Audio Files - 2007 Archives

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December 2007 Messages

December 30, 2007
"Is There a Word From the Lord?" - Carolyn McCall - send to a friend
Everyone likes to begin the New Year with New Years Resolutions; most of us don't keep them; maybe, this year there is a Word from the Lord that will help us through this upcoming year without failure!

December 24, 2007
"The Miracle of Presence" - Tom Stephenson - no recording available.
While the world is busy buying gifts of every size, shape and color imaginable and spending loads of cash/credit, God is quietly bringing us the gift we need - Himself.

December 23, 2007
"The Miracle of His Name" - Tom Stephenson - no recording available.
What’s in a name? When your name means “God is Salvation” and you live up to it, everything!

December 16, 2007
"The Miracle of Authenticity" - Tom Stephenson - no recording available.
We gravitate towards what is true and genuine. Jesus is the authentic Messiah in a world that is full of fakes.

December 2, 2007
"Another World" - Carolyn McCall - send to a friend
How are we to celebrate Christmas, as a Holiday, or as a personal experience of life transformation to the "good news" of Christ's birth?  Come and rediscover Christmas through the eyes of the angels and shepherds.

November 2007 Messages

November 25, 2007
"Un-Zero" - Tom Stephenson - no recording available
We create Jesus in our own image at times, treating him like our soft drink options.  Paul reminds us that Jesus is the ultimate, the one “who reconciles all things.”  That’s the Jesus we worship and serve.

November 18, 2007
"Returning Thanks" - Tom Stephenson - send to a friend
We humans don't really know what we want.  Thanksgiving is a perfect time to count our blessings and to be grateful to God for every good gift in Jesus Christ.

November 11, 2007
"Sacred Space" - Tom Stephenson - send to a friend
Everyone needs a church home and we all need to find a sacred space in which to worship.  And as Haggai reminds us, it’s not so much about the architecture as it is about what’s going on inside.

November 6, 2007 - Revival Series
"Three Simple Secrets Every Christian Knows" (Or Life is an Open Book Test) - Dr. Lynne Settlemyre - send to a friend
Even Jesus read the scriptures and used them in his teachings.

November 5, 2007 - Revival Series
"Are You Sure?" - Dr. Lynne Settlemyre - send to a friend
If you confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

November 4, 2007
"Give to Live" - Dr. Lynne Settlemyre - send to a friend
The rich young ruler asked Jesus the wrong question. He asked, "What more do I need to have to experience eternal life." Jesus turned the question around. The right question is, "What do I need to give to experience eternal life?

October 2007 Messages

October 28, 2007
"Treasure in Heaven" - Tom Stephenson - send to a friend

October 21, 2007
"Mint Error " - Tom Stephenson - send to a friend
Jesus reminds us that we should be as attentive to our responsibilities toward God as we are to our obligations as subjects of the empire.

October 14, 2007
"Hilarious Giving" - Tom Stephenson - send to a friend
To give freely to God, our hearts must be freed first. When they are, the results can be hilarious.

October 7, 2007
"Concert of Prayer" - Carolyn McCall - send to a friend
Never before have we attended a concert of prayer.  The experience of a prayer concert allows us to pray as individuals, as a congregation, and a community of faith across the world of same mind and purpose and that is… Jesus Christ.

September 2007 Messages

September  30,  2007
"Life and Death"  - Tom Stephenson - send to a friend
We usually associate death coming after life. Sometimes we need to die first in order to live in the way God wishes.

September  23,  2007
"I Saw the Lord"  - Carolyn McCall - send to a friend
Worship happens when we are willing to see God around us in what is going on!

September 16, 2007
"Post Traumatic Growth " - Tom Stephenson - send to a friend
Tragic things occur in life at times. When we understand God's grace is sufficient, the difficulty can lead to new life.

September 9, 2007
"Red Light, Green Light" - Tom Stephenson - send to a friend
Sometimes our lives seem stuck at a per-petual red light. Jere-miah demonstrates that faith is a necessary part of moving forward with God.

September 2, 2007
"Fine Dining in a Big Mac World" - Tom Stephenson - send to a friend
In a world that tells us to hurry up and cut corners, Jesus invites us to table; to sit; to dine; to live life.

August 2007 Messages

August 26, 2007
"Returning Love for Love" - Tom Stephenson - send to a friend
God’s love and grace are always there for the taking.  When we do, we are then able to love God in return.

August 19, 2007
"Asking, Seeking, Knocking, Waiting" - Tom Stephenson - send to a friend
Jesus tells us that our prayer life must be persistent and centered around justice.  True justification requires honesty from us.

August 12, 2007
"Say Yes" - Tom Stephenson - no recording available

August  5, 2007
"My Faith on the ‘D’ List" - Tom Stephenson - send to a friend
We live in a world where getting attention, putting others down to build yourself up, is rewarded.  Jesus had a different idea about putting yourself before others.

July 2007 Messages

July 29, 2007
"Under Construction" - no recording available.

July 22, 2007
"Who am I?" - Carolyn McCall - send to a friend.
The parable of the prodigal son is the longest and most familiar one in the gospels.  Join us, and let's explore together who we are...or...could be in this parable.

July 15, 2007
"Door is Difficult-Keep Trying" - Tom Stephenson - send to a friend
Want to know God's direction for your life? "Keep praying", Jesus tells us. Even when it gets hard. Keep praying.

July 8, 2007
"Recipes for Figs " - Tom Stephenson - send to a friend
Apart from God, we can do nothing. It's only when we are a part of what God is doing that our lives bear fruit.

July 1, 2007
"The Five Brothers" - Tom Stephenson - send to a friend
How we live does affect others. Jesus tells a story to help us to notice others around us.

June 2007 Messages

June 24, 2007
"My Neighbor is..." - no recording available
In a world where hospitality is becoming scarce and we fear more and more those we don’t know, we need to hear Jesus teach us about how we are to be more neighborly to one another.

June 17, 2007
"Making Space for God " - Tom Stephenson - send to a friend
Our lives can be so crowded at times that we find it difficult to make room for any additional activity, person, or thought. So, how much room do we allow God?

June 10, 2007
"Follow Me" - Jim Whitehurst - send to a friend
Knowing Jesus is all about change.

June 3, 2007
"Reposition" - Carolyn McCall - send to a friend
Talking about who has the power to "change"? Not me, not you...only God does?

May 2007 Messages

May 27, 2007
"Do You Understand What You Hear?" - no recording available
Listening is critical to understanding. On this day of Pentecost, do you understand what the Spirit is saying?

May 20, 2007
"Living into the Light" - Tom Stephenson - send to a friend
God's grace is ever present, moving us and shaping us. Nicodemus discovered God's grace was leading him out of darkness into light.

May 13, 2007
"Faithfulness Makes the Heart Grow Fonder" - Tom Stephenson - send to a friend
When God is taking longer than we like to respond to our desires, how do you stay close to God?  Simeon and Anna give us a clue.

May 5, 2007
"Was, Is, Will Be" - Tom Stephenson - send to a friend
Sometimes it seems God is completely absent from our lives. Naomi found out in time that just isn’t so.

April 2007 Messages

April 28, 2007
"The Verdict" - send to a friend
If a jury of his peers found Judas guilty of betraying Jesus, what would his punishment be?

April 22, 2007
"Life Line" - no recording available
Jesus, our life line has provided everything we need.  So, if you are at a place in life and ready to give-up, or feel like you are at the end of your rope, STOP - Jesus wants to throws you a life-line.

April 15, 2007
"Turn on Your Light" - send to a friend
Christ is Risen!  We no longer live in darkness.... come and explore what the disciple, doubter Thomas, as many have called him... can teach us about turning on our lights for Christ!

April 8, 2007
"Revival is Good; Resurrection is Better" - send to a friend
Jesus demonstrated his power over death when he raised up Lazarus from the dead.  On Easter Sunday, he goes one better.

April 1, 2007
"Through it All " - send to a friend
We have difficulty maintaining our faithfulness at times. Thankfully, God remains faithful to us and to Jesus through it all.

March 2007 Messages

March 25, 2007
"We are Members of One Body" - send to a friend

March 18, 2007
"Makeover Jesus" - send to a friend
Makeovers rarely last for any length of time. Eventually, the makeover needs a makeover. The makeover we really need is Jesus.

March 11, 2007
"Meet Me At the Potter's House" - send to a friend
No matter how in-control we believe ourselves to be, the fact is, we are still essentially clay, completely at the mercy of the potter's hand.

March 4 , 2007
"Focus" - Tom Stephenson - send to a friend
Life is easy sailing when the seas are calm. How well do we focus when the waters start rolling?

February 2007 Messages

February 25, 2007
"Water-Logged Memory" - Tom Stephenson - send to a friend
Jesus asked the man at the pool of Bethzatha, “Do you wish to be made well?” When we remember our baptisms, we are saying “yes” to Jesus.

February 21, 2007 - Ash Wednesday Service
"Cocoon" - Tom Stephenson - send to a friend
Think of Lent as time spent in a cocoon.  Easter is the day the cocoon is opened, and we are transformed by the risen Christ.

February 18, 2007
"Generous Undertaking" - Tom Stephenson - send to a friend
A generous nature is a quality of a strong Christian.  Does our giving match our gratitude to God?

February 11, 2007
"Go Fish" - Tom Stephenson - send to a friend
When Jesus calls us to be disciples, he’s not looking for volunteers or beauty; he’s looking for commitment.

February 04, 2007
"All Packed and Ready to Go" - Tom Stephenson - send to a friend
The resurrection of Jesus is what gives our lives meaning and allows us to go forth with a purpose. It means we are all packed and ready to go.

January 2007 Messages

January 28, 2007
"Grace For You " - Tom Stephenson - send to a friend
Before Jesus was baptized, the notion of Grace was almost unknown. That’s about to change.

January 21, 2007
"The Doing" - Tom Stephenson - send to a friend
Jesus tells the people what he has come to do, and then he does it. How good are we at the doing?

January 14, 2007
"Today is Day One" - Tom Stephenson - send to a friend
New Year's Day is not the only Day One. When Jesus is invited to the party, everyday is Day One.