Speaker: Dan Schoepf
Weekend: September 17-18, 2011
Text: Luke 15:1-10
We have all lost things. It is a common theme of life. So Jesus takes that idea and builds on it as He teaches about the Gospel.
What is at the very heart of these three stories about lost stuff? While you consider the answer to that, remember that when Jesus told such parables, He expected the listener to be a part of the theater, part of the drama. What role are you playing?
Let’s hunt for the sheep and the coin. We’ll learn some dramatic lessons about what “being lost” really means and how “the seeking” happens.
Speaker: Dan Schoepf
Weekend: September 10-11, 2011
Text: Luke 15:1-3
When Jesus told the three stories about lost things, both the tax collectors/sinners and the Pharisees/teachers were there.
As we dissect their approaches, we will find ourselves in the stories. And we will also rediscover the truth of the Gospel. It will renew our passion to follow Jesus closely.
Speaker: Ty Thomas
Weekend: August 27-28, 2011
Text: Romans 5:1-11
How important is vision to a church?
It’s easy to get pulled off track and begin to focus on things that are really not that important. In fact, a church that has its focus in the wrong place will soon become stagnant, ingrown and not effective. Before long it will stop growing and become obsolete.
Today we are going to look at what things are important for Calvary to focus on as we look forward as a church. If we are going to move ahead and not become stagnant, it will take all of us working together.
Speaker: Dan Schoepf
Weekend: August 20-21, 2011
Text: Matthew 25:14-30
Every season of history comes with economic uncertainty. Ours is no exception.
We look to politicians, policies, and leaders to bring a higher level of consumer confidence–but there are some basics about using our abundant resources that are totally certain.
Jesus’ story makes it clear we are to put those resources to work. Now! Anything else has serious consequences.
Speaker: Bruce Martin
Weekend: August 13-14, 2011
Text: Luke 12:13-21
Someone who wasn’t paying attention interrupted Jesus while He was teaching. He wanted Jesus to intervene in his situation to make his life more comfortable. Jesus launched into a warning about the perils of prosperity.
Jesus talked a lot about money. He knew that all too often our possessions “possess” us. He told a story about the tragic end of a rich farmer who filled his barn with “self” and not with “God.”
Jesus reminded us that true life is about being rich toward God, not rich toward things.
Speaker: Ty Thomas
Weekend: August 6-7, 2011
Text: Luke 10:30-37
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When a religious person asked Jesus who he was required to love Jesus answered by telling a story that would have been considered scandalous. The typical good guy was cast as the bad guy. The most hated person was made to be a hero. Jesus told this story to challenge those who were listening to love with reckless abandonment.
This parable will challenge each of us to live a life of love for God and others in a way that is neither easy nor comfortable.
Speaker: Jake Each
Weekend: July 30-31, 2011
Text: Matthew 20:1-16
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Life is not fair. Most of us know that from experience. The question is, “What has that thinking done to our attitude?” We tend to see all the things others have or get that we don’t have. But what if there is something else for us to look at and focus on that would affect our perspective? This is another “Story with a Punch”–it hurts a bit. In this parable, Jesus challenges our way of looking at “stuff,” and it helps us focus on something that will reshape our attitudes.
Speaker: Dan Schoepf
Weekend: July 23-24, 2011
Text: Luke 18:1-8
Once in a while when reviewing a prayer list I wonder, “How many years has that request been on there?” I am tempted to just hit the reset button and start with a blank sheet. I just get tired of praying for the same stuff all the time. It just doesn’t seem to change anything.
In this parable, Jesus actually makes a contrast between the story itself and reality. It is geared for people who get tired of praying. That’s us!
What has been on your list for years? Is it time to take it off?
Speaker: Dan Schoepf
Weekend: July 16-17, 2011
Text: Luke 14:25-35
Jesus says, “Follow me.” God the Father says, “I want your heart.”
Sounds like a simple invitation to accept, but it’s not! Every so often during His time on earth, Jesus had to remind the casual disciple of the true cost.
Two stories help us realize how important it is to plan ahead for this Christian life stuff. And it does cost. . . a lot!
Speaker: Dan Schoepf
Weekend: July 9-10, 2011
Text: Matthew 18:21-35
We’ve all been there. We don’t want the perpetrator to get off the hook! Especially because “he hurt me!” And we shove the hurt deep into the recesses of our souls hoping it won’t show up again.
Wrong move! Jesus considers an unforgiving spirit a big deal. It is so important that our willingness to show mercy is a primary mark of our Christianity! In fact, God the Father is so full of compassion and mercy that He cannot accept those who have no compassion or mercy. Wow!
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