A 1991 article in the Chicago Tribune told how a Texas mother was so intent on her 13 year old daughter making the cheerleading squad that she hired a hitman to kill the mother of her daughters competition. Detectives discovered she originally planned a double murder of the daughter and the mother but the double murder turned out to be too expensive so she opted for a single murder of the mother for a cheap $2,500. All this to secure her 13 year old daughter's spot on the cheerleading squad. How to people become so evil and cold-hearted? As we continue our way through Genesis we learn how sin slowly takes control of each of our lives and drags us into a descent of increasing levels of wickedness. Jesus is our line of hope from God to break free.

Genesis 4 + 5 - Descent - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
Genesis 4 + 5 - Descent - Manuscript - PDF
Genesis 4 + 5 - Descent - Sermon Handout - PDF
Genesis 4 + 5 - Descent - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
Genesis 4 + 5 - Descent - Life Group Work Sheet - PDF

TopicsSin, Repentance, Church, Church Conflict, Conflict, Consequences, Consumer Christianity

When churches split, what goes wrong? How can we prevent a church from crumbling when differences of opinion rear their head? In this message Peter show church leaders and the congregation what they need to make it through the hard times without blowing apart.

1 Peter 5:1-5 - Humble Shepherds And Their Sheep - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
1 Peter 5:1-5 - Humble Shepherds And Their Sheep - Manuscript - PDF
1 Peter 5:1-5 - Humble Shepherds And Their Sheep - Sermon Handout - PDF
1 Peter 5:1-5 - Humble Shepherds And Their Sheep - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
1 Peter 5:1-5 - Humble Shepherds And Their Sheep - Life Group Work Sheets - PDF

TopicsLeadership, humility, Consumer Christianity, Elders, Shepherding, Leadership Pitfalls, Submission, Eternal Rewards

What makes you angry? Burned dinner? Stock market loss? Unexpected bill? This week, Jesus is angry. He goes UFC cage fighter in church during holiday worship. What made Jesus so angry? More important, what should we avoid to not provoke his anger today?

John on Jesus - What Makes Jesus Angry? - Audio - MP3
John on Jesus - What Makes Jesus Angry? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
John on Jesus - What Makes Jesus Angry? - Manuscript - PDF
John on Jesus - What Makes Jesus Angry? - Sermon Handout - PDF
John on Jesus - What Makes Jesus Angry? - Small Group Work Sheet - PDF

TopicsWorship, Consumer Christianity, Passover

The church has changed. At one time it involved robes, hymnals, creeds and confession. Today it is jeans and a T-shirt. The pastor may sit on a stool and avoid a pulpit completely. Some are even defining the church more loosely and nothing more than "community and a conversation." Others have opened internet campuses and are experimenting with virtual church. Where do we draw the line? Join Dr. Trucksess as we discover the essence of "the church."

Doctrine - The Church - Audio - MP3
Doctrine - The Church - Quicktime and IPhone Audio - M4A
Doctrine - The Church - Manuscript - PDF
Doctrine - The Church - Sermon Handout - PDF
Doctrine - The Church - Small Group Work Sheet - PDF

TopicsEmergent Church, Consumer Christianity, Virtual Church