This week at Lakeview Pastor Ron spoke out of Ephesians chapter 4. We need to daily begin to put off the OLD LIFE, and actively put on the NEW LIFE. But how do we know if we’re doing that? What signs are there to indicate we’re making progress?
1. Futile Thinking Instead of Spiritual
2. Dim Spiritual [...]
Life Group Weekend
Sunday, August 22, 2010
This week at Lakeview Pastor Ron spoke about the importance of church life beyond the Sunday morning church experience. This is why Life Groups play a vital role in connecting with the body of Christ at Lakeview. Getting involved in a group whether it be a Life Interest or a Life Studies class can be [...]
Walking in the Power of Oneness
Sunday, August 8, 2010
This week at Lakeview Pastor Ron spoke out of Ephesians 4:5-6, and how important it is to embrace the concept of unity with the power of oneness.
There are seven areas of Oneness that each of us must embrace:
1. We EMBRACE One Body
2. We ENJOY One Spirit
3. We SHARE One Hope
4. We LOVE [...]
Walking in Unity
Sunday, August 1, 2010
This week at Lakeview Pastor Randy spoke out of Ephesians 4:1-3. What is required from each of personally in order to achieve unity?
1. Walking in Unity Requires Humility.
2. Walking in Unity Requires Gentleness.
3. Walking in Unity Requires Patience.
4. Walking in Unity Requires Determination.
5. Walking in Unity Results in Blessing.
There are three distinct benefits for a [...]
Full of God’s Purpose
Sunday, July 25, 2010
This week at Lakeview Pastor Ron spoke out of Ephesians 3:20-21, and how we need to seek living in God’s intended purpose for our lives.
1. God’s Plan Is Far Bigger Than Any Of Us Realize
We ask too small.
We think too small.
2. God’s Plan Is Possible Only By The Power Of The Holy Spirit
3. God’s Plan Is [...]
Full of God’s Love
Sunday, July 18, 2010
This week at Lakeview Pastor Ron spoke out of Ephesians 3:17-19, and the importance of our hearts being “Full of God’s Love.”
1. Experiencing The Fullness of God’s Love Begins In The Heart.
2. Experiencing the Fullness of God’s Love Brings Stability.
Paul uses two carefully selected words to describe the stability that comes by consistently walking in [...]
Full of God’s Power
Sunday, July 11, 2010
This week at Lakeview Pastor Ron spoke out of Ephesians 3:16 about being full of God’s power.
• When our spirit-man is alive and full of the power of God, it gives us power to overcome in this fallen, broken world.
• When our spirit-man is anemic and weak we fall prey to sin, discouragement and failure.
I. Two [...]
Boldness Before God
Sunday, July 4, 2010
This week at Lakeview Pastor Ron spoke out of Ephesians 3 about boldness before God.
#1 Sin Robs Us Of Boldness Before God
#2 Jesus Restores Us To Boldness Before God
#3 Jesus Requires We Boldly Fight Against Sin
“Without God = Without Hope”
Sunday, June 27, 2010
This week Pastor Ron Bontrager shared a message taken from Ephesians 3.
Much like the United States today, Ephesus:
#1 Was A Demonized Culture – Acts 19
#2 Was A Religious Culture Devoid of Christ
#3 Was A Violent Culture
Our world is desperately searching for peace, for hope, for joy, and these are ALL FOUND in [...]
Christ Destroys The Wall Of Hostility
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Using the text Ephesians 2:11-22 NIV, Pastor Ron Bontrager shares with us about how the blood of Jesus Christ is enough to tear down any wall of division. “Walls of division and separation can run deep and feel impossible to destroy, but I want you to know Jesus came to tear down the walls of [...]
Saved By Grace
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Pastor Ron Bontrager’s powerful message come out of Ephesians 2 this week.
#1 We Were Formerly DEAD: “And you He made alive, who were DEAD”
#2 Everyone Not In Christ is Currently DEAD: “just as the others”
#3 We Are Raised Up and Seated With Christ
#4 We Are Saved By Grace Alone
Staying in Love with Jesus
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Following our four week series “Falling in Love with Jesus”, Pastor Ron Bontrager spoke on Staying in love with Jesus.
#1 TIME – John 1
#2 ATTENTION – Matthew 6
#3 GIFTS – Malachi 1
#4 SERVICE
Falling in Love with Jesus Week 4
Sunday, March 28, 2010
This week’s sermon came from Revelation 2: 4-5 where Pastor Ron spoke about the reasons we drift from the Lord and allow our love for Him to dwindle.
#1 We Are Prone To Forgetfulness
#2 We Are Prone To Ungratefulness
Falling in Love with Jesus- Week 3
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Week 3 of Pastor Ron Bontrager’s Falling in Love with Jesus series was based on Romans 5 and what causes our love for Jesus to thrive and what things we should be intentional about in order to rekindle our passion for Christ.
Romans 5:5b “…the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the [...]
Falling in Love with Jesus- Week 2
Sunday, March 14, 2010
In week two of our month long “Falling in Love with Jesus” series, Pastor Ron discussed how we can fall away from our first love, Jesus.
There are three forces that Jesus identifies to us that can separate us from our first love.
#1 The Cares of Life
#2 The Deceitfulness of Riches – 1 Timothy 6
#3 The Desires for [...]
Falling In Love With Jesus- Week 1
Sunday, March 7, 2010
March 7 was week one of a four week sermon series, Falling In Love With Jesus, which concludes during the morning services on March 28. This week, Pastor Ron Bontrager reminded us what Revelation 2 says: “But I have this [one charge to make] against you: that you have left (abandoned) the love that you [...]
Empowerment Service
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Guest Speaker Tim Stanken joined us again for a Sunday evening empowerment service sharing on the importance of remembering what God has done, and having faith that God will do it again.
The Power of Joy
Sunday, December 13, 2009
This Sunday, Pastor Ron Bontrager discussed the power of God’s joy. There is joy in God’s presence, power, and salvation.
The Power of Light
Sunday, December 6, 2009
In this week’s sermon, Pastor Ron Bontrager focused on God’s gift of light.
Light is good
Men prefer darkness
There’s No Place Like Home
Sunday, November 29, 2009
This Sunday, as we began the Advent season, Executive Pastor Randy Quackenbush based his sermon on Luke 21:25-36, Matthew 24:3-14, Ephesians 2:18, & other various scriptures.
Cultivate your heart for “home”
Know this world is not your “home”
(1 Peter 2:11)
Know that not every promise or dream will come true before you reach “home”
(Heb 11:13-16)
Know that “home” is [...]
Clean Hands and A Pure Heart (Days of Power Series)
Sunday, November 22, 2009
This Sunday’s sermon from Pastor Ron Bontrager was based on Psalms 24:3-4, “Who may ascend into the hill of the Lord? Or who may stand in His holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart.”
The Spirit in the Wilderness (Days of Power Series)
Sunday, November 15, 2009
This week at Lakeview Church, Pastor Ron Bontrager based his sermon on the wilderness experience of Jesus in Luke chapter 4.
The Wilderness Can Be A Place of Great Power
The Wilderness Can Be A Place of Great Problems
The Wilderness Can Be Preparation To Fight The Devil On His Turf
God Ordained Limits of His Own Power (Days of Power Series)
Sunday, November 8, 2009
In this Sunday’s sermon, Pastor Ron Bontrager discussed how Jesus used God’s power while he was on earth. Jesus’ entire life on earth was spent living under a God-ordained limitation of God’s power.
Experiencing the Resurrection Power (Days of Power Series)
Sunday, November 1, 2009
This Sunday, Pastor Ron Bontrager discussed what must happen for us to experience the resurrection power of Jesus Christ:
We must experience death
We must embrace death
Never Be Afraid of the Glory of God’s Presence (31 Days of Power Series)
Sunday, October 25, 2009
In this Sunday’s sermon, Pastor Ron Bontrager encouraged the congregation to never fear the glory of the presence of God.
Fear will keep me from receiving God’s glory
Fear will keep me from seeking God’s glory
Fear may even cause me to demonize God’s glory
Truth and Power (31 Days of Power Series)
Sunday, October 18, 2009
This week at Lakeview Church, Pastor Ron Bontrager’s sermon was based on Ephesians 1:15-22, where Paul urges believers to know both the truth about God and to experience the power of God.
Knowledge and power were marks of Jesus’ ministry
Knowledge by itself can become an idol
Experience can actually outpace knowledge at times
God’s Awesome Power Over A Troubled Mind (31 Days of Power Series)
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Today’s sermon by Pastor Ron Bontrager focused on a passage from Mark 5:1-20 about a demon-possessed man who was healed by Jesus. Pastor Ron discussed the significance of three things that the story tells us about the man: He was sitting, clothed, and in his right mind.
God’s Power (31 Days of Power Series)
Sunday, October 4, 2009
This week, Pastor Ron Bontrager answered the question, “Why do we need to be filled with God’s power?”
God’s Power Can Lift Us Emotionally
God’s Power Can Lift Us Mentally
God’s Power Can Lift Us Physically
God’s Power Can Lift Us Spiritually
Full of the Holy Spirit (31 Days of Power Series)
Sunday, September 27, 2009
In this Sunday’s sermon, Pastor Ron Bontrager introduced a new sermon series called 31 Days of Power, which will last through the month of October. He asked the congregation to consider 3 questions:
Are We Spirit-Filled As In The Noun Or The Verb?
Are We More About Words Or Power?
Is The Pentecostal Experience Growing or Dying?
We Have Received An Inheritance From God (Ephesians series)
Sunday, September 20, 2009
This week, Pastor Ron Bontrager based his sermon on Ephesians 1:3-14, and discussed our inheritance from God.
Our inheritance is first and foremost Spiritual in nature
Our inheritance is only understood through the Holy Spirit
Our inheritance is both now and in eternity
We Can Know the Mysteries of God (Ephesians series)
Sunday, September 13, 2009
In this week’s sermon, Pastor Ron Bontrager continued his series on Ephesians by examining Ephesians 1:9: “…having made known to us the mystery…” Pastor Ron discussed 4 mysteries that we as Christians have insight into:
The Mystery of the End Times
The Mystery of Evil
The Mystery of Godliness
The Mystery of the Church
Connection Weekend
Sunday, August 30, 2009
In this Sunday’s sermon, Pastor Ron Bontrager focused on the the fall theme for life groups: “Where do I fit in?” He discussed the three vital types of relationships that the Apostle Paul had, referenced in Ephesians 2:19-22.
We Need A Father
We Need A Friend
We Need A Follower
Connection Weekend
Sunday, August 23, 2009
This Sunday, Pastor Ron Bontrager based his sermon on Ephesians 5 and discussed our need for connection.
We Need To Speak Into Each Other’s Lives
We Need To Submit To One Another
We Need To Love One Another
God’s Two Greatest Gifts: Redemption & Forgiveness (Ephesians series)
Sunday, July 19, 2009
In this Sunday’s sermon, Pastor Ron Bontrager discussed Ephesians 1:7-8. In this passage, Paul speaks of two very important gifts: redemption and forgiveness.
Blessed By The God of All Blessings (Ephesians Series)
Sunday, July 12, 2009
This week’s sermon by Pastor Ron Bontrager discusses the blessings given to us by God as mentioned in Ephesians chapter 1.
God’s First Blessing: We Are Chosen By Him
God’s Second Blessing: We Are Made Holy and Blameless in Him
God’s Third Blessing: We Are Adopted Into His Family
God’s Fourth Blessing: Our Acceptance In His Family is Guaranteed
Blessed Be God (Ephesians series)
Sunday, July 5, 2009
This week, Pastor Ron Bontrager based his sermon on Ephesians 1:3a: “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.” He discussed how God is both the God and the Father of Jesus Christ.
Grace and Peace (Ephesians series)
Sunday, June 28, 2009
In this Sunday’s message, Pastor Ron Bontrager continued his Ephesians series by discussing Ephesians 1:2 “Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” Grace and peace are God’s two greatest gifts.
Knowing God (Ephesians series)
Sunday, June 21, 2009
This Sunday, Pastor Ron Bontrager continued his Ephesians series by discussing Paul.
Paul knew his calling “An Apostle of Jesus Christ”
Paul knew the source of his calling “An Apostle…by the will of God”
Paul knew who his fellow Christians were
A Trek Through Ephesians (Ephesians series)
Sunday, May 31, 2009
This week, Pastor Ron Bontrager began a new sermon series based on the book of Ephesians. After a brief introduction to the series, he gave some background on the people and the city of Ephesus, to whom Paul wrote the book.
It Was A Church Built In A Pagan Society
It Was A Church Built On The [...]
Moving FORWARD in Love
Sunday, May 3, 2009
This Sunday, Pastor Ron Bontrager shared with the congregation the 7 things he loves about Lakeview Church that make it unique.
The presence of God that I sense here
The prayers that are offered here
The community that I experience here
The leadership opportunities provided here
The Spiritual growth I see here
The heart for children & youth here
The broad diversity [...]
Moving FORWARD in Hope
Sunday, April 26, 2009
In this Sunday’s sermon, Pastor Ron Bontrager focused on reasons we invest in the church:
It Is the Hope of the World
It Is Making a Difference For All Eternity
Moving FORWARD in Faith
Sunday, April 19, 2009
This week, Pastor Ron Bontrager introduces the new FORWARD campaign to the congregation. As a congregation, we will move FORWARD only when we step into the faith-zone and when we act.
The Power of a Godly Offering – An Offering God Loves
Sunday, March 29, 2009
This Sunday, Pastor Ron Bontrager’s sermon was based on 2 Corinthians 9:7: “So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver.” Pastor Ron described cheerful giving as generous, purposeful, and expectant.
The Power of a Godly Offering – An Offering God Respects
Sunday, March 22, 2009
In this Sunday’s sermon, based on Genesis 4, Pastor Ron Bontrager discusses the different types of offerings we can bring to God.
40 Days to Radical Change – Radical Growth
Sunday, March 15, 2009
This week, Pastor Ron Bontrager finished the series 40 Days to Radical Change by challenging the congregation to continue growing by:
Pressing On
Walking With A Limp
Filling Up Your House
40 Days to Radical Change – Radical Generosity
Sunday, March 8, 2009
In today’s sermon, Pastor Ron Bontrager challenged the congregation to live in radical generosity, which ties faith to action, and action to faith.
This sermon is part of Lakeview’s series 40 Days to Radical Change.
40 Days to Radical Change – Radical Peace
Sunday, March 1, 2009
This week at Lakeview, Pastor Ron Bontrager focuses his sermon on Radical Peace, which comes through finding peace with God, prayer, and meditation.
This sermon is part of Lakeview’s series 40 Days to Radical Change.
40 Days to Radical Change – Radical Power Through Radical Prayer
Sunday, February 22, 2009
During this Sunday’s sermon, Pastor Ron Bontrager discussed having radical power through radical prayer. His main points were:
We Are Opposed By the Radical Powers of Darkness
We Oppose the Darkness Through the Radical Power of Faith
We Oppose the Darkness Through the Radical Power of Prayer and Fasting
This sermon is part of Lakeview’s series 40 Days to [...]
40 Days to Radical Change – Radical Purity
This week, Pastor Ron Bontrager discussed the power of living in radical purity. This involves:
Purity of Heart
Purity of Mind
Purity of Body
This sermon is part of Lakeview’s series 40 Days to Radical Change.
For more information about radical purity:
Check the Life Group directory for groups that touch on issues of pornography and men, like the group Men [...]
40 Days to Radical Change – Radical Honesty
Sunday, February 8, 2009
In this Sunday’s sermon, Pastor Ron Bontrager discusses what living in radical honesty requires:
Getting Honest With God
Getting Honest With Myself
Getting Honest With Others
This sermon is part of Lakeview’s series 40 Days to Radical Change.
40 Days to Radical Change – Vision
Sunday, February 1, 2009
In this Sunday’s sermon, Pastor Ron Bontrager lay out the vision for Lakeview’s next series: 40 Days to Radical Change. This series will run Wednesday, February 4 until Sunday, March 15.
Connect in Ministry
Sunday, January 25, 2009
This week’s sermon by Pastor Ron Bontrager is based on Genesis 1 and focuses on three snapshots of God:
He’s a worker
He loves to bring order out of chaos
He enjoyed his work
These snapshots of God encourage us to take what God has given us and help someone else by connecting in ministry.
Why You Should Connect to Lakeview
Sunday, January 18, 2009
January 18-25 is Connection Week at Lakeview. This is an opportunity for everyone who attends Lakeview to join a life group and get connected. In this Sunday’s message, based on Ephesians 5, Pastor Ron Bontrager discusses why a person should get connected at Lakeview:
It’s the Lakeview DNA
It’s the Lakeview Footprint
It’s the Lakeview Love
The Answer’s In the House
Sunday, December 14, 2008
This Sunday’s sermon by Pastor Ron Bontrager was based on 2 Kings 4:1-7, which is the story of a poor widow. This story reminds us that as God’s people, we have to know we are not exempt from hard times, we must focus on what we have, not what we don’t have, and we have [...]
Fully Prepared for Battle
Sunday, November 9, 2008
This Sunday, Pastor Ron based his sermon on Ephesians 6:10-20 and the armor of God. God’s armor covers our soul (belt of truth), our spirit (breastplate of righteousness), our motives (shoes of the gospel of peace), our mind (helmet of salvation), and covers us with faith (shield of faith) and God’s Word (sword of [...]
Forceful Prayer
Sunday, October 26, 2008
This Sunday, Pastor Ron concluded the month of October and Lakeview’s 31 Days of Prayer by giving a sermon on forceful prayer, based on Matthew 11. Forceful prayer is prayer that is full of faith and includes prayer for others.
Persistence in Prayer
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Pastor Ron continued Lakeview’s October 31 Days of Prayer focus with a sermon titled: Persistence in Prayer. His sermon, based on Luke 11, reminded the congregation to never stop asking and never stop taking the three steps of faith.
The Lord’s Model Prayer
Sunday, October 12, 2008
This October, Lakeview’s congregation has been challenged to spend 31 days in prayer. As part of this challenge, Pastor Ron’s sermon this week focused on the Lord’s Model Prayer and its 6 basic component parts: praise, purpose, provision, pardon, protection, and perspective.
Prayer: Our Connection to God
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Pastor Ron began the month of October by encouraging the congregation to spend the month of October focusing on prayer. He reminded them that God chooses to do nothing apart from prayer, so we too can choose to do nothing apart from prayer.
Becoming an Emotionally Mature Adult (Changes that Heal, Week 4)
Sunday, August 31, 2008
This Sunday, Pastor Ron finished his series focusing on the book Changes that Heal, by discussing what it takes to become an emotionally mature adult. Full maturity is not possible if it’s relegated to just one part of our life, apart from life’s battles, and without some intentional focus on our part.
Connecting to God, the Church, and the World
Sunday, August 24, 2008
During this week’s message, Pastor Ron encourages the congregation to sign up for small groups. His sermon focuses on the joy that comes when we connect with God, His Word, the Church, and the world.
Missionary Jay Covert – The Church Today
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Missionary Jay Covert talks about his church planting ministry, called Urban Outreach, in East St. Louis, and discusses the current state of the Christian church.
Accepting the Good and the Bad (Changes that Heal, Week 3)
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Pastor Ron’s sermon this week discusses three things we can do to accept the good and the bad in others:
Learn to confess
Expect badness and weakness from everyone
Practice loving the “less than ideal” in others
Setting Boundaries With Others (Changes that Heal, Week 2)
Sunday, August 3, 2008
In this week’s sermon, Pastor Ron focuses on boundaries. He addresses questions such as:
What are boundaries?
What are some appropriate boundaries to set?
What happens when I fail to set healthy boundaries?
How do I begin to set boundaries?
Bonding With Others (Changes that Heal, Week 1)
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Pastor Ron begins this 4 week series based on the book Changes That Heal, by Dr. Henry Cloud, by discussing the importance of bonding. He answers the following questions:
What is bonding?
What happens when we fail to bond?
How do we bond?
The book and workbook for Changes That Heal are available in Lakeview’s Main Street Bookstore.
Affect (Your Epic Life, Week 2)
Sunday, July 13, 2008
This week, Pastor Nathan LaGrange challenges the congregation to have an epic life that affects generations; asking them not just to go to church, but to be the church.
Cause (Your Epic Life, Week 1)
Sunday, July 6, 2008
Today’s sermon from Pastor Nathan LaGrange focuses on the epic life available to every Christian when they live for the cause of Christ.
Learn To Affirm (Relate: 5 Skills, Week 5)
Sunday, June 29, 2008
This week, Pastor Ron’s sermon focuses on learning to affirm one another. Affirmation is vital because no one can ever get enough, we all need it at every stage of life, and it gives us security. Pastor Ron discusses 7 ways to show affirmation:
Give someone your undivided attention
Believe in someone when others don’t
Reach out and [...]
Learn to Fight Fair (Relate: 5 Skills, Week 4)
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Pastor Ron shared 4 reasons we need to fight fair in this week’s sermon:
God does it
Fighting fair promotes healthy love
Fighting fair increases passion
We already do it
As his example, Pastor Ron used the example of Jesus Christ, who fought for the right reasons, in the right measure, at the right time.
Learn to Resolve Conflict (Relate: 5 Skills, Week 3)
Sunday, June 15, 2008
In this week’s sermon Pastor Ron discussed six fears we have that cause us to avoid conflict resolution: being disliked, making matters worse, rejection, hypocrisy, sharing our feelings, and not knowing how to resolve conflict. Then, he shared seven Biblical ways to resolve conflict:
Understand the person first and the issue second
Examine our own motives before [...]
Learn To Listen To Others (Relate: 5 Skills, Week 2)
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Today’s sermon was week number two of a Relate series by Pastor Ron Bontrager focusing on five relational skills. This week, he discussed ways to help the congregation learn to listen to others. These ways are:
Pay careful attention.
Demonstrate that you are paying attention,
Be slow to speak.
Allow room for silence.
Ask clarifying questions.
Learn To Listen To God (Relate: 5 Skills, Week 1)
Sunday, June 1, 2008
This week, Pastor Ron began a new Relate series focusing on 5 relational skills. He kicked off the series by discussing the importance of listening to God. He reminded the congregation to remember that God has the answer to every relational problem we encounter, thoroughly knows the person we struggle with, and has their [...]
Spiritual Parenting
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Today, Pastor Ron’s sermon focuses on spiritual parenting. Spiritual parenting involves many different components, including teaching, friendship, personal sacrifice, modeling, and encouraging. The sermon encourages the congregation to get involved in Lakeview’s life groups for ministry and service.
Three Lies That Break Connection To The Body
Sunday, May 18, 2008
In this week’s sermon, while encouraging the congregation to sign up for summer life groups, Pastor Ron discusses the three lies that break connection to the body: I am all alone, nobody struggles like I do, and nobody cares.
Three Roadblocks To Loving Relationships (Relate, Week 6)
Sunday, May 4, 2008
1 John 4:7-11 was the basis for this week’s sermon, which focused on three roadblocks to Biblical loving relationships: anxiety, guilt, and inferiority.
The Power of Being On The Same Page (Relate, Week 5)
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Today’s sermon, taken from Philippians, is a discussion by Pastor Ron about the importance of the church being in unity, or “on the same page.” For this to happen, we have to agree with each other, love each other, find common purpose, and incarnate with each other.
Are You a Lousy Lover? (Relate, Week 4)
Sunday, April 20, 2008
This week’s sermon on love was given by Pastor Nathan LaGrange.
Speaking the Truth in Love (Relate, Week 3)
Sunday, April 13, 2008
This week, Pastor Ron’s sermon is drawn from Eph. 4:15, “God wants us to grow up, to know the whole truth and tell it in love—like Christ in everything. We take our lead from Christ, who is the source of everything we do” (MSG).
Why Can’t We All Just Get Along? (Relate, Week 2)
Sunday, April 6, 2008
This week Pastor Ron discusses the cause of relational issues. They all stem from when relationships went awry in Heaven, which caused them to immediately go awry on Earth, but someday all will be righted with Christ’s return!
Raising our Relational IQ (Relate, Week 1)
Sunday, March 30, 2008
In this new series, Pastor Ron will discuss how to develop relationships. In this first message in the series, he discusses what Jesus taught us about oneness: Jesus prayed for it, demonstrated a model of it, and showed us the outcome of it.
Experiencing The Power of Giving – Taking God At His Word, Week 5
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Today’s sermon wraps up this 5 week series. Pastor Ron discusses the need for meditating on, believing in and obeying God’s promises to experience the power of giving.
Experiencing The Power of Giving – Taking God At His Word, Week 4
Sunday, March 9, 2008
This sermon is based on Luke 16:10: “Unless you are faithful in small matters, you won’t be faithful in large ones. If you cheat even a little, you won’t be honest with greater responsibilities” (NLT). In the sermon, Pastor Ron discusses the importance of being faithful in the oversight of our money and our [...]
Experiencing The Power of Giving – Taking God At His Word, Week 3
Sunday, March 2, 2008
Guest speaker Dr. Kregg Hood gave today’s message about vision giving and God’s leadership. Dr. Hood is the author of the book “Take God at his Word: Experiencing the Power of Giving.”
Experiencing The Power of Giving – Taking God At His Word, Week 2
Sunday, February 24, 2008
In this week’s sermon, Pastor Ron discusses the five reasons that he and his wife Dorene tithe:
1. It is God’s primary plan to bless us financially
2. It’s God’s primary plan to fund the local Church
3. Jesus affirmed the importance of tithing
4. It feels right to us
5. We’ve worked it out between us and [...]
Experiencing The Power of Giving – Taking God At His Word, Week 1
Sunday, February 17, 2008
This sermon marks the beginning of Pastor Ron’s new series on giving entitled “Taking God At His Word.” Pastor Ron bases this message on 2 Corinthians 9:10-11. This week begins with a sermon opener from Pastor Nathan LaGrange, and includes a testimony from Dan Mieldazis.
Connecting in Service
Sunday, January 27, 2008
In this second of two connection weekends, Pastor Ron discusses how to connect through service. He challenges the congregation to connect to Christ’s model of service and connect to the church and community in service.
The Pledge (LOST, Week 8)
Sunday, October 28, 2007
As the Lost series comes to a close, Pastor Ron leads the congregation in making the following pledge:
I Will Live Out The Rest of My Days On Earth With A Compassion For Lost Souls
I Will Give Time, Attention, Interest, and Love to Lost People
I Will Actively Pursue Ways To Connect With Lost People
I Will Build [...]
The Process (LOST, Week 7)
Sunday, October 21, 2007
This week, Pastor Ron reminds the congregation that just as different types of fish require different fishing techniques, different types of people require different styles of witnessing.
The Style (LOST, Week 6)
Sunday, October 14, 2007
Pastor Ron devotes this sermon to an explanation of the Engle Scale and how it works.
The Style (LOST, Week 5)
Sunday, October 7, 2007
In this sermon, Pastor Ron discusses 6 individual styles of sharing the gospel. They are: confrontational, intellectual, story, invitation, serving, and testimonial.
The Serve (LOST, Week 4)
Sunday, September 30, 2007
This week Pastor Ron discusses serving the lost by meeting their needs and being a friend.
The Heart (LOST, Week 3)
Sunday, September 23, 2007
In this sermon, Pastor Ron focuses on having a heart for the lost. God wants us to have a heart that bleeds for lost people, never gives up on the lost, and extends beyond our needs.
The Spirit (LOST, Week 2)
Sunday, September 16, 2007
In this week’s sermon, Pastor Ron discusses the role of God’s Spirit in our lives. The Spirit gives us the desire, words, and direction to lead lost people to Christ.
The Focus (LOST, Week 1)
Sunday, September 9, 2007
Pastor Ron begins an 8 week series on lost people by examining why it is vital for Christians to focus on the lost. Other sermons in this series include: The Spirit, The Heart, The Serving, The Style, The Process, The Master, and The Pledge.
Week 6 of God, Money and You: Tithing Part 3
Sunday, March 11, 2007
(Pastor Ron opened by recalling comments from his son Drew to him 4 yrs ago when he did the tithing series for 8 weeks.)
Isn’t it refreshing to hear again about the blessing and power of the tithe? I had one lady tell me this week she had always tithed, but last year sort of drifted [...]
Week 5 of God, Money and You: Tithing Part 2
Sunday, March 4, 2007
There were two men shipwrecked on an island. The minute they got onto the island, one of them started screaming and yelling, “We’re going to die! We’re going to die! There’s no food! No water! We’re going to die!” The second man was propped up against a palm tree and acting so calmly it drove [...]
Week 4 of God, Money and You: Tithing Part 1
Sunday, February 25, 2007
For the next few weeks of our series, God, Money and You, we are going to turn our attention to tithing.
Tithing is the most basic form of biblical giving there is. Tithing is the most consistent way of dealing with our sins towards money; sins like greed, hoarding, self sufficiency and the like.
Tithing is a [...]
Week 2 of God, Money and You: The Stewardship of Our Money
Sunday, February 11, 2007
Louis Rukeyser said, “The best way to keep money in perspective is to actually have some.”
The subject of money has a certain feel to it, doesn’t it? It makes us a little nervous to talk about it. Our money is such a personal thing, and we all can get our dander up if we feel [...]
Week 1 of God, Money and You: The Dimensions of Money
Sunday, February 4, 2007
Series Overview
February 4 – March 18, 2007
During this seven week series Pastor taught about having the right attitude towards finances. There were testimonies from members sharing how their lives have been changed by these Biblical principles.
The Dimensions of Money
Brief Message Overview: Have you ever noticed the mysterious power that money possesses? Money seems to have [...]
Connections Week 1
Sunday, January 21, 2007
Pastor Ron shares about the power of relationships and the importance of connecting to the Body of Christ during Life Group Connections Week 1 in January, 2007.
You Have Been Called (Living Beyond Myself, Week 1)
Thursday, September 14, 2006
In week one, Pastor Ron starts the Living Beyond Myself series by candidly sharing about the importance of knowing that God has called and given gifts to everyone. He stresses the importance of not comparing ourselves with others. Pastor emphasizes the value of our unique role in the Body of Christ and the role that [...]
