Wolves Sheep and Shepherds

Sat, 26 Nov 2011 13:28:48 -0600

The responsibilities of spiritual shepherds are many. Here we discuss a few of them.

The Mighty Acts of God

Sat, 26 Nov 2011 13:15:20 -0600

Gratitude leads to confidence where could easily be doubt. But many of us have empty bank accounts of gratitude. How do we learn to be thankful? We do it by recounting the mighty acts of God.

The Wonderful Cross

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 13:24:11 -0600

This is THE Christian story. It never gets old.

Getting Out of the Prayer Rut

Sat, 8 Oct 2011 13:20:15 -0500

Ever feel like prayer is more a duty than a joy? Ever feel your prayers cover the same ground over and over? Here is one practical way to cultivate true conversation in prayer.
Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

10 Keys to Igniting Spiritual Growth

Sat, 10 Sep 2011 08:27:33 -0500

If you’re interested in igniting or re-igniting your spiritual growth, listen in to this message. You will find practical steps you can take toward beginning or deepening your relationship with Jesus.

Hang-In-There Prophecies

Sat, 3 Sep 2011 08:20:55 -0500

Ezekiel’s most famous vision about the valley of dry bones is a parable. Can you figure out what it means?

Jeremiah May Save Your Life

Sat, 27 Aug 2011 08:15:53 -0500

Suppose some guy dressed in camel hair with a leather belt walked into your church saying he had a message from God for you. The deacons would probably escort him out. Jeremiah did just that for his people and got nowhere for his efforts. We might think Jeremiah was a prophet for long ago, but God’s Word to Judah is also a word to us--if only we could understand it.

Exchanging Rubbish for Riches

Sat, 13 Aug 2011 08:01:31 -0500

Have you struggled with confusion in your Bible reading once you reached the prophets? Pastor Jeff takes a look at Isaiah and how we can begin to understand the prophets better by translating them into our context today.

How to Get More Out of Bible Study

Sat, 2 Jul 2011 07:18:26 -0500

If you struggle with the poetry of the Psalms or any part of Bible study for that matter, here are a few practical pointers for how to get more out of your Bible study.

How to Be Blessed-The Ezra Formula

Sat, 21 May 2011 10:25:34 -0500

Ezra was a priest of God who called Israel out of Babylon to return to Jerusalem. Ezra was in for some surprises, but thanks to his commitment to studying, living, and teaching the law of God “...the hand of God was on him.” Ezra teaches us so many lessons about living a godly life in today’s world.

What About Uzzah

Sat, 30 Apr 2011 10:08:10 -0500

Uzzah tried to help when the ark of God looked like it was about to fall of the cart that carried it; and God struck him dead for his trouble. How could a loving God who is supposed to look at people’s motives before judging them execute this man who had such good intentions? Could it be that Uzzah was guilty of inexcusable ignorance of God’s commands--just like so many of us are?

The First Communion

Sat, 9 Apr 2011 10:14:18 -0500

The first communion was not by any means all peace and love. The disciples were secretly squabbling over their ambitions. But Jesus’ actions that evening changed everything.

Ruth-A Life of Quiet Trust

Sat, 26 Mar 2011 10:51:05 -0500

After the book of Judges, Ruth is a breath of fresh air. While Judges seems to illustrate what life with God is not supposed to be, Ruth illustrates what life with God is supposed to be.

Their Feet Showed Their Faith

Sat, 19 Mar 2011 20:33:50 -0500

Along the way in the story of Israel crossing the Jordan and taking Jericho we learn how God stretches our faith so that we don’t just talk faith but we walk it as well. We also explore why God would order Israel to totally destroy other nations, and we see how God was able to still save out of Jericho those willing to be saved.

Responsibly Handling Dangerous Things

Sat, 5 Mar 2011 20:34:10 -0600

Take a trip through Deuteronomy 8 verse by verse and discover things you may not have thought possible coming from an Old Testament book. Find answers to questions about why God allows trials and suffering in life. Learn what he has in store for you if you will come through it with Him.

Battlefield of Faith

Sat, 26 Feb 2011 20:42:10 -0600

In our journey through the Bible we look at the book of Numbers. In the story of how Israel postponed their move into the Promised Land, what application might it have on our lives today?

Leviticus? Ugh!

Sat, 5 Feb 2011 08:16:02 -0600

Leviticus: Can this Old Testament book have any value to use today? What use are all the descriptions of sacrifices, feasts, and regulations to us? Leviticus can come alive if you read below the surface. You might want to read it again.

Drowning Pharaoh

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 11:41:36 -0600

In our journey through the Bible we are in Exodus. Exodus is an exciting book, especially when we see how the whole story of Israel’s rescue from slavery in Egypt parallels our own rescue from slavery to sin.

Dignity Recovered

Sat, 18 Dec 2010 14:57:33 -0600

How did Mary feel about a 70 mile donkey trip at nine month's pregnant? How did Joseph feel when he wasn't able to find a place other than a stable full of animals for his wife to have her baby? Did they question God? Did they complain? Why is it that we can see how God engineers difficult circumstances for other people, but we have a hard time trusting that he does it for us too?

The Gift of Meaninglessness

Sat, 11 Dec 2010 08:29:21 -0600

Fact: Life is meaningless. Why? Because God made it that way. Really?

The Power in a Touch

Sat, 4 Dec 2010 07:51:12 -0600

The story of the woman who touched Jesus’ clothes and received healing is also a wonderful metaphor for the way that we may touch Jesus and receive salvation. It might seem like the woman had an easier time reaching out and touching Jesus than we because she could physically see and touch him. We don’t have that luxury. Or do we?

Knowing Equals Life

Sat, 23 Oct 2010 05:57:23 -0500

Jesus said, “This is eternal life, that they may know you and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.” Couple that with Jesus’ admonition to the rich young ruler that to gain eternal life he needed to obey the commandments and follow Jesus we will quickly recognize that it is relationship with Jesus that is the bottom line in salvation. Knowing is life.

Grace the Active Ingredient of Salvation

Sat, 11 Sep 2010 05:30:59 -0500

If sin is a disease then grace is active ingredient of the medicine, the cure for the disease. All medicines have side effects written in small print. If sin is the disease and grace is the medicine the side effects of taking the medicine is good works.

Prophecy Predicts the Adventist Movement

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 17:46:59 -0500

People sometimes wonder why the Adventist Church emphasizes prophecy so much. There’s a very good reason: the Adventist movement was predicted in prophecy as the group with a special mission to prepare the world for Satan’s final great deception just before Jesus returns.

Seven Rs of Single-mindedness

Sat, 14 Aug 2010 20:07:26 -0500

In James 4 God reveals both the problem plaguing his church and the solution to the problem. The problem is double-mindedness and the solution is a multifaceted approach to becoming single-minded.

The Truest Indication of a Holy Life

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 20:59:07 -0500

Among Jesus’ last recorded words is his prayer for his disciples through the ages that they would exist in unity with each other. Unity among his people seemed to be a primary concern for Jesus.

The Sermon on the Mount-An Expanded Paraphrase

Sat, 5 Jun 2010 15:39:30 -0500

After going through the entire Sermon on the Mount in detail in the ten previous sermons we take all that we have discovered and put it together in an expanded paraphrase of the entire sermon. It holds together in one unified message!

Moving from Governor to Teacher to Father

Sat, 5 Jun 2010 15:08:08 -0500

God gave us a "governor" to lead us to "school" where we are transformed into royalty. It's all described in Galatians 3.

Loyalty is Ground Zero

Sat, 8 May 2010 15:23:28 -0500

In the final section of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount we discover his appeal to those he has invited into the kingdom of heaven. It's an appeal to loyalty.

Dealing with Pigs and Dogs

Sat, 17 Apr 2010 17:54:15 -0500

Jesus said "Do not judge." Then he said, "Do not throw your pearls to pigs." How do we know who's a pig unless we judge?

The Plank in the Eye Discovered

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 09:00:09 -0600

Is the plank in our eye that Jesus talked about in Matthew 7 different for every person? Is that plank something that we need to identify and remove so that we will be free to judge and condemn? Join Pastor Jeff in exploring what the plank in the eye actually is.

Learning to Be Carefully Careless

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 11:13:02 -0600

Was Jesus being trite or unrealistic when he said not to worry about the basic necessities of life? If not, then how does it work?

Hold Out for the Second Marshmallow

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 09:25:58 -0600

Jesus says we should store up treasure in heaven and not concentrate on the reward of the approval of men for our good deeds. Is it worth the wait?

How to Starve Sinful Habits

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 08:29:58 -0600

Sinful habits, if not fought, have a nasty way of bringing down the entire spiritual life. But as Paul bemoaned, "Who can rescue me from this body of death?" Overcoming sinful habits is not easy. Here are some practical pointers on how to begin to conquer harmful habits.

Seminar-How to Deepen Your Relationship with Jesus

Sat, 9 Jan 2010 15:39:51 -0600

This seminar looks at some practical steps that we can take to develop and deepen our relationship with Jesus. If you have ever struggled with the concept of building a relationship with an invisible friend, here are some ways you can move forward.

Why Do We Wash Feet

Sat, 9 Jan 2010 11:58:56 -0600

Washing feet is so uncomfortable. Why do we do it? Why did Jesus say we should do it? There is a very good reason.

In the Beginning

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 11:29:59 -0600

This was created as a slideshow celebrating Creation week. However, just as voice and music it's inspirational as well. The video can be viewed at http://www.cambridgeadventist.org

Showered In, Drinking From, Burning Up Grace

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 08:54:40 -0600

Living water? What's that all about?

Giving and Praying For an Audience of One

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 18:49:55 -0600

In the Sermon on the Mount Jesus speaks clearly of the rewards we receive for our deeds based on the motives of our hearts. It all comes down to the question of for whom we do what we do.

The Fountain of Strength

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 04:42:38 -0500

Sorrow over sin is a good thing, but it's not where we find power for new life. No parent wants their child to live guilt-ridden and sad because of something he did wrong. Neither does God. The joy of the Lord is our strength.
Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10-12

God's Underground Resistance

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 11:35:41 -0500

When Jesus said not to swear oaths, what did he mean by that? When he said do not resist and evil person, did he intend for us to just let evil run rampant? When he said love your enemies, how did he intend for us to do that?
Scripture: Matthew 5:33-48

Repent, For It's Time to Exchange Citizenship

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 16:56:37 -0500

What does the kingdom of the heavens look like? Is it just paradise someday? Is that what Jesus announced, "Repent, for the kingdom of the heavens is near?" Apparently the kingdom he announced isn't only some location, someday in the future, but it's available now. If that is true, what does it look like?
Scripture: Matthew 3:1, 2

Surrendering To Freedom

Sat, 5 Sep 2009 17:54:16 -0500

What about gouging out the eye and cutting off the hand that causes you to sin? Did Jesus mean that literally?
Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Who is King of the Deep, Dark, and Dirty

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 10:07:38 -0500

When Jesus spoke of anger as murder, lust as adultery, and so on, was he making new and improved laws that were better than the old laws? He said that he wasn't. He was exposing the undergirding of the original law for the law of love that it was.
Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Blessed Are the Spiritually Inept

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 12:58:00 -0500

We have come to see the Beatitudes of Matthew 5 as a list of things that we should aspire to. But if that were so then why did the religious leaders have such a problem with Jesus' message. Could it be that his words were actually subversive and that over time we have managed to misinterpret his meaning? Could it be that the Beatitudes are not a list of what we should aspire to but instead is a description of where we actually are, i.e. spiritually bankrupt? The good news is that the kingdom of heaven is available even to us, as we are.
Scripture: Matthew 5:1-11

Sermon on the Mount

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 12:15:50 -0500

Imagine you're on a hillside near Galilee. You see Jesus sit down on the slope and begin talking. You've never heard anything quite like it. This is the Sermon on the Mount, word for word.
Scripture: Matthew 5-7

Learning from Pagans

Sat, 23 May 2009 14:28:14 -0500

The story of Naaman, captain of the Aramean army, who was healed by bathing in the Jordan River is a children's favorite. But there is much in the story to make grown ups think as well.
Scripture: Luke 4:24-27

How to Recognize the Second Coming

Sat, 16 May 2009 14:15:31 -0500

In Matthew 24 Jesus warns us that false Christs and false prophets will appear working great and miraculous signs just before the second coming. In other words, there's going to be a counterfeit second coming, when a false Christ appears and says, "Here I am! I've come the second time." The deception will be so convincing that if God were to allow it, it would deceive in the elect. So how will God's people be able to see through the fake and know the real? How well do you understand how Jesus will really return?
Scripture: Matthew 24:23-27

Heaven's Reward System

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 13:05:24 -0500

The rich young ruler in Mark 10 reveals some interesting dynamics in the way Jesus dealt with people and how he will deal with people in the future concerning the rewards he promises to bring with him at the second coming.
Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

When Jesus is Strange

Sat, 11 Apr 2009 20:24:15 -0500

In close relationships people can feel the moods and differences in the relationship. Why should a relationship with Christ be any different? Become close enough to Jesus and we begin to feel the intricacies of that relationship, including the fact that sometimes Jesus acts strange and we're not sure what to do with him in that kind of situation.
Scripture: Mark 10:32