6/28/2009 |
Russell Muilenburg |
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God invites us to take a day every week to rest from our work and enjoy Him. Sunday many not look that different from other days anymore, but we should receive the gift that God gives to us.
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6/21/2009 |
Russell Muilenburg |
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In John 15 Jesus tells us that if the world persecuted Him, it will persecute His followers. We may not feel the depth of persecution here in America, but that doesn't mean it isn't happening elsewhere in the world.
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Youth pastor Jay Van Gelder shares his heart about sorting out the priorities in life. This message will help parents and others keep the most important things first.
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5/31/2009 |
Russell Muilenburg |
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The command of Jesus to 'love each other as I have loved you' might just be the most radical thing Jesus ever said. Because when you think about how much Jesus has loved us, the standard is set pretty high.
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5/24/2009 |
Russell Muilenburg |
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We were made to grow. Using the illustration of a vineyard, Jesus talks about how we can bear fruit in our relationship with Him.
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5/17/2009 |
Russell Muilenburg |
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The Holy Spirit is probably the most neglected and least understood member of the Trinity. Yet He is vital to our lives as Christians, and in John 14-16 Jesus has quite a bit to say about what the Spirit does for us. This message looks at 5 roles the Spirit plays in our lives.
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5/10/2009 |
Russell Muilenburg |
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Jesus gives us the mind-bending truth that He and the Father are one, and then gives two astonishing promises about how that truth changes our lives.
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5/3/2009 |
Russell Muilenburg |
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In his final opportunity to talk with His disciples before the cross Jesus begins by assuring them about heaven. Jesus emphasizes three things about His Father's House: there is plenty of room, He will be there, and He is the only way to get there.
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4/12/2009 |
Russell Muilenburg |
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Hope seems to be in short supply these days. But Easter gives us the basis for hope, as well as the promise of mercy and a new life.
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4/10/2009 |
Russell Muilenburg |
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Jesus give us the mind-bending truth that He and His Father are one. Then He gives us two astonishing promises: those who believe in Him will do the things He has been doing and have all their prayers in His name answered.
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4/5/2009 |
Russell Muilenburg |
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We remember Palm Sunday as a day when Jesus was celebrated as a coming king, and indeed the crowd that day got a lot right. But at the same time, there was misunderstanding about what kind of king Jesus would be. We can learn a lot from the Palm Sunday crowd.
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3/29/2009 |
Russell Muilenburg |
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Jesus gave us a big job when he gave us the Great Commission, telling us to go to all the nations. But he promises to be with us always, and asserts he has all authority. Message contains some suggestions for living an overflowing life everyday.
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3/15/2009 |
Russell Muilenburg |
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Sharing Jesus with family and friends who do not believe can be a source of difficulty and frustration. This topical message offers advice for sharing your most important relationship with those you value the most.
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3/8/2009 |
Russell Muilenburg |
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In order to overflow with God's love we need to know two things: 1) God loves us and 2) we love God by loving others.
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3/1/2009 |
Russell Muilenburg |
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The proof of our worship on Sunday is revealed by our treatment of others on Monday. In this introduction to the Outflow series we learn how our lives can resemble a well-watered garden, and we are challenged by a video clip showing how little things can make a postive impact on those around us.
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2/22/2009 |
Russell Muilenburg |
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There are many symbols of Christianity--from fish bumper stickers to crosses to WWJD bracelets--but Jesus tells us the true evidence of our discipleship is found in our love of one another. This sermon looks at ways Jesus loves us and challenges us to love each other in the same way.
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2/15/2009 |
Russell Muilenburg |
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When Jesus washed His disciples' feet He was acting out a parable of what He would soon be doing for His disciples and us at the cross. At the same time He left us an example of how we can serve one another.
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2/8/2009 |
Russell Muilenburg |
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We all have a limited amount of time to answer the most important question in the world: What do you believe about Jesus?
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1/25/2009 |
Russell Muilenburg |
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The story of Mary anointing Jesus with extravagant worship calls us to consider the question: 'Is Jesus worth it?'
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1/18/2009 |
Russell Muilenburg |
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Is God in control even of something as despicable as Jesus death? This look at the plotting against Jesus reveals that God knows exactly what He is doing even as the cross draws near.
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