Monthly Archives: October 2010

Watch Your Language! (Sermon 10/31/2010)

Posted on October 31, 2010 by Pastor John

A plea to approach the subject of gender roles in Scripture with all the objectivity, humility and charity that we are able. A reminder that it is very difficult to identify the influence we feel from the “Zeitgeist”—the spirit of … Continue reading →

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Pray or Prey (Sermon 10/24/2010, Daniel 6)

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Pastor John

Daniel, now an old man, remains faithful to the Lord in another demonstration of commitment to God, not commitment if God. Daniel has faith—he sees the picture with the big parts left in—and lives for God alone, in spite of … Continue reading →

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Dummies’ Guide to Fiery Furnaces (Sermon 10/17/2010, Daniel 3)

Posted on October 17, 2010 by Pastor John

Do you sometimes feel like you are standing alone? Are there some pretty scary possibilities coming down the line? The familiar old story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego has powerful application in our own lives. Our commitment is to God, … Continue reading →

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Training to Be Daniel (Sermon 10/10/2010, Daniel 1)

Posted on October 10, 2010 by Pastor John

We already know that Daniel turned out to be a remarkable man of faith. But what did it look like early on? This sermon goes back to the first days in Babylon for Daniel and his friends and explores their … Continue reading →

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GPS (Sermon 10/03/2010)

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Pastor John

GPS is not only “global positioning system,” but also “God’s positioning system” and “group planning session.” This is sermon and discussion on our present “positioning”: taking the Love-Learn-Serve-Reach Out motto that has been gelling among us and integrating that with … Continue reading →

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