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Disciple the Heart: Obey (Part 2)
Posted: 23 Jan, 2016 | Author: Dr. Michael Parsa
In this second part of Dr. Parsa’s message on obedience (listen to the first), we take a look at what it looks like to live a life of obedience to God versus a life of selfishness. Download Handout Disciple the Heart resource- Obey: Living with Integrity
Read More...Disciple the Heart: Yield
Posted: 17 Jan, 2016 | Author: Steve Nelson
As we wrap up our series on the commitments that help Christians live all out for Christ, Steve addresses a very important topic. As Steve addresses the issue of controlling your thought life—specifically when it comes to sexual purity—he reminds us that this is an issue that is very important to God that we should pay […]
Read More...Disciple the Heart: Obey
Posted: 10 Jan, 2016 | Author: Dr. Michael Parsa
The Bible tells us that God calls his followers to obey himself and those in authority over us. But what is a Christian supposed to do when these two conflict with one another? What does true obedience to God look like anyway? What about the grey areas? In this message, Dr. Mike Parsa addresses these questions […]
Read More...Experiencing Jesus in the Midst of Suffering
Posted: 03 Jan, 2016 | Author: Steve Nelson
Each of us has our own unique path in life, but suffering is not unknown to any of us. Not only do we have past hurts, but we have a span of life looming in front of us which is undoubtedly seasoned with unknown types and intensities of grief. In this message, Steve shares some […]
Read More...Disciple the Heart: Reproduce
Posted: 26 Dec, 2015 | Author: Steve Nelson
“All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting men’s sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation. We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making […]
Read More...Disciple the Heart: Give
Posted: 20 Dec, 2015 | Author: John Houser
Merry Christmas from the Rio! In this message John Houser speaks about the joy of giving. The more we give, the less time we spend with out stuff. And less time you spend with something, the less you love it. And the less you love the things of the world, the easier it is to love […]
Read More...Endurance Inspired by Hope
Posted: 12 Dec, 2015 | Author: Steve Nelson
Merry Christmas from the Rio! In this message, Steve talks about how, before the first Christmas, the world eagerly waited for the Lord’s first coming—and also about how we now wait for his second coming to take us all home. “Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.” – Psalm […]
Read More...Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room
Posted: 12 Dec, 2015 | Author: Dove Cranson
“Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.” – Revelation 3:20 Download
Read More...Disciple the Heart: Learn
Posted: 05 Dec, 2015 | Author: Steve Nelson
“For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.” – Hebrews 12:11 Download Disciple the Heart resource 7 – Learn – Taking Correction Handout
Read More...Disciple the Heart: Enjoy
Posted: 28 Nov, 2015 | Author: Dove Cranson
So often we make Christianity about a list of things to do or events to attend. And yet when Jesus walked the earth, he didn’t ask people to come to small group or prayer meeting. Instead he took his disciples on a journey of commitment and excitement. In this sermon, Dove speaks about how Christianity […]
Read More...Disciple the Heart: Unite
Posted: 21 Nov, 2015 | Author: Steve Nelson
Our human plan for reaching the world is not working. However, God has a plan to reach the world, and we know that it does work. However, in order for it to work well, we have to be doing things God way. In this message, Steve takes a look at God’s way of reaching the world—through the […]
Read More...Disciple the Heart: Serve
Posted: 14 Nov, 2015 | Author: Bruce Bradford
“God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.” -Hebrews 6:10 Download Handout Disciple the Heart resource 4 – Serve – Give of Your Life
Read More...Disciple the Heart: Discover
Posted: 07 Nov, 2015 | Author: Steve Nelson
In this message, Steve speaks about the importance of discovering God through His Word. “Take to heart all the words I have solemnly declared to you this day, so that you may command your children to obey carefully all the words of this law. They are not just idle words for you—they are your life. […]
Read More...Disciple the Heart: Repent
Posted: 31 Oct, 2015 | Author: Dove Cranson
Dove’s message about repentance, both at the initial point of salvation and daily repentance in your walk as a new creation. “Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord.” —Acts 3:19 Handout Disciple the Heart resource 2 – Repent – […]
Read More...Disciple the Heart: Follow
Posted: 25 Oct, 2015 | Author: Steve Nelson
In this first message in our series “Disciple the Heart,” Steve talks about the importance of committing to follow Jesus—not sometimes, not halfway, but all in. “Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.” —Luke 9:23 Handout Disciple the […]
Read More...Humble Pie
Posted: 11 Oct, 2015 | Author: Steve Nelson
Steve shares with us a moving sermon on humility. “Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.” —Romans 12:16 Download
Read More...Josh Trigg's Testimony
Posted: 03 Oct, 2015 | Author: Josh Triggs
Josh Triggs shares his testimony with us. Valuable insight regarding community and serving! Download
Read More...Maturing in Christ
Posted: 26 Sep, 2015 | Author: Trent Wilhite
Trent shares with us the importance of growing and maturing in Christ, as well as the importance of staying active in our faith. Download Maturing in Christ – Handout
Read More...Evaluation
Posted: 26 Sep, 2015 | Author: Steve Nelson
In this sermon, Steve talks about the “performance evaluations” in Revelation 3. What would God tell us if he were to evaluate our church? Download Handout: Evaluation – Churches in Revelation
Read More...Dove Cranson's Testimony
Posted: 19 Sep, 2015 | Author: Dove Cranson
Dove Cranson, our new soon-to-be pastor, shares his powerful testimony—all the while teaching lessons of influence, love, and relationship along the way. Download
Read More...Church Leadership
Posted: 12 Sep, 2015 | Author: Steve Nelson
In this sermon, Steve talks about leadership and the exciting news that Dove Cranson is being recognized as a pastor at the Rio! Download Church Leadership – Handout
Read More...Like a Tree
Posted: 05 Sep, 2015 | Author: Dove Cranson
In this sermon, Dove compares the Christian life to a tree and uncovers valuable insights into how we can learn about ourselves through God’s creation. Download
Read More...Knowing Jesus: Combining Forces for the Gospel
Posted: 30 Aug, 2015 | Author: Steve Nelson
In this final part of the Knowing Jesus sermon series, Steve takes a look at three things that stop us as a church from working together as a team: sin and selfishness that entangles and disqualifies, failure to work as a team and to see what is small as being part of something bit, and indifference […]
Read More...Knowing Jesus: Contentment
Posted: 23 Aug, 2015 | Author: John Houser
“I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do […]
Read More...Knowing Jesus: Imitating Paul
Posted: 16 Aug, 2015 | Author: Steve Nelson
In this message, Pastor Steve speaks about the life of Paul and draws out some important lessons we can learn from his life. “Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.” – Philippians 4:9 Download Handout: […]
Read More...Jon Kronmiller's Testimony
Posted: 09 Aug, 2015 | Author: Jon Kronmiller
John Kronmiller’s testimony of what God has done in his life. “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” – Matthew 6:33 Download
Read More...Knowing Jesus: Thinking
Posted: 03 Aug, 2015 | Author: Steve Nelson
We often wear ourselves out trying to change all of our bad behaviors. But according to the passage we’re looking at in Philippians and other passages throughout the Bible, we can not only change our actions, but our thinking as well. “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is […]
Read More...Knowing Jesus: Unity
Posted: 25 Jul, 2015 | Author: Steve Nelson
God calls the church to unity—an unconditional, tightly-bound unity. So what do we do when we meet people who we don’t naturally get along with? How does God call his saints to respond when faced with a difficult relationship? “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” […]
Read More...Knowing Jesus: Citizens of Heaven
Posted: 18 Jul, 2015 | Author: Dove Cranson
As we wrap up Philippians 3 in our Knowing Jesus series, we take a look at this passage: “But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so […]
Read More...Knowing Jesus: Forgetting What Is Behind
Posted: 11 Jul, 2015 | Author: Steve Nelson
“Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” — Philippians 3:13-14 Download […]
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