http://www.fccn.org First Christian Church Newburgh Podcasts en First Christian Church Newburgh Podcasts First Christian Church Newburgh no First Christian Church Newburgh ghall@fccn.org ℗ & © 2008 First Christian Church Newburgh 720 We are expected to expose our faith. Our trials can serve as God's tools. Perseverence in the face of the trial is the key to pleasing God. http://www.sermoncloud.com/first-christian-church-newburgh/the-trials-of-real-life http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/530/the-trials-of-real-life.mp3 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 09:33:01 CDT Mike Claypool Real Life faith,trials,perseverence 30:23 A real life is a changed life and as we move from just knowing about Jesus to really knowing Him, we'll have true character. Obedience is part of a changed life as we work to become more holy. We also need to live with a sense of urgency, staying mentally and spiritually alert. Lastly, the changed life is lived with love, offering forgiveness, hospitality and service. http://www.sermoncloud.com/first-christian-church-newburgh/the-real-life-is-a-changed-life http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/530/the-real-life-is-a-changed-life.mp3 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 15:41:32 CDT Brad Ferris Real Life urgency,obedience,character,change 31:22 The early church suffered many terrible persecutions that we today are far removed from. But there are still areas of the world where Christians have their faith tested in very serious ways. In living the real life, we must ask how faithful are we? Faithfulness is seen in our relationships with other believers, society and God. If we're living the real life, the church can become an unstoppable force because Jesus has opened the way for our faithfulness. http://www.sermoncloud.com/first-christian-church-newburgh/sometimes-the-real-life-seems-unreasonable http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/530/sometimes-the-real-life-seems-unreasonable.mp3 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 10:51:44 CDT Brad Ferris Real Life faithfulness,persecution,relationship,believers 33:13 Several myths of marriage include the husband is the king and ruler of the home, the way to success is to look good and what happens in the home has no impact on the rest of life. The truth is respect in the home is the expectation and design of God, success comes as we dress up the inner person, and our relationships in the home shape all other aspects of life. A marriage is based on parternship, not taking each other for granted and putting Christ at the center of the relationship. http://www.sermoncloud.com/first-christian-church-newburgh/real-life-in-the-home http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/530/real-life-in-the-home.mp3 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 08:54:10 CDT Mike Claypool Real Life marriage,partnership,relationship,husband,wife 27:22 Because of Jesus we can experience the freedom of Real Life together. Together we can declare our freedom to other people. http://www.sermoncloud.com/first-christian-church-newburgh/living-the-real-life-together http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/530/living-the-real-life-together.mp3 Sun, 06 Jul 2008 08:50:23 CDT Mike Claypool Real Life freedom,together 26:02 The right way to Real Life comes through a changed life and a life of love. The key to discovering Real Life through love is asking God to soften your heart. Also remember your need for love and forgiveness and search for love from a power beyond humanity. You must pray for a holy entrance and trust in a holy God. The right way to Real Life is through a cleansed life. http://www.sermoncloud.com/first-christian-church-newburgh/living-the-real-life-the-right-way http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/530/living-the-real-life-the-right-way.mp3 Sun, 29 Jun 2008 09:05:27 CDT Mike Claypool Real Life pray,forgiveness,love,trust,change 33:48 We are going to experience pot holes in the road to Real Life. At times the reality of this is trying. Our road to Real Life should be paved with adoration. We are brought by our road to a place of praise for many reasons. Our God is a God of mercy because he gives us a new start. Through Jesus we have the hope of life. His resurrection should cause an erruption of praise. We should praise God for the gift of our indestructible inheritance and his hand of protection. Where does the rubber hit the road of Real Life for you? http://www.sermoncloud.com/first-christian-church-newburgh/the-road-to-real-life http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/530/the-road-to-real-life.mp3 Sun, 22 Jun 2008 09:39:46 CDT Mike Claypool Real Life real_life,reality,adoration,praise,new_start,hope 30:21 summary in progress... http://www.sermoncloud.com/first-christian-church-newburgh/leaving-a-legacy http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/530/leaving-a-legacy.mp3 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 10:47:00 CDT Mike Claypool Family Matters 32:16 Because of the culture we're in, raising kids in today's world is not easy. But there is help found in God's word for parents. First, be an example and instill belief and values in them. Second, be there to teach them. Make spending time with your family a priority. Third, love them not just with words, but your actions. Love includes providing discipline and boundaries. http://www.sermoncloud.com/first-christian-church-newburgh/raising-g-rated-kids-in-an-x-rated-world http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/530/raising-g-rated-kids-in-an-x-rated-world.mp3 Sun, 08 Jun 2008 09:28:59 CDT Brad Ferris Family Matters culture,children,teach,love,discipline,boundaries 30:24 We don't live in a perfect world with perfect people, so our families are imperfect. How do we survive without losing our mind? We need to let Jesus in, humbly express our needs to him, surrender what we have to him and follow his instructions When we let God have control of our relationships we can forgive and embrace others. http://www.sermoncloud.com/first-christian-church-newburgh/living-together-without-losing-your-mind http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/530/living-together-without-losing-your-mind.mp3 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 09:32:33 CDT Mike Claypool Family Matters family,relationships,forgive,embrace 25:36 The cost of freedom is blood. Once a year we observe Memorial Day to honor those who shed their blood and died for our freedoms. For the Christian, every day is a Memorial Day because of the sacrifice of Jesus. Our freedom should cause us to mourn the loss and celebrate the significance of the life once lived. We enjoy freedom in America because people have died for our country. Our freedom as citizens and as Christians is the result of a love-based sacrifice. http://www.sermoncloud.com/first-christian-church-newburgh/the-cost-of-freedom http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/530/the-cost-of-freedom.mp3 Sun, 25 May 2008 15:50:44 CDT Mike Claypool The cost of freedom is blood. Once a year we observe Memorial Day to honor those who shed their blood and died for our freedoms. For the Christian, every day is a Memorial Day because of the sacrifice of Jesus. Our freedom should cause us to mourn ... freedom,blood,sacrifice 18:39 What are your goals in life? The Apostle Paul considered everything he had accomplished rubbish compared to the goal of knowing Christ and spending eternity with him. What would it mean if Christ was your one goal and you pursued him with everything you have? http://www.sermoncloud.com/first-christian-church-newburgh/pursuing-the-goal http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/530/pursuing-the-goal.mp3 Sun, 18 May 2008 15:49:28 CDT Neil Miller The Power to Change goal,christ,pursue 25:13 God directs us to be long suffering with others. God's plan is that we are mild natured human beings. He would never map us out to be jealous people. God's recipe for a fruitful love grows from a humble spirit. He instructs us to manage our emotions and forgive. The following are things we can do for moms who love us: show them love and gratitude, always do what is right, do things for them on their special days, take care of them now, and always make them proud. http://www.sermoncloud.com/first-christian-church-newburgh/looking-through-moms-eyes http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/530/looking-through-moms-eyes.mp3 Sun, 11 May 2008 10:22:54 CDT Mike Claypool God directs us to be long suffering with others. God's plan is that we are mild natured human beings. He would never map us out to be jealous people. God's recipe for a fruitful love grows from a humble spirit. He instructs us to manage our emotions ... humble,forgive,love,mother's_day 28:34 Our confusion is not a problem too great for God to handle. When God changes things the results are unimaginable. Why would God want to change us? God wants to see a correct balance in the relationship, wants us to be People Catchers, and wants us to live in total dependence of him. God wants us to live with an incredible anticipation. http://www.sermoncloud.com/first-christian-church-newburgh/no-problem-too-great http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/530/no-problem-too-great.mp3 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 11:35:56 CDT Mike Claypool The Power to Change change,problem,confusion,dependence,anticipation 30:13 For change to occur, we have to desire to see it happen. Prayer is God's tool which opens up the avenue to change. If we commit to prayer, we will not stay the same. Develop a daily discipline of being with God in prayer, ask Him to forgive and restore you, and give thanks for all He has done and all He is preparing to do. http://www.sermoncloud.com/first-christian-church-newburgh/why-not-try-prayer http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/530/why-not-try-prayer.mp3 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 18:54:05 CDT Mike Claypool The Power to Change change,prayer,discipline,forgive 40:52 Jesus took an encounter with the Samaritan woman and used her as an unlikely tool to spread the Gospel. God is interested in using the weak to proclaim a powerful message. Our willingness to follow Jesus can impact a multitude of people. Following Jesus requires flexibility. http://www.sermoncloud.com/first-christian-church-newburgh/the-amazing-jesus-is-interested-in-you http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/530/the-amazing-jesus-in-interested-in-you.mp3 Sun, 13 Apr 2008 09:56:52 CDT Mike Claypool The Amazing Jesus interest,flexibility,message 30:40 Jesus accepts every one of us no matter who we are or what we look like. His acceptance reaches beyond all barriers. Knowing this fills a void created by the world. People need to know God loves them just like they are and no barriers are too great for His touch. The church needs to eliminate man-made barriers, learn to love people in spite of their sin, reach out to others and keep an eternal focus on living. http://www.sermoncloud.com/first-christian-church-newburgh/the-amazing-jesus-is-accepting http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/530/the-amazing-jesus-is-accepting.mp3 Sun, 06 Apr 2008 13:39:06 CDT Mike Claypool The Amazing Jesus acceptance,barrier,love 34:21 Because Jesus is real, we can enjoy His presence, accept His forgiveness, experience His power and live His mission. http://www.sermoncloud.com/first-christian-church-newburgh/he-is-real http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/530/he-is-real.mp3 Sun, 30 Mar 2008 10:09:06 CDT Brad Ferris The Amazing Jesus real,presence,forgiveness,power,mission 35:28 Our amazing Jesus reveals the authority of God. The soldiers were there to guard the dead man in the tomb who came back to life while the guards became like dead men. Jesus also offers the peace of God. The women were filled with peace and able to worship Jesus. And Jesus ushers in the promise of God. He promised victory over death and is preparing our eternal home. http://www.sermoncloud.com/first-christian-church-newburgh/the-amazing-jesus-is-alive http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/530/our-amazing-jesus-is-alive.mp3 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 11:22:04 CDT Mike Claypool The Amazing Jesus victory,promise,hope,peace,life 33:00 Jesus is amazing! He is preparing the way for us and deserves to be honored. He also supplies all our needs, beginning with salvation. He should be the talk of the town because He is more amazing than anyone else we can ever know. http://www.sermoncloud.com/first-christian-church-newburgh/he-is-preparing-the-way http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/530/he-is-preparing-the-way.mp3 Sun, 16 Mar 2008 14:21:47 CDT Mike Claypool The Amazing Jesus jesus,amazing,salvation,honor 31:11 Believers are drawn together as a community by Jesus. Having that sense of community requires commitment and a Godly lifestyle. When people are drawn to Jesus He makes a life change. To see that transformation we need to invite God to change us and surrender to Him. http://www.sermoncloud.com/first-christian-church-newburgh/togetherness http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/530/togetherness.mp3 Sun, 09 Mar 2008 14:08:22 CDT Mike Claypool Adventures of '08 community,commitment,surrender,togetherness 33:09 The church is called to minister to others. Part of loving others is serving them. The purpose of ministry is to edify others because serving is not to lift up ourselves, but those we serve. God gives us different gifts, but they are to bring one result. Through ministry to others I become more like Jesus, learn how to love others and carry out the plan of the Father. http://www.sermoncloud.com/first-christian-church-newburgh/ministry-mindset http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/530/ministry-mindset.mp3 Sun, 02 Mar 2008 09:48:37 CST Brad Ferris Adventures of '08 ministry,serve,love,edify 34:31 We are designed to be in a deeper relationship with Jesus. He is my answer to life's challenges, my eternal companion and my stabilizer. He also provides protection and power. We have no need to feel weak or defeated because Jesus has the power to heal. http://www.sermoncloud.com/first-christian-church-newburgh/body-building http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/530/body-building.mp3 Sun, 24 Feb 2008 10:08:36 CST Mike Claypool Adventures of '08 relationship,challenge,companion,protection 29:09 The Word of God cannot be duplicated by man. God himself has given us distinct directives for living. If we invest in the word, we will profit from it because it is a tool for instruction, points out our errors, and restores our brokeness. God will bless us as we study His word each day. http://www.sermoncloud.com/first-christian-church-newburgh/the-word-of-god-and-me http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/530/the-word-of-god-and-me.mp3 Sun, 17 Feb 2008 11:16:05 CST Mike Claypool Adventures of '08 bible,word,study,instruction 37:04 We have five goals at First Christian Church for 2008. The first being to evangelize to people. How do we do that effectively? We need to be attentive to the people around us, be available to reach out to others, and be active in reaching others for Jesus. http://www.sermoncloud.com/first-christian-church-newburgh/reach-out-and-touch-somebody http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/530/reach-out-and-touch-somebody.mp3 Sun, 10 Feb 2008 09:14:17 CST Mike Claypool Adventures of '08 people,jesus,evangelism 30:03 Luke's account of the woman who poured the perfume on Jesus' feet tells us several important things. First, God is not interested in our position on earth, but with our posture with the Creator of the earth. Just as she sought forgiveness, once we acknowledge our depravity and find the answer to our problem, we can enjoy our freedom.And lastly, when Jesus does the filling, we can enjoy the journey. http://www.sermoncloud.com/first-christian-church-newburgh/recharged-revived-and-ready-to-go http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/530/recharged-revived-and-ready-to-go.mp3 Sun, 03 Feb 2008 09:21:10 CST Mike Claypool Running On Empty forgiveness,answer,filling,answer 31:30 Do you every feel like you're running on empty? Do you lack peace, have no time for prayer, are confused or feel overwhelmed? God will provide the fuel that gives us the ability to continue running the race of life. You can live with the assurance that God will bless you! How do we receive that spiritual refueling? Seek forgiveness, draw close to the resource, ask for power, surrender to God's will and thank Him for His grace and strength. http://www.sermoncloud.com/first-christian-church-newburgh/filled-with-high-octane http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/530/filled-with-high-octane.mp3 Sun, 27 Jan 2008 09:53:01 CST Mike Claypool Running On Empty power,grace,strength,empty,fill 39:50 Life is about choices. To not feel empty, we need to find a balance in the choices we make. For instance, some people are inclined to serve all the time, but they don't take the time to be in the presence of God in order to stay sharp. We can avoid running on empty by saturating ourselves in the Word and serving in the strength of God. http://www.sermoncloud.com/first-christian-church-newburgh/making-right-choices http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/530/making-right-choices.mp3 Sun, 20 Jan 2008 08:15:26 CST Mike Claypool Running On Empty sharpen,serve,balance 20:30 Life comes at us in many directions, and we wonder why we feel spiritually empty. We can enjoy God's rest if we recognize our responsibility and realize our limitations. We have to give our burdens to God then be ready to leave them with Him. Also, rest comes as we link up with Jesus. By walking alongside Him, we'll become more like Him and enjoy His peace. http://www.sermoncloud.com/first-christian-church-newburgh/finding-rest http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/530/finding-rest.mp3 Sun, 13 Jan 2008 12:14:48 CST Mike Claypool Running On Empty rest,burden,peace 32:19 Do we live at breakneck speed, relying on our own power and wondering why we end up running on empty? If we just slow down, we can have a better connection with God, our source of peace. We can also realize God's power and authority and not be robbed of our peace. http://www.sermoncloud.com/first-christian-church-newburgh/slow-down http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/530/slow-down.mp3 Sun, 06 Jan 2008 11:45:36 CST Mike Claypool Running On Empty empty,peace,power,authority 37:42 Many people make New Year's Resolutions, but do they change their lives? We can invest in true life-change by devoting ourselves to prayer, by living in wisdom, and buying up time or sharing the gospel with a sense of urgency with those around us. And speaking with grace allows God to use our words to plant seeds in the hearts of others. http://www.sermoncloud.com/first-christian-church-newburgh/making-good-investments http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/530/making-good-investments.mp3 Sun, 30 Dec 2007 11:28:18 CST Brad Ferris Many people make New Year's Resolutions, but do they change their lives? We can invest in true life-change by devoting ourselves to prayer, by living in wisdom, and buying up time or sharing the gospel with a sense of urgency with those around us. ... resolutions,investments,prayer,wisdom,grace 30:04 Joseph and Mary had a plan for their future, but God's plan was different. The birth of Jesus allows us to see that God's plan is better than mine. Jospeh could have followed his own desires, but instead shows us that obedience is living a courageous life. God sent us the Messiah because He wants to have a relationship with each one of us. http://www.sermoncloud.com/first-christian-church-newburgh/what-can-i-discover-this-christmas http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/530/what-can-i-discover-this-christmas.mp3 Sun, 23 Dec 2007 11:10:07 CST Brad Ferris Joseph and Mary had a plan for their future, but God's plan was different. The birth of Jesus allows us to see that God's plan is better than mine. Jospeh could have followed his own desires, but instead shows us that obedience is living a courageous ... christmas,obedience,relationship,plan 31:18 Do you struggle with arrogance, selfishness and complaining in your own life or those around you? Its especially difficult when that happens within our church family. Jesus, who is our model for humblesness and selflessness, wasn't just pretending to act that way, that's who He is. And that's how we as the church should be, not pretending, but genuinely loving each other and being unified for the sake of God's Kingdom. http://www.sermoncloud.com/first-christian-church-newburgh/a-new-way-to-be-human http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/530/a-new-way-to-be-human.mp3 Sun, 09 Dec 2007 08:45:32 CST Darin Hansen Do you struggle with arrogance, selfishness and complaining in your own life or those around you? Its especially difficult when that happens within our church family. Jesus, who is our model for humblesness and selflessness, wasn't just pretending to ... arrogance,selfishness,complaining,humble 34:56 Faith is foundational to Christian character because it provides me with everything I need and leads to radical change. Also, focus is essential to character growth. To develop our character we must make it a priority, measure our progress and remember what Jesus has done for me. http://www.sermoncloud.com/first-christian-church-newburgh/developing-christian-character http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/530/developing-christian-character.mp3 Sun, 02 Dec 2007 13:45:07 CST Brad Ferris Faith is foundational to Christian character because it provides me with everything I need and leads to radical change. Also, focus is essential to character growth. To develop our character we must make it a priority, measure our progress and ... character,faith,change,priority,progress 34:13 There are many trials we go through, but we can be better on the other side by claiming to be a victor, not a victim. We can cherish our walk down the testing line of life knowing that we're developing perseverance and character. http://www.sermoncloud.com/first-christian-church-newburgh/better-on-the-other-side http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/530/better-on-the-other-side.mp3 Sun, 25 Nov 2007 14:22:26 CST Mike Claypool There are many trials we go through, but we can be better on the other side by claiming to be a victor, not a victim. We can cherish our walk down the testing line of life knowing that we're developing perseverance and character. trials,victory,perseverance,character 29:15 Perspective causes us to see things in different ways, but no matter what happens in our life, we can be thankful for several reasons: God's character, God's creation, God's salvation and God's blessings. http://www.sermoncloud.com/first-christian-church-newburgh/i-want-to-give-thanks http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/530/i-want-to-give-thanks.mp3 Sun, 18 Nov 2007 09:16:43 CST Brad Ferris Perspective causes us to see things in different ways, but no matter what happens in our life, we can be thankful for several reasons: God's character, God's creation, God's salvation and God's blessings. thanks,perspective,blessing,salvation 27:52 How do we find the right way to be used by God? Prayer is the key! How is the church used by God? To bear fruit through our good deeds and as we grow to a greater understanding of who God is. How do we plan on being used by God? We have to plan prayer into our day, adjust our priorities and rely on His power. http://www.sermoncloud.com/first-christian-church-newburgh/used-by-god http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/530/used-by-god.mp3 Sun, 11 Nov 2007 14:08:37 CST Mike Claypool How do we find the right way to be used by God? Prayer is the key! How is the church used by God? To bear fruit through our good deeds and as we grow to a greater understanding of who God is. How do we plan on being used by God? We have to plan ... used,prayer,fruit,power,priorities 27:52 How do we produce good fruit? We must be attached to the right source - Jesus! Here are the do's and don't of fruitful living. 1. Don't allow yourself to be severed from the vine, stay tightly connected. 2. Don't allow the pruning to turn you away, acknowledge that the pruning brings joy and fruitfulness. 3. Don't give up on the Gardener, allow Him to refresh your connection to Him. http://www.sermoncloud.com/first-christian-church-newburgh/the-vine http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/530/the-vine.mp3 Sun, 04 Nov 2007 13:54:02 CST Mike Claypool How do we produce good fruit? We must be attached to the right source - Jesus! Here are the do's and don't of fruitful living. 1. Don't allow yourself to be severed from the vine, stay tightly connected. 2. Don't allow the pruning to turn you away, ... vine,fruit,gardener,connection 27:08 If we remove all the opinions of man, what does the Bible say about man's need for God's church? God gives us an open door policy in His church, where we can linger in His presence. We can find our source of strength in God's church through God's faithfulness. We can also find and share encouragement in God's church. http://www.sermoncloud.com/first-christian-church-newburgh/church-and-me http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/530/church-and-me.mp3 Sun, 28 Oct 2007 10:22:49 CDT Mike Claypool If we remove all the opinions of man, what does the Bible say about man's need for God's church? God gives us an open door policy in His church, where we can linger in His presence. We can find our source of strength in God's church through God's ... church,strength,encouragement,bible 32:10 Vision is several things. First, it's the ability to see what God has for us, not necessarily what we want ourselves. Second, it's the faith to believe that God can do what He's leading us to do. Third, vision is the courage that leads to action. To capture God's vision we should listen for the thoughts of God, put His dreams into practice and then taste the goodness of God and enjoy His leading. http://www.sermoncloud.com/first-christian-church-newburgh/capturing-gods-vision http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/530/capturing-gods-vision.mp3 Sun, 21 Oct 2007 09:28:28 CDT Mike Claypool Vision is several things. First, it's the ability to see what God has for us, not necessarily what we want ourselves. Second, it's the faith to believe that God can do what He's leading us to do. Third, vision is the courage that leads to action. To ... vision,faith,believe,dreams,courage,action 36:38 God's presence is important to us. How do we have Him in our lives? We should seek Him, worship Him and tell others about His love. http://www.sermoncloud.com/first-christian-church-newburgh/the-basics-of-his-presence http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/530/the-basics-of-his-presence.mp3 Sun, 07 Oct 2007 10:34:35 CDT Brad Ferris God's presence is important to us. How do we have Him in our lives? We should seek Him, worship Him and tell others about His love. presence,worship,share,love 30:50 Our challenge is to remember the source of all things. God is the owner and He allows us to be the manager. http://www.sermoncloud.com/first-christian-church-newburgh/the-challenge-in-the-joy-of-the-journey http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/530/the-challenge-in-the-joy-of-the-journey.mp3 Sun, 30 Sep 2007 10:09:09 CDT Mike Claypool The Joy of the Journey giving,provider,commitment 26:28 We have to decide what we're going to give to God. This decision is a heart issue, based on our relationship with Jesus Christ. Will we give reluctantly or with a glad heart? Through grace, God has already given to us all we need. http://www.sermoncloud.com/first-christian-church-newburgh/the-rewards-of-the-joy-of-the-journey http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/530/the-rewards-of-the-joy-of-the-journey.mp3 Sun, 23 Sep 2007 08:49:05 CDT Mike Claypool The Joy of the Journey grace,giving,heart 25:00 Christ followers have the responibility according to Scripture to bring God a tenth of their income, which is the original standard of giving established by God. The New Testament takes our responsibility of giving to God to a higher level. God gives us the opportunity to "test-drive" the program He has instituted because He promises blessings as we give, but we must keep things in the proper perspective. http://www.sermoncloud.com/first-christian-church-newburgh/the-joy-of-the-journey-comes-by-understanding-responsibilities http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/530/understanding-responsibilities.mp3 Sun, 16 Sep 2007 09:19:40 CDT Mike Claypool The Joy of the Journey income,test,giving,blessing,tithe 25:59 First Christian Church is beginning a spiritual and stewardship campaign called the Joy of the Journey. To begin this journey we must have faith, which allows us to understand God is full of grace. As we give back to God, our faith matures and we find that our faith will create an indescribable harvest. http://www.sermoncloud.com/first-christian-church-newburgh/the-joy-of-the-journey-comes-through-faith http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/530/the-joy-of-the-journey-comes-through-faith.mp3 Sun, 09 Sep 2007 09:54:29 CDT Mike Claypool The Joy of the Journey faith,stewardship,giving,grace,harvest 29:35 We don't have to be afraid because of outer circumstances or trials we face. The Holy Spirit brings peace through loving obedience, learning from Him and Jesus Himself. True peace comes from the presence of the Holy Spirit available to us continually. http://www.sermoncloud.com/first-christian-church-newburgh/the-peace-of-the-holy-spirit http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/530/the-peace-of-the-holy-spirit.mp3 Sun, 02 Sep 2007 10:55:09 CDT Brad Ferris I Am Not Alone peace,holy_spirit,obedience,learning 31:13 By the power of the Holy Spirit, we can modify our lifestyle, because He brings the power of conviction. The Holy Spirit is our constant guide who we can trust. We can enjoy His power when we stop rebelling against His conviction, invite His guidance and trust in His ability to see me through. http://www.sermoncloud.com/first-christian-church-newburgh/the-power-of-the-holy-spirit http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/530/the-power-of-the-holy-spirit.mp3-new Sun, 26 Aug 2007 09:47:03 CDT Mike Claypool I Am Not Alone holy_spirit,power,conviction,guidance,trust The Holy Spirit is the Counselor who speaks the truth and who longs to live in the hearts of God's people. His presence creates life change, provides us the listening ear of the Father and assures us a traveling companion as we continue on life's journey. http://www.sermoncloud.com/first-christian-church-newburgh/the-presence-of-the-holy-spirit http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/530/the-presence-of-the-holy-spirit.mp3 Sun, 19 Aug 2007 09:21:40 CDT Mike Claypool I Am Not Alone holy_spirit,counselor,truth,change 29:06 First Christian Church is beginning a new spiritual and stewardship campaign, "The Joy of the Journey." This will take many of us on a new path, but because the Lord is my Shepherd, I can depend on Him, He will sustain me and I know I have a bright future. We should each begin praying to know how we can each be involved, to seek God's goal for us, trust in His sustaining power and anticipate God's blessings. http://www.sermoncloud.com/first-christian-church-newburgh/the-joy-of-the-journey http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/530/the-joy-of-the-journey.mp3 Sun, 12 Aug 2007 14:46:05 CDT Mike Claypool First Christian Church is beginning a new spiritual and stewardship campaign, "The Joy of the Journey." This will take many of us on a new path, but because the Lord is my Shepherd, I can depend on Him, He will sustain me and I know I have ... stewardship_campaign,shepherd,journey,blessings 33:42 At the end of the day, do you just rush through activities and collapse in front of the TV, or do you spend some time with God to reflect on the day and repent of where you've sinned? We also have to resist the tempations we find on television or the internet and instead relate to our family and spend time with the people most important to us. http://www.sermoncloud.com/first-christian-church-newburgh/the-evening-hours http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/530/the-evening-hours.mp3 Sun, 05 Aug 2007 09:08:52 CDT Brad Ferris 24 - A Day With God family,prayer,evening,temptation 32:44 Many Christians think faith is okay on Sunday mornings, but then put it away the rest of the week. God wants us to live our faith each and every day. If we remember that Jesus is always with us, it should make a difference in how we live out our faith and share it with others. http://www.sermoncloud.com/first-christian-church-newburgh/the-daytime-hours http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/530/the-daytime-hours.mp3 Sun, 29 Jul 2007 09:46:38 CDT Brad Ferris 24 - A Day With God faith,day,share,witness 32:19 Whether or not you're a morning person, it's important to start the day off by having some time with God through prayer and then hearing from Him through His word. And before we start our busy day we need to hand the day over to Him so we can have His leading, strength and power. http://www.sermoncloud.com/first-christian-church-newburgh/a-day-with-god-the-morning-hours http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/530/a-day-with-god-the-morning-hours.mp3 Sun, 22 Jul 2007 08:53:36 CDT Brad Ferris 24 - A Day With God day,prayer,study,bible,leading 32:14 As we follow Jesus, we will experience the fact that God is more than enough. Elijah knew this and demonstrated to Israel that the gods they had chosen to follow were false and powerless. We, too, face a power struggle as we decide who to follow. We need to remember that God has the ability to handle circumstances which seem unmanageable to us. http://www.sermoncloud.com/first-christian-church-newburgh/god-is-more-than-enough http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/530/god-is-more-than-enough.mp3 Sun, 15 Jul 2007 08:28:35 CDT Mike Claypool As we follow Jesus, we will experience the fact that God is more than enough. Elijah knew this and demonstrated to Israel that the gods they had chosen to follow were false and powerless. We, too, face a power struggle as we decide who to follow. We ... power,struggle,enough,follow 29:52 How do we get to the point we can tell God as You wish? We have to nurture our relationship with Jesus, listen carefully so we don't miss the instructions and stop making excuses and put the plan into action. It also requires us to allow God to do His part, to let God see we are serious, and to rejoice in the provisions of God. http://www.sermoncloud.com/first-christian-church-newburgh/as-you-wish http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/530/as-you-wish.mp3 Sun, 08 Jul 2007 10:10:14 CDT Mike Claypool How do we get to the point we can tell God as You wish? We have to nurture our relationship with Jesus, listen carefully so we don't miss the instructions and stop making excuses and put the plan into action. It also requires us to allow God to do ... obey,surrender,will,faith 30:14 Our fight is a daily battle against a strong opponent that sometimes seems overwhelming. In human terms, David should never have been able to defeat Goliath. Everyone, except David, thought that. David's example of faith, trust, preparation, and victory shows us how we can overcome those things that are too big for us to fight alone. http://www.sermoncloud.com/first-christian-church-newburgh/this-is-way-bigger-than-me http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/530/this-is-way-bigger-than-me.mp3 Sun, 01 Jul 2007 09:02:33 CDT Mike Claypool Our fight is a daily battle against a strong opponent that sometimes seems overwhelming. In human terms, David should never have been able to defeat Goliath. Everyone, except David, thought that. David's example of faith, trust, preparation, and ... fight,battle,opponent,victory,trust 36:28 All of us find ourselves in a tough spot that we can't get out of on our own. That's when we need to rely on the God of authority and power. When the nation of Israel was caught between the Red Sea and Pharoah's army with no place to turn, God led them to safety. http://www.sermoncloud.com/first-christian-church-newburgh/what-do-i-do-now http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/530/what-do-i-do-now.mp3 Sun, 24 Jun 2007 09:21:59 CDT Mike Claypool All of us find ourselves in a tough spot that we can't get out of on our own. That's when we need to rely on the God of authority and power. When the nation of Israel was caught between the Red Sea and Pharoah's army with no place to turn, God led ... tough_spot,authority,power 30:25 A father's role can change depending on the season of life he's in. In this sermon, we hear from three fathers, each with children of different ages, and what fatherhood looks like from their point of view. http://www.sermoncloud.com/first-christian-church-newburgh/fathers-day-2007 http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/530/fathers-day-2007.mp3 Sun, 17 Jun 2007 11:38:25 CDT Mike Claypool Making a Ripple father,fatherhood,children 35:35 Solomon, King of Israel, was given the opportunity by God to receive whatever he wished. Solomon chose wisdom, and is considered to be the wisest man in the Bible. God also provides us with wisdom, if we will ask, read His Word and listen to the advice of others who are trustworthy. http://www.sermoncloud.com/first-christian-church-newburgh/ripples-are-made-by-gods-wisdom http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/530/ripples-by-gods-wisdom.mp3 Sun, 10 Jun 2007 10:33:29 CDT Brad Ferris Making a Ripple answers,advice,wisdom 30:21 As God's people, we have been given the power to make a ripple for Jesus! We are called to forgive as Christ has forgiven us. Imagine the impact on the world around us as we demonstrate forgiveness and kindness. There is no shortage of opportunities God places in front of us everyday to be a blessing to others. http://www.sermoncloud.com/first-christian-church-newburgh/kindness-is-the-key-to-making-a-ripple http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/530/kindness-is-the-key-to-making-a-ripple.mp3 Sun, 03 Jun 2007 09:18:35 CDT Mike Claypool Making a Ripple love,forgiveness,kindness,blessing 35:44 How do you honor someone who risks their life to defend your freedom? Today, we honor those who have given their lives while serving in the armed forces. And, we also honor the one who gave his life to secure our eternal freedom. http://www.sermoncloud.com/first-christian-church-newburgh/remember-and-reflect http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/530/remember-and-reflect.mp3 Sun, 27 May 2007 10:18:29 CDT Mike Claypool How do you honor someone who risks their life to defend your freedom? Today, we honor those who have given their lives while serving in the armed forces. And, we also honor the one who gave his life to secure our eternal freedom. sacrifice,freedom,communion 23:41 We see in Genesis 32 that Jacob wrestled with God and refused to let go. He was not fighting to win, but fighting to hold on to his faith in God. We often easily let go of our faith because we are distracted, defeated or desensitized. We let go of our faith so we can continute to hold on to many others things that don't really matter much. Jacob showed us how to fight passionately for our faith and never let go. http://www.sermoncloud.com/first-christian-church-newburgh/never-let-go http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/530/never-let-go.mp3 Sun, 20 May 2007 11:21:02 CDT Darin Hansen We see in Genesis 32 that Jacob wrestled with God and refused to let go. He was not fighting to win, but fighting to hold on to his faith in God. We often easily let go of our faith because we are distracted, defeated or desensitized. We let go of ... faith,fight,wrestle,passion 24:59 It's not that moms need help - they deserve help and can be helped by the aid of their children. Ephesians 6:1 tells us to obey our parents. Obey means to listen attentively then conform to that instruction.They are also deserving of honor, which is commanded in Scripture. Moms are the glue in the family, the nurturers and encouragers. Obeying and honoring our mothers pleases the Lord. http://www.sermoncloud.com/first-christian-church-newburgh/a-help-for-moms http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/530/a-help-for-moms.mp3 Sun, 13 May 2007 16:33:01 CDT Mike Claypool It's not that moms need help - they deserve help and can be helped by the aid of their children. Ephesians 6:1 tells us to obey our parents. Obey means to listen attentively then conform to that instruction.They are also deserving of honor, which is ... mother,parents,obey,honor 23:08 Full dependence on God requires us placing complete confidence in our Higher Authority, in seeking support outside ourselves and in charting our course of life through the eyes of God. http://www.sermoncloud.com/first-christian-church-newburgh/fully-depending-on-god http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/530/fully-depending-on-god.mp3 Sun, 06 May 2007 08:27:00 CDT Mike Claypool How God Meets Your Deepest Needs trust,dependence,god,confidence,path,understanding,straight 28:19 Our world needs to hear about the peace God can give because we need peace in hopeless times, when circumstances cause us pain, and when we struggle with rejection. http://www.sermoncloud.com/first-christian-church-newburgh/finding-gods-path-to-personal-peace http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/530/finding-gods-path-to-personal-peace-audio.mp3 Sun, 29 Apr 2007 09:39:09 CDT Mike Claypool How God Meets Your Deepest Needs peace,humility,hopeless,pain,rejection 24:04 God's power has the ability to transform and give us boldness.Peter and John, through the power of God, healed the disabled man. This caused them to be brought before the religious leaders, who told them to stop teaching in the name of Jesus. They chose to obey God, not the religious leaders. We can enjoy that same power of God today. http://www.sermoncloud.com/first-christian-church-newburgh/plugging-into-the-power-you-need http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/530/plugging-into-the-power-of-god.mp3 Sun, 22 Apr 2007 10:56:02 CDT Mike Claypool How God Meets Your Deepest Needs transform,heal,boldness,power,fear,words 33:43 Our world seems many times to be without hope. Yet God is the Jehovah-Shammah - God is Always There! Our hope is the result of our relationship with God. Our hope in God expands our horizons. In the midst of brokeness, we lose sight of the bright future God has for us. The hope of God is attained as we accept the Lordship of Jesus. As we journey deeper into a holy lifestyle be living every aspect of life under the Lordship of Jesus, we will enloy a greater hope. http://www.sermoncloud.com/first-christian-church-newburgh/finding-hope-when-you-need-it http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/530/finding-hope-when-you-need-it.mp3 Sun, 15 Apr 2007 10:12:26 CDT Mike Claypool How God Meets Your Deepest Needs hope,jehovah,shammah,future,lordship 29:32