Fully, But Not Exhaustively
John 3:16 is famous. Here Pastor Nathan Willowby places it in context to bring us its full meaning. John 3:14-21
Mar 19, 2012•23 min
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Fenceposts
You've seen the painted fenceposts along the side of the road? As we travel the road God has for us, we can see the Ten Commandments marking out the edge of the road, just as those painted fenceposts mark the edge of the highway. Exodus 20
Mar 12, 2012•35 min
5 Ways to Get and Stay on the Right Road
How do we know where we're going? Guest Speaker Mark Mallwitz brings to us 5 key ways to know we've found the right road to be travelling on. Matthew 7:13
Mar 05, 2012•36 min
Lent
With this we launch our Focus 40 program, 40 days focused on this study of Lent, and the coming sermons will tie in as well. A 40-day season of focusing on what Jesus did, how He suffered for us. And how we should endure whatever level of suffering we encounter for His sake. Be prepared to give your answer to the world for the hope you have, but give that answer with gentleness and respect so that your good behavior will put those who attack you to shame. 1 Peter 3:13-22
Feb 27, 2012•34 min
A Tale Of Two Mountains
The story of the Transfiguration of Jesus on the mountain reminds us that Jesus is heading for a rendezvoius with death, and that He will be raised from the tomb. And this mountain encounter begins His inexorable journey to the cross on another mountain, Calvary. Mark 9
Feb 20, 2012•26 min
The Track, Not The Finish Line
Paul uses the metaphor of a race to talk about our faith. Notice his focus is on the running, not to run aimlessly, but to focus on running it the correct way? 1 Corinthians 9:24-27
Feb 12, 2012•29 min
Which One Of Two
God, through Isaiah, offers a test with two simple choices: remain with God, or follow the idols of the world. Which answer will you choose? Isaiah 40:18-31
Feb 05, 2012•30 min
The Power To Possess
Jesus casting out the demon at Capernaum. It's how he begins His ministry there. But what is it? What does it mean to possess someone? (Some technical difficulties early in recording) Mark 1:21-28
Jan 29, 2012•27 min
Dropping Everything
"Come, follow me." Those simple words from Jesus, and men -- serious men with serious responsibilities -- dropped everything in their lives to follow this Man. Could you do that? Could you walk away from your current, established life to go follow an itinerant teacher? Mark 1:14-20
Jan 22, 2012•34 min
The Rest Of The Story
Having meaning in our lives enables us to enjoy life and work. The story of Samuel gives us a view of God's meaning for two lives. It's easy to remember Samuel's part, and what God meant for him. But what about what God's call to a small boy in the night meant for Eli? 1 Samuel 3
Jan 15, 2012•29 min
Joseph and the Invisible God
In the story of Joseph, God doesn't make Himself visible. He doesn't speak out loud. There's very little evidence from outside of Joseph that God is working with him at all. Yet look what Joseph did. How high he rose and how he saved his entire family, because God was at his side! Yet this is how God acts in our own lives, with whispers instead of loud proclamations. Can we be Joseph? Genesis 45
Jan 09, 2012•36 min
Turning All Things New
It's the turning of the year. At times like this, we think of making changes, of starting things fresh. And we believe in a God of promises, a God of hope. We are given a new start by God, via Jesus. Galatians 4:4-7
Jan 02, 2012•25 min
Living Christmas
When we live our lives out from God's perspective, we show Christmas to the world. (Sound lost for about 10 seconds at around the 1:50 mark)
Dec 26, 2011•24 min
What Child Is This?
The Christmas Eve message from Pastor Nathan Willowby. Titus 2:11-14
Dec 25, 2011•12 min
Let It Be According To Your Word
Mary is living in the middle. She is caught between who she is, and the place God has for her. God has plans for her, far beyond what she expected, beyond what she thought was her part. She had to stretch to live up to her faith. Luke 1:26-38
Dec 19, 2011•34 min
Testifying To The Light
The contrast of light and darkness can make it hard to handle the sudden appearance of a bright light. The same light won't affect you as strongly if you have been in the light, rather than the darkness. John 1:5-8, 19
Dec 12, 2011•28 min
Patiently Expectantly Waiting
The anticipation of Christmas; it seems so much more vibrant than waiting for anything else. But God has His own timing. 2 Peter 3:8-15a
Dec 05, 2011•34 min
Who Is Jesus?
Jesus reappears to His disciples after the ressurection. John 21:1-14
Nov 27, 2011•36 min
Speak The Truth
We consider the idea of the Honest King. What is the importance of speaking the truth? Ephesians 4:25
Nov 20, 2011•29 min
Love Your Enemies
This is something very easy to say, but is probably the hardest thing to do. It goes against our nature to do this, but then, isn't that the point? Matthew 5:43-48
Nov 14, 2011•30 min
Three In One
One God, three persons. The Trinity. A foundational doctrine of Christianity, but the hardest to understand. Augustine said, "if you deny the Trinity, you will lose your soul; if you try to explain it, you may lose your mind." What is meant by the Trinity, and where do we find it in our bibles? 1 Peter 1:1-2
Nov 07, 2011•33 min
Receive The Holy Spirit
Another common phrase heard in Christian circles. What do we understand this to mean? John 14:15-18, Acts 4:31
Oct 30, 2011•29 min
You Are Not Alone
You're not alone. You may feel like it, but even when you feel that way, there is Someone With You. Romans 8:26-28
Oct 23, 2011•32 min
Making The Turn -- Go And Sin No More
In baseball "making the turn" means turning a double play, switching something completely around, from a potential hit to closing out an inning. Jesus offers us that chance, to change our lives around to close out Satan's inning. John 8:1-11
Oct 16, 2011•21 min
You Matter To Us
There are many ways we show people they matter to us. One of the words we have for this is "hospitality." We show that the people we meet matter to God, by showing they matter to us. Here's how we show that this sort of hospitality is central to Christianity. Matthew 8:11
Oct 09, 2011•29 min
All Are Welcome
We often say everyone is welcome into the house of God. But do we mean it? What should we mean when we say this? Hebrews 13
Oct 02, 2011•34 min
Repent and Be Baptized
Nathan Willowby talks about the significance of baptism in the church. 1 Corinthians 12:12-14
Sep 25, 2011•25 min
God Is Love
This begins a series on "Christian One-Liners," short statements we make as Christians. What do they really mean? Thinkof this as a series on the fundamental sayings of Christianity. In this one, Nathan Willowby covers what we should mean when we say "God Is Love." 1 John 4
Sep 11, 2011•29 min
Confronting Flawed Customs
"Mind your own business" and "Live and let live" are recipes to reduce conflict. But, at least within our own community, God pushes back against those attitudes. In this passage, Ezekial is called to make clear the danger of the path, or God will hold him responsible for the people who get lost. Ezekiel 33:7-11
Sep 04, 2011•29 min
Here's To The Crazy Ones
What can we learn from the crazies? The crazy folks in this passage cut a hole in someone's roof, just to get their friend to Jesus. The lengths those four friends go to are entirely unreasonable. But then, shouldn't we all be following a path the non-believers think is crazy? Mark 2:1-12
Aug 28, 2011•29 min
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