tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70178019050478690572012-01-26T11:09:29.421-08:00A blog of the Brimfield Faith United Methodist Church. Seeking to connect, deepen and engage people in faith for the transformation of our community...Bissellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04389874975411483002noreply@blogger.comBlogger1061100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7017801905047869057.post-43649058776676796962012-01-26T11:09:00.000-08:002012-01-26T11:09:29.434-08:00

THE SITE IS BACK UP DUE TO PODBEAN.COM BEING STUBBORN... “Revelation Living” Brimfield Faith UMC / January 22, 2012 Revelation 22:12-17 POLARIZING Revelation is the Tim Tebow of the Bible. You either love it or hate it. It evokes strong reactions by just existing, especially its existence in the Bible. If you have ever read Revelation or even just a snippet of the book, you will know it has

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Please visit our new blog site at http://brimfieldfaith.podbean.com/. This site also hosts our podcasts on iTunes.  Hope you enjoy and God bless!

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Follow the new link for the audio. You can also subscribe via iTunes from http://brimfieldfaith.podbean.com/.  “6º of Christmas: Home Alone & Christ Alone” Brimfield Faith UMC / December 24, 2010 Luke 2:1-20 FAMILY CHRISTMAS For better or worse, Christmas is about family. Children come home from college or the cities in which they live and work. Aunts and uncles travel from afar to

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Christmas is almost here! I hope you are finishing up your shopping and have plans to attend worship on Christmas Eve. Christmas, after all, isn't Christmas without the worship of the Christ Child. May you be filled with peace, hope, joy and love this week and all year long. click for audio of the sermon or read below:http://www.mediafire.com/file/abu3i9p3bds617x/6%BA%20of%20Love.mp3“6º of Love:

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What exactly is the difference between happiness and joy? How do we sustain joy in our lives? This past week, we looked to reconnect to the eternal joy of God this Christmas season.click for the audio:http://www.mediafire.com/file/hjzi542llly6z0j/6%BA%20of%20Joy.mp3“6º of Joy: Peter, Paul, and Mary & Mary, the Mother of Jesus”Brimfield Faith UMC / December 12, 2010Luke 1:47-55INTROReview the

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This week we looked at God's idea of peace. We often living life with the feeling of incompleteness and emptiness. Often what we are missing is the peace of God. The peace of God is about wholeness and completeness and not just an absence of conflict. Listen to learn more about how to discover the lasting peace of God for your life. Follow the link for audio. http://www.mediafire.com/file/

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This weekend marks the beginning of the Christmas shopping season. Buying gifts is one of the ways we prepare for Christmas, but we must not forget to prepare our spirits to receive the gift of God's love in Jesus Christ. This week marks the first Sunday of Advent and we looked at the gift of Hope. Each week we will look at how we find our way back to God through the "6º of Advent: Reconnecting

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This week's message was the culmination of our stewardship series. It looks at the connection between a strong vision and moblizing people into action. We looked at the parallels between the Israelites in the book of Exodus and the journey of Brimfield Faith United Methodist Church. May you be motivated and activated into God's mighty works!Click here for the audio: http://www.mediafire.com/file/

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John Wesley first called us to "earn all you can." Then, "save all you can." Now he takes it the final step with "give all you can." This message talks about the importance of learning how to give and how to be transformed into a generous person. After all, we serve a generous God.Follow the link for audio http://www.mediafire.com/file/rd0qzsbquy4eaey/All%20You%20can.mp3Read the text below.“All

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This week we continued in our financial stewardship series, "Matters of Money." This week we looked at Wesley's second use of money: save all you can. If you tend to earn all you can in order to spend all you can, then this message is for you. May it be a blessing to you and may you experience the fullness of God's abundance. http://www.mediafire.com/file/rvn85u81c7d8y7x/Penny%20Pinching%

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This week we started our stewardship series called, “Matters of Money.” John Wesley preached a message in 1760 called, "The Uses of Money." In it he said, "Earn all you can. Save all you can. Give all you can. Each week we'll look at each of the three exhortations. The first sermon talked about God’s call to “Go and Make Money.” In wasn't a health and wealth message but rather a call to submit

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On October 17, we held a short healing service at the end of worship. We invited people to come forward and pursue their healing. We anointed people with oil, layed hands, and allowed people to pray at the altar. The Lord met us in this time and there was a strong healing anointing in the church. A number of people reported healing during the experience. (I left out names for privacy sake.)

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This week we concluded our series, "Cruisin' with Christ: Vehicles of Prayer." We talked about the vehicle of healing prayer: the ambulance. After the sermon, we had a time devoted to seeking the healing of heaven. It was a powerful time, filled with God's Spirit and there were reports of miraculous healing! Keep praying for the Lord's healing to be poured out and God's people to be

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I hope your week is off to a good start. Have you gotten the chance to spend time in solitude with God? If not, hope on that spiritual motorcycle and make yourself available to God. Learn how the motorcycle transports us to God in solitude.Follow the link for the audio of "Motorcylcles of Solitude."http://www.mediafire.com/file/tpigdj8octi3g6v/Motorcycles%20of%20Solitude.mp3“Motorcycles of

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I hope you are enjoying the beginning of your week. Starting it off with a Browns victory, always helps! This past Sunday we continued our “Cruisin’ with Christ” series with a sermon entitled, “Minivans, Big Prayers.” It looks at the importance of praying for and with others. We learned some important lessons about pray from the minivan. Follow the link for the audio or read the text below. Be

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I hope you are being refreshed by the rain we are getting this week. We definitely needed it. This past Sunday in worship we continued our series on prayer, “Cruisin’ with Christ.” We talked about “Pickup Truck Prayers” and learned how to cast our burdens on God. If you are feeling worn down or burned out, I’d encourage you to listen to the sermon or read it below. http://www.mediafire.com/file/

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This week we kicked off the fall with a Cruise-In Car Show. We had a great time playing games, eating food, and looking at cool cars. We also started a new sermon series on prayer called "Cruisin with Christ: Vehicles of Payer." This week we compared the effects of the automobile to the effects of prayer on people's lives. To listen to the audio follow the link or read the text below. http://

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We have officially finished our "Journey with James." I hope James' pastoral writing has helped you make faith matter in your life. I know it has helped me. This week, James leaves us to ponder the importance of prayer and spiritual community. We need God and we need each other. The text is below and the audio at the link.http://www.mediafire.com/file/wgqnxrku6in4151/Powerful%20Faith%20edited.mp3

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I hope you are enjoying your week. Sunday in worship, we talked about nurturing patience in our lives. If you struggle with trusting God and waiting patiently, consider starting a spiritual journal. Read below to learn more about it or download the audio.http://www.mediafire.com/file/svg3alxs58q6req/Patience%20and%20Faithfulness.mp3“Patience and Faithfulness”Brimfield Faith UMC / August 29,

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This week's message was a sobering one. We looked at the plight of injustice and corruption in antiquity and in modern society. We specifically looked at the crime of human trafficking. Thanks to Amanda Marshall, (http://www.wearelostandfound.org/), for supplying me with the statistics and websites. (One editorial correction, I say 4 -7 million people enslaved. I should have said 4 -27 million).

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This week we continued along the through James. It has been an enlightening and challenging ride thus far. This week we heard some strong words and a challenge to change how we live. A challenge to live more humbly and trust in the Lord. Follow link to download the audio or read below.http://www.mediafire.com/file/7drtaoa7n15e77p/Faith%20Filled%20Future.mp3 “A Faith Filled Faith”Brimfield

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God wants us to have a mature faith lacking nothing. James is gracious to give us the means to fulfill our intentions. Follow the link for the audio or read the text below. Remember... Draw near to God and God will draw near to you.http://www.mediafire.com/file/g6m8dbml3rf89gm/Draw Near.mp3“Draw Near” / August 8, 2010 / James 4:1-12SPIRITUAL FORMATIONWhen we began this journey of James, we

Bissellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04389874975411483002noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7017801905047869057.post-65148539270630526642010-07-27T06:20:00.001-07:002010-07-27T06:25:47.371-07:00

Sunday concluded this year's VBS Galactic Blast. We truly had a blast this year! I want to thank all of the volunteers that make it such a success. The focus was on praising God for his actions on our behalf. The sermon reflects the theme of the week, Praising God!http://www.mediafire.com/file/l3r7tpbc6pjpnhf/Out of this World.mp3“Out of this World” / July 25, 2010 / Luke 18:35-43INTRO The story

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We continued in our Journey with James this week. We looked at the power of words. Hopefully, we can become people that choose life and speak blessings.click to download the audio -- http://www.mediafire.com/file/idk4grxpy092ik3/Speaking of Faith.mp3“Speaking of Faith” / Brimfield Faith UMCJuly 18, 2010 / James 3:1-12INTROAs I hear this passage there are two familiar childhood sayings that come

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This message is being posted late but it is from the Fourth of July. Follow the link for the audio or read the text below. http://www.mediafire.com/file/2mmrrjdytdt/Finding Equal Faith.mp3 “Finding Equal Faith on the Fourth” / July 4, 2010 / James 2:1-13CREATED EQUALOn this day 224 years ago, the Continental Congress adopted a statement that would forever change the course of American and world

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This past week we talked about the tensions between the "spiritual but not religious" and the "religious but not spiritual" and saw James proposed middle road. You can listen to the audio by following the link or read the text below. Don't forget to join us Wednesday, June 30th at 7:00 pm for our first DiG Group gathering. We'll be discussing the sermon, studying the Scriptures, praying and

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I hope you are having a good week. Thanks to everyone who attended my ordination service last week. I have greatly appreciated the love and support everyone has given me over the past three years of this journey. I look forward to continuing to share in vibrant ministry in Brimfield for many years to come. I also want to thank Pastor Tom for preaching and leading worship last Sunday. Below is

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We are starting our summer sermon series through the book of James. While I’m sure you have plans for picnics, vacations, and relaxation, I would encourage you to make time to worship regularly this summer. There is no better way to reenergize your soul than to worship the Living God. Therefore, I invite you to join us on the "Journey with James."You can listen to the audio or read the text.http

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I hope you had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend as we remembered the people who sacrificed their lives for our freedom. In worship, we talked about being filled with the Spirit and prayed for a fresh filling of the Spirit’s power.Listen here: http://www.mediafire.com/file/mw2l5iuo53n/Spirit Filled Believers.mp3“Spirit-Filled Believers”Brimfield Faith UMC / May 30, 2010 / Acts 19:1-7INTRO – THE

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We had an exciting Spirit-filled worship celebration this week. We welcomed three new members and baptized four people! The Spirit is moving in our midst. Tom Poremba, a retired United Methodist pastor, was introduced as our new Deepen Pastor. SPRC has hired him for $1 a year to provide member care, and assist with the development of small group. He is a gift to our congregation and we are

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I hope everyone had a good Mother’s Day and was able to honor their mothers. In worship, we honored the godly women in our lives and celebrated a God that cares for us like a mother. Melissa Kaminski beautifully sang, “I Hope You Dance,” and in the sermon we talked about how God invites us to dance with him. If you’d like to hear the sermon, follow the link or read below.http://

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God is good. We caught glimpses of the beauty of eternity this past Sunday as we celebrated the sacraments of Baptism and Holy Communion. If you want to learn more about seeing heaven in the world, I’d encourage you to download the sermon God is good. We caught glimpses of the beauty of eternity this past Sunday as we celebrated the sacraments of Baptism and Holy Communion. If you want to

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I hope you have seen God in your life this week. Sunday we had a Spirit-filled time of experiencing God moments. We watch a clip from “O Brother Where Art Thou?” and the sermon was called, “Down to the River.” Downlaod it here: http://www.mediafire.com/file/2cwfynmiwb3/Down to the River.mp3or read the text below.“Down to the River”Brimfield Faith UMCApril 25, 2010Acts 9:1-6; Ruth 1:16-18INTRO –

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This week in Gone Country we talked about “Git’n Thru” the struggles we face in life. We learned that sometimes we make our struggles worse than they need to be. It is important to continue to seek God and to trust the Lord through all of life’s circumstances. If you missed the serrmon, follow this link to download the audio or read the text below.http://www.mediafire.com/file/mdemhmm1gig/Git'n

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This week we will listen to “I Saw God Today” by George Strait. It has a pertinent message for the first week of the Easter season: recognizing God in the midst of a chaotic world. Like the disciples on the Emmaus Road who didn’t recognize Jesus, God is often in our presence and we fail to see it. This week we will seek to have our eyes opened that we might see the Lord.“Seeing God”Brimfield

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I hope you were able to discover Easter in a fresh way this year. As you peered in the empty tomb, I hope you were able to proclaim, “Jesus is risen!” Easter begins with the discovery that Jesus is alive but it continues with the proclamations that Jesus is messiah and Jesus is Lord. You can listen to the message at http://www.mediafire.com/file/vlwnyujnmej/Discover Easter 2.mp3 or read the

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We celebrated Palm Sunday this week with cheers of 'Hosanna!' For the sermon, we engaged in some midrash, holy imagination, as we looked at the different groups of people that might have been in the crowd for the holy event of Jesus entering into Jerusalem. Feel free to listen to the sermon by following the link or reading the text. See you this Sunday as we DISCOVER EASTER!http://

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As we begin to wrap up "Jesus-Care" we needed to address the issue of national healthcare. The message strives to provide biblical perspectives to consider that are outside and above partisan politics. Feel free to download the audio or read the text. I hope you are challenged to think about the issue deeper as a result of the discussion.http://www.mediafire.com/file/djfznkdzffn/Universal

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I hope the laughter of the Lord is resting upon you this week. We experienced laughter and God’s healing power this week in worship. We will be concluding Jesus-Care this week with a discussion about universal healthcare. If you want to listen to the audio, follow the link:http://www.mediafire.com/file/malk4cjenzw/Laughter.mp3Feel free to read the text below.“Laughter is the Best Medicine”

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God is answering prayer and healing people at Brimfield Faith. This week's sermon focused on how we partner with God in prayer to unleash his divine healing. We also heard testimony from a young woman named Ashley who was healed of pregnancy complications. Follow the link to download the sermon or read the text below. http://www.mediafire.com/file/4ttyw5mmjlj/Healing Prayers.mp3“Healing

Bissellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04389874975411483002noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7017801905047869057.post-45553257447837404502010-03-02T07:14:00.001-08:002010-03-02T07:36:25.787-08:00

This past week we continued to talk about God's power and heart to heal us. Healing goes beyond the physical into the whole person. Download the link to learn more or read the sermon text below. May you experience healing and wholeness in the Lord.http://www.mediafire.com/file/mudgnmomoez/Holistic Health.mp3“Holistic Health: the Nephesh”Brimfield Faith UMCFebruary 28, 2010Deuteronomy 6:4-5; 1

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This past week started the beginning of Lent. Lent is the time we spiritually prepare ourselves to celebrate Easter and the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. This year we are studying God's miraculous power to heal and boldly praying that we might experience it. I encourage you to come to worship with the faith that God can heal you from all sickness, brokenness and woundedness. To listen to

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“Jesus-Care: God’s Health Care Plan” Tired of hearing about the national health care debate and Obama-Care? God has a unique universal health care plan available for all and free to everyone. During Lent, we will discover God’s will for the sick and hurting. Join us as we explore and experience the miraculous ways of the Great Physician and Divine Healer.

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This past Sunday was Scout Sunday at our church. We have several strong Scout programs in our church and a number of boys and girls participated in the service. They all did a fantastic job! The sermon was a message of God's love and the potential each us has been created with. If you missed it, download the audio or read text below.http://www.mediafire.com/file/mommmt2kuny/Soar like an Eagle.mp3

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This past Sunday was our last week in the series, "Good God, Bad World." If you didn't catch it, feel free to download it by following the link or reading the text below.http://www.mediafire.com/file/t2wuvqzyjiz/Help or Hindrance.mp3“Help or Hindrance: Faith’s Role in Suffering”Brimfield Faith UMCFebruary 7, 20101 Corinthians 15:51-58; Psalm 57 When I began preparing for this sermon

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This week we talked about how we thrive in the midst of pain. You can follow the link to download the sermon or read the text below. Be strengthened in the Lord!http://www.mediafire.com/file/zwiexeeally/Transformers.mp3“Transformers: From Surviving to Thriving”Brimfield Faith UMCJanuary 31, 2010Genesis 45:5-8; Romans 8:26-30The butterfly is one of nature’s most beautiful illustrations of the

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This week in worship we discussed how we cope with pain. It was our third week of five in the series, "Good God, Bad World." Video clips from "Bruce Almighty" were edited out. You can follow the link to download or read the text below.http://www.mediafire.com/file/yqjnmzyjjhk/Treading Water.mp3May you be strengthened by God and we'll see you Sunday!“Treading Water: Coping with Pain”Brimfield

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We continue to talk about pain and suffering in the face of a good, loving and all-powerful God. You can download the audio or read the text below. Be blessed and we'll see you Sunday!http://www.mediafire.com/file/nkzymmzrtzz/Pondering Pain.mp3“Pondering Pain: Punishment for Sin or Message from God?”Brimfield Faith UMCJanuary 17, 2009Job / 1 Kings 19:9-11 INTRO: I appreciate Dawn’s

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We started the sermon series "Good God, Bad World" this past Sunday. We'll be spending five weeks trying to answer the question: How can a loving God allow suffering in the world? You can download the audio by following the link or read the text below. Hope to see you this Sunday as we will be "Pondering Pain." Does God communicate through pain? Is it a punishment for sin or a message from

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The ABC’s of Faith: CONNECT, DEEPEN, ENGAGE”Brimfield Faith UMCJanuary 3, 2010Acts 2:42-47; Mathew 22:37-40; Matthew 28:19-20INTRODUCTION Happy New Year… looking back… I love coming to worship… Sense God’s working…In June of 2007, Michelle and arrived at Brimfield Faith. It was my first appointment out of seminary. The church was on its last leg. Attendance had plummeted to under 50

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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Mary the Mother of Jesus have something in common and something important for us to hear. You can listen to the message by following the link or read the text below. Merry Christmas.http://www.mediafire.com/file/0vrxohjg2oj/Christmas Caroling.mp3INTRODUCTION [ADVENT WREATH] A couple of weeks ago I was in a meeting and we were evaluating our worship

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This week was the third week of Advent... the message was that of JOY. As you listen/ read, may you been filled with Christmas Joy. A side note, the video clips from "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas" have been editted out for copyright reasons. Follow the link to listen to the downloaded sermon or read the text below. http://www.mediafire.com/file/nzyymm00i2t/The Grinch who Found Joy.mp3“The

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This past Sunday we talked about the peace of Christmas. If you want to listen to the sermon click here and download it. The movie clips have been edited out. http://www.mediafire.com/file/4ngu0cjwkld/The Ghost of Christmas Peace.mp3If you'd rather read text just scroll down.“The Ghost of Christmas Peace”Brimfield Faith UMCDecember 6, 2009Luke 3:1-4 Depending on your perspective, the

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We began our Advent series, "A Very Movie Christmas" this past week with a message of hope in the face of hopelessness. The message is called, "It's a Wondeful Life... really?" Please join us this week for a message of peace through the eyes of Ebenezer Scrooge. Download and listen to the audio here or read the text below. http://www.mediafire.com/file/mywngonli2h/Its a Wonderful Life really.mp3

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This is the last sermon in the series, "Enough." This past Sunday was Commitment Sunday. If you are able to give financial to the church in 2010, we would ask that you let us know. It helps us to budget for the coming year and make good stewardship decisions. If you got a pledge card, please send it to the church or bring it this Sunday. If you need one, please contact us at the church

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Week three of the "Enough" sermon series... Hope you enjoy it. If you didn't get a key tag please let the office know and we'll get you one.http://www.mediafire.com/file/mnmy3yjgmhu/Cultivating Contentment.mp3The text is below if you'd rather read it.Cultivating Contentment Keep your lives free from the love of money, and be content with what you have; for he has said, “I will never leave you or

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Here is the link to Sunday's sermon. You can follow it and download the audio of the sermon or you can read the text below. Hope to see you this coming Sunday!http://www.mediafire.com/file/y0m4owtlnoj/Widsom and Finance.mp3INTRO: Where Did All Our Money Go?Living as Prodigals Do you ever get to the end of the month and wonder where all of your money went? If you do, did you know you

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The Basic Budget WorksheetItem Actual % Suggested %* Plan for next 12 monthsHousing 25-35%Transportation 10-15%Charitable Gifts 10-12%Food

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This is the first worksheet that we handed out in worship this week, 11/8/2009My Life and Financial Goals WorksheetHow would you define or describe your life purpose?What are three goals that can help you to achieve this life purpose?What are some financial goals that can help to support your life goals and purpose?Short-term financial goals (next 12 months):1.2.Mid-range financial goals (2–5

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Here is a short overview of money in wealth as addressed in Proverbs. I hope this is interesting and helpful. YHWH is the Hebrew name of God (read it Lord). I wrote this a couple of years ago while in seminary.Wealth and Money When reading through Proverbs there are numerous verses discussing the issues of money and wealth. To begin to get an understanding one should know the Hebrew

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We started our new finance series called "Enough: discovering joy through simplicity and generosity." The first sermon didn't get recorded so I'm posting the text here. This series is from Rev. Adam Hamilton.“When Dreams Become Nightmares”Brimfield Faith UMCNovember 1, 2009Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith, and pierced themselves with many griefs. (1 Timothy 6:10b, NIV)

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The last in the sermon series "Power Tools." We looked at the role and place of love in the discussion of the spiritual gifts.http://www.mediafire.com/file/jtnk213zzwy/The Greatest Tool.mp3

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No this is not a relationship sermon! Instead it is about finding and activating our spiritual gifts. Look at your gift mix...ask HOW will I use them...ask WHERe will I use them...Then, USE THEM!http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=49f22b6544d1cbead2db6fb9a8902bda

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Here are the first two sermons of Power Tools..."Power Tools" looks at the importance that Christ-followers and the Church moves in the power of God.http://www.mediafire.com/file/gmu4inmxd1e/Power Tools.mp3"The Tool Belt" talks about the one Spirit and one common good that we are called to work towards. http://www.mediafire.com/file/yhznnzkdy3m/The Tool Belt.mp3If you want to take a spiritual

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I forgot to post the last of the Love God, Live Green series. In this sermon we looked at the way Jesus uses parables and nature to connect us to deeper faith.Enjoy and remember: "When you LIVE GREEN, you LOVE GOD."http://www.mediafire.com/?jntevwmiynn

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This past week's worship was one of the more moving services we've had in awhile. God's Spirit was blowing and touching people's hearts. Rob Tromp, one of our members and worship leaders, shared about his time at basic training this summer. It was a powerful testimony. He reminded us to write letters to those who serve in the military and to invite friends to church. That hardly does it

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Did you know that caring for the earth is part of our original purpose as children of God?Dr. Steve Weeks, professor of Biology from the University of Akron joined us in worship this past week. He passionately shared with us some great ways to care for the environment. Here they are below:Listen to the sermon and interview (Steve is at the end. The sound is a little soft.)http://www.mediafire.com

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This past Sunday we started an exciting new series called, "Love God, Live Green." We believe as a church that one of the ways you can express your love of God and neighbor is through caring for the earth. This first sermon addresses the reasons why Christians should care about the creation.http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=49f22b6544d1cbead2db6fb9a8902bdaHope you enjoy.Remember this Sunday is

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This sermon is in preparation for my ordination interviews. It is one of those topics so integral to our faith as Christ-followers!http://www.mediafire.com/file/mbhilm2mt2w/GO!.mp3

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http://www.mediafire.com/file/nomyytorlb2/A Delight to the Eyes.mp3http://www.mediafire.com/file/dalmnmnd1j5/Fallen Countenances.mp3http://www.mediafire.com/file/znxa03y3j4z/New Views of Paradise.mp3These 3 sermons are the final three in the "Stories from the Beginning" Series. The order is New Views of Paradise, Fallen Countenances, and finally A Delight to the Eyes. We pulled from the ancient

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Started a new series, "Stories from the Beginning," Sunday. You can listen to the first sermon.http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=49f22b6544d1cbead2db6fb9a8902bda

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This is the last sermon in the "Roaming Through Romans" Serieshttp://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=49f22b6544d1cbead2db6fb9a8902bdaStarting in June we are doing a series called "Stories from the Beginning." We'll be digging into the early stories of Genesis...

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Friday, May 29 Romans 16:1-27In Paul’s parting words, he chooses to remind us “to keep an eye on those who cause dissensions and offenses, in opposition to the teaching that you have learned; avoid them” (Romans 16:17). Why do you think these are Paul’s last words? Are you a person of peace? Do you surround yourself with people of peace? And now may you be

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Thursday, May 28 Romans 15:14-33Paul longed to go to Rome but was hindered because of a greater calling upon his life. Paul’s ambition was to proclaim the good news where it had never been heard. He made sacrifices and took risks to fulfill this calling. What do you feel called to? What risks or sacrifices do you need to make in order to fulfill it?

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Wednesday, May 27 Romans 15:1-13Paul writes two powerful blessings regarding the Gospel and how we should live with one another. Reread Romans 15:5-6; 13. How can you speak a blessing into someone’s life today?

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Tuesday, May 26 Romans 14:1-23As we become more faithful followers of Christ, we sometimes have a tendency to think ourselves better than others. We see others shortcomings and faults and exalt ourselves. Instead of judging others in their weakness, how can you extend love and mercy to them?Have you ever tripped and stubbed your toe? It hurts. We do not want to be a hindrance to others as we

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Monday, May 25 Romans 13:1-14Teenagers and even adults sometimes struggle with submitting to their governing authorities. Do you ever resist authority? How might being subject to others glorify God?Verses 8-10 state that to fulfill to love one another the law of God. The law is not fulfilled in a list of do’s and don’ts. Meditate on those verses and have brilliant

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Friday, May 22 Romans 12:1-21Sometimes it is good to read the same passage daily for an extended period of time. This allows Scripture to be read for transformation and not just information. After a week in Romans 12, how has the exercise impacted your spiritually? What do you need to do to offer yourself daily as a living sacrifice to God?

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Thursday, May 21 Romans 12:9-21Paul lists a rather extensive catalogue of how true Christians should act. What seems to be the overarching theme? Read 1 Corinthians 13 and compare the sections. That one concept of stands out to you as you read? Try and put that into practice this week.

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Wednesday, May 20 Romans 12:3-8In ancient times, there were strict class distinctions. Today some of those distinctions still exist in informal ways. Do you ever consider yourself better than certain kinds of people and act condescending towards them? Instead of establishing class distinction, God has given us many different gifts and has called us to be a part of one body in Christ

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Week 4 of a 5 week series on the Epistle to the Romans.http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=49f22b6544d1cbead2db6fb9a8902bda

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Rob Tromp, one of our worship leaders, did "God of Wonders" as special music last Sunday. The recording isn't great but the song is powerful. This one is worth downloading and listening to!Blessings! http://www.mediafire.com/file/lcmi5xldmrg/God of Wonders.mp3

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Tuesday, May 19 Romans 12:1-2To be a living sacrifice is to adopt a lifestyle of praise and worship. Paul suggests doing that through the renewing of your mind. How can you daily renew your mind? \What advantages do Christians who know and follow the will of God have? How often do you seek to know the will of God?

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Monday, May 18 Romans 12:1-21This week we are going to focus solely on Romans 12. Read the text prayerfully each day and allow this action packed passage permeate your soul. Romans 12 shifts from a theoretical and ethical approach to a practical approach. Occasionally, Christians get caught in talking the talk without walking the walk. How do you need to put your words and

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Friday, May 15 Romans 11:11-36The world has always had a strange and often tenuous relationship with the Jewish people. As Christ followers, let us not forget that we worship a Jewish messiah. Our roots of faith are with the Israelites. Should we not pray for a deeper understanding concerning this mysterious relationship with ancient Israel? Reread Romans 11:33-36 and set your

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Thursday, May 14 Romans 11:1-10Our God is a God of second chances. Israel may have missed the messiah, but Paul believes that God will not reject them. Do you ever feel like you’ve blown it and missed God? Confess to God and rest in God’s grace and know you are chosen.

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Wednesday, May 13 Romans 9:30 – 10:21Do you ever feel unworthy of God’s love or not good enough? Take heart for God receives all who confess with their lips that Jesus is Lord and believe in his resurrection. God will save you from sin, death and destruction. Romans 10:13 says, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.” Have you called upon Jesus for

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Monday, May 11 Romans 8:1-39Chapter 8 Paul begins to tell us about the glorious life that we have when we live in and through the Holy Spirit. Romans 8:5 encourages us to set our minds on things of the Spirit. Spend some time meditating on things of the Spirit. Life can feel overwhelming and too much to handle. In those times words to pray often fail us, but the Spirit intercedes for us in groans

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Friday, May 8 Romans 7:1-25In Romans 7, Paul is talking about the tension of the ‘old man’ or ‘the sinfulness of the flesh’ and the ‘new creation’ that we are in Christ. As Christ followers, we seek to live spiritual but often live out of our sinful flesh. In v. 24 Paul proclaims, “Wretched man that I am! Who will rescue me form this body of death?

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Thursday, May 7 Romans 6:1-23People sometimes distort the message of the Gospel and think they can continue to sin because God is gracious to forgive. Paul opens Romans 6 with this question and again poses it in verse 15. His response is, “By no means!” Instead we have been freed from sin in order to be slaves of righteousness (R. 6:22). How can you stay free from sin and a slave of God? The

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Wednesday, May 6 Romans 5:1-21Chapter 5 is the center of the letter to the Romans. Paul’s desire is for us to receive the peace with God through Jesus Christ. Have you received God’s love through the Holy Spirit? Do you boast of the work God has done in your life or do you boast of your own accomplishments? Take some time to say thank you to God for sending his Son to

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The Gospel is so often presented with a bait and switch. Salvation is free*! (*now you must follow all of these rules to keep it...)In this sermon, we will look at Romans 5:1-5 and see how salvation is a free gift but the riches that result come with some human participation.http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=49f22b6544d1cbead2db6fb9a8902bda

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Monday, May 4 Romans 3:21-31In God’s eyes all people regardless of religious profession or creed have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (R. 3:23). How can you become aware of your sinful conduct and therefore, more aware of the gift that God offers us?God not only wants to save us from our sins but God has destined us to spend eternity in his glorious presence. Read v. 26 again, “He

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Friday, May 1 Romans 3:1 – 3:20 Chapter 3 begins with some sobering affirmations. “No human being will be justified in his sight” (Romans 3:20). On our own we can never be as holy as God is. How does it feel to know that your actions in themselves will never be good enough for God?

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Thursday, April 30 Romans 2:17 – 2:29Paul might have summarized his point in this section like this, “Spending time in a garage doesn’t make you a car any more than attending church on Sunday makes you a Christian.” God’s desire is for us to live spiritual lives that honor and glorify God. Do you profess Christ with your mouth and fail to live for Christ in your actions?

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Wednesday, April 29 Romans 2:1 – 2:16Sometimes we get caught up in the wrath of God mentioned in chapter 1 and we forget about the kindness of God. Paul asks us in verse 5, “Do you not realize that God’s kindness is meant to lead you to repentance?” Meditate on the kindness of God and try to base your actions today in response to God’s kindness and love.

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Monday, April 27 Romans 1:1 – 1:17• In this opening section of Romans, Paul introduces himself as a “servant of Jesus Christ” among other things. How do you identify yourself when meeting others? Do you think of yourself as called by God?• In verses 8 - 15, Paul gives thanks for the community of faith in Roman that he has never met. As you will see, community is a major theme in Romans. How are

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Reading the Bible can be hard enough. Trying to figure out what it means for today can be even harder. The book of Romans is one of the richest but most difficult books in the New Testament. This brief overview of Romans will aim to help people see how Scripture can apply to their own lives. For the next five weeks, we will journey through the Book of Romans, some of St. Paul’s finest work, and

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Not your traditional Easter sermon but a sermon dealing with the realities of the resurrection. I hope you are blessed by it.http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=49f22b6544d1cbead2db6fb9a8902bda

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Many churches and preachers will tell you are worthless rags, scum and should feel lucky that God even thinks about saving you. That is all fine and well, except I don’t think God sees you that way. If you are still in the pain and suffering and haven’t discovered new life yet, it may be difficult to even believe God knows your name. All you hear is that God hates sin and sinners are going to

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