The Mission of Jesus

May 27, 2012 

Kevin Thiessen

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In John 1:14 we see that the Word became flesh and dwelt among us. Jesus was the great incarnational missionary ... he left the culture of heaven, the economy of heaven, the language of heaven, the comfort and joy and knowledge of heaven and took on the tangible mess of our world ... so that through his life, death and resurrection we could be  reconciled to God. As his followers, how are we living in response to what he has exampled and done for us? Are we on mission with him and walking worthy of our calling?

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The Incarnation of Jesus

May 20, 2012 
David Dawson

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The strongest idea among those thinking about the church is the trend towards emphasizing incarnation and mission. There is a sense that the church over the last few generations has become settled, isolated, and has lost some of its ability to influence the wider culture. There is a strong desire to follow the model of Christ as we engage our culture with the gospel. This morning we will celebrate how Christ was willing to empty himself so that we could be filled. As we ponder the example of Christ’s incarnation, we will consider what it means to have a similar mindset as Christ.

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Shaped By Prayer

May 13, 2012
Elijah  #1 

Dave Marttunen

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Elijah, like John the Baptist, was untamed. Higher on his identity list, above his role as a prophet who boldly spoke for God and a person who willing  suffered the results of his prayers, was this: he spoke to God, and God spoke to Him. He was simply a man who chased after God. Like Elijah we live in a non-believing culture. Our city is known for many good things, but seeking and serving God is not high on the list. Knowing our cultural realities, and the alignments of our city, the question for us is simple. Who will we choose to serve it? In this four part series, Pastor Dave Marttunen will lead us into the man’s life as a template for serving God in our city. Today’s focus is to start where Elijah began—on his knees. Heaven waits for God’s family to pray.

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The Costly Transforming Power of Forgiveness

 
May 6, 2012 
The God you are looking for is looking for you #4  

Dave Marttunen

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Everyone needs forgiveness. So why is it hard to ask and give? Why do Christians want it from God but struggle to give it to others? If we deeply embraced the work of forgiveness, how would it transform us as a community of believers, and what could be the effect of this transformation through us in our city?

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