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  • Discover Peace Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 23, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,154 views

    Peace is an illusive element in human life, but one we all crave. The Psalmist reminds us that peace is a gift from God and comes from placing our faith in God.

    Psalm 46:1-11 “Peace” INTRODUCTION Peace is a condition that is universally craved by humankind, yet it is also a condition that is very illusive. Few people and few nations experience true peace. During the history of humankind, it has been estimated that there have been only fourteen years ...read more

  • Discover Eternal Life Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 22, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,424 views

    Eternal Life is largely ignored by Christians today, until they face death. Eternal life, though, is the life they live from the moment they receive Jesus as their Lord and Savior. Eternal life affects their lives today.

    Luke 23:32-43 “Discover Eternity” INTRODUCTION We draw near to the end of our month of Thanksgiving. We have celebrated God’s gifts of love, purpose, and peace. Today we will focus on God’s gift of eternity. God’s gift of eternal life is at the center of the Christian gospel. John writes in ...read more

  • Discover Peace Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 22, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,676 views

    Pupose is one of the most precious gifts that God gives us. Purpose can be an "normal" experience in the Christian life as we live in the reality of living for Jesus

    2 Corinthians 5:15-21 “Discover Purpose” INTRODUCTION It is the month of November the month of Thanksgiving. For four consecutive Sundays we will be focusing on some important things in life for which we can be thankful. Last week, we lifted up God’s great gift of love—steadfast love that ...read more

  • Discover Love Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,168 views

    The Psalmist God’s steadfast love in our lives. The truth of God’s steadfast love empowers us, and provides us comfort and hope

    Psalm 136:1-26 “Discover Love” INTRODUCTION Thanksgiving will soon be upon us. This day, which has become encased in over eating and college football, has giving thanks for God’s blessings at its core. I want to take the month of November and examine the great blessings that God has poured ...read more

  • Discover Our Mission Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 5, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,051 views

    The Church is created and empowered by the Spirit for the purpose of proclaiming God’s grace and love in word and deed.

    Acts 1:1-11 “Discover Our Mission INTRODUCTION While we are being birthed as a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, during the month of October, I think it is important for us to focus on the reason and purpose for our life. Last Sunday Jose focused on Jesus’ teaching ...read more

  • Discover The Message Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 5, 2006
     | 2,756 views

    The Reformation reminds us that we must be diligent that we preach a gospel that boldly proclaims God’s grace and forgiveness as free gifts.

    Romans 3:21-31 “Discover the Message of Grace” INTRODUCTION We’re a congregation, a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. We are a congregation with a mission: To invite everyone to a new life in Christ, a deeper relationship with Christ, and spirit-filled service for Christ. ...read more

  • Discover God's Plan For Your Life Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,216 views

    It is challenging for the Christian to see God’s hand in the everyday events of life and to discern God’s will, but there are steps that we can take to help us understand God’s will.

    Psalm 139:1-16 “Discover God’s Plan for Your Life” INTRODUCTION Discovering God in the middle of life’s trials, or perilous times, is difficult. These are often times when God appears to be distant, inattentive and silent. Though our senses are wrong and none of these adjectives accurately ...read more

  • Discover God In Perilous Times Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,360 views

    When the bottom falls out of our world, God is closer to us than we think.

    Psalm 23:1-6 “Discover God in Perilous Times” INTRODUCTION Our year of discovery continues as we discover God in the perilous times of life. Like times of trials and struggles, perilous times are periods in our lives when we have difficulty perceiving God’s presence, power, or love. We are ...read more

  • Celebration

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 27, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,621 views

    Psalm 100 encourages not only to celebrate and worship God for what God has done, but also for who God is.

    Psalm 100:1-5 “Celebrate” INTRODUCTION The writer of Ecclesiastes observes that there are times to grieve and times to celebrate. Today is a day to celebrate. We have a great deal to celebrate. • Today is our second anniversary of launching our worship service. • Hundreds of people have ...read more

  • Discover God During The Trials Of Life Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 21, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,994 views

    In openness and yieldness, we find God even in the puzzling events of our lives--the times of trouble and tribulation

    Psalm 22:1-5, 15-21 “Discover God During the Trials of Life”+ INTRODUCTION King David was a man of God. He was once described as a “man after God’s own heart.” King David did not lead a charmed life, however, even though he was a king and had a personal relationship with God. He had many ...read more

  • Work Hard, Pray Hard

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 21, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,556 views

    We serve God and others in our daily labors and activities. As we share God’s love and the good news of Jesus Christ, God calls us to work hard and pray hard.

    Ecclesiastes 2:24-26, 12:9-14 “Work Hard, Pray Hard” INTRODUCTION For over one hundred years, the people of the United States have celebrated Labor Day on the first Monday of September. Labor Day began as a concession by the government for its poor, violent handling of the Pullman Railroad ...read more

  • How To Simplify Your Life Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 2, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,678 views

    Living in the reality of the cross, of God’s love and forgiveness enables us to let go of the baubles and bangles of life and live simply.

    1 Timothy 6:6-16 “How to Simplify Your Life” INTRODUCTION Arizona takes a little getting used to. I don’t mean the struggle to acclimate to pleasant, bugless evenings spent around the pool, or not shoveling twenty inches of snow in January. I’m not even thinking about adjusting to the ...read more

  • Focusing Your Life Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 19, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,155 views

    Focusing our lives in line with the Shema, "Love the Lord with all your heart, soul and might," is another key element in attaining and maintaining a balanced life and living an abundant life.

    Deuteronomy 6:4-9 “Focusing Your Life” INTRODUCTION For the past several weeks, we’ve been addressing the issue of balance and how we can achieve and maintain this essential element of the abundant life. We’ve have investigated ways to slow down, to keep a sense of awe in our lives, to ...read more

  • When Your Work Doesn't Do It For You Anymore" Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 10, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,577 views

    We spend a great deal of time a our jobs. It is vital that we achieve and maintain balance in our work if we are to lead balanced and abundant lives.

    DISCOVER BALANCE AUGUST 6, 2006 Luke 19:1-10 “When Your Work Doesn’t Do It For You Anymore” INTRODUCTION Jesus said, “I have come that you may have life—and have it abundantly.” As American Christians living in a land of abundance, we have been tempted to envision the abundant life that ...read more

  • How To Lighten Your Load Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 10, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,140 views

    Jesus invites us to both come to him when we are tired and to take his yoke upon us. There are practical ways that we can do this that can have a major positive impact in our lives.

    DISCOVER BALANCE AUGUST 13, 2006 Matthew 11:25-30 “How To Lighten Your Load” INTRODUCTION For the past several weeks, we have been “Discovering Balance” in our lives. This is not the normal light summer topic; something a pastor cruises through in order to fill the Sundays before the crowds ...read more

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