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Getting Over Me Part 1

Joe Stowell — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 04:00:00 +0000

Do you live to celebrate yourself—or Jesus? Joe Stowell introduces you to a new message, “Getting Over Me,” with a reminder that life can’t be about “me” and about Jesus at the same time. The religious Jewish Christians made this mistake when they put their faith in keeping the law rather than in rejoicing in Christ. Joe points you to the wisdom of Philippians 3, where Paul tells us: “I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus.”

Approx. Length: 20 minutes.

Jesus, Our Champion Part 3

Joe Stowell — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 04:00:00 +0000

Jesus asks you to “Take up your cross and follow Me.” Discover how you can bear that cross with a sense of courage, confidence, and victory. As we uncover the roots of the scriptural word for “champion,” you’ll notice that the same rich Old Testament word also appears in Hebrews. It’s a promise from God that has stood the test of time and strengthened generations of believers. You’ll be encouraged to face the triumphs and challenges of life, as you look to Jesus your Champion.

Approx. Length: 20 minutes.

Jesus, Our Champion Part 2

Joe Stowell — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 04:00:00 +0000

Jesus doesn’t settle for spiritual shortcuts—He has a total solution in mind for your problems. Yet when you come up with your own plans for “helping” Jesus, you’re guaranteed to find yourself at a dead end. Teacher Joe Stowell leads you through the story in Matthew 16 by taking a closer look at Peter’s great statement of faith, as he declares to Jesus: “You are the Messiah.” You’ll see it doesn’t take long before Peter detours from that declaration and finds himself at a dead end, as Jesus warns him: “You do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of men.” Be encouraged knowing that, as your Champion, Jesus has a far greater plan in mind for you than you could ever imagine.

Approx. Length: 20 minutes.

Jesus, Our Champion Part 1

Joe Stowell — Mon, 27 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

Discover the many ways Jesus is your Champion as you dig into God’s Word with teacher Joe Stowell. There are moments in life when you feel flat out overwhelmed, and you need someone to rescue you. When Jesus asked Peter the question “Who do you say that I am?” in Matthew 16, He had in mind that He is that rescuer. This message will help you realize that no moment in life is too much for you, because you do indeed have someone who has already won the victory.

Approx. Length: 20 minutes.

New City People Part 3

Joe Stowell — Mon, 20 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

Discover the five habits of people who are passionate for heaven. We’ve been learning that heaven is a real place, and that we can live with the confidence that we’ll spend eternity with Jesus. This week, Joe Stowell wraps up his “All Things New” series with a look at what the Bible says our passion for heaven should look like. It’s a promise you can cherish while you experience each day as though it is your last day on earth. You’ll live with the confidence that heaven has a grip on your heart when you embrace these essential habits in your life.

Approx. Length: 20 minutes.

New City People Part 2

Joe Stowell — Mon, 13 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

Are you amazed by the thought of your future in heaven? When you’re “wowed” by the future, it makes a dramatic difference in your life in the present. Last week, Joe Stowell shared 12 descriptions of heaven found in Revelation. This week, he shares Scripture’s final description of heaven—one that reveals our identity in Christ as “New City People.” Joe explains why the Bible’s emphasis is not on the place but on the Person we will spend eternity with. It is the promise that Jesus is coming to take us to His home that should fill us with passion and excitement for heaven. Yet on the road toward heaven we often fall for Satan’s detour signs, and our passion to be with Jesus comes under attack. You’ll be reminded that despite life’s circumstances, you can put your trust and hope in Jesus, because He knows the way to heaven.

Approx. Length: 20 minutes.

New City People Part 1

Joe Stowell — Mon, 06 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

Discover 12 descriptions of heaven that offer you the key to confidence, hope, and assurance on earth. In this final message in the “All Things New” series, Joe Stowell turns to Revelation, where Scripture paints a vibrant picture of a heaven that is extravagant in its abundant beauty. Joe reminds you that the promise of heaven gives us hope on this earth, because we live with the confidence that no matter how bad life gets here, the best is yet to come. As you come to better understand the place God has prepared for you, you’ll be encouraged to keep heaven on your mind daily.

Approx. Length: 20 minutes.

New Creation People Part 2

Joe Stowell — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 04:00:00 +0000

We live in a phenomenally broken world. And a natural response is for our hearts to cry out “God, can’t You somehow fix this for us?” In this message from the continuing series All Things New, Joe Stowell reveals that God is indeed in the process of fixing this for us. It began when Jesus came to earth in human form, and continues today as God transforms each of us as “New Creation People” in Christ. But that doesn’t mean the choices are easy. Joe describes the dangers we face in this world, and reminds us that every time we act like a new creation person, we bring a little bit of heaven to earth. It’s more than a promise for the future—it’s a daily reality we can all experience.

Approx. Length: 20 minutes.

New Creation People Part 1

Joe Stowell — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 04:00:00 +0000

“Who am I?” We’ve all asked ourselves this question at some point in our lives. As we dive back into our messages from the “All Things New” series, Joe Stowell makes the key point that Jesus Christ paid a great price so you can know who you really are. As Joe describes it, you were born to be an “NCP”—a New Creation Person. To give you a full perspective on what this means in your life, Joe takes you back in time to the creation and the moment when Adam and Eve fell prey to temptation and brokenness entered the world. As you discover how to put into practice the values of being a New Creation Person, you’ll find that only Christ offers us hope and healing from the corruption in the world around us.

Approx. Length: 20 minutes.

Stop Talking, Start Listening Part 2

Joe Stowell — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 04:00:00 +0000

Discover the five habits of effective listeners to the voice of God. Last week, Joe Stowell explained the importance of hearing God’s warnings to us in the face of danger. Today we take a closer look at Jesus’ story of the shepherd and his flock in John 10. Just as the sheep in Jesus’ illustration would only listen to their true shepherd, we also must make sure we are tuned exclusively to the voice of our Shepherd. You’ll find yourself facing each day with more confidence and peace as you trust the voice of Jesus to guide you through life’s twists and turns.

Approx. Length: 20 minutes.