Prayer: The Slender Nerve of Power - Mark 14:32-42

Have you ever read the book "The Hour That Changes The World" by Dick Eastman?
Some of our good friends in Pittsburgh are encouraging everyone in their church to read it this month. I've read the 1st couple of chapters and it's pretty good!

Brett & Genie (our friends) invited us up to Pittsburgh this past weekend and I did a sermon based on Jesus in Gethsemane about 3 powerful ways prayer affects our lives.

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Prayer: The Slender Nerve of Power - Mark 14:32-42

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Grand Canyon Anniversary Trip!

If you've never been to the Grand Canyon, it's a sight to BEHOLD!!
Leslie & I just celebrated our 10 year wedding anniversary at the Grand Canyon and it was amazing! Check out the video clip...

Mary's Foolish Worship - John 12:1-8

As Jesus was on his way to the Passover Feast (and ultimately the Cross),
he made a stop in Bethany before he got to Jerusalem for a "Thank You"
dinner held in his honor at the home of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus.

Mary did something incredibly 'foolish' that caused Judas to be indignant.

In the end, Jesus judged between the two and revealed a very important lesson for all of us...listen to this sermon to find out what it is!

Mary's Foolish Worship - John 12:1-8

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Seeking Refuge Under God's Wings - Ruth 2

Ruth's amazing character is displayed in this lesson & we (men) also pick up some good tips on 'manliness' from Boaz.

Listen and be inspired!




Beneath God's Wings - Ruth 2

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What Makes You Full? - Ruth 1

Sin is very deceiving...it makes us think bad things are good and good things are bad.
We're starting a short series in Ruth & tonight's lesson is primarily about Naomi and the deception in her life.
Listen to learn how she was deceived in what filled her & ask yourself -- what makes you full?



What Makes You Full? - Ruth 1

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Falling In Love - Ruth

Leslie & I were asked to speak for the Charlottesville marriage devotional this past weekend. We had a good time meeting and spending time w/ the brothers & sisters up in the mountains!

We were asked to preach on the topic of falling in love...you know, basically treat each other the way we did when we were courting each other - even now after we've been married for a while.

We decided to do the lesson from Ruth, which just so happens to be the same book we'll be covering for the next 2 midweek lessons.

Anyway, here's the lesson - enjoy.


Falling In Love - Ruth

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Do You Have The King? Judges 19-21

In this final lesson in Judges, we see what has to be the ultimate degenerate state of men without God.

From this totally shocking passage of scripture we can learn 10 lessons on what we can become w/o the King in our lives.

Bottom line: We Need God!!


Do You Have The King? - Judges 19-21

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What's That In Your Eye? John 8:1-11

Have you ever had anything in your eye? Could you see anything? Or was your vision obstructed?

The story of the woman caught in adultery has some 'eye-opening' lessons for all of us.

Listen to how Jesus helped to remove the planks from the eyes of the Pharisees and our own eyes as well.


What's That In Your Eye? - John 8:1-11

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More Sermons!

Ok, sorry I haven't posted sermons in a while. My bad! :-)

Instead of telling you all the excuses why I haven't been
on top of it, I'm simply going to post everything below.

There was a lapse of a few weeks when I loaned out my
recorder, so some weeks/sermons are missing -- sorry. :-(


Gideon - Judges 6

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Judges 8

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John 2 Sunday Sermon - "Not In My Father's House"

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John 4 Sunday Sermon - "Better Than Dasani"

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Judges 17-18 - "Without The King"

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Deborah & Barak's Song - Judges 5

After Israel's great victory against the Canaanites and Sisera, Israel celebrated with a song of victory.

Listen to hear how God reveals himself even through song/poetry in the scriptures.


Deborah & Barak's Song - Judges 5

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Women & Men In Leadership - Judges 4

As we look at the most prominent female leader in the Bible, there are some great lessons for women (& men!) on learning how to lead in a godly way with a male partner.

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Women & Men In Leadership - Judges 4

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Jimmy Baker Gets Baptized!

Our newest brother Jimmy Baker was baptized last night at our midweek service!

Congrats Jimmy!

A Never-Ending Cycle - Judges 2

Tonight we break down the vicious cycle Israel repeated for roughly 300 years during the time of the Judges.

First they would forsake the Lord, then be oppressed by foreigners, go into distress, and finally be delivered by the Lord.

Does your life copy this pattern? Listen in on this lesson to see where you fit and what to do about it.


A Never-Ending Cycle - Judges 2

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Never Lose Focus On The Mission - Judges 1

Have you ever lost focus on a plan, dream, or goal? That's exactly what happened to Israel once they entered the Promised Land and Joshua's generation died off.

Just like this picture, we can lose focus too.

This week we start a new series in the book of Judges and get focused on God's mission for us as WE have entered the 'Promised Land'.


Never Lose Focus On The Mission - Judges 1

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Accept One Another - Romans 14

This week we continue our study in Romans with a timely topic: acceptance.

With our current culture that preaches 'accept everything', what things should Christians accept and not accept?

This lesson was done at our Wednesday midweek service & then preached again at the following Sunday service (with a little more juice!).

Both recordings are below for you to listen to and grow from.


Accept One Another (Midweek Service) - Romans 14

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Accept One Another (Sunday Service) - Romans 14

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