As we continue in the COVID-19 pandemic, the borders between states are closing. Minnesota has a shelter-at-home order. The National Guard is called out in a number of states. Our nation's anxiety increases by the hour. As jobs are lost and income dwindles, how can we follow Christ well in these chaotic days? Join us as we see what the apostle Paul tells us about standing for Christ when times are tough.

Philippians 4:4-8 - How Do I Stand Strong For Christ When Times Are Tough? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
Philippians 4:4-8 - How Do I Stand Strong For Christ When Times Are Tough? - Manuscript - PDF
Philippians 4:4-8 - How Do I Stand Strong For Christ When Times Are Tough? - Sermon Handout 8.5x11 - PDF
Philippians 4:4-8 - How Do I Stand Strong For Christ When Times Are Tough? - Sermon Handout with blanks 8.5x11 - PDF
Philippians 4:4-8 - How Do I Stand Strong For Christ When Times Are Tough? - Sermon Handout Booklet - PDF
Philippians 4:4-8 - How Do I Stand Strong For Christ When Times Are Tough? - Sermon Handout with blanks Booklet - PDF
Philippians 4:4-8 - How Do I Stand Strong For Christ When Times Are Tough? - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX

TopicsThought Life, Attitude, Joy, Neighbors, Kindness, Anxiety, Peace, Perseverance

The web site "Record Setter" has a unique way of setting world records. They allow contestants to video tape themselves attempting to set world records. If they beat the world record in a category, they moved to the top of the category as a new record holder. In preparation for this message, I checked the "I love you" category on the "Record Setter" web site. Currently the world record for saying, "I love you" the most times in 30 seconds is held by a youth pastor! He told his wife "I love you" 69 times in only 30 seconds. While someone can set a record saying those words, it is much harder to be a recorder setter when it comes to living out those words and showing love. In this message, we explore the greatest commandments. Both of them call us to not just say the word "love" but to try and be a record setter in how we show it.

Mark 12:28-34 - What Is The Greatest Commandment? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
Mark 12:28-34 - What Is The Greatest Commandment? - Manuscript - PDF
Mark 12:28-34 - What Is The Greatest Commandment? - Sermon Handout - PDF
Mark 12:28-34 - What Is The Greatest Commandment? - Sermon Handout with blanks - PDF
Mark 12:28-34 - What Is The Greatest Commandment? - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX

TopicsLove, Neighbors

The Ten Commandments are hard to keep. The seventh commandment, which warns us about adultery, according to Jesus is violated whenever we lust. Every one of us has broken this command. The tenth commandment, which warns us about coveting our neighbors stuff, is a commandment that magazines and junk mail encourage us to break every day. The sixth commandment, which warns us against murder, is the one command most of us are confident we haven't broken. When we look at the command a little closer, we find it is actually the one command we break more than any other. Join us as we discover God's vision for the sanctity of life.

Command 6 - Do Not Murder - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
Command 6 - Do Not Murder - Manuscript - PDF
Command 6 - Do Not Murder - Sermon Handout - PDF
Command 6 - Do Not Murder - Sermon Handout with blanks - PDF
Command 6 - Do Not Murder - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX

TopicsMurder, Killing, Life, Neighbors

The love of Jesus compels us to do some crazy things. It compels us to speak about Jesus to our acquaintances, family, friends, coworkers and neighbors. When we speak of Jesus, thankfully we do not need to prove him. We just need to recommend him and let Jesus prove himself.

John 1:35-51 - Compelled To Recommend - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
John 1:35-51 - Compelled To Recommend - Manuscript - PDF
John 1:35-51 - Compelled To Recommend - Sermon Handout - PDF
John 1:35-51 - Compelled To Recommend - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
John 1:35-51 - Compelled To Recommend - Life Group Work Sheets - PDF

TopicsEvangelism, Family, Friendships, Acquaintances, Work, Neighbors