http://www.willowparkchurch.com Weekly Messages recorded at Willow Park Church in Kelowna, BC, Canada. We hope that these messages will encourage you to love people and follow Jesus! en Weekly Messages recorded at Willow Park Church in Kelowna, BC, Canada. We hope that these messages will encourage you to love people and follow Jesus! Willow Park Church no This Week's Message @ WPC vdobson@willowparkchurch.com ℗ & © 2009 Willow Park Church 720 The new kingdom is here! Get ready to join the greatest revolution that the world has ever seen... there is only one catch, you first must die... "We were buried with Him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life." (Romans 6:4) The greatest gift is the new life that Christ offers, and it is free, but it costs everything. Jesus calls us to deny ourselves, take up our cross and follow Him! John the Baptist prepared the way for the one who brings life... but if this life is to be attained, the old life must be put to death! http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/john-the-murderer http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-062809-joel-feddersen.mp3 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:41:22 CDT Joel Feddersen The new kingdom is here! Get ready to join the greatest revolution that the world has ever seen... there is only one catch, you first must die... "We were buried with Him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised ... revolution,kingdom,live,die,cost,everything 37:59 The new kingdom is here! Get ready to join the greatest revolution that the world has ever seen... there is only one catch, you first must die... "We were buried with Him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life." (Romans 6:4) The greatest gift is the new life that Christ offers, and it is free, but it costs everything. Jesus calls us to deny ourselves, take up our cross and follow Him! John the Baptist prepared the way for the one who brings life... but if this life is to be attained, the old life must be put to death! http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/john-the-murderer http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-062809-joel-feddersen.mp4 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:41:19 CDT Joel Feddersen The new kingdom is here! Get ready to join the greatest revolution that the world has ever seen... there is only one catch, you first must die... "We were buried with Him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised ... revolution,kingdom,live,die,cost,everything 37:59 As we (Mark & Karolyn) finish our ministry here, we are confident that the next chapter for Willow Park Church holds many blessings. I would challenge you to continue to risk for the glory of God and the expansion of the kingdom - don't pull back - don't be fearful! I would challenge you to faithfully preach the WORD and that the "Bible-Teaching" core value would never be lost, and that you would give yourself fully to "Loving People, Following Jesus and Serving the World"! It's time to dream again! Key Passage: Acts 20:32 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/time-to-dream http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-062109-mark-burch.mp3 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 17:49:44 CDT Mark Burch As we (Mark & Karolyn) finish our ministry here, we are confident that the next chapter for Willow Park Church holds many blessings. I would challenge you to continue to risk for the glory of God and the expansion of the kingdom - don't pull back ... mark,burch,final,message,sermon,goodbye,farewell,preach,bible,teach,love,people,follow,jesus,serve,world 53:39 As we (Mark & Karolyn) finish our ministry here, we are confident that the next chapter for Willow Park Church holds many blessings. I would challenge you to continue to risk for the glory of God and the expansion of the kingdom - don't pull back - don't be fearful! I would challenge you to faithfully preach the WORD and that the "Bible-Teaching" core value would never be lost, and that you would give yourself fully to "Loving People, Following Jesus and Serving the World"! It's time to dream again! Key Passage: Acts 20:32 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/time-to-dream http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-062109-mark-burch.mp4 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 17:49:41 CDT Mark Burch As we (Mark & Karolyn) finish our ministry here, we are confident that the next chapter for Willow Park Church holds many blessings. I would challenge you to continue to risk for the glory of God and the expansion of the kingdom - don't pull back ... mark,burch,final,message,sermon,goodbye,farewell,preach,bible,teach,love,people,follow,jesus,serve,world 53:39 We've reached the end of our flight through the Revelation! Seven local congregations were the first to receive this letter of encouragement. Regardless of how dark the days may appear to be around you - hang on! Jesus Christ is on the throne - He is ruling - He is reigning - and for those who overcome, there will be a great reward! Someone has correctly noted that only four chapters of the Bible portray life as it was intended to be: Genesis 1 & 2 and Revelation 21 & 22. The earth is restored to it's original glory, and God makes His dwelling with His people. Key Passage: Revelation 21 & 22 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/all-things-new http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-061409-mark-burch.mp3 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 16:09:56 CDT Mark Burch Holy God revelation,earth,new,restoration,heaven,victory,jesus,power,reward,world,transform 41:05 We've reached the end of our flight through the Revelation! Seven local congregations were the first to receive this letter of encouragement. Regardless of how dark the days may appear to be around you - hang on! Jesus Christ is on the throne - He is ruling - He is reigning - and for those who overcome, there will be a great reward! Someone has correctly noted that only four chapters of the Bible portray life as it was intended to be: Genesis 1 & 2 and Revelation 21 & 22. The earth is restored to it's original glory, and God makes His dwelling with His people. Key Passage: Revelation 21 & 22 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/all-things-new http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-061409-mark-burch.mp4 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 16:09:53 CDT Mark Burch Holy God revelation,earth,new,restoration,heaven,victory,jesus,power,reward,world,transform 41:05 Revelation 20 is one of the most debated texts in our study - NOT because the imagery is difficult to understand - BUT because of the various perspectives on WHEN these events will take place! What I'm afraid we've missed in all our debating is the central focus of the text! Namely, that Jesus Christ reigns! And that we've got a job to do! This weekend we'll try to make some sense out of the major schools of thought in regard to the timing of the "end" events. But more than anything, my prayer is that Jesus Christ would be lifted up! Key Passage: Revelation 20 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/he-reigns http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-060709-mark-burch.mp3 Sun, 07 Jun 2009 22:17:21 CDT Mark Burch Holy God revelation,god,reigs,rule,jesus,christ,mission,end,times,a-millenial,pre-millenial,post-millenial,views 46:01 Revelation 20 is one of the most debated texts in our study - NOT because the imagery is difficult to understand - BUT because of the various perspectives on WHEN these events will take place! What I'm afraid we've missed in all our debating is the central focus of the text! Namely, that Jesus Christ reigns! And that we've got a job to do! This weekend we'll try to make some sense out of the major schools of thought in regard to the timing of the "end" events. But more than anything, my prayer is that Jesus Christ would be lifted up! Key Passage: Revelation 20 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/he-reigns http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-060709-mark-burch.mp4 Sun, 07 Jun 2009 22:17:18 CDT Mark Burch Holy God revelation,god,reigs,rule,jesus,christ,mission,end,times,a-millenial,pre-millenial,post-millenial,views 46:01 We've finally reached the summit! All the empires of the world will amass their energies against the Lamb of God, but they will not stand! With the power of His spoken Word, Jesus Christ will declare the final victory and all that we've looked forward to will be complete! So just one question. Are you up for the battle? Truth is going to triumph! And while the ultimate fulfillment of this vision is future, the battle is already waging around us, and we've been called into action! How does the armor fit? Key Passage: Revelation 19 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-victory-ride http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-053109-mark-burch.mp3 Sun, 31 May 2009 22:05:17 CDT Mark Burch Holy God revelation,justice,battle,good,evil,victory,nike,people,god,temptation 43:50 We've finally reached the summit! All the empires of the world will amass their energies against the Lamb of God, but they will not stand! With the power of His spoken Word, Jesus Christ will declare the final victory and all that we've looked forward to will be complete! So just one question. Are you up for the battle? Truth is going to triumph! And while the ultimate fulfillment of this vision is future, the battle is already waging around us, and we've been called into action! How does the armor fit? Key Passage: Revelation 19 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-victory-ride http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-053109-mark-burch.mp4 Sun, 31 May 2009 22:05:14 CDT Mark Burch Holy God revelation,justice,battle,good,evil,victory,nike,people,god,temptation 43:50 Every day followers of Jesus face a myriad of choices that define their citizenship and their loyalties. We walk with a tentative step and live in a constant state of "tension". How can we live IN this Babylonian world, and YET not be poisoned by the waters? Is it possible to sit at the barstool with friends and neighbors who are drinking deeply from the "kegs" of life that offer them power, pleasure, sex, money and fame - and yet be unaffected myself? Won't my friend next to me wonder why I'm not drinking from the same cup as they are? Won't I stand out like a sore thumb? Key Passage: Revelation 17:1 - 19:5 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/babylonian-bar-and-bistro http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-052409-mark-burch.mp3 Sun, 24 May 2009 16:16:56 CDT Mark Burch Holy God revelation,babylon,world,culture,drink,hunger,thirst,society,evil,power,pleasure,sex,money,anti-christ,system,citizenship,loyalty,source 48:55 Every day followers of Jesus face a myriad of choices that define their citizenship and their loyalties. We walk with a tentative step and live in a constant state of "tension". How can we live IN this Babylonian world, and YET not be poisoned by the waters? Is it possible to sit at the barstool with friends and neighbors who are drinking deeply from the "kegs" of life that offer them power, pleasure, sex, money and fame - and yet be unaffected myself? Won't my friend next to me wonder why I'm not drinking from the same cup as they are? Won't I stand out like a sore thumb? Key Passage: Revelation 17:1 - 19:5 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/babylonian-bar-and-bistro http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-052409-mark-burch.mp4 Sun, 24 May 2009 16:16:53 CDT Mark Burch Holy God revelation,babylon,world,culture,drink,hunger,thirst,society,evil,power,pleasure,sex,money,anti-christ,system,citizenship,loyalty,source 48:55 Revelation 15-16 is one of those difficult yet comforting texts. God will one day judge the nations! Evil will finally be done away with - and our prayer all these years will be answered: "Your kingdom come, on earth as it is in heaven!" Hold on! 'Cause the King is on His way! Key Passage: Revelation 15:1 - 16:21 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/deliver-us http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-051709-mark-burch.mp3 Sun, 17 May 2009 21:57:52 CDT Mark Burch Holy God judgement,good,evil,record,allegiance,lord,state,presecution,revelation 44:14 Revelation 15-16 is one of those difficult yet comforting texts. God will one day judge the nations! Evil will finally be done away with - and our prayer all these years will be answered: "Your kingdom come, on earth as it is in heaven!" Hold on! 'Cause the King is on His way! Key Passage: Revelation 15:1 - 16:21 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/deliver-us http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-051709-mark-burch.mp4 Sun, 17 May 2009 21:57:49 CDT Mark Burch Holy God judgement,good,evil,record,allegiance,lord,state,presecution,revelation 44:14 Jesus for President? It almost sounds funny to put those words in the same sentence. In our day when we are so very careful to keep religion and politics separate, it may be difficult to face the reality that the Revelation is a strikingly political book of insubordination against an anti-Christian "empire". While John uses "veiled" language to build his case, it is clear that the ruling empire of the day (Rome) was being implicated as an instrument of Satan! Wow! Can you imagine the pressure we would face if we stood against the state with such vitriolic words? But remember - John was a prisoner of the state! And he wasn't there for towing the party line! He was there because the reigning powers of the day saw danger in the eyes of this little old man! What does the world see when they look in your eyes or mine? Perhaps it's no coincidence that we are talking politics in an election week! Revelation 12-15 is our text - hold on for the ride! http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/jesus-for-president http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-051009-mark-burch.mp3 Sun, 10 May 2009 15:17:00 CDT Mark Burch Holy God stand,moral,policy,life,public,state,religion,government,ruling,president,jesus,politics,revelation 45:55 Jesus for President? It almost sounds funny to put those words in the same sentence. In our day when we are so very careful to keep religion and politics separate, it may be difficult to face the reality that the Revelation is a strikingly political book of insubordination against an anti-Christian "empire". While John uses "veiled" language to build his case, it is clear that the ruling empire of the day (Rome) was being implicated as an instrument of Satan! Wow! Can you imagine the pressure we would face if we stood against the state with such vitriolic words? But remember - John was a prisoner of the state! And he wasn't there for towing the party line! He was there because the reigning powers of the day saw danger in the eyes of this little old man! What does the world see when they look in your eyes or mine? Perhaps it's no coincidence that we are talking politics in an election week! Revelation 12-15 is our text - hold on for the ride! http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/jesus-for-president http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-051009-mark-burch-3.mp4 Sun, 10 May 2009 15:16:57 CDT Mark Burch Holy God stand,moral,policy,life,public,state,religion,government,ruling,president,jesus,politics,revelation 45:55 As a kid I can remember standing beside my dad singing the old song "little is much when God is in it...". Profound statement, actually. No matter what I am involved in, from tucking the kids in bed, filling my car with gas, texting a friend, closing a business deal, or running for office, God is in it. God is involved. And that forever changes the little and the much. Key Passage: Revelation 13:1-10 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/stronger http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-050309-scott-lanigan.mp3 Sun, 03 May 2009 15:42:43 CDT Scott Lanigan Holy God revelation,god,involved,life,battle,strength,victory,nike,satan,struggle,stronger 37:31 As a kid I can remember standing beside my dad singing the old song "little is much when God is in it...". Profound statement, actually. No matter what I am involved in, from tucking the kids in bed, filling my car with gas, texting a friend, closing a business deal, or running for office, God is in it. God is involved. And that forever changes the little and the much. Key Passage: Revelation 13:1-10 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/stronger http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/-sermon-video-050309-scott-lanigan.mp4 Sun, 03 May 2009 15:42:40 CDT Scott Lanigan Holy God revelation,god,involved,life,battle,strength,victory,nike,satan,struggle,stronger 37:31 If you ever watched a hockey game and your favourite team is down by one goal in the third period in game seven with one minute left, then you know how intense those 60 seconds can be. When a team is trying to make a comeback and they find themselves in that position they will do whatever it takes to beat their opponent - no risk is too great. John, in Revelation 12, describes a similar situation (ok, the analogy breaks down - just humour me please). John tells us that Satan is a defeated foe. The devil knows his time is very limited (he's in the last minute of the game) and as a result he's pulling out all the stops. He is not only raging mad - but he will do whatever it takes to try and beat down and destroy those who are on his opponent's team. John wants us to have courage under fire. He wants us to remain obedient and faithful knowing that Satan's time to destroy is short and through the blood of Jesus Christ we will overcome. Key Passage: Revelation 12 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/courage-under-fire http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-042609-jeff-mcnairn.mp3 Sun, 26 Apr 2009 16:24:16 CDT Jeff McNairn Holy God revelation,courage,fire,devil,satan,victory,war,guilt,shame,defeat,god,temptation 44:48 If you ever watched a hockey game and your favourite team is down by one goal in the third period in game seven with one minute left, then you know how intense those 60 seconds can be. When a team is trying to make a comeback and they find themselves in that position they will do whatever it takes to beat their opponent - no risk is too great. John, in Revelation 12, describes a similar situation (ok, the analogy breaks down - just humour me please). John tells us that Satan is a defeated foe. The devil knows his time is very limited (he's in the last minute of the game) and as a result he's pulling out all the stops. He is not only raging mad - but he will do whatever it takes to try and beat down and destroy those who are on his opponent's team. John wants us to have courage under fire. He wants us to remain obedient and faithful knowing that Satan's time to destroy is short and through the blood of Jesus Christ we will overcome. Key Passage: Revelation 12 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/courage-under-fire http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-042609-jeff-mcnairn.mp4 Sun, 26 Apr 2009 16:24:13 CDT Jeff McNairn Holy God revelation,courage,fire,devil,satan,victory,war,guilt,shame,defeat,god,temptation 44:48 Jesus made the promise that the gates of hell would not prevail against His church! As we dig into one of the most difficult texts in the Revelation this weekend, the underlying theme takes us back to those words of courage! Even in the darkest days of the church's history, God has always preserved His witness! Like the children's toy from 20 years ago "Weebles Wobble but they don't fall down!" How often have we had to get back up on our feet again after having suffered a "fatal blow"? If you take nothing else with you this weekend... take this... God has called us to be fearless in our resolve, fearless in our witness, fearless in our stand for Christ. Can you say it with confidence... "I am not ashamed..."? Key Passage: Revelation 11:1-14 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/fearless http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-041909-mark-burch.mp3 Sun, 19 Apr 2009 23:44:26 CDT Mark Burch Holy God revelation,ashames,fearless,courage,strength,trial,persecution,victory,nike 41:00 Jesus made the promise that the gates of hell would not prevail against His church! As we dig into one of the most difficult texts in the Revelation this weekend, the underlying theme takes us back to those words of courage! Even in the darkest days of the church's history, God has always preserved His witness! Like the children's toy from 20 years ago "Weebles Wobble but they don't fall down!" How often have we had to get back up on our feet again after having suffered a "fatal blow"? If you take nothing else with you this weekend... take this... God has called us to be fearless in our resolve, fearless in our witness, fearless in our stand for Christ. Can you say it with confidence... "I am not ashamed..."? Key Passage: Revelation 11:1-14 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/fearless http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-041909-mark-burch.mp4 Sun, 19 Apr 2009 23:44:23 CDT Mark Burch Holy God revelation,ashames,fearless,courage,strength,trial,persecution,victory,nike 41:00 Easter is the pinnacle of the Christian calendar and the centerpiece of the Christian faith. In the resurrection of Jesus Christ the announcement of hope rang through loud and clear! This is the first day of a "new creation" - was Jesus' cry! What was old is being made new; what was broken is being restored; where sin had marred, grace renewed. Bottom line... the resurrection is the starting point for something new! Key Passage: Revelaton 11:15 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-first-day http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-041209-mark-burch.mp3 Sun, 12 Apr 2009 16:46:05 CDT Mark Burch Holy God resurrection,grace,sin,broken,new,heope,healing,restore,life,hope,sunday,easter 29:43 Easter is the pinnacle of the Christian calendar and the centerpiece of the Christian faith. In the resurrection of Jesus Christ the announcement of hope rang through loud and clear! This is the first day of a "new creation" - was Jesus' cry! What was old is being made new; what was broken is being restored; where sin had marred, grace renewed. Bottom line... the resurrection is the starting point for something new! Key Passage: Revelaton 11:15 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-first-day http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-041209-mark-burch.mp4 Sun, 12 Apr 2009 16:46:02 CDT Mark Burch Holy God resurrection,grace,sin,broken,new,heope,healing,restore,life,hope,sunday,easter 29:43 This weekend's text is one of the most difficult to face - the reality of the warning blast of the trumpet - judgment is on the way! God is calling (blasting out the message)... "Turn to me in repentance!" Some will... some won't... Key Passage: Revelation 8:6-11:19 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/and-so-it-begins http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-040509-mark-burch.mp3 Sun, 05 Apr 2009 15:00:14 CDT Mark Burch Holy God revelation,god,judgement,choice,victory 41:32 This weekend's text is one of the most difficult to face - the reality of the warning blast of the trumpet - judgment is on the way! God is calling (blasting out the message)... "Turn to me in repentance!" Some will... some won't... Key Passage: Revelation 8:6-11:19 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/and-so-it-begins http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-040509-mark-burch.mp4 Sun, 05 Apr 2009 15:00:11 CDT Mark Burch Holy God revelation,god,judgement,choice,victory 41:32 Spring does in some ways give us hope. Today as we look into Revelation 7 we will see a vision of real, true hope. Last week Pastor Mark unpacked Revelation 6 and the beginning of chapter 8. Those chapters speak of death, war, famine - like being stuck on hold watching only negative stories on the evening news. Our cry today is the same as when Revelation was written: "How long Lord? Who can stand it?" It leaves us feeling like all hope has been yanked out by the roots. In Revelation 7 we see a completely different picture. Right in the middle of this crazy mess, everything seems to go calm and we see a vision of a future with no more hunger, no more thirst, no more tears. Wow! Isn't this something we need to share with the neighbours around us? Key Passage: Revelation 7:9-10 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/around-the-throne http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-032909-gary-swabey.mp3 Sun, 29 Mar 2009 21:54:50 CDT Gary Swabey Holy God suffering,pain,calm,hope,kingdom,heaven,share,message,neighbours,world,justice,life,death 36:34 Spring does in some ways give us hope. Today as we look into Revelation 7 we will see a vision of real, true hope. Last week Pastor Mark unpacked Revelation 6 and the beginning of chapter 8. Those chapters speak of death, war, famine - like being stuck on hold watching only negative stories on the evening news. Our cry today is the same as when Revelation was written: "How long Lord? Who can stand it?" It leaves us feeling like all hope has been yanked out by the roots. In Revelation 7 we see a completely different picture. Right in the middle of this crazy mess, everything seems to go calm and we see a vision of a future with no more hunger, no more thirst, no more tears. Wow! Isn't this something we need to share with the neighbours around us? Key Passage: Revelation 7:9-10 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/around-the-throne http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-032909-gary-swabey.mp4 Sun, 29 Mar 2009 21:54:47 CDT Gary Swabey Holy God suffering,pain,calm,hope,kingdom,heaven,share,message,neighbours,world,justice,life,death 36:34 Revelation 6 reveals that while conquest, war, famine, and death are part of the daily news of history, that Jesus Christ is indeed on the throne of the universe and He does indeed respond to the prayers of His people! The day is coming, when the justice of God will be seen clearly throughout His creation - and in the meanwhile - His children hold on tight! In challenging times, the victory of Christ is our anchor! Key Passage: Revelation 6:1-17 & 8:1-5 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/when-empires-collide http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-032209-mark-burch.mp3 Sun, 22 Mar 2009 11:45:23 CDT Mark Burch Holy God revelation,trial,victory,war,famine,death,history,throne,jesus,justice 50:49 Revelation 6 reveals that while conquest, war, famine, and death are part of the daily news of history, that Jesus Christ is indeed on the throne of the universe and He does indeed respond to the prayers of His people! The day is coming, when the justice of God will be seen clearly throughout His creation - and in the meanwhile - His children hold on tight! In challenging times, the victory of Christ is our anchor! Key Passage: Revelation 6:1-17 & 8:1-5 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/when-empires-collide http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-032209-mark-burch.mp4 Sun, 22 Mar 2009 11:45:20 CDT Mark Burch Holy God revelation,trial,victory,war,famine,death,history,throne,jesus,justice 50:49 Today we're in Revelation 5 and looking at the conquering king of kings! The upside-down application, however, will give your head a spin. Instead of seeing the roaring "Lion of Judah" - we encounter "Mary's Little Lamb " carrying the scars of battle! What we discover in this text is a key to understanding the entire book, because it tells us not only how the lamb conquers, but how we can conquer too - and it may not be what you think! Key Passage: Revelation 5:1-14 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/conquering-lamb http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-031509-mark-burch.mp3 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 13:47:21 CDT Mark Burch Holy God revelation_conquer,king,victory,lamb,sacrifice,servant 42:09 Today we're in Revelation 5 and looking at the conquering king of kings! The upside-down application, however, will give your head a spin. Instead of seeing the roaring "Lion of Judah" - we encounter "Mary's Little Lamb " carrying the scars of battle! What we discover in this text is a key to understanding the entire book, because it tells us not only how the lamb conquers, but how we can conquer too - and it may not be what you think! Key Passage: Revelation 5:1-14 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/conquering-lamb http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-031509-mark-burch.mp4 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 13:47:18 CDT Mark Burch Holy God revelation_conquer,king,victory,lamb,sacrifice,servant 42:09 Today we're stepping into 'Part Two' of our study in the Revelation. This week we journey with John into the throne room of heaven itself and are confronted with the key question of the ages: Who will be the Lord of my life? There is only one KING, we understand clearly, but the question remains: will I acknowledge His right to rule and reign in me?! Key Passage: Revelation 4:1-11 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/only-one-king http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio--030809-mark-burch.mp3 Sun, 08 Mar 2009 15:55:19 CDT Mark Burch Holy God revelation,king,rule,reign,self,god,control,life 38:38 Today we're stepping into 'Part Two' of our study in the Revelation. This week we journey with John into the throne room of heaven itself and are confronted with the key question of the ages: Who will be the Lord of my life? There is only one KING, we understand clearly, but the question remains: will I acknowledge His right to rule and reign in me?! Key Passage: Revelation 4:1-11 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/only-one-king http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-030809-mark-burch.mp4 Sun, 08 Mar 2009 15:55:16 CDT Mark Burch Holy God revelation,king,rule,reign,self,god,control,life 38:38 Missions Now 2009 Rally - Joyce Rees http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/missions-now-2009-rally-joyce-rees http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/audio-missions-now-2009-rally-joyce-rees.mp3 Fri, 06 Mar 2009 13:52:49 CDT Joyce Rees MissionsNow 2009 social,justice,poverty,life,poor,god,concern,love,sacrifice,judgement 85:11 Missions Now 2009 Rally - Joyce Rees http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/missions-now-2009-rally-joyce-rees http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/video-missions-now-2009-rally-joyce-rees.mp4 Fri, 06 Mar 2009 13:52:46 CDT Joyce Rees MissionsNow 2009 social,justice,poverty,life,poor,god,concern,love,sacrifice,judgement 85:11 There is one common denominator that binds all of us together, regardless of our age, or race, or socio-economic background. All of us have experienced times of brokenness in our lives and have needed not only the grace of God but also the love of His people. Today we're talking about the journey of brokenness and healing and we're going to gather around the communion table where our broken lives are made whole again. The bottom line? Broken people are welcome! http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/broken-people-welcome http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-030109-mike-penninga.mp3 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 23:54:54 CST Mike Penninga There is one common denominator that binds all of us together, regardless of our age, or race, or socio-economic background. All of us have experienced times of brokenness in our lives and have needed not only the grace of God but also the love of ... brokenness,humility,journey,repentence,forgiveness,support,love,prayer,healing 42:42 There is one common denominator that binds all of us together, regardless of our age, or race, or socio-economic background. All of us have experienced times of brokenness in our lives and have needed not only the grace of God but also the love of His people. Today we're talking about the journey of brokenness and healing and we're going to gather around the communion table where our broken lives are made whole again. The bottom line? Broken people are welcome! http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/broken-people-welcome http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-030109-mike-penninga.mp4 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 23:54:51 CST Mike Penninga There is one common denominator that binds all of us together, regardless of our age, or race, or socio-economic background. All of us have experienced times of brokenness in our lives and have needed not only the grace of God but also the love of ... brokenness,humility,journey,repentence,forgiveness,support,love,prayer,healing 42:42 The 7th church to be addressed in our study, receives the harshest criticism. All the other churches seemed to recognize that they were in a "war-zone" spiritually speaking. The church at Laodicea however, felt that they were doing quite well, and that they didn't need a thing! Rather than living as exiles, waiting for the deliverance of Jesus, they had settled in and were quite comfortable with life in the here-and-now. As such, they were no longer useful to the Master, and He was ready to "spit them out." The Laodicean letter is sobering, because it hits so close to home. I hope and pray that God will call out the "dangerous" spirit of exile among us? How much do we LONG for the kingdom to break in? How much do we pray? Do our songs reflect this longing? Are we anchored to the promises of God? Have we given up? Key Passage: Revelation 3:14-22 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/useful http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-022209-mark-burch.mp3 Sun, 22 Feb 2009 21:39:57 CST Mark Burch Faithful Under Fire revelation,laodicea,settle,comfort,exile,kingdom,world,heaven,culture 39:36 The 7th church to be addressed in our study, receives the harshest criticism. All the other churches seemed to recognize that they were in a "war-zone" spiritually speaking. The church at Laodicea however, felt that they were doing quite well, and that they didn't need a thing! Rather than living as exiles, waiting for the deliverance of Jesus, they had settled in and were quite comfortable with life in the here-and-now. As such, they were no longer useful to the Master, and He was ready to "spit them out." The Laodicean letter is sobering, because it hits so close to home. I hope and pray that God will call out the "dangerous" spirit of exile among us? How much do we LONG for the kingdom to break in? How much do we pray? Do our songs reflect this longing? Are we anchored to the promises of God? Have we given up? Key Passage: Revelation 3:14-22 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/useful http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-022209-mark-burch.mp4 Sun, 22 Feb 2009 21:39:54 CST Mark Burch Faithful Under Fire revelation,laodicea,settle,comfort,exile,kingdom,world,heaven,culture 39:36 The church at Philadelphia receives no rebuke - just encouragement to keep on keeping on! Jesus acknowledges that they have "little strength" and that from a worldly perspective they might not think they have much to offer, but He places in front of them open doors that He expects them to walk through! How relevant to us today! Many believers think that they have little to offer the "kingdom" of God. But as the old saying goes: "Little is much, when God is in it." So many doors of opportunity for salvation, for service, for endurance stand open in front of us. The only question is: Will we step in? Key Passage: Revelation 3:7-13 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-door-is-open http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-021509-mark-burch.mp3 Sun, 15 Feb 2009 18:21:15 CST Mark Burch Faithful Under Fire revelation,open,door,evangelism,faith,opportunity,philadelphia 46:30 The church at Philadelphia receives no rebuke - just encouragement to keep on keeping on! Jesus acknowledges that they have "little strength" and that from a worldly perspective they might not think they have much to offer, but He places in front of them open doors that He expects them to walk through! How relevant to us today! Many believers think that they have little to offer the "kingdom" of God. But as the old saying goes: "Little is much, when God is in it." So many doors of opportunity for salvation, for service, for endurance stand open in front of us. The only question is: Will we step in? Key Passage: Revelation 3:7-13 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-door-is-open http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-021509-mark-burch.mp4 Sun, 15 Feb 2009 18:21:12 CST Mark Burch Faithful Under Fire revelation,open,door,evangelism,faith,opportunity,philadelphia 46:30 What happens in the life of an individual or a church family that causes them to "slip slowly into slumber?" The church at Sardis gets the harshest words of all 7 - you are on the brink of death - watch out! Revivals throughout history have always come when the people of God have grown hungry enough, and discontent enough with their lives. Unless there is a passionate crying out to God and a willingness to do "whatever it takes" then revival remains illusive....you cannot be "partially committed!" The two words "dead - church" really should never be put together... But unfortunately we all know that it happens. How about us? How about you? Key Passage: Revelation 2:18-29 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/only-mostly-dead http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-020809-mark-burch.mp3 Sun, 08 Feb 2009 22:04:16 CST Mark Burch Faithful Under Fire revelation,death,church,dead,faith,hunger,discontent,revival,apathy 44:21 What happens in the life of an individual or a church family that causes them to "slip slowly into slumber?" The church at Sardis gets the harshest words of all 7 - you are on the brink of death - watch out! Revivals throughout history have always come when the people of God have grown hungry enough, and discontent enough with their lives. Unless there is a passionate crying out to God and a willingness to do "whatever it takes" then revival remains illusive....you cannot be "partially committed!" The two words "dead - church" really should never be put together... But unfortunately we all know that it happens. How about us? How about you? Key Passage: Revelation 2:18-29 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/only-mostly-dead http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-020809-mark-burch.mp4 Sun, 08 Feb 2009 22:04:13 CST Mark Burch Faithful Under Fire revelation,death,church,dead,faith,hunger,discontent,revival,apathy 44:21 The gift of sexuality is one of the most powerful forces in our lives for both pleasure and pain. Like fire, sexuality, in its proper place, is both powerful and beneficial. But out of control, it can also become a destructive force. Satan is able to use sexual sin in a devastating "one-two" punch in our lives. First, we are tempted to move away from God's ideal, into sin. After we sin, Satan then turns the mirror on us to condemn and ridicule us. As your pastor, my hope and prayer for you is that you would step into the fullness of sexual healing and fulfillment. That your desire to walk with Jesus Christ, and to be used by Him, would not be compromised because of hidden sin in your life. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/death-by-degree http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-020109-mark-burch.mp3 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 16:01:06 CST Mark Burch Faithful Under Fire revelation,thyatira,sexual,purity,sin,accountability,healing,fulfillment,temptation,condemnation 44:47 The gift of sexuality is one of the most powerful forces in our lives for both pleasure and pain. Like fire, sexuality, in its proper place, is both powerful and beneficial. But out of control, it can also become a destructive force. Satan is able to use sexual sin in a devastating "one-two" punch in our lives. First, we are tempted to move away from God's ideal, into sin. After we sin, Satan then turns the mirror on us to condemn and ridicule us. As your pastor, my hope and prayer for you is that you would step into the fullness of sexual healing and fulfillment. That your desire to walk with Jesus Christ, and to be used by Him, would not be compromised because of hidden sin in your life. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/death-by-degree http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-020109-mark-burch.mp4 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 16:01:03 CST Mark Burch Faithful Under Fire revelation,thyatira,sexual,purity,sin,accountability,healing,fulfillment,temptation,condemnation 44:47 "To the angel of the church in Pergamum write: These are the words of him who has the sharp, double-edged sword. I know where you live—where Satan has his throne. Yet you remain true to my name. You did not renounce your faith in me, even in the days of Antipas, my faithful witness, who was put to death in your city—where Satan lives. Nevertheless, I have a few things against you: You have people there who hold to the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to entice the Israelites to sin by eating food sacrificed to idols and by committing sexual immorality. Likewise you also have those who hold to the teaching of the Nicolaitans. Repent therefore! Otherwise, I will soon come to you and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth. He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes, I will give some of the hidden manna. I will also give him a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to him who receives it." http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/trojan-horses http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-012509-jeff-mcnairn.mp3 Sun, 25 Jan 2009 16:50:14 CST Jeff McNairn Faithful Under Fire revelation,church,pergamum,compromise,faith,sin,doctrine,ideas,love,culture,society 38:59 "To the angel of the church in Pergamum write: These are the words of him who has the sharp, double-edged sword. I know where you live—where Satan has his throne. Yet you remain true to my name. You did not renounce your faith in me, even in the days of Antipas, my faithful witness, who was put to death in your city—where Satan lives. Nevertheless, I have a few things against you: You have people there who hold to the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to entice the Israelites to sin by eating food sacrificed to idols and by committing sexual immorality. Likewise you also have those who hold to the teaching of the Nicolaitans. Repent therefore! Otherwise, I will soon come to you and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth. He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes, I will give some of the hidden manna. I will also give him a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to him who receives it." http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/trojan-horses http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-012509-jeff-mcnairn.mp4 Sun, 25 Jan 2009 16:50:11 CST Jeff McNairn Faithful Under Fire revelation,church,pergamum,compromise,faith,sin,doctrine,ideas,love,culture,society 38:59 The second church on John's postal route would have been the church at Smyrna. This city competed with Ephesus as the "key" city of Asia Minor and was steeped in deep patriotism and fierce loyalty to Rome. Into this environment steps a marginalized group of Christ-followers declaring that Jesus (not Caesar) was Lord! ...and all hell begins to break loose. As Thomas Torrence says: "The church cannot be the church, without causing trouble!" The key to understanding and embracing this text and this teaching comes in the first phrase: I am the First and the Last, who died and came to life again! Embedded in that statement is the hope these people needed....AND the hope WE need! Key Passage: Revelation 2:8-11 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/faithful-under-fire http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-011809-mark-burch.mp3 Sun, 18 Jan 2009 16:12:40 CST Mark Burch Faithful Under Fire revelation,faithful,fire,persecution,death,life,victory,hope 40:04 The second church on John's postal route would have been the church at Smyrna. This city competed with Ephesus as the "key" city of Asia Minor and was steeped in deep patriotism and fierce loyalty to Rome. Into this environment steps a marginalized group of Christ-followers declaring that Jesus (not Caesar) was Lord! ...and all hell begins to break loose. As Thomas Torrence says: "The church cannot be the church, without causing trouble!" The key to understanding and embracing this text and this teaching comes in the first phrase: I am the First and the Last, who died and came to life again! Embedded in that statement is the hope these people needed....AND the hope WE need! Key Passage: Revelation 2:8-11 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/faithful-under-fire http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-011809-mark-burch.mp4 Sun, 18 Jan 2009 16:12:37 CST Mark Burch Faithful Under Fire revelation,faithful,fire,persecution,death,life,victory,hope 40:04 Revelation is a letter, a prophecy, and an apocalypse. In the first case, it is a letter addressed to seven churches in Asia Minor. The churches are commended for their positive traits, and challenged to make changes where they are falling short. Together, we might entitle this section, "Faithful Under Fire" as we see these early churches standing in a culture of persecution and all the temptations to spiritual compromise that went with it. The first church on the postal route, is the seaport city of Ephesus. We know more about this congregation than perhaps any other in the New Testament. The challenge they faced is one that is very real for us today as well. To prime the pump; give some thought to how you might rate your "spiritual passion." If you had to choose a number from 1 to 10 (1 being cold and 10 being white-hot) where would you place your passion level? Was there a day when it burned brighter? Key Passage: Rev 2:1-7 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/light-the-fire-again http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-011109-mark-burch.mp3 Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:09:20 CST Mark Burch Faithful Under Fire love,passion,ephesus,ephesians,persecution,church,revelation,prophesy 45:02 Revelation is a letter, a prophecy, and an apocalypse. In the first case, it is a letter addressed to seven churches in Asia Minor. The churches are commended for their positive traits, and challenged to make changes where they are falling short. Together, we might entitle this section, "Faithful Under Fire" as we see these early churches standing in a culture of persecution and all the temptations to spiritual compromise that went with it. The first church on the postal route, is the seaport city of Ephesus. We know more about this congregation than perhaps any other in the New Testament. The challenge they faced is one that is very real for us today as well. To prime the pump; give some thought to how you might rate your "spiritual passion." If you had to choose a number from 1 to 10 (1 being cold and 10 being white-hot) where would you place your passion level? Was there a day when it burned brighter? Key Passage: Rev 2:1-7 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/light-the-fire-again http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-011109-mark-burch.mp4 Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:09:17 CST Mark Burch Faithful Under Fire love,passion,ephesus,ephesians,persecution,church,revelation,prophesy 45:02 At the start of a New Year, maybe nothing could be more important than gaining a fresh vision of Jesus! On-going military conflict and the recent global economic turmoil has heightened our awareness to the fragile nature of life. John offers his readers much more than an end-times road map, he offers a rocksolid confidence that the same Jesus who began the work of reconciling us to God - will one day bring it to an incredible conclusion! In the meanwhile, we stand in awe and in worship! More than anything else, I pray that this study will give us a clear vision of the powerful, exalted, and victorious Christ we serve - and that from that confidence - our lives will be different! Key Passage: Revelation 1:1-20 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/pulling-back-the-curtain http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-1409-mark-burch.mp3 Sun, 04 Jan 2009 12:24:28 CST Mark Burch Faithful Under Fire revelation,apocalypse,kingdom,god,revealed,john,christ,victory,vision,power,exalted,jesus 43:18 At the start of a New Year, maybe nothing could be more important than gaining a fresh vision of Jesus! On-going military conflict and the recent global economic turmoil has heightened our awareness to the fragile nature of life. John offers his readers much more than an end-times road map, he offers a rocksolid confidence that the same Jesus who began the work of reconciling us to God - will one day bring it to an incredible conclusion! In the meanwhile, we stand in awe and in worship! More than anything else, I pray that this study will give us a clear vision of the powerful, exalted, and victorious Christ we serve - and that from that confidence - our lives will be different! Key Passage: Revelation 1:1-20 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/pulling-back-the-curtain http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-1409-mark-burch.mp4 Sun, 04 Jan 2009 12:24:25 CST Mark Burch Faithful Under Fire revelation,apocalypse,kingdom,god,revealed,john,christ,victory,vision,power,exalted,jesus 43:18 Christmas Eve Service, 2008. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/christmas-eve-service-2008 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-122408-christmas-eve.mp3 Wed, 24 Dec 2008 15:26:29 CST Mark Burch Christmas 11:28 Christmas Eve Service, 2008. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/christmas-eve-service-2008 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-122408-christmas-eve.mp4 Wed, 24 Dec 2008 15:26:26 CST Mark Burch Christmas 11:28 "Incognito, under the cover of darkness, the king of kings stole into town; disguised as an infant..." - Philip Yancey. "It is John's Spirit-appointed task to supplement the work of Matthew and Luke so that the nativity can not be sentimentalized into coziness, nor domesticated into drabness, nor commercialized into worldliness....this is not the nativity story we grew up with, but it is the nativity story all the same. Jesus' birth excited more than wonder, it excites evil...." - Eugene Peterson. "Open war is upon you...whether you would risk it or not" - Aragon (Lord of the Rings) http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/behind-enemy-lines http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-122108-mark-burch.mp3 Sun, 21 Dec 2008 16:30:13 CST Mark Burch 5 Minutes B.C. (Backstage Christmas) revelation,christmas,enemy,jesus,birth,redemption,story 38:49 "Incognito, under the cover of darkness, the king of kings stole into town; disguised as an infant..." - Philip Yancey. "It is John's Spirit-appointed task to supplement the work of Matthew and Luke so that the nativity can not be sentimentalized into coziness, nor domesticated into drabness, nor commercialized into worldliness....this is not the nativity story we grew up with, but it is the nativity story all the same. Jesus' birth excited more than wonder, it excites evil...." - Eugene Peterson. "Open war is upon you...whether you would risk it or not" - Aragon (Lord of the Rings) http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/behind-enemy-lines http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-122108-mark-burch.mp4 Sun, 21 Dec 2008 16:30:10 CST Mark Burch 5 Minutes B.C. (Backstage Christmas) revelation,christmas,enemy,jesus,birth,redemption,story 38:49 Psalm 8 says: "O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens. From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise because of your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger. When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is man that you are mindful of him, the son of man that you care for him? You have made him a little lower than the heavenly beings and crowned him with glory and honour. You made him ruler over the works of your hands; you put everything under his feet: all flocks and herds, and the beasts of the field, the birds of the air and the fish of the sea, all that swim the paths of the seas. O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!" http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/divine http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-121408-scott-lanigan.mp3 Sun, 14 Dec 2008 22:16:02 CST Scott Lanigan 5 Minutes B.C. (Backstage Christmas) divine,backstage,christmas 26:52 Psalm 8 says: "O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens. From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise because of your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger. When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is man that you are mindful of him, the son of man that you care for him? You have made him a little lower than the heavenly beings and crowned him with glory and honour. You made him ruler over the works of your hands; you put everything under his feet: all flocks and herds, and the beasts of the field, the birds of the air and the fish of the sea, all that swim the paths of the seas. O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!" http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/divine http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-121408-scott-lanigan.mp4 Sun, 14 Dec 2008 22:15:59 CST Scott Lanigan 5 Minutes B.C. (Backstage Christmas) divine,backstage,christmas 26:52 As followers of Jesus we are called to emulate the life and practice of Jesus. In the Gospel of Mark (10.45) Jesus tells us that he came not to be served but to serve; One of the greatest examples left for us of Jesus' servant heart is found in John 13 when we read that he got down on his knees and washed his disciples feet. If that doesn't turn our understanding of leadership on its head what will? As Jesus' apprentices the question is not if we will serve but where! We are all called to take up the towel and serve. Richard Foster, in his book, Celebration of Disciple, says that if the cross is a sign of submission then the towel is the sign of service. We are all called, says Foster, to the ministry of the towel. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/serving-like-jesus http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-113008-jeff-mcnairn.mp3 Sun, 30 Nov 2008 15:39:00 CST Jeff McNairn The Visited Planet hospitality,serving,neighbour,food,table,invite,home,house,friend,befriend,love,serve,jesus,help 37:03 As followers of Jesus we are called to emulate the life and practice of Jesus. In the Gospel of Mark (10.45) Jesus tells us that he came not to be served but to serve; One of the greatest examples left for us of Jesus' servant heart is found in John 13 when we read that he got down on his knees and washed his disciples feet. If that doesn't turn our understanding of leadership on its head what will? As Jesus' apprentices the question is not if we will serve but where! We are all called to take up the towel and serve. Richard Foster, in his book, Celebration of Disciple, says that if the cross is a sign of submission then the towel is the sign of service. We are all called, says Foster, to the ministry of the towel. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/serving-like-jesus http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-113008-jeff-mcnairn.mp4 Sun, 30 Nov 2008 15:38:57 CST Jeff McNairn The Visited Planet hospitality,serving,neighbour,food,table,invite,home,house,friend,befriend,love,serve,jesus,help 37:03 The hallmark of our Christian faith is that we actually live it out! "Our faith" is to be more than just an intellectual knowledge or an emotional experience but it is to have practical and powerful impact on our daily lives! As we speak of Jesus "incarnation" it becomes clearly apparent that in order to achieve what He achieved, He had to have absolute TRUST in the plan of the Father! The classic "struggle" was when He faced His impending death, and cries out in the garden of Gethsemane "not my will but Your will be done." Those four words might summarize the entirety of our commitment to Jesus Christ - "Your will be done." So here is the rub....why do we find it so difficult to release control of our lives into the loving hands of Jesus? Why is "following" often such a struggle for us? What is it that keeps us from this deep, abiding contentment of taking our hands off and surrendering 100% to Him? Following the Father's plan took Jesus to the cross! Are we prepared to "lay it all on the line" in order to follow Him today? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/following-like-jesus http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-112308-mark-burch.mp3 Sun, 23 Nov 2008 15:59:31 CST Mark Burch The Visited Planet incarnation,faith,emotion,impact,life,struggle,trust,follow,jesus,will 41:55 The hallmark of our Christian faith is that we actually live it out! "Our faith" is to be more than just an intellectual knowledge or an emotional experience but it is to have practical and powerful impact on our daily lives! As we speak of Jesus "incarnation" it becomes clearly apparent that in order to achieve what He achieved, He had to have absolute TRUST in the plan of the Father! The classic "struggle" was when He faced His impending death, and cries out in the garden of Gethsemane "not my will but Your will be done." Those four words might summarize the entirety of our commitment to Jesus Christ - "Your will be done." So here is the rub....why do we find it so difficult to release control of our lives into the loving hands of Jesus? Why is "following" often such a struggle for us? What is it that keeps us from this deep, abiding contentment of taking our hands off and surrendering 100% to Him? Following the Father's plan took Jesus to the cross! Are we prepared to "lay it all on the line" in order to follow Him today? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/following-like-jesus http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-112308-mark-burch.mp4 Sun, 23 Nov 2008 15:59:28 CST Mark Burch The Visited Planet incarnation,faith,emotion,impact,life,struggle,trust,follow,jesus,will 41:55 As we move toward Christmas, our eyes are turned toward Jesus. The Christmas story centers on His birth and introduces us to God's plan to win us back to Himself. We speak of the "incarnation" of Jesus - the act of His "taking on flesh" so that he might walk among us, love us, and ultimately give His life for us. "Incarnational" has become a very popular word in evangelical writings in the past 5-10 years - and more than being just the current "buzz-word" I believe it relates very well to the series of messages we've just completed, as well as putting feet to our mission of "loving people, following Jesus, and serving the world." In Christ, God took on flesh, so that He might relate to us. We in turn are called to step into the lives of others - to literally be "Jesus with skin on" to a world that needs to see and know the love of God. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/loving-like-jesus http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-111608-mark-burch.mp3 Sun, 16 Nov 2008 23:20:33 CST Mark Burch The Visited Planet love,people,jesus,god,serve,world,incarnation,christmas,mission 39:55 As we move toward Christmas, our eyes are turned toward Jesus. The Christmas story centers on His birth and introduces us to God's plan to win us back to Himself. We speak of the "incarnation" of Jesus - the act of His "taking on flesh" so that he might walk among us, love us, and ultimately give His life for us. "Incarnational" has become a very popular word in evangelical writings in the past 5-10 years - and more than being just the current "buzz-word" I believe it relates very well to the series of messages we've just completed, as well as putting feet to our mission of "loving people, following Jesus, and serving the world." In Christ, God took on flesh, so that He might relate to us. We in turn are called to step into the lives of others - to literally be "Jesus with skin on" to a world that needs to see and know the love of God. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/loving-like-jesus http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-111608-mark-burch.mp4 Sun, 16 Nov 2008 23:20:30 CST Mark Burch The Visited Planet love,people,jesus,god,serve,world,incarnation,christmas,mission 39:55 Patrice Nagant is the director for church-planting for our Mennonite Brethren Churches in the province of Quebec. You will be inspired today by God's story in Patrice's life, and the exciting work that is happening in Quebec. Quebec represents for us one of the clearest images of the "Samaria" context; literally a nation within the nation, with its own language and customs but most importantly, beautiful people who matter to Jesus! My prayer for this weekend is that you'll be inspired by the partnerships we have in this least reached province of Canada. Acts:1-8 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/from-home-to http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-110908-patrice-nagant.mp3 Sun, 09 Nov 2008 19:17:26 CST Patrice Nagant The Quest Continues language,french,canada,quebec,share,gospel,outreach,evangelism,church 38:48 Patrice Nagant is the director for church-planting for our Mennonite Brethren Churches in the province of Quebec. You will be inspired today by God's story in Patrice's life, and the exciting work that is happening in Quebec. Quebec represents for us one of the clearest images of the "Samaria" context; literally a nation within the nation, with its own language and customs but most importantly, beautiful people who matter to Jesus! My prayer for this weekend is that you'll be inspired by the partnerships we have in this least reached province of Canada. Acts:1-8 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/from-home-to http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-110908-patrice-nagant.mp4 Sun, 09 Nov 2008 19:17:23 CST Patrice Nagant The Quest Continues language,french,canada,quebec,share,gospel,outreach,evangelism,church 38:48 We're wrapping up our series this weekend. We've covered a ton of material, but the bottom line really comes down to a pragmatic question; what are we going to do with what we know? These messages have been "meat and potatoes" type messages; no smoke and mirrors, no rocket science, no mysteries, just the basics. We know that we are called to: "LOVE PEOPLE, FOLLOW JESUS, AND SERVE THE WORLD." So.....? I want to leave you with this challenge. If you claim the name of Christ, then your life is no longer "yours." It belongs to Christ. And your agenda must now fall in line with His! So what is it that God is calling you to? Will our world be a better place because we were here? Are you willing to stand alone? Key Passage: Daniel 1:8 & 19 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/hands-that-change-the-world http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-110208-mark-burch.mp3 Sun, 02 Nov 2008 23:10:46 CDT Mark Burch The Quest Continues culture,engage,mission,serve,outreach,go,love,people,follow,jesus,world 44:10 We're wrapping up our series this weekend. We've covered a ton of material, but the bottom line really comes down to a pragmatic question; what are we going to do with what we know? These messages have been "meat and potatoes" type messages; no smoke and mirrors, no rocket science, no mysteries, just the basics. We know that we are called to: "LOVE PEOPLE, FOLLOW JESUS, AND SERVE THE WORLD." So.....? I want to leave you with this challenge. If you claim the name of Christ, then your life is no longer "yours." It belongs to Christ. And your agenda must now fall in line with His! So what is it that God is calling you to? Will our world be a better place because we were here? Are you willing to stand alone? Key Passage: Daniel 1:8 & 19 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/hands-that-change-the-world http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-110908-2-mark-burch.mp4 Sun, 02 Nov 2008 23:10:43 CDT Mark Burch The Quest Continues culture,engage,mission,serve,outreach,go,love,people,follow,jesus,world 44:10 We've come full-circle in our discussion. I don't think you can prioritize the order of importance of evangelism, worship, fellowship, discipleship, and service; they all happen to some degree simultaneously. However, there are two ends to this journey. God calls us "out" of the world and back to Himself. The word "ecclesia" literally means the "called out ones." At the other end of the spectrum, we have the missional and sending heart of the Father that pushes us back out into the world. As He sent Jesus - He sends us! What a privilege to live "on mission" with and for God Himself! That's a calling worth stepping in to! Key Passage: Micah 6:8 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/i-want-more http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-102608-mark-burch.mp3 Sun, 26 Oct 2008 17:12:33 CDT Mark Burch The Quest Continues serving,gift,spiritual,world,reach,help,poor,sick,needy,call,mission,church,life,outreach 43:49 We've come full-circle in our discussion. I don't think you can prioritize the order of importance of evangelism, worship, fellowship, discipleship, and service; they all happen to some degree simultaneously. However, there are two ends to this journey. God calls us "out" of the world and back to Himself. The word "ecclesia" literally means the "called out ones." At the other end of the spectrum, we have the missional and sending heart of the Father that pushes us back out into the world. As He sent Jesus - He sends us! What a privilege to live "on mission" with and for God Himself! That's a calling worth stepping in to! Key Passage: Micah 6:8 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/i-want-more http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-102608-mark-burch.mp4 Sun, 26 Oct 2008 17:12:30 CDT Mark Burch The Quest Continues serving,gift,spiritual,world,reach,help,poor,sick,needy,call,mission,church,life,outreach 43:49 When Jesus called His first disciples, it was an "all or nothing" venture. He attracted HUGE crowds of course, but when it got down to the "tough stuff" many of them scattered quickly...only a committed few were will to pay the high price of following Jesus. So what kind of followers are we? And what kind of followers are we reproducing? The time is short - we need all hands on deck! Key Passages: 1 Peter 2:2-3 and Hebrews 5:14 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/im-all-in http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-101908-mark-burch.mp3 Sun, 19 Oct 2008 15:43:28 CDT Mark Burch The Quest Continues discipleship,maturity,growth,spiritual,christian,follower,disciple 43:14 When Jesus called His first disciples, it was an "all or nothing" venture. He attracted HUGE crowds of course, but when it got down to the "tough stuff" many of them scattered quickly...only a committed few were will to pay the high price of following Jesus. So what kind of followers are we? And what kind of followers are we reproducing? The time is short - we need all hands on deck! Key Passages: 1 Peter 2:2-3 and Hebrews 5:14 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/im-all-in http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-101908-mark-burch.mp4 Sun, 19 Oct 2008 15:43:25 CDT Mark Burch The Quest Continues discipleship,maturity,growth,spiritual,christian,follower,disciple 43:14 If worship is the fuel through which we live our lives, then we need to learn more about the power and glory that is available to us when we encounter the living God. Malachi talks about people who were "bored with church." Sounds familiar, eh? How can we place ourselves in a position to give our praise to God in a way that will honor Him, and what can we rightly expect "in return" from our corporate times of worship. I'm so excited about this topic! Key Passage: Acts 2:43 & Hebrews 10:45 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/i-stand-in-awe-of-you http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-101208-mark-burch.mp3 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 15:39:44 CDT Mark Burch The Quest Continues prayer,expect,praise,god,encounter,power,together,meeting,worship,church 44:40 If worship is the fuel through which we live our lives, then we need to learn more about the power and glory that is available to us when we encounter the living God. Malachi talks about people who were "bored with church." Sounds familiar, eh? How can we place ourselves in a position to give our praise to God in a way that will honor Him, and what can we rightly expect "in return" from our corporate times of worship. I'm so excited about this topic! Key Passage: Acts 2:43 & Hebrews 10:45 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/i-stand-in-awe-of-you http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-101208-mark-burch.mp4 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 15:39:41 CDT Mark Burch The Quest Continues prayer,expect,praise,god,encounter,power,together,meeting,worship,church 44:40 In the last evening before His crucifixion Jesus placed the mantel of responsibility on His followers to impact the world for the glory of God. There were two defining values at the core of His instruction: that they would LOVE one another, and that they would BE ONE. The unity and the community of the family of God, is not only our greatest gift to the world, but also our greatest battle strategy against the enemy. So why is "community" such a struggle? Key Passage: Acts 4:32 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/dont-walk-alone http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-100508-mark-burch.mp3 Sun, 05 Oct 2008 15:40:18 CDT Mark Burch The Quest Continues church,love,one,another,body,christ,one,unity,fellowship,community,battle 48:12 In the last evening before His crucifixion Jesus placed the mantel of responsibility on His followers to impact the world for the glory of God. There were two defining values at the core of His instruction: that they would LOVE one another, and that they would BE ONE. The unity and the community of the family of God, is not only our greatest gift to the world, but also our greatest battle strategy against the enemy. So why is "community" such a struggle? Key Passage: Acts 4:32 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/dont-walk-alone http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-100508-mark-burch.mp4 Sun, 05 Oct 2008 15:40:15 CDT Mark Burch The Quest Continues church,love,one,another,body,christ,one,unity,fellowship,community,battle 48:12 "Mission is not primarily an activity of the church but an attribute of God. God is a missionary God. It is not the church that has a mission of salvation to fulfill in the world; it is the mission of the Son and the Spirit through the Father that includes the church."(Source: Wikipedia) Evangelism is a key issue that we need to talk about as individuals and as a church family. When you conisder the pendulum of "preaching the story" vs. "living the story", where do you think most of us fall? Key Passage: 1 Corinthians1:21 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/his-storymy-story http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-092808-mark-burch.mp3 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 15:15:15 CDT Mark Burch The Quest Continues church,evangelism,mission,outreach,story,gospel,good,news,share,salvation 43:06 "Mission is not primarily an activity of the church but an attribute of God. God is a missionary God. It is not the church that has a mission of salvation to fulfill in the world; it is the mission of the Son and the Spirit through the Father that includes the church."(Source: Wikipedia) Evangelism is a key issue that we need to talk about as individuals and as a church family. When you conisder the pendulum of "preaching the story" vs. "living the story", where do you think most of us fall? Key Passage: 1 Corinthians1:21 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/his-storymy-story http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-092808-mark-burch.mp4 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 15:15:12 CDT Mark Burch The Quest Continues church,evangelism,mission,outreach,story,gospel,good,news,share,salvation 43:06 The "church" is coming under a lot of fire in the west. We're living at the transition point from a Christian world-view that predominated society, to a church that is standing at the margins of culture. Many voices are critical of the church (and often they are right) ... and what it most disconcerting is that many of these voices are coming from "within" the church herself. Yet Jesus promised that He would build the church! But what is the church all about? We need to grapple with these questions, and that's what this new series is all about. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-ecclesia http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-091408-mark-burch.mp3 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 22:22:27 CDT Mark Burch The Quest Continues church,ecclesia,worldview,society,culture,postmodern,cyncicism,institution,missional,incarnational,kingdom,jesus 42:41 The "church" is coming under a lot of fire in the west. We're living at the transition point from a Christian world-view that predominated society, to a church that is standing at the margins of culture. Many voices are critical of the church (and often they are right) ... and what it most disconcerting is that many of these voices are coming from "within" the church herself. Yet Jesus promised that He would build the church! But what is the church all about? We need to grapple with these questions, and that's what this new series is all about. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-ecclesia http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-091408-mark-burch.mp4 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 22:22:24 CDT Mark Burch The Quest Continues church,ecclesia,worldview,society,culture,postmodern,cyncicism,institution,missional,incarnational,kingdom,jesus 42:41 Kickoff Sunday 2008 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/quest-for-the-authentic-church http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/test2.mp3 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 10:02:25 CDT Mark Burch Kickoff Sunday evangelism,culture,salt,light,authentic,church,serve,world,give,live 27:16 Kickoff Sunday 2008 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/quest-for-the-authentic-church http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/test1.mp4 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 10:02:22 CDT Mark Burch Kickoff Sunday evangelism,culture,salt,light,authentic,church,serve,world,give,live 27:16 If you're going to live out the beatitudes in this world, then you will endure some sort of persecution or suffering on behalf of Jesus. The true nature of this world, being evil, opposes the goodness & justice of God's ways - a paradox that may not make sense, but it's true. We should not only expect resistance, but we should be thankful for it - because it proves we're on the right track. The church following Christ against all odds will be the church that sees the kingdom reign of God today! So, will you live, work, think, give, consume differently? BE different. Key passage: Matthew 5:10-12 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/against-all-odds http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-083108-laurence-east.mp3 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 21:54:04 CDT Laurence East Quiet Revolutionaries beatitudes,sermon,mount,jesus,persecution,resistence,suffering,consumerism,materialism,kingdom 41:26 If you're going to live out the beatitudes in this world, then you will endure some sort of persecution or suffering on behalf of Jesus. The true nature of this world, being evil, opposes the goodness & justice of God's ways - a paradox that may not make sense, but it's true. We should not only expect resistance, but we should be thankful for it - because it proves we're on the right track. The church following Christ against all odds will be the church that sees the kingdom reign of God today! So, will you live, work, think, give, consume differently? BE different. Key passage: Matthew 5:10-12 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/against-all-odds http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-083108-laurence-east.mp4 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 21:54:01 CDT Laurence East Quiet Revolutionaries beatitudes,sermon,mount,jesus,persecution,resistence,suffering,consumerism,materialism,kingdom 41:26 In a world that so desperately needs to SEE the tangible expressions of the kingdom of God coming to reign...Jesus steps to the "podium" and begins to detail what life in the "here and now" should look like. We've spent our summer weekends digging into the practical characteristics of this new life...and this weekend we deal with a deeply personal, proactive, and sometimes controversial role we are called to play...that of actively "making peace." When we look at Jesus' life, we recognize that He did not just stand by while the world spiraled out of control...He stepped in. He stood between opposing parties and stretched out His arms in reconciliation. He calls us to do the same! Key Passage: Matthew 5:9 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/blessed-are-the-peacemakers http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-082408-mark-burch.mp3 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 15:41:41 CDT Mark Burch Quiet Revolutionaries beatitudes,sermon,mount,jesus,peace,peacemakers,reconciliation 44:30 In a world that so desperately needs to SEE the tangible expressions of the kingdom of God coming to reign...Jesus steps to the "podium" and begins to detail what life in the "here and now" should look like. We've spent our summer weekends digging into the practical characteristics of this new life...and this weekend we deal with a deeply personal, proactive, and sometimes controversial role we are called to play...that of actively "making peace." When we look at Jesus' life, we recognize that He did not just stand by while the world spiraled out of control...He stepped in. He stood between opposing parties and stretched out His arms in reconciliation. He calls us to do the same! Key Passage: Matthew 5:9 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/blessed-are-the-peacemakers http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-082408-mark-burch.mp4 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 15:41:38 CDT Mark Burch Quiet Revolutionaries beatitudes,sermon,mount,jesus,peace,peacemakers,reconciliation 44:30 Our vision of God improves when our heart is undivided in its affections. Key Passage: Matthew 5:8 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/blessed-are-the-pure-in-heart http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-081708-jeff-mcnairn.mp3 Sun, 17 Aug 2008 23:44:27 CDT Jeff McNairn Quiet Revolutionaries sermon,mount,pure,heart,see,god 32:24 Our vision of God improves when our heart is undivided in its affections. Key Passage: Matthew 5:8 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/blessed-are-the-pure-in-heart http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-081708-jeff-mcnairn.mp4 Sun, 17 Aug 2008 23:44:24 CDT Jeff McNairn Quiet Revolutionaries sermon,mount,pure,heart,see,god 32:24 Ina world that so desperately needs to SEE the tangible expressions of the kingdom of God coming to reign, there may be no more powerful expression of the profound impact of God's grace in our lives, than the ability to offer, to give, and to receive forgiveness. Jesus reprimanded the "religious" of His own day, and told them that the "kingdom" would be given to those who would produce its "fruit". Forgiveness flourishes in the kingdom of God! There is not a person in this world that has not been sinned against, and the question of the child of God is very basic: can you offer the same forgiveness to others that God has offered to you? Key Passage: Matthew 5:7 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/sneak-preview http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-081008-mark-burch.mp3 Sun, 10 Aug 2008 21:32:33 CDT Mark Burch Quiet Revolutionaries sermon,mount,beatitudes,mercy,merciful,forgiveness,fruit,sin,grace,kingdom,god 42:59 Ina world that so desperately needs to SEE the tangible expressions of the kingdom of God coming to reign, there may be no more powerful expression of the profound impact of God's grace in our lives, than the ability to offer, to give, and to receive forgiveness. Jesus reprimanded the "religious" of His own day, and told them that the "kingdom" would be given to those who would produce its "fruit". Forgiveness flourishes in the kingdom of God! There is not a person in this world that has not been sinned against, and the question of the child of God is very basic: can you offer the same forgiveness to others that God has offered to you? Key Passage: Matthew 5:7 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/sneak-preview http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-081008-mark-burch.mp4 Sun, 10 Aug 2008 21:32:30 CDT Mark Burch Quiet Revolutionaries sermon,mount,beatitudes,mercy,merciful,forgiveness,fruit,sin,grace,kingdom,god 42:59 In a world that so desperately needs to SEE the tangible expressions of the kingdom of God coming to reign... poverty eradicated, disease cured, wars ended, and relationships restored... we sometimes lose hope. Will we EVER see the powerful sweeping move of God in this way? Reminds me of Habakkuk 3:2 "LORD, I have heard of your fame; I stand in awe of your deeds, O LORD. Renew them in our day, in our time make them known!" How hungry are we? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/i-long-for-change http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-080308-mark-burch.mp3 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 23:00:07 CDT Mark Burch Quiet Revolutionaries sermon,mount,jesus,beatitude,righteousness,culture,serving,life,poverty,hunger,thirst,change,disease,war,peace,kingdom 40:37 In a world that so desperately needs to SEE the tangible expressions of the kingdom of God coming to reign... poverty eradicated, disease cured, wars ended, and relationships restored... we sometimes lose hope. Will we EVER see the powerful sweeping move of God in this way? Reminds me of Habakkuk 3:2 "LORD, I have heard of your fame; I stand in awe of your deeds, O LORD. Renew them in our day, in our time make them known!" How hungry are we? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/i-long-for-change http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-080308-mark-burch.mp4 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 23:00:04 CDT Mark Burch Quiet Revolutionaries sermon,mount,jesus,beatitude,righteousness,culture,serving,life,poverty,hunger,thirst,change,disease,war,peace,kingdom 40:37 The big idea is this: that the meek can do anything in Christ. To be meek is a choice - the choice to be mild, humble and gentle. When we are meek, that is, submissive to God, we can be used powerfully for Him (see: 1 Corinthians 1:26-32, and Psalm 37:1-11). Key Passage: Matthew 5:5 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/blessed-are-the-meek http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-072708-scott-lanigan.mp3 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 23:17:12 CDT Scott Lanigan Quiet Revolutionaries beatitudes,blessed,sermon,mount,meek,inherit,earth,matthew,jesus,humble,gentle,submissive,submission,mild 32:02 The big idea is this: that the meek can do anything in Christ. To be meek is a choice - the choice to be mild, humble and gentle. When we are meek, that is, submissive to God, we can be used powerfully for Him (see: 1 Corinthians 1:26-32, and Psalm 37:1-11). Key Passage: Matthew 5:5 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/blessed-are-the-meek http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-072708-scott-lanigan.mp4 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 23:17:09 CDT Scott Lanigan Quiet Revolutionaries beatitudes,blessed,sermon,mount,meek,inherit,earth,matthew,jesus,humble,gentle,submissive,submission,mild 32:02 A kingdom attitude changes kingdom life. And God's kingdom is here - not a future event - so that should affect the way we live. Jesus' message is new, and revolutionary. He tells us that we will have storms in our lives, but that we will be comforted - it's a promise! Although we may face grief and loss in our path, that is not our path's destination. Key Passage: Matthew 5:4 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/blessed-are-those-who-mourn http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-072008-scott-lanigan.mp3 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 16:38:05 CDT Scott Lanigan Quiet Revolutionaries 31:03 A kingdom attitude changes kingdom life. And God's kingdom is here - not a future event - so that should affect the way we live. Jesus' message is new, and revolutionary. He tells us that we will have storms in our lives, but that we will be comforted - it's a promise! Although we may face grief and loss in our path, that is not our path's destination. Key Passage: Matthew 5:4 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/blessed-are-those-who-mourn http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-072008-scott-lanigan.mp4 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 16:38:02 CDT Scott Lanigan Quiet Revolutionaries 31:03 Join us as Pastor Laurence East tackles the first beatitude, "blessed are the poor in spirit"... Key Passage: Matthew 5:1-3 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/blessed-are-the-poor-in-spirit http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-071308-laurence-east.mp3 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 02:16:23 CDT Laurence East Quiet Revolutionaries matthew,poor,spirit,beatitudes,sermon,mount,economic,social,culture,help,spiritual,emotional,needs 39:41 Join us as Pastor Laurence East tackles the first beatitude, "blessed are the poor in spirit"... Key Passage: Matthew 5:1-3 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/blessed-are-the-poor-in-spirit http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-071308-laurence-east.mp4 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 02:16:20 CDT Laurence East Quiet Revolutionaries matthew,poor,spirit,beatitudes,sermon,mount,economic,social,culture,help,spiritual,emotional,needs 39:41 In this week's message, we reflect on the values upon which the country of Canada was founded. And in light of current events in our country, we would do good to pause and think about how it is that we have strayed so far from our biblical foundations as a nation. But beyond the usual discussion about the issues facing our culture, may we be reminded of our