http://www.garfieldcommunitychurch.org This audio feed is the recordings of the Sunday morning services at Garfield Community Church of the Assemblies of God. Please listen in as Pastor Brian preaches from the Word of God. en This audio feed is the recordings of the Sunday morning services at Garfield Community Church of the Assemblies of God. Please listen in as Pastor Brian preaches from the Word of God. Garfield Community Church of the Assemblies of God no Garfield Community Church of the Assemblies of God Sermons info@garfieldcommunitychurch.org ℗ & © 2009 Garfield Community Church of the Assemblies of God 720 The Mission is a fourfold mission. The mission of God is the redemption of man. The mission of Christ was to make the path for man to traverse back to God, pave it with His blood, light it so we can see, and then send the Spirit. The mission of the Spirit was to equip us, empower us, comfort us, counsel us, and be our advocate. Our mission is to go down the path and bring as many peopl with us as possible. http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/the-mission-of-gods-people http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/the-mission-of-gods-people.mp3 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 18:53:00 GMT Brian Conklin The Mission is a fourfold mission. The mission of God is the redemption of man. The mission of Christ was to make the path for man to traverse back to God, pave it with His blood, light it so we can see, and then send the Spirit. The mission of the ... mission,missional,purpose,mission_of_gods_people 36:17 What does it mean to be missional? It means everything we do has purpose and is in support of a mission. God has a mission that began the moment he laid the foundations of creation. http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/the-mission-of-god http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/the-mission-of-god.mp3 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 22:22:06 GMT Brian Conklin What does it mean to be missional? It means everything we do has purpose and is in support of a mission. God has a mission that began the moment he laid the foundations of creation. mission,missional,purpose,mission_of_god 24:10 There are a lot of things wrong with our country and with our world. Everyone expects someone else to fix it. We need to stop pointing fingers and start doing something. We need to continue the revolution started 2000 years ago. http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/a-little-revolution-can-be-a-good-thing http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/a-little-revolution-can-be-a-good-thing.mp3 Sun, 06 Sep 2009 21:58:20 GMT Brian Conklin There are a lot of things wrong with our country and with our world. Everyone expects someone else to fix it. We need to stop pointing fingers and start doing something. We need to continue the revolution started 2000 years ago. revolution,tax_collector,government,personal_responsibility 37:28 As Jesus spent His last hours praying, He prayed for His disciples. He also prayed for those who would come to know and believe in Him through the words of those who followed Him. He was praying for us. http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/jesus-prays-for-unity Sun, 23 Aug 2009 23:01:17 GMT Brian Conklin As Jesus spent His last hours praying, He prayed for His disciples. He also prayed for those who would come to know and believe in Him through the words of those who followed Him. He was praying for us. jesus,prayer,unity,one_church,one_body Have you ever felt alone. Sometimes even in the middle of a crowd of people we can feel absolutely alone. Often times, as Christians, this can happen after God uses us for something spectacular. Let's take a look at Elijah when he faces something similar and learn from him. http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/feel-like-youre-alone Sun, 16 Aug 2009 21:22:00 GMT Brian Conklin Have you ever felt alone. Sometimes even in the middle of a crowd of people we can feel absolutely alone. Often times, as Christians, this can happen after God uses us for something spectacular. Let's take a look at Elijah when he faces something ... alone,lonely,elijah,spirit_of_truth,holy_spirit Even after witnessing a great miracle performed by Jesus, the disciples lost sight of Him and didn't recognize Him as He came to them. http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/recognizing-jesus http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/recognizing-jesus.mp3 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 04:25:58 GMT Kelly Conklin Even after witnessing a great miracle performed by Jesus, the disciples lost sight of Him and didn't recognize Him as He came to them. recognize,jesus,ghost,water,walk_on_water 33:54 As a church, we value being People Focused – We love each person as God's unique creation. We accept people wherever they are at and in what ever stage of life. Matthew 25:35-36 http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/being-people-focused http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/being-people-focused.mp3 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 22:00:52 GMT Brian Conklin GCC Core Values people,servant,core_value 34:05 As a church, we value being: Biblical – Using God's word as the authority in teaching and preaching and as a standard for all that we do. 2 Timothy 3:16 http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/the-bible-the-blueprint-for-life http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/the-bible-the-blueprint-for-life.mp3 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 23:29:26 GMT Kelly Conklin GCC Core Values bible,authority,sword_of_the_spirit,sword,truth 32:25 As a church, we value being: Servants – Meeting people's spiritual, social, emotional, and physical needs by teaching biblically, providing for and enjoying fellowship, being available to celebrate and grieve, and giving of our resources to provide food, clothing, and shelter. Acts 2:44-47 http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/servants http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/servants.mp3 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 23:36:54 GMT Brian Conklin GCC Core Values serve,trust,give,servant 33:55 As a church we value being: People of Integrity – Living authentic and truthful lives. We live out what we say and teach. We understand we are not perfect but we strive to live a blameless life. Psalm 37:37 http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/people-of-integrity http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/people-of-integrity.mp3 Sun, 07 Jun 2009 23:37:42 GMT Brian Conklin GCC Core Values speeding,taxes,tax,upright,blameless,integrity 33:55 As a church we value being: Dependent on God – God is the source of all things we need to live a blameless and upright life. It is through the Holy Spirit and prayer that we receive power to stand up for God, move forward in His purposes, and to live a blameless life. Acts 1:8, Acts 17:28 http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/dependence-on-god http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/dependence-on-god.mp3 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:38:31 GMT Brian Conklin GCC Core Values pentecost,holy_spirit,dependent,prayer 38:01 In the Old Testament the Lord's presence was with the Ark and in a tent. Today He dwells in our hearts. http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/the-lords-dwelling-place http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/the-lords-dwelling-place.mp3 Sun, 24 May 2009 19:29:02 GMT Kelly Conklin In the Old Testament the Lord's presence was with the Ark and in a tent. Today He dwells in our hearts. lord,dwell,devotion,praise 28:52 There is but one path to God and Heaven and Jesus was clear as to what that path is. http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/the-one-path http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/the-one-path.mp3 Sun, 17 May 2009 23:41:44 GMT Brian Conklin There is but one path to God and Heaven and Jesus was clear as to what that path is. path,jesus,one_way,heaven 26:33 God used a reluctant leader in Moses, a humble leader in David, and a willing leader in Isaiah. Where do you fit in? http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/who-god-uses http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/who-god-uses.mp3 Sun, 03 May 2009 03:23:50 GMT Brian Conklin God used a reluctant leader in Moses, a humble leader in David, and a willing leader in Isaiah. Where do you fit in? moses,david,isaiah,reluctant,humble,willing 38:49 Jesus is the vine and we are the branches. As we become disconnected from Him our life is without purpose. http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/connected-to-the-vine http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/connected-to-the-vine.mp3 Sun, 26 Apr 2009 21:40:03 GMT Kelly Conklin Jesus is the vine and we are the branches. As we become disconnected from Him our life is without purpose. vine,branches,fruit 32:53 "We want a king!". This is what Israel cried out to Samuel. They wanted change, for the sake of change. They wanted what the other nations had. We face the same thing today nationally. We also face the same thing personally. http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/is-history-repeating http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/is-history-repeating.mp3 Sun, 19 Apr 2009 23:00:12 GMT Brian Conklin "We want a king!". This is what Israel cried out to Samuel. They wanted change, for the sake of change. They wanted what the other nations had. We face the same thing today nationally. We also face the same thing personally. king,grass_is_greener 31:09 The Apostle Paul taught that without the resurrection of Christ, our faith is pointless, our witness is false. With the resurrection, we know we have eternal life through Jesus Christ. The resurrection is the completing of God's greatest gift to mankind. http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/he-is-risen http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/he-is-risen.mp3 Sun, 12 Apr 2009 00:38:26 GMT Brian Conklin The Apostle Paul taught that without the resurrection of Christ, our faith is pointless, our witness is false. With the resurrection, we know we have eternal life through Jesus Christ. The resurrection is the completing of God's greatest gift to mankind. resurrection,easter 42:48 The harvest is great, but the workers are few. These are Jesus' words, and they are the words of most missionaries in the field right now. http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/the-harvest http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/the-harvest.mp3 Sun, 05 Apr 2009 20:39:30 GMT Brian Conklin The harvest is great, but the workers are few. These are Jesus' words, and they are the words of most missionaries in the field right now. harvest,mission,missions,disciple,disciples 32:10 Discipleship is more than leading someone through the sinner's prayer and then encouraging them to read the bible and pray daily. It is spiritual parenting. It is a master/apprentice relationship. http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/discipleship-is-spiritual-parenting http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/discipleship-is-spiritual-parenting.mp3 Sun, 29 Mar 2009 22:52:47 GMT Brian Conklin Discipleship is more than leading someone through the sinner's prayer and then encouraging them to read the bible and pray daily. It is spiritual parenting. It is a master/apprentice relationship. discipleship,apprentice,parenting 40:57 The church has taken sanctification and twisted it to mean separating ourselves from all unrighteous people, including those of the world who do not know the saving grace of Jesus Christ yet. This is wrong, and here's why. http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/sanctification http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/sanctification.mp3 Sun, 22 Mar 2009 22:31:35 GMT Brian Conklin The church has taken sanctification and twisted it to mean separating ourselves from all unrighteous people, including those of the world who do not know the saving grace of Jesus Christ yet. This is wrong, and here's why. sanctification,grace,mercy,world,sin,unrighteous 34:01 No matter what the calamity facing us and no matter what the obstacle or problem before us the only true answer is Jesus Christ. http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/the-answer http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/the-answer.mp3 Sun, 08 Mar 2009 22:00:47 GMT Brian Conklin No matter what the calamity facing us and no matter what the obstacle or problem before us the only true answer is Jesus Christ. answer,problems,obstacles,clamities 34:18 To believe in something strongly enough you must have passion. Passion is what causes a sports fan to stand up and shout at a television. Christians should have the passion to see our world turning to Jesus Christ. http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/passion-do-you-have-it http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/passion-do-you-have-it.mp3 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 21:48:34 GMT Brian Conklin To believe in something strongly enough you must have passion. Passion is what causes a sports fan to stand up and shout at a television. Christians should have the passion to see our world turning to Jesus Christ. passion,zeal 38:14 Becoming a follower of Christ is a life transforming experience. There is nothing of the old sinful man left when Jesus performs an extreme makeover of a willing disciple. http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/extreme-makeover-life-edition http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/extreme-makeover-life-edition.mp3 Sun, 22 Feb 2009 02:56:52 GMT Brian Conklin Becoming a follower of Christ is a life transforming experience. There is nothing of the old sinful man left when Jesus performs an extreme makeover of a willing disciple. extreme_makeover,extreme,makeover,change 38:17 God heals our hurts no matter what the source is. http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/the-god-that-heals-you http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/the-god-that-heals-you.mp3 Sun, 15 Feb 2009 20:23:21 GMT Brian Conklin God heals our hurts no matter what the source is. healing,heal,forgiveness,grace,mercy 55:35 Character is what defines us in many ways. Jesus, in His teaching, tells us the attitudes or characteristics we should have, and the results of displaying those characteristics. http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/the-be-attitudes http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/the-be-attitudes.mp3 Sun, 08 Feb 2009 21:28:27 GMT Brian Conklin Character is what defines us in many ways. Jesus, in His teaching, tells us the attitudes or characteristics we should have, and the results of displaying those characteristics. attitude,beattitudes,persecution 47:28 Christianity is not a spectator sport. We are all called to be in the game. It is not even enough to be a crazy fan. We need to be on the field and in the game. http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/as-for-me-and-my-house http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/as-for-me-and-my-house.mp3 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 03:22:36 GMT Brian Conklin Christianity is not a spectator sport. We are all called to be in the game. It is not even enough to be a crazy fan. We need to be on the field and in the game. spectator,fan,game,joshua 45:55 God has called us to live life unentangled and abundantly. http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/are-you-truly-living http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/are-you-truly-living.mp3 Sun, 25 Jan 2009 05:43:19 GMT Kelly Conklin God has called us to live life unentangled and abundantly. life,abundant,sin 37:36 There are five purposes for the church. Jesus models these five purposes in John 17. http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/five-purposes-of-the-church http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/five-purposes-of-the-church.mp3 Sun, 18 Jan 2009 05:29:05 GMT Brian Conklin There are five purposes for the church. Jesus models these five purposes in John 17. worship,ministry,evangelism,fellowship,discipleship,purpose 44:10 There are two kinds of people in the world when it comes to the things of God. Those who obey and those who don't. http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/there-are-two-kinds-of-people http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/there-are-two-kinds-of-people.mp3 Sun, 11 Jan 2009 05:17:29 GMT Brian Conklin There are two kinds of people in the world when it comes to the things of God. Those who obey and those who don't. obey,obedience,disobedience,strife,envy,malice,hypocrisy 47:18 Prayer is not a luxury, it is necessary and we are called on by God to pray. God chooses to work through our prayers. This message kicks off the Week of Prayer for 2009. http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/week-of-prayer-2009 http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/week-of-prayer-2009.mp3 Sun, 04 Jan 2009 05:04:13 GMT Brian Conklin Prayer is not a luxury, it is necessary and we are called on by God to pray. God chooses to work through our prayers. This message kicks off the Week of Prayer for 2009. prayer,week_of_prayer,pray 55:07 When it comes to community the church today needs to turn back to Paul's instructions in Phillipians http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/community-in-christ http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/community-in-christ.mp3 Sun, 28 Dec 2008 04:49:06 GMT Brian Conklin When it comes to community the church today needs to turn back to Paul's instructions in Phillipians community,consolation,comfort,fellowship,affection,mercy,like-minded,love,one_accord,one_mind 41:19 Join us as we celebrate Advent. This week is the Week of Joy. http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/advent-the-joy-christ-brings http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/advent-the-joy-christ-brings.mp3 Sun, 14 Dec 2008 01:14:34 GMT Brian Conklin Advent 2008 advent,christmas,joy,christ,jesus 45:43 As we celebrate Advent 2008, this Sunday we study peace. http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/advent-the-peace-christ-brings http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/advent-the-peace-christ-brings.mp3 Sun, 07 Dec 2008 04:51:36 GMT Brian Conklin Advent 2008 advent,christmas,peace,christ,jesus 29:07 As we celebrate Christmas, let's look at what Christ brought at His first advent, His birth. http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/advent-the-hope-christ-brings http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/advent-the-hope-christ-brings.mp3 Sun, 30 Nov 2008 18:21:53 GMT Brian Conklin Advent 2008 advent,christmas,hope,christ,jesus 36:43 Jesus speaks about one out of ten who gave thanks and glory to God for provision and deliverance. http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/one-who-gave-thanks http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/one-who-gave-thanks.mp3 Sun, 23 Nov 2008 00:39:42 GMT Brian Conklin Jesus speaks about one out of ten who gave thanks and glory to God for provision and deliverance. thanksgiving,thanks,leper,jesus,miracle 40:23 God created us for relationship with Him. He loves us and desires fellowship with us. The church is God's family. http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/how-jesus-loves-the-church http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/how-jesus-loves-the-church.mp3 Sun, 09 Nov 2008 00:56:18 GMT Kelly Conklin God created us for relationship with Him. He loves us and desires fellowship with us. The church is God's family. church,purpose,worship,holy_spirit 45:08 Jeremiah was a prophet in Judah leading up to captivity. Here we see a glimpse into the mind and heart Jeremiah. Jeremiah is crying out. He is feeling great anguish in his soul. It's killing him to see what he is seeing. http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/is-there-an-alarm-in-your-soul http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/is-there-an-alarm-in-your-soul.mp3 Sun, 02 Nov 2008 00:37:40 GMT Brian Conklin Jeremiah was a prophet in Judah leading up to captivity. Here we see a glimpse into the mind and heart Jeremiah. Jeremiah is crying out. He is feeling great anguish in his soul. It's killing him to see what he is seeing. alarm,soul,anguish 40:15 What Is The Church, Who Is The Church, and What Does It Look Like http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/what-is-the-church-who-is-the-church-and-what-does-it-look-like http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/what-is-the-church-who-is-the-church-and-what-does-it-look-like.mp3 Sun, 26 Oct 2008 00:25:52 GMT Steve Barke What Is The Church, Who Is The Church, and What Does It Look Like missions,chi-alpha,church,purpose 41:46 Terry Peretti, Missionary to Italy, shares about the ministry he has been involved in to the Italian people. http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/terry-peretti-missionary-to-italy http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/terry-peretti-missionary-to-italy.mp3 Sun, 19 Oct 2008 23:42:15 GMT Terry Peretti Terry Peretti, Missionary to Italy, shares about the ministry he has been involved in to the Italian people. missions,missionary,italy,peretti 35:49 The bride of Christ, the church, in America has lost her identity with Christ. She is identifying with another suitor more and more each day. That other suitor is the American way. http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/the-american-church-has-a-problem http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/the-american-church-has-a-problem.mp3 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:01:58 GMT Brian Conklin The bride of Christ, the church, in America has lost her identity with Christ. She is identifying with another suitor more and more each day. That other suitor is the American way. bride_of_christ,sacrificial_giving,minister,royal_priesthood 49:42 If you were on trial for being a follower of Christ, would you be found guilty? Would there even be enough evidence to arrest you? http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/are-you-guilty-as-charged http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/are-you-guilty-as-charged.mp3 Sun, 05 Oct 2008 20:12:26 GMT Brian Conklin If you were on trial for being a follower of Christ, would you be found guilty? Would there even be enough evidence to arrest you? love,evidence,faith,works,commandment,command 29:30 Folks, this morning I want to talk about what the bible says about money and finances. I want to share a biblical perspective on what is going on and what has lead up to it, and where the economy is doomed if some things do not change. http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/a-biblical-perspective-on-the-economy http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/a-biblical-perspective-on-the-economy.mp3 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 20:40:39 GMT Brian Conklin Folks, this morning I want to talk about what the bible says about money and finances. I want to share a biblical perspective on what is going on and what has lead up to it, and where the economy is doomed if some things do not change. economy,finances,money,evil 43:08 The Holy Spirit is part of the Trinity. He is part of God. He is God's Spirit. He is the Promise of the Father. He is the Comforter of the saints. He is the convictor of sin. He inspired the Scriptures. In Him and through Him we have the power to withstand any attack Satan can throw our way. In Him, we have the power to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ without fear, without trepidation, without condemnation. In Him we can love, we can be kind, we can be truthful, we can have patience. In Him we can know the fullness of God. In Him we can live to the fullest potential that God has created us for. http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/who-is-the-holy-spirit http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/who-is-the-holy-spirit.mp3 Sun, 21 Sep 2008 16:53:16 GMT Brian Conklin The Holy Spirit is part of the Trinity. He is part of God. He is God's Spirit. He is the Promise of the Father. He is the Comforter of the saints. He is the convictor of sin. He inspired the Scriptures. In Him and through Him we have the power to ... holy_spirit,baptism,tongues,trinity,full_gospel 38:09 Before we can follow His command to go into all the world and preach the gospel and make disciples we must follow Him. http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/to-be-sent-we-must-follow http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/to-be-sent-we-must-follow.mp3 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 19:50:33 GMT Brian Conklin Before we can follow His command to go into all the world and preach the gospel and make disciples we must follow Him. preach,follow,lead,command,sent 44:38 Temptations are all around us. What are we to do? Jesus ahs called us to live in the Kingdom, to be His witnesses. To effectively do that, we need to resist temptation, and be delivered from the evil one. http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/deliver-us-from-the-evil-one http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/deliver-us-from-the-evil-one.mp3 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 18:11:57 GMT Brian Conklin Temptations are all around us. What are we to do? Jesus ahs called us to live in the Kingdom, to be His witnesses. To effectively do that, we need to resist temptation, and be delivered from the evil one. lord's_prayer,deliverance,temptation 43:08 The kingdom of God is more than our heavenly reward after a life here on earth. Listen to Pastor Brian as he shares what the bible says about the kingdom of God. http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/the-kingdom-of-god http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/the-kingdom-of-god.mp3 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 20:08:37 GMT Brian Conklin The kingdom of God is more than our heavenly reward after a life here on earth. Listen to Pastor Brian as he shares what the bible says about the kingdom of God. kingdom,heaven,lost,unsaved,outsider,refugee,spiritual_warfare 43:14 When you find yourself without hope or in a state of desperation, we must remember that our hope is in the Lord. http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/our-hope-is-in-the-lord http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/our-hope-is-in-the-lord.mp3 Sun, 17 Aug 2008 22:21:06 GMT Brian Conklin When you find yourself without hope or in a state of desperation, we must remember that our hope is in the Lord. hopeless,soul,downcast,desperate,hope 41:09 David cries out to God as he flees his son, Absalom. http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/turn-to-god http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/turn-to-god.mp3 Sun, 10 Aug 2008 19:49:08 GMT Zain Paloalto David cries out to God as he flees his son, Absalom. god,shield,protection,cry 42:41 Accepting God's Call http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/accepting-gods-call http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/accepting-gods-call.mp3 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 19:13:32 GMT Kelly Conklin Accepting God's Call god,call 33:14 Have you ever wondered what God's plan for you is? What our duty here on earth is? Ecclesiastes sums it up after a lifetime of trial and error. http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/the-duty-of-man http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/the-duty-of-man.mp3 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 19:46:50 GMT Brian Conklin Have you ever wondered what God's plan for you is? What our duty here on earth is? Ecclesiastes sums it up after a lifetime of trial and error. duty,commandment,heart,soul,mind,neighbor 39:33 Guest speaker Rev. Bob Elfers of Eastern Washington State University Chi-Alpha Ministry speaks about change. http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/change http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/change.mp3 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 20:24:07 GMT Bob Elfers Guest speaker Rev. Bob Elfers of Eastern Washington State University Chi-Alpha Ministry speaks about change. change,chi-alpha,chi_alpha 39:33 There is no "I" in team and the middle of sin is "I". Sin is all about us. It is when we remove our focus from God and set it on ourselves. http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/sin-is-all-about-us http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/sin-is-all-about-us.mp3 Sun, 06 Jul 2008 20:42:19 GMT Brian Conklin There is no "I" in team and the middle of sin is "I". Sin is all about us. It is when we remove our focus from God and set it on ourselves. sin,selfishness,repent 46:29 What ever you have in your hand, you can use it for the Lord. What stick do you have in your hand? http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/whats-in-your-hand http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/whats-in-your-hand.mp3 Sun, 29 Jun 2008 18:26:38 GMT William Barefield What ever you have in your hand, you can use it for the Lord. What stick do you have in your hand? gifts,talents,arlington,chaplain,army 63:37 Worship is more than singing on Sunday morning. Worship is a heart attitude. http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/worship http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/worship.mp3 Sun, 22 Jun 2008 19:57:46 GMT Brian Conklin Worship is more than singing on Sunday morning. Worship is a heart attitude. worship,heart,devotion,adoration 36:59 You can't follow Jesus' lead if you are constantly looking back. http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/so-you-want-to-go-back-to-egypt http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/so-you-want-to-go-back-to-egypt.mp3 Sun, 08 Jun 2008 19:45:36 GMT Brian Conklin You can't follow Jesus' lead if you are constantly looking back. pillar,salt,look_back,nostalgia,comfortable 34:44 Sometimes we waste our time trying to reason God's ways and methods. Our greatest wisdom is mere foolishness to God. http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/are-you-smarter-than-god http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/are-you-smarter-than-god.mp3 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 20:25:11 GMT Brian Conklin Sometimes we waste our time trying to reason God's ways and methods. Our greatest wisdom is mere foolishness to God. wisdom,foolishness,intelligence,smart,crucify,preach 36:39 We, as God's people, must walk in victory. We cannot accept the defeat that Satan is trying to hand us. http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/ready-aim-misfire http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/ready-aim-misfire.mp3 Sun, 25 May 2008 20:52:46 GMT Brian Conklin We, as God's people, must walk in victory. We cannot accept the defeat that Satan is trying to hand us. rumor,gossip,tongue,defeat,victory,weapon 25:18 We often do not see the miraculous today. I believe this is not because miracles were only for the time of the apostles, but it is because of our lack of faith. http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/faith-of-a-mustard-seed http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/faith-of-a-mustard-seed.mp3 Sun, 18 May 2008 21:24:37 GMT Brian Conklin We often do not see the miraculous today. I believe this is not because miracles were only for the time of the apostles, but it is because of our lack of faith. faith,doubt,healing,unbelief 36:45 A mother's love for her family can only be seconded by God's love for mankind. http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/mothers-gods-daily-reminder-of-his-love http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/mothers-gods-daily-reminder-of-his-love.mp3 Sun, 11 May 2008 20:22:43 GMT Brian Conklin A mother's love for her family can only be seconded by God's love for mankind. mother's_day,mother,mothers,mom,moms,love,light,support 33:32 Trusting God is the initial key element for a satisfied life here in this world. We may not understand what God is doing, but we must trust He knows what is best for us. http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/in-god-we-trust http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/in-god-we-trust.mp3 Sun, 04 May 2008 20:16:20 GMT Brian Conklin Trusting God is the initial key element for a satisfied life here in this world. We may not understand what God is doing, but we must trust He knows what is best for us. desire,plans,blessing,patience,trust 36:47 God is being robbed every moment of every day. He is being robbed of more than just tithes too. http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/gods-burglar-alarm-is-sounding http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/gods-burglar-alarm-is-sounding.mp3 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 20:34:12 GMT Brian Conklin God is being robbed every moment of every day. He is being robbed of more than just tithes too. burglar,rob,tithe,blameless,clean,motives,pure_heart 41:56 Do you have the faith the woman with the issue of blood had? Do you seek the power that raised Jesus from the dead? Do you seek the freedom Peter had as he preached the gospel? http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/seeking-power-and-gaining-freedom http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/seeking-power-and-gaining-freedom.mp3 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 20:35:16 GMT Kelly Conklin Do you have the faith the woman with the issue of blood had? Do you seek the power that raised Jesus from the dead? Do you seek the freedom Peter had as he preached the gospel? power,freedom,blood,obediance,miracle,faith,jesus 31:44 Are traditions keeping you from living in the freedom of a life centered on Jesus Christ? Do you find yourself more critical of styles than substance? This message talks about the difference of being a Pharisee and someone who follows Jesus. http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/pharisee-or-christ-follower http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/pharisee-or-christ-follower.mp3 Sun, 13 Apr 2008 20:34:54 GMT Brian Conklin Are traditions keeping you from living in the freedom of a life centered on Jesus Christ? Do you find yourself more critical of styles than substance? This message talks about the difference of being a Pharisee and someone who follows Jesus. substance,style,tradition,christ_follower,legalism,legalistic,pharisee 39:58 The lukewarm church. Are you neither hot nor cold? Is Jesus about to vomit you out of His mouth? http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/the-church-in-laodicea http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/the-church-in-laodicea.mp3 Sun, 30 Mar 2008 20:00:04 GMT Brian Conklin The Seven Churches of Revelation revelation,lukewarm,vomit,hot,cold,laodicea,knock,door 42:43 There were three things this church was doing right. Is Jesus saying the same thing to you? http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/the-church-in-philadelphia http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/the-church-in-philadelphia.mp3 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 22:12:00 GMT Brian Conklin The Seven Churches of Revelation strength,bible,word,deny,tribulation,rapture 43:20 Do you know Jesus or just know about Him? Does Jesus know you, or just know about you? Are you going through the motions of religion, or do you have a personal relationship with Christ? http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/the-church-in-sardis http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/the-church-in-sardis.mp3 Sun, 16 Mar 2008 21:15:01 GMT Brian Conklin The Seven Churches of Revelation head_knowledge,heart_knowledge,religion,relationship,sardis 45:11 Are you different in church than you are at work or home? Are you allowing the world to lead you down the wrong road? http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/the-church-in-thyatira http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/thechurchinthyatira.mp3 Sun, 09 Mar 2008 22:49:39 GMT Brian Conklin The Seven Churches of Revelation thyatira,revelation,compromise,jezebel,repent 39:49 The compromising church. Are you compromising? Are you allowing the world to enter into your spiritual life? http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/the-church-in-pergamos http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/20080302.mp3 Sun, 02 Mar 2008 20:35:50 GMT Brian Conklin The Seven Churches of Revelation pergamos,pergamum,compromise,repent,manna,sin,las_vegas,sin_city 42:29 Does your life line up with the church in Smyrna? This church got nothing but praise and encouragement from Jesus. Are you in the same place? http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/the-church-in-smyrna http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/20080224.mp3 Sun, 24 Feb 2008 20:33:26 GMT Brian Conklin The Seven Churches of Revelation smyrna,revelation,faith,tribulation,trials,death 41:02 How are your spiritual vital signs? Join us as we study the churches of Revelation and learn how to evaluate our own spiritual vital signs and get an idea of our personal and our chuch's spiritual health. http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/the-church-in-ephesus http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/20080217.mp3 Sun, 17 Feb 2008 20:32:38 GMT Brian Conklin The Seven Churches of Revelation revelation,ephesus,health,spiritual_health,duty,love,jesus,mission 40:47 Sometimes the trials we go through, the circumstances we endure, or the lessons we learn are just growing pains. http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/growing-pains Sun, 10 Feb 2008 21:09:15 GMT Brian Conklin Sometimes the trials we go through, the circumstances we endure, or the lessons we learn are just growing pains. pain,learn,growing,growing_up,child,adult Albert Einstein said that a mathematical equation lasts forever. This may be. However, God has some absolutes that last for eternity. http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/absolutes http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/20080103.mp3 Sun, 03 Feb 2008 03:48:22 GMT Brian Conklin Albert Einstein said that a mathematical equation lasts forever. This may be. However, God has some absolutes that last for eternity. absolute,einstein 37:28 Don't like waiting? http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/waiting http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/20080127.mp3 Sun, 27 Jan 2008 03:15:14 GMT Phil Weagraff Don't like waiting? waiting,patience 36:45 There is power in the Gospel, power in the Holy Spirit http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/power http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/20080120.mp3 Sun, 20 Jan 2008 02:46:23 GMT Steve Barke There is power in the Gospel, power in the Holy Spirit power,holy_spirit,power_in_the_gospel 37:51 Has "Praise the Lord" become just a figure of speech? http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/praise-the-lord http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/20080113mp3.mp3 Sun, 13 Jan 2008 03:49:55 GMT Brian Conklin Has "Praise the Lord" become just a figure of speech? praise,prayer 34:28 Jesus' instructions on prayer are as relevant today as they were two thousand years ago. http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/the-importance-of-prayer http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/20080106.mp3 Sun, 06 Jan 2008 20:32:36 GMT Brian Conklin Jesus' instructions on prayer are as relevant today as they were two thousand years ago. prayer,lord's_prayer,jesus 35:34 As we look into the new year and what the Lord is calling us to, let's apply what the Lord told Joshua to our lives today. http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/taking-2008 http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/20071230.mp3 Sun, 30 Dec 2007 20:34:41 GMT Brian Conklin As we look into the new year and what the Lord is calling us to, let's apply what the Lord told Joshua to our lives today. new_year,joshua,battle,conquer,strong,courage,courageous 39:24 Simeon was in tune with the Spirit. He saw and recognized God's plan for the salvation of the world. http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/simeons-salvation http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/simeons-salvation.mp3 Sun, 23 Dec 2007 21:43:49 GMT Brian Conklin Christmas 2007 simeon,salvation,jesus,spirit 36:38 The wise men worshiped the new born King in special ways. Do you worship as the wise men did? http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/the-wise-men-worshiped http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/20071216.mp3 Sun, 16 Dec 2007 23:48:06 GMT Brian Conklin Christmas 2007 christmas,wise_men,magi,worship 40:35 What really is the Christmas spirit? http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/christmas-spirit http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/20071209mp3.mp3 Sun, 09 Dec 2007 00:05:17 GMT Brian Conklin Christmas 2007 christmas,spirit,holy_spirit 35:08 The joy of the Lord is necessary for the Christian life. Do you have the joy of the Lord? http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/the-joy-of-the-lord http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/20071202-ol.mp3 Sun, 02 Dec 2007 02:11:38 GMT Brian Conklin The joy of the Lord is necessary for the Christian life. Do you have the joy of the Lord? joy,trust,contentment 39:09 It is not enough to claim your city for Jesus.You must weep for it. You must meet people the way Jesus met people. http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/are-you-weeping-over-garfield http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/20071125-ol.mp3 Sun, 25 Nov 2007 00:26:16 GMT Brian Conklin It is not enough to claim your city for Jesus.You must weep for it. You must meet people the way Jesus met people. weep,claim,heart,sin 40:02 Are you a thankful Christian? Do you call on the Lord only when you need something? http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/christian-thankfulness http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/20071118-ol.mp3 Sun, 18 Nov 2007 21:09:31 GMT Brian Conklin Are you a thankful Christian? Do you call on the Lord only when you need something? thankful_grateful_thanks 42:58 We must not let the noise and chaos of the world to distract us from the quiet stillness of God. http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/be-still-and-know-that-i-am-god http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/20071111-ol.mp3 Sun, 11 Nov 2007 00:30:41 GMT Brian Conklin We must not let the noise and chaos of the world to distract us from the quiet stillness of God. still 35:08 Many identify with the Apostle Peter for a number of reasons, usually because of mistakes we've made or shortcomings we have. Let's look at how we should really identify with Peter. http://www.sermoncloud.com/GarfieldCommunityChurch/do-you-really-identify-with-peter http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1257/20071021mp3.mp3 Sun, 21 Oct 2007 22:33:41 GMT Brian Conklin Many identify with the Apostle Peter for a number of reasons, usually because of mistakes we've made or shortcomings we have. Let's look at how we should really identify with Peter. peter 35:16