Connecting people to Jesus and one another. The weekly audio podcast of Southeast Christian Church in Louisville Kentucky. Featuring Senior Minister Dave Stone and Teaching Minister Kyle Idleman.http://www.southeastchristian.orgCopyright 2012 Southeast Christian Church, Inc. All rights reserved.en-ushttp://panel.secc.org/index.php/sermon/getRssFeedThe audio podcast of Southeast Christian ChurchSoutheast Christian ChurchConnecting people to Jesus and one another. The weekly audio podcast of Southeast Christian Church in Louisville Kentucky. Featuring Senior Minister Dave Stone and Teaching Minister Kyle Idleman.Southeast Christian Church, Kyle Idleman, Sermons, Dave Stone, Louisville KentuckySoutheast Christian Churchjrenner@secc.orgNohttp://www.southeastchristian.org/custom/secc/podcast/bb_podgraphic.jpghttp://www.southeastchristian.org144144Learning To TrustSome lessons are harder to learn than others. Worry can destroy our lives, but Learning to Trust can make all the difference.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.180.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.180.mp3Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400Some lessons are harder to learn than others. Worry can destroy our lives, but Learning to Trust can make all the difference.Some lessons are harder to learn than others. Worry can destroy our lives, but Learning to Trust can make all the difference.2611sermonMatt ReaganNo68542262Father's Day 201311Fathering With PurposeYou can't do everything as a father, but there are some things you must do. Fathering with Purpose starts with knowing the difference.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.181.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.181.mp3Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400You can't do everything as a father, but there are some things you must do. Fathering with Purpose starts with knowing the difference.You can't do everything as a father, but there are some things you must do. Fathering with Purpose starts with knowing the difference.2590sermonEddie JohnsonNo68542260Father's Day 201311What Every Dad NeedsFathers are constantly hearing what it means to be a dad and how to be better fathers. But What Every Dad Needs is to remember that they are a child before they are a dad.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.182.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.182.mp3Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400Fathers are constantly hearing what it means to be a dad and how to be better fathers. But What Every Dad Needs is to remember that they are a child before they are a dad.Fathers are constantly hearing what it means to be a dad and how to be better fathers. But What Every Dad Needs is to remember that they are a child before they are a dad.2202sermonGreg AllenNo68544372Father's Day 201311CONNECTING the dotsYou have a list of names, but now what? It's time to start Connecting the Dots and turn names into stories of lives that God has changed.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.179.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.179.mp3Sun, 09 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400You have a list of names, but now what? It's time to start Connecting the Dots and turn names into stories of lives that God has changed.You have a list of names, but now what? It's time to start Connecting the Dots and turn names into stories of lives that God has changed.2126sermonDave StoneNo68050577I Want Names44CHALLENGE someoneSpecial Message from Dave Stone. Jesus met people's needs, spoke gently to people, and genuinely loved people. But He was never content to let them remain incomplete. Jesus knew exactly how to challenge someone. Do you? I Want Names.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.178.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.178.mp3Sun, 02 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400Special Message from Dave Stone. Jesus met people's needs, spoke gently to people, and genuinely loved people. But He was never content to let them remain incomplete. Jesus knew exactly how to challenge someone. Do you? I Want Names.Special Message from Dave Stone. Jesus met people's needs, spoke gently to people, and genuinely loved people. But He was never content to let them remain incomplete. Jesus knew exactly how to challenge someone. Do you? I Want Names.2164sermonKyle IdlemanNo67566746I Want Names34REACH out to someoneAn encounter with Jesus is life-changing. And if you've been changed by Jesus, don't keep it to yourself. Reach Out to Someone. I Want Names.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.177.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.177.mp3Sun, 26 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400An encounter with Jesus is life-changing. And if you've been changed by Jesus, don't keep it to yourself. Reach Out to Someone. I Want Names.An encounter with Jesus is life-changing. And if you've been changed by Jesus, don't keep it to yourself. Reach Out to Someone. I Want Names.1853sermonDave StoneNo67065742I Want Names24PRAY for someoneWe know we should pray for our neighbors, our co-workers, the people we pass by every day on the way to work. But knowing that we should pray for people is different than praying for someone by name. Who are you praying for? I Want Names.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.176.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.176.mp3Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400We know we should pray for our neighbors, our co-workers, the people we pass by every day on the way to work. But knowing that we should pray for people is different than praying for someone by name. Who are you praying for? I Want Names.We know we should pray for our neighbors, our co-workers, the people we pass by every day on the way to work. But knowing that we should pray for people is different than praying for someone by name. Who are you praying for? I Want Names.2113sermonDave StoneNo66565516I Want Names14A Mother's LegacyA Mother's Legacy reaches far beyond a single moment, far beyond a single sacrifice, far beyond a single child. A Mother's Legacy reaches into each of our lives, and it can make all the difference in the world.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.175.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.175.mp3Sun, 12 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400A Mother's Legacy reaches far beyond a single moment, far beyond a single sacrifice, far beyond a single child. A Mother's Legacy reaches into each of our lives, and it can make all the difference in the world.A Mother's Legacy reaches far beyond a single moment, far beyond a single sacrifice, far beyond a single child. A Mother's Legacy reaches into each of our lives, and it can make all the difference in the world.2394sermonDave Stone and Kyle IdlemanNo66081028Mother's Day 201311Your Most Unforgettable Derby Baptism WeekendYou can't ignore it. You don't want to miss it. You won't regret it. Baptism is for every believer, and it's unforgettable. What's your excuse? http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.174.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.174.mp3Sun, 05 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400You can't ignore it. You don't want to miss it. You won't regret it. Baptism is for every believer, and it's unforgettable. What's your excuse? You can't ignore it. You don't want to miss it. You won't regret it. Baptism is for every believer, and it's unforgettable. What's your excuse? 1763sermonDave Stone and Kyle IdlemanNo65580773Your Most Unforgettable Derby Baptism Weekend11Fueled by AngerDriven to the sea, overwhelmed by a fish, and motivated to finally obey, Jonah has done what God asked. But now, Jonah is Fueled by Anger at God's compassion and keeps running. When you encounter God's extravagant love, how do you respond?http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.173.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.173.mp3Sun, 28 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400Driven to the sea, overwhelmed by a fish, and motivated to finally obey, Jonah has done what God asked. But now, Jonah is Fueled by Anger at God's compassion and keeps running. When you encounter God's extravagant love, how do you respond?Driven to the sea, overwhelmed by a fish, and motivated to finally obey, Jonah has done what God asked. But now, Jonah is Fueled by Anger at God's compassion and keeps running. When you encounter God's extravagant love, how do you respond?2093sermonDave StoneNo65064003Jonah: Running from God44Motivated by PrideWhen guilt is overwhelming, we turn back to God. But the real question is this: Have you truly had a change of heart, or are you Motivated by Pride?http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.172.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.172.mp3Sun, 21 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400When guilt is overwhelming, we turn back to God. But the real question is this: Have you truly had a change of heart, or are you Motivated by Pride?When guilt is overwhelming, we turn back to God. But the real question is this: Have you truly had a change of heart, or are you Motivated by Pride?2112sermonKyle IdlemanNo64560892Jonah: Running from God34Overwhelmed by GuiltWhen we run, God chases. But what do you do once He catches up with you? When you're Overwhelmed by Guilt, there's only one place to turn: back to the One who never stopped chasing you.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.171.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.171.mp3Sun, 14 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400When we run, God chases. But what do you do once He catches up with you? When you're Overwhelmed by Guilt, there's only one place to turn: back to the One who never stopped chasing you.When we run, God chases. But what do you do once He catches up with you? When you're Overwhelmed by Guilt, there's only one place to turn: back to the One who never stopped chasing you.2071sermonDave StoneNo64072234Jonah: Running from God24Driven by FearWhen God called, Jonah ran. But when we run, God always catches up. God is calling...what are you afraid of?http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.170.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.170.mp3Sun, 07 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400When God called, Jonah ran. But when we run, God always catches up. God is calling...what are you afraid of?When God called, Jonah ran. But when we run, God always catches up. God is calling...what are you afraid of?2017sermonKyle IdlemanNo63583238Jonah: Running from God14What's so Amazing about Easter?Easter is God's story about the day He changed the world. But what's so amazing about Easter is that it can be your story, too.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.169.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.169.mp3Sun, 31 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400Easter is God's story about the day He changed the world. But what's so amazing about Easter is that it can be your story, too.Easter is God's story about the day He changed the world. But what's so amazing about Easter is that it can be your story, too.1924sermonDave StoneNo63091624Easter Weekend 201311The UnworthyJesus did not deserve death, but He did not let His own circumstances or pride get in His way. And even though both of the men next to Him seemed unworthy of His love, Jesus loved them anyway.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.168.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.168.mp3Sun, 24 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400Jesus did not deserve death, but He did not let His own circumstances or pride get in His way. And even though both of the men next to Him seemed unworthy of His love, Jesus loved them anyway.Jesus did not deserve death, but He did not let His own circumstances or pride get in His way. And even though both of the men next to Him seemed unworthy of His love, Jesus loved them anyway.1508sermonKyle IdlemanNo62628372Loving the Unlovely33The UncertainWhen you're confused, frustrated, and questioning everything you thought you knew. When you're Uncertain Jesus notices, and He responds.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.167.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.167.mp3Sun, 17 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400When you're confused, frustrated, and questioning everything you thought you knew. When you're Uncertain Jesus notices, and He responds.When you're confused, frustrated, and questioning everything you thought you knew. When you're Uncertain Jesus notices, and He responds.1962sermonDave StoneNo62067507Loving the Unlovely23The UnnoticedNo one else sees. No one else cares. No one else listens. No one else notices. Jesus does. http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.166.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.166.mp3Sun, 10 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500No one else sees. No one else cares. No one else listens. No one else notices. Jesus does. No one else sees. No one else cares. No one else listens. No one else notices. Jesus does. 1901sermonDave StoneNo61531555Loving the Unlovely13Living with the End in MindLiving with the End in Mind isn't just about knowing what will happen when you die. Knowing what happens when you die should change the way you live.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.165.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.165.mp3Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500Living with the End in Mind isn't just about knowing what will happen when you die. Knowing what happens when you die should change the way you live.Living with the End in Mind isn't just about knowing what will happen when you die. Knowing what happens when you die should change the way you live.2135sermonKyle IdlemanNo61018533Spoiler Alert44What will Heaven be Like?We can study it, do our best to picture it, or try to anticipate how it will feel--but we still can't quite capture it. What will heaven be like? Better than we can imagine.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.164.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.164.mp3Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500We can study it, do our best to picture it, or try to anticipate how it will feel--but we still can't quite capture it. What will heaven be like? Better than we can imagine.We can study it, do our best to picture it, or try to anticipate how it will feel--but we still can't quite capture it. What will heaven be like? Better than we can imagine.2040sermonKyle IdlemanNo60458013Spoiler Alert34Is Hell for Real?Hell is a place of suffering--physically, emotionally, relationally, and spiritually. It's a scary place, and it's for real. But God--the Loving Father--has done everything He can to warn us and to provide a way out. http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.163.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.163.mp3Sun, 17 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500Hell is a place of suffering--physically, emotionally, relationally, and spiritually. It's a scary place, and it's for real. But God--the Loving Father--has done everything He can to warn us and to provide a way out. Hell is a place of suffering--physically, emotionally, relationally, and spiritually. It's a scary place, and it's for real. But God--the Loving Father--has done everything He can to warn us and to provide a way out. 2047sermonKyle IdlemanNo59914190Spoiler Alert24You're Dead... Now What?Everyone will die someday, but is that the end of the story? Once You're DeadNow What? Spoiler Alert: When life ends, eternity begins.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.162.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.162.mp3Sun, 10 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500Everyone will die someday, but is that the end of the story? Once You're DeadNow What? Spoiler Alert: When life ends, eternity begins.Everyone will die someday, but is that the end of the story? Once You're DeadNow What? Spoiler Alert: When life ends, eternity begins.2044sermonKyle IdlemanNo59414119Spoiler Alert14SacrificeSacrifice can be difficult, uncomfortable, or even scarybut you can be moved to Sacrifice when you know that what God has to offer is better than anything you could keep for yourself.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.161.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.161.mp3Sun, 03 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500Sacrifice can be difficult, uncomfortable, or even scarybut you can be moved to Sacrifice when you know that what God has to offer is better than anything you could keep for yourself.Sacrifice can be difficult, uncomfortable, or even scarybut you can be moved to Sacrifice when you know that what God has to offer is better than anything you could keep for yourself.2087sermonDave StoneNo58906884Live With It55GenerosityGenerosity is not about how much you have or how little you have. Generosity is not about the amount you give away or the amount you keep. Generosity is all about realizing that it was never yours in the first place.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.160.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.160.mp3Sun, 27 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500Generosity is not about how much you have or how little you have. Generosity is not about the amount you give away or the amount you keep. Generosity is all about realizing that it was never yours in the first place.Generosity is not about how much you have or how little you have. Generosity is not about the amount you give away or the amount you keep. Generosity is all about realizing that it was never yours in the first place.2035sermonDave StoneNo58374222Live With It45ValueIn a world that is all about getting what you want, Christians should be all about getting what God wants. He wants every life to have Value in the present and for eternity.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.159.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.159.mp3Sun, 20 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500In a world that is all about getting what you want, Christians should be all about getting what God wants. He wants every life to have Value in the present and for eternity.In a world that is all about getting what you want, Christians should be all about getting what God wants. He wants every life to have Value in the present and for eternity.2063sermonDave StoneNo57864626Live With It35FocusIn good times and bad, life often lacks peace because it lacks Focus. But when we live with our Focus in the right place, it changes everything.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.158.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.158.mp3Sun, 13 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500In good times and bad, life often lacks peace because it lacks Focus. But when we live with our Focus in the right place, it changes everything.In good times and bad, life often lacks peace because it lacks Focus. But when we live with our Focus in the right place, it changes everything.1859sermonDave StoneNo57384064Live With It25ResolveResolve isn't about adding another goal to your list. Living with Resolve is about leaving something behind to pursue something better...even when it's difficult.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.155.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.155.mp3Sun, 06 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500Resolve isn't about adding another goal to your list. Living with Resolve is about leaving something behind to pursue something better...even when it's difficult.Resolve isn't about adding another goal to your list. Living with Resolve is about leaving something behind to pursue something better...even when it's difficult.2060sermonKyle IdlemanNo56922831Live With It15Victory Weekend 2012http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.154.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.154.mp3Sun, 30 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -05001781sermonDave StoneNo56554000Victory Weekend 201211Angel's SongThe Angels' Song announces the birth of a child named Jesus, but it's not just a birthday song--it is a song of salvation.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.153.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.153.mp3Sun, 23 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500The Angels' Song announces the birth of a child named Jesus, but it's not just a birthday song--it is a song of salvation.The Angels' Song announces the birth of a child named Jesus, but it's not just a birthday song--it is a song of salvation.1413sermonDave StoneNo56327034Christmas Music44Simeon's SongSimeon's Song proclaimed that Jesus was the Christ promised long ago. With a song of joy, Simeon declares that God has kept His promises and the Anointed One has finally come.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.152.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.152.mp3Sun, 16 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500Simeon's Song proclaimed that Jesus was the Christ promised long ago. With a song of joy, Simeon declares that God has kept His promises and the Anointed One has finally come.Simeon's Song proclaimed that Jesus was the Christ promised long ago. With a song of joy, Simeon declares that God has kept His promises and the Anointed One has finally come.1649sermonDave StoneNo55781746Christmas Music34Zechariah's SongZechariah's Song thanked God for remembering His people and delivering them from oppression and Exile. Jesus was born because God never forgets His people.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.151.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.151.mp3Sun, 09 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500Zechariah's Song thanked God for remembering His people and delivering them from oppression and Exile. Jesus was born because God never forgets His people.Zechariah's Song thanked God for remembering His people and delivering them from oppression and Exile. Jesus was born because God never forgets His people.1760sermonDave StoneNo55296054Christmas Music24Mary's SongMary's Christmas song praised God for exalting the humble. She was a young, unmarried, ordinary girl, but God chose her to bring His Son into the world.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.150.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.150.mp3Sun, 02 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500Mary's Christmas song praised God for exalting the humble. She was a young, unmarried, ordinary girl, but God chose her to bring His Son into the world.Mary's Christmas song praised God for exalting the humble. She was a young, unmarried, ordinary girl, but God chose her to bring His Son into the world.1559sermonKyle IdlemanNo54804768Christmas Music14The End of TimeIn spite of the persecution and seduction Christians face, God always wins. And in the end, we will see His ultimate victory of a completely restored world.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.149.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.149.mp3Sun, 25 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500In spite of the persecution and seduction Christians face, God always wins. And in the end, we will see His ultimate victory of a completely restored world.In spite of the persecution and seduction Christians face, God always wins. And in the end, we will see His ultimate victory of a completely restored world.2090sermonDave StoneNo54296651The Final Act44Paul's Final DaysPaul leaves behind his letters, the churches he started, and the opportunity for Christ followers to pick up where he left off.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.148.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.148.mp3Sun, 18 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500Paul leaves behind his letters, the churches he started, and the opportunity for Christ followers to pick up where he left off.Paul leaves behind his letters, the churches he started, and the opportunity for Christ followers to pick up where he left off.1802sermonDave StoneNo53878529The Final Act34Paul's MissionPaul sought the Holy Spirit's direction in his life as he worked to fulfill God's calling in the early church.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.147.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.147.mp3Sun, 11 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500Paul sought the Holy Spirit's direction in his life as he worked to fulfill God's calling in the early church.Paul sought the Holy Spirit's direction in his life as he worked to fulfill God's calling in the early church.1934sermonKyle IdlemanNo53352818The Final Act24New BeginningsThe Church begins and establishes God's new way of interacting with the world.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.146.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.146.mp3Sun, 04 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0400The Church begins and establishes God's new way of interacting with the world.The Church begins and establishes God's new way of interacting with the world.2079sermonKyle IdlemanNo52875515The Final Act14The ResurrectionJesus does not stay dead, showing once and for all that we have the hope of eternal life if we believe.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.145.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.145.mp3Sun, 28 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400Jesus does not stay dead, showing once and for all that we have the hope of eternal life if we believe.Jesus does not stay dead, showing once and for all that we have the hope of eternal life if we believe.1814sermonDave StoneNo52382751The Story Act 566The Hour of DarknessJesus experienced an Hour of Darkness that paid the ultimate price for us and our transgressions so we may have complete joy and eternal life.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.144.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.144.mp3Sun, 21 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400Jesus experienced an Hour of Darkness that paid the ultimate price for us and our transgressions so we may have complete joy and eternal life.Jesus experienced an Hour of Darkness that paid the ultimate price for us and our transgressions so we may have complete joy and eternal life.2153sermonDave Stone and Kyle IdlemanNo51941893The Story Act 556Jesus, The Son of GodJesus continues to demonstrate His identity as the Son of God. And He asks the question, "Who do you say that I am?"http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.143.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.143.mp3Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400Jesus continues to demonstrate His identity as the Son of God. And He asks the question, "Who do you say that I am?"Jesus continues to demonstrate His identity as the Son of God. And He asks the question, "Who do you say that I am?"1818sermonDave StoneNo51463804The Story Act 546No Ordinary ManJesus begins to say and do things that are far from ordinary as He obeys His Father.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.142.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.142.mp3Sun, 07 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400Jesus begins to say and do things that are far from ordinary as He obeys His Father.Jesus begins to say and do things that are far from ordinary as He obeys His Father.1922sermonDave StoneNo51008982The Story Act 536Jesus' Ministry BeginsJesus' Ministry Begins with baptism, and it launches Him on His mission.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.141.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.141.mp3Sun, 30 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400Jesus' Ministry Begins with baptism, and it launches Him on His mission.Jesus' Ministry Begins with baptism, and it launches Him on His mission.2098sermonKyle IdlemanNo50694828The Story Act 526The Birth of the KingIn a way that only God can, He planned the birth of Jesus to perfectly fulfill prophecy and take its place in The Story. We celebrate The Birth of the King and the coming of the Savior.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.140.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.140.mp3Sun, 23 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400In a way that only God can, He planned the birth of Jesus to perfectly fulfill prophecy and take its place in The Story. We celebrate The Birth of the King and the coming of the Savior.In a way that only God can, He planned the birth of Jesus to perfectly fulfill prophecy and take its place in The Story. We celebrate The Birth of the King and the coming of the Savior.1604sermonDave StoneNo50700257The Story Act 516Turn Up the VolumeLife on 'Mute' isn't always the result of God's silence. Sometimes the longest and most painful type of silence is the one we help create.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.139.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.139.mp3Sun, 16 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400Life on 'Mute' isn't always the result of God's silence. Sometimes the longest and most painful type of silence is the one we help create.Life on 'Mute' isn't always the result of God's silence. Sometimes the longest and most painful type of silence is the one we help create.2055sermonKyle IdlemanNo51442119Mute22The Silent TreatmentSometimes we wait, look, and listen for God, but it feels like we're getting The Silent Treatment. Growing in faith requires trusting Him, even in the silence.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.138.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.138.mp3Sun, 09 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400Sometimes we wait, look, and listen for God, but it feels like we're getting The Silent Treatment. Growing in faith requires trusting Him, even in the silence.Sometimes we wait, look, and listen for God, but it feels like we're getting The Silent Treatment. Growing in faith requires trusting Him, even in the silence.1897sermonKyle IdlemanNo51442118Mute12Rebuilding the WallsWhen Nehemiah prayed, God responded. And God used Nehemiah's prayer as the foundation of an amazing story.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.137.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.137.mp3Sun, 02 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400When Nehemiah prayed, God responded. And God used Nehemiah's prayer as the foundation of an amazing story.When Nehemiah prayed, God responded. And God used Nehemiah's prayer as the foundation of an amazing story.1853sermonDave StoneNo51441924The Story Act 488The Queen of Beauty and CourageEven when God seems distant, unconcerned, or even absent, He is still at work. He will always respond.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.136.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.136.mp3Sun, 26 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400Even when God seems distant, unconcerned, or even absent, He is still at work. He will always respond.Even when God seems distant, unconcerned, or even absent, He is still at work. He will always respond.1882sermonDave StoneNo51316603The Story Act 478The Return HomeFor the people of God the exile wasn't truly over until God's "home" was among them.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.135.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.135.mp3Sun, 19 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400For the people of God the exile wasn't truly over until God's "home" was among them.For the people of God the exile wasn't truly over until God's "home" was among them.2014sermonDave StoneNo51316604The Story Act 468A Praying Churchhttp://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.134.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.134.mp3Sun, 12 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -04002773sermonSimon MbeviNo51442770A Praying Church11Daniel in ExileDaniel and his friends find that following God's way is always the best way, even in Exile.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.133.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.133.mp3Sun, 05 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400Daniel and his friends find that following God's way is always the best way, even in Exile.Daniel and his friends find that following God's way is always the best way, even in Exile.2025sermonKyle IdlemanNo51317535The Story Act 458The Kingdoms' FallGod still has the power to give an abundance of undeserved grace and mercy, even after The Kingdoms' Fall.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.132.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.132.mp3Sun, 29 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0400God still has the power to give an abundance of undeserved grace and mercy, even after The Kingdoms' Fall.God still has the power to give an abundance of undeserved grace and mercy, even after The Kingdoms' Fall.2039sermonKyle IdlemanNo51316602The Story Act 448The Beginning of the EndGod, again, remains faithful. We learn that none of the world's promises are worth anything compared to God's promises.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.131.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.131.mp3Sun, 22 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0400God, again, remains faithful. We learn that none of the world's promises are worth anything compared to God's promises.God, again, remains faithful. We learn that none of the world's promises are worth anything compared to God's promises.1975sermonKyle IdlemanNo51316600The Story Act 438God's MessengersGod's Messengers are ignored. God's people continue to disobey. Despite this tension, God, as He always does, remains active and faithful.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.130.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.130.mp3Sun, 15 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0400God's Messengers are ignored. God's people continue to disobey. Despite this tension, God, as He always does, remains active and faithful.God's Messengers are ignored. God's people continue to disobey. Despite this tension, God, as He always does, remains active and faithful.2012sermonKyle IdlemanNo51317537The Story Act 428A Kingdom Torn In TwoEven in the midst of foolish behavior and A Kingdom Torn in Two, God remains faithful to His people.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.128.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.128.mp3Sun, 08 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0400Even in the midst of foolish behavior and A Kingdom Torn in Two, God remains faithful to His people.Even in the midst of foolish behavior and A Kingdom Torn in Two, God remains faithful to His people.2272sermonDave StoneNo51317536The Story Act 418To God Be the Gloryhttp://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.127.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.127.mp3Sun, 01 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -04002910sermonDave Stone, Kyle Idleman, and Bob RussellNo5131659850th Anniversary11Homes That Are Joyfulhttp://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.126.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.126.mp3Sun, 24 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -04001998sermonDave StoneNo51311147Faithful Families55Dads Who Are IntentionalThis fathers day we looked at what it means to be an"Intentional Father" I hope that this encourages and challenges dads to be intentional with their children. http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.123.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.123.mp3Sun, 17 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0400This fathers day we looked at what it means to be an"Intentional Father" I hope that this encourages and challenges dads to be intentional with their children. This fathers day we looked at what it means to be an"Intentional Father" I hope that this encourages and challenges dads to be intentional with their children. 2177sermonDave StoneNo51313028Faithful Families45The King Who Had It AllThe King Who Had It All learned that nothing of this world, even his marriages, could fulfill God's role in his life.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.122.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.122.mp3Sun, 10 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0400The King Who Had It All learned that nothing of this world, even his marriages, could fulfill God's role in his life.The King Who Had It All learned that nothing of this world, even his marriages, could fulfill God's role in his life.2019sermonKyle IdlemanNo51309837The Story Act 366The Trials of a KingIf the walls of your house could speak, what story would they tell? As a minister, I hear a lot of stories. But many of the stories that I hear are of the closing scene. When I sit down in front of people the family is already falling apart, the marriage is already ending, or an affair has already been uncovered. I sit there wondering, "How did this happen?" But I've learned that those telling the story are often just as baffled as I am about how everything fell apart. We never see the small subtle signs that the curtain is about close, we just see the curtain closed, and we wonder...How did we get here?http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.121.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.121.mp3Sun, 03 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0400If the walls of your house could speak, what story would they tell? As a minister, I hear a lot of stories. But many of the stories that I hear are of the closing scene. When I sit down in front of people the family is already falling apart, the marriage is already ending, or an affair has already been uncovered. I sit there wondering, "How did this happen?" But I've learned that those telling the story are often just as baffled as I am about how everything fell apart. We never see the small subtle signs that the curtain is about close, we just see the curtain closed, and we wonder...How did we get here?If the walls of your house could speak, what story would they tell? As a minister, I hear a lot of stories. But many of the stories that I hear are of the closing scene. When I sit down in front of people the family is already falling apart, the marriage is already ending, or an affair has already been uncovered. I sit there wondering, "How did this happen?" But I've learned that those telling the story are often just as baffled as I am about how everything fell apart. We never see the small subtle signs that the curtain is about close, we just see the curtain closed, and we wonder...How did we get here?2118sermonKyle IdlemanNo51309841The Story Act 356Children Who Are RespectfulWe are living in a world where respect is fading and even non-existent in some areas. Lets talk about three times that are crucial for training your children to be respectful, regardless of their age. We tend to punish the blatant actions of our children that are visible. But we need to go deeper than just what is on the surface. We need to dig deep in the life of our children. This is a call for parents to invest in the lives of the children God has given them.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.120.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.120.mp3Sun, 27 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400We are living in a world where respect is fading and even non-existent in some areas. Lets talk about three times that are crucial for training your children to be respectful, regardless of their age. We tend to punish the blatant actions of our children that are visible. But we need to go deeper than just what is on the surface. We need to dig deep in the life of our children. This is a call for parents to invest in the lives of the children God has given them.We are living in a world where respect is fading and even non-existent in some areas. Lets talk about three times that are crucial for training your children to be respectful, regardless of their age. We tend to punish the blatant actions of our children that are visible. But we need to go deeper than just what is on the surface. We need to dig deep in the life of our children. This is a call for parents to invest in the lives of the children God has given them.1824sermonDave StoneNo51313029Faithful Families35Discipline That is ConsistentWe are in the middle of a series simply titled, "Faithful Families." What does it look like to be a faithful follower of our Lord and King in today's 'modern family'? This week, we'll unpack what it means to be a faithful parent that disciplines their children in such a way that it leads to life transformation. http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.119.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.119.mp3Sun, 20 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400We are in the middle of a series simply titled, "Faithful Families." What does it look like to be a faithful follower of our Lord and King in today's 'modern family'? This week, we'll unpack what it means to be a faithful parent that disciplines their children in such a way that it leads to life transformation. We are in the middle of a series simply titled, "Faithful Families." What does it look like to be a faithful follower of our Lord and King in today's 'modern family'? This week, we'll unpack what it means to be a faithful parent that disciplines their children in such a way that it leads to life transformation. 1861sermonDave StoneNo51311146Faithful Families25Moms Who Are EncouragingWe can tell that Samuel really honored his mother by the things that he wrote about her in the first two chapters of 1 Samuel. There are some wonderful qualities in Hannahs life that blessed Samuel. Hannah is really not a perfect role model for mothers today because she was called upon to give her son up at a very young age, but Hannah does serve as an inspirational example for mothers who want their children to grow up to be spiritual leaders, used by God. Before Samuel was born Hannah had no children, and for years she pleaded for God to open her womb (1 Sam. 1:1-2, 6). Neither God nor her husband was meeting the need that she had of wanting a child (1 Sam. 1:8). She desperately pleaded with God to provide a child for her.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.118.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.118.mp3Sun, 13 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400We can tell that Samuel really honored his mother by the things that he wrote about her in the first two chapters of 1 Samuel. There are some wonderful qualities in Hannahs life that blessed Samuel. Hannah is really not a perfect role model for mothers today because she was called upon to give her son up at a very young age, but Hannah does serve as an inspirational example for mothers who want their children to grow up to be spiritual leaders, used by God. Before Samuel was born Hannah had no children, and for years she pleaded for God to open her womb (1 Sam. 1:1-2, 6). Neither God nor her husband was meeting the need that she had of wanting a child (1 Sam. 1:8). She desperately pleaded with God to provide a child for her.We can tell that Samuel really honored his mother by the things that he wrote about her in the first two chapters of 1 Samuel. There are some wonderful qualities in Hannahs life that blessed Samuel. Hannah is really not a perfect role model for mothers today because she was called upon to give her son up at a very young age, but Hannah does serve as an inspirational example for mothers who want their children to grow up to be spiritual leaders, used by God. Before Samuel was born Hannah had no children, and for years she pleaded for God to open her womb (1 Sam. 1:1-2, 6). Neither God nor her husband was meeting the need that she had of wanting a child (1 Sam. 1:8). She desperately pleaded with God to provide a child for her.2537sermonDave StoneNo51311149Faithful Families15From Shepherd to KingWhat is your concept of God? I ask because your concept of God determines everything. What many of us do is put together a box for God, maybe without even realizing it. Weve created a box that is manageable, a box that isn't too big for us to get our arms around, and that's where weve put God. We want a box that we can carry comfortably, a box that fits where we need it to fit. And we've said, God, here's the space we've made for You, so youre going to need to fit in here. But if your God fits in a box, then your God is too small. This week we are in chapter 11 of The Story, "From Shepherd to King", and we read about the life of David before he becomes King David. As we study this together I want you to see some things that I hope will blow up your box.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.116.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.116.mp3Sun, 06 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400What is your concept of God? I ask because your concept of God determines everything. What many of us do is put together a box for God, maybe without even realizing it. Weve created a box that is manageable, a box that isn't too big for us to get our arms around, and that's where weve put God. We want a box that we can carry comfortably, a box that fits where we need it to fit. And we've said, God, here's the space we've made for You, so youre going to need to fit in here. But if your God fits in a box, then your God is too small. This week we are in chapter 11 of The Story, "From Shepherd to King", and we read about the life of David before he becomes King David. As we study this together I want you to see some things that I hope will blow up your box.What is your concept of God? I ask because your concept of God determines everything. What many of us do is put together a box for God, maybe without even realizing it. Weve created a box that is manageable, a box that isn't too big for us to get our arms around, and that's where weve put God. We want a box that we can carry comfortably, a box that fits where we need it to fit. And we've said, God, here's the space we've made for You, so youre going to need to fit in here. But if your God fits in a box, then your God is too small. This week we are in chapter 11 of The Story, "From Shepherd to King", and we read about the life of David before he becomes King David. As we study this together I want you to see some things that I hope will blow up your box.2160sermonKyle IdlemanNo51309832The Story Act 346Standing Tall, Falling HardIsrael was under the oppression of the Philistines and the Ammonites, and there didn't seem to be any end in sight for all the wars and struggles with other nations. It seemed to everyone like the problem was that there was no king. So the people tell their priest and leader, Samuel, that's exactly what they want—a king. God tells Samuel, "It's not you theyve rejected; they've rejected me" (1 Sam. 8:7), and God tells him in 1 Samuel 8:22, "Listen to them and give them a king." Israel chose a king over God. And the choice isn't quite that straight forward even though it seemed to make sense. But the reason it seemed that there was no better option was that Israel was too nearsighted to see the big picture of what God was doing in the world. http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.117.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.117.mp3Sun, 29 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400Israel was under the oppression of the Philistines and the Ammonites, and there didn't seem to be any end in sight for all the wars and struggles with other nations. It seemed to everyone like the problem was that there was no king. So the people tell their priest and leader, Samuel, that's exactly what they want—a king. God tells Samuel, "It's not you theyve rejected; they've rejected me" (1 Sam. 8:7), and God tells him in 1 Samuel 8:22, "Listen to them and give them a king." Israel chose a king over God. And the choice isn't quite that straight forward even though it seemed to make sense. But the reason it seemed that there was no better option was that Israel was too nearsighted to see the big picture of what God was doing in the world. Israel was under the oppression of the Philistines and the Ammonites, and there didn't seem to be any end in sight for all the wars and struggles with other nations. It seemed to everyone like the problem was that there was no king. So the people tell their priest and leader, Samuel, that's exactly what they want—a king. God tells Samuel, "It's not you theyve rejected; they've rejected me" (1 Sam. 8:7), and God tells him in 1 Samuel 8:22, "Listen to them and give them a king." Israel chose a king over God. And the choice isn't quite that straight forward even though it seemed to make sense. But the reason it seemed that there was no better option was that Israel was too nearsighted to see the big picture of what God was doing in the world. 1930sermonDave StoneNo51309834The Story Act 336The Faith of a Foreign WomanThis week we are in chapter 9 of The Story. If a video camera was rolling through this chapter you would find many different expressions: anticipation and joy, disillusionment and disappointment, anger and bitterness. The story takes places during the period of the Judges, but its not about a judge and really doesnt appear to be about the nation of Israel. On the surface it doesnt seem to make much sense as a book in the Bibleit appears to be a story of a random familya husband named Elimelech and his wife named Naomi. Its not long before a couple of sons are born, and the story seems to be going as planned. But then a famine strikes, and this family is forced to move to the land of Moab. Once they arrive, the two sons marry two Moabite womenRuth and Orpah. But its not long before Elimelech and his two sons die, leaving three widows.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.9.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.9.mp3Sun, 22 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400This week we are in chapter 9 of The Story. If a video camera was rolling through this chapter you would find many different expressions: anticipation and joy, disillusionment and disappointment, anger and bitterness. The story takes places during the period of the Judges, but its not about a judge and really doesnt appear to be about the nation of Israel. On the surface it doesnt seem to make much sense as a book in the Bibleit appears to be a story of a random familya husband named Elimelech and his wife named Naomi. Its not long before a couple of sons are born, and the story seems to be going as planned. But then a famine strikes, and this family is forced to move to the land of Moab. Once they arrive, the two sons marry two Moabite womenRuth and Orpah. But its not long before Elimelech and his two sons die, leaving three widows.This week we are in chapter 9 of The Story. If a video camera was rolling through this chapter you would find many different expressions: anticipation and joy, disillusionment and disappointment, anger and bitterness. The story takes places during the period of the Judges, but its not about a judge and really doesnt appear to be about the nation of Israel. On the surface it doesnt seem to make much sense as a book in the Bibleit appears to be a story of a random familya husband named Elimelech and his wife named Naomi. Its not long before a couple of sons are born, and the story seems to be going as planned. But then a famine strikes, and this family is forced to move to the land of Moab. Once they arrive, the two sons marry two Moabite womenRuth and Orpah. But its not long before Elimelech and his two sons die, leaving three widows.2227sermonKyle IdlemanNo51309836The Story Act 326A Few Good Men... and WomenThe Bible says that the nation of Israel followed God faithfully throughout the life of Joshua and the elders who succeeded him. But when that generation of leaders died out, the Israelites spent the next 400 years in a cycle: disobedience, punishment, repentance, and deliverance (Judges 2:10). So the new generation began to worship the pagan gods of their new land, until God finally used those pagan nations to punish them. God would punish them by allowing them to be oppressed by one of the neighboring tribal nations. They would cry out to God in repentance and beg for deliverance. During those times of punishment, God would raise up Judges political, military, and spiritual leaders to lead Israel back to Himself. There were several Judges, but a few of them capture the cycle of the entire 400-year period.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.10.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.10.mp3Sun, 15 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400The Bible says that the nation of Israel followed God faithfully throughout the life of Joshua and the elders who succeeded him. But when that generation of leaders died out, the Israelites spent the next 400 years in a cycle: disobedience, punishment, repentance, and deliverance (Judges 2:10). So the new generation began to worship the pagan gods of their new land, until God finally used those pagan nations to punish them. God would punish them by allowing them to be oppressed by one of the neighboring tribal nations. They would cry out to God in repentance and beg for deliverance. During those times of punishment, God would raise up Judges political, military, and spiritual leaders to lead Israel back to Himself. There were several Judges, but a few of them capture the cycle of the entire 400-year period.The Bible says that the nation of Israel followed God faithfully throughout the life of Joshua and the elders who succeeded him. But when that generation of leaders died out, the Israelites spent the next 400 years in a cycle: disobedience, punishment, repentance, and deliverance (Judges 2:10). So the new generation began to worship the pagan gods of their new land, until God finally used those pagan nations to punish them. God would punish them by allowing them to be oppressed by one of the neighboring tribal nations. They would cry out to God in repentance and beg for deliverance. During those times of punishment, God would raise up Judges political, military, and spiritual leaders to lead Israel back to Himself. There were several Judges, but a few of them capture the cycle of the entire 400-year period.1888sermonDave StoneNo51311145The Story Act 316All Things NewSometimes we think of Easter as an historical event to remember and treat it like its just another holiday. But its so much more than something that happened a long time ago. It is so much more than getting a little more dressed up than usual and heading to church while the roast cooks in the crock pot. Its so much more than Easter eggs in the backyard. But Easter isnt just another holiday celebrating something that happened a long time ago. Easter means that we have the hope of a new life when this life is over (John 11:25-26); God is going to make everything new (Rev. 21:3-5). But if we were honest, I think many of us can be excited about a future in heavenbut what about now?http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.2.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.2.mp3Sun, 08 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400Sometimes we think of Easter as an historical event to remember and treat it like its just another holiday. But its so much more than something that happened a long time ago. It is so much more than getting a little more dressed up than usual and heading to church while the roast cooks in the crock pot. Its so much more than Easter eggs in the backyard. But Easter isnt just another holiday celebrating something that happened a long time ago. Easter means that we have the hope of a new life when this life is over (John 11:25-26); God is going to make everything new (Rev. 21:3-5). But if we were honest, I think many of us can be excited about a future in heavenbut what about now?Sometimes we think of Easter as an historical event to remember and treat it like its just another holiday. But its so much more than something that happened a long time ago. It is so much more than getting a little more dressed up than usual and heading to church while the roast cooks in the crock pot. Its so much more than Easter eggs in the backyard. But Easter isnt just another holiday celebrating something that happened a long time ago. Easter means that we have the hope of a new life when this life is over (John 11:25-26); God is going to make everything new (Rev. 21:3-5). But if we were honest, I think many of us can be excited about a future in heavenbut what about now?1601sermonKyle IdlemanNo51307988Easter 201222TGIFIve titled this message TGIF: Thank God its Friday. Its ironic, as we tend to associate these initials and this phrase with a restaurant, an old TV show, or the fact that we are finally done with the workweek and the weekend is here. But every time you hear this phrase in the future, may it remind you of that one Friday for which we need to thank God. It may seem tacky or out of place to thank God for the Friday when His Son was killed, but when you leave this room I hope you can whisper a thank you toward heaven, because you both mean it and understand why. You see, that Friday is the pivotal day. Without a death there can be no resurrection. Without the cross there could be no empty tomb.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.1.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.1.mp3Sun, 01 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400Ive titled this message TGIF: Thank God its Friday. Its ironic, as we tend to associate these initials and this phrase with a restaurant, an old TV show, or the fact that we are finally done with the workweek and the weekend is here. But every time you hear this phrase in the future, may it remind you of that one Friday for which we need to thank God. It may seem tacky or out of place to thank God for the Friday when His Son was killed, but when you leave this room I hope you can whisper a thank you toward heaven, because you both mean it and understand why. You see, that Friday is the pivotal day. Without a death there can be no resurrection. Without the cross there could be no empty tomb.Ive titled this message TGIF: Thank God its Friday. Its ironic, as we tend to associate these initials and this phrase with a restaurant, an old TV show, or the fact that we are finally done with the workweek and the weekend is here. But every time you hear this phrase in the future, may it remind you of that one Friday for which we need to thank God. It may seem tacky or out of place to thank God for the Friday when His Son was killed, but when you leave this room I hope you can whisper a thank you toward heaven, because you both mean it and understand why. You see, that Friday is the pivotal day. Without a death there can be no resurrection. Without the cross there could be no empty tomb.1150sermonDave StoneNo51307987Easter 201212The Battle BeginsWe often try and avoid situations where courage is required. We prefer to play it safe, to avoid the risks, to stay within our boundaries. In the swimming pool of life, most of us try and stay in the shallow end. But there are moments—defining moments—in our stories where we will be called upon to be men and women of courage. They may not be as dramatic as a shielding your children from a tornado or running for help in a life and death situation, but we will all have moments that will test our courage. In chapter 7 we read about Joshua who was a man of great courage. He is leading Israel back to the Promised Land that they refused to enter 40 years earlier (Num. 13:27), and in Joshua 1:1-7, as God prepares Joshua to lead the charge, He urges him to "be strong and very courageous (v. 7)."http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.114.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.114.mp3Sun, 25 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400We often try and avoid situations where courage is required. We prefer to play it safe, to avoid the risks, to stay within our boundaries. In the swimming pool of life, most of us try and stay in the shallow end. But there are moments—defining moments—in our stories where we will be called upon to be men and women of courage. They may not be as dramatic as a shielding your children from a tornado or running for help in a life and death situation, but we will all have moments that will test our courage. In chapter 7 we read about Joshua who was a man of great courage. He is leading Israel back to the Promised Land that they refused to enter 40 years earlier (Num. 13:27), and in Joshua 1:1-7, as God prepares Joshua to lead the charge, He urges him to "be strong and very courageous (v. 7)."We often try and avoid situations where courage is required. We prefer to play it safe, to avoid the risks, to stay within our boundaries. In the swimming pool of life, most of us try and stay in the shallow end. But there are moments—defining moments—in our stories where we will be called upon to be men and women of courage. They may not be as dramatic as a shielding your children from a tornado or running for help in a life and death situation, but we will all have moments that will test our courage. In chapter 7 we read about Joshua who was a man of great courage. He is leading Israel back to the Promised Land that they refused to enter 40 years earlier (Num. 13:27), and in Joshua 1:1-7, as God prepares Joshua to lead the charge, He urges him to "be strong and very courageous (v. 7)."1726sermonKyle IdlemanNo51306212The Story Act 244WanderingOnce Israel was delivered out of Egypt, the plan was to get to the Promised Land—a land "flowing with milk and honey"—which means it was a beautiful, fertile, prosperous place. And there was a route they could have taken from Egypt to Canaan that Isaiah calls "the way of the sea" (Isaiah 9:1) because it followed the Mediterranean Sea. That would have been the direct route. Here are few things about this direct route: It was the shortest distance, the most scenic route, and the most popularly traveled. But God doesn't take them on the Direct Route. Instead, Israel wanders in the wilderness for 40 years. Lets define "wandering" this way: Living in the space between where I started and where I want to be. The question is this: How do you live in the space between?http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.115.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.115.mp3Sun, 18 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400Once Israel was delivered out of Egypt, the plan was to get to the Promised Land—a land "flowing with milk and honey"—which means it was a beautiful, fertile, prosperous place. And there was a route they could have taken from Egypt to Canaan that Isaiah calls "the way of the sea" (Isaiah 9:1) because it followed the Mediterranean Sea. That would have been the direct route. Here are few things about this direct route: It was the shortest distance, the most scenic route, and the most popularly traveled. But God doesn't take them on the Direct Route. Instead, Israel wanders in the wilderness for 40 years. Lets define "wandering" this way: Living in the space between where I started and where I want to be. The question is this: How do you live in the space between?Once Israel was delivered out of Egypt, the plan was to get to the Promised Land—a land "flowing with milk and honey"—which means it was a beautiful, fertile, prosperous place. And there was a route they could have taken from Egypt to Canaan that Isaiah calls "the way of the sea" (Isaiah 9:1) because it followed the Mediterranean Sea. That would have been the direct route. Here are few things about this direct route: It was the shortest distance, the most scenic route, and the most popularly traveled. But God doesn't take them on the Direct Route. Instead, Israel wanders in the wilderness for 40 years. Lets define "wandering" this way: Living in the space between where I started and where I want to be. The question is this: How do you live in the space between?1611sermonKyle IdlemanNo51306211The Story Act 234New Commands and a New CovenantAfter the people of Israel were delivered out of slavery in Egypt, they came to the Sinai Desert. In Exodus 19:4-6, God reminds them of what He has done, and He asks them to obey Him and keep a covenant with Him in return for His continued provision. God is saying to His people, I want to advance my plan to get you back. I want to give you some guidelines to live by, and I want to come down and dwell with you again. Chapter 5 is a huge transition in the story. God is not going to just interact with certain individuals or families; He will share life with all of His people for the first time since the Garden of Eden. "But, for me to do this," declares the Lord, "there are some things that have to be worked out." And the throng of Israelites says in one voice, "Everything the Lord has said we will do" (Exodus 19:8; 24:3).http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.113.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.113.mp3Sun, 11 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500After the people of Israel were delivered out of slavery in Egypt, they came to the Sinai Desert. In Exodus 19:4-6, God reminds them of what He has done, and He asks them to obey Him and keep a covenant with Him in return for His continued provision. God is saying to His people, I want to advance my plan to get you back. I want to give you some guidelines to live by, and I want to come down and dwell with you again. Chapter 5 is a huge transition in the story. God is not going to just interact with certain individuals or families; He will share life with all of His people for the first time since the Garden of Eden. "But, for me to do this," declares the Lord, "there are some things that have to be worked out." And the throng of Israelites says in one voice, "Everything the Lord has said we will do" (Exodus 19:8; 24:3).After the people of Israel were delivered out of slavery in Egypt, they came to the Sinai Desert. In Exodus 19:4-6, God reminds them of what He has done, and He asks them to obey Him and keep a covenant with Him in return for His continued provision. God is saying to His people, I want to advance my plan to get you back. I want to give you some guidelines to live by, and I want to come down and dwell with you again. Chapter 5 is a huge transition in the story. God is not going to just interact with certain individuals or families; He will share life with all of His people for the first time since the Garden of Eden. "But, for me to do this," declares the Lord, "there are some things that have to be worked out." And the throng of Israelites says in one voice, "Everything the Lord has said we will do" (Exodus 19:8; 24:3).1636sermonDave StoneNo51306210The Story Act 224DeliveranceWe have seen that God uses an unlikely cast of characters to tell His story, and this week is no different. God will showcase His power through the weakness of a man named Moses. If you know Moses' story, you know that he's fortunate to be alive. He grew up in Egypt when Pharaoh ordered that all Hebrew boys be killed, but by his mother's ingenuity and God's sovereignty, he survived (Ex. 2:3-6). Moses discovers that he has Jewish roots, and eventually he ends up fleeing Egypt because he came to the aid of an Israelite slave (Ex. 2:15). But then one day—in miraculous fashion—the Lord speaks to Moses.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.112.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.112.mp3Sun, 04 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500We have seen that God uses an unlikely cast of characters to tell His story, and this week is no different. God will showcase His power through the weakness of a man named Moses. If you know Moses' story, you know that he's fortunate to be alive. He grew up in Egypt when Pharaoh ordered that all Hebrew boys be killed, but by his mother's ingenuity and God's sovereignty, he survived (Ex. 2:3-6). Moses discovers that he has Jewish roots, and eventually he ends up fleeing Egypt because he came to the aid of an Israelite slave (Ex. 2:15). But then one day—in miraculous fashion—the Lord speaks to Moses.We have seen that God uses an unlikely cast of characters to tell His story, and this week is no different. God will showcase His power through the weakness of a man named Moses. If you know Moses' story, you know that he's fortunate to be alive. He grew up in Egypt when Pharaoh ordered that all Hebrew boys be killed, but by his mother's ingenuity and God's sovereignty, he survived (Ex. 2:3-6). Moses discovers that he has Jewish roots, and eventually he ends up fleeing Egypt because he came to the aid of an Israelite slave (Ex. 2:15). But then one day—in miraculous fashion—the Lord speaks to Moses.1636sermonDave StoneNo51306209The Story Act 214Joseph: From Slave to Deputy PharaohAll of us start off thinking our story will be written a certain way, but it never quite goes how we had planned. We start off with dreams, but at some point reality wakes us up. Joseph takes up a lot of real estate in the Old Testament. His story is covered from Genesis 37 through the rest of the book. Joseph is the son of Jacob, the grandson of Isaac, and the great grandson of Abraham. Heres what we are going to see in Josephs story: he starts off with a dream but then experiences incredible disappointment.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.11.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.11.mp3Sun, 26 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500All of us start off thinking our story will be written a certain way, but it never quite goes how we had planned. We start off with dreams, but at some point reality wakes us up. Joseph takes up a lot of real estate in the Old Testament. His story is covered from Genesis 37 through the rest of the book. Joseph is the son of Jacob, the grandson of Isaac, and the great grandson of Abraham. Heres what we are going to see in Josephs story: he starts off with a dream but then experiences incredible disappointment.All of us start off thinking our story will be written a certain way, but it never quite goes how we had planned. We start off with dreams, but at some point reality wakes us up. Joseph takes up a lot of real estate in the Old Testament. His story is covered from Genesis 37 through the rest of the book. Joseph is the son of Jacob, the grandson of Isaac, and the great grandson of Abraham. Heres what we are going to see in Josephs story: he starts off with a dream but then experiences incredible disappointment.2198sermonKyle IdlemanNo51295939The Story Act 144God Builds A NationIt wasnt Abrahams credentials or qualifications that got Gods attention, but there is something about Abraham that explains why God used him to build a nation. Abrahams story was a story of faith. His life takes up about 13 chapters in Genesis, and we learn what faith is from reading his story. Its because of Abrahams faith that God chose to use Abraham as such an integral part of the story.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.12.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.12.mp3Sun, 19 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500It wasnt Abrahams credentials or qualifications that got Gods attention, but there is something about Abraham that explains why God used him to build a nation. Abrahams story was a story of faith. His life takes up about 13 chapters in Genesis, and we learn what faith is from reading his story. Its because of Abrahams faith that God chose to use Abraham as such an integral part of the story.It wasnt Abrahams credentials or qualifications that got Gods attention, but there is something about Abraham that explains why God used him to build a nation. Abrahams story was a story of faith. His life takes up about 13 chapters in Genesis, and we learn what faith is from reading his story. Its because of Abrahams faith that God chose to use Abraham as such an integral part of the story.2121sermonKyle IdlemanNo51295940The Story Act 134Creation: The Beginning of Life As We Know ItThere are some big themes to cover in Chapter 1 of The Story—events and concepts that have been studied for centuries and dissected for decades appear in this chapter. And we are going to see a cycle that will repeat itself in each story that we encounter throughout this entire series. I call it: An earthly dilemma which begs for a heavenly solution.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.110.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.110.mp3Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500There are some big themes to cover in Chapter 1 of The Story—events and concepts that have been studied for centuries and dissected for decades appear in this chapter. And we are going to see a cycle that will repeat itself in each story that we encounter throughout this entire series. I call it: An earthly dilemma which begs for a heavenly solution.There are some big themes to cover in Chapter 1 of The Story—events and concepts that have been studied for centuries and dissected for decades appear in this chapter. And we are going to see a cycle that will repeat itself in each story that we encounter throughout this entire series. I call it: An earthly dilemma which begs for a heavenly solution.2039sermonDave StoneNo51295938The Story Act 124Greatest Story Ever ToldStories are a powerful form of communication. Thats why we're going to spend several months studying the Bible, arranged in The Story, as one continuous narrative. We believe that the Bible is God's Word (2 Tim. 3:16; 1 Pet. 1:24,25; 1 Thess. 2:13), and we believe that God's Word is powerful. This book will teach you that you are not here by accident—that God has a purpose for your life. As we study it as one Story, you'll discover how it all comes together. One place where we see a snapshot of the whole Story coming together is Luke 24.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.111.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.111.mp3Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500Stories are a powerful form of communication. Thats why we're going to spend several months studying the Bible, arranged in The Story, as one continuous narrative. We believe that the Bible is God's Word (2 Tim. 3:16; 1 Pet. 1:24,25; 1 Thess. 2:13), and we believe that God's Word is powerful. This book will teach you that you are not here by accident—that God has a purpose for your life. As we study it as one Story, you'll discover how it all comes together. One place where we see a snapshot of the whole Story coming together is Luke 24.Stories are a powerful form of communication. Thats why we're going to spend several months studying the Bible, arranged in The Story, as one continuous narrative. We believe that the Bible is God's Word (2 Tim. 3:16; 1 Pet. 1:24,25; 1 Thess. 2:13), and we believe that God's Word is powerful. This book will teach you that you are not here by accident—that God has a purpose for your life. As we study it as one Story, you'll discover how it all comes together. One place where we see a snapshot of the whole Story coming together is Luke 24.2033sermonDave StoneNo51295941The Story Act 114When You Have a LotThe more you have, the more tempting it can be to make money your god. If you're not careful, you can put your trust and hope in money. We tend to think a lot of money will satisfy. We look to money to be our source of joy, instead of Jesus. We also tend to think a lot of money will make us significant. We judge our worth by our net worth. Money and possessions is how many people determine their own valueit's how we keep score. Sometimes we think a lot of money will make us secure. But in Luke 19, we see a different approach to having a lot.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.108.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.108.mp3Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500The more you have, the more tempting it can be to make money your god. If you're not careful, you can put your trust and hope in money. We tend to think a lot of money will satisfy. We look to money to be our source of joy, instead of Jesus. We also tend to think a lot of money will make us significant. We judge our worth by our net worth. Money and possessions is how many people determine their own valueit's how we keep score. Sometimes we think a lot of money will make us secure. But in Luke 19, we see a different approach to having a lot.The more you have, the more tempting it can be to make money your god. If you're not careful, you can put your trust and hope in money. We tend to think a lot of money will satisfy. We look to money to be our source of joy, instead of Jesus. We also tend to think a lot of money will make us significant. We judge our worth by our net worth. Money and possessions is how many people determine their own valueit's how we keep score. Sometimes we think a lot of money will make us secure. But in Luke 19, we see a different approach to having a lot.1850sermonKyle IdlemanNo51293398Making the Most of It33When You Have SomeMost of us would say that, at least in comparison to the rest of the world, we have more than a littlebut most of us probably wouldn't say we have a lotmost of us would say we have some. And that may not seem like much, but when we give Jesus some He can do a lot. In John 6 the popularity of Jesus had grown, and John counts more than 5,000 men that had gathered to hear Him teach. Including women and children we're talking about a crowd of around 12,000. Jesus realized that the people were getting hungry and says to Philip in verse 5, "Where shall we buy bread for these people to eat?" And Philip says to Jesus in verse 7, "It would take more than half a year's wages to buy enough bread for each one to have a bite!" But a simple, yet hard to believe truth, is: Where God guides He will always provide.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.109.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.109.mp3Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500Most of us would say that, at least in comparison to the rest of the world, we have more than a littlebut most of us probably wouldn't say we have a lotmost of us would say we have some. And that may not seem like much, but when we give Jesus some He can do a lot. In John 6 the popularity of Jesus had grown, and John counts more than 5,000 men that had gathered to hear Him teach. Including women and children we're talking about a crowd of around 12,000. Jesus realized that the people were getting hungry and says to Philip in verse 5, "Where shall we buy bread for these people to eat?" And Philip says to Jesus in verse 7, "It would take more than half a year's wages to buy enough bread for each one to have a bite!" But a simple, yet hard to believe truth, is: Where God guides He will always provide.Most of us would say that, at least in comparison to the rest of the world, we have more than a littlebut most of us probably wouldn't say we have a lotmost of us would say we have some. And that may not seem like much, but when we give Jesus some He can do a lot. In John 6 the popularity of Jesus had grown, and John counts more than 5,000 men that had gathered to hear Him teach. Including women and children we're talking about a crowd of around 12,000. Jesus realized that the people were getting hungry and says to Philip in verse 5, "Where shall we buy bread for these people to eat?" And Philip says to Jesus in verse 7, "It would take more than half a year's wages to buy enough bread for each one to have a bite!" But a simple, yet hard to believe truth, is: Where God guides He will always provide.1961sermonKyle IdlemanNo51293399Making the Most of It23When You Have a LittleThe goal of this sermon series is to help us figure out how to make the most of what we have whether we have a little, some, or a lot. Very few of us in this room would say that we are wealthy, but there are probably some of us who, in fact, have very little. Mark 12:41-44 tells the story of a woman who had just a little. The widow had hardly anything to give, but she still gave. It's easy to think that when we don't have a lot of money—when economic times are tough—that generosity should be the first thing to go. But the Bible shows us that even when we have a little, we can still have a generous heart.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.107.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.107.mp3Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500The goal of this sermon series is to help us figure out how to make the most of what we have whether we have a little, some, or a lot. Very few of us in this room would say that we are wealthy, but there are probably some of us who, in fact, have very little. Mark 12:41-44 tells the story of a woman who had just a little. The widow had hardly anything to give, but she still gave. It's easy to think that when we don't have a lot of money—when economic times are tough—that generosity should be the first thing to go. But the Bible shows us that even when we have a little, we can still have a generous heart.The goal of this sermon series is to help us figure out how to make the most of what we have whether we have a little, some, or a lot. Very few of us in this room would say that we are wealthy, but there are probably some of us who, in fact, have very little. Mark 12:41-44 tells the story of a woman who had just a little. The widow had hardly anything to give, but she still gave. It's easy to think that when we don't have a lot of money—when economic times are tough—that generosity should be the first thing to go. But the Bible shows us that even when we have a little, we can still have a generous heart.1911sermonDave StoneNo51293400Making the Most of It13The Main ThingMy hope is that today will provide you with the information of a State of the Union address with the personal inspiration of a fireside chat. We want to celebrate the past year, but the majority of our time will be spent focusing on where we are heading and how we intend to get there. Bob Russell used to say, "The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing." We live in a culture that is filled with temporary things which cry out for our attention, and we are easily distracted. So as a church we must stay the course and keep our focus. http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.106.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.106.mp3Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500My hope is that today will provide you with the information of a State of the Union address with the personal inspiration of a fireside chat. We want to celebrate the past year, but the majority of our time will be spent focusing on where we are heading and how we intend to get there. Bob Russell used to say, "The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing." We live in a culture that is filled with temporary things which cry out for our attention, and we are easily distracted. So as a church we must stay the course and keep our focus. My hope is that today will provide you with the information of a State of the Union address with the personal inspiration of a fireside chat. We want to celebrate the past year, but the majority of our time will be spent focusing on where we are heading and how we intend to get there. Bob Russell used to say, "The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing." We live in a culture that is filled with temporary things which cry out for our attention, and we are easily distracted. So as a church we must stay the course and keep our focus. 1867sermonDave StoneNo51293396The Main Thing11Victory WeekendBack in the Old Testament whenever an event of significance or a spiritual event took place the people would build an altar at the location and offer some type of sacrifice. This served as a memorial ground for future generations and a way to retell the story of what God had done to future generations. A number of years ago we tried to come up with a way of celebrating what God is doing here at Southeast. This special celebration to highlight what God has been doing in and through our church is called Victory Weekend. Today we celebrate 2,202 victories evidenced this year by those who were baptized into Christ or who committed to membership here Southeast. Today we are not celebrating because of the number; we are celebrating because each one is a life that has been changed through coming into a relationship with Jesus Christ. http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.105.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.105.mp3Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500Back in the Old Testament whenever an event of significance or a spiritual event took place the people would build an altar at the location and offer some type of sacrifice. This served as a memorial ground for future generations and a way to retell the story of what God had done to future generations. A number of years ago we tried to come up with a way of celebrating what God is doing here at Southeast. This special celebration to highlight what God has been doing in and through our church is called Victory Weekend. Today we celebrate 2,202 victories evidenced this year by those who were baptized into Christ or who committed to membership here Southeast. Today we are not celebrating because of the number; we are celebrating because each one is a life that has been changed through coming into a relationship with Jesus Christ. Back in the Old Testament whenever an event of significance or a spiritual event took place the people would build an altar at the location and offer some type of sacrifice. This served as a memorial ground for future generations and a way to retell the story of what God had done to future generations. A number of years ago we tried to come up with a way of celebrating what God is doing here at Southeast. This special celebration to highlight what God has been doing in and through our church is called Victory Weekend. Today we celebrate 2,202 victories evidenced this year by those who were baptized into Christ or who committed to membership here Southeast. Today we are not celebrating because of the number; we are celebrating because each one is a life that has been changed through coming into a relationship with Jesus Christ. 1810sermonDave StoneNo51293393Victory Weekend 201111Ornaments of LoveThe Gospel of Matthew begins this way, "This is the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah the son of David, the son of Abraham" (Matthew 1:1). That's how Matthew begins the Christmas story. But here's the question: why does he start with a list of names? The New Testament doesn't have a "Once upon a time" beginning. Instead Matthew gives us a list of names to establish the historical legitimacy of the Christmas story. But there's more to it than that. These names aren't just the people Jesus came from; they're also the kinds of people Jesus came for. And Matthew knows that.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.104.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.104.mp3Sun, 25 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500The Gospel of Matthew begins this way, "This is the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah the son of David, the son of Abraham" (Matthew 1:1). That's how Matthew begins the Christmas story. But here's the question: why does he start with a list of names? The New Testament doesn't have a "Once upon a time" beginning. Instead Matthew gives us a list of names to establish the historical legitimacy of the Christmas story. But there's more to it than that. These names aren't just the people Jesus came from; they're also the kinds of people Jesus came for. And Matthew knows that.The Gospel of Matthew begins this way, "This is the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah the son of David, the son of Abraham" (Matthew 1:1). That's how Matthew begins the Christmas story. But here's the question: why does he start with a list of names? The New Testament doesn't have a "Once upon a time" beginning. Instead Matthew gives us a list of names to establish the historical legitimacy of the Christmas story. But there's more to it than that. These names aren't just the people Jesus came from; they're also the kinds of people Jesus came for. And Matthew knows that.1390sermonKyle IdlemanNo51290638The Christmas Tree44Ornaments of FaithAs we look at the genealogy of Jesus, we have seen ornaments of hope and grace hanging on the branches. But we also see signs of another ornament: the ornament of faith. This family tree shows us faith on almost every branch. You may not even recognize all the names, yet those names are ornaments of faith on the tree (Matt. 1:7,10,11,13). But if you follow the branches on this tree, there are two names you'll recognize for sure, two names that have stories of faith that many of us have heard many times before. And even though the Christmas tree is full of faith, I just can't imagine talking about ornaments of faith without placing the main focus on this couple: Mary and Joseph.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.101.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.101.mp3Sun, 18 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500As we look at the genealogy of Jesus, we have seen ornaments of hope and grace hanging on the branches. But we also see signs of another ornament: the ornament of faith. This family tree shows us faith on almost every branch. You may not even recognize all the names, yet those names are ornaments of faith on the tree (Matt. 1:7,10,11,13). But if you follow the branches on this tree, there are two names you'll recognize for sure, two names that have stories of faith that many of us have heard many times before. And even though the Christmas tree is full of faith, I just can't imagine talking about ornaments of faith without placing the main focus on this couple: Mary and Joseph.As we look at the genealogy of Jesus, we have seen ornaments of hope and grace hanging on the branches. But we also see signs of another ornament: the ornament of faith. This family tree shows us faith on almost every branch. You may not even recognize all the names, yet those names are ornaments of faith on the tree (Matt. 1:7,10,11,13). But if you follow the branches on this tree, there are two names you'll recognize for sure, two names that have stories of faith that many of us have heard many times before. And even though the Christmas tree is full of faith, I just can't imagine talking about ornaments of faith without placing the main focus on this couple: Mary and Joseph.1875sermonDave StoneNo51290637The Christmas Tree34Ornaments of GraceEach name in the genealogy in Matthew 1 is an ornament that hangs on the family tree of Jesus, and each name has story. Still, many of the names seem out of place. For one thing, including women in a genealogy was not a common practice. Dave mentioned Tamar last week, but in the next few verses three other women are mentioned: Rahab, Ruth, and Bathsheba. The stories of Rahab and Bathsheba are stories of God's grace for the used and rejectedsimilar to Tamar. But the story of Ruth is about God's grace for the lonely and grieving.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.102.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.102.mp3Sun, 11 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500Each name in the genealogy in Matthew 1 is an ornament that hangs on the family tree of Jesus, and each name has story. Still, many of the names seem out of place. For one thing, including women in a genealogy was not a common practice. Dave mentioned Tamar last week, but in the next few verses three other women are mentioned: Rahab, Ruth, and Bathsheba. The stories of Rahab and Bathsheba are stories of God's grace for the used and rejectedsimilar to Tamar. But the story of Ruth is about God's grace for the lonely and grieving.Each name in the genealogy in Matthew 1 is an ornament that hangs on the family tree of Jesus, and each name has story. Still, many of the names seem out of place. For one thing, including women in a genealogy was not a common practice. Dave mentioned Tamar last week, but in the next few verses three other women are mentioned: Rahab, Ruth, and Bathsheba. The stories of Rahab and Bathsheba are stories of God's grace for the used and rejectedsimilar to Tamar. But the story of Ruth is about God's grace for the lonely and grieving.1717sermonKyle IdlemanNo51290639The Christmas Tree24Ornaments of HopeAt this time of year, many of you are in the process of decorating your Christmas trees. For the next few weeks, we're going to take a look at several ornamentsnot for your Christmas tree, but for your life. We're going to look at Matthew chapter 1 and find ornaments like hope, grace, faith, and love. Although it's really nothing but a list of names a genealogy this Christmas tree is a family tree, and family trees aren't always as pretty as they appear on the surface. If you look closely enough you'll see some knotholes, even in Jesus' family tree. But the knotholes in Matthew 1 point us to hope.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.103.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.103.mp3Sun, 04 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500At this time of year, many of you are in the process of decorating your Christmas trees. For the next few weeks, we're going to take a look at several ornamentsnot for your Christmas tree, but for your life. We're going to look at Matthew chapter 1 and find ornaments like hope, grace, faith, and love. Although it's really nothing but a list of names a genealogy this Christmas tree is a family tree, and family trees aren't always as pretty as they appear on the surface. If you look closely enough you'll see some knotholes, even in Jesus' family tree. But the knotholes in Matthew 1 point us to hope.At this time of year, many of you are in the process of decorating your Christmas trees. For the next few weeks, we're going to take a look at several ornamentsnot for your Christmas tree, but for your life. We're going to look at Matthew chapter 1 and find ornaments like hope, grace, faith, and love. Although it's really nothing but a list of names a genealogy this Christmas tree is a family tree, and family trees aren't always as pretty as they appear on the surface. If you look closely enough you'll see some knotholes, even in Jesus' family tree. But the knotholes in Matthew 1 point us to hope.1607sermonDave StoneNo51290640The Christmas Tree14Power WalkIf suddenly we were to find ourselves without electricity, clean water or oxygen it would be life changing. You would realize how dependent and how thankful you really are for those resources. But what would happen if suddenly the power of the Holy Spirit was turned off in your life? Would you notice? This weekend we're finishing up a series through 1 John simply called "Walking," and John wants to make it clear to these new Christians that if they are to make this journey and walk as Jesus walked, it will only be by the power of the Spirit.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.98.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.98.mp3Sun, 27 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500If suddenly we were to find ourselves without electricity, clean water or oxygen it would be life changing. You would realize how dependent and how thankful you really are for those resources. But what would happen if suddenly the power of the Holy Spirit was turned off in your life? Would you notice? This weekend we're finishing up a series through 1 John simply called "Walking," and John wants to make it clear to these new Christians that if they are to make this journey and walk as Jesus walked, it will only be by the power of the Spirit.If suddenly we were to find ourselves without electricity, clean water or oxygen it would be life changing. You would realize how dependent and how thankful you really are for those resources. But what would happen if suddenly the power of the Holy Spirit was turned off in your life? Would you notice? This weekend we're finishing up a series through 1 John simply called "Walking," and John wants to make it clear to these new Christians that if they are to make this journey and walk as Jesus walked, it will only be by the power of the Spirit.2248sermonKyle IdlemanNo51287666Walking55In His StepsFirst John talks a great deal about love. Today we are going to look at a well-known passage that goes beneath the surface when it comes to love. It actually tells us of the origin of love. It defines and describes it for us. God's love is sacrificial and personal. It's how we know God. It's tough to look at a cross without seeing a picture of love. Our love is typically in response to something, but God loved us first, without needing a reason. First John 4:7-12 teaches us about walking in love as a Christian. When we walk in love, we are walking in His steps.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.97.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.97.mp3Sun, 20 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500First John talks a great deal about love. Today we are going to look at a well-known passage that goes beneath the surface when it comes to love. It actually tells us of the origin of love. It defines and describes it for us. God's love is sacrificial and personal. It's how we know God. It's tough to look at a cross without seeing a picture of love. Our love is typically in response to something, but God loved us first, without needing a reason. First John 4:7-12 teaches us about walking in love as a Christian. When we walk in love, we are walking in His steps.First John talks a great deal about love. Today we are going to look at a well-known passage that goes beneath the surface when it comes to love. It actually tells us of the origin of love. It defines and describes it for us. God's love is sacrificial and personal. It's how we know God. It's tough to look at a cross without seeing a picture of love. Our love is typically in response to something, but God loved us first, without needing a reason. First John 4:7-12 teaches us about walking in love as a Christian. When we walk in love, we are walking in His steps.1785sermonDave StoneNo51287663Walking45Walking TogetherWe've been "walking" through the book of 1 John, learning a lot about our Christian walk. If you go hiking, you will notice a sign with a few ground rules you agree to when you set out on that trail. As we walk with Jesus, every once in a while we need to be reminded how to walk. Sometimes we need to be reminded what the rules and expectations are on this particular trail.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.100.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.100.mp3Sun, 13 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500We've been "walking" through the book of 1 John, learning a lot about our Christian walk. If you go hiking, you will notice a sign with a few ground rules you agree to when you set out on that trail. As we walk with Jesus, every once in a while we need to be reminded how to walk. Sometimes we need to be reminded what the rules and expectations are on this particular trail.We've been "walking" through the book of 1 John, learning a lot about our Christian walk. If you go hiking, you will notice a sign with a few ground rules you agree to when you set out on that trail. As we walk with Jesus, every once in a while we need to be reminded how to walk. Sometimes we need to be reminded what the rules and expectations are on this particular trail.2048sermonDave Stone and Kyle IdlemanNo51287669Walking35Staying on the PathOne of the greatest threats to Christianity is Christians who always want to be nice—never wanting to rock the boat or offend anyone. Jesus wasn't always nice. He was kind and compassionate, but He was not always nice. And the Apostle John was not always nice either. The nickname Jesus gave John and his brother James was "Sons of Thunder." John was not always nice, and we see that in 1 John. He is a kind, loving pastor, but what he has to say is sometimes uncomfortable, challenging, and convicting. http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.99.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.99.mp3Sun, 06 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0400One of the greatest threats to Christianity is Christians who always want to be nice—never wanting to rock the boat or offend anyone. Jesus wasn't always nice. He was kind and compassionate, but He was not always nice. And the Apostle John was not always nice either. The nickname Jesus gave John and his brother James was "Sons of Thunder." John was not always nice, and we see that in 1 John. He is a kind, loving pastor, but what he has to say is sometimes uncomfortable, challenging, and convicting. One of the greatest threats to Christianity is Christians who always want to be nice—never wanting to rock the boat or offend anyone. Jesus wasn't always nice. He was kind and compassionate, but He was not always nice. And the Apostle John was not always nice either. The nickname Jesus gave John and his brother James was "Sons of Thunder." John was not always nice, and we see that in 1 John. He is a kind, loving pastor, but what he has to say is sometimes uncomfortable, challenging, and convicting. 2103sermonKyle IdlemanNo51287668Walking25Baby StepsThis weekend we are beginning a study through the book of 1 John. First John is full of great reminders for long-time Christ-followers, it's full of profound theology for deep thinking Christians, and it's a great introduction to the Christian life for someone who isn't yet a Christ-follower or for someone new to the faith. John calls his readers in this book "children" twelve times, and one of the most important parts of any child's life is when she or he learns to walk. The Christian life is not much different—in fact, one of the main metaphors in the Bible, and in 1 John, for following God is "walking" (1 John 1:5-7). First John tells us how to take some baby steps toward learning how to walk with Jesus.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.96.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.96.mp3Sun, 30 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400This weekend we are beginning a study through the book of 1 John. First John is full of great reminders for long-time Christ-followers, it's full of profound theology for deep thinking Christians, and it's a great introduction to the Christian life for someone who isn't yet a Christ-follower or for someone new to the faith. John calls his readers in this book "children" twelve times, and one of the most important parts of any child's life is when she or he learns to walk. The Christian life is not much different—in fact, one of the main metaphors in the Bible, and in 1 John, for following God is "walking" (1 John 1:5-7). First John tells us how to take some baby steps toward learning how to walk with Jesus.This weekend we are beginning a study through the book of 1 John. First John is full of great reminders for long-time Christ-followers, it's full of profound theology for deep thinking Christians, and it's a great introduction to the Christian life for someone who isn't yet a Christ-follower or for someone new to the faith. John calls his readers in this book "children" twelve times, and one of the most important parts of any child's life is when she or he learns to walk. The Christian life is not much different—in fact, one of the main metaphors in the Bible, and in 1 John, for following God is "walking" (1 John 1:5-7). First John tells us how to take some baby steps toward learning how to walk with Jesus.2248sermonKyle IdlemanNo51287662Walking15When God Say's NoHow do you respond when God says, "No" to you? When your prayers aren't answered, your dreams aren't realized, can you take no for an answer? Many spoiled believers can't take no for an answer. They lose their contentment, their testimony, and sometimes their faith because their heart's desire was denied. God doesn't always answer, "Yes." He doesn't always give you the desires of your heart; He doesn't always fulfill your dreams. How you react to God's no says a lot about your spiritual maturity. It also determines your sense of contentment in life.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.95.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.95.mp3Sun, 23 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400How do you respond when God says, "No" to you? When your prayers aren't answered, your dreams aren't realized, can you take no for an answer? Many spoiled believers can't take no for an answer. They lose their contentment, their testimony, and sometimes their faith because their heart's desire was denied. God doesn't always answer, "Yes." He doesn't always give you the desires of your heart; He doesn't always fulfill your dreams. How you react to God's no says a lot about your spiritual maturity. It also determines your sense of contentment in life.How do you respond when God says, "No" to you? When your prayers aren't answered, your dreams aren't realized, can you take no for an answer? Many spoiled believers can't take no for an answer. They lose their contentment, their testimony, and sometimes their faith because their heart's desire was denied. God doesn't always answer, "Yes." He doesn't always give you the desires of your heart; He doesn't always fulfill your dreams. How you react to God's no says a lot about your spiritual maturity. It also determines your sense of contentment in life.2462sermonBob RussellNo51236620Baptism Video & Guest Speaker - Bob Russell11The ResponseHow is God trying to get your attention? If we look through the book of Acts, (as it tells the story of the beginning of the church and its growth throughout the world), there are a variety of ways God gets people's attention. You may be surprised to learn that, although the methods vary, the response was the same. All through the book of Acts, God gets peoples attention and rocks their world. This week we're going to look at a number of examples of baptism in the book of Acts. Its decision that follows belief, so once a person believes, they express that belief in baptism.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.94.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.94.mp3Sun, 16 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400How is God trying to get your attention? If we look through the book of Acts, (as it tells the story of the beginning of the church and its growth throughout the world), there are a variety of ways God gets people's attention. You may be surprised to learn that, although the methods vary, the response was the same. All through the book of Acts, God gets peoples attention and rocks their world. This week we're going to look at a number of examples of baptism in the book of Acts. Its decision that follows belief, so once a person believes, they express that belief in baptism.How is God trying to get your attention? If we look through the book of Acts, (as it tells the story of the beginning of the church and its growth throughout the world), there are a variety of ways God gets people's attention. You may be surprised to learn that, although the methods vary, the response was the same. All through the book of Acts, God gets peoples attention and rocks their world. This week we're going to look at a number of examples of baptism in the book of Acts. Its decision that follows belief, so once a person believes, they express that belief in baptism.2154sermonDave StoneNo51236619What Are You Waiting For?22The QuestionConviction must lead to action. When truth touches our hearts, and we know we have to change, but it doesn't lead to actiontheres really no point. When we reach a point of conviction in our hearts, it's a call to action in our lives. Procrastination is the space between conviction and action, and a lot of us live there. We know what we need to do, but we haven't done it yet. So let me ask you the obvious question: What are you waiting for? We see that question in Acts 22:16, when Paul is telling the story of his conversion. Ananias asked Paul, "And now what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptized, and wash your sins away, calling on his name." This week and next week we want to challenge those of you who havent been baptized to get up and baptized, so lets talk about what exactly baptism means.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.93.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.93.mp3Sun, 09 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400Conviction must lead to action. When truth touches our hearts, and we know we have to change, but it doesn't lead to actiontheres really no point. When we reach a point of conviction in our hearts, it's a call to action in our lives. Procrastination is the space between conviction and action, and a lot of us live there. We know what we need to do, but we haven't done it yet. So let me ask you the obvious question: What are you waiting for? We see that question in Acts 22:16, when Paul is telling the story of his conversion. Ananias asked Paul, "And now what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptized, and wash your sins away, calling on his name." This week and next week we want to challenge those of you who havent been baptized to get up and baptized, so lets talk about what exactly baptism means.Conviction must lead to action. When truth touches our hearts, and we know we have to change, but it doesn't lead to actiontheres really no point. When we reach a point of conviction in our hearts, it's a call to action in our lives. Procrastination is the space between conviction and action, and a lot of us live there. We know what we need to do, but we haven't done it yet. So let me ask you the obvious question: What are you waiting for? We see that question in Acts 22:16, when Paul is telling the story of his conversion. Ananias asked Paul, "And now what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptized, and wash your sins away, calling on his name." This week and next week we want to challenge those of you who havent been baptized to get up and baptized, so lets talk about what exactly baptism means.2122sermonKyle IdlemanNo51236621What Are You Waiting For?12WorshipAs we wrap up the series the last rebuilding block we want to identify is worship. By this time the wall has been completed, so what more is there to say? There is no more rebuilding needed. But in Nehemiah 8 we discover that God isn't done rebuilding. In fact, we discover that this book isn't really about God rebuilding a wallit's about God rebuilding His people. It becomes clear that God wants to do for His people what He has done for the walls that surround them. It's the people inside the wall that God wants to put back together, and worship is what God uses to rebuild His people.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.91.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.91.mp3Sun, 02 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400As we wrap up the series the last rebuilding block we want to identify is worship. By this time the wall has been completed, so what more is there to say? There is no more rebuilding needed. But in Nehemiah 8 we discover that God isn't done rebuilding. In fact, we discover that this book isn't really about God rebuilding a wallit's about God rebuilding His people. It becomes clear that God wants to do for His people what He has done for the walls that surround them. It's the people inside the wall that God wants to put back together, and worship is what God uses to rebuild His people.As we wrap up the series the last rebuilding block we want to identify is worship. By this time the wall has been completed, so what more is there to say? There is no more rebuilding needed. But in Nehemiah 8 we discover that God isn't done rebuilding. In fact, we discover that this book isn't really about God rebuilding a wallit's about God rebuilding His people. It becomes clear that God wants to do for His people what He has done for the walls that surround them. It's the people inside the wall that God wants to put back together, and worship is what God uses to rebuild His people.2158sermonKyle IdlemanNo51233866Rebuilding Blocks55CommunityThe broken down walls around the city of Jerusalem were a shameful reminder that due to the sin of the Jewish people, God had allowed the city to be destroyed. But if somehow the Jews could come together with widespread involvement and rebuild the walls, it would indicate that God was truly bringing restoration to His people. At first, Nehemiah 3 looks like just a list of names. It's a record of who did what; it's more of a work journal, lists of names and responsibilities. At first glance, that's what we see, but today we will learn that when we put it all together you have community, and when community occurs, amazing things can be accomplished. Nehemiah faced the challenge of how to motivate spectators to become participants.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.88.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.88.mp3Sun, 25 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400The broken down walls around the city of Jerusalem were a shameful reminder that due to the sin of the Jewish people, God had allowed the city to be destroyed. But if somehow the Jews could come together with widespread involvement and rebuild the walls, it would indicate that God was truly bringing restoration to His people. At first, Nehemiah 3 looks like just a list of names. It's a record of who did what; it's more of a work journal, lists of names and responsibilities. At first glance, that's what we see, but today we will learn that when we put it all together you have community, and when community occurs, amazing things can be accomplished. Nehemiah faced the challenge of how to motivate spectators to become participants.The broken down walls around the city of Jerusalem were a shameful reminder that due to the sin of the Jewish people, God had allowed the city to be destroyed. But if somehow the Jews could come together with widespread involvement and rebuild the walls, it would indicate that God was truly bringing restoration to His people. At first, Nehemiah 3 looks like just a list of names. It's a record of who did what; it's more of a work journal, lists of names and responsibilities. At first glance, that's what we see, but today we will learn that when we put it all together you have community, and when community occurs, amazing things can be accomplished. Nehemiah faced the challenge of how to motivate spectators to become participants.2096sermonDave StoneNo51233859Rebuilding Blocks45EnduranceThe number one contributor to spiritual growth in a person's life is not an effective preacher, a dynamic small group, or a powerful worship experience. The number one contributor to spiritual growth is suffering, setbacks, and challenges. These are the moments we don't wish for or choose, but when they come and it seems that the walls of our life have crumbled, we need to know how to respond. In the book of Nehemiah, we read about a rebuilding project that faces opposition. From it we can learn a little bit more about the types of opposition we face in life and about how to endure through it.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.89.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.89.mp3Sun, 18 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400The number one contributor to spiritual growth in a person's life is not an effective preacher, a dynamic small group, or a powerful worship experience. The number one contributor to spiritual growth is suffering, setbacks, and challenges. These are the moments we don't wish for or choose, but when they come and it seems that the walls of our life have crumbled, we need to know how to respond. In the book of Nehemiah, we read about a rebuilding project that faces opposition. From it we can learn a little bit more about the types of opposition we face in life and about how to endure through it.The number one contributor to spiritual growth in a person's life is not an effective preacher, a dynamic small group, or a powerful worship experience. The number one contributor to spiritual growth is suffering, setbacks, and challenges. These are the moments we don't wish for or choose, but when they come and it seems that the walls of our life have crumbled, we need to know how to respond. In the book of Nehemiah, we read about a rebuilding project that faces opposition. From it we can learn a little bit more about the types of opposition we face in life and about how to endure through it.1927sermonKyle IdlemanNo51233864Rebuilding Blocks35Love PrevailsIt's tough to describe what swam through our minds as on live television we watched another airplane fly into the second tower of the World Trade Center. And for most all of us, I dont need to describe it. Although the tragedy was just ten years ago, you remember where you were and what you were doing. Instantly every American knew that the first airplane crash wasn't an accident or an isolated hijacking. It was crystal clear that these were orchestrated attacks—an effort to wound our nation in it's most popular and populous city. For the next few days we were glued to any news outlet in hopes of garnering some new information or some good news from our TV sets. But ten years later, we want to focus on the good God has brought forth from those fields of terror and work toward a future where the love of Christ prevails.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.92.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.92.mp3Sun, 11 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400It's tough to describe what swam through our minds as on live television we watched another airplane fly into the second tower of the World Trade Center. And for most all of us, I dont need to describe it. Although the tragedy was just ten years ago, you remember where you were and what you were doing. Instantly every American knew that the first airplane crash wasn't an accident or an isolated hijacking. It was crystal clear that these were orchestrated attacks—an effort to wound our nation in it's most popular and populous city. For the next few days we were glued to any news outlet in hopes of garnering some new information or some good news from our TV sets. But ten years later, we want to focus on the good God has brought forth from those fields of terror and work toward a future where the love of Christ prevails.It's tough to describe what swam through our minds as on live television we watched another airplane fly into the second tower of the World Trade Center. And for most all of us, I dont need to describe it. Although the tragedy was just ten years ago, you remember where you were and what you were doing. Instantly every American knew that the first airplane crash wasn't an accident or an isolated hijacking. It was crystal clear that these were orchestrated attacks—an effort to wound our nation in it's most popular and populous city. For the next few days we were glued to any news outlet in hopes of garnering some new information or some good news from our TV sets. But ten years later, we want to focus on the good God has brought forth from those fields of terror and work toward a future where the love of Christ prevails.1692sermonDave StoneNo5123662310 Years Later11BrokennessThe book of Nehemiah comes a little while after the nation of Judah had returned from exile. After about 100 years, they finally got to go back home to Jerusalem. It had been a long time, but it was still home. Theyd heard stories passed down from parents and grandparents of the glory years, but when they returned to Jerusalem, it had been leveled.And that's when we find Nehemiah. When he hears about the state of Jerusalem, he weeps. After four months of prayer he senses that God wants him to do something about Jerusalem. But before Nehemiah undertakes the project of rebuilding the city, he understands that Israel has forsaken God. Nehemiahs brokenness before God sets the stage for the rebuilding of the people of Israel because Nehemiah admits that they are, in fact, guilty. Nehemiah teaches us that until there is brokenness for the condition of the walls in our own lives, our rebuilding efforts will fail.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.87.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.87.mp3Sun, 04 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400The book of Nehemiah comes a little while after the nation of Judah had returned from exile. After about 100 years, they finally got to go back home to Jerusalem. It had been a long time, but it was still home. Theyd heard stories passed down from parents and grandparents of the glory years, but when they returned to Jerusalem, it had been leveled.And that's when we find Nehemiah. When he hears about the state of Jerusalem, he weeps. After four months of prayer he senses that God wants him to do something about Jerusalem. But before Nehemiah undertakes the project of rebuilding the city, he understands that Israel has forsaken God. Nehemiahs brokenness before God sets the stage for the rebuilding of the people of Israel because Nehemiah admits that they are, in fact, guilty. Nehemiah teaches us that until there is brokenness for the condition of the walls in our own lives, our rebuilding efforts will fail.The book of Nehemiah comes a little while after the nation of Judah had returned from exile. After about 100 years, they finally got to go back home to Jerusalem. It had been a long time, but it was still home. Theyd heard stories passed down from parents and grandparents of the glory years, but when they returned to Jerusalem, it had been leveled.And that's when we find Nehemiah. When he hears about the state of Jerusalem, he weeps. After four months of prayer he senses that God wants him to do something about Jerusalem. But before Nehemiah undertakes the project of rebuilding the city, he understands that Israel has forsaken God. Nehemiahs brokenness before God sets the stage for the rebuilding of the people of Israel because Nehemiah admits that they are, in fact, guilty. Nehemiah teaches us that until there is brokenness for the condition of the walls in our own lives, our rebuilding efforts will fail.1571sermonDave StoneNo51233857Rebuilding Blocks25PrayerIf you've ever had to rebuild you know that the hardest part is getting started. You look around at what once was—you can still picture the way it used to be. But something happenedwhat once was is no longer. And as you look at whats left — the burned and broken pieces — you find yourself asking "What am I supposed to do now?" As we study Nehemiah we are able to identify some different "Rebuilding Blocks" that God uses to put the pieces back together. Rebuilding always begins with prayer, and Nehemiah has a lot to teach us about that first rebuilding Block.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.90.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.90.mp3Sun, 28 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400If you've ever had to rebuild you know that the hardest part is getting started. You look around at what once was—you can still picture the way it used to be. But something happenedwhat once was is no longer. And as you look at whats left — the burned and broken pieces — you find yourself asking "What am I supposed to do now?" As we study Nehemiah we are able to identify some different "Rebuilding Blocks" that God uses to put the pieces back together. Rebuilding always begins with prayer, and Nehemiah has a lot to teach us about that first rebuilding Block.If you've ever had to rebuild you know that the hardest part is getting started. You look around at what once was—you can still picture the way it used to be. But something happenedwhat once was is no longer. And as you look at whats left — the burned and broken pieces — you find yourself asking "What am I supposed to do now?" As we study Nehemiah we are able to identify some different "Rebuilding Blocks" that God uses to put the pieces back together. Rebuilding always begins with prayer, and Nehemiah has a lot to teach us about that first rebuilding Block.1791sermonKyle IdlemanNo51233863Rebuilding Blocks15Seven YearsA little over a year ago, I started hearing respected people say that although the economy was showing signs of improvement, we are not out of the woods and so we had better get our financial house in order. But the problem is that Americans tend to keep accumulating debt until it almost becomes the norm. We get used to carrying around a large amount of financial weight that we really weren't made to carry. Debt can rob you of sleep, joy, and generosity. But Deuteronomy 15:1-4 tell us that, in ancient Israel, all debts were to be cancelled after seven years. People were honest enough to know that if they couldn't pay off the loan in seven years, they didn't take it out. But we live in a culture that is driven by greed, envy, and pride, and our debt reflects that. If you're out of debt, 1) Be humble; 2) Be a resource to others; 3) Be generous.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.86.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.86.mp3Sun, 21 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400A little over a year ago, I started hearing respected people say that although the economy was showing signs of improvement, we are not out of the woods and so we had better get our financial house in order. But the problem is that Americans tend to keep accumulating debt until it almost becomes the norm. We get used to carrying around a large amount of financial weight that we really weren't made to carry. Debt can rob you of sleep, joy, and generosity. But Deuteronomy 15:1-4 tell us that, in ancient Israel, all debts were to be cancelled after seven years. People were honest enough to know that if they couldn't pay off the loan in seven years, they didn't take it out. But we live in a culture that is driven by greed, envy, and pride, and our debt reflects that. If you're out of debt, 1) Be humble; 2) Be a resource to others; 3) Be generous.A little over a year ago, I started hearing respected people say that although the economy was showing signs of improvement, we are not out of the woods and so we had better get our financial house in order. But the problem is that Americans tend to keep accumulating debt until it almost becomes the norm. We get used to carrying around a large amount of financial weight that we really weren't made to carry. Debt can rob you of sleep, joy, and generosity. But Deuteronomy 15:1-4 tell us that, in ancient Israel, all debts were to be cancelled after seven years. People were honest enough to know that if they couldn't pay off the loan in seven years, they didn't take it out. But we live in a culture that is driven by greed, envy, and pride, and our debt reflects that. If you're out of debt, 1) Be humble; 2) Be a resource to others; 3) Be generous.2001sermonDave StoneNo51230662SEVEN33Seven WeeksForgiveness is usually a difficult word for us. We've all been therebattling through a struggle to forgive. And if you're married, have a family, have friends, have a job, have been turned down for a job, or have neighbors then you realize that forgiveness is at the heart of every healthy relationship. None of us is perfect, and we all need forgiveness, but how much are we willing to forgive when a relationship is on the line? Without forgiveness, our relationships wouldn't stand a chance.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.85.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.85.mp3Sun, 14 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400Forgiveness is usually a difficult word for us. We've all been therebattling through a struggle to forgive. And if you're married, have a family, have friends, have a job, have been turned down for a job, or have neighbors then you realize that forgiveness is at the heart of every healthy relationship. None of us is perfect, and we all need forgiveness, but how much are we willing to forgive when a relationship is on the line? Without forgiveness, our relationships wouldn't stand a chance.Forgiveness is usually a difficult word for us. We've all been therebattling through a struggle to forgive. And if you're married, have a family, have friends, have a job, have been turned down for a job, or have neighbors then you realize that forgiveness is at the heart of every healthy relationship. None of us is perfect, and we all need forgiveness, but how much are we willing to forgive when a relationship is on the line? Without forgiveness, our relationships wouldn't stand a chance.1833sermonDave StoneNo51230664SEVEN23Seven DaysSome of you may know that, in the Bible, the number "7" often means more than just "6+1"; 7 symbolizes completeness, perfection, or a standard to live up to. A study of Scripture shows that the number 7 actually relates to some really significant areas of our lives. In the next three weeks, we will see how the number 7 relates to our time, our relationships, and our resources. The creation account in Genesis 1 laid out a pattern for us to follow—rest on the seventh day. God taught us how to manage our time by resting, even though He didnt have to. The Bible teaches us that rest is important for ourselves, for others, and for God.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.84.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.84.mp3Sun, 07 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400Some of you may know that, in the Bible, the number "7" often means more than just "6+1"; 7 symbolizes completeness, perfection, or a standard to live up to. A study of Scripture shows that the number 7 actually relates to some really significant areas of our lives. In the next three weeks, we will see how the number 7 relates to our time, our relationships, and our resources. The creation account in Genesis 1 laid out a pattern for us to follow—rest on the seventh day. God taught us how to manage our time by resting, even though He didnt have to. The Bible teaches us that rest is important for ourselves, for others, and for God.Some of you may know that, in the Bible, the number "7" often means more than just "6+1"; 7 symbolizes completeness, perfection, or a standard to live up to. A study of Scripture shows that the number 7 actually relates to some really significant areas of our lives. In the next three weeks, we will see how the number 7 relates to our time, our relationships, and our resources. The creation account in Genesis 1 laid out a pattern for us to follow—rest on the seventh day. God taught us how to manage our time by resting, even though He didnt have to. The Bible teaches us that rest is important for ourselves, for others, and for God.1985sermonDave StoneNo51230663SEVEN13Your AHA StoryThe first ingredient is a sudden awakening. We suddenly realize what we somehow missed before—our eyes are opened and we see. Luke 15:17 says it this way, "When he came to his senses" The second ingredient of Aha is brutal honesty—we tell the truth about ourselves. But "Aha" doesn't happen if there is just a sudden awakening and brutal honesty; there must also be action. Luke 15:20 describes immediate action this way: "So he got up" Without action the story never changes. So what's your Aha story? Do you have a story of awakening, of honesty, of action?http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.83.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.83.mp3Sun, 31 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400The first ingredient is a sudden awakening. We suddenly realize what we somehow missed before—our eyes are opened and we see. Luke 15:17 says it this way, "When he came to his senses" The second ingredient of Aha is brutal honesty—we tell the truth about ourselves. But "Aha" doesn't happen if there is just a sudden awakening and brutal honesty; there must also be action. Luke 15:20 describes immediate action this way: "So he got up" Without action the story never changes. So what's your Aha story? Do you have a story of awakening, of honesty, of action?The first ingredient is a sudden awakening. We suddenly realize what we somehow missed before—our eyes are opened and we see. Luke 15:17 says it this way, "When he came to his senses" The second ingredient of Aha is brutal honesty—we tell the truth about ourselves. But "Aha" doesn't happen if there is just a sudden awakening and brutal honesty; there must also be action. Luke 15:20 describes immediate action this way: "So he got up" Without action the story never changes. So what's your Aha story? Do you have a story of awakening, of honesty, of action?2076sermonKyle IdlemanNo51229751AHA44Immediate ActionAha happens when there is a combination of three ingredients. 1. Sudden Awakening. 2. Brutal Honesty. 3. Immediate Action. The first ingredient is a sudden awakening. We suddenly realize what we somehow missed beforeour eyes are opened and we see. The second ingredient of Aha is brutal honestywe tell the truth about ourselves. But Aha doesn't happen if there is just a sudden awakening and brutal honesty; there must also be action. Luke 15:20, in the Parable of the Prodigal Son, describes immediate action this way: "So he got up." Without action the story never changes. So the question is, "When are you going to get up?"http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.82.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.82.mp3Sun, 24 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400Aha happens when there is a combination of three ingredients. 1. Sudden Awakening. 2. Brutal Honesty. 3. Immediate Action. The first ingredient is a sudden awakening. We suddenly realize what we somehow missed beforeour eyes are opened and we see. The second ingredient of Aha is brutal honestywe tell the truth about ourselves. But Aha doesn't happen if there is just a sudden awakening and brutal honesty; there must also be action. Luke 15:20, in the Parable of the Prodigal Son, describes immediate action this way: "So he got up." Without action the story never changes. So the question is, "When are you going to get up?"Aha happens when there is a combination of three ingredients. 1. Sudden Awakening. 2. Brutal Honesty. 3. Immediate Action. The first ingredient is a sudden awakening. We suddenly realize what we somehow missed beforeour eyes are opened and we see. The second ingredient of Aha is brutal honestywe tell the truth about ourselves. But Aha doesn't happen if there is just a sudden awakening and brutal honesty; there must also be action. Luke 15:20, in the Parable of the Prodigal Son, describes immediate action this way: "So he got up." Without action the story never changes. So the question is, "When are you going to get up?"2257sermonKyle IdlemanNo51230661AHA34Brutal HonestyThe first ingredient is a sudden awakening. We suddenly realize what we somehow missed before—our eyes are opened and we see. Most of us have had moments like that—we recognize something that weve never noticed before. But where do we go from there? The second ingredient of Aha is Brutal Honesty—we tell the truth about ourselves. Aha doesnt happen if there is just a sudden awareness—there must also be repentance, where we speak the hard truth about what weve done, what weve believedand thats hard. In the Parable of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15, the son is brutally honest about three things.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.81.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.81.mp3Sun, 17 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400The first ingredient is a sudden awakening. We suddenly realize what we somehow missed before—our eyes are opened and we see. Most of us have had moments like that—we recognize something that weve never noticed before. But where do we go from there? The second ingredient of Aha is Brutal Honesty—we tell the truth about ourselves. Aha doesnt happen if there is just a sudden awareness—there must also be repentance, where we speak the hard truth about what weve done, what weve believedand thats hard. In the Parable of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15, the son is brutally honest about three things.The first ingredient is a sudden awakening. We suddenly realize what we somehow missed before—our eyes are opened and we see. Most of us have had moments like that—we recognize something that weve never noticed before. But where do we go from there? The second ingredient of Aha is Brutal Honesty—we tell the truth about ourselves. Aha doesnt happen if there is just a sudden awareness—there must also be repentance, where we speak the hard truth about what weve done, what weve believedand thats hard. In the Parable of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15, the son is brutally honest about three things.2119sermonKyle IdlemanNo51229750AHA24A Sudden AwakeningThe word "Aha" is defined, "A sudden understanding, recognition or resolution." After studying scripture and listening to hundreds of Aha stories I've discovered that Aha typically takes place when three ingredients come together. After I identified these three things I noticed that that they actually form an acronym out of the word AHA — so they should be easy to remember: 1. Sudden Awakening. 2. Brutal Honesty. 3. Immediate Action. If one of these is left out or overlooked, Aha doesn't happen.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.80.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.80.mp3Sun, 10 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400The word "Aha" is defined, "A sudden understanding, recognition or resolution." After studying scripture and listening to hundreds of Aha stories I've discovered that Aha typically takes place when three ingredients come together. After I identified these three things I noticed that that they actually form an acronym out of the word AHA — so they should be easy to remember: 1. Sudden Awakening. 2. Brutal Honesty. 3. Immediate Action. If one of these is left out or overlooked, Aha doesn't happen.The word "Aha" is defined, "A sudden understanding, recognition or resolution." After studying scripture and listening to hundreds of Aha stories I've discovered that Aha typically takes place when three ingredients come together. After I identified these three things I noticed that that they actually form an acronym out of the word AHA — so they should be easy to remember: 1. Sudden Awakening. 2. Brutal Honesty. 3. Immediate Action. If one of these is left out or overlooked, Aha doesn't happen.1988sermonKyle IdlemanNo51229752AHA14I Pledge AllegianceWe are a part of a nation which, at its inception, was firmly grounded in faith. Our beginnings can be traced to a desire for religious freedom and expression. Even those who chose not to be Christians saw the value and validity of the wisdom and truth of the Bible. But it's a different world these days. So the question is this: Is America still worthy of our allegiance? Philippians 3:18-20 says that our ultimate allegiance is to Christ and that our true citizenship is in Heaven. As citizens of this country we should live in such a way that acknowledges three truths...http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.79.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.79.mp3Sun, 03 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400We are a part of a nation which, at its inception, was firmly grounded in faith. Our beginnings can be traced to a desire for religious freedom and expression. Even those who chose not to be Christians saw the value and validity of the wisdom and truth of the Bible. But it's a different world these days. So the question is this: Is America still worthy of our allegiance? Philippians 3:18-20 says that our ultimate allegiance is to Christ and that our true citizenship is in Heaven. As citizens of this country we should live in such a way that acknowledges three truths...We are a part of a nation which, at its inception, was firmly grounded in faith. Our beginnings can be traced to a desire for religious freedom and expression. Even those who chose not to be Christians saw the value and validity of the wisdom and truth of the Bible. But it's a different world these days. So the question is this: Is America still worthy of our allegiance? Philippians 3:18-20 says that our ultimate allegiance is to Christ and that our true citizenship is in Heaven. As citizens of this country we should live in such a way that acknowledges three truths...1919sermonDave StoneNo51219687I Pledge Allegiance11Dudley RutherfordActs is a book of standards. Every church today should look at the book of Acts to see what God intends the church to be. But the church in America today is lacking some of the key characteristics that the church in Acts has. As you look through Acts, you will realize that there are some things missing from the American church today.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.78.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.78.mp3Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400Acts is a book of standards. Every church today should look at the book of Acts to see what God intends the church to be. But the church in America today is lacking some of the key characteristics that the church in Acts has. As you look through Acts, you will realize that there are some things missing from the American church today.Acts is a book of standards. Every church today should look at the book of Acts to see what God intends the church to be. But the church in America today is lacking some of the key characteristics that the church in Acts has. As you look through Acts, you will realize that there are some things missing from the American church today.2615sermonDudley RutherfordNo51219688June 26/27 Guest Speaker11The Father FactorOn Father's Day Weekend our minds are in many places; you can't just pin down one view. Some of those thoughts are positive as you think about your great dad or of how well your husband is doing as a father. Other thoughts aren't so positive. The book of Proverbs covers all of these areas. Solomon takes a look into all three directions that we need to look this Father's Day weekend.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.75.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.75.mp3Sun, 19 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400On Father's Day Weekend our minds are in many places; you can't just pin down one view. Some of those thoughts are positive as you think about your great dad or of how well your husband is doing as a father. Other thoughts aren't so positive. The book of Proverbs covers all of these areas. Solomon takes a look into all three directions that we need to look this Father's Day weekend.On Father's Day Weekend our minds are in many places; you can't just pin down one view. Some of those thoughts are positive as you think about your great dad or of how well your husband is doing as a father. Other thoughts aren't so positive. The book of Proverbs covers all of these areas. Solomon takes a look into all three directions that we need to look this Father's Day weekend.1788sermonDave StoneNo51214302App For That88Little or MuchProverbs 30:8b-9 says, "Give me neither poverty or riches, but give me only my daily bread. Otherwise, I may have too much and disown you and say, 'Who is the Lord?' Or I may become poor and steal, and so dishonor the name of my God." Our text says if we have too little we wonder if God cares about us, and if we have too much we have a tendency to stop caring about God. The truth is that most of us don't share Solomon's desire to live in the middle of the two.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.72.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.72.mp3Sun, 12 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400Proverbs 30:8b-9 says, "Give me neither poverty or riches, but give me only my daily bread. Otherwise, I may have too much and disown you and say, 'Who is the Lord?' Or I may become poor and steal, and so dishonor the name of my God." Our text says if we have too little we wonder if God cares about us, and if we have too much we have a tendency to stop caring about God. The truth is that most of us don't share Solomon's desire to live in the middle of the two.Proverbs 30:8b-9 says, "Give me neither poverty or riches, but give me only my daily bread. Otherwise, I may have too much and disown you and say, 'Who is the Lord?' Or I may become poor and steal, and so dishonor the name of my God." Our text says if we have too little we wonder if God cares about us, and if we have too much we have a tendency to stop caring about God. The truth is that most of us don't share Solomon's desire to live in the middle of the two.2036sermonDave StoneNo51216057App For That78Web of LiesProverbs 11:3 (LB), "People who can't be trusted are destroyed by their own dishonesty." Solomon warns about the destruction caused by deceit that lying can bring. Lying destroys. Proverbs spends a lot of time talking about lying; there are several different kinds of liars Proverbs talks about.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.77.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.77.mp3Sun, 05 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400Proverbs 11:3 (LB), "People who can't be trusted are destroyed by their own dishonesty." Solomon warns about the destruction caused by deceit that lying can bring. Lying destroys. Proverbs spends a lot of time talking about lying; there are several different kinds of liars Proverbs talks about.Proverbs 11:3 (LB), "People who can't be trusted are destroyed by their own dishonesty." Solomon warns about the destruction caused by deceit that lying can bring. Lying destroys. Proverbs spends a lot of time talking about lying; there are several different kinds of liars Proverbs talks about.2142sermonKyle IdlemanNo51214304App For That68On the Job"All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty" (Proverbs 14:23). Once you see your job as God sees it, you will have a new respect for the importance of your task and a renewed emphasis on performing it with excellence. When you're on the clock at work you are still on the clock with God. Sometimes we forget that. We have a tendency to compartmentalize our lives.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.74.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.74.mp3Sun, 29 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400"All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty" (Proverbs 14:23). Once you see your job as God sees it, you will have a new respect for the importance of your task and a renewed emphasis on performing it with excellence. When you're on the clock at work you are still on the clock with God. Sometimes we forget that. We have a tendency to compartmentalize our lives."All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty" (Proverbs 14:23). Once you see your job as God sees it, you will have a new respect for the importance of your task and a renewed emphasis on performing it with excellence. When you're on the clock at work you are still on the clock with God. Sometimes we forget that. We have a tendency to compartmentalize our lives.1970sermonDave StoneNo51214301App For That58Toxic TalkLast week we said that the key to effective application is not behavior modification; it's guarding your heart. When we try to bring about change in our lives by changing our behavior we might see temporary results, but it won't last. Why? Because everything flows from the heart. That is especially true when it comes to the words we speak. In fact 7 times in the book of Proverbs Solomon connects the mouth to the heart; a connection Jesus also made. Matthew 15:17 says, "But those things which proceed out of the mouth come from the heart" Matthew 12:34 says, "For whatever is in your heart determines what you say." So when you speak "words of death" to someone you might wonder where that came from. But Jesus lets us know that those words came from your heart. http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.76.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.76.mp3Sun, 22 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400Last week we said that the key to effective application is not behavior modification; it's guarding your heart. When we try to bring about change in our lives by changing our behavior we might see temporary results, but it won't last. Why? Because everything flows from the heart. That is especially true when it comes to the words we speak. In fact 7 times in the book of Proverbs Solomon connects the mouth to the heart; a connection Jesus also made. Matthew 15:17 says, "But those things which proceed out of the mouth come from the heart" Matthew 12:34 says, "For whatever is in your heart determines what you say." So when you speak "words of death" to someone you might wonder where that came from. But Jesus lets us know that those words came from your heart. Last week we said that the key to effective application is not behavior modification; it's guarding your heart. When we try to bring about change in our lives by changing our behavior we might see temporary results, but it won't last. Why? Because everything flows from the heart. That is especially true when it comes to the words we speak. In fact 7 times in the book of Proverbs Solomon connects the mouth to the heart; a connection Jesus also made. Matthew 15:17 says, "But those things which proceed out of the mouth come from the heart" Matthew 12:34 says, "For whatever is in your heart determines what you say." So when you speak "words of death" to someone you might wonder where that came from. But Jesus lets us know that those words came from your heart. 1998sermonKyle IdlemanNo51214303App For That48Heart MonitorRecently I was reading a study done to determine how well a person is able to make a difficult decision. The test simulated a stressful environment that demanded a decision to be made immediately. Everyone in the experiment made a decision quickly, but very few made a decision that was addressing the problem itself. A low percentage of the folks were able to navigate through the stress and make a decision that would ultimately solve the problem. In our lives there are real life decisions that arise when we suddenly realize we need to do something. A wife leaves her husband because he can't control his temper. He's desperate to save his marriage and enrolls in anger management classes and signs up for a yoga meditation class. A couple can no longer afford their minimum due payments on their credit cardsfinancially things are falling apart fast. They go buy a self-help book on money management and decide to have a garage sale. A man has been feeling chest pains so he begins another diet for the umpteenth time. Each of these people knows something needs to be done—they have to make a change. What they decide to do isn't bad but it doesn't get to the real problem.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.71.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.71.mp3Sun, 15 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400Recently I was reading a study done to determine how well a person is able to make a difficult decision. The test simulated a stressful environment that demanded a decision to be made immediately. Everyone in the experiment made a decision quickly, but very few made a decision that was addressing the problem itself. A low percentage of the folks were able to navigate through the stress and make a decision that would ultimately solve the problem. In our lives there are real life decisions that arise when we suddenly realize we need to do something. A wife leaves her husband because he can't control his temper. He's desperate to save his marriage and enrolls in anger management classes and signs up for a yoga meditation class. A couple can no longer afford their minimum due payments on their credit cardsfinancially things are falling apart fast. They go buy a self-help book on money management and decide to have a garage sale. A man has been feeling chest pains so he begins another diet for the umpteenth time. Each of these people knows something needs to be done—they have to make a change. What they decide to do isn't bad but it doesn't get to the real problem.Recently I was reading a study done to determine how well a person is able to make a difficult decision. The test simulated a stressful environment that demanded a decision to be made immediately. Everyone in the experiment made a decision quickly, but very few made a decision that was addressing the problem itself. A low percentage of the folks were able to navigate through the stress and make a decision that would ultimately solve the problem. In our lives there are real life decisions that arise when we suddenly realize we need to do something. A wife leaves her husband because he can't control his temper. He's desperate to save his marriage and enrolls in anger management classes and signs up for a yoga meditation class. A couple can no longer afford their minimum due payments on their credit cardsfinancially things are falling apart fast. They go buy a self-help book on money management and decide to have a garage sale. A man has been feeling chest pains so he begins another diet for the umpteenth time. Each of these people knows something needs to be done—they have to make a change. What they decide to do isn't bad but it doesn't get to the real problem.1863sermonKyle IdlemanNo51216056App For That38Make-Believe MomI did not run in last week's mini-marathon, but I had planned on it. I even bought an app for my iPad called the "Half-Marathon Coach." It comes with all the information and tools needed to prepare for the mini marathon, with personalized training schedule, daily workout tracking, diet and hydration plans from nutritionists, and it even allows you to program your music so certain songs play at certain points in the race. This app has the right information — but really an app isn't an app until its applied. The problem I had was not an information problem. The problem was an application problem.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.73.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.73.mp3Sun, 08 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400I did not run in last week's mini-marathon, but I had planned on it. I even bought an app for my iPad called the "Half-Marathon Coach." It comes with all the information and tools needed to prepare for the mini marathon, with personalized training schedule, daily workout tracking, diet and hydration plans from nutritionists, and it even allows you to program your music so certain songs play at certain points in the race. This app has the right information — but really an app isn't an app until its applied. The problem I had was not an information problem. The problem was an application problem.I did not run in last week's mini-marathon, but I had planned on it. I even bought an app for my iPad called the "Half-Marathon Coach." It comes with all the information and tools needed to prepare for the mini marathon, with personalized training schedule, daily workout tracking, diet and hydration plans from nutritionists, and it even allows you to program your music so certain songs play at certain points in the race. This app has the right information — but really an app isn't an app until its applied. The problem I had was not an information problem. The problem was an application problem.1991sermonKyle IdlemanNo51214300App For That28Decision PointThis weekend was the Mini Marathon. If you've ever run a mini, then you know that for 13.1 miles you have to navigate through a lot of things. You must navigate through pot holes on the street, so you don't injure yourself and get knocked out of the race. You must navigate through a crowd of 15,000. You must navigate through the pain and frustration. You must navigate through those times when you feel like you just want to quit. Come to think of it, the mini-marathon sounds a lot like everyday life...trying to navigate our way through the pressures of work, family, finances, career, and relationships.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.70.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.70.mp3Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400This weekend was the Mini Marathon. If you've ever run a mini, then you know that for 13.1 miles you have to navigate through a lot of things. You must navigate through pot holes on the street, so you don't injure yourself and get knocked out of the race. You must navigate through a crowd of 15,000. You must navigate through the pain and frustration. You must navigate through those times when you feel like you just want to quit. Come to think of it, the mini-marathon sounds a lot like everyday life...trying to navigate our way through the pressures of work, family, finances, career, and relationships.This weekend was the Mini Marathon. If you've ever run a mini, then you know that for 13.1 miles you have to navigate through a lot of things. You must navigate through pot holes on the street, so you don't injure yourself and get knocked out of the race. You must navigate through a crowd of 15,000. You must navigate through the pain and frustration. You must navigate through those times when you feel like you just want to quit. Come to think of it, the mini-marathon sounds a lot like everyday life...trying to navigate our way through the pressures of work, family, finances, career, and relationships.1812sermonDave StoneNo51216058App For That18The Gift CardIn my hand I have a small piece of plastic; we call it a gift card. Gift cards have become increasingly popular, so much so that in America 97 billion dollars is spent on gift cards each year. Gift cards have a money value that has already been paid in advance, but their value can only be unlocked when it is used. In fact, every year around 8 billion dollars worth of gift cards go unused. http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.67.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.67.mp3Sun, 24 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400In my hand I have a small piece of plastic; we call it a gift card. Gift cards have become increasingly popular, so much so that in America 97 billion dollars is spent on gift cards each year. Gift cards have a money value that has already been paid in advance, but their value can only be unlocked when it is used. In fact, every year around 8 billion dollars worth of gift cards go unused. In my hand I have a small piece of plastic; we call it a gift card. Gift cards have become increasingly popular, so much so that in America 97 billion dollars is spent on gift cards each year. Gift cards have a money value that has already been paid in advance, but their value can only be unlocked when it is used. In fact, every year around 8 billion dollars worth of gift cards go unused. 1637sermonDave StoneNo51168925Come Hungry66The Last SupperThere are certain times of the year where we gather together around a table and share a special meal with family and friends—Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter. For most of us when we sit around a table and eat, it is a time to share memories. Stories are told (oftentimes retold) and memories are shared as when we gather around a dinner table. This week we will gather around the table with Jesus for what is known as "The Last Supper". Its no accident that the last supper of Jesus was a special meal the Jews ate every year known as "The Passover." Everything about this meal was about telling a story. Israel celebrated the Passover for some of the same reasons we celebrate the fourth of July—it was a celebration of their freedom. For 400 years they had been enslaved by the Egyptiansthen God sent Moses and the ten plagues to free His people from slavery. As a way to remember their deliverance, every year they would gather around the table and that story would be told.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.68.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.68.mp3Sun, 17 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400There are certain times of the year where we gather together around a table and share a special meal with family and friends—Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter. For most of us when we sit around a table and eat, it is a time to share memories. Stories are told (oftentimes retold) and memories are shared as when we gather around a dinner table. This week we will gather around the table with Jesus for what is known as "The Last Supper". Its no accident that the last supper of Jesus was a special meal the Jews ate every year known as "The Passover." Everything about this meal was about telling a story. Israel celebrated the Passover for some of the same reasons we celebrate the fourth of July—it was a celebration of their freedom. For 400 years they had been enslaved by the Egyptiansthen God sent Moses and the ten plagues to free His people from slavery. As a way to remember their deliverance, every year they would gather around the table and that story would be told.There are certain times of the year where we gather together around a table and share a special meal with family and friends—Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter. For most of us when we sit around a table and eat, it is a time to share memories. Stories are told (oftentimes retold) and memories are shared as when we gather around a dinner table. This week we will gather around the table with Jesus for what is known as "The Last Supper". Its no accident that the last supper of Jesus was a special meal the Jews ate every year known as "The Passover." Everything about this meal was about telling a story. Israel celebrated the Passover for some of the same reasons we celebrate the fourth of July—it was a celebration of their freedom. For 400 years they had been enslaved by the Egyptiansthen God sent Moses and the ten plagues to free His people from slavery. As a way to remember their deliverance, every year they would gather around the table and that story would be told.1484sermonKyle IdlemanNo51168926Come Hungry56Dinner Is ServedHave you ever been mingling with people before a banquet or you're at someone's home making small talk for thirty minutes, when all of a sudden the hostess appears and says those three magic words: "Dinner is served!" But we get excited because our tendency is to fixate on the word "dinner" rather than the word "serve." That was the expectation around the table as Jesus and His disciples gathered in the Upper Room to partake of the Last Supper. The Passover meal was the most important meal and celebration for the Jewish community. However, before they were served dinner, they were humbly served by their Master, Jesus.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.65.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.65.mp3Sun, 10 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400Have you ever been mingling with people before a banquet or you're at someone's home making small talk for thirty minutes, when all of a sudden the hostess appears and says those three magic words: "Dinner is served!" But we get excited because our tendency is to fixate on the word "dinner" rather than the word "serve." That was the expectation around the table as Jesus and His disciples gathered in the Upper Room to partake of the Last Supper. The Passover meal was the most important meal and celebration for the Jewish community. However, before they were served dinner, they were humbly served by their Master, Jesus.Have you ever been mingling with people before a banquet or you're at someone's home making small talk for thirty minutes, when all of a sudden the hostess appears and says those three magic words: "Dinner is served!" But we get excited because our tendency is to fixate on the word "dinner" rather than the word "serve." That was the expectation around the table as Jesus and His disciples gathered in the Upper Room to partake of the Last Supper. The Passover meal was the most important meal and celebration for the Jewish community. However, before they were served dinner, they were humbly served by their Master, Jesus.1874sermonDave StoneNo51170399Come Hungry46Dinner GuestsThere are three groups that each of us fall into that I want to identify. 1) Some of you spend the majority of your time with non-Christians. Your world is immersed in these relationships, so much so that you do not have time outside of the weekly worship service to spend time with other Christians. 2) Others of you primarily spend your time with Christians. You drop the kids off at Christian school, work with Christians or make sure youre saturating yourself throughout the day with Christian things and people, and run off to your Bible study or small group in the evening. This group of folks has very little interaction with non-Christians. 3) The third group spends time with both Christians and non-Christians. You walk the tightrope of being in the world but not of the world. You fervor for serving the Lord is fueling your fervor for sharing Christ with the non-Christians in your life.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.64.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.64.mp3Sun, 03 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400There are three groups that each of us fall into that I want to identify. 1) Some of you spend the majority of your time with non-Christians. Your world is immersed in these relationships, so much so that you do not have time outside of the weekly worship service to spend time with other Christians. 2) Others of you primarily spend your time with Christians. You drop the kids off at Christian school, work with Christians or make sure youre saturating yourself throughout the day with Christian things and people, and run off to your Bible study or small group in the evening. This group of folks has very little interaction with non-Christians. 3) The third group spends time with both Christians and non-Christians. You walk the tightrope of being in the world but not of the world. You fervor for serving the Lord is fueling your fervor for sharing Christ with the non-Christians in your life.There are three groups that each of us fall into that I want to identify. 1) Some of you spend the majority of your time with non-Christians. Your world is immersed in these relationships, so much so that you do not have time outside of the weekly worship service to spend time with other Christians. 2) Others of you primarily spend your time with Christians. You drop the kids off at Christian school, work with Christians or make sure youre saturating yourself throughout the day with Christian things and people, and run off to your Bible study or small group in the evening. This group of folks has very little interaction with non-Christians. 3) The third group spends time with both Christians and non-Christians. You walk the tightrope of being in the world but not of the world. You fervor for serving the Lord is fueling your fervor for sharing Christ with the non-Christians in your life.1913sermonDave StoneNo51170398Come Hungry36Table MannersAs we lead up to Easter we are going through the Gospels and studying what took place as Jesus sat around a table with different people in His ministry and shared a meal with them. What we find is that not unlike today, many defining moments and significant conversations take place around the dinner table. Each week we want to pull up a chair to the table and listen in.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.66.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.66.mp3Sun, 27 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400As we lead up to Easter we are going through the Gospels and studying what took place as Jesus sat around a table with different people in His ministry and shared a meal with them. What we find is that not unlike today, many defining moments and significant conversations take place around the dinner table. Each week we want to pull up a chair to the table and listen in.As we lead up to Easter we are going through the Gospels and studying what took place as Jesus sat around a table with different people in His ministry and shared a meal with them. What we find is that not unlike today, many defining moments and significant conversations take place around the dinner table. Each week we want to pull up a chair to the table and listen in.1924sermonKyle IdlemanNo51168924Come Hungry26The MenuAs we read through the Gospels we find that a number of significant moments take place over a shared meal. Around the table stories are told, friendships are deepened, and life is shared. My guess is that if you reflected on it, you would find that a number of your significant memories took place at a table. And we see this as we read about the life of Jesus. Over dinner He teaches the disciples, He confronts a religious leader, He challenges a tax collector, He expresses love for a struggling woman—all significant moments that take place over a meal. In each of these weeks leading up to Easter, we want to study some of these times around the table with Jesus. I want to invite you each week to come hungry, pull up a chair next to Jesus, and take it all in.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.69.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.69.mp3Sun, 20 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400As we read through the Gospels we find that a number of significant moments take place over a shared meal. Around the table stories are told, friendships are deepened, and life is shared. My guess is that if you reflected on it, you would find that a number of your significant memories took place at a table. And we see this as we read about the life of Jesus. Over dinner He teaches the disciples, He confronts a religious leader, He challenges a tax collector, He expresses love for a struggling woman—all significant moments that take place over a meal. In each of these weeks leading up to Easter, we want to study some of these times around the table with Jesus. I want to invite you each week to come hungry, pull up a chair next to Jesus, and take it all in.As we read through the Gospels we find that a number of significant moments take place over a shared meal. Around the table stories are told, friendships are deepened, and life is shared. My guess is that if you reflected on it, you would find that a number of your significant memories took place at a table. And we see this as we read about the life of Jesus. Over dinner He teaches the disciples, He confronts a religious leader, He challenges a tax collector, He expresses love for a struggling woman—all significant moments that take place over a meal. In each of these weeks leading up to Easter, we want to study some of these times around the table with Jesus. I want to invite you each week to come hungry, pull up a chair next to Jesus, and take it all in.1856sermonKyle IdlemanNo51168927Come Hungry16AccountabilityLast week Dave mentioned that statistically the average American will make 2 million dollars over the next 35 years. So as we talk about money management, the question is not hypothetical. We all have a responsibility to not only to be good stewards of our money but also to realize that we must be accountable with what we have been entrusted with. We have been studying the parable in Matthew 25 usually called the "parable of the talents" or the "parable of the bags of gold." In the opening scene we saw that the money was not theirs, but belonged to the master. In scene two of this story we saw what the servants did with the money, which is stewardship—managing the resources that God has entrusted to us. This week we are moving on to scene three of Matthew 25. Here we will find that the Master has returned and he holds the servants accountable for how they managed the resources he entrusted to them.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.61.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.61.mp3Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500Last week Dave mentioned that statistically the average American will make 2 million dollars over the next 35 years. So as we talk about money management, the question is not hypothetical. We all have a responsibility to not only to be good stewards of our money but also to realize that we must be accountable with what we have been entrusted with. We have been studying the parable in Matthew 25 usually called the "parable of the talents" or the "parable of the bags of gold." In the opening scene we saw that the money was not theirs, but belonged to the master. In scene two of this story we saw what the servants did with the money, which is stewardship—managing the resources that God has entrusted to us. This week we are moving on to scene three of Matthew 25. Here we will find that the Master has returned and he holds the servants accountable for how they managed the resources he entrusted to them.Last week Dave mentioned that statistically the average American will make 2 million dollars over the next 35 years. So as we talk about money management, the question is not hypothetical. We all have a responsibility to not only to be good stewards of our money but also to realize that we must be accountable with what we have been entrusted with. We have been studying the parable in Matthew 25 usually called the "parable of the talents" or the "parable of the bags of gold." In the opening scene we saw that the money was not theirs, but belonged to the master. In scene two of this story we saw what the servants did with the money, which is stewardship—managing the resources that God has entrusted to us. This week we are moving on to scene three of Matthew 25. Here we will find that the Master has returned and he holds the servants accountable for how they managed the resources he entrusted to them.2037sermonKyle IdlemanNo51167085Ownership Rights33StewardshipToday I (Dave Stone) am honored to be joined by Bob Russell, former Senior Minister of Southeast Christian Church. He and I will be team teaching today. Bob served at this church for over forty years, and the church is who she is — in large part — because of Bob Russell. Last week Kyle began this series by starting into the Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25, and demonstrating how in reality God owns everything. This week we are going to talk about Stewardship, that is, what do we do with the money that has been entrusted to us?http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.63.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.63.mp3Sun, 06 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500Today I (Dave Stone) am honored to be joined by Bob Russell, former Senior Minister of Southeast Christian Church. He and I will be team teaching today. Bob served at this church for over forty years, and the church is who she is — in large part — because of Bob Russell. Last week Kyle began this series by starting into the Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25, and demonstrating how in reality God owns everything. This week we are going to talk about Stewardship, that is, what do we do with the money that has been entrusted to us?Today I (Dave Stone) am honored to be joined by Bob Russell, former Senior Minister of Southeast Christian Church. He and I will be team teaching today. Bob served at this church for over forty years, and the church is who she is — in large part — because of Bob Russell. Last week Kyle began this series by starting into the Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25, and demonstrating how in reality God owns everything. This week we are going to talk about Stewardship, that is, what do we do with the money that has been entrusted to us?2432sermonDave Stone and Bob RussellNo51167088Ownership Rights23OwnershipWe watch shows about money we listen to music about money we read books about money. But the one place we dont like to talk about money is church. Surveys regularly show that money is something preaches dont like to talk about either. In fact, statistically most preachers would rather talk about hell than money. But the challenge is that the subject of money is constantly addressed in the Scriptures. Five times more is said about money in The New Testament than about prayer. While there are 500 verses on prayer and faith alone in The New Testament of the Bible, there are over 2,000 verses dealing with money and possessions. Jesus talked more about money than He did about heaven and hell combined, twice as much actually. Sixteen out of Jesus 38 parables deal with the subject of money. So for the next three weeks we are going to study one of the parables. It is found in Matthew 25, sometimes referred to as the "Parable of the Talents," or the parables updated name of, "The Parable of the Bags of Gold."http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.62.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.62.mp3Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500We watch shows about money we listen to music about money we read books about money. But the one place we dont like to talk about money is church. Surveys regularly show that money is something preaches dont like to talk about either. In fact, statistically most preachers would rather talk about hell than money. But the challenge is that the subject of money is constantly addressed in the Scriptures. Five times more is said about money in The New Testament than about prayer. While there are 500 verses on prayer and faith alone in The New Testament of the Bible, there are over 2,000 verses dealing with money and possessions. Jesus talked more about money than He did about heaven and hell combined, twice as much actually. Sixteen out of Jesus 38 parables deal with the subject of money. So for the next three weeks we are going to study one of the parables. It is found in Matthew 25, sometimes referred to as the "Parable of the Talents," or the parables updated name of, "The Parable of the Bags of Gold."We watch shows about money we listen to music about money we read books about money. But the one place we dont like to talk about money is church. Surveys regularly show that money is something preaches dont like to talk about either. In fact, statistically most preachers would rather talk about hell than money. But the challenge is that the subject of money is constantly addressed in the Scriptures. Five times more is said about money in The New Testament than about prayer. While there are 500 verses on prayer and faith alone in The New Testament of the Bible, there are over 2,000 verses dealing with money and possessions. Jesus talked more about money than He did about heaven and hell combined, twice as much actually. Sixteen out of Jesus 38 parables deal with the subject of money. So for the next three weeks we are going to study one of the parables. It is found in Matthew 25, sometimes referred to as the "Parable of the Talents," or the parables updated name of, "The Parable of the Bags of Gold."1849sermonKyle IdlemanNo51167084Ownership Rights13Awaken the Next GenerationEarlier this week, as I walked out of a coffee shop I noticed a young child racing toward the intersection and in the distance a mother shouting for the child to stop. Judging by the childs speed and the mothers lack thereof, I decided I should start after the child. I caught the childs arm right before he darted out into the intersection. Who is at fault in this situation? If I were to tell you the age of the child youd probably levy the blame toward the parentbut the older the child gets the more the guilt would shift toward the child because he should know better.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.56.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.56.mp3Sun, 20 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500Earlier this week, as I walked out of a coffee shop I noticed a young child racing toward the intersection and in the distance a mother shouting for the child to stop. Judging by the childs speed and the mothers lack thereof, I decided I should start after the child. I caught the childs arm right before he darted out into the intersection. Who is at fault in this situation? If I were to tell you the age of the child youd probably levy the blame toward the parentbut the older the child gets the more the guilt would shift toward the child because he should know better.Earlier this week, as I walked out of a coffee shop I noticed a young child racing toward the intersection and in the distance a mother shouting for the child to stop. Judging by the childs speed and the mothers lack thereof, I decided I should start after the child. I caught the childs arm right before he darted out into the intersection. Who is at fault in this situation? If I were to tell you the age of the child youd probably levy the blame toward the parentbut the older the child gets the more the guilt would shift toward the child because he should know better.1982sermonDave StoneNo51165356Stopping for Directions66Advance the KingdomDid you ever think you would be soordinary? Most of us live in ordinary homes, drive ordinary cars, wear ordinary clothes, and have ordinary jobs. Do you ever think that maybe ordinary isnt what God has in mind for us? So if God is interested in us being more than just ordinary, what is it that God really wants? God, what is your will? We are going to take another look this week at Pauls letters to Timothy as we unpack Strategy #5: Advancing the Kingdom by praying, sending, partnering and planting.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.55.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.55.mp3Sun, 13 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500Did you ever think you would be soordinary? Most of us live in ordinary homes, drive ordinary cars, wear ordinary clothes, and have ordinary jobs. Do you ever think that maybe ordinary isnt what God has in mind for us? So if God is interested in us being more than just ordinary, what is it that God really wants? God, what is your will? We are going to take another look this week at Pauls letters to Timothy as we unpack Strategy #5: Advancing the Kingdom by praying, sending, partnering and planting.Did you ever think you would be soordinary? Most of us live in ordinary homes, drive ordinary cars, wear ordinary clothes, and have ordinary jobs. Do you ever think that maybe ordinary isnt what God has in mind for us? So if God is interested in us being more than just ordinary, what is it that God really wants? God, what is your will? We are going to take another look this week at Pauls letters to Timothy as we unpack Strategy #5: Advancing the Kingdom by praying, sending, partnering and planting.1657sermonKyle IdlemanNo51166265Stopping for Directions56Serve the CommunityHow can we create a culture within the Christian community where serving is the norm and apathy is the exception? A place where Christians think nothing of seeing a need and then stepping up to the plate and serving—knowing that they will receive no applause or overtime pay on this side of heaven? That is what Strategy #4 is focused upon: Serving the community by going to them in the name of Jesus.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.60.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.60.mp3Sun, 06 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500How can we create a culture within the Christian community where serving is the norm and apathy is the exception? A place where Christians think nothing of seeing a need and then stepping up to the plate and serving—knowing that they will receive no applause or overtime pay on this side of heaven? That is what Strategy #4 is focused upon: Serving the community by going to them in the name of Jesus.How can we create a culture within the Christian community where serving is the norm and apathy is the exception? A place where Christians think nothing of seeing a need and then stepping up to the plate and serving—knowing that they will receive no applause or overtime pay on this side of heaven? That is what Strategy #4 is focused upon: Serving the community by going to them in the name of Jesus.1936sermonDave StoneNo51165363Stopping for Directions46Deepen FollowersWhen we talk about deepening we are not talking about an abstract concept. In fact, it might be easier to explain what we dont mean. We dont mean: reading another book, joining another group, or attending another class. We are not against those thingsthey just dont automatically insure that an individual is "deep". Depth is not found in activities, but in a person; that person being Jesus. Today we are going to look at Strategy #3. Deepening followers through Bible study, discipleship, service and prayer.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.58.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.58.mp3Sun, 30 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500When we talk about deepening we are not talking about an abstract concept. In fact, it might be easier to explain what we dont mean. We dont mean: reading another book, joining another group, or attending another class. We are not against those thingsthey just dont automatically insure that an individual is "deep". Depth is not found in activities, but in a person; that person being Jesus. Today we are going to look at Strategy #3. Deepening followers through Bible study, discipleship, service and prayer.When we talk about deepening we are not talking about an abstract concept. In fact, it might be easier to explain what we dont mean. We dont mean: reading another book, joining another group, or attending another class. We are not against those thingsthey just dont automatically insure that an individual is "deep". Depth is not found in activities, but in a person; that person being Jesus. Today we are going to look at Strategy #3. Deepening followers through Bible study, discipleship, service and prayer.1924sermonDave StoneNo51165360Stopping for Directions36Build Spiritually Healthy HomesLast fall we laid out our Mission/Vision/Strategies. Our Mission is: Connecting people to Jesus and one another. Our Vision is: To be a praying church who reaches out and challenges everyone to follow Jesus completely. We are focusing upon each of the six strategies, which give us the formula for how we are going to accomplish our Mission and Vision. Last week Kyle preached on Strategy #1: Impacting the region by gathering together for Biblical preaching, authentic worship and faithful prayer. This week the two of us are going to unpack Strategy #2: Building spiritually healthy homes by equipping Godly men to lead and pray for their family.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.57.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.57.mp3Sun, 23 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500Last fall we laid out our Mission/Vision/Strategies. Our Mission is: Connecting people to Jesus and one another. Our Vision is: To be a praying church who reaches out and challenges everyone to follow Jesus completely. We are focusing upon each of the six strategies, which give us the formula for how we are going to accomplish our Mission and Vision. Last week Kyle preached on Strategy #1: Impacting the region by gathering together for Biblical preaching, authentic worship and faithful prayer. This week the two of us are going to unpack Strategy #2: Building spiritually healthy homes by equipping Godly men to lead and pray for their family.Last fall we laid out our Mission/Vision/Strategies. Our Mission is: Connecting people to Jesus and one another. Our Vision is: To be a praying church who reaches out and challenges everyone to follow Jesus completely. We are focusing upon each of the six strategies, which give us the formula for how we are going to accomplish our Mission and Vision. Last week Kyle preached on Strategy #1: Impacting the region by gathering together for Biblical preaching, authentic worship and faithful prayer. This week the two of us are going to unpack Strategy #2: Building spiritually healthy homes by equipping Godly men to lead and pray for their family.2533sermonDave Stone and Kyle IdlemanNo51165358Stopping for Directions26Impact the RegionStopping for directions isnt something many of us are good at. Stopping for directions can feel like its slowing us down. We are often in such a hurry to get there we dont have time to make sure we are going the right way. We would rather keep going in whatever direction we are heading than have someone tell us we are wrong. But its wise to pull over once in a while to make sure youre on the right course. We will use Pauls letters to Timothy to guide us through each strategy. http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.59.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.59.mp3Sun, 16 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500Stopping for directions isnt something many of us are good at. Stopping for directions can feel like its slowing us down. We are often in such a hurry to get there we dont have time to make sure we are going the right way. We would rather keep going in whatever direction we are heading than have someone tell us we are wrong. But its wise to pull over once in a while to make sure youre on the right course. We will use Pauls letters to Timothy to guide us through each strategy. Stopping for directions isnt something many of us are good at. Stopping for directions can feel like its slowing us down. We are often in such a hurry to get there we dont have time to make sure we are going the right way. We would rather keep going in whatever direction we are heading than have someone tell us we are wrong. But its wise to pull over once in a while to make sure youre on the right course. We will use Pauls letters to Timothy to guide us through each strategy. 2156sermonKyle IdlemanNo51165362Stopping for Directions16New Year New LessonsThis year as each of us come up with our own set of resolutions and goals I want to suggest a challenge. This year put off the old self so that you can put on the new self. It is not a profound statement, or even a new idea, but one that is firmly rooted in Scripture. It is what God desires for each of us to be doing in our lives. We are going to be looking at this very challenge that the Apostle Paul laid out before the church in Ephesus.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.54.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.54.mp3Sun, 09 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500This year as each of us come up with our own set of resolutions and goals I want to suggest a challenge. This year put off the old self so that you can put on the new self. It is not a profound statement, or even a new idea, but one that is firmly rooted in Scripture. It is what God desires for each of us to be doing in our lives. We are going to be looking at this very challenge that the Apostle Paul laid out before the church in Ephesus.This year as each of us come up with our own set of resolutions and goals I want to suggest a challenge. This year put off the old self so that you can put on the new self. It is not a profound statement, or even a new idea, but one that is firmly rooted in Scripture. It is what God desires for each of us to be doing in our lives. We are going to be looking at this very challenge that the Apostle Paul laid out before the church in Ephesus.1848sermonDave StoneNo51164257New11Victory WeekendBack in the Old Testament whenever an event of significance or a spiritual event took place the people would build an altar at the location and offer some type of sacrifice. This served as a memorial ground for future generations and a way to retell the story of what God had done to future generations. A number of years ago we tried to come up with a way of celebrating what God is doing here at Southeast. This special celebration to highlight what God has been doing in and through our church is called Victory Weekend. Today we celebrate 2,202 victories evidenced this year by those who were baptized into Christ or who committed to membership here Southeast. Today we are not celebrating because of the number; we are celebrating because each one is a life that has been changed through coming into a relationship with Jesus Christ.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.53.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.53.mp3Sun, 02 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500Back in the Old Testament whenever an event of significance or a spiritual event took place the people would build an altar at the location and offer some type of sacrifice. This served as a memorial ground for future generations and a way to retell the story of what God had done to future generations. A number of years ago we tried to come up with a way of celebrating what God is doing here at Southeast. This special celebration to highlight what God has been doing in and through our church is called Victory Weekend. Today we celebrate 2,202 victories evidenced this year by those who were baptized into Christ or who committed to membership here Southeast. Today we are not celebrating because of the number; we are celebrating because each one is a life that has been changed through coming into a relationship with Jesus Christ.Back in the Old Testament whenever an event of significance or a spiritual event took place the people would build an altar at the location and offer some type of sacrifice. This served as a memorial ground for future generations and a way to retell the story of what God had done to future generations. A number of years ago we tried to come up with a way of celebrating what God is doing here at Southeast. This special celebration to highlight what God has been doing in and through our church is called Victory Weekend. Today we celebrate 2,202 victories evidenced this year by those who were baptized into Christ or who committed to membership here Southeast. Today we are not celebrating because of the number; we are celebrating because each one is a life that has been changed through coming into a relationship with Jesus Christ.1822sermonDave StoneNo51163799Victory Weekend 201011The Day AfterI think the 20th Century Humorist, Ken Hubbard, said it best when he stated, "Next to a circus there ain't nothing that packs out and tears out faster than the Christmas Spirit." So before we totally put Christmas in our rearview mirror I want to take some time to take 3 stops along the way on the day after Christmas. The goal is that we will see that we are to make the most out of every day God gives us, even after Christmas.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.52.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.52.mp3Sun, 26 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0500I think the 20th Century Humorist, Ken Hubbard, said it best when he stated, "Next to a circus there ain't nothing that packs out and tears out faster than the Christmas Spirit." So before we totally put Christmas in our rearview mirror I want to take some time to take 3 stops along the way on the day after Christmas. The goal is that we will see that we are to make the most out of every day God gives us, even after Christmas.I think the 20th Century Humorist, Ken Hubbard, said it best when he stated, "Next to a circus there ain't nothing that packs out and tears out faster than the Christmas Spirit." So before we totally put Christmas in our rearview mirror I want to take some time to take 3 stops along the way on the day after Christmas. The goal is that we will see that we are to make the most out of every day God gives us, even after Christmas.1808sermonDave StoneNo51160655The Day After11Best Gift EverOn Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, many of you will give gifts and receive some as well. What is a quality that makes a Christmas gift a great gift? I want to share with you some of the qualities that Ive come up with that seem to make up a great gift, some of which Im sure will reflect what you just shared with each other.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.48.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.48.mp3Fri, 24 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0500On Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, many of you will give gifts and receive some as well. What is a quality that makes a Christmas gift a great gift? I want to share with you some of the qualities that Ive come up with that seem to make up a great gift, some of which Im sure will reflect what you just shared with each other.On Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, many of you will give gifts and receive some as well. What is a quality that makes a Christmas gift a great gift? I want to share with you some of the qualities that Ive come up with that seem to make up a great gift, some of which Im sure will reflect what you just shared with each other.1764sermonDave StoneNo51155212Socks & Underwear44Gift ReceivedWhen you hear the phrase "Socks and Underwear" around Christmas time, what is the first thing that comes to mind? For most it is probably not a gift that we would have put on our wish list. However, it is a gift that we all need, even if we don't get too excited about it. The focus of our Christmas series this year is how, in Jesus Christ, God gave us exactly what we needed. http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.49.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.49.mp3Sun, 19 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0500When you hear the phrase "Socks and Underwear" around Christmas time, what is the first thing that comes to mind? For most it is probably not a gift that we would have put on our wish list. However, it is a gift that we all need, even if we don't get too excited about it. The focus of our Christmas series this year is how, in Jesus Christ, God gave us exactly what we needed. When you hear the phrase "Socks and Underwear" around Christmas time, what is the first thing that comes to mind? For most it is probably not a gift that we would have put on our wish list. However, it is a gift that we all need, even if we don't get too excited about it. The focus of our Christmas series this year is how, in Jesus Christ, God gave us exactly what we needed. 1919sermonDave StoneNo51155214Socks & Underwear34Gift ReturnChristmas is the celebration of the greatest gift — "God so loved the world that he gave his only son." The question is, how would that gift be received? Many of us know what it is like to open a gift and discover is it something that you dont need or want. That is the reason that 1 in 3 of us will be returning at least one gift after Christmas. In John chapter 1 we are told that Jesus, began fully God, laid aside his crown and the privileges of being God, and came to this earth in the flesh. http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.50.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.50.mp3Sun, 12 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0500Christmas is the celebration of the greatest gift — "God so loved the world that he gave his only son." The question is, how would that gift be received? Many of us know what it is like to open a gift and discover is it something that you dont need or want. That is the reason that 1 in 3 of us will be returning at least one gift after Christmas. In John chapter 1 we are told that Jesus, began fully God, laid aside his crown and the privileges of being God, and came to this earth in the flesh. Christmas is the celebration of the greatest gift — "God so loved the world that he gave his only son." The question is, how would that gift be received? Many of us know what it is like to open a gift and discover is it something that you dont need or want. That is the reason that 1 in 3 of us will be returning at least one gift after Christmas. In John chapter 1 we are told that Jesus, began fully God, laid aside his crown and the privileges of being God, and came to this earth in the flesh. 2000sermonKyle IdlemanNo51155213Socks & Underwear24Unexpected GiftThere are some gifts that everyone needs but no one gets too excited about. Before the gift is opened, your expectations are high, but once you take off the wrapping your excitement turns to disappointment. Instead of the gift that you had been hoping for, you find socks and underwear—a gift that you really need, but it is not the one you were hoping for. This is true of the first Christmas, because Jesus is the gift that everyone needs, but He wasnt the gift that everyone wanted.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.51.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.51.mp3Sun, 05 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0500There are some gifts that everyone needs but no one gets too excited about. Before the gift is opened, your expectations are high, but once you take off the wrapping your excitement turns to disappointment. Instead of the gift that you had been hoping for, you find socks and underwear—a gift that you really need, but it is not the one you were hoping for. This is true of the first Christmas, because Jesus is the gift that everyone needs, but He wasnt the gift that everyone wanted.There are some gifts that everyone needs but no one gets too excited about. Before the gift is opened, your expectations are high, but once you take off the wrapping your excitement turns to disappointment. Instead of the gift that you had been hoping for, you find socks and underwear—a gift that you really need, but it is not the one you were hoping for. This is true of the first Christmas, because Jesus is the gift that everyone needs, but He wasnt the gift that everyone wanted.1966sermonKyle IdlemanNo51156118Socks & Underwear14A Future AnticipationIn this series we have found that faith always has a story. Faith is more than a feeling, more than a concept to grasp through knowledge, and more than a theological definition. Faith is best defined through stories. Hebrews 11 is a chapter filled with stories of faith, so as we wrap up this series today we are going to see how these stories of faith are to inspire our faith stories.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.44.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.44.mp3Sun, 28 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500In this series we have found that faith always has a story. Faith is more than a feeling, more than a concept to grasp through knowledge, and more than a theological definition. Faith is best defined through stories. Hebrews 11 is a chapter filled with stories of faith, so as we wrap up this series today we are going to see how these stories of faith are to inspire our faith stories.In this series we have found that faith always has a story. Faith is more than a feeling, more than a concept to grasp through knowledge, and more than a theological definition. Faith is best defined through stories. Hebrews 11 is a chapter filled with stories of faith, so as we wrap up this series today we are going to see how these stories of faith are to inspire our faith stories.2534sermonKyle IdlemanNo51143110Blindsight44An Unwavering DeterminationThis week is the third week of our series on faith in Hebrews chapter 11. One truth about faith that fills this chapter is that faith is NOT theoretical. Faith is more than a definition or a doctrine that we discuss or articulate with words. Faith is more accurately understood when it illustrated.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.47.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.47.mp3Sun, 21 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500This week is the third week of our series on faith in Hebrews chapter 11. One truth about faith that fills this chapter is that faith is NOT theoretical. Faith is more than a definition or a doctrine that we discuss or articulate with words. Faith is more accurately understood when it illustrated.This week is the third week of our series on faith in Hebrews chapter 11. One truth about faith that fills this chapter is that faith is NOT theoretical. Faith is more than a definition or a doctrine that we discuss or articulate with words. Faith is more accurately understood when it illustrated.1895sermonKyle IdlemanNo51143108Blindsight34An Outer ExpressionLast week we began a new series, titled "Blindsight." Blindsight is the phenomenon where someone who is physically blind is able to see what they are physically unable to see. Listen to how faith is described in Hebrews 11:1, "Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see." Hebrews 11 contains a long list of imperfect examples of those who have shown incredible faith. They each display an outward expression of faith, but today we are going to look specifically at Abraham. http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.46.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.46.mp3Sun, 14 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500Last week we began a new series, titled "Blindsight." Blindsight is the phenomenon where someone who is physically blind is able to see what they are physically unable to see. Listen to how faith is described in Hebrews 11:1, "Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see." Hebrews 11 contains a long list of imperfect examples of those who have shown incredible faith. They each display an outward expression of faith, but today we are going to look specifically at Abraham. Last week we began a new series, titled "Blindsight." Blindsight is the phenomenon where someone who is physically blind is able to see what they are physically unable to see. Listen to how faith is described in Hebrews 11:1, "Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see." Hebrews 11 contains a long list of imperfect examples of those who have shown incredible faith. They each display an outward expression of faith, but today we are going to look specifically at Abraham. 1967sermonDave StoneNo51143107Blindsight24An Inner ConvictionAs we begin our new series, titled "Blindsight," I want to take a moment to acquaint you with what blindsight is. Blindsight is a phenomenon where, at times, a person who is blind has a sense of what is happening around them. It is not by the heightening of the other senses or some type of learned behavior. For example, this can occur when someone who is blind is walking and, even though they do not have the ability to physically see an obstacle along the path, they have a sense that the obstacle is present. In this series we are going to be studying from Hebrews, chapter eleven, and talking about faith. So listen to how this concept of blindsight fits into what the first verse of chapter eleven says about faith: "Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see."http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.45.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.45.mp3Sun, 07 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0400As we begin our new series, titled "Blindsight," I want to take a moment to acquaint you with what blindsight is. Blindsight is a phenomenon where, at times, a person who is blind has a sense of what is happening around them. It is not by the heightening of the other senses or some type of learned behavior. For example, this can occur when someone who is blind is walking and, even though they do not have the ability to physically see an obstacle along the path, they have a sense that the obstacle is present. In this series we are going to be studying from Hebrews, chapter eleven, and talking about faith. So listen to how this concept of blindsight fits into what the first verse of chapter eleven says about faith: "Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see."As we begin our new series, titled "Blindsight," I want to take a moment to acquaint you with what blindsight is. Blindsight is a phenomenon where, at times, a person who is blind has a sense of what is happening around them. It is not by the heightening of the other senses or some type of learned behavior. For example, this can occur when someone who is blind is walking and, even though they do not have the ability to physically see an obstacle along the path, they have a sense that the obstacle is present. In this series we are going to be studying from Hebrews, chapter eleven, and talking about faith. So listen to how this concept of blindsight fits into what the first verse of chapter eleven says about faith: "Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see."1901sermonDave StoneNo51143109Blindsight14May...?It is important not to confuse the "May" question with a "Can" question. The difference being, the "Can" question is used to ask if something is possible, while the "May" question is used to ask if something is permissible; asking for permission. Maybe a better way of phrasing how we might ask this question to God is, "God is it OK if?" Typically these questions are about those grey areas, those areas and situations that the Bible does not seem to specifically address such as watching/reading Harry Potter, trick or treating, dancing, dating, getting a tattoo, or having an alcoholic beverage. Were going to take a look at how Paul responds to the church in Corinth that was asking Paul the "May" question about a lot of grey areas where they wanted to know what okay or permissible.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.40.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.40.mp3Sun, 31 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400It is important not to confuse the "May" question with a "Can" question. The difference being, the "Can" question is used to ask if something is possible, while the "May" question is used to ask if something is permissible; asking for permission. Maybe a better way of phrasing how we might ask this question to God is, "God is it OK if?" Typically these questions are about those grey areas, those areas and situations that the Bible does not seem to specifically address such as watching/reading Harry Potter, trick or treating, dancing, dating, getting a tattoo, or having an alcoholic beverage. Were going to take a look at how Paul responds to the church in Corinth that was asking Paul the "May" question about a lot of grey areas where they wanted to know what okay or permissible.It is important not to confuse the "May" question with a "Can" question. The difference being, the "Can" question is used to ask if something is possible, while the "May" question is used to ask if something is permissible; asking for permission. Maybe a better way of phrasing how we might ask this question to God is, "God is it OK if?" Typically these questions are about those grey areas, those areas and situations that the Bible does not seem to specifically address such as watching/reading Harry Potter, trick or treating, dancing, dating, getting a tattoo, or having an alcoholic beverage. Were going to take a look at how Paul responds to the church in Corinth that was asking Paul the "May" question about a lot of grey areas where they wanted to know what okay or permissible.1969sermonKyle IdlemanNo51138731One Question44What...?The word, "What," is defined as a word used to request information. We live in an age of information overload, yet it seems like we have more questions than ever. Google has become a modern day god that we go to with literally all of our questions. The majority of the "What" questions that we ask are seeking information from God about His will for our lives. http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.41.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.41.mp3Sun, 24 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400The word, "What," is defined as a word used to request information. We live in an age of information overload, yet it seems like we have more questions than ever. Google has become a modern day god that we go to with literally all of our questions. The majority of the "What" questions that we ask are seeking information from God about His will for our lives. The word, "What," is defined as a word used to request information. We live in an age of information overload, yet it seems like we have more questions than ever. Google has become a modern day god that we go to with literally all of our questions. The majority of the "What" questions that we ask are seeking information from God about His will for our lives. 2245sermonKyle IdlemanNo51138728One Question34When...?You know the one thing I dont like about God? He doesnt seem to be very punctual. It just always seems like He is running a little bit late. In Genesis we read Gods promise to Abraham—he would be the father of a great nation. But the question, "When are we going to have a child?" seemed to be asked by Sarah and Abraham for years. Have you ever asked that question? In Genesis 29 we read about Jacob. He is in love with a Rachel but is tricked into marrying her sister Leah, whom he does not love. Yet, for years it seems that Leah is asking God the same question that many of you are asking, "When God will you heal my marriage?" In Genesis 37 we read about Joseph. He has a dream where God is communicating to him that one day he will hold a prominent position and rule over many people. Years later in a prison cell in Egypt he must have questioned (as some of us have), "When is my dream ever going to come true?" In Exodus 2 we read about Moses being born in Egypt during a terrible time of injustice for Gods people. Eventually Moses leaves Egypt for Midian, but the question is left hanging for us, "God, when are you going to make things right?" God just seems so slow.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.42.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.42.mp3Sun, 17 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400You know the one thing I dont like about God? He doesnt seem to be very punctual. It just always seems like He is running a little bit late. In Genesis we read Gods promise to Abraham—he would be the father of a great nation. But the question, "When are we going to have a child?" seemed to be asked by Sarah and Abraham for years. Have you ever asked that question? In Genesis 29 we read about Jacob. He is in love with a Rachel but is tricked into marrying her sister Leah, whom he does not love. Yet, for years it seems that Leah is asking God the same question that many of you are asking, "When God will you heal my marriage?" In Genesis 37 we read about Joseph. He has a dream where God is communicating to him that one day he will hold a prominent position and rule over many people. Years later in a prison cell in Egypt he must have questioned (as some of us have), "When is my dream ever going to come true?" In Exodus 2 we read about Moses being born in Egypt during a terrible time of injustice for Gods people. Eventually Moses leaves Egypt for Midian, but the question is left hanging for us, "God, when are you going to make things right?" God just seems so slow.You know the one thing I dont like about God? He doesnt seem to be very punctual. It just always seems like He is running a little bit late. In Genesis we read Gods promise to Abraham—he would be the father of a great nation. But the question, "When are we going to have a child?" seemed to be asked by Sarah and Abraham for years. Have you ever asked that question? In Genesis 29 we read about Jacob. He is in love with a Rachel but is tricked into marrying her sister Leah, whom he does not love. Yet, for years it seems that Leah is asking God the same question that many of you are asking, "When God will you heal my marriage?" In Genesis 37 we read about Joseph. He has a dream where God is communicating to him that one day he will hold a prominent position and rule over many people. Years later in a prison cell in Egypt he must have questioned (as some of us have), "When is my dream ever going to come true?" In Exodus 2 we read about Moses being born in Egypt during a terrible time of injustice for Gods people. Eventually Moses leaves Egypt for Midian, but the question is left hanging for us, "God, when are you going to make things right?" God just seems so slow.2055sermonKyle IdlemanNo51138729One Question24Why...?Last week we placed a display in our atrium so that our guest and members could write down the questions on their heart. This week we will look at the question: Why? I have taken a sampling of questions off of the board, some of which made me laugh like, "Why does everyone force me to eat spaghetti?" But for each one that made me laugh there were dozens that made me want to cry like, "Why is there so much pain in the world?" "Why is life on earth so hard?" "Why do both of my children have cancer?" "Why did you take another baby from us?" "Why am I not my daddys Cinderella?" "Why did you take my daughter 4 weeks ago?" The "Why" God questions usually tend to stem from pain and hurts that we have experienced. There are some dangerous answers to the why questions that you sometimes hear these days.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.43.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.43.mp3Sun, 10 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400Last week we placed a display in our atrium so that our guest and members could write down the questions on their heart. This week we will look at the question: Why? I have taken a sampling of questions off of the board, some of which made me laugh like, "Why does everyone force me to eat spaghetti?" But for each one that made me laugh there were dozens that made me want to cry like, "Why is there so much pain in the world?" "Why is life on earth so hard?" "Why do both of my children have cancer?" "Why did you take another baby from us?" "Why am I not my daddys Cinderella?" "Why did you take my daughter 4 weeks ago?" The "Why" God questions usually tend to stem from pain and hurts that we have experienced. There are some dangerous answers to the why questions that you sometimes hear these days.Last week we placed a display in our atrium so that our guest and members could write down the questions on their heart. This week we will look at the question: Why? I have taken a sampling of questions off of the board, some of which made me laugh like, "Why does everyone force me to eat spaghetti?" But for each one that made me laugh there were dozens that made me want to cry like, "Why is there so much pain in the world?" "Why is life on earth so hard?" "Why do both of my children have cancer?" "Why did you take another baby from us?" "Why am I not my daddys Cinderella?" "Why did you take my daughter 4 weeks ago?" The "Why" God questions usually tend to stem from pain and hurts that we have experienced. There are some dangerous answers to the why questions that you sometimes hear these days.1753sermonDave StoneNo51138730One Question14PrayingWe have spent the past 4 weeks looking at verses about prayer, preaching sermons on prayer, and most of you have probably prayed more in the past month then maybe you ever have before. We've talked about opening our eyes and praying for what we see, we've talked about kneeling, or raising our hands in worship, we've discussed extending our hearts and hands to others, we've talked about raising our voices along with fasting and prayer. Today is going to be different than what you have come to expect of a worship service at Southeast. Today we are going to put prayer into practice and focus completely on prayer. http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.38.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.38.mp3Sun, 03 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400We have spent the past 4 weeks looking at verses about prayer, preaching sermons on prayer, and most of you have probably prayed more in the past month then maybe you ever have before. We've talked about opening our eyes and praying for what we see, we've talked about kneeling, or raising our hands in worship, we've discussed extending our hearts and hands to others, we've talked about raising our voices along with fasting and prayer. Today is going to be different than what you have come to expect of a worship service at Southeast. Today we are going to put prayer into practice and focus completely on prayer. We have spent the past 4 weeks looking at verses about prayer, preaching sermons on prayer, and most of you have probably prayed more in the past month then maybe you ever have before. We've talked about opening our eyes and praying for what we see, we've talked about kneeling, or raising our hands in worship, we've discussed extending our hearts and hands to others, we've talked about raising our voices along with fasting and prayer. Today is going to be different than what you have come to expect of a worship service at Southeast. Today we are going to put prayer into practice and focus completely on prayer. 1109sermonDave StoneNo51091747A Praying Church55Voices RaisedMany of you have stopped me over the past couple weeks and mentioned how you are praying more, talking to God more, and even experiencing fasting and praying on your knees for the first time. These stories are great to hear because we dont simply want this to be another sermon series; this has got to become a part of our daily lives. Therefore, we are striving to make this series as practical as possible.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.39.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.39.mp3Sun, 26 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400Many of you have stopped me over the past couple weeks and mentioned how you are praying more, talking to God more, and even experiencing fasting and praying on your knees for the first time. These stories are great to hear because we dont simply want this to be another sermon series; this has got to become a part of our daily lives. Therefore, we are striving to make this series as practical as possible.Many of you have stopped me over the past couple weeks and mentioned how you are praying more, talking to God more, and even experiencing fasting and praying on your knees for the first time. These stories are great to hear because we dont simply want this to be another sermon series; this has got to become a part of our daily lives. Therefore, we are striving to make this series as practical as possible.1905sermonDave StoneNo51091748A Praying Church45Hands ExtendedSeveral years ago, Pastor Rick Warren wrote a book called The Purpose Driven Life. The first sentence of the book states, "Its not about you." The first thing that this book addresses is our selfishness which can also reveal itself in our prayers. Let me remind you of our new vision here at Southeast, "To be a praying church who reaches out and challenges everyone to follow Jesus completely." We have been looking at how the early church prayed, and over the past two weeks we have learned that we can pray with our eyes open and our knees bowed. Today we are going to see that we can have extended hands in prayer.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.36.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.36.mp3Sun, 19 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400Several years ago, Pastor Rick Warren wrote a book called The Purpose Driven Life. The first sentence of the book states, "Its not about you." The first thing that this book addresses is our selfishness which can also reveal itself in our prayers. Let me remind you of our new vision here at Southeast, "To be a praying church who reaches out and challenges everyone to follow Jesus completely." We have been looking at how the early church prayed, and over the past two weeks we have learned that we can pray with our eyes open and our knees bowed. Today we are going to see that we can have extended hands in prayer.Several years ago, Pastor Rick Warren wrote a book called The Purpose Driven Life. The first sentence of the book states, "Its not about you." The first thing that this book addresses is our selfishness which can also reveal itself in our prayers. Let me remind you of our new vision here at Southeast, "To be a praying church who reaches out and challenges everyone to follow Jesus completely." We have been looking at how the early church prayed, and over the past two weeks we have learned that we can pray with our eyes open and our knees bowed. Today we are going to see that we can have extended hands in prayer.1944sermonDave StoneNo51091745A Praying Church35Knees BowedTwo weeks ago I shared a vision for this church that the Lord has impressed on our leaders. It is "to be a praying church who reaches out and challenges everyone to follow Jesus completely." Southeast has embraced that vision with open arms, but I am always quick to point out that it is not who we are yet. Last week Kyle challenged the typical paradigm for prayer by encouraging us to go even beyond an appointed prayer time and instead to be in prayer constantly, even with our eyes open. Earlier this year I attended the National Day of Prayer service in Washington D.C. Senate Chaplain, Barry Black, made a powerful point as he referred to a question that Jesus disciples asked him in Luke 11:1: "Lord, teach us to pray." He said that instead of asking for advice on how to feed a multitude or to walk on water, they asked him about prayer. They realized that power was released as Jesus prayed. In the early church in Acts we find this same dependence upon Gods power being released through prayer.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.37.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.37.mp3Sun, 12 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400Two weeks ago I shared a vision for this church that the Lord has impressed on our leaders. It is "to be a praying church who reaches out and challenges everyone to follow Jesus completely." Southeast has embraced that vision with open arms, but I am always quick to point out that it is not who we are yet. Last week Kyle challenged the typical paradigm for prayer by encouraging us to go even beyond an appointed prayer time and instead to be in prayer constantly, even with our eyes open. Earlier this year I attended the National Day of Prayer service in Washington D.C. Senate Chaplain, Barry Black, made a powerful point as he referred to a question that Jesus disciples asked him in Luke 11:1: "Lord, teach us to pray." He said that instead of asking for advice on how to feed a multitude or to walk on water, they asked him about prayer. They realized that power was released as Jesus prayed. In the early church in Acts we find this same dependence upon Gods power being released through prayer.Two weeks ago I shared a vision for this church that the Lord has impressed on our leaders. It is "to be a praying church who reaches out and challenges everyone to follow Jesus completely." Southeast has embraced that vision with open arms, but I am always quick to point out that it is not who we are yet. Last week Kyle challenged the typical paradigm for prayer by encouraging us to go even beyond an appointed prayer time and instead to be in prayer constantly, even with our eyes open. Earlier this year I attended the National Day of Prayer service in Washington D.C. Senate Chaplain, Barry Black, made a powerful point as he referred to a question that Jesus disciples asked him in Luke 11:1: "Lord, teach us to pray." He said that instead of asking for advice on how to feed a multitude or to walk on water, they asked him about prayer. They realized that power was released as Jesus prayed. In the early church in Acts we find this same dependence upon Gods power being released through prayer.2147sermonDave StoneNo51091746A Praying Church25Eyes OpenIf you were not here to hear Dave Stones sermon last week (where he cast the mission and vision for the future of this church), I want to encourage you to listen to it. He spoke about how as a church we want to embrace becoming a praying church. We want to follow the early church as a model. Time and time again in the book of Acts we find that this is what described the early churchthey were not a church that prayed, but they were defined by prayer. The early church was a praying church. So for the next several weeks we are going to be studying through the book of Acts. We are going to see how the early church prayed, and my prayer is that we will not only learn about prayer, but we will begin to become a praying church ourselves. http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.35.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.35.mp3Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400If you were not here to hear Dave Stones sermon last week (where he cast the mission and vision for the future of this church), I want to encourage you to listen to it. He spoke about how as a church we want to embrace becoming a praying church. We want to follow the early church as a model. Time and time again in the book of Acts we find that this is what described the early churchthey were not a church that prayed, but they were defined by prayer. The early church was a praying church. So for the next several weeks we are going to be studying through the book of Acts. We are going to see how the early church prayed, and my prayer is that we will not only learn about prayer, but we will begin to become a praying church ourselves. If you were not here to hear Dave Stones sermon last week (where he cast the mission and vision for the future of this church), I want to encourage you to listen to it. He spoke about how as a church we want to embrace becoming a praying church. We want to follow the early church as a model. Time and time again in the book of Acts we find that this is what described the early churchthey were not a church that prayed, but they were defined by prayer. The early church was a praying church. So for the next several weeks we are going to be studying through the book of Acts. We are going to see how the early church prayed, and my prayer is that we will not only learn about prayer, but we will begin to become a praying church ourselves. 1901sermonKyle IdlemanNo51091743A Praying Church15Where Are We Going?http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.34.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.34.mp3Sun, 29 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -04002388sermonDave StoneNo51090484More Than Words11International HarvestersI think the 20th Century Humorist, Ken Hubbard, said it best when he stated, "Next to a circus there ain't nothing that packs out and tears out faster than the Christmas Spirit." So before we totally put Christmas in our rearview mirror I want to take some time to take 3 stops along the way on the day after Christmas. The goal is that we will see that we are to make the most out of every day God gives us, even after Christmas.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.14.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.14.mp3Sat, 21 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400I think the 20th Century Humorist, Ken Hubbard, said it best when he stated, "Next to a circus there ain't nothing that packs out and tears out faster than the Christmas Spirit." So before we totally put Christmas in our rearview mirror I want to take some time to take 3 stops along the way on the day after Christmas. The goal is that we will see that we are to make the most out of every day God gives us, even after Christmas.I think the 20th Century Humorist, Ken Hubbard, said it best when he stated, "Next to a circus there ain't nothing that packs out and tears out faster than the Christmas Spirit." So before we totally put Christmas in our rearview mirror I want to take some time to take 3 stops along the way on the day after Christmas. The goal is that we will see that we are to make the most out of every day God gives us, even after Christmas.2299sermonBob RussellNo51088500August 21/22 Single Sermon11If I Could Only Preach One SermonThis message is titled "If I Could Only Preach One Sermon." Now I hope I will preach many more sermons, but if that were not the case what message would burn in me? What message would I want everyone to hear? I would want you to hear three things: Hell is a terrible place of eternal punishment, Heaven is an awesome place of eternal reward, and Jesus is returning soon.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.33.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.33.mp3Sun, 15 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400This message is titled "If I Could Only Preach One Sermon." Now I hope I will preach many more sermons, but if that were not the case what message would burn in me? What message would I want everyone to hear? I would want you to hear three things: Hell is a terrible place of eternal punishment, Heaven is an awesome place of eternal reward, and Jesus is returning soon.This message is titled "If I Could Only Preach One Sermon." Now I hope I will preach many more sermons, but if that were not the case what message would burn in me? What message would I want everyone to hear? I would want you to hear three things: Hell is a terrible place of eternal punishment, Heaven is an awesome place of eternal reward, and Jesus is returning soon.2172sermonDave StoneNo51085714August 14/15 Single Sermon11Shade. Revived by GraceYou have just been asked by a publishing company to write a biography on your life. When the initial excitement fades away you become anxious. What will they include and what will they leave out? Will they uncover secrets that I have kept hidden away? What about those parts of my story that I have never told anyone? When we read the OT we find biography after biography which include the hidden secrets. You would think God would have wanted to keep these things in the dark but instead Scripture tells the whole truth even when the truth involves sexual sin like that mentioned in Davids family.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.32.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.32.mp3Sun, 08 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400You have just been asked by a publishing company to write a biography on your life. When the initial excitement fades away you become anxious. What will they include and what will they leave out? Will they uncover secrets that I have kept hidden away? What about those parts of my story that I have never told anyone? When we read the OT we find biography after biography which include the hidden secrets. You would think God would have wanted to keep these things in the dark but instead Scripture tells the whole truth even when the truth involves sexual sin like that mentioned in Davids family.You have just been asked by a publishing company to write a biography on your life. When the initial excitement fades away you become anxious. What will they include and what will they leave out? Will they uncover secrets that I have kept hidden away? What about those parts of my story that I have never told anyone? When we read the OT we find biography after biography which include the hidden secrets. You would think God would have wanted to keep these things in the dark but instead Scripture tells the whole truth even when the truth involves sexual sin like that mentioned in Davids family.2089sermonKyle IdlemanNo51081795Hot Summer Nights44Quenched. Refreshed by IntimacyIt has been so hot around here this summer. Imagine it is a hot, muggy, 98 degree day and youre out working in the yard. It feels like youre baking in an oven. Just when you cannot take it any longer your spouse comes walking out with ice-cold water. The water refreshes you and youre ready to get back out there and keep going. Paul says in 1 Corinthians 7 that it is better to marry than to burn with sexual temptation. So it is the intimacy of marriage that quenches our thirst. This week we are going to look at another one of Davids sons, Solomon. He too was undone by sexual desire, but in Song of Solomon (Song of Songs) we have a flashback of his youthful desire for intimacy in marriage.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.31.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.31.mp3Sun, 01 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400It has been so hot around here this summer. Imagine it is a hot, muggy, 98 degree day and youre out working in the yard. It feels like youre baking in an oven. Just when you cannot take it any longer your spouse comes walking out with ice-cold water. The water refreshes you and youre ready to get back out there and keep going. Paul says in 1 Corinthians 7 that it is better to marry than to burn with sexual temptation. So it is the intimacy of marriage that quenches our thirst. This week we are going to look at another one of Davids sons, Solomon. He too was undone by sexual desire, but in Song of Solomon (Song of Songs) we have a flashback of his youthful desire for intimacy in marriage.It has been so hot around here this summer. Imagine it is a hot, muggy, 98 degree day and youre out working in the yard. It feels like youre baking in an oven. Just when you cannot take it any longer your spouse comes walking out with ice-cold water. The water refreshes you and youre ready to get back out there and keep going. Paul says in 1 Corinthians 7 that it is better to marry than to burn with sexual temptation. So it is the intimacy of marriage that quenches our thirst. This week we are going to look at another one of Davids sons, Solomon. He too was undone by sexual desire, but in Song of Solomon (Song of Songs) we have a flashback of his youthful desire for intimacy in marriage.2223sermonKyle IdlemanNo51081794Hot Summer Nights34Burned. Destroyed by DesireMy family and I enjoy spending time around the fire in our fire pit. We gather around to roast marshmallows or hotdogs and to enjoy conversations and tell stories. The fire pit comes with a manual full of warnings: not to use indoors or on a wood surface and not to use gasoline to ignite the fire to name a few. It comes with so many warnings because fire in the confines of the fire pit is safe, but outside the fire pit it is dangerous and destructive. In the same way, sex is safe as long as it is confined to marriage as it was created, but outside of marriage sex is a dangerous fire that causes devastation and destruction. http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.29.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.29.mp3Sun, 25 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400My family and I enjoy spending time around the fire in our fire pit. We gather around to roast marshmallows or hotdogs and to enjoy conversations and tell stories. The fire pit comes with a manual full of warnings: not to use indoors or on a wood surface and not to use gasoline to ignite the fire to name a few. It comes with so many warnings because fire in the confines of the fire pit is safe, but outside the fire pit it is dangerous and destructive. In the same way, sex is safe as long as it is confined to marriage as it was created, but outside of marriage sex is a dangerous fire that causes devastation and destruction. My family and I enjoy spending time around the fire in our fire pit. We gather around to roast marshmallows or hotdogs and to enjoy conversations and tell stories. The fire pit comes with a manual full of warnings: not to use indoors or on a wood surface and not to use gasoline to ignite the fire to name a few. It comes with so many warnings because fire in the confines of the fire pit is safe, but outside the fire pit it is dangerous and destructive. In the same way, sex is safe as long as it is confined to marriage as it was created, but outside of marriage sex is a dangerous fire that causes devastation and destruction. 2014sermonKyle IdlemanNo51081796Hot Summer Nights24Heat. Tempted by LustSex is found everywhere in our society isn't it? Somehow there is something about talking about it in church that doesn't seem right. However, this is where we should talk about it. After all God is the One who created sex. From the outset I want to make clear that sex is not a sin. Sex is good. God created sex for the marriage relationship as a special bond that creates intimacy between a husband and a wife. In the context of marriage sex has an addicting power that powerfully unites and bonds a couple. This powerful addicting power is destructive when it is connected to an image, a website, a boyfriend or girlfriend, or to some sexual act. http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.30.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.30.mp3Sun, 18 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400Sex is found everywhere in our society isn't it? Somehow there is something about talking about it in church that doesn't seem right. However, this is where we should talk about it. After all God is the One who created sex. From the outset I want to make clear that sex is not a sin. Sex is good. God created sex for the marriage relationship as a special bond that creates intimacy between a husband and a wife. In the context of marriage sex has an addicting power that powerfully unites and bonds a couple. This powerful addicting power is destructive when it is connected to an image, a website, a boyfriend or girlfriend, or to some sexual act. Sex is found everywhere in our society isn't it? Somehow there is something about talking about it in church that doesn't seem right. However, this is where we should talk about it. After all God is the One who created sex. From the outset I want to make clear that sex is not a sin. Sex is good. God created sex for the marriage relationship as a special bond that creates intimacy between a husband and a wife. In the context of marriage sex has an addicting power that powerfully unites and bonds a couple. This powerful addicting power is destructive when it is connected to an image, a website, a boyfriend or girlfriend, or to some sexual act. 1805sermonKyle IdlemanNo51081797Hot Summer Nights14Ending: Happily Ever AfterWe love romantic stories. As children many of us grew up seeing marriage cast in Disney movies with a fairy-tail ending. The princess and the prince finally are able to express their love in marriage at the end of the movie. As the movie ends and the picture fades we see them departing to live happily ever after. I wonder what we would see in a sequel to these marriages titled, "6 Months Later." The princess aggravated by constantly picking up after her husband who she has discovered is a total slob and wonders how she could have married such a man. When she confronts him with frustration and anger in her voice he also wonders what happened to the princess he thought he married. She does not always look as beautiful as they did when they first married and her lack of education is beginning to get old. Which leads to the question: "Is it possible to live happily ever after?"http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.28.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.28.mp3Sun, 11 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400We love romantic stories. As children many of us grew up seeing marriage cast in Disney movies with a fairy-tail ending. The princess and the prince finally are able to express their love in marriage at the end of the movie. As the movie ends and the picture fades we see them departing to live happily ever after. I wonder what we would see in a sequel to these marriages titled, "6 Months Later." The princess aggravated by constantly picking up after her husband who she has discovered is a total slob and wonders how she could have married such a man. When she confronts him with frustration and anger in her voice he also wonders what happened to the princess he thought he married. She does not always look as beautiful as they did when they first married and her lack of education is beginning to get old. Which leads to the question: "Is it possible to live happily ever after?"We love romantic stories. As children many of us grew up seeing marriage cast in Disney movies with a fairy-tail ending. The princess and the prince finally are able to express their love in marriage at the end of the movie. As the movie ends and the picture fades we see them departing to live happily ever after. I wonder what we would see in a sequel to these marriages titled, "6 Months Later." The princess aggravated by constantly picking up after her husband who she has discovered is a total slob and wonders how she could have married such a man. When she confronts him with frustration and anger in her voice he also wonders what happened to the princess he thought he married. She does not always look as beautiful as they did when they first married and her lack of education is beginning to get old. Which leads to the question: "Is it possible to live happily ever after?"1773sermonDave StoneNo58473930The Story of Us55Cliffhanger Family: The Foundation of a NationThe story of the USA is like a cliffhanger—the jury is still out on the ending. However, reflecting upon our nations foundation (as well as its current status) will help us determine what awaits us ahead. In Psalm 127:1 King David writes, "Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain." A positive change in our nations future begins with putting God first in our homes and in our families. You see, as it goes for the home so it goes for the country.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.27.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.27.mp3Sun, 04 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400The story of the USA is like a cliffhanger—the jury is still out on the ending. However, reflecting upon our nations foundation (as well as its current status) will help us determine what awaits us ahead. In Psalm 127:1 King David writes, "Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain." A positive change in our nations future begins with putting God first in our homes and in our families. You see, as it goes for the home so it goes for the country.The story of the USA is like a cliffhanger—the jury is still out on the ending. However, reflecting upon our nations foundation (as well as its current status) will help us determine what awaits us ahead. In Psalm 127:1 King David writes, "Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain." A positive change in our nations future begins with putting God first in our homes and in our families. You see, as it goes for the home so it goes for the country.2276sermonDave StoneNo51064743The Story of Us45Back Story: Great ExpectationsWhether married or not, we all have great expectations when it comes to marriage. Our spousal expectations are often heavily influenced through advertisements, reality television, and movies. These expectations may be inaccurate. In Genesis 29, we read the story of Jacob and Leah which is full of unhealthy expectations for marriage. Initially they both felt deceived and heartbroken. We can certainly learn from their experience in an effort to mold Biblical expectations for marriage. With Biblical expectations, you can get it right the first time and insure that you have a lasting marriage that becomes a strong testimony for Christ.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.24.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.24.mp3Sun, 27 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400Whether married or not, we all have great expectations when it comes to marriage. Our spousal expectations are often heavily influenced through advertisements, reality television, and movies. These expectations may be inaccurate. In Genesis 29, we read the story of Jacob and Leah which is full of unhealthy expectations for marriage. Initially they both felt deceived and heartbroken. We can certainly learn from their experience in an effort to mold Biblical expectations for marriage. With Biblical expectations, you can get it right the first time and insure that you have a lasting marriage that becomes a strong testimony for Christ.Whether married or not, we all have great expectations when it comes to marriage. Our spousal expectations are often heavily influenced through advertisements, reality television, and movies. These expectations may be inaccurate. In Genesis 29, we read the story of Jacob and Leah which is full of unhealthy expectations for marriage. Initially they both felt deceived and heartbroken. We can certainly learn from their experience in an effort to mold Biblical expectations for marriage. With Biblical expectations, you can get it right the first time and insure that you have a lasting marriage that becomes a strong testimony for Christ.2183sermonDave StoneNo51064739The Story of Us35Character Development: A Man's DilemmaThe father factor in The Story of Us is more significant than we realize. This means we must confront the sin struggles of our fathers. We tend to think of sin in terms of commission: here are the things that I have done wrong—the sins I have committed. However, the Bible also speaks of sins of omission—where we do nothing even after God has called us to action. Adam, our first father, sinned in this way. Even today this continues to be a sin struggle for men as husbands and fathers. We cannot be content in allowing ourselves – as well as others under our influence – to be negatively impacted by the affects of our passivity.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.26.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.26.mp3Sun, 20 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400The father factor in The Story of Us is more significant than we realize. This means we must confront the sin struggles of our fathers. We tend to think of sin in terms of commission: here are the things that I have done wrong—the sins I have committed. However, the Bible also speaks of sins of omission—where we do nothing even after God has called us to action. Adam, our first father, sinned in this way. Even today this continues to be a sin struggle for men as husbands and fathers. We cannot be content in allowing ourselves – as well as others under our influence – to be negatively impacted by the affects of our passivity.The father factor in The Story of Us is more significant than we realize. This means we must confront the sin struggles of our fathers. We tend to think of sin in terms of commission: here are the things that I have done wrong—the sins I have committed. However, the Bible also speaks of sins of omission—where we do nothing even after God has called us to action. Adam, our first father, sinned in this way. Even today this continues to be a sin struggle for men as husbands and fathers. We cannot be content in allowing ourselves – as well as others under our influence – to be negatively impacted by the affects of our passivity.2064sermonKyle IdlemanNo51064742The Story of Us25Beginning: Missing IngredientsOn occasion the preaching staff at Southeast feels God calling us to focus on what is happening in the lives of church members. This series came about from us hearing love storieslove stories that are falling apart. So we are going to take a look at what Gods recipe is for marriage. http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.25.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.25.mp3Sun, 13 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400On occasion the preaching staff at Southeast feels God calling us to focus on what is happening in the lives of church members. This series came about from us hearing love storieslove stories that are falling apart. So we are going to take a look at what Gods recipe is for marriage. On occasion the preaching staff at Southeast feels God calling us to focus on what is happening in the lives of church members. This series came about from us hearing love storieslove stories that are falling apart. So we are going to take a look at what Gods recipe is for marriage. 2233sermonKyle IdlemanNo51064740The Story of Us15Self-Control When It Feels UnnaturalWe have come to the last fruit of the Spirit, self control, but the level of difficulty does not diminish as we come to the end of the list. Is self control listed last because its the least important? Probably notafter all this list is called the fruit, not the fruits of the spirit. Its your lifeyour work viewed in its entirety. And I believe that self control is last because it takes that resolve and denial of self to overcome any temptation so that you can show love, joy, peace, patience, kindness goodness, faithfulness and gentleness.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.22.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.22.mp3Sun, 06 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400We have come to the last fruit of the Spirit, self control, but the level of difficulty does not diminish as we come to the end of the list. Is self control listed last because its the least important? Probably notafter all this list is called the fruit, not the fruits of the spirit. Its your lifeyour work viewed in its entirety. And I believe that self control is last because it takes that resolve and denial of self to overcome any temptation so that you can show love, joy, peace, patience, kindness goodness, faithfulness and gentleness.We have come to the last fruit of the Spirit, self control, but the level of difficulty does not diminish as we come to the end of the list. Is self control listed last because its the least important? Probably notafter all this list is called the fruit, not the fruits of the spirit. Its your lifeyour work viewed in its entirety. And I believe that self control is last because it takes that resolve and denial of self to overcome any temptation so that you can show love, joy, peace, patience, kindness goodness, faithfulness and gentleness.1970sermonDave StoneNo51012797Time to Grow99Gentleness When You're MistreatedWe usually think of gentleness as weakness. We want to be strong our recipe for achieving success not weak or gentle. And yet Galatians 5 says, "The fruit of the Spirit is gentleness." The lesson is this: our aggression can lash out, hurting others and grieving the Holy Spirit. Gentleness, however, is turning the reigns of your anger and aggravation over to the Holy Spirit. If you are walking with the Spirit then gentleness should be evident in your life.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.17.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.17.mp3Sun, 30 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400We usually think of gentleness as weakness. We want to be strong our recipe for achieving success not weak or gentle. And yet Galatians 5 says, "The fruit of the Spirit is gentleness." The lesson is this: our aggression can lash out, hurting others and grieving the Holy Spirit. Gentleness, however, is turning the reigns of your anger and aggravation over to the Holy Spirit. If you are walking with the Spirit then gentleness should be evident in your life.We usually think of gentleness as weakness. We want to be strong our recipe for achieving success not weak or gentle. And yet Galatians 5 says, "The fruit of the Spirit is gentleness." The lesson is this: our aggression can lash out, hurting others and grieving the Holy Spirit. Gentleness, however, is turning the reigns of your anger and aggravation over to the Holy Spirit. If you are walking with the Spirit then gentleness should be evident in your life.1945sermonKyle IdlemanNo51003907Time to Grow89Faithfulness When You Are AloneThe next Fruit of the Spirit listed in Galatians 5:22-23 is "Faithfulness." The Apostle Paul found that the only correct response to Christs sacrifice on the cross is faithfulness. It is the essence of Christian obediencereflecting a lifestyle that has accepted Gods grace. This compels us to be faithful in all things, for our behavior shows our acceptance of Gods salvation activity in Christ.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.16.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.16.mp3Sun, 23 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400The next Fruit of the Spirit listed in Galatians 5:22-23 is "Faithfulness." The Apostle Paul found that the only correct response to Christs sacrifice on the cross is faithfulness. It is the essence of Christian obediencereflecting a lifestyle that has accepted Gods grace. This compels us to be faithful in all things, for our behavior shows our acceptance of Gods salvation activity in Christ.The next Fruit of the Spirit listed in Galatians 5:22-23 is "Faithfulness." The Apostle Paul found that the only correct response to Christs sacrifice on the cross is faithfulness. It is the essence of Christian obediencereflecting a lifestyle that has accepted Gods grace. This compels us to be faithful in all things, for our behavior shows our acceptance of Gods salvation activity in Christ.1572sermonDave StoneNo51003906Time to Grow79Kindness and Goodness When No One NoticesThough David and Jonathan could have become bitter enemies fighting to gain the kingship of Israel, God instead forged a strong friendship between them. Although kings of his time were known to eradicate all competition, David made a vow with his friend saying that, as king, he would not wipe out Jonathans family. David upheld his vow by blessing Jonathans crippled son, Mephibosheth, providing us with an excellent example of kindness and goodness from which we can make application for our lives today. http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.18.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.18.mp3Sun, 16 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400Though David and Jonathan could have become bitter enemies fighting to gain the kingship of Israel, God instead forged a strong friendship between them. Although kings of his time were known to eradicate all competition, David made a vow with his friend saying that, as king, he would not wipe out Jonathans family. David upheld his vow by blessing Jonathans crippled son, Mephibosheth, providing us with an excellent example of kindness and goodness from which we can make application for our lives today. Though David and Jonathan could have become bitter enemies fighting to gain the kingship of Israel, God instead forged a strong friendship between them. Although kings of his time were known to eradicate all competition, David made a vow with his friend saying that, as king, he would not wipe out Jonathans family. David upheld his vow by blessing Jonathans crippled son, Mephibosheth, providing us with an excellent example of kindness and goodness from which we can make application for our lives today. 1995sermonDave StoneNo51003911Time to Grow69Patience When the Day Is LongPatience is not a fruit of the Spirit that comes naturally to us. Whether were kids wanting a road trip to be over or adults wishing traffic would speed up, patience is a battle. Thankfully, God has established some simple, specific ways to encourage the growth of patience in our lives.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.20.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.20.mp3Sun, 09 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400Patience is not a fruit of the Spirit that comes naturally to us. Whether were kids wanting a road trip to be over or adults wishing traffic would speed up, patience is a battle. Thankfully, God has established some simple, specific ways to encourage the growth of patience in our lives.Patience is not a fruit of the Spirit that comes naturally to us. Whether were kids wanting a road trip to be over or adults wishing traffic would speed up, patience is a battle. Thankfully, God has established some simple, specific ways to encourage the growth of patience in our lives.1871sermonDave StoneNo51012798Time to Grow59Peace When the Pressure Is OnOne "Fruit of the Spirit" that the Apostle Paul lists for us in Galatians 5 is "peace." Many people try to attain peace through a self-help message that says "You've got to try harder" or, "Do this and you'll find peace." However, their efforts only end up robbing them of their peace as they bring about stress and anxiety instead—the opposite of internal peace. Know that this isn't something that we can do, for peace is a fruit of the Holy Spirit and it is only He that can produce peace when the pressure is on.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.21.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.21.mp3Sun, 02 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400One "Fruit of the Spirit" that the Apostle Paul lists for us in Galatians 5 is "peace." Many people try to attain peace through a self-help message that says "You've got to try harder" or, "Do this and you'll find peace." However, their efforts only end up robbing them of their peace as they bring about stress and anxiety instead—the opposite of internal peace. Know that this isn't something that we can do, for peace is a fruit of the Holy Spirit and it is only He that can produce peace when the pressure is on.One "Fruit of the Spirit" that the Apostle Paul lists for us in Galatians 5 is "peace." Many people try to attain peace through a self-help message that says "You've got to try harder" or, "Do this and you'll find peace." However, their efforts only end up robbing them of their peace as they bring about stress and anxiety instead—the opposite of internal peace. Know that this isn't something that we can do, for peace is a fruit of the Holy Spirit and it is only He that can produce peace when the pressure is on.2154sermonKyle IdlemanNo51012795Time to Grow49Joy When There's No ReasonThe Apostle Paul was in prison when he wrote the letter to the Philippians. He had no freedom, rare bathroom privileges, limited visitation, and failing health. However, it was here that Paul penned these words: "Rejoice in the Lord always, I will say it again rejoice" (Phil. 4:4). From an earthly perspective Paul should have been the last person on earth to have joy. Yet, Paul wrote these words while chained to a guard. We may find joy to be elusive when we face times of despair. So we must learn to gain a perspective like that of the Apostle Paul, who found joy in all occasions because of Christ.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.15.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.15.mp3Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400The Apostle Paul was in prison when he wrote the letter to the Philippians. He had no freedom, rare bathroom privileges, limited visitation, and failing health. However, it was here that Paul penned these words: "Rejoice in the Lord always, I will say it again rejoice" (Phil. 4:4). From an earthly perspective Paul should have been the last person on earth to have joy. Yet, Paul wrote these words while chained to a guard. We may find joy to be elusive when we face times of despair. So we must learn to gain a perspective like that of the Apostle Paul, who found joy in all occasions because of Christ.The Apostle Paul was in prison when he wrote the letter to the Philippians. He had no freedom, rare bathroom privileges, limited visitation, and failing health. However, it was here that Paul penned these words: "Rejoice in the Lord always, I will say it again rejoice" (Phil. 4:4). From an earthly perspective Paul should have been the last person on earth to have joy. Yet, Paul wrote these words while chained to a guard. We may find joy to be elusive when we face times of despair. So we must learn to gain a perspective like that of the Apostle Paul, who found joy in all occasions because of Christ.1929sermonDave StoneNo51003909Time to Grow39Love When It's Not DeservedThis week we take a look at the first Fruit of the Spirit listed in Galatians 5:22—love. Most of us think of ourselves as loving people. We may even find it easy to love those who love us in return. But do you love when you are around a demanding boss or when you are at home with your forgetful husband? In order to see growth in the Fruit of the Spirit we must love others even when its not deserved.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.19.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.19.mp3Sun, 18 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400This week we take a look at the first Fruit of the Spirit listed in Galatians 5:22—love. Most of us think of ourselves as loving people. We may even find it easy to love those who love us in return. But do you love when you are around a demanding boss or when you are at home with your forgetful husband? In order to see growth in the Fruit of the Spirit we must love others even when its not deserved.This week we take a look at the first Fruit of the Spirit listed in Galatians 5:22—love. Most of us think of ourselves as loving people. We may even find it easy to love those who love us in return. But do you love when you are around a demanding boss or when you are at home with your forgetful husband? In order to see growth in the Fruit of the Spirit we must love others even when its not deserved.1950sermonDave StoneNo51003915Time to Grow29Pulling the WeedsWe often want the fruit of the Spirit to develop in our lives, but we neglect spiritual preparation for producing such fruit. In Galatians 5, Paul challenges us to first pull the weeds of the sinful nature. However, whether you want to grow fruit or you need to pull weeds, know that the power to do so is found through the Holy Spirit. The Spirit of God not only grows the fruit in our lives, but He also gives us the power to kill the weeds.http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.23.mp3http://panel.secc.org/sermon/listen/sermon.23.mp3Sun, 11 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400We often want the fruit of the Spirit to develop in our lives, but we neglect spiritual preparation for producing such fruit. In Galatians 5, Paul challenges us to first pull the weeds of the sinful nature. However, whether you want to grow fruit or you need to pull weeds, know that the power to do so is found through the Holy Spirit. The Spirit of God not only grows the fruit in our lives, but He also gives us the power to kill the weeds.We often want the fruit of the Spirit to develop in our lives, but we neglect spiritual preparation for producing such fruit. In Galatians 5, Paul challenges us to first pull the weeds of the sinful nature. However, whether you want to grow fruit or you need to pull weeds, know that the power to do so is found through the Holy Spirit. The Spirit of God not only grows the fruit in our lives, but He also gives us the power to kill the weeds.2284sermonKyle IdlemanNo51012796Time to Grow19Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400