God of Thunder / God of Peace - May 25, 2008 PMDavid Dawson
I have lately been attracted to the picture of God in Psalm 29. It is a psalm of worship which opens us to the majesty of God. Here we see his raw power as the psalmist compares God to a thunderstorm. But what touches me the most is that although God is wonderfully powerful, he also blesses us with peace.Audio / Notes
The Sweet Tempting Power of Revenge - May 25, 2008 AMDave Marttunen
If you had the power, the opportunity and the relational support to get back at an enemy, should you do it? David was in that place. He hears the soothing words: This is the day God was talking about when he said, 'I'll put your enemy in your hands. You can do whatever you want with him.' What David chose to do is a pattern of forgiveness, grace and mercy that we all can follow. Today we find David battling a desire for vengeance against a desire to let God be the judge. Audio / Questions
Caring for Leaders in the Church - May 18, 2008 PMDave Marttunen
Tonight, Pastor Dave Marttunen continues his series, “Christianity Advanced”. This message will continue with the theme of caring for leaders in the Church. Audio
From Outwit to Wisdom - May 18, 2008 AMDave Marttunen
Developing a heart for God is an on the job, life long, process. Like any relationship we might have had the big discussion and made the big decision, and then realized making it work is a progression. Knowing God and feeling his anointing do not exclude us from learning to follow. Rather, these decisions and developments are the beginning of the process of transformation. We move from being our own boss to trusting God to give us wisdom and guidance (he really is the boss of us). Today, we will watch David shift from being a natural leader who trusts his good instincts to becoming a man who pursues God’s heart as he leads himself and others.Audio / Questions
In the World but not of the World - May 11, 2008 PMDavid Dawson
“In the World but not of the World.” This is a phrase that is often repeated as a guide for Christians as they relate to the culture around them. It shows us that we are to balance a life of cultural interaction and cultural rejection. How should we maintain this delicate balance?Audio / Notes
Finding Friends - May 11, 2008 AMDave Marttunen
Friends are found in two ways… when you look for them and when they look for you. In any community, friendships are wanted/needed and looked for by those who need them. They are given by those who see the need to make a new friend and build a community through genuine friendship. Jonathan and David developed friendship over the same core values; to see Israel flourish under God given leaders. Churches can flourish in the same way, if we decide to make room for new friends. Today we will examine the “Lego Principle” as a tool for making new friends in a community that needs them.Audio / Questions
Leadership Issues - May 4, 2008 PMDave Marttunen
Tonight , we are continuing our series in Christianity Advanced. Paul transitions from caring for widows to instructions about the other group churches are to support—teaching elders. We will follow Paul’s coaching to Timothy on caring for the leadership team in a local church
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A Stones Throw - May 4, 2008 AMDave Marttunen
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fter his anointing, we next meet David visiting his older brothers who are part of Israel’s army. David’s big question for Israel, and us, is simple; “Why is no one fighting the giant?” We follow David’s reasoning in the chapter: ”If this is God’s battle, and He has already given us other successes (in David’s case, he defeated a bear and a lion who were marauding his sheep), aren’t giants just different versions of the same thing?” What are the giants of our day? Why are we waiting? What does God want us to do in His strength? What holds us back? Today we explore this epic battle with the intention of hearing God’s voice and engaging our giants in His strength.
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