Today, we heard part 5 of our series on the Passion history.  We looked at Jesus' trial before Caiaphas.  The first couple minutes of the intro were not recorded.  But, you should be able to jump in just fine.  this message can be heard or downloaded at https://archive.org/details/Passion5

Yesterday, we heard part 4 of our series on the Passion History.  We looked at the exchange between Annas and Jesus, following  his arrest.  This message can be  heard or downloaded at https://archive.org/details/Passion4

This past Wednesday, Pastor Nate Nash brought the message for our Lenten worship.  He continued our look at the contrasts of the cross, talking about sorrow and joy.  This message can be heard at https://archive.org/details/SorrowAndJoy

Yesterday, we heard part 3 of our Sunday morning Lenten Series, "The Passion History." We looked at Jesus' arrest and found that, even though it seems that the chief priests and Pharisees are in control of this situation, Jesus was really in control.  This message can be heard or downloaded at https://archive.org/details/JesusTakenCaptive

Pastor Tom Olson of Newark, Ohio was the main speaker for our men's conference last week.  The theme of the conference was "Embracing Your Life." Mr. Scott England also shared with us.  Some of our recording was a bit off.  The first couple minutes of the first session was missed, as was the ending minutes of session 2.  But we pray the messages bless you.

Session 1: https://archive.org/details/EmbracingYourLife1

Session 2: https://archive.org/details/EmbracingYourLife2

Session 3: https://archive.org/details/EmbracingYourLife3

This week, we heard part 2 of our Lenten series on The Passion.  We looked at the agony of Jesus' prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane, and what this means for us.  This message can be heard or downloaded at https://archive.org/details/Passion2_201302

Part 2 of our mid-week series, "The Contrasts of the Cross" was brought by Pastor Nate Nash.  He talked about hatred and love, which are both seen in the cross of Christ.  This can be heard at https://archive.org/details/HatredAndLove

Yesterday, we began a series of messages to carry us through the Sunday mornings of Lent on the Passion History.  In our first message, we looked at some disturbing news that Jesus delivered to his disciples after the Last Supper.  He told them that they'd all fall away.  This message can be heard or downloaded at https://archive.org/details/Passion1_201302

In the American church, it's easy for us to become focused on ourselves and to lose sight of the heart of God.  We seek to build our own kingdom instead of God's.  But if we're to get on track, we must recapture that vision.  We must understand God's heart, and we must share that heart.  This message can be heard or downloaded at http://archive.org/details/Radical5

Parts 3 and 4 of our Radical series were lost due to computer problems in our sound booth.  We're sorry for what you missed.  But we hope this message will bless you.

Last week, we began a series of messages that goes along with the book Radical by David Platt.  In the first message of this series, we see that, in order to follow Jesus, we must be willing to leave everything to follow Jesus.  Nothing in life, not even that which we hold most dear, can hold us back.  This message can be heard or downloaded at http://archive.org/details/Radical1

In part 2 of this series we see that, in the Christian life, we do not focus on possessions or material wealth.  We cling loosely to them, realizing that we're to use them to serve the Lord and to bless other people.  We focus first and foremost on the Lord and on the things of the Lord.  We have some wierd audio overlap for the first minute of this recording.  Believe it or not, we had it at the church as well.  But it clears up quickly.  This message can be heard or downloaded at http://archive.org/details/Radical2

Even though we know about the birth of Christ, this message often fails to impact us as it should.  Even though we know that he's delivered us from death and everlasting condemnation, we continue to fear death.  And we're unsure that we'll be saved in the end.  However, knowing that the Savior has come should fill us with peace.  Knowing that he's come, we can depart in peace, knowing what God has in store for us.  This message can be heard or downloaded at http://archive.org/details/SeeingTheSalvationOfGod

Even after it had been revealed to him by God, and even after he'd pointed Jesus out to the people as the Savior, John questioned this fact. After he was arrested, he asked Jesus if he is the one to come. This is a question that's on many of our heearts at times. So, can we be sure?  This message can be heard at http://archive.org/details/CanWeBeSure

Before Jesus began his ministry, God sent John the Baptist to prepare the people.  John did this by proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.  He revealed to the people their sin, their defilement, and their need for cleansing.  In the same way, God prepares us for the Savior by calling us to repentance.  We must first see our sin and our need for cleansing before we can receive his salvation.  This message can be heard at http://archive.org/details/PreparingForTheSavior

As Jesus entered into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, his followers celebrated the coming of the Savior promised by God; they praised Jesus as this Savior.  This is what we do each Christmas season.  We celebrate the coming of our Savior.  This message can be heard at http://archive.org/details/TheSaviorHasCome

When will the end come?  When will Christ return?  Jesus tells us that no one knows the day or the hour.  But we can know that the season is approaching.  Yet, until it all unfolds, we must watch and wait.  http://archive.org/details/WatchingAndWaiting_438

The end times is a subject that fascinates just about everyone.  We want to know exactly what's going to happen, and we want an idea of when it will take place.  However, when asked about it in Mark 13, Jesus focus was a bit different.  He told his followers how they were to live in the end times.  To hear this message, go to this link  http://archive.org/details/LivingInTheEndTimes

In 1 Timothy 2, we're called to pray for all people.  In particular, we're called to pray for those in authority over us.  Yet, for whatever reason, this is an area where many of us tend to fall short.  http://archive.org/details/PrayingForOurAuthorities

We're often discouraged in evangelism because of the response of the world to the gospel, and because of our own failures.  It feels like we'll never accomplish the mission entrusted to us by Jesus, to make disciples of all nations.  However, in Revelation 7, we see that it will be accomplished; we see that God's plan will be fulfilled.  He will use imperfect vessels like us to gather people from all nations before the throne.  This message can be heard at http://archive.org/details/TheFulfillment

In the church today, the teaching is often controlled by the people.  Our goal is to keep people comfortable and happy.  We don't want to offend people by what is said.  So we fail to proclaim the whole of God's Word.  However, like Jeremiah, the faithful proclamation of God's Word must be our first concern.  http://archive.org/details/OurFirstConcern

We know that we can't take it with us.  Yet, even with this knowledge, we continue to live only for wealth.  In Ecclesiastes 5, Solomon points out that this is meaningless and shares with us about a greater blessing.  http://archive.org/details/ClingingToTheMeaningless

In Mark 10, we hear about a man who came to Jesus, asking how he might receive eternal life.  This seems encouraging.  He's seeking salvation from Jesus.  However, when Jesus tells him to sell all he had and to give to the poor, the man turned away.  Because he loved his wealth, it was too great a sacrifice.  In the same way, many of us have sins that we're unwilling to give up for the kingdom of God.  We value our sin more than the Lord.  This message can be heard at http://archive.org/details/TooGreatASacrifice

After God miraculously provided for the needs of his people in the wilderness, they became discontent.  Instead of being thankful for his blessings, the people grumbled against them.  Are we content with the blessings God's given us?  This message can be heard at http://archive.org/details/ContentWithGodsBlessing