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THE TRELLIS - How to know deep peace and deep purpose in your life - John 15:1-11

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How to read the Bible - John 21 published Apr 19, 2009 08:26 How can I read the bible to really understand what it says? What do I do with parts of the bible that make no sense to me? Is the bible so open to interpreation that it can mean pretty much anything? Is it accurate? Are all bible verses created equal? We look at the 21st chapter of the gospel of John to get an understanding of what the bible is and how to use it.

EASTER - The Event Horizon - John Capter 20 published Apr 12, 2009 02:18
What really happened on that first Easter? Why does it matter? The musician Paul Winter took a raft trip down into the Grand Canyon with musician and recording gear to record an album at the bottom of the canyon. We join him there at sunrise in the grand canyon to experience the first easter according to the Gospel of John, chapter 20!

In the dead of the night... John Chapter 18 published Mar 29, 2009 01:59
Have you ever felt led around by your desires, or seduced by flattery, or beaten down by despair? Did you ever feel full of doubt, and unsure which way to go? Did you ever feel like you have betrayed Jesus and there is no turning back? Today we look at the arrest of Jesus and two men who betrayed him - Peter and Judas. And we find that deep in the dead of night there is a hope for all of us who waver and fall short.

The Gate of Worship - 1st Chronicles 16:23-36 published Mar 15, 2009 11:29
Why go to church? Why do we sing songs at church anyway? What is worship? Does it really do anything? We look at Bernie Maydoff, the subprime scandal, the Chronicles of Narnia, drive thru resturants, and art made by toddelers to discover the sercret of worship revealed in 1 Chronices 16:23

A Generous Orthodoxy - 1st Corinthians 15:1-14 published Mar 08, 2009 08:47
Does the church ever drive you crazy ? Do you ever wonder if you will find a spiritual home? Is there such a thing as a church that holds on to the absolutes of the faith, yet is all about freedom, compassion and welcome? Is there such a thing as a generous orthodoxy? We re-visit the Apostles Creed and discover there the Spring House that holds the key to a healthy, generous orthodoxy.

Starting Upon the Road of Ashes... Isaiah 57:11-19 published Feb 22, 2009 10:33
Ever feel like you are not doing anything right? What does one of the greatest prison escapes of all time, the theological musings of Karl Barth, and the ancient words of Isaiah have to do with Ash Wednesday, Lent, and true freedom when there seems no way out? Find out as we explore the good news found in Isaiah 57:11-19

ADVENT 2 - Waiting with Joeseph - Matthew 1:18-25 published Dec 21, 2008 08:56
Ever feel like your faith is based on second hand news, that others seem to have personal, intimate interaction with God but for you God seems distant and remote - as far away as the stars ? Join the kind of waiting that Joseph had to go through. There is a side of Advent that cosmic, cataclysmic, and distant. It turns out that navigating by the stars (like the wisemen) has a lot to do with knowing the will of God, and that we need both an intimate and a distant view of God see him and our selves correctly.

ADVENT 1 Waiting with Mary - Luke 1:26-56 published Dec 14, 2008 05:35
What are you waiting for ? As much as we try to avoid it, waiting is a big part of life, so we might as well get good at it. Compare waiting in a check out line to the waiting of a pregnant woman who awaits the child she can feel but not yet see. It turns out there are two very different kinds of waiting - the rushed waiting of our culture where we feel like our time is being wasted, and holy waiting which is living with hope as we see the coming to completeness of what has been promised. Just as Mary waited for the fullness of time and the birth of Jesus, so we can experience the holy way to wait this Adent season.

The Nautilus Effect - 1st Timothy 1:15-2:6 published Dec 07, 2008 10:43
Where is real hope found? Strangely enough, that question is tied to another, very strange question: What do the following four things have in common? 1. The mathematical function for a logrithmic spiral, 2. A slimy, tentacled thingy from the bottom of the sea, 3. Your spiritual journey, 4. The first Christmas? Find out as we take a spiraled journey through 1st Timothy that leads us to the feet of the king of kings, the Author of Hope!

Count Me In - Hebrews 12:1-2 published Nov 23, 2008 05:19
Do you ever get tired of being good? Do you ever get tired of trying to be commited to what is right, or to people who dont seem to appreciate it? Commitment is not a very sexy word, not the kind of word that conjures up the ideas of hope or joy. But it turns out that living a life committed to God and to others allows us to experience Real hope in the Real World. Join us on a mind-bending journey with a word that connects the challenge of living with ordinary people with the supernatural work of Jesus Christ, and the lessons of Hebrews 12:1-2 that are perefect for people who are tired of trying to do what is right.

Re-gift This! - Matthew 25:14-29 published Nov 16, 2008 10:04
Why do some people seem to get all the breaks, while other people always seem to get the short end of the stick? Is it tacky to re-gift things you dont really like? Why do churches always talk about money? Believe it or not the answers to these questions and many more are found in the parable of the Talents told by Jesus in Matthew 25:14 He calls us to meet the giver of all good gifts.

The 9 to 5 Me - Hebrews 3:1-6 published Nov 11, 2008 11:19
How do I live out my faith at work? Does your job feel like a dead end? Why is it that even the best job is boring at times?, How do you know if you should switch jobs or just keep plugging away where you are? Whether you are a student, a stay at home parent, working with your hands, or sitting at a desk, Hebrews 3 provides powerful insights into how to live in your 9 to 5 world.

The Samaritans Purse - Luke 10:25-37 published Nov 02, 2008 11:40
Does it matter what you call yourself as long as you strive to be good and kind to those around you? Is Christianity about being good and kind, or about a supernatural encounter with the living God? It turns out that the gateway to encountering the supernatural power of Jesus Christ is found in a very normal sounding - treating others with common decency.

I am all that - Matthew 23:1-12 published Oct 19, 2008 09:33
Today we look at the third stumbling block that gets in the way of experiencing real hope - our desire for prestige. This sneaky temptation hits us all in different ways. We look at ways we grade outselves and each other as well as the badges we carry that show what prestige means to us. This sermon concludes with a guide through the spiritual discipline known as the humility prayer

The Perimeter has been breached... published Oct 12, 2008 10:25
Why do you carry car keys with you? It turns out they are icons pointing us to what is wrong in the world and where true hope is found. And sometimes hope is found in the least expected places - such as the barren desert wilderness where a man sat facing the temptor. But this man was Jesus, and from his ordeal he teaches us three things we need to know to live in a world full of insecurity..

The Problem with Madame Blueberry - Luke 12:13-23 Published Oct 04, 2008 09:59
I own a lot of stuff. My closets are full of stuff, and it effects my spiritual growth in ways I didnt even realize. Jesus talked abut the rich fool who needed more space for his stuff - is that me? There are patterns of living that draw me closer to God and patterns of living that draw me away from God. This week we look at how the ancient discipline of walking a Labyrinth connects to the spiritual insights of a talking blueberry to lean how to live with real hope.

The Lords Prayer 10 - For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever Amen. published Sep 28, 2008 06:18
Here's an overview of the flow of the Lords Prayer that focuses on it's final phrase. Why is this phrase in the prayer if Jesus didnt say it? We turn to Psalm 145 to find out - it turns out these are not words to be lightly spoken

The Lords Prayer 8 - Lead us not into temptation published Sep 07, 2008 09:28
Is it God who leads us into Temptation? What does Jesus mean by this line in the Lord's Prayer? What is temptation and where does it come from? We look at James 1:12-17, the scholar Diogenes Allen, and the Band Casting Crowns to find answers. We conclude with a way of dealing with temptations that works - it all turns upon Jesus...

The Lords Prayer 7 - As we forgive our debtors published Aug 31, 2008 09:21
Trying to actually forgive someone who wronged you is no small potatoes. What does it mean to forgive? How do we do it ? Should we forgive people who dont say they are sorry? Jesus shows us the way in the book of Matthew in general, and in the story of the Prodigal Son in particular

The Lords Prayer 6 - Forgive us our trespasses published Aug 24, 2008 10:37
So which is it - trespasses or debts when I say the Lord's prayer? Today we actually find out! And we take a journery through the world religions and find ourselves standing at the cross....

The Lords Prayer 5 - Give us this day our daily bread published Aug 17, 2008 12:06
With this line Jesus creates a prayer that spans from the holiness of an almighty God to the earthyness of my kitchen table. Within this phrase is the gateway to a life of simplicity and dependance - a life present to the present rather than our anxious thoughts. Deuteronmy 8:6-18, James 2:14-17 to find out how the hungry of the world, the good things of life, and the love of God come together in this amazing prayer

The Lords Prayer 4 - Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven published Aug 10, 2008 12:27
Are the things we see happening in the world actually God's will? If not, why doesnt he do something about them? What is God's will for my life? Can we really know God's will? We take soundings in the deep waters of God's word to find some answers: Ezekiel 33:10-11, John 6:35-39, Luke 22:18-20,41-44, Matthew 5:43-45

The Lords Prayer 3 - Thy Kingdom Come published Aug 03, 2008 10:49
What does Jesus mean when he says "The Kingdom of God is at hand", or when he prays "Thy Kingdom Come?" Has it already come, or is it to come? Will there be a rapture? What is the Kingdom of God anyway ? Strangely enough, abandoned swimming pools and a bombed out church from world war II give us a clue...

The Lords Prayer 2 - Hallowed be thy name published Jul 27, 2008 07:37
Why does Jesus include the strange phrase "Hallowed by thy name" in his prayer? This phrase turns out to be even wilder than what first meets the eye. Join us on this journey into the Holiness of God! We look at the second line of the Lords Prayer in light of Psalm 90.

The Lords Prayer 1 - Our father who art in heaven published Jul 20, 2008 12:01
Is it possible that the Lord's Prayer is so familar, we have become so comfortable with it that we have forgotten how powerful and how dangerous it is? This prayer will change the way we look at everything. The very first line of this prayer is a declaration that Jesus is right and Nietzsche is wrong about the biggest question of our lives

The Money Pit published Jun 22, 2008 01:41
Should you feel guilty about buying that thing you have been thinking about - or is material prosperity a sign of God's blessing ? How should a Christian think about Money ? We tend to view our spiritual life and our finances as unrelated, but it turns out they are surprisingly connected. Deuteronomy 8:11-18 and 1st Timothy 6:7-19 put side by side give us a great biblical foundation for understanding money and wealth

The Prayer of Jabez published Jun 15, 2008 05:01
What are we to make of THE PRAYER OF JABEZ? Some folks think it has worked magic in their lives and others think it represents everything that is wrong with American Religion. Beneath all the debate lies the prayer itself. When understood in the context of the full witness of scripture, it offers us a profound resource for our prayer life and our journey with God.

Who's your Daddy ?!! Turning from Prince Caspian to the Gospel of John 3 days ago
When we beat a friend in hoops or a video game we love to say "Who's your Daddy!" But that phrase takes on a whole meaning when we look at the only person who had the right to say that to the entire human race... but chose instead to stoop down and washed our feet... Today we turn from Prince Caspian to look at John 12:31-50 and the amazing words of Jesus as he faced the toughest substance on earth - hardened hearts. This early summer sermon ends in a most surprising way!

Prince Caspian 3 - The way of Prince Caspian 9 days ago
In the poster for the movie Prince Caspian, why is he holding both Susan's horn and a sword? What does it mean to put on the full armor of God? There comes a time when each of us must take a stand and decide whose side we are one. The ancient church and Prince Caspian show us how to stand against the world, the flesh, and the devil by looking at Ephesians 6:11-18. For a personal devotional based on this sermon, go to http://www.southridgeworship.com/prince_caspian_3.htm

Prince Caspian 2 - The Secret of the Truffle Hunter May 18, 2008 2:16 pm
C.S. Lewis told us stories about the world of Narnia so we could understand how to live in this world. In Prince Caspian the children come back 1300 years later to hear people tell them legends... about themselves! If The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe offers parallels to the time of Jesus of Nazareth, Prince Caspian shows us how deal with spirituality and belief in our time. Join us as we look at 1 Corinthians 15:1-10 and learn from Truffle Hunter the badger how to live in the ancient future. For a personal devotional on this topic, go to www.SouthRidgeWorship.com//prince_caspian_2.htm

Prince Caspian 1 - Dr. Cornelius I Presume May 11, 2008 9:54 pm
Why is it we sometimes feel closer to God in the woods than in a church? Dr. Cornelius gives us the answer as we look at 1st Chronicles 16:31-36. The Journey back to faith part 1. It turns out this world is even wilder than we imagined. For a personal devotional based on this sermon, go to http://www.southridgeworship.com/prince_caspian_1.htm

Reason - within reason ...The relationship between faith and reason, God's sovereignty and our free-will in everyday life May 04, 2008 7:42 pm
In our culture it is popular to treat science and faith like they are opposites - but they are not. In this fascinating scripture we look at the way Capihas, Judas, and Mary use reason in different ways and come to very different conclusions. How can we have free will if God is in control ? Here is an image that helps us with this timeless question. John 11:45-12:8

A river runs through it - Finding Hope in a Broken World 3 days ago
Sometimes we read the bible and get nothing out of it - it feels like a desert of lifeless words. Sometimes church services seem lifeless like a barren desert, and sometimes our very lives seem like a barren desert - Where is God in all of this?

The Ultimate Wedge Issue - John 10:19-33 10 days ago
Are Christians Intolerant? How should a Christian view politics? Is Jesus the only way to God? If God is love, and Jesus came for everyone, did he intend his church to be divisive? When we encounter Jesus, it forces us to choose, and we don't like choosing.

The Gate - John 10:1-13 April 13, 2008 10:37 pm

n a world full of thieves and wolves and hucksters that are more than happy to tell us what to do,, there is one good Shepherd who has come not to use you, but to lead you out into the wide open spaces of life. He is the gate to reconciliation and relationship with God. Can you hear him calling your name ?

Why People Drive You Crazy - a biblical approach to dealing with difficult people April 06, 2008 9:53 pm
If I am a Christian I am supposed to love everyone, but some people drive me crazy ! Is it me or is it them? What practical steps can I take to love difficult people the way Jesus would have me love them. A short guide to dancing with porcupines !

The 23rd Psalm

C.S. Lewis & The Great Divorce

The Ten Commandments

The Ancient Path for Modern Pilgrims

Prince Caspian

The Apostles Creed

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The Lords Prayer 6 - Forgive us our trespasses published Aug 24, 2008 10:37
So which is it - trespasses or debts when I say the Lord's prayer? Today we actually find out! And we take a journery through the world religions and find ourselves standing at the cross....

The 23rd Psalm

C.S. Lewis & The Great Divorce

The Ten Commandments

The Ancient Path for Modern Pilgrims

Prince Caspian

The Apostles Creed

INDIVIDUAL POPULAR SERMONS

Other Episodes:

The Lords Prayer 6 - Forgive us our trespasses published Aug 24, 2008 10:37 So which is it - trespasses or debts when I say the Lord's prayer? Today we actually find out! And we take a journery through the world religions and find ourselves standing at the cross....

The Lords Prayer 6 - Forgive us our trespasses published Aug 24, 2008 10:37
So which is it - trespasses or debts when I say the Lord's prayer? Today we actually find out! And we take a journery through the world religions and find ourselves standing at the cross....