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A Sure Bet
August 25, 2019 17:00 - 43 minutes - 23.2 MBWhen God intercedes with your needs, it's perfect. God gives to meet needs, not wants. Pastor Dan Brenton continues in our series in 2 Corinthians, this time teaching from 2 Corinthians 9:12-15. Looking again at giving and the Christian, Pastor Dan explains the benefits of giving.
That's Hilarious
August 18, 2019 17:00 - 46 minutes - 26.2 MBBlessing always comes on the other side of giving, and God loves a "hilarious" giving. But what does that mean, exactly? Continuing in our series in 2 Corinthians, Pastor Dan Brenton digs further in Paul's letter to the church at Corinth as he teaches from 2 Corinthians 9:6-11. In it, we see that the kind of person God wants is someone who looks to God as the source of his generosity, not himself. That is because we are just the vessel, God is the source. Will you be a hilarious giver?
Too Much To Ask?
August 11, 2019 17:00 - 47 minutes - 25.7 MBGod is not afraid of placing us in wilderness situations. Why? Because it forces us to trust Him. And because of that, it is a gift to us. It helps wean us off things that are worthless to worship. Pastor Dan Brenton continues in a series on 2 Corinthians as he teaches from 2 Corinthians 8:8-15. We learn that God is interested in our needs. God provides for each day. And because we can trust God to provide, we are free to give generously. The provision comes from God, not us.
Jesus Face To Face With Nicodemus
August 04, 2019 17:00 - 37 minutes - 17.4 MBWhat does Jesus demand from the world? Is it to live a good life? Is it to treat others well? Is it to avoid doing bad things? Continuing in a series called "Jesus Face to Face," Pastor Jeff McKearney looks at the story of Jesus meeting with religious leader Nicodemus from John 3:1-10. There we see that Jesus wants much more than behavior modification. Rather, we need to be born again.
Give So God Can Provide
July 28, 2019 17:00 - 36 minutes - 17 MBAs we continue our series in 2 Corinthians, Pastor Dan Brenton looks at a portion of Paul's message to the church at Corinth in the longest passage in the New Testament on the subject of money and giving. We see that Jesus's followers should be exemplified by the same spirit of giving as he had when he gave up everything for the sake of dying on the cross on our behalf.
Two Way Trust
July 21, 2019 17:00 - 41 minutes - 20.6 MBSorrow is the God-given emotion that tells us we've sinned. And that's a good thing because that sorrow causes us to not want to hurt our relationship with God and others again. Pastor Dan Brenton continues our series in 2 Corinthians by looking at the 2 Corinthians 7:13-16. We see there that Paul is comforted by the positive response of the Corinthians to the hard things he has had to tell them. This attitude helps them receive the important lessons Paul later gives them. Learning from...
Scrooged
July 14, 2019 17:00 - 42 minutes - 21.2 MBSometimes sorrow is the very best thing we can experience. Why is that? Sometimes the deepest lessons we learn are through sorrow. As we continue our series in 2 Corinthians, Pastor Dan Brenton looks at the passage from 2 Corinthians 7:1-12. Here we see that we have two choices when it comes to sorrow: repentance that leads to life or continual grief and guilt that only leads to frustration and to death.
Come Out Of The Maze
July 07, 2019 17:00 - 34 minutes - 16 MBPastor Dan Brenton continues in a series from 2 Corinthians as he teaches from Chapter 6 and verses 11-18. What do we do when we run into troubles as a church? How do we handle conflict? Left to ourselves, we will have conflicts. But only through the cross will we be able to have reconciliation and a right relationship with God and each other.
The Time Is Now
June 30, 2019 17:00 - 44 minutes - 22.8 MBHow prevalent is procrastination? Why do we do it? We are notorious for putting things off. But what keeps us from doing what needs to get done? Continuing in the series from 2 Corinthians, Pastor Dan Brenton teaches from chapter 6, looking at the first 10 verses. The very thing that keeps us from doing what God is calling us to do is the same thing God wants to use to help us do what He wants us to do. God pushes us to be than we could ever be on our own. The time is now for us to engage.
The Message We Bring
June 23, 2019 17:00 - 39 minutes - 18.4 MBAll of us are quick to judge on externals — how we dress, how we talk, how we look. When we judge from our limited perspectives, we cause division. But Jesus, who sees into our hearts, transforms people from selfishness to selflessness. Pastor Dan Brenton teaches from 2 Corinthians 5 as we continue our series in 2 Corinthians. We see that Christ's death on the cross made reconciliation between God and man possible. It also makes reconciliation between people possible. Only Christ can do th...
Building Materials
June 16, 2019 17:00 - 43 minutes - 21.3 MBWhat are we building our lives on? What does it matter for our future? As we continue in our series in 2 Corinthians, Pastor Dan Brenton looks at what the Bible says about our deeds and our future in eternity.
Face To Face With Jesus: With A Crowd
June 09, 2019 17:00 - 35 minutes - 17.4 MBWhy do bad things happen? Why does God allow bad things to happen to seemingly good people? Our world is filled with stories every day of random, senseless tragedies. From acts of terror to sudden deaths to natural disasters, it never ends. Join Pastor Jeff McKearney as he continues his series "Jesus Face To Face" as he looks at and teaches from Luke 13:1-5. See how God is ultimately sovereign in all things and, in the end, merciful and patient towards all of us.
Walk By Faith
June 02, 2019 17:00 - 41 minutes - 22.3 MBGod asks us to look at what we can't see when he tells us to "walk by faith." But how do we do that in real life? As we continue looking at 2 Corinthians, this time chapter 5, Pastor Dan Brenton teaches how God trains us to look and live eternally rather than temporal things.
Earthen Vessels
May 26, 2019 17:00 - 35 minutes - 19.3 MBHow does God use our bad things for His good purposes? We are subject to illness. We are subject to weakness. We are subject to fatigue. Yet God is not reluctant to all His Holy Spirit to dwell in our weak vessels. Join Pastor Dan Brenton as he continues teaching through 2 Corinthians, this time in 2 Corinthians 4:7-18. See how the power we have doesn't come from the broken vessels that we are, but in the God who dwells in those vessels.
Exposed
May 19, 2019 17:00 - 38 minutes - 19.7 MBIt has been said that the very idea of the concept of "sin" has vanished from American consciousness. But it has not disappeared from the sight of God. Continuing in 2 Corinthians, Pastor Dan Brenton looks at Paul's message to the church at Corinth — and to us — that Satan is working to blind us to the truth of the Gospel. That truth is the greatest truth that man has ever known and will ever know: that Jesus died to pay the price of our sins.
Unveiled
May 12, 2019 17:00 - 42 minutes - 23.5 MBThe story of man is that man doubts God's grace. Because of the Holy Spirit and His indwelling presence in our hearts, we never need to doubt God's grace. But why? In his continuing series in 2 Corinthians, Pastor Dan Brenton looks at Paul's exhortation to the church in Corinth in 2 Corinthians 3:12-18. We learn that, through the saving work of Jesus, the veil in our hearts can be lifted. We learn that God is not bound by our deficiencies to be able to save us through Jesus.
Youth Sunday Message
May 05, 2019 17:00 - 33 minutes - 18.7 MBWhy did God choose to save us? Is it because of his deep love for his elect or is there more to it? In this special message on Youth Sunday at GI Free, Pastor Daniel Longmore asks these questions and then looks at what the Bible say, particularly in Ezekiel, about God's purposes.
The Old vs. The New
April 28, 2019 17:00 - 43 minutes - 24.4 MBIn 2 Corinthians 3:7-11, God tells us (through Paul) that the new covenant is better than the old covenant. Why? One reason is that we have a tendency to want to live by rules, to have someone tell us what to do. Continuing his series in 2 Corinthians, Pastor Dan Brenton tells us that God has something far better than a set of rules that we can't keep on our own. Instead, he offers us a loving, empowering grace through Jesus Christ.
Indispensible
April 21, 2019 17:00 - 39 minutes - 19.7 MBDeath is an inevitable part of our lives, yet it is something we seldom think about if at all. Many of us live as if death is not a problem. Yet, throughout history, death has been something that has been acknowledged and dealt with openly. In this continuing message from 2 Corinthians, from Easter Sunday, Pastor Dan Brenton looks at death and how Jesus not only acknowledged it but conquered its consequences on our behalf. When the reality of death is far from our minds, the promise of Jes...
Adequate
April 14, 2019 17:00 - 35 minutes - 19.4 MBWe are a culture that expects certain standards. We expect credibility. The Apostle Paul faced that when dealing with the church at Corinth. In this message in a continuing series on 2 Corinthians, Pastor Dan Brenton looks at this attitude. Does how we live match with what we say we are? Are we adequate or confidant in our accomplishments? Rather, what we find is that our adequacy comes only from God. Only through God's power in our lives can anyone serve and accomplish what he wants the...
A Sure Bet
April 07, 2019 17:00 - 52 minutes - 26 MBWe all fear failure. We all want guarantees in this life. But what God gives us are principles to live by, principles that demand disciplined obedience. Continuing his series in 2 Corinthians, Pastor Dan Brenton looks at how Paul set aside what would look like a sure bet in this world, to take a risk for God and his purposes. The question for us is this: Are we concerned with following the perfect God who is rather than what we think is the perfect life?
Making Enemies Friends
March 31, 2019 17:00 - 45 minutes - 25.7 MBThe enemy has a strategy of making friends into enemies. But Jesus used his mission on the cross to change that. In this message continuing a series in 2 Corinthians, Pastor Dan Brenton looks at Paul's way of dealing with hurt from within the church and how he lovingly applies discipline. Being in a community of believers is the best place to go through and deal with hurt. It's a message we all need.
Jesus Face to Face: With Death
March 24, 2019 17:00 - 41 minutes - 22.6 MBMost people fear death. It is a fixed point in all our lives and we live under its shadow. But, as it's been said, Jesus doesn't do funerals. What can we learn from Jesus' approach to death? In this message continuing a series, Pastor Jeff McKearney looks at Jesus' miracle in John 11:1-27 and gives six observations on death. Because of Jesus, we have hope.
Sincere Conscience
March 17, 2019 17:00 - 46 minutes - 24.2 MBWhat was Paul sparing the church at Corinth when he wrote to tell them he was not coming again to them? Is there a danger in trusting leadership too much? In this second message in a series, Pastor Dan Brenton examines conscience. Our consciences are not infallible. All of our consciences are skewed by the inner man. The question we have to ask ourselves is this: Is our judgment shaped by preconceived ideas or by the word of God?
Intensive Care
March 10, 2019 17:00 - 44 minutes - 22.9 MBNone of us is affliction free. But the problem in our modern age, that Paul address in 2 Corinthians, is that we think too highly of ourselves. We have limits. But God is limitless. In this series in the book of 2 Corinthians, Pastor Dan Brenton examines how God cares for us intensely through our afflictions so that we may comfort others. We see that God doesn't waste pain.
Weakness
March 03, 2019 18:00 - 45 minutes - 24.9 MBWhy does God allow suffering? Why do bad things happen to good people? The apostle Paul had great credentials, yet he chose to boast in his weaknesses. Why? In this message from 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, Pastor Dan Brenton examines what's behind the message God gave to Paul: "My grace is sufficient for you, my power is perfected in weakness."
Holy Sexuality: The Conversations We Need To Have
February 24, 2019 18:00 - 48 minutes - 25.2 MBThe modern church has failed to properly explain how we are made in the image of God through our sexuality. If we turn a blind eye to it, we become of victim of it. In the final message in our Holy Sexuality series, Pastor Dan Brenton looks at how a person's status with God determines how we should best address those who are struggling with the issue. But we can't just ignore it.
Holy Sexuality: Marriage and Singleness
February 17, 2019 18:00 - 45 minutes - 25.6 MBUltimately, the reason God created sex and sexuality was to show off what He is like. Whether you are single or married, you were created by God with this in mind. You are sexual beings, created in the image of God. In the fourth message in this series, Pastor Dan Brenton teaches how God has a message for singles and marrieds that is consistent. We were made for an intimate relationship with Him.
Holy Sexuality: Part 3
February 10, 2019 18:00 - 42 minutes - 22.8 MBWhat is God's preferred way for us to live out our sexuality? In the third part in this series, Pastor Dan Brenton tells us how God's vision for our sexuality consists of two paths. We all have a choice: Live outside of God's design or be holy.
Jesus Face To Face: With Isaiah
February 03, 2019 18:00 - 52 minutes - 28.2 MBWhat is Jesus Christ's greatest desire for you? Is it the American dream? Is it to be a better person? Is that you might accept yourself, a better you? Is it to be forgiven? Continuing his "Jesus Face to Face" series, Pastor Jeff McKearney looks at Isaiah 6 and other passages to see how scripture answers that.
Holy Sexuality: The Image of God/The Fall of Man
January 27, 2019 18:00 - 53 minutes - 30.6 MBPastor Dan Brenton continues his series on sexuality with this message from Genesis 3. Satan, in his efforts to dishonor God, deceives Adam and Eve. We see how his pattern of deception continues in the way he tries to destroy our sexuality.
Holy Sexuality: How Did We Get Here?
January 20, 2019 18:00 - 49 minutes - 28.2 MBSexuality is more than just sex. But to understanding sex we need to understand how God created us and who we are in him. Pastor Dan Brenton opens a six-week series by understanding some foundational basics.
Jesus Face To Face: With The Devil
January 13, 2019 18:00 - 43 minutes - 23.8 MBContinuing in his series "Jesus Face To Face," Pastor Jeff McKearney looks into Jesus' encounter with Satan in Matthew 4:1-11 and how he defeated temptation not just for himself but on our behalf.
God's Purpose For Marriage And Family
January 06, 2019 18:00 - 42 minutes - 25 MBContinuing this series on marriage, family, and sexuality, Pastor Dan Brenton teaches from Genesis 1:27-28. In this message, he looks at God's three purposes for marriage and family.
The Plan
December 30, 2018 18:00 - 52 minutes - 25.6 MBThe world's plan for marriage and family has failed. But what we see from God's word is that He has a plan for marriages and families. In a preview of an upcoming series in 2019, Pastor Dan Brenton looks at three responsibilities God gives us from Genesis 2 to achieve his plan.
The Intervention
December 23, 2018 18:00 - 34 minutes - 17.2 MBIn this Advent 2018 series, Pastor Dan Brenton looks at how the Lord not only steps into our lives to interrupt them, intercepts our path to fulfill his purposes, but ultimately intervenes to provide for and save us. All because of His deep love for us.
The Interception
December 16, 2018 18:00 - 33 minutes - 18.4 MBContinuing our Advent series from Matthew 1, Pastor Dan Brenton looks at Joseph and how God not only interrupts our lives (as in the message from December 9) but also intercepts our plans and changes them for his purposes.
The Interruption
December 09, 2018 18:00 - 37 minutes - 20.4 MBFor each of us, our journey starts with interruption. God is interrupting our lives all the time. How we respond displays our faith in God. In this first message during Advent season, Pastor Dan Brenton looks at the story of Joseph from Matthew 1:18-19 and how he responds to the interruption God puts in his life.
Jesus Face To Face: With The Centurion
December 02, 2018 18:00 - 58 minutes - 70.7 MBWhat must have it been like to stand face to face with the Creator of the Universe? To lock eyes with the second person of the Triune God? Throughout the Gospels, individuals from every walk of life encounter Jesus face to face. Each encounter made a profound impact on those he spoke with. Each encounter shines a light on our humanity, fragility, and need, and gives us a deeper, richer understanding of the person who claimed the authority of God himself. In this second message of the ser...
Why The Church?
November 18, 2018 18:00 - 1 hour - 81.2 MBThere is no other organization that is like the church in its diversity. The beauty of the church is that God's body of believers ministers to each other in different ways because of the different needs each person has in the different stages of life they're in. In this message from John 17, Pastor Dan Brenton looks at God's purpose for the church and how each of us fits into that purpose.
Generosity vs. Self-Preservation
November 11, 2018 18:00 - 41 minutes - 46.8 MBDo we believe what we say we believe? Do we believe that God make better use of our lives than we can? If so, do we trust him? With our family? With our money? With our future? Our influence? Our future? Our dreams? Our fears? God has made us guardians, or stewards, of our resources that he has given us for his glory and purposes. Not for our comfort and convenience. In this message, Pastor Dan Brenton looks at what Jesus says about how you turn an earthly treasure into something greater —...
Jesus Face To Face: In The Storm
November 04, 2018 18:00 - 48 minutes - 35.8 MBWhat must have it been like to stand face to face with the Creator of the Universe? To lock eyes with the second person of the Triune God? Throughout the Gospels, individuals from every walk of life encounter Jesus face to face. Each encounter made a profound impact on those he spoke with. Each encounter shines a light on our humanity, fragility, and need, and gives us a deeper, richer understanding of the person who claimed the authority of God himself. In this first message of the seri...
Titus: Saying Goodbye
October 28, 2018 17:00 - 40 minutes - 32 MBIn this final message of the series in Titus, Pastor Dan Brenton looks at Paul's final exhortation to Titus. But before that, he examines Paul's instructions in Titus 3:9-11 and how he says our behavior should benefit all around us. He is telling Titus not only to live in a way that brings glory to God, but also to avoid useless topics and those who slander and cause disunity. And finally, Paul tells Titus to attend to pressing needs in the church. There is always more than we can do and ...
Titus: Insider Part 2
October 21, 2018 17:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBIn this message from Titus 3:5-11, Pastor Dan Brenton looks further at Paul's counsel to Titus and the church on how to live in the world but not of the world. We are reminded that God has not left us alone in our efforts to live as we should.
Titus: Insider Part 1
October 14, 2018 17:00 - 39 minutes - 32.5 MBPastor Dan Brenton continues in this series in Titus, this time looking at Paul's instructions to Titus and the church from Titus 3:1-5. A Christian is called to be an insider, influencing the world for God's glory, without losing their allegiance to God.
Titus: Look Back, Forward, And In
October 07, 2018 17:00 - 56 minutes - 41.8 MBPastor Dan Brenton, continuing in this series in Titus, looks at Titus 2:11-15. We, as a church, are to remember God's grace through Jesus, look forward to him redeeming us, and look in at our own attitudes and response to that grace.
Titus: A Commissiong
September 30, 2018 17:00 - 44 minutes - 33.3 MBIn Titus 2:1-10, Paul instructs Titus in how the body of believers should conduct themselves in community. Continuing in this series in Titus, Pastor Dan Brenton teaches what it means for us as we interact with one another as the body of Christ.
Titus: Struggle For Unity
September 23, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBPastor Dan Brenton continues the series in Titus by looking at the passage from Titus 1:10-16. In this message, he teaches how we must combat those who would introduce false doctrine into the church. Rather, we should cling to the truth and strive for unity.
Titus: Foundational Qualifications
September 16, 2018 17:00 - 46 minutes - 80.8 MBIn this continuing message from the book of Titus, Pastor Dan Brenton teaches from Titus 1:5-9. In this passage, Paul gives Titus the most important instructions to preserve the long-term health of the church.
Titus: Preparation For Eternity
September 09, 2018 17:00 - 54 minutes - 99.9 MBPastor Dan Brenton opens this series in Titus by looking at Titus 1:1-4. Eternity is real and God has given us a mission. Paul has written this letter to Titus so we will be prepared for the return of Christ.