Monthly Archives: September 2011

Three Tasks and Some Applications

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Pastor David

This past Sunday, the sermon focused on the theme of “working in God’s vineyard,” based on the parable in Matthew 21:23-32 about how two sons of a landowner responded to his request that they work in his vineyard.  I thought … Continue reading →

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The Truth About Who’s in Charge

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Pastor David

In Jerusalem, the chief priests and elders questioned Jesus about where his authority came from – and he answered with some pretty strong words in Matthew 21:23-32.  God would rather have a people who repent and obey him than to … Continue reading →

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Strategic Planning Conference

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Pastor David

As many of you know, I traveled to Nashville, TN last week for the Church of God’s “Strategic Planning Conference” (SPC), which is held every five years to help our movement relocate its identity, its vision, and its direction for … Continue reading →

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The Truth About God’s Provision

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Pastor David

Jesus once compared the Kingdom of God to a landowner who hired workers throughout the day and paid them each a full day’s wages.  Click the link below to hear Pastor David’s message on this passage, Matthew 20:1-16, which illustrates … Continue reading →

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The Truth About Forgiveness

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Pastor David

What do September 11 and Matthew 18:21-35 (in which Jesus tells a parable about forgiveness) have in common?  From what perspective should Christians approach such a day of national remembrance?  And how much is “ten thousand talents” anyway?  Click the … Continue reading →

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Remembering September 11, 2001

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Pastor David

In just a few days, our nation will pause to observe the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks that affected all of us and changed our lives dramatically, some more than others.  If you’ve been watching the news on TV … Continue reading →

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The Truth About Christian Community

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Pastor David

In David Kinnaman’s new book entitled unChristian, he gives some startling statistics from the Barna Group about how young people today view the church and Christian faith.  Why are teens and twenty-somethings turning away from the Lord?  Why do our … Continue reading →

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