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Pastor Mike explores the need to remember tragedies with historical accuracy, to produce national healing and wisdom for the future.
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A quick minute (or two...) update from Mike Douglass, community pastor and veteran broadcaster/podcaster; committed to walking out Christ's command to love and serve God with everything we have, and to "love your neighbor as yourself."
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Labor Day: Lacking Something?
Pastor Mike explores the secular roots of Labor Day, but adds the very important Theology of Work
Remembering Dr. Ben Jennings
Our tribute to Dr. Benjamin "Ben" Jennings 1923-2019
On Pride vs Peace
Pastor Michael Douglass' indepedent response to a controversial issue before a city council
Tribute to Leonard Heisel
Pastor Michael's tribute to Leonard Heisel, delivered at Leonard's celebration of life at Big Valley Grace on February 2, 2019
Honoring or Cursing?
As followers of Christ, we must avoid destroying those who disagree with us; instead, we must model the Biblical principle of iron sharpening iron!
Serving with Sensitivity--2018-7
Principles of serving others, to build real, trusting relationships!
Jack Horner or Jesus Christ? 2018-6
Serving Sacrificially: Do we act more like Little Jack Horner, or Jesus Christ?
Measuring Success in Ministry? #2018-5
Dollars and bodies in pews? Or, does God have another measurement of success in ministry?
Theology of the City: Redefining Success? #2018-4
An effective Theology of the City may involve redefining "success" in ministry...buckle your seatbelts on this one...
A Theology of the City.#2018-3
Are we missing a Theology of the City? Pastor Mike recalls interview with Dr. Roger Valci, about the importance of cities to God.
Real Unity...Mike's Minute 2018-2
Profound wisdom about unity within the Body of Christ
Change the Culture (humbly)! 2018-1
New 2018 series...our call to serve humbly in the face of a culture that's divisive and antagonistic...BE the positive change!
AVC 13th Anniversary Episode 1
Episode 1 (06/12/15) celebrating AVC's 13th Anniversary. Host: Pastor Michael Douglass
Measure X Explained
Retired Modesto Police Chief Michael Harden explains the details and desired outcomes of "Measure X" on the November 5, 2013 ballot.
Mike's Minute #22: Honoring Veterans...Now!
Touching story of a veteran with mental and physical challenges, whose life was blessed just prior to his death by a simple act of kindness. Special guest: Allegra Taylor of the Sgt. R.G. Henderson House in West Sacramento: 916-368-0733
Mike's Minute #21: Blessing Children!
Veteran School Board Member Cindy Marks with simple, profound ways to help elementary school children succeed!
Mike's Minute #19: Toxic Serving?
Part 1: Are we doing more damage than good in some of our well-meaning acts of service?
Mike's Minute #18: The Easter Shovel?
Just a thought...
Mike's Minute #17: Serving Children in Crisis
Johnny Carr of Bethany Christian Services shares a simple by dynamic way for churches to help children with crises in their homes...through "Safe Families". (Visit www.Bethany.org or call our local Bethany Christian Services at 209-522-5121)