http://www.wordserve.org WordServe is a great community of people from all walks of life who are interested in learning together what it means to be shaped by God's Word (the Bible) and to serve God's world. We are a new church serving the greater Fulshear/west Katy area. en WordServe is a great community of people from all walks of life who are interested in learning together what it means to be shaped by God's Word (the Bible) and to serve God's world. We are a new church serving the greater Fulshear/west ... WordServe Church no WordServe: a United Methodist church info@wordserve.org ℗ & © 2012 WordServe Church 720 http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/the-real-risk-to-take http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/the-real-risk-to-take-audio.mp3 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:36:07 GMT Nolan Donald Standalone Sermon Why Did Jesus Have to Die? http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/why-did-jesus-have-to-die http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/why-did-jesus-have-to-die.mp3 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:06:07 GMT Nolan Donald Why? why,jesus,die Why Do the Innocent Suffer? http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/why-do-the-innocent-suffer http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/why-do-the-innocent-suffer.mp3 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 17:24:47 GMT Jerry Walls Why? why,suffering,innocent Why Is There Evil in the World? http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/why-is-there-evil-in-the-world http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/why-is-there-evil-in-the-world.mp3 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 02:33:37 GMT Jerry Walls Why? why,evil How do we understand God's will for our lives? God's plan is painted in broad strokes, it's up to us to complete the story. Listen as we explore this concept more fully. http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/why-cant-i-see-gods-will-for-my-life http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/why-cant-i-see-gods-will-for-my-life-audio.mp3 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 20:52:51 GMT Nolan Donald Why? why,colossians,meaning http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/the-quickening Sun, 01 Jan 2012 17:40:56 GMT missions,quickening,corinthians http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/peace-in-the-midst-of-a-chaotic-world http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/peace-in-the-midst-of-a-chaotic-world.mp3 Sat, 24 Dec 2011 22:24:53 GMT Nolan Donald Christmas christmas,chaos,birth,christ,luke http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/gods-got-our-back http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/gods-got-our-back.mp3 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 17:26:37 GMT Nolan Donald Come and Worship Series http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/affirming-actions http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/affirming-actions--audio.mp3 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 20:43:54 GMT Nolan Donald Come and Worship Series http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/the-source-of-all-options http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/the-source-of-all-options-audio.mp3 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 17:21:10 GMT Nolan Donald Come and Worship Series psalms,source,worship http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/wrecked-by-worship http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/wrecked-by-worship.mp3 Sun, 27 Nov 2011 02:25:12 GMT Jeff Tillson Come and Worship psalms,wrecked,worship http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/why-jesus-cries http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/why-jesus-cries.mp3 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 17:23:19 GMT Nolan Donald Defining Life: Book of John Series john,jesus,cries http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/follow-from-the-know http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/follow-from-the-know.mp3 Sun, 13 Nov 2011 17:21:25 GMT Nolan Donald Defining Life: Book of John Series http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/they-know-his-voice http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/they-know-his-voice-audio.mp3 Sun, 06 Nov 2011 22:26:28 GMT Nolan Donald Defining Life: Book of John Series Don't go to default when faced with a challenge. Apply that statement to your spiritual journey and stay off the path of least resistance in your pursuit of God. http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/dont-go-to-default http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/dont-go-to-default.mp3 Sun, 30 Oct 2011 16:32:33 GMT Nolan Donald Defining Life: Book of John Series john,default http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/church-has-left-the-building Sun, 23 Oct 2011 23:13:53 GMT Standalone Sermon http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/busting-out-of-the-bubble http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/busting-out-of-the-bubble-audio.mp3 Sun, 16 Oct 2011 01:15:13 GMT Nolan Donald Mission Forward Series http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/servants-of-jesus http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/servants-of-jesus.mp3 Sun, 09 Oct 2011 16:22:41 GMT Paul Helbig Mission Forward Series serve,colossians God wants us to be whole and complete. Join us as we explore what it means to be a servant. And more than that, a joyful servant of Jesus. http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/the-joyful-difference http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/the-joyful-difference.mp3 Sun, 02 Oct 2011 16:34:42 GMT Nolan Donald Mission Forward Series romans,joy,servant,mission_forward Don't settle for less than all God has for you. The relationship you have today is only the beginning. Take the next step to grow and become a joyful servant of Jesus. http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/weve-only-just-begun http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/weve-only-just-begun.mp3 Sun, 25 Sep 2011 16:40:07 GMT Nolan Donald Mission Forward Series colossians,growth Like the story David tells in Psalm 23, be guided to a better life. Allow God into your life and let him guide you. http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/the-benefit-of-a-guide http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/the-benefit-of-a-guide.mp3 Sun, 18 Sep 2011 17:25:43 GMT Nolan Donald Mission Forward Series david,psalm,guide The way we grow and understand more fully who God is is meant to be done in relationship with others. http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/grouped-to-grow http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/grouped-to-grow-audio.mp3 Sun, 11 Sep 2011 16:28:39 GMT Nolan Donald Standalone Sermon Don't be bound by your past, don't let your history define who you are today. Choosing God's way now is the way to find joy and completeness in your life. http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/supplied-with-legacy http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/supplied-with-legacy.mp3 Sun, 04 Sep 2011 16:25:58 GMT Nolan Donald School Supplies Series genesis,legacy,past Listen as we learn to live life consistently, hold ourselves and those we love to a higher standard, the standard the God has set for us. http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/supplied-with-consistency http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/supplied-with-consistency.mp3 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 16:30:13 GMT Nolan Donald School Supplies Series jonah,consistency http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/supplied-with-presence http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/supplied-with-presence.mp3 Sun, 21 Aug 2011 01:11:18 GMT Nolan Donald School Supplies Series supplies,presence,connect http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/celebration-of-summer-compassion-trips http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/compassion-trips.mp3 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 01:09:24 GMT Various Standalone Sermon http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/whos-your-daddy http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/whos-your-daddyaudio.mp3 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 00:16:22 GMT Paul Helbig Defining Life: Book of John Series Listen as we learn to take off the blindfolds that prevent us from seeing what God wants for us. http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/blindfolded http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/blindfolded.mp3 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 16:40:23 GMT Nolan Donald Defining Life: Book of John Series john,blindfold Explore the unnamed in the bible and their significance on the story of Jesus and what we can learn and apply to our lives. http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/unnamed-but-not-unknown http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/unnamed-but-not-unknown.mp3 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 16:18:16 GMT Defining Life: Book of John Series john,exodus,jeremiah,unnamed http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/rejection-of-jesus http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/rejection-of-jesus-audio.mp3 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 01:04:08 GMT Paul Helbig Defining Life: Book of John Series Listen as we discover how to handle real truths; receiving, suffering for, speaking for, filtering and discerning the truth. http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/the-truthful-collision-of-john-7 http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/the-truthful-collision-of-john-7.mp3 Sun, 10 Jul 2011 16:09:56 GMT Jeff Tillson Defining Life: Book of John Series john,truth,discerning Listen together as we discuss moving off of maybe; to make a commitment to a Christ based life. http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/moving-off-of-maybe http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/moving-off-of-maybe.mp3 Sun, 03 Jul 2011 16:43:52 GMT Nolan Donald Defining Life: Book of John Series john,maybe,commitment http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/a-true-balanced-diet http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/a-true-balanced-diet-audio.mp3 Sun, 19 Jun 2011 16:28:35 GMT Nolan Donald Defining Life: Book of John Series http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/conquering-the-final-frontiers http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/conquering-the-final-frontiers-audio.mp3 Sun, 12 Jun 2011 16:14:09 GMT Nolan Donald Defining Life: Book of John Series jesus,frontier,offering,fear http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/rescued-for-abundance http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/rescued-for-abundance-audio.mp3 Sun, 05 Jun 2011 16:28:11 GMT Nolan Donald Defining Life: Book of John Series Join us as we listen to the worshipers at WordServe proclaim how they have seen God move in their lives over the past serveral months, and how they have changed because of it! http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/celebrate-raising-awareness http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/celebrate-raising-awareness.mp3 Sun, 29 May 2011 16:28:48 GMT Nolan Donald Standalone Sermon celebrate,awareness Listen as we discover what what an internal renovation can look like. How it can help us affect real change in our lives. http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/internal-renovation http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/internal-renovation.mp3 Sun, 22 May 2011 21:05:59 GMT Nolan Donald Where is God? internal,renovation,colossians http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/jesus-desired-outcome http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/jesus-desired-outcome-audio.mp3 Sun, 15 May 2011 20:50:52 GMT Nolan Donald Where is God? Listen as we learn to refocus on what's really important. http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/refocus http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/refocus.mp3 Sun, 08 May 2011 16:16:08 GMT Nolan Donald Where is God? refocus,1_kings,elijah http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/in-the-beginning http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/in-the-beginning.mp3 Sun, 01 May 2011 16:40:20 GMT Rob Couch Where is God? john,beginning Easter Message: Life or Death http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/life-or-death http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/life-or-death-audio.mp3 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 17:23:00 GMT Nolan Donald Standalone Sermon john,life,death,easter Redefine greatness in your life, look at ways to be a great follow of Jesus by taking the focus off ourselves. http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/redefining-greatness http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/redefining-greatness.mp3 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 16:54:55 GMT Nolan Donald All In all_in,awareness,focus,matthew http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/who-is-robbing-whom http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/who-is-robbing-whom-audio.mp3 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 02:21:04 GMT Nolan Donald All In robbery,tithe,heart,offering Listen as we look at ways we can become more generous, making it part of our identity and lifestyle. http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/giving-from-the-heart http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/giving-from-the-heart.mp3 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 22:16:44 GMT Nolan Donald All In giving,2_corinthians,all_in http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/living-faith http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/living-faith-audio.mp3 Sun, 27 Mar 2011 16:31:19 GMT Nolan Donald All In james,faith,dead,living,deeds,abraham http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/anchoring-our-faith-through-communion http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/anchoring-our-faith-through-communion-audio.mp3 Sun, 20 Mar 2011 17:24:58 GMT Nolan Donald Experiencing God communion,body,blood,jesus,experience,god Listen to how important community is to our journey, hear Shawn's moving story of the impact community had on his life. http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/let-us http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/let-us.mp3 Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:03:06 GMT Shawn Quimby Experiencing God community,hebrews Focusing our hearts through fasting. http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/focusing-our-hearts-through-fasting http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/focusing-out-hearts-through-fasting.mp3 Sun, 06 Mar 2011 00:57:54 GMT Nolan Donald Experiencing God matthew,fasting,awareness http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/listening-to-god-in-prayer http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/listening-to-god-in-prayer-audio.mp3 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 03:11:18 GMT Jessica LaGrone Experiencing God listen,silence,prayer,god,voice http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/soaking-in-gods-word http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/soaking-in-gods-word.mp3 Sun, 20 Feb 2011 17:26:18 GMT Nolan Donald Experiencing God Did you know that you can experience God through different ways? Experiencing God through worship is one of those ways. Are you willing to allow your relationship with God to be about Him and not about you? Learn how to experience God through the act of worship. (**Incomplete audio file due to technical problems) http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/living-the-rhythm-of-worship http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/living-the-rhythm-of-worship-incomplete-audio.mp3 Sun, 13 Feb 2011 23:20:59 GMT Nolan Donald Experiencing God worship,praise,lifestyle,experience,god Where have you seen God in your life? Join guest pastor Paul Helbig as he explores his Rocks of Rembrance, twelve significant events in his life. And be challenged to discover yours. http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/rocks-of-remembrance http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/rocks-of-remembrance.mp3 Sun, 06 Feb 2011 23:27:22 GMT Paul Helbig Remembering God rocks,joshua,remember http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/thriving-in-the-face-of-opposition http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/thriving-in-the-face-of-opposition-audio.mp3 Sun, 30 Jan 2011 23:26:04 GMT Nolan Donald Remembering God opposition,doubt,plan,action http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/remembering-whats-important http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/remembering-whats-important-audio.mp3 Sun, 23 Jan 2011 23:26:28 GMT Nolan Donald Remembering God remember,god,possessions God is a father worth remembering. http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/a-father-worth-remembering http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/a-father-worth-remembering.mp3 Sun, 16 Jan 2011 23:26:53 GMT Nolan Donald Remembering God luke,remember What is the importance of remembering? Do we remember our schedules for the day and forget God's promises? God's workings and promises are worth remembering. http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/the-importance-of-remembering http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/the-importance-of-remembering-god-audio.mp3 Sun, 09 Jan 2011 23:27:40 GMT Nolan Donald Remembering God importance,remember,truth,god,promise Want a new challenge? Looking for a good resolution? How about a Bible reading plan that will change your life? God is alive and well in 2011, will you be willing to find him? http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/new-years-challenge http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/new-years-challenge-audio.mp3 Sun, 02 Jan 2011 18:34:14 GMT Nolan Donald Standalone Sermon soap,journaling,new_year,resolution http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/a-christmas-story-christmas-eve-service http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/a-christmas-story-audio.mp3 Fri, 24 Dec 2010 18:34:46 GMT Various Standalone Sermon http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/celebrate-and-connect http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/celebrate-and-connect-audio.mp3 Sun, 19 Dec 2010 23:28:36 GMT Nolan Donald How? celebrate,connect,equip,serve,engage We are called to serve others and we serve naturally when we are genuinely thankful. We are to be stretched - pulled out of our comfort zone to address the physical and spiritual needs of our community. http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/stretched-servants http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/serve-and-stretch.mp3 Sun, 12 Dec 2010 23:28:55 GMT Paul Helbig How? serve,stretched,prejudice How can we grow in our relationship with God? Join us as we look at two first steps; engaging and equipping. http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/engage-and-equip http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/engage-and-equip.mp3 Sun, 05 Dec 2010 23:29:31 GMT Nolan Donald How? engage,equip,how Exploring how we get our 'Heels Dug In' and become resistant to the changes God has in store for us. http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/heels-dug-in http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/heels-dug-in.mp3 Sun, 28 Nov 2010 23:30:17 GMT Nolan Donald Defining Life: Book of John john_change God is with us through thick and thin. Join us as we learn to follow Jesus even during trying times. http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/life-from-dying http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/life-from-dying-audio.mp3 Sun, 21 Nov 2010 00:48:08 GMT Damon Stalvey Standalone Sermon luke_life_dying http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/boiled-down http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/boiled-down-audio.mp3 Sun, 14 Nov 2010 23:30:43 GMT Nolan Donald Defining Life: Book of John http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/getting-what-you-want http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/getting-what-you-want-audio.mp3 Sun, 07 Nov 2010 23:31:11 GMT Nolan Donald Defining Life: Book of John healing,desire,want http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/becoming-a-real-fan http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/becoming-a-real-fan-audio.mp3 Sun, 31 Oct 2010 23:33:33 GMT Nolan Donald Defining Life: Book of John How is God challenging your perceptions of life? http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/change-you-can-really-believe-in http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/change-you-can-believe-in.mp3 Sun, 24 Oct 2010 23:33:55 GMT Nolan Donald Defining Life: Book of John john,model,life http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/give-him-a-chance http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/give-him-a-chance-audio.mp3 Sun, 17 Oct 2010 23:34:22 GMT Nolan Donald Defining Life: Book of John jesus,samarian_woman,water,well http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/continual-increase http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/continual-increase-audio.mp3 Sun, 10 Oct 2010 23:35:02 GMT Nolan Donald Defining Life: Book of John http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/nick-at-nite http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/nick-at-nite-audio.mp3 Sun, 03 Oct 2010 23:36:41 GMT Paul Helbig Defining Life: Book of John http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/upgrade http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/upgrade-audio.mp3 Sun, 26 Sep 2010 23:37:11 GMT Nolan Donald Defining Life: Book of John upgrade,relationship,jesus,new_life http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/break-free-from-compartment-living http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/break-free-from-compartment-living-audio.mp3 Sun, 19 Sep 2010 23:38:40 GMT Nolan Donald Defining Life: Book of John Jesus wants to spend time with us, however, we believe we need to be perfect for him, our lives in order. But He pursues us just as we are; no matter here we come from, no matter if we are skeptical. He says follow me - are you going to come just as you are? http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/come-as-you-are http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/come-as-you-are-audio.mp3 Sun, 12 Sep 2010 23:39:02 GMT Nolan Donald Defining Life: Book of John come,see,pursue,follow,jesus Our culture defines many things in our lives. We are continually taught the phrase "life is about me". The apostle John captures John the Baptist and his model life. Are you wanting a life to model after? How about John the Baptist? http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/model-life http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/mode-life-audio.mp3 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 23:39:23 GMT Nolan Donald Defining Life: Book of John john,life,model http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/establishing-shots http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/establishing-shots-audio.mp3 Sun, 29 Aug 2010 23:39:55 GMT Nolan Donald Defining Life: Book of John jesus,john,introduction,love,word http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/solomons-timeless-wisdom-still-speaks-today http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/solomons-timeless-wisdom-still-speaks-today-audio.mp3 Sun, 22 Aug 2010 02:59:34 GMT Tim Mavergeorge Standalone Sermon http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/drink-of-choice http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/drink-of-choice.mp3 Sun, 15 Aug 2010 19:53:48 GMT Marcus Dillon Standalone Sermon As Jesus was confronted with a question about gaining eternal life, the two greatest commandments were discussed. Jesus said "love your neigher as yourself" as to be one of them and began to give a picture of what that looks like in life. Are you seeking to be a good neighbor or just relying on others to do so? http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/be-a-good-neighbor http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/be-a-good-neighbor.mp3 Sun, 08 Aug 2010 16:34:44 GMT Nolan Donald Standalone Sermon neighor,love,commandment http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/from-patriarchs-to-prostitutes http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/from-patriarchs-to-prostitutes-audio.mp3 Sun, 01 Aug 2010 19:55:59 GMT Jimmy Dorrell Standalone Sermon http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/embracing-godly-flip-flops http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/embracing-godly-flip-flops-audio.mp3 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 12:58:04 GMT Nolan Donald Actions of the Apostles In the book of Acts, the new found faith of Saul and his life changing event is recorded. As the event unfolds, Saul (later to be know as the Apostle Paul) demonstrates his first faithful actions which lead him to become a great follower of Jesus. Are we following his example as we consider some of his first faithful actions? http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/sauls-life-change http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/sauls-life-changeaudio.mp3 Sun, 11 Jul 2010 16:26:53 GMT Jeff Tillson Actions of the Apostles saul,faith,damascus,actions http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/freedom-in-christ http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/freedom-in-christ-audio.mp3 Sun, 04 Jul 2010 23:40:32 GMT Kevin Bowles Standalone Sermon freedom,dependence,christ http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/uncommon-conversations http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/uncommon-conversations--audio.mp3 Sun, 27 Jun 2010 14:21:59 GMT Paul Helbig Actions of the Apostles gospel,preaching,salvation http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/bothand http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/bothand-audio.mp3 Sun, 20 Jun 2010 23:13:58 GMT Nolan Donald Actions of the Apostles Acts chapter 5 highlights some of the ways the early church faced opposition: both from inside the church and outside forces. Terry Cokenour, our guest preacher, tells us more about how WordServe Church isn't too different from the early church in the book of Acts. Listen as he tells us more about how to respond when we face opposition--even when it comes from unlikely places. http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/opposition http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/opposition.mp3 Sun, 13 Jun 2010 18:25:41 GMT Terry Cokenour Actions of the Apostles acts_of_the_apostles,opposition,ananias We continue looking at the scenes from the book of Acts and seek to understand what it looks like to be on a mission with God. Are you seeking to quench the Spirit and being a part of something bigger than yourself? http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/unstoppable http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/unstoppable-audio.mp3 Sun, 06 Jun 2010 17:21:10 GMT Nolan Donald Actions of the Apostles faith,unstoppable,mission,faith http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/whats-love-got-to-do-with-it http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/whats-love-got-to-do-with-it-audio.mp3 Sun, 30 May 2010 16:27:24 GMT Damon Stalvey Corinthians: Agape Love As the apostles were seeking direction, the Holy Spirit was poured upon them to empower God's purposes for them and the message of salvation. Jesus said that He would send His Spirit as He departed the earth. Are you running away from Him or are you seeking to be touched and used by God? http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/empowered-for-purpose http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/empowered-for-purpose-audio.mp3 Sun, 23 May 2010 19:34:02 GMT Nolan Donald Acts: Empowered for Purpose holy_spirit,power,purpose,pentecost Acts 16 shows us how God's mission can't be stopped and how we can keep the right perspective in all we encounter. Are you letting your circumstances dictate your faith or are you allowing God to dictate your response in faith? http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/freeing-faith http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/freeing-freedom-audio.mp3 Sun, 16 May 2010 17:17:27 GMT Nolan Donald Acts: Freeing Faith faith,freedom,prison,circumstances How has God created us, what gifts and abilities do we have and how should we use them? God has entrusted us with gifts and abilities to bring glory to Him and to help the church body and others. Are your gifts and abilities getting polished or are they collecting dust? http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/expected-investment http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/expected-investment-audio.mp3 Sun, 09 May 2010 17:14:18 GMT Nolan Donald Wired: His Gifts. Plugged in to You. gifts,abilities,expectation,investment How has God created us, what gifts and abilities do we have and how should we use them? Are you confident in God's future plans for your past experiences to help show you his love for you and his desire for what He wants you to become? http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/the-confidence-factor http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/the-confidence-factor-audio.mp3 Sun, 02 May 2010 16:21:33 GMT Nolan Donald Wired: His Gifts. Plugged in to You. confidence,joseph,self,past_experiences How has God created us, what gifts and abilities do we have and how should we use them? Are you embracing God's grace to help show you his love for you and his desire for what He wants you to become? http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/embracing-grace http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/embracing-grace-audio.mp3 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 16:21:49 GMT Nolan Donald Wired: His Gifts. Plugged in to You. grace,gifts,abilities,body http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/we-not-me http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/we-not-me-audio.mp3 Sun, 18 Apr 2010 16:21:59 GMT Nolan Donald Wired: His Gifts. Plugged in to You. 43:24 http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/saved-to-serve http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/saved-to-serve-audio.mp3 Sun, 11 Apr 2010 16:22:08 GMT Nolan Donald Wired: His Gifts. Plugged in to You. 39:01 http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/dont-stop-short http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/dont-stop-short-audio.mp3 Sun, 04 Apr 2010 01:15:34 GMT Nolan Donald Foundations: Digging Deeper eternal,life,jesus,believe,god 40:48 http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/real-faith-real-love http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/real-faith-real-love-audio.mp3 Sun, 28 Mar 2010 17:10:29 GMT Nolan Donald Foundations: Digging Deeper love,faith,god 39:58 In a world that fills our heads with ideas, opinions, and advertisements, the Bible teaches clear ways to evaluate the messages we hear so that we can confidently face the world. http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/confidently-facing-the-world http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/confidently-facing-the-world.mp3 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 21:10:52 GMT Nolan Donald Foundations: Digging Deeper 1_john,worldly_messages,discerning_gospel_agreement 35:40 The Apostle John teaches us that our life should reflect the Gospel in every aspect and that we should live and breathe it on a daily basis. How are you living this life in the world? http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/the-gospel-life http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/the-gospel-life-audio.mp3 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:24:43 GMT Jeff Medders Foundations: Digging Deeper gospel,life,love 39:30 http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/become-who-you-are http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/become-who-you-are-audio.mp3 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 14:34:05 GMT Nolan Donald Foundations: Digging Deeper 37:43 Paul Helbig talks about ways that believers can avoid being led astray. http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/avoiding-astray http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/avoid-astray-audio.mp3 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 22:15:06 GMT Paul Helbig Foundations: Digging Deeper 1_john,astray,antichrists 37:20 http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/proactive-participants http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/proactive-participants-audio.mp3 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 03:55:43 GMT Nolan Donald Foundations: Digging Deeper 36:03 Living in a world of where false pretenses are occurring on a daily basis, life seems as though lived through a mask. Are you pretending your fellowship with God, other Christians or non-believers? Do you pretend to be something you're not? http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/the-problem-of-pretending http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/the-problem-of-pretending-audio.mp3 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 03:52:51 GMT Nolan Donald Foundations: Digging Deeper christ,love,sin,pretend,fellowship 44:03 http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/standing-up-for-god-at-work http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/standing-up-for-god-at-work-audio.mp3 Sun, 07 Feb 2010 03:51:58 GMT Nolan Donald The Office: God @ Work work,jesus,stand_up 18:39 As we continue our teaching series, "The Office", exploring how our faith affects our work lives, we look at how our faith transforms the way we approach our life at work. Are you representing Jesus in what you do or where you work? God wants us to allow Him to be in everything we do. How will you choose to respond? http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/working-in-jesus-name http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/working-in-jesus-name-audio.mp3 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 03:35:31 GMT Nolan Donald The Office: God @ Work work,jesus,deeds,faith,representative 40:16 Work is a gift from God, but how do we balance the demands of a job and not lose our faith?! Are we following God's example by taking the Sabbath, the day of rest, or our we working until we drop? http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/receiving-the-gift-of-rest http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/receiving-the-gift-of-rest-audio.mp3 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 03:50:41 GMT Nolan Donald The Office: God @ Work sabbath,rest,work 39:05 Work is a gift from God, but like so many things, too much of a good thing is not a wise idea. Have you allowed your work to become an idol that consumes your life and world or do you allow God to be the Lord of your work? http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/when-work-becomes-god http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/when-work-becomes-god-audio.mp3 Sun, 17 Jan 2010 00:56:09 GMT Nolan Donald The Office: God @ Work idol,work,office 41:01 Often we think that work has no value, is something to be endured, and only a means to an end. As you examine God’s Word in regards to work, what will it take to begin to view your work the way God does? How will you view the importance that God puts on your work and be different because of His Word? http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/your-work-matters-to-god http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/your-work-matters-to-god.mp3 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 04:07:21 GMT Nolan Donald The Office: God @ Work work,importance 41:14 As the calendar starts over, we turn our attention to the New Year. As the world around us makes resolutions and tries to start new habits, what are the things God would have us to be about in 2010? http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/setting-the-course-for-2010 http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/setting-the-course-for-2010.mp3 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 13:12:45 GMT Nolan Donald New Year new_year,goals,resolutions 52:26 The events of the first Christmas interrupted a world in need of hope. How will Christ interrupt your world this Christmas? http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/world-interrupted http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/world-interrupted.mp3 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 01:46:07 GMT Nolan Donald Christmas christ,interrupt,child,messiah,christmas 29:52 Rather then rushing to celebrate the birth of Christ we’re investigating the magnitude of Jesus’ coming and preparing ourselves for what Christ’s coming means. How can you get ready to welcome Christ into your life this Christmas? http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/adding-meaning-to-christmas http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/adding-meaning-to-christmas-audio.mp3 Sun, 20 Dec 2009 03:21:26 GMT Nolan Donald Christmas christmas,birth,christ,mary 33:51 As we continue our journey toward Christmas, rather than rushing to celebrate the birth of Christ, we’re investigating the magnitude of Jesus’ coming and preparing ourselves for what Christ’s coming really means. How can you get ready to welcome the Christ into your life this Christmas? http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/sense-of-urgency http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/sense-of-urgency.mp3 Sun, 13 Dec 2009 19:39:35 GMT Nolan Donald Christmas birth,christ,redemption,forgiveness,christmas 42:28 Jesus is challenging us to see things differently and focus on His picture and to be mindful of the decisions we make with the bigger picture in mind. Are you embracing the message of Christ or are you looking to crucify it. http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/big-picture-living http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/big-picture-living-audio.mp3 Sun, 06 Dec 2009 23:43:55 GMT Nolan Donald Standalone Sermon 36:07 http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/the-great-redemption http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/the-great-redemption.mp3 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:45:13 GMT Brandon Baca Standalone Sermon josiah,david,temple,asherah,idols 44:46 http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/ready-or-not-here-we-go http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/ready-or-not-here-we-go.mp3 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:10:46 GMT Nolan Donald Sermon on the Mount sermon_on_the_mount,foundation,distraction,deceiver 26:10 As Jesus continues his teachings from the Sermon on the Mount, He directs people to the art of asking, seeking and knocking. Jesus reveals the heart of the Father in regards to his view of providing for His children. Jesus teaches us to live asking for what we need and want but are we ready to get what God gives whether a fulfillment or a wait sign? http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/live-asking http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/live-asking.mp3 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:58:37 GMT Nolan Donald Sermon on the Mount sermon_on_the_mount,gifts,ask,seek,knock 33:08 As Jesus begins to draw the Sermon on the Mount to a close, He works to ensure that we understand how these challenging words will look when we live out in our everyday life, http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/mirror-or-window http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/mirror-or-window.mp3 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:20:04 GMT Nolan Donald Sermon on the Mount sermon_on_the_mount,judgment,mirror,window,judge,eye 33:59 http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/in-the-zone http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/in-the-zone.mp3 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:38:37 GMT Nolan Donald Sermon on the Mount sermon_on_the_mount,worry,focus,trust 35:44 As we continue to track with Jesus through the Sermon on the Mount, we find him teaching about our motives and our hearts, asking what the focus of our life truly is. Can a person ever fully serve two masters? http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/cut-the-competition http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/cut-the-competition.mp3 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:12:05 GMT Nolan Donald Sermon on the Mount sermon_on_the_mount,money,materialism,jesus 35:28 http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/what-are-the-motives-to-our-methods http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/what-are-the-motives-to-our-methods.mp3 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 22:31:10 GMT Paul Helbig Sermon on the Mount sermon_on_the_mount,prayer,fasting,giving 37:53 As Jesus begins to complete his famous Sermon on the Mount, He challenges us to look at life differently from what the world would say when it comes to our enemies. Jesus is wanting us to adopt His character of love and completely reflect who He is. http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/tough-to-love http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/tough-to-love.mp3 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 04:42:20 GMT Nolan Donald Sermon on the Mount sermon_on_the_mount,love,neighbor,enemy 33:03 Jesus confronts the issue with revenge and payback in the old world. Do we become the doormat of this world or do we fight back or is there another option? Jesus challenges us to react differently as the world does which will bring glory to Him. http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/surprise http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/surprise.mp3 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 22:16:27 GMT Nolan Donald Sermon on the Mount sermon_on_the_mount,revenge 30:59 In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus teaches us the definition of a relationship with God and he challenges us to a higher vision of life. Commitments are a part of our lives. God is the ultimate “follow-througher” on commitments. Are you displaying the heart of God with yours? http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/simple-substance http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/simple-substance.mp3 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 03:36:57 GMT Nolan Donald Sermon on the Mount commitment,sermon_on_the_mount,oath 33:05 Jesus desires for us to encounter new life and peace that we can't create on our own. He is challenging us and encouraging to seek God's best, even in areas that may be challenging to confront. http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/dont-lower-the-bar http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/dont-lower-the-bar.mp3 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 13:30:48 GMT Nolan Donald Sermon on the Mount sermon_on_the_mount,divorce,adultery 42:18 As we continue following Jesus through the Sermon on the Mount, we see Jesus begin addressing specific issues. Be careful before you assume what Jesus is addressing. http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/how-do-you-look http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/how-do-you-look.mp3 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 15:57:01 GMT Nolan Donald Sermon on the Mount sermon_on_the_mount,adultery,lust,idolatry,neighbor,perception 40:09 As we continue following Jesus through the Sermon on the Mount, we see Jesus being addressing specific issues. Be careful before you assume what Jesus is addressing. http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/relentless-reconciliation http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/relentless-reconciliation.mp3 Sun, 06 Sep 2009 23:19:05 GMT Nolan Donald Sermon on the Mount sermon_on_the_mount,law,neighbor,reconciliation 31:30 As Jesus continues the Sermon on the Mount, He explains what happens when we embrace the new life He offers us. It might look different than you think; He might want you to play a part. http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/eggs-in-the-you-basket http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/eggs-in-the-you-basket.mp3 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 22:39:23 GMT Nolan Donald Sermon on the Mount sermon_on_the_mount,light,salt 35:58 The beginning of a new school year can be tough, no matter how old you are! Thankfully, in almost every case there is some kind of new student orientation to help smooth the transition. As Jesus begins the Sermon on the Mount, He helps us smooth the transition into just who He is and what He is about. http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/new-student-orientation http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/new-student-orientation.mp3 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 15:48:19 GMT Nolan Donald Sermon on the Mount student,orientation,sermon_on_the_mount,beatitudes,jesus 38:19 First impressions are a big deal; that’s why we work so hard to make them good. What is the first impression you get of Jesus? What’s the one He wants you to have? http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/the-first-impression http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/the-first-impression.mp3 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 23:45:55 GMT Nolan Donald Standalone Sermon healing,impression,grace,disease 28:59 When temptation comes, do you rely on self or God to get you through? How did Jesus respond to the devil's testing? Seeing how Jesus' heart was displayed during temptation, should help us see how we need to respond. http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/back-it-around-the-block http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/back-it-around-the-block.mp3 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 23:51:10 GMT Nolan Donald Standalone Sermon temptation,devil,dependent 50:03 The choice to follow Jesus is similar to "value sizing" a meal at a fast food restaurant. You'll get more out of life, but it's going to cost you something. http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/value-sizing-your-life http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/value-sizing-your-life.mp3 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 23:51:53 GMT Nolan Donald Standalone Sermon jesus,simon,fishers_of_men 39:00 http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/made-for-each-other http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/made-for-each-other.mp3 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 23:52:49 GMT Jessica LaGrone Standalone Sermon 41:24 http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/the-perfect-feastrsvp-required http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/the-perfect-feastrsvp-required.mp3 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:03:23 GMT David Thomas Standalone Sermon 40:52 Nehemiah and his friends complete their project of building the wall around Jerusalem, but all is not rosy as Nehemiah is confronted with a new kind of opposition. http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/fear-fighter http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/fear-fighter.mp3 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:51:10 GMT Nolan Donald Nehemiah nehemiah,opposition,fear,trust 39:25 The nobles and officials of Jerusalem may have helped rebuild the wall, but deep inside their hearts remained unchanged. They were pursuing their own motives, their own self-interest, and trusting that their lives depended on what they did instead of who they were." Keywords might be "transformation, self-reliance, walls, debts, hard work, Nehemiah. http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/nice-wall-what-about-your-heart http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/sermon-06282009.mp3 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 15:51:35 GMT Nolan Donald Nehemiah nehemiah,opposition,god's_will,prayer 43:59 Testimonies of God's power and faithfulness from our mission trip to Bogota, Colombia in summer 2009. http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/a-celebration-of-gods-faithfulness http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/celebration.mp3 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:05:37 GMT Various Standalone Sermon testimonies,grace,missions,bogota,serving 43:59 An honest examination of why at times and for many people Christianity is hard to believe. Why I believe and have given my life to Christ. http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/how-can-you-fall-for-this-stuff http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/how-can-you-fall-for-this-stuff.mp3 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:05:07 GMT Jim Martin Standalone Sermon belief,faith,acts,jesus,christianity 32:30 When we choose to follow God, resistance is something we should come to expect. But can we embrace resistance as well? http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/resistance-expected-and-embraced http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/resistance-expected-and-embraced.mp3 Sun, 07 Jun 2009 15:33:20 GMT Nolan Donald Nehemiah resistance,opposition,difficulties,god's_will,focus,nehemiah 34:23 Something amazing happens when a group of people gather together, unite behind a common purpose, and achieve a goal. God accomplishes his plans through a wide variety of people surrendering themselves and using their abilities and resources to advance the common goal. http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/rallying-behind-the-commanders-intent http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/rallying-behind-the-commanders-intent.mp3 Sun, 31 May 2009 15:09:09 GMT Nolan Donald Nehemiah goals,community,service,faith,nehemiah,mission 42:29 Something inside of Nehemiah made him willingly give everything he had to be a part of what God was doing. What made him do this? How can we model this in our own lives? http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/all-in http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/all-in.mp3 Sun, 17 May 2009 14:30:07 GMT Nolan Donald Nehemiah sacrifice,trust,all_in,nehemiah,martin_luther_king_jr. 33:05 Surrendered prayer, wise planning, and faithful action are all ingredients in the recipe for seeing God move in our lives. http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/the-recipe-for-what-you-want http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/the-recipe-for-what-you-want.mp3 Sun, 10 May 2009 15:19:53 GMT Nolan Donald Nehemiah prayer,nehemiah,planning,god_at_work 40:15 Nehemiah provides us with a model of how to face extremely difficult circumstances...without turning away from God. http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/the-nehemiah-model http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/the-nehemiah-model.mp3 Sun, 03 May 2009 15:13:21 GMT Nolan Donald Nehemiah difficulties,trials,nehemiah,prayer,israel 40:26 God responds when his people give sacrificial love to honor him. http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/sacrifices-that-move-the-heart-of-god http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/sacrifices.mp3 Sun, 26 Apr 2009 00:11:35 GMT Larry Cochran Standalone Sermon sacrifice,mission,abraham,thanksgiving,humility 33:38 God uses us, even in our weakness. We are like cracked jars of clay, yet we hold a precious treasure: the knowledge and truth of Jesus Christ. http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/costly-treasures-in-questionable-containers http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/costly-treasure.mp3 Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:06:08 GMT Kelley Kerr Standalone Sermon jars_of_clay,paul,weakness,treasure 37:17 Before Jesus was crucified, the high priest asked him, "Are you the Messiah, the Son of the Blessed One?" Judging from his reaction, the high priest didn't really want to know the answer. http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/the-customizable-christ http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/the-customizable-christ.mp3 Sun, 05 Apr 2009 00:06:41 GMT Nolan Donald Standalone Sermon christ_in_culture,mark,passion,messiah,customization 29:00 In our lives, the spotlight can only be on one person at a time. Even Jesus struggled with this. Will we put the spotlight on ourselves, or on God? http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/the-aim-of-the-spotlight http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/the-aim-of-the-spotlight.mp3 Sun, 29 Mar 2009 00:07:41 GMT Nolan Donald Standalone Sermon glory,john,jesus,lose_your_life,bear_fruit 35:39 If we say we believe something, but our belief doesn't affect the way we live our lives, do we really believe it? http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/the-act-of-believing http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/the-act-of-believing.mp3 Sun, 22 Mar 2009 00:08:18 GMT Nolan Donald Standalone Sermon belief,faith,thomas,doubt,action,john 31:50 Becoming who God wants us to be happens best in community. God created community because he exists in community - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. God designed us to grow best when we are involved in true, authentic community with the people who are important to us. http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/whos-in-your-wallet http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/whos-in-your-wallet.mp3 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 16:36:02 GMT Nolan Donald Colossians community,colossians,paul,community_groups,relationships,small_groups 29:54 Every day in little ways, we try to control our closest relationships. We want to get our way. We treat those closest to us poorly because we are looking out for ourselves. Paul's challenge to his audience was to systematically look at the relationships closest to them and to challenge them to live their new lives in Christ there - close to home. http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/it-starts-close-to-home http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/it-starts-close-to-home.mp3 Sun, 08 Mar 2009 15:58:36 GMT Nolan Donald Colossians colossians,paul,love,husbands,wives,status 34:59 Paul tells us to "put to death" anything that is related to our old life, our old existence before we chose to follow Christ. Then, we can put on characteristics that reflect our new lives in Christ. Paul instructs us to "put on" compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, patience and love - to wear them like garments. http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/kill-the-old-put-on-the-new http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/kill-the-old-put-on-the-new.mp3 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 15:43:54 GMT Nolan Donald Colossians colossians,paul,old_life,new_life,what_not_to_wear 47:05 Once you and I choose Christ, we have to understand what has happened in our lives. The same power that raised Jesus from the dead is at work in you and me. Instead of living the way we lived before Christ was in us, we have to live in this brand new world that Christ calls us to. http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/living-in-a-brand-new-world http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/living-in-a-brand-new-world.mp3 Sun, 22 Feb 2009 15:15:16 GMT Nolan Donald Colossians colossians,new_life,transformation,paul 33:36 Sometimes we settle for a cheap imitation of true life in Christ. We go to church, we do good things, we play the game, but we miss the point and end up living a watered-down version of the life Christ wants us to live. Paul's message is clear: Christ is the answer. Paul doesn't want us to settle for a cheap imitation - he wants us to become "mature in Christ." Maturity in Christ - understanding and accepting the wholeness of God and his purposes - is the real thing. http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/dont-settle-for-a-cheap-imitation http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/dont-settle-for-a-cheap-imitation.mp3 Sun, 15 Feb 2009 14:57:36 GMT Nolan Donald Colossians colossians,paul,mature_in_christ 32:52 We cannot physically or personally ever do enough to put ourselves into right relationship with God. No amount of "I think I can. I think I can. I think I can." will make us able to prove ourselves worthy before God. The good news is that we don't have to. God rescues us. God transfers us. God reconciles us. God presents us as holy, blameless, and irreproachable before himself. Nowhere does Paul suggest that you and I have to rescue ourselves. It is only through the person of Jesus Christ that we can experience the reconciling power of God. http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/when-i-think-i-cant-wont-work http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/when-i-think-i-can-wont-work.mp3 Sun, 08 Feb 2009 00:14:39 GMT Nolan Donald Colossians colossians,grace,reconciliation,paul 31:06 Foundations are very important. Ask anyone who is even remotely connected to the construction industry, and they will tell you that the most crucial part of any building is the foundation. Builders of skyscrapers tend to spend half the budget of the entire building on the foundation alone, and builders of bridges, dams, and other buildings all agree that the most devastating damage that can happen to a structure is damage resulting from a defective foundation. While the biblical writer Paul may not have worked in construction, he did know something about foundations. When he wrote his letter to the Colossians thousands of years ago, he explains one of the most important aspects of foundations in our own lives. http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/a-commitment-to-the-foundation http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/a-commitment-to-the-foundation.mp3 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 13:43:23 GMT Nolan Donald Colossians paul,colossians,foundation,grace 38:38