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February 19,  2012

Is it alright to talk to yourself, especially if you answer? Talking to yourself is not something new or even original. The number of people who do it is higher than you might think. There are even times in the Bible where people talk to themselves and answer. We can learn from them a lot about God and how we relate to God. The Hebrews in the wilderness failed to get to know God even after forty years of eating manna, and following the cloud and pillar of fire. If you want to know how to answer yourself properly take time as Pastor Bob shows you in Psalm 42 the way. The way to a closer and lasting relationship with God.

Removing the Veil
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February 5,  2012

What is the difference between an external and an internal relationship with God? Moses enter the presence of God and when he came before the people his face glowed. After that he would wear a veil until he returned to speak with God again.  In the New Testament Paul says we are all to have unveiled faces. How can the veil of the Old Testament Tabernacle, the veil that Moses wore and the veil of Herod's temple all help us understand and enhance our relationship with God? Take time to dig deeper and learn as believers we need to remove all veils and discover the daily presence of God.

Remember ME?
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February 5,  2012

What is the meaning behind Communion? Christians take communion by using a small cup of grape Juice and a wafer like cracker to follow the directions given to them by Jesus on the night before he died. This is far from the meal and circumstances of the Seder meal that Jesus was present at the night he broke the bread and shared the cup of wine with his disciples. This message traces the path of our beliefs from the first Passover meal to the time of Jesus to the modern Jewish Seder meal. This message is designed to help you take a closer look and get a deeper meaning of the communion we share together as Christian believers.

Defining Moments
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January 29,  2012

What moments define your life? Many people miss the opportunity to live for God because they think it is only the really big moments that matter to God. When we look at our life we need to see it in light of the moments that give us direction and which show our inner character. This message will look at the defining moments of the lives of George Washington, Joseph the 11th son of Jacob and also the defining moment of a modern athletic who lost the game but won in life. Learn why defining moments are rarely public and often are only seen by two, you and God.

Faith For Daily Living
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January 15,  2012

Do you know what what really is? If you ask a dozen people what faith is you will most likely get that many different answers. Going beyond the popular cultural answers Pastor Bob shows you from Hebrews 11 what faith is and what faith is not. In the end you will have a more complete Biblical definition of faith and will be headed for a deeper lasting relationship with God.

The Three Questions You Need To Answer
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January 8, 2012

Do You have any long term spiritual goals? If you are going to have a successful and fulfilling life as a believer in Jesus you need to have spiritual goals. In order to set these goals properly you need to answer three questions that God has for you. They were first ask in the garden to Adam and Eve under some very tough circumstances. These three questions can help you design a spiritual life plan that will take you deeper and make your relationship with God more vital and alive. These questions are designed to be asked at the beginning of the 31 weeks of the Story and answered again at the end.

The One Thing That Changes Everything
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January 1, 2012

What is the one thing that makes the real difference in our life? The Story is the Bible as one continuous narration starting with Genesis and ending with Revelation. Pastor Bob challenges each person to consider the need and the rewards of making a commitment to reading The Story in 2012. Each person needs to be able to see the upper story and the lower story. The upper story is the world from God's point of view. The lower story is the world from the point of view of each person as they live their lives. In the end pastor Bob ask one question that everyone needs to answer if they are going to grow spiritually this year. You will have the opportunity to answer that question and take the journey through the Story in the next 31 weeks.