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Great Coaching for Dark Times

It sure seems like there is a lot of darkness in our world and in local communities.  When we view TV news or on the Internet, watch much of the entertainment from Hollywood, and even consider many of the stories that take place in our local communities, there seems to be a prevalence of darkness – of the deviant or perverted side of human beings.  Clearly there is a lot of good in our lives as well, it just seems like that is not what we see or hear a lot about.

The book of Colossians talks about this dark nature and gives us some direction on how to combat it in our own lives as well as in our community and in our world.

Consider joining us at Pleasant Chapel as we explore this for the next few weeks.

Sep 30

Oct 7

Oct 14 – Rally Day

Oct 21 – Larry Schuh – The Wisdom of James

 

Many of us tend to do some traveling during the summer time.  Some of this traveling includes time on the road.  Long road trips provide time for families to learn to be patient with each other and enjoy the journey of the trip.

Our summer series will use “road trip” as a theme to explore our real faith journey and our ultimate destination.

Come join us and bring a friend!

July 15 – Do all roads really lead to God? (sorry poor quality audio)

July 22 – Some Rules of the Road

Aug 5 – Navigation systems and lane assist. (opening video).  sermon

Aug 12 – Resources and the Road Trip (Part 1)

Aug 19 – Resources and the Road Trip (Part 2)

Aug 26 – Resources and the Road Trip (Part 3)

Sep 2 – End of the Road (Part 1)

Sep 9 – End of the Road (Part 2)

Sep 16 – The Return of the King

Sep 23 – Singing the Apocalypse 

The book of Esther is an Old Testament book with a tremendous story about God and his plan for his people.

The story has been made into a movie and you can watch the entire movie online from the link below.

Esther Movie One Night with the King

Join us as we begin a short journey through this book and how its truths can be applied today.

May 6 – Israel in Persia

May 13 – Esther 1,2   (Mother’s Day Tribute Video)

May 20 – Whitko Gospel Choir – Pentecost

May 27  -Esther’s Tough Decision

June 3  -Haman has a bad day

June 10 – A New Law for the People

June 17 – VBS Highlight Video

June 24 – Mining God’s Word

July 1 Independence/Dependence Day

It’s Masters Sunday!  Sometimes golf, life, and faith imitate each other.

Learn a little bit about how golf has shaped Joel and his faith and how we as a family can become masters at our walk of faith.

Audio

Video

April 15 – Faith in Family

April 22 – Christmas in April, Babel, and oneness in the church

April 29 – Membership Sunday

John, in his gospel, quotes Jesus several times making “I AM” statements.  Some of these are self-identification statements of Jesus proclaiming his divinity.  He says in 8:58, “Very truly, I tell you, before Abraham was, I am.”

In other instances, Jesus said “I AM”  (1) “the bread of life” John 6:35,  (2) “the light of the world” John 8:12, (3) “the gate” John 10:9, (4) “the good shepherd” John 10:11, (5) “the resurrection and the life” John 11:25, (6) “the way, and the truth, and the life” John 14:6, (7) “the vine” John 15:5.  In these statements Jesus is revealing what he is like, what his purposes are, and attributes of his character.  

These “I AM” statements serve as an invitation to come to know this Great I AM intimately. Join us as we explore the “I AM” in John.

Jan. 7 “I AM – intro
Jan. 14 I AM the bread of life
Jan. 21 I AM the light of the world
Jan. 28 I AM the Gate, I AM the Good Shepherd – Being Sheepy Part 1
Feb. 4 I AM the Gate, I AM the Good Shepherd – Being Sheepy Part 2            (video “Flawless”)
Feb. 11 I AM the vine and you are the branches
Feb. 18 (Lent) – Being Branchy through Lent
Feb. 25 I am the Way, the Truth and the Life (Part 1)
Mar 4 I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life (Part 2)
Mar 11 I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life (Part 3)
Mar 25 I AM the Resurrection and the Life
Apr 1 Easter – A Life In the Victory of Easter

Adam Hamilton’s book Faithful – Christmas Through the Eyes of Joseph will be used as a key source for this advent season’s sermon series.  The familiar Christmas story when viewed from Joseph’s perspective brings us some new insight into our understanding of God.  Why would God choose this man to bring up the boy Jesus?  What would have Jesus learned from this humble carpenter that would influence him as a man?  Come join us as we celebrate the birth of the Christ!

Nov 26 – Advent: Looking back, looking forward, looking inward, upward, and outward.

Dec 3 – Advent Week #1

Dec 10 – Advent Week #2

Dec 17 – Advent Week #3
I forgot to press record!  My notes are here for this week.  And I refer extensively to some thoughts my son-in-law Matt DeLong shared. His doc is here and well worth the read.

Dec 23 – Christmas Eve’s Eve service (7 pm)

Dec 24 – Advent Week #4
Maddie Hicks – Noel 

Message

Three little words and yet such a wide range of meaning each has.  Powerful words spoken by Paul to the early church.  Join us as we explore each of these and see how they can be applied to our lives as followers of Jesus Christ and his kingdom builders.

Oct 8 – Rally Day and Series Introduction

Oct  15 – Love

Oct 22 – Faith

Oct 29 – Hope

Nov 5 – Spiritual Gifts

Nov 12 – What Can I do?
Shape Assessment (Word)
Shape Assessment (PDF)

Jesus According to John – 

The Gospel of John no doubt has a uniqueness that sets it apart from the other gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke.  Especially in John, familiar passages when re-read often present a newness to the reader that allows Jesus to be revealed more clearly.  Please join us in  coming to know Him more fully as we explore Jesus according to the “disciple whom Jesus loved” – John.

July 30 – He knew you before, he knows you know and he still loves you!

Aug 6 – Light and Life (part 1)

Aug 13 – Light and Life (part 2)

Aug 20 – John 3:16 What’s the big deal? (part 1)

Aug 27 – John 3:16 What’s the big deal? (part 2)   (video)

Sep 3 – Water to Wine 

Sep 17 – Storm Sandwich: The miracles of feeding 5000 and walking on water

Oct 1 – Stinky Man

 

Some stories in the Bible have a strangeness about them that when encountered on our time simply have a comical bent.  We are going to explore several of these passages and find how God, who invented humor  and laughter, uses some of the strange predicaments of our humanity to reveal himself and draw us to him.  Join us for a few laughs as well as an opportunity to see our great God at work.

June 18 – Philip, a charioteer, and a leopard -skinned cocktail hat.
June 25 – Big Money Fish
July 2 – Mary and Joseph lose God
July 16 – Ahab, Baal, and mocking Elijah (part 1)
July 16 – Ahab, Baal, and mocking Elijah (part 2)