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 Cantaloupe - Stewardship Continuing the Cantaloupe series regarding the vision for CrossRoads Dave shared "Our Story" this weekend. Suggestion vs Direction. Optional vs Command. Not required vs Required. Recommendation vs Commission. There is a difference. We think we understand right Do we apply that understanding Do I Do you You may want to read more...just a suggestionJesus said "Go into all the world and preach the gospelgood news." Mark 1615Jesus said "Look after orphans and widows...and keep oneself from being polluted by the world." James 127 Jesus said "Love the Lord your God with all your heart soul strength and mind; and Love your neighbor as yourself." Luke 1027 Hmmm... Suggestions Recommendations I'm not understanding them that way. Are you If I am understanding these Bible scriptures correctly I'm pretty sure that Jesus is telling me and anyone else reading that these are the things I'm supposed to do. I and you am supposed to apply the understanding that I have and follow through with what Jesus said to do... IF I love Him. And I do. His love is in me is changing me and as it does the desire within me grows to do what it is He has said to do. Is the desire growing in you as well I hope so. And if it is...get ready because your opportunity is coming Ooooo I can't wait Can you Vision, stewardship, calling, gathering, growing, giving, going, Great Commission, Love extravagantly Dave Sharpes Continuing the Cantaloupe series regarding the vision for CrossRoads Dave shared "Our Story" this weekend. Suggestion vs Direction. Optional vs Command. Not required vs Required. Recommendation vs Commission. There is a difference. We think we understand right Do we apply that understanding Do I Do you You may want to read more...just a suggestionJesus said "Go into all the world and preach the gospelgood news." Mark 1615Jesus said "Look after orphans and widows...and keep oneself from being polluted by the world." James 127 Jesus said "Love the Lord your God with all your heart soul strength and mind; and Love your neighbor as yourself." Luke 1027 Hmmm... Suggestions Recommendations I'm not understanding them that way. Are you If I am understanding these Bible scriptures correctly I'm pretty sure that Jesus is telling me and anyone else reading that these are the things I'm supposed to do. I and you am supposed to apply the understanding that I have and follow through with what Jesus said to do... IF I love Him. And I do. His love is in me is changing me and as it does the desire within me grows to do what it is He has said to do. Is the desire growing in you as well I hope so. And if it is...get ready because your opportunity is coming Ooooo I can't wait Can you Sun, 29 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Cantaloupe - Stewardship You can get with this or you can get with that you can get with this or you can get with that... can you hear the jingle in your head I don't quite remember all the words maybe you do but I know somewhere in the lyrics "cuz this is where it's at" is worked in. For me it's not just knowing "where it's at" but also what "IT" is. I'm not sure I care where "IT'S at" until I know what "IT" is. And that's what this story is about...the NOT knowing. The undeclared IT. God asks Abram aka Abraham to live follow and obey - and Abram does...without always knowing what God's THAT or IT was. Abram trusted God lived out his faith through his actions and God blessed him. God blessed him with children descendants a legacy of followers in faith land wealth and a long life. So really there were A LOT of ITS or THATS. My name is neither Abram or Sarai but I know God is asking me to do the same thing that He asked Abram and Sarai to do. He wants me to trust Him with all of ITS and all of my THATS so He can show himself faithful loving kind and trustworthy. So today I ask the Lord to help me trust Him; to help me live my faith out by giving back to Him all of my THIS and THATS. What about you This and That, stewardship, abraham, sarah, sarai, abram, cantaloupe, trust, giving, time, talent, treasure Dave Sharpes You can get with this or you can get with that you can get with this or you can get with that... can you hear the jingle in your head I don't quite remember all the words maybe you do but I know somewhere in the lyrics "cuz this is where it's at" is worked in. For me it's not just knowing "where it's at" but also what "IT" is. I'm not sure I care where "IT'S at" until I know what "IT" is. And that's what this story is about...the NOT knowing. The undeclared IT. God asks Abram aka Abraham to live follow and obey - and Abram does...without always knowing what God's THAT or IT was. Abram trusted God lived out his faith through his actions and God blessed him. God blessed him with children descendants a legacy of followers in faith land wealth and a long life. So really there were A LOT of ITS or THATS. My name is neither Abram or Sarai but I know God is asking me to do the same thing that He asked Abram and Sarai to do. He wants me to trust Him with all of ITS and all of my THATS so He can show himself faithful loving kind and trustworthy. So today I ask the Lord to help me trust Him; to help me live my faith out by giving back to Him all of my THIS and THATS. What about you Sun, 22 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Cantaloupe - Stewardship The second week in the Cantaloupe series. cantaloupe, harvest, divine portion, God's example, treasure, time, talent, generosity, service, waste, spend, invest, affirmation, promotion, celebration, Dave Sharpes The second week in the Cantaloupe series. Sun, 15 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Cantaloupe - Stewardship The first week in the cantaloupe series. in god we trust, god's faithfulness, tithe, giving, money, redemption, finance, provision Dave Sharpes The first week in the cantaloupe series. Sun, 8 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT Gary Kinnaman -none- - Trust Guest Speaker Gary Kinnaman shared on "The Road of Life" - reiterating that "You never know where the road of life is going to take you but wherever it takes you God will be there to meet you." Gary Kinnaman, New Year's, road, life, God, leading, direction, trust Gary Kinnaman Guest Speaker Gary Kinnaman shared on "The Road of Life" - reiterating that "You never know where the road of life is going to take you but wherever it takes you God will be there to meet you." Sun, 1 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT Dan Spaite Advent 2011 - Illuminate - Total Commitment Dr Dan Spaite taught on the Three Lessons we can learn from the Magi who traveled from the East to follow the star that led them to Jesus. 1 Worship2 Obedience3 Trust worship, obedience, trust, lessons, magi, celebration, Christmas Dan Spaite Dr Dan Spaite taught on the Three Lessons we can learn from the Magi who traveled from the East to follow the star that led them to Jesus. 1 Worship2 Obedience3 Trust Sun, 25 Dec 2011 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Advent 2011 - Illuminate - Love the World "The idea that God if there is a force of Love and Logic in the universe that it would seek to explain itself is amazing enough. That it would seek to explain itself by becoming a child born in poverty...and straw a child...the poetry...I saw the genius of picking a particular point in time and deciding to turn on this...Love needs to find a form intimacy needs to be whispered...Love has to become an action or something concrete. It would have to happen. There must be an incarnation. Love must be made flesh." Bono as quoted in Matt Woodley's The Gospel of Matthew God With UsThe Spirit of the season. Emmanuel God with us. The story of the incarnation. How does it change us1. What motivates us.2. It provides us real help when we suffer.3. It motivates us for peace and justice. love, light, incarnation, Bono, Jesus, Spirit, Season, Emmanuel, wilderness, peace, justice, God with us, illuminate Dave Sharpes "The idea that God if there is a force of Love and Logic in the universe that it would seek to explain itself is amazing enough. That it would seek to explain itself by becoming a child born in poverty...and straw a child...the poetry...I saw the genius of picking a particular point in time and deciding to turn on this...Love needs to find a form intimacy needs to be whispered...Love has to become an action or something concrete. It would have to happen. There must be an incarnation. Love must be made flesh." Bono as quoted in Matt Woodley's The Gospel of Matthew God With UsThe Spirit of the season. Emmanuel God with us. The story of the incarnation. How does it change us1. What motivates us.2. It provides us real help when we suffer.3. It motivates us for peace and justice. Sun, 4 Dec 2011 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Advent 2011 - Illuminate - Hope The launching of the Advent series - IlluminateAdvent is the beginning of the Christian year - a time for hopeful anticipation. A search for hope love joy and peace. Dave shared this weekend on placing our "Hope in the Light." To engage and prepare in the Advent series with your family throughout the week purchase an Illuminate devotional guide at the Info Desk for 5. illuminate, advent, preparation, hope in the light, hope, light, thanksgiving weekend Dave Sharpes The launching of the Advent series - IlluminateAdvent is the beginning of the Christian year - a time for hopeful anticipation. A search for hope love joy and peace. Dave shared this weekend on placing our "Hope in the Light." To engage and prepare in the Advent series with your family throughout the week purchase an Illuminate devotional guide at the Info Desk for 5. Sun, 27 Nov 2011 09:00:00 GMT Curt Gentry ACTS: Act 2 - Growth - Influence Most of us can probably agree that being vulnerable is not easy. Being in a vulnerable position is not comfortable. And Vulnerable is sometimes thought of as a place of weakness. But what if weak is exactly where and what we are supposed to be. Uncomfortable yetAs a part of the Acts 2 Growth series Curt shared on Vulnerability in our faith walk. Not only do we need to be open and vulnerable for God to work in our lives through truth that can sometimes be hurtful but also vulnerable with each other. Vulnerability allows the truth to be heard and accepted and is often the first step toward positive change. There's no way to brace yourself for this one. acts, growth, vulnerable, light, courage, persuasive, wise, inspiring, courageous, weak, strong, truth, hard questions Curt Gentry Most of us can probably agree that being vulnerable is not easy. Being in a vulnerable position is not comfortable. And Vulnerable is sometimes thought of as a place of weakness. But what if weak is exactly where and what we are supposed to be. Uncomfortable yetAs a part of the Acts 2 Growth series Curt shared on Vulnerability in our faith walk. Not only do we need to be open and vulnerable for God to work in our lives through truth that can sometimes be hurtful but also vulnerable with each other. Vulnerability allows the truth to be heard and accepted and is often the first step toward positive change. There's no way to brace yourself for this one. Sun, 20 Nov 2011 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes ACTS: Act 2 - Growth - Purpose for Living Ever feel like there has to be something more to the Christian life Ever considered that there is and it's YOU who is holding you back from whatever IT is Hard questions right Are the answers what you want them to be No Me either. Maybe that's why this weekend's teaching is still mulling around in my brain.This weekend Dave taught on the plan and purpose that God has for each of our lives. He challenged us with questions likeWhat are you doubting God can do in your lifeWhat should you stop praying about and start doingThe point is God wants to use YOU He wants to use ME He wants to use ALL OF US Yet He never forces it. He invites us to be active participants in His plan. INVITES us. Which means we and I'm talking to me here I have to decide to participate. I have to CHOOSE to be used. SO the only thing holding me back is a person - MESo I guess the the real question is are we willing to allow God to use us If so there are a few things we need to do.1. Let go of doubt. 2. Look for the promises of God.3. Lean on the Lord.4. Launch out in faith.These are often times so much easier to say than do but God is faithful to fulfill His promises. He promises that if we trust Him He will not fail us. Joshua 2314b; Proverbs 35-6In fact God promises 3 things to those who serve Him.1. Strength Joshua 152. Success Joshua 173. Support Joshua 19Who could ask for more Now the hardest part...making the choice and not just right now. It may be a daily choice for you. It will be more often than that for me. growth, active, missio dei, purpose, plan, doubt, trust, pray, do, action, serve, listen, act Dave Sharpes Ever feel like there has to be something more to the Christian life Ever considered that there is and it's YOU who is holding you back from whatever IT is Hard questions right Are the answers what you want them to be No Me either. Maybe that's why this weekend's teaching is still mulling around in my brain.This weekend Dave taught on the plan and purpose that God has for each of our lives. He challenged us with questions likeWhat are you doubting God can do in your lifeWhat should you stop praying about and start doingThe point is God wants to use YOU He wants to use ME He wants to use ALL OF US Yet He never forces it. He invites us to be active participants in His plan. INVITES us. Which means we and I'm talking to me here I have to decide to participate. I have to CHOOSE to be used. SO the only thing holding me back is a person - MESo I guess the the real question is are we willing to allow God to use us If so there are a few things we need to do.1. Let go of doubt. 2. Look for the promises of God.3. Lean on the Lord.4. Launch out in faith.These are often times so much easier to say than do but God is faithful to fulfill His promises. He promises that if we trust Him He will not fail us. Joshua 2314b; Proverbs 35-6In fact God promises 3 things to those who serve Him.1. Strength Joshua 152. Success Joshua 173. Support Joshua 19Who could ask for more Now the hardest part...making the choice and not just right now. It may be a daily choice for you. It will be more often than that for me. Sun, 13 Nov 2011 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes ACTS: Act 2 - Growth - Total Commitment The birds and the bees. "The" talk. Awkward moments in PEhealth class. These phrases conjur up any ideas in your mind It's a subject that's included in music tv movies games magazines advertisements conversations and even jokes. With so many sexual influences that do not reflect the heart and design of God why don't we hear about it at church Well this weekend we did. That's right...Dave talked about sex.Dave spoke on the passage of Acts 1913-20 and Romans 7. He quoted Acts 19 - where "the unknown was made known" which highlights the importance of confession and transparency with one another and before God. Our struggles should not be points of shame but instead points of abandonment - where God can work on us daily to bring us closer to His will. God can work in our hearts to bring our desires in alignment with His design if we surrender to Him without compromise. This includes areas of sexual promiscuity sexuality lust lustful thoughts and other habits that are not honoring to God. "Take captive every thought..." transparent, being authentic, holiness, integrity, sex, sexuality, lust, accountability, addiction, celebrate recovery, marriage, commitment, covenant Dave Sharpes The birds and the bees. "The" talk. Awkward moments in PEhealth class. These phrases conjur up any ideas in your mind It's a subject that's included in music tv movies games magazines advertisements conversations and even jokes. With so many sexual influences that do not reflect the heart and design of God why don't we hear about it at church Well this weekend we did. That's right...Dave talked about sex.Dave spoke on the passage of Acts 1913-20 and Romans 7. He quoted Acts 19 - where "the unknown was made known" which highlights the importance of confession and transparency with one another and before God. Our struggles should not be points of shame but instead points of abandonment - where God can work on us daily to bring us closer to His will. God can work in our hearts to bring our desires in alignment with His design if we surrender to Him without compromise. This includes areas of sexual promiscuity sexuality lust lustful thoughts and other habits that are not honoring to God. "Take captive every thought..." Sun, 6 Nov 2011 09:00:00 GMT Jeremy Thompson ACTS: Act 2 - Growth - Trust Ever felt like you've been waiting an eternity for an answer to prayer Ever wonder if there's a reason to continue to praying Ever doubt you'll receive an answer Ever given up on praying about it all together If we were honest many of us would answer "yes" to more than one of those questions. This weekend Jeremy shared from Acts 18 and Exodus 1240 about how we are to be the salt & light of the world by1. Living the Kingdom2. Remembering God created everyone in the image of Himself.3. Being a true friend.4. Being real. prevenient grace, salt & light, kingdom, deliverance, prayer, image, friend, be real Jeremy Thompson Ever felt like you've been waiting an eternity for an answer to prayer Ever wonder if there's a reason to continue to praying Ever doubt you'll receive an answer Ever given up on praying about it all together If we were honest many of us would answer "yes" to more than one of those questions. This weekend Jeremy shared from Acts 18 and Exodus 1240 about how we are to be the salt & light of the world by1. Living the Kingdom2. Remembering God created everyone in the image of Himself.3. Being a true friend.4. Being real. Sun, 30 Oct 2011 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes ACTS: Act 2 - Growth - Evangelism Dave shared about Paul's journey through Athens focusing on how Paul used the common ground between the Greeks' religious beliefs and practices to share with them the death and resurrection of Christ and the one true God.What common ground do you have with others that may open the doors of opportunity for you to share about God's love athens, paul, common ground, known God, unknown God, idols, poets, One True God Dave Sharpes Dave shared about Paul's journey through Athens focusing on how Paul used the common ground between the Greeks' religious beliefs and practices to share with them the death and resurrection of Christ and the one true God.What common ground do you have with others that may open the doors of opportunity for you to share about God's love Sun, 23 Oct 2011 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes ACTS: Act 2 - Growth - Grace Slavery comes in many forms financial fashion workcareer education and all varieties of materialism relationships and so many others. A form not listed here may have popped into your head because you feel bound or chained by it. In this weekends message Dave talks about 3 people that Paul interacted with on one of his many journeys Lydia a well-to-do educated woman who was bound by both her education and her financial status. She ran with an intellectual crowd who had no need for a Savior or grace. Think white color.An unnamed Roman jailer  who was bound by the law and his career as a keeper or enforcer of those laws. His personal significance was wrapped up in being responsible and fulfilling the responsibilities he was assigned. His family was important to him and he took providing for them seriously. Think blue collar.A "psychic" slave girl who was possessed by a spirit compared to that of a python in the Greek text. She had no earthly possessions. All the money she made from fortune telling was given to her owners. She lacked education family a home security and love. Impoverished in every way. Think untouchable.And yet as the story of Paul's journey unfolds we learn that these three HIGHLY UNLIKELY individuals are the very people that God uses to start His ministry and church in that region.Is it absurd No it's Grace grace, released, Lydia, slave girl, Roman guard, Paul's Journey, wages of sin, gift of God, eternal life, bridge, Jesus, all slaves to different things Dave Sharpes Slavery comes in many forms financial fashion workcareer education and all varieties of materialism relationships and so many others. A form not listed here may have popped into your head because you feel bound or chained by it. In this weekends message Dave talks about 3 people that Paul interacted with on one of his many journeys Lydia a well-to-do educated woman who was bound by both her education and her financial status. She ran with an intellectual crowd who had no need for a Savior or grace. Think white color.An unnamed Roman jailer  who was bound by the law and his career as a keeper or enforcer of those laws. His personal significance was wrapped up in being responsible and fulfilling the responsibilities he was assigned. His family was important to him and he took providing for them seriously. Think blue collar.A "psychic" slave girl who was possessed by a spirit compared to that of a python in the Greek text. She had no earthly possessions. All the money she made from fortune telling was given to her owners. She lacked education family a home security and love. Impoverished in every way. Think untouchable.And yet as the story of Paul's journey unfolds we learn that these three HIGHLY UNLIKELY individuals are the very people that God uses to start His ministry and church in that region.Is it absurd No it's Grace Sun, 16 Oct 2011 09:00:00 GMT Jeremy Thompson ACTS: Act 2 - Growth - Forgiveness This weekend Pastor Jeremy shared on the biblical story of Paul in Acts 15 where Paul and Barnabas part company due to a disagreement. The story does not end there however. In Colossians and 2 Timothy Paul's writing evidences that he pursued reconciliation with Barnabas and Mark setting an example for all of us as to the importance of forgiveness. Also citing the importance of forgiveness Pastor Jeremy reminded us of how important forgiveness is to God so much so that He sent His only son to die on the cross to reconcile all people to Himself. Jesus entered the brokenness. He set the example of forgiveness and made a way for us to do the same. In Matthew 18 one of the disciples Peter came to Jesus and asked "Lord how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me Up to seven times"  Jesus answered "I tell you not seven times but seventy-seven times." Music Note Chris August in a currently popular song "70 Times 7" sings about the importance of forgiveness to both the forgiven and the forgiver. reconcile, forgiveness, atonement, reconciliation, jeremy thompson, disagreement, paul, barnabas, silas, eye for an eye Jeremy Thompson This weekend Pastor Jeremy shared on the biblical story of Paul in Acts 15 where Paul and Barnabas part company due to a disagreement. The story does not end there however. In Colossians and 2 Timothy Paul's writing evidences that he pursued reconciliation with Barnabas and Mark setting an example for all of us as to the importance of forgiveness. Also citing the importance of forgiveness Pastor Jeremy reminded us of how important forgiveness is to God so much so that He sent His only son to die on the cross to reconcile all people to Himself. Jesus entered the brokenness. He set the example of forgiveness and made a way for us to do the same. In Matthew 18 one of the disciples Peter came to Jesus and asked "Lord how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me Up to seven times"  Jesus answered "I tell you not seven times but seventy-seven times." Music Note Chris August in a currently popular song "70 Times 7" sings about the importance of forgiveness to both the forgiven and the forgiver. Sun, 9 Oct 2011 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes ACTS: Act 2 - Growth - Unity tba unity, acts, growth, dave sharpes, Dave Sharpes tba Sun, 2 Oct 2011 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes ACTS: Act 2 - Growth - Ministry Text Acts 141-20 seeing, boldness, Paul, Barnabas, message, Spirit, call, fulfilling the call, ministry, evangelism, witnessing Dave Sharpes Text Acts 141-20 Sun, 25 Sep 2011 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes ACTS: Act 2 - Growth - Evangelism Dave shared on the commonly held misconceptions of being "called" and how each of us has a calling beyond our vocation. The Call of the Wild is a famous children's book-made-movie that many are familiar with. It is about the drawing or "calling" that a young boy has to an imaginary world where the creatures seem better and larger than life. He is consistently drawn back pulled in the direction of this place that not only seems to be a comfortable "home away from home" but also a fulfillment of his inner creativity and longings. We all have a calling - something that continues to whisper reappear even nag at us - never disappearing only fading and reemerging in the ebb & flow of life. Our vocational callings differ for each of us but our spiritual calling is a common thread. So what is it that we are called to called, vocation, evangelism, witnessing, great commission, witnessing Dave Sharpes Dave shared on the commonly held misconceptions of being "called" and how each of us has a calling beyond our vocation. The Call of the Wild is a famous children's book-made-movie that many are familiar with. It is about the drawing or "calling" that a young boy has to an imaginary world where the creatures seem better and larger than life. He is consistently drawn back pulled in the direction of this place that not only seems to be a comfortable "home away from home" but also a fulfillment of his inner creativity and longings. We all have a calling - something that continues to whisper reappear even nag at us - never disappearing only fading and reemerging in the ebb & flow of life. Our vocational callings differ for each of us but our spiritual calling is a common thread. So what is it that we are called to Sun, 18 Sep 2011 09:00:00 GMT Dan Bohi Spiritual Deepening Weekend - -- No Topic -- Sunday morning 1030 am service of our Spiritual Deepening Weekend with Dan Bohi. Dan Bohi Sunday morning 1030 am service of our Spiritual Deepening Weekend with Dan Bohi. Sun, 11 Sep 2011 09:00:00 GMT Dan Bohi Spiritual Deepening Weekend - -- No Topic -- Sunday morning 9am service of our Spiritual Deepening Weekend with Dan Bohi. Dan Bohi Sunday morning 9am service of our Spiritual Deepening Weekend with Dan Bohi. Sun, 11 Sep 2011 09:00:00 GMT Dan Bohi Spiritual Deepening Weekend - -- No Topic -- Closing service of our Spiritual Deepening Weekend with Dan Bohi. Dan Bohi Closing service of our Spiritual Deepening Weekend with Dan Bohi. Sat, 10 Sep 2011 09:00:00 GMT Dan Bohi Spiritual Deepening Weekend - -- No Topic -- Saturday night service of our Spiritual Deepening Weekend. Dan Bohi Saturday night service of our Spiritual Deepening Weekend. Sat, 10 Sep 2011 09:00:00 GMT Dan Bohi Spiritual Deepening Weekend - -- No Topic -- Opening service of our Spiritual Deepening Weekend with Dan Bohi. Dan Bohi Opening service of our Spiritual Deepening Weekend with Dan Bohi. Fri, 9 Sep 2011 09:00:00 GMT Lonnie Bullock ACTS: Act 1 - "Birth" - Wholeness Ever struggled with the daunting question "Who am I" If so then this message is for youWHO I AM IN CHRIST is the theme of this message. Loaded with scripture references and reminders of the value we have in Christ Lonnie shares a message of the hope and freedom we offered to us by God extended through His son Jesus Christ. Awesome Sauce Shaaaazam Who I am in Christ, Lonnie Bullock, Labor Day, Free, freedom, hope, identity Lonnie Bullock Ever struggled with the daunting question "Who am I" If so then this message is for youWHO I AM IN CHRIST is the theme of this message. Loaded with scripture references and reminders of the value we have in Christ Lonnie shares a message of the hope and freedom we offered to us by God extended through His son Jesus Christ. Awesome Sauce Shaaaazam Sun, 4 Sep 2011 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes ACTS: Act 1 - "Birth" - Holy Spirit Ever have good intentions but not follow through New year's resolutions How about intentions that were misunderstood Communication is tough. Have you ever intentionally avoided something or someone No need to say it aloud. Intent is a complicated thing. In Acts 826-40 an account is given of Philip and an Ethiopian eunuch. The story seems distant and even hard to relate to for a lot of reasons. A chariot - like BenHur Ethiopia - a people and place we see on the news but few of us have ever experienced. Eunuch - is that a real thing But as the story unfolds you may find yourself in the chariot reading a script you don't understand struggling to reconcile your educational background with the words on the page wondering how it all fits together. Or perhaps you see yourself as Philip - running along side the chariot offering explanatory assistance wanting to share the love and grace you have found. So what's intent got to do with itWell the Ethiopian eunuch is intently pursuing that "something" that will fill the hole satiate the longing answer the internal questions. Philip is intentionally seeking those he can share with those who can benefit from the Savior he has found. Would it interest you to know that their intent has a common denominator Their intent comes from the same place Two different men from two very different places cultures and educational backgrounds; two different life journeys - - - but one reality that is very much the same. ... phillip, philip, eunuch, Ethiopia, Christ's calling, barriers, bridges, woo, present, work, reality, intentional Dave Sharpes Ever have good intentions but not follow through New year's resolutions How about intentions that were misunderstood Communication is tough. Have you ever intentionally avoided something or someone No need to say it aloud. Intent is a complicated thing. In Acts 826-40 an account is given of Philip and an Ethiopian eunuch. The story seems distant and even hard to relate to for a lot of reasons. A chariot - like BenHur Ethiopia - a people and place we see on the news but few of us have ever experienced. Eunuch - is that a real thing But as the story unfolds you may find yourself in the chariot reading a script you don't understand struggling to reconcile your educational background with the words on the page wondering how it all fits together. Or perhaps you see yourself as Philip - running along side the chariot offering explanatory assistance wanting to share the love and grace you have found. So what's intent got to do with itWell the Ethiopian eunuch is intently pursuing that "something" that will fill the hole satiate the longing answer the internal questions. Philip is intentionally seeking those he can share with those who can benefit from the Savior he has found. Would it interest you to know that their intent has a common denominator Their intent comes from the same place Two different men from two very different places cultures and educational backgrounds; two different life journeys - - - but one reality that is very much the same. ... Sun, 28 Aug 2011 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes ACTS: Act 1 - "Birth" - Holy Spirit What does it mean to be filled by the Spirit Can anyone and everyone be filled How can we know if we have been filled Once filled are we always filled Dave answers these questions and more by looking at the book of Acts chapter 8 verses 9-25. filled, Holy Spirit, fullness, indwelling, Philip, Stephen, transformation, Spirit of God, honest, before God appraisal Dave Sharpes What does it mean to be filled by the Spirit Can anyone and everyone be filled How can we know if we have been filled Once filled are we always filled Dave answers these questions and more by looking at the book of Acts chapter 8 verses 9-25. Sun, 21 Aug 2011 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes ACTS: Act 1 - "Birth" - Obedience Series Acts          Act One Birth          Title "Joyful"          Speaker Dave Sharpes Acts, joy, joyful, Stephen, Phillip, obedience, wisdom, knowledge, understanding, jerusalem, judea, samaria Dave Sharpes Series Acts          Act One Birth          Title "Joyful"          Speaker Dave Sharpes Sun, 14 Aug 2011 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes ACTS: Act 1 - "Birth" - Evangelism Acts 61-15Acts 754-60Priestly Spirit1. Cares for the poor2. Is deeply sympathetic3. Is bold to speak the truth4. Prays for people Bold, Acts, Stephen, Priestly Spirit, Go Into God for Others, cares, speaks, prays, sympathetic Dave Sharpes Acts 61-15Acts 754-60Priestly Spirit1. Cares for the poor2. Is deeply sympathetic3. Is bold to speak the truth4. Prays for people Sun, 7 Aug 2011 09:00:00 GMT Jeremy Thompson ACTS: Act 1 - "Birth" - Obedience Jeremy Thompson Acts 529- Acts, Obedient, Sanhedrin, Sadducees, Pharisees, Peter Rollins, Modern Day Parable, Hear, Obey. Shema Jeremy Thompson Jeremy Thompson Acts 529- Sun, 31 Jul 2011 09:00:00 GMT Curt Gentry ACTS: Act 1 - "Birth" - Generosity What comes to mind when you hear the word "generous" A person A thing A time period Generosity is more than money time talents and treasure. Generosity is a lifestyle. Generosity is a mindset. Generosity is rooted in love. Generosity is the desire to serve in love as Christ served us and as God loves us. In what areas of your life are you already generous Is God calling you to be generous in another area Is He asking you to give Him ALL of you Calling you to be generous with your self acts, generous, curt gentry, job, tithe, time, talents, treasure, money, holy spirit, heart, revelation, Curt Gentry What comes to mind when you hear the word "generous" A person A thing A time period Generosity is more than money time talents and treasure. Generosity is a lifestyle. Generosity is a mindset. Generosity is rooted in love. Generosity is the desire to serve in love as Christ served us and as God loves us. In what areas of your life are you already generous Is God calling you to be generous in another area Is He asking you to give Him ALL of you Calling you to be generous with your self Sun, 24 Jul 2011 09:00:00 GMT Curt Gentry ACTS: Act 1 - "Birth" - Change Series ActsAct One BirthTitle ShakenScripture Acts 41-31Speaker Curt Gentry shaken, change, acts, transformed, Peter & John, healed, walk in, power, name, boldness, unexplainable apart from God Curt Gentry Series ActsAct One BirthTitle ShakenScripture Acts 41-31Speaker Curt Gentry Sun, 17 Jul 2011 09:00:00 GMT Stephanie Johnson ACTS: Act 1 - "Birth" - Change This weekend Pastor Stephanie shared a story from Acts 3 about a beggar at the Beautiful Gate. He sat lame begging for alms when his greatest need was actually for physical healing. He didn't dare ask for THAT thing. That was a BIG thing. A MIRACLE. He asked for something much smaller. Something that would help him survive but not the one thing that would help him thrive.Two of Christ's disciples were walking by and recognized his true need. They addressed his greatest need and in the name of the Lord healed his feet and ankles. The man experienced an immediate transformation Not only was he healed physically but he went and shared his life-changing story with others How often do we pray for one thing a small thing something that will help us survive or make it through another day week month or year - when really what we need is some HEALING. How many people do we know that can see our true need despite what we're begging for How many call out in the name of Lord on our behalf What are you truly in need of Emotional healing Physical healing Financial healing Healing of your marriage Family relationships A break from depression or addictions A fresh start Are you asking for God's amazing power in those areas or settling for alms transformed, healing, leper, beautiful, witnessing, changing lives, peter, alms, stephanie johnson Stephanie Johnson This weekend Pastor Stephanie shared a story from Acts 3 about a beggar at the Beautiful Gate. He sat lame begging for alms when his greatest need was actually for physical healing. He didn't dare ask for THAT thing. That was a BIG thing. A MIRACLE. He asked for something much smaller. Something that would help him survive but not the one thing that would help him thrive.Two of Christ's disciples were walking by and recognized his true need. They addressed his greatest need and in the name of the Lord healed his feet and ankles. The man experienced an immediate transformation Not only was he healed physically but he went and shared his life-changing story with others How often do we pray for one thing a small thing something that will help us survive or make it through another day week month or year - when really what we need is some HEALING. How many people do we know that can see our true need despite what we're begging for How many call out in the name of Lord on our behalf What are you truly in need of Emotional healing Physical healing Financial healing Healing of your marriage Family relationships A break from depression or addictions A fresh start Are you asking for God's amazing power in those areas or settling for alms Sun, 10 Jul 2011 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes ACTS: Act 1 - "Birth" - -- No Topic -- In the third week of the Acts series lead pastor Dave Sharpes shared on the first church's devotion to spreading the gospel of love and forgiveness through both living and dying well. Labeled by others as "Christians" those who emulate and follow the teachings of Jesus Christ they were the first community of believers that modeled what God desires out of Christian community - they were devoted to the Gospel of Christ devoted to one another to worship and to growing. community, devoted, Acts 2, Dave Sharpes, Independence Day, July 4th, First Christian Church. Acts 2 church Dave Sharpes In the third week of the Acts series lead pastor Dave Sharpes shared on the first church's devotion to spreading the gospel of love and forgiveness through both living and dying well. Labeled by others as "Christians" those who emulate and follow the teachings of Jesus Christ they were the first community of believers that modeled what God desires out of Christian community - they were devoted to the Gospel of Christ devoted to one another to worship and to growing. Sun, 3 Jul 2011 09:00:00 GMT Kevin Brunk ACTS: Act 1 - "Birth" - Discipleship In the second week of the Acts series missionary Kevin Brunk shared on his family's experiences in the field. kevin brunk, missionary, missions, acts, ignited, brother in law, Kevin Brunk In the second week of the Acts series missionary Kevin Brunk shared on his family's experiences in the field. Sun, 26 Jun 2011 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes ACTS: Act 1 - "Birth" - Salvation ACTS "Cut" Dave Sharpes ACTS "Cut" Tue, 21 Jun 2011 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Ashes To Fire - -- No Topic -- Ashes To FireFrom Ash Wednesday - the marking of Christ's 40 day fast and wandering in the desert prior to His crucifixion and resurrection - to the day of fire - when the Holy Spirit came as the guard and guide of our hearts and minds in the form of fire.This weekend Dave concluded the Ashes To Fire series with recounting the Holy Spirit being given to the believers and followers of Christ. He shared the interesting and incredible parallels of the stories in Exodus where the Spirit appeared as fire and the account in Acts where the Holy Spirit was evidenced by fire. May our passion to love and live like Christ grow and spread like a wildfire leading others to Him. comforter has come, pentecost, holy spirit, Dave Sharpes Ashes To FireFrom Ash Wednesday - the marking of Christ's 40 day fast and wandering in the desert prior to His crucifixion and resurrection - to the day of fire - when the Holy Spirit came as the guard and guide of our hearts and minds in the form of fire.This weekend Dave concluded the Ashes To Fire series with recounting the Holy Spirit being given to the believers and followers of Christ. He shared the interesting and incredible parallels of the stories in Exodus where the Spirit appeared as fire and the account in Acts where the Holy Spirit was evidenced by fire. May our passion to love and live like Christ grow and spread like a wildfire leading others to Him. Sun, 12 Jun 2011 09:00:00 GMT Curt Gentry Ashes To Fire - Wholeness Nearly the wrap up of the Ashes To Fire series Curt spoke about Jesus Preparing for His Ascension change and the "first church." Join us next week as Dave completes the Ashes To Fire series with Pentecost Sunday - The Comforter Has Come.  acts, ascension, holy spirit, looking toward the sky, faith, God's power, curt gentry, discipleship, dischiples, church Curt Gentry Nearly the wrap up of the Ashes To Fire series Curt spoke about Jesus Preparing for His Ascension change and the "first church." Join us next week as Dave completes the Ashes To Fire series with Pentecost Sunday - The Comforter Has Come.  Sun, 5 Jun 2011 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Ashes To Fire - Eternity We are nearing Pentecost Sunday and approaching the end of the Ashes To Fire series. Join us for the upcoming series on Acts - June 18th through September 4th. Heaven, eternity, John, prepare a place, the way, Jesus, comforter, Holy Spirit, with you Dave Sharpes We are nearing Pentecost Sunday and approaching the end of the Ashes To Fire series. Join us for the upcoming series on Acts - June 18th through September 4th. Sun, 29 May 2011 09:00:00 GMT Don and Evie Gardner Mercy Project Weekend - Mercy This message holds exciting reports of the local and global impact that CrossRoads volunteer hours and financial giving has made. Don and Evie Gardner also shared on the mission work in the East Africa mission field. God is at work at changing lives through prayers volunteers and the World Evangelism Fund WEF missions, africa, kenya, gardner, don, evie, mercy project, weekend Don and Evie Gardner This message holds exciting reports of the local and global impact that CrossRoads volunteer hours and financial giving has made. Don and Evie Gardner also shared on the mission work in the East Africa mission field. God is at work at changing lives through prayers volunteers and the World Evangelism Fund WEF Sun, 22 May 2011 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Ashes To Fire - -- No Topic -- The Ashes to Fire series continues with Dave sharing on  "With Jesus At A Sheepfold." sheepfold, ashes to fire, voice, shepherd, sheep, Dave Sharpes Dave Sharpes The Ashes to Fire series continues with Dave sharing on  "With Jesus At A Sheepfold." Sun, 15 May 2011 09:00:00 GMT Jeremy Thompson Ashes To Fire - -- No Topic -- Ashes to Fire series continued communion, eucharist, Jesus, disciples, Jeremy Thompson Jeremy Thompson Ashes to Fire series continued Sun, 8 May 2011 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Ashes To Fire - Truth What IS the relationship between faith and doubt Can they exist simultaneously Does one negate the presence of the other Are they at odds with each other Or do they prove the existence of each other Does doubt weaken faith Or does faith weaken doubt Is it healthy or good for believers in Christ to still have doubts though they have faith For the answers to these questions and a probing look into Christ's reaction to "Doubting Thomas" listen in... doubt, faith, relationship, Thomas, Mother Theresa, nails in hands, pierced side, Dave Sharpes What IS the relationship between faith and doubt Can they exist simultaneously Does one negate the presence of the other Are they at odds with each other Or do they prove the existence of each other Does doubt weaken faith Or does faith weaken doubt Is it healthy or good for believers in Christ to still have doubts though they have faith For the answers to these questions and a probing look into Christ's reaction to "Doubting Thomas" listen in... Sun, 1 May 2011 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Ashes To Fire - New Life Resurrection Sunday Happy Easter He is Risen Easter, Resurrection, New Life, Risen, Tomb, Jesus Christ, Mary, Gardener, new start, do over, fresh start, scratch, mulligan, cardboard testimonies Dave Sharpes Resurrection Sunday Happy Easter He is Risen Sun, 24 Apr 2011 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Ashes To Fire - -- No Topic -- Series Ashes to FireWeek 6 - With Jesus on the Way to Calvary  Calvary, Crucifixion, Jesus, Pilate, Palm Sunday, Hosanna, Jerusalem, on way to, Cross, Holy Week Dave Sharpes Series Ashes to FireWeek 6 - With Jesus on the Way to Calvary  Sun, 17 Apr 2011 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Ashes To Fire - God's Faithfulness This week Dave shared the story of Lazarus found in John 11.The story of the death of Lazarus could be about the power of God revealed through the miracle of Jesus' raising Lazarus from the dead. It could be about faith. It could be about relationship the loss of a loved one and how Jesus relates to our grief during those times. It could be and it is. But it's also about God's love for us the Wisdom of Christ's Love and the Courage of His Love.We may not have the luxury of having our own personal narrative as a book or story in the Bible but we have the consistent story of Christ's love for all of His Father's children over and over again on page after page of his Love Letter to us the Bible - His Holy Word. To see how He loves you to see how He closes the gap by love and grace listen in. love, grace, hope, faithfulness, God, Jesus, Lazarus, Mary, Martha, God is Enough, Conrad, Cheryl, Ali, waited Dave Sharpes This week Dave shared the story of Lazarus found in John 11.The story of the death of Lazarus could be about the power of God revealed through the miracle of Jesus' raising Lazarus from the dead. It could be about faith. It could be about relationship the loss of a loved one and how Jesus relates to our grief during those times. It could be and it is. But it's also about God's love for us the Wisdom of Christ's Love and the Courage of His Love.We may not have the luxury of having our own personal narrative as a book or story in the Bible but we have the consistent story of Christ's love for all of His Father's children over and over again on page after page of his Love Letter to us the Bible - His Holy Word. To see how He loves you to see how He closes the gap by love and grace listen in. Sun, 10 Apr 2011 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Ashes To Fire - Suffering As we continue in the Lenten Season the time that transpires between Ash Wednesday and Easter we are in the Ashes To Fire series following Jesus in the days preceding his crucifixion. We began with Jesus in the Desert being tempted by satan followed by the conversation between Nicodemus and Jesus in Jesus After Dark then the interaction between Jesus and a Samaritan woman at a well. This last week we met up With Jesus Along the Road. Jesus healed a blind man on the Sabbath which caused an uproar among the Pharisees and Sanhedrin. For more listen in... Week 4 of the Ashes to Fire series - With Jesus Along the Road anger, blame, suffering, control, victim mentality, redemption, grace, repentance, healing Dave Sharpes As we continue in the Lenten Season the time that transpires between Ash Wednesday and Easter we are in the Ashes To Fire series following Jesus in the days preceding his crucifixion. We began with Jesus in the Desert being tempted by satan followed by the conversation between Nicodemus and Jesus in Jesus After Dark then the interaction between Jesus and a Samaritan woman at a well. This last week we met up With Jesus Along the Road. Jesus healed a blind man on the Sabbath which caused an uproar among the Pharisees and Sanhedrin. For more listen in... Week 4 of the Ashes to Fire series - With Jesus Along the Road Sun, 3 Apr 2011 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Ashes To Fire - Truth Ashes to Fire Week 3 With Jesus at the WellChances are at some point you have been parched thirsty in serious need of a drink. And only 1 thing can quench that thirst. Tried eating Sleeping Shopping None of those helped. Working out That made it worse. Only 1 thing meets the need - an ice cold beverage. Seems obvious enough right Ever had a thirst that seems to be ...coming from somewhere other than a physical need A "Soul Thirst" What then truth, samaritan, pharisee, Jesus, woman, well, thirst, water, thirsty, living water, god-shaped hole, quench Dave Sharpes Ashes to Fire Week 3 With Jesus at the WellChances are at some point you have been parched thirsty in serious need of a drink. And only 1 thing can quench that thirst. Tried eating Sleeping Shopping None of those helped. Working out That made it worse. Only 1 thing meets the need - an ice cold beverage. Seems obvious enough right Ever had a thirst that seems to be ...coming from somewhere other than a physical need A "Soul Thirst" What then Sun, 27 Mar 2011 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Ashes To Fire - New Life Week two of Ashes To Fire series leading from Ash Wednesday through Easter and up to Pentecost. The first "Nic at Night." ;Nicodemus and Jesus have a conversation that leaves a lasting impression on Nicodemus as well as some of his pharisee friends. The next mention of Nicodemus is at Jesus' crucifixion when he assists Joseph of Aramithea in treating Jesus' body with the traditionalceremonial oils and then in carrying and burying Jesus in the tomb. His reappearance is testament that he not only heard was Jesus said but continued to seek the truth against the advice and pressures of many Pharisees of that time. For more on the conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus please take the time to "have a listen..." Nic at Night, Nicodemus, Jesus, born again, new life, pharisee, With Jesus After Dark, Ashes to Fire Dave Sharpes Week two of Ashes To Fire series leading from Ash Wednesday through Easter and up to Pentecost. The first "Nic at Night." ;Nicodemus and Jesus have a conversation that leaves a lasting impression on Nicodemus as well as some of his pharisee friends. The next mention of Nicodemus is at Jesus' crucifixion when he assists Joseph of Aramithea in treating Jesus' body with the traditionalceremonial oils and then in carrying and burying Jesus in the tomb. His reappearance is testament that he not only heard was Jesus said but continued to seek the truth against the advice and pressures of many Pharisees of that time. For more on the conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus please take the time to "have a listen..." Sun, 20 Mar 2011 09:00:00 GMT Jeremy Thompson Ashes To Fire - Suffering First week of the Ashes To Fire series leading from Ash Wednesday through Easter and up to Pentecost. Some of us have heard the story of Jesus being tempted in the desert multiple times and placed ourselves in the sandals of Jesus the tempted one. Let's shift our minds for a moment. What if we are actually the tempter challenging God to prove that He is who He says is What stones are we holding on to challenging God to change them into loaves temptation, stones, wilderness, desert, Jeremy Thompson Jeremy Thompson First week of the Ashes To Fire series leading from Ash Wednesday through Easter and up to Pentecost. Some of us have heard the story of Jesus being tempted in the desert multiple times and placed ourselves in the sandals of Jesus the tempted one. Let's shift our minds for a moment. What if we are actually the tempter challenging God to prove that He is who He says is What stones are we holding on to challenging God to change them into loaves Sun, 13 Mar 2011 09:00:00 GMT Curt Gentry Life's Healing Choices - Accountability In the eighth and final week of the Life's Healing Choices series Curt taught on The Sharing Choice.The Sharing Choice - I choose to yield myself to God to be used to bring the Good News to others both by my example and by my words.Scriptural References - Matthew 510-12 1 Timothy 112-17 Colossians 31-2 The MessageConsiderations in The Sharing Choice and Taking your Personal Inventory1 Have I shown mercy in areas where I should    2 Have I been a peacemaker not just absence of conflict but restoration  3 Have I learned from my experiencesBy Taking a Personal Inventory and Sharing the Inventory1Our Past is put into perspective.2 We RealizeAre Reminded It's God's grace3 The inventory Reiterates that our relationship is not based on family ties - It's personal to have a relationship with God.4 We see the need and importance and have a passion to Live with a purposemission. Sharing, team, accountability, community, inventory, love, grace, faith, mercy, forgiveness, godly counsel, Curt Gentry In the eighth and final week of the Life's Healing Choices series Curt taught on The Sharing Choice.The Sharing Choice - I choose to yield myself to God to be used to bring the Good News to others both by my example and by my words.Scriptural References - Matthew 510-12 1 Timothy 112-17 Colossians 31-2 The MessageConsiderations in The Sharing Choice and Taking your Personal Inventory1 Have I shown mercy in areas where I should    2 Have I been a peacemaker not just absence of conflict but restoration  3 Have I learned from my experiencesBy Taking a Personal Inventory and Sharing the Inventory1Our Past is put into perspective.2 We RealizeAre Reminded It's God's grace3 The inventory Reiterates that our relationship is not based on family ties - It's personal to have a relationship with God.4 We see the need and importance and have a passion to Live with a purposemission. Sun, 6 Mar 2011 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Life's Healing Choices - Priorities In the seventh week of the Life's Healing Choices series Dave shared on The Growth ChoiceThe Growth Choice - I reserve a daily time with God for Bible reading sefl-examination and prayer in order to know God and his will for my life and to gain the power to follow his will.Scriptural References Ephesians 3 and 4; Galatians 5; 1 Corinthians 9 and 10; Matthew 516Three Ingredients for Lasting Change 1 Vision    2 Intention    3 DecisionThree Paths of Spiritual Growth1 Spiritual Practices Disciplines    2 Safe Relationships    3 Stretching Experiences Life's Healing Choices, Growth, Spiritual Disciplines, vision, intention, decision, spiritual practices, safe relationships, stretching experiences Dave Sharpes In the seventh week of the Life's Healing Choices series Dave shared on The Growth ChoiceThe Growth Choice - I reserve a daily time with God for Bible reading sefl-examination and prayer in order to know God and his will for my life and to gain the power to follow his will.Scriptural References Ephesians 3 and 4; Galatians 5; 1 Corinthians 9 and 10; Matthew 516Three Ingredients for Lasting Change 1 Vision    2 Intention    3 DecisionThree Paths of Spiritual Growth1 Spiritual Practices Disciplines    2 Safe Relationships    3 Stretching Experiences Sun, 27 Feb 2011 09:00:00 GMT Curt Gentry Life's Healing Choices - Relationships The Relationship Choice - I evaluateexamine all my relationships offer forgiveness to those who have hurt me and make amends for harm I've done to others except when to do so would harm them or others.In the sixth week of the Life's Healing Choices series Curt shared on The Relationship Choice. The Relationship Choice is based on two of the beatitudes Matthew 57 "Blessed are the merciful for they will be shown mercy" and Matthew 59 "Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called sons of God." relationships, forgiveness, grace, mercy, love, restitution, Curt Gentry The Relationship Choice - I evaluateexamine all my relationships offer forgiveness to those who have hurt me and make amends for harm I've done to others except when to do so would harm them or others.In the sixth week of the Life's Healing Choices series Curt shared on The Relationship Choice. The Relationship Choice is based on two of the beatitudes Matthew 57 "Blessed are the merciful for they will be shown mercy" and Matthew 59 "Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called sons of God." Sun, 20 Feb 2011 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Life's Healing Choices - Change The Transformation ChoiceVoluntarily submit to every change God wants to make in my life and humbly ask him to remove my character defects.In the fifth week of the Life's Healing Choices series Dave shared on The Transformation Choice. The Transformation Choice is based on Matthew 56 - "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness for they will be filled." Dave covered the 5 Phases of Life Transformation through the story of Jacob found in the book of Genesis chapter 27.Jacob was named "Jacob" meaning supplanter deceiver schemer as a result of his actions - what he was known for. He grabbed the heel of his twin Esau as Esau was being born first as if he Jacob wanted to be first jealous of Esau's birth order. Later he stole his brother birthright through deception and cooperation of his mother. There were serious relational conflicts in Jacob's life. Which brinbgs us to the first of the five Transformational Phases. The 5 Phases of Transformation are1 Conflict - many times relational2 Crisis3 Commitment4 Confession5 Conversion - or transformationFor more of Jacob's story and The Transformation Choice as well as a moving video about the transformation of a man please view the teaching now. Life's Healing Choices, Transformation, Scott Shepherd testimony, Haiti water project, conversion Dave Sharpes The Transformation ChoiceVoluntarily submit to every change God wants to make in my life and humbly ask him to remove my character defects.In the fifth week of the Life's Healing Choices series Dave shared on The Transformation Choice. The Transformation Choice is based on Matthew 56 - "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness for they will be filled." Dave covered the 5 Phases of Life Transformation through the story of Jacob found in the book of Genesis chapter 27.Jacob was named "Jacob" meaning supplanter deceiver schemer as a result of his actions - what he was known for. He grabbed the heel of his twin Esau as Esau was being born first as if he Jacob wanted to be first jealous of Esau's birth order. Later he stole his brother birthright through deception and cooperation of his mother. There were serious relational conflicts in Jacob's life. Which brinbgs us to the first of the five Transformational Phases. The 5 Phases of Transformation are1 Conflict - many times relational2 Crisis3 Commitment4 Confession5 Conversion - or transformationFor more of Jacob's story and The Transformation Choice as well as a moving video about the transformation of a man please view the teaching now. Sun, 13 Feb 2011 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Life's Healing Choices - Confessions The Housecleaning Choice - Coming CleanI openly examine and confess my faults to myself to God and to someone I trust. In the fourth week of the Life's Healing Choices series Dave shared on The Housecleaning Choice. The Housecleaning Choice is based on Matthew 58 Beatitude #4 - "Blessed are the pure in heart for they will see God." Does anyone have a pure heart Maybe not at first. Can I have a pure heart Yes you can. How Well the according the Bible in Isaiah 118 "No matter how deep the stain of your sins I can take it out and make you as clean as freshly fallen snow." 1 John 19 confirms that "If we confess our sins to God he is faithful to forgive us and cleanse us." So God is capable and willing to forgive you me us if we are willing to ask. God forgives instantly freely and completely.The Housecleaning Choices asks us to go one step further in "coming clean. See in James 516 the Living Bible translation says "Admit your faults to one another and pray for each other so that you may be healed." The New International Version says it this way "Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective." The Housecleaning Choice asks us to not only confess our sinsfaultswrongs to God but also to admit them to another person. Not just anyone but a trusted friend - someone who is not a gossip who has a reputation for keeping confidence who understands the value of what you're doing who is mature enough not to be shocked by what you tell them and someone who knows the Lord well enough to reflect his forgiveness to you. Remember to be specific and honest. The secretguilt you most want to conceal is the very one that is keeping you from the freedom that God wants for you to live in It will not only help you experience God's grace in the deepest way but also allow you to live into who God wants you to be Get rid of the guilt that destroys your confidence damages relationships and keeps you stuck in the past Take these steps of honesty and humility1 Take a personal moral inventory2 Accept responsibility for my faults3 Ask God for forgiveness4 Admit my faults to another person5 Accept God's forgiveness and forgive myself confess, inventory, forgive, examine, search, love, healing, freedom, cleansing, relationship, guilt, truth, Dave Sharpes The Housecleaning Choice - Coming CleanI openly examine and confess my faults to myself to God and to someone I trust. In the fourth week of the Life's Healing Choices series Dave shared on The Housecleaning Choice. The Housecleaning Choice is based on Matthew 58 Beatitude #4 - "Blessed are the pure in heart for they will see God." Does anyone have a pure heart Maybe not at first. Can I have a pure heart Yes you can. How Well the according the Bible in Isaiah 118 "No matter how deep the stain of your sins I can take it out and make you as clean as freshly fallen snow." 1 John 19 confirms that "If we confess our sins to God he is faithful to forgive us and cleanse us." So God is capable and willing to forgive you me us if we are willing to ask. God forgives instantly freely and completely.The Housecleaning Choices asks us to go one step further in "coming clean. See in James 516 the Living Bible translation says "Admit your faults to one another and pray for each other so that you may be healed." The New International Version says it this way "Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective." The Housecleaning Choice asks us to not only confess our sinsfaultswrongs to God but also to admit them to another person. Not just anyone but a trusted friend - someone who is not a gossip who has a reputation for keeping confidence who understands the value of what you're doing who is mature enough not to be shocked by what you tell them and someone who knows the Lord well enough to reflect his forgiveness to you. Remember to be specific and honest. The secretguilt you most want to conceal is the very one that is keeping you from the freedom that God wants for you to live in It will not only help you experience God's grace in the deepest way but also allow you to live into who God wants you to be Get rid of the guilt that destroys your confidence damages relationships and keeps you stuck in the past Take these steps of honesty and humility1 Take a personal moral inventory2 Accept responsibility for my faults3 Ask God for forgiveness4 Admit my faults to another person5 Accept God's forgiveness and forgive myself Sun, 6 Feb 2011 09:00:00 GMT Curt Gentry Life's Healing Choices - Total Commitment Week 3 of Life's Healing Choices - The Commitment Choice Life's Healing Choices, Commitment, Curt Gentry, holiness, dependence on God Curt Gentry Week 3 of Life's Healing Choices - The Commitment Choice Sun, 30 Jan 2011 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Life's Healing Choices - Hope The Hope ChoiceEarnestly believe that God exists that I matter to Him and that He has the power to help me change.In the second week of the Life's Healing Choices series Dave shared on The Hope Choice. The Hope Choices is based on Matthew 54 Beatitude #2 - "Blessed are those who mourn for they will be comforted." If we believe that God exists and that we matter to Him He has the power to restore our Hope. He IS our HOPE.Are you ready to make The Hope Choice Matthew 5:4, Hope, God exists, Beatitiudes, Life's Healing Choices, change, mourn, comfort Dave Sharpes The Hope ChoiceEarnestly believe that God exists that I matter to Him and that He has the power to help me change.In the second week of the Life's Healing Choices series Dave shared on The Hope Choice. The Hope Choices is based on Matthew 54 Beatitude #2 - "Blessed are those who mourn for they will be comforted." If we believe that God exists and that we matter to Him He has the power to restore our Hope. He IS our HOPE.Are you ready to make The Hope Choice Sun, 23 Jan 2011 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Life's Healing Choices - Truth This week Dave began the Life's Healing Choices series with week one - The Reality Choice. The Reality Choice asks us to Admit our Need " I admit I need help; that I am powerless to control my tendency to do the wrong thing and that my life is unmanageable." and that we are not capable of change without God. It's a big step but it is reality. It is truth.Join us as we continue next week - week two fo Life's Healing Choices - The Hope Choice. Life's Healing Choices, Admit Need, Reality Choice, I am not God Dave Sharpes This week Dave began the Life's Healing Choices series with week one - The Reality Choice. The Reality Choice asks us to Admit our Need " I admit I need help; that I am powerless to control my tendency to do the wrong thing and that my life is unmanageable." and that we are not capable of change without God. It's a big step but it is reality. It is truth.Join us as we continue next week - week two fo Life's Healing Choices - The Hope Choice. Sun, 16 Jan 2011 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes -none- - Influence Dr Dan Spaite shared an update on the results of the CPR study that CrossRoads participated in and Pastor Dave shared on the 4 Gs that will help us fulfill our mission as a church. Mission, Gathering, Growing, Gathering, Giving, Church, Culture, Mercy, Influence, CPR Update Dave Sharpes Dr Dan Spaite shared an update on the results of the CPR study that CrossRoads participated in and Pastor Dave shared on the 4 Gs that will help us fulfill our mission as a church. Sun, 9 Jan 2011 09:00:00 GMT Stephanie Johnson -none- - Change Pastor Stephanie shared on new year's resolutions and how they might differ if we allowed God to make our new year's resolutions for us. sheep, goats, resolutions, new year's resolutions, God's resolutions for my life, change, healing, development, trust, Stephanie Johnson Pastor Stephanie shared on new year's resolutions and how they might differ if we allowed God to make our new year's resolutions for us. Sun, 2 Jan 2011 11:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Advent 2010 - God's Faithfulness Dave shared on What God Chooses to Do When we Follow Him in Faith as seen through the eyes of Joseph Mary and the wisemen at the time of Jesus' birth. Choices, Dave Sharpes, Christmas Sunday, Dave Sharpes Dave shared on What God Chooses to Do When we Follow Him in Faith as seen through the eyes of Joseph Mary and the wisemen at the time of Jesus' birth. Sun, 26 Dec 2010 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Advent 2010 - Christmas Christmas Eve Service Christmas Eve Service, Advent, 2010, Dave Sharpes, Candlelight, Nativity, Children's Story Dave Sharpes Christmas Eve Service Fri, 24 Dec 2010 18:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Advent 2010 - Christmas Advent Series 2010 - week 4 Advent, Christmess, Dave Sharpes, Christmas Dave Sharpes Advent Series 2010 - week 4 Sun, 19 Dec 2010 09:00:00 GMT Jeremy Thompson Advent 2010 - Hope During this second week of the Advent series Pastor Jeremy Thompson reminded us of the hope we have in Jesus the Savior and Redeemer of the world. We can easily be overwhelmed with the statistics and state of the world but this time of Advent serves as a reminder that all is not lost nor over. Christ came as a babe to infuse our lives and future with hope and salvation. Prepare your hearts and minds for the celebration of the birth that changed everything Advent, week 2, hope, Jeremy Thompson, Jeremy Thompson During this second week of the Advent series Pastor Jeremy Thompson reminded us of the hope we have in Jesus the Savior and Redeemer of the world. We can easily be overwhelmed with the statistics and state of the world but this time of Advent serves as a reminder that all is not lost nor over. Christ came as a babe to infuse our lives and future with hope and salvation. Prepare your hearts and minds for the celebration of the birth that changed everything Sun, 5 Dec 2010 09:00:00 GMT Curt Gentry Advent 2010 - Advent During the Advent season as we celebrate Christ's first coming as an infant Curt reminds us that we should be living lives ready for the second coming of Christ - with hearts minds and actions of those expectatant of His arrival. Curt shared on the importance of living a life of integrity making Spirit-led choices that lead us to Christ-likeness and not becoming complacent in our spiritual relationshipwalk. Advent 2010, Curt Gentry, Here is Not There, complacency, Bill Hybel, holiness Curt Gentry During the Advent season as we celebrate Christ's first coming as an infant Curt reminds us that we should be living lives ready for the second coming of Christ - with hearts minds and actions of those expectatant of His arrival. Curt shared on the importance of living a life of integrity making Spirit-led choices that lead us to Christ-likeness and not becoming complacent in our spiritual relationshipwalk. Sun, 28 Nov 2010 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Life's Healing Choices - Wholeness Dave gave an introduction to the upcoming Life's Healing Choices series beginning January 16th.  Psalm 1473 reads "He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." This healing was physically demostrated in the story of the paralytic. Matthew 9 Mark 2 and Luke 5 Jesus' biblical model of healing is the perfect example of how He can heal today not only physically but emotionally mentally and completely.Do you know anyone who is hurting Has admitted a habit they struggle with Or has a hang-up they are ready to not be hung up on anymore Life's Healing Choices beginning January 16th is a great opportunity to invite them to a journey of healing. Noteguide Insert life's healing choices, dave sharpes, healing, hurts, hang-ups, habits, paralytic Dave Sharpes Dave gave an introduction to the upcoming Life's Healing Choices series beginning January 16th.  Psalm 1473 reads "He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." This healing was physically demostrated in the story of the paralytic. Matthew 9 Mark 2 and Luke 5 Jesus' biblical model of healing is the perfect example of how He can heal today not only physically but emotionally mentally and completely.Do you know anyone who is hurting Has admitted a habit they struggle with Or has a hang-up they are ready to not be hung up on anymore Life's Healing Choices beginning January 16th is a great opportunity to invite them to a journey of healing. Noteguide Insert Sun, 21 Nov 2010 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Story Tellers - Evangelism This is Chapter 4 of a 4 week Evangelism series entitled "Story Tellers." Dave shared this week on the Story Through Us - the idea that we are to engage in the lives and stories of those who are in need of the love of Jesus. Our story can often be a story of love to those who are in need of a loving Savior. evangelism, chairs, invitations, placards, place cards, story, witness, share, invite Dave Sharpes This is Chapter 4 of a 4 week Evangelism series entitled "Story Tellers." Dave shared this week on the Story Through Us - the idea that we are to engage in the lives and stories of those who are in need of the love of Jesus. Our story can often be a story of love to those who are in need of a loving Savior. Sun, 14 Nov 2010 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Story Tellers - Evangelism This is Chapter 3 of a 4 week Evangelism series entitled "Story Tellers." Dave shared this week on the Story Around Us - the idea that we are to engage in the lives and stories of those who are in need of the love of Jesus. Our story can often be a story of love to those who are in need of a loving Savior. Story Around Us, Jeanett Cochrane, testimony, evangelism, sharing, doing something, listening, praying Dave Sharpes This is Chapter 3 of a 4 week Evangelism series entitled "Story Tellers." Dave shared this week on the Story Around Us - the idea that we are to engage in the lives and stories of those who are in need of the love of Jesus. Our story can often be a story of love to those who are in need of a loving Savior. Sun, 7 Nov 2010 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Story Tellers - Evangelism This is Chapter 2 of a four week evangelism series Story Tellers. Dave continued the series by teaching on "The Story of Us". Chapter Two, 2, The Story of Us, Church Metaphors, body, fellowship, family, flock, army, Dave Sharpes Dave Sharpes This is Chapter 2 of a four week evangelism series Story Tellers. Dave continued the series by teaching on "The Story of Us". Sun, 31 Oct 2010 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Story Tellers - Evangelism This is the first of a four week evangelism series. Dave began the series by teaching on "The Story In Us". The Story In Us, Personal Story, Evangelism, Dave Sharpes Dave Sharpes This is the first of a four week evangelism series. Dave began the series by teaching on "The Story In Us". Sun, 24 Oct 2010 09:00:00 GMT Curt Gentry The Judges Must Be Crazy - Total Commitment Judges 11-13 THE JUDGES MUST BE CRAZY In the book of Judges the people of God settled the Promise Land and were commanded by God to rid themselves and their land of anything that dishonored Him. But instead of being agents of transformation in their culture they were distracted becoming fascinated by the people gods and practices of those who did not know or honor God. As a result an intense struggle began for the minds and hearts of God's people; a struggle not much different than the struggle we face today. Most of us don't think of ourselves as idol worshipers yet like those in the time of the judges we often struggle to serve God alone in every part of our lives. It is seductively easy to honor possessions relationships fame money and a host of other potential gods especially when doing so also give us acceptance with others. In this series we will learn from Israel's experiences through the lives of some well and lesser known people through whom God acted and spoke calling a nation to fulfill their destiny as the people of God. Samson, Integrity, total commitment, Judges, Delilah Curt Gentry Judges 11-13 THE JUDGES MUST BE CRAZY In the book of Judges the people of God settled the Promise Land and were commanded by God to rid themselves and their land of anything that dishonored Him. But instead of being agents of transformation in their culture they were distracted becoming fascinated by the people gods and practices of those who did not know or honor God. As a result an intense struggle began for the minds and hearts of God's people; a struggle not much different than the struggle we face today. Most of us don't think of ourselves as idol worshipers yet like those in the time of the judges we often struggle to serve God alone in every part of our lives. It is seductively easy to honor possessions relationships fame money and a host of other potential gods especially when doing so also give us acceptance with others. In this series we will learn from Israel's experiences through the lives of some well and lesser known people through whom God acted and spoke calling a nation to fulfill their destiny as the people of God. Sun, 17 Oct 2010 09:00:00 GMT Jeremy Thompson The Judges Must Be Crazy - Grace Scripture Judges 11 -12 THE JUDGES MUST BE CRAZY In the book of Judges the people of God settled the Promise Land and were commanded by God to rid themselves and their land of anything that dishonored Him. But instead of being agents of transformation in their culture they were distracted becoming fascinated by the people gods and practices of those who did not know or honor God. As a result an intense struggle began for the minds and hearts of God's people; a struggle not much different than the struggle we face today. Most of us don't think of ourselves as idol worshipers yet like those in the time of the judges we often struggle to serve God alone in every part of our lives. It is seductively easy to honor possessions relationships fame money and a host of other potential gods especially when doing so also give us acceptance with others. In this series we will learn from Israel's experiences through the lives of some well and lesser known people through whom God acted and spoke calling a nation to fulfill their destiny as the people of God. Jephthah, Jeremy Thompson, idols, manipulation, control, trust, faith, knowing God better, grace, Jeremy Thompson Scripture Judges 11 -12 THE JUDGES MUST BE CRAZY In the book of Judges the people of God settled the Promise Land and were commanded by God to rid themselves and their land of anything that dishonored Him. But instead of being agents of transformation in their culture they were distracted becoming fascinated by the people gods and practices of those who did not know or honor God. As a result an intense struggle began for the minds and hearts of God's people; a struggle not much different than the struggle we face today. Most of us don't think of ourselves as idol worshipers yet like those in the time of the judges we often struggle to serve God alone in every part of our lives. It is seductively easy to honor possessions relationships fame money and a host of other potential gods especially when doing so also give us acceptance with others. In this series we will learn from Israel's experiences through the lives of some well and lesser known people through whom God acted and spoke calling a nation to fulfill their destiny as the people of God. Sun, 10 Oct 2010 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes The Judges Must Be Crazy - God's Faithfulness Scripture Reference Judges 6 and 7 THE JUDGES MUST BE CRAZY In the book of Judges the people of God settled the Promise Land and were commanded by God to rid themselves and their land of anything that dishonored Him. But instead of being agents of transformation in their culture they were distracted becoming fascinated by the people gods and practices of those who did not know or honor God. As a result an intense struggle began for the minds and hearts of God's people; a struggle not much different than the struggle we face today. Most of us don't think of ourselves as idol worshipers yet like those in the time of the judges we often struggle to serve God alone in every part of our lives. It is seductively easy to honor possessions relationships fame money and a host of other potential gods especially when doing so also give us acceptance with others. In this series we will learn from Israel's experiences through the lives of some well and lesser known people through whom God acted and spoke calling a nation to fulfill their destiny as the people of God. Gideon, God glasses, faith, spiritual maturity, courage, thoughtful, faithful, humble, fearful, forgetful, entitled, proud Dave Sharpes Scripture Reference Judges 6 and 7 THE JUDGES MUST BE CRAZY In the book of Judges the people of God settled the Promise Land and were commanded by God to rid themselves and their land of anything that dishonored Him. But instead of being agents of transformation in their culture they were distracted becoming fascinated by the people gods and practices of those who did not know or honor God. As a result an intense struggle began for the minds and hearts of God's people; a struggle not much different than the struggle we face today. Most of us don't think of ourselves as idol worshipers yet like those in the time of the judges we often struggle to serve God alone in every part of our lives. It is seductively easy to honor possessions relationships fame money and a host of other potential gods especially when doing so also give us acceptance with others. In this series we will learn from Israel's experiences through the lives of some well and lesser known people through whom God acted and spoke calling a nation to fulfill their destiny as the people of God. Sun, 3 Oct 2010 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes The Judges Must Be Crazy - Influence Scripture used Judges 3 and 4 THE JUDGES MUST BE CRAZY In the book of Judges the people of God settled the Promise Land and were commanded by God to rid themselves and their land of anything that dishonored Him. But instead of being agents of transformation in their culture they were distracted becoming fascinated by the people gods and practices of those who did not know or honor God. As a result an intense struggle began for the minds and hearts of God's people; a struggle not much different than the struggle we face today. Most of us don't think of ourselves as idol worshipers yet like those in the time of the judges we often struggle to serve God alone in every part of our lives. It is seductively easy to honor possessions relationships fame money and a host of other potential gods especially when doing so also give us acceptance with others. In this series we will learn from Israel's experiences through the lives of some well and lesser known people through whom God acted and spoke calling a nation to fulfill their destiny as the people of God. Deborah, Heber, Jabin, Jael, Sisera, Barak, Integrity, Prayer, Courage, encourage, strengthen, deliver, Judges Dave Sharpes Scripture used Judges 3 and 4 THE JUDGES MUST BE CRAZY In the book of Judges the people of God settled the Promise Land and were commanded by God to rid themselves and their land of anything that dishonored Him. But instead of being agents of transformation in their culture they were distracted becoming fascinated by the people gods and practices of those who did not know or honor God. As a result an intense struggle began for the minds and hearts of God's people; a struggle not much different than the struggle we face today. Most of us don't think of ourselves as idol worshipers yet like those in the time of the judges we often struggle to serve God alone in every part of our lives. It is seductively easy to honor possessions relationships fame money and a host of other potential gods especially when doing so also give us acceptance with others. In this series we will learn from Israel's experiences through the lives of some well and lesser known people through whom God acted and spoke calling a nation to fulfill their destiny as the people of God. Sun, 26 Sep 2010 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes The Judges Must Be Crazy - Total Commitment Scripture used Judges 312-25THE JUDGES MUST BE CRAZY In the book of Judges the people of God settled the Promise Land and were commanded by God to rid themselves and their land of anything that dishonored Him. But instead of being agents of transformation in their culture they were distracted becoming fascinated by the people gods and practices of those who did not know or honor God. As a result an intense struggle began for the minds and hearts of God's people; a struggle not much different than the struggle we face today. Most of us don't think of ourselves as idol worshipers yet like those in the time of the judges we often struggle to serve God alone in every part of our lives. It is seductively easy to honor possessions relationships fame money and a host of other potential gods especially when doing so also give us acceptance with others. In this series we will learn from Israel's experiences through the lives of some well and lesser known people through whom God acted and spoke calling a nation to fulfill their destiny as the people of God. Judges, Ehud, Idols, Pride, Idolatry, left hand, fat man, Elgon Dave Sharpes Scripture used Judges 312-25THE JUDGES MUST BE CRAZY In the book of Judges the people of God settled the Promise Land and were commanded by God to rid themselves and their land of anything that dishonored Him. But instead of being agents of transformation in their culture they were distracted becoming fascinated by the people gods and practices of those who did not know or honor God. As a result an intense struggle began for the minds and hearts of God's people; a struggle not much different than the struggle we face today. Most of us don't think of ourselves as idol worshipers yet like those in the time of the judges we often struggle to serve God alone in every part of our lives. It is seductively easy to honor possessions relationships fame money and a host of other potential gods especially when doing so also give us acceptance with others. In this series we will learn from Israel's experiences through the lives of some well and lesser known people through whom God acted and spoke calling a nation to fulfill their destiny as the people of God. Sun, 19 Sep 2010 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes -none- - Stewardship Pastor Dave taught on "A Culture of Giving." Giving, Culture, Sacrifice, statistics, non-profits, heart, dave sharpes Dave Sharpes Pastor Dave taught on "A Culture of Giving." Sun, 12 Sep 2010 09:00:00 GMT Lonnie Bullock -none- - Trust On this Labor Day weekend Lonnie Bullock taught about Knowing the Lord Trusting Him and Seeking Him always. Lonnie Bullock, Labor Day Weekend, Know, Trust, Seek Lonnie Bullock On this Labor Day weekend Lonnie Bullock taught about Knowing the Lord Trusting Him and Seeking Him always. Sun, 5 Sep 2010 09:00:00 GMT Curt Gentry Back To School Challenges - Love the World The concluding teaching of the Back to School Challenges Series. Loving Your Bullies, Forgiveness, Curt Gentry, Back to School Challenges, Hurts, Manipulation, Fear, Sledge Hammer Curt Gentry The concluding teaching of the Back to School Challenges Series. Sun, 29 Aug 2010 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Back To School Challenges - Forgiveness A continuation of the Back to School Challenges series. Forgiving, back to school challenges, dave sharpes, Dave Sharpes A continuation of the Back to School Challenges series. Sun, 22 Aug 2010 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Back To School Challenges - Communication Continuation of the Back to School Challenges Series Back to School Challenges, Speech Class, Dave Sharpes Continuation of the Back to School Challenges Series Sun, 15 Aug 2010 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Back To School Challenges - Sexuality Continuation of the Back to School Challenges Series purity, integrity, back to school challenges, sexuality Dave Sharpes Continuation of the Back to School Challenges Series Sun, 8 Aug 2010 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Back To School Challenges - Anger The Back To School Challenges series kicks off with the first message being on Anger. Dave Sharpes The Back To School Challenges series kicks off with the first message being on Anger. Sun, 1 Aug 2010 09:00:00 GMT Jeremy Thompson The Lord's Prayer - Prayer The last teaching of The Lord's Prayer series. Our Father, Thine is the Kingdom, The Lord's Prayer, Jeremy Thompson Jeremy Thompson The last teaching of The Lord's Prayer series. Sun, 18 Jul 2010 09:00:00 GMT Curt Gentry The Lord's Prayer - Prayer Description The Lord's Prayer, Our Father, Deliver Us From Evil, Curt Gentry Curt Gentry Description Sun, 11 Jul 2010 09:00:00 GMT Curt Gentry The Lord's Prayer - Prayer Continuing The Lord's Prayer series Pastor Curt Gentry teaches on "Lead us not into temptation." Temptation, Sin, Our Father, The Lord's Prayer, Curt Gentry Curt Gentry Continuing The Lord's Prayer series Pastor Curt Gentry teaches on "Lead us not into temptation." Sun, 4 Jul 2010 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes The Lord's Prayer - Forgiveness Continuing The Lord's Prayer series - Forgive Us Part 2 forgiveness, our father, forgive us, dave sharpes, the Lord's Prayer Dave Sharpes Continuing The Lord's Prayer series - Forgive Us Part 2 Sun, 27 Jun 2010 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes The Lord's Prayer - Forgiveness Continuing The Lord's Prayer Series. forgiveness, The Lord's Prayer, Forgive, Debts, Dave Sharpes, Our Father Dave Sharpes Continuing The Lord's Prayer Series. Sun, 20 Jun 2010 09:00:00 GMT Dan Spaite The Lord's Prayer - Declaration of Dependence Description Dependence, Security, Daily Bread, Shark Tales, Dan Spaite, The Lord's Prayer Dan Spaite Description Sun, 13 Jun 2010 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes The Lord's Prayer - Prayer Description The Lord's Prayer, Thy Kingdom Come, Kingdom on earth, On earth as it is in heaven Dave Sharpes Description Sun, 6 Jun 2010 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes The Lord's Prayer - Prayer When the apostle Paul said that we are to pray continually 1 Thessalonians 517 he was not inviting us to a 24-7365 prayer meeting. Instead he was inviting us to express our hearts and lives in a way that totally aligned with God's will through prayer. Jesus' deep concern was that His followers would maintain heartfelt communion with God so He taught them what has become some of the most familiar words of Scripture.This Sunday Pastor Dave led us through the "Our Father" portion of the The Lord's Prayer. You can continue preparing by reading The Lord's Prayer every day through the upcoming weeks. Spend time on each phrase meditating and allowing God to speak to your heart. Our hope is that this study would help fan the flame of a new fire of devotion for us all. The Lord's Prayer, Our Father Which Art in Heaven, Our Father Dave Sharpes When the apostle Paul said that we are to pray continually 1 Thessalonians 517 he was not inviting us to a 24-7365 prayer meeting. Instead he was inviting us to express our hearts and lives in a way that totally aligned with God's will through prayer. Jesus' deep concern was that His followers would maintain heartfelt communion with God so He taught them what has become some of the most familiar words of Scripture.This Sunday Pastor Dave led us through the "Our Father" portion of the The Lord's Prayer. You can continue preparing by reading The Lord's Prayer every day through the upcoming weeks. Spend time on each phrase meditating and allowing God to speak to your heart. Our hope is that this study would help fan the flame of a new fire of devotion for us all. Sun, 30 May 2010 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Core Values - Mercy MERCY PROJECT 2010 - StreetLight Phoenix is ranked as one of the worst cities for Sex Trafficking. As Christ followers we have a responsibility to rise up against this crime. Pastor Dave interviewed our special guest Carolyn Jones a former prostitute who has turned her life around and is now championing the cause to rid our streets of this evil. Together they informed us on how we can join the fight not only against  this crime but also to help rescue and restore the under-aged girls that find themselves caught in this web of deception. mercy project sunday, carolyn jones, human trafficking, prostitution, streetlight, branded Dave Sharpes MERCY PROJECT 2010 - StreetLight Phoenix is ranked as one of the worst cities for Sex Trafficking. As Christ followers we have a responsibility to rise up against this crime. Pastor Dave interviewed our special guest Carolyn Jones a former prostitute who has turned her life around and is now championing the cause to rid our streets of this evil. Together they informed us on how we can join the fight not only against  this crime but also to help rescue and restore the under-aged girls that find themselves caught in this web of deception. Sun, 23 May 2010 09:00:00 GMT Curt Gentry Core Values - Mercy MERCY PROJECT 2010 - Send Me OutThis Sunday we will celebrate how the Nazarene Church through the power of the Holy Spirit is spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ around the world. The president of the Nazarene international missions effort Eunice Brubaker will be our special guest.  She will be updating us on what is currently happening in our partner country Armenia as well as the impact the Nazarene Church is having in Haiti as a response to the devastation brought on by the unprecedented earthquake.  She will also help us gain a better understanding of the severity of Human Trafficking that is taking place globally. Being true to our Mercy Value we believe that the church is God's ongoing presence in the world.  Our hearts should break for what breaks the heart of God compelling us to fight injustice and to serve others compassionately.  Make plans now to be here this Sunday.  And begin praying about how God would have you support the Mercy Project this year.  Eunice Brubaker, The Great Commission, Missions, Missions President, the mercy project Curt Gentry MERCY PROJECT 2010 - Send Me OutThis Sunday we will celebrate how the Nazarene Church through the power of the Holy Spirit is spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ around the world. The president of the Nazarene international missions effort Eunice Brubaker will be our special guest.  She will be updating us on what is currently happening in our partner country Armenia as well as the impact the Nazarene Church is having in Haiti as a response to the devastation brought on by the unprecedented earthquake.  She will also help us gain a better understanding of the severity of Human Trafficking that is taking place globally. Being true to our Mercy Value we believe that the church is God's ongoing presence in the world.  Our hearts should break for what breaks the heart of God compelling us to fight injustice and to serve others compassionately.  Make plans now to be here this Sunday.  And begin praying about how God would have you support the Mercy Project this year.  Sun, 16 May 2010 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes If These Walls Could Talk - -- No Topic -- Description if these walls could talk, dave sharpes, blessings Dave Sharpes Description Sun, 9 May 2010 09:00:00 GMT Curt Gentry If These Walls Could Talk - Forgiveness Description memories, scars, open wounds, learning from the past, lessons, forgiveness, curt gentry Curt Gentry Description Sun, 2 May 2010 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes If These Walls Could Talk - Anger Description Dave Sharpes Description Sun, 25 Apr 2010 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes If These Walls Could Talk - Total Commitment description If these walls could talk, celebrate recovery, freedom, passions, dependence, dave sharpes Dave Sharpes description Sun, 18 Apr 2010 09:00:00 GMT Curt Gentry If These Walls Could Talk - Relationships description if these walls could talk, relationships, curt gentry Curt Gentry description Sun, 11 Apr 2010 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Lent - Salvation On this Resurrection Sunday Dave shared an illustration of a door its many positions and the importance of biblical references of doors.In the beginning there was an "open door" of communal living with God in the Garden of Eden. It is recorded in Genesis the first book of the Bible that God joined Adam and Eve there talking and walking together. When in Egypt the Israelites were instructed to paint the blood of a lamb over their doorposts in order to prevent their first born sons from being taken by death in the night. In later years the tabernacle built in the wilderness by the Israelites had long drape-like cloths as separation barriers or doors between the Holy of Holies and the other roooms of the temple. The courtyard to the temple was also defined by a doorway or entrance. When Adam and Eve sinned they esentially closed the open door that existed between them and God. God deeply loving and caring for his children longing to be with them to commune with them provided a way for the door to be open again through the death of His son Jesus. Revelation 320 reads "Here I am I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door I will come in and eat with him and he with me."  Do you hear a knocking at your heart's door Is your door open to the love the Father has for you The Door, sin, forgiveness, grace, salvation, Easter, Resurrection, Dave Sharpes On this Resurrection Sunday Dave shared an illustration of a door its many positions and the importance of biblical references of doors.In the beginning there was an "open door" of communal living with God in the Garden of Eden. It is recorded in Genesis the first book of the Bible that God joined Adam and Eve there talking and walking together. When in Egypt the Israelites were instructed to paint the blood of a lamb over their doorposts in order to prevent their first born sons from being taken by death in the night. In later years the tabernacle built in the wilderness by the Israelites had long drape-like cloths as separation barriers or doors between the Holy of Holies and the other roooms of the temple. The courtyard to the temple was also defined by a doorway or entrance. When Adam and Eve sinned they esentially closed the open door that existed between them and God. God deeply loving and caring for his children longing to be with them to commune with them provided a way for the door to be open again through the death of His son Jesus. Revelation 320 reads "Here I am I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door I will come in and eat with him and he with me."  Do you hear a knocking at your heart's door Is your door open to the love the Father has for you Sun, 4 Apr 2010 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Lent - Christ On this morning Palm Sunday Dave recounts the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. Jesus the Messiah entered the city on a donkey welcomed by people waving palm branches shouting "Hosanna Hosanna Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord" The procession was one of excitement and celebration The joyous reception was the embracing of a long-awaited Messiah; Jesus the King of the Jews The joyous moments were followed by days of conflict and sorrow as the crowd who received Jesus so warmly began to turn on Him in disbelief fear and anger eventually calling for his crucifixion. Jesus' enters Jersualem knowing the reason He is there; knowing what the week is leading to; knowing the weight and responsibility that is on His shoulders. He spends the week leading to His crucifixion teaching the people addressing the sins taking place in the temple and representing His Father in word and deed. Received. Rejected. Resurrected.Have you received Jesus or rejected Him Embrace, Jesus, Road to Crucifixion, Palm Sunday, Jerusalem, donkey, parade, Dave Sharpes Dave Sharpes On this morning Palm Sunday Dave recounts the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. Jesus the Messiah entered the city on a donkey welcomed by people waving palm branches shouting "Hosanna Hosanna Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord" The procession was one of excitement and celebration The joyous reception was the embracing of a long-awaited Messiah; Jesus the King of the Jews The joyous moments were followed by days of conflict and sorrow as the crowd who received Jesus so warmly began to turn on Him in disbelief fear and anger eventually calling for his crucifixion. Jesus' enters Jersualem knowing the reason He is there; knowing what the week is leading to; knowing the weight and responsibility that is on His shoulders. He spends the week leading to His crucifixion teaching the people addressing the sins taking place in the temple and representing His Father in word and deed. Received. Rejected. Resurrected.Have you received Jesus or rejected Him Sun, 28 Mar 2010 09:00:00 GMT Dave Sharpes Lent - Hope Sunday the word was "Hear" - Hear the Hope.  The apostle Paul spoke words of hope in a world filled with circumstances that should have caused him despair.  It would have been easy for him to be desperate and afraid while chained to a Roman soldier and marked for death but instead he chose to speak words of hope that were centered in faith in the sacrifice of Jesus Christ for us all.Is your hope in Jesus Or are you really longing for someonesomething else On whowhat do you depend Have they failed you Left you disappointed discouraged hopelessI read in Discipleship Journal recently  "Despair says circumstances tell us what is true about God; Biblical hope says God tells us what is true about circumstances." NovDec 1999. As we long expect and anticipate our futures let's long for Jesus expect His faithfulness and anticipate the blessings He has in store. Let us "Forget what is behind and strain toward what is ahead I pressing on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called us heavenward in Christ Jesus." Philippians 313b-14Hear the HopePastor Dave hear, hope, dave sharpes, forget it, lose it, get it, win it Dave Sharpes Sunday the word was "Hear" - Hear the Hope.  The apostle Paul spoke words of hope in a world filled with circumstances that should have caused him despair.  It would have been easy for him to be desperate and afraid while chained to a Roman soldier and marked for death but instead he chose to speak words of hope that were centered in faith in the sacrifice of Jesus Christ for us all.Is your hope in Jesus Or are you really longing for someonesomething else On whowhat do you depend Have they failed you Left you disappointed discouraged hopelessI read in Discipleship Journal recently  "Despair says circumstances tell us what is true about God; Biblical hope says God tells us what is true about circumstances." NovDec 1999. As we long expect and anticipate our futures let's long for Jesus expect His faithfulness and anticipate the blessings He has in store. Let us "Forget what is behind and strain toward what is ahead I pressing on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called us heavenward in Christ Jesus." Philippians 313b-14Hear the HopePastor Dave Sun, 21 Mar 2010 09:00:00 GMT Curt Gentry Lent - -- No Topic -- Curt reminded us of the reasons we have to and the ways in which we can CELEBRATE We Celebrate because ...we are compelled and convinced we have a great Savior...Christ came to free us from ourselves so that we could love Him and love others as He loves them.We Celebrate ...by being reconciled and remembering.... the promotion position and missionJoin with us as We Celebrate New Life and New Beginnings celebrate, Curt Gentry Curt Gentry Curt reminded us of the reasons we have to and the ways in which we can CELEBRATE We Celebrate because ...we are compelled and convinced we have a great Savior...Christ came to free us from ourselves so that we could love Him and love others as He loves them.We Celebrate ...by being reconciled and remembering.... the promotion position and missionJoin with us as We Celebrate New Life and New Beginnings Sun, 14 Mar 2010 09:00:00 GMT