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CLEAN SLATE 

Jan 22 -

Jan 15 - Clean Slate - Clay

Jan 08 - Clean Slate - Etch-a-Sketch

Jan 01 - (Missions Panel - currently available on Podcast only) 

 

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Dec 25 - (Pastor Kaupins - currently available on Podcast only)

Dec 24 - Gifts

Dec 18 - (Children's Program)

Dec 11 - Family

Dec 04 - Faith

Nov 27 - Traditions

 

ALL IN

Nov 20 - All In - Serve

Nov 13 - All In - Give 

Nov 06 - All In - Connect

Oct 30 - All In - Grow - Martin Luther

Oct 23 - All In - Worship

Oct 16 - All In - Invite (Jody Skogen - currently available on Podcast only)

 

 

MOVE

Oct 09 - Move - Be Moved

Oct 02 - Move - Move Up

Sep 25 - Move - Move Out

Sep 18 - Move - Move In

Sep 11 - When Towers Collapse

 

Summer Sermon Series - MODERN ROCK

Rock is back! Modern Rock that is...last summer we covered the 50 essential readings of the Old Testament in a series called Classic Rock. Join us Sundays through September 4, for Modern Rock, covering the 50 essential readings of the New Testament. Each week, our sermon series will cover one of the essential readings from each section of the New Testament. You and your family are encouraged to read each of the 50 essential New Testament readings during the 10-week series. And yes, we've selected some modern rock-n-roll songs to express the good news about Jesus, our Rock and Redeemer. Grow in your understanding of God's Word and let God rock your world!
 

July 10 - Fix You: The Miracles of Jesus

July 03 - Are You Gonna Go My Way? - The Teachings of Jesus

June 26 - The Heart of Rock & Roll - The Living Word 

 

 

Spirit-Filled Life

June 19 - Living a Spirit-Filled Life (Jody Skogen - currently available on Podcast only)

June 12 - How Can I Be Filled With the Holy Spirit?

June 5 - Who is the Holy Spirit?

 

 

Secondhand Jesus

May 29 - Rumor 4 - God Prefers Specialists (Jesse Vera - currently available on Podcast only)

May 22 - Rumor 3 - God Is Pleased With My Goodness

May 15 - Rumor 2 -

May 8 - Rumor 1 - God Will Give Me What I Want

 

LENT: The Jesus I Never Knew

 May 1 - Peace Be With You

Apr 24 - EASTER

Apr 21 - Maundy Thursday - Kingdom of God: A Glimpse

Apr 17 - The Passion (Reader's Theatre - currently available Podcast only)

Apr 10 - Miracles: Snapshots of the Supernatural

Apr 03 - A Sermon of Offense

Mar 27 - Temptation: Showdown in the Desert 

Mar 20 - Background: Jewish Roots and Soil

Mar 09 - Ashes to Ashes

 

Love In Every Language

Mar 6 - Time Spent Together

Feb 27 - Acts of Service

Feb 20 - Giving Gifts

Feb 13 - Physical Touch

Feb 6 - Words of Admiration 

 

Something's Missing...

Jan 30 - Something's Missing - Part 5 - HOPE

Jan 23 - Something's Missing - Part 4 - SECURITY

Jan 16 - Something's Missing - Part 3 - FREEDOM

Jan 9 - Something's Missing - Part 2 - INTIMACY

Jan 2 - Something's Missing - Part 1 - PURPOSE

 

 

 2010 Sermons

 

 

Scene at the Stable

 

Dec 24 - Scene at the Stable - Reflection

Dec 19 - Scene at the Stable - Joseph (Chancel Choir Presentation of "Canticle of Joy" - podcast only)

Dec 12 - Scene at the Stable - (Children's Christmas Program - podcast only)

Dec 5 - Scene at the Stable - Mary

Nov 28 - Scene at the Stable - Shepherd  

 

 

Parables: Great Risk * Great Opportunity

Nov 21 – “Serve” core value, the Parable of the Talents, Matthew 25:1-13

Nov 14 – “Give” core value, the Parable of the Rich Fool, Luke 12:16-21

Nov 7 – “Connect” core value, 125th Anniversary Celebration (Pastor Hess - not available)

Oct 31 - "Grow" core value, the Parable of the Sower, Matthew 13:3-9

Oct 24 - "Invite" core value, the Parable of the Lost Sheep, Luke 15 (Pastor Jonathan - currently podcast only) 

Oct 17 - "Worship" core value, the Parable of the Leaven, Luke 13:33-55 (Jessy Vera - currently Podcast only) 

 

DO SOMETHING...MAKE YOUR LIFE COUNT

Oct 10 - Passion: Never Give Up

Oct 3 - Power: The Ability to Do

Sept 26 - Pain: It Doesn't Have to Only Hurt (Pastor Jonathan - currently available on podcast only) 

Sept 19 - Purpose: Obedience (Pastor Jonathan - currently available on podcast only) 

Sept 12 - Preparation: A Significant Life

Sept 5 - Plan: Created for Something Good

  

CLASSIC ROCK: An Overview of the Old Testament

     Discussion Guide
     The Old Testament in 50 Essential Readings

Aug 29 - Don't Stop Believin : The Prophets

Aug 22 - Mission Sunday (Pastor Kaspars Simanovics)

Aug 15 - Shout: Psalms & Proverbs (sermon notes); complete sermon available on Podcast)

Aug 8 - Free Fallin' : The Fall of Israel

Aug 1 - All Right Now: The Rise of Israel

July 25 - Help! : The Judges

July 18 - The Long & Winding Road: Wilderness & Conquest (sermon notes); complete sermon available on Podcast)

July 11 - Ain't No Mountain High Enough: Moses & The Exodus

July 4 - Love Hurts: The Story of Joseph

June 27 - Stand By Me: Abraham's Family of Faith (Jody Skogen - available on podcast only) 

June 20 - Old Time Rock & Roll: The Beginning

 

THE HOLE IN THE GOSPEL

June 13 - Repairing the Hole

June 6 - The Hole in the Church

May 30 - The Hole in the World

May 23 - The Hole in Our Gospel

 

 

FEARLESS 

May 16 - Am I Afraid to Die?

May 9 - Is My God Too Small?

May 2 - Am I a Disappointment?

April 25 - Do I Matter?

April 16 - Why Am I Afraid? 

 

EASTER

April 4   Irrevocable Joy

 

40 DAYS OF LOVE

March 28   The Secrets of Lasting Love - I Corinthians 13:7 

March 21   Love Is Not Easily Angered - I Corinthians 13:5b

March 14   Love Lets Go - I Corinthians 13:5a

March 7    Loving with Your Words - James 3:2a

Feb. 28     Loving Like Jesus Loves Me - John 13:34

Feb. 21     Love Matters Most - Matthew 22:36-39

 

CSI: GALATIANS

February 14 - The Verdict

February 7 - The Testimony (Pastor Jonathan - available via Podcast only)

January 31 - The Trial

January 24 - The Evidence

January 17 - The Accusation (Pastor Jonathan - available via Podcast only)

January 10 - The Scene

 

NEW YEAR

January 3 - Foundation for a New Year

2009 Sermons 

 

IMAGINE CHRISTMAS

December 24, 2009 - The Angels Message For You 

December 20, 2009 - Imagine Christmas 

December 13, 2009 -  Do You Know What I Know

December 6, 2009 - Do You Hear What I Hear

November 29, 2009 - Do You See What I See

 

EXTREME LIFE SHAPING

November 22, 2009 - Invite:  Tell A Friend

November 15, 2009 - Serve:  Expand Your Reach

November 8, 2009 - Give:  Take Your Pulse

November 1, 2009 -  Connect:  Group Exercise

October 25, 2009 - Grow:  Warm Up and Stretch

October 18, 2009 - Worship:  Total Body Encounter - (Jessy Vera - available on Podcast only)

 

LIFE HURTS, GOD HEALS

October 11, 2009 - Recycle Pain: The Sharing Choice

October 4, 2009 - Maintain Momentum: The Growth Choice

September 27, 2009 - Repair Relationships: The Relationship Choice

September 20, 2009 - Make Changes: The Transformation Choice

September 13, 2009 - Come Clean: The Housecleaning Choice

September 6, 2009 - Let Go: The Commitment Choice

August 30, 2009 - Get Help: The Hope Choice

August 23, 2009 - Admit Need: The Reality Choice

 

BISHOP BURKE VISITS

August 9, 2009 - The Dirty Dozen

 

THE SHACK AND THE TRUTHS OF SCRIPTURE

August 2, 2009 - A Festival of Friends: What Will Heaven Be Like? (Pastor David - available on Podcast only)

July 26, 2009 - Jesus in Jeans: Knowing God Personally

July 19, 2009 - Choices of the Heart: Guilt and Forgiveness   (Pastor Nan - available on Podcast only)

July 12, 2009 - The Garden: How the Holy Spirit Works

July 5, 2009 - The Great Sadness: Why Bad Things Happen to Good People  (Pastor Nan - Podcast only)

June 28, 2009 - Papa, Jesus & Saraya: Understanding the Trinity

 

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

June 21, 2009 - Tools of the Trade - (Katie Lowe Lancaster - available on Podcast only)

June 14, 2009 - Blueprint for Relationships

June 7, 2009 - Measure of Faith

May 31, 2009 - Depth of God's Love

May 24, 2009 - Cornerstone of Grace

May 17, 2009 - Architect of Hope

    Under Construction - A Study of Ephesians Study Guide

 

JUST WALK ACROSS THE ROOM

May 10, 2009 - "Grander Vision Living"

May 3, 2009 - "The Power of Your Story"

April  26, 2009 - "Living in 3D"

April 19, 2009  - "The Single Greatest Gift"

 

HOLY WEEK & EASTER SERVICES

April 12, 2009 - God's Hope For You This Easter

April 10, 2009 - Good Friday - (not available)

April 9, 2009 - Maundy Thursday

 

IMAGINE

April 5, 2009 - Imagine God's Kingdom

March 29, 2009 - Imagine the Possibilities

March 22, 2009 - Imagine Your Legacy (Guest Speaker from Capital Appeal - available on Podcast only)

March 15, 2009 - Imagine God's Family

March 8, 2009 - Imagine the Joy (Pastor Perry & St. Mark's Partners Panel- available on Podcast only)

March 1, 2009 - Imagine the Future

 

THE LAZARUS LIFE
January 4, 2009 - I Am Lazarus  Finding Ourselves in the Story
 
 
 
January 11, 2009 - The Lingering Jesus  Waiting for His Presence
 
 
 
January 18, 2009 - Trapped in the Tomb  When Life Comes to A Dead End
 
 
 
January 25, 2009  - The Voice of Love  Hearing Your Savior Call You By Name
 
 
 
February 1, 2009 - The Stench of Transformation  Messy Realities of Spiritual Change
 
 
 
February 8, 2009 - Stepping Toward Life  Choosing to Stumble Out of Darkness
 
 
 
February 15, 2009 - Naming the Graveclothes  Recognizing the Things That Bind You
 
 
 
                       Removing the Graveclothes  Embracing the Help of a Loving Community
 
 
 
February 22, 2009 - Living in the Light  The Power of Transformation
 
 
 
 The Lazarus Life  Experiencing Transformation for a Lifetime
 
 
 

2008 Sermons

Christmas

 
 
God's Family Tree
 
 
December 21 - The Tree Pruned
 
 
December 7 - The Tree Promised
 
November 30 - The Tree Planted
 
I'm Connected
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Making of a Champion August 31 - Celebration
 
August 24 - Confidence
 
 
August 10 - Discipline
 
August 3 - Inspiration
 
Ten Values that Build Strong Families July 27 - Learning to be Content
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Whole Enchilada May 25 - Soul Worship - Loving God With our Emotions
 
 
 
 
 
Scripture That Has Changed My Life April 13 - Pastor Jonathan - Galatians 2-20
 
 
 
Easter Sunday March 23 - The Power of the Resurrection
 
World's Greatest Prayer March 16 - Blessing - Kingdom Power and Glory
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ash Wednesday & Lenten Services - Were You There February 13 - Peter
 
February 6 - Ash Wednesday
 
Why I? January 27 - Love
 
January 20 - Give
 
January 13 - Laugh
 
January 6 - Live
 

2007 Sermons

Preparing Our Hearts December 24 - Keeping Christ at the Center

 
 
 
 
December 2 - The Prophets Candle
 
Tree of Faith & Life October 21 - Deep Roots - Worship
 
 
 
 
 
 
Making Life Work September 9 -Pursue Wisdom
 
 
September 23 - Taking Initiative
 
September 30 - Develop Discipline
 
 
 
David: Seeking the Heart of God July 8 - What Matters Most to God
 
July 15 - A Bold Heart
 
 
 
 
August 12 - A Contrite Heart
 
August 19 - A Servant Heart
 
September 2 - Hope for Your Heart
 
Family Matters May 13 - What's A Family For
 
May 20 - Chancel Choir presentation of the "Lord Nelson Mass" by Joseph Hayden
 
 
 
 
 
 
Everyday Heroes - "Living Beyond Myself" May 6 - The Power of Doing Good
 
April 29 - Just Jump In
 
April 22 - What? Me, a Priest?
 
April 15 - The Great Gamble
 
Easter Sunday April 8 - When God Rocks Your World
 
Palm Sunday April 1 - Identity Theft
 
When in Romans . . . Read through Romans Reading Plan March 25 - Living Sacrifices
 
 
 
 
February 11 - The Problem of Sin
 
February 18 - God's Righteousness
 
 
 
Storms of Life

February 4, 2007 -Failure

January 7, 2007 - Loss
 
January 14, 2007 - Suffering
 
January 21, 2007 - Betrayal
 
January 28, 2007 - Disappointment
 2006 Sermons 

 

December 31, 2006 - MySpace.com - GodSpace.com

 
Christmas Eve - To The Christ Child
 
December 24, 2006 - With Joyful Hearts
 
December 17, 2006 - With Expectation
 
December 10, 2006 - Chancel Choir Cantata
 
December 3, 2006 - Children's Christmas Program
 
November 26, 2006 - I Have Your Baby Jesus
 
The Amazing Race October 15, 2006
 
October 22, 2006
 
 
November 5, 2006 - On Your Marks (Fellowship)
 
 
 
Faithful Future Forum Presentations
 
Life's Defining Moments September 10 - Defining Our Beliefs Discussion Questions: Defining Our Beliefs
 
 
September 24 - Defining Our Personal Aspirations Discussion Questions: Defining Our Personal Aspirations
 
October 1 - Defining Our Calling Discussion Questions: Defining Our Calling
 
October 9 - Defining Our Destiny Discussion Questions: Defining Our Destiny
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
June 18, 2006 How God Talks to You
 
 
 
 
  August '02 August 25, 2002 "The Main Thing"

 

 

 

 

 

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