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Matthew 10:8 "... Freely you have received, freely give."

May 11, 2008 "The Choices" by Doug Foster mp3 format (1.9 MB)

I Timothy 4:12-16

May 4, 2008 "Looking Up, Looking Forward" by Bob Hahn mp3 format (3.0 MB)

Acts 1:6-14 (Text)
Acts 1:14 (KJV)
Luke 24:50-53

After the ASCENSION, the disciples of Jesus had:

I. A common mission
II. A common bond of fellowship.
III. A common spirit of anticipation.

April 27, 2008 "Looking for the Silver Lining" by Bob Hahn mp3 format (3.3 MB)

I Peter 4:8-16 (Text)
I Corinthians 12:4-7
Romans 12:3-6
I Peter 5:10

Outline:

In our passage for today we have St. Peter addressing three central characteristics of the Christian life as experienced by the early church.

I. THE STRUGGLE TO UNDERSTAND SPIRITUAL GIFTS (I Peter 4:10)
II. THE STRENGTH GAINED IN WORSHIP AND PRAISE (I Peter 4:11)
III. THE SANCTIFICATION THAT CAME WITH SUFFERING (I Peter 4:13-14)

April 20, 2008 "Hearts Set Apart" by Bob Hahn mp3 format (3.1 MB)

Text: I Peter 3:8-18

I Peter 3:8-9
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
John 17:20-23
I Peter 3:15
Luke 12:35-38
I Peter 3:18

Outline:

Our lesson from St. Peter’s epistle for today teaches us about our Christian walk and having HEARTS SET APART.

There is:

I . Cooperation
II. Preparation
III. Salvation

April 13, 2008 "Building a Church" by Bob Hahn mp3 format (4.1 MB)

I Peter 2:2-10 (Text)
Ephesians 2:20-21
I Peter 2:5
I Peter 2:9
I Peter 2:5a
Ephesians 2:18-21
I Kings 8:10-11
I Peter 2:5
Deuteronomy 7:7-8
I Peter 2:9

Outline:
According to St. Peter the church is:
I. A Spiritual House
II. A Holy Priesthood
III. A Chosen People

April 6, 2008 "Our Way of Life" by Bob Hahn mp3 format (3.2 MB)

Outline:

I. Redeemed (I Peter 1:18)
II. Purified (I Peter 1:22)
III. Born Again (I Peter 1:23)

I Peter 1:17-25 (Text)

Additional passages:
Revelation 5:9
I Peter 1:22
Matthew 5:8
I John 1:8-10
I Peter 1:23

March 30, 2008 "Reasons to Celebrate" by Bob Hahn mp3 format (3.2 MB)

I. A LIVING HOPE (I Peter 1:6-7)
II. A SHIELDING FAITH (I Peter 1:5)
III. AN INEXPRESSIBLE JOY (I Peter 1:8-9)

Other scriptures used:

Romans in 5:3-5
II Corinthians 4:17
I Peter 1:5-7
Ephesians 6:16

March 23, 2008 "Worthy is the Lamb" by Bob Hahn mp3 format (2.8 MB)

Text: Revelation 5:1-14

Outline:
Easter Encourages us to :
I. Stand Firm
II. Ride High
III. Win Big

Additional scripture passage:
Philippians 2:5-11

March 16, 2008 "The Quest" by Bob Hahn mp3 format (2.9 MB)

Luke 9:51-62 (Text)
Hebrews 11:32-38
Luke 18:31-34
Luke 13:34-35
I John 5:13

I. His quest was to GO (to Jerusalem ).
II. His quest was to SHOW (God’s Agape love).
III. His quest was to make it possible for us to KNOW (That we can have eternal life)

I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life. (I John 5:3)

His quest continues.

It started on the way to Jerusalem where he had to GO.

It continued to Calvary where he went to SHOW God’s eternal love and grace.

It culminates in his deep desire for us to KNOW the gift of salvation that he comes to make available to each one of us.

March 9, 2008 "Healed, Renewed, Restored" by Bob Hahn mp3 format (2.9 MB)

Text: Mark 1:40-45

What can we learn from this man’s story?

I. A lesson about God’s control.

Proverbs 19:21
Jeremiah 29:11

II. A lesson about God’s consolation.

Psalm 94:17-19
II Corinthians 1:3-5

III. A lesson about God’s compassion.

Mark 1:41-42

This man was first, healed physically. Second, he was renewed in his outlook on life. And third, he was restored to his family, community, and to the synagogue.

February 24, 2008 "Absolutely Amazing Grace" by Bob Hahn mp3 format (2.5 MB)

Romans 1:1-11

I. THE NECESSITY OF GRACE
II. THE AVAILABILITY OF GRACE
III. THE BENEFITS OF GRACE

February 17, 2008 "Born from Above" by Bob Hahn mp3 format (3.3 MB)

John 3:1-17

What does it mean to be born again? (or “born from above”)

I. It means finding an eternal friend.
John 15:15-17

II. It means experiencing an internal transformation.
2 Corinthians 5:17-21
Romans 12:2

III. It means that we go where he leads us, and serve where he needs us.

February 3, 2008 "The Messages on the Mountain" by Bob Hahn mp3 format (2.5 MB)

Matthew 17:1-9
James 2:15-22
Ephesians 2:8-10

Outline:
I. The first message on the mountain is a message to us to look up.
We know the importance of worship
II. The second message is to shut up (and listen to what God has to say)
We know the importance of listening to what God has to say to us.
III. The third message is to get up and get busy. We know the importance of doing the works that God has prepared for us to do.

January 27, 2008 "Called to Follow Called to Lead" by Bob Hahn mp3 format (2.9 MB)

Matthew 4:12-23
I Corinthians 1:18-24
Judges 6:15
II Peter 3:18
Acts 2:42-43

Outline:
The disciples who Jesus called:
I. They acted with responsiveness
II. They exhibited reliability
III. They assumed places of responsibility

January 20, 2008 "Impressions of Rome" by Doug Foster mp3 format (2.0 MB)

Hebrews 13:5-9
Galatians 6
Matthew 7:13-14

Outline:
1. Street beggars, cripples vs. old ladies
2. Vatican Museum vs. Mamertine Prison
3. Vatican Crypt

January 13, 2008 "Beginning Anew" by Bob Hahn mp3 format (3.0 MB)

Matthew 3:13-17
I Corinthians 15:9
Ephesians 3:8
I Timothy 1:15

WHAT DID JESUS DO?

I. Jesus made a new beginning. (He let go of the past).
II. Jesus identified with our human condition.
III. Jesus accepted the Father’s affirmation.

January 6, 2008 "Vision for the New Year" by Bob Hahn mp3 format (2.8 MB)

Matthew 2:1-12
The wise men were searchers who were on a journey of faith.
I. They came SEARCHING (for something new).
II. They came in FAITH.
III. They came with GIFTS

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