Monthly Archives: October 2010

Extreme Worship

Posted on October 31, 2010 by Pastor David

The situation in Isaiah’s time was very tense.  Assyria was knocking on Jerusalem’s door – and God spared his people.  But was this time to relax?  And what does this have to do with the story of Zacchaeus?  Click the … Continue reading →

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Absolute Truth

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Pastor David

I just received and read my copy of the current “Communion together” newsletter (Nov/Dec 2010).  First, take a few minutes to read the article by Jen Carney on being “Missionaries in Our Own Community.”  Her words are right on the … Continue reading →

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God’s Intent for the Church: Raised to New Life in Christ

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Pastor David

Our weekly study of Ephesians continues with the first ten verses of chapter 2.  Some powerful ideas are contained in this passage, specifically about the idea of being raised to new life in Christ.  What does this have to say … Continue reading →

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Upside-Down Religion

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Pastor David

In Luke 18:9-14, Jesus tells the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector.  The moral of the story is clear, but the challenge remains:  how do we go about our religious lives?  The way of Jesus is upside down, … Continue reading →

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Preview: Upside-Down Religion

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Pastor David

In Luke 18:9-14, Jesus tells another parable, this time about a Pharisee and a tax collector who each went to church and prayed to God.  But the two men went home with very different results.  Come worship with us on … Continue reading →

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Being Shaped by the Lord

Posted on October 19, 2010 by Pastor David

One of the books on my “reading-in-progress” shelf is “Confessions” by Saint Augustine, a Christian writer who lived in the fourth and fifth centuries, some 1600 years ago.  In this book, he gives his autobiography and describes how he ultimately … Continue reading →

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God’s Intent for the Church: The Body of the Powerful Christ

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Pastor David

The second installment in our study of Ephesians took place last night.  Click the link below to hear Pastor David’s message on Ephesians 1:15-23, which describes just how powerful our Lord is. Listen now!

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Pray Constantly

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Pastor David

In Luke 18:1-8, Jesus tells his disciples a parable with a specific purpose:  to encourage them to pray always and never to give up.  They lived in a difficult time, so their prayers would have been very large indeed!  Click … Continue reading →

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Preview: Pray Constantly

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Pastor David

Sounds like a good idea, doesn’t it?  We should always remember to pray – especially when the parable contained in Luke 18:1-8 begins with that very instruction and explanation.  Is Jesus telling us to nag God until we get what … Continue reading →

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Silence before the Lord

Posted on October 12, 2010 by Pastor David

If you were in church with us last Sunday, you know that I’ve been battling a cold for the past several days.  I had something of a voice on Sunday, but by the following day, my entire voice was gone.  … Continue reading →

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