If Jesus is the most respected historical figure of all time, admired even by those who do not follow His teaching, why did His contemporaries feel the need to urgently plot His execution.  Could it be that Jesus wasn't as meek and mild as we sometimes think?  Could it be that He was a radical who sought to upend the religious establishment.  Could it be that He was a threat to their, and often our, way of life, comfort and ease.  In this series of messages, we'll look at what Jesus said and did that "ticked off" the religious leaders of the day, and how obeying Him might radically change us as well.

If Jesus is the most respected historical figure of all time, admired even by those who do not follow His teaching, why did His contemporaries feel the need to urgently plot His execution.  Could it be that Jesus wasn't as meek and mild as we sometimes think?  Could it be that He was a radical who sought to upend the religious establishment.  Could it be that He was a threat to their, and often our, way of life, comfort and ease.  In this series of messages, we'll look at what Jesus said and did that "ticked off" the religious leaders of the day, and how obeying Him might radically change us as well.

If Jesus is the most respected historical figure of all time, admired even by those who do not follow His teaching, why did His contemporaries feel the need to urgently plot His execution.  Could it be that Jesus wasn't as meek and mild as we sometimes think?  Could it be that He was a radical who sought to upend the religious establishment.  Could it be that He was a threat to their, and often our, way of life, comfort and ease.  In this series of messages, we'll look at what Jesus said and did that "ticked off" the religious leaders of the day, and how obeying Him might radically change us as well.

If Jesus is the most respected historical figure of all time, admired even by those who do not follow His teaching, why did His contemporaries feel the need to urgently plot His execution.  Could it be that Jesus wasn't as meek and mild as we sometimes think?  Could it be that He was a radical who sought to upend the religious establishment.  Could it be that He was a threat to their, and often our, way of life, comfort and ease.  In this series of messages, we'll look at what Jesus said and did that "ticked off" the religious leaders of the day, and how obeying Him might radically change us as well.

Ever feel stuck in life?  Feel like things you have done, or things that have been done to you are keeping you from moving ahead in your life.  This message from the book of Philippians shows us how to move beyond ourselves and live the abundant life that God intends, no matter where we've been.

It's time to get back to God's standards for how we manage our finances and our lives, just as it was back in the days of Malachi the prophet.  See what God says about it in Malachi 3:8-12.

The second half of this two-part message on the topic of spiritually drifting. This week we look at the consequences of drifting, how to keep yourself from drifting away from God, and how to be restored after you have drifted.

Are you just drifting through life?  If so, you are headed for danger. In the first part of this two part message, Pastor Dave Wiener looks at the signs that we might be drifting, and what causes us to drift away from God's best for our lives.

The topic is hell.  It's not an easy topic to talk about, not easy to think about, but one on which Jesus taught more than He did on heaven.  Pastor Dave discusses hell, and the implications that this truth has on us.

A new years message about new beginnings by our special guest speaker, Rev. Delbert Watkins.

Is the coming of Jesus to earth good news for you, or is it bad news.  If it is bad news, it still can become good news.  Confused?  Listen to this Christmas podcast.

When you think you've got nothing left to give, think again.  The story of Simeon and Anna can demonstrate that our "prime" may have nothing to do with age or ability.  Perhaps it has more to do with our willingness to be used by God.

Second in the series "Christmas for Real People."  A close look at Zechariah and Elizabeth in Luke, Chapter 1 provides us hope for those who have not had the child they hoped for, or had a child that didn't turn out the way they had dreamed.

The first of a series of messages on the people of the Christmas story entitled "Christmas for Real People - You don't have to be perfect to be blessed this Christmas"

People consistently say that they are tired of the church asking them for money.  But there is something that the church needs more than they need money.  Are you willing to give what is truly needed?

"If we were more 'think-ful', we'd be more thankful.  How thankful are we, really?  Having a holiday to give thanks isn't a bad idea, but it shouldn't take a holiday to make a Christ-follower thankful every day of the year.  This week, Pastor Dave Wiener looks at the parable of the Ten Lepers in the book of Luke to challenge us to be people marked by thankful hearts.

How does a REAL disciple of Jesus Christ live?  What are the marks that distinguish a true follower of Christ from a cultural "Christian?"  Jesus has called us to be His Disciples, not into some kind of casual relationship.  Matthew 16:21-28 gives us a picture of a disciple, right from the mouth of the teacher, Christ.

Is it enough to "do your Christian duty?"  Are going to church, singing songs, and listening to a sermon the things that make you a Christian.  In the book of Matthew, chapter 15, we learn that the externals are not important unless there is a changed heart behind them.  Join us as Pastor Dave challenges us to dig deeper in our spiritual lives and "get beneath the surface"

The final message in the series "Looking Up When Life Get's You Down."

BONUS PODCAST:  This is a repeat of a podcast from last October that has been requested many times.  What should a Christian response be to the celebration of Halloween?  Does the Bible have anything to say on the matter? 

The third message in the series of messages "Looking Up When Life Gets You Down.  Why do good people have to sometimes suffer physical and emotional pain?  Where is God when we suffer?  Has He abandoned us?  By looking at the life of the Apostle Paul, we just might find answers to the questions of pain and suffering.

God has placed a passion inside each follower of Christ.  It is the arena in which you can use your spiritual gift in the most satisfying and effective way.  It is important that we uncover our passion in life in order to be effective.  The Apostle Paul is our example in this message of a man with an unquenchable passion.

The first in a 4-part series of messages entitled "Looking UP When Life Gets You Down."

Scripture compares the church to the human body.  Let's take a look at how the church body needs to function in order to accomplish God's mission.

Want to learn how to see people the way Jesus sees them.  Here is a look at the lenses we all use in seeing people and how to begin seeing them through His eyes, not our own.

A message about detours in life, illustrated by the parable of the "Good Samaritan"

A look at Psalm 67 and the primary reason for which God decides to bless His people.  Do you want to be blessed by God?  Why?

A report on the work of the Gospel in Spain by Rev. Raymond Ebbett, C&MA Missionary to Spain

A message taken from Daniel Chapter 3, using the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego to demonstrate how to restore your passion for God.

The second in a four part series entitled, "The Case For Christianity"

A message by special guest, Rev. Alberto Salazar

This is the third and final message in the series, "It's All About Relationships."  This message is on a Christian's need for relationships with those outside the Church.

A Father's Day message taken from John 3:16

The second in a three part series of messages about relationships in your Christian Life, entitled "It's All About Relationships"

The first message in a series of three messages called, "It's All About Relationships" discussing relationships as the basis for your Christian life.  This message is about your relationship with God.

A message by David Griffith on the life and words of John, "The Apostle whom Jesus loved"

A Mothers' Day message with an importnat message for everyone!

A message in the series of messages on Jesus' Sermon on the Mount from Matthew 5-7

A message on the passage that people have called "The Lord's Prayer" from the series of messages on the Sermon on the Mount

A message from the series on The Sermon on the Mount

The third in a series of messages based on Jesus' Sermon on the Mount found in Matthew 5 - 7

The second message in a series based on the Sermon on the Mount, from Matthew 5-7

The first of a series of messages based on Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, from Matt. 5-7

The third and final message in a series entitled, "Stewardship As Worship"

The second in a three part series of messages entitled "Stewardship As Worship"

The first of three messages in a series entitled "Stewardship As Worship"

The Second in a three part series of messages entitled, "Holidays or Hectic Days?"

A message for the worrier in all of us

A Thanksgiving message from Psalm 16

A message on the Mission, Motivation, and Method of Ministry at Hope Community Church

The fifth and final message in the NASCAR-themed series of messages entitled "Racing To Win"

The second in a series of messages with a NASCAR theme, "Racing To Win"

The Third in a four-part series of messages from the book of Romans

Second in a 4-part series of messages entitled "Extreme Makeover: Soul Edition, taken from the book of Romans

The first message in a series entitled Extreme Makeover: Soul Edition

Fourth and final message in the series "On The Battleground" from Ephesians Chapter 6

The first in a series of messages on spiritual warfare

The fifth in a series of 6 messages taken from the first 6 chapters of the book of Daniel

A message from Daniel Chapter 4

Second in a series of messages from the first 6 chapters of the book of Daniel, entitled "A Dynamic Faith in a Deluded World."

A Mothers' Day message taking a fresh look at Proverbs 31:10-31

A Message from Daniel Chapter 1 on how to live a distinctly Christian life while living in the real world

A Message from John 10 about the unconditional love of Jesus Christ.

A message from Ezekiel 37 on revival, both in the individual and in the Church

A message by guest speaker Pastor Andrew Pasadag of New Heart Community Church

A message on the power of God in the life of a believer in Christ from Ephesians 3:20-21

The final message in a series of messages entitled "Stewardship: It's All About Trust"

The third in a series of messages entitled "Stewardship: It's All About Trust"

January 15, 2006

The first message in a four message series entitled "Stewardship: It's All About Trust"