http://rollinghillscommunity.org/Rolling Hills Community Church exists to bring glory to God by reaching people for Christ and nurturing them in the faith through inspired worship, genuine community and passionate ministry that transforms lives in our neighborhoods and throughout the world.Springboard Podcast Generatoren-usSun, 04 May 2008 20:19:49 -0500Sun, 04 May 2008 20:19:49 -0500Rolling Hills Community ChurchRecent stops in the journey at Rolling Hills Community Church in Franklin, TN.Rolling Hills Community Church exists to bring glory to God by reaching people for Christ and nurturing them in the faith through inspired worship, genuine community and passionate ministry that transforms lives in our neighborhoods and throughout the world.rolling hills, rollinghills, rolling hills community, nashville, franklin, tn, church, southern baptistNono“Those tending the pigs ran off and reported this in the town and countryside, and the people went out to see what had happened. When they came to Jesus, they saw the man who had been possessed by the legion of demons, sitting there, dressed and in his right mind; and they were afraid. Those who had seen it told the people what had happened to the demon-possessed man – and told about the pigs as well. Then the people began to plead with Jesus to leave their region.” Mark 5:14-17 The people valued pigs (and their economics) over people. What do we value over people today?Sun, 04 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500podcast_audio_81Our 'Miracles' series continues...“Those tending the pigs ran off and reported this in the town and countryside, and the people went out to see what had happened. When they came to Jesus, they saw the man who had been possessed by the legion of demons, sitting there, dressed and in his right mind; and they were afraid. Those who had seen it told the people what had happened to the demon-possessed man – and told about the pigs as well. Then the people began to plead with Jesus to leave their region.” Mark 5:14-17 The people valued pigs (and their economics) over people. What do we value over people today?No30:54The miracle in the lives of these two was faith. To believe even when it seems all hope is lost. Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500podcast_audio_80The fourth week in our 'Miracles' seriesThe miracle in the lives of these two was faith. To believe even when it seems all hope is lost. No29:53Matthew 14:22-32Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500podcast_audio_79The third week in our 'Miracles' series.Matthew 14:22-32No30:24Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke the loaves. Then he gave them to his disciples to set before the people. He also divided the two fish among them all. They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces of bread and fish. The number of the men who had eaten was five thousand.Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500podcast_audio_78The second week in our 'Miracles' seriesTaking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke the loaves. Then he gave them to his disciples to set before the people. He also divided the two fish among them all. They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces of bread and fish. The number of the men who had eaten was five thousand.No22:56“The Bible tells us that God did not originally make the world to have disease, hunger, and death in it. Jesus has come to redeem where it is wrong and heal the world where it is broken. His miracles are not just proofs that he has power but also wonderful foretastes of what he is going to do with that power. Jesus’ miracles are not just a challenge to our minds, but a promise to our hearts, that the world we all want is coming.” - Tim Keller, The Reason for GodSun, 06 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500podcast_audio_77The first week in our series 'Top 10 Miracles of Jesus'“The Bible tells us that God did not originally make the world to have disease, hunger, and death in it. Jesus has come to redeem where it is wrong and heal the world where it is broken. His miracles are not just proofs that he has power but also wonderful foretastes of what he is going to do with that power. Jesus’ miracles are not just a challenge to our minds, but a promise to our hearts, that the world we all want is coming.” - Tim Keller, The Reason for GodNo28:22The story is open-ended – we do not know how the story concludes. Jesus points out that the Father gives an invitation to the older son to come and join the party, but we do not know if the older son responded to the father’s invitation. In the same way, our story is open-ended. The father extends to us an invitation to the party – what will we do?Sun, 30 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500podcast_audio_76The final week in our 'Lost, Found and Celebrated' series.The story is open-ended – we do not know how the story concludes. Jesus points out that the Father gives an invitation to the older son to come and join the party, but we do not know if the older son responded to the father’s invitation. In the same way, our story is open-ended. The father extends to us an invitation to the party – what will we do?No26:37"Let’s have a feast and celebrate. For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’ So they began to celebrate.” - Luke 15:23-24Sun, 23 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500podcast_audio_75The second week in our 'Lost, Found & Celebrated' Series"Let’s have a feast and celebrate. For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’ So they began to celebrate.” - Luke 15:23-24No29:36“I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.”Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500podcast_audio_74The first week in our "Lost, Found And Celebrated" Series“I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.”No29:24“‘As for you, if you walk before Me as David your father did, and do all I command, and observe my decrees and laws, I will establish your throne, as I covenanted with David your father when I said, ‘You shall never fail to have a man to rule over Israel.’ But if you turn away and forsake the decrees and commands I have given you and go off to serve other gods and worship them, then I will uproot Israel from my land, which I have given them, and will reject this temple I have consecrated for my Name.” 2 Chronicles 7:17-20 (NIV)Sun, 09 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0600podcast_audio_73The final week in our 'Getting There' series“‘As for you, if you walk before Me as David your father did, and do all I command, and observe my decrees and laws, I will establish your throne, as I covenanted with David your father when I said, ‘You shall never fail to have a man to rule over Israel.’ But if you turn away and forsake the decrees and commands I have given you and go off to serve other gods and worship them, then I will uproot Israel from my land, which I have given them, and will reject this temple I have consecrated for my Name.” 2 Chronicles 7:17-20 (NIV)No34:22Five key principles from 2 Chronicles 5: - Stay until the work is complete - Be willing to pay the price - Rely on God - The Covenant is the centerpiece - Gd must receive the glorySun, 02 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0600podcast_audio_72The fourth week in our 'Getting There' seriesFive key principles from 2 Chronicles 5: - Stay until the work is complete - Be willing to pay the price - Rely on God - The Covenant is the centerpiece - Gd must receive the gloryNo35:05The people around you sharp your character and they influence the direction you go. With whom are you surrounding yourself? Are they drawing you closer to Jesus or are they leading you astray?Sun, 24 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600podcast_audio_71The third week in our 'Getting There' seriesThe people around you sharp your character and they influence the direction you go. With whom are you surrounding yourself? Are they drawing you closer to Jesus or are they leading you astray?No28:31Let’s live this life, guys! Men and women, let’s live a life that looks so different than what the world offers us. Define yourself as someone who’s just radically loved by God. That’s your true identity; every other identity is just an illusion. Let’s be radical in the way we learn our name and let’s understand that our God is one who has come to make all things new! (For those attending our gatherings this weekend, a short film from Rob Bells 'Nooma' series entitled "Name" was shown. More information about this film is available at http://www.nooma.com.)Sun, 17 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600podcast_audio_70The second week in our 'Getting There' seriesLet’s live this life, guys! Men and women, let’s live a life that looks so different than what the world offers us. Define yourself as someone who’s just radically loved by God. That’s your true identity; every other identity is just an illusion. Let’s be radical in the way we learn our name and let’s understand that our God is one who has come to make all things new! (For those attending our gatherings this weekend, a short film from Rob Bells 'Nooma' series entitled "Name" was shown. More information about this film is available at http://www.nooma.com.)No26:33"Now, LORD God, let your promise to my father David be confirmed, for you have made me king over a people who are as numerous as the dust of the earth. Give me wisdom and knowledge, that I may lead this people, for who is able to govern this great people of yours?" 2 Chronicles 1:9-10 (NIV)Sun, 10 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600podcast_audio_69The first week in our 'Getting There' series."Now, LORD God, let your promise to my father David be confirmed, for you have made me king over a people who are as numerous as the dust of the earth. Give me wisdom and knowledge, that I may lead this people, for who is able to govern this great people of yours?" 2 Chronicles 1:9-10 (NIV)No31:13What is Grander Vision Living? It's allowing other pursuits to fall away in order to focus on the priority that is nearest to the heart of God: people. When you choose to pursue the Grander Vision, you will be partnering with God in the most magnificent mission imaginable: finding what's lost, restoring what's broken, and reclaiming what's His.Sun, 03 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600podcast_audio_68The final week of our series, 'Just Walk Across The Room'.What is Grander Vision Living? It's allowing other pursuits to fall away in order to focus on the priority that is nearest to the heart of God: people. When you choose to pursue the Grander Vision, you will be partnering with God in the most magnificent mission imaginable: finding what's lost, restoring what's broken, and reclaiming what's His.No29:27Regardless if they are formally "gifted" in evangelism or not, all Christ-followers can be prepared to engage people in spiritual conversations and do what they can to point people toward faith in God. When conversations take a spiritual turn, it is critical to know how to convey two stories with humility, clarity and brevity: your own faith story and God's good news story.Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0600podcast_audio_67The third week in our 'Just Walk Across The Room' series.Regardless if they are formally "gifted" in evangelism or not, all Christ-followers can be prepared to engage people in spiritual conversations and do what they can to point people toward faith in God. When conversations take a spiritual turn, it is critical to know how to convey two stories with humility, clarity and brevity: your own faith story and God's good news story.No32:34Living in 3D (Developing Friendships, Discovering Stories and Discerning Next Steps), Christ-followers find that the mission Jesus lived and died for can be fulfilled in their lives too: people who bear the name of Christ can be God’s loving hands and active feet in a world that desperately needs to know of God’s care. Sun, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0600podcast_audio_66The second in a 4-week study, 'Just Walk Across The Room'Living in 3D (Developing Friendships, Discovering Stories and Discerning Next Steps), Christ-followers find that the mission Jesus lived and died for can be fulfilled in their lives too: people who bear the name of Christ can be God’s loving hands and active feet in a world that desperately needs to know of God’s care. No32:26The single greatest gift Christ-followers can give to the people around them is an introduction to the God who created them, who loves them, and who has a purpose for their life. This is what evangelism is–constantly watching for - ways to give that gift to someone living far from God.Sun, 13 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0600podcast_audio_65The first in a four-part series entitled "Just Walk Across The Room"The single greatest gift Christ-followers can give to the people around them is an introduction to the God who created them, who loves them, and who has a purpose for their life. This is what evangelism is–constantly watching for - ways to give that gift to someone living far from God.No29:46Sun, 06 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0600podcast_audio_64A celebration of Rolling Hills' five years of ministry.No38:10God's everlasting love for us means that although we turn from Him to lesser things, He will always accept us back with open arms when we repent and return to Him.Sun, 30 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600podcast_audio_63God's return policy has no limits.God's everlasting love for us means that although we turn from Him to lesser things, He will always accept us back with open arms when we repent and return to Him.No23:43"And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him. In this way, love is made complete…” 1 John 4:16a-17bSun, 23 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600podcast_audio_61The final week of Advent - Love"And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him. In this way, love is made complete…” 1 John 4:16a-17bNo27:51And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger." - Luke 2:8-12Sun, 16 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600podcast_audio_60The Third Week of Advent - JoyAnd there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger." - Luke 2:8-12No31:06"For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, [b] Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." - Isaiah 9:6 (NIV)Sun, 09 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600podcast_audio_58The second candle of Advent - Peace."For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, [b] Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." - Isaiah 9:6 (NIV)No31:51“This is what Isaiah son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem: In the last days the mountain of the Lord’s temple will be established as chief among the mountains; it will be raised up above the hills and all nations will stream to it. Many people will come and say, ‘Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways, so that we may walk in His paths.’ The law will go out from Zion, the word of the Lord from Jerusalem. He will judge between the nations and will settle disputes for many peoples. They will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will not take up sword against nation, nor will they train for war anymore. Come, O house of Jacob, let us walk in the light of the Lord.” - Isaiah 2:1-5 (NIV)Sun, 02 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600podcast_audio_57We light the first candle of Advent - Hope.“This is what Isaiah son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem: In the last days the mountain of the Lord’s temple will be established as chief among the mountains; it will be raised up above the hills and all nations will stream to it. Many people will come and say, ‘Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways, so that we may walk in His paths.’ The law will go out from Zion, the word of the Lord from Jerusalem. He will judge between the nations and will settle disputes for many peoples. They will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will not take up sword against nation, nor will they train for war anymore. Come, O house of Jacob, let us walk in the light of the Lord.” - Isaiah 2:1-5 (NIV)No25:48“David son of Jesse was king over all Israel. He ruled over Israel forty years – seven in Hebron and thirty-three in Jerusalem. He died at a good old age, having enjoyed long life, wealth and honor. His son Solomon succeeded him as king. As for the events of King David’s reign, from beginning to end, they are written in the records of Samuel the seer, the records of Nathan the prophet and the records of God the seer, together with the details of his reign and power, and the circumstances that surrounded him and Israel and the kingdoms of all the other lands.” - 1 Chronicles 29:26-30 (NIV)Sun, 25 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600podcast_audio_56The conclusion of our 'Wildest Dreams' series“David son of Jesse was king over all Israel. He ruled over Israel forty years – seven in Hebron and thirty-three in Jerusalem. He died at a good old age, having enjoyed long life, wealth and honor. His son Solomon succeeded him as king. As for the events of King David’s reign, from beginning to end, they are written in the records of Samuel the seer, the records of Nathan the prophet and the records of God the seer, together with the details of his reign and power, and the circumstances that surrounded him and Israel and the kingdoms of all the other lands.” - 1 Chronicles 29:26-30 (NIV)No27:30NOTE: Due to technical difficulties, this is reference audio only. Audio/Video to be added shortly. 'Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God - this is your spiritual act of worship.' - Romans 12:1 (NIV) Sun, 18 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600podcast_audio_55A continuation of our 'Wildest Dreams' seriesNOTE: Due to technical difficulties, this is reference audio only. Audio/Video to be added shortly. 'Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God - this is your spiritual act of worship.' - Romans 12:1 (NIV) No0:00NOTE: Due to technical difficulties, this is reference audio only. Audio/Video to be added shortly. Praise be to you, O Lord, God of our father Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Yours, O Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours. Yours, O Lord, is the kingdom; you are exalted as head over all. Wealth and honor come from you; you are the ruler of all things. In your hands are strength and power to exalt and give strength to all. Now, our God, we give you thanks, and praise your glorious name.’ - 1 Chronicles 29:10-13 (NIV)Sun, 11 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600podcast_audio_54A continuation of our 'Wildest Dreams' seriesNOTE: Due to technical difficulties, this is reference audio only. Audio/Video to be added shortly. Praise be to you, O Lord, God of our father Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Yours, O Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours. Yours, O Lord, is the kingdom; you are exalted as head over all. Wealth and honor come from you; you are the ruler of all things. In your hands are strength and power to exalt and give strength to all. Now, our God, we give you thanks, and praise your glorious name.’ - 1 Chronicles 29:10-13 (NIV)No0:00"Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." Sun, 04 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500podcast_audio_53A continuation of our Wildest Dreams series"Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." No26:54This week Jeff talks about the 4 essentials in accomplishing a dream for the glory of God.Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500podcast_audio_52The second week of our series, 'Wildest Dreams'This week Jeff talks about the 4 essentials in accomplishing a dream for the glory of God.No30:36God can do anything, you know—far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams! He does it not by pushing us around but by working within us, his Spirit deeply and gently within us. Glory to God in the church! Glory to God in the Messiah, in Jesus! Glory down all the generations! Glory through all millennia! Oh, yes!Sun, 21 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500podcast_audio_51The beginning of a series detailing God's wild dreams for Rolling HIllsGod can do anything, you know—far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams! He does it not by pushing us around but by working within us, his Spirit deeply and gently within us. Glory to God in the church! Glory to God in the Messiah, in Jesus! Glory down all the generations! Glory through all millennia! Oh, yes!No37:04This week, we conclude our series, 'In Christ Alone', looking at Colossians 4, keeping Christ as our main focus and lifting Him up in all our relationships.Thu, 18 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500podcast_audio_50The conclusion of our series, 'In Christ Alone', a study of the book of ColossiansThis week, we conclude our series, 'In Christ Alone', looking at Colossians 4, keeping Christ as our main focus and lifting Him up in all our relationships.No33:26This week we continue our series, 'In Christ Alone' with a look at Colosssians 3. "And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him."Sun, 07 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500podcast_audio_49A look at Colossians 3:1-17This week we continue our series, 'In Christ Alone' with a look at Colosssians 3. "And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him."No25:47Gabe Norris continues our in-depth look at the book of Colossians, focusing on freedom in Christ.Tue, 02 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500podcast_audio_48Colossians Chapter 2Gabe Norris continues our in-depth look at the book of Colossians, focusing on freedom in Christ.No35:44"We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ." A conclusion of Colossians Chapter 1Tue, 25 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0500podcast_audio_46A continuation of the study of Colossians"We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ." A conclusion of Colossians Chapter 1No35:15This week, we continue the series, 'In Christ Alone' with Ken Thomas delving into the pre-eminancy of Christ as found in Colossians Chapter 1 vv15-23.Sun, 16 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0500podcast_audio_45A continuation of Colossians Chapter 1This week, we continue the series, 'In Christ Alone' with Ken Thomas delving into the pre-eminancy of Christ as found in Colossians Chapter 1 vv15-23.No38:14This week we begin a new series entitled "In Christ Alone - A Study of the Book of Colossians", exploring the first half of Chapter 1.Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0500podcast_audio_44An introduction to the book of ColossiansThis week we begin a new series entitled "In Christ Alone - A Study of the Book of Colossians", exploring the first half of Chapter 1.No34:54This morning, Jeff shares the long-term vision for Rolling Hills Community Church: 'A people of God reaching out, growing up, and giving all.'Sun, 26 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500podcast_audio_43This morning, Jeff shares the long-term vision for Rolling Hills Community Church: 'A people of God reaching out, growing up, and giving all.'This morning, Jeff shares the long-term vision for Rolling Hills Community Church: 'A people of God reaching out, growing up, and giving all.'No33:43Unlike the chosen few of the Old Testament, we are all priests in Christ, with the capacity to draw near to God and minister to those around us in His name.Sun, 19 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500podcast_audio_42Unlike the chosen few of the Old Testament, we are all priests in Christ, with the capacity to draw near to God and minister to those around us in His name.Unlike the chosen few of the Old Testament, we are all priests in Christ, with the capacity to draw near to God and minister to those around us in His name.No33:43"But you are a chosen people, a royal priest priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of Him who called you out of darkness and into His wonderful light."Sun, 12 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500podcast_audio_41"But you are a chosen people, a royal priest priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of Him who called you out of darkness and into His wonderful light.""But you are a chosen people, a royal priest priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of Him who called you out of darkness and into His wonderful light."No33:58"Shout for joy, O heavens; rejoice O earth; burst into son, O mountains! For the Lord comforts his people and will have compassion on His afflicted ones." The last in a 12-part series based on Richard Foster's book, Celebration of Discipline.Sun, 05 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500podcast_audio_40"Shout for joy, O heavens; rejoice O earth; burst into son, O mountains! For the Lord comforts his people and will have compassion on His afflicted ones." The last in a 12-part series based on Richard Foster's book, Celebration of Discipline."Shout for joy, O heavens; rejoice O earth; burst into son, O mountains! For the Lord comforts his people and will have compassion on His afflicted ones." The last in a 12-part series based on Richard Foster's book, Celebration of Discipline.No28:37"In your unfailing love You will lead the people You have redeemed. In Your strength You will guide them to Your holy dwelling." The eleventh in a 12-part series based on Richard Foster's book, Celebration of Discipline.Sun, 29 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0500podcast_audio_39"In your unfailing love You will lead the people You have redeemed. In Your strength You will guide them to Your holy dwelling." The eleventh in a 12-part series based on Richard Foster's book, Celebration of Discipline."In your unfailing love You will lead the people You have redeemed. In Your strength You will guide them to Your holy dwelling." The eleventh in a 12-part series based on Richard Foster's book, Celebration of Discipline.No31:29Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. The tenth in a 12-part series based on Richard Foster's book, Celebration of Discipline.Sun, 22 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0500podcast_audio_38Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. Part 10 of 12 based on Richard Foster's book, Celebration of Discipline.Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. The tenth in a 12-part series based on Richard Foster's book, Celebration of Discipline.No34:25Members of the four mission teams to Moldova this summer share their experiences.Sun, 15 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0500podcast_audio_37Members of the four mission teams to Moldova this summer share their experiences.Members of the four mission teams to Moldova this summer share their experiences.No39:30"Confess your sins to one another and pray for each other so you can live together whole and healed." The ninth in a 12-part series based on Richard Foster's book, Celebration of Discipline.Sun, 08 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0500podcast_audio_36"Confess your sins to one another and pray for each other so you can live together whole and healed." The ninth in a 12-part series based on Richard Foster's book, Celebration of Discipline."Confess your sins to one another and pray for each other so you can live together whole and healed." The ninth in a 12-part series based on Richard Foster's book, Celebration of Discipline.No32:59"Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave - just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve and to give His life as a ransom for many." The eighth in a 12-part series based on Richard Foster's book, Celebration of Discipline.Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0500podcast_audio_35"Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave." The eighth in a 12-part series based on Richard Foster's book, Celebration of Discipline."Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave - just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve and to give His life as a ransom for many." The eighth in a 12-part series based on Richard Foster's book, Celebration of Discipline.No29:44"Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ." The seventh in a 12-part series based on Richard Foster's book, Celebration of Discipline.Sun, 24 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0500podcast_audio_34"Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ." The seventh in a 12-part series based on Richard Foster's book, Celebration of Discipline."Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ." The seventh in a 12-part series based on Richard Foster's book, Celebration of Discipline.No31:34"Then a great and powerful wind tore the mountains apart and shattered the rocks before the Lord, but the Lord was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake. After the earthquake came a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper." The sixth in a 12-part series based on Richard Foster's book, Celebration of Discipline.Sun, 17 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0500podcast_audio_33The sixth in a 12-part series based on Richard Foster's book, Celebration of Discipline."Then a great and powerful wind tore the mountains apart and shattered the rocks before the Lord, but the Lord was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake. After the earthquake came a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper." The sixth in a 12-part series based on Richard Foster's book, Celebration of Discipline.No29:00The fifth in a 12-part series based on Richard Foster's book, Celebration of Discipline.Sun, 10 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0500podcast_audio_32The fifth in a 12-part series based on Richard Foster's book, Celebration of Discipline.The fifth in a 12-part series based on Richard Foster's book, Celebration of Discipline.No30:40The fourth in a 12-part series based on Richard Foster's book, Celebration of Discipline.Sun, 03 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0500podcast_audio_31The fourth in a 12-part series based on Richard Foster's book, Celebration of Discipline.The fourth in a 12-part series based on Richard Foster's book, Celebration of Discipline.No35:23"When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show men they are fasting. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, so that it will not be obvious to men that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you." The third in a 12-part series based on Richard Foster's book, Celebration of Discipline.Sun, 27 May 2007 00:00:00 -0500podcast_audio_30The third in a 12-part series based on Richard Foster's book, Celebration of Discipline."When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show men they are fasting. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, so that it will not be obvious to men that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you." The third in a 12-part series based on Richard Foster's book, Celebration of Discipline.No29:45Of all the Spiritual Disciplines prayer is the most central because it ushers us into perpetual communion with the Father. The second in a 12-part series based on Richard Foster's book, Celebration of Discipline.Sun, 20 May 2007 00:00:00 -0500podcast_audio_29Of all the Spiritual Disciplines prayer is the most central because it ushers us into perpetual communion with the Father. The second in a 12-part series based on Richard Foster's book, Celebration of Discipline.Of all the Spiritual Disciplines prayer is the most central because it ushers us into perpetual communion with the Father. The second in a 12-part series based on Richard Foster's book, Celebration of Discipline.No33:45Christian meditation - the ability to hear God's voice and obey His Word. The first in a 12-part series based on Richard Foster's book, Celebration of Discipline.Sun, 13 May 2007 00:00:00 -0500podcast_audio_28Christian meditation - the ability to hear God's voice and obey His Word. The first in a 12-part series based on Richard Foster's book, Celebration of Discipline.Christian meditation - the ability to hear God's voice and obey His Word. The first in a 12-part series based on Richard Foster's book, Celebration of Discipline.No31:24This week we begin a new series based on Richard Foster's book, Celebration of Discipline. Throughout this journey we'll learn to experience life as it was meant to be lived, enjoy freedom over sin and engage the heart of God Himself.Sun, 06 May 2007 00:00:00 -0500podcast_audio_27This week we begin a new series based on Richard Foster's book, Celebration of Discipline. Throughout this journey we'll learn to experience life as it was meant to be lived, enjoy freedom over sin and engage the heart of God Himself.This week we begin a new series based on Richard Foster's book, Celebration of Discipline. Throughout this journey we'll learn to experience life as it was meant to be lived, enjoy freedom over sin and engage the heart of God Himself.No30:36"A time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is spirit and His worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth."Sun, 29 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0500podcast_audio_26"A time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is spirit and His worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth.""A time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is spirit and His worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth."No33:32"Whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother."Sun, 22 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0500podcast_audio_25"Whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.""Whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother."No29:42Award-winning sportscaster Rudy Kalis tells his story.Sun, 15 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0500podcast_audio_24Award-winning sportscaster Rudy Kalis tells his story.Award-winning sportscaster Rudy Kalis tells his story.No37:27On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. While they were wondering about this, suddenly two men in clothes that gleamed like lighting stood beside them. In their fright the women bowed down with their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, "Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; He has risen!"Sun, 08 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0500podcast_audio_23"Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; He has risen!"On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. While they were wondering about this, suddenly two men in clothes that gleamed like lighting stood beside them. In their fright the women bowed down with their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, "Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; He has risen!"No36:52When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, "Who is this?"Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0500podcast_audio_22When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, "Who is this?"When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, "Who is this?"No19:54Get to know well your father's God; serve him with a whole heart and eager mind, for God examines every heart and sees though every motive. If you seek him, he'll make sure you find him, but if you abandon him, he'll leave you for good. Look sharp now! God has chosen you to build his holy house. Be brave, determined! And do it!Sun, 25 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0500podcast_audio_21Get to know well your father's God; serve him with a whole heart and eager mind, for God examines every heart and sees though every motive. If you seek him, he'll make sure you find him...Get to know well your father's God; serve him with a whole heart and eager mind, for God examines every heart and sees though every motive. If you seek him, he'll make sure you find him, but if you abandon him, he'll leave you for good. Look sharp now! God has chosen you to build his holy house. Be brave, determined! And do it!No29:44This week, Jeff discusses 5 keys to raising Godly kidsSun, 18 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0500podcast_audio_20This week, Jeff discusses 5 keys to raising Godly kidsThis week, Jeff discusses 5 keys to raising Godly kidsNo27:17Now Cain said to his brother Abel, "Let's go out to the field." And while they were in the field, Cain attacked his brother Abel and killed him.Sun, 11 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0600podcast_audio_19Now Cain said to his brother Abel, "Let's go out to the field." And while they were in the field, Cain attacked his brother Abel and killed him.Now Cain said to his brother Abel, "Let's go out to the field." And while they were in the field, Cain attacked his brother Abel and killed him.No31:01This morning, we begin the new series, 'Family Ties' and discuss following in the footsteps of our family.Sun, 04 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0600podcast_audio_18This morning, we begin the new series, 'Family Ties' and discuss following in the footsteps of our family.This morning, we begin the new series, 'Family Ties' and discuss following in the footsteps of our family.No29:00The Lord God made garments of skin for Adam and his wife and clothed them.Sun, 25 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600podcast_audio_17The Lord God made garments of skin for Adam and his wife and clothed them.The Lord God made garments of skin for Adam and his wife and clothed them.No30:10When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also desirable for gaining wisdom, she took some and ate it. She also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it. Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they realized they were naked; so they sewed fig leaves together and made coverings for themselves.Sun, 18 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600podcast_audio_16...Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they realized they were naked; so they sewed fig leaves together and made coverings for themselves.When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also desirable for gaining wisdom, she took some and ate it. She also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it. Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they realized they were naked; so they sewed fig leaves together and made coverings for themselves.No30:27And this is why a man leaves father and mother and cherishes his wife. No longer two, they become "one flesh." This is a huge mystery, and I don't pretend to understand it all. What is clearest to me is the way Christ treats the church. And this provides a good picture of how each husband is to treat his wife, loving himself in loving her, and how each wife is to honor her husband.Sun, 11 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600podcast_audio_15This is why a man leaves father and mother and cherishes his wife. No longer two, they become "one flesh." And this provides a good picture of how each husband is to treat his wife, loving himself in loving her, and how each wife is to honor her husband.And this is why a man leaves father and mother and cherishes his wife. No longer two, they become "one flesh." This is a huge mystery, and I don't pretend to understand it all. What is clearest to me is the way Christ treats the church. And this provides a good picture of how each husband is to treat his wife, loving himself in loving her, and how each wife is to honor her husband.No35:04God "created," - God made us and God made relationships. He created "out of nothing," and He made it just the way He wants us and our relationships.Sun, 04 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600podcast_audio_14God "created," - God made us and God made relationships. He created "out of nothing," and He made it just the way He wants us and our relationships.God "created," - God made us and God made relationships. He created "out of nothing," and He made it just the way He wants us and our relationships.No30:33With the vision and values before us, we set out on the journey to bring glory to our God and to become all our God created and intends for us to be!Sun, 28 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0600podcast_audio_13With the vision and values before us, we set out on the journey to bring glory to our God and to become all our God created and intends for us to be!With the vision and values before us, we set out on the journey to bring glory to our God and to become all our God created and intends for us to be!No34:39God's Hand always directs His people and because His hands direct - He will always take you to good places and He will always go with you to those places. Often times we are reluctant to pursue where God is leading us because we forget this important promise from God.Sun, 21 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0600podcast_audio_12Leading Us to the Good PlacesGod's Hand always directs His people and because His hands direct - He will always take you to good places and He will always go with you to those places. Often times we are reluctant to pursue where God is leading us because we forget this important promise from God.No34:46But as for me, I will always have hope; I will praise you more and more. My mouth will tell of your righteousness, of your salvation all day long, though I know not its measure. I will come and proclaim your mighty acts, O Sovereign Lord; I will proclaim your righteousness, yours alone. Since my youth, O God, you have taught me, and to this day I declare your marvelous deeds. Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, O God, till I declare your power to the next generation, your might to all who are to come.Sun, 14 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0600podcast_audio_11But as for me, I will always have hope; I will praise you more and more. My mouth will tell of your righteousness, of your salvation all day long, though I know not its measure.But as for me, I will always have hope; I will praise you more and more. My mouth will tell of your righteousness, of your salvation all day long, though I know not its measure. I will come and proclaim your mighty acts, O Sovereign Lord; I will proclaim your righteousness, yours alone. Since my youth, O God, you have taught me, and to this day I declare your marvelous deeds. Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, O God, till I declare your power to the next generation, your might to all who are to come.No30:38But as for me, I will always have hope; I will praise you more and more. My mouth will tell of your righteousness, of your salvation all day long, though I know not its measure. I will come and proclaim your mighty acts, O Sovereign Lord; I will proclaim your righteousness, yours alone. Since my youth, O God, you have taught me, and to this day I declare your marvelous deeds. Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, O God, till I declare your power to the next generation, your might to all who are to come.Sun, 07 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0600podcast_audio_10But as for me, I will always have hope; I will praise you more and more. My mouth will tell of your righteousness, of your salvation all day long, though I know not its measure.But as for me, I will always have hope; I will praise you more and more. My mouth will tell of your righteousness, of your salvation all day long, though I know not its measure. I will come and proclaim your mighty acts, O Sovereign Lord; I will proclaim your righteousness, yours alone. Since my youth, O God, you have taught me, and to this day I declare your marvelous deeds. Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, O God, till I declare your power to the next generation, your might to all who are to come.No15:19They gave as much as they were able and even beyond their ability. Entire on their own, they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in their service to the saints. And they did not do as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us in keeping with God's will.Sun, 31 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0600podcast_audio_9They gave as much as they were able and even beyond their ability. Entire on their own, they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in their service to the saints.They gave as much as they were able and even beyond their ability. Entire on their own, they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in their service to the saints. And they did not do as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us in keeping with God's will.No28:40Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: "Who, being in the very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death - even death on a cross!"Sun, 24 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0600podcast_audio_8Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: "Who, being in the very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness."Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: "Who, being in the very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death - even death on a cross!"No27:31Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God. You will be with child and give him the name Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever; his kingdom will never end.Sun, 17 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0600podcast_audio_7Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God. You will be with child and give him the name Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High.Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God. You will be with child and give him the name Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever; his kingdom will never end.No31:03On coming to the house, (the Magi) saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold and of incense and of myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to go back to Herod, they returned to their country by another route.Sun, 10 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0600podcast_audio_6On coming to the house, (the Magi) saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshipped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold and of incense and of myrrh.On coming to the house, (the Magi) saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold and of incense and of myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to go back to Herod, they returned to their country by another route.No28:41For to us a child is born, to us a Son is given, and the government, will be on His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David's throne and over His kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish thisSun, 03 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0600podcast_audio_5For to us a child is born, to us a Son is given, and the government, will be on His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.For to us a child is born, to us a Son is given, and the government, will be on His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David's throne and over His kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish thisNo28:12Every time your name comes up in my prayers, I say "Oh, thank you, God!" I keep hearing of the love and faith you have for the Master Jesus, which brims over to other Christians. And I keep praying that this faith we hold in common keeps showing up in the good things we do, and that people recognize Christ in all of it.Sun, 26 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600podcast_audio_4I keep hearing of the love and faith you have for the Master Jesus, which brims over to other Christians. And I keep praying that this faith we hold in common keeps showing up in the good things we do, and that people recognize Christ in all of it.Every time your name comes up in my prayers, I say "Oh, thank you, God!" I keep hearing of the love and faith you have for the Master Jesus, which brims over to other Christians. And I keep praying that this faith we hold in common keeps showing up in the good things we do, and that people recognize Christ in all of it.No26:33Every time you cross my mind, I break out in exclamations of thanks to God. Each exclamation is a trigger to prayer. I find myself praying for you with a glad heart. I am so pleased that you have continued on in this with us, believing and proclaiming God's Message, from the day you heard it right up to the present. There has never been the slightest doubt in my mind that the God who started this great work in you would keep at it and bring it to a flourishing finish on the very day Christ Jesus appears.Sun, 19 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600podcast_audio_3I find myself praying for you with a glad heart. I am so pleased that you have continued on in this with us, believing and proclaiming God's Message, from the day you heard it right up to the present.Every time you cross my mind, I break out in exclamations of thanks to God. Each exclamation is a trigger to prayer. I find myself praying for you with a glad heart. I am so pleased that you have continued on in this with us, believing and proclaiming God's Message, from the day you heard it right up to the present. There has never been the slightest doubt in my mind that the God who started this great work in you would keep at it and bring it to a flourishing finish on the very day Christ Jesus appears.No32:04Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Bring a gift of laughter, sing yourselves into His presence. Know that the Lord is God. It is He who made us, and we are His. We are His people, His well-tended sheep. Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name. For the Lord is good and His love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations. Through song, prayer, written word, service and giving, we express our thankfulness for His love.Sun, 12 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600podcast_audio_2Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name. For the Lord is good and His love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Bring a gift of laughter, sing yourselves into His presence. Know that the Lord is God. It is He who made us, and we are His. We are His people, His well-tended sheep. Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name. For the Lord is good and His love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations. Through song, prayer, written word, service and giving, we express our thankfulness for His love.No35:22God is strong, and he wants you strong. So take everything the Master has set out for you, well-made weapons of the best materials. And put them to use so you will be able to stand up to everything the devil throws your way. Truth, righteousness, peace, faith, and salvation are all more than words. Learn how to apply them.Sun, 05 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600podcast_audio_1Take everything the Master has set out for you, well-made weapons of the best materials. Truth, righteousness, peace, faith, and salvation are all more than words. Learn how to apply them.God is strong, and he wants you strong. So take everything the Master has set out for you, well-made weapons of the best materials. And put them to use so you will be able to stand up to everything the devil throws your way. Truth, righteousness, peace, faith, and salvation are all more than words. Learn how to apply them.No27:28