Connecting with God through the Church October 25, 2009
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Why does God’s plan call for Christians to be part of the Church? Did you know that Scripture calls the Church the “Body of Christ”? What would the Church look like if it were fulfilling the purposes for which God created it? Listen in to this week’s podcast for Pastor Bill’s message on this subject.
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Connecting with God in Service October 11, 2009
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In this week’s podcast, Pastor Bill considers Jesus’ call for us to serve. What does it mean for us to serve as Jesus did? Pastor Bill shares several stories that help us answer that question. Click here to listen to this week’s podcast.
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The Hungry Heart August 23, 2009
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Have you ever eaten dirt or mud pies? If so, then I think you will agree…fresh-baked bread is much better! In this week’s podcast Pastor Bill asks the question: what are you choosing to eat?
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The Thirsty Soul August 16, 2009
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In our podcast from Faith Church this week Pastor Bill tells the story of the Woman at the gas pump, a modern day story with themes that echo the story Jesus told of the Woman at the Well. Tune in to hear these stories which reveal God’s offer of life for us today.
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Report from General Conventions & General Assembly July 12, 2009
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Pastor Bill served as a delegate to the General NYI Convention and to the General Assembly, representing the North Carolina District of the Church of the Nazarene. Pastor Bill shares a report on these events and reveals what makes these meetings truly historic in nature. He concludes by helping us consider how we can be part of the world-wide mission “to make Christlike disciples in the nations!” To download the Powerpoint show with the pictures Pastor Bill referred to, click here.
Cultivating Obedience June 21, 2009
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On this Father’s Day, Pastor Bill speaks to fathers about developing an obedient heart in your child. Is it important for your child to be able to relate well to teachers, coaches, bosses, and perhaps even drill instructors? If your child doesn’t learn this lesson from you, he or she may have to learn the lesson from the police, a judge or from prison guards! Listen in to the podcast this week for more on developing an obedient heart in your child. The message begins with the audio from a video clip (the clip can be seen here, the first on the page).
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The Mentoring Church II – Part 10 of “Making Disciples” June 7, 2009
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In this message Pastor Bill encourages our church to find ways to help those in need. The result will be that we will grow in Christlikeness. Click here to listen to or download this week’s podcast.
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The Mentoring Church – Part 9 of “Making Disciples” May 24, 2009
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What is the calling of the church? What will it look like to fulfill the reason that Christ has called us into existence? How is the church to respond to hurting people? Pastor Bill explores these questions in this week’s podcast.
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Where is the Hunger – Part 8 of “Making Disciples” May 17, 2009
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For what are you hungry? Download this week’s message to hear Pastor Bill discuss several passages in the Bible that talk about some things that should spark our deepest hungers. He begins the message with a humorous account of God’s healthy offerings of food and Satan’s not-so-healthy temptations, and our responses!
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Discipling Your Child – Part 7 of “Making Disciples” May 10, 2009
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On Mother’s Day Pastor Bill shares some important steps parents can take to help develop a heart of obedience in their children. Download the message this week to discover how you can coach your child to become a follower of Jesus Christ.
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