SCRIPTURE: Luke 13:31-35; 14:15-24 It is often said of those climbing the corporate ladder of success, ?Watch who you step on on your way to the top. You might have to pass them on your way down.? How true it is that we rarely pay attention to those who are on the sidelines of our lives. It's time …
009-05 — The Undesired Gospel
SCRIPTURE: Luke 12:49-53 Paul Hefft delivers a message challenging us to understand the gospel for what it really is. Download Now Subscribe to this series by dragging this link to your podcast software or RSS reader. This Series Subscribe to all sermons by dragging this link to your podcast …
009-04 — The One Thing
SCRIPTURE: Luke 10:38-42 How could Jesus stay on this road amidst the distance, the effort, the curves? How could he constantly make the right decisions when we so often get ourselves lost and confused? Here we find his secret for the journey; it's just one thing. Download Now Subscribe to …
009-03 — Hug the Curves
SCRIPTURE: Luke 9:37-55 Immediately after Jesus made his decision to follow the planned route, he had to face some pretty tight curves. It's much easier to just go straight, blaze a trail, plow through, but Jesus stuck to the road. Download Now Subscribe to this series by dragging this link to …
009-02 — Fill ‘er Up
SCRIPTURE: Luke 9:28-36 Jesus knew that the journey would be a long one and so did his Father in Heaven. But once he made the decision to follow the planned route, the Father blessed him with a spiritual energy boost, filling his spiritual tanks. Are your tanks filled? Download Now Subscribe …
009-01 — Check the Map
SCRIPTURE: Luke 9:18-27 There came a deciding point in Jesus' life when he had to double check the map and make his decision about which way he would go. Was he going to go to the cross? Was he going to walk away from it? He checked his map. He made his choice. Download Now Subscribe to this …
008-04 — A New Purpose
SCRIPTURE: Various Stephen Covey says that the easiest way to change someone's behavior is to change that person's title. If there is a manager who isn't managing well, then change the title from ?Department Manager? to ?Top Dog Motivator? or something that more clearly describes the purpose of the …
008-03 — A New Commitment
SCRIPTURE: Various The beginning of the year is when we all make our ?resolutions? and by now most of us have already messed up on them. We think, ?I can't keep my commitments to myself, so why bother making them ever again.? I think I know the solution to our problems with all these commitments. …
008-02 — A New Community
SCRIPTURE: Various Alcoholics Anonymous is one of the most successful ?life-fixing? organizations out there, and its success is largely a result of their emphasis on community. The simple truth is that for any aspect of life change to take hold on me, I have to get connected with people who are …
008-01 — A New Perspective
SCRIPTURE: Various Whenever something is really messed up, I have a tendency to jump into the middle of the situation in a valiant attempt to fix it. How many times have I stopped my car, lifted the hood and gazed vainly into the middle of that vast configuration of hoses and metal only to realize …
007-05 — Everyday Advent
SCRIPTURE: Various Who says Christmas has to end? A brand new year is starting, and brand new opportunities are ours to bring Christ's Presence to bear on every aspect of our lives. Are you ready to take on the challenge of making Christ a real part of your everyday life? Download …
007-04 — He Is Here
SCRIPTURE: Luke 2:8-20 The point of Christmas is twofold. On the one hand, we are reminded to wait expectantly for Jesus' return, but we should not forget that he actually came and that he is actually still here through the ministry of His Spirit. Download Now Subscribe to this series by …
007-03 — He Is Coming
SCRIPTURE: Various Sometimes I wonder if I really believe that Jesus is coming back. I mean, that's a pretty crazy statement to make. But if Jesus really does come back, it will be a pretty big thing, don't you think? If we believe Jesus came from heaven once, can we believe that Jesus will come …
007-02 — The Need for Preparation
SCRIPTURE: Various One thing is certain, anytime God asks His people to wait, it's because He has some unfinished business to attend to. What business does He need to do in our lives? He has given us plenty of time to prepare for the return of His Son. How are we doing? Download Now Subscribe …
007-01 — The Power of Waiting
SCRIPTURE: Various I find it strange that God is always asking His people to wait. It is a theme that gets repeated numerous times throughout Scripture, and I don't fully understand it. Nevertheless, I am beginning to discover the incredible power that can be found as we wait for God's will to be …
006-04 — We Cry for Renewal
SCRIPTURE: Habakkuk 3 Long ago, in a galaxy far, far away...Doesn't it seem that all the greatest stories happened in the distant past in far off locations? Doesn't it seem that God's activity is just a part of history? When was the last time you saw God divide the waters of Lake Michigan? If God …