David denHartog teaches the third and last in the series on the Blood Moons. In this sermon, Pastor David explains the side of those that believe the Blood Moons are a “harbinger” and contrasts it with those that believe it is more “hype.” He explains our church’s stance – the bigger question is how are […]
David denHartog teaches about the Jewish Feasts, found in Leviticus 23. The feasts point to what has happened in Israel’s past and what will happen in their future. We don’t know how close the end is, but we do know that God is setting the stage for when Jesus is to return. The Blood Moons […]
In this message, Pastor David begins a short prophetic series on the subject of “Blood Moons,” a relatively “hot” topic in many Christian circles today. This message lays the foundation for the series and conclusions as it addresses three important positions people have with regard to the prophetic calendar and future events. Two of those […]
Dean Elliott teaches through Psalm 26. The Psalm is about integrity – what it is; what it isn’t; and what God does with it. In the Psalm, David is being honest about who he is and this honesty allows him to connect with God more intimately.
Don Hunt teaches from Luke 24:1-12 with a challenge to look at where you find life. The Disciples went to look for Jesus at the tomb and were challenged, “Why do you look for the living among the dead?”
Dean Elliott teaches from Psalm 27 about allowing our weaknesses to be reminders to connect with God and allowing Him to complete you. We should see our weaknesses as gifts instead of trying to compensate for them or get rid of them. Weakness is not wickedness, but what you do with your weaknesses could turn […]
Dean Elliott teaches from Deuteronomy 8:1-6 about some things that Christians need to remember if we want to be blessed. Moses offers an analysis of the mistakes of the first half of a particularly terrible game with Israel. They saw a bunch of miracles, but there was no blessing because they were disobedient.
David denHartog explains that narcissism is an over-inflated view of one’s self and seeing life as revolving around them. It is ultimate self-centerdness. Not many people are clinically diagnosed with narcissism, but there is at least a bit of selfishness in each of us and in each of our children. What can we do in our parenting […]
Celebration Sunday – May 4, 2014 Join us as we Celebrate what God has done over the last year in regards to the Next Step Campaign and Praise the Lord! Next Step Campaign update by Bobby de la Garza. Sermon from Psalm 81 by David denHartog. Future plans by Dean Elliott. Children are from the […]
Dean Elliott teaches about work – what work is and how we were made for it. We can get satisfaction from our work, but it is not our the source of our satisfaction. Scripture references: Genesis 1:26-27, 2:1-17, 3:17b-19; 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13; John 6:26-35
David denHartog teaches from 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 about the essential elements of the Gospel. People often muddy the Gospel message. Its unclear to them or to those around them. What is the Gospel message? What is God’s desired response to the Gospel?
David denHartog teaches the last of the “Let Down Your Nets” series on Luke 19:11-27. Jesus tells a parable to explain that there is a delay of time before the coming of His kingdom, and our responsibility during the interval. He also explains that what we do in life, with the Gospel, will determine what life […]
Dean Elliott teaches from Luke 18:35-19:10, explaining two stories and three things we can learn about faith – the faith that is required to follow Jesus. This is part of the section in Luke where Jesus is teaching the disciples about increasing their faith, a request of theirs from Luke 17:5.
Dean Elliott reviews and explains five motivations for fishing for men given by Jesus as He instructs the disciples. He also walks through Luke 16:14-31 and explains three characteristics that characterize the love of commitment. The Pharisees were dead in their love of people because of their love of money. Jesus explains the results of their dead […]
David den Hartog explains a parable that Jesus told to the Disciples about stewardship and investment. The point of the parable is the wise investment of the money that God gives to each one of us. How do we invest our money? Where can you invest your money to get the most bang for your […]
Dean Elliott begins teaching in Luke 14:25 where Jesus is explaining to the disciples the fine print of following Him – the cost of commitment. But, the cost of commitment still takes place under the umbrella of the grace. Following this are 3 parables that Jesus uses to explain how crazy God is for lost […]
Dean Elliott continues teaching about how to be a fisher of men in the “Let Down Your Nets” series. He explains two problems, that when combined, become a poison that robs people of their compassion and makes them ineffective as fishers of men.
David den Hartog teaches the ninth in the “Let Down Your Nets” series. In doing a work for God, there are some things that not everyone can do. But, as fishers of men, there is one thing that everyone can do.
Dr. Larry Moyer explains Matthew 11:28-30 and answers the question “Why does anyone need religion when he already has so many other problems?”
David den Hartog summarizes Luke 8 and 9, and teaches from Luke 9:57-62. In any endeavor, sales pitch, or presentation, we often want to just cut to the bottom line and learn the cost. The same is true in discipleship. What is the cost to us if God is going to use us to fish […]
Dean Elliott continues explaining about the Disciple’s internship with Jesus, who was teaching them how to seek and to save the lost. For a fisher of men, how is the hook set? How did Jesus catch you? He uses four testimonies from Luke 7 to teach four truths about faith and why its so important.
Dean Elliott teaches from Luke 5:33 – 6:11. The internship continues as Jesus teaches the Disciples about the three R’s – religion, rules, relationship – in a series of encounters with the Pharisees. As fishers of men, we also need to know and understand the differences between the three. What are we inviting people to join? […]
David den Hartog teaches from Luke 5:12-32. The Disciples had heard Jesus teaching and seen healing, but now they needed to watch the Master himself reach people. We can learn how to reach people as we enter the Internship of the Disciples.
David den Hartog teaches the third in the “Let Down Your Nets” series on Luke 5:1-11. Jesus calls some of the disciples to be fishers of men, instead of fishers of fish. Do you want to learn how to fish? Why do you hesitate to fish? What does it take to be effective fishers of […]
Dean Elliott teaches the second in the “Let Down Your Nets” series from Luke 4:14-44 on what can NOT be missing in the church. It was not left out as Jesus’ began his ministry. In fact, it was His main focus! What is indispensable?