Casually Dating Jesus
When God Walked Among Us Part 12
January 28, 2012
What's your opinion on casual dating? "He's funny, and we have a good time, but I'd never marry him." Heard that before? What about with Jesus? Are you into parts of Jesus, but not others? Do like how He makes you feel sometimes, but not sure about Him other times? Or are you ready to commit to Him, no matter what?
(With this sermon at the beginning of the Spring 2012 semester, Scott starts into the second half of a series about the book of John. For the first half of the series, see February - June 2011.)
Scripture Ref: John 6:5-14
Scott Barnett
Duration: 07:00:10
Size: 40.49 MB
Jesus, Christ, lord, intimacy, commitment, bread of life, sacrifice
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Leaving a Legacy
An Unlikely Hero Series Part 10
January 27, 2012
After King David was established on his throne, he decided he wanted to do a great thing for God: build a temple. But God told David not to do it, even though He was pleased David had the desire to build it. What was the point of that? How should we respond to God in this kind of situation? How should we make plans to serve God in the first place? Or should we just give up and go our own way with our dreams?
Scripture Ref: 1 Chronicles 17:1-14
Scott Barnett
Duration: 06:04:18
Size: 19.35 MB
dreams, plans, temple, legacy, future
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So What
An Unlikely Hero Series Part 9, with Guest Speaker Josh Solheim
January 11, 2012
A few years ago, Josh decided to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest peak on the African continent. After training for months and buying all the gear and plane tickets, and after finding out that two people had died on the mountain a few days before he began his hike, and after an arduous four-day climb, Josh was elated to summit the peak safely. On his way home, however, he felt disappointed, even empty. Have you ever completed something epic and wondered why it felt pointless? Solomon, the son of David who succeeded him as king of Israel, had everything that the world could offer, and still he asked the same questions about meaning and purpose. So, what is it? What's the point of life? When we come to the end of everything... so what?
Scripture Ref: Ecclesiastes 1:12-18
Josh Solheim
Duration: 05:02:19
Size: 15.51 MB
purpose, life, meaning, fulfillment, trust, Solomon
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The Inexhaustible Power Source
Seeker Service with Guest Speaker Dick Schroeder
December 01, 2011
God wants to use every one of his disciples to help others encounter Him. Dick Schroeder shares stories of ordinary individuals who do this through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Scripture Ref: Acts 1:8
Dick Schroeder
Duration: 09:00:17
Size: 26.06 MB
Holy Spirit, baptism, immersion, power, witness, evangelism, supernatural
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Chains of Immorality
An Unlikely Hero Series Part 8
November 16, 2011
The story of David and Bathsheba is a tragic turning point, and through David's life we can see our own weaknesses and how sin has messed up good things in our lives. Was there any hope for David to be free from the chains of his wrong choices? And is there any hope for us to be free from our own sin?
Scripture Ref: 2 Samuel 11:1-5
Scott Barnett
Duration: 07:02:58
Size: 21.59 MB
immorality, sexual, sin, adultery, Bathsheba, David
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Handle with Care
An Unlikely Hero Series Part 7
November 07, 2011
As the new king of Israel, David decides to bring the Ark of the Covenant, the sign of God's presence, to his new capital. One of the men helping move it reaches out to steady it when it is about to fall, and God strikes the man dead. Huh? Why would God do that? Is it just proof that God was vengeful and angry in the Old Testament? Or does this story actually convey a truth about God and His ways?
Scripture Ref: 2 Samuel 6:1-15
Scott Barnett
Duration: 06:03:39
Size: 19.04 MB
Holy Spirit, ark, David, Jesus, discipline
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So You Want to be a Leader
An Unlikely Hero Series Part 6
October 30, 2011
David was anointed king of Israel when he was about 15 years old, but he didn't actually take the throne until he was 30. The years in between must have felt frustrating at times as David waited for God to fulfill His promises. Maybe God has inspired you to pursue leadership, but He isn't opening the doors for you to do it right away. Should you give up? Or is there something God wants to develop in you now to prepare you for the future?
Scripture Ref: 2 Samuel 5:3-5
Scott Barnett
Duration: 06:02:24
Size: 36.87 MB
leadership, David, anointed, trust, faith, waiting, values
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Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones
An Unlikely Hero Series Part 5
October 25, 2011
Everyone faces criticism. Sometimes we know we deserve it, but most of the time it feels unjustified and unfair. What do we do? React out of anger and hurt? Or is it possible to respond in a godly way?
Scripture Ref: 1 Samuel 25:9-35
Scott Barnett
Duration: 06:03:55
Size: 19.16 MB
criticism, David, relationships, family, forgiveness, mercy
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How Does God Want Us to Communicate with Him
An Unlikely Hero Series Part 4
October 19, 2011
We aren't born knowing how to speak, but we learn a language in order to communicate. And we learn to communicate in order to develop relationships. David wrote songs knowing that he had been given a gift to help Israel use them to communicate with God. What was David hearing from God to share with Israel? with us? and how might that help each of us develop a deeper relationship with God?
Scripture Ref: 2 Samuel 1:17-18
Scott Barnett
Duration: 07:01:16
Size: 20.77 MB
psalms, songs, worship, praise, intimacy, spirituality, faith
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When Spiritual Authority Goes Wrong
An Unlikely Hero Series Part 4
October 07, 2011
We look to spiritual leaders for encouragement, guidance and protection. What do we when such a person fails? When he or she stumbles in sin and refuses to repent? When they even personally hurt us? Looking at the life of David and his relationship with King Saul we can see how to face this challenge in a way that glorifies God and leaves peace in our hearts, despite the circumstances. Scripture Ref: 1 Samuel 18:5-12
Scott Barnett
Duration: 07:00:31
Size: 40.82 MB
authority, David, Saul, pastor, leadership, forgiveness
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How Do You Testify
When God Walked Among Us Series Part 11, with Guest Speaker Sylvia Allen
June 30, 2011
How would you respond to someone accusing you of being something you are not? and not believing you when you described yourself? Jesus found himself in this situation with the religious leaders of his day. In John 5, He says there are three people and two things that can vouch for his true identity. What do they say about him? What is our response to their testimony?
Scripture Ref: John 5:31-47
Sylvia Allen
Duration: 07:00:55
Size: 20.61 MB
Jesus, testimony, testify, healer, God, Moses, Lamb of God, John the Baptist
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Is Healing Still Relevant Today
When God Walked Among Us Series Part 9, with Guest Speaker Josh Solheim
April 20, 2011
It's clear from the Bible that physical healing was a big part of Jesus' ministry. Is God still doing that today? If yes, why are so many people still sick?
Scripture Ref: John 4:43-5:9
Josh Solheim
Duration: 05:00:36
Size: 29.39 MB
healing, sickness, power, miracles
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