Listen along as Pastor Dusty shares this encouraging word from Matthew 20, that challenges us to consider how the generosity of God is shared and dispensed to the world he loves around us. This message includes Five Distractions that keep us from having generous assumptions toward God or others. WARNING: This message could have a hazardous impact on pity parties, entitled expectations and a person's right to be mad or resist change. (smile)
"Transformed by Virtue" by John Rice
Listen along to Pastor John as he shares this timely encouragement and challenge from 2 Peter 1:3-9. In this message he talks about the motions of the soul (taking in and moving out) and the very natural way that God leads us to grow and mature as people of faith.
“By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. We have received all of this by coming to know him, the one who called us to himself by means of his marvelous glory and excellence. And because of his glory and excellence, he has given us great and precious promises. These are the promises that enable you to share his divine nature and escape the world’s corruption caused by human desires.”
"Expectations" by Dusty Johnson
Listen along as Pastor Dusty brings this timely and relevant message that challenges us to let go and let God have certain expectations that may become barriers to us finding His peace in our lives.
Message Points: Five Barriers To Peace
- Letting Go of An Expectation to be Proud
- Letting Go of An Expectation to be Respected
- Letting Go of An Expectation for Repayment
- Letting Go of An Expectation To Possess or Change Others
- Letting Go of An Expectation for Uninterrupted Enjoyment or Tranquility
“28 Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.”
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"Exhortations from Jude" by Dusty Johnson
Listen along as Pastor Dusty brings timely application from nine exhortations to Christ-followers found in this short NT letter in Jude.
"Peace" by Dusty Johnson
Listen along to this encouraging and challenging message regarding the peace available to us in Christ Jesus. Pastor Dusty discusses five keys to becoming a source of peace to those around us. This message includes a song called "Peace" by Sharon Irving.
““I’ve told you all this so that trusting me, you will be unshakable and assured, deeply at peace. In this godless world you will continue to experience difficulties. But take heart! I’ve conquered the world.””
"Bringing Out the God-Flavors" - John Rice and Randi Nelson
Listen along as John and Randi encourage us to actively engage with our community through prayer on behalf of those God brings into our lives.
"The Father Challenge" by Dusty Johnson
Listen along as Pastor Dusty shares a timely message for fathers that is anchored in Ephesians 6:4 and Colossians 3:21. As we look at the role of earthy fathers, we can certainly appreciate the way our Heavenly Father relates to us in patient, merciful and graceful ways-- even when in the wayward seasons of our life.
This message contains Eight Examples of How To Exasperate Your Kids:
Excessive Discipline
Inconsistent Discipline
Unkindness
Favoritism
Overindulgence
Overprotection
Pressure to Achieve
Emotional Detachment
“Colossians 3:21 MSG
21 Parents, don’t come down too hard on your children or you’ll crush their spirits.”
“Ephesians 6:4 MSG
4 Fathers, don’t exasperate your children by coming down hard on them. Take them by the hand and lead them in the way of the Master.”
"The Holy Spirit Abides" by Dusty Johnson
Listen along to this fourth and final message in the series called FULLNESS: Celebrating the Gift of the Holy Spirit. We have been highlighting the unique roles of the Holy Spirit and the important and powerful relationship made available to us through Christ Jesus. This message focuses on the abiding and dwelling presence of the Holy Spirit and the difference between omnipresence and manifest presence of the Spirit.
"The Holy Spirit Speaks" by John Rice
Listen along to this third message in a four-week series entitled FULLNESS: Celebrating the Gift of the Holy Spirit. We are highlighting the unique roles of the Holy Spirit and the important and powerful relationship made available to us through Christ Jesus. This message focuses on the different ways we hear the Holy Spirit speak and problems to consider as we desire to listen and hear more often for ourselves and to comfort and encourage others.
"The Holy Spirit Reveals" by Dusty Johnson
Listen along to this second message in a four-week series entitled FULLNESS: Celebrating the Gift of the Holy Spirit. We are highlighting the unique roles of the Holy Spirit and the important and powerful relationship made available to us through Christ Jesus. This message focuses on three ways the Holy Spirit brings unique revelation to our lives from John 16:8.
"The Holy Spirit Empowers" Randi Nelson
Listen along to this first message in a four-week series entitled FULLNESS: Celebrating the Gift of the Holy Spirit. Beginning on Pentecost Sunday, we are highlighting the unique role of the Holy Spirit and the tremendous gift offered to us through an important and powerful relationship made available to us. This message focuses on the empowerment promised for those who believe and receive the gift of the Holy Spirit as promised by Jesus.
Compassion First - Special Guests
Listen along to our guests Mike Mercer and Winda Winowatan from Compassion First (CF).
Compassion First is a front-line Christian relief agency providing long-term, hope-filled solutions for survivors of sexual exploitation, while actively participating in the broader effort to fight and end human trafficking. being a close friend of Pastor Dusty, Mike is a Foursquare minister and the Founder and President of CF and is based in Beaverton, Oregon. Winda is the Executive Director of CF operations in Indonesia and oversees the aftercare work of Sarah’s House based in Manado. Sarah’s House is a secure facility that is a joy-filled and loving home environment with exceptional staff who provide complete physical, emotional, and spiritual care for resident clients.
Pastor Dusty has been asked to join Mike on a trip to Indonesia in November 2015 to facilitate a SoulCare and Personality workshop as part of a staff development retreat in Manado. To learn more about the ministry of Compassion First you can visit them online at www.compassionfirst.org.
"All In The Family" by Dusty Johnson
Listen along to this message from Luke 15:11-31 where Jesus speaks of the Father's generosity with a parable about two sons. There are a number of reasons people struggle with their place in the family of God. This message explores four mindsets that affect how we view our relationship with God.
"I AM The Way, Truth and Life" by Randi Nelson
Listen along as Randi Nelson brings this final message in our eight week study, JESUS: Celebrating God Among Us. The series focuses on the seven I AM statements of Jesus in as found in the gospel of John. This message focuses the declaration of Jesus where he says, I am the Way, the Truth and the Life from John 14:1-6.
"I AM The True Vine" by Dusty Johnson
Listen along to message #7 in this eight week series entitled JESUS: Celebrating God Among Us. Pastor Dusty discusses the significance of Jesus' claim as the 'true vine' in John 15 what it mean to remain, abide or dwell in different seasons of our soul.
““I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.’ ”
"I AM The Good Shepherd" by Dusty Johnson
Listen along to message #6 in this eight week series entitled JESUS: Celebrating God Among Us. Pastor Dusty talk about the significance of Jesus' claim as the Good Shepherd in John 10.
"I AM The Gate" by John Rice
Listen along to message #5 in this eight week series entitled JESUS: Celebrating God Among Us. Pastor John helps us understand the significance of Jesus' claim to be 'the gate' in John 10:7.
“Therefore Jesus said again, “Very truly I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. All who have come before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep have not listened to them. I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go out, and find pasture.”
"I AM The Resurrection and the Life" by Dusty Johnson
Listen along to this fourth message in an eight week series entitled JESUS: Celebrating God Among Us. On this Easter morning we look at our third of the seven I AM Declarations of Jesus highlighted John chapter 11. It articulates the claim of Jesus as God and what He can be for those who believe and follow Him.
This statement is a remarkable declaration set in a well-known story surrounding the death and subsequent raising of Lazarus. Jesus is coming towards the end of his public ministry, and the opposition against him is growing. Remarkably, it is in this context that Jesus performs his greatest miracle on this side of the cross.
““I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die.””
"I AM the Light of the World" by John Rice
Listen along to this third message in an eight week series entitled JESUS: Celebrating God Among Us. This message looks at the second of the seven I AM Declarations of Jesus highlighted John chapter 8. It articulates the claim of Jesus as God and what He can be for those who believe and follow Him.
““I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.””
"I AM The Bread of Life" by Dusty Johnson
Listen along to this second message in this eight week series entitled JESUS: Celebrating God Among Us. This is the first of the seven I AM Declarations highlighted by the Apostle John's gospel witness. It articulates the claim of Jesus as God and what He can be for those who believe and follow Him.
“ “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.””