http://destinationchurch.org Destination Church in Chicago Podcasts en Destination Church in Chicago Podcasts Destination Church in Chicago no Destination Church Sermons matt.sweetman@destinationchurch.org ℗ & © 2012 Destination Church in Chicago 720 Most of us despise mediocrity but have often found ourselves stuck in a rut. We want to grow in determination and self-discipline. However, the foundation of this pursuit must be God. Everything flows from our relationship with Him. As we find our purpose in Christ we develop the right foundation for everything else in our life. The challenge for us is the competing demands we encounter . We are unfocused, scatter-brained and distracted with constant interruptions. This often derails our attempts to be consistent in God and therefore most areas of life. Join us for week two of Determination 101 and Find Focus! http://www.sermoncloud.com/destinationchurch/determination-101-find-focus http://destinationchurch.org/media/DestinationChurch.org-2012-01-29-Determination101_Find-Focus.mp3 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 01:58:20 GMT Matt Sweetman Determination 101 In every global industry, to be competitive, people are having to perform at the highest standards ever expected, and then continually improve. Great performance is becoming more valuable than ever before. Deliberate and intense practice is seen as the solution for great performance. Serious determination is needed to compete at this level. At Destination Church we think that Christians should be the most employable, most trustworthy, most sought after, and most stable people in the city. We also think they should be the most balanced and wise when it comes to priorities. In Titus 1:8 is says to be “ ... hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy & disciplined”. The world wants self-discipline. The Bible promotes it. What is is? Why do we need it? How do we get it? Join us for part one of Determination 101 - Prioritize Practice. http://www.sermoncloud.com/destinationchurch/determination-101-prioritize-practice http://destinationchurch.org/media/DestinationChurch.org-2012-01-22-Determination101_Prioritize-Practice.mp3 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:28:09 GMT Matt Sweetman Determination 101 Just as we learned last week that the church doesn't slow down, but should continually mature, this week we dive head first into applying our purpose. We extend an invitation for you to join us as we pull back the layers of Jesus great banquet parable and all that it means for us. It's often the simplest things that have the most significance. http://www.sermoncloud.com/destinationchurch/here-we-go-again-revive http://destinationchurch.org/media/DestinationChurch.org-2012-01-15-Here-We-Go-Again_Revive.mp3 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 01:21:06 GMT Matt Sweetman Here We Go Again Without Godly plans achievement is mediocre. 2012 holds great promise for Destination Church. God has big plans for us and we desire to humbly embrace them. In Romans chapter 1 the Apostle Paul explains his calling and burden for the Christians in Rome. He desires to visit them, strengthen their faith and preach the gospel. At Destination we desire to always be hearing and proclaiming the gospel and being burdened for Gods work among churches. Listen in as we explore Gods mandate and strategy for us in 2012. http://www.sermoncloud.com/destinationchurch/here-we-go-again-reveal http://destinationchurch.org/media/DestinationChurch.org-2012-01-08-Here-We-Go-Again_Reveal.mp3 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 04:44:37 GMT Matt Sweetman Here We Go Again http://www.sermoncloud.com/destinationchurch/new-years-eve-gathering http://destinationchurch.org/media/DestinationChurch.org-2011-12-31-New-Years-Eve-Gathering.mp3 Sat, 31 Dec 2011 22:33:46 GMT Matt Sweetman http://www.sermoncloud.com/destinationchurch/a-child-is-born-part-1 http://destinationchurch.org/media/DestinationChurch.org-2011-12-11-A-Child-is-Born-Part1.mp3 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 05:27:23 GMT Matt Sweetman A Child is Born In this third and final week of Adventure: Pursuing Hazardous Action, we see our heros traveling further distances and boldly proclaiming the gospel message of Jesus. There is an astonishing confidence in the message they proclaim and also an incredible response to it. Join us once again as we learn valuable lessons from the first missions team, catch a heart for Gods redemptive purposes and grasp the true nature of the gospel. http://www.sermoncloud.com/destinationchurch/adventure-pursuing-hazardous-action-explode http://destinationchurch.org/media/DestinationChurch.org-2011-11-20-Adventure-Explode.mp3 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 00:57:21 GMT Matt Sweetman Adventure: Pursuing Hazardous Action Welcome to part two of Adventure: Pursuing Hazardous Action! In the continuation of Saul and Barnabas’s first missionary journey we see the strategic nature of their work and the amazing power which accompanied their endeavors. Join us as we get on Gods mission together! http://www.sermoncloud.com/destinationchurch/adventure-pursuing-hazardous-action-expand http://destinationchurch.org/media/DestinationChurch.org-2011-11-13-Adventure-Expand.mp3 Sun, 13 Nov 2011 04:07:19 GMT Matt Sweetman Adventure: Pursuing Hazardous Action Welcome to part one of Adventure: Pursuing Hazardous Action! Tune in as we follow the hazardous work of a couple of New Testament heros as they launch into their first missionary journey. If you’ve ever wondered what the disconnect is between the church you see in the Bible and the church you see today, well, sufficer to say, we are going to drop a bomb on your world and uncover the missing link in the adventure of Gods mission. http://www.sermoncloud.com/destinationchurch/adventure-pursuing-hazardous-action-exalt http://destinationchurch.org/media/DestinationChurch.org-2011-11-06-Adventure-Exalt.mp3 Sun, 06 Nov 2011 00:52:30 GMT Matt Sweetman Adventure: Pursuing Hazardous Action In the final week of Angry Sexy People we take an in-depth look at what redemption really is. We see the ultimate defeat and humiliation of Samson and the resulting praise of a false god. This tragic turn of events couldn’t feel any worse as we see the consequences of Samson’s pride and foolishness playing itself out. Learn about his last ditch effort to find redemption and the truth about what it really means to follow God. This is the last installment of Angry Sexy People - We Are Redeemed! http://www.sermoncloud.com/destinationchurch/angry-sexy-people-we-are-redeemed http://destinationchurch.org/media/DestinationChurch.org-2011-10-23-AngrySexyPeople_We-Are-Redeemed.mp3 Sun, 23 Oct 2011 00:10:12 GMT Matt Sweetman Angry Sexy People http://www.sermoncloud.com/destinationchurch/angry-sexy-people-we-are-secure http://destinationchurch.org/media/DestinationChurch.org-2011-10-16-AngrySexyPeople_We-Are-Secure.mp3 Sun, 16 Oct 2011 01:21:16 GMT Matt Sweetman Angry Sexy People http://www.sermoncloud.com/destinationchurch/angry-sexy-people-we-are-reconciled http://destinationchurch.org/media/DestinationChurch.org-2011-10-09-AngrySexyPeople_We-Are-Reconciled.mp3 Sun, 09 Oct 2011 01:40:46 GMT Matt Sweetman Angry Sexy People http://www.sermoncloud.com/destinationchurch/angry-sexy-people-we-are-aroused http://destinationchurch.org/media/DestinationChurch.org-2011-10-02-AngrySexyPeople_We-Are-Aroused.mp3 Sun, 02 Oct 2011 03:04:18 GMT Matt Sweetman Angry Sexy People http://www.sermoncloud.com/destinationchurch/angry-sexy-people-we-are-intimate http://destinationchurch.org/media/DestinationChurch.org-2011-09-25-AngrySexyPeople_We-Are-Intimate.mp3 Sun, 25 Sep 2011 03:52:19 GMT Matt Sweetman Angry Sexy People http://www.sermoncloud.com/destinationchurch/angry-sexy-people-we-are-wild http://destinationchurch.org/media/DestinationChurch.org-2011-09-18-AngrySexyPeople_We-Are-Wild.mp3 Sun, 18 Sep 2011 01:56:26 GMT Matt Sweetman Angry Sexy People http://www.sermoncloud.com/destinationchurch/angry-sexy-people-we-are-empowered http://destinationchurch.org/media/DestinationChurch.org-2011-09-11-AngrySexyPeople_We-Are-Empowered.mp3 Sun, 11 Sep 2011 00:38:52 GMT Matt Sweetman Angry Sexy People http://www.sermoncloud.com/destinationchurch/angry-sexy-people-we-are-desired http://destinationchurch.org/media/DestinationChurch.org-2011-09-04-AngrySexyPeople_We-Are-Desired.mp3 Sun, 04 Sep 2011 03:16:37 GMT Matt Sweetman Angry Sexy People http://www.sermoncloud.com/destinationchurch/blockbuster-faith-the-whistleblower-fighting-slavery http://destinationchurch.org/media/DestinationChurch.org-2011-08-21-BlockbusterFaith_Fighting-Slavery.mp3 Sun, 21 Aug 2011 00:17:07 GMT Matt Sweetman Blockbuster Faith http://www.sermoncloud.com/destinationchurch/blockbuster-faith-dont-be-afraid-of-the-dark-expelling-demons http://destinationchurch.org/media/DestinationChurch.org-2011-08-14-BlockbusterFaith_Expelling-Demons.mp3 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 02:03:59 GMT Matt Sweetman Blockbuster Faith http://www.sermoncloud.com/destinationchurch/blockbuster-faith-captain-america-warrior-within http://destinationchurch.org/media/DestinationChurch.org-2011-08-07-BlockbusterFaith_Warrior-Within.mp3 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 03:37:41 GMT Matt Sweetman Blockbuster Faith http://www.sermoncloud.com/destinationchurch/blockbuster-faith-horrible-bosses-successful-perspectives http://destinationchurch.org/media/DestinationChurch.org-2011-07-17-BlockbusterFaith_Successful-Perspectives.mp3 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 03:27:58 GMT Matt Sweetman Blockbuster Faith http://www.sermoncloud.com/destinationchurch/blockbuster-faith-super-8-supernatural-experiences http://destinationchurch.org/media/DestinationChurch.org-2011-07-03-BlockbusterFaith_Supernatural-Experiences.mp3 Sun, 03 Jul 2011 00:52:55 GMT Matt Sweetman Blockbuster Faith http://www.sermoncloud.com/destinationchurch/blockbuster-faith-green-lantern-called-to-serve http://destinationchurch.org/media/DestinationChurch.org-2011-06-26-BlockbusterFaith_Called-To-Serve.mp3 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 23:49:33 GMT Matt Sweetman Blockbuster Faith http://www.sermoncloud.com/destinationchurch/blockbuster-faith-the-tree-of-life-disillusioned-faith http://destinationchurch.org/media/DestinationChurch.org-2011-06-19-BlockbusterFaith_Disillusioned-Faith.mp3 Sun, 19 Jun 2011 23:42:12 GMT Matt Sweetman Blockbuster Faith http://www.sermoncloud.com/destinationchurch/leadable-people-leadership-released http://destinationchurch.org/media/DestinationChurch.org-2011-06-12-Leading_Leadership-Released.mp3 Sun, 12 Jun 2011 23:57:18 GMT Matt Sweetman Leading http://www.sermoncloud.com/destinationchurch/leadable-people-leadership-culture http://destinationchurch.org/media/DestinationChurch.org-2011-05-29-Leading_Leadership-Culture.mp3 Sun, 29 May 2011 03:48:30 GMT Matt Sweetman Leading http://www.sermoncloud.com/destinationchurch/leadable-people-leadership-quality http://destinationchurch.org/media/DestinationChurch.org-2011-05-22-Leading_Leadership-Quality.mp3 Sun, 22 May 2011 17:35:02 GMT Matt Sweetman Leading http://www.sermoncloud.com/destinationchurch/renewable-me-renew-my-society http://destinationchurch.org/media/DestinationChurch.org-2011-05-01 -Renewable-Me_Renew-My-Society.mp3 Sun, 01 May 2011 04:19:45 GMT Matt Sweetman Renewable Me http://www.sermoncloud.com/destinationchurch/renewable-me-renew-my-faith http://destinationchurch.org/media/DestinationChurch.org-2011-04-24 -Renewable-Me_Renew-My-Faith.mp3 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 00:09:09 GMT Matt Sweetman Renewable Me http://www.sermoncloud.com/destinationchurch/renewable-me-renew-my-earth http://destinationchurch.org/media/DestinationChurch.org-2011-04-17-Renewable-Me_Renew-My-Earth.mp3 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 03:24:38 GMT Matt Sweetman Renewable Me http://www.sermoncloud.com/destinationchurch/spiritual-velocity-spiritual-extension http://destinationchurch.org/media/DestinationChurch.org-2011-04-10-Spiritual-Extension.mp3 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 00:41:15 GMT Matt Sweetman Spiritual Velocity If we are aspiring to spiritual maturity we must face up to, and not avoid, the scriptures we find hard to stomach. Spiritual service is about understanding what authority means in our lives and how our relationships are centered around service and sacrifice. Take a look at some difficult phrases and face up to hard truth that just might change your life. http://www.sermoncloud.com/destinationchurch/spiritual-velocity-spiritual-service http://destinationchurch.org/media/DestinationChurch.org-2011-04-03-Spiritual-Service.mp3 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 14:55:57 GMT Matt Sweetman Spiritual Velocity http://www.sermoncloud.com/destinationchurch/spiritual-velocity-spiritual-focus http://destinationchurch.org/media/DestinationChurch.org-2011-03-20-Spiritual-Focus.mp3 Sun, 20 Mar 2011 02:49:16 GMT Matt Sweetman Spiritual Velocity http://www.sermoncloud.com/destinationchurch/spiritual-velocity-spiritual-maturity http://destinationchurch.org/media/DestinationChurch.org-2011-02-27-Spiritual-Maturity.mp3 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 01:39:02 GMT Matt Sweetman Spiritual Velocity http://www.sermoncloud.com/destinationchurch/financial-resolution-enjoying-extravagance http://destinationchurch.org/media/DestinationChurch.org-2011-02-20-Enjoying-Extravagance.mp3 Sun, 20 Feb 2011 03:40:47 GMT Matt Sweetman Financial Resolution http://www.sermoncloud.com/destinationchurch/financial-resolution-purposeful-planning http://destinationchurch.org/media/DestinationChurch.org-2011-02-13-Purposeful-Planning.mp3 Sun, 13 Feb 2011 00:11:50 GMT Matt Sweetman Financial Resolution http://www.sermoncloud.com/destinationchurch/financial-resolution-defeating-debt http://destinationchurch.org/media/DestinationChurch.org-2011-02-06-Defeating-Debt.mp3 Sun, 06 Feb 2011 04:08:09 GMT Matt Sweetman Financial Resolution http://www.sermoncloud.com/destinationchurch/financial-resolution-cultivating-contentment http://destinationchurch.org/media/DestinationChurch.org-2011-01-30-Cultivating-Contentment.mp3 Sun, 30 Jan 2011 23:37:54 GMT Matt Sweetman Financial Resolution