Moments with God Podcast

There is a 4 letter word the Church says it does. It's what makes a church a church and marks a Christ follower.

Food isn't the only thing we hunger for. This message focuses on the real hunger of our life.

There are many things money can't buy, here's one. The Diamond Rio video mentioned at the beginning of the message can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyOs-RUVa1M

Loss happens to us. When we lose a loved one, where do we find comfort? The second in a series on stress based on The Beatitudes of Jesus.

What do you do when you are at the end of your rope? That's the focus of this message based on the first Beatitude from Matthew 5:3.

It's okay to be weak. It's exactly where the Holy Spirit connects us with God.

The Holy Spirit produces growth in character over a lifetime. What are you producing with your life?

From autocorrect on our phone to lane correction in our car, correction is a part of life. Correction is a vital part of our spiritual life too!

Are you afraid of ghosts? Here's the first message in a 4-part series on the Holy Spirit. We all need help with figuring out where to go and what to do at certain times in our life. The Holy Spirit provides wise counsel that fits us.

Who are the true heroes in our life? What does a hero look like? Jesus gives us a picture in one of His last messages to the disciples.

We've all got fears of something. How does our faith help us face our fears? The country song used at the end of the sermon can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrYUK1vzCfY

We carry around memories of our mothers that shape us our entire life. Can we really "honor our mothers?"

Meals become markers of good times and bad. There is one meal that Jesus invites us to remember. Altar in the Field can be heard here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQ1xDj8TebM

How can the empty tomb change your life? This message gives an answer to that question by looking at how failure can change our life.

What is your "life?" Death reveals what is most important to us. Is it Jesus or something else?

Jesus came to heal more than physical blindness, but spiritual blindness as well. How have you see God at work in your life?

Jesus practiced solitude many times but for different reasons. He calls us to do the same.

Jesus threatens our comfort with an offer of wellness. What's the one thing you need to do to take responsibility for your spiritual health?

Surprise and shock were staples of Jesus ministry. When others were shocked by him, Jesus shocks back.

Small things can have big impact.

We don't follow Christ alone. Our faith depends on sharing.

The most dangerous word in our mission statement: Explore. Exploring leads to being a church where people experience God's love.

We welcome all people because Christ has welcomed us.

What are we producing with our lives? Jesus talks about one fruit of a well-lived life.

The "lazy days of summer" is only part of the story. Here's the other part to complete the picture!

Sring, the season of renewal is a reminder that God is always renewing things and creating new things in our life. Step up and embrace the new things God is doing in your life!

We are an impaitient people, and that is why a season of waiting is necessary to build our faith. What prayers are you waiting for God to answer?

What lens do you use to view the world? A lesson from the life of Joseph who responds according to how he viewed the world.

Surprises are a part of life. What do you do when life throws one at you?

This Advent series focuses on the ways God is with us in our daily lives as we prepare for Christmas.

The concluding messages offers one tool that will help focus your energry in the coming year. It's the power of one word.

There is a time for reflection which can lead us to wisdom. Are your "frogs" talking?

One year is coming to a close, another is on the horizon. How is God working through your tears and smiles this year?

We're thankful for many things, but here are a few things we may not think about that often.

Mercy marks Christ's followers because Christ was mercy personified. Mercy received is mercy given.

Pain and suffering can be turned into joy. That's when it becomes meaningful.

Learning is a lifetime opportunity for joy.

Humility is not humiliation, but an inner choice. There is one telltale sign of a humble person.

Tolerance is not civility. Civility is love in action. Here are some lessons learned while trying to be civil.

For some this is a value that is quickly fading. For Christ follwers, we don't neglect it.

One thread that runs through the Bible is love; God's love for us and ours for people. It's the one value that unites us. We can live with love that is fully charged. The video mentioned in the sermon can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pnnXrkuvT0

Christ followers don't blend it. We're called to live by a defining set of vales that are the gap between us and those around us. Here's what those values do for us.

God delivers us from evil in surprising ways. Note: This message was recorded in an outdoor venue on a very windy day. Because of this the audio quality is imperfect.

Life = tests. When we are tested, we come to a crossroads. Here are three tests that can wreck our faith and what to do about them.

Those who have experienced God's forgiveness will forgive others. Wilma Derksen's story is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUwHXR_UIjA

What we have is a gift from God who provides our big and small needs.

Prayer is struggle. It's a battle between our will and God's. This part of the Lord's Prayer forces us to struggle with 2 questions.

Here's a fresh look at a traditional Christian prayer. We don't allow God to become common, instead we keep God's name holy.

Jesus instrusts us on the basics of prayers. It's simple and powerful!

We are all searching for something. Jesus makes a bold promise that ends our search.

Our wealth is uncertain and limited. It's more enjoyable to give generously than to selfishly hoard. The final message in our money series.

The best way to manage money is to apply God's wisdom to our finances. Here are three pieces of advice from our heavenly father.

Contentment is a matter of the heart, not the wallet. Learning to be content is a lifelong process. Have you learned the secret?

God promises to provide for our needs, but we get to decide how to use it.

God specializes in turning tearful setbacks into joyful comebacks.

We all need God's help at some point in our life. The good news is that God is always available to help.

Life is short, live it wisely.

How do we handle it when wrongdoers prosper and we suffer? The Psalmist drops some nuggets of wisdom on us.

We all need to sing a happy song of celebration. Today we celebrate the world and the people in our life.

How does God handle our times of sadness? This psalm reminds of God's response when we face sad days.

Jesus' resurrection renews our hope. He is Risen!

We want a Jesus who meets our expectations, but Jesus shatters those expectations for something better.

Our negative emotions always resurface in one for or another. Here are some ideas about how to deal with them when they do.

Have you ever felt judged by someone in the church? We're called to be agents of mercy not judgment.

People of faith are all about transformation. Change our habits and we will change our life.

Wisdom tames technology. Here are a couple tips on how to use technology wisely.

This Lenten series focuses on what we give up so that we can serve God better.

What are you thinking? If we want to change our life, we start by changing what and how we think.

Here's a dose of encouragement for those who worry!

Having one priority is the path to peace. The best stress reliever is a growing relationship with Jesus.

Christ's peace rules our lives and every relationship we have.

Happy New Year! Our future is as bright as the promises of God.

Christmas is God's offer of peace. We don't have to be stuck in an endless loop of meaninglessness because Jesus has rescued us and given us peace.

Christmas reminds us that we provide for others in God's name.

We live in a society of superficial skimmers. This message, focusing on Mary, invites us to ponder anew where we see Jesus showing up in our life.

God sends attention getters our way so that we will be prepared. Christmas is no different. Are you spiritually preapred for Christmas?

The conclusion of a big project calls for a celebration! Every day we are alive calls for a celebration!

The threat to every organization's mission is competing agendas. Organizations that thrive stay together to accomplish the mission.

One life skill needed in today's world is being able to navigate the inevitable changes that come our way. Here's how Nehemiah helped people do it.

Are you making an impact through your church? Every person's skills matter in a church.

Jesus never said to attend a local church, but He did say, "follow me." For centuries, the Church has been trying to engage people in a mission bigger than ourselves. How engaged are you?

To know where we are going, we must first figure out where we are. This message takes a realistic view of a local church using Nehemiah's 3 steps to help us get where we need to go as a church.

We all want a mission that matters. We want to be part of a church that makes a difference. Here is the story of a leader and people who made a difference.

We are called and sent to the needy. Are you ready to make a difference?

Grotwth doesn't happen in the comfort zone. To flourish, we stretch towards our potential.

Unfortuanately, we aren't born with self-correction technology like some of today's automobiles. But, we have something better, God's forgiveness and cleansing power.

A reminder that spiritual energy needs daily renewal.

Bible intake sparks our growth in faith. That's what we believe, but is that what we really practice? Here's a practical message to help you get into the Bible.

Christ followers are people who see things others don't see. We live with an eye on the eternal.

No one gets to where they are in life without help. We all need lifters. A simple story about a little boy and a lost alien with a powerful message that echoes the Bible, "forget yourself long ebough to lend a helping hand."

There is no shortage of evil in our world. Our faith challenges us to overcome evil with good.

We all have fears. Our faith challenges us to take God-inspired risks to face our fears.

Unhealthy pride has led many to fall. Here's an alternative.

God has given us gifts to use to use to make a difference in this world. What's yours?

Happy Father's Day 2017! Some fathers are easier to honor than others. We honor them, anyway.

Proverbs reminds us that without a vision, people perish. A God guided vision takes us where we need to be.

Welcome to Summer at the Movies! Who we will be tomorrow is a reflection of what we do today.

Concluding message in the series that gives practical tips for loving the people in our life.

Humor won't take away our hurts, but it helps cushion the blow. LOL is a religious experience.