December 16, 2012 - A Response to the Newtown, CT Shootings
Despite all of the debates going on about how to remedy the problem of innocents being shot in our country, Pastor Andrew addresses the real solution: Jesus. Healing from within is simply the only cure for the brokenness in our world.
Sunday, December 16, 2012
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Red Letter Revival Series
November 18, 2012 - Follow Me
November 25, 2012 - The Art of Downward Mobility
December 9, 2012 - Striking a Balance Between Reaching Up and Reaching Out
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Putting an End to Plastic Christianity: Part 3 Obedience
October 14, 2012
Pastor Andrew discusses Micah 6.6-8. God desires that we act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with Him in real relationship.
For further insights about today's message, check out this blog: day2dayreflections
Pastor Andrew discusses Micah 6.6-8. God desires that we act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with Him in real relationship.
For further insights about today's message, check out this blog: day2dayreflections
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Sunday, July 15, 2012
Sunday, July 8, 2012
Sunday, July 1, 2012
Wisdom from Weeds and Wildflowers
July 1, 2012
Pastor Andrew teaches from Psalm 1.1-3 about the way our purpose as Christians is to grow, mature and reproduce. We do that by being rooted in God's word and His will. Nature shows how God created that very practice. Listen in to here the whole message!
Pastor Andrew teaches from Psalm 1.1-3 about the way our purpose as Christians is to grow, mature and reproduce. We do that by being rooted in God's word and His will. Nature shows how God created that very practice. Listen in to here the whole message!
Thursday, June 28, 2012
God's Prosperity
June 24, 2012
Pastor Louis Miller discusses the properity that God's style. What does it look like to desire and pursue the prosperity of God? Listen to Pastor Louis' sermon.
Pastor Louis Miller discusses the properity that God's style. What does it look like to desire and pursue the prosperity of God? Listen to Pastor Louis' sermon.
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Thinking That Glorifies God
May 6, 2012
When you think about something over and over, it's called rumination. Good or bad, rumination can consume our thoughts. God asks us to ruminate on his word, to read it, think it over, read it again, think on it long and hard. This is the kind of thinking that glorifies God.
Read more about this topic here: day2dayreflections
When you think about something over and over, it's called rumination. Good or bad, rumination can consume our thoughts. God asks us to ruminate on his word, to read it, think it over, read it again, think on it long and hard. This is the kind of thinking that glorifies God.
Read more about this topic here: day2dayreflections
Saturday, May 5, 2012
What Are Your Priorities?
April 29, 2012
As Pastor Andrew has been talking about for weeks, your life will reflect your priorities. One problem is that we are expected to have so many priorities, we have no room left for margins. Without margins, often, God gets pushed off our "must do" list each day. This sermon will encourage you to examine your priorities to ensure you are not scheduling devotion to God out of your life.
As Pastor Andrew has been talking about for weeks, your life will reflect your priorities. One problem is that we are expected to have so many priorities, we have no room left for margins. Without margins, often, God gets pushed off our "must do" list each day. This sermon will encourage you to examine your priorities to ensure you are not scheduling devotion to God out of your life.
Faith That Can Move Mountains
April 22, 2012
Pastor Louis discusses the passage in Matthew 17.14-22 where Jesus discusses the power of faith. Just as the disciples needed only a little faith to accomplish great things, yet lacked enough to heal a boy, so do we need to have faith enough to do what the Lord desires of us.
Pastor Louis discusses the passage in Matthew 17.14-22 where Jesus discusses the power of faith. Just as the disciples needed only a little faith to accomplish great things, yet lacked enough to heal a boy, so do we need to have faith enough to do what the Lord desires of us.
Monday, April 16, 2012
Running the Race
April 15, 2012
The Boston Marathon goes through here tomorrow. As Christians, everyday we have a race to run. In order to run it, we train, practice and learn. There are no medals for starting the race, or for standing on the sidelines watching it go by - in order to receive the hope of our salvation, we need to run the race with endurance to the end.
Living in the After
Easter Sunday, April 8, 2012
Using the examples of HGTV's remodeling shows, Pastor Andrew invites us to live as new creatures in Christ. Living AFTER the resurrection, when we've got a new start, in a new, improved life in Christ, why would we want to continue living in the old, broken-down, busted-up life we had before?For more thoughts on how Christ renews us, please visit this blog: day2dayreflections
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Living the Life
March 25, 2012 (5th Sunday of Lent)
When Jesus called Lazarus out of his tomb, he was given a new life. Do you think his testimony was amazing? Probably! "I was dead, Jesus called me, and now I'm alive!" That's pretty astounding, and it's pretty similar to what our testimonies should be, but is that the testimony our lives proclaim?
For additional thoughts on this, visit this blog: Come Out of Your Tomb @ day2dayreflections
When Jesus called Lazarus out of his tomb, he was given a new life. Do you think his testimony was amazing? Probably! "I was dead, Jesus called me, and now I'm alive!" That's pretty astounding, and it's pretty similar to what our testimonies should be, but is that the testimony our lives proclaim?
For additional thoughts on this, visit this blog: Come Out of Your Tomb @ day2dayreflections
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
To See or Not to See
March 18, 2012 (4th Sunday of Lent)
When Jesus healed the man who was blind from birth, the religious leaders looked for every reason they could think of for him being able to see - except the right one. They questioned whether he had actually been blind, they even brought in his parents to interrogate regarding this matter. They wondered about the spiritual condition of the One who gave him sight because He had the audacity to give him sight on the Sabbath. They threatened and intimidated, but refused to consider the possibility that the blind man gained sight due to the touch of the Messiah. These spiritual leaders were blind to the truth because they were so stubbornly believing that they possessed the truth already. Are we so blind to truth that we are unable to see the truth when it is right before our eyes?
When Jesus healed the man who was blind from birth, the religious leaders looked for every reason they could think of for him being able to see - except the right one. They questioned whether he had actually been blind, they even brought in his parents to interrogate regarding this matter. They wondered about the spiritual condition of the One who gave him sight because He had the audacity to give him sight on the Sabbath. They threatened and intimidated, but refused to consider the possibility that the blind man gained sight due to the touch of the Messiah. These spiritual leaders were blind to the truth because they were so stubbornly believing that they possessed the truth already. Are we so blind to truth that we are unable to see the truth when it is right before our eyes?
We Live What We Believe
March 11, 2012 (3rd Sunday of Lent)
What we believe is demonstrated in how we live our lives. What we believe about God and Jesus Christ will play out in our lives. How do we view other people? Do we believe hell is a real destination? Do we believe that the eternal salvation of a person's soul matters? The way we truly believe will play out in the value we place on others. It will be displayed in whether Jesus is more than a Savior, but also the Lord of our lives. It will show up because we live what we believe.
For additional thoughts on this, visit this blog: day2dayreflections
What we believe is demonstrated in how we live our lives. What we believe about God and Jesus Christ will play out in our lives. How do we view other people? Do we believe hell is a real destination? Do we believe that the eternal salvation of a person's soul matters? The way we truly believe will play out in the value we place on others. It will be displayed in whether Jesus is more than a Savior, but also the Lord of our lives. It will show up because we live what we believe.
For additional thoughts on this, visit this blog: day2dayreflections
Unclean, Blind and Apathetic
March 4, 2012 (2nd Sunday of Lent)
Today Pastor Andrew uses the examples of the 10 lepers and blind Bartemaeus as he talks about what our relationship with God should be like. Are we like the 1 of 10 healed lepers who came back to fall at the feet of Jesus in gratitude? Are we like Bartimaeus who would not be quieted due to his desperation for Jesus' help? We are called to examine ourselves - are we making Christ's grace cheap, or are we living every day in acknowledgment of the fact that we owe him everything?
For more thoughts on Lent and 40 days of sacrifice, visit this blog: day2dayreflections
Today Pastor Andrew uses the examples of the 10 lepers and blind Bartemaeus as he talks about what our relationship with God should be like. Are we like the 1 of 10 healed lepers who came back to fall at the feet of Jesus in gratitude? Are we like Bartimaeus who would not be quieted due to his desperation for Jesus' help? We are called to examine ourselves - are we making Christ's grace cheap, or are we living every day in acknowledgment of the fact that we owe him everything?
For more thoughts on Lent and 40 days of sacrifice, visit this blog: day2dayreflections
Sunday, February 26, 2012
The Tale of Three Temptations
February 26, 2012
During this first Sunday of Lent, we are sacrificing something meaningful in observance of the sacrifice of Christ. Pastor Andrew takes us back to the temptation Christ experienced in the wilderness. Like us, Jesus gave up meaningful things for 40 days in order to increase His dependence on the Father, culminating in the temptations Satan threw at him at his weakest moment. We explore these temptations in this message, and see how they apply to our lives today.
For more thoughts on Lent and 40 days of sacrifice, visit this blog: day2dayreflections
During this first Sunday of Lent, we are sacrificing something meaningful in observance of the sacrifice of Christ. Pastor Andrew takes us back to the temptation Christ experienced in the wilderness. Like us, Jesus gave up meaningful things for 40 days in order to increase His dependence on the Father, culminating in the temptations Satan threw at him at his weakest moment. We explore these temptations in this message, and see how they apply to our lives today.
For more thoughts on Lent and 40 days of sacrifice, visit this blog: day2dayreflections
Monday, February 20, 2012
Love is Sacrifice
February 19, 2012
Just as King David wouldn't offer to God what cost him nothing in 2 Samuel 24, Pastor Andrew asks that we consider how we love. Do we love sacrificially? Do we give of ourselves in ways that cost us? Sacrificial love is an essential part of our walk as Christians.
For more thoughts on Love is Sacrifice, see this blog: day2dayreflections
Just as King David wouldn't offer to God what cost him nothing in 2 Samuel 24, Pastor Andrew asks that we consider how we love. Do we love sacrificially? Do we give of ourselves in ways that cost us? Sacrificial love is an essential part of our walk as Christians.
For more thoughts on Love is Sacrifice, see this blog: day2dayreflections
Loving Dangerously
February 12, 2012
Pastor Andrew talks about how we are to love without expecting anything in return. The evidence in our lives of love is the evidence of the change in our lives that Christ makes. We must have a practical expression of love because love prompts action. This is the love that opens us up to injury and heartache. Dangerous love is the kind of love Christ offered. It is the kind of love the world needs.
Pastor Andrew talks about how we are to love without expecting anything in return. The evidence in our lives of love is the evidence of the change in our lives that Christ makes. We must have a practical expression of love because love prompts action. This is the love that opens us up to injury and heartache. Dangerous love is the kind of love Christ offered. It is the kind of love the world needs.
Saturday, January 28, 2012
The Problem with Weak Sauce Christianity
January 22, 2012
God used His prophet Hosea to demonstrate the adultery of Israel. Despite their repeated unfaithfulness and betrayal of His love, the Lord's commitment to the covenant Israel had willingly entered into with Him was unchanged. However, this behavior would not go unpunished. God disciplined them by taking away the blessings He previously provided and sending them into exile. Pastor Andrew ties God's expectations of his people, the church, to the Israelites. It's a wake up call and a warning against disregard for our absolute indebtedness to God.
God used His prophet Hosea to demonstrate the adultery of Israel. Despite their repeated unfaithfulness and betrayal of His love, the Lord's commitment to the covenant Israel had willingly entered into with Him was unchanged. However, this behavior would not go unpunished. God disciplined them by taking away the blessings He previously provided and sending them into exile. Pastor Andrew ties God's expectations of his people, the church, to the Israelites. It's a wake up call and a warning against disregard for our absolute indebtedness to God.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Are You Merely a Christian?
January 15, 2012
There's a difference between being a Christian and being a disciple. Being a disciple is actively following our Master and striving to be like Him. We are meant to be more than a Christian in name only, but we are to be like Christ in word and deed.
There's a difference between being a Christian and being a disciple. Being a disciple is actively following our Master and striving to be like Him. We are meant to be more than a Christian in name only, but we are to be like Christ in word and deed.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Extreme Makeover: Soul Edition
January 1, 2012 - Happy New Year!
Paul tells us that as Christians who are in Christ, we are new creatures. So why don't we start living like it?
(Note: during recording, the sound was inadvertently turned down for approximately 45 seconds. You will hear the podcast edited for that purpose).
(Time: 32.40)
Paul tells us that as Christians who are in Christ, we are new creatures. So why don't we start living like it?
(Note: during recording, the sound was inadvertently turned down for approximately 45 seconds. You will hear the podcast edited for that purpose).
(Time: 32.40)
Dolts, Dingbats and Dimwits
December 18, 2011
Pastor Andrew reminds us that God's thoughts and ways are so far above us, that we often don't understand the methods He chooses to use. From using an unmarried virgin to carry the Savior of the world, to allowing evil and ungodly men to crucify the Son, God's methods are sometimes baffling and always awe inspiring.
(49 min)
Pastor Andrew reminds us that God's thoughts and ways are so far above us, that we often don't understand the methods He chooses to use. From using an unmarried virgin to carry the Savior of the world, to allowing evil and ungodly men to crucify the Son, God's methods are sometimes baffling and always awe inspiring.
(49 min)
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