Pastor Scott Hackler on 8/10/08 8th and final in this series When we find ourselves in 'water' over our heads we depend on our creator to give us the strength we need. Grace is the only thing that can change us permently. We can become transformed and take on the image of Christ. Learn more about Gods character to know more about His unyielding Grace.
Pastor Scott Hackler on 8/3/08 7 th in this series When we find ourselves in 'water' over our heads we depend on our creator to give us the strength we need. Paul uges the Ephesians, and us, to be ' imitators of God' Eph. 5 Like a parent God models the characteristics we would be wise to imitate. Learn more about Gods character to learn more about the best way to live!
Reverend Alva Caldwell on 7/27/08 6th in this series When we find ourselves in 'water' over our heads we depend on our creator to give us the strength we need. "...if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you." Matthew 17:20 Grow your faith!
Reverend Alva Caldwell on 7/20/08 5th in this series When we find ourselves in 'water' over our heads we depend on our creator to give us the strength we need. Reverend Al compares elements of community and wisdom to seeds. The path to truth is a journey repeated by every generation. God has provided the tools for our own discernment of truth. There is a singular truth that unites us!
Pastor Scott Hackler on 7/13/08 4th in this series When we find ourselves in 'water' over our heads we depend on our creator to give us the strength we need. Adobe culture portrays humans as sacred clowns. We tend to make the same selfish mistakes repeatedly. God knows us and forgives us ccompletely. God will forgive all of our mistakes! If you don't believe that just ask Him yourself!
Pastor Scott Hackler on 7/6/08 3rd in this series When we find ourselves in 'water' over our heads we depend on our creator to give us the strength we need. How many times do we forgive our brother for doing the same wrong to us? Jesus says seventy times seven. God will forgive all of our mistakes! If you don't believe that just ask Him yourself!
Jane Jebsen on 6/29/08 2nd in this series When we find ourselves in 'water' over our heads we depend on our creator to give us the strength we need. Todays message reflects on the fire of the holy spirit at pentecost. If God ordains it God will sustain it!
Pastor Scott Hackler on 6/22/08 1st in this series When we find ourselves in 'water' over our heads we depend on our creator to give us the strength we need. This message reflects on being pulled from deep waters God will lead you out from turbulent times!
Pastor Scott Hackler on 6/15/08 3rd of 3 in this series The Power we can receive comes from allowing Jesus into our lives. Tap into the power created for us in the name of Jesus.
Jane Jebsen on 6/8/08 2nd of 3 in this series The Power we can receive comes from allowing Jesus into our lives. Tap into the power created for us in the name of Jesus.
Pastor Scott Hackler on 5/25/08 1st of 3 in this series The Power we can receive comes from allowing Jesus into our lives. Tap into the power created for us in the name of Jesus.
Pastor Scott Hackler on 5/4/08 3rd of 4 in this series This series will identify the caracteristics of the Joy! congregation and the goals and dreams set by Joy!s vision team. Jesus is the standard of moral and leadership caracter.
Reverend Alva Caldwell on 4/27/08 2nd of 4 in this series This series will identify the caracteristics of the Joy! congregation and the goals and dreams set by Joy!s vision team. Jesus is the standard of moral and leadership caracter.
Pastor Scott Hackler on 4/20/08 1st is a series of 4 This series will identify the caracteristics of the Joy! congregation and the goals and dreams set by Joy!s vision team. Jesus is the standard of moral and leadership caracter.
Reading John 20:19-31 2nd of 4 in this series Jesus isn't a thing of the past! Jesus is here with us. Right Here! Right Now! Jesus will meet adversity with us! Email Pastor Scott your own WIJD! 50 words or less at WhatisJesusDoing@joylutheran.org
Reading Luke 24:13-35 1st of 4 in this series Jesus isn't a thing of the past! Jesus is here with us. Right Here! Right Now! Easter is a good time to take stock of what Jesus and Faith are all about! Witness Jesus at work in the world.
Pastor Scott Hackler on 3/16/08 6th of 6 in this series Reading: Luke 19:29-40 God accepts all of us (Whoever), Wherever we are, and Whenever needed. Give grace universally to the people you interact with.
Reverend Al Caldwell on 3/9/08 5th of 6 in this series Reading: John 3:1-21 There are numerous glimpses in the bible of what eternal life might look like. Heaven and hell are very real and worthy of philosophical struggle. Spend some time condsidering Heaven and it's alternative! Jesus offers the ticket needed to enter heaven SALVATION! Please note: The message titled "We Believe" is not available due to technical difficuties....
Pastor Scott Hackler on 2/24/08 3rd of 6 in this series Readings: John 3:16 The Scripture of John tells us in no uncertain terms how God feels about us. He Loves ... He Gave ...we Believe ...we Live ! Our condition requires immeadiate attention Jesus offers a heart exchange. Gods love includes complete forgivness!
Pastor Scott Hackler on 2/17/08 2nd of 6 in this series Readings: John 3:16, Deuteronomy 7: 7-8, Ephesians 5: 2 The Scripture of John tells us in no uncertain terms how God feels about us. He Loves ... He Gave ...we Believe ...we Live ! Human love is often based on the emotion of feeling in love. Gods love is without restrictions, It is an Agape love. Gods love explains why Jesus came. It's free... take it!...
Pastor Scott Hackler on 2/10/08 1st of 6 in this series Reading: John 3:16 The Scripture of John tells us in no uncertain terms how God feels about us. He Loves ... He Gave ...we Believe ...we Live ! It's a roadmap and a plan for our salvation. 26 words have the power that has and will change your life. Understand Gods will and way. No past is bigger than God given future!...
Pastor Scott Hackler on 2/3/08 5th of 5 in this series Note: 4 of 5 is not available due to technical difficulties Reading from Numbers 13:25 -14:9 In most cases the majority will rule to keep the status quo. In these cases the vocal minority favors change. Know that the 'easy path' may not be the right one. God makes His plans possible. Seek Gods will even when change makes it look like difficult going....
Pastor Scott Hackler on 1/20/08 3rd of 5 in this series Reading from Judges 16:23-30 Where does power come from? Samson seemed to derive power from his hair. In the end all his power came from God. Find God at the center of your power. There is no stopping you in the mission He has prepared for you!
Pastor Scott Hackler on 1/13/08 2nd of 5 in this series Reading from Matthew 16:13-20, 22-23, 24-25, 17:4, 5:13-14 Sometimes people and churches struggle to know thier own identity. ReNew your identity by learining to see the DNA God gave you. Explore your identity and the identity of your church. Then LIVE IT . Help you and your church be the best!...
Pastor Scott Hackler on 1/6/08 1st of 5 in this series Reading from Titus 2:3-4, Romans 12:2, Matthew 18:20, Isiah 11:6-9, John 17:20-21 Winter drags on after the holidays. It's time to ReNew relationship with God and His people. Form relationships in your community. Take care of each other as an apostle!
Pastor Scott Hackler on 12/30/07 Reading from Jeramiah 31 In Romans 7: 15 Paul states "I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do." Many resolutions that we make on New Years Eve. Involve being less of this or that. God resolves to make you more! Find out what resolutions God has made for YOU!
Pastor Scott Hackler on 12/24/07 Reading from Luke 2: 1-20 The preparation for Christmas is finished! Get the three gifts we should recieve from God. Take a moment to find the true gift of Christmas!
Pastor Scott Hackler on 12/23/07 3 of 3 Reading from Luke 1: 5 and 68-79 Jesus came to give God's gift to the world HOPE is the gift we can all open EVERY DAY!
Pastor Scott Hackler on 12/16/07 2 of 3 Reading from Matthew 25: 31-40 According to Mr Fred Rogers your neighbors are "the people that you meet each day" Love your neighbor by giving them what they need. Attention. Give with the gift of Compassion!
Pastor Scott Hackler on 12/9/07 1of 3 Reading from Genesis 33:1-10 Christmas gifts provide only temporary Joy. The gifts of Forgiveness, Respect, and Patience have much longer lasting effects. Give the kind of gifts marked 'Open Before Christmas'!
