Fiddler on the Roof is one of the best-loved musicals of all time. It also features some of the best-loved songs. The opening song of the musical is called "Tradition", and the family members one by one sing out the role they play in the traditional Jewish family, but on every side tradition is being threatened. While Fiddler on the Roof is fiction, the power of tradition is not. Jesus lived at a time when tradition was valued and it took on authority on par with the Bible. Today, we also have traditions that we treat with great importance. Join us as we learn about our traditions and how they can lead us away from following Jesus.

Mark 7:1-13 - Jesus Takes On Tradition - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
Mark 7:1-13 - Jesus Takes On Tradition - Manuscript - PDF
Mark 7:1-13 - Jesus Takes On Tradition - Sermon Handout - PDF
Mark 7:1-13 - Jesus Takes On Tradition - Sermon Handout with blanks - PDF
Mark 7:1-13 - Jesus Takes On Tradition - Leader's Guide - PDF
Mark 7:1-13 - Jesus Takes On Tradition - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX

Tags: Tradition, Catholicism, Music, Worship

How many of us put too much on our plate at an all-you-can-eat buffet? Most of us pile our plates full. That doesn't just happen at a buffet. It also happens with our schedules in life. We try to do too much and end up feeling overwhelmed. Do you ever wish you could take a break? Thankfully, you can. As a gift, God gave us one day each week as a day to rest so we can be refreshed physically and spiritually. God commands us to take a break. Join us as we learn why God gave us the gift and command of the Sabbath.

Command 4 - Remember To Keep The Sabbath Holy - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
Command 4 - Remember To Keep The Sabbath Holy - Manuscript - PDF
Command 4 - Remember To Keep The Sabbath Holy - Sermon Handout - PDF
Command 4 - Remember To Keep The Sabbath Holy - Sermon Handout with blanks - PDF
Command 4 - Remember To Keep The Sabbath Holy - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX

Tags: Rest, Worship

There is a dramatic difference between and old Catholic Church and a Protestant church. Catholic Churches are often ornate, filled with color, beautiful paintings and stain glass picturing scenes in the Bible. Protestant churches are rather plain. It looks like they fired the architected before he could do something creative. Why is there a stark different? The answer isn't found in the church budget. It is found in the second commandment. Join as we find out why.

Command 2 - Have No Graven Images Of God - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
Command 2 - Have No Graven Images Of God - Manuscript - PDF
Command 2 - Have No Graven Images Of God - Sermon Handout - PDF
Command 2 - Have No Graven Images Of God - Sermon Handout with blanks - PDF
Command 2 - Have No Graven Images Of God - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX

Tags: Pictures, Icons, Idolatry, Worship

Neil Degrasse Tyson, closes his famous hit series, Cosmos with these words. "Nobody knows how life got started… The only shame is to pretend we have all the answers. Maybe someone watching this will be the first to solve the mystery of how life on earth began." When we look at Genesis 1, we don't have to solve a mystery about life's beginnings. God gives us the answer. Find out why it is the only answer that still satisfied the heart and mind 4,000 years after it was given.

Genesis 1:2-2:3 - Creation - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
Genesis 1:2-2:3 - Creation - Manuscript - PDF
Genesis 1:2-2:3 - Creation - Sermon Handout - PDF
Genesis 1:2-2:3 - Creation - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
Genesis 1:2-2:3 - Creation - Life Group Work Sheet - PDF

Tags: Creation, Evolution, Worship

Is your Christian worship unchristian? Many in the church make too little of Christ. Jesus is treated like power windows. He is a nice accessory but he isn't the center of our life, faith and worship. In this message we discover how much emphasis God the Father asks us to place on God the Son.

John on Jesus - To Honor God the Father, Honor God the Son - Audio - MP3
John on Jesus - To Honor God the Father, Honor God the Son - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
John on Jesus - To Honor God the Father, Honor God the Son - Manuscript - PDF
John on Jesus - To Honor God the Father, Honor God the Son - Sermon Handout - PDF
John on Jesus - To Honor God the Father, Honor God the Son - Small Group Work Sheet - PDF

Tags: Jesus, World Religions, Worship

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

Tags: Worship, Consumer Christianity, Passover

Why do we hang off the edge of our seats at a football game and sing at the top of our lungs with our favorite bands? We were created by God to be passionate about things that are worth it. That desire was given to us for more than watching sports and music. God gave us these emotions to be passionate about Jesus, the ultimate hero, who won the ultimate victory. Join Pastor Kurt as we cheer The Triumph of the Lamb.

Christmas from Revelation - The Triumph of the Lamb - Audio - MP3
Christmas from Revelation - The Triumph of the Lamb - Quicktime and IPhone Audio - M4A
Christmas from Revelation - The Triumph of the Lamb - Manuscript - PDF
Christmas from Revelation - The Triumph of the Lamb - Sermon Handout - PDF
Christmas from Revelation - The Triumph of the Lamb - Small Group Work Sheet - PDF

Tags: Lion, Lamb, Worship, heaven, Satan, Materialism, Christmas

Pastors and Christian counselors are approached every week by people with problems. Some are struggling with an alcohol addiction, men are struggling with internet pornography, women are struggling with materialism. While everyone needs help, the real issue for these problems is much deeper. Most of our struggles come from worshiping the wrong thing! When we worship Christ, most of our problems fade away. Join Dr. Trucksess as we learn how what we worship determines how we live.

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

Tags: Idolatry, Worship, Joy, Happiness