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 Katy area. WordServe: a United Methodist church no WordServe: a United Methodist church info@wordserve.org ℗ & © 2010 WordServe: a United Methodist church 720 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 christmas,forgiveness,redemption,christ,birth 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 03:01:06 GMT Nolan Donald 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. 36:07 http://www.wordserve.org/sermon/the-great-redemption http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/the-great-redemption.mp3 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 04:14:49 GMT Brandon Baca 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 giving,fasting,prayer,sermon_on_the_mount 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 oath,sermon_on_the_mount,commitment 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 jesus,beatitudes,sermon_on_the_mount,orientation,student 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 02:38:59 GMT Nolan Donald 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? impression,healing,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 23:44:13 GMT Nolan Donald 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. 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 02:17:32 GMT Nolan Donald 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. 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 12:32:35 GMT Jessica LaGrone 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 12:33:18 GMT David Thomas 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 09:35:42 GMT Various Testimonies of God's power and faithfulness from our mission trip to Bogota, Colombia in summer 2009. 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 09:32:01 GMT Jim Martin 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. 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-the-move-the-heart-of-god http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/sacrifices.mp3 Sun, 26 Apr 2009 09:27:44 GMT Larry Cochran God responds when his people give sacrificial love to honor him. 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 09:21:22 GMT Kelley Kerr 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. 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 21:13:07 GMT Nolan Donald 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. 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 16:58:40 GMT Nolan Donald 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? 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 16:49:28 GMT Nolan Donald If we say we believe something, but our belief doesn't affect the way we live our lives, do we really believe it? 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-can-wont-work http://www.wordserve.org/mediafiles/when-i-think-i-can-wont-work.mp3 Sun, 08 Feb 2009 13:56:05 GMT Nolan Donald Colossians paul,reconciliation,grace,colossians 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 grace,foundation,colossians,paul 38:38