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On this Independence Day we owe thanks and respect to the men and women in our military. Jesus and the apostles had encounters with 7 centurion soldiers. As Christians called to be soldiers for Christ, what can we learn from these men of valor? In preparation for the message, meditate on 2 Timothy 2:3-4.

This weeks message discusses the restlessness and needs that mankind is searching for and how those needs are fully met in the coming of the Holy Spirit who gives us the things we truly need - Companionship, Connection and a Coach.

Intro -- On September 23, 1926, Jack Dempsey, a major character of the Roaring Twenties, and holder of the heavyweight title since 1919, stepped in the ring against Gene Tunney. He counted on his legendary punching power to win against the underdog, Tunney. But Dempsey could never land a good punch and…

Want to be more like Jesus - There’s an app for that! Disciples grow! “Over the 2011, 4th-of-July weekend, a group of motorcyclists gathered in Onondaga, New York, to ride in 11th Annual Protest Run against the New York state law that requires motorcycle riders to wear a helmet. One of those riding in…

ATTENTION: TOGETHER THEY RUN - SERMON SPICE My favorite line in that little clip is where it says, “Without ____________, _________ couldn’t run. “Without ____________, _________ wouldn’t run Together they run: one has the strength, the other has the heart.” That is a picture of one of my favorite words:…

ATTENTION They knew the cadets were waffling. Some were pulling south, others north. They knew that the only hope they had to unite them was to appeal to their sense of patriotism and duty. So on that February day they marched them into the chapel to celebrate what they designed to be a unifying event.…

The Power of Testimony and Connection 5-3-09 AS we approach table of Communion today · Want to reflect a bit on what God has been doing in our midst · God is doing great things · April was an amazing month o God doing amazing things in this season DEBRIEF · God is doing a good thing in the body What…

Ephesians 1:13-14 Stephen Caswell ©1999 Putting Something On Lay-by My wife likes to go shopping. Especially if there is a sale on and bargains to be had. She tells me how much money she has saved me and how lucky we are to get it at this price. When I ask where she got the money to but it from? She…

Make the Connection 9-13-09 What an exciting time for us as we kick off the fall at the River! God is doing a good thing at the River · God has made this a safe place · Where families can grow— · New ones can come to the Lord--Prodigals can return— People can be mentored · Discover their gift—move out…

The Power of Yes #3 Yes to Growth!!! (Part A) 8-30-09 Power of Yes #2 Was done by Jake while I was on vacation. Regroup Yes Points from Part #1 Those who follow Christ are YES people · People who have a Huge YES ringing in their hearts · Part of our DNA— · We are a people of YES!! Positive Attitude—SECULAR…

"Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer." Page # "New Creations" (2 Corinthians 5:6-10; 14-17) INTRODUCTION: This Sunday marks the beginning of a new Conference appointment. Even though I'm being reappointed as pastor of St.…

Make The Connection With the Family of God 2.0 9-20-09 Last Sunday shared about some of the new VISION where we are going · Verse Write the vision—make it plain Hab 2:2 Write the vision And make it plain on tablets, That he may run who reads it · Part of my job as pastor, casting vision . . . · Theme…

1 Corinthians 11:17-34 Connection FCF: Community is God’s lens to help us see and address the needs around us in a Gospel way. Introduction Consumer Reports finding: McDonald’s Coffee Tastes better than Starbucks. Consumer Reports' ``trained tasters'' visited two stores of each company, the magazine…