Nov 29, 2015
Hope for a Broken World
Today is the first Sunday of Advent.  Note: the video about hope referenced in the sermon can be found at https://youtu.be/rGnkRnksPxI
 
Isaiah 9: 1-7
 
1) Wonderful Counselor
2 Chronicles 1: 8-12; Isaiah 41:28; 1 Corinthians 6: 9-11; Colossians 3: 5-7; James 1:5; John 14: 26; Psalm 119: 97-106
 
2) The Mighty God
Deuteronomy 10: 17; Isaiah 53
 
3) Eternal Father
John 1: 1-3, 14; Col 1: 16-17; John 14:7-11; Hebrews 7: 23-25; Hebrews 4: 14-16; John 1: 12-13; Romans 10: 8-9
 
4) Prince of Peace
Rom 12: 17-18; Heb 12:14; Galatians 5: 22-26; Galatians 3:28; Eph 2: 12-17; Isaiah 53:5; John 16:33; Col 1: 19-20; Rom 5:1; Isaiah 6: 1-6; Isaiah 64:6; John 3: 16; Micah 5: 2-5; Eph 2: 11-16; Isaiah 9:6
 
Taking it Home!
Because of what Gods' Word declares this morning, I need to change:
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2.
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  • Nov 29, 2015Hope for a Broken World
    Nov 29, 2015
    Hope for a Broken World
    Today is the first Sunday of Advent.  Note: the video about hope referenced in the sermon can be found at https://youtu.be/rGnkRnksPxI
     
    Isaiah 9: 1-7
     
    1) Wonderful Counselor
    2 Chronicles 1: 8-12; Isaiah 41:28; 1 Corinthians 6: 9-11; Colossians 3: 5-7; James 1:5; John 14: 26; Psalm 119: 97-106
     
    2) The Mighty God
    Deuteronomy 10: 17; Isaiah 53
     
    3) Eternal Father
    John 1: 1-3, 14; Col 1: 16-17; John 14:7-11; Hebrews 7: 23-25; Hebrews 4: 14-16; John 1: 12-13; Romans 10: 8-9
     
    4) Prince of Peace
    Rom 12: 17-18; Heb 12:14; Galatians 5: 22-26; Galatians 3:28; Eph 2: 12-17; Isaiah 53:5; John 16:33; Col 1: 19-20; Rom 5:1; Isaiah 6: 1-6; Isaiah 64:6; John 3: 16; Micah 5: 2-5; Eph 2: 11-16; Isaiah 9:6
     
    Taking it Home!
    Because of what Gods' Word declares this morning, I need to change:
    1.
    2.
    3.
    4.
  • Nov 22, 2015Ways, Reasons, and Results of Thanksgiving
    Nov 22, 2015
    Ways, Reasons, and Results of Thanksgiving
    Series: Topical
    Psalm 138: 1-8
     
    3 Venues, 7 Reasons & 2 Results of Thanksgiving
     
    3 Venues
    1) In private with the heart: Psalm 138:1; 9:1; 86:12; 111:1, 10, 34, 69, 145
    2) In public before gods: Psalm 139:1; James 5:13, Jeremiah 50:1-2; Judges 6:25-27, 30-32; 2 Samuel 8:9-10; Genesis 12:1-3; Philippians 2:9-11
    3) In posture before men: Psalm 138:2; 1 Samuel 1:9; 3:3
     
    7 Reasons
    1) Because of His love: Psalm 138:2 & Psalm 136
    2) Because of His truth: Psalm 138:2, Isaiah 40:6-8; 1 Peter 1:24-25; John 14:5-6
    3) Because He answers prayers: Psalm 138:3; Jeremiah 33:2-3; Psalm 50:15; 91:15; Jeremiah 29:12-13
    4) Because He emboldens us: Psalm 138:3, Psalm 28:7; Acts 4:18-20; 5:28-29
    5) Because He sees the humble: Psalm 138:6; Isaiah 57:!5; Luke 1:48; James 4:6; 1 Peter 5:5-7
    6) Because He delivers me: Psalm 138:7; Psalm 136: Psalm 23:1-3; Isaiah 41:10; 40:28-31
    7) Because He cares about my life: Psalm 138:8; Matthew 10:29-32; 1 Peter 5:6-7
     
    2 Results
    National leaders will:
    1) Give thanks to the LORD: Psalm 138:4-5
    2) Sing of the LORD's ways: Ephesians 5:18-20; Colossians 3:15-17
     
    Taking It Home
    How often do you give God praise when He grants you some you asked Him for?
    Is there prayer of thanksgiving after an event you prayed for is over?
    How intentional are we to share with others what God has done for us so that He will be made known and glorified in the eyes of others?
    Because of what I learned today from the Word of God, I will:
    a)
    b)
    c)
  • Nov 15, 2015The Fuel of Missions: God’s Passion for His Glory
    Nov 15, 2015
    The Fuel of Missions: God’s Passion for His Glory
    Ezekiel 36: 16-32
     
    For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea (Habakkuk 2:14)
     
    A) Two Vital Truths:
    1) God saves and redeems His people for His sake, because He loves His glory.
    2) God glorifies Himself among the nations by decisively coming to save his people through cleansing them from their sins and filling them with His Spririt.
     
    B) Two Essential Applications
    1) Be humbly clear about your purpose in life.
    2) Be unashamedly convinced about the message we preach.
  • Nov 8, 2015Samson Part 1, Birth of a Superhero
    Nov 8, 2015
    Samson Part 1, Birth of a Superhero
    Series: Judges
    Judges 13: 1-25
  • Nov 1, 2015Jepthah Part 3, The Monster Inside Me
    Nov 1, 2015
    Jepthah Part 3, The Monster Inside Me
    Series: Judges
    Judges 8: 1-3; Judges 12: 1-7
  • Oct 25, 2015Jephthah Part 2
    Oct 25, 2015
    Jephthah Part 2
    Series: Judges
    Judges 10: 17 - 11:40
     
    1) Israel's Need - Judges 10:17-18
    2) God's Man - Judges 11: 1-7; Romans 8:29; 12: 1-2
    3) The Recruiting - Judges 11:4-11; Genesis 45: 4-7; Genesis 50: 15-21; Hebrews 11:32-34
    4) The First Peace Initiative: Negotiation - Judges 11:12-27
    5) Negotiations fall apart - Judges 11:28
    6) Jephthah moves to action - Judges 11:29
    7) Jephthah makes a vow to the Lord - Judges 11:30
    8) The Lord wins the day - Judges 11: 32-33
    9) Jephthah's vow was more than he bargained for - Judges 11: 34-35
    10) Amazing Obedience of his daughter - Judges 11:36-38
    11) The Outcome of Jephthah's Vow - Judges 11:39-40
     
    Taking it Home
    1) Remember that God specializes in turning garbage into gold.
    2) Be careful in your walk with God.
  • Oct 18, 2015Jephtath Part 1, How are you doing with your idols?
    Oct 18, 2015
    Jephtath Part 1, How are you doing with your idols?
    Series: Judges
    Judges 10: 6-16
     
    Please note that the last few minutes of the sermon was cut-off due to technical issues.  The two lists Pastor Fischer was going to mention are the following:
     
    1) My list of things that need to go right now:
     
    2) My list of things that need to begin right now:
     
    You are encouraged to look into your heart and fill out the two lists.
  • Oct 4, 2015Obedience Reflects Ownership
    Oct 4, 2015
    Obedience Reflects Ownership

    Psalm 23: 1-4

    Our special guest this Sunday is Matt Cox, who is the executive director of Miracle Mountain Ranch.  He is going to share a sermon on the well known Psalm 23.  He is going to be using his dog, Amos, and some ropes as object lessons during his sermon.

  • Sep 27, 2015What Does the Bible Say About Prayer and Fasting?
    Sep 27, 2015
    What Does the Bible Say About Prayer and Fasting?
    Series: Topical
    Nehemiah 1: 1-6, Esther 4: 1-3, Joel 2: 12-16
  • Sep 20, 2015Tola and Jair: Not on My Watch
    Sep 20, 2015
    Tola and Jair: Not on My Watch
    Series: Judges
    Judges 10: 1-5
  • Sep 13, 2015Still Bearing Fruit
    Sep 13, 2015
    Still Bearing Fruit
    This Sunday is Grandparent's Day so our church decided to do a Senior Citizen's Sunday.
    00:00 - A recount of our church history by Cindy Faust
    04:44 - A brief profile of our church seniors by Earl Van Norman
    12:57 - Scripture reading of Psalm 71: 9-18 by Tom Heimer
    14:26 - Testimony from Henry Sandt
    26:53 - Message from Pastor Plows, "Still Bearing Fruit"
  • Sep 6, 2015Abimelech: An Example to Avoid
    Sep 6, 2015
    Abimelech: An Example to Avoid
    Series: Judges
    Judges 9: 1-57
  • Aug 30, 2015Gideon Part 4: Gideon’s Mop Up Op
    Aug 30, 2015
    Gideon Part 4: Gideon’s Mop Up Op
    Series: Judges
    Judges 8: 1-35
  • Aug 23, 2015Gideon Part 3: God Delivers Israel through Gideon
    Aug 23, 2015
    Gideon Part 3: God Delivers Israel through Gideon
    Series: Judges
    Judges 7: 1-25
  • Aug 16, 2015Gideon Part 2: A Deliverer in Progress
    Aug 16, 2015
    Gideon Part 2: A Deliverer in Progress
    Series: Judges
    Judges 6: 1-40