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Who's Your One? | Part 5
April 07, 2021 10:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBWe're wrapping up this series today and focusing on Colossians 4:2-6. In this passage Paul tells us that we should be steadfast with our prayer, but also gives us examples of how we should act as missionaries for Christ. We'll look at six key things we can pray for as we go on mission with Jesus. "He who prays as he ought, will endeavor to live as he prays." - John Owen
Who's Your One? | Part 3
March 14, 2021 19:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBKey Scripture: Romans 12:1-2 Key Thought: Living on mission simply requires you to align your every day life with Jesus' mission. “I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” Romans 12:1-2...
Who's Your One? | Part 2
March 07, 2021 21:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBKey Thought: JESUS MADE YOU FOR A MISSION. Key Passage: Luke 5:17-26 NIV “The mission Jesus had while on earth is now our mission because we are the Body of Christ. What he did in his physical body we are to continue as his spiritual body, the church. What is that mission? Introducing people to God!” Rick Warren "Jesus said to them again, '…As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.'” John 20:21 ESV "Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation; t...
Psalm 103: Bless The Lord O' My Soul
March 04, 2021 17:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBWhen we look at Psalm 103, we can get a picture of the benefits of knowing the Lord. Forget Not His Benefits: 1. He forgives you (103:3) 2. He heals you (103:3) 3. He redeems you (103:4) 4. He crowns you (103:4) 5. He satisfies you (103:5)
Who's Your One? | Part 1
March 04, 2021 04:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBJesus wants you to join Him in His mission - the mission of saving souls. "But my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus—the work of telling others the Good News about the wonderful grace of God." Acts 20:24 NLT "As he was walking along the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon (who is called Peter), and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the sea—for they were fishermen. 'Follow me,' he told them, 'and I will make...
Being Intentional: Living Less Out Of Habit and More Out Of Intent | Part 5
February 17, 2021 16:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBOBSERVATION: Most married couples have good intentions that they often fail to act upon. "No one will be remembered for what they planned to do." Bob Goff Three Intentional Marriage Goals 1. If you think something good, SAY IT. "How beautiful are your sandaled feet, O queenly maiden. Your rounded thighs are like jewels, the work of a skilled craftsman. Your navel is perfectly formed like a goblet filled with mixed wine. Between your thighs lies a mound of wheat bordered with lilies...
Being Intentional: Living Less Out Of Habit and More Out Of Intent | Part 4
February 03, 2021 11:00 - 40 minutes - 27.5 MBThe Bible describes your life as a mist (James 4:14). How do you make that short time count with your kids? How can you intentionally invest in them so that they might also live intentionally for the glory of God? In Psalm 127:3-4 you will find an interesting passage about kids: "Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him. Children born to a young man are like arrows in a warrior’s hands." A Biblical Plan For Intentional Parenting 1. Guide them toward a godly identity...
Being Intentional: Living Less Out Of Habit and More Out Of Intent | Part 3
January 27, 2021 11:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBBeing Intentional: Time after Time What do we do with TIME? In his book, Emotionally Healthy Leader, Peter Scazzero says, “We are human beings not human doings.” “We need to slow down and intentionally embrace being in the presence of God.” PJ Noland We need to stop “spending our time” and intentionally be in the now of our present time. 3 POINTS OF FOCUS THAT WILL HELP US BE INTENTIONAL WITH OUR TIME: 1. Set Goals • Philippians 3:12-14 “Not that I have already obtain...
Being Intentional: Living Less Out Of Habit and More Out Of Intent | Part 2
January 20, 2021 20:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBKey Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:10; Matthew 6:19-21 Biblically Intentional Financial Steps 1. Work Hard "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters," Colossians 3:23 NIV "For even when we were with you, we gave you this rule: “The one who is unwilling to work shall not eat.'" 2 Thessalonians 3:10 "Commit your work to the Lord , and your plans will be established." Proverbs 16:3 ESV 2. Act Your Wage "The wise have wealth and luxury, b...
Being Intentional: Living Less Out Of Habit and More Out Of Intent | Part 1
January 14, 2021 03:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBBe Intentional With Your Church Scripture: Acts 2:42-47 Key Thought: Those who are the least critical and most excited about their church tend to be the most intentional with their church. In Acts 2 we are given an account of how intentional the earliest members of New Testament church were and the results of their intentionality. 8 Observations of the Acts 2 Church 1. They Were Devoted The word devoted in the greek language means focusing hard, refusing distractions, being sternly comm...
Being Intentional: Living Less Out Of Habit and More Out Of Intent | Part 1
January 14, 2021 03:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBBe Intentional With Your Church Scripture: Acts 2:42-47 Key Thought: Those who are the least critical and most excited about their church tend to be the most intentional with their church. In Acts 2 we are given an account of how intentional the earliest members of New Testament church were and the results of their intentionality. 8 Observations of the Acts 2 Church 1. They Were Devoted The word devoted in the greek language means focusing hard, refusing distractions, being sternly comm...
Songs Born From Joy: Christ Has Entered the World | O Come All Ye Faithful | Part 2
December 18, 2020 04:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBNo matter who you are, Jesus invites us all to come to Him. 1.He invites the weary and burdened "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28 ESV 2. He invites the sinners “…For I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.” Matthew 9:13 ESV "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come." 2 Corinthians 5:17 ESV He Helps Us Become More: • Faithful “…let us run with endurance t...
Songs Born From Joy: Christ Has Entered the World | O Holy Night | Part 1
December 11, 2020 03:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBPart 1 of 4 part sermon series ...a thrill of hope the weary world rejoices. For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn. "Remember my affliction and my wanderings, the wormwood and the gall! My soul continually remembers it and is bowed down within me. But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. 'The Lord is my portion,' says my soul, 'therefore I wi...
Songs Born From Joy: O Holy Night | Part 1
December 11, 2020 03:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBPart 1 of 4 part sermon series ...a thrill of hope the weary world rejoices. For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn. "Remember my affliction and my wanderings, the wormwood and the gall! My soul continually remembers it and is bowed down within me. But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. 'The Lord is my portion,' says my soul, 'therefore I wi...
This Blessed Hope: Living for the Return of Jesus | The Millennium
December 03, 2020 10:00 - 24 minutes - 16.5 MBWhat is the Millennium? Millennium - One thousand years; in Scripture, the thousand-year earthly reign of Jesus Christ. “The Millennium is a literal period of a thousand years, which is scheduled for the future and will begin when Jesus comes again at the end of history to set up His earthly kingdom.” - David Jeremiah "Then I saw thrones, and people seated on them who were given authority to judge. I also saw the souls of those who had been beheaded because of their testimony about Jesus ...
This Blessed Hope: Living or the Return of Jesus | Hell
November 25, 2020 11:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MBSermon: Reality Check: A Place Called Hell Passage: Matthew 10:28 REALITY CHECK: A PLACE CALLED HELL Sermon Series Recap: • Rapture • Antichrist • Tribulation • Armageddon • Second Coming 1.The Reality of SIN Genesis 3:6-7 ESV) • Adam and Eve sinned and through this, sin became part of the world.Romans 5:12 (ESV) • We live with a reality of sin in our lives. • All Have Sinned and fallen short of the bar that a Holy God has set. • We are not capable of reaching this bar. We hav...
This Blessed Hope: Living for the Return of Jesus | The Second Coming
November 18, 2020 11:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBKey Passage: Titus 2:11-14 NIV & “This is one of prophecy's greatest misconceptions. The Rapture and the Second Coming are often confused, but they are distinct events, with distinct purposes, on God's prophetic timeline.” David Jeremiah Remember: - At the Rapture, Jesus will return for His saints. At the Second Coming, He will return with His saints. - At the Rapture, Jesus will not descend to earth. At the Second Coming, He will descend to the Mount of Olives as a prelude to His earthly...
This Blessed Hope: Living for the Return of Jesus | Armageddon
November 11, 2020 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBKey Scripture: Titus 2:11-15 NIV Quotes: “Sometimes I wonder, if we are destined to witness Armageddon.” Ronald Reagan “Armageddon. The very word chills the soul. There are probably very few adults who are not familiar with that word and what it implies. Why have our national leaders, in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, begun to use that doomsday word in their speaking and writing? I believe it is because they can see how modern weaponry and international tensions are showing h...
This Blessed Hope: Living for the Return of Jesus | The Tribulation
November 04, 2020 18:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBTribulation: A Message to the Saints Key Passage: 2 Thessalonians 1:3-12 The Tribulation Breakdown: The Tribulation period can be found in Revelation, Chapters 4-19: • Chapter 4 - We see the throne room and glory of God • Chapter 5 - Worthy is the Lamb • Chapter 6 - The seven seals are revealed (tribulation) • Chapter 7 - More being saved and sealed (the 144,000) • Chapter 8-9 - The seven trumpets (more tribulation) • Chapter 10-11 - The warning of the seventh trumpet • Chapter 12-1...
This Blessed Hope: Living for the Return of Jesus | The Anti-Christ
October 26, 2020 20:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBSermon Series: THIS BLESSED HOPE Sermon: The Antichrist: THE COUNTERFEITER OF ALL COUNTERFEITS Scripture: II THESSALONIANS 2:1-4 "Now concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered to him: We ask you, brothers and sisters, not to be easily upset or troubled, either by a prophecy or by a message or by a letter supposedly from us, alleging that the day of the Lord has come. Don’t let anyone deceive you in any way. For that day will not come unless the apostasy comes fir...
This Blessed Hope: Living for the Return of Jesus | The Rapture
October 24, 2020 20:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBWhen it comes to the return of Christ, the last days, and all things connected to the End Times, there is much speculation and even fear surrounding it. For Jesus' disciples those last days were not something to be feared. In fact, scripture says that the return of Christ is our "blessed hope." We begin our new series this week with The Rapture. We answer questions like, what is the difference between the Rapture and the Second Coming, and why should we look forward to this event and wh...
This Blessed Hope: Living for the Return of Jesus | The Rapture
October 24, 2020 20:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBWhen it comes to the return of Christ, the last days, and all things connected to the End Times, there is much speculation and even fear surrounding it. For Jesus' disciples those last days were not something to be feared. In fact, scripture says that the return of Christ is our "blessed hope." We begin our new series this week with The Rapture. We answer questions like, what is the difference between the Rapture and the Second Coming, and why should we look forward to this event and wh...
Bless This Mess: The Ups and Downs of Parenting | Part 4
October 11, 2020 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBNow What?: Loving How To Love Our Prodigals Recognizing the characteristics of prodigals and how we should love our prodigals.
Bless This Mess: The Ups and Downs of Parenthood | Part 3
September 30, 2020 19:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBLet's Talk Discipline: "Discipline is correction driven by love; it isn't something you do to your child but for your child." Our key passage today comes from Hebrews 12:5-6. We'll look at three types of undisciplined parents and three parental expectations to help you discipline.
Bless This Mess: The Ups and Downs of Parenthood | Part 2
September 25, 2020 10:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBUnchanging Principles of Parenting No matter your "style" or choices in parenting, we believe there are some unchanging principles when it comes to parenting. In Mark 10, people where bringing little children to Jesus for them to be blessed. The disciples rebuked them, but Jesus said "let the little children come to me..." In this passage we see that Jesus, took the children in his arms, placed hands on them and blessed them, and set aside everything else for a moment to do this. Childr...
Bless This Mess: The Ups and Downs of Parenthood | Part 1
September 16, 2020 10:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBThere are so many worldly things that can influence our parenting. Even as parents we can succumb to the peer pressures of parenting. The desire for our kids to be accepted, to be a great athlete or student, to be popular, to have the latest and greatest. Even if they come from what we think are good intentions it can lead to poor decisions for our children in the long run. In the long run, we want our children to love God, His Word, and to be dependent on and obedient to him. We begin ...
Community
September 12, 2020 21:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBThese days we hear the word village and tribe spoken often. People create groups for certain interests on Facebook and other apps as a way to belong to something. To be a part of something. We were created to live in community with one another, but what does true biblical community look like? We're reading from Hebrews 10 to learn the biblical who, what and where of community this week.
Good News For A Change: God Is Speaking | Part 4
September 12, 2020 20:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBWe Need To Share The Good News: In Mark 16:15 Jesus tells us ".."Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation." As disciples of Christ we have been given instructions to proclaim the good news. To share the gospel with those around us. This week we look at the following questions that so many ask when it comes to the task of sharing the gospel. 1. Why do we hesitate to share the good news? 2. Why should I share the news? 3. Where should I share the news? 4. How do ...
Good News For A Change: God Is Speaking | Part 3
August 27, 2020 10:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBThe word of God is truth and is our start and our end. It should be the start of our walk with Him. The first thing we look at when we wake up. It should lead us into glory with Him. The word of God should be the last thing we do before we end our day. His word rescues us, enlightens us and COMPLETES us.
Good News For A Change: In The Word | Part 3
August 27, 2020 10:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBThe word of God is truth and is our start and our end. It should be the start of our walk with Him. The first thing we look at when we wake up. It should lead us into glory with Him. The word of God should be the last thing we do before we end our day. His word rescues us, enlightens us and COMPLETES us.
Collective One Year Celebration
August 27, 2020 10:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBThe Lord has truly blessed Collective church with an amazing year. He has grown this body of believers, numerically and spiritually. We're honored to continue His work in Saline County. We had the privilege of hearing Chanson Newborn, Sr. speak on our one year celebration. Bringing us a good word about the mark of a great church.
Good News For A Change: God Is Speaking | Part 2
August 12, 2020 10:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBWe Need Trustworthy News... We can trust God's news to produce: 1. Spiritual Life 2. Spiritual Direction 3. Spiritual Blessings 4. Spiritual Victory "Praise the Lord! Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who greatly delights in his commandments! He is not afraid of bad news; his heart is firm, trusting in the Lord." Psalm 112:1,7 ESV
Good News For A Change: God is Speaking | Part 1
August 11, 2020 10:00 - 21 minutes - 14.4 MBPart 1 of 4 We Need The Good News: We live in a world where news and information is literally at our finger tips. Accessible with the touch of a button. When we read those headlines, now more than ever, it can become overwhelming. Instilling fear, anxiety, confusion or longing for truth. What should we believe when there is so much conflicting information? Today we begin our 4 part series with some good news. God's Word. His Word is not only good, but it is "profitable for teaching,...
Essential: Faith That Works | Part 8
July 29, 2020 10:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBEssential Days: Living in Anticipation of His Return So many are obsessed with asking have we reached the end times? Is the Lord returning soon? Many are trying to find clues and signs of the end of the world. As Matthew 24:36 says, "But about the day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father." So lets no ask "Are we in the last days?" Instead, lets ask "In the last days, until the coming of the Lord, what does God want in my life?" Today we'...
Essential: Faith That Works | Part 6
July 29, 2020 10:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBEssential Words: Taming The Tongue A child once asked, "where do our words go after we say them?" We don't know where they go, but we do know that once we say them we can't get them back. We also know the Bible has a few things to say to us about how essential our speech and our words are. From the beginning of the book of James (1:19), he tells the reader, "...let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak." Our words demonstrate the authenticity of our faith. Key Passage - James 3:1...
Essential: Faith That Works | Part 7
July 28, 2020 10:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBEssential Faith: It's impossible to please God without it... How's your faith today? Faith is not a feeling we can work up. Faith is biblical confidence and conviction on display. Three Types of Faith 1. Dead Faith (James 2:14-17) 2. Demonic Faith (James 2:18-19) 3. Dynamic Faith (James 2:20-26)
Essential: Faith That Works | Part 5
July 11, 2020 17:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MBHeavenly Wisdom vs Earthly Wisdom We use wisdom all the time in life. Whether it's in our parenting or in deciding what to eat for lunch. We apply our knowledge and understanding to just about every decision we make in our daily lives. But what is the difference between heavenly wisdom and earthly wisdom? Where does our wisdom come from? From our own understanding or God's? This week, as we read through James 3, we see that when it comes to wisdom, 1) gentleness is key, 2) your own un...
Essential: Faith That Works | Part 1
June 29, 2020 21:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBIt's week one of our sermon series, Essential: Faith That Works. Right off the bat in chapter one, verse 22, James tells us to, "not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says." So, as we go through James we want to grow! We want to be doers. So today we'll look at four essentials for growing through James. As well as, an overview of the book of James and who James was. We're looking forward to this series and growing together!
Essential: Faith That Works | Part 4
June 29, 2020 17:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBEssential People: The Sin of Partiality & Prejudice We continue our study through the book of James in chapter two today. We see that following Christ and partiality are incompatible. We look at why this behavior is inconsistent with following Christ and ways to guard against partiality and prejudice.
Heaven: Six Common Questions | What Is Heaven Like?
March 11, 2020 10:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBI. Heaven Is Real! II. Where is heaven? A. Heaven is a real place “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am." John 14:1-3 NIV B. Heaven is the dwelling place of God "But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerl...
Heaven: Six Common Questions | Does Heaven Really Exist?
March 04, 2020 10:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBWe kick off our sermon series on Heaven with the question...Does Heaven Really Exist? From the first chapter in Genesis through the last book of the Bible, Revelation, the Bible certainly talks about Heaven. So, how should we act with what we do know about heaven? With What We Do Know, We Should Be… 1. Encouraged "Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place...
Song of Songs: Love, Sex, Dating, Marriage | Marriage (Fighting Fair)
February 26, 2020 10:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBAll couples are going to fight. Healthy couples fight for resolution. Unhealthy couples fight for victory. Key passage for this sermon, Song of Songs 5. Common Causes of Conflict 1. Unmet / Unreal Expectations 2. Selfishness "My beloved thrust his hand through the latch - opening; my heart began to pound for him. I arose to open for my beloved, and my hands dripped with myrrh, my fingers with flowing myrrh, on the handles of the bolt. I opened for my beloved, but my beloved had lef...
Song of Songs: Love, Sex, Dating, Marriage | Dating (The Pursuit)
February 19, 2020 10:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBWe continue our series through Song of Songs and this week we're talking about dating.` Dating isn't just for the single person. No matter the season of life you should continue to pursue or date your spouse. If we're not married, how do we pursue a potential spouse in a way that honors God? If we are married, how do we date or pursue our spouse in every season of the relationship? If you're single, what are the characteristics you should be looking for in someone to pursue? If you're m...
Song of Songs: Love, Sex, Dating, Marriage | Great Sex
February 12, 2020 06:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBThe world is constantly sending messages about love, sex, dating, and marriage that don't line up to God's word. It's trying to restructure and redefine these things, but we don't get to redefine and restructure what the Lord has already defined and structured. This week we continue our study through Song of Songs looking at what scripture says about love, sex, dating and marriage.
Song of Songs: Love, Sex, Dating, Marriage | Love is...
February 06, 2020 06:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBPart 1 of our Song of Songs sermon series begins this week. You can follow along with the sermon notes below... Sermon Series: Song of Songs: Love, Sex, Dating, Marriage Sermon: Love is... “...but the greatest of these is love.” 1 Corinthians 13:13 What we believe about love can often be dictated by our environment. Two things we will choose between: • World defined love • God defined love Love Devine: “Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth! For your love is better than ...
2020 Vision: To Live is Christ | Vision Provision
January 29, 2020 11:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBWe're concluding the 2020 Vision sermon series today. So far we've talked about how to get the clearest vision for our lives by asking God what his vision is for our lives. This week we see that when we ask God WHAT his vision is for us that He'll also provide the HOW. Key Thought: He provides the vision and supplies what we need to bring the vision to life. Key Passage: Philippians 4:1-20 Recap: Jesus is Our: - Message (Phil 1) - Model (Phil 2) - Motivation (Phil 3) - Means (Phil 4)
2020 Vision: To Live is Christ | Vision Motivation
January 22, 2020 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBAs followers of Christ we should be living a legacy motivated by our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We continue part 3 of this sermon series in Philippians 3. Where we see Paul's motivation in verse 10, his vision for living, "My goal is to know him..." Key Thought: Jesus is our message, our model and our motivation. Passage: Philippians 3:1-21
2020 Vision: To Live Is Christ | Attitude Makes or Breaks the Vision
January 16, 2020 06:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBWhat word describes what will determine fruitful work for the Lord? Attitude. Adopting the attitude of Christ is not something that comes easy to us. Which is why Paul used the word adopt. It may seem like a tall order, to adopt the attitude of Christ, but through Paul's letter we find 3 things that will be required of us to adopt that attitude. Key Thought: Your attitude determines your altitude as a follower of Jesus. Key Passage: "Adopt the same attitude as that of Christ Jesus," Ph...
2020 Vision: For Me to Live is Christ | A Vision for Living
January 08, 2020 17:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBWhat's your vision for living? Paul had a clear vision for living and it was Jesus. We see that in his letter to the Philippians. Jesus was his message, his model, his motive and his means. Despite his difficult circumstances, in his letter we can see Paul's vision for living in different aspects of his life. Passages in this sermon: Philippians 1:1-30 James 1:2-4
2020 Vision: To Live is Christ | A Vision for Living
January 08, 2020 17:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBWhat's your vision for living? Paul had a clear vision for living and it was Jesus. We see that in his letter to the Philippians. Jesus was his message, his model, his motive and his means. Despite his difficult circumstances, in his letter we can see Paul's vision for living in different aspects of his life. Passages in this sermon: Philippians 1:1-30 James 1:2-4