UPCOMING SERMON TITLES (key points)
=> GENEROSITY: LIVING A LIFE OF SIGNIFICANCE
Jan 1st: - "A New Day Dawning"
Jan 8th: - "No Orphan's Here"
Jan 15th: - "What does God want me to Know?"
Jan 22nd: - "What does God want me to Do?" p1
Jan 29th: - "What does God want me to Do?" p2
Feb 5th: - "What does God want me to Be?
=> GOOD TO GREAT SERIES:
Feb 12th: - "From Here to There"
Feb 19th: - "All We Can Be"
Feb 26th: - "Committed to Discipleship"
Mar 4th: - "Mystery, Music, and Misery"
Mar 11th: - "Reaping a Harvest"
=> TEARING DOWN STRONGHOLDS SERIES:
Mar 18th: - "Conquering Destructive Life Patterns"
Mar 25th: - "Taming Anger"
Apr 1st: - Palm Sunday
Apr 8th: - Easter Sunday
Apr 15th: - "There is Nothing to Fear but Fear Itself"
Apr 22nd: - "Pride comes Before a Fall"
Apr 29th: - "Protection from Lust"
May 6th: - "Guilt Free Living"
=> WHERE IS GOD WHEN... SERIES:
May 13th: - "When God Seems Distant"
May 20th: - "When God Seems Absent"
May 27th: - "When God Seems Silent"
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Recommended Books:
"Heaven is for Real" by Todd Burpo. Published by Thomas Nelson 2010. A Pastor from Nebraska, Tood Burpo, recalls the experiences with his young son as he remembers being in heaven during a surgery for a ruptured appendix. An extremely well written tome providing encouragement that what the Bible says about heaven is real. Pastor Burpo compares everything that his son says against the Word - an amazing insight into heaven.
"Out Live Your Life" by Max Lucado. Published by Thomas Nelson 2011. Pastor and author Max Lucado provides instruction on how to have an effect on the world extending beyond your life. Lucado mixes an enjoyable writing style with the wisdom of the parable of the good neighbor. 100% of the proceeds from the book are donated to World Vision and similar ministries of compassion and care.
"The Hole in our Gospel" by Richard Stearns. Published by Thomas Nelson 2009. Former CEO of Lenox and current president of World Vision Rich Stearns argues that modern churches tend to sell fire insurance (ticket to heaven) and fail to be the salt and light (and hands and feet) of Jesus here on earth. Compelling perspective on loving, giving, helping, and caring for the not yet saved. Winner of Christianity Today's 2010 book award of merit.
"A Tale of Two Sons" by John MacArthur. Published by Thomas Nelson 2008. Most of us know the parable of prodigal son. I'm betting that most don't understand everything that Jesus intended. John MacArthur extracts the historical relevance along with the Spiritual significance of the parable from the perspective of the father, the older son, as well as the younger (prodigal) son. See everything that Jesus taught in this parable!
"Quiet Strength" by Tony Dungy. Published by Tyndale House 2007. NFL player and coach provides the reader with the principles, practices, and priorities necessary to lead a successful and Godly life. He weaves life lessons from his childhood, through college, the NFL, and as head of the Buccaneers. These lessons are practical and pragmatic - relevant for everyone who desires Godliness. (#1 New York Times Bestseller)
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