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All sermons are by Pastor April Marie Herron unless otherwise noted.

2008

Date Title and Scripture Links
May 4, 2008 A Communion of Love and Trust (John 17)
Children's Story:  A Surprising Dessert
Sermon
Story
RIZE:  Lessons from the Life of David - Part 4 (1 Samuel 18-20) R.C. Haus RIZE
Apr. 27, 2008 Trials and Temptations (1 Peter 3:8-17)
Children's Story:  Can't Hold a Candle to My Life!
Sermon
Story
RIZE did not meet today.  
Apr. 20, 2008 Chosen to Serve (Acts 7, 1 Peter 2:2-10)
Children's Story:  A Boatload of Good Works
Sermon
Story
RIZE was not recorded today due to technical difficulties.  
Apr. 13, 2008 Appearances (John 21) Rev. Fran Materra
Children's Story:  Don't Sweat the Small Stuff Rev. Fran Materra
Sermon
Story
RIZE:  Lessons from the Life of David - Part 2 (1 Samuel 16:14-23) R.C. Haus RIZE
Apr. 6, 2008 Walking and Wondering (Luke 24-13-35)
Children's Story:  NOW I Get It!
Sermon
Story
RIZE:  Lessons from the Life of David - Part 1 (1 Samuel 16:1-13) R.C. Haus RIZE
Mar. 30, 2008 Walking with Jesus (John 20)
Children's Story:  Holy Socks!
Sermon
Story
RIZE:  Weathering Life's Storms (Mark 4:35-41) R.C. Haus RIZE
Mar. 23, 2008
Easter
His Message Is Peace (Acts 10:34-43)
Children's Story:  A Tale of Three Trees - Part 3
Sermon
Story
RIZE:  The Easter Story:  One of Love, Hope, and Opportunity (1 Corinthians 15:3-9) R.C. Haus RIZE
Mar. 16, 2008
Palm Sunday
This morning's music and drama presentation did not lend itself to web publishing.
Children's Story:  A Tale of Three Trees - Part 2
Story
RIZE:  Three Perspectives on Homosexuality (Romans 1) R.C. Haus RIZE
Mar. 9, 2008 Walking Toward Death and Coming Back to Life (John 11)
Children's Story:  A Tale of Three Trees - Part 1
Sermon
Story
RIZE:  Finishing Well:  Health - Mind and Body (multiple passages) R.C. Haus RIZE
Mar. 2, 2008 Miracles Out of Mud (John 9)
Children's Story:  Dry Bones
Children's music arrangement used by permission of Choristers Guild.
Sermon
Story
RIZE:  Finishing Well:  The Importance of Relationships (2 Timothy 4:6-22) R.C. Haus RIZE
Feb. 24, 2008 God Reaches Out (John 4:5-29)
Children's Story:  Not a Drop to Drink!
Sermon
Story
RIZE:  Finishing Well:  The Act of Forgiveness (multiple passages) R.C. Haus RIZE
Feb. 17, 2008 Where Do You Fish (Luke 5:1-11) Ron Fox
Children's Story:  The Ones That Didn't Get Away Ron Fox
Sermon
Story
RIZE:  Finishing Well:  The Joy of Contentment (multiple passages) R.C. Haus RIZE
Feb. 10, 2008 We Don't Have to Give In (Genesis 3:1-7; Romans 5:15-17; Matthew 4:1-11)
Children's Story:  When Ya Wanna - But You Shouldn't
Sermon
Story
RIZE:  Renewing the Mind (Romans 12:1-2; Philippians 4:8) R.C. Haus RIZE
Feb. 3, 2008 Message on the Mountain (Exodus 24, Matthew 17)
Children's Story:  Listen UP!
Sermon
Story
RIZE:  The Mouth: The Creative Power of the Tongue, Part 2 (multiple passages) R.C. Haus RIZE
Jan. 27, 2008 Top Four Reasons to Love God (Psalm 27)
Children's Story:  Diary of the Disciples
Sermon
Story
RIZE:  The Mouth: The Creative Power of the Tongue, Part 1 (multiple passages) R.C. Haus RIZE
Jan. 20, 2008 Hidden Identity (John 1:29-42)
Children's Story:  The Naked Truth About Humility
Sermon
Story
RIZE:  The Mouth: Friend or Foe (James 3:1-12) R.C. Haus RIZE
Jan. 13, 2008 In Light of a Suffering World (Psalm 29)
Children's Story:  My Kingdom for a King
Sermon
Story
RIZE:  Speaking the Truth (Matthew 5) R.C. Haus
Also see this YouTube video of the ladder collapse.
RIZE
Jan. 6, 2008 The World Upside Down (Matthew 2:1-12)
Children's Story:  The Seahorse and the Perfect Pearl
Sermon
Story
RIZE:  The Church:  Its Mission (Acts 2-6) R.C. Haus RIZE

2007

Date Title and Scripture Links
Dec. 30, 2007 A Baby Changes Everything (Matthew 2:13-23) Rev. Deb Mariya
Children's Story:  The Baby Jesus Needs YOU!
Sermon
Story
RIZE:  The Church: A First Portrait (Acts 2) R.C. Haus RIZE
Dec. 24, 2007
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve Service Sermon
Dec. 23, 2007 At the Manger (Matthew 1:18-21)
Children's Story:  Loving Gifts Mend Tattered Tapestry of Life
Sermon
Story
RIZE was not recorded today.  
Dec. 16, 2007 All three services today featured our Christmas musical, "The Homecoming," which does not lend itself to web publishing.  
Dec. 9, 2007 Seeing the Point (Romans 15:4-13)
Children's Story:  The Flower of the Holy Night
Sermon
Story
RIZE:  The Happy Life (Psalm 1) R.C. Haus RIZE
Dec. 2, 2007 Wake Up and Get Dressed (Romans 13:11-14)
Children's Story:  Angels We Have Heard, and Heard, and Heard
Sermon
Story
RIZE:  Unsung Heroes of the Bible:  Nehemiah, Part 2 (Nehemiah) R.C. Haus RIZE
Nov. 25, 2007 When Everything Comes Together (Isaiah 65:19-25, Colossians 1:13-21)
Children's Story:  Sheepish Shepherds Floundered the Flock
Sermon
Story
RIZE:  Unsung Heroes of the Bible:  Nehemiah, Part 1 (Nehemiah) R.C. Haus RIZE
Nov. 18, 2007 The Question of Sharing (Psalms 116:12)
Children's Story:  The Best "Crumby" Day
Sermon
Story
RIZE:  Unsung Heroes of the Bible:  Dorcas (Acts 9:36-41) R.C. Haus RIZE
Nov. 11, 2007 Stewardship:  Expressing Care Mabel Wilde
Sermon:  Demonstrating Care (Haggai 1:5-6, 13-14; 2:2-7)
Children's Story:  Rosemary Reminder
Stewardship
Sermon

Story
RIZE:  Unsung Heroes of the Bible:  Barnabas (several passages from Acts 4 - 15 ) Mark Magis RIZE
Nov. 4, 2007 Stewardship:  Did You Know about PB UMC's Ministries? Linda Altes
Sermon:  Did You Know about the Inheritance? (Ephesians 1:11-23)
Children's Story:  "Short" Order Cook
Stewardship
Sermon

Story
RIZE:  Unsung Heroes of the Bible:  Esther (Esther) R.C. Haus RIZE
Oct. 28, 2007 The Lord Be with Your Spirit (2 Timothy 4)
Children's Story:  A Pumpkin Patch Work Quilt
Sermon
Story
RIZE:  Desperate Households:  How to Transfer the Blessing (Genesis 27:22-34) R.C. Haus RIZE
Oct. 21, 2007 Our Quest for Justice; God's Quest for Faith (Jeremiah 31)
Children's Story:  A Chef's "Fire"
Sermon
Story
RIZE:  Desperate Households:  Power of the Home R.C. Haus RIZE
Oct. 14, 2007 Mindful of the Mission (2 Timothy 2:8)
Children's Story: 10% Gratitude, 90% Attitude
Sermon
Story
RIZE:  Desperate Households:  Common Causes of Desperate Relationships (Joshua 24:15) R.C. Haus RIZE
Oct. 7, 2007 Entrusted with a Treasure (2 Timothy 1:1-14)
Children's Story: Smells Like Home
Sermon
Story
RIZE:  Desperate Households:  Building a Strong Home R.C. Haus RIZE
Sept. 30, 2007 If I Could Pass Anything On... (1 Timothy 6:6-19)
Children's Story: The End of the Rainbow
Sermon
Story
RIZE:  Survivor:  Surviving the Meantime (1 Kings 18) R.C. Haus RIZE
Sept. 23, 2007 By Faith (Hebrews 11:29-12:2) Rev. Lori Leopold
Children's Story: When Change Is Good Rev. Lori Leopold
Sermon
Story
RIZE:  Survivor:  Life's Trials:  Stumbling Blocks or Stepping Stones (James 1:1-4) R.C. Haus RIZE
Sept. 16, 2007 One True Thing (1 Timothy 1:12-17)
Children's Story: A Bird in the Hand...
Sermon
Story
RIZE:  Survivor:  Dealing with Depression, Part 2 (2 Corinthians 1:1-11) R.C. Haus RIZE
Sept. 9, 2007 The Art of Being God (Jeremiah 18:1-11)
Children's Story: Hands of Clay
Sermon
Story
RIZE:  Survivor:  Dealing with Depression, Part 1 (2 Corinthians 1) R.C. Haus RIZE
Sept. 2, 2007 Searching for What's Real (Jeremiah 2:4-13)
Children's Story: Putting Out the Welcome Mat
Sermon
Story
RIZE:  Free to Say No:  Consider Your Freedom (1 Corinthians 6:12) R.C. Haus RIZE
August 26, 2007 Standing Up for What's Right (Luke 13:10-17)
Children's Story: Help Wanted:  No Experience Necessary
Sermon
Story
RIZE:  Free to Say No:  Consider Your Success (1 Corinthians 10) R.C. Haus RIZE
August 19, 2007 A Good Heart (Luke 8:1-15)
Children's Story: Sow What?
Sermon
Story
RIZE was not recorded today.  
August 12, 2007 The Answer Is Doing Good to All (Isaiah 1:10-20, Luke 12:32-40)
Children's Story: Don't Cry Over a Nosy Pig
Sermon
Story
RIZE:  Free to Say No: Consider Your Reputation (1 Corinthians 9) R.C. Haus RIZE
August 5, 2007 Seeing Is Behaving (Hosea 11:1-11, Luke 12:13-21)
Children's Story: The Most Important Food Group
Sermon
Story
RIZE was not recorded today.  
July 29, 2007 We Are in God's Hands (Matthew 6:25-34) Mark Magis
Children's Story: How Many Kings in a Kingdom?
Sermon
Story
RIZE:  True Worship (Luke 6:36-47) R.C. Haus RIZE
July 22, 2007 Valuables and Values (Micah 6:6-8) Sandi Dolbee
Children's Story: Just Say NO! R.C. Haus
Sermon
Story
RIZE:  The War Within (Matthew 15:10) R.C. Haus RIZE
July 15, 2007 Asking the Right Question (Luke 10:25-37)
Children's Story: How the Shepherd Got in Trouble "Lion" Around
Sermon
Story
RIZE:  Sower - Seed - Soil (Mark 4:1-8, 14-20) R.C. Haus RIZE
July 8, 2007 How Not to Be Afraid (Luke 10:1-11)
Children's Story: Just Lion Around in Town
Sermon
Story
RIZE:  Where Is Your Treasure? (Matthew 6:19-21) R.C. Haus RIZE
July 1, 2007 The sermon at today's outdoor church service was not recorded.  
RIZE:  Throwing Rocks or Thriving Grace (Mark 8:1-11) R.C. Haus RIZE
June 24, 2007 Today's children's musical did not lend itself to web publishing.  
RIZE:  Interpersonal Conflict 101 (Matthew 5:23-24) R.C. Haus RIZE
June 17, 2007 Our Inspiration and Refuge (Psalm 5)
Today's sermon begins with a dramatic episode adapted from DramaMinistry.com.
Children's Story: The Coat and the Bird
Sermon
Story
RIZE:  Forgiveness:  The Road to Freedom (Matthew 18:21-22) R.C. Haus RIZE
June 10, 2007 When Two Processions Meet (Luke 7:11-17)
Children's Story: Got Sand?
Sermon
Story
RIZE:  How Bright Are You? (Matthew 5:14-16) Mark Magis RIZE
June 3, 2007 God's Daily Delight (Proverbs 8:27-31) Sermon
RIZE:  God's Upside-Down Kingdom (Mark 10:35-44) R.C. Haus RIZE
May 27, 2007 Each One Heard (Acts 2:1-12) Rev. April Marie Herron with Steve Prewitt Sermon
RIZE:  www.GOD.online (Matthew 7:7) R.C. Haus RIZE
May 20, 2007 The House of Grace (Acts 16:16-34) Rev. Djalma Araujo
Children's Story: Let It Rise! R.C. Haus
Sermon
Story
May 13, 2007 Presentation: Bridging the Difference Leela H. on her trip to South Africa. See her slide show here!
Sermon: Making a Home Together John 14:23
Children's Story: We Never Have to Be Afraid
Presentation
Sermon

Story
May 6, 2007 God's Lack of Fairness (Matthew 5:43-45) Rev. Fran Materra
Today's children's story is not published due to copyright restrictions.
Sermon
April 29, 2007 Beyond Words (Acts 9:36-43)
Children's Story: A Little Birdie Told Me
Sermon
Story
April 22, 2007 Seeking and Finding (Acts 9)
Children's Story: I Saw the Light!
Sermon
Story
April 15, 2007 So I Send You (John 20:19-22)
Portions of today's sermon have been omitted to respect individuals' privacy.
Children's Song: The Good Shepherd This song is copyrighted material and unfortunately cannot be published.
Sermon
April 8, 2007
Easter
Let's Talk about God (Luke 24)
Today's sermon and children's story are unavailable due to technical difficulties.
 
April 1, 2007
Palm Sunday
Were You There? (Luke 22-23) April Marie Herron with Craig R., Tracy L., Louis P., and Lori L.
Today's sermon includes dramatic vignettes by Scott Crain and Tim Bass, used by permission of DramaMinistry.com.
Children's Story: The Best Pony Ride Ever!
Sermon
Story
Mar. 25, 2007 Hearts of Praise (John 11 - 12:8)
Children's Story: The All Star Team
Sermon
Story
Mar. 18, 2007 Feasting with the Family (Luke 15)
Children's Story: Bird of Paradise
Sermon
Story
Mar. 11, 2007 Figuring It Out Together (Luke 13:1-5). See also stepitup07.org.
Children's Story: "Accord" (A Chord) in the Garden
Sermon
Story
Mar. 4, 2007 Herod Wants to Kill You (Luke 13:31-35)
Children's Story: Fountain of Youth
Sermon
Story
Feb. 25, 2007 There Will Be a Test (Luke 4:1-13)
Children's Story: Field Trip!
Sermon
Story
Feb. 18, 2007 Window to Another World (Luke 9:18-36)
Children's Story: Mountain High
Sermon
Story
Feb. 11, 2007 The Trouble with Jesus (Luke 6:17-26)
Children's Story: Not Short on Vision
Sermon
Story
Feb. 4, 2007 Catch of the Day (Luke 5:1-11)
Children's Story: Gone Fishing?
Sermon
Story
Jan. 28, 2007 Explosion of the Spirit (Luke 4:14-30)
Children's Story: Rub-a-Dub-Dub, Gotta Go Scrub!
Sermon
Story
Jan. 21, 2007 Praying for One Another (1 Corinthians 12:12-27)
Children's Story: Thumbs Up!
Sermon
Story
Jan. 14, 2007 Seeing Something Else (Isaiah 62:1-5)
Children's Story: It Takes a Village
Sermon
Story
Jan. 7, 2007 Us and Them No Longer (Ephesians 3:5-12)
Children's Story: Sea Worthy Treasure
Sermon
Story

2006

Date Title and Scripture Links
Dec. 31, 2006 On This Side of Christmas Rev. Fran Materra
Children's Story: Birthday of the King Rev. Fran Materra
Sermon
Story
Dec. 24, 2006 All in the Family (Matthew 1:1-16) R.C. Haus
Children's Story: The Real Wisdom of the Wise Men R.C. Haus
Sermon
Story
Dec. 17, 2006 Reason for Rejoicing (Philippians 4:4-7)
Children's Story: Trees, Trolls, and Treasures
Sermon
Story
Dec. 10, 2006 Today's children's musical is not published due to copyright restrictions.
Children's Story: The Bird that Sang with the Angels
Story
Dec. 3, 2006 Strong Hearts Needed (Luke 1:8-20)
Children's Story: The Never-Ending Light of Love
Sermon
Story
Nov. 26, 2006 The Mystic Kingdom (John 18:36)
Children's Story: A Not-So-Common King
Sermon
Story
Nov. 19, 2006 Giving God the Credit (Psalm 113)
Children's Story: Giving Thanks
Sermon
Story
Nov. 12, 2006 The Value of Our Gifts (Mark 12:38-44)
Children's Story: Golden Kindness
Sermon
Story
Nov. 5, 2006 Ruth Makes a Promise (Ruth 1:16-17)
Children's Story: Giving Gifts to Jesus
Sermon
Story
Oct. 29, 2006 How Can We Help? (Mark 10:46-52)
Children's Story: "Witch" Way to Happiness?
Sermon
Story
Oct. 22, 2006 Not What You Thought (Mark 10:35-45)
Children's Story: The Greatest of All
Sermon
Story
Oct. 15, 2006 Living Life on the Rebound (2 Samuel 11) R.C. Haus
Children's Story:  Even King David R.C. Haus
Sermon
Story
Oct. 8, 2006 Challenges to Faith (Job 1-2)
Children's Story: Leonard's Reward
Sermon
Story
Oct. 1, 2006 How Esther Got Recruited (Selected passages from Esther)
Children's Story: For Such a Time as This (Esther's Story)
Sermon
Story
Sept. 24, 2006 Wounding Words, Welcoming Words (Mark 9:30-37)
Children's Story: Diamonds or Snakes?
Sermon
Story
Sept. 17, 2006 Telling the Glory of God (Psalm 19:1-4)
Children's Story: Thank You for Owls and Hamsters
Sermon
Story
Sept. 10, 2006 A Teacher Speaks (Proverbs 22) with guest Andy W.
Children's Story: St. Francis' Family
Sermon
Story
Sept. 3, 2006 Quick to Listen (James 1:17-27)
Children's Story: The Hermit and the Merchant
Sermon
Story
August 27, 2006 Tempted to Turn Back (John 6:60-69)
Children's Story: Why Water?
Sermon
Story
August 20, 2006 The Beginning of Wisdom (Ephesians 5:15-20)
Children's Story: Young Solomon's Request
Sermon
Story
August 13, 2006 What Are You Hungry For? (John 6:35, 41-51) Rev. Djalma Araujo
Children's Story: Samuel's Dream R.C. Haus
Sermon
Story
August 6, 2006 The Search for What Can Truly Satisfy (John 6:24-35)
Children's Story: Bread of Life
Sermon
Story
July 30, 2006 Jesus Will Get There Faster (John 6:16-21)
Children's Story: Jesus and the Crowds
Sermon
Story
July 23, 2006 The Purpose of Rest is to Return (Mark 6:30-52)
Children's Story: Streganona the Wise
Sermon
Story
July 16, 2006 Our Power in Christ (Mark 6:14-29) Dr. Matthew Herbst
Children's Story: Samson Part IV R.C. Haus
Sermon
Story
July 9, 2006 Our Homeless Ministry (Psalm 146) Welcome Door Board Members
Children's Story: Samson Part III R.C. Haus
Sermon
Story
July 2, 2006 Into the Wilderness (Mark 1:9-15) Dee Baraw
Children's Story: Samson Part II R.C. Haus
Sermon
Story
June 25, 2006 Children's Story: Samson Part I R.C. Haus Story
June 18, 2006 The Essential Thing (Mark 4:26-34)
Children's Story: Toad's Garden
Sermon
Story
June 11, 2006 The Nicodemus Quest (John 3:1-17)
Children's Story:  Simon Says
Sermon
Story
June 4, 2006 The Spirit Is Given to All Who Wait (Acts 2; John 15-16)
Children's Story:  The Children and the Peacock
Sermon
Story
May 28, 2006 On the Mountain (Isaiah 11:5-8) Rev. Fran Materra
Children's Story:  Joseph's Family Comes to Egypt R.C. Haus
Sermon
Story
May 21, 2006 Service, a Legacy of Faith (Matthew 25:34-40; John 13:12-15) Tim Adams
Children's Story:  Joseph Interprets Dreams R.C. Haus
Sermon
Story
May 14, 2006 With God, a Little Is Enough (2 Kings 4:1-7) R.C. Haus
Children's Story:  Joseph Goes to Egypt R.C. Haus
Sermon
Story
May 7, 2006 Time Off for Good Behavior Sandi Dolbee
Children's Story:  Joseph and the Coat of Many Colors R.C. Haus
Sermon
Story
Apr. 30, 2006 Not By Our Own Power (Acts 3:11-12) Sermon
Apr. 23, 2006 Children's Story:  Shadrach, Meshach & Abednego R.C. Haus Story
Apr. 16, 2006
Easter
Reality Shift (Luke 24:1-12)
Children's Story:  The Peach Tree in the Giant's Garden
Sermon
Story
Apr. 9, 2006
Palm Sunday
Object Lessons (Matthew 28:1-7)
Today's children's presentation did not lend itself to web publishing.
Sermon
Apr. 2, 2006 Love Letter From God (Jeremiah 31:31-34)
Children's Story:  Tale of Three Trees:  Pointing To God
Sermon
Story
Mar. 26, 2006 Divine Intervention (or: The Easter Snake) (John 3:14-21)
Children's Story:  Tale of Three Trees:  Ship for a King
Sermon
Story
Mar. 19, 2006 This Space NOT For Sale (John 2:13-22)
Children's Story:  Tale of Three Trees:  The Treasure Chest
Sermon
Story
Mar. 12, 2006 Arguing with Jesus (Mark 8:21-28)
Children's Story:  Making Friends in Faith
Sermon
Story
Mar. 5, 2006 Angels in Waiting (Mark 1:12-13)
Children's Story:  Ophero and the Blossoming Tree
Sermon
Story
Feb. 26, 2006 The Purpose of Windows (Mark 9:2-9; 2 Corinthians 4:3-6)
Children's Story:  Draw Your Bow and Arrow
Sermon
Story
Feb. 19, 2006 The Story Behind the Mat (Mark 2:1-12)
Children's Story:  Through the Roof!
Sermon
Story
Feb. 12, 2006 What's Worship Worth to You? (Luke 7:36-47) R.C. Haus
Children's Story:  Prison Break R.C. Haus
Sermon
Story
Feb. 5, 2006 The Training Table (1 Corinthians 9:24-27) Listen
Jan. 29, 2006 Leading by Example (1 Corinthians 8:1-13) Listen
Jan. 22, 2006 It's About Time (1 Corinthians 7:29-31) Listen
Jan. 15, 2006 Intimacy with God (1 Corinthians 6:12:20) Listen
Jan. 8, 2006 The Story Starts with Water (Mark 1:4-11) Listen
Jan. 1, 2006 The Past Meets the Future (Luke 2:22-40) Listen

2005

Date Title and Scripture Links
Dec. 18, 2005 The Promise of Christmas (Isaiah 61:1-4) Listen
Nov. 27, 2005 What Are We Waiting For? (1 Corinthians 1:3-9) Listen
Nov. 20, 2005 The Riches of Our Inheritance (Ephesians 1:15-20) Listen
Nov. 13, 2005 Imagining with God (Ephesians 3:20-21) Listen
Nov. 6, 2005 A Lamp in Dark Times (Matthew 25:1-13) Listen
Oct. 30, 2005 It Isn't Fair! (Psalm 107:1-7 and 33-37) Sermon: Chaplain Dick Millspaugh. Prayer: Rev. Fran Materra. Listen
Oct. 23, 2005 Born to Love (Matthew 22:34-40) Listen
Oct. 16, 2005 Things That Matter (Matthew 22:15-22) Listen
Oct. 9, 2005 The Determined Host (Matthew 22:1-14) Listen
Oct. 2, 2005 Taste and See (Philippians 3:7-9)
"Taste and See" by James Moore, copyright © 1983 by GIA Publications. Inc. Used by permission.
Listen
Sept. 25, 2005 Food and Water (Exodus 16 and 17; Philippians 2) Listen
Sept. 18, 2005 All Wet (Titus 3:3-7, 2 Cor. 5:17)
Bonus:  Guatemala Report Alice and Rachael Olliff with Carol Conger-Cross

The Olliff's pictures are not online, but a few pictures from a previous year's Guatemala trip can be viewed here.
Sermon
Guatemala
Sept. 11, 2005 What's the Use? (Romans 14) Listen
Sept. 4, 2005 God's Point of View (Acts 9) Tim Adams Listen
August 28, 2005 Overcoming Evil with Good (Romans 12:9-21) Listen
August 21, 2005 Religion and Your Brain (Romans 12:1-8) Listen
August 14, 2005 A Family Reunion (Genesis 45:1-15) Listen
July 31, 2005 Love, Love, Love (Deuteronomy 6:4-9; 1 Corinthians 13:2-3; John 13:34-35) Claudia Genung-Yamamoto Listen
July 24, 2005 Love and Sex in the Bible (Genesis 29:15-28) Listen
July 10, 2005 A Sibling Rivalry (Genesis 25:19-34) Listen
July 3, 2005 The Lord's Prayer, Our Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13) R.C. Haus Listen
June 26, 2005 Never Mistake a Line on the Map for the Actual Road (Genesis 32:22-29) Fran Materra Listen
June 19, 2005
Father's Day
A Father's Anguish (Genesis 21:8-21) Listen
June 12, 2005 A Ripe Old Age (Selected passages from Genesis) April Herron-Sweet and Cast Listen
May 29, 2005 What's a God to Do? (Genesis 6:6-8, Romans 1:21-24, 31) Listen
May 22, 2005 From Beginning to End, God (Genesis 1:1, Matthew 28:20) Listen
May 15, 2005 How Does God Manage It? (Acts 2:1-21) Listen
May 1, 2005 Mystery, Maker, Mama (Acts 17:22-31) Listen
April 24, 2005 A Light Changing Experience (Acts 9:1-31) Mark Magis Listen
April 17, 2005 Why Worry? (Luke 24:13-35) Listen
April 3, 2005
Bright Sunday
Carbonated Joy (John 20) April Herron and Fran Matera
Accompanied by a special art installation.
Listen
March 27, 2005
Easter
At the Feet of Jesus (Matthew 28:1-10) Listen
March 20, 2005
Palm Sunday
The Shortest Day (Mathew 21:12-17)
The second part of this presentation, a dramatic production entitled The Longest Night, is not included due to copyright restrictions.
Listen
Mar 13, 2005 Out of the Depths (Psalm 130, Ezekiel 27, John 11) Listen
Mar 6, 2005 Songs of Freedom (Exodus 14-15) Listen
Feb 27, 2005 Rocks, Wells, and Waiting Hearts (John 4) Read

2004

Date Title and Scripture Links
Dec 5, 2004 The System, Not Just the Self (Isaiah 11:1-9) Read
Oct 17, 2004 In Season and Out of Season (Luke 18:1-8) Read
Sep 26, 2004 Investing in the Future (Jeremiah 32) Read
Aug 29, 2004 The Problem of the Perpetually Dissatisfied (Jeremiah 2:4-13) Read
Aug 15, 2004 Welcome to the Olympic Village (Hebrews 11:29 - 12:3) Read
May 16, 2004 Go with the Glo (Revelation 21) Read
May 9, 2004 Conversations at the Table (Acts 11) Read
April 25, 2004 Turning Around Is Possible (Acts 9) Read
April 11, 2004 From Idle Tale to Life-changing Event (Luke 24:1-12) Read

2003

Date Title and Scripture Links
Oct 26, 2003 Faith Looks Up (Mark 10:46-52) Read
Mar 2, 2003 Stubborn Devotion (Mark 9:2-9; 2 Kings 2:1-12) Read
Feb 23, 2003 Through the Roof (Mark 2:1-12) Read
Feb 16, 2003 Offensive Grace (Jeremiah 32) Read


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