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 ℗ & © 2012 Willow Park Church 720 Acts 15 describes a discussion between the apostles and the Christians who were strict Pharisees before coming to Jesus. It’s performance vs. grace. Religion vs. Grace. It would appear that the majority of western Christianity is still “religion minded” rather than “gospel minded”. Which side are we on? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/gospel-minded-south http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-051312-glen-madden-south.mp3 Sun, 13 May 2012 18:05:39 GMT Glen Madden Momentum: The Book of Acts acts,gospel,religion,law,performance,grace,freedom,legalism,motivation Acts 15 describes a discussion between the apostles and the Christians who were strict Pharisees before coming to Jesus. It’s performance vs. grace. Religion vs. Grace. It would appear that the majority of western Christianity is still “religion minded” rather than “gospel minded”. Which side are we on? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/gospel-minded-south http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-051312-glen-madden-33.mp4 Sun, 13 May 2012 18:05:36 GMT Glen Madden Momentum: The Book of Acts acts,gospel,religion,law,performance,grace,freedom,legalism,motivation Acts 15 describes a discussion between the apostles and the Christians who were strict Pharisees before coming to Jesus. It’s performance vs. grace. Religion vs. Grace. It would appear that the majority of western Christianity is still “religion minded” rather than “gospel minded”. Which side are we on? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/gospel-minded http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-051312-glen-madden-33.mp3 Sun, 13 May 2012 18:02:19 GMT Glen Madden Momentum: The Book of Acts acts,gospel,religion,law,performance,grace,freedom,legalism,motivation Acts 15 describes a discussion between the apostles and the Christians who were strict Pharisees before coming to Jesus. It’s performance vs. grace. Religion vs. Grace. It would appear that the majority of western Christianity is still “religion minded” rather than “gospel minded”. Which side are we on? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/gospel-minded http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-051312-glen-madden-33.mp4 Sun, 13 May 2012 18:02:16 GMT Glen Madden Momentum: The Book of Acts acts,gospel,religion,law,performance,grace,freedom,legalism,motivation In Acts 14 we read how Paul and Barnabas pushed on to fulfil the call of Christ. Are we willing to keep pushing in? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/courage http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-050612-phil-collins.mp3 Sun, 06 May 2012 18:55:03 GMT Phil Collins Momentum: The Book of Acts acts,paul,barnabas,call,lief,purpose_missiom,pushing,courage,momentum In Acts 14 we read how Paul and Barnabas pushed on to fulfil the call of Christ. Are we willing to keep pushing in? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/courage http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-050612-phil-collins.mp4 Sun, 06 May 2012 18:55:00 GMT Phil Collins Momentum: The Book of Acts acts,paul,barnabas,call,lief,purpose_missiom,pushing,courage,momentum Jesus started His mission by saying “Come follow...” and ended it by saying “Now go...”. The three years in between were spent showing us how life is meant to be lived. Paul and the apostles in Acts 14 are living this kind of life out. Taking risks, facing opposition – all for Jesus. How about us? How do we live life? Are we cursed with convenience or off the couch living life the way Christ intended? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/view-from-the-couch http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-050612-glen-madden.mp3 Sun, 06 May 2012 18:31:21 GMT Glen Madden Momentum: The Book of Acts acts,couch,life,do,go,serve,make,difference,call,purpose,mission,comfortable,sacrifice Jesus started His mission by saying “Come follow...” and ended it by saying “Now go...”. The three years in between were spent showing us how life is meant to be lived. Paul and the apostles in Acts 14 are living this kind of life out. Taking risks, facing opposition – all for Jesus. How about us? How do we live life? Are we cursed with convenience or off the couch living life the way Christ intended? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/view-from-the-couch http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-050612-glen-madden.mp4 Sun, 06 May 2012 18:31:18 GMT Glen Madden Momentum: The Book of Acts acts,couch,life,do,go,serve,make,difference,call,purpose,mission,comfortable,sacrifice In his first recorded sermon Paul points out David stating that he had “served the purposes of God in his generation”. How do we serve the purpose of God in our generation? What does that kind of life look like? And, what does it have to do with twisted lids?! http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/twisted-lid http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-042912-glen-madden.mp3 Sun, 29 Apr 2012 18:02:34 GMT Glen Madden Momentum: The Book of Acts serve,purposes,god,calling,role,life Beauty and the Beast http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/beauty-and-the-beast http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-042912-joel-feddersen.mp3 Sun, 29 Apr 2012 18:00:12 GMT Joel Feddersen Beauty and the Beast Beauty and the Beast http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/beauty-and-the-beast http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-042912-joel-feddersen.mp4 Sun, 29 Apr 2012 18:00:09 GMT Joel Feddersen Beauty and the Beast In each one of us there is a longing to discover truth, purpose and destiny. Jesus said: 'Ask and you will receive. Seek and you will find. Knock and the door will be opened to you'. Where is your journey taking you? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/finding-our-way-home http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-042912-phil-collins.mp3 Sun, 29 Apr 2012 18:00:57 GMT Phil Collins In each one of us there is a longing to discover truth, purpose and destiny. Jesus said: 'Ask and you will receive. Seek and you will find. Knock and the door will be opened to you'. Where is your journey taking you? seek,knock,journey,faith,home,truth,purpose,destiny,hope We serve a God who, throughout the history of a fallen race, has, by His own initiative, reached out. He has made contact, poured out blessing, provided salvation and brought life from death. ALL when we had no power to get it for ourselves. He calls us to join Him on the same mission – HIS mission! http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/seek-and-save http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-042212-glen-madden.mp3 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 16:28:28 GMT Glen Madden Momentum: The Book of Acts salvation,seek,save,lost,help,rescue,life,mission The Samaritan's Journey http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-samaritans-journey http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-042212-wayne-bremner.mp3 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 20:58:55 GMT Wayne Bremner, of MCC The Samaritan's Journey samaritan,mcc The Samaritan's Journey http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-samaritans-journey http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-042212-wayne-bremner.mp4 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 20:58:52 GMT Wayne Bremner, of MCC The Samaritan's Journey samaritan,mcc Jesus is stood on the "shore of our life" all the time - in good times and bad. How do we respond? Do we act like Peter and throw ourselves towards Jesus' grace knowing that He will always bless with an abundance that is astounding!? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/dawn-is-coming http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-041512-glen-madden.mp3 Sun, 15 Apr 2012 17:58:45 GMT Glen Madden Easter Changes Everything dawn,good,bad,times_life,blessing,grace Thomas is well known for his doubt, but is this the whole picture? Can Christians be skeptics? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-benefits-of-doubt http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-041512-phil-collins.mp3 Sun, 15 Apr 2012 18:16:30 GMT Phil Collins Easter Changes Everything christian,easter,resurrection,doubt,skeptic,thomas,jesus,faith,evidence,spirit Thomas is well known for his doubt, but is this the whole picture? Can Christians be skeptics? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-benefits-of-doubt http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-041512-phil-collins.mp4 Sun, 15 Apr 2012 18:16:27 GMT Phil Collins Easter Changes Everything christian,easter,resurrection,doubt,skeptic,thomas,jesus,faith,evidence,spirit So many of us live in Saturday's tomb, but will you let Jesus lead you into Easter power? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/from-holy-saturday-to-easter-sunday http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-040812-phil-collins.mp3 Sun, 08 Apr 2012 18:52:21 GMT Phil Collins Easter Changes Everything easter,resurrection,tomb,salvation,alive,hope,life So many of us live in Saturday's tomb, but will you let Jesus lead you into Easter power? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/from-holy-saturday-to-easter-sunday http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-040812-phil-collins.mp4 Sun, 08 Apr 2012 18:52:18 GMT Phil Collins Easter Changes Everything easter,resurrection,tomb,salvation,alive,hope,life The message of the Gospel involves the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. His life and even His death could perhaps be explained away as that of a powerful teacher but misguided leader. It is the resurrection of Jesus that provided living proof that He was who He said He was, and it is His victory over death and the grave that allows us to walk in victory and Newness of life. Hebrews 11:1 'Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the evidence or conviction of things unseen' - this assurance rests in the fact that we serve a Risen Lord. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-basis-of-our-faith http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-040812-doug-wiebe.mp3 Sun, 08 Apr 2012 18:00:59 GMT Doug Wiebe Easter Changes Everything easter,resurrection,jesus,hope,life,death,change,victory,faith The message of the Gospel involves the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. His life and even His death could perhaps be explained away as that of a powerful teacher but misguided leader. It is the resurrection of Jesus that provided living proof that He was who He said He was, and it is His victory over death and the grave that allows us to walk in victory and Newness of life. Hebrews 11:1 'Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the evidence or conviction of things unseen' - this assurance rests in the fact that we serve a Risen Lord. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-basis-of-our-faith http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-040812-doug-wiebe.mp4 Sun, 08 Apr 2012 18:00:56 GMT Doug Wiebe Easter Changes Everything easter,resurrection,jesus,hope,life,death,change,victory,faith This week's message took the form of a short narrative describing the thoughts of a roman cross-builder. Why did Jesus have to die? The message then moves onto how we can respond to the cross on Easter Sunday... what happens when we pick up our cross and following Jesus? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-cross-builder http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-040812-glen-madden.mp3 Sun, 08 Apr 2012 17:51:36 GMT Glen Madden Easter Changes Everything easter,cross,death,carry,burden,life,salvation The Triumphal Entry http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-triumphal-entry http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-040112-glen-madden.mp3 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 18:53:49 GMT Glen Madden Easter Changes Everything The Triumphant Entry http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-triumphant-entry http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-040112-phil-collins.mp3 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 16:34:58 GMT Phil Collins Easter Changes Everything easter,jesus,triumphant,entry,hosanna,surrender,follow The Triumphant Entry http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-triumphant-entry http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-040112-phil-collins.mp4 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 16:34:55 GMT Phil Collins Easter Changes Everything easter,jesus,triumphant,entry,hosanna,surrender,follow This week we are exploring the power of God - to free us and heal us! http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-sheet-of-scorn-part-2 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-032512-phil-collins.mp3 Sun, 25 Mar 2012 17:38:39 GMT Curtis Tulman Momentum: The Book of Acts power,god,freedom,healing,miracle,help This week we are exploring the power of God - to free us and heal us! http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-sheet-of-scorn-part-2 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-032512-phil-collins.mp4 Sun, 25 Mar 2012 17:38:36 GMT Curtis Tulman Momentum: The Book of Acts power,god,freedom,healing,miracle,help Up to this point the church is on a bit of a hot streak, enjoying the grace of God as they grow in numbers and seeing the gospel transform the lives of many. In Acts 12, we see persecution of the church begin to rise up. Where is our hope in the face of persecution? How does the gospel bring hope to the church past and present when it appears the enemy has the upper hand? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/persecution-and-hope http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-032512-tim-mcalpine.mp3 Sun, 25 Mar 2012 03:09:34 GMT Tim McAlpine Momentum: The Book of Acts acts,persecution,church_hope,faith,gospel Virtually every sermon today is preached on the assumption that you can eventually be a successful Christian if you just try hard enough. "Try harder to be like Christ". "Work at it, and you'll be like him." "Study your Bible, obey it and you'll be like Jesus." "Admire Christ more and you'll be more like him." So we are told. Its not uncommon to hear churches and Christian groups say, "We're just trying to be like Jesus." The message is: "Imitate Jesus and you'll be just like him." This is NOT the Gospel. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/jesus--anything--ruins-everything http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-031812-laurence-east.mp3 Sun, 18 Mar 2012 04:41:25 GMT Laurence East Virtually every sermon today is preached on the assumption that you can eventually be a successful Christian if you just try hard enough. "Try harder to be like Christ". "Work at it, and you'll be like him." "Study your ... gospel,imitate,jesus,like,wwjd,try,works Virtually every sermon today is preached on the assumption that you can eventually be a successful Christian if you just try hard enough. "Try harder to be like Christ". "Work at it, and you'll be like him." "Study your Bible, obey it and you'll be like Jesus." "Admire Christ more and you'll be more like him." So we are told. Its not uncommon to hear churches and Christian groups say, "We're just trying to be like Jesus." The message is: "Imitate Jesus and you'll be just like him." This is NOT the Gospel. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/jesus--anything--ruins-everything http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-031812-laurence-east.mp4 Sun, 18 Mar 2012 04:41:22 GMT Laurence East Virtually every sermon today is preached on the assumption that you can eventually be a successful Christian if you just try hard enough. "Try harder to be like Christ". "Work at it, and you'll be like him." "Study your ... gospel,imitate,jesus,like,wwjd,try,works In this passage, we witness how God first spreads the gospel to the Gentile world. This new mission movement is unprecedented! More importantly, it is revolutionary and it provides the ground rules on how to do church, even today. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/a-revolutionary-beginning http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-031812-stefan-matis.mp3 Sun, 18 Mar 2012 18:04:53 GMT Stefan Matis Momentum: The Book of Acts acts,revolution,beginning,gospel,church A new church has grown in Antioch, and Barnabas "the encourager" arrives to bring teaching and direction. Through him we can learn 4 keys to being a great encourager that could change our lives and our church. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-encourager http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-031112-phil-collins.mp3 Sun, 11 Mar 2012 01:48:29 GMT Phil Collins Momentum: The Book of Acts encourage,help,teach,direct A new church has grown in Antioch, and Barnabas "the encourager" arrives to bring teaching and direction. Through him we can learn 4 keys to being a great encourager that could change our lives and our church. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-encourager http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-031112-phil-collins.mp4 Sun, 11 Mar 2012 01:48:26 GMT Phil Collins Momentum: The Book of Acts encourage,help,teach,direct Peter is facing some harsh criticism for what God has chosen to do in lives of the Gentiles. He responds lovingly by recounting the events and reminding them that salvation is a gift from God. How do we respond to this gift? Life is very short and so it is important we consider this gift as the most precious thing we possess. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/one-chance http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-031112-glen-madden.mp3 Sun, 11 Mar 2012 02:14:33 GMT Glen Madden Momentum: The Book of Acts peter,acts,acceptance,salvation,message,gift,share Peter had just had a revolutionary vision about mixing with people he had once considered outsiders. As a result, he was faced with the challenge of carving out new territory for the gospel by extending hospitality to non-Jews. The life and work of Jesus had lead him to view a people he once considered trash as treasure. What areas of your life could use a new perspective? What have you called trash that the Lord wants to call treasure? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/another-mans-treasure http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-030412-tom-longman.mp3 Sun, 04 Mar 2012 18:19:17 GMT Tom Longman Momentum: The Book of Acts treasure,acceptance,love,hospitality,prejudice,welcome,jew,gentile God loves to bring change and He does so in unexpected ways. There is an ‘ideal’ that He wants for us and we need to have our belief systems shaken in order for us to align with His best for us. Looking at Peter as an example how does God bring change? What is His ideal and how does He use the gospel to shape us? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/belief-shaker http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-030412-glen-madden.mp3 Sun, 04 Mar 2012 05:41:23 GMT Glen Madden Momentum: The Book of Acts love,change,shaken,gospel,shape,transform Peter had bound all the peoples of the world, except for his own race, into one loathsome bundle. But God had a massive surprise for him. This weekend we are exploring what it is to have open arms, as a church and as a follower of Christ. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/open-arms http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-030412-phil-collins.mp3 Sun, 04 Mar 2012 05:39:10 GMT Phil Collins Momentum: The Book of Acts peter,acceptance,people,open,arm,welcome Peter had bound all the peoples of the world, except for his own race, into one loathsome bundle. But God had a massive surprise for him. This weekend we are exploring what it is to have open arms, as a church and as a follower of Christ. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/open-arms http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-030412-phil-collins.mp4 Sun, 04 Mar 2012 05:39:07 GMT Phil Collins Momentum: The Book of Acts peter,acceptance,people,open,arm,welcome Jesus loves to change the plot of our lives. Many times through history Jesus has changed the story of our lives for the better. He is the central character and director of the “kingdom story”. This week, through studying the story of Ananias we see how we are also main characters who He loves to use to bring about His purposes and plot changes. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-plot http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-022612-glen-madden.mp3 Sun, 26 Feb 2012 20:05:57 GMT Glen Madden Momentum: The Book of Acts acts,change,life,kingdom,purpose,plan In this passage, Peter has to face all of his prejudices. It is a challenge to us to also let go of our dislikes - those people we tend to despise and cannot, or will not, love. Are you ready to forgive, accept and truly love? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-sheet-of-scorn http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-022612-phil-collins.mp3 Sun, 26 Feb 2012 17:43:57 GMT Phil Collins Momentum: The Book of Acts judgement,love,acceptance,forgiveness,equality,differences,prejudice In this passage, Peter has to face all of his prejudices. It is a challenge to us to also let go of our dislikes - those people we tend to despise and cannot, or will not, love. Are you ready to forgive, accept and truly love? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-sheet-of-scorn http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-022612-phil-collins.mp4 Sun, 26 Feb 2012 17:43:54 GMT Phil Collins Momentum: The Book of Acts judgement,love,acceptance,forgiveness,equality,differences,prejudice In this passage, we read that Peter confronts disease and death, a "double double" miracle. Today we explore signs and wonders & the servant heart of Peter. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-acts-of-peter http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-021912-phil-collins.mp3 Sun, 19 Feb 2012 17:53:24 GMT Phil Collins Momentum: The Book of Acts acts,peter,prayer,healing,faith,servant,heart,miracle,death In this passage, we read that Peter confronts disease and death, a "double double" miracle. Today we explore signs and wonders & the servant heart of Peter. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-acts-of-peter http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-021912-phil-collins.mp4 Sun, 19 Feb 2012 17:53:21 GMT Phil Collins Momentum: The Book of Acts acts,peter,prayer,healing,faith,servant,heart,miracle,death In Acts chapter 9, Ananias appears out of nowhere and is used by God... and Paul disappears ("into a basket.") This passage illustrates how we each need to discover who Jesus is, who we are and what He has called us to. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/gods-instrument http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-021212-phil-collins.mp3 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 05:10:04 GMT Phil Collins Momentum: The Book of Acts call,god,purpose,discover,lead,follow,equip,gift,use In Acts chapter 9, Ananias appears out of nowhere and is used by God... and Paul disappears ("into a basket.") This passage illustrates how we each need to discover who Jesus is, who we are and what He has called us to. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/gods-instrument http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-021212-phil-collins.mp4 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 05:10:01 GMT Phil Collins Momentum: The Book of Acts call,god,purpose,discover,lead,follow,equip,gift,use Part 2 of our ‘Elephant in the Room’ series is all about the ‘nitty gritty’ of God’s expectations on us in relation to our finances. We address questions like: “Should I give 10% like it says in the Old Testament?” “Should I give from my gross or net?” “My spouse is not a Christian what should I give?” “I’m in debt, shouldn’t I deal with that first?” “What do I give if I can’t afford it?” “Why should I give to the church?" http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-pinch http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-021212-glen-madden.mp3 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:37:15 GMT Glen Madden The Elephant in the Room giving,money,finances,stewardship,budget,tithe An ‘Elephant in the Room’ for churches is the issue of finances. 25% of Jesus' teaching is on matters relating to money and yet we do not give it the same emphasis in church (we do in life though!). What is God’s heart when it comes to finances? What is money and wealth for? How is it an indicator of our heart condition? How does having the correct view of money bring freedom in all of life? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/heart-condition http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-020511-glen-madden.mp3 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:30:43 GMT Glen Madden The Elephant in the Room finances,money,jesus,teaching,church,wealth,heart,condition,freedom In Acts 9 we read the story of Saul's conversion. He is floored by Christ and gets up a new man. God can reach into the darkest hearts, and this is a message of hope for all. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/god-can-reach-anybody http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-020511-phil-collins.mp3 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:29:37 GMT Phil Collins Momentum: The Book of Acts acts,9,saul,paul,god,change,life,transform In Acts 9 we read the story of Saul's conversion. He is floored by Christ and gets up a new man. God can reach into the darkest hearts, and this is a message of hope for all. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/god-can-reach-anybody http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-020511-phil-collins.mp4 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:29:34 GMT Phil Collins Momentum: The Book of Acts acts,9,saul,paul,god,change,life,transform The story of Noah is a great Old Testament picture of what God expects from His Ecclesia (Church) today. Noah found favour with God and showed tremendous faith as he stepped out in obedience. Jesus had the same expectation on His disciples when He commanded them to ‘..go into the world’. What other appropriate response is there for a Christian but to obey and go…? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/our-days http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-012912-glen-madden.mp3 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 01:43:16 GMT Glen Madden Ecclesia ecclesia,faith,obedience,go Greater love... http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/greater-love http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-012912-joel-feddersen.mp3 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:55:01 GMT Joel Feddersen Great Expectations greater,love A Face like Flint and a Heart of Faith http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/a-face-like-flint-and-a-heart-of-faith http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-012212-phil-collins.mp3 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 04:22:07 GMT Phil Collins Great Expectations A Face like Flint and a Heart of Faith http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/a-face-like-flint-and-a-heart-of-faith http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-012212-phil-collins.mp4 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 04:22:04 GMT Phil Collins Great Expectations Jesus stood before the actual "Gates of Hades" in Caesarea Philippi and declared that nothing would prevail against His Church. How do we move to be a prevailing, victorious and potent Church, spreading the good news of Jesus Christ? One step is to recognize that we all need to be 'trained in righteousness". What does this training look like? How do we take part? How do become trainers ourselves? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/trained http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-012212-glen-madden.mp3 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:07:31 GMT Glen Madden Ecclesia church,ecclesia,movement,mission,training,equipping Great expectations... http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/great-expectations http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-011512-stephen-sohnchen.mp3 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 23:02:12 GMT Stephen Sohnchen Great Expectations great,expectations God's second purpose for His Ecclesia addresses a need in our lives that we often ignore (or don't make time for). Something that has huge impact on our emotional, spiritual, psychological and physical lives. Something that might just help you live longer. Learn to live like God intended - like he dreamed about before the foundation of the world. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/rainbows-with-extra-yellow http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-011512-glen-madden.mp3 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 04:42:45 GMT Glen Madden Ecclesia ecclesia,need,life,purpose,relationship A greater love... http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/a-greater-love http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-011512-joel-feddersen.mp3 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 20:43:22 GMT Joel Feddersen Great Expectations A greater love... http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/a-greater-love http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-011512-joel-feddersen.mp4 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 20:43:19 GMT Joel Feddersen Great Expectations As Christians we are the Church ("Ecclesia" - The "Called Out Ones"). What does this mean for us in 2012? How do we know we are fulfilling God's plan for us as individuals and as a Church? What does it truly mean to be the "Ecclesia" and in what way do we need to change? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/called-out http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-010812-glen-madden.mp3 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 04:49:53 GMT Glen Madden Ecclesia church,ecclesia,plan,life,mission,called In John 17 Jesus prays for all believers. This week focuses on the themes of unity, love and mission. Jesus prayed for his church... what does this mean for us? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/prayer http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-010812-phil-collins.mp3 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 23:28:47 GMT Phil Collins Great Expectations prayer,unity,jesus,love,church,together,healing,care In John 17 Jesus prays for all believers. This week focuses on the themes of unity, love and mission. Jesus prayed for his church... what does this mean for us? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/prayer http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-010812-phil-collins.mp4 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 23:28:44 GMT Phil Collins Great Expectations prayer,unity,jesus,love,church,together,healing,care 2012 has arrived, and we yearn to know what is God saying to us as a church. We start the year with Jacob - a transformed man, who meets with God, wrestles and limps away with a new name. It's time for us to meet Him face to face. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/meeting-god-in-2012 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-010111-phil-collins.mp3 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 19:32:03 GMT Phil Collins Great Expectations new,year,2012,jacob,new,life,name,transform,face,mission,encounter 2012 has arrived, and we yearn to know what is God saying to us as a church. We start the year with Jacob - a transformed man, who meets with God, wrestles and limps away with a new name. It's time for us to meet Him face to face. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/meeting-god-in-2012 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-010111-phil-collins.mp4 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 19:32:00 GMT Phil Collins Great Expectations new,year,2012,jacob,new,life,name,transform,face,mission,encounter Christmas Eve 2011 - "The Light of Christmas" http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-light-of-christmas http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-122411-phil-collins.mp3 Sat, 24 Dec 2011 21:38:11 GMT Phil Collins Christmas christmas,eve Christmas Eve 2011 - "The Light of Christmas" http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-light-of-christmas http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-122411-phil-collins.mp4 Sat, 24 Dec 2011 21:38:08 GMT Phil Collins Christmas christmas,eve Everlasting Father http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/everlasting-father http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-121811-glen-madden.mp3 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 05:45:01 GMT Glen Madden Light We are all on a journey. What did the star signify, and what treasures do we bring to Christ? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/three-wise-men-and-a-baby http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-121811-phil-collins.mp3 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 05:38:03 GMT Phil Collins Light nativity,light,wise,men,jesus,baby,joruney,life,choice,christmas We are all on a journey. What did the star signify, and what treasures do we bring to Christ? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/three-wise-men-and-a-baby http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-121811-phil-collins.mp4 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 05:38:00 GMT Phil Collins Light nativity,light,wise,men,jesus,baby,joruney,life,choice,christmas God Hero http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/god-hero http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-121011-glen-madden.mp3 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 17:09:47 GMT Glen Madden Light light,god,hero,isaiah Jesus is the light of the world. How does the light work in us? What has Scrooge got to do with Christmas anyway? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/light-of-the-world http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-120411-phil-collins.mp3 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 18:53:31 GMT Phil Collins Light light Christmas is small part of a much larger story centered on God's longing for perfection - on earth and in us. The longings we have for more and to be better is an echo of God's heart and can only be fulfilled through Jesus. Looking at Isaiah's prophesy of the Messiah to come, this message focuses on "Wonderful Counselor" - our longings found in Jesus who understands us and loves us completely. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/echo-of-perfection http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-120411-glen-madden.mp3 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 18:48:18 GMT Glen Madden Light light,jesus,christmas,perfection,echo,counselor,love Is there more to life than just being "happy"? What if following Jesus is a higher calling than most of us realize? In this week's message Dr. Tony Campolo challenges us to put our faith into action, and to be Jesus to the world around us. It's time to make a difference. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/encounter http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-120411-tony-campolo.mp3 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 19:23:23 GMT Tony Campolo Is there more to life than just being "happy"? What if following Jesus is a higher calling than most of us realize? In this week's message Dr. Tony Campolo challenges us to put our faith into action, and to be Jesus to the world around ... encounter,happy,jesus,life,challenge,journey,difference,change,good,world Is there more to life than just being "happy"? What if following Jesus is a higher calling than most of us realize? In this week's message Dr. Tony Campolo challenges us to put our faith into action, and to be Jesus to the world around us. It's time to make a difference. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/encounter http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-120411-tony-campolo.mp4 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 19:23:20 GMT Tony Campolo Is there more to life than just being "happy"? What if following Jesus is a higher calling than most of us realize? In this week's message Dr. Tony Campolo challenges us to put our faith into action, and to be Jesus to the world around ... encounter,happy,jesus,life,challenge,journey,difference,change,good,world Today we are looking into the science and history of the birth of Jesus... through the eyes of Richard Dawkins. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-birth-of-jesus-according-to-richard-dawkins http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/message-gennet-112811-mike-ryder.MP3 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:30:46 GMT Mike Ryder Today we are looking into the science and history of the birth of Jesus... through the eyes of Richard Dawkins. birth,jesus,science,history,richard,dawkins,athiest,christmas This week we take a look at Philip's example of sharing Christ one on one. It should inspire us to introduce Jesus to others. Does your love of Christ reflect in the life you live... and do people around you notice? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/do-something-significant http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-112711-phil-collins.mp3 Sun, 27 Nov 2011 03:12:03 GMT Phil Collins Momentum: The Book of Acts acts,philip,ethiopian,faith,baptism,scripture,believe,evangelism,gospel,sharing,life This week we take a look at Philip's example of sharing Christ one on one. It should inspire us to introduce Jesus to others. Does your love of Christ reflect in the life you live... and do people around you notice? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/do-something-significant http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-112711-phil-collins.mp4 Sun, 27 Nov 2011 03:12:00 GMT Phil Collins Momentum: The Book of Acts acts,philip,ethiopian,faith,baptism,scripture,believe,evangelism,gospel,sharing,life God is in complete control of everything - from the perfectly balanced universe to who serves us coffee at our favourite coffee shop. The bible is clear - ALL things are under His control. Living life with an understanding that our 'day-to-day' is a series of divine appointments is the ultimate adventure! http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/living-in-the-divine http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-112711-glen-madden.mp3 Sun, 27 Nov 2011 03:28:31 GMT Glen Madden Momentum: The Book of Acts acts,control,god,balance,life,divine,appointment Wildfire in Samaria http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/wildfire-in-samaria http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-112011-phil-collins.mp3 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 19:08:12 GMT Phil Collins Momentum: The Book of Acts acts Wildfire in Samaria http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/wildfire-in-samaria http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-112011-phil-collins.mp4 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 19:08:09 GMT Phil Collins Momentum: The Book of Acts acts The story of Philip and the Ethiopian reminds each of us of the importance of sharing the hope we have in Jesus with others around us. Are you looking for opportunities, and spending time listening to God's Spirit leading? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/philip-and-the-ethiopian http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-112011-glen-kyle.mp3 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 19:14:50 GMT Glen Kyle Momentum: The Book of Acts acts,evangelism,share,witness,love,chris,lead,follow,share,hope What do we really place our faith in? The answer to this fundamental question affects everything. The story of Simon the Sorcerer gives us clear warning and direction on what we should put our focus on and how we live lives believing in the God of blessing rather than the blessing of God. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/whats-the-point http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-112011-glen-madden.mp3 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 19:03:42 GMT Glen Madden Momentum: The Book of Acts acts,faith,focus,blessing,god,miracle,power,spirit,motives Question & answer session for "Atheism, Reductionism, and Christmas". http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/atheism-reductionism-and-christmas-part-2 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/message-gennet-111411-tom-longman-part-2.MP3 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 18:50:51 GMT Tom Longman Question & answer session for "Atheism, Reductionism, and Christmas". Today we have a festive focus... “An Atheist Guide to Christmas". http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/atheism-reductionism-and-christmas-part-1 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/message-gennet-111411-tom-longman.MP3 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 18:49:13 GMT Tom Longman Today we have a festive focus... “An Atheist Guide to Christmas". atheist,atheism,reductionist,reductionism,jesus,christmas In this part of Acts we read about Stephen who skilfully sketches out the drama of scripture, explaining how God is doing a fresh thing. Stephen lived like Christ, spoke like Christ and died like Christ. God loves us and is involved in our story - our journey - and has a plan for us to be involved in His mission. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/a-fresh-way http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-111311-phil-collins.mp3 Sun, 13 Nov 2011 16:59:13 GMT Phil Collins Momentum: The Book of Acts acts,mission,life,journey,plan,love In this part of Acts we read about Stephen who skilfully sketches out the drama of scripture, explaining how God is doing a fresh thing. Stephen lived like Christ, spoke like Christ and died like Christ. God loves us and is involved in our story - our journey - and has a plan for us to be involved in His mission. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/a-fresh-way http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-111311-phil-collins.mp4 Sun, 13 Nov 2011 16:59:10 GMT Phil Collins Momentum: The Book of Acts acts,mission,life,journey,plan,love Guest speaker Gary Swabey joins us, asking the question: have we missed the point of the Gospel? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/have-we-missed-the-gospel http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/message-gennet-110711-gary-swabey.MP3 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:45:02 GMT Gary Swabey Guest speaker Gary Swabey joins us, asking the question: have we missed the point of the Gospel? gennet,gospel,meaning,message,practice,life Living as Christ Would Live http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/living-as-christ-would-live http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-11611-phil-collins.mp3 Sun, 06 Nov 2011 19:19:16 GMT Phil Collins Momentum: The Book of Acts acts Living as Christ Would Live http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/living-as-christ-would-live http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-11611-phil-collins.mp4 Sun, 06 Nov 2011 19:19:13 GMT Phil Collins Momentum: The Book of Acts acts What has been the number on pursuit of mankind since time began and what has it got to do with Stephen standing with such grace, power, wisdom and perseverance in the light of such difficult circumstances? We can learn his 'secret' by examining the transformation that has occurred in his life as evidenced in his incredible sermon. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/inside-out http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-11611-glen-madden.mp3 Sun, 06 Nov 2011 06:44:27 GMT Glen Madden Momentum: The Book of Acts acts,transformation,courage,grace,perseverance Divine Order http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/divine-order http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-11611-monty-scott.mp3 Sun, 06 Nov 2011 18:49:44 GMT Monty Scott Momentum: The Book of Acts acts God has allowed us the opportunity serve orphans and widows; the Bible calls this "true religion". Rather than focus on what we think we are entitled to, God has given each of us a role to play in the life of the church. Will you devote yourself to prayer on behalf of the people, and seek what He is calling you to do? Will you partner with us in Gods mission as we love & care for children in India through Child of Mine? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/india http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-103011-phil-and-glen.mp3 Sun, 30 Oct 2011 18:30:08 GMT Phil Collins and Glen Madden Momentum: The Book of Acts india,child,of,min,widow,orphan,poor,justice,feed,pray,seek,help God has allowed us the opportunity serve orphans and widows; the Bible calls this "true religion". Rather than focus on what we think we are entitled to, God has given each of us a role to play in the life of the church. Will you devote yourself to prayer on behalf of the people, and seek what He is calling you to do? Will you partner with us in Gods mission as we love & care for children in India through Child of Mine? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/india http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-103011--phil-and-glen.mp4 Sun, 30 Oct 2011 18:30:05 GMT Phil Collins and Glen Madden Momentum: The Book of Acts india,child,of,min,widow,orphan,poor,justice,feed,pray,seek,help Continuing the UNCOVERING series, we will be looking at "Hypocrisy and Homosexuality" in the church. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/hypocrisy-and-homosexuality http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/message-gennet-102411-mike-ryder.MP3 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 19:44:10 GMT Mike Ryder Continuing the UNCOVERING series, we will be looking at "Hypocrisy and Homosexuality" in the church. hypocrisy,church,homosexuality Dying to Give http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/dying-to-give http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-102311-joel-feddersen.mp3 Sun, 23 Oct 2011 04:44:32 GMT Joel Feddersen Momentum: The Book of Acts acts Dying to Give http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/dying-to-give http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-102311-joel-feddersen.mp4 Sun, 23 Oct 2011 04:44:29 GMT Joel Feddersen Momentum: The Book of Acts acts As the Holy Spirit is poured out on the infant Church, we see the powerful effect it has on that community and the Apostles. In the face of emerging opposition, they show incredible courage and boldness, which is rooted in a deep sense of the call and commission of God on their lives. This supernatural boldness is not easily intimidated, and emerges from trial with new strength and power. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/supernatural-surge http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-102311-lyndon-thomas.mp3 Sun, 23 Oct 2011 02:52:16 GMT Lyndon Thomas Momentum: The Book of Acts acts,holy_spirit,church,opposition,courage,call,trial,supernatural,strength,power Unstoppable. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/unstoppable http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-101611-bill-hogg.mp3 Sun, 16 Oct 2011 03:58:21 GMT Bill Hogg Momentum: The Book of Acts acts Unstoppable. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/unstoppable http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-101611-bill-hogg.mp4 Sun, 16 Oct 2011 03:58:18 GMT Bill Hogg Momentum: The Book of Acts acts The apostles view was that when good things happened - great! When bad things happened - even better - because it was an opportunity to show others the transformation that was happening in their hearts. The disciples were all about obedience at any cost, and they lived that as they submitted to the authority of the Sanhedrin. They rejoiced that they were counted worthy of suffering disgrace for Jesus name. How do you respond to persecution? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/liberty http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-101611-glen-kyle.mp3 Sun, 16 Oct 2011 22:29:21 GMT Glen Kyle Momentum: The Book of Acts acts,persecution,faith,courage,suffering,transformation,witness This passage of scripture is well known as being one of the toughest scriptures to read in the Bible. Similarly, Uzzah dying as a result of touching the falling ark is also difficult to comprehend. Why does God bring such swift judgement on these people and what can we apply to our own lives? And, what is WYSIWYG anyways? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/wysiwyg http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-101611-glen-madden.mp3 Sun, 16 Oct 2011 04:08:54 GMT Glen Madden Momentum: The Book of Acts acts Sexual discrimination is still an incredibly oppressive force in society and particularly pop culture. How should we respond as a community concerned about equality? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-bible-and-sexism http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/message-gennet-101711-tom-longman.mp3 Sun, 16 Oct 2011 16:41:58 GMT Tom Longman Sexual discrimination is still an incredibly oppressive force in society and particularly pop culture. How should we respond as a community concerned about equality? bible,sexism,gennet,equality,culture,society,men,women This week we took an in-depth look at what it means to become a participant in God’s story. Each of us has been created by God to play an important role within the story of narratives (emphasis on plural) that are uniquely occurring for all of us each day. Rather than quarreling about whose story is correct, we ought to examine our response to Jesus’ call to love and care for the world. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/living-narratives http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/message-gennet-092611-mick-bartlett.mp3 Sun, 09 Oct 2011 20:45:02 GMT Mick Bartlett This week we took an in-depth look at what it means to become a participant in God’s story. Each of us has been created by God to play an important role within the story of narratives (emphasis on plural) that are uniquely occurring for all of us ... narrative,call,world,love,unique,story,participant The disciples show us how we can remain unshaken, strong and bold in a continually shaking world. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/shaken http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-100911-glen-madden.mp3 Sun, 09 Oct 2011 15:49:22 GMT Glen Madden Momentum: The Book of Acts acts,shaken,world,courage,strong,bold The disciples show us how we can remain unshaken, strong and bold in a continually shaking world. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/shaken http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-100911-glen-madden.mp4 Sun, 09 Oct 2011 15:49:19 GMT Glen Madden Momentum: The Book of Acts acts,shaken,world,courage,strong,bold By this time in the book of Acts, pressure and persecution begins. Peter and John rock the boat as they proclaim the resurrection of Jesus. Do you have the courage to do the same? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-bliss-of-persecution http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-100211-phil-collins.mp3 Sun, 02 Oct 2011 18:35:59 GMT Phil Collins Momentum: The Book of Acts acts,peter,john,persecution,courage,gospel,resurrection,jesus By this time in the book of Acts, pressure and persecution begins. Peter and John rock the boat as they proclaim the resurrection of Jesus. Do you have the courage to do the same? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-bliss-of-persecution http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-100211-phil-collins.mp4 Sun, 02 Oct 2011 18:35:56 GMT Phil Collins Momentum: The Book of Acts acts,peter,john,persecution,courage,gospel,resurrection,jesus Peter gave what He had an abundance of - Jesus. What do we overflow with? What is supreme in our life and how does it draw people to Jesus? Do we impart true life? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/imparting-life http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-092511-glen-madden.mp3 Sun, 25 Sep 2011 04:30:29 GMT Glen Madden Momentum: The Book of Acts acts,life,abundance,overflow Body & Soul http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/body-and-soul http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-092511-monty-scott.mp3 Sun, 25 Sep 2011 05:30:52 GMT Monty Scott Momentum: The Book of Acts acts The power of Jesus' name is remarkable. The power of Jesus in the life of His follower is profound. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/when-life-is-jumping http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-092511-phil-collins.mp3 Sun, 25 Sep 2011 01:59:35 GMT Phil Collins Momentum: The Book of Acts acts,power,life,healing,faith The power of Jesus' name is remarkable. The power of Jesus in the life of His follower is profound. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/when-life-is-jumping http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-092511-phil-collins.mp4 Sun, 25 Sep 2011 01:59:32 GMT Phil Collins Momentum: The Book of Acts acts,power,life,healing,faith This is the first podcast for GENnet! This week, Mike Ryder is speaking to us on the topic of "God and Suffering". http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/god-and-suffering http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/message-gennet-091911-mike-ryder.mp3 Mon, 19 Sep 2011 02:10:08 GMT Mike Ryder This is the first podcast for GENnet! This week, Mike Ryder is speaking to us on the topic of "God and Suffering". god,suffering,gennet,young,adults God's Rescue Plan http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/gods-rescue-plan http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-091811-phil-collins.mp3 Sun, 18 Sep 2011 16:26:55 GMT Phil Collins Momentum: The Book of Acts acts God's Rescue Plan http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/gods-rescue-plan http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-091811-phil-collins.mp4 Sun, 18 Sep 2011 16:26:52 GMT Phil Collins Momentum: The Book of Acts acts What is God seeking to accomplish by creating the universe, the world and us in it? What is His ultimate plan and what does this have to do with His church? Once we answer these questions then we have a clear place to start in gaining Momentum in the book of Acts. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/rescued-from-yourself http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-091811-glen-madden.mp3 Sun, 18 Sep 2011 18:53:39 GMT Glen Madden Momentum: The Book of Acts acts,place,world,purpose,rescue,plan,church,momentum Elisha's call from God revolutionizes his life bringing a willingness to chase after God. The call from God to 'Be' and to 'Do' is as clear now as it was then - are we ready to answer? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-revolutionary-call http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-090411-glen-madden.mp3 Sun, 04 Sep 2011 23:04:00 GMT Glen Madden Elijah elijah,revolutionary,call,willing,be,do,action,answer,listen,follow Passing the Baton http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/passing-the-baton http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-090411-phil-collins.mp3 Sun, 04 Sep 2011 06:40:34 GMT Phil Collins Elijah elijah Passing the Baton http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/passing-the-baton http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-090411-phil-collins.mp4 Sun, 04 Sep 2011 06:40:31 GMT Phil Collins Elijah elijah Elijah was a man trapped in a cave, but it was time to talk and time to walk. Are we willing to step out of our cave? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-cave http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-082811-phil-collins.mp3 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 21:54:31 GMT Phil Collins Elijah elijah,trapped,cave,journey,courage,talk,walk Elijah was a man trapped in a cave, but it was time to talk and time to walk. Are we willing to step out of our cave? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-cave http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-082811-phil-collins.mp4 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 21:54:28 GMT Phil Collins Elijah elijah,trapped,cave,journey,courage,talk,walk Elijah goes from the mountain top to the lowest valley, the bionic prophet becomes the broken man. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/prophet-at-a-loss http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-082111-phil-collins.mp3 Sun, 21 Aug 2011 17:18:55 GMT Phil Collins Elijah elijah,prophet,loss,broken Elijah goes from the mountain top to the lowest valley, the bionic prophet becomes the broken man. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/prophet-at-a-loss http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-082111-phil-collins.mp4 Sun, 21 Aug 2011 17:18:52 GMT Phil Collins Elijah elijah,prophet,loss,broken Elijah came crashing down after an incredible victory at Carmel due Jezebel sending the ultimate weapon against him - fear. Fear immobilizes and causes us to ineffectiveness. Learn how to break through fear barriers and be encouraged by Jesus coming alongside when the "Journey is too much for you". http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-ultimate-assassin http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-082111-glen-madden.mp3 Sun, 21 Aug 2011 03:44:19 GMT Glen Madden Elijah elijha,prophet,fear,journey,discouragement The Presence of God http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-presence-of-god http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-081411-steve-huhn.mp3 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 22:55:19 GMT Steve Huhn Elijah elijah,prophets,baal,fire,heaven,prescence,god,faith,confidence The Presence of God http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-presence-of-god http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-081411-steve-huhn.mp4 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 22:55:16 GMT Steve Huhn Elijah elijah,prophets,baal,fire,heaven,prescence,god,faith,confidence Crisis of Faith http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/crisis-of-faith http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-080711-steve-huhn.mp3 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 23:44:13 GMT Steve Huhn Elijah elijah,widow,son,miracle,faith,belief,sin,trust,courage Crisis of Faith http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/crisis-of-faith http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-080711-steve-huhn.mp4 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 23:44:10 GMT Steve Huhn Elijah elijah,widow,son,miracle,faith,belief,sin,trust,courage Shaped for Significance http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/shaped-for-significance http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-073111-phil-collins.mp3 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 05:21:32 GMT Phil Collins Elijah elijah Shaped for Significance http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/shaped-for-significance http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-073111-phil-collins.mp4 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 05:21:29 GMT Phil Collins Elijah elijah What an incredible start to Elijah's ministry! Standing for truth in a society broken with idolatry and then being called to a 'drought' area (Cherith) to live out what he says he believes. There is much we can learn from Elijah's courage, passion and dedication... how God fulfills his plan through the destiny promised in Christ! http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/stand http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-073111-glen-madden.mp3 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 18:40:13 GMT Glen Madden Elijah elijah,stand,truth,plan,destiny,dedication Jonah 4 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/jonah-4 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-072411-phil-collins.mp3 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 02:25:30 GMT Phil Collins Jonah jonah Jonah 4 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/jonah-4 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-072411-phil-collins.mp4 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 02:25:27 GMT Phil Collins Jonah jonah God's word comes to Jonah a second time. This time Jonah obeys and sees God move in a powerful way. What is God saying to you? Perhaps today (like Jonah), is the day for massive action and you too will see dramatic results in your life and in the lives of the people around you... all through Jesus! http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/second-chances http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-071711-glen-madden.mp3 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 16:40:46 GMT Glen Madden Jonah jonah,action,second,chance,obedience,results We are called to partner with what God is doing and has already done. Jonah traveled to Nineveh and discovered that the hearts of the people were open and prepared. Are you willing to go and to speak, with faith that God has already made a way? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/jonah-3 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-071711-phil-collins.mp3 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 01:30:37 GMT Phil Collins Jonah jonah,prepare,heart,obedience,message,go We are called to partner with what God is doing and has already done. Jonah traveled to Nineveh and discovered that the hearts of the people were open and prepared. Are you willing to go and to speak, with faith that God has already made a way? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/jonah-3 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-071711-phil-collins.mp4 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 01:30:34 GMT Phil Collins Jonah jonah,prepare,heart,obedience,message,go The amazing poem of Jonah 2 teaches us the message of the cross, and shows us how we can travel through the cosmic storms of life. We often find God in those places of darkness and pain. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/jonah-2 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-071011-phil-collins.mp3 Sun, 10 Jul 2011 21:26:32 GMT Phil Collins Jonah jonah,darkness,pain,salvation,help The amazing poem of Jonah 2 teaches us the message of the cross, and shows us how we can travel through the cosmic storms of life. We often find God in those places of darkness and pain. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/jonah-2 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-071011-phil-collins.mp4 Sun, 10 Jul 2011 21:26:29 GMT Phil Collins Jonah jonah,darkness,pain,salvation,help Jonah was literally in a dark, crushing and despairing place while he was in the fish but finds massive hope in a salvation-giving God. How can a loving God allow so much suffering and pain in the world? Isn't a pain-filled world proof that there can't be a God? Actually, as Jonah illustrates, the absolute opposite is true... He who is a merciful and rescuing God allows suffering because He loves us... Jesus identifies with us in our pain and suffering. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/tension http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-071011-glen-madden.mp3 Sun, 10 Jul 2011 21:19:26 GMT Glen Madden Jonah jonah,prayer,pain,suffering,salvation,mercy,love,compassion Dreams of Tarshish. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/dreams-of-tarshish http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-071011-steve-huhn.mp3 Sun, 10 Jul 2011 05:59:17 GMT Steve Huhn Jonah jonah,tarshish,dream Dreams of Tarshish. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/dreams-of-tarshish http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-071011-steve-huhn.mp4 Sun, 10 Jul 2011 05:59:14 GMT Steve Huhn Jonah jonah,tarshish,dream Is there a 'Jonah' in us all? Do we run when God speaks? Do we have a 'Nineveh' that we are running from and a 'Tarshish' we are running to hoping to find peace and purpose? God always gives chase when it comes to His word because He is merciful, loving and faithful. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-runaway-prophet-south http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-070311-glen-madden.mp3 Sun, 03 Jul 2011 23:29:30 GMT Glen Madden Jonah jonah,life,run,hope,peace,purpose Jonah the runaway prophet; running from his call, running from God and snoring away while the ship is cracking up! Don't we all have a bit of the runaway in us? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-runaway-prophet http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-070311-phil-collins.mp3 Sun, 03 Jul 2011 21:46:19 GMT Phil Collins Jonah jonah,runaway,run,call,ignore,avoid,obey,listen Jonah the runaway prophet; running from his call, running from God and snoring away while the ship is cracking up! Don't we all have a bit of the runaway in us? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-runaway-prophet http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-070311-phil-collins.mp4 Sun, 03 Jul 2011 21:46:16 GMT Phil Collins Jonah jonah,runaway,run,call,ignore,avoid,obey,listen Everyone desires purpose, direction and fulfillment in life. In this passage, Jesus gives clear direction as to how we should follow His example and, as a result, live with clarity and focus ourselves. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/look http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-062611-glen-madden.mp3 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 16:44:49 GMT Glen Madden Everyone desires purpose, direction and fulfillment in life. In this passage, Jesus gives clear direction as to how we should follow His example and, as a result, live with clarity and focus ourselves. focus,purpose,direction,clarity Will your prodigal come home? (Part 2) http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/will-your-prodigal-come-home-part-2 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-062611-phil-collins.mp3 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 17:46:01 GMT Phil Collins Will your prodigal come home? (Part 2) prodigal Will your prodigal come home? (Part 2) http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/will-your-prodigal-come-home-part-2 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-062611-phil-collins.mp4 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 17:45:58 GMT Phil Collins Will your prodigal come home? (Part 2) prodigal Will your prodigal come home? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/will-your-prodigal-come-home http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-061911-phil-collins.mp3 Sun, 19 Jun 2011 04:23:19 GMT Phil Collins Will your prodigal come home? Will your prodigal come home? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/will-your-prodigal-come-home http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-061911-phil-collins.mp4 Sun, 19 Jun 2011 04:23:16 GMT Phil Collins Will your prodigal come home? We are all worshippers - it's not a religious thing, it's about being human. We all worship someone, something or some idea. We worship our way INTO sin (idolatry) and we worship our way OUT of sin (through Jesus). Where does your worship lie? What do you make sacrifices to? What problems, issues and addictions do we struggle with that are ultimately worship issues? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-chase http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-061911-glen-madden.mp3 Sun, 19 Jun 2011 04:22:11 GMT Glen Madden We are all worshippers - it's not a religious thing, it's about being human. We all worship someone, something or some idea. We worship our way INTO sin (idolatry) and we worship our way OUT of sin (through Jesus). Where does your worship ... worship,idolatry,sin,sacrifice,addiction Be holy. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/be-holy-south http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-061211-glen-madden.mp3 Sun, 12 Jun 2011 20:03:20 GMT Glen Madden Holy Spirit holy,spirit Pentecost was the birthday of the church, the beginning of the global mission, when the unremarkable became the remarkable. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/pentecost-be-dangerous http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-061211-phil-collins.mp3 Sun, 12 Jun 2011 16:39:12 GMT Phil Collins Holy Spirit holy,spirit,pentecost,power,mission Pentecost was the birthday of the church, the beginning of the global mission, when the unremarkable became the remarkable. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/pentecost-be-dangerous http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-061211-phil-collins.mp4 Sun, 12 Jun 2011 16:39:09 GMT Phil Collins Holy Spirit holy,spirit,pentecost,power,mission Be Holy. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/be-holy http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-052911-phil-collins.mp3 Sun, 29 May 2011 23:09:30 GMT Phil Collins Holy Spirit be,holy,spirit Be Holy. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/be-holy http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-052911-phil-collins.mp4 Sun, 29 May 2011 23:09:27 GMT Phil Collins Holy Spirit be,holy,spirit What is our attitude as a church and as a people? Do we seek the 'universal flourishing' (shalom) of our city? Do we stand in the gap and pray on Kelowna's behalf? This is what it truly means to be filled with His spirit and 'be dangerous'. This has to be our vision. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/be-dangerous http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-052911-glen-madden.mp3 Sun, 29 May 2011 02:16:26 GMT Glen Madden Holy Spirit holy,sprit,dangerous,be,peace,prayer,vision What's the difference between the baptism of the spirit and being continually filled with the spirit? Where does revival and God's sovereign will fit in with the Holy Spirit's role in the church? Do we 'position' ourselves as individuals and churches to be impacted by the exceptional and regular work of the Spirit? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/filled http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-slide-052211-glen-madden.mp3 Sun, 22 May 2011 02:59:56 GMT Glen Madden Holy Spirit holy,spirit,filled Be filled. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/be-filled http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-052211-phil-collins.mp3 Sun, 22 May 2011 04:23:41 GMT Phil Collins Holy Spirit holy,spirit,filled Be filled. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/be-filled http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-052211-phil-collins.mp4 Sun, 22 May 2011 04:23:38 GMT Phil Collins Holy Spirit holy,spirit,filled The Gift. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-gift http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-051511-glen-madden.mp3 Sun, 15 May 2011 20:40:56 GMT Glen Madden Holy Spirit holy,spirit,gift We have been given a friend - the presence of the Spirit in our lives. Jesus Christ left this earth so that He (the Holy Spirit) would come. In this message we discover how to connect with the Holy Spirit. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/whispers-of-a-friend http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-051511-phil-collins.mp3 Sun, 15 May 2011 20:38:52 GMT Phil Collins Holy Spirit holy,spirit,whisper,friend,gift,life We have been given a friend - the presence of the Spirit in our lives. Jesus Christ left this earth so that He (the Holy Spirit) would come. In this message we discover how to connect with the Holy Spirit. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/whispers-of-a-friend http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-051511-phil-collins.mp4 Sun, 15 May 2011 20:38:49 GMT Phil Collins Holy Spirit holy,spirit,whisper,friend,gift,life The work of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament is portrayed as the breath or wind of God: creating life, bringing change and hope. How can we connect with this same Spirit today? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/in-the-beginning http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-050811-phil-collins.mp3 Sun, 08 May 2011 03:25:36 GMT Phil Collins Holy Spirit holy,spirit,breath,wind,power,life,change,hope The work of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament is portrayed as the breath or wind of God: creating life, bringing change and hope. How can we connect with this same Spirit today? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/in-the-beginning http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-050811-phil-collins.mp4 Sun, 08 May 2011 03:25:33 GMT Phil Collins Holy Spirit holy,spirit,breath,wind,power,life,change,hope The holy spirit is a constant presence, force and power in the Old Testament which is then 'amped up' for all after Pentecost. What can we learn from the Holy Spirit's Old Testament work that enables us to be more effective witnesses for Jesus today? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/amped http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-050811-glen-madden.mp3 Sun, 08 May 2011 03:22:09 GMT Glen Madden Holy Spirit holy,spirit,pentecost,force,power,witness Not so secret agent. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/not-so-secret-agent http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-050111-glen-madden.mp3 Sun, 01 May 2011 21:40:24 GMT Glen Madden Not so secret agent. When we see someone we love or know fail, what is our attitude? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/crash http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-050111-phil-collins.mp3 Sun, 01 May 2011 23:10:50 GMT Phil Collins Galatians crash,failure,success,attitude,love When we see someone we love or know fail, what is our attitude? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/crash http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-050111-phil-collins.mp4 Sun, 01 May 2011 23:10:47 GMT Phil Collins Galatians crash,failure,success,attitude,love Do we "trade-in" God's purpose and design for the temporary things that this world offers? Resurrection Sunday reminds us of the divine trade-in that Jesus made for us. Our sin, for his life... http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/trade-in http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-042411-glen-madden.mp3 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 00:45:14 GMT Glen Madden Easter easter,trade,in,sin,life,redemption What does it mean to live in a good Friday world but be a Easter people? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/surprised-by-hope http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-042411-phil-colins.mp3 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 17:52:16 GMT Phil Collins Easter surprised,hope,jesus,easter What does it mean to live in a good Friday world but be a Easter people? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/surprised-by-hope http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-042411-phil-colins.mp4 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 17:52:13 GMT Phil Collins Easter surprised,hope,jesus,easter Paul encourages us to 'boast' in the cross and make it the 'one rule' to live by. Why is it so important? How can Jesus' horrible death on the cross be something we can boast in and proclaim as 'good news'? This message doesn't hold back in its description of what happened to Jesus on cross as it gives fresh understanding of what the cross actually means. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-cross-one-rule http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-041711-glen-madden.mp3 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 04:54:43 GMT Glen Madden Galatians cross,salvation,galatians,sacrifice,rule,good,news The mighty donkey http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-mighty-donkey http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-041711-joel-feddersen.mp3 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 05:19:40 GMT Joel Feddersen The mighty donkey palm,sunday The mighty donkey http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-mighty-donkey http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-041711-joel-feddersen.mp4 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 05:19:37 GMT Joel Feddersen The mighty donkey palm,sunday This week we explore the Fruit of the Spirit and how our lives can be transformed within by keeping in step with the Spirit of Christ. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/fruitopia http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-041011-phil-collins.mp3 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 16:45:02 GMT Phil Collins Galatians galatians,fruit,spirit,love,joy,peace,patience,longsuffering,gentless,goodness,self_control,kindness,evidence This week we explore the Fruit of the Spirit and how our lives can be transformed within by keeping in step with the Spirit of Christ. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/fruitopia http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-041011-phil-collins.mp4 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 16:44:59 GMT Phil Collins Galatians galatians,fruit,spirit,love,joy,peace,patience,longsuffering,gentless,goodness,self_control,kindness,evidence Significant relationships http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/significant-relationships http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-041011-glen-madden.mp3 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 20:53:23 GMT Glen Madden Galatians galatians,significant,relationships,small,groups We live in the constant tension of wanting to do right but continually failing. What’s really going on? Paul addresses the war in which we find ourselves. He shows us where our motivation for doing good should come from, what the battle and finally calls us to “Take Action” and start walking out this new life – keeping in step with the spirit continually. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/call-to-action http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-040311-glen-madden.mp3 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 23:24:50 GMT Glen Madden Galatians galatians,war,right,wrong,motivation,walk,life,spirit Every little step, every little choice makes a difference to our lives. This week we explore what it means to truly walk in the Spirit, crucify the old nature and live in freedom. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/victory-within http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-040311-phil-collins.mp3 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 20:10:41 GMT Phil Collins Galatians galatians,victory,within,freedom,spirit,led,life,choice Every little step, every little choice makes a difference to our lives. This week we explore what it means to truly walk in the Spirit, crucify the old nature and live in freedom. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/victory-within http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-040311-phil-collins.mp4 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 20:10:38 GMT Phil Collins Galatians galatians,victory,within,freedom,spirit,led,life,choice When we accept God's grace, the Spirit gives us a new motivation to live for God, as His sons and daughters. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/a-new-motivation http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-032711-glen-madden.mp3 Sun, 27 Mar 2011 21:06:54 GMT Glen Madden Galatians grace,live,son,daughter,galatians With the freedom that God give us, comes responsibility; this freedom is not license to sin, but rather, to experience all that God has for us. If we listen to the Spirit of God, we will never be taken off course. We serve a God of surprises, and if we allow Him to, we will be taken on a journey with Him that will change us, and our community. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/free-at-last http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-032711-jon-turner.mp3 Sun, 27 Mar 2011 20:13:18 GMT Jon Turner, of Saltmine Galatians freedom,galatians,spirit,led,living With the freedom that God give us, comes responsibility; this freedom is not license to sin, but rather, to experience all that God has for us. If we listen to the Spirit of God, we will never be taken off course. We serve a God of surprises, and if we allow Him to, we will be taken on a journey with Him that will change us, and our community. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/free-at-last http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-032711-jon-turner.mp4 Sun, 27 Mar 2011 20:13:15 GMT Jon Turner, of Saltmine Galatians freedom,galatians,spirit,led,living Experiencing the work of the Holy Spirit leads to significance, assurance, intimacy and life change. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-experience http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-032011-glen-madden.mp3 Sun, 20 Mar 2011 00:11:47 GMT Glen Madden Galatians galatians,life,change,assurance,theology,heart,holy,spirit,significance Experiencing the work of the Holy Spirit leads to significance, assurance, intimacy and life change. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-experience http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-032011-glen-madden.mp4 Sun, 20 Mar 2011 00:11:44 GMT Glen Madden Galatians galatians,life,change,assurance,theology,heart,holy,spirit,significance This week we will be exploring the purpose of the Law of Moses. How this links to the work of faith and the power of Jesus to change lives. God keeps his promises. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-promise-and-the-law http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-031311-phil-collins.mp3 Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:24:45 GMT Phil Collins Galatians galatians,promise,law,grace,standard,measure,freedom,faith This week we will be exploring the purpose of the Law of Moses. How this links to the work of faith and the power of Jesus to change lives. God keeps his promises. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-promise-and-the-law http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-031311-phil-collins.mp4 Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:24:42 GMT Phil Collins Galatians galatians,promise,law,grace,standard,measure,freedom,faith We need to be growing spiritually through belief, not effort. We are saved by the gospel, and as a result we grow by the gospel. We are legally free. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/revolution-of-belief http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-031311-glen-madden.mp3 Sun, 13 Mar 2011 20:40:16 GMT Glen Madden Galatians galatians,revolution,belief,growth,salvation,save,works,faith We live in what philosophers call a 'hyper real' society where truth is embellished and we end up chasing after ideals that are simply not true and are unattainable. It's a "I will only be happy when..." culture. In Galatians 3 Paul is addressing a group of Christians that have wandered away from The Truth. The gospel had been 'embellished' by some false teachers and the Galatians had been 'bewitched' into believing it. They had started well and were ending badly, using their own power to see change in their lives. Do WE chase after the truth of the gospel or the hyper real image of Christianity we are presented with everyday? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/hyper-real-christianity http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-030611-glen-madden.mp3 Sun, 06 Mar 2011 06:40:43 GMT Glen Madden Galatians galatians,hyper,real,christianity,culture,happiness,truth,reality Faith Alone http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/faith-alone http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-030611-phil-collins.mp3 Sun, 06 Mar 2011 22:10:21 GMT Phil Collins Galatians galatians,faith,alone,holy,spirit,life,religion,trust,journey,miracles Faith Alone http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/faith-alone http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-030611-phil-collins.mp4 Sun, 06 Mar 2011 22:10:18 GMT Phil Collins Galatians galatians,faith,alone,holy,spirit,life,religion,trust,journey,miracles Paul continues his fight on behalf of gospel truth. "Round 2" of the fight for freedom involves Paul pointing out the importance of being missional and culturally relevant without letting culture control or dictate our relationship with God. This is hugely relevant to us as modern Christians - how do we use the culture to communicate the gospel without 'selling out'? Are we legalistic in our approach to God and Church? What responsibilities do we have in our own communities, neighbourhoods and workplaces? How do we continue in the freedom of the gospel? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/freedom-fighter http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-022711-glen-madden.mp3 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 06:04:18 GMT Glen Madden Galatians galatians,freedom,fighter,legalism,missional,culture Freedom http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/freedom http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-022711-phil-collins.mp3 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 04:53:46 GMT Phil Collins Galatians galatians,freedom Freedom http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/freedom http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-022711-phil-collins.mp4 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 04:53:43 GMT Phil Collins Galatians galatians,freedom Is there anyone beyond the reach of God? This week we will explore Jesus and His power to invade lives. We will see how the Apostle Paul's life was interrupted in the most dramatic of ways & how this helps us believe for others. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/get-the-story-straight http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-022011-phil-collins.mp3 Sun, 20 Feb 2011 05:55:35 GMT Phil Collins Galatians galatians,life,interrupt,story,change Is there anyone beyond the reach of God? This week we will explore Jesus and His power to invade lives. We will see how the Apostle Paul's life was interrupted in the most dramatic of ways & how this helps us believe for others. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/get-the-story-straight http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-022011-phil-collins.mp4 Sun, 20 Feb 2011 05:55:32 GMT Phil Collins Galatians galatians,life,interrupt,story,change http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/transformed http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-022011-glen-madden.mp3 Sun, 20 Feb 2011 16:20:03 GMT Glen Madden Galatians galatians,transformed This week's message is about Paul's astonishment at the Galatians' willingness to change allegiances. He had three struggles. First, you cannot add to what Christ accomplished through the cross - the Galatians were insisting on adding to the message. Second, through the work of Christ, God the Father affirmed once and for all that he is the Father of the world; the world is welcome to join the family. Finally, the actions of these teachers would result in splitting the family of God. Paul was defending God's grace, in the most direct of ways. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/grace-defended http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-021311-phil-collins.mp3 Sun, 13 Feb 2011 02:47:02 GMT Phil Collins Galatians galatians,grace,defended,message,family,unity,division This week's message is about Paul's astonishment at the Galatians' willingness to change allegiances. He had three struggles. First, you cannot add to what Christ accomplished through the cross - the Galatians were insisting on adding to the message. Second, through the work of Christ, God the Father affirmed once and for all that he is the Father of the world; the world is welcome to join the family. Finally, the actions of these teachers would result in splitting the family of God. Paul was defending God's grace, in the most direct of ways. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/grace-defended http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-021311-phil-collins.mp4 Sun, 13 Feb 2011 02:46:59 GMT Phil Collins Galatians galatians,grace,defended,message,family,unity,division We are often convinced that for us to get anything in this world we need to work hard, stay focused and believe in ourselves. Unfortunately we apply this to our belief in God. Thankfully, God's love for us in not based on anything we bring to the relationship! The Galatian church had turned to a 'different gospel" by making their relationship with God about what THEY DO rather than what GOD HAS DONE. DO we do the same? What are the marks of having changed the gospel? How do we get back to the forgiveness and freedom only available in Christ and what He has done for us? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/a-different-gospel http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-021311-glen-madden.mp3 Sun, 13 Feb 2011 00:35:15 GMT Glen Madden Galatians galatians,gospel,love,freedom,forgiveness,relationship,works Today we begin our series in the book of Galatians. It is so important to know what we believe and why we believe it, and how we know the reality of Jesus in our lives. Will you join us in reading through Galatians with us for the next couple of months? This week I want to talk about Galatians 1:1-5. We see that Paul has a direct calling from Christ and that he is utterly loyal to the word of God and the gospel message. Paul knew what it was to be "sent out" with authority & power that can only come from God, and not from any man-made institution. In verses 3-5 we learn that the very nature of salvation is peace and reconciliation. Peace with God, peace with each other, an peace within ourselves. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/galatians-a-story-of-freedom http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-020611-phil-collins.mp3 Sun, 06 Feb 2011 18:56:39 GMT Phil Collins Galatians galatians,authority,calling,peace,grace,salvation,rescue,reconciliation Today we begin our series in the book of Galatians. It is so important to know what we believe and why we believe it, and how we know the reality of Jesus in our lives. Will you join us in reading through Galatians with us for the next couple of months? This week I want to talk about Galatians 1:1-5. We see that Paul has a direct calling from Christ and that he is utterly loyal to the word of God and the gospel message. Paul knew what it was to be "sent out" with authority & power that can only come from God, and not from any man-made institution. In verses 3-5 we learn that the very nature of salvation is peace and reconciliation. Peace with God, peace with each other, an peace within ourselves. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/galatians-a-story-of-freedom http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-020611-phil-collins.mp4 Sun, 06 Feb 2011 18:56:36 GMT Phil Collins Galatians galatians,authority,calling,peace,grace,salvation,rescue,reconciliation The apostle Paul is deeply unhappy with the Galatian church. The essence of the gospel is being challenged and Paul is not prepared to stand by and let it happen. Galatians 1:1-5 states his intentions clearly - it is all about Jesus. We have an issue with sin and Jesus is the answer and our only hope. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-day http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-020611-glen-madden-south.mp3 Sun, 06 Feb 2011 22:25:51 GMT Glen Madden Galatians galatians,church,gospel,jesus,sin,hope,answer We are privileged to have Simon Trundle as our guest speaker this weekend. Simon Trundle has two jobs; he serves as pastor of Hope Church in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire and earns his living from being a consultant in counter-terrorism. Married to Bernie with three grown-up children, Simon lives in the village of Grendon, Northamptonshire. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/living-an-explosive-life http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-020511-simon-trundle.mp3 Sat, 05 Feb 2011 21:57:21 GMT Simon Trundle We are privileged to have Simon Trundle as our guest speaker this weekend. Simon Trundle has two jobs; he serves as pastor of Hope Church in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire and earns his living from being a consultant in counter-terrorism. Married ... We are privileged to have Simon Trundle as our guest speaker this weekend. Simon Trundle has two jobs; he serves as pastor of Hope Church in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire and earns his living from being a consultant in counter-terrorism. Married to Bernie with three grown-up children, Simon lives in the village of Grendon, Northamptonshire. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/living-an-explosive-life http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-020511-simon-trundle.mp4 Sat, 05 Feb 2011 21:57:18 GMT Simon Trundle We are privileged to have Simon Trundle as our guest speaker this weekend. Simon Trundle has two jobs; he serves as pastor of Hope Church in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire and earns his living from being a consultant in counter-terrorism. Married ... http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/faithful-obedience http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-013011-phil-collins.mp3 Sun, 30 Jan 2011 21:19:22 GMT Phil Collins Screwtape Letters http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/faithful-obedience http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-013011-phil-collins.mp4 Sun, 30 Jan 2011 21:19:19 GMT Phil Collins Screwtape Letters Jesus called us to be united as a church and Satan seeks to destroy that unity. He knows the power that there is in a group of people, called to a purpose and rallying for a cause. How do we protect that unity? How does he seek to break us apart? What can we do as a church and as individuals to guard against his schemes and stand UNITED? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/united http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-012311-glen-madden-south.mp3 Sun, 23 Jan 2011 18:18:49 GMT Glen Madden Screwtape Letters church,united,unity Let's think about the journey that each of us must make in our lives, and look at the example of Isaac in Genesis Chapter 26 starting in verse 12. We see that our mistakes do not stop God from working - instead He takes us through a process of growth. The key is to leave no room in our lives for anger & frustration. God will provide for the journey! When we sense change up ahead, instead of running away, let's learn to dig a deeper well! When life starts to change, we need to pray like never before and seek a fresh encounter with the living God. We are traveling with the God who moves & leads. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/well-well-well http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-012311-phil-collins.mp3 Sun, 23 Jan 2011 06:47:27 GMT Phil Collins Screwtape Letters journey,struggle,prayer,lead,jesus,growth Let's think about the journey that each of us must make in our lives, and look at the example of Isaac in Genesis Chapter 26 starting in verse 12. We see that our mistakes do not stop God from working - instead He takes us through a process of growth. The key is to leave no room in our lives for anger & frustration. God will provide for the journey! When we sense change up ahead, instead of running away, let's learn to dig a deeper well! When life starts to change, we need to pray like never before and seek a fresh encounter with the living God. We are traveling with the God who moves & leads. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/well-well-well http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-012311-phil-collins.mp4 Sun, 23 Jan 2011 06:47:24 GMT Phil Collins Screwtape Letters journey,struggle,prayer,lead,jesus,growth We are all in a battle! We are constantly bombarded with messages from the world trying to gain our attention and trying to 'win' us over. As Christians, it is vital that we fight this 'pull' - but how? In James 4, the straight talking brother of Jesus makes the call to fight by describing the battle and giving two clear (but profound) instructions. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-fight http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-011611-glen-madden.mp3 Sun, 16 Jan 2011 23:38:25 GMT Glen Madden Screwtape Letters This weekend we will be dealing with the subject of offence & how to face this issue. What happens when we feel offended, and how can Christ help us? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-trap http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-011611-phil-collins.mp3 Sun, 16 Jan 2011 22:25:26 GMT Phil Collins Screwtape Letters offense,forgiveness This weekend we will be dealing with the subject of offence & how to face this issue. What happens when we feel offended, and how can Christ help us? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-trap http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-011611-phil-collins.mp4 Sun, 16 Jan 2011 22:25:23 GMT Phil Collins Screwtape Letters offense,forgiveness This series we are bringing attention to the battle that we all live in - it's a spiritual struggle that we often forget about, but it is critical. In Luke chapter 4 we see Jesus Himself led by the Holy Spirit into a time where He faced temptation by Satan. The enemy tempted Jesus in three areas: he questioned Jesus identity, he offered Jesus worldly power & status, and he tested Jesus' trust in God. Each one of us are faced with the same three struggles. We are wise to be aware of them - face them quickly, with humility - and to rest in the complete forgiveness, protection and victory we have in Jesus Christ. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-battle-within http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-010911-phil-collins.mp3 Sun, 09 Jan 2011 20:54:52 GMT Phil Collins Screwtape Letters screwtape,letters,struggle,spiritual,battle,temptation,forgiveness,humility,victory This series we are bringing attention to the battle that we all live in - it's a spiritual struggle that we often forget about, but it is critical. In Luke chapter 4 we see Jesus Himself led by the Holy Spirit into a time where He faced temptation by Satan. The enemy tempted Jesus in three areas: he questioned Jesus identity, he offered Jesus worldly power & status, and he tested Jesus' trust in God. Each one of us are faced with the same three struggles. We are wise to be aware of them - face them quickly, with humility - and to rest in the complete forgiveness, protection and victory we have in Jesus Christ. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-battle-within http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-010911-phil-collins.mp4 Sun, 09 Jan 2011 20:54:49 GMT Phil Collins Screwtape Letters screwtape,letters,struggle,spiritual,battle,temptation,forgiveness,humility,victory http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-battle-within-south http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-010911-glen-madden-south.mp3 Sat, 08 Jan 2011 06:22:05 GMT Glen Madden Screwtape Letters 2011. A message for the New Year. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/2011 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-010211-phil-collins.mp3 Sun, 02 Jan 2011 23:22:14 GMT Phil Collins 2011. A message for the New Year. 2011. A message for the New Year. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/2011 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-010211-phil-collins.mp4 Sun, 02 Jan 2011 23:22:11 GMT Phil Collins 2011. A message for the New Year. The tradition of Santa Claus goes back to Nicholas, Bishop of Myra, Turkey in the fourth century. Little is known about his life except that he entrusted his life to Jesus at an early age, and that after his parents died he gave all of his inheritance to the poor. While serving as Bishop he learned of three young girls who were going to be sold into slavery by their father. Deeply moved, St. Nick used the church’s wealth to buy the young girls’ freedom. Today we describe sacrificial gifts that cost us deeply as showing the true Christmas Spirit. This we see in the story of Old St. Nick, but remember that Bishop Nicholas was moved first by the true Spirit of Christmas, Jesus of Nazareth. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/christmas-spirit http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-122410-phil-collins.mp3 Fri, 24 Dec 2010 20:26:47 GMT Phil Collins Christmas christmas,gift,giving,generosity,poor,sacrifice,jesus,spirit The tradition of Santa Claus goes back to Nicholas, Bishop of Myra, Turkey in the fourth century. Little is known about his life except that he entrusted his life to Jesus at an early age, and that after his parents died he gave all of his inheritance to the poor. While serving as Bishop he learned of three young girls who were going to be sold into slavery by their father. Deeply moved, St. Nick used the church’s wealth to buy the young girls’ freedom. Today we describe sacrificial gifts that cost us deeply as showing the true Christmas Spirit. This we see in the story of Old St. Nick, but remember that Bishop Nicholas was moved first by the true Spirit of Christmas, Jesus of Nazareth. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/christmas-spirit http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-122410-phil-collins.mp4 Fri, 24 Dec 2010 20:26:44 GMT Phil Collins Christmas christmas,gift,giving,generosity,poor,sacrifice,jesus,spirit The closing words of Living Nativity this year was ‘let me introduce you Jesus’. It was a defining moment as a small baby was shown to the hundreds of people.The incarnation is truly a most wonderful truth of the Christian faith. God becoming a baby; God becoming a man; and as Eugene Peterson puts it ‘He moved into the neighborhood’. This is the thought we will be exploring this weekend: Jesus the Creator; Jesus the Man; Jesus the Savior. A wondrous and glorious mystery and truth of our faith. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/give-more-advent-conspiracy http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-121910-phil-collins.mp3 Sun, 19 Dec 2010 22:25:54 GMT Phil Collins Advent Conspiracy jesus,advent,conspiracy,child,baby,incarnation,give,more The closing words of Living Nativity this year was ‘let me introduce you Jesus’. It was a defining moment as a small baby was shown to the hundreds of people.The incarnation is truly a most wonderful truth of the Christian faith. God becoming a baby; God becoming a man; and as Eugene Peterson puts it ‘He moved into the neighborhood’. This is the thought we will be exploring this weekend: Jesus the Creator; Jesus the Man; Jesus the Savior. A wondrous and glorious mystery and truth of our faith. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/give-more-advent-conspiracy http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-121910-phil-collins.mp4 Sun, 19 Dec 2010 22:25:51 GMT Phil Collins Advent Conspiracy jesus,advent,conspiracy,child,baby,incarnation,give,more http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/advent-conspiracy http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-121210-joel-feddersen-south.mp3 Sun, 12 Dec 2010 01:34:04 GMT Joel Feddersen Are we missing the mystery and power of the arrival of Jesus? It is time to dream big and redeem the Christmas season! God came to be with us, He is "Immanuel" - God with us, and He came to set us free and give us rest and peace and joy! Does that describe your Christmas experience? What if we gave less presents and gave more presence? What if after the holidays we weren't left with a house full of junk and pile of debt? What if we used Advent to join in the very mission of God! Key Passage: Matthew 25:34-36 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/worship-fully http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-120510-joel-feddersen.mp3 Sun, 05 Dec 2010 04:18:03 GMT Joel Feddersen Advent Conspiracy advent,conspiracy,christmas,jesus,give,presence,worship,fully,spend,less Are we missing the mystery and power of the arrival of Jesus? It is time to dream big and redeem the Christmas season! God came to be with us, He is "Immanuel" - God with us, and He came to set us free and give us rest and peace and joy! Does that describe your Christmas experience? What if we gave less presents and gave more presence? What if after the holidays we weren't left with a house full of junk and pile of debt? What if we used Advent to join in the very mission of God! Key Passage: Matthew 25:34-36 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/worship-fully http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-120510-joel-feddersen.mp4 Sun, 05 Dec 2010 04:18:00 GMT Joel Feddersen Advent Conspiracy advent,conspiracy,christmas,jesus,give,presence,worship,fully,spend,less http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-perfect-life http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-112810-glen-madden.mp3 Sun, 28 Nov 2010 06:24:58 GMT Glen Madden This weekend brings us to the end of our series in the book of Philippians. It has been an amazing journey where we have discovered the power of Paul’s partnership with God and the church; how the prison cells and chains of our lives can serve the cause of Christ; the need to live a humble life and not allow ourselves to become full of pride and arrogance; and the truth that God calls us to a life of joy and perseverance. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/more http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-112810-phil-collins.mp3 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 17:31:59 GMT Phil Collins Infuse humility,pride,philippians,joy,perseverance,contentment,generosity This weekend brings us to the end of our series in the book of Philippians. It has been an amazing journey where we have discovered the power of Paul’s partnership with God and the church; how the prison cells and chains of our lives can serve the cause of Christ; the need to live a humble life and not allow ourselves to become full of pride and arrogance; and the truth that God calls us to a life of joy and perseverance. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/more http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-112810-phil-collins.mp4 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 17:31:56 GMT Phil Collins Infuse humility,pride,philippians,joy,perseverance,contentment,generosity http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/life-lens http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-112110-glen-madden.mp3 Sun, 21 Nov 2010 06:25:39 GMT Glen Madden This weekend we will be looking at the final chapter in the book of Philippians, at Paul’s final closing words where in a most forthright manner he addresses prayer, anxiety about the future and teaches us how we can gain peace with a calm mind. So be prepared to be challenged on our willingness to hand over our anxieties to God. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-truth-about-peace http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-112110-phil-collins.mp3 Sun, 21 Nov 2010 17:05:34 GMT Phil Collins Infuse praye,anxiety,worry,peace,jesus,philippians This weekend we will be looking at the final chapter in the book of Philippians, at Paul’s final closing words where in a most forthright manner he addresses prayer, anxiety about the future and teaches us how we can gain peace with a calm mind. So be prepared to be challenged on our willingness to hand over our anxieties to God. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-truth-about-peace http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-112110-phil-collins.mp4 Sun, 21 Nov 2010 17:05:31 GMT Phil Collins Infuse praye,anxiety,worry,peace,jesus,philippians Paul was a very bad man before he met Jesus. He calls himself the worst of all sinners! However, Jesus radically changed his life. Paul became a bold man of God. He had to leave behind his old self, his old habits and step out in reckless obedience! You are not who you were! You are a new creation. Have you stepped into your God-given destiny? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/step-up http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-111410-joel-feddersen.mp3 Sun, 14 Nov 2010 22:47:42 GMT Joel Feddersen Infuse change,life,destiny,revolution,transformation,step,up,philippians,youth Paul was a very bad man before he met Jesus. He calls himself the worst of all sinners! However, Jesus radically changed his life. Paul became a bold man of God. He had to leave behind his old self, his old habits and step out in reckless obedience! You are not who you were! You are a new creation. Have you stepped into your God-given destiny? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/step-up http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-111410-joel-feddersen.mp4 Sun, 14 Nov 2010 22:47:39 GMT Joel Feddersen Infuse change,life,destiny,revolution,transformation,step,up,philippians,youth This weekend we will be exploring the amazing heritage and pedigree of the Apostle Paul. We will look at the story of how on the road to Damascus he discovered the life changing power of Christ. For many of us this weekend is an opportunity to remind ourselves of the life changing moment when Christ became a reality to us, when we realized our need for Him and the way He completely transformed our lives.This was Paul’s experience in the passage we will be exploring today and this wonderful gift can only be accessed through a step of faith. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/taking-out-the-trash http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-110710-phil-collins.mp3 Sun, 07 Nov 2010 05:52:19 GMT Phil Collins Infuse life,status,position,calling,transformation,need,christ,faith This weekend we will be exploring the amazing heritage and pedigree of the Apostle Paul. We will look at the story of how on the road to Damascus he discovered the life changing power of Christ. For many of us this weekend is an opportunity to remind ourselves of the life changing moment when Christ became a reality to us, when we realized our need for Him and the way He completely transformed our lives.This was Paul’s experience in the passage we will be exploring today and this wonderful gift can only be accessed through a step of faith. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/taking-out-the-trash http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-110710-phil-collins.mp4 Sun, 07 Nov 2010 05:52:16 GMT Phil Collins Infuse life,status,position,calling,transformation,need,christ,faith Working out our salvation with fear and trembling is that process of setting out in life to grow spiritually and to walk closely with Christ.The apostle Paul clearly points out that our salvation and the work of God in our lives takes enthusiasm, energy, dedication and commitment. The result being that we will shine like stars. This weekend we will explore what it means to work out what God has worked in. To learn not to whine, but to shine. And to hold on while being poured out. Our faith must not be seasonal, it is a lifetime journey. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/whine-or-shine http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-103110-phil-collins.mp3 Sun, 31 Oct 2010 22:01:19 GMT Phil Collins Infuse whine,shine,culture,example,life,devotion,bible,work,christ,in,out,salvation,journey,holiness,relationship Working out our salvation with fear and trembling is that process of setting out in life to grow spiritually and to walk closely with Christ.The apostle Paul clearly points out that our salvation and the work of God in our lives takes enthusiasm, energy, dedication and commitment. The result being that we will shine like stars. This weekend we will explore what it means to work out what God has worked in. To learn not to whine, but to shine. And to hold on while being poured out. Our faith must not be seasonal, it is a lifetime journey. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/whine-or-shine http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-103110-phil-collins.mp4 Sun, 31 Oct 2010 22:01:16 GMT Phil Collins Infuse whine,shine,culture,example,life,devotion,bible,work,christ,in,out,salvation,journey,holiness,relationship This weekend we will unpack a remarkable few verses which describe the way Christ gave up glory, emptied Himself of everything, to the point of humiliation and death on the cross, and then rose from the depths, bringing hope to the world. For those of us who find ourselves encamped and believing God, what Christ has achieved creates that belief and that conviction that hope is available for all of us. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/infused-diversity http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-102410-phil-collins.mp3 Sun, 24 Oct 2010 04:07:12 GMT Phil Collins Infuse hope,diversity,infuse,together This weekend we will unpack a remarkable few verses which describe the way Christ gave up glory, emptied Himself of everything, to the point of humiliation and death on the cross, and then rose from the depths, bringing hope to the world. For those of us who find ourselves encamped and believing God, what Christ has achieved creates that belief and that conviction that hope is available for all of us. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/infused-diversity http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-102410-phil-collins.mp4 Sun, 24 Oct 2010 04:07:09 GMT Phil Collins Infuse hope,diversity,infuse,together Chains I find deeply interesting. Maybe it’s because my hometown back in Britain has a world famous reputation for chain making. Our most famous chain ever created, within three miles of my home and in fact one of the largest chains ever created in the history of the area, was the chain and anchor for the S.S. Titanic. And as far as I understand, that well crafted chain is still at the bottom of the north Atlantic ocean. This Sunday we will be exploring the theme of chains. Paul was in chains in prison and yet somehow, through his confinement, God was able to work far beyond, encouraging believers, impacting lives and bringing the reality of the Messiah to the Praetorian guard. So physically Paul was bound but spiritually God was able to take his situation and create an infused chain reaction throughout the small church communities of Europe. Our continuing prayer for Willow Park Church is that God will create a spiritual chain reaction throughout our region. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/chain-reaction http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-101710-phil-collins.mp3 Sun, 17 Oct 2010 23:42:36 GMT Phil Collins Infuse chain,reaction,infuse,philippians,influence,effectiveness,good,paul Chains I find deeply interesting. Maybe it’s because my hometown back in Britain has a world famous reputation for chain making. Our most famous chain ever created, within three miles of my home and in fact one of the largest chains ever created in the history of the area, was the chain and anchor for the S.S. Titanic. And as far as I understand, that well crafted chain is still at the bottom of the north Atlantic ocean. This Sunday we will be exploring the theme of chains. Paul was in chains in prison and yet somehow, through his confinement, God was able to work far beyond, encouraging believers, impacting lives and bringing the reality of the Messiah to the Praetorian guard. So physically Paul was bound but spiritually God was able to take his situation and create an infused chain reaction throughout the small church communities of Europe. Our continuing prayer for Willow Park Church is that God will create a spiritual chain reaction throughout our region. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/chain-reaction http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-101710-phil-collins.mp4 Sun, 17 Oct 2010 23:42:33 GMT Phil Collins Infuse chain,reaction,infuse,philippians,influence,effectiveness,good,paul Over the next 7 weeks we are going to explore the book of Philippians and travel through the amazing themes of joy, unity and humility. We have called the series 'Infuse' – the word infused means to pour into; Paul truly poured into this church, he prayed for them and encouraged them and believed that God had a destiny for them. To infuse also means to inspire; Paul’s aim was to inspire them towards unity, joy and becoming like the servant Christ. This week we explore chapter 1, verse 1 through to 11, the theme is all about partnership; partnership with God, partnership with each other, and the apostle Paul’s partnership with the Church. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/infused-partnership http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-101010-phil-collins.mp3 Sun, 10 Oct 2010 17:52:34 GMT Phil Collins Infuse infuse,partnership,salvation,christ,life,church,heart Over the next 7 weeks we are going to explore the book of Philippians and travel through the amazing themes of joy, unity and humility. We have called the series 'Infuse' – the word infused means to pour into; Paul truly poured into this church, he prayed for them and encouraged them and believed that God had a destiny for them. To infuse also means to inspire; Paul’s aim was to inspire them towards unity, joy and becoming like the servant Christ. This week we explore chapter 1, verse 1 through to 11, the theme is all about partnership; partnership with God, partnership with each other, and the apostle Paul’s partnership with the Church. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/infused-partnership http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-101010-phil-collins.mp4 Sun, 10 Oct 2010 17:52:31 GMT Phil Collins Infuse infuse,partnership,salvation,christ,life,church,heart This weekend at Church @ 33 we are going to be presenting our vision and dream for the future here in our community. Our prayer is that you will be enthused and excited about the potential of all that God wants to do with us as a body of people. Our heart is that all should participate in this activity and that God desires that all our gifts, talents and abilities would be released for his glory. We truly do believe in equipping the saints for service and what you will discover throughout our gathering is that we want you to own and participate in the vision of our community over the months and years to come. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-vision http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-100310-phil-collins.mp3 Sun, 03 Oct 2010 16:41:19 GMT Phil Collins Start: Becoming a Good Samaritan serve,start,equip,train,volunteer,share,love,community,jesus,vision,dream This weekend at Church @ 33 we are going to be presenting our vision and dream for the future here in our community. Our prayer is that you will be enthused and excited about the potential of all that God wants to do with us as a body of people. Our heart is that all should participate in this activity and that God desires that all our gifts, talents and abilities would be released for his glory. We truly do believe in equipping the saints for service and what you will discover throughout our gathering is that we want you to own and participate in the vision of our community over the months and years to come. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-vision http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-100310-phil-collins.mp4 Sun, 03 Oct 2010 16:41:16 GMT Phil Collins Start: Becoming a Good Samaritan serve,start,equip,train,volunteer,share,love,community,jesus,vision,dream Leading out of the message this last weekend, this mid-week teaching will explore and explain the practice of fasting. We'll read again from Isaiah 58 and explore a bit of church history as well. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/true-fasting http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-092910-phil-collins.mp3 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 19:12:50 GMT Phil Collins Start: Becoming a Good Samaritan fasting,true,dependance,god,devotion,space,reliance Leading out of the message this last weekend, this mid-week teaching will explore and explain the practice of fasting. We'll read again from Isaiah 58 and explore a bit of church history as well. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/true-fasting http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-092910-phil-collins.mp4 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 19:12:47 GMT Phil Collins Start: Becoming a Good Samaritan fasting,true,dependance,god,devotion,space,reliance This weekend we will be talking about justice, community and fasting. Yes an amazing combination, our teaching will center on Isaiah 58 and we will be exploring what it means to engage in a true fast. In our food obsessed age, with fast food, endless take always and fat filled delights, do we as 21st century Christians have room for fasting, room for authentic community and room in our lives for justice? Big questions, and we will tackle them today as we explore Isaiah 58. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/seeking-justice http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-092610-phil-collins.mp3 Sun, 26 Sep 2010 19:17:36 GMT Phil Collins Start: Becoming a Good Samaritan justice,faith,fast,fasting,seek,god,dependence,devotion,life,community,relationship This weekend we will be talking about justice, community and fasting. Yes an amazing combination, our teaching will center on Isaiah 58 and we will be exploring what it means to engage in a true fast. In our food obsessed age, with fast food, endless take always and fat filled delights, do we as 21st century Christians have room for fasting, room for authentic community and room in our lives for justice? Big questions, and we will tackle them today as we explore Isaiah 58. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/seeking-justice http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-092610-phil-collins.mp4 Sun, 26 Sep 2010 19:17:33 GMT Phil Collins Start: Becoming a Good Samaritan justice,faith,fast,fasting,seek,god,dependence,devotion,life,community,relationship So September has arrived and we begin our first series, exploring what it means to be a good neighbor. This remarkable parable which explores the conflict between religious ceremony and mercy helps us to prepare for the beginning of our autumn season. Willow is truly busy at doing much for the kingdom of God. However, this parable will teach us that we need to be active in our love, not passive. And at the core of all we do, must be grace, mercy and love. For this season may we all seek to be good neighbors, build strong relationships and engage in all that God has called us to do. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/who-is-my-neighbour http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-091910-phil-collins.mp3 Sun, 19 Sep 2010 22:53:40 GMT Phil Collins Start: Becoming a Good Samaritan good,samaritan,start,neighbour,love,mercy,help So September has arrived and we begin our first series, exploring what it means to be a good neighbor. This remarkable parable which explores the conflict between religious ceremony and mercy helps us to prepare for the beginning of our autumn season. Willow is truly busy at doing much for the kingdom of God. However, this parable will teach us that we need to be active in our love, not passive. And at the core of all we do, must be grace, mercy and love. For this season may we all seek to be good neighbors, build strong relationships and engage in all that God has called us to do. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/who-is-my-neighbour http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-091910-phil-collins.mp4 Sun, 19 Sep 2010 22:53:37 GMT Phil Collins Start: Becoming a Good Samaritan good,samaritan,start,neighbour,love,mercy,help As we come to the end of our road trip journey, we are faced with the question 'who is the greatest in the kingdom of God?’ I returned this Tuesday from the United Kingdom, having spent five days speaking at a festival. Night after night people discovered the true meaning of life and chose to follow Jesus. But, the big news in the UK was the launch of the X-Factor, and out of the many thousands of applicants who dream of becoming an international rock star and recording artist, only one will be left remaining. Status, ambition, drive and of course talent will be the buzz words of the show. Whether it is X- Factor, Canadian Idol or America's Got Talent, so many are seeking instant status and fame. As indeed the disciples in today’s passage did. Jesus spoke about the power of servanthood, the willingness to become as a child, and the call to lay down our lives for Him. Not an easy message in the 21st century, but one that can radically change our lives. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/greater-than http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-090510-phil-collins.mp3 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 01:32:12 GMT Phil Collins Road Trips road,trip,servanthood,greater,than,humility As we come to the end of our road trip journey, we are faced with the question 'who is the greatest in the kingdom of God?’ I returned this Tuesday from the United Kingdom, having spent five days speaking at a festival. Night after night people discovered the true meaning of life and chose to follow Jesus. But, the big news in the UK was the launch of the X-Factor, and out of the many thousands of applicants who dream of becoming an international rock star and recording artist, only one will be left remaining. Status, ambition, drive and of course talent will be the buzz words of the show. Whether it is X- Factor, Canadian Idol or America's Got Talent, so many are seeking instant status and fame. As indeed the disciples in today’s passage did. Jesus spoke about the power of servanthood, the willingness to become as a child, and the call to lay down our lives for Him. Not an easy message in the 21st century, but one that can radically change our lives. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/greater-than http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-090510-phil-collins.mp4 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 01:32:09 GMT Phil Collins Road Trips road,trip,servanthood,greater,than,humility In the middle of Mark's gospel, Jesus asks his disciples a question on which the whole narrative turns, "But what about you - who do you say that I am?" Perhaps even today, there is no more significant question for Christians to be able to answer for themselves than this. Who do you say that Jesus is? And does your life demonstrate your answer? Everything that has happened up to this point in Mark has been in anticipation of Peter's confession that follows - "You are the Christ" and everything that happens after it can be seen as Jesus fulfilling the role of the Christ - the Jewish Messiah. But what did it mean for Jesus to be called Christ? And why did he choose the very strange place of Caesarea Philippi as his setting for the command to his followers to "take up their cross and follow me?” Key Passage: Mark 8:27-30 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/who-do-you-say-that-i-am http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-082910-mick-bartlett.mp3 Sun, 29 Aug 2010 19:47:39 GMT Mick Bartlett Road Trips road,trip,belief,jesus,christ,follow,life,devotion In the middle of Mark's gospel, Jesus asks his disciples a question on which the whole narrative turns, "But what about you - who do you say that I am?" Perhaps even today, there is no more significant question for Christians to be able to answer for themselves than this. Who do you say that Jesus is? And does your life demonstrate your answer? Everything that has happened up to this point in Mark has been in anticipation of Peter's confession that follows - "You are the Christ" and everything that happens after it can be seen as Jesus fulfilling the role of the Christ - the Jewish Messiah. But what did it mean for Jesus to be called Christ? And why did he choose the very strange place of Caesarea Philippi as his setting for the command to his followers to "take up their cross and follow me?” Key Passage: Mark 8:27-30 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/who-do-you-say-that-i-am http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-082910-mick-bartlett.mp4 Sun, 29 Aug 2010 19:47:36 GMT Mick Bartlett Road Trips road,trip,belief,jesus,christ,follow,life,devotion This weekend we are talking about a high seas expedition - Jesus walking on water, and Peter attempting to do the same. My prayer is that today you will feel encouraged and willing to step out of your personal boat, placing fear to one side and allowing yourself to totally fix your eyes on Jesus. Key Passages: Mark 6:45-52 and Matthew 14:22-33 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/barefooting-with-jesus http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-082210-phil-collins.mp3 Sun, 22 Aug 2010 20:47:18 GMT Phil Collins Road Trips faith,step,road,trip,jesus,peter,trust,fear This weekend we are talking about a high seas expedition - Jesus walking on water, and Peter attempting to do the same. My prayer is that today you will feel encouraged and willing to step out of your personal boat, placing fear to one side and allowing yourself to totally fix your eyes on Jesus. Key Passages: Mark 6:45-52 and Matthew 14:22-33 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/barefooting-with-jesus http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-082210-phil-collins.mp4 Sun, 22 Aug 2010 20:47:15 GMT Phil Collins Road Trips faith,step,road,trip,jesus,peter,trust,fear Today we look at a remarkable story of God's provision and His power at work within a large community.The story is reflected in all four gospels, and its importance and significance must not be missed. The disciples have been on a preaching tour themselves, the death of John the Baptist has been announced and the crowds keep coming to see Jesus.You can feel the emotion of all that is taking place in the chapter; exhausted disciples, fear of Herod's anger and then grief. These are credible reasons why they should not engage with the crowd who follow Jesus, but Jesus is deeply moved by them and wants to speak and teach. It is out of His love for the crowd that He continues to minister and work, it is out of concern that He not only meets their spiritual needs but demonstrates His ability to to take a little and turn it into much - all flowing out of a heart of love. What do you have in your hands today? Mark 6:30-43 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/open-your-eyes http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-081510-phil-collins.mp3 Sun, 15 Aug 2010 23:38:48 GMT Phil Collins Road Trips serve,road,trip,compassion,food,people,5000,jesus,miracle,provision,community Today we look at a remarkable story of God's provision and His power at work within a large community.The story is reflected in all four gospels, and its importance and significance must not be missed. The disciples have been on a preaching tour themselves, the death of John the Baptist has been announced and the crowds keep coming to see Jesus.You can feel the emotion of all that is taking place in the chapter; exhausted disciples, fear of Herod's anger and then grief. These are credible reasons why they should not engage with the crowd who follow Jesus, but Jesus is deeply moved by them and wants to speak and teach. It is out of His love for the crowd that He continues to minister and work, it is out of concern that He not only meets their spiritual needs but demonstrates His ability to to take a little and turn it into much - all flowing out of a heart of love. What do you have in your hands today? Mark 6:30-43 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/open-your-eyes http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-081510-phil-collins.mp4 Sun, 15 Aug 2010 23:38:45 GMT Phil Collins Road Trips serve,road,trip,compassion,food,people,5000,jesus,miracle,provision,community I am pretty sure by this point of the summer, you have taken one Road Trip or another. Oh, the memories. I am sure we could share stories for hours. What I am not so sure of, is whether or not we could sit around for hours and share stories of our trips with Jesus. It’s just that I don’t hear a lot of “You will never believe what happened with me and Jesus this summer” kind of stories. Maybe it just seems weird talking that way or maybe you have Jesus in your life but it’s tough knowing when to bring up the topic, or maybe you and Jesus are like so going in the opposite direction. Or maybe a Road Trip with Jesus is long overdue and you know it. Whatever your head space, whatever your journey, whatever your fears, whatever your obstacles... take the trip. The memories will last a lifetime. Key Passage: Mark 5:21-43 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/shine http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-080810-scott-lanigan.mp3 Sun, 08 Aug 2010 04:20:24 GMT Scott Lanigan Road Trips road,trip,follow,journey,jesus,relationship,conversation,growth I am pretty sure by this point of the summer, you have taken one Road Trip or another. Oh, the memories. I am sure we could share stories for hours. What I am not so sure of, is whether or not we could sit around for hours and share stories of our trips with Jesus. It’s just that I don’t hear a lot of “You will never believe what happened with me and Jesus this summer” kind of stories. Maybe it just seems weird talking that way or maybe you have Jesus in your life but it’s tough knowing when to bring up the topic, or maybe you and Jesus are like so going in the opposite direction. Or maybe a Road Trip with Jesus is long overdue and you know it. Whatever your head space, whatever your journey, whatever your fears, whatever your obstacles... take the trip. The memories will last a lifetime. Key Passage: Mark 5:21-43 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/shine http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-080810-scott-lanigan.mp4 Sun, 08 Aug 2010 04:20:21 GMT Scott Lanigan Road Trips road,trip,follow,journey,jesus,relationship,conversation,growth How much has the Lord done for you? Today we will follow a narrative of a man who is lost and helpless and out of control. He is in total darkness and torment; Jesus frees him with his love and compassion. This man is restored and then is given a task, to tell his story around the camp fires and villages of his area. And all the people were amazed. Key passage: Mark 5:1-20 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/a-walk-on-the-wild-side http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-080110-phil-collins.mp3 Sun, 01 Aug 2010 19:15:24 GMT Phil Collins Road Trips How much has the Lord done for you? Today we will follow a narrative of a man who is lost and helpless and out of control. He is in total darkness and torment; Jesus frees him with his love and compassion. This man is restored and then is given a task, to tell his story around the camp fires and villages of his area. And all the people were amazed. Key passage: Mark 5:1-20 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/a-walk-on-the-wild-side http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-080110-phil-collins.mp4 Sun, 01 Aug 2010 19:15:21 GMT Phil Collins Road Trips That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, "Let us go over to the other side." Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped. Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him and said to him, "Teacher, don't you care if we drown?" He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, "Quiet! Be still!" Then the wind died down and it was completely calm. He said to his disciples, "Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?" They were terrified and asked each other, "Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!" Key Passage: Mark 4:35-41 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/a-rough-day-at-sea http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-072510-laurence-east.mp3 Sun, 25 Jul 2010 19:24:54 GMT Laurence East Road Trips faith,reliance,self,trust,storm,help,need That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, "Let us go over to the other side." Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped. Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him and said to him, "Teacher, don't you care if we drown?" He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, "Quiet! Be still!" Then the wind died down and it was completely calm. He said to his disciples, "Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?" They were terrified and asked each other, "Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!" Key Passage: Mark 4:35-41 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/a-rough-day-at-sea http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-072510-laurence-east.mp4 Sun, 25 Jul 2010 19:24:51 GMT Laurence East Road Trips faith,reliance,self,trust,storm,help,need As we look at Jesus' parable of the farmer, we cannot help but notice two things about it. The first is that as followers of Jesus we are all bi-vocational people - being a student, a homemaker, a parent, a carpenter or an accountant is just one part of our bi-vocational calling. We have also been called by Jesus to be farmers; farmers do a wide variety of things, but one thing that most of them do is plant seeds. As farmers for Jesus, we have been called to plant seeds, wherever we are, about the good news of God's in-breaking Kingdom. Secondly, this parable is a challenge for us to examine our own heart. Jesus loves us more than we could ever imagine and, like a good cardiologist, He is concerned about the condition of our heart. He desires in us, a heart that is open to His word, responsive to it and producing fruit. Key Passage: Mark 4:1-20 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/seeds-and-dirt http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-071810-jeff-mcnairn.mp3 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 04:35:25 GMT Jeff McNairn Road Trips As we look at Jesus' parable of the farmer, we cannot help but notice two things about it. The first is that as followers of Jesus we are all bi-vocational people - being a student, a homemaker, a parent, a carpenter or an accountant is just one part of our bi-vocational calling. We have also been called by Jesus to be farmers; farmers do a wide variety of things, but one thing that most of them do is plant seeds. As farmers for Jesus, we have been called to plant seeds, wherever we are, about the good news of God's in-breaking Kingdom. Secondly, this parable is a challenge for us to examine our own heart. Jesus loves us more than we could ever imagine and, like a good cardiologist, He is concerned about the condition of our heart. He desires in us, a heart that is open to His word, responsive to it and producing fruit. Key Passage: Mark 4:1-20 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/seeds-and-dirt http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-071810-jeff-mcnairn.mp4 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 04:35:22 GMT Jeff McNairn Road Trips This weekend we’re going to be exploring what Jesus meant when He declared that the Kingdom of God is near. Not only did he declare that the Kingdom of God had arrived, but He met two sets of brothers and invited them to join this irresistible revolution. A Kingdom that would rule hearts and change the world. Bible Reading: Mark 1:14-20 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-call http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-070410-phil-collins.mp3 Sun, 04 Jul 2010 04:23:23 GMT Phil Collins Road Trips kingdom,call,follow,jesus,road,trip,revolution,change,world This weekend we’re going to be exploring what Jesus meant when He declared that the Kingdom of God is near. Not only did he declare that the Kingdom of God had arrived, but He met two sets of brothers and invited them to join this irresistible revolution. A Kingdom that would rule hearts and change the world. Bible Reading: Mark 1:14-20 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-call http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-070410-phill-collins.mp4 Sun, 04 Jul 2010 04:23:20 GMT Phil Collins Road Trips kingdom,call,follow,jesus,road,trip,revolution,change,world Hold onto your seats this weekend as we look at the Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25:14-30. What is this parable is all about? Is it all about our natural talents enabling us to score in life’s game or is it something much more? What happens when God gets a hold of your life and gives you new gifts and adventures to fulfill? Key Passage: Matthew 25:14-30 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/talent http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-062710-phil-collins.mp3 Sun, 27 Jun 2010 04:31:06 GMT Phil Collins Elements of Generosity generosity,life,living,talent,gift,ability,vision,opportunity,multiply Hold onto your seats this weekend as we look at the Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25:14-30. What is this parable is all about? Is it all about our natural talents enabling us to score in life’s game or is it something much more? What happens when God gets a hold of your life and gives you new gifts and adventures to fulfill? Key Passage: Matthew 25:14-30 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/talent http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-062710-phil-collins.mp4 Sun, 27 Jun 2010 04:31:03 GMT Phil Collins Elements of Generosity generosity,life,living,talent,gift,ability,vision,opportunity,multiply There are a number of reasons why many of us like to give; one of those reasons is that being generous has a good feeling attached to it. Some people will tell you that generosity is addicting. Yet for some, having a generous spirit is difficult because we fear that if we give away too much then we will not have enough to provide for our families. The other challenge to our generosity is keeping up with the Jones'. We live in a culture which has a strong focus on the accumulation of "stuff" which means that the more I give away, the less stuff I can have. Jesus, in the gospels, challenges us that it's not about raising our standard of living but about raising our standard of giving. A life of generosity is a life well lived because God is honored when we are generous. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/affluenza http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-062010-jeff-mcnairn.mp3 Sun, 20 Jun 2010 02:51:07 GMT Jeff McNairn Elements of Generosity generosity,giving,life,treasure,heart,prioirities,wealth,culture,materialism,sacrifice,dependance There are a number of reasons why many of us like to give; one of those reasons is that being generous has a good feeling attached to it. Some people will tell you that generosity is addicting. Yet for some, having a generous spirit is difficult because we fear that if we give away too much then we will not have enough to provide for our families. The other challenge to our generosity is keeping up with the Jones'. We live in a culture which has a strong focus on the accumulation of "stuff" which means that the more I give away, the less stuff I can have. Jesus, in the gospels, challenges us that it's not about raising our standard of living but about raising our standard of giving. A life of generosity is a life well lived because God is honored when we are generous. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/affluenza http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-062010-jeff-mcnairn.mp4 Sun, 20 Jun 2010 02:51:04 GMT Jeff McNairn Elements of Generosity generosity,giving,life,treasure,heart,prioirities,wealth,culture,materialism,sacrifice,dependance We live such fast paced lives, but where are we going? Are our values (the things that really matter to us) reflected in the way we spend our time? Where does God fit in on our list of priorities? The truth is, that time invested with God always satisfies, always refreshes, always produces results. So what's all the hurry about? We should not move faster than the God who is leading us. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/time http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-061310-scott-lanigan.mp3 Sun, 13 Jun 2010 21:08:43 GMT Scott Lanigan Elements of Generosity refresh,values,relationship,god,prayer,priorities,time We live such fast paced lives, but where are we going? Are our values (the things that really matter to us) reflected in the way we spend our time? Where does God fit in on our list of priorities? The truth is, that time invested with God always satisfies, always refreshes, always produces results. So what's all the hurry about? We should not move faster than the God who is leading us. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/time http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-061310-scott-lanigan.mp4 Sun, 13 Jun 2010 21:08:40 GMT Scott Lanigan Elements of Generosity refresh,values,relationship,god,prayer,priorities,time If perseverance is needed to successfully finish a marathon, then could it be that perseverance is one of those qualities that we need more of to successfully live life? As an incubator stimulates formation and development in the young, similarly persevering through the trials and difficulties of life allows some of the greatest works of transformation to take place in our life. Persevering through trials is often the doorway to some of our greatest joys. Key Passage: James 1:2 - 4:12 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/incubator http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-052310-jeff-mcnairn.mp3 Sun, 23 May 2010 06:22:20 GMT Jeff McNairn Walk This Way life,perseverance,trials,difficulty,transformation If perseverance is needed to successfully finish a marathon, then could it be that perseverance is one of those qualities that we need more of to successfully live life? As an incubator stimulates formation and development in the young, similarly persevering through the trials and difficulties of life allows some of the greatest works of transformation to take place in our life. Persevering through trials is often the doorway to some of our greatest joys. Key Passage: James 1:2 - 4:12 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/incubator http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-052310-jeff-mcnairn.mp4 Sun, 23 May 2010 06:22:17 GMT Jeff McNairn Walk This Way life,perseverance,trials,difficulty,transformation "We are trying to make bombs of love, of prayer, of sacrifice, to overcome the world by love, and so bring God's love and the proof that God loves the world as a living reality into the hearts of all. " (Mother Theresa) Key Passage: Matthew 20:20-28 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/free-to-serve http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-051610-laurence-east.mp3 Sun, 16 May 2010 19:53:35 GMT Laurence East Walk This Way serving,walk,way,jesus,servant,sacrifice,mission,action,motives,example "We are trying to make bombs of love, of prayer, of sacrifice, to overcome the world by love, and so bring God's love and the proof that God loves the world as a living reality into the hearts of all. " (Mother Theresa) Key Passage: Matthew 20:20-28 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/free-to-serve http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-051610-laurence-east.mp4 Sun, 16 May 2010 19:53:32 GMT Laurence East Walk This Way serving,walk,way,jesus,servant,sacrifice,mission,action,motives,example "God intends the disciplines of the spiritual life to be for ordinary human beings; people who have jobs, who care for children, who must wash dishes and mow lawns. In fact, the disciplines are best exercised in the midst of our normal activities. If they are to have a transforming effect, the effect must be found in the ordinary junctures of human life." - Richard Foster, Celebration of Discipline http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/listen http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-050910-laurence-east.mp3 Sun, 09 May 2010 21:33:51 GMT Laurence East Walk This Way listen,walk,way,jesus "God intends the disciplines of the spiritual life to be for ordinary human beings; people who have jobs, who care for children, who must wash dishes and mow lawns. In fact, the disciplines are best exercised in the midst of our normal activities. If they are to have a transforming effect, the effect must be found in the ordinary junctures of human life." - Richard Foster, Celebration of Discipline http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/listen http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-050910-laurence-east.mp4 Sun, 09 May 2010 21:33:48 GMT Laurence East Walk This Way listen,walk,way,jesus In the parable that we are looking at today we read about a man who experienced tunnel vision - his focus was on what was owed to him rather than the debt he had been forgiven. Because of this he refused to offer the same leniency to his friend, and the result was that it cost him his life. As we walk in the way of Jesus we are called to be a people who extend forgiveness fully and freely to those who have hurt us. Key Passage: Matthew 18:21-35 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/tunnel-vision http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-050210-jeff-mcnairn.mp3-new Sun, 02 May 2010 15:13:32 GMT Jeff McNairn Walk This Way grace,forgiveness,mercy,debt,tunnel,vision In the parable that we are looking at today we read about a man who experienced tunnel vision - his focus was on what was owed to him rather than the debt he had been forgiven. Because of this he refused to offer the same leniency to his friend, and the result was that it cost him his life. As we walk in the way of Jesus we are called to be a people who extend forgiveness fully and freely to those who have hurt us. Key Passage: Matthew 18:21-35 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/tunnel-vision http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-050210-jeff-mcnairn.mp4 Sun, 02 May 2010 15:13:29 GMT Jeff McNairn Walk This Way grace,forgiveness,mercy,debt,tunnel,vision Maybe it was when I went to pay hydro bill and told the lady that it really doesn't matter what I pay because I can't take light bulbs to heaven - and she cut off our power. Maybe it's just that I can get too caught up in the here and now. Maybe it's just that I want to belong here so much that I forget I belong elsewhere. What about you? Key Passage: Colossians 1:15-17 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/belong http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-042510-scott-lanigan.mp3 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 20:31:27 GMT Scott Lanigan Walk This Way belong,life,place,identity,heaven,earth,home Maybe it was when I went to pay hydro bill and told the lady that it really doesn't matter what I pay because I can't take light bulbs to heaven - and she cut off our power. Maybe it's just that I can get too caught up in the here and now. Maybe it's just that I want to belong here so much that I forget I belong elsewhere. What about you? Key Passage: Colossians 1:15-17 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/belong http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-042510-scott-lanigan.mp4 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 20:31:24 GMT Scott Lanigan Walk This Way belong,life,place,identity,heaven,earth,home So coming to church and having someone else tell you to "Walk This Way" might not come off so well. I get it. But what I also get, is that it just isn't anyone telling you to, it's the Master Servant. It's the one who came down off his throne, put his crown aside, put on a pair of sandals and showed you and I exactly how to walk. The most incredible part of this deal, is that the choice is up to you. Which way are you going to walk? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/walk-this-way http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-041810-scott-lanigan.mp3 Sun, 18 Apr 2010 03:34:35 GMT Scott Lanigan Walk This Way walk,jesus,way,life,apprentice,model,copy,follow 45:56 So coming to church and having someone else tell you to "Walk This Way" might not come off so well. I get it. But what I also get, is that it just isn't anyone telling you to, it's the Master Servant. It's the one who came down off his throne, put his crown aside, put on a pair of sandals and showed you and I exactly how to walk. The most incredible part of this deal, is that the choice is up to you. Which way are you going to walk? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/walk-this-way http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-041810-scott-lanigan.mp4 Sun, 18 Apr 2010 03:34:32 GMT Scott Lanigan Walk This Way walk,jesus,way,life,apprentice,model,copy,follow Willow ONE - one body, one church, one spirit! http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/willow-one http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-041110-all-campuses.mp3 Sun, 11 Apr 2010 22:26:17 GMT One willow,one,family,unity 23:37 Willow ONE - one body, one church, one spirit! http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/willow-one http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-041110-all-campuses.mp4 Sun, 11 Apr 2010 22:26:14 GMT One willow,one,family,unity Jesus' resurrection from the dead showed us that He was not done with us. He chose to rise again, to establish His kingdom here on earth, as it is in heaven. In the same way, we can be part of this story that began anew at the empty tomb. Jesus rose to life to conquer death and to mobilize His people here on earth on a mission of hope & justice. All things are new! The kingdom of God is here, now. Are you in? (Easter Sunday, 2010) http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/it-has-begun http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-040410-laurence-east.mp3 Sun, 04 Apr 2010 02:49:10 GMT Laurence East Easter easter,kingdom,god,new,grace,mission,mercy,justice,hope,earth,heaven,resurrection 27:42 Jesus' resurrection from the dead showed us that He was not done with us. He chose to rise again, to establish His kingdom here on earth, as it is in heaven. In the same way, we can be part of this story that began anew at the empty tomb. Jesus rose to life to conquer death and to mobilize His people here on earth on a mission of hope & justice. All things are new! The kingdom of God is here, now. Are you in? (Easter Sunday, 2010) http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/it-has-begun http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-040410-laurence-east.mp4 Sun, 04 Apr 2010 02:49:07 GMT Laurence East Easter easter,kingdom,god,new,grace,mission,mercy,justice,hope,earth,heaven,resurrection Paul’s final words to the church were,"Stand Strong." Look, don’t be duped, whatever is of God will be opposed but as a follower of Jesus you can stand strong against any opposition - spiritual or physical - if you draw your strength from God by clothing yourself in his armor. Key Passage: Ephesians 6:10-20 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/stand-strong http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-032810-jeff-mcnairn.mp3 Sun, 28 Mar 2010 21:28:47 GMT Jeff McNairn One ephesians,strength,armor,defense,stand,strong,enemy,battle,faith,love,truth 39:19 Paul’s final words to the church were,"Stand Strong." Look, don’t be duped, whatever is of God will be opposed but as a follower of Jesus you can stand strong against any opposition - spiritual or physical - if you draw your strength from God by clothing yourself in his armor. Key Passage: Ephesians 6:10-20 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/stand-strong http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-032810-jeff-mcnairn.mp4 Sun, 28 Mar 2010 21:28:44 GMT Jeff McNairn One ephesians,strength,armor,defense,stand,strong,enemy,battle,faith,love,truth What does it mean to be committed to each other in service, community and Christ's love? We are called to practice a God given humility that combats the most dangerous assaults life can throw at us. The truth is, we are all called to minister, to serve, and when we follow His example we will find the true blessing. Key Passage: John 13:1-17 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/lifes-great-interruptions http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-032110-phil-collins.mp3 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 02:52:39 GMT Phil Collins What does it mean to be committed to each other in service, community and Christ's love? We are called to practice a God given humility that combats the most dangerous assaults life can throw at us. The truth is, we are all called to minister, ... jesus,servanthood,love,god,humility,ordination,blessing,calling,community 38:09 What does it mean to be committed to each other in service, community and Christ's love? We are called to practice a God given humility that combats the most dangerous assaults life can throw at us. The truth is, we are all called to minister, to serve, and when we follow His example we will find the true blessing. Key Passage: John 13:1-17 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/lifes-great-interruptions http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-032110-phil-collins.mp4 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 02:52:36 GMT Phil Collins What does it mean to be committed to each other in service, community and Christ's love? We are called to practice a God given humility that combats the most dangerous assaults life can throw at us. The truth is, we are all called to minister, ... jesus,servanthood,love,god,humility,ordination,blessing,calling,community As apprentices of Jesus we are called to a posture of putting others before ourselves, which we do through self-sacrifice, servanthood, and selfless love. How's your posture? Key Passage: Ephesians 5:15-33 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-s-word http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-031410-jeff-mcnairn.mp3 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:43:17 GMT Jeff McNairn One ephesians,love,sacrifice,selflessness,servanthood,servant,leader,submit 39:22 As apprentices of Jesus we are called to a posture of putting others before ourselves, which we do through self-sacrifice, servanthood, and selfless love. How's your posture? Key Passage: Ephesians 5:15-33 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-s-word http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-031410-jeff-mcnairn.mp4 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:43:14 GMT Jeff McNairn One ephesians,love,sacrifice,selflessness,servanthood,servant,leader,submit God calls us to put off the old way of doing things & put on the new - to make a SWITCH. However, it's not easy to make a radical change sometimes. The key is to realize that the SWITCH is actually a good thing; it will create oneness and unity with people around you. Are you ready to take the next step? How is God leading YOU to live differently? Key Passage: Ephesians 4:17-32 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/switch http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-030710-gary-swabey.mp3 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 21:44:19 GMT Gary Swabey One ephesians,switch,way,life,choice,path,oneness,unity,generosity,forgiveness,love,speech,sexual_purity 32:44 God calls us to put off the old way of doing things & put on the new - to make a SWITCH. However, it's not easy to make a radical change sometimes. The key is to realize that the SWITCH is actually a good thing; it will create oneness and unity with people around you. Are you ready to take the next step? How is God leading YOU to live differently? Key Passage: Ephesians 4:17-32 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/switch http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-030710-gary-swabey.mp4 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 21:44:16 GMT Gary Swabey One ephesians,switch,way,life,choice,path,oneness,unity,generosity,forgiveness,love,speech,sexual_purity Ephesians 4 draws a picture of a single cohesive Unit of Christ followers armed with purpose, confidence, single mindedness, and love - ready to take on anything and anyone at anytime. Allowing no room for "me" first. It empowers each person to realize that there is no giving up, no backing down, that this is going to happen. Most of all, it calls you to be part of the unit. Part of the team. No matter your height, weight, gender, nationality or favorite coffee joint. It says, you are not only picked for this team, you are needed to make this team complete. That's a life worth living don't you think? Key Passage: Ephesians 4 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-unit http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-022810-scott-lanigan.mp3 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:13:02 GMT Scott Lanigan One ephesians,team,unit,purpose,unity,servant 40:12 Ephesians 4 draws a picture of a single cohesive Unit of Christ followers armed with purpose, confidence, single mindedness, and love - ready to take on anything and anyone at anytime. Allowing no room for "me" first. It empowers each person to realize that there is no giving up, no backing down, that this is going to happen. Most of all, it calls you to be part of the unit. Part of the team. No matter your height, weight, gender, nationality or favorite coffee joint. It says, you are not only picked for this team, you are needed to make this team complete. That's a life worth living don't you think? Key Passage: Ephesians 4 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-unit http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-022810-scott-lanigan.mp4 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:12:59 GMT Scott Lanigan One ephesians,team,unit,purpose,unity,servant More often than not, I consider myself fairly open to letting God move in and shuffle things around. Yet, what I found interesting in my life this week was the fact that there are a couple places where I just kind of assumed God would not be interested. A co-worker reminded me that not only do I need to anticipate God showing up anywhere, and in any situation, but that He loves to do it. My job is to rest in that promise. I must welcome Him to show up in His time and with His agenda. Not always easy, but always worth the wait. Do you expect God in the unexpected? Key Passage: Ephesians 3:20 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-unexpected http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-022110-scott-lanigan.mp3 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 06:14:24 GMT Scott Lanigan One ephesians,god,work,unexpected,life,agenda,surrender,expectations,comfort,faith,trust 39:45 More often than not, I consider myself fairly open to letting God move in and shuffle things around. Yet, what I found interesting in my life this week was the fact that there are a couple places where I just kind of assumed God would not be interested. A co-worker reminded me that not only do I need to anticipate God showing up anywhere, and in any situation, but that He loves to do it. My job is to rest in that promise. I must welcome Him to show up in His time and with His agenda. Not always easy, but always worth the wait. Do you expect God in the unexpected? Key Passage: Ephesians 3:20 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-unexpected http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-022110-scott-lanigan.mp4 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 06:14:21 GMT Scott Lanigan One ephesians,god,work,unexpected,life,agenda,surrender,expectations,comfort,faith,trust If this is God’s Word to teach His church, what does this have to say about our foundation? What is our cornerstone? Is it Jesus Christ or ourselves? This very special letter to the Ephesians is a call for the church to be the CHURCH! To be ONE with Jesus Christ and with one another...to be family!...to be a place of reconciliation!...to be a place where the walls are taken down and open and honest, real relationships are formed!...to be a place where Jesus is central and at the heart and core of everything we do! Key Passage: Ephesians 2:11-22 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/no-more-walls http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-021410-laurence-east.mp3 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 06:33:42 GMT Laurence East One church,foundation,ephesians,jesus 45:32 If this is God’s Word to teach His church, what does this have to say about our foundation? What is our cornerstone? Is it Jesus Christ or ourselves? This very special letter to the Ephesians is a call for the church to be the CHURCH! To be ONE with Jesus Christ and with one another...to be family!...to be a place of reconciliation!...to be a place where the walls are taken down and open and honest, real relationships are formed!...to be a place where Jesus is central and at the heart and core of everything we do! Key Passage: Ephesians 2:11-22 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/no-more-walls http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-021410-laurence-east.mp4 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 06:33:39 GMT Laurence East One church,foundation,ephesians,jesus Some passages in Scripture seem just to big to preach. Either the language is so grandiose or the meaning so deep that a preacher can hardly do it justice. And so, with that in mind, this weekend let's dive into this huge passage and gaze at it ‘in awe and wonder' and marvel at just what God has done for us! We don't want to reduce a text such as this to just three points and a poem! There is so much more here that God would have us see! His grace has rescued us from the terrible mess we have made of our lives, and restores us to a life of purpose and joy - that he has prepared us for in advance! Key Passage: Ephesians 2:1-10 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/vital-signs-life http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-020710-laurence-east.mp3 Sun, 07 Feb 2010 22:47:13 GMT Laurence East One ephesians,wonder,god,awe,grace,salvation 45:23 Some passages in Scripture seem just to big to preach. Either the language is so grandiose or the meaning so deep that a preacher can hardly do it justice. And so, with that in mind, this weekend let's dive into this huge passage and gaze at it ‘in awe and wonder' and marvel at just what God has done for us! We don't want to reduce a text such as this to just three points and a poem! There is so much more here that God would have us see! His grace has rescued us from the terrible mess we have made of our lives, and restores us to a life of purpose and joy - that he has prepared us for in advance! Key Passage: Ephesians 2:1-10 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/vital-signs-life http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-020710-laurence-east.mp4 Sun, 07 Feb 2010 22:47:10 GMT Laurence East One ephesians,wonder,god,awe,grace,salvation Key Passage: Ephesians 1:3-14 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/blessed-beyond-measure http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-013110-jeff-mcnairn.mp3 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 07:27:43 GMT Jeff McNairn One one,church,blessed,life 35:44 Key Passage: Ephesians 1:3-14 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/blessed-beyond-measure http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-013110-jeff-mcnairn.mp4 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 07:27:40 GMT Jeff McNairn One one,church,blessed,life We all crave for "meaning" in our lives... we yearn to make sense of the world and our place in it. What is true? Why am I here? Timeless questions that have been asked even by the wisest of men. Erwin McManus writes: "While we may disagree on what we believe in and we may argue violently about what is true, what we can't escape is that we are all on the same quest and our soul craving is to find something to believe in... Whatever I would come to believe in, it could not simply change my mind; it had to change my life....When we search for truth, we search for God. Our souls crave the One who is true." Key Passages: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 and 12:13-14 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/meaning http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-012410-jeff-mcnairn.mp3 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 22:25:06 GMT Jeff McNairn Soul Cravings searching,looking,quest,why,change,trust,truth,meaning,life,purpose,cravings,soul 38:32 We all crave for "meaning" in our lives... we yearn to make sense of the world and our place in it. What is true? Why am I here? Timeless questions that have been asked even by the wisest of men. Erwin McManus writes: "While we may disagree on what we believe in and we may argue violently about what is true, what we can't escape is that we are all on the same quest and our soul craving is to find something to believe in... Whatever I would come to believe in, it could not simply change my mind; it had to change my life....When we search for truth, we search for God. Our souls crave the One who is true." Key Passages: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 and 12:13-14 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/meaning http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-012410-jeff-mcnairn.mp4 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 22:25:03 GMT Jeff McNairn Soul Cravings searching,looking,quest,why,change,trust,truth,meaning,life,purpose,cravings,soul We cannot live unaffected by love. We are most alive when we find it, most devastated when we lose it, most empty when we give up on it, most inhumane when we betray it, and most passionate when we pursue it. Can you be honest enough to admit how love pulls you, woos you, eludes you, torments you - sometimes all in the same day? You were created for relationship.This is and always will be at the core of your being. It may be hard to accept, but you are the object of God's love.You were created out of love by him, and though you may not yet realize it, your soul longs to know this love. Key Passage: Matthew 22:37-39 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/intimacy http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-011710-laurence-east.mp3 Sun, 17 Jan 2010 22:28:20 GMT Laurence East Soul Cravings soul,cravings,love,god,intimacy,relationship 44:43 We cannot live unaffected by love. We are most alive when we find it, most devastated when we lose it, most empty when we give up on it, most inhumane when we betray it, and most passionate when we pursue it. Can you be honest enough to admit how love pulls you, woos you, eludes you, torments you - sometimes all in the same day? You were created for relationship.This is and always will be at the core of your being. It may be hard to accept, but you are the object of God's love.You were created out of love by him, and though you may not yet realize it, your soul longs to know this love. Key Passage: Matthew 22:37-39 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/intimacy http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-011710-laurence-east.mp4 Sun, 17 Jan 2010 22:28:17 GMT Laurence East Soul Cravings soul,cravings,love,god,intimacy,relationship The search for your life starts in the hope that is found in One life - Jesus. In Jeremiah 29:13 God guarantees that you will find Him, and hope for your life, if you seek Him. However, in John 10:10 we read that Satan comes to steal, kill & destroy your life. But, remain focused on God - and He will help you achieve the destiny (abundant life) He has set out for you. Key Passage: John 10:10 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/destiny http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-011010-scott-lanigan.mp3 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 22:16:58 GMT Scott Lanigan Soul Cravings soul,cravings,purpose,life,destiny,hope,god 42:35 The search for your life starts in the hope that is found in One life - Jesus. In Jeremiah 29:13 God guarantees that you will find Him, and hope for your life, if you seek Him. However, in John 10:10 we read that Satan comes to steal, kill & destroy your life. But, remain focused on God - and He will help you achieve the destiny (abundant life) He has set out for you. Key Passage: John 10:10 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/destiny http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-011010-scott-lanigan.mp4 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 22:16:55 GMT Scott Lanigan Soul Cravings soul,cravings,purpose,life,destiny,hope,god How can prayer become a delight? When prayer turns into a drudgery, we will not be motivated to pray.The Bible gives clear instructions on how to keep vigilant and alert in prayer. Understanding the transforming power of gratitude will change your life and your praying forever. Key Passage: Colossians 4:2 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/keeping-vigilant-in-prayer http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-010810-ron-maclean.mp3 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 06:54:25 GMT Ron MacLean, of Gateway Christian Community Prayer Week 2010 prayer,delight,thankfulness,gratitude 55:15 What hinders our prayers? There are a number of hindrances to our prayers being answered. Perhaps one or more may hindering your prayers. Learn how to overcome the hindrances to prayer in your life. Key Passage: James 1, 4, 5 and Matthew 6 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-greatest-hindrances-to-prayer http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-010710-ron-maclean.mp3 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 06:52:30 GMT Ron MacLean, of Gateway Christian Community Prayer Week 2010 prayer,hindrance,doubt,sin,motives,gossip,criticism,answer 54:47 Why is prayer meant to be our first priority? As followers of Christ caught up in busy lifestyles, prayer is often our last resort. How can this change and what is God doing in your life to make sure it does? Key Passage: Matthew 21 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-priority-of-prayer http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-010610-ron-maclean.mp3 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 06:48:53 GMT Ron MacLean, of Gateway Christian Community Prayer Week 2010 prayer,priority,life,change,importance 70:31 What does prayer actually do? Some people believe prayer does absolutely nothing. Some believe it only changes the pray-er. But the Bible teaches prayer changes circumstance, situations & history. Key Passage: Acts 1-16 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-power-of-prayer http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-010510-ron-maclean.mp3 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 06:46:51 GMT Ron MacLean, of Gateway Christian Community Prayer Week 2010 prayer,power,change,effect 72:11 Prayer is not an end in itself but part of a much bigger picture.The bigger picture is eternal worship & temporal missions. Prayer is meant to bring us and others to God Himself. Key Passage: Revelation 4 & 5 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/prayer-part-of-a-bigger-picture http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-010410-ron-maclean.mp3 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 06:47:30 GMT Ron MacLean, of Gateway Christian Community Prayer Week 2010 prayer,picture,worship,mission 78:13 What makes prayer dynamic, desirable and effective? It is understanding the foundations upon which effective prayer is built. Revelation 4 & 5 give us six pictures from heaven which point to foundations for prayer here on earth. Key Passage: Revelation 4-5 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-foundations-of-prayer http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-010310-ron-maclean.mp3 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 23:42:11 GMT Ron MacLean, of Gateway Christian Community Prayer Week 2010 prayer,foundations,god,jesus 37:39 What makes prayer dynamic, desirable and effective? It is understanding the foundations upon which effective prayer is built. Revelation 4 & 5 give us six pictures from heaven which point to foundations for prayer here on earth. Key Passage: Revelation 4-5 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-foundations-of-prayer http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-010310-ron-maclean.mp4 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 23:42:08 GMT Ron MacLean, of Gateway Christian Community Prayer Week 2010 prayer,foundations,god,jesus Isaiah tells the people of one who will come, called the 'Prince of Peace'.When we think of the birth and ministry of Christ on earth, it was hardly physically or spiritually peaceful either! Since 1945, we are told by historians that we have had 5 days of peace in the world. So what does it mean to encounter, embrace, follow and surrender to the Prince of Peace? Jesus says,"I'm giving you another kind of peace, a peace that you get when you know and are in relationship with me!" Key Passage: John 14:27 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/prince-of-peace http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-122009-laurence-east.mp3 Sun, 20 Dec 2009 16:02:33 GMT Laurence East They Call Him they,call,him,jesus,prince,of,peace 32:11 Isaiah tells the people of one who will come, called the 'Prince of Peace'.When we think of the birth and ministry of Christ on earth, it was hardly physically or spiritually peaceful either! Since 1945, we are told by historians that we have had 5 days of peace in the world. So what does it mean to encounter, embrace, follow and surrender to the Prince of Peace? Jesus says,"I'm giving you another kind of peace, a peace that you get when you know and are in relationship with me!" Key Passage: John 14:27 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/prince-of-peace http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-122009-laurence-east.mp4 Sun, 20 Dec 2009 16:02:30 GMT Laurence East They Call Him they,call,him,jesus,prince,of,peace This message was recorded at South Campus. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/mighty-god http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-121309-dave-maclean.mp3 Sun, 13 Dec 2009 03:59:22 GMT Dave MacLean They Call Him 8:24 This message was recorded at South Campus. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/mighty-god http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-121309-dave-maclean.mp4 Sun, 13 Dec 2009 03:59:19 GMT Dave MacLean They Call Him Advent tells us that the Son of God entered human history to be our [wonderful] counselor, guide us, and shape our lives. That is the Good News message of Christmas! God is a communicating God; he speaks! To those who listen. And obey. Key Passage: Isaiah 8:13-9:6 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/wonderful-counselor http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-120609-ron-toews.mp3 Sun, 06 Dec 2009 04:54:15 GMT Ron Toews, BCMB They Call Him they,call,him,jesus,wonderful,counselor,god 35:52 Advent tells us that the Son of God entered human history to be our [wonderful] counselor, guide us, and shape our lives. That is the Good News message of Christmas! God is a communicating God; he speaks! To those who listen. And obey. Key Passage: Isaiah 8:13-9:6 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/wonderful-counselor http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-120609-ron-toews.mp4 Sun, 06 Dec 2009 04:54:12 GMT Ron Toews, BCMB They Call Him they,call,him,jesus,wonderful,counselor,god Being convinced that Jesus is God changes everything! Having 100% assurance frees us and allows us to know God! There are 300 Old Testament prophesies of the coming Messiah.The probability of one man fulfilling seven of the most common prophesies are 1 in a 100 billion, billion, billion, billion! Despite the fact that He is the almighty God, He humbled Himself to be the sacrifice of sins for the whole world! He defeated death! His invitation is for us to share in His death in order to share in His life! Key Passage: Hebrews 11:6 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-roaring-lamb http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-112909-joel-feddersen.mp3 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 03:54:10 GMT Joel Feddersen re:Jesus rejesus,faith,sarifice,sin,cross,resurrection,prophesies,jesus,freedom,death,life,salvation 32:47 Being convinced that Jesus is God changes everything! Having 100% assurance frees us and allows us to know God! There are 300 Old Testament prophesies of the coming Messiah.The probability of one man fulfilling seven of the most common prophesies are 1 in a 100 billion, billion, billion, billion! Despite the fact that He is the almighty God, He humbled Himself to be the sacrifice of sins for the whole world! He defeated death! His invitation is for us to share in His death in order to share in His life! Key Passage: Hebrews 11:6 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-roaring-lamb http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-112909-joel-feddersen.mp4 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 03:54:07 GMT Joel Feddersen re:Jesus rejesus,faith,sarifice,sin,cross,resurrection,prophesies,jesus,freedom,death,life,salvation A revolution (from the Latin revolutio, "a turnaround") is a significant change that usually takes place in a short period of time. Jesus called people to join his revolution through the word “repent”, which also means to turn around, to see things differently, and take action accordingly. The Gospel is the Good News message that God became one of us to SHOW US his love, SAVE US from sin, SHUT DOWN religion, and SET UP his Kingdom. Key Passage: Mark 1:15 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/jesus-the-revolutionary http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-112209-laurence-east.mp3 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:00:07 GMT Laurence East re:Jesus re:jesus,jesus,revolution,love,ethics,politics,religion,life,law,gospel,good_news,kingdom 52:56 A revolution (from the Latin revolutio, "a turnaround") is a significant change that usually takes place in a short period of time. Jesus called people to join his revolution through the word “repent”, which also means to turn around, to see things differently, and take action accordingly. The Gospel is the Good News message that God became one of us to SHOW US his love, SAVE US from sin, SHUT DOWN religion, and SET UP his Kingdom. Key Passage: Mark 1:15 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/jesus-the-revolutionary http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-112209-laurence-east.mp4 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:00:04 GMT Laurence East re:Jesus re:jesus,jesus,revolution,love,ethics,politics,religion,life,law,gospel,good_news,kingdom The question, can we be good without Jesus, draws a variety of responses. This is because it can be taken in more than one way. Reactions to it range all the way from emphatic "No way!" to "Of course you can! Why would you say otherwise?" The way we answer this question depends upon what we think about Jesus, about goodness, and about ourselves. Key Passage: Romans 3:19-26 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/can-we-be-good-without-jesus http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-111509-paul-chamberlain.mp3 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:58:28 GMT Paul Chamberlain re:Jesus re:jesus,jesus,god,goodness,good,morality,judgement,religion,belief,bad,meaning 37:35 The question, can we be good without Jesus, draws a variety of responses. This is because it can be taken in more than one way. Reactions to it range all the way from emphatic "No way!" to "Of course you can! Why would you say otherwise?" The way we answer this question depends upon what we think about Jesus, about goodness, and about ourselves. Key Passage: Romans 3:19-26 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/can-we-be-good-without-jesus http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-111509-paul-chamberlain.mp4 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:58:25 GMT Paul Chamberlain re:Jesus re:jesus,jesus,god,goodness,good,morality,judgement,religion,belief,bad,meaning The temptation narratives are really about trust and obedience. Satan tempted Jesus to doubt God, to test God, and to forsake God; he tempted Jesus to fulfill God's mission by a means other than obedience, suffering, and servanthood. Do we not face the same temptations today? Like Jesus in the desert, temptations are allowed into our lives in order to examine the faithfulness and obedience of our heart. Key Passage: Luke 4:1-13 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/no-shortcuts http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-110809-jeff-mcnairn.mp3 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:04:28 GMT Jeff McNairn re:Jesus re:jesus,temptation,jesus,trust,obedience,doubt,mission,faithfulness 36:48 The temptation narratives are really about trust and obedience. Satan tempted Jesus to doubt God, to test God, and to forsake God; he tempted Jesus to fulfill God's mission by a means other than obedience, suffering, and servanthood. Do we not face the same temptations today? Like Jesus in the desert, temptations are allowed into our lives in order to examine the faithfulness and obedience of our heart. Key Passage: Luke 4:1-13 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/no-shortcuts http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-110809-jeff-mcnairn.mp4 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:04:25 GMT Jeff McNairn re:Jesus re:jesus,temptation,jesus,trust,obedience,doubt,mission,faithfulness Truth is relative, right? I mean if it is good for you then that should be good for me and we shouldn’t disagree over the 'small stuff'; you know trivial things like Truth or religion. Really? Key Passage: Philippians 2:6-11 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/jesus-among-other-gods http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-110109-scott-matthies.mp3 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:23:07 GMT Scott Matthies re:Jesus re:jesus,jesus,god,truth,religion,worldview,absolute,morality,story 47:03 Truth is relative, right? I mean if it is good for you then that should be good for me and we shouldn’t disagree over the 'small stuff'; you know trivial things like Truth or religion. Really? Key Passage: Philippians 2:6-11 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/jesus-among-other-gods http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-110109-scott-matthies.mp4 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:23:04 GMT Scott Matthies re:Jesus re:jesus,jesus,god,truth,religion,worldview,absolute,morality,story What's in a name? Significance? Love? Recapturing a memory? Maybe it's your grandpa's heritage or your mom's favorite aunt. Could be a biblical hero or a forgotten saint? Perhaps it's from a land far away or a character that's close to home. It could even be Hope, Faith, or Grace. Last year, in BC, there were 283 baby boys given the name Ethan. Interestingly enough, of the roughly 22,000 boys born last year not even one was named "Friend of Sinners." Key Passage: John 7:37-38 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/named http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-102509-scott-lanigan.mp3 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:10:11 GMT Scott Lanigan re:Jesus re:jesus,jesus,god,name,love,significance,salvation 35:56 What's in a name? Significance? Love? Recapturing a memory? Maybe it's your grandpa's heritage or your mom's favorite aunt. Could be a biblical hero or a forgotten saint? Perhaps it's from a land far away or a character that's close to home. It could even be Hope, Faith, or Grace. Last year, in BC, there were 283 baby boys given the name Ethan. Interestingly enough, of the roughly 22,000 boys born last year not even one was named "Friend of Sinners." Key Passage: John 7:37-38 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/named http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-102509-scott-lanigan.mp4 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:10:08 GMT Scott Lanigan re:Jesus re:jesus,jesus,god,name,love,significance,salvation When was the last time you blessed someone who didn't deserve it? Luke says that Jesus came to seek and save those who didn't deserve anything. He didn't just run into a cranky waitress - He sat down at her table on purpose! The big idea for this message is this: Completely undeserved grace contained in absolute love continued in unwavering commitment demands a courageous response. Key Passage: Luke 19:10 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/rescued http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-101809-scott-lanigan.mp3 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:09:30 GMT Scott Lanigan re:Jesus 37:56 When was the last time you blessed someone who didn't deserve it? Luke says that Jesus came to seek and save those who didn't deserve anything. He didn't just run into a cranky waitress - He sat down at her table on purpose! The big idea for this message is this: Completely undeserved grace contained in absolute love continued in unwavering commitment demands a courageous response. Key Passage: Luke 19:10 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/rescued http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-101809-scott-lanigan.mp4 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:09:27 GMT Scott Lanigan re:Jesus Prayer is an ongoing relationship with God in which we share life together. When one looks at the life and teaching of Jesus in the area of prayer it becomes quite evident that prayer is about relationship and keeping conversation with God; a two-way dialogue of speaking and listening. Throughout the Scriptures we see Jesus living this truth - we see Him giving requests to His Father about life and ministry and we see Him listening to what His Father has for Him. Key Passage: 1 Thessalonians 5:17 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/doing-life-together http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-101109-jeff-mcnairn.mp3 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 21:37:41 GMT Jeff McNairn re:Jesus prayer,life,rejesus,jesus,discover,relationship,two-way,conversation,love,father,dialogue 32:41 Prayer is an ongoing relationship with God in which we share life together. When one looks at the life and teaching of Jesus in the area of prayer it becomes quite evident that prayer is about relationship and keeping conversation with God; a two-way dialogue of speaking and listening. Throughout the Scriptures we see Jesus living this truth - we see Him giving requests to His Father about life and ministry and we see Him listening to what His Father has for Him. Key Passage: 1 Thessalonians 5:17 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/doing-life-together http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-101109-jeff-mcnairn.mp4 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 21:37:38 GMT Jeff McNairn re:Jesus prayer,life,rejesus,jesus,discover,relationship,two-way,conversation,love,father,dialogue I think we would all agree with the following statement: 'The one true Good Shepherd is Jesus', but did Jesus shepherd/pastor like our modern day pastors? What would it really be like if Jesus was our church pastor today? Jesus did things, went places, connected with fringe people, taught things like no one else. How would we respond if Jesus did those things today as our pastor? Would we as a church embrace the unexpected challenge of a whole new life or would we fire Jesus as our pastor? Honestly just how would you and I deal with Pastor Jesus? Key Passage: Luke 15:1-7 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/jesus-youre-fired http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-100409-gary-swabey.mp3 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 02:41:21 GMT Gary Swabey re:Jesus re:jesus,jesus,god,pastor,church,fire,people,challenge,fringe 38:34 I think we would all agree with the following statement: 'The one true Good Shepherd is Jesus', but did Jesus shepherd/pastor like our modern day pastors? What would it really be like if Jesus was our church pastor today? Jesus did things, went places, connected with fringe people, taught things like no one else. How would we respond if Jesus did those things today as our pastor? Would we as a church embrace the unexpected challenge of a whole new life or would we fire Jesus as our pastor? Honestly just how would you and I deal with Pastor Jesus? Key Passage: Luke 15:1-7 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/jesus-youre-fired http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-100409-gary-swabey.mp4 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 02:41:18 GMT Gary Swabey re:Jesus re:jesus,jesus,god,pastor,church,fire,people,challenge,fringe This ‘Re:Jesus' series is an examination in the midst of a multitudes of options why the person of Jesus is the unparalleled transcendent of any one religion and a light for all. Religion uses rules to force our steps, guilt to keep us in line, and rituals to remind us of our failure to live up to those rules. In doing this, religion adds more weight to those who are already burdened with life's hardships. But Jesus offers us the rest we are searching for. Key Passage: Galatians 1:1-10 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/shirking-religion-in-favour-of-jesus http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio--092709-laurence-east.mp3 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 04:31:06 GMT Laurence East re:Jesus rejesus,re,jesus,rediscover,religion,relationship,radical,anti-religious,freedom,church,community,spirituality 36:42 This ‘Re:Jesus' series is an examination in the midst of a multitudes of options why the person of Jesus is the unparalleled transcendent of any one religion and a light for all. Religion uses rules to force our steps, guilt to keep us in line, and rituals to remind us of our failure to live up to those rules. In doing this, religion adds more weight to those who are already burdened with life's hardships. But Jesus offers us the rest we are searching for. Key Passage: Galatians 1:1-10 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/shirking-religion-in-favour-of-jesus http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-092709-laurence-east.mp4 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 04:31:03 GMT Laurence East re:Jesus rejesus,re,jesus,rediscover,religion,relationship,radical,anti-religious,freedom,church,community,spirituality What is the point of life? What is the purpose? Jesus said, I did not come to bring peace, but a sword. This is not our home,we are aliens and strangers! Is church about singing and listening to a boring dude talk about his childhood? What if we truly loved in action and in truth? Key Passage: Ephesians 2:10 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/playground-or-battlefield http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-092009-joel-feddersen.mp3 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 20:47:22 GMT Joel Feddersen 321 Challenge life,outreach,serve,love,god,others,mission,purpose,good,works,church,action,truth 25:30 What is the point of life? What is the purpose? Jesus said, I did not come to bring peace, but a sword. This is not our home,we are aliens and strangers! Is church about singing and listening to a boring dude talk about his childhood? What if we truly loved in action and in truth? Key Passage: Ephesians 2:10 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/playground-or-battlefield http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-092009-joel-feddersen.mp4 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 20:47:19 GMT Joel Feddersen 321 Challenge life,outreach,serve,love,god,others,mission,purpose,good,works,church,action,truth Bible students call the last five psalms the 'Hallelujah Psalms'. This is because they all start and end with the Hebrew word "Hallelujah". Here, at the end of the book of Psalms, God agrees to love and give help to His people. And His people agree to love and obey Him. Nothing is more reasonable or more logical than worship. If God doesn't exist then worship is insanity. You're worshipping someone that isn't real. But if God exists then nothing is more logical or reasonable than worship. If God exists, then anything less than all-out worship is totally illogical. Key Passage: Psalm 146-150 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/praise-the-lord http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-090609-laurence-east.mp3 Sun, 06 Sep 2009 06:42:47 GMT Laurence East God Graffiti psalm,god_graffiti,tag,worship,praise,logic,illogical,hallelujah,love,help,obey 37:30 Bible students call the last five psalms the 'Hallelujah Psalms'. This is because they all start and end with the Hebrew word "Hallelujah". Here, at the end of the book of Psalms, God agrees to love and give help to His people. And His people agree to love and obey Him. Nothing is more reasonable or more logical than worship. If God doesn't exist then worship is insanity. You're worshipping someone that isn't real. But if God exists then nothing is more logical or reasonable than worship. If God exists, then anything less than all-out worship is totally illogical. Key Passage: Psalm 146-150 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/praise-the-lord http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-090609-laurence-east.mp4 Sun, 06 Sep 2009 06:42:44 GMT Laurence East God Graffiti psalm,god_graffiti,tag,worship,praise,logic,illogical,hallelujah,love,help,obey Psalm 139 is a great passage in that it not only tells us much about the nature of God (i.e. He is omniscient, omnipresent and omnipotent), but it also shows us that He is relentless in His search for people because He has a matchless love and care for His creation. Psalm 139 reminds us that long before we began our search for God, He was already searching for us. God's first words to man in the garden were not, "what did you do wrong" or "I'm gonna get you for that" - His first words were "Where are you?". God is on a relentless search because He desires relationship with His people. The fact that God knows every little detail about David's life doesn't terrify him but brings him great comfort and peace. You need to know that God's infinite knowledge, presence, and power is with you throughout the vicissitudes of life and no matter what life throws at you, He loves you, is concerned about you, and is always with you. Key Passage: Psalm 139 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/relentless-search http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-083009-jeff-mcnairn.mp3 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 20:50:59 GMT Jeff McNairn God Graffiti psalm,god_graffiti,tag,139,search,seek,find,love,care,relationship,pursue 43:26 Psalm 139 is a great passage in that it not only tells us much about the nature of God (i.e. He is omniscient, omnipresent and omnipotent), but it also shows us that He is relentless in His search for people because He has a matchless love and care for His creation. Psalm 139 reminds us that long before we began our search for God, He was already searching for us. God's first words to man in the garden were not, "what did you do wrong" or "I'm gonna get you for that" - His first words were "Where are you?". God is on a relentless search because He desires relationship with His people. The fact that God knows every little detail about David's life doesn't terrify him but brings him great comfort and peace. You need to know that God's infinite knowledge, presence, and power is with you throughout the vicissitudes of life and no matter what life throws at you, He loves you, is concerned about you, and is always with you. Key Passage: Psalm 139 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/relentless-search http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-083009-jeff-mcnairn.mp4 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 20:50:56 GMT Jeff McNairn God Graffiti psalm,god_graffiti,tag,139,search,seek,find,love,care,relationship,pursue What we see in life depends many times at where we are looking. At times we can miss the view, we can become focused and moving towards the wrong things. Looking at the wrong things will also change our view of God. If we miss the view we miss the beauty of God and life gets covered in one big dark shady cloud. The challenge is to look again and see even in the pain, struggle and suffering of life the amazing beauty God has painted for us. Key Passage: Psalm 73 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/whats-your-view http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-082309-gary-swabey.mp3 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 21:37:34 GMT Gary Swabey God Graffiti psalm,god_graffiti,tag,life,pain,suffering,view,belief,goodness,beauty,struggle 36:24 What we see in life depends many times at where we are looking. At times we can miss the view, we can become focused and moving towards the wrong things. Looking at the wrong things will also change our view of God. If we miss the view we miss the beauty of God and life gets covered in one big dark shady cloud. The challenge is to look again and see even in the pain, struggle and suffering of life the amazing beauty God has painted for us. Key Passage: Psalm 73 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/whats-your-view http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-082309-gary-swabey.mp4 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 21:37:31 GMT Gary Swabey God Graffiti psalm,god_graffiti,tag,life,pain,suffering,view,belief,goodness,beauty,struggle I see it everyday. My face in the mirror. It reminds me of a lot of things. Rugged good looks, wow, that was awkward, sorry digressed there for a second. I see tired lines, aged skin, and seemingly empty eyes sometimes. I see decisions that I have made. Decisions based on what I think is best, what others have recommended or what they told me to do in a book. But how often does my face ex‐ claim that, today, I fell to my knees in humble adoration to the Father. Today I prayed to Him. Today, as much as I humanly could, I gave God the decision making power. Not often enough. What about you? Key Passage: Psalm 127 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/dont-forget-to-live http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-081609-scott-lanigan.mp3 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 20:55:57 GMT Scott Lanigan God Graffiti psalm,god_graffiti,tag,life,god,live,build,emptiness,strength,reliance 34:50 I see it everyday. My face in the mirror. It reminds me of a lot of things. Rugged good looks, wow, that was awkward, sorry digressed there for a second. I see tired lines, aged skin, and seemingly empty eyes sometimes. I see decisions that I have made. Decisions based on what I think is best, what others have recommended or what they told me to do in a book. But how often does my face ex‐ claim that, today, I fell to my knees in humble adoration to the Father. Today I prayed to Him. Today, as much as I humanly could, I gave God the decision making power. Not often enough. What about you? Key Passage: Psalm 127 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/dont-forget-to-live http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-081609-scott-lanigan.mp4 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 20:55:54 GMT Scott Lanigan God Graffiti psalm,god_graffiti,tag,life,god,live,build,emptiness,strength,reliance Only the Lord can be in the business of bringing good out of evil, blessing generation after generation. The actions of David and his pursuit of Bathsheba and all the events that surrounded this big mess are one of the key stories of redemption in Scripture. Sometimes the enemy tricks us into thinking that the pain and mess of our lives are beyond repair - beyond help. We see ourselves as a mess, chaotic and without beauty. But that's not the way God sees us. In His mercy, His agenda is one of redemption and restoration - no matter who we are. He is the star breathing God, but He is also the author and artist of our lives, and the minute not only matters to Him - from the smallest cell to the largest galaxies - He cares for it all. Key Passage: Psalm 51 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/a-big-mess http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-080909-laurence-east.mp3 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 00:16:21 GMT Laurence East God Graffiti psalm,god_graffiti,tag,david,bathsheba,sin,redemption,life,mess,forgiveness,care,grace,mercy,beauty,evil,blessing 48:40 Only the Lord can be in the business of bringing good out of evil, blessing generation after generation. The actions of David and his pursuit of Bathsheba and all the events that surrounded this big mess are one of the key stories of redemption in Scripture. Sometimes the enemy tricks us into thinking that the pain and mess of our lives are beyond repair - beyond help. We see ourselves as a mess, chaotic and without beauty. But that's not the way God sees us. In His mercy, His agenda is one of redemption and restoration - no matter who we are. He is the star breathing God, but He is also the author and artist of our lives, and the minute not only matters to Him - from the smallest cell to the largest galaxies - He cares for it all. Key Passage: Psalm 51 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/a-big-mess http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-080909-laurence-east.mp4 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 00:16:18 GMT Laurence East God Graffiti psalm,god_graffiti,tag,david,bathsheba,sin,redemption,life,mess,forgiveness,care,grace,mercy,beauty,evil,blessing Do you ever feel that the world is messed up and in all this, that it's hard to imagine that there is a God in control? If Psalm 110 humbled David, it also gave him hope. God promised to build David a house, but clearly stated that God's kingdom would be established by a son of David who was Divine, David's Lord. A perfect kingdom needed a perfect king, and this would be neither David nor Solomon. How much more hope Psalm 110 offered David after his devastating sin with Bathsheba. When David was overcome with guilt and shame, how could he ever conceive of God building an eternal kingdom through him? It could not be, except for the certainty of the promises of God and the assurance that God would provide a perfect king to establish the promised kingdom. His was not the kingdom, but from him the kingdom would come - through his son and his Lord, Messiah. Key Passage: Psalm 110 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/incredible-credentials http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-080209-laurence-east.mp3 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 15:23:48 GMT Laurence East God Graffiti psalm,god_graffiti,tag,incredible,credentials,kingdom,guilt,shame,promise,hope 48:29 Do you ever feel that the world is messed up and in all this, that it's hard to imagine that there is a God in control? If Psalm 110 humbled David, it also gave him hope. God promised to build David a house, but clearly stated that God's kingdom would be established by a son of David who was Divine, David's Lord. A perfect kingdom needed a perfect king, and this would be neither David nor Solomon. How much more hope Psalm 110 offered David after his devastating sin with Bathsheba. When David was overcome with guilt and shame, how could he ever conceive of God building an eternal kingdom through him? It could not be, except for the certainty of the promises of God and the assurance that God would provide a perfect king to establish the promised kingdom. His was not the kingdom, but from him the kingdom would come - through his son and his Lord, Messiah. Key Passage: Psalm 110 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/incredible-credentials http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-080209-laurence-east.mp4 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 15:23:45 GMT Laurence East God Graffiti psalm,god_graffiti,tag,incredible,credentials,kingdom,guilt,shame,promise,hope Many of us knew long before American Idol came along that not everyone can sing. I personally cannot sing and am thankful for folks who have confirmed in a loving way that I just can't carry a tune. But even tone deaf people like me must understand that singing is not only a voice deal, it comes from a much, much deeper place within us. True singing flows out from the spirit, a place of deep gratitude. If we have experienced the lift, our soul cannot be silenced, its sings a beautiful song. The question we need to face is not how does my voice sound but how does my soul sound? Key Passage: Psalm 40 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/a-fresh-song http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-072609-gary-swabey.mp3 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 20:54:40 GMT Gary Swabey God Graffiti psalm,god_graffiti,tag,soul,sing,thankfulness,gratitude,attitude,music,life 35:16 Many of us knew long before American Idol came along that not everyone can sing. I personally cannot sing and am thankful for folks who have confirmed in a loving way that I just can't carry a tune. But even tone deaf people like me must understand that singing is not only a voice deal, it comes from a much, much deeper place within us. True singing flows out from the spirit, a place of deep gratitude. If we have experienced the lift, our soul cannot be silenced, its sings a beautiful song. The question we need to face is not how does my voice sound but how does my soul sound? Key Passage: Psalm 40 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/a-fresh-song http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-072609-gary-swabey.mp4 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 20:54:37 GMT Gary Swabey God Graffiti psalm,god_graffiti,tag,soul,sing,thankfulness,gratitude,attitude,music,life Do you ever wonder why certain parts of the Bible become so popular? What is it about Psalm 23 that connects with us? Reading Psalm 23 is like someone has taken the mixed up graffiti letters in our soul and placed the letters together in a beautiful way expressing confidence and trust in God that we all so desperately need in a confusing world. Psalm 23 fills us with hope to travel on because we are on a journey; an outer and inner journey, a journey of fullness and emptiness, of quiet and chaos, right turns and wrong turns, death and life, fear and security, friends and enemies, fasting and feasting. This journey seems very hard to make sense of, like color thrown randomly at a blank sheet of paper. The truth that we travel this journey with God does not make it easy or simple but it does bring color, beauty and meaning. Psalm 23 reminds us all that the Lord is guiding us and cares for us. This is a truth every person on the planet longs to rest in. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-journey http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-071909-gary-swabey.mp3 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 21:11:00 GMT Gary Swabey God Graffiti psalm,god_graffiti,tag,journey,life,good,bad,help,trust,life,death,fear,meaning,truth,lead 35:57 Do you ever wonder why certain parts of the Bible become so popular? What is it about Psalm 23 that connects with us? Reading Psalm 23 is like someone has taken the mixed up graffiti letters in our soul and placed the letters together in a beautiful way expressing confidence and trust in God that we all so desperately need in a confusing world. Psalm 23 fills us with hope to travel on because we are on a journey; an outer and inner journey, a journey of fullness and emptiness, of quiet and chaos, right turns and wrong turns, death and life, fear and security, friends and enemies, fasting and feasting. This journey seems very hard to make sense of, like color thrown randomly at a blank sheet of paper. The truth that we travel this journey with God does not make it easy or simple but it does bring color, beauty and meaning. Psalm 23 reminds us all that the Lord is guiding us and cares for us. This is a truth every person on the planet longs to rest in. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-journey http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-071909-gary-swabey.mp4 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 21:10:57 GMT Gary Swabey God Graffiti psalm,god_graffiti,tag,journey,life,good,bad,help,trust,life,death,fear,meaning,truth,lead I love that little blue Kelowna book. Love it. It's full of maps, hints about where to eat and places to have a great time searching for your golf ball. (Well, some of us have to search.) I love it because it helps me recalibrate my perspective. There's another book that I love looking at for a perspective adjustment. Except it doesn't so much have street maps as it does soul maps. It has words like "trust", "commit" and "be still". It inspires, commands, laments, encourages, tells stories of tragedy, failure and hope. It renews our focus on God - on who He is and what He can do. Key Passage: Psalm 37 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/roll-on http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-071209-scott-lanigan.mp3 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 20:04:19 GMT Scott Lanigan God Graffiti psalm,map,guide,calibrate,perspective,life,trust,commit,surrender 33:00 I love that little blue Kelowna book. Love it. It's full of maps, hints about where to eat and places to have a great time searching for your golf ball. (Well, some of us have to search.) I love it because it helps me recalibrate my perspective. There's another book that I love looking at for a perspective adjustment. Except it doesn't so much have street maps as it does soul maps. It has words like "trust", "commit" and "be still". It inspires, commands, laments, encourages, tells stories of tragedy, failure and hope. It renews our focus on God - on who He is and what He can do. Key Passage: Psalm 37 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/roll-on http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-071209-scott-lanigan.mp4 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 20:04:16 GMT Scott Lanigan God Graffiti psalm,map,guide,calibrate,perspective,life,trust,commit,surrender Psalm 1 sets the tone for the the entire book of Psalms (and all wisdom literature for that matter) in that it shows the life giving wisdom in having concern for God, His Word, and godly living. Psalm 1 is an invitation and encouragement for God's people to strive to live wise and godly lives. This Psalm shows us that in life we have a choice - a choice of two lifestyles (the same two lifestyles we see depicted throughout wisdom literature) the choice of life or death - blessings or curses - a choice to go God's way or my own way - the choice of devotion to self or devotion to God and others. Will you devote yourself to the voice of God and His wordor will you listen to your own voice and/or the voice of the world and its philosophies? Key Passage: Psalm 1 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/voices http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-070509-jeff-mcnairn.mp3 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:08:02 GMT Jeff McNairn God Graffiti psalm,god_graffiti,tag,choice,wisdom,godly,worldly,life,death,blessing,curse,devotion,voice 38:37 Psalm 1 sets the tone for the the entire book of Psalms (and all wisdom literature for that matter) in that it shows the life giving wisdom in having concern for God, His Word, and godly living. Psalm 1 is an invitation and encouragement for God's people to strive to live wise and godly lives. This Psalm shows us that in life we have a choice - a choice of two lifestyles (the same two lifestyles we see depicted throughout wisdom literature) the choice of life or death - blessings or curses - a choice to go God's way or my own way - the choice of devotion to self or devotion to God and others. Will you devote yourself to the voice of God and His wordor will you listen to your own voice and/or the voice of the world and its philosophies? Key Passage: Psalm 1 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/voices http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-070509-jeff-mcnairn.mp4 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:07:59 GMT Jeff McNairn God Graffiti psalm,god_graffiti,tag,choice,wisdom,godly,worldly,life,death,blessing,curse,devotion,voice 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 05:41:22 GMT 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 05:41:19 GMT 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 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 22:49:44 GMT 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 ... world,serve,jesus,follow,people,love,teach,bible,preach,farewell,goodbye,sermon,message,final,burch,mark 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 22:49:41 GMT 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 ... world,serve,jesus,follow,people,love,teach,bible,preach,farewell,goodbye,sermon,message,final,burch,mark 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 21:09:56 GMT 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 21:09:53 GMT Mark Burch Holy God revelation,earth,new,restoration,heaven,victory,jesus,power,reward,world,transform 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 03:17:21 GMT 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 03:17:18 GMT Mark Burch Holy God revelation,god,reigs,rule,jesus,christ,mission,end,times,a-millenial,pre-millenial,post-millenial,views 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 03:05:17 GMT 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 03:05:14 GMT Mark Burch Holy God revelation,justice,battle,good,evil,victory,nike,people,god,temptation 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 21:16:56 GMT 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 21:16:53 GMT Mark Burch Holy God revelation,babylon,world,culture,drink,hunger,thirst,society,evil,power,pleasure,sex,money,anti-christ,system,citizenship,loyalty,source 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 02:57:52 GMT Mark Burch Holy God revelation,presecution,state,lord,allegiance,record,evil,good,judgement 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 02:57:49 GMT Mark Burch Holy God revelation,presecution,state,lord,allegiance,record,evil,good,judgement 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 20:17:00 GMT Mark Burch Holy God revelation,politics,jesus,president,ruling,government,religion,state,public,life,policy,moral,stand 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 20:16:57 GMT Mark Burch Holy God revelation,politics,jesus,president,ruling,government,religion,state,public,life,policy,moral,stand 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 20:42:43 GMT 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 20:42:40 GMT Scott Lanigan Holy God revelation,god,involved,life,battle,strength,victory,nike,satan,struggle,stronger 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 21:24:16 GMT 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 21:24:13 GMT Jeff McNairn Holy God revelation,courage,fire,devil,satan,victory,war,guilt,shame,defeat,god,temptation 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 04:44:26 GMT 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 04:44:23 GMT Mark Burch Holy God revelation,ashames,fearless,courage,strength,trial,persecution,victory,nike 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 21:46:05 GMT Mark Burch Holy God easter,sunday,hope,life,restore,healing,heope,new,broken,sin,grace,resurrection 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 21:46:02 GMT Mark Burch Holy God easter,sunday,hope,life,restore,healing,heope,new,broken,sin,grace,resurrection 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 20:00:14 GMT 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 20:00:11 GMT Mark Burch Holy God revelation,god,judgement,choice,victory 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 02:54:50 GMT 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 02:54:47 GMT Gary Swabey Holy God suffering,pain,calm,hope,kingdom,heaven,share,message,neighbours,world,justice,life,death 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 16:45:23 GMT 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 16:45:20 GMT Mark Burch Holy God revelation,trial,victory,war,famine,death,history,throne,jesus,justice 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 18:47:21 GMT 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 18:47:18 GMT Mark Burch Holy God revelation_conquer,king,victory,lamb,sacrifice,servant 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 20:55:19 GMT 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 20:55:16 GMT Mark Burch Holy God revelation,king,rule,reign,self,god,control,life 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 18:52:49 GMT 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 18:52:46 GMT Joyce Rees MissionsNow 2009 social,justice,poverty,life,poor,god,concern,love,sacrifice,judgement http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/test http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-test.mp4 Fri, 06 Mar 2009 04:16:00 GMT 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 04:54:54 GMT 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 04:54:51 GMT 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 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 02:39:57 GMT 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 02:39:54 GMT Mark Burch Faithful Under Fire revelation,laodicea,settle,comfort,exile,kingdom,world,heaven,culture 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 23:21:15 GMT 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 23:21:12 GMT Mark Burch Faithful Under Fire revelation,open,door,evangelism,faith,opportunity,philadelphia 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 03:04:16 GMT 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 03:04:13 GMT Mark Burch Faithful Under Fire revelation,death,church,dead,faith,hunger,discontent,revival,apathy 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 21:01:06 GMT 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 21:01:03 GMT Mark Burch Faithful Under Fire revelation,thyatira,sexual,purity,sin,accountability,healing,fulfillment,temptation,condemnation "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 21:50:14 GMT 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 21:50:11 GMT Jeff McNairn Faithful Under Fire revelation,church,pergamum,compromise,faith,sin,doctrine,ideas,love,culture,society 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 21:12:40 GMT 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 21:12:37 GMT Mark Burch Faithful Under Fire revelation,faithful,fire,persecution,death,life,victory,hope 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 00:09:20 GMT Mark Burch Faithful Under Fire prophesy,revelation,church,persecution,ephesians,ephesus,passion,love 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 00:09:17 GMT Mark Burch Faithful Under Fire prophesy,revelation,church,persecution,ephesians,ephesus,passion,love 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 17:24:28 GMT 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 17:24:25 GMT Mark Burch Faithful Under Fire revelation,apocalypse,kingdom,god,revealed,john,christ,victory,vision,power,exalted,jesus 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 20:26:29 GMT 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 20:26:26 GMT Mark Burch Christmas "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 21:30:13 GMT Mark Burch 5 Minutes B.C. (Backstage Christmas) story,redemption,birth,jesus,enemy,christmas,revelation 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 21:30:10 GMT Mark Burch 5 Minutes B.C. (Backstage Christmas) story,redemption,birth,jesus,enemy,christmas,revelation 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 03:16:02 GMT 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 03:15:59 GMT Scott Lanigan 5 Minutes B.C. (Backstage Christmas) divine,backstage,christmas 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 20:39:00 GMT 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 20:38:57 GMT Jeff McNairn The Visited Planet hospitality,serving,neighbour,food,table,invite,home,house,friend,befriend,love,serve,jesus,help 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 20:59:31 GMT 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 20:59:28 GMT Mark Burch The Visited Planet incarnation,faith,emotion,impact,life,struggle,trust,follow,jesus,will 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 04:20:33 GMT 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 04:20:30 GMT Mark Burch The Visited Planet love,people,jesus,god,serve,world,incarnation,christmas,mission 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 00:17:26 GMT Patrice Nagant The Quest Continues church,evangelism,outreach,gospel,share,quebec,canada,french,language 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 00:17:23 GMT Patrice Nagant The Quest Continues church,evangelism,outreach,gospel,share,quebec,canada,french,language 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 04:10:46 GMT 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 04:10:43 GMT Mark Burch The Quest Continues culture,engage,mission,serve,outreach,go,love,people,follow,jesus,world 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 22:12:33 GMT 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 22:12:30 GMT Mark Burch The Quest Continues serving,gift,spiritual,world,reach,help,poor,sick,needy,call,mission,church,life,outreach 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 20:43:28 GMT Mark Burch The Quest Continues disciple,follower,christian,spiritual,growth,maturity,discipleship 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 20:43:25 GMT Mark Burch The Quest Continues disciple,follower,christian,spiritual,growth,maturity,discipleship 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 20:39:44 GMT Mark Burch The Quest Continues church,worship,meeting,together,power,encounter,god,praise,expect,prayer 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 20:39:41 GMT Mark Burch The Quest Continues church,worship,meeting,together,power,encounter,god,praise,expect,prayer 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 20:40:18 GMT Mark Burch The Quest Continues battle,community,fellowship,unity,one,christ,body,another,one,love,church 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 20:40:15 GMT Mark Burch The Quest Continues battle,community,fellowship,unity,one,christ,body,another,one,love,church "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 20:15:15 GMT 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 20:15:12 GMT Mark Burch The Quest Continues church,evangelism,mission,outreach,story,gospel,good,news,share,salvation 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 03:22:27 GMT 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 03:22:24 GMT Mark Burch The Quest Continues church,ecclesia,worldview,society,culture,postmodern,cyncicism,institution,missional,incarnational,kingdom,jesus Kickoff Sunday 2008 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/quest-for-the-authentic-church http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/test2.mp3 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 15:02:25 GMT 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 15:02:22 GMT Mark Burch Kickoff Sunday evangelism,culture,salt,light,authentic,church,serve,world,give,live 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 02:54:04 GMT Laurence East Quiet Revolutionaries kingdom,materialism,consumerism,suffering,resistence,persecution,jesus,mount,sermon,beatitudes 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 02:54:01 GMT Laurence East Quiet Revolutionaries kingdom,materialism,consumerism,suffering,resistence,persecution,jesus,mount,sermon,beatitudes 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 20:41:41 GMT Mark Burch Quiet Revolutionaries reconciliation,peacemakers,peace,jesus,mount,sermon,beatitudes 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 20:41:38 GMT Mark Burch Quiet Revolutionaries reconciliation,peacemakers,peace,jesus,mount,sermon,beatitudes 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 04:44:27 GMT 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 04:44:24 GMT Jeff McNairn Quiet Revolutionaries sermon,mount,pure,heart,see,god 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 02:32:33 GMT 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 02:32:30 GMT Mark Burch Quiet Revolutionaries sermon,mount,beatitudes,mercy,merciful,forgiveness,fruit,sin,grace,kingdom,god 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 04:00:07 GMT 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 04:00:04 GMT Mark Burch Quiet Revolutionaries sermon,mount,jesus,beatitude,righteousness,culture,serving,life,poverty,hunger,thirst,change,disease,war,peace,kingdom 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 04:17:12 GMT 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 04:17:09 GMT Scott Lanigan Quiet Revolutionaries beatitudes,blessed,sermon,mount,meek,inherit,earth,matthew,jesus,humble,gentle,submissive,submission,mild 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 21:38:05 GMT 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 21:38:02 GMT Scott Lanigan Quiet Revolutionaries 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 07:16:23 GMT 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 07:16:20 GMT Laurence East Quiet Revolutionaries matthew,poor,spirit,beatitudes,sermon,mount,economic,social,culture,help,spiritual,emotional,needs 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 primary responsibility as Christians: the call to fervent prayer. Key Passages: Psalm 72:8, Psalm 144:15, Psalm 33, and Isaiah 1-6 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/blessed-is-the-nation http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-070608-mark-burch.mp3 Sun, 06 Jul 2008 02:49:32 GMT Mark Burch 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 ... prayer,nation,canada,politics,foundation,roots,bible,scripture,leaders,government,culture,society,influence 32:27 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 primary responsibility as Christians: the call to fervent prayer. Key Passages: Psalm 72:8, Psalm 144:15, Psalm 33, and Isaiah 1-6 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/blessed-is-the-nation http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-070608-mark-burch.mp4 Sun, 06 Jul 2008 02:49:29 GMT Mark Burch 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 ... prayer,nation,canada,politics,foundation,roots,bible,scripture,leaders,government,culture,society,influence If the Bible is correct, then you and I are far from accidental. We have intrinsic value because we are made Imago Dei – in the Image of God. And the truth is, you will never know who you are until you know who’s you are. Your value, and the value of those around you, will never ultimately be found in the world’s eyes, but through God’s. It’s our prayer that God will change how you see yourself, and change how you see everyone else around you. He wants us to realize the priceless photos we come in contact with everyday, from the cradle to the grave and everywhere in between. Key Passage: Genesis 1:26-27 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/priceless-photos-valuing-life-from-the-cradle-to-the-grave http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-062208-mike-penninga.mp3 Sun, 22 Jun 2008 15:48:33 GMT Mike Penninga Picture Perfect family,matters,picture,perfect,sanctity,life,cradle,grave,abortion,euthanasia,physician,assisted,suicide 45:18 If the Bible is correct, then you and I are far from accidental. We have intrinsic value because we are made Imago Dei – in the Image of God. And the truth is, you will never know who you are until you know who’s you are. Your value, and the value of those around you, will never ultimately be found in the world’s eyes, but through God’s. It’s our prayer that God will change how you see yourself, and change how you see everyone else around you. He wants us to realize the priceless photos we come in contact with everyday, from the cradle to the grave and everywhere in between. Key Passage: Genesis 1:26-27 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/priceless-photos-valuing-life-from-the-cradle-to-the-grave http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-062208-mike-penninga.mp4 Sun, 22 Jun 2008 15:48:30 GMT Mike Penninga Picture Perfect family,matters,picture,perfect,sanctity,life,cradle,grave,abortion,euthanasia,physician,assisted,suicide Whether "never-married", divorced, widowed or otherwise "single-again", over 40% of the North America adult population is single. When the church teaches and emphasizes the critical role of the "family", we often forget to talk to this huge population who are not currently married. While the Bible upholds the sanctity of marriage and promotes a healthy family life as the key unit of society, it also has much encouragement to individuals who are not married. The unique contribution that a single person can give for the glory of God makes it a life worth celebrating and exploiting. Rather than seeing singleness as "2nd best", can we celebrate the gifts and opportunities God gives to those who are doing life "solo?" Key Passage: 1 Corinthians 7:32 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/one-picture-is-worth-1000-words http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-061508-mark-burch.mp3 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 20:24:42 GMT Mark Burch Picture Perfect family,matters,picture,perfect,marriage,single,solo,singleness,paul,life,glory,god,alone,widow,divorce 46:08 Whether "never-married", divorced, widowed or otherwise "single-again", over 40% of the North America adult population is single. When the church teaches and emphasizes the critical role of the "family", we often forget to talk to this huge population who are not currently married. While the Bible upholds the sanctity of marriage and promotes a healthy family life as the key unit of society, it also has much encouragement to individuals who are not married. The unique contribution that a single person can give for the glory of God makes it a life worth celebrating and exploiting. Rather than seeing singleness as "2nd best", can we celebrate the gifts and opportunities God gives to those who are doing life "solo?" Key Passage: 1 Corinthians 7:32 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/one-picture-is-worth-1000-words http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-061508-mark-burch.mp4 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 20:24:39 GMT Mark Burch Picture Perfect family,matters,picture,perfect,marriage,single,solo,singleness,paul,life,glory,god,alone,widow,divorce Central to all human relationships is the foundation of mutual respect and honour. This "valuing" from one person to another may be seen no more clearly than in the relationship between the generations. When parents bless and honour their children, and when children in turn show reverence and respect toward, not only their parents, but ALL older people, it lays the foundation for a society where strong relationships are the norm. Rip respect and honour from the culture, and chaos and anarchy soon reign. Who would have thought that disobedience to parents could carry such far-reaching effects ... but as goes the family, so goes the culture... Key Passage: Leviticus 19:32 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/our-family-album http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-audio-060808-mark-burch.mp3 Sun, 08 Jun 2008 20:14:05 GMT Mark Burch Picture Perfect family,matters,picture,perfect,relationships,god,others,family,parents,children,honour,respect,elder,society,culture 39:09 Central to all human relationships is the foundation of mutual respect and honour. This "valuing" from one person to another may be seen no more clearly than in the relationship between the generations. When parents bless and honour their children, and when children in turn show reverence and respect toward, not only their parents, but ALL older people, it lays the foundation for a society where strong relationships are the norm. Rip respect and honour from the culture, and chaos and anarchy soon reign. Who would have thought that disobedience to parents could carry such far-reaching effects ... but as goes the family, so goes the culture... Key Passage: Leviticus 19:32 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/our-family-album http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/sermon-video-060808-mark-burch.mp4 Sun, 08 Jun 2008 20:14:02 GMT Mark Burch Picture Perfect family,matters,picture,perfect,relationships,god,others,family,parents,children,honour,respect,elder,society,culture If we are going to reach out with the love of Jesus to the community around us we will not be able to avoid the topic of divorce. All of us have been affected either directly or indirectly by the breakdown of the family, and we desperately need to understand HOW to respond to a broken, hurting world. Unfortunately, a marriage failure often brings a "double whammy" in that there is first the very real pain of the breakup, and secondly, an equally great pain that the church does not know how to respond. May God give us grace to learn. Key Passage: Psalm 34:18 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/life-after-the-storm http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/060108.mp3 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 20:51:04 GMT Mark Burch Picture Perfect family,matters,picture,perfect,relationships,god,others,marriage,divorce,church,respond,love,reach,evangelism,hurt,healing 39:45 If we are going to reach out with the love of Jesus to the community around us we will not be able to avoid the topic of divorce. All of us have been affected either directly or indirectly by the breakdown of the family, and we desperately need to understand HOW to respond to a broken, hurting world. Unfortunately, a marriage failure often brings a "double whammy" in that there is first the very real pain of the breakup, and secondly, an equally great pain that the church does not know how to respond. May God give us grace to learn. Key Passage: Psalm 34:18 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/life-after-the-storm http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/060108.mp4 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 20:51:01 GMT Mark Burch Picture Perfect family,matters,picture,perfect,relationships,god,others,marriage,divorce,church,respond,love,reach,evangelism,hurt,healing This week we’re focusing on the sobering reality that the church of Jesus is really never more than one generation away from extinction. Of all that we try to pass along to our children, the passionate pursuit of Jesus Christ should be the top of our list... yet so often it doesn’t appear to be our number one priority. How about you? Little eyes are always watching. Do they see in you the Jesus you would want them to see? Key Passage: Deuteronomy 6:7-9 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/little-eyes-are-watching http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/052508.mp3 Sun, 25 May 2008 17:20:34 GMT Mark Burch Picture Perfect family,matters,picture,perfect,relationships,god,others,family,parenting,kids,children,model,discipline,teach 42:36 This week we’re focusing on the sobering reality that the church of Jesus is really never more than one generation away from extinction. Of all that we try to pass along to our children, the passionate pursuit of Jesus Christ should be the top of our list... yet so often it doesn’t appear to be our number one priority. How about you? Little eyes are always watching. Do they see in you the Jesus you would want them to see? Key Passage: Deuteronomy 6:7-9 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/little-eyes-are-watching http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/052508.mp4 Sun, 25 May 2008 17:20:31 GMT Mark Burch Picture Perfect family,matters,picture,perfect,relationships,god,others,family,parenting,kids,children,model,discipline,teach Many of us have our hopes set on a marriage relationship that lasts a lifetime and thrives in love. But so often, things start to turn sour, as lifes' hardships begin to change us, for better or for worse. In this week's message, Pastor of Marriage & Families Henry Sawatzky shares how "defensiveness" is a major threat to the "marriage dream" in our culture. Key Passage: Genesis 2:21-25 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/developing-the-negatives http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/051808.mp3 Sun, 18 May 2008 20:37:58 GMT Henry Sawatzky Picture Perfect family,matters,picture,perfect,relationships,god,others,marriage,life,long,defensiveness,dream 39:54 Many of us have our hopes set on a marriage relationship that lasts a lifetime and thrives in love. But so often, things start to turn sour, as lifes' hardships begin to change us, for better or for worse. In this week's message, Pastor of Marriage & Families Henry Sawatzky shares how "defensiveness" is a major threat to the "marriage dream" in our culture. Key Passage: Genesis 2:21-25 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/developing-the-negatives http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/051808.mp4 Sun, 18 May 2008 20:37:55 GMT Henry Sawatzky Picture Perfect family,matters,picture,perfect,relationships,god,others,marriage,life,long,defensiveness,dream This new series "Picture Perfect?" will focus on family matters - with topics that affect us all. Every individual has a family album of memories, experiences, expectations, and dreams...good, bad, and everything in between. When it’s good it can be REALLY good! And when it’s bad ... well, you know! The most important relationship we’ll ever have is with Christ at the centre of our lives. Personal wholeness is the key to all relationships. We need to find healing in Christ in order for us to have healthy relationships with others. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/shattered-glass http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/051108.mp3 Sun, 11 May 2008 20:39:39 GMT Mark Burch Picture Perfect family,matters,picture,perfect,relationships,god,others,family,freinds,marriage,divorce,kids,children,parenting,single,sanctity_of_life 38:21 This new series "Picture Perfect?" will focus on family matters - with topics that affect us all. Every individual has a family album of memories, experiences, expectations, and dreams...good, bad, and everything in between. When it’s good it can be REALLY good! And when it’s bad ... well, you know! The most important relationship we’ll ever have is with Christ at the centre of our lives. Personal wholeness is the key to all relationships. We need to find healing in Christ in order for us to have healthy relationships with others. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/shattered-glass http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/051108.mp4 Sun, 11 May 2008 20:39:36 GMT Mark Burch Picture Perfect family,matters,picture,perfect,relationships,god,others,family,freinds,marriage,divorce,kids,children,parenting,single,sanctity_of_life It is so easy to be content with the pleasures and treasures we enjoy here in North American culture. The team that went to Mongolia serves as a reminder to each one of us to reach out missionally to those right here in Kelowna, in our country, and around the world. Are you willing to pray, give and go to spread the message of Jesus? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/reaching-the-least-reached http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/050408.mp3 Sun, 04 May 2008 02:50:52 GMT Randy Friesen MissionsNow 2008 missions,church,kelowna,canada,world,mongolia,pray,give,go,life,sacrifice,cost 55:13 It is so easy to be content with the pleasures and treasures we enjoy here in North American culture. The team that went to Mongolia serves as a reminder to each one of us to reach out missionally to those right here in Kelowna, in our country, and around the world. Are you willing to pray, give and go to spread the message of Jesus? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/reaching-the-least-reached http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/050408.mp4 Sun, 04 May 2008 02:50:49 GMT Randy Friesen MissionsNow 2008 missions,church,kelowna,canada,world,mongolia,pray,give,go,life,sacrifice,cost We've all been in conversations when we realize half way into a paragraph that we don't know what the other person is talking about, because our mind has drifted... OR ... we wonder if the person we're talking to is actually listening, because there is a "far-off" look in their eye and they don't seem to be tracking with us! Jesus wraps up this long message with a very basic challenge: It is not the "hearer only" who will benefit from these principles, but the one who actually "builds upon" these words! He has offered a sure foundation that will carry us through the storms of life ‒ the only question is whether or not we will build on it? "On Christ the solid rock I stand, all other ground is sinking sand; all other ground it sinking sand." Key Passage: Matthew 7:24-29 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/sandcastle-lives http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/042008.mp3 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 02:47:04 GMT Mark Burch Reboot hear,do,word,jesus,sermon,mount,life,obedience,foundation,storms,rock,sand 40:49 We've all been in conversations when we realize half way into a paragraph that we don't know what the other person is talking about, because our mind has drifted... OR ... we wonder if the person we're talking to is actually listening, because there is a "far-off" look in their eye and they don't seem to be tracking with us! Jesus wraps up this long message with a very basic challenge: It is not the "hearer only" who will benefit from these principles, but the one who actually "builds upon" these words! He has offered a sure foundation that will carry us through the storms of life ‒ the only question is whether or not we will build on it? "On Christ the solid rock I stand, all other ground is sinking sand; all other ground it sinking sand." Key Passage: Matthew 7:24-29 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/sandcastle-lives http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/042008.mp4 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 02:47:01 GMT Mark Burch Reboot hear,do,word,jesus,sermon,mount,life,obedience,foundation,storms,rock,sand We witness it nearly every day…the sacrifices that good parents make for their children. The financial and time commitments that go into raising healthy kids are HUGE but you seldom hear a parent complain! Jesus points out the best of our traits as earthly parents and then draws a comparison…if this is how good moms and dads look after their children... how much more will your heavenly Father...? How much have we understood about the Father’s generous heart toward His children? Will we trust? Do we believe? Will we be bold enough to ask? Key Passage: Matthew 7:7-12 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/just-ask-- http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/041308.mp3 Sun, 13 Apr 2008 20:15:27 GMT Mark Burch Reboot gift,generosity,need,want,just,ask,pray,prayer,sermon,mount,jesus,will,god 46:04 We witness it nearly every day…the sacrifices that good parents make for their children. The financial and time commitments that go into raising healthy kids are HUGE but you seldom hear a parent complain! Jesus points out the best of our traits as earthly parents and then draws a comparison…if this is how good moms and dads look after their children... how much more will your heavenly Father...? How much have we understood about the Father’s generous heart toward His children? Will we trust? Do we believe? Will we be bold enough to ask? Key Passage: Matthew 7:7-12 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/just-ask-- http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/041308.mp4 Sun, 13 Apr 2008 20:15:24 GMT Mark Burch Reboot gift,generosity,need,want,just,ask,pray,prayer,sermon,mount,jesus,will,god Knowing God. Key Passage: Matthew 7:21-23 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/knowing-god http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/040608.mp3 Sun, 06 Apr 2008 20:20:01 GMT Joel Feddersen Reboot knowing,god 35:44 Knowing God. Key Passage: Matthew 7:21-23 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/knowing-god http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/040608.mp4 Sun, 06 Apr 2008 20:19:58 GMT Joel Feddersen Reboot knowing,god Key Passage: Matthew 7:1-5 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/judge-not http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/033008.mp3 Sun, 30 Mar 2008 02:01:01 GMT Mick Bartlett Reboot sermon,mount,jesus,judge,judgement,sin,measure,beauty 30:35 Key Passage: Matthew 7:1-5 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/judge-not http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/033008.mp4 Sun, 30 Mar 2008 02:00:58 GMT Mick Bartlett Reboot sermon,mount,jesus,judge,judgement,sin,measure,beauty Easter Sunday message, March 23, 2008. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/celebrating-friday-living-sunday http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/032308.mp3 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 19:45:27 GMT Mark Burch Easter Sunday message, March 23, 2008. easter,sunday,celebrating,friday,living,sunday,victorious,victory 35:30 Easter Sunday message, March 23, 2008. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/celebrating-friday-living-sunday http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/032308.mp4 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 19:45:24 GMT Mark Burch Easter Sunday message, March 23, 2008. easter,sunday,celebrating,friday,living,sunday,victorious,victory Will I trust my heavenly Father to take care of me? OR will I take matters into my own hands? Balancing my responsibility to work hard, give generously, save regularly, and spend wisely with an absolute confidence that God is my provider is a difficult balance for all of us to maintain. It is so easy to begin to believe that we have to look after ourselves, and to become consumed with "having enough." Jesus challenges us to put our trust in Him alone and to give up the useless habit of worry…easy to say ... hard to live out! Key Passage: Matthew 6:19-34 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/why-worry http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/031608.mp3 Sun, 16 Mar 2008 21:34:29 GMT Mark Burch Reboot sermon,mount,worry,money,culture,coveting,provision,god,work,generosity,worry,anxiety,care,responsibility 41:17 Will I trust my heavenly Father to take care of me? OR will I take matters into my own hands? Balancing my responsibility to work hard, give generously, save regularly, and spend wisely with an absolute confidence that God is my provider is a difficult balance for all of us to maintain. It is so easy to begin to believe that we have to look after ourselves, and to become consumed with "having enough." Jesus challenges us to put our trust in Him alone and to give up the useless habit of worry…easy to say ... hard to live out! Key Passage: Matthew 6:19-34 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/why-worry http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/031608.mp4 Sun, 16 Mar 2008 21:34:26 GMT Mark Burch Reboot sermon,mount,worry,money,culture,coveting,provision,god,work,generosity,worry,anxiety,care,responsibility The discipline of fasting is not one that has been widely practiced in evangelical circles but is having a bit of a “renewal” in our generation. More and more we hear people and ministries calling us to times of prayer and fasting. What is this practice all about? Why was it so important to the Jewish community and what can we learn from this discipline? In our text this weekend, Jesus simply assumes that we are a people who fast, and challenges us once again to fast for the right reasons and in the right way. Key Passages: Matthew 6:16-18 and Isaiah 58:6 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/making-room http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/030908.mp3 Sun, 09 Mar 2008 19:28:45 GMT Mark Burch Reboot fasting,fast,pray,prayer,set,aside,make,room,devotion,opportunity,spiritual,growth,power,holy,spirit,discipline,renewal 36:00 The discipline of fasting is not one that has been widely practiced in evangelical circles but is having a bit of a “renewal” in our generation. More and more we hear people and ministries calling us to times of prayer and fasting. What is this practice all about? Why was it so important to the Jewish community and what can we learn from this discipline? In our text this weekend, Jesus simply assumes that we are a people who fast, and challenges us once again to fast for the right reasons and in the right way. Key Passages: Matthew 6:16-18 and Isaiah 58:6 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/making-room http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/030908.mp4 Sun, 09 Mar 2008 19:28:42 GMT Mark Burch Reboot fasting,fast,pray,prayer,set,aside,make,room,devotion,opportunity,spiritual,growth,power,holy,spirit,discipline,renewal It almost sounds like a silly question ‒ how do you determine if a prayer is “good” or not? Is it by the number of words (longer prayers are better) or by the particular words we choose (spiritual sounding prayers must be better), or is it the time or day or place that I choose to pray that makes my prayer “good”? Silly, huh!? Yet how many of us have not asked those questions ourselves, or been asked them by others, or wondered about what it was in particular that made prayer powerful, eff ective, and meaningful. We are a people who pray….there is no getting around the fact that in the good times and in the bad…there is something within us that calls us to “talk to God…” But prayer can be a discouraging and confusing venture…. knows what we need before we ask? Key Passage: Matthew 6:5-15 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/how-do-we-pray http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/030208.mp3 Sun, 02 Mar 2008 18:57:32 GMT Mark Burch Reboot pray,prayer,sermon,mount,powerful,talk,god,sermon,mount,lord's_prayer 35:38 It almost sounds like a silly question ‒ how do you determine if a prayer is “good” or not? Is it by the number of words (longer prayers are better) or by the particular words we choose (spiritual sounding prayers must be better), or is it the time or day or place that I choose to pray that makes my prayer “good”? Silly, huh!? Yet how many of us have not asked those questions ourselves, or been asked them by others, or wondered about what it was in particular that made prayer powerful, eff ective, and meaningful. We are a people who pray….there is no getting around the fact that in the good times and in the bad…there is something within us that calls us to “talk to God…” But prayer can be a discouraging and confusing venture…. knows what we need before we ask? Key Passage: Matthew 6:5-15 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/how-do-we-pray http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/030208.mp4 Sun, 02 Mar 2008 18:57:29 GMT Mark Burch Reboot pray,prayer,sermon,mount,powerful,talk,god,sermon,mount,lord's_prayer One of the greatest preachers of the 20th century was a man by the name of Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones. He has written volumes on the Sermon on the Mount and he said that the 6th chapter of Matthew is both a very searching and painful section of Scripture. “I think,” said Jones, “that this chapter is one of the most uncomfortable chapters to read in the entire Scriptures.” Why is this so? What is it about these few verses that are so challenging for us today? The answer to this lies in the fact that these verses have the potential to open up our heart and reveal to us our true inner motivations. It holds a mirror up before us and it will not allow us to escape. Key Passage: Matthew 6:1-18 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/swelled-egos-and-shriveled-souls http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/022408.mp3 Sun, 24 Feb 2008 19:36:22 GMT Jeff McNairn Reboot sermon,mount,jesus,pride,ego,giving,praying,fasting,audience,one,god 32:46 One of the greatest preachers of the 20th century was a man by the name of Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones. He has written volumes on the Sermon on the Mount and he said that the 6th chapter of Matthew is both a very searching and painful section of Scripture. “I think,” said Jones, “that this chapter is one of the most uncomfortable chapters to read in the entire Scriptures.” Why is this so? What is it about these few verses that are so challenging for us today? The answer to this lies in the fact that these verses have the potential to open up our heart and reveal to us our true inner motivations. It holds a mirror up before us and it will not allow us to escape. Key Passage: Matthew 6:1-18 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/swelled-egos-and-shriveled-souls http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/022408.mp4 Sun, 24 Feb 2008 19:36:19 GMT Jeff McNairn Reboot sermon,mount,jesus,pride,ego,giving,praying,fasting,audience,one,god The text we come to this weekend may well be the most controversial portion of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. It is a section that has intrigued people for centuries, has drawn some to the teachings of Christ, and has pushed others away. Great leaders, both Christian and “non”, have built their philosophies of peaceful non-resistance on this text. Our Anabaptist heritage is firmly rooted in the concepts Jesus teaches here. How do you respond when you have been injured by another? There may be no more powerful expression of the “family heritage” that runs in the DNA of the child of God, than in looking at our willingness to forgive others when we have been personally wronged. It is also one of the most difficult principles to live out! Key Passages: Matthew 5:16 & Matthew 5:38-48 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/can-you-see-the-father-in-me http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/021708.mp3 Sun, 17 Feb 2008 19:35:30 GMT Mark Burch Reboot sermon,mount,jesus,enemy,persecution,forgiveness,love,mercy,grace 50:13 The text we come to this weekend may well be the most controversial portion of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. It is a section that has intrigued people for centuries, has drawn some to the teachings of Christ, and has pushed others away. Great leaders, both Christian and “non”, have built their philosophies of peaceful non-resistance on this text. Our Anabaptist heritage is firmly rooted in the concepts Jesus teaches here. How do you respond when you have been injured by another? There may be no more powerful expression of the “family heritage” that runs in the DNA of the child of God, than in looking at our willingness to forgive others when we have been personally wronged. It is also one of the most difficult principles to live out! Key Passages: Matthew 5:16 & Matthew 5:38-48 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/can-you-see-the-father-in-me http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/021708.mp4 Sun, 17 Feb 2008 19:35:27 GMT Mark Burch Reboot sermon,mount,jesus,enemy,persecution,forgiveness,love,mercy,grace A.W. Tozer, in his book, The Pursuit of God shared this prayer: "Lord, I would trust You completely; I would be altogether Yours; I would exalt You above all. I desire that I may feel no sense of possessing anything outside of You. I want constantly to be aware of Your overshadowing Presence and to hear Your speaking Voice. I long to live in restful sincerity of heart. I want to live so fully in the Spirit that all my thought may be as sweet incense ascending to You and every act of my life may be an act of worship. Therefore I pray in the words of Your great servant of old, ‘I beseech You so for to cleanse the intent of mine heart with the unspeakable gift of Your grace, that I may perfectly love You and worthily praise You.’ And all this I confi dently believe You will grant me through the merits of Jesus Christ Your Son. Amen." Key Passage: Matthew 5:33-37 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/facade http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/021008.mp3 Sun, 10 Feb 2008 19:35:45 GMT Scott Lanigan Reboot lie,truth,facade,integrity,heart,culture,yes,no,values,morals 38:36 A.W. Tozer, in his book, The Pursuit of God shared this prayer: "Lord, I would trust You completely; I would be altogether Yours; I would exalt You above all. I desire that I may feel no sense of possessing anything outside of You. I want constantly to be aware of Your overshadowing Presence and to hear Your speaking Voice. I long to live in restful sincerity of heart. I want to live so fully in the Spirit that all my thought may be as sweet incense ascending to You and every act of my life may be an act of worship. Therefore I pray in the words of Your great servant of old, ‘I beseech You so for to cleanse the intent of mine heart with the unspeakable gift of Your grace, that I may perfectly love You and worthily praise You.’ And all this I confi dently believe You will grant me through the merits of Jesus Christ Your Son. Amen." Key Passage: Matthew 5:33-37 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/facade http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/021008.mp4 Sun, 10 Feb 2008 19:35:42 GMT Scott Lanigan Reboot lie,truth,facade,integrity,heart,culture,yes,no,values,morals Proverbs 18:22 reminds us that he who finds a wife, finds a good thing, and gains favour from the Lord. Marriage was intended to be the most intimate of all human relationships, a friendship that endures for a life-time, and a secure shelter when everything around us seems to crumble. But for far too many, marriage has become a difficult path to walk. Because it is such an "up-close-and-personal" relationship, it is impossible to avoid the knowledge that your spouse is not perfect. Imperfection is fine! UNTIL it begins to impact MY LIFE! And so the hard work begins; the work of making the union of TWO IMPERFECT people become a beautiful dance of romance, respect, and mutual submission. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/yours-for-life http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/020308.mp3 Sun, 03 Feb 2008 20:02:05 GMT Mark Burch Reboot life,marriage,divorce,adultery,submission,respect,loyalty,romance,perfect,relationship 41:36 Proverbs 18:22 reminds us that he who finds a wife, finds a good thing, and gains favour from the Lord. Marriage was intended to be the most intimate of all human relationships, a friendship that endures for a life-time, and a secure shelter when everything around us seems to crumble. But for far too many, marriage has become a difficult path to walk. Because it is such an "up-close-and-personal" relationship, it is impossible to avoid the knowledge that your spouse is not perfect. Imperfection is fine! UNTIL it begins to impact MY LIFE! And so the hard work begins; the work of making the union of TWO IMPERFECT people become a beautiful dance of romance, respect, and mutual submission. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/yours-for-life http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/020308.mp4 Sun, 03 Feb 2008 20:02:02 GMT Mark Burch Reboot life,marriage,divorce,adultery,submission,respect,loyalty,romance,perfect,relationship In Matthew chapter 5 Jesus touches upon a number of issues which speak to all of society today. Whether the issue be murder, adultery, divorce, taking oaths, revenge, or loving your enemies Jesus is wanting us to learn one truth: that it is the spirit of the law and not the law itself that matters most. Key Passage: Matthew 5.21-30 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/show-me-the-love http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/012708.mp3 Sun, 27 Jan 2008 21:17:24 GMT Jeff McNairn Reboot law,spirit,society,beatitudes,mount,sermon,jesus,adultery,pornography,lust,heart,anger,murder 43:42 In Matthew chapter 5 Jesus touches upon a number of issues which speak to all of society today. Whether the issue be murder, adultery, divorce, taking oaths, revenge, or loving your enemies Jesus is wanting us to learn one truth: that it is the spirit of the law and not the law itself that matters most. Key Passage: Matthew 5.21-30 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/show-me-the-love http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/012708.mp4 Sun, 27 Jan 2008 21:17:21 GMT Jeff McNairn Reboot law,spirit,society,beatitudes,mount,sermon,jesus,adultery,pornography,lust,heart,anger,murder "Just give me the list - and I'll do it!" That phrase may be the exasperated cry of a person desperately trying to please another, and in far too many cases, it is how we have approached our relationship to God. We have reduced our "friendship with God" down to a sterile formula of "do's and don'ts" and as long as we have checked off all the items on the list, we feel fairly secure. But Jesus blows this kind of "list" Christianity out of the water, when He shreds the Pharisees for their attention to minute details of the law, yet have hearts that are cold and distant. What if Jesus was more concerned with your heart attitude than with your adherance to a list of rules? Novel thought? Key Passage: Matthew 5:20 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/lists-loopholes-legalities-love http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/012008.mp3 Sun, 20 Jan 2008 20:26:58 GMT Mark Burch Reboot list,rules,religion,relationship,jesus,pharisees,sermon,mount,christianity,heart,love 41:39 "Just give me the list - and I'll do it!" That phrase may be the exasperated cry of a person desperately trying to please another, and in far too many cases, it is how we have approached our relationship to God. We have reduced our "friendship with God" down to a sterile formula of "do's and don'ts" and as long as we have checked off all the items on the list, we feel fairly secure. But Jesus blows this kind of "list" Christianity out of the water, when He shreds the Pharisees for their attention to minute details of the law, yet have hearts that are cold and distant. What if Jesus was more concerned with your heart attitude than with your adherance to a list of rules? Novel thought? Key Passage: Matthew 5:20 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/lists-loopholes-legalities-love http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/012008.mp4 Sun, 20 Jan 2008 20:26:55 GMT Mark Burch Reboot list,rules,religion,relationship,jesus,pharisees,sermon,mount,christianity,heart,love In the eyes of the world, Jesus was a fool. He did not abide by the rules of the day; the people he associated with were shunned by society; his Sermon on the Mount reads like a primer on being left behind, stepped on and ignored. Being a ‘Christian’ is not some magical process by which we are automatically transformed into better people. We must train to become who God wants us to be. We are sinful, faulted beings. Our system fi les are corrupted and we need to reset our systems to the defaults that Christ has demonstrated for us. It begins with the reshaping of our minds ‒ how we think ‒ what we believe ‒ what we know to be true, and then beginning to live out that truth in practical ways in our daily lives. Key Passage: Matthew 5: 1-16 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/salt-and-light http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/011308.mp3 Sun, 13 Jan 2008 21:16:00 GMT Laurence East Reboot jesus,message,evangelism,salt,light,culture,change,life,serving,mind,transformation,missional 41:43 In the eyes of the world, Jesus was a fool. He did not abide by the rules of the day; the people he associated with were shunned by society; his Sermon on the Mount reads like a primer on being left behind, stepped on and ignored. Being a ‘Christian’ is not some magical process by which we are automatically transformed into better people. We must train to become who God wants us to be. We are sinful, faulted beings. Our system fi les are corrupted and we need to reset our systems to the defaults that Christ has demonstrated for us. It begins with the reshaping of our minds ‒ how we think ‒ what we believe ‒ what we know to be true, and then beginning to live out that truth in practical ways in our daily lives. Key Passage: Matthew 5: 1-16 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/salt-and-light http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/011308.mp4 Sun, 13 Jan 2008 21:15:57 GMT Laurence East Reboot jesus,message,evangelism,salt,light,culture,change,life,serving,mind,transformation,missional God has always had a voice! Even in the darkest days of human history, there has been a “faithful remnant” of His people who continued to hope, continued to trust, continued to pray and continued to walk in the steps of the Master. There may be days that we are tempted to give up the fight, to pack in our efforts to see the world become a better place…but today is not that day! As we head into a new calendar year, God is calling us, perhaps like never before to champion and leverage all the resources He has placed in our hands, to be used for the transformation of our world! Are you up for the challenge? Key Passage: Luke 3:4-6 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/change-the-world-one-life-at-a-time http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/010608.mp3 Sun, 06 Jan 2008 03:05:16 GMT Mark Burch God has always had a voice! Even in the darkest days of human history, there has been a “faithful remnant” of His people who continued to hope, continued to trust, continued to pray and continued to walk in the steps of the Master. There ... god,voice,history,faith,hope,trust,pray,transformation,world,effort 46:58 God has always had a voice! Even in the darkest days of human history, there has been a “faithful remnant” of His people who continued to hope, continued to trust, continued to pray and continued to walk in the steps of the Master. There may be days that we are tempted to give up the fight, to pack in our efforts to see the world become a better place…but today is not that day! As we head into a new calendar year, God is calling us, perhaps like never before to champion and leverage all the resources He has placed in our hands, to be used for the transformation of our world! Are you up for the challenge? Key Passage: Luke 3:4-6 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/change-the-world-one-life-at-a-time http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/010608.mp4 Sun, 06 Jan 2008 03:05:13 GMT Mark Burch God has always had a voice! Even in the darkest days of human history, there has been a “faithful remnant” of His people who continued to hope, continued to trust, continued to pray and continued to walk in the steps of the Master. There ... god,voice,history,faith,hope,trust,pray,transformation,world,effort He came to earth as an infant, but He came to reign! To acknowledge Him intellectually as King of kings is one thing; but to actually let Him reign is quite another. There is a bit of King Herod in all of us; a paranoid fear of letting go the controls of our life. But there can only be one king... Key Passage: Matthew 16:24 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-dark-king http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/123007.mp3 Sun, 30 Dec 2007 02:56:43 GMT Mark Burch Unwrapping Christmas earth,king,jesus,christmas,paranoia,control,herod,reign,control,fear,life 42:41 He came to earth as an infant, but He came to reign! To acknowledge Him intellectually as King of kings is one thing; but to actually let Him reign is quite another. There is a bit of King Herod in all of us; a paranoid fear of letting go the controls of our life. But there can only be one king... Key Passage: Matthew 16:24 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-dark-king http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/123007.mp4 Sun, 30 Dec 2007 02:56:40 GMT Mark Burch Unwrapping Christmas earth,king,jesus,christmas,paranoia,control,herod,reign,control,fear,life Key Passage: Colossians 1:13 & 14: "For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins." http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/freedom-unwrapping-christmas http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/122307.mp3 Sun, 23 Dec 2007 04:56:33 GMT Mark Burch Unwrapping Christmas redemption,freedom,jesus,nativity,birth,story 39:31 Key Passage: Colossians 1:13 & 14: "For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins." http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/freedom-unwrapping-christmas http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/122307.mp4 Sun, 23 Dec 2007 04:56:30 GMT Mark Burch Unwrapping Christmas redemption,freedom,jesus,nativity,birth,story How do you respond when your enemies fall in worship before the Lord? That question might sound like a hypothetical debate for us today, but for the original readers of Matthew’s gospel account they had to face it head on. The very first people to engage in formal worship of the newborn king were from “the east.” We might call them the “Babylonian worship team.” The enemies and oppressors of the Jews were on their face in worship. Wow! What a paradigm shift! Key Passages: Matthew 2:1 & Isaiah 49:6 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/first-to-worship http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/121607.mp3 Sun, 16 Dec 2007 16:09:33 GMT Mark Burch Unwrapping Christmas jesus,baby,bethlehem,herod,wise,men,magi,christmas,story,gentile,worship,culture,evangelism 37:10 How do you respond when your enemies fall in worship before the Lord? That question might sound like a hypothetical debate for us today, but for the original readers of Matthew’s gospel account they had to face it head on. The very first people to engage in formal worship of the newborn king were from “the east.” We might call them the “Babylonian worship team.” The enemies and oppressors of the Jews were on their face in worship. Wow! What a paradigm shift! Key Passages: Matthew 2:1 & Isaiah 49:6 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/first-to-worship http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/121607.mp4 Sun, 16 Dec 2007 16:09:30 GMT Mark Burch Unwrapping Christmas jesus,baby,bethlehem,herod,wise,men,magi,christmas,story,gentile,worship,culture,evangelism As familiar as we have become with the basic elements of the Christmas story, there are also a number of "stories behind the story" that have never made the big screen ... radically inclusive and/or exclusive stories taking place in the shadows. Each one carries major implications for how we approach this story, and how we approach the Christ. This weekend we're going to pull back the veil with Matthew as he makes some startling revelations about Jesus' family tree. Breaking with tradition, Matthew chooses to include some highly questionable characters in his list of Jesus' ancestors, and in doing so, I believe he opens the door wide for some of us to walk through ... crazy family trees and all! These are some "grandma stories" you'll never see in a Children's Christmas pagent! Key Passages: 2 Corinthians 5:19 & Psalm 103:12 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/my-adams-family-tree http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/120207.mp3 Sun, 02 Dec 2007 19:55:12 GMT Mark Burch Unwrapping Christmas christmas,christ,tamar,uriah,bathsheba,david,rahab,ruth,grace,redemption,history,family,tree,jesus,lineage 41:58 As familiar as we have become with the basic elements of the Christmas story, there are also a number of "stories behind the story" that have never made the big screen ... radically inclusive and/or exclusive stories taking place in the shadows. Each one carries major implications for how we approach this story, and how we approach the Christ. This weekend we're going to pull back the veil with Matthew as he makes some startling revelations about Jesus' family tree. Breaking with tradition, Matthew chooses to include some highly questionable characters in his list of Jesus' ancestors, and in doing so, I believe he opens the door wide for some of us to walk through ... crazy family trees and all! These are some "grandma stories" you'll never see in a Children's Christmas pagent! Key Passages: 2 Corinthians 5:19 & Psalm 103:12 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/my-adams-family-tree http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/120207.mp4 Sun, 02 Dec 2007 19:55:09 GMT Mark Burch Unwrapping Christmas christmas,christ,tamar,uriah,bathsheba,david,rahab,ruth,grace,redemption,history,family,tree,jesus,lineage Reading through the Bible we are continually confronted with the supernatural. Beginning with the miracle of creation and culminating with the resurrection of Jesus Christ, our rational world view is constantly interrupted. We have come to call these displays "signs and wonders." Moses and Pharoah, Elijah and Ahaz, Jesus and the demon-possessed: the list of "power encounters" could go on and on. If we read these encounters in their context and with the entire Bible as a backdrop, it becomes obvious that these signs are ALWAYS intended to point us back to God. The "signs" themselves are never an "end" but rather a "means to an end" that we might turn our attention and devotion to the Lord of the universe. Even today, God is interrupting the human experience to point us to Jesus. The only question is whether we have eyes to see. Key Passage: 1 Corinthians 12:7 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/pointing-to-jesus http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/112507.mp3 Sun, 25 Nov 2007 03:35:43 GMT Mark Burch True Identity supernatural,signs,wonders,god,universe,miracle,faith 47:51 Reading through the Bible we are continually confronted with the supernatural. Beginning with the miracle of creation and culminating with the resurrection of Jesus Christ, our rational world view is constantly interrupted. We have come to call these displays "signs and wonders." Moses and Pharoah, Elijah and Ahaz, Jesus and the demon-possessed: the list of "power encounters" could go on and on. If we read these encounters in their context and with the entire Bible as a backdrop, it becomes obvious that these signs are ALWAYS intended to point us back to God. The "signs" themselves are never an "end" but rather a "means to an end" that we might turn our attention and devotion to the Lord of the universe. Even today, God is interrupting the human experience to point us to Jesus. The only question is whether we have eyes to see. Key Passage: 1 Corinthians 12:7 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/pointing-to-jesus http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/112507.mp4 Sun, 25 Nov 2007 03:35:40 GMT Mark Burch True Identity supernatural,signs,wonders,god,universe,miracle,faith If spiritual maturity is the goal for every follower of Christ, (and it is!) then spiritual discipline and mentorship must be required. Most of us would not be who we were today without a full complement of people who have poured into our lives. Parents, friends, teachers, coaches, mentors and others have poked and prodded us along the way – encouraged us to be or to become the very best we can be. In the spiritual realm we are told that God gives these gifts of “poking and prodding” as well. He intentionally sends into our lives those people who will help call out the very best in us. The questions we’re left with: Will we respond to the voice of God through these people? Will we allow God to use us like this in someone else’s life? Key Passage: Ephesians 4:11-13 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/calling-out-our-best http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/111807.mp3 Sun, 18 Nov 2007 21:15:04 GMT Mark Burch True Identity spiritual,gifts,apostle,prophet,evangelist,pastor,teacher,church,body,maturity 49:13 If spiritual maturity is the goal for every follower of Christ, (and it is!) then spiritual discipline and mentorship must be required. Most of us would not be who we were today without a full complement of people who have poured into our lives. Parents, friends, teachers, coaches, mentors and others have poked and prodded us along the way – encouraged us to be or to become the very best we can be. In the spiritual realm we are told that God gives these gifts of “poking and prodding” as well. He intentionally sends into our lives those people who will help call out the very best in us. The questions we’re left with: Will we respond to the voice of God through these people? Will we allow God to use us like this in someone else’s life? Key Passage: Ephesians 4:11-13 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/calling-out-our-best http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/111807.mp4 Sun, 18 Nov 2007 21:15:01 GMT Mark Burch True Identity spiritual,gifts,apostle,prophet,evangelist,pastor,teacher,church,body,maturity Often the greatest times of spiritual growth, come as the result of suffering and pain. God's greatest gifts to us, come in the form of "subtractions" instead of "additions". We grow on the valley floor ... suffering drives us deep. The authentic faith - is one that has been tested by fire, and proven powerful and rich. IN our day of "easy-believism" when we expect only good from the hand of God, perhaps the greatest challenge to our faith and to our spiritual maturity is when the storms of life begin to howl. Finding Jesus in the midst of the storm and being able to praise Him despite our pain is one of the critical steps on the journey toward Spiritual Maturity. We might not at first consider these trials as "gifts" but these "severe gifts" may be the catalyst for incredible spiritual growth if we will lean into God's purpose in them. Key Passages: Job 2:10 and Isaiah 48:10 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/tested-by-fire http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/111207.mp3 Sun, 11 Nov 2007 23:19:09 GMT Mark Burch True Identity purpose,journey,faith,fire,gifts,temptation,trials,suffering,growth,spiritual,jesus,church 40:37 Often the greatest times of spiritual growth, come as the result of suffering and pain. God's greatest gifts to us, come in the form of "subtractions" instead of "additions". We grow on the valley floor ... suffering drives us deep. The authentic faith - is one that has been tested by fire, and proven powerful and rich. IN our day of "easy-believism" when we expect only good from the hand of God, perhaps the greatest challenge to our faith and to our spiritual maturity is when the storms of life begin to howl. Finding Jesus in the midst of the storm and being able to praise Him despite our pain is one of the critical steps on the journey toward Spiritual Maturity. We might not at first consider these trials as "gifts" but these "severe gifts" may be the catalyst for incredible spiritual growth if we will lean into God's purpose in them. Key Passages: Job 2:10 and Isaiah 48:10 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/tested-by-fire http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/111207.mp4 Sun, 11 Nov 2007 23:19:06 GMT Mark Burch True Identity purpose,journey,faith,fire,gifts,temptation,trials,suffering,growth,spiritual,jesus,church The most powerful engines in the world are useless without the lubricating effect of high-quality oils, grease, or synthetic polymers. They would literally burn themselves up as the internal friction of the engine heated the motor to dangerous temperatures, and the engine seizes -- so too with the engine of ministry. Key Passage: 1 Peter 4:10 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/a-well-oiled-ministry-machine http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/110407.mp3 Sun, 04 Nov 2007 03:25:01 GMT Mark Burch True Identity gift,involvement,team,engine,gifts,spiritual,ministry,serving,canada,bc,kelowna,park,willow,jesus,bible,message,church 34:20 The most powerful engines in the world are useless without the lubricating effect of high-quality oils, grease, or synthetic polymers. They would literally burn themselves up as the internal friction of the engine heated the motor to dangerous temperatures, and the engine seizes -- so too with the engine of ministry. Key Passage: 1 Peter 4:10 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/a-well-oiled-ministry-machine http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/110407.mp4 Sun, 04 Nov 2007 03:24:58 GMT Mark Burch True Identity gift,involvement,team,engine,gifts,spiritual,ministry,serving,canada,bc,kelowna,park,willow,jesus,bible,message,church Oswald Chambers once said, "Never allow the thought, 'I am no use where I am.' You certainly can be of no use where you are not." In this week's message, Pastor Scott encourages each of us to discover, and step out, in the areas God has gifted us. Key Passage: Galatians 5:25, 26 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/charisma http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/102807.mp3 Sun, 28 Oct 2007 19:20:47 GMT Scott Lanigan True Identity identity,spiritual,gifts,god,talent,ability,experience,calling,serving,charisma 40:49 Oswald Chambers once said, "Never allow the thought, 'I am no use where I am.' You certainly can be of no use where you are not." In this week's message, Pastor Scott encourages each of us to discover, and step out, in the areas God has gifted us. Key Passage: Galatians 5:25, 26 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/charisma http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/102807.mp4 Sun, 28 Oct 2007 19:20:44 GMT Scott Lanigan True Identity identity,spiritual,gifts,god,talent,ability,experience,calling,serving,charisma Robert Munger has said, "In our time it may well be that the greatest single bottleneck to the renewal and outreach of the church is the division of roles between clergy and laity that results in a hesitancy of the clergy to trust the laity with significant responsibility, and in turn a reluctance on the part of the laity to trust themselves as authentic ministers of Christ, either in the church or outside the church." Key Passage: 1 Peter 2:4-5, 9-10 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/a-peculiar-people http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/102107.mp3 Sun, 21 Oct 2007 22:31:11 GMT Jeff McNairn True Identity church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,peculiar,people,outreach,leadership,laity,service,true,identity 36:51 Robert Munger has said, "In our time it may well be that the greatest single bottleneck to the renewal and outreach of the church is the division of roles between clergy and laity that results in a hesitancy of the clergy to trust the laity with significant responsibility, and in turn a reluctance on the part of the laity to trust themselves as authentic ministers of Christ, either in the church or outside the church." Key Passage: 1 Peter 2:4-5, 9-10 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/a-peculiar-people http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/102107.mp4 Sun, 21 Oct 2007 22:31:08 GMT Jeff McNairn True Identity church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,peculiar,people,outreach,leadership,laity,service,true,identity Writing about climate change, Al Gore says: “The climate crisis also offers us the chance to experience what very few generations in history have had the privilege of knowing: a generational mission; the exhilarations of a compelling moral purpose; a shared and unifying cause; the thrill of being forced by circumstances to put aside the pettiness and conflict that so often stifle the restless human need for transcendence; the opportunity to rise...When we rise, we will experience and epiphany as we discover that this crisis is not really about politics at all. It is a moral and spiritual challenge.” Lofty words....inspirational....visionary... Question: Should we not be even MORE passionate about matters that will impact eternity? Do we have a compelling moral purpose, cause, or generational mission that we will give our all to fulfill? Key Passage: 2 Timothy 2:3-4 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/a-cause-worth-living-for http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/101407.mp3 Sun, 14 Oct 2007 16:46:12 GMT Mark Burch Our Amazing Race church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,mission,evangelism,trasnformissional,cause,goal,unite,purpose,eternity,evangelism,al_gore,environment,global_warming 44:36 Writing about climate change, Al Gore says: “The climate crisis also offers us the chance to experience what very few generations in history have had the privilege of knowing: a generational mission; the exhilarations of a compelling moral purpose; a shared and unifying cause; the thrill of being forced by circumstances to put aside the pettiness and conflict that so often stifle the restless human need for transcendence; the opportunity to rise...When we rise, we will experience and epiphany as we discover that this crisis is not really about politics at all. It is a moral and spiritual challenge.” Lofty words....inspirational....visionary... Question: Should we not be even MORE passionate about matters that will impact eternity? Do we have a compelling moral purpose, cause, or generational mission that we will give our all to fulfill? Key Passage: 2 Timothy 2:3-4 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/a-cause-worth-living-for http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/101407.mp4 Sun, 14 Oct 2007 16:46:09 GMT Mark Burch Our Amazing Race church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,mission,evangelism,trasnformissional,cause,goal,unite,purpose,eternity,evangelism,al_gore,environment,global_warming When was the last time you took a risk for Jesus? I mean something that you could’ve totally failed at and made a fool out of yourself? To be honest, it’s probably been a long time when I did something that fit that category. So what is keeping us from taking more risks for Jesus? How can we address our fears and lack of faith in such a way that we become the kind of risk-taking, faith-stretching followers He’s looking for? Today, we will look at a woman in scripture who set aside her fears and embraced her faith in such a way that her life was dramatically changed. And you will be challenged to step out of your comfort zone to experience what risky faith is all about! Key Passage: 2 Kings 4:1-7 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/risky-faith http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/100707.mp3 Sun, 07 Oct 2007 22:31:42 GMT Mike Penninga Our Amazing Race fear,experience,step,comfort,challenge,change,follow,trust,faith,share,evangelism,opportunity,faih,risky,canada,bc,kelowna,park,willow,jesus,bible,message,church 38:24 When was the last time you took a risk for Jesus? I mean something that you could’ve totally failed at and made a fool out of yourself? To be honest, it’s probably been a long time when I did something that fit that category. So what is keeping us from taking more risks for Jesus? How can we address our fears and lack of faith in such a way that we become the kind of risk-taking, faith-stretching followers He’s looking for? Today, we will look at a woman in scripture who set aside her fears and embraced her faith in such a way that her life was dramatically changed. And you will be challenged to step out of your comfort zone to experience what risky faith is all about! Key Passage: 2 Kings 4:1-7 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/risky-faith http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/100707.mp4 Sun, 07 Oct 2007 22:31:39 GMT Mike Penninga Our Amazing Race fear,experience,step,comfort,challenge,change,follow,trust,faith,share,evangelism,opportunity,faih,risky,canada,bc,kelowna,park,willow,jesus,bible,message,church Perhaps one of the key reasons that so many churches close their doors each year across North America, is because of the inability to adapt or change for the times. One generation founds the church with a passion and mission to impact their community...but without an intentional and regular "re-tuning" of the missional instrument (the church) it can easily fall out of step with the times and places and people it has been called to reach. From the birth of "the church" in Jerusalem nearly 2,000 years ago, the journey of Jesus' family has been one long journey of change and adaptation. The MESSAGE has remained the same (the offer of life through Jesus Christ) but the methods and approaches to ministry have changed again and again. So...what will it take for Willow Park to adapt to the time, place, and culture we live in today? How can we with relevance and authenticity bring the message of Jesus to our generation? Bottom line...Can we Change? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/can-we-change http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/093007.mp3 Sun, 30 Sep 2007 22:07:04 GMT Mark Burch Our Amazing Race church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,change,outreach,mission,evangelism 49:22 Perhaps one of the key reasons that so many churches close their doors each year across North America, is because of the inability to adapt or change for the times. One generation founds the church with a passion and mission to impact their community...but without an intentional and regular "re-tuning" of the missional instrument (the church) it can easily fall out of step with the times and places and people it has been called to reach. From the birth of "the church" in Jerusalem nearly 2,000 years ago, the journey of Jesus' family has been one long journey of change and adaptation. The MESSAGE has remained the same (the offer of life through Jesus Christ) but the methods and approaches to ministry have changed again and again. So...what will it take for Willow Park to adapt to the time, place, and culture we live in today? How can we with relevance and authenticity bring the message of Jesus to our generation? Bottom line...Can we Change? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/can-we-change http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/093007.mp4 Sun, 30 Sep 2007 22:07:01 GMT Mark Burch Our Amazing Race church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,change,outreach,mission,evangelism "Home…" At it's very best, "home" is a place we all long for…a place that is safe…a place we are unconditionally loved…a place we can let our hair down and know that we will not offend….a state of being…secure…safe…at ease…."home". So many in our day have not experienced this kind of "home" in growing up, nor have they understood the offer of "home" that our heavenly Father extends to us. Instead of seeing a loving Father waiting at the door, they have feared an angry God. But the New Testament paints a much different picture of God – and maybe its an image you need to embrace. The image of the porch light being left on at night…the picture of a daddy worried sick as He waits for His runaway child to come home. The truth is, we are ALL runaways in our own way. Some of us have begun the journey home, others still need to turn around…but ultimately we walk the same path. Maybe it's time you headed for home. The porch light is on…the door is unlocked…the family is waiting! Key Passage: Luke 15:11-31 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-porch-lights-on http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/092307.mp3 Sun, 23 Sep 2007 20:56:57 GMT Mark Burch Our Amazing Race church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,home,safe,unconditional,love,belong,secure,security,fear,prodigal,son,father,brother,family,runaway,journey,parable,luke 37:15 "Home…" At it's very best, "home" is a place we all long for…a place that is safe…a place we are unconditionally loved…a place we can let our hair down and know that we will not offend….a state of being…secure…safe…at ease…."home". So many in our day have not experienced this kind of "home" in growing up, nor have they understood the offer of "home" that our heavenly Father extends to us. Instead of seeing a loving Father waiting at the door, they have feared an angry God. But the New Testament paints a much different picture of God – and maybe its an image you need to embrace. The image of the porch light being left on at night…the picture of a daddy worried sick as He waits for His runaway child to come home. The truth is, we are ALL runaways in our own way. Some of us have begun the journey home, others still need to turn around…but ultimately we walk the same path. Maybe it's time you headed for home. The porch light is on…the door is unlocked…the family is waiting! Key Passage: Luke 15:11-31 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-porch-lights-on http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/092307.mp4 Sun, 23 Sep 2007 20:56:54 GMT Mark Burch Our Amazing Race church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,home,safe,unconditional,love,belong,secure,security,fear,prodigal,son,father,brother,family,runaway,journey,parable,luke As we look back in history, we should be challenged AND encouraged by the godly example of so many who have gone before us! As we seek to build the kingdom of God in our day – we do so – "on the shoulders of giants!" Hebrews 11 tells us that the "world was not worthy of them!" Will history say the same of us? During these next few weeks, we are going to be looking together at the mission we believe God has called us to live out in our city and region. As we talk of the impact He would have us to have on the world around us, I pray that you will be personally challenged to step into His call on your life. There are two basics that anchor everything we do: Loving People... And Following Jesus! Key Passage: Hebrews 11:13 & 38 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/on-the-shoulders-of-giants http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/091607.mp3 Sun, 16 Sep 2007 18:14:12 GMT Mark Burch Our Amazing Race church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,history,legacy,challenge,example,build,kingdom,misson,impact,city,world,loving,people,following 43:09 Invest yourself in any venture, and you want to see a good return...it's simply human nature. No one wants to spend time, money or energy on a project or enterprise that seems to be headed no where...or as the saying goes..."no one wants to be the last rat on a sinking ship..." Not only is this principle of investment true in our own lives – in the pursuits we choose to take up – but it is equally true when we entrust our valuable goods to others; leave your children with a sitter – you expect all to be well when you come home! Leave your house for the neighbors to watch while on vacation – you anticipate they will look after things! Leave your money with a financial planner – you expect it to grow! In the kingdom of God, God is the investor. He has placed His possessions in our hands to steward...our time, our talents, our money, and He looks for a good return... Key Passage: Matthew 25:14-30 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/a-good-return http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/090207.mp3 Sun, 02 Sep 2007 03:48:08 GMT Mark Burch Tales of the Kingdom church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,good,return,invest,use,value,pursuit,effort,gain,talent,growth,stewardship,responsiblity 40:39 Invest yourself in any venture, and you want to see a good return...it's simply human nature. No one wants to spend time, money or energy on a project or enterprise that seems to be headed no where...or as the saying goes..."no one wants to be the last rat on a sinking ship..." Not only is this principle of investment true in our own lives – in the pursuits we choose to take up – but it is equally true when we entrust our valuable goods to others; leave your children with a sitter – you expect all to be well when you come home! Leave your house for the neighbors to watch while on vacation – you anticipate they will look after things! Leave your money with a financial planner – you expect it to grow! In the kingdom of God, God is the investor. He has placed His possessions in our hands to steward...our time, our talents, our money, and He looks for a good return... Key Passage: Matthew 25:14-30 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/a-good-return http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/090207.mp4 Sun, 02 Sep 2007 03:48:05 GMT Mark Burch Tales of the Kingdom church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,good,return,invest,use,value,pursuit,effort,gain,talent,growth,stewardship,responsiblity In His final hours with His disciples, Jesus promised that even though He was going away, that He would return again. He said He was going to prepare a place for us in His Father's house, that He would come to take us to His Father's home. It was a well-known wedding custom of the day.... A groom would announce his intentions to marry, and then return to his father's home to build on a room where he and his new bride would live. When the room was finished, he would come to the bride's home and escort her back for their wedding celebration. As in many of the stories we've looked at this summer, this weekend's parable comes in response to a question. The disciples asked: "...what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?" (Matthew 24:3). The text, and the surrounding context leaves us with the challenge: Will I be watching and waiting when the King returns? Key Passage: Matthew 25:1-12 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-return-of-the-king http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/082607.mp3 Sun, 26 Aug 2007 20:55:38 GMT Mark Burch Tales of the Kingdom church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,return,king,marriage,bride,end,age,times,eschatology,celebration,watch,wait,promise,heaven,house,sign,hope,ready 45:19 In His final hours with His disciples, Jesus promised that even though He was going away, that He would return again. He said He was going to prepare a place for us in His Father's house, that He would come to take us to His Father's home. It was a well-known wedding custom of the day.... A groom would announce his intentions to marry, and then return to his father's home to build on a room where he and his new bride would live. When the room was finished, he would come to the bride's home and escort her back for their wedding celebration. As in many of the stories we've looked at this summer, this weekend's parable comes in response to a question. The disciples asked: "...what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?" (Matthew 24:3). The text, and the surrounding context leaves us with the challenge: Will I be watching and waiting when the King returns? Key Passage: Matthew 25:1-12 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-return-of-the-king http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/082607.mp4 Sun, 26 Aug 2007 20:55:35 GMT Mark Burch Tales of the Kingdom church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,return,king,marriage,bride,end,age,times,eschatology,celebration,watch,wait,promise,heaven,house,sign,hope,ready The parable we're looking at this weekend is one of the last few Jesus told in the days just before His crucifixion. The atmosphere around Jerusalem is charged with tension as the confrontations between Jesus and the religious leaders of the day grow more heated. Matthew 22:45 tells us that they KNEW Jesus was talking about them! And so they were determined to destroy Him. Jesus gives them one more story ... one more invitation. In a long series of invitations that has begun with the prophets, we are invited to the king's house! The preparations have been made, the table is spread, the celebration is about to begin - and we're all invited - just one item remains - my "RSVP" - your "RSVP". The King waits for a response! Key Passage: Matthew 22:1-14 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/youre-invited http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/081907.mp3 Sun, 19 Aug 2007 16:34:34 GMT Mark Burch Tales of the Kingdom church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,parable,wedding,clothes,invitation,table,hospitality,food,guest,rsvp,king,house,meal,share 39:51 The parable we're looking at this weekend is one of the last few Jesus told in the days just before His crucifixion. The atmosphere around Jerusalem is charged with tension as the confrontations between Jesus and the religious leaders of the day grow more heated. Matthew 22:45 tells us that they KNEW Jesus was talking about them! And so they were determined to destroy Him. Jesus gives them one more story ... one more invitation. In a long series of invitations that has begun with the prophets, we are invited to the king's house! The preparations have been made, the table is spread, the celebration is about to begin - and we're all invited - just one item remains - my "RSVP" - your "RSVP". The King waits for a response! Key Passage: Matthew 22:1-14 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/youre-invited http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/081907.mp4 Sun, 19 Aug 2007 16:34:31 GMT Mark Burch Tales of the Kingdom church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,parable,wedding,clothes,invitation,table,hospitality,food,guest,rsvp,king,house,meal,share When Jesus spoke of the Kingdom of Heaven, what is it that you think He was talking about? Maybe it's not what you've thought... maybe the "good news" of the gospel is actually that... good news for the whole world! How do you respond to God's generosity? Do you receive it with gracious thanksgiving, or is it so offensive to your way of life that it is possible that you might not have ever really experienced or understood it? Key Passage: Matthew 20:16 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-vineyard-owner http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/081207.mp3 Sun, 12 Aug 2007 03:23:02 GMT Mick Bartlett Tales of the Kingdom church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,vineyard,grace,favour,entitlement,payment,fairness 44:20 When Jesus spoke of the Kingdom of Heaven, what is it that you think He was talking about? Maybe it's not what you've thought... maybe the "good news" of the gospel is actually that... good news for the whole world! How do you respond to God's generosity? Do you receive it with gracious thanksgiving, or is it so offensive to your way of life that it is possible that you might not have ever really experienced or understood it? Key Passage: Matthew 20:16 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-vineyard-owner http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/081207.mp4 Sun, 12 Aug 2007 03:22:59 GMT Mick Bartlett Tales of the Kingdom church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,vineyard,grace,favour,entitlement,payment,fairness Don't miss the lines from this song: "Oh the Glory of it all, is He came near. For the rescue of us all, that we may live, for the glory of it all, oh He is here. Redemption from the fall, that we may live..." That's big. Massive. Almost incomprehensible. The weight of understanding what Jesus did coming down here for us - you and me and the guy across the the row from you too. All of us. In your day to day, in your coming and going it sometimes is hard to remember, isn't it? In your problems, in your hurts, in your debts, in your debtors in can be hard to remember as well. But that doesn't mean it is any smaller. It is still glorious. You are forgiven. You are accepted. You need to frogive. You need to accept. You need to remember. Key Passage: Matthew 18:23-35 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/unmerciful-servant http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/080507.mp3 Sun, 05 Aug 2007 03:58:48 GMT Laurence East Tales of the Kingdom church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,kingdom,tale,servant,master,king,forgive,forgiveness,mercy,acceptance,grace,redemption 43:23 Don't miss the lines from this song: "Oh the Glory of it all, is He came near. For the rescue of us all, that we may live, for the glory of it all, oh He is here. Redemption from the fall, that we may live..." That's big. Massive. Almost incomprehensible. The weight of understanding what Jesus did coming down here for us - you and me and the guy across the the row from you too. All of us. In your day to day, in your coming and going it sometimes is hard to remember, isn't it? In your problems, in your hurts, in your debts, in your debtors in can be hard to remember as well. But that doesn't mean it is any smaller. It is still glorious. You are forgiven. You are accepted. You need to frogive. You need to accept. You need to remember. Key Passage: Matthew 18:23-35 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/unmerciful-servant http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/080507.mp4 Sun, 05 Aug 2007 03:58:45 GMT Laurence East Tales of the Kingdom church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,kingdom,tale,servant,master,king,forgive,forgiveness,mercy,acceptance,grace,redemption In our world we often associate greatness with such things as fame, fortune and influence. The icons and heros of our culture - those whom we esteem and look up to are often athletes, actors and artists. The kingdom of God is radically different for in Matthew chapter 18, Jesus turns our understanding of greatness on its head. In Jesus' mind we are greatest when we humble ourselves like that of a helpless little child. How countercultural! How subversive! Yet, how true for us today! Key Passage: Matthew 18:1-9 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/living-upside-right-in-a-upside-down-world http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/072907.mp3 Sun, 29 Jul 2007 20:09:37 GMT Jeff McNairn Tales of the Kingdom church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,counter,culture,upside,down,right,icon,hero,greatness,success,humility,humble,child,children,kingdom,matthew 36:18 In our world we often associate greatness with such things as fame, fortune and influence. The icons and heros of our culture - those whom we esteem and look up to are often athletes, actors and artists. The kingdom of God is radically different for in Matthew chapter 18, Jesus turns our understanding of greatness on its head. In Jesus' mind we are greatest when we humble ourselves like that of a helpless little child. How countercultural! How subversive! Yet, how true for us today! Key Passage: Matthew 18:1-9 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/living-upside-right-in-a-upside-down-world http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/072907.mp4 Sun, 29 Jul 2007 20:09:34 GMT Jeff McNairn Tales of the Kingdom church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,counter,culture,upside,down,right,icon,hero,greatness,success,humility,humble,child,children,kingdom,matthew Summer is a great time to go on an adventure, and today we're talking about hunting for hidden treasures. Treasure hunting is popular these days, thanks to movies and books which advance the theme of treasures waiting to be uncovered. But are people after the right kind of treasure? What does Jesus have to say about the whole concept of treasure hunting? And what are we willing to spend to uncover what He describes as the most valuable treasure? Key Passage: Matthew 13:44-46 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/going-on-a-treasure-hunt http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/072207.mp3 Sun, 22 Jul 2007 22:40:05 GMT Mike Penninga Tales of the Kingdom church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,treasure,hunting,adventure,value,priorities,effort 38:17 Summer is a great time to go on an adventure, and today we're talking about hunting for hidden treasures. Treasure hunting is popular these days, thanks to movies and books which advance the theme of treasures waiting to be uncovered. But are people after the right kind of treasure? What does Jesus have to say about the whole concept of treasure hunting? And what are we willing to spend to uncover what He describes as the most valuable treasure? Key Passage: Matthew 13:44-46 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/going-on-a-treasure-hunt http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/072207.mp4 Sun, 22 Jul 2007 22:40:02 GMT Mike Penninga Tales of the Kingdom church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,treasure,hunting,adventure,value,priorities,effort Over the years, I've had opportunity to share about Jesus with lots of people, and it never ceases to amaze me their varied responses. Some flatly refuse. Others quickly respond, but then wilt away. Still others seem to get side-tracked mid-way along the journey. And another group goes on to accomplish much for the kingdom of God. There are lots of times I am frustrated that not everyone responds to the Gospel message with the same vigor and excitement. I want everyone to bear much fruit. But it doesn't seem to be the way. That's what Jesus is talking about today. I hope you're okay playing the role as "dirt", because that's what you are in this parable! Our receptiveness to the Gospel is represented by four types of soil. The key distinguishing factor of good soil, as we will discover today, is that it produces a harvest. What type of spiritual fruit is being produced in your life? Key Passage: Matthew 13:1-23 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/life-as-dirt http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/071507.mp3 Sun, 15 Jul 2007 22:38:30 GMT Mike Penninga Tales of the Kingdom church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,parable,soil,receptiveness,message,sow,good,rocky,weed,distractions,spiritual,fruit,harvest 39:32 Over the years, I've had opportunity to share about Jesus with lots of people, and it never ceases to amaze me their varied responses. Some flatly refuse. Others quickly respond, but then wilt away. Still others seem to get side-tracked mid-way along the journey. And another group goes on to accomplish much for the kingdom of God. There are lots of times I am frustrated that not everyone responds to the Gospel message with the same vigor and excitement. I want everyone to bear much fruit. But it doesn't seem to be the way. That's what Jesus is talking about today. I hope you're okay playing the role as "dirt", because that's what you are in this parable! Our receptiveness to the Gospel is represented by four types of soil. The key distinguishing factor of good soil, as we will discover today, is that it produces a harvest. What type of spiritual fruit is being produced in your life? Key Passage: Matthew 13:1-23 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/life-as-dirt http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/071507.mp4 Sun, 15 Jul 2007 22:38:27 GMT Mike Penninga Tales of the Kingdom church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,parable,soil,receptiveness,message,sow,good,rocky,weed,distractions,spiritual,fruit,harvest How critical is it that we weed out all the evil in the world around us? So much of the political agenda of the evangelical church seems to be the opposition of evil. This is not all bad, but should it be our main agenda? Jesus seems to calm his disciples' fears about all the evil in the world by simply acknowledging that the weeds grow alongside the wheat. The prudent farmer doesn't worry about ripping out the weeds - but about growing healthy wheat. On the harvest day, the good and bad will be separated. In the meanwhile, our focus is to be on growing the good! Key Passage: Matthew 13:24-30, 47-50 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/how-does-your-garden-grow http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/070807.mp3 Sun, 08 Jul 2007 22:34:29 GMT Mark Burch Tales of the Kingdom church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,politics,agenda,evil,good,weeds,harvest,wheat,matthew,focus,preoccupation,agenda,healthy,growth,maturity,distraction 40:40 How critical is it that we weed out all the evil in the world around us? So much of the political agenda of the evangelical church seems to be the opposition of evil. This is not all bad, but should it be our main agenda? Jesus seems to calm his disciples' fears about all the evil in the world by simply acknowledging that the weeds grow alongside the wheat. The prudent farmer doesn't worry about ripping out the weeds - but about growing healthy wheat. On the harvest day, the good and bad will be separated. In the meanwhile, our focus is to be on growing the good! Key Passage: Matthew 13:24-30, 47-50 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/how-does-your-garden-grow http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/070807.mp4 Sun, 08 Jul 2007 22:34:26 GMT Mark Burch Tales of the Kingdom church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,politics,agenda,evil,good,weeds,harvest,wheat,matthew,focus,preoccupation,agenda,healthy,growth,maturity,distraction This week we start our summer series of messages based on the stories Jesus told about the kingdom of heaven. About a dozen of his stories began with the words "the kingdom of heaven is like." In trying to understand what our world would look like if the values of God's kingdom really took root - these stories are a good starting point. Today, we pick up the concept that the kingdom will not come in a radical, military or political takeover, but rather, through the small but powerful and pervasive infl uence of kingdom agents spread liberally throughout the existing structures of society. The revolutionary influence of the kingdom has been called by some "the quiet revolution" but it's power is incredible! "True evangelical faith cannot lie dormant. It clothes the naked, it feeds the hungry, it comforts the sorrowful, it shelters the destitute, it serves those that harm it, it binds up that which is wounded, it has become all things to all people." (quote from Menno Simons, 1496-1561) http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/little-is-much http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/070107.mp3 Sun, 01 Jul 2007 22:32:47 GMT Mark Burch Tales of the Kingdom church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,kingdom,heaven,tale,parable,heaven,rule,reign,life,story,influence,society,culture,quiet,revolution,mercy,help,comfort,action 44:09 This week we start our summer series of messages based on the stories Jesus told about the kingdom of heaven. About a dozen of his stories began with the words "the kingdom of heaven is like." In trying to understand what our world would look like if the values of God's kingdom really took root - these stories are a good starting point. Today, we pick up the concept that the kingdom will not come in a radical, military or political takeover, but rather, through the small but powerful and pervasive infl uence of kingdom agents spread liberally throughout the existing structures of society. The revolutionary influence of the kingdom has been called by some "the quiet revolution" but it's power is incredible! "True evangelical faith cannot lie dormant. It clothes the naked, it feeds the hungry, it comforts the sorrowful, it shelters the destitute, it serves those that harm it, it binds up that which is wounded, it has become all things to all people." (quote from Menno Simons, 1496-1561) http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/little-is-much http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/070107.mp4 Sun, 01 Jul 2007 22:32:44 GMT Mark Burch Tales of the Kingdom church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,kingdom,heaven,tale,parable,heaven,rule,reign,life,story,influence,society,culture,quiet,revolution,mercy,help,comfort,action This weekend we celebrate the accomplishments God has made in the past ministry year. As we respond to the missional call of God on our lives, we need to look into the future and ask ourselves: What would Kelowna look like if the rule and reign of God were made real among us? How would our lives have to change? How would the ministry focus of WPC need to change? Today, will talk about some of the dreams God is placing on our hearts for the coming months and years. Together we need to cry out - "Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven." Key Passage: Numbers 13 & 14 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/into-the-water http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/062407.mp3 Sun, 24 Jun 2007 22:29:47 GMT Mark Burch Transformissional Living church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,missional,mission,transform,transformissional,call,journey,responsibility,inheritance 45:49 This weekend we celebrate the accomplishments God has made in the past ministry year. As we respond to the missional call of God on our lives, we need to look into the future and ask ourselves: What would Kelowna look like if the rule and reign of God were made real among us? How would our lives have to change? How would the ministry focus of WPC need to change? Today, will talk about some of the dreams God is placing on our hearts for the coming months and years. Together we need to cry out - "Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven." Key Passage: Numbers 13 & 14 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/into-the-water http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/062407.mp4 Sun, 24 Jun 2007 22:29:44 GMT Mark Burch Transformissional Living church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,missional,mission,transform,transformissional,call,journey,responsibility,inheritance 350 degrees, 4 turns, 16 minutes = medium well steak hot off the barbeque. Give me a nice hunk of beef or chiicken, a good barbeque, the right spices and I am laughing. I know how to barbeque. I know what to expect when the conditions are right and I know the quality of food that is produced - delicious. For fear that I am setting myself up for failure the next time you are over for a bite to eat, work with me on this illustration. Rick Warren in his book "Purpose Driven Life" says "God is not just the starting point of your life; He is the source of it. To discover your purpose in life you must turn to God's word, not the world's wisdom. You must build your life on eternal truths, not pop psychology, success-motivation or inspirational stories." To me, that statement describes perfectly, Transformissional Living. Being established on a foundation that gives you the confidence to live the life God has called you to. Authentic, passionate and fun. It should be a life that comes as naturally as what you know you can do well, like cooking steaks. Key Passage: Colossians 1:9b-10 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/roots http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/061707.mp3 Sun, 17 Jun 2007 22:27:53 GMT Scott Lanigan Transformissional Living church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,transform,transformation,mission,missional,transformissional,roots,foundation,growth,home,purpose,foundation,life,authentic,natural 36:39 350 degrees, 4 turns, 16 minutes = medium well steak hot off the barbeque. Give me a nice hunk of beef or chiicken, a good barbeque, the right spices and I am laughing. I know how to barbeque. I know what to expect when the conditions are right and I know the quality of food that is produced - delicious. For fear that I am setting myself up for failure the next time you are over for a bite to eat, work with me on this illustration. Rick Warren in his book "Purpose Driven Life" says "God is not just the starting point of your life; He is the source of it. To discover your purpose in life you must turn to God's word, not the world's wisdom. You must build your life on eternal truths, not pop psychology, success-motivation or inspirational stories." To me, that statement describes perfectly, Transformissional Living. Being established on a foundation that gives you the confidence to live the life God has called you to. Authentic, passionate and fun. It should be a life that comes as naturally as what you know you can do well, like cooking steaks. Key Passage: Colossians 1:9b-10 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/roots http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/061707.mp4 Sun, 17 Jun 2007 22:27:50 GMT Scott Lanigan Transformissional Living church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,transform,transformation,mission,missional,transformissional,roots,foundation,growth,home,purpose,foundation,life,authentic,natural Facing the Battle. Key Passage: Ephesians 6:10-17 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/facing-the-battle http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/061007.mp3 Sun, 10 Jun 2007 22:26:09 GMT Mark Burch Transformissional Living church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,spiritual,battle,satan,evil,opportunity,calling,action,apathy,effectiveness 44:26 Facing the Battle. Key Passage: Ephesians 6:10-17 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/facing-the-battle http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/061007.mp4 Sun, 10 Jun 2007 22:26:06 GMT Mark Burch Transformissional Living church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,spiritual,battle,satan,evil,opportunity,calling,action,apathy,effectiveness Over the next 4 weeks we are going to talk about the call to transform our culture through missional living. "Missional" seems to be the latest "buzz-word" in the evangelical world; it describes a life that is lived "on mission". It is a concept that fits well with Jesus teaching that we are to be agents of change in our world. Jesus used metaphors of salt and light and yeast. Paul called us to be ambassadors. How should Kelowna be different because we were here? To begin this series, we begin by looking at the incredible power God has entrusted to His people, and the expression of that power through our prayers. We have been given authority to bind and loose on earth in the name of Jesus. Do we have any idea of the power given to us? Key Passage: Ezekial 22:30 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/standing-in-the-gap http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/060307.mp3 Sun, 03 Jun 2007 20:12:46 GMT Mark Burch Transformissional Living church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,transformissional,transform,change,affect,mission,missional,agent,change,authority,leadership,kingdom,role,reign,difference,call,responsiblity,prayer 49:51 Over the next 4 weeks we are going to talk about the call to transform our culture through missional living. "Missional" seems to be the latest "buzz-word" in the evangelical world; it describes a life that is lived "on mission". It is a concept that fits well with Jesus teaching that we are to be agents of change in our world. Jesus used metaphors of salt and light and yeast. Paul called us to be ambassadors. How should Kelowna be different because we were here? To begin this series, we begin by looking at the incredible power God has entrusted to His people, and the expression of that power through our prayers. We have been given authority to bind and loose on earth in the name of Jesus. Do we have any idea of the power given to us? Key Passage: Ezekial 22:30 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/standing-in-the-gap http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/060307.mp4 Sun, 03 Jun 2007 20:12:43 GMT Mark Burch Transformissional Living church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,transformissional,transform,change,affect,mission,missional,agent,change,authority,leadership,kingdom,role,reign,difference,call,responsiblity,prayer The most politically incorrect passages in the New Testament may well be those exclusive passages that present Jesus Christ as the only means of salvation. To a world that revels in do-it-yourself religion and multiple-choice spirituality, Jesus' words, and those of the early apostles seem almost abrasive. To stand with courage and say that the "only way to the Father" was through Jesus Christ, brought early Christians under harsh persecution. The same is happening increasingly today. If Jesus' words are true - there are vast implications for our lives. Love would compel us to share this message of hope, this message of reconciliation, this message of restoration with as many as we possibly could. So the questions remains... do we REALLY believe that Jesus is the only way? Key Passage: Acts 4:1-22 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/through-jesus-only-one-way http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/052707.mp3 Sun, 27 May 2007 22:21:25 GMT Mark Burch Tough Questions church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,christ,only,way,salvation,truth,exclusive,inclusive,hope,restoration,reconciliation,spirituality,pluralist,courage,persecution,acts 41:56 The most politically incorrect passages in the New Testament may well be those exclusive passages that present Jesus Christ as the only means of salvation. To a world that revels in do-it-yourself religion and multiple-choice spirituality, Jesus' words, and those of the early apostles seem almost abrasive. To stand with courage and say that the "only way to the Father" was through Jesus Christ, brought early Christians under harsh persecution. The same is happening increasingly today. If Jesus' words are true - there are vast implications for our lives. Love would compel us to share this message of hope, this message of reconciliation, this message of restoration with as many as we possibly could. So the questions remains... do we REALLY believe that Jesus is the only way? Key Passage: Acts 4:1-22 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/through-jesus-only-one-way http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/052707.mp4 Sun, 27 May 2007 22:21:22 GMT Mark Burch Tough Questions church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,christ,only,way,salvation,truth,exclusive,inclusive,hope,restoration,reconciliation,spirituality,pluralist,courage,persecution,acts Have you ever wondered whether belief in God makes you unscientific? Let's be honest... does belief in God mean you're naive and stupid, not up with the times? A lot of people think so. Maybe you've been told science is for smart people and faith is for blind people. Is that true? We're going to go on a journey today, a journey of discovery, to see whether we have reason to hold unswervingly to belief in God in an age of science. The good news is that as you dig, you'll find God is deeper still. Science and faith do not have to be adversaries, but can and should be allies. In fact, good science can bring you closer to God. Let's jump in! Key Passage: Hebrews 11:1-3 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/science--faith-allies-or-adversaries http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/052007.mp3 Sun, 20 May 2007 22:19:21 GMT Mike Penninga Tough Questions church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,creation,evolution,science,faith,intelligent,design,designer,architect,dna,complex,origins,creator,belief 37:28 Have you ever wondered whether belief in God makes you unscientific? Let's be honest... does belief in God mean you're naive and stupid, not up with the times? A lot of people think so. Maybe you've been told science is for smart people and faith is for blind people. Is that true? We're going to go on a journey today, a journey of discovery, to see whether we have reason to hold unswervingly to belief in God in an age of science. The good news is that as you dig, you'll find God is deeper still. Science and faith do not have to be adversaries, but can and should be allies. In fact, good science can bring you closer to God. Let's jump in! Key Passage: Hebrews 11:1-3 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/science--faith-allies-or-adversaries http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/052007.mp4 Sun, 20 May 2007 22:19:18 GMT Mike Penninga Tough Questions church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,creation,evolution,science,faith,intelligent,design,designer,architect,dna,complex,origins,creator,belief No one enjoys thinking about the reality of hell, yet Jesus actually had more to say about hell than He did about heaven. In today's spiritual climate, the doctrine of eternal punishment has come under heavy scrutiny and debate. Many people, including some prominent evangelical scholars, have moved away from a traditional interpretation of the enternal torment in hell, to either a teaching of universal salvation or a view of judgement that results in the annihilation of the sinner, rather than an eternal, conscious punishment. Some feel that the subject is so far beyond our understanding and that it should be left alone in the hands of God, but one's belief in regard to judgement, punishment, and the justice of God will dramatically affect how we live, and how we reach out in love to others. Today's topic may raise more questions and debate in your mind than we are able to answer in our short time together, but if it motivates you to study the scriptures for yourself - great! Key Passage: John 5:16-30 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/life-on-the-other-side http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/051307.mp3 Sun, 13 May 2007 22:16:39 GMT Mark Burch Tough Questions church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,hell,punishment,torment,heaven,eternity,afterlife,doctrine,judgement,salvation,grace,love 35:26 No one enjoys thinking about the reality of hell, yet Jesus actually had more to say about hell than He did about heaven. In today's spiritual climate, the doctrine of eternal punishment has come under heavy scrutiny and debate. Many people, including some prominent evangelical scholars, have moved away from a traditional interpretation of the enternal torment in hell, to either a teaching of universal salvation or a view of judgement that results in the annihilation of the sinner, rather than an eternal, conscious punishment. Some feel that the subject is so far beyond our understanding and that it should be left alone in the hands of God, but one's belief in regard to judgement, punishment, and the justice of God will dramatically affect how we live, and how we reach out in love to others. Today's topic may raise more questions and debate in your mind than we are able to answer in our short time together, but if it motivates you to study the scriptures for yourself - great! Key Passage: John 5:16-30 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/life-on-the-other-side http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/051307.mp4 Sun, 13 May 2007 22:16:36 GMT Mark Burch Tough Questions church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,hell,punishment,torment,heaven,eternity,afterlife,doctrine,judgement,salvation,grace,love In this week's message Pastor Joel tries to explore the age-old question we all ask when life gets tough: "God, are you there?" http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/god-are-you-there http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/050607.mp3 Sun, 06 May 2007 22:13:44 GMT Joel Feddersen Tough Questions church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,question,evil,pain,suffering,where,is,god,sovereign,power,justice,plan,world,choice 42:39 In this week's message Pastor Joel tries to explore the age-old question we all ask when life gets tough: "God, are you there?" http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/god-are-you-there http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/050607.mp4 Sun, 06 May 2007 22:13:41 GMT Joel Feddersen Tough Questions church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,question,evil,pain,suffering,where,is,god,sovereign,power,justice,plan,world,choice Missions Now 2007 Service # 2 - Rani Lal, guest speaker. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/missions-now-2007-service--2 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/042907_service2_RaniLal.mp3 Sun, 29 Apr 2007 21:35:41 GMT Rani Lal MissionsNow 2007 church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,missions 43:15 Missions Now 2007 Service # 3 - Greg Paul, guest speaker. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/missions-now-2007-service--3 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/042907_service3_GregPaul.mp3 Sun, 29 Apr 2007 21:36:34 GMT Greg Paul MissionsNow 2007 church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,missions 35:17 Missions Now 2007 Service # 1 - Alex Abraham, guest speaker. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/missions-now-2007-service-1 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/042907_service1_AlexAbraham.mp3 Sun, 29 Apr 2007 21:34:38 GMT Alex Abraham MissionsNow 2007 church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,missions 33:55 Missions Now 2007 Service # 4 - Vishal Mangalwadi, guest speaker. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/missions-now-2007-service--4 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/042907_service4_VishalMangalwadi.mp3 Sun, 29 Apr 2007 21:37:29 GMT Vishal Mangalwadi MissionsNow 2007 church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,missions 36:35 Missions Now 2007 Plenary #4 - Greg Paul, guest speaker. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/missions-now-2007-plenary-4 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/042907_plenary4_GregPaul.mp3 Sat, 28 Apr 2007 21:33:03 GMT Greg Paul MissionsNow 2007 church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,missions,now 30:18 Missions Now 2007 Plenary #4 - Greg Paul, guest speaker. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/missions-now-2007-plenary-4 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/042907_plenary4_GregPaul.wmv Sat, 28 Apr 2007 21:33:00 GMT Greg Paul MissionsNow 2007 church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,missions,now Missions Now 2007 Plenary #3 - Rani Lal, guest speaker. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/missions-now-2007-plenary-3 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/042907_plenary3_RaniLal.mp3 Sat, 28 Apr 2007 21:33:29 GMT Rani Lal MissionsNow 2007 church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,lict,warfare,fight,engage,persevere,depend,faith_bc,canada,missions,now,india 38:02 Missions Now 2007 Plenary #3 - Rani Lal, guest speaker. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/missions-now-2007-plenary-3 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/042907_plenary3_RaniLal.wmv Sat, 28 Apr 2007 21:33:26 GMT Rani Lal MissionsNow 2007 church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,lict,warfare,fight,engage,persevere,depend,faith_bc,canada,missions,now,india Missions Now 2007 Plenary #2 - Vishal Mangalwadi, guest speaker. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/missions-now-2007-plenary-2 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/042907_plenary2_VishalMangalwadi.mp3 Sat, 28 Apr 2007 21:29:22 GMT Vishal Mangalwadi MissionsNow 2007 church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,missions,now,india 52:39 Missions Now 2007 Plenary #2 - Vishal Mangalwadi, guest speaker. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/missions-now-2007-plenary-2 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/042907_plenary2_VishalMangalwadi.wmv Sat, 28 Apr 2007 21:29:19 GMT Vishal Mangalwadi MissionsNow 2007 church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,missions,now,india MissionsNow 2007 Plenary #1 - Alex Abraham, guest speaker. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/missions-now-2007-plenary-1 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/042907_plenary1_AlexAbraham.mp3 Sat, 28 Apr 2007 21:27:10 GMT Alex Abraham MissionsNow 2007 church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,missions,now,india 29:58 MissionsNow 2007 Plenary #1 - Alex Abraham, guest speaker. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/missions-now-2007-plenary-1 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/042907_plenary1_AlexAbraham.wmv Sat, 28 Apr 2007 21:27:07 GMT Alex Abraham MissionsNow 2007 church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,missions,now,india Matthew 7:13-14 says"...broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it." One of the most common misconceptions about the world religions is that at the core of their beliefs, they are all the same. The analogy of a mountain with many roads that lead to the top, or the picture of an elephant surrounded by blind men trying to describe what they are touching, is used to explain that religion is really "ONE" but that the roads or paths to getting there are simply different. On a simplistic level, one might affirm the common spiritual desire that points people toward a spiritual reality. The pursuit of the transcendent is common in all cultures – anthropologists call it the "god-consciousness". But upon closer evaluation, one quickly sees that each religion has exclusive claims that set it apart from the other. In the midst of our pluralistic culture, one must ask: so which road does indeed lead to life? Key Passage: 1 Kings 18:16-39 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/do-all-roads-lead-to-life http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/042207.mp3 Sun, 22 Apr 2007 22:09:01 GMT Mark Burch Tough Questions church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,religion,comparative,path,muslim,hinduism,judaism,atheism,patheism,road,narrow,wide,exclusive,claim,faith,life 43:43 Matthew 7:13-14 says"...broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it." One of the most common misconceptions about the world religions is that at the core of their beliefs, they are all the same. The analogy of a mountain with many roads that lead to the top, or the picture of an elephant surrounded by blind men trying to describe what they are touching, is used to explain that religion is really "ONE" but that the roads or paths to getting there are simply different. On a simplistic level, one might affirm the common spiritual desire that points people toward a spiritual reality. The pursuit of the transcendent is common in all cultures – anthropologists call it the "god-consciousness". But upon closer evaluation, one quickly sees that each religion has exclusive claims that set it apart from the other. In the midst of our pluralistic culture, one must ask: so which road does indeed lead to life? Key Passage: 1 Kings 18:16-39 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/do-all-roads-lead-to-life http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/042207.mp4 Sun, 22 Apr 2007 22:08:58 GMT Mark Burch Tough Questions church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,religion,comparative,path,muslim,hinduism,judaism,atheism,patheism,road,narrow,wide,exclusive,claim,faith,life What would happen if we had no laws? What would happen if everyone simply set their own standards and own agendas for what was right and wrong? Could society survive? Judges 21:25 says: "There was no king in Israel, and everyone did as he saw fit." Our North American culture is not too far removed from that statement. We are told that "no one can tell us how to live;" that our choices and preferences are simply private matters of conscience and that no one has a right to "legislate morality." But where will such thinking take us? Romans tells the story of people who cast off the restraint of God's law, and the chaos that ensued. We would do well to learn from their example. But here's a difficult question: Do we have the right or responsibility to enforce our view of right and wrong on anyone else? Key Passage: Romans 1:18-32 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/right-or-wrong http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/041507.mp3 Sun, 15 Apr 2007 22:04:42 GMT Mark Burch Tough Questions church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,right,wrong,morality,law,standard,conscience,culture,good,evil,morals,tolerance,objective,truth 34:07 What would happen if we had no laws? What would happen if everyone simply set their own standards and own agendas for what was right and wrong? Could society survive? Judges 21:25 says: "There was no king in Israel, and everyone did as he saw fit." Our North American culture is not too far removed from that statement. We are told that "no one can tell us how to live;" that our choices and preferences are simply private matters of conscience and that no one has a right to "legislate morality." But where will such thinking take us? Romans tells the story of people who cast off the restraint of God's law, and the chaos that ensued. We would do well to learn from their example. But here's a difficult question: Do we have the right or responsibility to enforce our view of right and wrong on anyone else? Key Passage: Romans 1:18-32 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/right-or-wrong http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/041507.mp4 Sun, 15 Apr 2007 22:04:39 GMT Mark Burch Tough Questions church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,right,wrong,morality,law,standard,conscience,culture,good,evil,morals,tolerance,objective,truth An exposition of the parable of the prodigal son. Easter Sunday, 2007. Key Passage: Luke 15:11-24 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/life-swap http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/040807.mp3 Sun, 08 Apr 2007 22:02:24 GMT Mark Burch Easter church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,prodigal,life,swap 17:12 An exposition of the parable of the prodigal son. Easter Sunday, 2007. Key Passage: Luke 15:11-24 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/life-swap http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/040807.wmv Sun, 08 Apr 2007 22:02:21 GMT Mark Burch Easter church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,prodigal,life,swap We’re wrapping up our study in Hebrews this weekend. If you take nothing else with you - remember the call to persevere. God has uniquely called and destined you for glory. To be a reflection and manifestation of His glory here in this world - and in the world to come; co-regents with Him on the throne; given the keys of the kingdom. But far too often, we’ve been content to simply muck it out in the mud-puddles of life instead of stepping into our destiny. I believe if we could glimpse just a brief view of the glory for which we were created, it would astound and shame us all at once. Astound us at the grace and mercy of a loving God - and shame us that we were still so far short! It’s time to step into your destiny. The keys are in your hands....what are you doing with them? Key Passage: Hebrews 12:14-18 & 13:1-25 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-masters-keys http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/040107.mp3 Sun, 01 Apr 2007 21:18:47 GMT Mark Burch Greater Than church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,glory,call,destiny,reflection,reign 39:31 We’re wrapping up our study in Hebrews this weekend. If you take nothing else with you - remember the call to persevere. God has uniquely called and destined you for glory. To be a reflection and manifestation of His glory here in this world - and in the world to come; co-regents with Him on the throne; given the keys of the kingdom. But far too often, we’ve been content to simply muck it out in the mud-puddles of life instead of stepping into our destiny. I believe if we could glimpse just a brief view of the glory for which we were created, it would astound and shame us all at once. Astound us at the grace and mercy of a loving God - and shame us that we were still so far short! It’s time to step into your destiny. The keys are in your hands....what are you doing with them? Key Passage: Hebrews 12:14-18 & 13:1-25 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-masters-keys http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/040107.wmv Sun, 01 Apr 2007 21:18:44 GMT Mark Burch Greater Than church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,glory,call,destiny,reflection,reign The Christian life is often compared to a race... make that a marathon! The starting gun has gone, and it's time to run! Others have run this race before us... but only One has won this race, and we are to keep our eyes focused on Him - Jesus! We may grow weary along the way, but the key to finishing well is discipline. Will you run with us? Key Passage: Hebrews 12:1-13 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-race http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/032507.mp3 Sun, 25 Mar 2007 21:15:14 GMT Mark Burch Greater Than church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,run,race,life,perserverance,focus,discipline 42:28 The Christian life is often compared to a race... make that a marathon! The starting gun has gone, and it's time to run! Others have run this race before us... but only One has won this race, and we are to keep our eyes focused on Him - Jesus! We may grow weary along the way, but the key to finishing well is discipline. Will you run with us? Key Passage: Hebrews 12:1-13 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/the-race http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/032507.wmv Sun, 25 Mar 2007 21:15:11 GMT Mark Burch Greater Than church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,run,race,life,perserverance,focus,discipline People of faith win God's approval because they walk in obedience and keep their eyes on him. When Jesus asked Peter to step over the side gunnels of the boat and onto the water he was asking him to take a big step of faith - He was asking him to do something that could only be done if God took over. What is a step of faith that you could take today that would stretch your 'spiritual comfort zone'? Key Passage: Hebrews 11:1-40 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/step-of-faith http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/031807.mp3 Sun, 18 Mar 2007 21:10:58 GMT Jeff McNairn Greater Than church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,faith,obedience,trust,comfort,risk 31:57 People of faith win God's approval because they walk in obedience and keep their eyes on him. When Jesus asked Peter to step over the side gunnels of the boat and onto the water he was asking him to take a big step of faith - He was asking him to do something that could only be done if God took over. What is a step of faith that you could take today that would stretch your 'spiritual comfort zone'? Key Passage: Hebrews 11:1-40 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/step-of-faith http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/031807.wmv Sun, 18 Mar 2007 21:10:55 GMT Jeff McNairn Greater Than church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,faith,obedience,trust,comfort,risk Marathon runners tell us that one of the greatest obstacles to finishing a race is mile 20. Many runners refer to mile 20 as half way through the race because of the difficulty in completing the last 6.2 miles. The Christian life requires perseverance because doing the will of God involves times of hardship. However, in our North American culture it tends to be too easy to retreat and live a "safe" Christianity. Are you willing to really get into the race? Key Passage: Hebrews 10:19-39 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/going-past-mile-20 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/031107.mp3 Sun, 11 Mar 2007 21:06:10 GMT Jeff McNairn Greater Than church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,christianity,race,life,perserverance,marathon,persecution,hardship,safe 35:03 Marathon runners tell us that one of the greatest obstacles to finishing a race is mile 20. Many runners refer to mile 20 as half way through the race because of the difficulty in completing the last 6.2 miles. The Christian life requires perseverance because doing the will of God involves times of hardship. However, in our North American culture it tends to be too easy to retreat and live a "safe" Christianity. Are you willing to really get into the race? Key Passage: Hebrews 10:19-39 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/going-past-mile-20 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/031107.wmv Sun, 11 Mar 2007 21:06:07 GMT Jeff McNairn Greater Than church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,christianity,race,life,perserverance,marathon,persecution,hardship,safe In this series, we've talked about the "glory" for which we were created. We get a glimpse of it in the opening pages of Genesis and in the final Revelation of John. We were created to rule and to reign along side Jesus! But the path to greatness in the kingdom of God is a path of servant hood and perseverance. It's a path that many miss. As we dive into the most controversial text in Hebrews, I believe it is this inheritance of ruling with Christ that we are in danger of missing. Are you ready to reign? Key Passage: Hebrews 5:11 - 6:12 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/beyond-abcs http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/030407.mp3 Sun, 04 Mar 2007 22:01:26 GMT Mark Burch Greater Than maturity,growth,spiritual,path,perserverance,servanthood,kingdom,greatness,reign,rule,canada,bc,kelowna,park,willow,jesus,bible,message,church 39:46 In this series, we've talked about the "glory" for which we were created. We get a glimpse of it in the opening pages of Genesis and in the final Revelation of John. We were created to rule and to reign along side Jesus! But the path to greatness in the kingdom of God is a path of servant hood and perseverance. It's a path that many miss. As we dive into the most controversial text in Hebrews, I believe it is this inheritance of ruling with Christ that we are in danger of missing. Are you ready to reign? Key Passage: Hebrews 5:11 - 6:12 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/beyond-abcs http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/030407.wmv Sun, 04 Mar 2007 22:01:23 GMT Mark Burch Greater Than maturity,growth,spiritual,path,perserverance,servanthood,kingdom,greatness,reign,rule,canada,bc,kelowna,park,willow,jesus,bible,message,church "Yom Kippur" - the Day of Atonement - was the pinnacle of the Jewish festival year. While god-fearing Jews were invited to attend many other sacred events, none could compare with this day! On this day, the sins of the nation were cleared away! The imagery, the sights, sounds, & smells of that day must have formed lasting images in the minds of those who attended. Such pomp & circumstance! But for all it’s ceremony - the sacrifices made that day could never fully pay the penalty or satisfy the debt of sin they had incurred. And next year, they would be back here again. Until Jesus entered... Key Passage: Hebrews 9:11-10:18 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/i-did-this-for-you http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/022507.mp3 Sun, 25 Feb 2007 20:55:01 GMT Mark Burch Greater Than church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,atone,atonement,substitution,sacrifice,sacrifice,payment,sin,redemption,covenant 38:02 "Yom Kippur" - the Day of Atonement - was the pinnacle of the Jewish festival year. While god-fearing Jews were invited to attend many other sacred events, none could compare with this day! On this day, the sins of the nation were cleared away! The imagery, the sights, sounds, & smells of that day must have formed lasting images in the minds of those who attended. Such pomp & circumstance! But for all it’s ceremony - the sacrifices made that day could never fully pay the penalty or satisfy the debt of sin they had incurred. And next year, they would be back here again. Until Jesus entered... Key Passage: Hebrews 9:11-10:18 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/i-did-this-for-you http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/022507.wmv Sun, 25 Feb 2007 20:54:58 GMT Mark Burch Greater Than church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,atone,atonement,substitution,sacrifice,sacrifice,payment,sin,redemption,covenant In this week's message we delve further into Hebrews chapters 4 through 9. This section of the book clearly teaches on the sovreignty and priesthood of Christ. Jesus came to this earth and lived a blameless life; He experienced the world that we live in yet, even to death, he remained pure and wholly dependant upon God. Through Jesus' example we too are challenged to depend on God fully, so that we can reign, as priests, with Him. Are you reigning, today? Key Passage: Hebrews 4:14 - 9:10 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/jesus-worthy-to-reign http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/021807.mp3 Sun, 18 Feb 2007 22:00:45 GMT Mark Burch Greater Than church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,rule,reign,identity,redemption,plan,save,salvation,finished,work 33:11 In this week's message we delve further into Hebrews chapters 4 through 9. This section of the book clearly teaches on the sovreignty and priesthood of Christ. Jesus came to this earth and lived a blameless life; He experienced the world that we live in yet, even to death, he remained pure and wholly dependant upon God. Through Jesus' example we too are challenged to depend on God fully, so that we can reign, as priests, with Him. Are you reigning, today? Key Passage: Hebrews 4:14 - 9:10 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/jesus-worthy-to-reign http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/021807.wmv Sun, 18 Feb 2007 22:00:42 GMT Mark Burch Greater Than church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,rule,reign,identity,redemption,plan,save,salvation,finished,work In this week's message Pastor Mark Burch examines Hebrews 3 and 4 and speaks about our identity as Christ followers. The writer of Hebrews admonishes us to claim our inheritance and find our rest and strength to do that in Christ. We are not to sit back and let this world pass us by; instead we are to engage our culture and influence our world as co-heirs with Christ. Are you willing to take your inheritance? Key Passage: Hebrews 3:1-4:13 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/dont-miss-this http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/021107.mp3 Sun, 11 Feb 2007 22:00:17 GMT Mark Burch Greater Than church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,rule,reign,opportunity,destiny,salvation,responsibility,salt,light,mission 43:19 In this week's message Pastor Mark Burch examines Hebrews 3 and 4 and speaks about our identity as Christ followers. The writer of Hebrews admonishes us to claim our inheritance and find our rest and strength to do that in Christ. We are not to sit back and let this world pass us by; instead we are to engage our culture and influence our world as co-heirs with Christ. Are you willing to take your inheritance? Key Passage: Hebrews 3:1-4:13 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/dont-miss-this http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/021107.wmv Sun, 11 Feb 2007 22:00:14 GMT Mark Burch Greater Than church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,rule,reign,opportunity,destiny,salvation,responsibility,salt,light,mission We’re starting a new study in the book of Hebrews and it calls us to the reality of the spiritual conflict that takes place in the heavenly realms and in our daily lives. The challenge to stand firm, to not drift, to not shrink back, is woven through the pages of this great book. It is a call to persevere, a call to dependence, and a call to GREAT FAITH! I’m excited and overwhelmed by the study! I believe God has some power- ful things to teach us as we take a quick 9-week flight over this text! Dig in deep! Key Passage: Hebrews 1:1-2:16 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/greater-than-introduction http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/020407.mp3 Sun, 04 Feb 2007 20:25:18 GMT Mark Burch Greater Than church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,hebrews,spiritual,conflict,warfare,fight,engage,persevere,depend,faith 44:57 We’re starting a new study in the book of Hebrews and it calls us to the reality of the spiritual conflict that takes place in the heavenly realms and in our daily lives. The challenge to stand firm, to not drift, to not shrink back, is woven through the pages of this great book. It is a call to persevere, a call to dependence, and a call to GREAT FAITH! I’m excited and overwhelmed by the study! I believe God has some power- ful things to teach us as we take a quick 9-week flight over this text! Dig in deep! Key Passage: Hebrews 1:1-2:16 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/greater-than-introduction http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/020407.wmv Sun, 04 Feb 2007 20:25:15 GMT Mark Burch Greater Than church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,hebrews,spiritual,conflict,warfare,fight,engage,persevere,depend,faith "...the man and his wife were naked and knew no shame" http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/sex-god-made-us-sensual http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/112606.mp4 Sun, 26 Nov 2006 22:36:59 GMT Mark Burch Desperate Households sex,sexual,man,woman,relationship,marriage,sacred,bond Pornography's attack on the family. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/porn-this-is-war http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/111906.mp4 Sun, 19 Nov 2006 22:44:11 GMT Mark Burch Desperate Households porn,pornography,help,men,family,impact,purity,holiness What you need to know before you divorce... http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/divorce-thinking-about-packing-it-in http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/111206.mp4 Sun, 12 Nov 2006 20:03:41 GMT Desperate Households divorce,marriage,commitment,kids,children,impact,love,counseling Test-drive or crash-test? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/common-law-lets-just-live-together http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/110506.mp4 Sun, 05 Nov 2006 22:44:31 GMT Mark Burch Desperate Households common-law,relationships,boyfriend,girlfriend,marriage,commitment,common_law,partner Can a woman be all that culture demands? http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/women-intelligent-sexy-powerful-sweet http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/102906.mp4 Sun, 29 Oct 2006 22:49:31 GMT Mark Burch Desperate Households woman,role,culture Accepting responsibility - rejecting passivity. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/men-is-there-a-man-in-the-house http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/102206.mp4 Sun, 22 Oct 2006 22:51:25 GMT Mark Burch Desperate Households men,man,responsibility,leadership,home C.H. Spurgeon once said "A good character is the best tombstone. Those who loved you, and were helped by you, will remember you. So carve your name on hearts, and not on marble." How are you living your life? When it is all said and done...what will you have done with the talents and abilities God has given you? Key Passage: Matthew 25:14-30 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/living-in-the-dash http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/081306.mp3 Sun, 13 Aug 2006 20:44:40 GMT Mike Penninga Combatting a Boring Faith church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,talents,abilities,dash,tombstone,life,mission,goal,vision,effectiveness,living 36:14 C.H. Spurgeon once said "A good character is the best tombstone. Those who loved you, and were helped by you, will remember you. So carve your name on hearts, and not on marble." How are you living your life? When it is all said and done...what will you have done with the talents and abilities God has given you? Key Passage: Matthew 25:14-30 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/living-in-the-dash http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/081306.mp4 Sun, 13 Aug 2006 20:44:37 GMT Mike Penninga Combatting a Boring Faith church,message,bible,jesus,willow,park,kelowna,bc,canada,talents,abilities,dash,tombstone,life,mission,goal,vision,effectiveness,living In this message, Pastor Mike shares the secret to NOT having a boring Christian existence. Author Rick Warren has said "Jesus measured greatness in terms of service, not status. God determines your greatness by how many people you serve, not how many people serve you." Get inspired, as you learn what you were made for! Key Passage: Romans 12:11 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/we-were-made-for-this http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/080606.mp3 Sun, 06 Aug 2006 20:41:58 GMT Mike Penninga Combatting a Boring Faith jesus,park,willow,bible,message,church,kelowna,bc,canada,serve,service,volunteer,involve,inspire,reward,challenge,spiritual,gifts,talent 37:58 In this message, Pastor Mike shares the secret to NOT having a boring Christian existence. Author Rick Warren has said "Jesus measured greatness in terms of service, not status. God determines your greatness by how many people you serve, not how many people serve you." Get inspired, as you learn what you were made for! Key Passage: Romans 12:11 http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/we-were-made-for-this http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/080606.mp4 Sun, 06 Aug 2006 20:41:55 GMT Mike Penninga Combatting a Boring Faith jesus,park,willow,bible,message,church,kelowna,bc,canada,serve,service,volunteer,involve,inspire,reward,challenge,spiritual,gifts,talent Tony Campolo, guest speaker at Willow Park Church at the Missions Now 2005 Conference, November 27, 2005. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/missions-now-tony-campolo http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/112705_campolo.mp3 Sun, 27 Nov 2005 21:45:45 GMT Tony Campolo Missions Now 2005 tony,campolo,willow,park,church,kelowna,missions 72:20 Tony Campolo, guest speaker at Willow Park Church at the Missions Now 2005 Conference, November 27, 2005. http://www.willowparkchurch.com/sermon/missions-now-tony-campolo http://www.willowparkchurch.com/mediafiles/112705_campolo.wmv Sun, 27 Nov 2005 21:45:42 GMT Tony Campolo Missions Now 2005 tony,campolo,willow,park,church,kelowna,missions