Threads Church: Portage, MI Sermons Podcast for Threads Church: Portage, MI http://www.threadschurch.org en-us Threads Church: Portage, MI no Threads Church: Portage, MI ℗ & © 2010 Threads Church: Portage, MI 720 Quench Lee Rabe Enjoy God's desire is for us to enjoy Him. Nothing serves to glorify God more than our honest and heartfelt acknowledgment that, apart from what He supplies, we die. God's desire is for us to enjoy Him. Nothing serves to glorify God more than our honest and heartfelt acknowledgment that, apart from what He supplies, we die. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/quench http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/quench Sun, 29 Aug 2010 12:00:00 EDT Compassion Lee Rabe Stop ACTING like a Christian...and just BE one! Start doing the right things and stop doing the wrong things—that’s what it means to follow Jesus, right? Or what if we have it all turned around? Explore with us the freedom and passion that comes from a genuine relationship with God. Start doing the right things and stop doing the wrong things—that’s what it means to follow Jesus, right? Or what if we have it all turned around? Explore with us the freedom and passion that comes from a genuine relationship with God. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/compassion http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/compassion Sun, 22 Aug 2010 12:00:00 EDT Passion Lee Rabe Stop ACTING like a Christian...and just BE one! Start doing the right things and stop doing the wrong things—that’s what it means to follow Jesus, right? Or what if we have it all turned around? Explore with us the freedom and passion that comes from a genuine relationship with God. Start doing the right things and stop doing the wrong things—that’s what it means to follow Jesus, right? Or what if we have it all turned around? Explore with us the freedom and passion that comes from a genuine relationship with God. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/passion http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/passion Sun, 15 Aug 2010 12:00:00 EDT People Matter Lee Rabe Impact...It Begins with Yourself Learning to devote yourself to doing what is good and not live unproductive lives. Learning to devote yourself to doing what is good and not live unproductive lives. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/people-matter http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/people-matter Sun, 01 Aug 2010 12:00:00 EDT Danger - Keep Out! Chris Augustine Impact...It Begins with Yourself http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/danger---keep-out http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/danger---keep-out Sun, 25 Jul 2010 12:00:00 EDT What Do You Mean - Saved? Aaron Goodrich Impact...It Begins with Yourself A deeper look at doing good vs. why we are to do good to others. A deeper look at doing good vs. why we are to do good to others. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/what-do-you-mean---saved http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/what-do-you-mean---saved Sun, 18 Jul 2010 12:00:00 EDT Living in the Zoo Culture Nicole Tiongson / Lee Rabe Impact...It Begins with Yourself http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/living-in-the-zoo-culture http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/living-in-the-zoo-culture Sun, 11 Jul 2010 12:00:00 EDT How the Good News Changes Us – For Us, For Him, For Good Nicole Tiongson / Lee Rabe Impact...It Begins with Yourself Accepting grace is what powers the true motivation that drives followers of Jesus. Accepting grace is what powers the true motivation that drives followers of Jesus. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/how-the-good-news-changes-us-----for-us--for-him--for-good http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/how-the-good-news-changes-us-----for-us--for-him--for-good Sun, 04 Jul 2010 12:00:00 EDT Attractive Lee Rabe Impact...It Begins with Yourself The importance of living an exemplary life, especially when leading Christ's followers. The importance of living an exemplary life, especially when leading Christ's followers. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/attractive http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/attractive Sun, 27 Jun 2010 12:00:00 EDT Grown Up Lee Rabe Impact...It Begins with Yourself The importance of mentors in the lives of young men and women. The importance of mentors in the lives of young men and women. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/grown-up http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/grown-up Sun, 20 Jun 2010 12:00:00 EDT Full Throttle Seniors Lee Rabe Impact...It Begins with Yourself The importance of the ministry that older people have to younger adults. The importance of the ministry that older people have to younger adults. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/full-throttle-seniors http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/full-throttle-seniors Sun, 13 Jun 2010 12:00:00 EDT Woodpeckers (Hot Air and Empty Lives) Lee Rabe Impact...It Begins with Yourself God wants to use you to impact people in powerful ways. In Titus, you'll discover how spiritual influence weaves its way through your friendships, family, church, world and every relationship you have. God wants to use you to impact people in powerful ways. In Titus, you'll discover how spiritual influence weaves its way through your friendships, family, church, world and every relationship you have. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/woodpeckers--hot-air-and-empty-lives- http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/woodpeckers--hot-air-and-empty-lives- Sun, 06 Jun 2010 12:00:00 EDT Courageous Followers Lee Rabe Impact...It Begins with Yourself God wants to use you to impact people in powerful ways. In Titus, you'll discover how spiritual influence weaves its way through your friendships, family, church, world and every relationship you have. God wants to use you to impact people in powerful ways. In Titus, you'll discover how spiritual influence weaves its way through your friendships, family, church, world and every relationship you have. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/courageous-followers http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/courageous-followers Sun, 30 May 2010 12:00:00 EDT Welcome to a Life of Influence Impact...It Begins with Yourself God wants to use you to impact people in powerful ways. In Titus, you'll discover how spiritual influence weaves its way through your friendships, family, church, world and every relationship you have. God wants to use you to impact people in powerful ways. In Titus, you'll discover how spiritual influence weaves its way through your friendships, family, church, world and every relationship you have. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/welcome-to-a-life-of-influence http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/welcome-to-a-life-of-influence Sun, 23 May 2010 12:00:00 EDT Creating Space at the Table Lee Rabe Sharing hospitality God's way involves listening, learning, seeing the other and negotiation of space by all parties. Sharing hospitality God's way involves listening, learning, seeing the other and negotiation of space by all parties. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/creating-space-at-the-table http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/creating-space-at-the-table Sun, 16 May 2010 12:00:00 EDT Sex Ed Lee Rabe Teaching your kids about sex - God's way. Teaching your kids about sex - God's way. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/sex-ed http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/sex-ed Mon, 10 May 2010 12:00:00 EDT Prodigal Child Lee Rabe Parenting 911 http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/prodigal-child http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/prodigal-child Mon, 03 May 2010 12:00:00 EDT Discipline Lee Rabe Parenting 911 Our priority as a parent is to gradually transfer dependence of our kiddos from us to depending on God. Here are some tools for doing just that. Our priority as a parent is to gradually transfer dependence of our kiddos from us to depending on God. Here are some tools for doing just that. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/discipline http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/discipline Sun, 25 Apr 2010 12:00:00 EDT Unchanging Principles Lee Rabe Parenting 911 Our priority as a parent is to gradually transfer dependence of our kiddos from us to depending on God. Here are some tools for doing just that. Our priority as a parent is to gradually transfer dependence of our kiddos from us to depending on God. Here are some tools for doing just that. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/unchanging-principles http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/unchanging-principles Sun, 18 Apr 2010 12:00:00 EDT The Parent's Priority Lee Rabe Parenting 911 Our priority as a parent is to gradually transfer dependence of our kiddos from us to depending on God. Here are some tools for doing just that. Our priority as a parent is to gradually transfer dependence of our kiddos from us to depending on God. Here are some tools for doing just that. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/the-parents-priority http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/the-parents-priority Sun, 11 Apr 2010 12:00:00 EDT Resurrection Lee Rabe re:Jesus Christians have made the gospel about so many things … things other than Christ. Jesus Christ is the gravitational pull that brings everything together and gives them significance, reality, and meaning. Without him, all things lose their value. Without him, all things are but detached pieces floating around in space. It is possible to emphasize a spiritual truth, value, virtue, or gift, yet miss Christ . . . who is the embodiment and incarnation of all spiritual truth, values, virtues, and gifts. Seek a truth, a value, a virtue, or a spiritual gift, and you have obtained something dead. Seek Christ, embrace Christ, know Christ, and you have touched him who is Life. And in him resides all Truth, Values, Virtues and Gifts in living color. Beauty has its meaning in the beauty of Christ, in whom is found all that makes us lovely and loveable. What is Christianity? It is Christ. Nothing more. Nothing less. Christianity is not an ideology. Christianity is not a philosophy. Christianity is the ―good news‖ that Beauty, Truth and Goodness are found in a person. Biblical community is founded and found on the connection to that person. Conversion is more than a change in direction; it’s a change in connection. Jesus’ use of the ancient Hebrew word shubh, or its Aramaic equivalent, to call for ―repentance‖ implies not viewing God from a distance, but entering into a relationship where God is command central of the human connection. In that regard, we feel a massive disconnection in the church today. I believe that the major disease of the church today is JDD: Jesus Deficit Disorder. The person of Jesus is increasingly politically incorrect, and is being replaced by the language of ―justice, ―the kingdom of God, ―values, and ―leadership principles. In this hour, the witness God has called us to accept centers on the predominance of the Lord Jesus Christ. Christians have made the gospel about so many things … things other than Christ. Jesus Christ is the gravitational pull that brings everything together and gives them significance, reality, and meaning. Without him, all things lose their value. Without him, all things are but detached pieces floating around in space. It is possible to emphasize a spiritual truth, value, virtue, or gift, yet miss Christ . . . who is the embodiment and incarnation of all spiritual truth, values, virtues, and gifts. Seek a truth, a value, a virtue, or a spiritual gift, and you have obtained something dead. Seek Christ, embrace Christ, know Christ, and you have touched him who is Life. And in him resides all Truth, Values, Virtues and Gifts in living color. Beauty has its meaning in the beauty of Christ, in whom is found all that makes us lovely and loveable. What is Christianity? It is Christ. Nothing more. Nothing less. Christianity is not an ideology. Christianity is not a philosophy. Christianity is the ―good news‖ that Beauty, Truth and Goodness are found in a person. Biblical community is founded and found on the connection to that person. Conversion is more than a change in direction; it’s a change in connection. Jesus’ use of the ancient Hebrew word shubh, or its Aramaic equivalent, to call for ―repentance‖ implies not viewing God from a distance, but entering into a relationship where God is command central of the human connection. In that regard, we feel a massive disconnection in the church today. I believe that the major disease of the church today is JDD: Jesus Deficit Disorder. The person of Jesus is increasingly politically incorrect, and is being replaced by the language of ―justice, ―the kingdom of God, ―values, and ―leadership principles. In this hour, the witness God has called us to accept centers on the predominance of the Lord Jesus Christ. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/resurrection http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/resurrection Sun, 04 Apr 2010 12:00:00 EDT Book of Love Lee Rabe re:Jesus hristians have made the gospel about so many things … things other than Christ. Jesus Christ is the gravitational pull that brings everything together and gives them significance, reality, and meaning. Without him, all things lose their value. Without him, all things are but detached pieces floating around in space. It is possible to emphasize a spiritual truth, value, virtue, or gift, yet miss Christ . . . who is the embodiment and incarnation of all spiritual truth, values, virtues, and gifts. Seek a truth, a value, a virtue, or a spiritual gift, and you have obtained something dead. Seek Christ, embrace Christ, know Christ, and you have touched him who is Life. And in him resides all Truth, Values, Virtues and Gifts in living color. Beauty has its meaning in the beauty of Christ, in whom is found all that makes us lovely and loveable. What is Christianity? It is Christ. Nothing more. Nothing less. Christianity is not an ideology. Christianity is not a philosophy. Christianity is the ―good news‖ that Beauty, Truth and Goodness are found in a person. Biblical community is founded and found on the connection to that person. Conversion is more than a change in direction; it’s a change in connection. Jesus’ use of the ancient Hebrew word shubh, or its Aramaic equivalent, to call for ―repentance‖ implies not viewing God from a distance, but entering into a relationship where God is command central of the human connection. In that regard, we feel a massive disconnection in the church today. I believe that the major disease of the church today is JDD: Jesus Deficit Disorder. The person of Jesus is increasingly politically incorrect, and is being replaced by the language of ―justice, ―the kingdom of God, ―values, and ―leadership principles. In this hour, the witness God has called us to accept centers on the predominance of the Lord Jesus Christ. hristians have made the gospel about so many things … things other than Christ. Jesus Christ is the gravitational pull that brings everything together and gives them significance, reality, and meaning. Without him, all things lose their value. Without him, all things are but detached pieces floating around in space. It is possible to emphasize a spiritual truth, value, virtue, or gift, yet miss Christ . . . who is the embodiment and incarnation of all spiritual truth, values, virtues, and gifts. Seek a truth, a value, a virtue, or a spiritual gift, and you have obtained something dead. Seek Christ, embrace Christ, know Christ, and you have touched him who is Life. And in him resides all Truth, Values, Virtues and Gifts in living color. Beauty has its meaning in the beauty of Christ, in whom is found all that makes us lovely and loveable. What is Christianity? It is Christ. Nothing more. Nothing less. Christianity is not an ideology. Christianity is not a philosophy. Christianity is the ―good news‖ that Beauty, Truth and Goodness are found in a person. Biblical community is founded and found on the connection to that person. Conversion is more than a change in direction; it’s a change in connection. Jesus’ use of the ancient Hebrew word shubh, or its Aramaic equivalent, to call for ―repentance‖ implies not viewing God from a distance, but entering into a relationship where God is command central of the human connection. In that regard, we feel a massive disconnection in the church today. I believe that the major disease of the church today is JDD: Jesus Deficit Disorder. The person of Jesus is increasingly politically incorrect, and is being replaced by the language of ―justice, ―the kingdom of God, ―values, and ―leadership principles. In this hour, the witness God has called us to accept centers on the predominance of the Lord Jesus Christ. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/book-of-love http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/book-of-love Sun, 28 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EDT The Mission of Jesus Gary Rohrmayer re:Jesus Christians have made the gospel about so many things … things other than Christ. Jesus Christ is the gravitational pull that brings everything together and gives them significance, reality, and meaning. Without him, all things lose their value. Without him, all things are but detached pieces floating around in space. It is possible to emphasize a spiritual truth, value, virtue, or gift, yet miss Christ . . . who is the embodiment and incarnation of all spiritual truth, values, virtues, and gifts. Seek a truth, a value, a virtue, or a spiritual gift, and you have obtained something dead. Seek Christ, embrace Christ, know Christ, and you have touched him who is Life. And in him resides all Truth, Values, Virtues and Gifts in living color. Beauty has its meaning in the beauty of Christ, in whom is found all that makes us lovely and loveable. What is Christianity? It is Christ. Nothing more. Nothing less. Christianity is not an ideology. Christianity is not a philosophy. Christianity is the ―good news‖ that Beauty, Truth and Goodness are found in a person. Biblical community is founded and found on the connection to that person. Conversion is more than a change in direction; it’s a change in connection. Jesus’ use of the ancient Hebrew word shubh, or its Aramaic equivalent, to call for ―repentance‖ implies not viewing God from a distance, but entering into a relationship where God is command central of the human connection. In that regard, we feel a massive disconnection in the church today. I believe that the major disease of the church today is JDD: Jesus Deficit Disorder. The person of Jesus is increasingly politically incorrect, and is being replaced by the language of ―justice, ―the kingdom of God, ―values, and ―leadership principles. In this hour, the witness God has called us to accept centers on the predominance of the Lord Jesus Christ. Christians have made the gospel about so many things … things other than Christ. Jesus Christ is the gravitational pull that brings everything together and gives them significance, reality, and meaning. Without him, all things lose their value. Without him, all things are but detached pieces floating around in space. It is possible to emphasize a spiritual truth, value, virtue, or gift, yet miss Christ . . . who is the embodiment and incarnation of all spiritual truth, values, virtues, and gifts. Seek a truth, a value, a virtue, or a spiritual gift, and you have obtained something dead. Seek Christ, embrace Christ, know Christ, and you have touched him who is Life. And in him resides all Truth, Values, Virtues and Gifts in living color. Beauty has its meaning in the beauty of Christ, in whom is found all that makes us lovely and loveable. What is Christianity? It is Christ. Nothing more. Nothing less. Christianity is not an ideology. Christianity is not a philosophy. Christianity is the ―good news‖ that Beauty, Truth and Goodness are found in a person. Biblical community is founded and found on the connection to that person. Conversion is more than a change in direction; it’s a change in connection. Jesus’ use of the ancient Hebrew word shubh, or its Aramaic equivalent, to call for ―repentance‖ implies not viewing God from a distance, but entering into a relationship where God is command central of the human connection. In that regard, we feel a massive disconnection in the church today. I believe that the major disease of the church today is JDD: Jesus Deficit Disorder. The person of Jesus is increasingly politically incorrect, and is being replaced by the language of ―justice, ―the kingdom of God, ―values, and ―leadership principles. In this hour, the witness God has called us to accept centers on the predominance of the Lord Jesus Christ. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/the-mission-of-jesus http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/the-mission-of-jesus Sun, 21 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EDT He’s Not a Cause, He Gives Life Lee Rabe re:Jesus Christians have made the gospel about so many things … things other than Christ. Jesus Christ is the gravitational pull that brings everything together and gives them significance, reality, and meaning. Without him, all things lose their value. Without him, all things are but detached pieces floating around in space. It is possible to emphasize a spiritual truth, value, virtue, or gift, yet miss Christ . . . who is the embodiment and incarnation of all spiritual truth, values, virtues, and gifts. Seek a truth, a value, a virtue, or a spiritual gift, and you have obtained something dead. Seek Christ, embrace Christ, know Christ, and you have touched him who is Life. And in him resides all Truth, Values, Virtues and Gifts in living color. Beauty has its meaning in the beauty of Christ, in whom is found all that makes us lovely and loveable. What is Christianity? It is Christ. Nothing more. Nothing less. Christianity is not an ideology. Christianity is not a philosophy. Christianity is the ―good news‖ that Beauty, Truth and Goodness are found in a person. Biblical community is founded and found on the connection to that person. Conversion is more than a change in direction; it’s a change in connection. Jesus’ use of the ancient Hebrew word shubh, or its Aramaic equivalent, to call for ―repentance‖ implies not viewing God from a distance, but entering into a relationship where God is command central of the human connection. In that regard, we feel a massive disconnection in the church today. I believe that the major disease of the church today is JDD: Jesus Deficit Disorder. The person of Jesus is increasingly politically incorrect, and is being replaced by the language of ―justice, ―the kingdom of God, ―values, and ―leadership principles. In this hour, the witness God has called us to accept centers on the predominance of the Lord Jesus Christ. Christians have made the gospel about so many things … things other than Christ. Jesus Christ is the gravitational pull that brings everything together and gives them significance, reality, and meaning. Without him, all things lose their value. Without him, all things are but detached pieces floating around in space. It is possible to emphasize a spiritual truth, value, virtue, or gift, yet miss Christ . . . who is the embodiment and incarnation of all spiritual truth, values, virtues, and gifts. Seek a truth, a value, a virtue, or a spiritual gift, and you have obtained something dead. Seek Christ, embrace Christ, know Christ, and you have touched him who is Life. And in him resides all Truth, Values, Virtues and Gifts in living color. Beauty has its meaning in the beauty of Christ, in whom is found all that makes us lovely and loveable. What is Christianity? It is Christ. Nothing more. Nothing less. Christianity is not an ideology. Christianity is not a philosophy. Christianity is the ―good news‖ that Beauty, Truth and Goodness are found in a person. Biblical community is founded and found on the connection to that person. Conversion is more than a change in direction; it’s a change in connection. Jesus’ use of the ancient Hebrew word shubh, or its Aramaic equivalent, to call for ―repentance‖ implies not viewing God from a distance, but entering into a relationship where God is command central of the human connection. In that regard, we feel a massive disconnection in the church today. I believe that the major disease of the church today is JDD: Jesus Deficit Disorder. The person of Jesus is increasingly politically incorrect, and is being replaced by the language of ―justice, ―the kingdom of God, ―values, and ―leadership principles. In this hour, the witness God has called us to accept centers on the predominance of the Lord Jesus Christ. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/he---s-not-a-cause--he-gives-life http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/he---s-not-a-cause--he-gives-life Sun, 14 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST Earthsuit Lee Rabe re:Jesus Christians have made the gospel about so many things … things other than Christ. Jesus Christ is the gravitational pull that brings everything together and gives them significance, reality, and meaning. Without him, all things lose their value. Without him, all things are but detached pieces floating around in space. It is possible to emphasize a spiritual truth, value, virtue, or gift, yet miss Christ . . . who is the embodiment and incarnation of all spiritual truth, values, virtues, and gifts. Seek a truth, a value, a virtue, or a spiritual gift, and you have obtained something dead. Seek Christ, embrace Christ, know Christ, and you have touched him who is Life. And in him resides all Truth, Values, Virtues and Gifts in living color. Beauty has its meaning in the beauty of Christ, in whom is found all that makes us lovely and loveable. What is Christianity? It is Christ. Nothing more. Nothing less. Christianity is not an ideology. Christianity is not a philosophy. Christianity is the ―good news‖ that Beauty, Truth and Goodness are found in a person. Biblical community is founded and found on the connection to that person. Conversion is more than a change in direction; it’s a change in connection. Jesus’ use of the ancient Hebrew word shubh, or its Aramaic equivalent, to call for ―repentance‖ implies not viewing God from a distance, but entering into a relationship where God is command central of the human connection. In that regard, we feel a massive disconnection in the church today. I believe that the major disease of the church today is JDD: Jesus Deficit Disorder. The person of Jesus is increasingly politically incorrect, and is being replaced by the language of ―justice, ―the kingdom of God, ―values, and ―leadership principles. In this hour, the witness God has called us to accept centers on the predominance of the Lord Jesus Christ. Christians have made the gospel about so many things … things other than Christ. Jesus Christ is the gravitational pull that brings everything together and gives them significance, reality, and meaning. Without him, all things lose their value. Without him, all things are but detached pieces floating around in space. It is possible to emphasize a spiritual truth, value, virtue, or gift, yet miss Christ . . . who is the embodiment and incarnation of all spiritual truth, values, virtues, and gifts. Seek a truth, a value, a virtue, or a spiritual gift, and you have obtained something dead. Seek Christ, embrace Christ, know Christ, and you have touched him who is Life. And in him resides all Truth, Values, Virtues and Gifts in living color. Beauty has its meaning in the beauty of Christ, in whom is found all that makes us lovely and loveable. What is Christianity? It is Christ. Nothing more. Nothing less. Christianity is not an ideology. Christianity is not a philosophy. Christianity is the ―good news‖ that Beauty, Truth and Goodness are found in a person. Biblical community is founded and found on the connection to that person. Conversion is more than a change in direction; it’s a change in connection. Jesus’ use of the ancient Hebrew word shubh, or its Aramaic equivalent, to call for ―repentance‖ implies not viewing God from a distance, but entering into a relationship where God is command central of the human connection. In that regard, we feel a massive disconnection in the church today. I believe that the major disease of the church today is JDD: Jesus Deficit Disorder. The person of Jesus is increasingly politically incorrect, and is being replaced by the language of ―justice, ―the kingdom of God, ―values, and ―leadership principles. In this hour, the witness God has called us to accept centers on the predominance of the Lord Jesus Christ. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/earthsuit http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/earthsuit Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:00:00 EST Fullness Lee Rabe re:Jesus Christians have made the gospel about so many things … things other than Christ. Jesus Christ is the gravitational pull that brings everything together and gives them significance, reality, and meaning. Without him, all things lose their value. Without him, all things are but detached pieces floating around in space. It is possible to emphasize a spiritual truth, value, virtue, or gift, yet miss Christ . . . who is the embodiment and incarnation of all spiritual truth, values, virtues, and gifts. Seek a truth, a value, a virtue, or a spiritual gift, and you have obtained something dead. Seek Christ, embrace Christ, know Christ, and you have touched him who is Life. And in him resides all Truth, Values, Virtues and Gifts in living color. Beauty has its meaning in the beauty of Christ, in whom is found all that makes us lovely and loveable. What is Christianity? It is Christ. Nothing more. Nothing less. Christianity is not an ideology. Christianity is not a philosophy. Christianity is the ―good news‖ that Beauty, Truth and Goodness are found in a person. Biblical community is founded and found on the connection to that person. Conversion is more than a change in direction; it’s a change in connection. Jesus’ use of the ancient Hebrew word shubh, or its Aramaic equivalent, to call for ―repentance‖ implies not viewing God from a distance, but entering into a relationship where God is command central of the human connection. In that regard, we feel a massive disconnection in the church today. I believe that the major disease of the church today is JDD: Jesus Deficit Disorder. The person of Jesus is increasingly politically incorrect, and is being replaced by the language of ―justice, ―the kingdom of God, ―values, and ―leadership principles. In this hour, the witness God has called us to accept centers on the predominance of the Lord Jesus Christ. Christians have made the gospel about so many things … things other than Christ. Jesus Christ is the gravitational pull that brings everything together and gives them significance, reality, and meaning. Without him, all things lose their value. Without him, all things are but detached pieces floating around in space. It is possible to emphasize a spiritual truth, value, virtue, or gift, yet miss Christ . . . who is the embodiment and incarnation of all spiritual truth, values, virtues, and gifts. Seek a truth, a value, a virtue, or a spiritual gift, and you have obtained something dead. Seek Christ, embrace Christ, know Christ, and you have touched him who is Life. And in him resides all Truth, Values, Virtues and Gifts in living color. Beauty has its meaning in the beauty of Christ, in whom is found all that makes us lovely and loveable. What is Christianity? It is Christ. Nothing more. Nothing less. Christianity is not an ideology. Christianity is not a philosophy. Christianity is the ―good news‖ that Beauty, Truth and Goodness are found in a person. Biblical community is founded and found on the connection to that person. Conversion is more than a change in direction; it’s a change in connection. Jesus’ use of the ancient Hebrew word shubh, or its Aramaic equivalent, to call for ―repentance‖ implies not viewing God from a distance, but entering into a relationship where God is command central of the human connection. In that regard, we feel a massive disconnection in the church today. I believe that the major disease of the church today is JDD: Jesus Deficit Disorder. The person of Jesus is increasingly politically incorrect, and is being replaced by the language of ―justice, ―the kingdom of God, ―values, and ―leadership principles. In this hour, the witness God has called us to accept centers on the predominance of the Lord Jesus Christ. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/fullness http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/fullness Sun, 21 Feb 2010 12:00:00 EST jesus, mission, head, body, kingdom Follow Me Lee Rabe re:Jesus Christians have made the gospel about so many things … things other than Christ. Jesus Christ is the gravitational pull that brings everything together and gives them significance, reality, and meaning. Without him, all things lose their value. Without him, all things are but detached pieces floating around in space. It is possible to emphasize a spiritual truth, value, virtue, or gift, yet miss Christ . . . who is the embodiment and incarnation of all spiritual truth, values, virtues, and gifts. Seek a truth, a value, a virtue, or a spiritual gift, and you have obtained something dead. Seek Christ, embrace Christ, know Christ, and you have touched him who is Life. And in him resides all Truth, Values, Virtues and Gifts in living color. Beauty has its meaning in the beauty of Christ, in whom is found all that makes us lovely and loveable. What is Christianity? It is Christ. Nothing more. Nothing less. Christianity is not an ideology. Christianity is not a philosophy. Christianity is the ―good news‖ that Beauty, Truth and Goodness are found in a person. Biblical community is founded and found on the connection to that person. Conversion is more than a change in direction; it’s a change in connection. Jesus’ use of the ancient Hebrew word shubh, or its Aramaic equivalent, to call for ―repentance‖ implies not viewing God from a distance, but entering into a relationship where God is command central of the human connection. In that regard, we feel a massive disconnection in the church today. I believe that the major disease of the church today is JDD: Jesus Deficit Disorder. The person of Jesus is increasingly politically incorrect, and is being replaced by the language of ―justice, ―the kingdom of God, ―values, and ―leadership principles. In this hour, the witness God has called us to accept centers on the predominance of the Lord Jesus Christ. Christians have made the gospel about so many things … things other than Christ. Jesus Christ is the gravitational pull that brings everything together and gives them significance, reality, and meaning. Without him, all things lose their value. Without him, all things are but detached pieces floating around in space. It is possible to emphasize a spiritual truth, value, virtue, or gift, yet miss Christ . . . who is the embodiment and incarnation of all spiritual truth, values, virtues, and gifts. Seek a truth, a value, a virtue, or a spiritual gift, and you have obtained something dead. Seek Christ, embrace Christ, know Christ, and you have touched him who is Life. And in him resides all Truth, Values, Virtues and Gifts in living color. Beauty has its meaning in the beauty of Christ, in whom is found all that makes us lovely and loveable. What is Christianity? It is Christ. Nothing more. Nothing less. Christianity is not an ideology. Christianity is not a philosophy. Christianity is the ―good news‖ that Beauty, Truth and Goodness are found in a person. Biblical community is founded and found on the connection to that person. Conversion is more than a change in direction; it’s a change in connection. Jesus’ use of the ancient Hebrew word shubh, or its Aramaic equivalent, to call for ―repentance‖ implies not viewing God from a distance, but entering into a relationship where God is command central of the human connection. In that regard, we feel a massive disconnection in the church today. I believe that the major disease of the church today is JDD: Jesus Deficit Disorder. The person of Jesus is increasingly politically incorrect, and is being replaced by the language of ―justice, ―the kingdom of God, ―values, and ―leadership principles. In this hour, the witness God has called us to accept centers on the predominance of the Lord Jesus Christ. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/follow-me http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/follow-me Sun, 14 Feb 2010 12:00:00 EST christ, jdd Central Lee Rabe re:Jesus Christians have made the gospel about so many things … things other than Christ. Jesus Christ is the gravitational pull that brings everything together and gives them significance, reality, and meaning. Without him, all things lose their value. Without him, all things are but detached pieces floating around in space. It is possible to emphasize a spiritual truth, value, virtue, or gift, yet miss Christ . . . who is the embodiment and incarnation of all spiritual truth, values, virtues, and gifts. Seek a truth, a value, a virtue, or a spiritual gift, and you have obtained something dead. Seek Christ, embrace Christ, know Christ, and you have touched him who is Life. And in him resides all Truth, Values, Virtues and Gifts in living color. Beauty has its meaning in the beauty of Christ, in whom is found all that makes us lovely and loveable. What is Christianity? It is Christ. Nothing more. Nothing less. Christianity is not an ideology. Christianity is not a philosophy. Christianity is the ―good news‖ that Beauty, Truth and Goodness are found in a person. Biblical community is founded and found on the connection to that person. Conversion is more than a change in direction; it’s a change in connection. Jesus’ use of the ancient Hebrew word shubh, or its Aramaic equivalent, to call for ―repentance‖ implies not viewing God from a distance, but entering into a relationship where God is command central of the human connection. In that regard, we feel a massive disconnection in the church today. I believe that the major disease of the church today is JDD: Jesus Deficit Disorder. The person of Jesus is increasingly politically incorrect, and is being replaced by the language of ―justice, ―the kingdom of God, ―values, and ―leadership principles. In this hour, the witness God has called us to accept centers on the predominance of the Lord Jesus Christ. Christians have made the gospel about so many things … things other than Christ. Jesus Christ is the gravitational pull that brings everything together and gives them significance, reality, and meaning. Without him, all things lose their value. Without him, all things are but detached pieces floating around in space. It is possible to emphasize a spiritual truth, value, virtue, or gift, yet miss Christ . . . who is the embodiment and incarnation of all spiritual truth, values, virtues, and gifts. Seek a truth, a value, a virtue, or a spiritual gift, and you have obtained something dead. Seek Christ, embrace Christ, know Christ, and you have touched him who is Life. And in him resides all Truth, Values, Virtues and Gifts in living color. Beauty has its meaning in the beauty of Christ, in whom is found all that makes us lovely and loveable. What is Christianity? It is Christ. Nothing more. Nothing less. Christianity is not an ideology. Christianity is not a philosophy. Christianity is the ―good news‖ that Beauty, Truth and Goodness are found in a person. Biblical community is founded and found on the connection to that person. Conversion is more than a change in direction; it’s a change in connection. Jesus’ use of the ancient Hebrew word shubh, or its Aramaic equivalent, to call for ―repentance‖ implies not viewing God from a distance, but entering into a relationship where God is command central of the human connection. In that regard, we feel a massive disconnection in the church today. I believe that the major disease of the church today is JDD: Jesus Deficit Disorder. The person of Jesus is increasingly politically incorrect, and is being replaced by the language of ―justice, ―the kingdom of God, ―values, and ―leadership principles. In this hour, the witness God has called us to accept centers on the predominance of the Lord Jesus Christ. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/central http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/central Sun, 07 Feb 2010 12:00:00 EST As Long as You Don’t Hurt Anyone Lee Rabe True... (sort of) God’s truth is certain and even though there is no gray area, that’s where so many of us live today. We prefer to live by the concepts or facts we wish to be true, rather than those known to be true...the gray area. Join us as we learn to navigate the space between True and TRUE(sort of). God’s truth is certain and even though there is no gray area, that’s where so many of us live today. We prefer to live by the concepts or facts we wish to be true, rather than those known to be true...the gray area. Join us as we learn to navigate the space between True and TRUE(sort of). http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/as-long-as-you-don---t-hurt-anyone http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/as-long-as-you-don---t-hurt-anyone Sun, 31 Jan 2010 12:00:00 EST true, truth, timothy As Long as You’re Sincere Lee Rabe True... (sort of) God’s truth is certain and even though there is no gray area, that’s where so many of us live today. We prefer to live by the concepts or facts we wish to be true, rather than those known to be true...the gray area. Join us as we learn to navigate the space between True and TRUE(sort of). God’s truth is certain and even though there is no gray area, that’s where so many of us live today. We prefer to live by the concepts or facts we wish to be true, rather than those known to be true...the gray area. Join us as we learn to navigate the space between True and TRUE(sort of). http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/as-long-as-you---re-sincere http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/as-long-as-you---re-sincere Sun, 24 Jan 2010 12:00:00 EST sincere, acts As Long as You are Happy Lee Rabe True... (sort of) God’s truth is certain and even though there is no gray area, that’s where so many of us live today. We prefer to live by the concepts or facts we wish to be true, rather than those known to be true...the gray area. Join us as we learn to navigate the space between True and TRUE(sort of). God’s truth is certain and even though there is no gray area, that’s where so many of us live today. We prefer to live by the concepts or facts we wish to be true, rather than those known to be true...the gray area. Join us as we learn to navigate the space between True and TRUE(sort of). http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/as-long-as-you-are-happy http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/as-long-as-you-are-happy Sun, 17 Jan 2010 12:00:00 EST happy, glory What is Truth? True... (sort of) God’s truth is certain and even though there is no gray area, that’s where so many of us live today. We prefer to live by the concepts or facts we wish to be true, rather than those known to be true...the gray area. Join us as we learn to navigate the space between True and TRUE(sort of). God’s truth is certain and even though there is no gray area, that’s where so many of us live today. We prefer to live by the concepts or facts we wish to be true, rather than those known to be true...the gray area. Join us as we learn to navigate the space between True and TRUE(sort of). http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/what-is-truth http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/what-is-truth Sun, 10 Jan 2010 12:00:00 EST john What Will Fill You? Lee Rabe Church Exposed The year of 2009 was filled with many things. What will fill us in 2010? Jesus stood up in a crowd and shouted out that same question. He wanted to see who was thirsty. Who would be the people in the crowd that would be filled with His living water? Jesus interprets a little known Old Testament prophecy and ritual in the Feast of Tabernacles. As water poured down the city streets of Jerusalem during the Water Pouring ritual, Jesus asks, “Are you thirsty for my Spirit?” Join us for an annual checkup. Is there living water running through your life, or have you become a stagnant pond? The year of 2009 was filled with many things. What will fill us in 2010? Jesus stood up in a crowd and shouted out that same question. He wanted to see who was thirsty. Who would be the people in the crowd that would be filled with His living water? Jesus interprets a little known Old Testament prophecy and ritual in the Feast of Tabernacles. As water poured down the city streets of Jerusalem during the Water Pouring ritual, Jesus asks, “Are you thirsty for my Spirit?” Join us for an annual checkup. Is there living water running through your life, or have you become a stagnant pond? http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/what-will-fill-you http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/what-will-fill-you Sun, 03 Jan 2010 12:00:00 EST review, 2009, living water Everlasting Father Lee Rabe He Will Be Called We look at Jesus, our everlasting Father, through the lens of our earthly father, and for many of us, when we do that, and we look through that lens of our earthly father, we just may see a father who’s never satisfied. The words, “I love you,” and “I am proud of you,” maybe they were illusive to you as a child. Like a carrot on a stick, you just couldn’t get them, and your dad never said that, and somehow, you began to just, just to be perfect for dad, because you so coveted his acceptance and his affirmation, but it was never there. When we look at Jesus, our everlasting Father, through the lens of scripture, we are going to see that He is an everlasting Father who is compassionate. We are also going to see that He is an everlasting Father who cares. He cares. This God is speaking to you and me, and we must feel this, because He is not angry. He will never abuse you. Jesus will accept you fully. We look at Jesus, our everlasting Father, through the lens of our earthly father, and for many of us, when we do that, and we look through that lens of our earthly father, we just may see a father who’s never satisfied. The words, “I love you,” and “I am proud of you,” maybe they were illusive to you as a child. Like a carrot on a stick, you just couldn’t get them, and your dad never said that, and somehow, you began to just, just to be perfect for dad, because you so coveted his acceptance and his affirmation, but it was never there. When we look at Jesus, our everlasting Father, through the lens of scripture, we are going to see that He is an everlasting Father who is compassionate. We are also going to see that He is an everlasting Father who cares. He cares. This God is speaking to you and me, and we must feel this, because He is not angry. He will never abuse you. Jesus will accept you fully. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/everlasting-father http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/everlasting-father Sun, 27 Dec 2009 12:00:00 EST christmas, counselor, father, everlasting Prince of Peace Lee Rabe He Will Be Called How many of you have something in your life that you wish was different, something in your life that you wish was different. I know, for a lot of people, this is the best time of the year, and for others, this is a very heavy time of the year. Jesus, who was born of a virgin, did not have our sin nature so that He could be the perfect sacrifice for our sins, so that He could be the innocent Lamb of God, who was slain for our sins on a cross, so that He could give His life, be raised again, so that us, even in our sin, could be underneath Him, the One who is in charge, who gives peace. It’s not our peace. It’s His peace. We can’t earn our way to be right with God. It’s only because we are under what Jesus did for us, and that alone. Outside of Him we have no promises. Inside of Him we have the peace that passes all understanding. We have the peace of the One who’s in charge. Jesus gives me His peace because I’m with Him, not only inside, but also His peace because He carries peace wherever He goes. So if Jesus has peace, I’ve got His peace in every single way. I have a peace because I am with Him. How many of you have something in your life that you wish was different, something in your life that you wish was different. I know, for a lot of people, this is the best time of the year, and for others, this is a very heavy time of the year. Jesus, who was born of a virgin, did not have our sin nature so that He could be the perfect sacrifice for our sins, so that He could be the innocent Lamb of God, who was slain for our sins on a cross, so that He could give His life, be raised again, so that us, even in our sin, could be underneath Him, the One who is in charge, who gives peace. It’s not our peace. It’s His peace. We can’t earn our way to be right with God. It’s only because we are under what Jesus did for us, and that alone. Outside of Him we have no promises. Inside of Him we have the peace that passes all understanding. We have the peace of the One who’s in charge. Jesus gives me His peace because I’m with Him, not only inside, but also His peace because He carries peace wherever He goes. So if Jesus has peace, I’ve got His peace in every single way. I have a peace because I am with Him. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/prince-of-peace http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/prince-of-peace Sun, 20 Dec 2009 12:00:00 EST Mighty God Lee Rabe He Will Be Called We often live powerless lives. Sure, we keep things somewhat under control, but we rarely experience powerful moments. Then we experience disappointment – cancer, marriage struggles, etc and we begin to wonder…God, where are you? In the birth of Christ, God reminds us that Jesus’ power is at work in you. You’ve got problems. You’re weary. You’re worn out. It’s coming towards the end of the year. Man, you’re just fried. The good news is, God gives strength and power to the weary. But Jesus’ coming also reminds us that His power is at work through me. If Jesus can radically change history with 12 ordinary people, imagine what Christ can do through the several hundred people of Threads. We often live powerless lives. Sure, we keep things somewhat under control, but we rarely experience powerful moments. Then we experience disappointment – cancer, marriage struggles, etc and we begin to wonder…God, where are you? In the birth of Christ, God reminds us that Jesus’ power is at work in you. You’ve got problems. You’re weary. You’re worn out. It’s coming towards the end of the year. Man, you’re just fried. The good news is, God gives strength and power to the weary. But Jesus’ coming also reminds us that His power is at work through me. If Jesus can radically change history with 12 ordinary people, imagine what Christ can do through the several hundred people of Threads. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/mighty-god http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/mighty-god Sun, 13 Dec 2009 12:00:00 EST Wonderful Counselor Lee Rabe He Will Be Called I'm curious, where are you sick. Where do you hurt? Cause truthfully we're all sick at one point or another. Just because of sin in this world, we all battle with weaknesses and vulnerabilities and strongholds and dysfunctions. Where are you sick? Answer the question, where are you sick and remember the good news, there is a wonderful counselor, his name is Jesus, and he came for those who are sick. The first response we need is: we just learn to be brutally honest with the counselor. We need to be brutally honest with Jesus, the wonderful counselor, because truthfully so many of us are not. The second thing is we must learn to listen to the counselor's voice. To listen to what Jesus, the wonderful counselor will say to us. Because Jesus is speaking. I'm curious, where are you sick. Where do you hurt? Cause truthfully we're all sick at one point or another. Just because of sin in this world, we all battle with weaknesses and vulnerabilities and strongholds and dysfunctions. Where are you sick? Answer the question, where are you sick and remember the good news, there is a wonderful counselor, his name is Jesus, and he came for those who are sick. The first response we need is: we just learn to be brutally honest with the counselor. We need to be brutally honest with Jesus, the wonderful counselor, because truthfully so many of us are not. The second thing is we must learn to listen to the counselor's voice. To listen to what Jesus, the wonderful counselor will say to us. Because Jesus is speaking. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/wonderful-counselor http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/wonderful-counselor Sun, 06 Dec 2009 12:00:00 EST Jonah's Anger Lee Rabe Jonah God works miracles through those who obey, though often times our nature rebels against Him. Regardless of which path we choose-obedience or rebellion- God is the God of second chances. Few stories illustrate this principle more clearly than the story of Jonah. Join us as we delve into the story of one man and his journey towards surrender. God works miracles through those who obey, though often times our nature rebels against Him. Regardless of which path we choose-obedience or rebellion- God is the God of second chances. Few stories illustrate this principle more clearly than the story of Jonah. Join us as we delve into the story of one man and his journey towards surrender. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/jonahs-anger http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/jonahs-anger Sun, 29 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST jonah, obey, delay, fish, anger Prayer Lee Rabe Jonah God works miracles through those who obey, though often times our nature rebels against Him. Regardless of which path we choose-obedience or rebellion- God is the God of second chances. Few stories illustrate this principle more clearly than the story of Jonah. Join us as we delve into the story of one man and his journey towards surrender. God works miracles through those who obey, though often times our nature rebels against Him. Regardless of which path we choose-obedience or rebellion- God is the God of second chances. Few stories illustrate this principle more clearly than the story of Jonah. Join us as we delve into the story of one man and his journey towards surrender. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/prayer http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/prayer Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST pray He's in All of Us Lee Rabe Jonah God works miracles through those who obey, though often times our nature rebels against Him. Regardless of which path we choose-obedience or rebellion- God is the God of second chances. Few stories illustrate this principle more clearly than the story of Jonah. Join us as we delve into the story of one man and his journey towards surrender. God works miracles through those who obey, though often times our nature rebels against Him. Regardless of which path we choose-obedience or rebellion- God is the God of second chances. Few stories illustrate this principle more clearly than the story of Jonah. Join us as we delve into the story of one man and his journey towards surrender. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/hes-in-all-of-us http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/hes-in-all-of-us Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST How Can I Live Like No One Else? Lee Rabe Get a Grip “The thief's purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give life in all its fullness.” “The thief's purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give life in all its fullness.” http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/how-can-i-live-like-no-one-else http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/how-can-i-live-like-no-one-else Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST money, stress, thief …But How Do I Save? Lee Rabe Get a Grip “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/---but-how-do-i-save http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/---but-how-do-i-save Sun, 01 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EDT luke, treasure …And Get Out of Debt. Lee Rabe Get a Grip If money really could talk, what would yours say? Good-bye? No matter how much debt you have, no matter how many bills you have to pay, no matter how much - or how little - money you make, you can achieve financial freedom. Learn how to “Get a Grip” on your finances. We will find out how to take practical steps, spend smarter, make personalized goals and learn why, when it comes to money, IN God We definitely Trust. If money really could talk, what would yours say? Good-bye? No matter how much debt you have, no matter how many bills you have to pay, no matter how much - or how little - money you make, you can achieve financial freedom. Learn how to “Get a Grip” on your finances. We will find out how to take practical steps, spend smarter, make personalized goals and learn why, when it comes to money, IN God We definitely Trust. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/---and-get-out-of-debt- http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/---and-get-out-of-debt- Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:00:00 EDT tithe Find Financial Peace Lee Rabe Get a Grip If money really could talk, what would yours say? Good-bye? No matter how much debt you have, no matter how many bills you have to pay, no matter how much - or how little - money you make, you can achieve financial freedom. Learn how to “Get a Grip” on your finances. We will find out how to take practical steps, spend smarter, make personalized goals and learn why, when it comes to money, IN God We definitely Trust. If money really could talk, what would yours say? Good-bye? No matter how much debt you have, no matter how many bills you have to pay, no matter how much - or how little - money you make, you can achieve financial freedom. Learn how to “Get a Grip” on your finances. We will find out how to take practical steps, spend smarter, make personalized goals and learn why, when it comes to money, IN God We definitely Trust. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/find-financial-peace http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/find-financial-peace Sun, 18 Oct 2009 12:00:00 EDT divorce Climbing Out Lee Rabe It's Not Fair? Even though I don’t like it, even though I don’t understand it, even though I know He could and He should, but He’s not, yet will I trust in the Lord my God. Even though I don’t like it, even though I don’t understand it, even though I know He could and He should, but He’s not, yet will I trust in the Lord my God. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/climbing-out http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/climbing-out Sun, 11 Oct 2009 12:00:00 EDT habakkuk, fair, god, dip, climb In the Dip Lee Rabe It's Not Fair? The question we are going to wrestle with today is, “What do you do when you’re in the dip?” The question we are going to wrestle with today is, “What do you do when you’re in the dip?” http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/in-the-dip http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/in-the-dip Sun, 04 Oct 2009 12:00:00 EDT Where Are You God? Lee Rabe It's Not Fair? Maybe you’ve noticed that there are so many questions in life that are so difficult to answer. If you’ve ever had an experience like that with God, where you thought, “God, this just doesn’t seem fair,” very likely, you will relate the story of Habakkuk. Habakkuk wanted to know, “God, why doesn’t God seem fair?” Maybe you’ve noticed that there are so many questions in life that are so difficult to answer. If you’ve ever had an experience like that with God, where you thought, “God, this just doesn’t seem fair,” very likely, you will relate the story of Habakkuk. Habakkuk wanted to know, “God, why doesn’t God seem fair?” http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/where-are-you-god http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/where-are-you-god Sun, 27 Sep 2009 12:00:00 EDT Eject Lee Rabe Church Exposed At Threads we passionately believe in the Good News of Jesus’ kingdom. This Good News will make the comfortable uncomfortable, and it will bring comfort to the broken. At Threads we passionately believe in the Good News of Jesus’ kingdom. This Good News will make the comfortable uncomfortable, and it will bring comfort to the broken. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/eject http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/eject Sun, 20 Sep 2009 12:00:00 EDT threads, eject, uncomfortable Generous Content Nicole Tiongson / Lee Rabe Joy Many of us miss out on God’s joy because we choose a mindset of scarcity, rather than generosity. Generosity is possible when we trust that God will take care of us. Many of us miss out on God’s joy because we choose a mindset of scarcity, rather than generosity. Generosity is possible when we trust that God will take care of us. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/generous-content http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/generous-content Sun, 13 Sep 2009 12:00:00 EDT joy, phillipians, q&a, generous, basket Deep Peace Lee Rabe Joy Joy is found in a radical love for God and others. The two are intimately connected. Joy is found in a radical love for God and others. The two are intimately connected. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/deep-peace http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/deep-peace Sun, 06 Sep 2009 12:00:00 EDT gospel, citizen, philipians The Road Less Traveled Ron Culp Joy How many of us are on a sin eradication project? We’ve decided in advance that as soon as God shines his light on character issues in our life, we will attack it to get rid of it – partnered with God. How many of us are on a sin eradication project? We’ve decided in advance that as soon as God shines his light on character issues in our life, we will attack it to get rid of it – partnered with God. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/the-road-less-traveled http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/the-road-less-traveled Sun, 30 Aug 2009 12:00:00 EDT path Two Paths John Weldy / Lee Rabe Joy Everything is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. Everything is garbage in comparison. Everything is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. Everything is garbage in comparison. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/two-paths http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/two-paths Sun, 23 Aug 2009 12:00:00 EDT two paths, mutilator Interest in Others Lee Rabe Joy philipians, joy, sacrifice, priorities philipians, joy, sacrifice, priorities http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/interest-in-others http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/interest-in-others Sun, 09 Aug 2009 12:00:00 EDT It’s a lot of questions really. Do your own interests consume you to where you don’t look towards the interests of the Good News and Jesus? Will Single Vision Jim Marshall Joy The single-minded life is liquid. The single-minded life is liquid. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/single-vision http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/single-vision Sun, 02 Aug 2009 12:00:00 EDT single-minded Ambitious Catherine Dance Joy Is my ambition the Gospel and the people of God? Is my ambition the Gospel and the people of God? http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/ambitious http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/ambitious Sun, 26 Jul 2009 12:00:00 EDT paul, humility, prison United Lee Rabe Joy What does a citizen of heaven live like? What is the Gospel worth to each of us? Paul shows us that the single-mindedness of the Gospel brings a unity in Jesus and a willingness to endure suffering together. What does a citizen of heaven live like? What is the Gospel worth to each of us? Paul shows us that the single-mindedness of the Gospel brings a unity in Jesus and a willingness to endure suffering together. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/united http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/united Sun, 19 Jul 2009 12:00:00 EDT Knowing Jim Marshall Joy Knowing Jesus is all that matters. The more I know Him, the more I want to be with Him. Knowing Jesus is all that matters. The more I know Him, the more I want to be with Him. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/knowing http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/knowing Sun, 12 Jul 2009 12:00:00 EDT imprisoned It Doesn’t Matter Jim Marshall / Lee Rabe Joy Paul looks at his imprisonment and has a single minded focus. Despite the chains and the grief that others are causing him, his response is “it doesn’t matter”. What really matters to Paul is that Jesus is preached. That is what brings Paul joy and courage for his journey.l Paul looks at his imprisonment and has a single minded focus. Despite the chains and the grief that others are causing him, his response is “it doesn’t matter”. What really matters to Paul is that Jesus is preached. That is what brings Paul joy and courage for his journey.l http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/it-doesn---t-matter http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/it-doesn---t-matter Sun, 05 Jul 2009 12:00:00 EDT Partnered Jim Marshall Joy Becoming partnered is essential to joy. Partnering with God and praying for partners with others. Becoming partnered is essential to joy. Partnering with God and praying for partners with others. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/partnered http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/partnered Sun, 28 Jun 2009 12:00:00 EDT Mission Lee Rabe Community God is strong. We are not. God is strong. We are not. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/mission http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/mission Sun, 21 Jun 2009 12:00:00 EDT Relationship Drift Lee Rabe Community Often times in community the presence of conflict is not the problem. The problem is how we handle the conflict. By resolving conflict within the guidelines of Ephesians chapter 4, we will see the choices we make in the face of conflict can work to build community. We will learn how to experience a revolution in community. Often times in community the presence of conflict is not the problem. The problem is how we handle the conflict. By resolving conflict within the guidelines of Ephesians chapter 4, we will see the choices we make in the face of conflict can work to build community. We will learn how to experience a revolution in community. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/relationship-drift http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/relationship-drift Sun, 14 Jun 2009 12:00:00 EDT conflict, ephesians, drift, humble Shared Life Lee Rabe Community In Greek, the word for community is koinonia—what’s been called fellowship for most of recent church history. Typically, “fellowship” is Christianese for have fun with other believers. Bowling, eating, watching the Super Bowl, standing around with coffee after church—it’s all fellowship as long as you’re with “Christians” and there is food involved. Since there wasn’t bowling or football in the ancient church, koinonia must mean something else. We will discover the revolutionary way of following Jesus – the shared life. In Greek, the word for community is koinonia—what’s been called fellowship for most of recent church history. Typically, “fellowship” is Christianese for have fun with other believers. Bowling, eating, watching the Super Bowl, standing around with coffee after church—it’s all fellowship as long as you’re with “Christians” and there is food involved. Since there wasn’t bowling or football in the ancient church, koinonia must mean something else. We will discover the revolutionary way of following Jesus – the shared life. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/shared-life http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/shared-life Sun, 07 Jun 2009 12:00:00 EDT sympathy, empathy, community, harmony, compassion Honest Grace Lee Rabe Community To understand the transforming power of relationships when they are vehicles for truth and grace. To understand the transforming power of relationships when they are vehicles for truth and grace. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/honest-grace http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/honest-grace Sun, 31 May 2009 12:00:00 EDT mercy, sacrifice, testimony, finance Financial Stewardship Update Lee Rabe Financial Stewardship Update Financial Stewardship Update http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/financial-stewardship-update http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/financial-stewardship-update Sun, 31 May 2009 12:00:00 EDT Humility Lee Rabe Community Community begins with humility. Humility enables me to accept God’s grace, thru the others He intends me to share life with in community. The quickest way to kill pride is to endure in community with others. Community begins with humility. Humility enables me to accept God’s grace, thru the others He intends me to share life with in community. The quickest way to kill pride is to endure in community with others. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/humility http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/humility Sun, 24 May 2009 12:00:00 EDT peter Identity Lee Rabe Community Who are you? I am not autonomous. I am a person-in-community. I cannot be who I am without regard to other people. Into our radically individualistic culture, we speak a Gospel of reconciliation, unity and identity as the people of God. Who are you? I am not autonomous. I am a person-in-community. I cannot be who I am without regard to other people. Into our radically individualistic culture, we speak a Gospel of reconciliation, unity and identity as the people of God. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/identity http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/identity Sun, 17 May 2009 12:00:00 EDT romans, interview Community – Made and Lost Lee Rabe Community Three distinct persons, yet one God is where we find community. God is community. We are created in God’s image. God Himself is a social rather than a solitary being. And so His image can’t be reflected alone, but by men and women together. You and I, then, are created for community. This week we will look at what it means to become fully human – through living in community with God’s people…and why sometimes it’s so hard. Three distinct persons, yet one God is where we find community. God is community. We are created in God’s image. God Himself is a social rather than a solitary being. And so His image can’t be reflected alone, but by men and women together. You and I, then, are created for community. This week we will look at what it means to become fully human – through living in community with God’s people…and why sometimes it’s so hard. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/community-----made-and-lost http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/community-----made-and-lost Sun, 10 May 2009 12:00:00 EDT genesis, trinity Death Valley Lee Rabe You do not become intimate with God by being airlifted into His presence. You become intimate with God by walking with your Shepherd thru Death Valley . That is the key to our confidence: that somehow or other we is going to be able to make it into that close, personal, and intimate relationship with God despite the periods of disappointment, discouragement, and dead end streets that we find ourselves on—the dilemmas, the difficult days, the working foes, and the fears that we have to surmount on the way there. You do not become intimate with God by being airlifted into His presence. You become intimate with God by walking with your Shepherd thru Death Valley . That is the key to our confidence: that somehow or other we is going to be able to make it into that close, personal, and intimate relationship with God despite the periods of disappointment, discouragement, and dead end streets that we find ourselves on—the dilemmas, the difficult days, the working foes, and the fears that we have to surmount on the way there. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/death-valley http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/death-valley Sun, 03 May 2009 12:00:00 EDT Sailing Lee Rabe Living our Mission In John 3:8 Jesus says, “The wind blows where it chooses. You hear the sound of it, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.” John Ortberg describes it this way: Think of the difference between a motor boat and a sail boat. In a motor boat, I’m in control. I start the engine, control the speed, and go wherever I want. Sailing is different. When I’m sailing, I’m not passive, I have a role to play. I hoist the sails and steer the rudder, but I’m utterly dependent on the wind. There’s no room for believing I’m in control, because if the wind doesn’t blow, I’m dead in the water. (“Spiritual Growth; My Job or God’s?”) When the wind blows, on the other hand, amazing things can happen. In John 3:8 Jesus says, “The wind blows where it chooses. You hear the sound of it, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.” John Ortberg describes it this way: Think of the difference between a motor boat and a sail boat. In a motor boat, I’m in control. I start the engine, control the speed, and go wherever I want. Sailing is different. When I’m sailing, I’m not passive, I have a role to play. I hoist the sails and steer the rudder, but I’m utterly dependent on the wind. There’s no room for believing I’m in control, because if the wind doesn’t blow, I’m dead in the water. (“Spiritual Growth; My Job or God’s?”) When the wind blows, on the other hand, amazing things can happen. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/sailing http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/sailing Sun, 26 Apr 2009 12:00:00 EDT sailing It's Kingdom Lee Rabe Living our Mission Many of who love the classic gospel of "grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone" largely ignore the future implications of the gospel. However, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John show the implication of the gospel that the broken-hearted, unrecognized, and oppressed now have a central place in the life of the Christian community, while the powerful and successful are humbled. Many of who love the classic gospel of "grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone" largely ignore the future implications of the gospel. However, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John show the implication of the gospel that the broken-hearted, unrecognized, and oppressed now have a central place in the life of the Christian community, while the powerful and successful are humbled. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/its-kingdom http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/its-kingdom Sun, 19 Apr 2009 12:00:00 EDT Spiritual Conversations 1 – Dis Appointing My Story Lee Rabe Living our Mission Are you disappointed with your story…or do you accept the power of your personal story when it comes to our mission of sharing Jesus? Thru Paul, we see the power of a personal story. How can we dis – appoint ours? Are you disappointed with your story…or do you accept the power of your personal story when it comes to our mission of sharing Jesus? Thru Paul, we see the power of a personal story. How can we dis – appoint ours? http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/spiritual-conversations-1-----dis-appointing-my-story http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/spiritual-conversations-1-----dis-appointing-my-story Sun, 29 Mar 2009 12:00:00 EDT Spiritual Conversations 3 - Sharing Lee Rabe Living our Mission It’s amazing to see how God reaches to people in many different ways. The different forms of the one gospel are like the different facets on a diamond. Learning to share the different facets with different people makes a huge difference in our impact. Learning to do this takes maturity and discernment. It’s amazing to see how God reaches to people in many different ways. The different forms of the one gospel are like the different facets on a diamond. Learning to share the different facets with different people makes a huge difference in our impact. Learning to do this takes maturity and discernment. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/spiritual-conversations-3---sharing http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/spiritual-conversations-3---sharing Sun, 22 Mar 2009 12:00:00 EDT It's Personal Lee Rabe Living our Mission While it is true that the coming new social order is "good news" to all sufferers, to speak about the gospel exclusively in terms of doing justice blurs the fact of salvation being all of grace, not works. And that is not the way the word gospel is used in the New Testament. While it is true that the coming new social order is "good news" to all sufferers, to speak about the gospel exclusively in terms of doing justice blurs the fact of salvation being all of grace, not works. And that is not the way the word gospel is used in the New Testament. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/its-personal http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/its-personal Sun, 15 Mar 2009 12:00:00 EDT The Problem Lee Rabe Living our Mission The gospel has been described as a pool in which a toddler can wade and yet an elephant can swim. It is both simple enough to tell to a child and profound enough for the greatest minds to explore. Indeed, even angels never tire of looking into it (1 Peter 1:12). Humans are by no means angels, however, so rather than ponder it, we argue about it. The gospel has been described as a pool in which a toddler can wade and yet an elephant can swim. It is both simple enough to tell to a child and profound enough for the greatest minds to explore. Indeed, even angels never tire of looking into it (1 Peter 1:12). Humans are by no means angels, however, so rather than ponder it, we argue about it. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/the-problem http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/the-problem Sun, 08 Mar 2009 12:00:00 EST serve Interview of Catherine Dance - Vineyard Outreach MinistryInterview Lee Rabe Living our Mission Interview with Catherine Dance of the Vineyard Outreach Ministry. VOM is a holistic ministry bringing development to some of the poorest in Kalamazoo in the name of Jesus. Interview with Catherine Dance of the Vineyard Outreach Ministry. VOM is a holistic ministry bringing development to some of the poorest in Kalamazoo in the name of Jesus. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/interview-of-catherine-dance---vineyard-outreach-ministryinterview- http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/interview-of-catherine-dance---vineyard-outreach-ministryinterview- Sun, 01 Mar 2009 12:00:00 EST vineyard Rooted in God's Presence Lee Rabe Obedience There is much heart work to be done on ourselves, before we may undertake to work on the hearts of others. There is much heart work to be done on ourselves, before we may undertake to work on the hearts of others. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/rooted-in-gods-presence http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/rooted-in-gods-presence Sun, 22 Feb 2009 12:00:00 EST meditation, root, submit, bible, god's word, presence, practice Submit to the Poor and Marginalized Lee Rabe Obedience In every culture there are the “widows and the orphans”, that is, the helpless, the undefended. Our responsibility is to be among them, to know and be known by them. We must discover ways to genuinely identify with the marginalized. In every culture there are the “widows and the orphans”, that is, the helpless, the undefended. Our responsibility is to be among them, to know and be known by them. We must discover ways to genuinely identify with the marginalized. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/submit-to-the-poor-and-marginalized http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/submit-to-the-poor-and-marginalized Sun, 15 Feb 2009 12:00:00 EST baptize Serving the Poor Q&A200 Lee Rabe Obedience Q&A discussing Threads' "Off Road" project. Q&A discussing Threads' "Off Road" project. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/serving-the-poor-q-a200 http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/serving-the-poor-q-a200 Sun, 15 Feb 2009 12:00:00 EST q and a, faq, off road Submit to My Church Lee Rabe Obedience Submitting to my believing community is submitting to the body of Christ. We cannot do everything but we can do something. Submitting to my believing community is submitting to the body of Christ. We cannot do everything but we can do something. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/submit-to-my-church http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/submit-to-my-church Sun, 08 Feb 2009 12:00:00 EST Submit to Our Neighbors Lee Rabe Obedience No task of mercy is too small, too trifling, for each one is an opportunity to live in submission to our neighbor. No task of mercy is too small, too trifling, for each one is an opportunity to live in submission to our neighbor. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/submit-to-our-neighbors http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/submit-to-our-neighbors Sun, 01 Feb 2009 12:00:00 EST Submit to Family Lee Rabe Obedience We commit to listening to our family members and share with them. We commit to listening to our family members and share with them. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/submit-to-family http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/submit-to-family Sun, 25 Jan 2009 12:00:00 EST grace, commitment Surrender to God Lee Rabe Obedience The obsession to demand that things go the way we want them to go is one of the greatest bondages in human society today. The obsession to demand that things go the way we want them to go is one of the greatest bondages in human society today. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/surrender-to-god http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/surrender-to-god Sun, 18 Jan 2009 12:00:00 EST The Good Stuff and Challenging Stuff Lee Rabe Simplicity Often we look at the CHALLENGING STUFF as such a bad thing…something to be avoided at all costs. Instead, I begin to understand that the CHALLENGING STUFF is many times the way God brings the GOOD STUFF into our lives. Often we look at the CHALLENGING STUFF as such a bad thing…something to be avoided at all costs. Instead, I begin to understand that the CHALLENGING STUFF is many times the way God brings the GOOD STUFF into our lives. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/the-good-stuff-and-challenging-stuff http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/the-good-stuff-and-challenging-stuff Sun, 04 Jan 2009 12:00:00 EST simplicity, challenge Kingdom, Culture, and All That Jazz Ron Culp Simplicity The Kingdom of God is here, now, and restoring Shalom to a broken planet takes more than just "not doing wrong." It takes "doing what is right." The Kingdom of God is here, now, and restoring Shalom to a broken planet takes more than just "not doing wrong." It takes "doing what is right." http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/kingdom--culture--and-all-that-jazz http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/kingdom--culture--and-all-that-jazz Sun, 28 Dec 2008 12:00:00 EST peace, right Worship Fully Lee Rabe Simplicity God has brought Salvation into the world in Jesus: the answer to every heart that puts its hope in God alone. God has brought Salvation into the world in Jesus: the answer to every heart that puts its hope in God alone. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/worship-fully http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/worship-fully Sun, 21 Dec 2008 12:00:00 EST give, less Give More and Love All Lee Rabe Simplicity Sacrificial worship comes from valuing God’s sacrifice. Sacrificial worship comes from valuing God’s sacrifice. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/give-more-and-love-all http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/give-more-and-love-all Sun, 14 Dec 2008 12:00:00 EST Worship More - Spend Less Lee Rabe Simplicity Worship Jesus our King and all other Kingdoms will fade away. Worship Jesus our King and all other Kingdoms will fade away. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/worship-more---spend-less http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/worship-more---spend-less Sun, 07 Dec 2008 12:00:00 EST Give More Lee Rabe Simplicity God is with us and that changes everything. God is with us and that changes everything. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/give-more http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/give-more Sun, 30 Nov 2008 12:00:00 EST Simplicity and Christmas Lee Rabe Simplicity and Christmas Simplicity and Christmas http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/simplicity-and-christmas http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/simplicity-and-christmas Sun, 23 Nov 2008 12:00:00 EST SO BUSY - NO GOD Lee Rabe Presence If you are constantly stressed and overwhelmed, it is time to make a radical change. If a small adjustment would have worked, you would have done it a long time ago. What significant change do you need to make? If you are constantly stressed and overwhelmed, it is time to make a radical change. If a small adjustment would have worked, you would have done it a long time ago. What significant change do you need to make? http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/so-busy---no-god http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/so-busy---no-god Sun, 16 Nov 2008 12:00:00 EST busy, quiet Meditation Lee Rabe Presence In modern society, our spiritual Adversary majors in three things: noise, hurry and crowds. In modern society, our spiritual Adversary majors in three things: noise, hurry and crowds. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/meditation http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/meditation Sun, 09 Nov 2008 12:00:00 EST psalms, silence Praying Imaginatively Lee Rabe Presence “There is a moment between intending to pray and actually praying that is as dark and silent as any moment in our lives. It is the split second between thinking about prayer and really praying…How easy it is, and yet—between us and the possibility of prayer there seems to be a great gulf fixed: an abyss of our own making that separates us from God.” Emilie Griffin “There is a moment between intending to pray and actually praying that is as dark and silent as any moment in our lives. It is the split second between thinking about prayer and really praying…How easy it is, and yet—between us and the possibility of prayer there seems to be a great gulf fixed: an abyss of our own making that separates us from God.” Emilie Griffin http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/praying-imaginatively http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/praying-imaginatively Sun, 02 Nov 2008 12:00:00 EDT prayer, imaginatively, imagination The Lord's Prayer, Not My Prayer Ron Culp Presence Real prayer is something we learn. The disciples asked Jesus, “teach us how to pray”. They had prayed their whole lives, yet there was something about the quality AND the quantity of Jesus’ praying that showed them how little they really knew. It’s freeing to know that praying is a learning process. We are free to experiment, to question and even fail. All along we are learning. Real prayer is something we learn. The disciples asked Jesus, “teach us how to pray”. They had prayed their whole lives, yet there was something about the quality AND the quantity of Jesus’ praying that showed them how little they really knew. It’s freeing to know that praying is a learning process. We are free to experiment, to question and even fail. All along we are learning. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/the-lords-prayer--not-my-prayer http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/the-lords-prayer--not-my-prayer Sun, 26 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EDT change, lord, teach Dependent Lee Rabe Presence Childish is not the same as childlike Childish is not the same as childlike http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/dependent http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/dependent Sun, 19 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EDT child, apprentice, teacher Apprenticing Lee Rabe Presence Learning at the feet of someone else is humbling. Followership involves being with the master. Our strokes with the brush are guided by the voice of the Creator. Could someone describe us as a person who is intimate with God? Are we known as someone who listens well to God? Just like any relationship, good communication is essential for intimacy to grow. In fact, Jesus shows us that intimacy is how we know if someone loves Him. Learning at the feet of someone else is humbling. Followership involves being with the master. Our strokes with the brush are guided by the voice of the Creator. Could someone describe us as a person who is intimate with God? Are we known as someone who listens well to God? Just like any relationship, good communication is essential for intimacy to grow. In fact, Jesus shows us that intimacy is how we know if someone loves Him. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/apprenticing http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/apprenticing Sun, 12 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EDT communication Intimate Lee Rabe Church Exposed Could someone describe us as a person who is intimate with God? Are we known as someone who listens well to God? Just like any relationship, good communication is essential for intimacy to grow. In fact, Jesus shows us that intimacy is how we know if someone loves Him. Could someone describe us as a person who is intimate with God? Are we known as someone who listens well to God? Just like any relationship, good communication is essential for intimacy to grow. In fact, Jesus shows us that intimacy is how we know if someone loves Him. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/intimate http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/intimate Sun, 05 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EDT tables, table, round, eat, meal, share, communion, common, union, love, intimate, intimacy, fellowship Mission Lee Rabe Doors Jesus came to show us how to make space in our hearts and calendars for people. Jesus came to show us how to make space in our hearts and calendars for people. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/mission http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/mission Sun, 28 Sep 2008 12:00:00 EDT door, doors, people, poor, disadvantaged, underprivileged, calendar, time, participant's, journey Community Love Lee Rabe Doors The only way to love a God that is not seen is to love His people. The only way to love a God that is not seen is to love His people. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/community-love http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/community-love Sun, 21 Sep 2008 12:00:00 EDT participant Ears That Hear Lee Rabe Doors The beginning of spiritual change requires awareness. Becoming aware is at times uncomfortable, even piercing. Yet it is the doorway to truly living. What does it mean to have ears to hear? If we are not listening, then nothing else matters in God's kingdom. The beginning of spiritual change requires awareness. Becoming aware is at times uncomfortable, even piercing. Yet it is the doorway to truly living. What does it mean to have ears to hear? If we are not listening, then nothing else matters in God's kingdom. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/ears-that-hear http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/ears-that-hear Sun, 14 Sep 2008 12:00:00 EDT ears, hear, awareness, centering, listen Lament Lee Rabe Doors There is so much God wants to change in us…for our own good. Experiencing the breakthrough of life change is found in choosing humility. This week we will learn what a lament is and how essential lament is for spiritual breakthrough. There is so much God wants to change in us…for our own good. Experiencing the breakthrough of life change is found in choosing humility. This week we will learn what a lament is and how essential lament is for spiritual breakthrough. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/lament http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/lament Sun, 07 Sep 2008 12:00:00 EDT lament, lamentations, jeremiah, captivity, ash, sack, sackcloth, remorse Deeper Lee Rabe Pure In many marriages, time seems to erode away, slowly but surely, communication, caring, affection, sensitivity, intimacy and spontaneity. It happen from a major event. Rather, the two stopped turning towards each other and began turning away from each other. God has a different plan! His blueprint is for relationships to grow and deepen. God created marriages to be more loving and passionate than they were in the beginning. In many marriages, time seems to erode away, slowly but surely, communication, caring, affection, sensitivity, intimacy and spontaneity. It happen from a major event. Rather, the two stopped turning towards each other and began turning away from each other. God has a different plan! His blueprint is for relationships to grow and deepen. God created marriages to be more loving and passionate than they were in the beginning. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/deeper http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/deeper Sun, 31 Aug 2008 12:00:00 EDT deeper, deep, depth, pure, marriage, song, solomon, romance, relationships, dating, engage, engagement, propose, forever Commitment Pure Commitment is an essential part of PURE love in marriage. In the last book of Song of Solomon God gives us tips as to what this commitment looks like. As He shows us how he feels about commitment, God also shows us a little more of how He feels about us. Commitment is an essential part of PURE love in marriage. In the last book of Song of Solomon God gives us tips as to what this commitment looks like. As He shows us how he feels about commitment, God also shows us a little more of how He feels about us. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/commitment- http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/commitment- Sun, 24 Aug 2008 12:00:00 EDT Resolution Lee Rabe Pure Conflict in a marriage is unavoidable. However, resolution will only happen when both persons care enough to work hard to achieve it. Conflict can happen thru accident. Resolution happens on purpose. What can couples do to bring about resolution? Conflict in a marriage is unavoidable. However, resolution will only happen when both persons care enough to work hard to achieve it. Conflict can happen thru accident. Resolution happens on purpose. What can couples do to bring about resolution? http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/resolution http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/resolution Sun, 10 Aug 2008 12:00:00 EDT resolution Conflict - Pt.2 Lee Rabe Pure Conflict is normal for a marriage. It needs to be expected and each couple needs to prepare for it. Learning to fight fair is key to building a growing love. Pure love is actually found thru conflict! Conflict is normal for a marriage. It needs to be expected and each couple needs to prepare for it. Learning to fight fair is key to building a growing love. Pure love is actually found thru conflict! http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/conflict---pt-2 http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/conflict---pt-2 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 12:00:00 EDT plan, resolve Conflict - Pt.1 Pure When it comes to conflict we all have different ways of dealing with it, especially in marriage. Often Conflict is viewed as something that is solely negative. Yet, PURE conflict can lead to deeper intimacy and a stronger relationship in the long run. When it comes to conflict we all have different ways of dealing with it, especially in marriage. Often Conflict is viewed as something that is solely negative. Yet, PURE conflict can lead to deeper intimacy and a stronger relationship in the long run. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/conflict---pt-1 http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/conflict---pt-1 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 12:00:00 EDT Honeymoon.... at Last ! Jim Marshall Pure Someone has said sex is like nitroglycerin. It can heal hearts or blow up entire buildings. Understanding unashamed beauty of sexuality in a pure setting is a huge goal of God for us. Written in the romance of this couple is the amazing, pure experience God created couples to experience. Will we become pure in a grungy world of sexuality? Someone has said sex is like nitroglycerin. It can heal hearts or blow up entire buildings. Understanding unashamed beauty of sexuality in a pure setting is a huge goal of God for us. Written in the romance of this couple is the amazing, pure experience God created couples to experience. Will we become pure in a grungy world of sexuality? http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/honeymoon-----at-last- http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/honeymoon-----at-last- Sun, 20 Jul 2008 12:00:00 EDT sex, honeymoon, beauty The Wedding Lee Rabe Pure God’s plan for any couple getting married is that they have a pure and joyful wedding celebration to unite their lives as one spiritually, emotionally and relationally. Then, they have a magnificent, amazing and steamy wedding night in which to celebrate their wedding and unite their lives as one sexually. It’s a simple plan…and it works. God’s plan for any couple getting married is that they have a pure and joyful wedding celebration to unite their lives as one spiritually, emotionally and relationally. Then, they have a magnificent, amazing and steamy wedding night in which to celebrate their wedding and unite their lives as one sexually. It’s a simple plan…and it works. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/the-wedding http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/the-wedding Sun, 13 Jul 2008 12:00:00 EDT wedding, wait, simple Courtship Lee Rabe Pure Dating is observation. Courtship is involvement. Dating is a date. Courtship is moving toward something. Dating is marketing. Courtship is negotiating the deal. Song of Solomon gives us some great advice on how to do it right. Dating is observation. Courtship is involvement. Dating is a date. Courtship is moving toward something. Dating is marketing. Courtship is negotiating the deal. Song of Solomon gives us some great advice on how to do it right. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/courtship http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/courtship Sun, 06 Jul 2008 12:00:00 EDT courtship Dating Lee Rabe Pure It’s interesting how our culture thinks we should pick a marriage partner on the basis of who we like or “love”. We think we can make a wise choice on marriage when we have never been married. We think we can choose our life mate when we don’t even know who we are ourselves, much less who we will become. What are we attracted to when it comes to finding a husband or wife? It’s interesting how our culture thinks we should pick a marriage partner on the basis of who we like or “love”. We think we can make a wise choice on marriage when we have never been married. We think we can choose our life mate when we don’t even know who we are ourselves, much less who we will become. What are we attracted to when it comes to finding a husband or wife? http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/dating http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/dating Sun, 29 Jun 2008 12:00:00 EDT respect The One Lee Rabe Pure It’s interesting how our culture thinks we should pick a marriage partner on the basis of who we like or “love”. We think we can make a wise choice on marriage when we have never been married. We think we can choose our life mate when we don’t even know who we are ourselves, much less who we will become. It’s interesting how our culture thinks we should pick a marriage partner on the basis of who we like or “love”. We think we can make a wise choice on marriage when we have never been married. We think we can choose our life mate when we don’t even know who we are ourselves, much less who we will become. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/the-one http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/the-one Sun, 22 Jun 2008 12:00:00 EDT mate Gifted Church Exposed blank blank http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/gifted http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/gifted Sun, 15 Jun 2008 12:00:00 EDT Crazy Love Church Exposed As people, we tend to be a bit selfish, yet when it comes to love we often do very selfless (even cRaZy) things. God has done something for us that is selfless and even a bit hard to understand. The repercussions of that one thing have the potential to inspire us to cRaZy LOVE! As people, we tend to be a bit selfish, yet when it comes to love we often do very selfless (even cRaZy) things. God has done something for us that is selfless and even a bit hard to understand. The repercussions of that one thing have the potential to inspire us to cRaZy LOVE! http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/crazy-love http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/crazy-love Sun, 08 Jun 2008 12:00:00 EDT selfless, giving Simplicity Lee Rabe Half Full The original lie is that the life we have been given is not enough. Simplicity embraces joy and contentment in seeing ourselves in a good story in a good world with a good God. The original lie is that the life we have been given is not enough. Simplicity embraces joy and contentment in seeing ourselves in a good story in a good world with a good God. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/simplicity http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/simplicity Sun, 01 Jun 2008 12:00:00 EDT content, half-full Presence Lee Rabe Half Full To daily be with Jesus. To daily be with Jesus. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/presence http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/presence Sun, 25 May 2008 12:00:00 EDT solitary Community Half Full We seek to practice forgiveness and reconciliation, honor, encouragement, humility, and hospitality in all our relationships. We are committed to taking the journey of faith in unity with our brothers and sisters. We seek to practice forgiveness and reconciliation, honor, encouragement, humility, and hospitality in all our relationships. We are committed to taking the journey of faith in unity with our brothers and sisters. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/community http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/community Sun, 18 May 2008 12:00:00 EDT faith, forgiveness Missional Lee Rabe Half Full God's promise to make Abraham great was not only for Abraham's sake, but for the sake of the world-that the world might be blessed through him. As the people of God, we have become part of God's promise. We must be looking for the ways that God might bless the world around us and through us. God's promise to make Abraham great was not only for Abraham's sake, but for the sake of the world-that the world might be blessed through him. As the people of God, we have become part of God's promise. We must be looking for the ways that God might bless the world around us and through us. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/missional http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/missional Sun, 11 May 2008 12:00:00 EDT promise, blessed Obedience Lee Rabe Half Full We recognize Jesus as our teacher and authority, and wrestle with how to surrender to the way of love in every detail of our lives. We submit ourselves to one another in love and strive to keep our vows to God and our commitments to one another. We recognize Jesus as our teacher and authority, and wrestle with how to surrender to the way of love in every detail of our lives. We submit ourselves to one another in love and strive to keep our vows to God and our commitments to one another. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/obedience http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/obedience Sun, 04 May 2008 12:00:00 EDT surrender, vow Half Full Lee Rabe Half Full We have been called as whole people (our lives - mental, emotional, pysical and spiritual). That is, we have been called as God's people to be those through whom God works to bless the world. What does it mean to begin practicing this way of life? Where is your cup half full? Where does God need to pour in more wholeness in the kind of follower you are? We have been called as whole people (our lives - mental, emotional, pysical and spiritual). That is, we have been called as God's people to be those through whom God works to bless the world. What does it mean to begin practicing this way of life? Where is your cup half full? Where does God need to pour in more wholeness in the kind of follower you are? http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/half-full http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/half-full Sun, 27 Apr 2008 12:00:00 EDT Jesus and the Third Way of Shalom Lee Rabe It's Time It is our lack of wholeness that makes us want a kingdom without a king, or a king without a kingdom. Jesus demonstrated a way of life that was grounded in humanity and struggle and yet pursued the spirit and breath of God. His life was the example of the third way—synergy between the pursuit to love God AND everything God has made. This third way is the life we are invited into. It is our lack of wholeness that makes us want a kingdom without a king, or a king without a kingdom. Jesus demonstrated a way of life that was grounded in humanity and struggle and yet pursued the spirit and breath of God. His life was the example of the third way—synergy between the pursuit to love God AND everything God has made. This third way is the life we are invited into. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/jesus-and-the-third-way-of-shalom http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/jesus-and-the-third-way-of-shalom Sun, 20 Apr 2008 12:00:00 EDT seed, shalom Stories Lee Rabe It's Time We can only trust Jesus to be our Messiah and teacher, to the proportion that we believe, despite our wounds, that we are deeply loved. We can only trust Jesus to be our Messiah and teacher, to the proportion that we believe, despite our wounds, that we are deeply loved. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/stories http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/stories Sun, 13 Apr 2008 12:00:00 EDT messiah, trust Beyond Us Lee Rabe It's Time We grow in knowing God through the practice of generosity. Generosity based on commitment puts us in one of the best greenhouses to grow authentic faith. Each time we make a commitment and keep it, we grow spiritually. Every time we write out a check, there will be a test. It’s a test of our faith. We grow in knowing God through the practice of generosity. Generosity based on commitment puts us in one of the best greenhouses to grow authentic faith. Each time we make a commitment and keep it, we grow spiritually. Every time we write out a check, there will be a test. It’s a test of our faith. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/beyond-us http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/beyond-us Sun, 30 Mar 2008 12:00:00 EDT beyond Kingdom - Now and Later Lee Rabe It's Time Is the message of Jesus about another world, or about life in the here and now? Is the message of Jesus about another world, or about life in the here and now? http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/kingdom---now-and-later http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/kingdom---now-and-later Sun, 23 Mar 2008 12:00:00 EDT now, here, heaven, life, eternal Revolutionary, Rescuer and Rabbi Lee Rabe It's Time Were we made to be spectators or players? Were we made to be spectators or players? http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/revolutionary--rescuer-and-rabbi http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/revolutionary--rescuer-and-rabbi Sun, 16 Mar 2008 12:00:00 EDT revolutionaryi, rescuer, rabbi, spectator, player Its Time Lee Rabe It's Time Jesus is everywhere in the consciousness of our culture. Yet, there is a growing unease about the current version of Christianity in our society. Rather than spending all of our time reacting to religious culture or tradition, what would it look like to honestly engage with the ways of the master – how Jesus lived and what he taught? Jesus is everywhere in the consciousness of our culture. Yet, there is a growing unease about the current version of Christianity in our society. Rather than spending all of our time reacting to religious culture or tradition, what would it look like to honestly engage with the ways of the master – how Jesus lived and what he taught? http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/its-time http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/its-time Sun, 09 Mar 2008 12:00:00 EST it, is, it’s, third, 3rd, way, message, skeptic, folk, religion, syrupy, christianese, amena, brown

Jesus is everywhere in the consciousness of our culture.  Yet, there is a growing unease about the current version of Christianity in our society.  Rather than spending all of our time reacting to religious c, what would it look like to honestly engage with the ways of the master – how Jesus lived and what he taught?

 Oneness A Happily Ever After Let’s review. Building a marriage is like building a castle. Castles provide protection for the occupants inside. Our final wall is built as a man and woman “are united into one.” In the area of intimacy and connection we are asking the questions of how God sees sex and oneness and if there is a way to maximize intimacy in our marriage relationship (present or future). Let’s review. Building a marriage is like building a castle. Castles provide protection for the occupants inside. Our final wall is built as a man and woman “are united into one.” In the area of intimacy and connection we are asking the questions of how God sees sex and oneness and if there is a way to maximize intimacy in our marriage relationship (present or future). http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/oneness http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/oneness Sun, 02 Mar 2008 12:00:00 EST super, superglue, glue, bride, groom, everafter, ever, after, happily, married, marry, relationship, husband, wife, wall, walls, castle, adam, eve, one, oneness, sexual, abstinence, virgin, romantic, adultery, unfaithful, fornication Superglue Lee Rabe A Happily Ever After Our third wall we put in place is “becoming joined to our husband or wife.” Our third wall we put in place is “becoming joined to our husband or wife.” http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/superglue http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/superglue Sun, 24 Feb 2008 12:00:00 EST mom Leaving Mommy or Daddy’s Castle Lee Rabe A Happily Ever After Building a marriage is like building a castle. Castles provide protection for the occupants inside. What are the four walls for building a castle that will provide safety for a husband and wife to build intimacy and oneness? What does it mean when we try to make a castle work with only two or three walls? Our second wall we put in place is is thru “leaving mom and dad.” Building a marriage is like building a castle. Castles provide protection for the occupants inside. What are the four walls for building a castle that will provide safety for a husband and wife to build intimacy and oneness? What does it mean when we try to make a castle work with only two or three walls? Our second wall we put in place is is thru “leaving mom and dad.” http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/leaving-mommy-or-daddy--------s-castle http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/leaving-mommy-or-daddy--------s-castle Sun, 17 Feb 2008 12:00:00 EST dad, mother, leave, leaving, left, knot, tie, sever, cord, dependency, rose, thorn Receive A Happily Ever After Building a marriage is like building a castle. Castles provide protection for the occupants inside. What are the four walls for building a castle that will provide safety for a husband and wife to build intimacy and oneness? What does it mean when we try to make a castle work with only two or three walls? Our first wall we put in place is through “receiving our spouse.” Building a marriage is like building a castle. Castles provide protection for the occupants inside. What are the four walls for building a castle that will provide safety for a husband and wife to build intimacy and oneness? What does it mean when we try to make a castle work with only two or three walls? Our first wall we put in place is through “receiving our spouse.” http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/receive http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/receive Sun, 03 Feb 2008 12:00:00 EST accept, receiving, receive, slickers, city Mawiage Lee Rabe A Happily Ever After Marriage is God’s idea. However every person enters marriage with their own idea of what a happily-ever-after looks like. Does your happily ever after match God’s blueprint? By finding common unity on God’s blueprint, couples can avoid an after-wedding meltdown. Marriage is God’s idea. However every person enters marriage with their own idea of what a happily-ever-after looks like. Does your happily ever after match God’s blueprint? By finding common unity on God’s blueprint, couples can avoid an after-wedding meltdown. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/mawiage http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/mawiage Sun, 27 Jan 2008 12:00:00 EST mawiage, princess, shrek Maybe Lee Rabe Yes/No Ambivalence kills authentic community. Ambivalence kills authentic community. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/maybe http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/maybe Sun, 20 Jan 2008 12:00:00 EST ambivalence, commit, saying, maybe, no, yes, contribute, expo, ministry, church, service, serving, devoted No Lee Rabe Yes/No As we see the real essence and power of saying no, we see that it isn’t just about limiting our options; no is all about freeing us up to say an even bigger and better yes. As we see the real essence and power of saying no, we see that it isn’t just about limiting our options; no is all about freeing us up to say an even bigger and better yes. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/no http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/no Sun, 13 Jan 2008 12:00:00 EST technology, techno, tech, draino, drano, battery, leech, cans Yes Lee Rabe Yes/No Life is full of options. Yet all the choices we make and decisions we face ultimately come down to just two small words—yes and no. We are the sum total of our yeses and nos. As we see God’s view of this word based on Matthew 5:37, we see the power and potential “yes” really has. When we are willing to back up our yeses with commitment, life will take on a new direction of purpose and meaning. Life is full of options. Yet all the choices we make and decisions we face ultimately come down to just two small words—yes and no. We are the sum total of our yeses and nos. As we see God’s view of this word based on Matthew 5:37, we see the power and potential “yes” really has. When we are willing to back up our yeses with commitment, life will take on a new direction of purpose and meaning. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/yes http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/yes Sun, 06 Jan 2008 12:00:00 EST agree, swear True Identity Lee Rabe Identity Christmas can be a distracting time. It’s a time when consumerism demands our attention and presents seem to often take precedence over peace. During this time when many celebrate the birth of Jesus we often find our lives in an uproar. Yet this was the opposite of why God sent his Son. Jesus came to bring us what the Hebrews called shalom (peace). His desire was to begin this peace in us and then to see us pass it on. Christmas can be a distracting time. It’s a time when consumerism demands our attention and presents seem to often take precedence over peace. During this time when many celebrate the birth of Jesus we often find our lives in an uproar. Yet this was the opposite of why God sent his Son. Jesus came to bring us what the Hebrews called shalom (peace). His desire was to begin this peace in us and then to see us pass it on. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/true-identity http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/true-identity Sun, 23 Dec 2007 12:00:00 EST candle, candlelight, light, identity, x-mas, xmas, joseph, mary Not Good Enough Lee Rabe Identity Ever feel like you just don’t measure up? Sometimes it easy to find our identity in what we think of ourselves. Those things that we think about ourselves are often shaped by lies our mind ingests. Sometimes the lies are from family. Sometime they’re from friends or coworkers. Sometimes we simply don’t see ourselves as having value. No matter how bad we feel about ourselves, Jesus feels differently. Ever feel like you just don’t measure up? Sometimes it easy to find our identity in what we think of ourselves. Those things that we think about ourselves are often shaped by lies our mind ingests. Sometimes the lies are from family. Sometime they’re from friends or coworkers. Sometimes we simply don’t see ourselves as having value. No matter how bad we feel about ourselves, Jesus feels differently. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/not-good-enough http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/not-good-enough Sun, 16 Dec 2007 12:00:00 EST self, image, esteem, self-esteem, self-image What I Do Lee Rabe Identity Who are you? Often the answer to that question can be found in any number of different answers. Sometimes those answers are defined by our jobs. Sometimes they are defined by our families. Perhaps who we are is even defined by our past. Yet, so many of those things are more about our reputation and less about our true identity. As we consider what God has to say about who we are it is our response to Jesus that takes us on a journey from reputation to finding our true identity. Who are you? Often the answer to that question can be found in any number of different answers. Sometimes those answers are defined by our jobs. Sometimes they are defined by our families. Perhaps who we are is even defined by our past. Yet, so many of those things are more about our reputation and less about our true identity. As we consider what God has to say about who we are it is our response to Jesus that takes us on a journey from reputation to finding our true identity. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/what-i-do http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/what-i-do Sun, 09 Dec 2007 12:00:00 EST reputation Gift Lee Rabe Possessed God doesn't need our money. In the area of contributing, He is more concerned about our hearts than the dollar amount. II Corinthians 9:5-7 teaches the principle of planned giving. We are to plan our giving (need for budget) in order that our gifts can be cheerfully offered. However, planning can never exclude our hearts. God loves a cheerful giver and despises a begrudged heart. All our gifts (worship, prayer, time in serving, and money) are to be offered in cheerfulness. God doesn't need our money. In the area of contributing, He is more concerned about our hearts than the dollar amount. II Corinthians 9:5-7 teaches the principle of planned giving. We are to plan our giving (need for budget) in order that our gifts can be cheerfully offered. However, planning can never exclude our hearts. God loves a cheerful giver and despises a begrudged heart. All our gifts (worship, prayer, time in serving, and money) are to be offered in cheerfulness. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/gift http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/gift Sun, 02 Dec 2007 12:00:00 EST possessed, poverty, advent, conspiracy, clean, water Cow Lee Rabe Possessed God revealed Himself to his people as a God whose beginning is not known. So at Mt. Sinai, the people of God exchanged this God they could not control for an idol with more mangeable qualities. Today, we worship money which promises to give us power over our lives, rather than risk it with a God who is beyond our control. When Jesus called a rich dude to give it all up, He really called him to give up where he had security and instead place his trust in Jesus. Are we choosing the safety of the known (what is our golden/sacred cow?), rather than following Jesus? God revealed Himself to his people as a God whose beginning is not known. So at Mt. Sinai, the people of God exchanged this God they could not control for an idol with more mangeable qualities. Today, we worship money which promises to give us power over our lives, rather than risk it with a God who is beyond our control. When Jesus called a rich dude to give it all up, He really called him to give up where he had security and instead place his trust in Jesus. Are we choosing the safety of the known (what is our golden/sacred cow?), rather than following Jesus? http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/cow http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/cow Sun, 25 Nov 2007 12:00:00 EST cow, idol, golden, calf, idolatry, worship, more, sinai, moses, aaron, israel Seed Lee Rabe Possessed Imagine an ancient farmer scattering seed on the ground. What are sowing lessons that we need to learn when it comes to giving? First, there is a mystery of reproduction. No one can truly explain why a tiny seed grows into a massive tree. Second, farmers use their brain. Freestyle farming leads to poverty. Instead, the wise farmer uses the practices that maximize the harvest. Third, farmers are looking for the biggest harvest possible. In that interest, they set aside the minimum amount needed to feed their family and plants the rest. This is opposite to our culture's approach to building wealth. Based on Proverbs, if we have nothing it may come from a lack of generosity. Worry will cause us to hoard, but Jesus calls us to not worry. God will not abandon us but provide for His kids. Our priority is to seek Him first. Imagine an ancient farmer scattering seed on the ground. What are sowing lessons that we need to learn when it comes to giving? First, there is a mystery of reproduction. No one can truly explain why a tiny seed grows into a massive tree. Second, farmers use their brain. Freestyle farming leads to poverty. Instead, the wise farmer uses the practices that maximize the harvest. Third, farmers are looking for the biggest harvest possible. In that interest, they set aside the minimum amount needed to feed their family and plants the rest. This is opposite to our culture's approach to building wealth. Based on Proverbs, if we have nothing it may come from a lack of generosity. Worry will cause us to hoard, but Jesus calls us to not worry. God will not abandon us but provide for His kids. Our priority is to seek Him first. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/seed http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/seed Sun, 18 Nov 2007 12:00:00 EST Box Lee Rabe Possessed Remember the thrill of winning at checkers or Parcheesi? You become the Master of the Board—the victor over everyone else. But what happens after that? It all goes back into the box. Being Master of the Board is not the point; being rich toward God is. Winning the game of life on Earth is a temporary victory; loving God and other people with all our hearts is a win that lasts forever. Remember the thrill of winning at checkers or Parcheesi? You become the Master of the Board—the victor over everyone else. But what happens after that? It all goes back into the box. Being Master of the Board is not the point; being rich toward God is. Winning the game of life on Earth is a temporary victory; loving God and other people with all our hearts is a win that lasts forever. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/box http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/box Sun, 11 Nov 2007 12:00:00 EST box, monopoly, afterlife, death, rich Am All Loving Lee Rabe iGod Think of your favorite dish. Is there someone who should taste and see how good it is? God's love is like that. It has to be tasted to be believed. Sometimes it's easier to be ok with the belief that God loves the world. Yet we struggle with the idea that He loves us individually. But if He is all-loving, then I can experience His love regardless of how I feel. If God is all-loving, then I can invite other's to experience His love. Who would we be praying for? Think of your favorite dish. Is there someone who should taste and see how good it is? God's love is like that. It has to be tasted to be believed. Sometimes it's easier to be ok with the belief that God loves the world. Yet we struggle with the idea that He loves us individually. But if He is all-loving, then I can experience His love regardless of how I feel. If God is all-loving, then I can invite other's to experience His love. Who would we be praying for? http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/am-all-loving http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/am-all-loving Sun, 04 Nov 2007 12:00:00 EDT igod, loving, yoke, burden, homeless, gorilla AM All Powerful iGod We all need a little more power, don't we? Here is an exciting look at a God who says He is all-powerful. If he is, then I can overcome my problems, make a difference on our planet. Will we leave our mark? We all need a little more power, don't we? Here is an exciting look at a God who says He is all-powerful. If he is, then I can overcome my problems, make a difference on our planet. Will we leave our mark? http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/am-all-powerful http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/am-all-powerful Sun, 28 Oct 2007 12:00:00 EDT omnipotence, power, powerful, i am Am All Knowing Lee Rabe iGod God is someone who always sees the path ahead of us. What would it mean to walk with a God like that? I can trust God with my future & exchange my O.K. plans for His best plans. I can also trust God with my present. This is tough for the Google-map culture we live in. We expect to know every step NOW. What would it mean to trust this all-knowing God with my past? God is someone who always sees the path ahead of us. What would it mean to walk with a God like that? I can trust God with my future & exchange my O.K. plans for His best plans. I can also trust God with my present. This is tough for the Google-map culture we live in. We expect to know every step NOW. What would it mean to trust this all-knowing God with my past? http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/am-all-knowing http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/am-all-knowing Sun, 21 Oct 2007 12:00:00 EDT knowing, knowledge, future, present, past, all-knowing AM All Present Lee Rabe iGod Who is God? Is our view of Him an old man in a rocking chair? Is He the "Hide and Seek god" that can't be known? Is He the "Clock Maker" that got this universe going and then walked away? Or is He just my homeboy, my bud? From God’s Love Letter, the Bible, we will learn of an all-present God. It's because of God's presence I can be directed each day, protected daily and enjoy His presence 24/7. Who is God? Is our view of Him an old man in a rocking chair? Is He the "Hide and Seek god" that can't be known? Is He the "Clock Maker" that got this universe going and then walked away? Or is He just my homeboy, my bud? From God’s Love Letter, the Bible, we will learn of an all-present God. It's because of God's presence I can be directed each day, protected daily and enjoy His presence 24/7. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/am-all-present http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/am-all-present Sun, 14 Oct 2007 12:00:00 EDT omnipresence, everywhere, pictionary, attributes, attribute Spirituality and Community Lee Rabe GROWing This group of Christ followers were not grasping the body metaphor Christ gave them to live. What does it mean to learn humility and find our place in the body of Jesus? In fact, aren't the two (humility & the body of Christ) dependent on each other? This group of Christ followers were not grasping the body metaphor Christ gave them to live. What does it mean to learn humility and find our place in the body of Jesus? In fact, aren't the two (humility & the body of Christ) dependent on each other? http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/spirituality-and-community http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/spirituality-and-community Sun, 07 Oct 2007 12:00:00 EDT grow, growing, chair, humililty, help, helping When Right is Wrong - Part 2 Lee Rabe GROWing It seems like everywhere we look we encounter people who are only looking out for themselves. We see selfish people on the highway, at the grocery store and even in the bathroom mirror. Often our attitudes are driven by the deep conviction that we are better than others. In this section of his letter to the Corinthians, St. Paul says that there is a way to live that puts other people first and sees them as equals. This way of life is what God is all about. He takes it very seriously when we treat someone with prejudice or with pride. God’s desire is that we would emulate Jesus and live with humility, seeking equality and justice for others. It seems like everywhere we look we encounter people who are only looking out for themselves. We see selfish people on the highway, at the grocery store and even in the bathroom mirror. Often our attitudes are driven by the deep conviction that we are better than others. In this section of his letter to the Corinthians, St. Paul says that there is a way to live that puts other people first and sees them as equals. This way of life is what God is all about. He takes it very seriously when we treat someone with prejudice or with pride. God’s desire is that we would emulate Jesus and live with humility, seeking equality and justice for others. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/when-right-is-wrong---part-2 http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/when-right-is-wrong---part-2 Sun, 30 Sep 2007 12:00:00 EDT rights, eucharist, drinking, drunk, judgment When Right is Wrong - Part 1 Lee Rabe GROWing What does it take to be community? What does a community of Christ followers look like? What will that kind of community be known for in their city, on their planet? These questions are answered when God deals with a rather strange conflict over eating meat. Nope, it’s not a call by God to become vegetarian. It’s a deeper call to self-giving love. What does it take to be community? What does a community of Christ followers look like? What will that kind of community be known for in their city, on their planet? These questions are answered when God deals with a rather strange conflict over eating meat. Nope, it’s not a call by God to become vegetarian. It’s a deeper call to self-giving love. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/when-right-is-wrong---part-1 http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/when-right-is-wrong---part-1 Sun, 23 Sep 2007 12:00:00 EDT meat, idols, alcohol, modesty Spirituality and Singleness Lee Rabe GROWing single… …the word carries many different connotations. For some it means freedom, while for others it is the source of great pain. Whatever the word may mean to us, St. Paul encourages us to look at this word from a different perspective. For many of us the question is not whether we should be single, but “are we so attached to our idea of how things should be that we lose perspective of what God may want for us?” So, if we want to be married, what if God wants us single? If we want to be single, what if God wants us married? In this spiritual talk Lee talks with a group of singles and begins to unpack some of these ideas God has on what it means to be…single. single… …the word carries many different connotations. For some it means freedom, while for others it is the source of great pain. Whatever the word may mean to us, St. Paul encourages us to look at this word from a different perspective. For many of us the question is not whether we should be single, but “are we so attached to our idea of how things should be that we lose perspective of what God may want for us?” So, if we want to be married, what if God wants us single? If we want to be single, what if God wants us married? In this spiritual talk Lee talks with a group of singles and begins to unpack some of these ideas God has on what it means to be…single. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/spirituality-and-singleness http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/spirituality-and-singleness Sun, 16 Sep 2007 12:00:00 EDT single, unmarried, divorced, celibacy, singleness, spirituality FUTUREcast 9/9/07 Lee Rabe Church Exposed As we look forward to things with others, it’s easy to get our wires crossed. Expectations are an awesome thing. They give us hope. That is one reason that communication is so crucial when we share big expectations with a community. In this talk, Lee highlights some of the cool things that have happened this past year and some of the cool things that are coming up. As we look forward to things with others, it’s easy to get our wires crossed. Expectations are an awesome thing. They give us hope. That is one reason that communication is so crucial when we share big expectations with a community. In this talk, Lee highlights some of the cool things that have happened this past year and some of the cool things that are coming up. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/futurecast-9-9-07 http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/futurecast-9-9-07 Sun, 09 Sep 2007 12:00:00 EDT rivers, three, site, multi, multisite, multi-site, campus, threads:, cast, futurecast, andy, browns Spirituality and Marriage GROWing For some people marriage can be a big scary word and they hesitate to commit. For other people getting married was the one thing they wanted most. From either view, St. Paul lays down a couple of really important things for married couples in this part of his letter to the Corinthian faith community. Perhaps the most important of those things is the act of putting our partner first. For some people marriage can be a big scary word and they hesitate to commit. For other people getting married was the one thing they wanted most. From either view, St. Paul lays down a couple of really important things for married couples in this part of his letter to the Corinthian faith community. Perhaps the most important of those things is the act of putting our partner first. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/spirituality-and-marriage http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/spirituality-and-marriage Sun, 02 Sep 2007 12:00:00 EDT partner, spouse, engaged, hitched, corinthians Spirituality and Sex Lee Rabe GROWing What does it mean to rethink sex and spirituality? For a long time it seems like the church has been silent on the area of sex or has prohibited it altogether. Yet, the Bible talks about topics like sex far more than many other issues. Addressing the faith community in Corinth, St. Paul makes some pretty bold statements about sexuality and the human soul. In this talk Lee discusses what it means to be bought by God and how that impacts our sexual choices. What does it mean to rethink sex and spirituality? For a long time it seems like the church has been silent on the area of sex or has prohibited it altogether. Yet, the Bible talks about topics like sex far more than many other issues. Addressing the faith community in Corinth, St. Paul makes some pretty bold statements about sexuality and the human soul. In this talk Lee discusses what it means to be bought by God and how that impacts our sexual choices. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/spirituality-and-sex http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/spirituality-and-sex Sun, 19 Aug 2007 12:00:00 EDT sexuality, bought, slave, prostitute, prostitution, immorality, bodies, temple Spirituality and Conflict Ron Culp GROWing http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/spirituality-and-conflict http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/spirituality-and-conflict Sun, 12 Aug 2007 12:00:00 EDT The Spirituality Greenhouse GROWing Where is the best place to GROW spiritually? Is there a place that exists that would be like a spirituality greenhouse? What happens if weeds get into the greenhouse? In 1 Corinthians 5 St. Paul is addressing a community of Christ Followers who have allowed their Greenhouse to slip into disrepair. Because this church has allowed sin to settle, their entire community is in danger. Check out how Paul handles the situation and find out about some of the background to the story in this spiritual talk entitled the Spirituality Greenhouse. Where is the best place to GROW spiritually? Is there a place that exists that would be like a spirituality greenhouse? What happens if weeds get into the greenhouse? In 1 Corinthians 5 St. Paul is addressing a community of Christ Followers who have allowed their Greenhouse to slip into disrepair. Because this church has allowed sin to settle, their entire community is in danger. Check out how Paul handles the situation and find out about some of the background to the story in this spiritual talk entitled the Spirituality Greenhouse. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/the-spirituality-greenhouse http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/the-spirituality-greenhouse Sun, 05 Aug 2007 12:00:00 EDT green, greenhouse, wrong, sin, excommunicate, judge, house Spirituality and Wisdom Lee Rabe GROWing Paul challenges Corinthian Christ-followers to look around the church and observe that those most esteemed by the world are strangely absent in the church. By and large, the church is not composed of wise men, scholars, and debaters of the day. The church is not made up of the cultural elite. In I Cor 1:26-31, Paul urges them to look around the church to see who is present. The church is not made up of the upper crust of society but rather the rejected and despised of society. Of course there are exceptions, but the rule is clear. The world regards God’s wisdom as foolish because it is incapable of comprehending or accepting His truth. God’s wisdom is a mystery which outsiders cannot grasp, and no one would have known apart from divine revelation. Paul challenges Corinthian Christ-followers to look around the church and observe that those most esteemed by the world are strangely absent in the church. By and large, the church is not composed of wise men, scholars, and debaters of the day. The church is not made up of the cultural elite. In I Cor 1:26-31, Paul urges them to look around the church to see who is present. The church is not made up of the upper crust of society but rather the rejected and despised of society. Of course there are exceptions, but the rule is clear. The world regards God’s wisdom as foolish because it is incapable of comprehending or accepting His truth. God’s wisdom is a mystery which outsiders cannot grasp, and no one would have known apart from divine revelation. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/spirituality-and-wisdom http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/spirituality-and-wisdom Sun, 29 Jul 2007 12:00:00 EDT wisdom, study, learning, leadership American Idol Spirituality Lee Rabe GROWing In life, picking favorites seems to come almost naturally. Whether its baseball teams or restaurants, we all have things we prefer. The church in Corinth had preferences too. The problem was that they let those preferences divide them. This ancient church had the modern American Idol mentality when it came to their spiritual leaders. They loved to follow individuals based on their charisma, lineage in the faith and original influence on them. They needed to be reminded that the church was God’s (3:9). These cultural values led to divisions, conflict and immaturity. They also led to an infatuation with teaching styles along the lines of culture's entertainment. This type of favoritism can be a quick killer of spiritual GROWth in our lives because it fosters pride. In life, picking favorites seems to come almost naturally. Whether its baseball teams or restaurants, we all have things we prefer. The church in Corinth had preferences too. The problem was that they let those preferences divide them. This ancient church had the modern American Idol mentality when it came to their spiritual leaders. They loved to follow individuals based on their charisma, lineage in the faith and original influence on them. They needed to be reminded that the church was God’s (3:9). These cultural values led to divisions, conflict and immaturity. They also led to an infatuation with teaching styles along the lines of culture's entertainment. This type of favoritism can be a quick killer of spiritual GROWth in our lives because it fosters pride. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/american-idol-spirituality http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/american-idol-spirituality Sun, 22 Jul 2007 12:00:00 EDT pride, favorite, favoritism, apollos, american, favorites Care Source All of us get lost. Depending on where you live, you may find yourself lost more often than not. Sometimes spiritually we can feel lost too. Whether it’s a broken relationship, a lost job, or just a general sense of spiritual disorientation, these times come for all of us. It’s the feeling that our lives and the world we live in should be perfect, yet they are somehow broken. Jesus is aware that we feel that way and even says in Luke 19:10 that it was his mission on earth to help people who are lost. Jesus cared so much about helping others, yet for us other people often take a back seat to our own interests. In this talk we discuss how prayer can help us connect with God’s heart for people. All of us get lost. Depending on where you live, you may find yourself lost more often than not. Sometimes spiritually we can feel lost too. Whether it’s a broken relationship, a lost job, or just a general sense of spiritual disorientation, these times come for all of us. It’s the feeling that our lives and the world we live in should be perfect, yet they are somehow broken. Jesus is aware that we feel that way and even says in Luke 19:10 that it was his mission on earth to help people who are lost. Jesus cared so much about helping others, yet for us other people often take a back seat to our own interests. In this talk we discuss how prayer can help us connect with God’s heart for people. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/care http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/care Sun, 15 Jul 2007 12:00:00 EDT selflessness, dame, notre, lost, others, care, source Honesty Lee Rabe Source Coming face to face with God would be a crazy thing. When it happened to Isaiah the first thing he saw was not what he might have expected. For Isaiah, a close encounter with God showed him things he didn’t realize about himself. That realization was one that led Isaiah to immediately seek forgiveness. God then not only forgave him, but he asked for his involvement in something bigger. For us, prayer can be the catalyst for that same kind of experience. When we encounter God in prayer it can be a unique window into our own soul. Whatever we find there we can know that God will not only forgive it, he will forget it and move on. Coming face to face with God would be a crazy thing. When it happened to Isaiah the first thing he saw was not what he might have expected. For Isaiah, a close encounter with God showed him things he didn’t realize about himself. That realization was one that led Isaiah to immediately seek forgiveness. God then not only forgave him, but he asked for his involvement in something bigger. For us, prayer can be the catalyst for that same kind of experience. When we encounter God in prayer it can be a unique window into our own soul. Whatever we find there we can know that God will not only forgive it, he will forget it and move on. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/honesty http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/honesty Sun, 08 Jul 2007 12:00:00 EDT spider, spiderman, isaiah, sorry, apology, apologize, forgive, honesty Light Source This morning Lee surprised us by not showing up to give the Spiritual Talk. In making a point about a need for kids community workers, he also helped launch us on a journey toward learning to hear God. Too often we approach prayer simply as asking for things. Here, Andy steps in last minute and gives us some practical steps to seeing prayer as listening. This morning Lee surprised us by not showing up to give the Spiritual Talk. In making a point about a need for kids community workers, he also helped launch us on a journey toward learning to hear God. Too often we approach prayer simply as asking for things. Here, Andy steps in last minute and gives us some practical steps to seeing prayer as listening. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/light http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/light Sun, 01 Jul 2007 12:00:00 EDT listening, hearing, matthew Joy Lee Rabe Source John Piper said, "God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him." When we think about prayer, do we ever think about the fact that it’s a way to enjoy God? In fact, God really wants us to enjoy him. John Piper said, "God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him." When we think about prayer, do we ever think about the fact that it’s a way to enjoy God? In fact, God really wants us to enjoy him. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/joy http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/joy Sun, 24 Jun 2007 12:00:00 EDT cistern, enjoying, piper, c.s. lewis, enjoy Life Lee Rabe Source This talk begins with a satirical look at how we sometimes relate to God. Sometimes it’s easy to look at prayer as a drive-up window at McDonalds. Yet, prayer is one of the main ways that we connect with God. It is a way for us to have a relationship with him. Like a conversation with a friend, prayer provides a means of communication between God and us. That communication can lead us to amazing places in our relationship with God. This talk begins with a satirical look at how we sometimes relate to God. Sometimes it’s easy to look at prayer as a drive-up window at McDonalds. Yet, prayer is one of the main ways that we connect with God. It is a way for us to have a relationship with him. Like a conversation with a friend, prayer provides a means of communication between God and us. That communication can lead us to amazing places in our relationship with God. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/life http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/life Sun, 17 Jun 2007 12:00:00 EDT Culture Lee Rabe Who's Driving The family has been called the building block of society. But how is society supporting the fragile framework of the American family? We answer that question in getting real with the major cultural forces that influence the hearts and minds of parents and children alike. The family has been called the building block of society. But how is society supporting the fragile framework of the American family? We answer that question in getting real with the major cultural forces that influence the hearts and minds of parents and children alike. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/culture http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/culture Sun, 03 Jun 2007 12:00:00 EDT society, tv, influences, culture, family, kids, boundaries, children, parenting Popcorn Lee Rabe Who's Driving Popcorn is undoubtedly the all-time favorite family snack food. There’s one particular type of popcorn, though, that doesn’t get much press in the American home—parental popcorn. We will unlock various aspects of popcorn to different parenting styles today and share God’s recipe for the good stuff. Popcorn is undoubtedly the all-time favorite family snack food. There’s one particular type of popcorn, though, that doesn’t get much press in the American home—parental popcorn. We will unlock various aspects of popcorn to different parenting styles today and share God’s recipe for the good stuff. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/popcorn http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/popcorn Sun, 20 May 2007 12:00:00 EDT GPS Lee Rabe Who's Driving What’s happened to the family today? We will examine a major issue that many families stumble over today. What are the key aspects of God’s authentic design for the family to help us regain our footing and achieve much-needed balance?. What’s happened to the family today? We will examine a major issue that many families stumble over today. What are the key aspects of God’s authentic design for the family to help us regain our footing and achieve much-needed balance?. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/gps http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/gps Sun, 13 May 2007 12:00:00 EDT Drenched Lee Rabe A New Reality If this thing of being saved by Jesus is so that I can live the Eucharist, then baptism only makes sense. If this thing of being saved by Jesus is so that I can live the Eucharist, then baptism only makes sense. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/drenched http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/drenched Sun, 06 May 2007 12:00:00 EDT baptism The Church as Eucharist Lee Rabe A New Reality A living Eucharist has to be worked out. It cannot be commodified. It cannot be lived off someone else for very long. The secret is that we have to let the body be put back together and the blood poured back in. A living Eucharist has to be worked out. It cannot be commodified. It cannot be lived off someone else for very long. The secret is that we have to let the body be put back together and the blood poured back in. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/the-church-as-eucharist http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/the-church-as-eucharist Sun, 29 Apr 2007 12:00:00 EDT social justice, loving others New Humanity Lee Rabe A New Reality When we live as Eucharist, we begin to care for people we never loved before. What does that say for our community, our mission? When we live as Eucharist, we begin to care for people we never loved before. What does that say for our community, our mission? http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/new-humanity http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/new-humanity Sun, 22 Apr 2007 12:00:00 EDT Blessing Lee Rabe A New Reality The people of God were created to be a blessing to the earth. What does it mean to bring "olam haba" to earth? What does it mean to bring all of creation back to "everything in it's right place"? The people of God were created to be a blessing to the earth. What does it mean to bring "olam haba" to earth? What does it mean to bring all of creation back to "everything in it's right place"? http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/blessing http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/blessing Sun, 15 Apr 2007 12:00:00 EDT creation, olam haba, blessing The Red Road Lee Rabe A New Reality The road Jesus walked to the cross is an infamous part of the Easter story. Did the road to the cross originate in the dusty streets of Jerusalem 2000 years ago? Or is it part of a bigger story? Let's trace God’s road map for humanity from the Beginning to the Cross of Christ. The road Jesus walked to the cross is an infamous part of the Easter story. Did the road to the cross originate in the dusty streets of Jerusalem 2000 years ago? Or is it part of a bigger story? Let's trace God’s road map for humanity from the Beginning to the Cross of Christ. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/the-red-road http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/the-red-road Sun, 08 Apr 2007 12:00:00 EDT calvary, cross, road, walk Living Eucharist Lee Rabe A New Reality The Eucharist is a body broken open and blood poured out. What does it mean to be a living Eucharist? The Eucharist is a body broken open and blood poured out. What does it mean to be a living Eucharist? http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/living-eucharist http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/living-eucharist Sun, 01 Apr 2007 12:00:00 EDT What Have We Seen Lee Rabe Beyond Us Our lead pastor, Lee Rabe, presents our vision for the next 3 years. He will share the Beyond Us goals of Leadership, Launches, Location. Each person will receive critical information on how they can participate in this Beyond Us encounter. Our lead pastor, Lee Rabe, presents our vision for the next 3 years. He will share the Beyond Us goals of Leadership, Launches, Location. Each person will receive critical information on how they can participate in this Beyond Us encounter. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/what-have-we-seen http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/what-have-we-seen Sun, 25 Mar 2007 12:00:00 EDT portage, kalamazoo, vision Rooftop Lee Rabe Beyond Us Jesus shows Himself on the rooftop of our lives. Beyond Us community grows in the hearts of people who want to get their friend to Jesus, no matter what the cost. Jesus shows Himself on the rooftop of our lives. Beyond Us community grows in the hearts of people who want to get their friend to Jesus, no matter what the cost. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/rooftop http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/rooftop Sun, 18 Mar 2007 12:00:00 EDT beyond us, authentic, missional, evangelism, risk Faith Lee Rabe Beyond Us http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/faith http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/faith Sun, 11 Mar 2007 12:00:00 EST trust god Ready Lee Rabe Beyond Us God delights in taking a few small loaves and fish and blessing many lives. This has been the story of Threads. What does it mean to know a miraculous God that is Beyond Us? What are our loaves and fishes? God delights in taking a few small loaves and fish and blessing many lives. This has been the story of Threads. What does it mean to know a miraculous God that is Beyond Us? What are our loaves and fishes? http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/ready http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/ready Sun, 04 Mar 2007 12:00:00 EST stewardship, adventure Commune Beyond Us What is the difference between knowing about God and KNOWING HIM? We will look at the practice of those who commune with their God. What is the difference between knowing about God and KNOWING HIM? We will look at the practice of those who commune with their God. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/commune http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/commune Sun, 25 Feb 2007 12:00:00 EST commune, spiritual disciplines, bible study, bible reading Divine Nobodies Jim Palmer Beyond Us What does it mean to shed our religion to find God? Who are the ordinary people who will help us get there? What does it mean to shed our religion to find God? Who are the ordinary people who will help us get there? http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/divine-nobodies http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/divine-nobodies Sun, 18 Feb 2007 12:00:00 EST divine nobodies HYPOCRITE Lee Rabe The New You Hypocrisy is not new. Jesus confronted hypocrisy but majored on the majors. What does it look like to follow His lead? How do we confront the hypocrite? CAREFRONTING must be done with caution, restoration as the goal, & commitment to the other person. Seeing our own hypocrisy begins with honesty and moves to confession with God. Hypocrisy is not new. Jesus confronted hypocrisy but majored on the majors. What does it look like to follow His lead? How do we confront the hypocrite? CAREFRONTING must be done with caution, restoration as the goal, & commitment to the other person. Seeing our own hypocrisy begins with honesty and moves to confession with God. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/hypocrite http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/hypocrite Sun, 28 Jan 2007 12:00:00 EST hypocrisy, following jesus, restoration, confession MANIPULATIVE Lee Rabe The New You Wow, this is loaded. We have many biblical examples of manipulation (Jacob w/Esau, Women w/Herod, Delilah w/Samson). In this week, we will learn how to break the power of manipulation thru: RECOGNIZE - When is Someone Trying to Control You?, DETERMINE - This Will Not Work on Me, REDEFINE - Learn a new way of relating - sometimes it means allowing people to fail. Wow, this is loaded. We have many biblical examples of manipulation (Jacob w/Esau, Women w/Herod, Delilah w/Samson). In this week, we will learn how to break the power of manipulation thru: RECOGNIZE - When is Someone Trying to Control You?, DETERMINE - This Will Not Work on Me, REDEFINE - Learn a new way of relating - sometimes it means allowing people to fail. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/manipulative http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/manipulative Sun, 21 Jan 2007 12:00:00 EST manipulation, control, relating, communicating NEEDY Lee Rabe The New You There is a great tension, we are called to be filled with God's compassion towards others. However, what does it mean to help people without enabling them? Even as Jesus cared more than anyone who has ever loved, he did not heal everyone or grant their request. There is a great tension, we are called to be filled with God's compassion towards others. However, what does it mean to help people without enabling them? Even as Jesus cared more than anyone who has ever loved, he did not heal everyone or grant their request. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/needy http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/needy Sun, 14 Jan 2007 12:00:00 EST healing, sickness CRITICAL The New You We will look at the two sides of praise and criticism - both are windows to the heart. In the face of criticism, what are our responses? The natural response is fight or flight. Instead of these wrong responses, we will examine the biblical response of Listen, Answer, & Dismiss. We will look at the two sides of praise and criticism - both are windows to the heart. In the face of criticism, what are our responses? The natural response is fight or flight. Instead of these wrong responses, we will examine the biblical response of Listen, Answer, & Dismiss. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/critical http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/critical Sun, 07 Jan 2007 12:00:00 EST criticism, response, answering, dismissal Authentic Worship Lee Rabe Measure Think of the goals of the games we play. Games like Monopoly or Risk. In the face of gaining wealth and power, God has a very different vision for us to see. Our worship and our lives can not be separated. Injustice and authentic worship can not coexist in the life of a Christ follower. Think of the goals of the games we play. Games like Monopoly or Risk. In the face of gaining wealth and power, God has a very different vision for us to see. Our worship and our lives can not be separated. Injustice and authentic worship can not coexist in the life of a Christ follower. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/authentic-worship http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/authentic-worship Sun, 26 Nov 2006 12:00:00 EST injustice, authentic worship, wealth Measure of True Worth Lee Rabe Measure Amos hits the people of Israel right where they live. He lets them know that God sees their greed and devaluation of human life. To many of these people a human life was worth as much as a pair of Nike's or Birkenstocks. Amos hits the people of Israel right where they live. He lets them know that God sees their greed and devaluation of human life. To many of these people a human life was worth as much as a pair of Nike's or Birkenstocks. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/measure-of-true-worth http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/measure-of-true-worth Sun, 19 Nov 2006 12:00:00 EST human life, greed Real Spirituality Lee Rabe Measure God is seeking balance in our lives. He obviously care are about our worship, our learning from His Word and sharing life together. But that isn't the end of true spirituality. When we truly worship God, our hearts are captured by the things that matter to God...and God cares about the poor, the oppressed and the outcast. We must learn from Amos and begin to act in ways that will bring justice for those who are marginalized. God is seeking balance in our lives. He obviously care are about our worship, our learning from His Word and sharing life together. But that isn't the end of true spirituality. When we truly worship God, our hearts are captured by the things that matter to God...and God cares about the poor, the oppressed and the outcast. We must learn from Amos and begin to act in ways that will bring justice for those who are marginalized. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/real-spirituality http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/real-spirituality Sun, 12 Nov 2006 12:00:00 EST justice, outcast, oppressed, sharing life, balance The Setup Lee Rabe Measure We will look at the simple boldness of Amos. We will see the prosperity of Israel and that day's economy. We will unfold the three movements of Amos 1:3 - 2:16. As the Israelites heard it for the first time, must have sounded so good. 1) God is going to take action - He's been pushed too far (whoohoo, He'll kick our enemies butts!). 2) God lists the sins (those pagans have really screwed up this time!). 3) God is going to judge the evil He sees (great, even Judah's going to get it!). Then the readers heard 2:6-16. We will look at the simple boldness of Amos. We will see the prosperity of Israel and that day's economy. We will unfold the three movements of Amos 1:3 - 2:16. As the Israelites heard it for the first time, must have sounded so good. 1) God is going to take action - He's been pushed too far (whoohoo, He'll kick our enemies butts!). 2) God lists the sins (those pagans have really screwed up this time!). 3) God is going to judge the evil He sees (great, even Judah's going to get it!). Then the readers heard 2:6-16. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/the-setup http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/the-setup Sun, 05 Nov 2006 12:00:00 EST amos Profit Sharing Lee Rabe Mind Your Own Business God has given us a business. Our business is His business. God describes two management styles when it comes to the financial resources of our lives - wasteful or faithful. God has given us a business. Our business is His business. God describes two management styles when it comes to the financial resources of our lives - wasteful or faithful. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/profit-sharing http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/profit-sharing Sun, 29 Oct 2006 12:00:00 EDT business, finances, management, financial resources The Buck Starts Here Lee Rabe Mind Your Own Business Where does true wealth come from? Do we dismiss wealth as undesirable? Or are we simply so greedy we are unwilling to build it God's way? We will discover the biblical principles of wealth building. Where does true wealth come from? Do we dismiss wealth as undesirable? Or are we simply so greedy we are unwilling to build it God's way? We will discover the biblical principles of wealth building. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/the-buck-starts-here http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/the-buck-starts-here Sun, 22 Oct 2006 12:00:00 EDT greedy, riches Act Your Wage Lee Rabe Mind Your Own Business Seeing our business as God's business will seem CRAZY to our culture. In the face of our financial brokenness, we have to get crazy. The crazed Christ follower learns to: Say no, wait, save and celebrate. Seeing our business as God's business will seem CRAZY to our culture. In the face of our financial brokenness, we have to get crazy. The crazed Christ follower learns to: Say no, wait, save and celebrate. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/act-your-wage http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/act-your-wage Sun, 15 Oct 2006 12:00:00 EDT financial, save, saying no The Plan Lee Rabe Mind Your Own Business Our culture values "kicking it". Jesus calls us to an intentional way of life. What business plan does Jesus ask of us? Our culture values "kicking it". Jesus calls us to an intentional way of life. What business plan does Jesus ask of us? http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/the-plan http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/the-plan Sun, 08 Oct 2006 12:00:00 EDT Your Business Lee Rabe Mind Your Own Business God has given us a business. Our business is His business. God describes two management styles when it comes to the financial resources of our lives - wasteful or faithful. God has given us a business. Our business is His business. God describes two management styles when it comes to the financial resources of our lives - wasteful or faithful. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/your-business http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/your-business Sun, 01 Oct 2006 12:00:00 EDT faithful Prayer Lee Rabe 360 - Living in the Space of Life Does God still heal today? Some say the gift of healing has ceased, but James tells us in James 5:13-18 to pray for healing if we are sick. Through prayer, many today have seen or experienced firsthand a supernatural work of God related to physical healing. There is another kind of healing, however, that God is even more interested in. Does God still heal today? Some say the gift of healing has ceased, but James tells us in James 5:13-18 to pray for healing if we are sick. Through prayer, many today have seen or experienced firsthand a supernatural work of God related to physical healing. There is another kind of healing, however, that God is even more interested in. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/prayer http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/prayer Sun, 24 Sep 2006 12:00:00 EDT illness, physical healing, sick M-Patience Lee Rabe 360 - Living in the Space of Life The thing no one wants to pray for. What we need most and want least. What does a growing patience look like? How do we truly see patience formed? The thing no one wants to pray for. What we need most and want least. What does a growing patience look like? How do we truly see patience formed? http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/m-patience http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/m-patience Sun, 17 Sep 2006 12:00:00 EDT patience Go Deeper Lee Rabe 360 - Living in the Space of Life We are used to seeing warning labels on just about everything we buy. Some of them are necessary; some are just downright silly. Well, in James 5:1-6, God gives us some wealth warnings we’d better pay close attention to. James relays a biblical wake-up call regarding the greed and self-indulgence so prevalent in our culture today. We are used to seeing warning labels on just about everything we buy. Some of them are necessary; some are just downright silly. Well, in James 5:1-6, God gives us some wealth warnings we’d better pay close attention to. James relays a biblical wake-up call regarding the greed and self-indulgence so prevalent in our culture today. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/go-deeper http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/go-deeper Sun, 10 Sep 2006 12:00:00 EDT self-indulgence Vapor Lock Lee Rabe 360 - Living in the Space of Life Our plans vs. God's will. Unfortunately, many of us spend our short lives in a vapor lock. All too often we make plans for today and tomorrow with little or no regard for God’s will for our lives. We have spiritual blindness or blurry vision toward the things of God. Our plans vs. God's will. Unfortunately, many of us spend our short lives in a vapor lock. All too often we make plans for today and tomorrow with little or no regard for God’s will for our lives. We have spiritual blindness or blurry vision toward the things of God. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/vapor-lock http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/vapor-lock Sun, 03 Sep 2006 12:00:00 EDT plans, our plans Warning Lee Rabe 360 - Living in the Space of Life At the source of most conflict across the globe is pride. A raw examination of the danger of pride and an honest chance for self-assessment. At the source of most conflict across the globe is pride. A raw examination of the danger of pride and an honest chance for self-assessment. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/warning http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/warning Sun, 27 Aug 2006 12:00:00 EDT conflich, self-assessment Stress 360 - Living in the Space of Life http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/stress http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/stress Sun, 20 Aug 2006 12:00:00 EDT Get Smart Lee Rabe 360 - Living in the Space of Life Do we really believe that growing in knowledge and wisdom in Christ is absolutely essential? How did we see that in our past week? Do we really believe that growing in knowledge and wisdom in Christ is absolutely essential? How did we see that in our past week? http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/get-smart http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/get-smart Sun, 13 Aug 2006 12:00:00 EDT Tamed Lee Rabe 360 - Living in the Space of Life Taming the tongue is not optional. The tongue, that slab of mucous membrane incarcerated within our teeth, has great power to hurt and curse; but under the right control it has even greater power to heal and bless. James imparts God’s desire to tame the tongue by transforming the heart. Taming the tongue is not optional. The tongue, that slab of mucous membrane incarcerated within our teeth, has great power to hurt and curse; but under the right control it has even greater power to heal and bless. James imparts God’s desire to tame the tongue by transforming the heart. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/tamed http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/tamed Sun, 06 Aug 2006 12:00:00 EDT talk, speaking, taming the tongue, curse, tongue, words God Math Lee Rabe 360 - Living in the Space of Life What is the strongest evidence that Christ is real? James addresses his brothers and sisters in the Lord, those who have made a profession of faith in Jesus Christ, and reminds them that the fruit of their lives is the evidence of their faith. What is the strongest evidence that Christ is real? James addresses his brothers and sisters in the Lord, those who have made a profession of faith in Jesus Christ, and reminds them that the fruit of their lives is the evidence of their faith. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/god-math http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/god-math Sun, 30 Jul 2006 12:00:00 EDT real Mirror, Mirror 360 - Living in the Space of Life Why do we say one thing and do another? If we all take a long, hard, honest look in the mirror, we all say and believe things that we don't carry through with when the rubber hits the road. The beauty of being a Christ-follower is that, while we're not perfect yet, we have a Savior who is remaking us into His perfect image. Why do we say one thing and do another? If we all take a long, hard, honest look in the mirror, we all say and believe things that we don't carry through with when the rubber hits the road. The beauty of being a Christ-follower is that, while we're not perfect yet, we have a Savior who is remaking us into His perfect image. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/mirror--mirror http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/mirror--mirror Sun, 16 Jul 2006 12:00:00 EDT image of christ, authenticity Relation Rhythm Lee Rabe 360 - Living in the Space of Life Controlling our communication with others. Authentic community does not equal sharing everything with every person. Sometimes we need to shut up. Controlling our communication with others. Authentic community does not equal sharing everything with every person. Sometimes we need to shut up. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/relation-rhythm http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/relation-rhythm Sun, 09 Jul 2006 12:00:00 EDT authentic community Fish Baby Lee Rabe 360 - Living in the Space of Life Since the first human, we have always been tempted to have and to do what he shouldn't. James reveals that God tests us and refines us through the trials of life. But does God tempt us as well? Since the first human, we have always been tempted to have and to do what he shouldn't. James reveals that God tests us and refines us through the trials of life. But does God tempt us as well? http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/fish-baby http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/fish-baby Sun, 02 Jul 2006 12:00:00 EDT trials, tempted, tempting, temptation EIC2=M Lee Rabe 360 - Living in the Space of Life God says a big part of our faith journey is not to simply travel, but to mature. James doesn’t pull any punches in the first part of his mini instruction book on Christian living. He guarantees that we will have trials in the Christian life; but we have a powerful ally in the person of Christ, who is supernaturally working in our lives to make each trial and test count for His glory and toward our spiritual maturity. God says a big part of our faith journey is not to simply travel, but to mature. James doesn’t pull any punches in the first part of his mini instruction book on Christian living. He guarantees that we will have trials in the Christian life; but we have a powerful ally in the person of Christ, who is supernaturally working in our lives to make each trial and test count for His glory and toward our spiritual maturity. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/eic2-m http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/eic2-m Sun, 25 Jun 2006 12:00:00 EDT christian living, spiritual maturity, maturity Down the Road Lee Rabe 360 - Living in the Space of Life Looking forward to the future steps of Threads as a community. A clear call to our body to follow Christ into our community and world. Looking forward to the future steps of Threads as a community. A clear call to our body to follow Christ into our community and world. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/down-the-road http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/down-the-road Sun, 18 Jun 2006 12:00:00 EDT following christ Dirty Laundry Desperate Sex Lives What do we do with the pain of the past? Is there hope for the shame that comes from past memories? What do we do when someone has injured us? What do we do with the pain of the past? Is there hope for the shame that comes from past memories? What do we do when someone has injured us? http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/dirty-laundry http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/dirty-laundry Sun, 02 Apr 2006 12:00:00 EST abuse, shame, pain Light My Fire Lee Rabe Desperate Sex Lives What does it mean for a husband to love his wife like Jesus loved the church? How would this affect communication between husband and wife, and about our spouse outside of our marriages? What would it mean for courtship? What does it mean for a wife to submit to her husband? Doesn't this sound like abuse? In the end, we will remember the love Christ showed towards us. What does it mean for a husband to love his wife like Jesus loved the church? How would this affect communication between husband and wife, and about our spouse outside of our marriages? What would it mean for courtship? What does it mean for a wife to submit to her husband? Doesn't this sound like abuse? In the end, we will remember the love Christ showed towards us. http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/light-my-fire http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/light-my-fire Sun, 26 Mar 2006 12:00:00 EST submission I Want to Hold your Hand Lee Rabe Desperate Sex Lives Dating Dating http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/i-want-to-hold-your-hand http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/i-want-to-hold-your-hand Sun, 19 Mar 2006 12:00:00 EST Porn: Dirty Little Secret Lee Rabe Desperate Sex Lives pornography pornography http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/porn:-dirty-little-secret http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/porn:-dirty-little-secret Sun, 12 Mar 2006 12:00:00 EST pornography, porn, addiction, addict Temptation: Start Me Up Lee Rabe Desperate Sex Lives Love is defined a million ways. It is unique to go back to the beginning of anything. It is there we can rediscover the essence of the intended purpose. What does it look like to get God's definition of love? How does He define it? What would it mean to embrace God's intent for love? We will examine purity as the byproduct of loving God's way. We will see that God desire for us is bigger than abstinence. It's purity. Are we going to be willing to accept purity in our relationships? Love is defined a million ways. It is unique to go back to the beginning of anything. It is there we can rediscover the essence of the intended purpose. What does it look like to get God's definition of love? How does He define it? What would it mean to embrace God's intent for love? We will examine purity as the byproduct of loving God's way. We will see that God desire for us is bigger than abstinence. It's purity. Are we going to be willing to accept purity in our relationships? http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/temptation:-start-me-up http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/temptation:-start-me-up Sun, 05 Mar 2006 12:00:00 EST virginity, purity The Power of Love Lee Rabe Desperate Sex Lives Love is defined a million ways. It is unique to go back to the beginning of anything. It is there we can rediscover the essence of the intended purpose. What does it look like to get God's definition of love? How does He define it? What would it mean to embrace God's intent for love? We will examine purity as the byproduct of loving God's way. We will see that God desire for us is bigger than abstinence. It's purity. Are we going to be willing to accept purity in our relationships? Love is defined a million ways. It is unique to go back to the beginning of anything. It is there we can rediscover the essence of the intended purpose. What does it look like to get God's definition of love? How does He define it? What would it mean to embrace God's intent for love? We will examine purity as the byproduct of loving God's way. We will see that God desire for us is bigger than abstinence. It's purity. Are we going to be willing to accept purity in our relationships? http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/the-power-of-love http://www.threadschurch.org/sermons/sermon/the-power-of-love Sun, 19 Feb 2006 12:00:00 EST