reason for the season" and "the spirit of Christmas" referring to the fact that Christmas is about so much more than giving or getting. The Early Church celebrated the Advent season four weeks prior to Christmas each week building on the other in anticipation of the birth of Christ. It was more than giving or getting and more than an attitude. It was spiritual preparation for the coming of the Son of God the Creator of the Universe the Savior of the world.Advent is not only a celebration of Christ's coming to earth and dwelling among us it is a celebration of the life of Christ.  Advent looks beyond the season of Christmas and extends our celebration and rejoicing throughout the year.  It is a time of personal reflection community festivities and extreme thankfulness.   In the transition from Christmas to Advent the way we celebrate should change. We must alter how we view this holiday and celebrate it in a way that is worthy of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Have you ever noticed how Scripture doesn't glamorize Jesus' life Let us remember that Jesus had no place to lay his head Luke 958; some might say that Jesus was homeless.  Scripture tells us He was born in a manger walked everywhere rode donkeys washed feet stayed with friends drank from wells like everybody else went to the poor and needy and dined with sinners. Jesus challenged the young ruler to get rid of his riches and give to the poor Luke 12. He reminds us not to lay up treasure in heaven Matthew 620 he tells us not to hoard Luke 12 and Scripture tells us the root of all evil is the love of money 1 Timothy 610. Jesus was more concerned with living than He was with having. As we celebrate Advent together let us consider how Christ is speaking to us what He is asking us to be concerned with and how we can go about celebrating His life not only throughout this season but year-round. This Advent may the Holy Spirit transform this Christmas season beyond shopping and busyness and radically revolutionize our hearts and minds to be like Jesus. May the love of God light  our paths in a true celebration of the birth of Christ. Sun, 7 Dec 2008 09:00:00 GMT Dan Spaite Advent CrossRoads 2008 - Advent ADVENT SERIES During Christmas we are often reminded of "the reason for the season" and "the spirit of Christmas" referring to the fact that Christmas is about more than giving or getting. The Early Church celebrated the Advent season throughout the four weeks prior to Christmas each week building on the other in anticipation for the birth of Christ. It was spiritual preparation for the coming of the Son of God the Creator of the Universe the Savior of the world. More than an attitude Advent is a celebration of the life of Christ. Advent looks beyond the season of Christmas and extends our celebration and rejoicing throughout the year. It is a time of personal reflection community festivities and extreme thankfulness. This is Logos the Word as flesh coming down from Holy transcendence to live among you and me revealing the Truth of God to all of us through His life. Advent, Immanuel, Name, God, Jesus. Birth, Christ Dan Spaite ADVENT SERIES During Christmas we are often reminded of "the reason for the season" and "the spirit of Christmas" referring to the fact that Christmas is about more than giving or getting. The Early Church celebrated the Advent season throughout the four weeks prior to Christmas each week building on the other in anticipation for the birth of Christ. It was spiritual preparation for the coming of the Son of God the Creator of the Universe the Savior of the world. More than an attitude Advent is a celebration of the life of Christ. Advent looks beyond the season of Christmas and extends our celebration and rejoicing throughout the year. It is a time of personal reflection community festivities and extreme thankfulness. This is Logos the Word as flesh coming down from Holy transcendence to live among you and me revealing the Truth of God to all of us through His life. Sun, 30 Nov 2008 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes The Narrative - Forgiveness The Narrative The Stories We Find Ourselves In - The teaching team has been sharing with us Jesus' teachings by way of His parables. The main content of Jesus' teaching was about the rule and reign of the Kingdom of God; and the mode He most often used to communicate was through stories called parables. Jesus used parables because real ordinary people like you and me could relate to the situations and the characters. Yet those simple stories contained profound Truth and for the listener who would consider them two ways of living were contrasted the conventional way of the world and the radical way of the Kingdom.The same choices intersect the story of our lives today as we consider the truth contained in each parable. In this series we believe like every generation that has pondered the meaning of the parables you too will be surprised to find yourself in the situations dilemmas and conflicts they present. In that we believe you will hear the loving call of Jesus who is still inviting listeners to consider the fulfillment and purpose that is found in Kingdom living. bitterness, older brother, lost son, forgiveness, resentment, complaint, prodigal Dave Sharpes The Narrative The Stories We Find Ourselves In - The teaching team has been sharing with us Jesus' teachings by way of His parables. The main content of Jesus' teaching was about the rule and reign of the Kingdom of God; and the mode He most often used to communicate was through stories called parables. Jesus used parables because real ordinary people like you and me could relate to the situations and the characters. Yet those simple stories contained profound Truth and for the listener who would consider them two ways of living were contrasted the conventional way of the world and the radical way of the Kingdom.The same choices intersect the story of our lives today as we consider the truth contained in each parable. In this series we believe like every generation that has pondered the meaning of the parables you too will be surprised to find yourself in the situations dilemmas and conflicts they present. In that we believe you will hear the loving call of Jesus who is still inviting listeners to consider the fulfillment and purpose that is found in Kingdom living. Sun, 23 Nov 2008 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes The Narrative - Forgiveness The Narrative The Stories We Find Ourselves In - The teaching team has been sharing with us Jesus' teachings by way of His parables. The main content of Jesus' teaching was about the rule and reign of the Kingdom of God; and the mode He most often used to communicate was through stories called parables. Jesus used parables because real ordinary people like you and me could relate to the situations and the characters. Yet those simple stories contained profound Truth and for the listener who would consider them two ways of living were contrasted the conventional way of the world and the radical way of the Kingdom.The same choices intersect the story of our lives today as we consider the truth contained in each parable. In this series we believe like every generation that has pondered the meaning of the parables you too will be surprised to find yourself in the situations dilemmas and conflicts they present. In that we believe you will hear the loving call of Jesus who is still inviting listeners to consider the fulfillment and purpose that is found in Kingdom living. forgiveness, mercy, grace, patience, love, wandering, sin, pain Dave Sharpes The Narrative The Stories We Find Ourselves In - The teaching team has been sharing with us Jesus' teachings by way of His parables. The main content of Jesus' teaching was about the rule and reign of the Kingdom of God; and the mode He most often used to communicate was through stories called parables. Jesus used parables because real ordinary people like you and me could relate to the situations and the characters. Yet those simple stories contained profound Truth and for the listener who would consider them two ways of living were contrasted the conventional way of the world and the radical way of the Kingdom.The same choices intersect the story of our lives today as we consider the truth contained in each parable. In this series we believe like every generation that has pondered the meaning of the parables you too will be surprised to find yourself in the situations dilemmas and conflicts they present. In that we believe you will hear the loving call of Jesus who is still inviting listeners to consider the fulfillment and purpose that is found in Kingdom living. Sun, 16 Nov 2008 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes The Narrative - Priorities The Narrative The Stories We Find Ourselves In - The teaching team has been sharing with us Jesus' teachings by way of His parables. The main content of Jesus' teaching was about the rule and reign of the Kingdom of God; and the mode He most often used to communicate was through stories called parables. Jesus used parables because real ordinary people like you and me could relate to the situations and the characters. Yet those simple stories contained profound Truth and for the listener who would consider them two ways of living were contrasted the conventional way of the world and the radical way of the Kingdom.The same choices intersect the story of our lives today as we consider the truth contained in each parable. In this series we believe like every generation that has pondered the meaning of the parables you too will be surprised to find yourself in the situations dilemmas and conflicts they present. In that we believe you will hear the loving call of Jesus who is still inviting listeners to consider the fulfillment and purpose that is found in Kingdom living. character, discipline, Christlikeness, transformation, obedience, prayer, scripture Dave Sharpes The Narrative The Stories We Find Ourselves In - The teaching team has been sharing with us Jesus' teachings by way of His parables. The main content of Jesus' teaching was about the rule and reign of the Kingdom of God; and the mode He most often used to communicate was through stories called parables. Jesus used parables because real ordinary people like you and me could relate to the situations and the characters. Yet those simple stories contained profound Truth and for the listener who would consider them two ways of living were contrasted the conventional way of the world and the radical way of the Kingdom.The same choices intersect the story of our lives today as we consider the truth contained in each parable. In this series we believe like every generation that has pondered the meaning of the parables you too will be surprised to find yourself in the situations dilemmas and conflicts they present. In that we believe you will hear the loving call of Jesus who is still inviting listeners to consider the fulfillment and purpose that is found in Kingdom living. Sun, 9 Nov 2008 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes The Narrative - Forgiveness The Narrative The Stories We Find Ourselves In - The teaching team has been sharing with us Jesus' teachings by way of His parables. The main content of Jesus' teaching was about the rule and reign of the Kingdom of God; and the mode He most often used to communicate was through stories called parables. Jesus used parables because real ordinary people like you and me could relate to the situations and the characters. Yet those simple stories contained profound Truth and for the listener who would consider them two ways of living were contrasted the conventional way of the world and the radical way of the Kingdom.The same choices intersect the story of our lives today as we consider the truth contained in each parable. In this series we believe like every generation that has pondered the meaning of the parables you too will be surprised to find yourself in the situations dilemmas and conflicts they present. In that we believe you will hear the loving call of Jesus who is still inviting listeners to consider the fulfillment and purpose that is found in Kingdom living. narrative, forgiveness, wrongs, grudges, hurts Dave Sharpes The Narrative The Stories We Find Ourselves In - The teaching team has been sharing with us Jesus' teachings by way of His parables. The main content of Jesus' teaching was about the rule and reign of the Kingdom of God; and the mode He most often used to communicate was through stories called parables. Jesus used parables because real ordinary people like you and me could relate to the situations and the characters. Yet those simple stories contained profound Truth and for the listener who would consider them two ways of living were contrasted the conventional way of the world and the radical way of the Kingdom.The same choices intersect the story of our lives today as we consider the truth contained in each parable. In this series we believe like every generation that has pondered the meaning of the parables you too will be surprised to find yourself in the situations dilemmas and conflicts they present. In that we believe you will hear the loving call of Jesus who is still inviting listeners to consider the fulfillment and purpose that is found in Kingdom living. Sun, 2 Nov 2008 09:00:00 GMT Stephanie Johnson The Narrative - Priorities The Narrative The Stories We Find Ourselves In - The main content of Jesus' teaching was about the rule and reign of the Kingdom of God; and the mode He most often used to communicate was through stories called parables. Jesus used parables because real ordinary people like you and me could relate to the situations and the characters. Yet those simple stories contained profound Truth and for the listener who would consider them two ways of being were contrasted the way that was conventional and the radical way of the Kingdom.The same choices intersect the story of our lives today as we consider the truth contained in each parable. In this series we believe like every generation that has pondered the meaning of the parables you too will be surprised to find yourself in the situations dilemmas and conflicts they present. In that we believe you will hear the loving call of Jesus who is still inviting listeners to consider the fulfillment and purpose that is found in Kingdom living kingdom ready, virgins, bridesmaids, bridegroom, lamp, oil, priorities, eternity, prepare, return Stephanie Johnson The Narrative The Stories We Find Ourselves In - The main content of Jesus' teaching was about the rule and reign of the Kingdom of God; and the mode He most often used to communicate was through stories called parables. Jesus used parables because real ordinary people like you and me could relate to the situations and the characters. Yet those simple stories contained profound Truth and for the listener who would consider them two ways of being were contrasted the way that was conventional and the radical way of the Kingdom.The same choices intersect the story of our lives today as we consider the truth contained in each parable. In this series we believe like every generation that has pondered the meaning of the parables you too will be surprised to find yourself in the situations dilemmas and conflicts they present. In that we believe you will hear the loving call of Jesus who is still inviting listeners to consider the fulfillment and purpose that is found in Kingdom living Sun, 26 Oct 2008 09:00:00 GMT Dan Spaite The Narrative - Stewardship The Narrative The Stories We Find Ourselves In - The main content of Jesus' teaching was about the rule and reign of the Kingdom of God; and the mode He most often used to communicate was through stories called parables. Jesus used parables because real ordinary people like you and me could relate to the situations and the characters. Yet those simple stories contained profound Truth and for the listener who would consider them two ways of being were contrasted the way that was conventional and the radical way of the Kingdom.The same choices intersect the story of our lives today as we consider the truth contained in each parable. In this series we believe like every generation that has pondered the meaning of the parables you too will be surprised to find yourself in the situations dilemmas and conflicts they present. In that we believe you will hear the loving call of Jesus who is still inviting listeners to consider the fulfillment and purpose that is found in Kingdom living. stewardship, talents, trust, faith, Dan Spaite The Narrative The Stories We Find Ourselves In - The main content of Jesus' teaching was about the rule and reign of the Kingdom of God; and the mode He most often used to communicate was through stories called parables. Jesus used parables because real ordinary people like you and me could relate to the situations and the characters. Yet those simple stories contained profound Truth and for the listener who would consider them two ways of being were contrasted the way that was conventional and the radical way of the Kingdom.The same choices intersect the story of our lives today as we consider the truth contained in each parable. In this series we believe like every generation that has pondered the meaning of the parables you too will be surprised to find yourself in the situations dilemmas and conflicts they present. In that we believe you will hear the loving call of Jesus who is still inviting listeners to consider the fulfillment and purpose that is found in Kingdom living. Sun, 19 Oct 2008 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes The Narrative - Truth The Narrative The Stories We Find Ourselves In - The main content of Jesus' teaching was about the rule and reign of the Kingdom of God; and the mode He most often used to communicate was through stories called parables. Jesus used parables because real ordinary people like you and me could relate to the situations and the characters. Yet those simple stories contained profound Truth and for the listener who would consider them two ways of being were contrasted the way that was conventional and the radical way of the Kingdom.The same choices intersect the story of our lives today as we consider the truth contained in each parable. In this series we believe like every generation that has pondered the meaning of the parables you too will be surprised to find yourself in the situations dilemmas and conflicts they present. In that we believe you will hear the loving call of Jesus who is still inviting listeners to consider the fulfillment and purpose that is found in Kingdom living. trust, faith, harvest, God's love, wheat, weeds, surrender, redemption, Kingdom of God Dave Sharpes The Narrative The Stories We Find Ourselves In - The main content of Jesus' teaching was about the rule and reign of the Kingdom of God; and the mode He most often used to communicate was through stories called parables. Jesus used parables because real ordinary people like you and me could relate to the situations and the characters. Yet those simple stories contained profound Truth and for the listener who would consider them two ways of being were contrasted the way that was conventional and the radical way of the Kingdom.The same choices intersect the story of our lives today as we consider the truth contained in each parable. In this series we believe like every generation that has pondered the meaning of the parables you too will be surprised to find yourself in the situations dilemmas and conflicts they present. In that we believe you will hear the loving call of Jesus who is still inviting listeners to consider the fulfillment and purpose that is found in Kingdom living. Sun, 12 Oct 2008 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Radical: Backing Into the Future - Lessons From History We culminate the series "Radical  backing into the future" this morning as we celebrate the place of the Church of the Nazarene among the diverse expressions of the Church around the world. Radical means "to return to the roots or the origin" - it points us to a return to the core essentials.  That is the journey we have made these last 5 weeks remembering our roots.  As we think about our histories as families as a nation and as people called Christian in the Church of the Nazarene are we being faithful to the good things of our past and leaving a biblical legacy of faithfulness for the future     celebration, holiness, dissension, unity, grace Dave Sharpes We culminate the series "Radical  backing into the future" this morning as we celebrate the place of the Church of the Nazarene among the diverse expressions of the Church around the world. Radical means "to return to the roots or the origin" - it points us to a return to the core essentials.  That is the journey we have made these last 5 weeks remembering our roots.  As we think about our histories as families as a nation and as people called Christian in the Church of the Nazarene are we being faithful to the good things of our past and leaving a biblical legacy of faithfulness for the future     Sun, 5 Oct 2008 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Radical: Backing Into the Future - Wholeness As we prepare to celebrate the place of the Church of the Nazareneamong the diverse expressions of the Church around the world we begintoday a five week series called "Radical  backing into the future." Radical means "to return to the roots or the origin" - it points us toa return to the core essentials.  That is the journey we want to maketogether over these next several weeks to back into our future whileremembering our roots.  As we think about our histories as families asa nation and as people called Christian in the Church of the Nazareneare we being faithful to the good things of our past and leaving abiblical legacy of faithfulness for the future       Dave Sharpes As we prepare to celebrate the place of the Church of the Nazareneamong the diverse expressions of the Church around the world we begintoday a five week series called "Radical  backing into the future." Radical means "to return to the roots or the origin" - it points us toa return to the core essentials.  That is the journey we want to maketogether over these next several weeks to back into our future whileremembering our roots.  As we think about our histories as families asa nation and as people called Christian in the Church of the Nazareneare we being faithful to the good things of our past and leaving abiblical legacy of faithfulness for the future       Sun, 28 Sep 2008 09:00:00 GMT Curt Gentry Radical: Backing Into the Future - Total Commitment As we prepare to celebrate the place of the Church of the Nazareneamong the diverse expressions of the Church around the world we begintoday a five week series called "Radical  backing into the future." Radical means "to return to the roots or the origin" - it points us toa return to the core essentials.  That is the journey we want to maketogether over these next several weeks to back into our future whileremembering our roots.  As we think about our histories as families asa nation and as people called Christian in the Church of the Nazareneare we being faithful to the good things of our past and leaving abiblical legacy of faithfulness for the future       Curt Gentry As we prepare to celebrate the place of the Church of the Nazareneamong the diverse expressions of the Church around the world we begintoday a five week series called "Radical  backing into the future." Radical means "to return to the roots or the origin" - it points us toa return to the core essentials.  That is the journey we want to maketogether over these next several weeks to back into our future whileremembering our roots.  As we think about our histories as families asa nation and as people called Christian in the Church of the Nazareneare we being faithful to the good things of our past and leaving abiblical legacy of faithfulness for the future       Sun, 21 Sep 2008 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Radical: Backing Into the Future - Total Commitment Our understanding of the Church determines the shape of our Christian lives and the vision and passion of the ministries we offer to God. The people of God have always known that the Church began with God. When God called His people He called them into a covenant community Deuteronomy 52-5. Dave Sharpes Our understanding of the Church determines the shape of our Christian lives and the vision and passion of the ministries we offer to God. The people of God have always known that the Church began with God. When God called His people He called them into a covenant community Deuteronomy 52-5. Sun, 14 Sep 2008 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Radical: Backing Into the Future - God's Faithfulness As we prepare to celebrate the place of the Church of the Nazarene among the diverse expressions of the Church around the world we begin today a five week series called "Radical  backing into the future."  Radical means "to return to the roots or the origin" - it points us to a return to the core essentials.  That is the journey we want to make together over these next several weeks to back into our future while remembering our roots.  As we think about our histories as families as a nation and as people called Christian in the Church of the Nazarene are we being faithful to the good things of our past and leaving a biblical legacy of faithfulness for the future       In the final chapter of the life the prophet Joshua he does that very thing he reminds the people of their journey with God through time.  Looking back he calls the people of God to remember the days of God's blessing and the days when in their disobedience God taught them much about love and faithfulness.  They are the same lessons we need to recall and learn as we move into our future  faithfulness, radical, roots, history, past, legacy, Christianity, future Dave Sharpes As we prepare to celebrate the place of the Church of the Nazarene among the diverse expressions of the Church around the world we begin today a five week series called "Radical  backing into the future."  Radical means "to return to the roots or the origin" - it points us to a return to the core essentials.  That is the journey we want to make together over these next several weeks to back into our future while remembering our roots.  As we think about our histories as families as a nation and as people called Christian in the Church of the Nazarene are we being faithful to the good things of our past and leaving a biblical legacy of faithfulness for the future       In the final chapter of the life the prophet Joshua he does that very thing he reminds the people of their journey with God through time.  Looking back he calls the people of God to remember the days of God's blessing and the days when in their disobedience God taught them much about love and faithfulness.  They are the same lessons we need to recall and learn as we move into our future  Sun, 7 Sep 2008 09:00:00 GMT Lonnie Bullock -none- - Spiritual Freedom Whatever captures your attention will often determine the direction you go.  If you have God's mercy in your focus then it is possible to offer your life as a living sacrifice and live out God's incredible will.  In Romans 121-2 we discover that whatever is in our view often determines our level of spiritual freedom.  Lonnie Bullock Whatever captures your attention will often determine the direction you go.  If you have God's mercy in your focus then it is possible to offer your life as a living sacrifice and live out God's incredible will.  In Romans 121-2 we discover that whatever is in our view often determines our level of spiritual freedom.  Sun, 31 Aug 2008 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Keeping First Things First - Community Last year Pastor Dave kicked off our Fall series with a message aboutsand pebbles and rocks. Big Rocks. The whole idea behind the messagewas to encourage us as a church to capture a vision for and gain anunderstanding of our Big Rock issues those things that we absolutelycannot compromise on. In other words "Keeping First Things First." Sohow are we doing During the month of August we have revisitedsome of those Big Rock issues. One of those Big Rocks is Community and today is the Fall launch of our Small Group Ministry. Dave Sharpes Last year Pastor Dave kicked off our Fall series with a message aboutsand pebbles and rocks. Big Rocks. The whole idea behind the messagewas to encourage us as a church to capture a vision for and gain anunderstanding of our Big Rock issues those things that we absolutelycannot compromise on. In other words "Keeping First Things First." Sohow are we doing During the month of August we have revisitedsome of those Big Rock issues. One of those Big Rocks is Community and today is the Fall launch of our Small Group Ministry. Sun, 24 Aug 2008 09:00:00 GMT Teaching Team Keeping First Things First - Mercy Last year Pastor Dave kicked off our Fall series with a message about sand pebbles and rocks. Big Rocks. The whole idea behind the message was to encourage us as a church to capture a vision for and gain an understanding of our Big Rock issues those things that we absolutely cannot compromise on. In other words "Keeping First Things First." So how are we doing During the month of August we will be revisiting some of those Big Rock issues. One of those Big Rocks is Mercy and today is the launch of what we are calling The Mercy Project. Teaching Team Last year Pastor Dave kicked off our Fall series with a message about sand pebbles and rocks. Big Rocks. The whole idea behind the message was to encourage us as a church to capture a vision for and gain an understanding of our Big Rock issues those things that we absolutely cannot compromise on. In other words "Keeping First Things First." So how are we doing During the month of August we will be revisiting some of those Big Rock issues. One of those Big Rocks is Mercy and today is the launch of what we are calling The Mercy Project. Sun, 17 Aug 2008 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Keeping First Things First - The Gathering Last year Pastor Dave kicked off our Fall series with a message about sand pebbles and rocks.  Big Rocks. The whole idea behind the message was to encourage us as a church to capture a vision for and gain an understanding of our Big Rock issues those things that we absolutely cannot compromise on.   In other words "Keeping First Things First." So how are we doing  During the month of August we will be revisiting some of those Big Rock issues.  Also this month we willbe introducing our Mercy Value agenda in tandem with our World Missions Sunday.  Please begin praying now for God to guide your hearts and minds on how you can be a part of bringing mercy to a hurting world. Dave Sharpes Last year Pastor Dave kicked off our Fall series with a message about sand pebbles and rocks.  Big Rocks. The whole idea behind the message was to encourage us as a church to capture a vision for and gain an understanding of our Big Rock issues those things that we absolutely cannot compromise on.   In other words "Keeping First Things First." So how are we doing  During the month of August we will be revisiting some of those Big Rock issues.  Also this month we willbe introducing our Mercy Value agenda in tandem with our World Missions Sunday.  Please begin praying now for God to guide your hearts and minds on how you can be a part of bringing mercy to a hurting world. Sun, 10 Aug 2008 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Keeping First Things First - Prayer Last year Pastor Dave kicked off our Fall series with a message about sand pebbles and rocks.  Big Rocks. The whole idea behind the message was to encourage us as a church to capture a vision for and gain an understanding of our Big Rock issues those things that we absolutely cannot compromise on.   In other words "Keeping First Things First." So how are we doing  During the month of August we will be revisiting some of those Big Rock issues.  Also this month we willbe introducing our Mercy Value agenda in tandem with our World Missions Sunday.  Please begin praying now for God to guide your hearts and minds on how you can be a part of bringing mercy to a hurting world. Dave Sharpes Last year Pastor Dave kicked off our Fall series with a message about sand pebbles and rocks.  Big Rocks. The whole idea behind the message was to encourage us as a church to capture a vision for and gain an understanding of our Big Rock issues those things that we absolutely cannot compromise on.   In other words "Keeping First Things First." So how are we doing  During the month of August we will be revisiting some of those Big Rock issues.  Also this month we willbe introducing our Mercy Value agenda in tandem with our World Missions Sunday.  Please begin praying now for God to guide your hearts and minds on how you can be a part of bringing mercy to a hurting world. Sun, 3 Aug 2008 09:00:00 GMT Dan Spaite Romans - Election In this last message in our series on the Book of Romans we take on the incredible...and incredibly controversial...9th through 11th chapters.  Here we find a profound expression of God's absolute sovereignty over the Universe and history as well as the doctrine of "Election."  But what are we elected...chosen...FOR  Some would say that this section of Scripture supports the concept that God has already predestined who will be saved and who will be lost.  However the biblical doctrine of what it means to be "chosen" actually has a different...and far greater...purpose of God in our lives.  In fact this doctrine actually is the basis for God's plan to save EVERYONE Dan Spaite In this last message in our series on the Book of Romans we take on the incredible...and incredibly controversial...9th through 11th chapters.  Here we find a profound expression of God's absolute sovereignty over the Universe and history as well as the doctrine of "Election."  But what are we elected...chosen...FOR  Some would say that this section of Scripture supports the concept that God has already predestined who will be saved and who will be lost.  However the biblical doctrine of what it means to be "chosen" actually has a different...and far greater...purpose of God in our lives.  In fact this doctrine actually is the basis for God's plan to save EVERYONE Sun, 27 Jul 2008 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Romans - Wholeness Today Pastor Dave continues our Romans series teaching from Chapter 8.  Becoming holy is a matter of realizing who you are in Christ. "Flesh" and "Spirit" are the two words that dominate this passage.  They are diametrically opposite ways of life.  These are more than psychological terms for "passion" versus "reason" or "lower" versus a "higher" life.  Flesh is life in by and for oneself and life in the Spirit means life centered in Christ and lived in humility before God.  wholeness Dave Sharpes Today Pastor Dave continues our Romans series teaching from Chapter 8.  Becoming holy is a matter of realizing who you are in Christ. "Flesh" and "Spirit" are the two words that dominate this passage.  They are diametrically opposite ways of life.  These are more than psychological terms for "passion" versus "reason" or "lower" versus a "higher" life.  Flesh is life in by and for oneself and life in the Spirit means life centered in Christ and lived in humility before God.  Sun, 20 Jul 2008 09:00:00 GMT Wendy Melchior Romans - Free Will Today we have special guest Wendy Melchior who is teaching from Romans chapter 7 as a part of our Romans series. struggle, sin, righteousness, grace, sinful nature, process, legalism, libertarianism, baseball ready, full armor of God Wendy Melchior Today we have special guest Wendy Melchior who is teaching from Romans chapter 7 as a part of our Romans series. Sun, 13 Jul 2008 09:00:00 GMT Curt Gentry Romans - Allegiance On this holiday weekend Pastor Curt addresses the question of "what really is true freedom"  as we continue in our summer series studying the letter of Paul to the church in Rome.  Curt Gentry On this holiday weekend Pastor Curt addresses the question of "what really is true freedom"  as we continue in our summer series studying the letter of Paul to the church in Rome.  Sun, 6 Jul 2008 09:00:00 GMT Curt Gentry Romans - Salvation Though our lives have been ruined by sin we have been rescued by God. The key word in this passage is "reconciliation." Into mankind's hopeless situation came Christ who not only paid the debt but broke the bondage. By what He did what He is and what He gives He enabled man to escape sin's domination. We have been fully rescued by Christ. Curt Gentry Though our lives have been ruined by sin we have been rescued by God. The key word in this passage is "reconciliation." Into mankind's hopeless situation came Christ who not only paid the debt but broke the bondage. By what He did what He is and what He gives He enabled man to escape sin's domination. We have been fully rescued by Christ. Sun, 29 Jun 2008 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Romans - Salvation This is a digression in which the apostle illustrates and defends the doctrine of justification by faith apart from the law. Though we sing "Amazing Grace" most times we add some works. Dave Sharpes This is a digression in which the apostle illustrates and defends the doctrine of justification by faith apart from the law. Though we sing "Amazing Grace" most times we add some works. Sun, 22 Jun 2008 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Romans - Salvation Here's a thought about grace The revelation of God's heart is found in the Him inviting us into His story so that we could be righteous and equipped to live a purpose-filled life. Since there is only one way to salvation in Christ we are invited in not by what we do who we know or how good we have been; but through grace alone. grace, salvation Dave Sharpes Here's a thought about grace The revelation of God's heart is found in the Him inviting us into His story so that we could be righteous and equipped to live a purpose-filled life. Since there is only one way to salvation in Christ we are invited in not by what we do who we know or how good we have been; but through grace alone. Sun, 15 Jun 2008 09:00:00 GMT Dan Spaite Romans - Salvation The Book of Romans is the most concentrated passage on the theology of grace faith salvation and holiness in all of Scripture. In it the Apostle Paul points out the great errors that humanity...and the church...have made regarding salvation since the earliest days of Christian history. In the first two chapters we see the highlights of the profound issues that Paul will deal with in detail in the rest of the book. This introductory passage has powerful life-changing messages for believers and non-believers alike. Dan Spaite The Book of Romans is the most concentrated passage on the theology of grace faith salvation and holiness in all of Scripture. In it the Apostle Paul points out the great errors that humanity...and the church...have made regarding salvation since the earliest days of Christian history. In the first two chapters we see the highlights of the profound issues that Paul will deal with in detail in the rest of the book. This introductory passage has powerful life-changing messages for believers and non-believers alike. Sun, 8 Jun 2008 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes -none- - State of the Church CrossRoads Nazarene Church is a movement - a living organism of Christ followers who in every part of our journey together have shown great faith and courageous obedience as a biblically functioning community. This Sunday we are going to step back to celebrate our life together and evaluate the "State of the Church" as we have journeyed together this past year as well as how we are preparing for the future.The Bible teaches that God's top priority is establishing and growing biblically functioning "missional" communities in the world.  Jesus said "I'm going to build my church." His plan is to prepare and equip His Church to see that the Kingdom of God is on the increase and the power of darkness on the decrease.   Because government education and business can't change hearts we understand that the Church is the hope of the world.  As a clear expression of the Church we need to ask a core question  "How are we going to walk out our vision in tangible ways to demonstrate our love for God love for each other and love for the world" Dave Sharpes CrossRoads Nazarene Church is a movement - a living organism of Christ followers who in every part of our journey together have shown great faith and courageous obedience as a biblically functioning community. This Sunday we are going to step back to celebrate our life together and evaluate the "State of the Church" as we have journeyed together this past year as well as how we are preparing for the future.The Bible teaches that God's top priority is establishing and growing biblically functioning "missional" communities in the world.  Jesus said "I'm going to build my church." His plan is to prepare and equip His Church to see that the Kingdom of God is on the increase and the power of darkness on the decrease.   Because government education and business can't change hearts we understand that the Church is the hope of the world.  As a clear expression of the Church we need to ask a core question  "How are we going to walk out our vision in tangible ways to demonstrate our love for God love for each other and love for the world" Sun, 1 Jun 2008 09:00:00 GMT Dan Spaite -none- - Lessons From History On this Memorial Day weekend we find that Scripture teaches that there are at least four reasons why it's important to look back into our history. In the lessons we learn "back there" we find the wisdom of the Lord to know how He can use us to heal our land. Dan Spaite On this Memorial Day weekend we find that Scripture teaches that there are at least four reasons why it's important to look back into our history. In the lessons we learn "back there" we find the wisdom of the Lord to know how He can use us to heal our land. Sun, 25 May 2008 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes StrongFamilies - New Life Our journey through the Strong Families series started by understanding our strengths and submitting our weaknesses to God's plan for restoring our lives and families. Living in that kind of intentionality and obedience requires change. When it comes to change it's great to start the process but vital that we stay on the path of connecting to the true change agent Jesus Christ. We must understand that along with change comes conflict; and when we work through the conflict have the potential to experience amazing growth. But what's next How can we hope to maintain the changes we make as life moves forward Today Pastor Dave will help us start to unpack some practical steps we need to take if we hope to keep the change. Because when it comes to the process that is change we must continue building on the foundation Christ has laid before us. Dave Sharpes Our journey through the Strong Families series started by understanding our strengths and submitting our weaknesses to God's plan for restoring our lives and families. Living in that kind of intentionality and obedience requires change. When it comes to change it's great to start the process but vital that we stay on the path of connecting to the true change agent Jesus Christ. We must understand that along with change comes conflict; and when we work through the conflict have the potential to experience amazing growth. But what's next How can we hope to maintain the changes we make as life moves forward Today Pastor Dave will help us start to unpack some practical steps we need to take if we hope to keep the change. Because when it comes to the process that is change we must continue building on the foundation Christ has laid before us. Sun, 18 May 2008 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes StrongFamilies - Wholeness Most couples would agree that they want to have a strong family.  While child-rearing strategies are important the greatest gift any child can receive is seeing a strong marriage relationship.  We really can't have a strong family until we get our marriage act together.   For those of who are single parents while you may not be able to model marriage you can model positive relationships and teach Godly Truths about love.  For those who are yet to be married or who have chosen the single life a view of God's full meaning of "love" - a love filled with integrity community communication  and Godly desire informs all of our relationships and calls us to live in wholeness. Dave Sharpes Most couples would agree that they want to have a strong family.  While child-rearing strategies are important the greatest gift any child can receive is seeing a strong marriage relationship.  We really can't have a strong family until we get our marriage act together.   For those of who are single parents while you may not be able to model marriage you can model positive relationships and teach Godly Truths about love.  For those who are yet to be married or who have chosen the single life a view of God's full meaning of "love" - a love filled with integrity community communication  and Godly desire informs all of our relationships and calls us to live in wholeness. Sun, 11 May 2008 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes StrongFamilies - Communication Communication is one of the keys to healthy relationships both within and outside of the family.  Whether verbal or non-verbal words hold great power that can expand the potential of others or limit them in ways that scar - whether we always intend them too or not.  The Bible says that the tongue wields amazing power.  The writer of Proverbs says the tongue has the power of life and death.  And James warns that being careless with our words does significant damage to the very people for whom Jesus gave His life.  Jesus said that the reality is that what comes out of our mouths is an indication of what's really going on inside of our hearts. We need the same God who can forgive us for the misuse of our lips to cleanse our hearts and fill them continually with his grace and his mercyso that with our tongues we can bless and honor Him and we can speak words that bless and build up others. Dave Sharpes Communication is one of the keys to healthy relationships both within and outside of the family.  Whether verbal or non-verbal words hold great power that can expand the potential of others or limit them in ways that scar - whether we always intend them too or not.  The Bible says that the tongue wields amazing power.  The writer of Proverbs says the tongue has the power of life and death.  And James warns that being careless with our words does significant damage to the very people for whom Jesus gave His life.  Jesus said that the reality is that what comes out of our mouths is an indication of what's really going on inside of our hearts. We need the same God who can forgive us for the misuse of our lips to cleanse our hearts and fill them continually with his grace and his mercyso that with our tongues we can bless and honor Him and we can speak words that bless and build up others. Sun, 4 May 2008 09:00:00 GMT Wendy Melchior StrongFamilies - Wholeness We continue in our Strong Families Series.  What if you grew up in a broken family or in a family that left you broken or with scars  Today  guest speaker Wendy Melchior helps us realize the hope we have in Jesus and that He wants to heal our wounds and restore us to wholeness. Wendy Melchior We continue in our Strong Families Series.  What if you grew up in a broken family or in a family that left you broken or with scars  Today  guest speaker Wendy Melchior helps us realize the hope we have in Jesus and that He wants to heal our wounds and restore us to wholeness. Sun, 27 Apr 2008 09:00:00 GMT Dan Spaite StrongFamilies - Spiritual Legacy Today we continue our teaching series on building strong families. Whether you have children...or hope to someday...the issue of being the kind of person who can pass the faith on is incredibly important.  The spirit of the age is surrounding our children with an ever-increasing set of "options" of how to live their lives and how to prioritize their beliefs and interests.  Almost every Christian parent would agree that the spiritual training of their children is the highest priority in their life.  However there are barriers to this happening.  Many of us are simply too busy or too distracted or too interested in our own pursuits to pass on the faith.  But passing on our faith doesn't happen without intentionality.  In this message Dr. Dan gives four biblical keys to passing on the faith. Dan Spaite Today we continue our teaching series on building strong families. Whether you have children...or hope to someday...the issue of being the kind of person who can pass the faith on is incredibly important.  The spirit of the age is surrounding our children with an ever-increasing set of "options" of how to live their lives and how to prioritize their beliefs and interests.  Almost every Christian parent would agree that the spiritual training of their children is the highest priority in their life.  However there are barriers to this happening.  Many of us are simply too busy or too distracted or too interested in our own pursuits to pass on the faith.  But passing on our faith doesn't happen without intentionality.  In this message Dr. Dan gives four biblical keys to passing on the faith. Sun, 20 Apr 2008 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes StrongFamilies - Relationships Today we continue our teaching series on building strong families.  When it comes to understanding our uniqueness in Christ our basic personality is key in how we relate to God and live in authentic community.  Another important aspect of that understanding has to do with our family of origin.  Family systems while quite complex have so much to do with how we learn to live and relate to others in our world.  In the story of a young man named Joseph the Book of Genesis reveals how God worked through a traumatic family system to accomplish His purposes in Joseph and through him to impact the lives of many others. Dave Sharpes Today we continue our teaching series on building strong families.  When it comes to understanding our uniqueness in Christ our basic personality is key in how we relate to God and live in authentic community.  Another important aspect of that understanding has to do with our family of origin.  Family systems while quite complex have so much to do with how we learn to live and relate to others in our world.  In the story of a young man named Joseph the Book of Genesis reveals how God worked through a traumatic family system to accomplish His purposes in Joseph and through him to impact the lives of many others. Sun, 13 Apr 2008 09:00:00 GMT Curt Gentry StrongFamilies - Relationships Today we continue our teaching series on building strong families dealing with questions such asHow can I live in wholeness when I grew up in brokennessWhat can we do to help pass the faith on to our children The topic today is regarding how to blend differences into close-knit relationships. Curt Gentry Today we continue our teaching series on building strong families dealing with questions such asHow can I live in wholeness when I grew up in brokennessWhat can we do to help pass the faith on to our children The topic today is regarding how to blend differences into close-knit relationships. Sun, 6 Apr 2008 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes StrongFamilies - Uniqueness Today we begin an 8-week teaching series on building strong families dealing with questions such asHow can I live in wholeness when I grew up in brokennessHow can we blend differences into close-knit relationshipsWhat can we do to help pass the faith on to our children The topic today is regarding our unique personalities. God created us all to fulfill His purposes in this world.  As we begin our "Strong Families" series we begin by understanding that a key to healthy spiritual lives and authentic loving relationships is to embrace our uniqueness in Christ .  Today the message unpacks some directions in our spiritiual lives that pinpoint the fact that spirituality is not a "one size fits all" deal.  Our individual uniqueness means we will all experience God's presence and learn to relate to Him in different ways. Dave Sharpes Today we begin an 8-week teaching series on building strong families dealing with questions such asHow can I live in wholeness when I grew up in brokennessHow can we blend differences into close-knit relationshipsWhat can we do to help pass the faith on to our children The topic today is regarding our unique personalities. God created us all to fulfill His purposes in this world.  As we begin our "Strong Families" series we begin by understanding that a key to healthy spiritual lives and authentic loving relationships is to embrace our uniqueness in Christ .  Today the message unpacks some directions in our spiritiual lives that pinpoint the fact that spirituality is not a "one size fits all" deal.  Our individual uniqueness means we will all experience God's presence and learn to relate to Him in different ways. Sun, 30 Mar 2008 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Confessions - Wholeness Series Description Confession is looking back honestly and admitting that we have not done everything we could have or should have as the people of God.  Confession is not trying harder but by definition is "agreeing with God about our lives."  That makes confession the first necessary step for moving into the future under His guidance.  It means that more than a New Year's resolution grounded in our own determination drive and discipline we confess and ground our lives in agreeing with God that we are called to make a difference for the Kingdom of God in the East Valley." Dave Sharpes Series Description Confession is looking back honestly and admitting that we have not done everything we could have or should have as the people of God.  Confession is not trying harder but by definition is "agreeing with God about our lives."  That makes confession the first necessary step for moving into the future under His guidance.  It means that more than a New Year's resolution grounded in our own determination drive and discipline we confess and ground our lives in agreeing with God that we are called to make a difference for the Kingdom of God in the East Valley." Sun, 23 Mar 2008 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Confessions - Love the World Series Description Confession is looking back honestly and admitting that we have not done everything we could have or should have as the people of God.  Confession is not trying harder but by definition is "agreeing with God about our lives."  That makes confession the first necessary step for moving into the future under His guidance.  It means that more than a New Year's resolution grounded in our own determination drive and discipline we confess and ground our lives in agreeing with God that we are called to make a difference for the Kingdom of God in the East Valley." Dave Sharpes Series Description Confession is looking back honestly and admitting that we have not done everything we could have or should have as the people of God.  Confession is not trying harder but by definition is "agreeing with God about our lives."  That makes confession the first necessary step for moving into the future under His guidance.  It means that more than a New Year's resolution grounded in our own determination drive and discipline we confess and ground our lives in agreeing with God that we are called to make a difference for the Kingdom of God in the East Valley." Sun, 16 Mar 2008 09:00:00 GMT