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The Scoundrel

Admin — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 14:40:33 +0000

In this continuation of the On the Road with Jesus series, Pastor Derek looks at the story of a man who wasted his company’s money- but ended up winning his boss’s respect.

Table Talk

Admin — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 14:17:10 +0000

In week 7 of the series On the Road with Jesus, Pastor Derek looks in at Jesus visiting a Pharisee’s house for dinner, then gives practical ways to be humble and practice hospitality.

A Seed & A Door

Admin — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 15:13:16 +0000

In this message, Pastor Derek describes how God’s kingdom is like a seed and how people who desire access into God’s kingdom need to walk through the narrow door.

Manure

Admin — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 14:55:06 +0000

In this message, Pastor Derek retells a story found in Luke 13 where Jesus speaks about a man, his fig tree, the gardener, and manure.

Bulding Barns

Admin — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 14:57:08 +0000

In this message, Pastor Derek tells the story of the farmer who wants to build a bigger barn and examines the parasite of greed.

Bread and Prayer

Admin — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 14:48:47 +0000

In the 3rd week of On the Road with Jesus, Pastor Derek Vreeland examines the Lord’s Prayer in Luke 11, and then discusses the cry for bread that reappears in this passage.

The Dysfunctional Family

Admin — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 14:44:35 +0000

In the new series On the Road with Jesus, Pastor Derek examines the parable of the prodigal son, and then goes more in-depth with the older brother in this story.

The Mugging & Mercy

Admin — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 19:22:14 +0000

In a new series entitled, “On the Road with Jesus,” Pastor Derek shares the first story Jesus told on the road from Galilee to Jerusalem, a story about a guy who gets mugged and the mercy that follows.

Restoring Hope

Admin — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 15:52:36 +0000

To conclude the New Hope series, Pastor Derek sums up in this message entitled Restoring Hope.

Who am I?

Admin — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 16:02:12 +0000

Mark Collier presents a message on who we are and who we are in Christ.

Searching for my Man Card

Admin — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 19:41:56 +0000

For Father’s Day, Pastor Derek preaches a message exploring the question: What does it mean to be a man?

Hope in God’s Kingdom Coming

Admin — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 15:56:39 +0000

In week 5 of the New Hope series, Pastor Derek looks at the hope in God’s coming kingdom.

Hope in God’s Kingdom

Admin — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 14:51:35 +0000

In part 4 of the series A New Hope, Pastor Derek explores the Bible and shows the hope in God’s kingdom.

Hope in God’s Story

Admin — Sun, 30 May 2010 14:10:27 +0000

In the 3rd installment of the series A New Hope, Pastor Derek looks at Revelation 21 and the hope in God’s story found there.

Hope in God

Admin — Sun, 23 May 2010 14:43:45 +0000

The second installment in the series A New Hope, Pastor Derek talks about finding hope in God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.

Finding Hope

Admin — Sun, 16 May 2010 16:08:29 +0000

Finding Hope is the first in a new series entitled A New Hope. In this message, Pastor Derek addresses the question of whether hope is real, or just an illusion.

The Fight & Generosity

Admin — Sun, 09 May 2010 18:38:11 +0000

Pastor Derek completes the “Sincere Faith” with a message on fighting the good fight of faith and our calling to be people of generosity.

Teachers & Money

Admin — Sun, 02 May 2010 18:08:14 +0000

In this message, Pastor Derek describes the role of teaches as more than just instruction. Teachers guide, encourage, and help to change our way of thinking. He also describes the differences between a biblical view of financial prosperity and the false view, known as the prosperity gospel.

Elders & Slaves

Admin — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 17:49:02 +0000

Sincere faith is cultivated in the community of faith. In this message in the “Sincere Faith” series, Pastor Derek describes how honoring leadership in the community of faith helps you faith to grow. The message also tackles the difficult subject of slavery and how followers of Christ can honor the “masters” in their lives.

Widows & Work

Admin — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 18:39:21 +0000

Pastor Derek discusses how we demonstrate our devotion to God in our work life and in how we care for widows.

Radical Forgiveness

Admin — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 18:32:39 +0000

In a combined worship service with Grace Community Church, St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, & Cornerstone Church, Pastor Brian Zahnd addresses the need for a new reformation. The “protest train” of the Protestant Reformation has come to an end. It is time for us to give up our protest and live a cruciform reformation, a revolution of forgiving love.

Pastor Brian Zahnd is the Senior Pastor of Word of Life Church in St. Joesph, Missouri and the author of two books: What to Do on the Worst Day of Your Life (2009) and Unconditional? The Call of Jesus to Radical Forgiveness (Release Date: January 2011).

Doctrine & Training

Admin — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 18:06:53 +0000

In this message from the “Sincere Faith” series, Pastor Derek describes the spiritual nature of doctrine and the importance of training (rather than trying) to be devoted to God.

Practice Resurrection

Admin — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 15:08:50 +0000

Pastor Derek speaks on the meaning of Resurrection Sunday and talks about different ways to practice resurrection.

Truth & Lies

Admin — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 19:05:31 +0000

In this installment of the Sincere Faith series, Pastor Derek describes how God’s entire story is the battle between truth and lies. The truth we confess is found in Jesus who was manifested in the flesh, vindicated by the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among the nations, believed on in the world, and taken up into glory.

Missions Sunday 2010

Admin — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:20:39 +0000

Rev. Jimmie & Gloria Johnson share their missions experience while serving in Namibia, Africa. For more information on their ministry go to www.missionary411.com/j7mission/bio.aspx.

Men & Women

Admin — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 19:32:10 +0000

In this second message in the “Sincere Faith” series, Pastor Derek discusses prayer, Jesus, men, and women from 1 Timothy 2.

Sinners & Mercy

Admin — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:10:12 +0000

The phrase “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners” was a popular saying in the early church. It speaks of our mission to be sent as missionaries proclaiming this good news. It speaks of our fallen state as sinners and it speaks of the mercy available in Jesus.

Faith & False Teaching

Admin — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 19:37:36 +0000

In this opening message of the “Sincere Faith” series, Pastor Derek describes the differences between sincere faith and superficial faith. In his discussion of 1 Timothy 1:1-11, he talks about the seduction and dangers of false teaching.

Statement of Faith: Life & Marriage

Admin — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 21:59:26 +0000

Pastor Derek discusses what it looks like for us to live in the world (but not of the world). He also celebrates and honors marriage with humor and wisdom.

Statement of Faith: The Church

Admin — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:51:56 +0000

In this message, Pastor Derek discusses what we believe about the local church, communion, water baptism, and Spirit baptism.

Our Statement of Faith: Salvation

Admin — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 15:49:01 +0000

“Salvation” is the one word title for God’s story of redemption and salvation belongs to our God. In this message, Pastor Derek describes what we believe about humanity, the gospel, and God’s rescuing work of salvation.

Our Statement of Faith: The Bible & The Trinity

Admin — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 20:45:07 +0000

In this first part of a discussion on our newly renovated statement of faith, Pastor Derek discusses what we believe about the Bible and what we believe about God.

Our Values: Part 2

Admin — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 19:37:58 +0000

Pastor Derek discusses values 6-10 on our list of core values.

Our Values: Part 1

Admin — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 16:54:03 +0000

Pastor Derek shares the parable of the wineskins from Luke 5, describe our desire for old wine, but our need for new wineskins. This leads into a presentation of the first five values statements for Cornerstone Church.

Our Purpose Statement

Admin — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 16:58:24 +0000

Pastor Derek shares the renewed purpose statement of Cornerstone Church. This statement describes the kind of church Cornerstone is becoming.

2009 In Review

Admin — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 16:00:22 +0000

Pastor Derek reviews the previous Sunday morning teaching series from 2009

A Child is Born

Admin — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 16:06:46 +0000

In the final week of the Imagine series, Pastor Derek explores the four names of the promised Savior of the World- the baby Jesus- in Isaiah 9:6.

God with Us

Admin — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 17:02:30 +0000

The gifts we give each other at Christmas pale in comparison to the gift God gave us on that first Christmas morning. In the 8th week of the Imagine series, Pastor Derek discusses the Immanuel image and God’s gift of himself.

A Mystical God

Admin — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 16:07:02 +0000

In the year King Uzziah died, Isaiah saw God. Who is this God he saw? Pastor Derek explains the mystical God seen in Isaiah chapter 6 during the 7th week of the Imagine series.

Turning to the Light

Admin — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 16:29:56 +0000

In the 6th week of the Imagine series, Mark Collier uses his knowledge of horiculture to explain how God planted His vineyard and then pronounced six woes against it, according to Isaiah 5.

Shelter from the storm (Song)

Admin — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:39:58 +0000

This is the song Shelter from the Storm, written by Bob Dylan and sung by Rich Hawkins.

Shelter from the Storm

Admin — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:34:39 +0000

In this message, Pastor Derek examines Isaiah’s imagery in chapter 4- the shelter from the storm.

Rotteness for Perfume

Admin — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:35:12 +0000

In Week 4 of the Imagine series, Pastor Derek examines the punishment of the nation of Judah for their three sins.

The Mountain of the Lord

Admin — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:31:21 +0000

In the third week of the Imagine series, Pastor Derek examines the first five verses in Isaiah 2, which speaks of the mountain of the Lord. Do you know what you need to climb a mountain?

White as Snow

Admin — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:21:33 +0000

In this week of the “Imagine” series, Pastor Derek explores the imagery of red and white. God desires to transform our hearts from the redness of hatred, violence, perversion, and anguish into the purity and freshness of the fallen snow.

Isaiah’s Vision

Admin — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:22:13 +0000

Pastor Derek introduces a new series called “Imagine” based on the first nine chapters of Isaiah. The purpose of prophecy was to reform the community by stiring up their imagination. In this regard, prophecy is poetic in nature. Isaiah desires to stir our imagination in order to produce hope.

Seeds

Admin — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 15:57:42 +0000

In this message, Pastor Derek describes the kingdom of God as a seek. Every act of love done in the name of Jesus plants a seed of God’s kingdom.

Giving

Admin — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 14:05:07 +0000

For the 2nd week of the Faith in Action series, Pastor Derek preaches from Luke 12:13-21, which tells the story of the rich fool.

Thank You for Giving

Admin — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 14:00:37 +0000

This song was sung by Sarah Roberts, daughter of Richard Roberts, a missionary from Cornerstone to Taiwan.

Detours

Admin — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 14:05:16 +0000

In the 1st week of the Faith in Action series, Pastor Derek talks about taking detours in life– and about how the people will BE the church.

Recovering Hypocrite

Admin — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 14:27:22 +0000

Based on James 1, starting at verse 22, Pastor Derek talks about being not only a hearer of the Word–but also a Doer.

Death and the Afterlife

Admin — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 14:50:27 +0000

In the final week of the You Ask! series, Pastor Derek speaks about death and what comes after.

Reason & Faith

Admin — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 16:30:16 +0000

In this message, David Theiss talks about the importance of adding reason to your faith and the faith you pass on to the next generation.

Life and Relationships

Admin — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 20:23:00 +0000

In this message, Pastor Derek answers questions about doing life with one another.

Note: In the comment section below, Pastor Derek has answered one question that he did not answer in message, because it dealt with a mature subject. Please be advised that the comment below contains a frank and honest answer to a sensitive subject.

Parental discretion is advised.

God and the Bible

Admin — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 14:53:39 +0000

During the first week of the You Ask! series, Pastor Derek answers 9 questions related to God and the Bible.

Good Examples & Bad Examples

Admin — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 14:33:10 +0000

In the final week of The Love Letters of John, Pastor Derek takes a look at the 2 people described in 3rd John- Gaius and Diotrephes- and talks about who we should be like.

Elders & Incarnation

Admin — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 19:47:59 +0000

Pastor Derek discusses the ministry of elders in the local church and ten reasons why the doctrine of the incarnation is important.

Spirit, Water, and Blood

Admin — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 14:52:50 +0000

In the final chapter of First John, Pastor Derek talks about the three witnesses that testify that Jesus is the Son of God, and four things that humans need to experience real life.

Love Revisited

Admin — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 16:09:17 +0000

In week 6 of The Love Letters of John, Pastor Derek preaches on loving those you may not really like-or love.

Celebrate and Give

Admin — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:48:04 +0000

In the final week of What to do on the Worst Day of Your Life, Pastor Derek talks about celebration and giving.

Hate And Truth

Admin — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 14:45:09 +0000

In Week 5 of the Love Letters of John, Pastor Derek preaches from 1 John 3:11-24, the topic being Hate and Truth.

Love & the Practice of Sin

Admin — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 20:38:03 +0000

In this message, Pastor Derek describes how God’s love for us shapes our identity and how those who make a practice of sin are not the children of God.

Encouragement, Words, & Imagination

Admin — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:03:51 +0000

In this second of a four part series, Pastor Derek explores how to respond on the worst day of your life.

Like David, we must encourage ourselves in God if we are to survive our worst day. This includes seeking God for a word, a message from him and then re-imagining a better future, one filled with recovery.

This series is based on the book What to Do on the Worst Day by Brian Zahnd. For more information on the book go to http://www.worstday.net/

The World & Antichrists

Admin — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 18:06:56 +0000

Pastor Derek talks about how to live insulated in a fallen world and stay aware of antichrists who are prowling around.

Weep & Don’t Get Bitter

Admin — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:48:26 +0000

In this first of a four part series, Pastor Derek explores how to respond on the worst day of your life.

Our initial response on the worst day is to weep. We cry until we have not more tears to cry. Weeping is the natural human response to tragedy, but weeping must come to an end in order to keep our hearts from becoming bitter.

This series is based on the book What to Do on the Worst Day by Brian Zahnd. For more information on the book go to http://www.worstday.net/

Walking in the Light

Admin — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:43:02 +0000

I want to be in the light, as You are in the light, I want to shine like the stars in the heavens; O Lord, be my light, and be my salvation, ’cause all I want is to be in the light. The words of this song, based on 1 John 1:7, was the theme of Pastor Derek’s message- Walking in the Light.

The Word of Life

Admin — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 14:38:46 +0000

John was an apostle who wrote love letters-to his churches. In this brand new series, Pastor Derek talks about the first 4 verses in the first letter- and how Jesus is the Word of Life.

The Creed: I Believe in Resurrection & Life Everlasting

Admin — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 20:52:10 +0000

In the final week of The Creed, Pastor Derek describes the end of the Christian story, which is not going to heaven when you die, but re-creation and resurrection.

The Creed: I Believe in Forgiveness

Admin — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 16:13:06 +0000

In the 5th week of The Creed, Pastor Derek talks about the line, “I believe…in the forgiveness of sins.” What does it mean to forgive?

The Creed:I Believe in the Church

Admin — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 15:09:12 +0000

I believe in the holy catholic church. What does that mean? What about the lines after it? How do we be the church? Pastor Derek talks about believing in the church, and gives 10 ways to be the church.

The Creed: I Believe in the Holy Spirit

Admin — Sun, 31 May 2009 14:40:13 +0000

On Pentecost Sunday, Pastor Derek examined the 3rd paragraph of The Apostle’s Creed: I believe in the Holy Spirit.

The Creed:I Believe in Jesus Christ

Admin — Sun, 24 May 2009 15:36:01 +0000

In Part 2 of The Creed, Pastor Derek takes a closer look at the second paragraph of the Apostle’s Creed : I Believe in Jesus Christ.

I Believe in God the Father

Sun, 17 May 2009 14:36:35 +0000

The Apostle’s Creed is a gift from the ancient church to the modern church. In this message, Pastor Derek explores the first line of the creed: I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator and heaven and earth. Our entire faith is built on the foundation of God as Father and God as creator.

Finding Energy in Your Work

Sun, 10 May 2009 16:54:32 +0000

How do you find energy in your work? Pastor Derek talks about how find energy at work, and interviews Mr. Don ten Bensel, elder at Cornerstone.

Work Is Worship

Sun, 03 May 2009 14:52:50 +0000

Work is Worship. But how do you do that? What do you need to do? Pastor Derek talks about how to worship at your work- not worship your work.

Work is Good, but it’s not God

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 14:47:03 +0000

Worshiping work? Working at play? Playing at worship? Mark Collier, an elder of Cornerstone Church, preached on how people have started to worship the wrong things, work at the wrong time, and play at the wrong time.

Work, Work, Work

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 14:58:28 +0000

Why work? In this message, Mr. David Thiess gave 5 different answers to this question in the message Work, Work, Work.

The Ressurection of the Son of God

Admin — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 15:10:00 +0000

In this message, Pastor Derek Vreeland preached on the ressurection of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, on Easter morning.

The Death of God

Sun, 05 Apr 2009 14:53:16 +0000

Is God Dead? In this message, Pastor Derek describes the mystery of God’s union with human death. What does it mean for God in Christ to die for us?

Jesus Our Healer

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 15:14:20 +0000

Jesus understands our pain; he has carried our pain, and he wants to redeem our pain. As we fix our eyes on Jesus the healer we must avoid three wrong ideas. 1) The mistaken idea that Jesus no longer heals today. 2) The mistaken idea that salvation is only a spiritual salvaiton. 3) The mistaken idea that God always chooses to heal people instantly when we pray. The truth is Jesus still heals today. Salvation is for our entire being both body and soul. And God may choose to heal people the day when we pray or on the final day when Jesus returns and the dead are raised.

A Conversation about the Trinity

Sun, 22 Mar 2009 17:50:28 +0000

On Sunday, March 22, 2009, Pastor Derek was invited to talk about the Trinity at Word of Life Church in St. Joseph, Missouri with Pastor Brian Zahnd. These two friends sat at a table on stage during the WOLC Sunday morning service with Bibles and coffee in hand, and Pastor Brian interviewed Pastor Derek on the subject of the Trinity in what turned out to be a unique and insightful presentation of this ancient and insightful doctrine.

Guest Speaker: Lee Short

Sun, 22 Mar 2009 12:05:22 +0000

Lee Short served as the first pastor of Cornerstone Church until he surrendered to a full-time call to serve the Spanish speaking world. In this message, Lee shares his passion for every believer to recognize their unique call to go into all the world. This message is provided with Spanish interpretation.

For more information on Lee’s ministry go to: www.lsmi.org

Jesus Our Savior

Admin — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 17:58:28 +0000

Jesus Christ became our substitute on the cross so that he could become our Savior, rescuing us from our sins. He canceled “our record of debt” (Col 2:15 ESV), by nailing our sins to the cross. In this message, Pastor Derek explains that forgiveness of sin means that we are released from the penalty of sin, separated from the guilt of sin, and free from the power of sin. This message concludes with a powerful prayer of confession and repentance.

Jesus Our Substitue

Admin — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 15:32:29 +0000

This message included a performance by Redeemed, the creative arts ministry at Cornerstone Church, depicting the martyrdom of Christians over the centuries, Christians who suffered violence for proclaim the message of the cross. That message has been passed on to us and it is a message that has at its heart, Jesus’ death. Pastor Derek explains that on the cross, Jesus Christ died in our place for our sins as a substitute, receiving the punishment we deserved, so that we could receive the righteousness of God by faith.

The Offensiveness of the Cross

Admin — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 20:06:39 +0000

This first message in “The Cross of Christ” series explores why the message of the cross is both foolish and offensive. At the cross we do not see Jesus as our life coach, love guru, motivational speaker, or therapist. What people find is a find is a dying, failed revolutionary. But for those of us who are followers of Christ, the cross is central to everything we believe.

When God Roars: Ripe For Judgment

Admin — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 16:33:10 +0000

Amos 8 & 9
For nine chapters God has been roaring out judgment on Israel. In these final two visions, Amos sees the Lord holding a fruit basket, indicating that Israel is ready to be picked and eaten. There is no place to hide, because God is coming with a sword to kill and no one will escape. These chapters reveal God’s seriousness in how he deals with sin. It is hard to process the God who so loved the world that he gave his Son with the God who kills with the sword. What we see is a God who is unfolding his story throughout time and we have the opportunity to contribute to his story through the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus or find ourselves on the other side of his sword.

“The powerful play goes on, and you will contribute a verse.” –Walt Whitman, “O Me! O Life!”

When God Roars: Luxury & the Plumb Line

Admin — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 16:19:01 +0000

Amos 6 & 7
Israel’s had forgotten about righteousness and justice in favor of pimped out beds and expensive lotion. In their pride they turned a blind eye to God’s desires for them in order to live a life of luxury. God gives Amos three distinct visions. In these visions we see the wonderful balance between God’s sovereignty and his call for us to participate in his plans through prayer. We also see our greatest need, a plumb line, which is Jesus as revealed in the Scripture.

When God Roars: Seek the Lord and Live

Admin — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 16:10:18 +0000

Amos 5
God’s roar against Israel because of their sins turns to a lament, as God mourns the pending destruction of Israel. He does offer a lifeline of hope: seek the Lord and live. Hope is found in seeking God’s face, turning from sin, and pursing righteousness and justice once again. They have not lived right, they have not worshiped right, and they messed up the view of the the end times. Their only hope is our only hope: seek the Lord and live.

When God Roars: Return to Me

Admin — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 15:51:49 +0000

Amos 4
God’s ongoing desire is to build an alternative community of righteousness and justice. This was his plan for Israel, but they had become divided. The Northern Kingdom, which still bore the name Israel, continued to sin with their piece-meal approach to worship and their oppression of the poor. God disciplines Israel with the hope that they will return to him. We who are followers of Christ are in a multi-ethnic community called the Church and God has made a way for us to return to him through the sacred act of communion.

Parental Involvment in Dating

Admin — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 18:42:00 +0000

In Session 4 of our â€œParental Guidance Requiredâ€ parenting conference, Chris Rumble describes how parents can remain actively involved in their teen’s dating life.

Blessing Your Children

Admin — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 18:37:28 +0000

In Session 3 of our â€œParental Guidance Requiredâ€ parenting conference, Chris Rumble shares his passion for parents to bless their children.

Overcoming Plateaus

Admin — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 16:31:57 +0000

In Session 2 of our â€œParental Guidance Requiredâ€ parenting conference, Chris Rumble explores the call of Abraham and the plateaus he experienced in his life, which becomes a paradigm for parents today. At times the greatest obstacles to overcome in raising our children are our own character deficiencies that cause us to settle for less than God’s best.

The God of Epic Story

Admin — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 15:34:20 +0000

In Session 1 of our “Parental Guidance Required” parenting conference, Chris Rumble describes God as the master epic storyteller who is writing the stories of our lives and the lives of our children. Chris describes the pages and chapters that God has written in his own story of grace.

When God Roars: God’s Gonna Cut You Down

Admin — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 19:31:59 +0000

Amos 3
Israel had broken off from Judah, developed a strong army and wealthy economy by plundering her enemies. They felt secure within their piecemeal system of worship in Bethel and in their lavish summer and winter homes. Such affluence brought arrogance and a disregard for God’s law. God’s message to them has been echoed in an old folk song, “You can run on for a long time, run on for a long time, run on for a long time, but sooner or later God’ll cut you down.” In this message, Pastor Derek discusses God’s judgment on Israel, the role of prophets/prophecy today, and why putting your hope in wealth and “going to church” is futile.

When God Roars: The War Speech

Admin — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 16:06:12 +0000

Amos 1 & 2
When God sent Amos from Judah to Israel in the eighth century BC, God revealed himself as the God who roars. His message opens with a war speech, where he announces his judgment on eight nations including Judah and Israel. As modern-day God-worshipers, we should come to attention and listen to the God who roars.

The Prayer of Jesus

Admin — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 19:46:36 +0000

When one of the disciples said to Jesus, “Teach us to pray,” He gave his disciples both a pattern to pray and a prayer to pray. Modern-day disciples are making similar requests, because most of us feel guilty that we do not pray enough, or we don’t know what to say in prayer, or we simply do not know how to pray. In this message, Pastor Derek discuses prayer using his translation of the Lord’s prayer derived from the KJV and NIV translations of Matthew 6 and Luke 11.

The Prayer of Jesus
Our Father who is in heaven,
Holy is your name,
Your kingdom come,
Your will be done
on earth as it is in heaven
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins,
as we forgive those who have sinned against us
And lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from the evil one.
For yours in the kingdom and the power and the glory forever.
Amen.

Prince of Peace

Admin — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 18:20:41 +0000

In this final message in the “What Child is This?” series, Pastor Derek discusses Jesus as the prince of peace: (1) in the kingdom of God, (2) only on his terms, (3) between God and man, (4) in human relationships, & (5) in times of fear & doubt.

“The world will never know peace until it finds it in the cross of Jesus Christ. You will never know the peace with God, peace of conscience, peace of mind, and peace of soul until you stand at the foot of the cross and identify yourself with Christ by faith. There is the secret of peace. This is peace with God.”
–Billy Graham
Peace with God (1953)

Everlasting Father

Admin — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 17:37:03 +0000

Of all of the names prophesied about in Isaiah 9:6, “everlasting father” may be the most difficult to understand when applied to Jesus. We can quickly see him as the wonderful counselor, the mighty God, and the prince of peace. But in what way is Jesus an everlasting father? In this message, Pastor Derek explains how Jesus is the everlasting father of the new humanity by example and substitute.

Mighty God

Admin — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 19:54:35 +0000

The mystery of Christmas is the mystery of the incarnation that in the person of Jesus, mighty God became a finite human being. The maker of earth was made on the earth. Jesus was not a god or a man who grew into godhood. The Jesus we worship at Christmas is the mighty God. He is not the self-help Jesus, or the good moral teacher Jesus, or the “help me when I am in trouble” Jesus. He is not the prosperity Jesus, the soft weak effeminate Jesus, or the “God just wants me happy” Jesus. He is the mighty God Jesus.

Wonderful Counselor

Admin — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 19:31:25 +0000

This first part in a four-part series entitled, “What Child is This?” explores the wonders of Jesus as the wonderful counselor.