06-29-08 | ONE NATION “OVER” GOD

A nation puts itself “over” God by embracing perverse doctrines – like these:   “A RELATIVE God is better than the REAL God” - “A SOMETIMES God is better than the SOVEREIGN God” - “A LITTLE BIT of God is better than NO GOD” Scripture Basis: Psalm 33:12.

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06-22-08 | WHEN A DISCIPLE FEARS

Jesus really can calm all our fears. Storms Do Come; Jesus Will Deliver; Jesus Is God; I Can Rest. Scripture Basis: Mark 4:35-41.

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06-15-08 | HOW A DISCIPLE FATHERS

A disciple fathers his children differently than the way other men father their children.  Bring Your Children TO Jesus; Discuss Your Children WITH Jesus; Before Your Children Trust IN Jesus. Scripture Basis: Mark 4:30-34.

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06-08-08 | Real Faith in the Real World

Message by John Woods, Children's Minister

Real Faith is Designed by and Defined by God; Real Faith has Deep Roots; Real Faith is demonstarted by Daily Living; Real Faith has Dirty Hands. Scripture Basis: James 1:16-27. 

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06-01-08 | HOW A DISCIPLE GROWS

The growth of a disciple is a process with a beginning – and a definite end goal. The Baby Stage; The Beneficial Stage;

The Blessing Stage. Scripture Basis: Mark 4:30-34.

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05-25-08 | HOW A DISCIPLE SHINES
All strong disciples shine. By HEARING It; By USING It; By SHOWING It. Scripture Basis: Mark 4:21-25
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05-18-08 | HOW A DISCIPLE TESTS
Jesus only considers me a disciple after I’ve passed certain tests. The CURIOSITY Test; The SINCERITY Test; The PRIORITY Test; The PRODUCTIVITY Test.  Scripture Basis: Mark 4:1-9;13-20;26-29.
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05-11-08 | WHO A DISCIPLE LOVES

A strong disciple correctly prioritizes his devotions in life. Love for Mother; Love for Disciples; Love for Wife; Love for Jesus.

Scripture Basis: Mark 3:20-21;31-35.

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05-04-08 | WHAT A DISCIPLE AVOIDS
 A disciple avoids anything that offends Jesus. Scorning the Holy Spirit; Standing Against the Savior; Scattering From the Savior. Scripture Basis: Mark 3:20-30.
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04-27-08 | WHO A DISCIPLE IS
  Strong disciples come from many different backgrounds. A REGULAR Person; A RAW Person; A ROGUE Person; A READY Person. Scripture Basis: Mark 3:13-19.
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04-20-08 | WHAT A DISCIPLE KNOWS

A disciple knows that people need Jesus. Demons Fear Jesus; Crowds Enjoy Jesus; Individuals Need Jesus.

Scripture Basis: Mark 3:7-12.

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04-13-08 | WHAT A DISCIPLE HONORS
  A disciple honors the things that are important to Jesus.  Honor – Scripture Over Tradition; Honor – Savior Over Religion; Honor – Service Over Devotion. Scripture Basis: Mark 2:23-3:6.
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04-06-08 | WHEN A DISCIPLE FASTS

A disciple fasts in order to better focus on God. What about RITUAL Fasting?  No.  What about JOYFUL Fasting?  No. What about PRAYERFUL Fasting?  Yes.   The emphasis is always on the focus – not the “fast.”  Scripture Basis: Mark 2:18-22

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03-30-08 | WHERE A DISCIPLE IS FOUND
  Jesus finds all disciples in the same place – all disciples begin as sinners! Jesus WANTS Sinners; Jesus LOVES Sinners; Jesus CALLS Sinners. Scripture Basis: Mark 2:13-17
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03-16-08 | HOW A DISCIPLE BEGINS
 The beginning of a disciple is a miraculous thing! With Aggressive Faith; With Absolute Forgiveness; With Amazing Change

Scripture Basis: Mark 2:1-13

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03-09-08 | WHAT A DISCIPLE SAYS
A disciple grows stronger by talking about Jesus regularly.  “I Was In Need!”; “Jesus Helped Me!”; “I Can’t Be Quiet!” Scripture Basis: Mark 1:40-45. 
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03-02-08 | WHAT A DISCIPLE DOES

By spending our days the way Jesus did, we will become excellent disciples. Daily PRAYER; Daily PURPOSE; Daily PRACTICE.

Scripture Basis: Mark 1:35-39

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02-24-08 | WHAT A DISCIPLE NEEDS
Jesus has the power to provide all a disciple needs.  Jesus Has The Power To Provide RESTORATION; Jesus Has The Power To Provide PROTECTION; Jesus Has The Power To Provide INSTRUCTION. Scripture Basis: Mark 1:21-34.
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02-17-08 | HOW A DISCIPLE RESPONDS
  A disciple always responds to Jesus – by following Him. I Will Follow Jesus COURAGEOUSLY; I Will Follow Jesus TOTALLY; I Will Follow Jesus URGENTLY. Scripture Basis: Mark 1:14-20.
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02-10-08 | WHO A DISCIPLE COPIES

 If I want to be a stronger disciple, I will copy my older brother - Jesus. Copy Jesus in His Public Declaration; Copy Jesus in His Paternal Affirmation; Copy Jesus in His Personal Temptation.  Scripture Basis: Mark 1:9-13

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02-03-08 | WHERE A DISCIPLE STARTS  
The life of a disciple begins with the Gospel.  The PROPHECY of the Gospel; The PREACHING of the Gospel; The PERSON of the Gospel . Scripture Basis: Mark 1:1-8.
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01-27-08 | HOW A DISCIPLE LOOKS

Any of us can become a strong disciple. A Messed Up Disciple; A Mentored Disciple; A Mature Disciple.  Scripture Basis:Several Scriptures to Intoroduce the Book of Mark.

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01-20-08 | Sanctity of Life
Personal Testimony  by Carol Everett
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01-06-08 | Making Good Choices

We can control what happens to us by simply making good choices. Choose To Be Grateful; Choose To Be Faithful;

Choose To Be Joyful. Scripture Basis: Genesis 22: 1-14.

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12-30-07 | LIFE SOURCE
  Jesus is the only source of ALL life. Jesus Is The Only Source of All PHYSICAL Life; Jesus Is The Only Source of All SPIRITUAL Life; Jesus Is The Only Source of All ABUNDANT Life; Jesus Is The Only Source of All ETERNAL Life. Scripture Basis: John 1:3
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12-23-07 | CHRISTMAS HOPE

 Christmas needs to renew our sense of HOPE! - Hope for a New START; Hope for a New SAVIOR; Hope in a New SITUATION.
Scripture Basis: Isaiah 11:1-12.

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12-16-07 | CHRISTMAS’  PEACE
  I can have peace this Christmas – but only through Jesus. Peaceful City; Peaceful Church; Peaceful SoulScripture Basis: Isaiah 9:6.
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12-09-07 | CHRISTMAS’ STRENGTH
  If you’re in need of strength this Christmas, turn to Jesus.  Jesus Sets Us Free; Jesus Meets Our Needs; Jesus Guards Our Lives. Scripture Basis: Isaiah 9:6.
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12-02-07 | CHRISTMAS’ COUNSELOR

Jesus is for us, our most perfect counselor. Jesus Gives POWERFUL Counsel; Jesus Gives PREPARED Counsel; Jesus Gives PERSONAL Counsel; Jesus Gives PERFECT Counsel. Scripture Basis: Isaiah 9:6.

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11-25-07 | Amazing Calm

We can have an amazing calm in the midst of this chaotic ole world. The Lord is Faithful To Me; The Lord Will Strengthen Me; The Lord Will Protect Me.  Scripture Basis: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 .

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11-18-07 | Bragging on GOD!
Actively bragging on God is one of the great secrets of Christian strength. Brag On God’s GREATNESS; Brag On God’s LOVE; Brag On God’s FAITHFULNESS; Brag On God’s WORKS; Brag On God – For the Sake of Bragging On God! Scripture Basis: Psalm 92:1-5
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11-11-07 | Grace Enough

Jesus’ grace is enough for every need in my life. GRACE ENOUGH - For My Financial Needs; For My Physical Needs; For My Family Needs; For My Future Needs.