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Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ. Romans 10:17
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December 2007
 | What Do I Want to Change in 2008?
Pastor Aaron Kumlin - 12/30/2007
(español no disponible)
Do you have regrets in 2007 or wish that 2008 would never come? Learn how to live for today. |
 | We Have Come to Worship Him
Pastor Norm Smith - 12/23/2007
(español no disponible)
From the wise men we learn how to take a spiritual journey toward the Christ child--and what to do when we get there. |
 | Becoming Fully Human: “God With Us”
Pastor Norm Smith - 12/16/2007
en español
God’s omnipotence and the reckless free will of Caesar combine in Bethlehem to carry out a divine plan, and almost everyone missed it. If we are not careful, we will make the same mistake again. |
November 2007
 | Old Testament: Now, What Did It Say?
Pastor Norm Smith - 11/25/2007
(español no disponible)
The Old Testament is full of exciting stories, but Paul reminds us there were written there for a purpose: To keep us from making wrong choices. Here are some lessons we can learn from our spiritual ancestors. |
 | Starting Over
Pastor Norm Smith - 11/11/2007
en español
The principles that Ezra and Nehemiah taught centuries ago still work for those times in life when there is nothing else to do but--Start over. |
 | Finding Your Cause
Pastor Aaron Kumlin - 11/4/2007
en español
Life is too important to go through the motions, what CAUSE will lead you to live life to its fullest? |
October 2007
 | Surprised at Bethel
Pastor Bill Sy - 10/28/2007
en español
God surprised Jacob at Bethel--but more than that, He will surprise you there, too, if you know where to look. |
 | Micah: God’s Idea of Justice
Pastor Norm Smith - 10/14/2007
en español
The Old Testament prophets constantly remind us of the things that really matter to God--and religion isn’t one of them. Instead, he shows that God puts a premium on justice, mercy, and humility. Does your life encompass Micah’s description of those qualities? |
 | Is He Really the Answer?
Pastor Norm Smith - 10/7/2007
en español
As far as we know, Job never did understand the reason for his suffering, but he did learn this about how to deal with it: Trust God, and pray for your friends. |
September 2007
 | Why Doesn’t God Explain?
Pastor Norm Smith - 9/30/2007
(español no disponible)
Most of the book of Job takes place with four friends sitting on the ground trying to understand a life that no longer makes sense. Come join them. If you haven’t been there yet, you will be. |
 | When God Bets On You
Pastor Norm Smith - 9/23/2007
en español
The book of Job is familiar to many people, but it still teaches lessons that we tend to forget, so we need reminders, such as this one: God’s silence is not the same as His absence. |
August 2007
 | Carry the Light
Dr Larry J McKinney - 8/26/2007
en español
Matthew 5:14-16 - Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven. |
 | What Does God Really Think of You? p I
Pastor Norm Smith - 8/12/2007
en español
What does God really think of us? And if we get what we deserve, what will that be? If we are "prodigal" in our living, perhaps Jesus’ story of the prodigal son can help us answer these questions. |
 | Do You Want to Change?
Pastor Aaron Kumlin - 8/5/2007
en español
Your life system is perfectly aligned to give you the results you have. Are you happy with these results? If you could change something? What would it be? |
July 2007
 | Patient Faith
Jim Jessup - 7/29/2007
en español
We all need to learn to be patient with one another, and we all know it. However, we also need to grow and take a step further: We need to learn to be patient with God. Only He really knows the best time for each event of our life. |
 | Do You Want To Get Well?
Pastor Norm Smith - 7/15/2007
en español
"Do you want to be healed?", Jesus asked. Do you? Even if it means accepting illness and sorrow and "the fellowship of His sufferings" to make us well? That’s our question for today. |
 | How Do We Go From Here?
Pastor Norm Smith - 7/1/2007
en español
Sometimes we are confused. We know where to go--which is always to follow Jesus. But HOW do you go from where you are in those unsettling times? |
June 2007
 | The Son of Man Must Suffer
Pastor Mark Cox - 6/24/2007
en español
Jesus applies the title, "The Son of Man", from Daniel 7 to Himself to express both the nature of His Person and the purpose of His mission; namely, He will redeem a people for His glory through His suffering on the Cross. |
 | Showing Courage in a Complex World
Pastor Norm Smith - 6/17/2007
en español
Daniel didn’t just fall into the lion’s den; he ended up there as a result of his actions. Fortunately, his deliverance was also a result of lifelong habits, the same habits that can prepare us for our time of testing. |
 | Retaining Integrity in a Complex World
Pastor Norm Smith - 6/10/2007
en español
Your challenge may not be as dramatic as being thrown into a fiery furnace, but it will come, perhaps in the form of a broken relationship, a job loss, health problems, or a financial collapse. See what the three young men of Daniel can teach us about how to face such a crisis. |
 | Remaining Faithful
Pastor Aaron Kumlin - 6/3/2007
en español
How does one stand up in a complex culture? The act of standing begins with a small act within. |
May 2007
 | Esther: Dealing with the enemies in our life
Pastor Norm Smith - 5/20/2007
(español no disponible)
Queen Esther comes face to face with her enemy, but it is really not Haman. Who is it? Who is your enemy, and how should you deal with him? |
 | Esther: Who’s in Charge Here?
Pastor Norm Smith - 5/13/2007
en español
Esther is the story of a cast of characters who make elaborate plans, and who experience the result of their own decisions, yet at the same time somehow end up carrying out the will of God. How can that be? |
 | The Righteous are as Bold as a Lion
Pastor Mark Cox - 5/6/2007
en español
Proverbs 28:1, Isaiah 36:1-37:20 -- A growing knowledge of the God of the Bible will instill a boldness in the heart of the Christian to continue to speak the truth of the Gospel in love to a hostile and unbelieving world. |
April 2007
 | The Anatomy of Fear
Pastor Aaron Kumlin - 4/29/2007
en español
Fear is an unspoken and powerful influence in our lives. However, God has granted us opportunity to be released from the prison of fear. |
 | The Pain of Becoming Well
Pastor Norm Smith - 4/22/2007
en español
Isaiah sees the glory of God, and is purified by the touch of a glowing coal to his lips, but then he finds that God has a job for him to do. He is to preach, knowing no one will listen, and continue do so till the end of his life. But God measures success differently than we do, and He gives his assessment of Isaiah’s life. |
 | What to Do When the King Dies
Pastor Norm Smith - 4/15/2007
en español
What do you do when the thing or person or relationship that you have counted on most fails you? Isaiah tells us exactly what to do, because it happened to him. |
 | How Long is Easter?
Pastor Norm Smith - 4/8/2007
en español
We celebrate Easter one day each year - but it was not a one time event. Easter is as old as creation and as long as eternity, and we, too, can be part of the miracle of the resurrection. |
March 2007
 | Amos: Measuring a Life
Pastor Norm Smith - 3/18/2007
en español
The Old Testament prophet Amos shows us how God measures a life, and how a godly life is evidenced by generosity, service, and involvement with others. |
 | Amos: Measuring a Nation
Pastor Norm Smith - 3/11/2007
en español
The Old Testament prophet Amos shows us how God measures a nation, and that He still demands help for the poor and justice for the needy as evidence of our faith in Him. |
 | For Whom Do You Speak?
Pastor Aaron Kumlin - 3/4/2007
en español
Does your speech reflect your point of view, or do you offer a different perspective. Prophets throughout the ages have revealed God’s impression of the world. |
February 2007
 | More Than a Prophet
Pastor Mark Cox - 2/25/2007
en español
Even though it would be easy to see why many could mistake Jesus as just another prophet, like Elijah, it’s clear from Scripture and from Jesus’ own testimony about Himself that He is much more than a prophet-- He is the Christ! |
 | When Life Is a Rollercoaster - Part 2
Pastor Norm Smith - 2/18/2007
en español
When life is a roller coaster for you, it is a good time to look at the life of Elijah. He had a great victory earlier, but now life drops him to the bottom. He helps us learn how to react to our lowest moments. |
 | Set Free by The Gospel
Pastor Mark Cox - 2/4/2007
en español
Jesus is precious and glorious because He alone is able to break the chains of unforgiveness in our hearts and free us to be truly authentic and loving people. |
January 2007
 | When the Dream Breaks
Pastor Aaron Kumlin - 1/28/2007
en español
We can only be made whole after we have been broken. As Solomon built Israel into a powerful and peaceful nation his self-indulgence brought his demise. |
 | Developing a Heart for God - Part 2
Pastor Norm Smith - 1/21/2007
en español
We hear that David was "a man after God’s own heart", but what made that so? The answer is simple: It was because David put his faith into practice; it was because of what David did. |
 | Developing a Heart for God - Part 1
Pastor Norm Smith - 1/14/2007
(español no disponible)
David "celebrated before God with all his might". He did it by dancing, Hannah by whispering, and Job in silence. What would it mean for you to “celebrate God with all your might?” |
 | Who Influences You?
Pastor Aaron Kumlin - 1/7/2007
(español no disponible)
What did it mean for Jesus to be a Rabbi? And do you have what it takes to be a disciple of Christ? |
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