MOMENTUM 1–February 5, 2012
watch the promo video here: momentum bumper final A new series begins with this: “The church in Acts had momentum. Shouldn’t we?” Brian Richard, speaking. Acts 2:42-47 Acts 3:1-10 Peter & John, the dynamic duo Psalm 55:17 Psalm 119:164 Prayer & Witness I Thessalonians 5:17 [...]
STOP CAUTION GO 5–January 29, 2012
The final message in our series on the first two chapters of Acts. Brian Richard preaching. Acts 2:42-47 Matthew 16:18 Devotion Apostles’ Doctrine Fellowship Breaking Bread Luke 22:14-20 Prayer God’s Word/Obedience = Apostles’ Doctrine Relationship = Fellowship Community = Breaking Bread Prayer = Prayer [...]
STOP CAUTION GO 4–January 22, 2012
The message begins with a testimony by a guy named Rocky. Then a recounting of Peter’s message in Acts 2:14-41, summed up by Brian Richard with a gospel plea. Acts 2:14-41 The first post-ascension fulfillment of prophecy Joel 2:28-32 The first post-ascension gospel sermon [...]
STOP CAUTION GO 3–January 15, 2012
A traffic light’s color’s and their associated meanings give us a great way to study scripture. Brian Richard delivers week 3 of the series from Acts 1 & 2. Acts 2:1, 5, 9-11 Pentecost Large, diverse crowd Receiving the Law And ascension theme Languages The [...]
STOP CAUTION GO 2–January 8, 2012
A traffic light’s color’s and their associated meanings give us a great way to study scripture. Brian Richard continues the series from Acts 1 & 2. Acts 1:12-26 Thirty Years That Changed the World by Michael Green Read through Acts twice this year Acts [...]
January 1, 2012 – Stop Caution Go 1
A new year and a new series. Preaching from Acts 1 & 2, Brian Richard shows up places where we need to stop and see what God is doing, use caution in understanding and to go forward in action! AD33-64 Birth, struggles, growth & [...]
Christmas Morning 2011
The band, choir and soloists presented a program that looked at Christmas through the eyes of those present when it happen. These shepherds, magi and the like did not have the advantage of 2000 years of history to give them perspective. Their confusion and faith were real. Preacher Brian’s narration is adapted from narrations written [...]
CHRISTMAS GHOSTS 3 – December 18, 2011
The final sermon in the series looks at the things yet to come in our lives. Uncertain times may lie ahead, but Jesus is faithful. Brian Richard, speaking. Matthew 2:1-18 Frustration of the future Fortunes of the future Herod Massacre of the Innocents King of [...]
CHRISTMAS GHOSTS 2 – December 11, 2011
Brian Richard continues the series that explores (and empowers to defeat) the ghosts in past, present and future. What are the things in your present life that are distracting you from true worship? Matthew 2:1-6 God sees potential Remember Bethlehem We have the “just Bethlehem” [...]
CHRISTMAS GHOSTS: Past – December 4, 2011
For the holiday season, a new series that takes its cue from the classic story, “A Christmas Carol”. Just like the main character in Dicken’s timeless book, Ebenezer Scrooge must face the ghosts of his past, present and future. The Christmas story from Mark gives us [...]
SOMETHING’S MISSING 6– November 27, 2011
II Corinthians 3:1 Galatians 5:13-26 Ephesians 4:20-5:21 Ephesians 6:10-18 We can’t accomplish or explain it I John 4:4 Ephesians 3:20, 21 Who’s in charge here? Shouldn’t I be different? Acts 2:38, 39 I Corinthians 6:19 I Peter 2:11 Yes – in the way we live Yes – in what [...]
SOMETHING’S MISSING 5– November 20, 2011
As baptized disciples of Jesus, we have been given the Holy Spirit to live in us…so what are we afraid of? Brian Richard, preaching. Luke 11:13 Matthew 7:11 Matthew 7:7 Persistent & confident prayer Acts 2:36-39 Baptism brings the gift I Corinthians 6:19 The Spirit dwells within What are [...]
SOMETHING’S MISSING 4– November 13, 2011
Brian Richard continues in our series on the Holy Spirit. There’s something missing: it’s the evidence of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Galatians 5:13-26 Do not live in the sinful nature Isaiah 64:6 John 15:5 Romans 7:18 We need Jesus to save us from the penalty of sin; [...]
SOMETHING’S MISSING 3– November 6, 2011
“God moves in mysterious ways” is a popular phrase to explain coincidences, but Brian Richard shows us scripture that helps us understand the way that the Spirit of God works. It’s not all that mysterious all the time. Acts 2:38 Genesis 1:2, 26 Water is stronger than stone Ephesians [...]
SOMETHING’S MISSING 2– October 30, 2011
Who is He? Brian Richard delivers some solid, biblical answers to that question regarding the Holy Spirit of God. Notice we say he delivers “some” answers…because one of the answers is that we cannot completely know Him. Acts 2:38, 39 Acts 19 Acts 17 Genesis [...]
Something’s Missing 1 – October 23, 2011
Preacher Brian began our new series today, including a video presentation of pastor and author, Francis Chan. Due to copyright restrictions, we cannot post that video to our site. However if you contact the church office, it is available to our congregation.
BACKWARDS 5 – October 16, 2011
Preacher Brian concludes our “backward” study. This two-part message continues to give us insight into the life and ways of a true disciple of Jesus. John 12:20-26 Matthew 11:28-30 To rest, get more COME Mark 1:17 Luke 9:23 TAKE Matthew 11:30 FIND Luke 15 [...]
BACKWARDS 4 – October 9, 2011
This “Backward” message is not based on a specific phrase spoken by Jesus, but rather, on a concept taught by Jesus on several occasions. Brian Richard, speaking. To be rich, be poor Matthew 6:19-24 Matthew 13:44, 45 Luke 18:18-30 Luke 12:13-21 Luke 12:32-34 Luke 12:32 [...]
BACKWARDS 3 – October 2, 2011
In the third message of this series, Preacher Brian draws our attention another backwards phrase: Love your enemies. Matthew 5:43-48 Leviticus 19:18 AGAPE A higher standard Color of skin? Another culture? Galatians 3:26-29 Another lifestyle? Hate the sin, but love the sinner Matthew 9:36 John [...]
BACKWARDS 2 – September 25, 2011
Brian Richard continues the series that explores teachings of Jesus that are backwards to our natural way of thinking. To be first, we must be last. This map can be used to follow along. Mark 6:1-Mark 9:33 Backward [...]
BACKWARDS 1 – September 18, 2011
Brian Richard begins a new series that explores how many teachings of Jesus are backwards to our natural way of thinking. Even though these concepts are counter-cultural, they make perfect sense in the Kingdom of God. Salmon? Go against the flow Matthew 7:13-14 Staying straight [...]
Drafted for Service – September 4, 2011
Maybe we’ll never be as renowned as theApostle Paul, but Brian Richard shows us the transformation from Saul to Paul that we can experience as well. Acts 7, Acts 22, Philippians 3 Saul of Tarsus Acts 9:1-19 PRIDE Proverbs 16:5 Proverbs 16:18 The opposite of pride is humbleness, not self-depreciation. Micah 6:8 Are you [...]
Why Suffering? – August 28, 2011
In the opening section of II Corinthians, the apostle Paul emphasizes the special resources available to the Christian who hurts. Brian Richard, preaching. II Corinthians 1:1-11 Comfort and/or encouragement First truth: suffering is a normal part of every life II Corinthians 1:5 Genesis 3:16, 17 No one is exempt II Corinthians 1:5 II Corinthians 1:8 [...]
UNITY, the one anothers – August 21, 2011
Our summer-long series ends with a look at devotion and brotherly love—we are family! Romans 12:10 I Corinthians 12:12-27 Romans 12:1-10 Agape love A close-knit family Ephesians 1:7 Ephesians 3:14, I Peter 4:17 Ephesians 1:5 Philippians 2:3, 4 I Thessalonians 4:9, 10 Hebrews 13:1-3 I Peter 1:22, [...]