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Why God Allows Suffering
Dr. Gary Tangeman Sunday, August 1, 2010
Pastor Gary continues his series on the book of Job with a message on why God allows suffering to happen to good people.
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High Seas Expedition
Dr. Gary Tangeman Sunday, July 25, 2010
As we celebrate VBS Sunday, Pastor Gary shares with us the truths that we learned during the week at VBS.
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Go Take It Back
Pastor Rod Elmore Sunday, July 18, 2010
Rod shares with us how we can take back what the devil has stolen from us.
1 Samuel 30
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Don't Go Back to Egypt
Pastor Michael Perkins Sunday, July 11, 2010
Pastor Michael shares with us how when we try to live on our own without seeking God's wisdom, it's like going back into slavery, but if we look to the Father we'll find Him reaching out His arms, ready to take us back and bless us.
Isaiah 30:1-26
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Faith Worth Bragging About
Pastor Rick Burleson Sunday, July 4, 2010
Pastor Rick shares with us how true faith is faith of action, not simply faith of belief.
Hebrews 11
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Cheating With the Devil
Pastor Rick Burleson Sunday, June 27, 2010
Pastor Rick shares with us how our relationship with Christ is like a marriage, and how we should care for that relationship to let it grow deeper and stronger.
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Bad Counsel, Bad Advice
Dr. Gary Tangeman Sunday, June 13, 2010
We look at Job's "friends" and their examples of how not to comfort a friend who is suffering..
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The Gift Nobody Wants
Dr. Gary Tangeman Sunday, May 30, 2010
Pastor Gary shares a message about the gift that none of us want - or even recognize as a gift.
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The Lonely Wail of a Broken Man
Dr. Gary Tangeman Sunday, May 23, 2010
As Job cries out in angish, we learn some more about pain and depression - who gets it, what it's like and what to do about it.
Job 3:1-24
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Job's Woes Continue
Dr. Gary Tangeman Sunday, May 9, 2010
As we continue studying the book of Job, we examine the suffering that Job experienced and learn some comforting truths, as well as consider how to comfort someone who is suffering.
Job 2:1-10
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When You Feel Life Asking: "Why Me?"
Dr. Gary Tangeman Sunday, May 2, 2010
In the second message of the series, "The Problem of Pain," Pastor Gary shares a message on how to cope during times of trials.
Job 1:6-22
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How Well Do You Know Your Child? (2nd Service)
Dr. Gary Tangeman Sunday, April 25, 2010
Wonders of Learning Pre-School joins us this Sunday, and Pastor Gary preaches a special message about children and their varying personalities, interests, and talents.
Proverbs 22:6
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Meet Job - A Most Unusual Man
Dr. Gary Tangeman Sunday, April 18, 2010
In the first message in his new series, The Problem of Pain, Pastor Gary introduces us to Job and shows us what kind of man he was: a godly father who we should all try to be like.
Job 1:1-5
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Fan the Flame
Pastor Michael Perkins Sunday, April 11, 2010
Pastor Michael shares a message about why it's important to be passionate about our relationship with Christ.
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The Greatest Question Ever Asked
Dr. Gary Tangeman Sunday, April 4, 2010
On this Easter Sunday, Pastor Gary shares a message about the greatest question ever asked: Who is Jesus to you?
Matthew 16:13-15
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What On Earth Are We Here For?
Dr. Gary Tangeman Sunday, March 14, 2010
This Sunday, Pastor Gary shares a message with us about Crossroads Neighborhood Church's purpose and how it came about. He then goes on to share our vision and the 4 parts that we each can play in accomplishing that purpose.
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How God Restores the Fallen
Dr. Gary Tangeman Sunday, March 7, 2010
The final chapter in Samson's life demonstrates how no one can ever fall beyond God's ability to forgive.
Judges 16:21-31 (Select the Scripture to Read the Reference in the NASB)
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Do We Value People Higher Than Tradition?
Pastor Rick Burleson Sunday, February 28, 2010
Our new Youth Pastor shares a message about how the church missed out on Jesus's miracles because they were too worried about their customs. Pastor Rick shares how we can impact our community by taking a chance and doing things that make us uncomfortable.
John 5:16-27 (Select the Scripture to Read the Reference in the NASB)
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Samson: The He Man with She Weaknesses
Dr. Gary Tangeman Sunday, February 21, 2010
This Sunday, we look at Samson's lack of discipline, and how it illustrates how dangerous it is to play with temptation. Pastor Gary shares with us some practical ways that we can avoid temptation.
Judges 16:1-21 (Select the Scripture to Read the Reference in the NASB)
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From Knowing to Doing
Joel Chute Sunday, February 14, 2010
On this World Impact Sunday, we welcome Joel Chute, our CMA missionary to China, as he shares a message about how we can go from just knowing what God wants us to do, to actually doing it.
John 6 (Select the Scripture to Read the Reference in the NASB)
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Samson Strikes Back
Dr. Gary Tangeman Sunday, February 7, 2010
This Sunday, we continue to study the life of Samson, and the consequences of taking revenge against our enemies. We learn that it's much better to leave our troubles in God's hands.
Judges 15:1-20 (Select the Scripture to Read the Reference in the NASB)
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The Tragedy of Wasted Potential
Dr. Gary Tangeman Sunday, January 31, 2010
This week we get to meet Samson, and find out that he's not the devoted man that we expected. But amazingly, God is able to use even our failures and use them for His purposes.
Judges 14:1-20 (Select the Scripture to Read the Reference in the NASB)
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What Does it mean to be Dedicated to God?
Dr. Gary Tangeman Sunday, January 24, 2010
This Sunday we look at the birth of Samson, and examine what it really means to be dedicated to God.
Judges 13:1-25 (Select the Scripture to Read the Reference in the NASB)
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The Dangers of Spiritual Ignorance (Continued)
Dr. Gary Tangeman Sunday, January 17, 2010
This week we continue to look at the story of Jephthah and how it illustrates the consequences that come when we allow ourselves to be spiritually ignorant.
Judges 11:29-12:6 (Select the Scripture to Read the Reference in the NASB)
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The Dangers of Spiritual Ignorance
Dr. Gary Tangeman Sunday, January 10, 2010
Pastor Gary uses the story of Jephthah to illustrate what happens when we let spiritual ignorance lead to an incorrect view of God and an inadequate knowledge of the scriptures.
Judges 11:29-40 (Select the Scripture to Read the Reference in the NASB)
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The People Who Missed Christmas
Dr. Gary Tangeman Sunday, December 6, 2009
This Sunday, Pastor Gary shares his first message of the Christmas season, and speaks about four people (or groups of people) who missed the first Christmas, and compares that to ways we "miss" Christmas in the present day.
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The Christian's Inner Battle
Dr. Gary Tangeman Sunday, November 29, 2009
This Sunday, Pastor Gary shares a message about how we can win the battle with our old sin nature.
Judges 8:33-9:57 (Select the Scripture to Read the Reference in the NASB)
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Giving Thanks 2009
The Congregation Sunday, November 22, 2009
This Sunday, members of our own congregration share what they give God thanks for. The Second Service recording captures a short introductory message from Associate Pastor Mike Perkins.
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How to Determine God's Will
Dr. Gary Tangeman Sunday, October 18, 2009
This Sunday, Pastor Gary speaks about how Gideon tested God using a fleece, how we sometimes try to test God in this sort of way, and what better ways we can use to determine God's Will for our lives.
Judges 6:36-40 (Select the Scripture to Read the Reference in the NASB)
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No Turning Back
Dr. Gary Tangeman Sunday, October 11, 2009
This Sunday, we continue to examine Gideon and his obedience to God, and how it motivated others to follow.
Judges 6:25-35 (Select the Scripture to Read the Reference in the NASB)
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God's Transforming Power
Dr. Gary Tangeman Sunday, October 4, 2009
This Sunday, we examine how God responded to Israel's repentence, and how He calls a scared farmboy, by the name of "Gideon", to be a mighty warrior to defend Israel.
Judges 6:1-24 (Select the Scripture to Read the Reference in the NASB)
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Special Guest: CMA Field Director for Israel
Roger Elbel Sunday, September 27, 2009
This Sunday we welcome our guest speaker, Roger Elbel, who gives a message about why it's important for every one of us to be involved in missions. Roger also gives an update on what God is doing in Israel today, among the Arab, Jewish, and international people.
Matthew 28:18-20 (Select the Scripture to Read the Reference in the NASB)
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Steering Through Today's Moral Fog
Dr. Gary Tangeman Sunday, September 20, 2009
This Sunday, we look at the disastrous results that come when a society ignores the moral absolutes of God's word.
Judges 19-21 (Select the Scripture to Read the Reference in the NASB)
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The Danger of Ignoring God's Word
Dr. Gary Tangeman Sunday, September 6, 2009
Today we look at two stories from the book of Judges which illustrate the wrong thinking that can creep in when we are not spending time in God's word.
Judges 17-18 (Select the Scripture to Read the Reference in the NASB)
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Being the Church God Intended
Dr. Gary Tangeman Sunday, August 30, 2009
Pastor Gary shares a message about the unique gifts that God has given to this church, and how we can use them to impact our community for Jesus Christ.
Ephesians 2:10 (Select the Scripture to Read the Reference in the NASB)
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Do You Want To Be A Stick Figure Or A Masterpiece?
Pastor Michael Perkins Sunday, August 23, 2009
This Sunday, Pastor Michael delivers a message on what life's really about: it's not about gaining lots of material things, but about always growing and striving to be closer to Jesus, so that we can be made into the masterpiece that God wants us to be.
Ephesians 2:10 (Select the Scripture to Read the Reference in the NASB)
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Standing Strong, part 6 - Getting in the Game
Dr. Gary Tangeman Sunday, August 16, 2009
In this message, Pastor Gary shows what happens when other interests receive more attention in our lives than God.
Judges 5:1-31 (Select the Scripture to Read the Reference in the NASB)
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Standing Strong, part 5 - Deborah - God's Exceptional Leader
Dr. Gary Tangeman Sunday, August 9, 2009
Pastor Gary uses the story of Deborah to illustrate the principles of leadership.
Judges 4:1-24 (Select the Scripture to Read the Reference in the NASB)
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Obedience Brings...
Rev. Scott Erickson Sunday, August 2, 2009
On his last Sunday with our church, Pastor Scott shares with us a message about how obeying God is not always about what we think it is.
Mark 6:45-52 (Select the Scripture to Read the Reference in the NASB)
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Life's Greatest Question
Dr. Gary Tangeman Sunday, July 26, 2009
On this VBS Sunday, Pastor Gary shares a message about what it really takes to receive eternal life.
Matthew 19:16-22 (Select the Scripture to Read the Reference in the NASB)
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When Did Losing Become Winning to the Church?
Dr. Conrad Dodd Sunday, July 19, 2009
This Sunday, our guest speaker Conrad delivers a message about how important it is to not be overly influenced by our popular culture, but to be authentic Christians.
2 Chronicles 29-32 (Select the Scripture to Read the Reference in the NASB)
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The Evidence of Being Filled With the Spirit
Pastor Michael Perkins Sunday, July 12, 2009
This Sunday, Pastor Michael Perkins shares with us how the life of Joseph is an example of one filled with the Spirit.
Ephesians 5:18b (Select the Scripture to Read the Reference in the NASB)
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Standing Strong, part 4 - The Kind of People God Uses
Dr. Gary Tangeman Father's Day, Sunday, June 28, 2009
This Sunday, Pastor Gary continues his series on the book of Judges, and talks about the qualities in people he chooses to use and how we can strive to that sort of person.
Judges 3:7-30 (Select the Scripture to Read the Reference in the NASB)
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Standing Strong, part 3 - The Cycle That Can Destroy Our Lives
Dr. Gary Tangeman Father's Day, Sunday, June 21, 2009
This Sunday, Pastor Gary continues his series on the book of Judges, and speaks of the sin of Israel and how it effected them, their children, and their children's children.
Judges 2:10-23 (Select the Scripture to Read the Reference in the NASB)
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Standing Strong, part 2 - The Danger of Losing Your Spiritual Passion
Dr. Gary Tangeman Sunday, June 14, 2009
This Sunday, Pastor Gary continues his series on the book of Judges, with a comparison of the passion for God that the nation of Israel had when coming into the promise land, with the apathy of the generation that came soon after and the trouble this brought themselves. Are we in danger of this same apathy?
Sunday, June 6th, 2009
This Sunday, the service was filled with baptisms, testimonials, and rejoicing. There was no formal sermon message.
Standing Strong, part 1 - The Consequence of Compromise
Dr. Gary Tangeman Sunday, May 31, 2009
This Sunday, Pastor Gary begins his series on the book of Judges, with an overview that shows how even partial disobedience leads us to a place of weeping.
Judges 1:1-2:5 (Select the Scripture to Read the Reference in the NASB)
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The Story That Never Ends
Dr. Gary Tangeman Sunday, May 24, 2009
This Sunday, in Pastor Gary's final message in the World Changers series, he shows us that even though the book of Acts ends, the story of salvation continues on.
Acts 28:17-31 (Select the Scripture to Read the Reference in the NASB)
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Mother's Day 2009
Dr. Conrad Dodd Sunday, May 10, 2009
This Sunday, Conrad Dodd gives us a special message on mothers.
The Prodigal Son - Thoughts about How Life Works, part 2
Dr. Conrad Dodd Sunday, May 3, 2009
This Sunday, Conrad Dodd continues his message of the Prodigal Son from the perspective of the older brother who stayed home.
Luke 15:11-24 (Select the Scripture to Read the Reference in the NASB)
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The Prodigal Son - Thoughts about How Life Works, part 1
Dr. Conrad Dodd Sunday, April 26, 2009
This Sunday, Conrad Dodd steps in for Pastor Gary and teaches a lesson on the Prodigal Son, and what the young man did right after his initial mistakes. Audio from both services' messages are available. (The Second Service message was condensed to make time for our Wonders of Learning children.)
Luke 15:11-24 (Select the Scripture to Read the Reference in the NASB)
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Paul Arrives in Rome
Dr. Gary Tangeman Sunday, April 19, 2009
This Sunday, Pastor Gary continues the World Changers series with a message from Acts 28 that illustrates how God blesses His children.
Acts 28:1-16
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Easter Sunday - How Great is our God
Louie Giglio (by video) Sunday, April 12, 2009
So many of you have asked about the video we showed in church on Easter Sunday. We have really appreciated the good response we have received from showing it. If this video has spoken into your life and you would like to purchase it or others like it then we would like to direct you to the proper source. The video we showed on Easter was "How Great is Our God" by Louie Giglio. It was one of a series of talks that he gave at Passion Conferences around the US. We purchased the rights to show the video on Sunday but we cannot copy and distribute it. If you would like more information on Passion Conferences please go to www.286generation.com you can also purchase any of Louie's messages there. We hope that Christ continues to bless you and touch you.
Palm Sunday 2009 - How Jesus Faced Temptation
Dr. Gary Tangeman Palm Sunday, April, 2009
This Palm Sunday, Pastor Gary illustrates our Lord Jesus' ordeal in the Garden of Gethsemane (just prior to his arrest) and how He handled being tempted, and relates that to how we can defeat temptation.
Mark 14:32-42 (Select the Scripture to Read the Reference in the NASB)
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World Changers, part 57 - How to Survive Storms and Shipwrecks
Dr. Gary Tangeman Sunday, March 29, 2009
This Sunday, Pastor Gary continues the "World Changers" message series on the Book of Acts. Pastor Gary relates how the Apostle Paul handled the shipwreck on the way to Rome with how God provides us with three "Anchors of Hope" in times of trouble.
Acts 27 (Select the Scripture to Read the Reference in the NASB)
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Journey of the Heart, part 6 - The Journey of Surrender
Dr. Gary Tangeman Sunday, March 22, 2009
This Sunday, Journey of the Heart Commitment Sunday, Pastor Gary gives us a message about the rationale, requirements, and reason for surrendering to God's will.
Romans 12:1-2
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Journey of the Heart, part 5
Pastor Dave Erickson Sunday, March 15, 2009
This Sunday, our guest, Pastor Dave Erickson, gives us a special, encouraging message about the Journey of the Heart campaign, and how it has touched those in the past.
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Journey of the Heart, part 4 - A Giving Heart
Dr. Gary Tangeman Sunday, March 8, 2009
This Sunday, Pastor Gary's message series "Journey of a Heart" continues with a message on how our attitude toward our treasure reflects the condition of our heart.
Matthew 6:19-24
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Journey of the Heart, part 3 - A Serving Heart
Dr. Gary Tangeman Sunday, March 1, 2009
This Sunday, Pastor Gary continues his new message series "Journey of a Heart", with a message on what it means to have a serving heart.
Ephesians 4:31
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Journey of the Heart, part 2 - A Devoted Heart
Dr. Gary Tangeman Sunday, February 22, 2009
This Sunday, Pastor Gary continues his new message series "Journey of a Heart", with a message on how to have a devoted heart by putting God first in your life.
Matthew 6:25-33
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Journey of the Heart, part 1 - A Caring Heart
Dr. Gary Tangeman Sunday, February 15, 2009
This Sunday, Pastor Gary kicked off a new message series, teaching a message about having a caring heart, by using the example of the lawyer and Jesus' parable of the Good Samaritan.
Luke 10:25-37
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Those Who Are With Us Are More Than Those Who Are With Them
Dr. Conrad Dodd Sunday, February 8, 2009
Our guest speaker Teaches about having God's vision.
II Kings 6
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Dr. Gary Tangeman
"Paul's Appearance Before King Agrippa"
This Sunday, Pastor Gary shows us how Paul's testimony before King Agrippa is a great example of how to talk to others about Jesus in a way that makes them want to listen.
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Dr. Gary Tangeman
"Paul's Trial Before Festus"
This Sunday, Pastor Gary continues our study of Acts, and compares how God used trials and difficulties to prune Paul—like a gardener would a vine to improve it's fruit—and compares this to how God might prune us.
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Dr. Conrad Dodd
"Why Christmas is Important This Year"
This Sunday our guest speaker, Dr. Conrad Dodd, gives a message about the meaning of Christmas in these uncertain times. This recording also features our Crossroads Celebration Choir singing a worship medley.
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Sunday, December 7, 2008 - Pastor Gary teaches about ways in which people today miss the meaning of Christmas, by uses the examples of several Biblical characters and the ways in which they missed the miracle of the first Christmas.
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Thanksgiving Celebration
This Sunday, we celebrated at our Thanksgiving gathering and shared testimonies of what God has done in our lives and what we are thankful for.
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Dr. Gary Tangeman
"The Tragedy of Wasted Opportunities" Acts 24:1-27
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This Sunday, Pastor Gary continues his series on the book of Acts, with a message about how important it is to not miss opportunities to share God with people
On this World Impact Sunday, our guest speakers Ron & Lorelei Friesen deliver a message about how each person has a story, and how God can use our story if we let Him.
This Sunday, Pastor Gary continues his World Changers series with a message about how God provided protection for Paul from those who sought to kill him
This Sunday, we had our Firefighters and Rescue Workers Appreciation Day. Fire Chaplain Bill Martin guest-speaks, delivering a message themed and inspired from the service of our fire fighters and rescue workers.
This Sunday, Pastor Gary teaches about the transitions recorded in the Book of Acts, and some of the misunderstandings that some people still have today concern this transition.
Dr. Gary Tangeman
"Acts: A Time of Transition in the Work of God" Acts 19:1-7
This Sunday, Pastor Gary teaches about the transitions recorded in the Book of Acts, and some of the misunderstandings that some people still have today concern this transition.
This Sunday, Pastor Gary returns from his sabbatical and jumps right back into the World Changers series on the book of Acts. Today he spoke an enthusiastic message about mentorship and spiritual growth.
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