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The new call of Advent

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The new call of Advent

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Part 2 in the series, "Give me Jesus...Hold the Church."

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From Belly Flops to Swan Dives. Theme: Living Out Our Stewardship With Hope

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Jacob

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Big Dreams: Either God Shows Up or It Doesn't Happen

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"Holy Harvesters?!"

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The God Who Transforms - A Desireable Slavery. Permeate

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The God Who Gives Life - Permeate

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Sardis: Obedience

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What Makes God Sing?

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HOW TO RUIN A RELATIONSHIP: Control Them

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A Time To Weep, A Time To Rejoice

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More than Hymns & Praise: The Three Directions of Worship Songs and Hymns:`Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty`All Creatures of Our God and King`Fairest Lord Jesus`When in Our Music God Is Glorified`My Jesus I Love Thee`Jesus Shall ReignSermon Notes:I. Upward: Adoring Gods Majesty II. Inward: Acknowledging My Misery III. Outward: Accepting Our Mandate

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Set Free: Who or what are you tied to? Songs and Hymns:`O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing`Be Still, My Soul`I Lift Up Mine Eyes`Take My Life and Let It Be ConsecratedSermon Notes:I. No Middle Ground II. Which Ground Do You Stand On? III. Changing Your Footing

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God's Goodness: Discovering God as Good When Everything Else Seems So Bad.Songs and Hymns:`O Clap Your Hands Together All Ye People`O God, Our Help in Ages Past`Our Great Savior`Cast Thy Burden Upon The Lord`Good To MeSermon Notes:`When Life Seems Unfair`When the Future Seems Uncertain`When the Way Seems Unclear

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Good Lord!: Flippant Phrase or Covenant Cry?HYMNS & SONGS:`Make a Joyful Noise`Great Is Thy Faithfulness`Stand in the Congregation`Be Thou My Vision`Amazing Grace! How Sweet the SoundSERMON NOTES:1. The Immensity of God: 2. The Severity of God: 3. The Proximity of God:

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Who, Me? A Charismatic?!: Misperceptions and misgivings about the person and work of the Holy Spirit.Hymns & Songs:`All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name`When I Need Him / Precious Lord`Sweet, Sweet SpiritSermon Notes:Main Point:A proper understanding of and submission to the Holy Spirit will radically transform your life, this church, and our entire city.

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The Churches: Lessons from the Seven Churches of RevelationSermon Notes:Quick Overview:Theories:To 7 Specific Churches To 7 Ages of the ChurchTo Every ChurchLife phase of a congregationSomething for allStructure of the 7 Letters: 1. Address2. Titles of Jesus (from Ch. 1:12-20)3. Commendation4. Rebuke5. Counsel6. PromiseOverview:To 3 both commendation & rebukeTo 2 only commendationTo 2 only rebukeEphesus: (Apostolic Church)Commendation-Patient EnduranceCannot tolerate evil nor falsehoodEnduring patientlyRebuke-Abandoned first loveCounsel-RememberRepentDo the works you did at firstSmyrna: (Persecuted Church: Diocletian to Constantine)Commendation-Affliction & povertySlanderedRebuke-None!Counsel-Do not fearBeware the devilBe faithful until deathPergamum: (Church under Imperial favor: Constantine)Commendation-Holding fast to My nameDid not deny faith in MeRebuke-Some hold to false teaching:Fornication/sexual sinIdolatryCounsel-Repent!Thyatira: (Papal Church: Dark Ages)Commendation-Love, faith, service & patient enduranceLast works greater than firstRebuke-You tolerate Jezebel:FornicationIdolatrySpiritual AdulteryCounsel-RepentHold fast to what you have until I comeSardis: (Reformation Church: 16th & 17th Centuries)Commendation-None!Rebuke-A name of being aliveBut you're Dead!Counsel-Wake Up!Strengthen what remains & is about to dieRemember what you've received & heardObey it!RepentPhiladelphia: (Missionary Church: Puritan Movement)Commendation-Kept My word & not denied My namePatient enduranceRebuke-None!Counsel-Hold fast to what you haveLaodicea: (Rejected Church: The final apostasy)Commendation-None!Rebuke-Neither cold or hot Lukewarm!Spiritual ArroganceMy Own Story Counsel-Let God Prosper, clothe & heal youBe earnestRepentListen & let Christ inLessons from the Seven Churches:1. God Consistently Honors-Endurance / patience / perseveranceAffliction borne for His Names' sakeDemonstration of Love 7 ServiceGrowth2. God Consistently Rebukes-Falling BackSexual sinIdolatryLifeless faithSpiritual arrogance3. God Consistently Offers the Path Back-RepentRememberReturnObeyHold onFear not

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When the Honeymoon is OverHymns & Songs:`Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee`Lauda Anima (Praise My Soul the King of Heaven)`For the Beauty of the Earth`Joy to the WorldSermon Notes:What It Is: What It Is Not: How to Get It: How to Lose It: How to Get It Back:

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