60 http://www.creteberean.org en-us Glorifying God as Spirit-filled disciples who are witnesses to the love of Jesus. Glorifying God as Spirit-filled disciples who are witnesses to the love of Jesus. Glorifying God as Spirit-filled disciples who are witnesses to the love of Jesus. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:50:24 GMT Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:50:24 GMT Copyright 2010 Crete Berean Church Gregg Madsen sermon@sermon.net (Gregg Madsen) Php v.5.1.6 Gregg Madsen gregg.madsen@creteberean.org no http://sermon.net/rss/creteberean/main http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/19285-rss-2480199-1.mp3 Michael Johnson gregg.madsen@creteberean.org (Michael Johnson) no Michael & Renee" Johnson, Caleb & Faith will be planting a church with Avant Ministries in Rome, Italy 00:32:10 Sun, 22 Aug 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/creteberean/sermonid/2480199/type/audio growth,fear,unknown,,follow Michael & Renee" Johnson, Caleb & Faith will be planting a church with Avant Ministries in Rome, Italy Michael & Renee" Johnson, Caleb & Faith will be planting a church with Avant Ministries in Rome, Italy http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/19285-rss-2475158-1.mp3 Kirk Kingston gregg.madsen@creteberean.org (Kirk Kingston) no First part of our five weeks study of Joshua 00:36:02 Sun, 15 Aug 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/creteberean/sermonid/2475158/type/audio Heart,Care,Passion,Heal First part of our five weeks study of Joshua First part of our five weeks study of Joshua http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/19285-rss-2470464-1.mp3 Gregg Madsen gregg.madsen@creteberean.org (Gregg Madsen) no Read what Paul wrote in Ephesians 2. That chapter is the “reason” Paul gets on his knees to pray in chapter 3. He prays that we would be able to more deeply understand what God has done for us through Jesus. How would you like your understanding o... 00:33:42 Sun, 08 Aug 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/creteberean/sermonid/2470464/type/audio Pray,understanding,Paul,respond Read what Paul wrote in Ephesians 2. That chapter is the “reason” Paul gets on his knees to pray in chapter 3. He prays that we would be able to more deeply understand what God has done for us through Jesus. How would you like your understanding o... Read what Paul wrote in Ephesians 2. That chapter is the “reason” Paul gets on his knees to pray in chapter 3. He prays that we would be able to more deeply understand what God has done for us through Jesus. How would you like your understanding o... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/19285-rss-2465621-1.mp3 Gregg Madsen gregg.madsen@creteberean.org (Gregg Madsen) no How do you think the world views the idea that Jesus" death on the cross is the source of forgiveness and life to sinful human beings? Now, think about how you feel about that idea. What struggles do you have with the idea of a crucified Savior... 00:27:27 Sun, 01 Aug 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/creteberean/sermonid/2465621/type/audio crucified,Savior,forgiveness,life,sins,to,bear How do you think the world views the idea that Jesus" death on the cross is the source of forgiveness and life to sinful human beings? Now, think about how you feel about that idea. What struggles do you have with the idea of a crucified Savior... How do you think the world views the idea that Jesus" death on the cross is the source of forgiveness and life to sinful human beings? Now, think about how you feel about that idea. What struggles do you have with the idea of a crucified Savior... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/19285-rss-2461361-1.mp3 Gregg Madsen gregg.madsen@creteberean.org (Gregg Madsen) no How do you feel about change? What would the people who know you say about your attitude toward change? What about change in the church? Are you as willing to accept change in the church as you are willing to accept change in other places? 00:35:14 Sun, 25 Jul 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/creteberean/sermonid/2461361/type/audio Change,purpose How do you feel about change? What would the people who know you say about your attitude toward change? What about change in the church? Are you as willing to accept change in the church as you are willing to accept change in other places? How do you feel about change? What would the people who know you say about your attitude toward change? What about change in the church? Are you as willing to accept change in the church as you are willing to accept change in other places? http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/19285-rss-2461315-1.mp3 Gregg Madsen gregg.madsen@creteberean.org (Gregg Madsen) no How would it feel to be in prayer together as a nation, state, community, or church family, about a certain need that was present in front of you? What if a leader proclaimed an all-church fast? How would you respond? Why? Think about 2 Chro... 00:30:49 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/creteberean/sermonid/2461315/type/audio Teaching,Jehoshophat,Beracah,valley How would it feel to be in prayer together as a nation, state, community, or church family, about a certain need that was present in front of you? What if a leader proclaimed an all-church fast? How would you respond? Why? Think about 2 Chro... How would it feel to be in prayer together as a nation, state, community, or church family, about a certain need that was present in front of you? What if a leader proclaimed an all-church fast? How would you respond? Why? Think about 2 Chro... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/19285-rss-2450917-1.mp3 Gregg Madsen gregg.madsen@creteberean.org (Gregg Madsen) no The inscription (just before verse 1) of this song tells us what it�"s about. How would you feel if your most private failure was the subject of a national song of worship? Do you believe a person can be sorry for being caught without bei... 00:42:51 Sun, 11 Jul 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/creteberean/sermonid/2450917/type/audio Adultery,Sins,Confession,Acceptance The inscription (just before verse 1) of this song tells us what it�"s about. How would you feel if your most private failure was the subject of a national song of worship? Do you believe a person can be sorry for being caught without bei... The inscription (just before verse 1) of this song tells us what it�"s about. How would you feel if your most private failure was the subject of a national song of worship? Do you believe a person can be sorry for being caught without bei... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/19285-rss-2446918-1.mp3 Gregg Madsen gregg.madsen@creteberean.org (Gregg Madsen) no Where does praise fit into your prayer life? What are some of the ways you thank God? What you are “really like”? i.e., who are you when no one is looking? When you think about what you are “really like” and compare that with how God h... 00:36:34 Sun, 04 Jul 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/creteberean/sermonid/2446918/type/audio emotional,tough,understanding,self Where does praise fit into your prayer life? What are some of the ways you thank God? What you are “really like”? i.e., who are you when no one is looking? When you think about what you are “really like” and compare that with how God h... Where does praise fit into your prayer life? What are some of the ways you thank God? What you are “really like”? i.e., who are you when no one is looking? When you think about what you are “really like” and compare that with how God h... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/19285-rss-2441917-1.mp3 Gregg Madsen gregg.madsen@creteberean.org (Gregg Madsen) no No Notes available 00:35:14 Sun, 27 Jun 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/creteberean/sermonid/2441917/type/audio praise,prayer,results No Notes available No Notes available http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/19285-rss-2408416-1.mp3 Gregg Madsen gregg.madsen@creteberean.org (Gregg Madsen) no What are some of the “brooks” in your life that you rely on for life, for hope, for comfort? What would happen if those “brooks” ran dry and were no longer available? Where would you turn for comfort and life? Think of a group of peo... 00:38:30 Sun, 09 May 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/creteberean/sermonid/2408416/type/audio Relationship,Attitude,People,hesitant What are some of the “brooks” in your life that you rely on for life, for hope, for comfort? What would happen if those “brooks” ran dry and were no longer available? Where would you turn for comfort and life? Think of a group of peo... What are some of the “brooks” in your life that you rely on for life, for hope, for comfort? What would happen if those “brooks” ran dry and were no longer available? Where would you turn for comfort and life? Think of a group of peo... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/19285-rss-2398667-1.mp3 Gregg Madsen gregg.madsen@creteberean.org (Gregg Madsen) no Generally speaking, what place does prayer have in your life? What makes you say that? Would people describe you as a praying person? Why or why not? James encourages his readers to call on the Elders of the church when they are in need of p... 00:36:48 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/creteberean/sermonid/2398667/type/audio Prayer,Elders,accomplishes,confess Generally speaking, what place does prayer have in your life? What makes you say that? Would people describe you as a praying person? Why or why not? James encourages his readers to call on the Elders of the church when they are in need of p... Generally speaking, what place does prayer have in your life? What makes you say that? Would people describe you as a praying person? Why or why not? James encourages his readers to call on the Elders of the church when they are in need of p... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/19285-rss-2393796-1.mp3 Gregg Madsen gregg.madsen@creteberean.org (Gregg Madsen) no Do you ever feel the pressure to back up your words with an “oath” or promise of some sort? Where do you think that pressure comes from? Would people say of you that your “yes” means “yes” and your “no” means “no”? Can you think of... 00:39:59 Sun, 18 Apr 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/creteberean/sermonid/2393796/type/audio promise,vow,oath,lifestyle Do you ever feel the pressure to back up your words with an “oath” or promise of some sort? Where do you think that pressure comes from? Would people say of you that your “yes” means “yes” and your “no” means “no”? Can you think of... Do you ever feel the pressure to back up your words with an “oath” or promise of some sort? Where do you think that pressure comes from? Would people say of you that your “yes” means “yes” and your “no” means “no”? Can you think of... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/19285-rss-2388976-1.mp3 Gregg Madsen gregg.madsen@creteberean.org (Gregg Madsen) no What things in your life have taught you about patience? How critical is a person"s response to trial in producing patience? In James 5v11, he writes that “we count those blessed who endured.” Do we still count people who endure suf... 00:38:57 Sun, 11 Apr 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/creteberean/sermonid/2388976/type/audio judge,complain,patience,endure What things in your life have taught you about patience? How critical is a person"s response to trial in producing patience? In James 5v11, he writes that “we count those blessed who endured.” Do we still count people who endure suf... What things in your life have taught you about patience? How critical is a person"s response to trial in producing patience? In James 5v11, he writes that “we count those blessed who endured.” Do we still count people who endure suf... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/19285-rss-2376198-1.mp3 Gregg Madsen gregg.madsen@creteberean.org (Gregg Madsen) no How would you define the purpose of the church and the purpose of your own life? On what do you base that purpose? How much does this “Great Commission” work into your daily existence? Why? Read and react to this quote from C.S. Lewis in... 00:31:34 Sun, 28 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/creteberean/sermonid/2376198/type/audio Baptize,team,choose,symbol How would you define the purpose of the church and the purpose of your own life? On what do you base that purpose? How much does this “Great Commission” work into your daily existence? Why? Read and react to this quote from C.S. Lewis in... How would you define the purpose of the church and the purpose of your own life? On what do you base that purpose? How much does this “Great Commission” work into your daily existence? Why? Read and react to this quote from C.S. Lewis in... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/19285-rss-2371332-1.mp3 Gregg Madsen gregg.madsen@creteberean.org (Gregg Madsen) no On a scale of 1-5 how much of a sense of security would you say you receive from money and possessions? 1 2 3 4 5 very little a good deal a lot Are you comfortable with the number ... 00:39:07 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/creteberean/sermonid/2371332/type/audio lottery,secure,greed,fairness On a scale of 1-5 how much of a sense of security would you say you receive from money and possessions? 1 2 3 4 5 very little a good deal a lot Are you comfortable with the number ... On a scale of 1-5 how much of a sense of security would you say you receive from money and possessions? 1 2 3 4 5 very little a good deal a lot Are you comfortable with the number ... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/19285-rss-2366375-1.mp3 Gregg Madsen gregg.madsen@creteberean.org (Gregg Madsen) no Can you think of some life experiences that have proven to you that “you do not know what your life will be like tomorrow”? What were the experiences? How have those experiences shaped your ideas on the future and planning for the future? Are th... 00:32:15 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/creteberean/sermonid/2366375/type/audio human,experiences,assumptions,trust Can you think of some life experiences that have proven to you that “you do not know what your life will be like tomorrow”? What were the experiences? How have those experiences shaped your ideas on the future and planning for the future? Are th... Can you think of some life experiences that have proven to you that “you do not know what your life will be like tomorrow”? What were the experiences? How have those experiences shaped your ideas on the future and planning for the future? Are th... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/19285-rss-2361307-1.mp3 Gregg Madsen gregg.madsen@creteberean.org (Gregg Madsen) no The “judging” James speaks of is judging the heart or character of someone else. Why is it so appealing to us to try and judge those things in someone else? Can you think of situations recently in which you have done this to someone? What happen... 00:31:49 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/creteberean/sermonid/2361307/type/audio heart,character,actions,practice The “judging” James speaks of is judging the heart or character of someone else. Why is it so appealing to us to try and judge those things in someone else? Can you think of situations recently in which you have done this to someone? What happen... The “judging” James speaks of is judging the heart or character of someone else. Why is it so appealing to us to try and judge those things in someone else? Can you think of situations recently in which you have done this to someone? What happen... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/19285-rss-2351245-1.mp3 Gregg Madsen gregg.madsen@creteberean.org (Gregg Madsen) no Deep down, do you believe God"s wisdom is available to human beings? If you take an honest look at your daily life, what do your actions prove about your belief in the availability of God"s wisdom? Do you notice any of the characteristics ... 00:28:03 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/creteberean/sermonid/2351245/type/audio decisions,emotions,characteristics,thoughts Deep down, do you believe God"s wisdom is available to human beings? If you take an honest look at your daily life, what do your actions prove about your belief in the availability of God"s wisdom? Do you notice any of the characteristics ... Deep down, do you believe God"s wisdom is available to human beings? If you take an honest look at your daily life, what do your actions prove about your belief in the availability of God"s wisdom? Do you notice any of the characteristics ... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/19285-rss-2345436-1.mp3 Gregg Madsen gregg.madsen@creteberean.org (Gregg Madsen) no Think of a time when you have been hurt by careless words. What were they? What did someone say to you? How much did it hurt? Have you ever hurt someone else with your words? What were those words? Have the situations been resolved? Why or why not? �... 00:33:43 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/creteberean/sermonid/2345436/type/audio tongue,words,conversation,speech Think of a time when you have been hurt by careless words. What were they? What did someone say to you? How much did it hurt? Have you ever hurt someone else with your words? What were those words? Have the situations been resolved? Why or why not? �... Think of a time when you have been hurt by careless words. What were they? What did someone say to you? How much did it hurt? Have you ever hurt someone else with your words? What were those words? Have the situations been resolved? Why or why not? �... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/19285-rss-2340639-1.mp3 Gregg Madsen gregg.madsen@creteberean.org (Gregg Madsen) no Can you think of examples to back up what Paul says in 1 Corinthians 1v27-28, that “God has chosen the foolish things of the world to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to shame the things which are strong . . .”? What... 00:34:34 Sun, 07 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/creteberean/sermonid/2340639/type/audio boast,weak,weak,redemption Can you think of examples to back up what Paul says in 1 Corinthians 1v27-28, that “God has chosen the foolish things of the world to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to shame the things which are strong . . .”? What... Can you think of examples to back up what Paul says in 1 Corinthians 1v27-28, that “God has chosen the foolish things of the world to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to shame the things which are strong . . .”? What... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/19285-rss-2335830-1.mp3 Gregg Madsen gregg.madsen@creteberean.org (Gregg Madsen) no How many commands can you find in this passage? _____ Now find how many promises of what will generally happen as a result of obeying the commands? _____ What does this say about why God gives us commands? In verse 5 we are encouraged to “trust i... 00:29:19 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/creteberean/sermonid/2335830/type/audio trust,difficult,giving,confide How many commands can you find in this passage? _____ Now find how many promises of what will generally happen as a result of obeying the commands? _____ What does this say about why God gives us commands? In verse 5 we are encouraged to “trust i... How many commands can you find in this passage? _____ Now find how many promises of what will generally happen as a result of obeying the commands? _____ What does this say about why God gives us commands? In verse 5 we are encouraged to “trust i... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/19285-rss-2330832-1.mp3 Kirk Kingston gregg.madsen@creteberean.org (Kirk Kingston) no What is your definition of Faith? Does the Spirit fill you? How does one have a soul that is not right within him? Can one live "By Faith"? 00:32:38 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/creteberean/sermonid/2330832/type/audio Faith,humble,righteous,spirit,filled What is your definition of Faith? Does the Spirit fill you? How does one have a soul that is not right within him? Can one live "By Faith"? What is your definition of Faith? Does the Spirit fill you? How does one have a soul that is not right within him? Can one live "By Faith"? http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/19285-rss-2325910-1.mp3 Gregg Madsen gregg.madsen@creteberean.org (Gregg Madsen) no If you knew how many days, weeks, months, or years you had left to live, would you change anything about your present life? What would you change? Moses reminded himself and the nation of Israel of the characteristics of God in the first 6 verses of... 00:37:57 Sun, 17 Jan 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/creteberean/sermonid/2325910/type/audio habits,time,spend,change If you knew how many days, weeks, months, or years you had left to live, would you change anything about your present life? What would you change? Moses reminded himself and the nation of Israel of the characteristics of God in the first 6 verses of... If you knew how many days, weeks, months, or years you had left to live, would you change anything about your present life? What would you change? Moses reminded himself and the nation of Israel of the characteristics of God in the first 6 verses of... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/19285-rss-2320986-1.mp3 Josh Miller gregg.madsen@creteberean.org (Josh Miller) no Many other quotes from The Search for Significance by Robert McGee Other Scripture references for personal study: Numbers 21:4-9 Romans 8:1 Romans 5:1 Colossians 1:21-22 1 John 4:9-10 2 Corinthians 5:17 Romans 10:9-10 What did Jesus t... 00:48:58 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/creteberean/sermonid/2320986/type/audio Justification,Reconciliation,Born,Again,Significance Many other quotes from The Search for Significance by Robert McGee Other Scripture references for personal study: Numbers 21:4-9 Romans 8:1 Romans 5:1 Colossians 1:21-22 1 John 4:9-10 2 Corinthians 5:17 Romans 10:9-10 What did Jesus t... Many other quotes from The Search for Significance by Robert McGee Other Scripture references for personal study: Numbers 21:4-9 Romans 8:1 Romans 5:1 Colossians 1:21-22 1 John 4:9-10 2 Corinthians 5:17 Romans 10:9-10 What did Jesus t... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/19285-rss-2316430-1.mp3 Gregg Madsen gregg.madsen@creteberean.org (Gregg Madsen) no Think of a time when you were forgiven for something. What emotions did you experience? How did you respond to the person forgiving you? Did this act of forgiveness have any impact on the way you yourself treated others who had offended you? Is there... 00:47:07 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/creteberean/sermonid/2316430/type/audio forgive,treat,others,attitude,treated,others,,yourself Think of a time when you were forgiven for something. What emotions did you experience? How did you respond to the person forgiving you? Did this act of forgiveness have any impact on the way you yourself treated others who had offended you? Is there... Think of a time when you were forgiven for something. What emotions did you experience? How did you respond to the person forgiving you? Did this act of forgiveness have any impact on the way you yourself treated others who had offended you? Is there... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/19285-rss-2309747-1.mp3 Gregg Madsen gregg.madsen@creteberean.org (Gregg Madsen) no Paul says God sent Jesus in the “fullness of time.” What does this tell you about God�"s timing? Are there areas of your own life right now where you need to be reminded of God�"s perfect timing? In what ways are you encouraged to ... 00:47:41 Sun, 20 Dec 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/creteberean/sermonid/2309747/type/audio slave,law,adoption,heir Paul says God sent Jesus in the “fullness of time.” What does this tell you about God�"s timing? Are there areas of your own life right now where you need to be reminded of God�"s perfect timing? In what ways are you encouraged to ... Paul says God sent Jesus in the “fullness of time.” What does this tell you about God�"s timing? Are there areas of your own life right now where you need to be reminded of God�"s perfect timing? In what ways are you encouraged to ... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/19285-rss-2305800-1.mp3 Gregg Madsen gregg.madsen@creteberean.org (Gregg Madsen) no Do you find yourself living with a sense of expectation during the Christmas and Advent season? What are you “expecting?” How does Advent and Christmas change if it becomes a time of remembering Jesus first coming and expecting His second coming? ... 00:36:31 Sun, 13 Dec 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/creteberean/sermonid/2305800/type/audio traditions,expecting Do you find yourself living with a sense of expectation during the Christmas and Advent season? What are you “expecting?” How does Advent and Christmas change if it becomes a time of remembering Jesus first coming and expecting His second coming? ... Do you find yourself living with a sense of expectation during the Christmas and Advent season? What are you “expecting?” How does Advent and Christmas change if it becomes a time of remembering Jesus first coming and expecting His second coming? ... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/19285-rss-2301569-1.mp3 Gregg Madsen gregg.madsen@creteberean.org (Gregg Madsen) no When Jesus says, “This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He has sent,” what kind of “belief” is He referring to? (Compare to James 2v14-26; 2 Peter 1v3-11; Romans 5v1-11) How would you define “belief” to someone? Jesus co... 00:43:15 Sun, 06 Dec 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/creteberean/sermonid/2301569/type/audio feed,belief,nourishment,,bread When Jesus says, “This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He has sent,” what kind of “belief” is He referring to? (Compare to James 2v14-26; 2 Peter 1v3-11; Romans 5v1-11) How would you define “belief” to someone? Jesus co... When Jesus says, “This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He has sent,” what kind of “belief” is He referring to? (Compare to James 2v14-26; 2 Peter 1v3-11; Romans 5v1-11) How would you define “belief” to someone? Jesus co... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/19285-rss-2297256-1.mp3 Gregg Madsen gregg.madsen@creteberean.org (Gregg Madsen) no What aspects of listening do you find most difficult? Would the people you are around most say you are a good listener? Why or why not? Do you ever struggle to listen to God? What are some of those struggles? Do you believe God still speaks to pe... 00:33:52 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/creteberean/sermonid/2297256/type/audio Listen,Tradition,voice,speak What aspects of listening do you find most difficult? Would the people you are around most say you are a good listener? Why or why not? Do you ever struggle to listen to God? What are some of those struggles? Do you believe God still speaks to pe... What aspects of listening do you find most difficult? Would the people you are around most say you are a good listener? Why or why not? Do you ever struggle to listen to God? What are some of those struggles? Do you believe God still speaks to pe... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/19285-rss-2293559-1.mp3 Gregg Madsen gregg.madsen@creteberean.org (Gregg Madsen) no Why do you think James would make a connection between having faith and helping people in need? In what other ways does faith show itself in our lives? Read James 2v17. What is your response to this statement? Do you agree or disagree? What emotion ... 00:36:14 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/creteberean/sermonid/2293559/type/audio having,helping,works,faith Why do you think James would make a connection between having faith and helping people in need? In what other ways does faith show itself in our lives? Read James 2v17. What is your response to this statement? Do you agree or disagree? What emotion ... Why do you think James would make a connection between having faith and helping people in need? In what other ways does faith show itself in our lives? Read James 2v17. What is your response to this statement? Do you agree or disagree? What emotion ... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/19285-rss-2284404-1.mp3 Gregg Madsen gregg.madsen@creteberean.org (Gregg Madsen) no Think of a person you know who is a good listener. What things do they do in conversations that allow them to listen? Would you call yourself a good listener? Why or why not? Compare James 1v19 with Proverbs 15v1 and Proverbs 18v2. Describe a princi... 00:49:43 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/creteberean/sermonid/2284404/type/audio Fakers,Posers,Relationship Think of a person you know who is a good listener. What things do they do in conversations that allow them to listen? Would you call yourself a good listener? Why or why not? Compare James 1v19 with Proverbs 15v1 and Proverbs 18v2. Describe a princi... Think of a person you know who is a good listener. What things do they do in conversations that allow them to listen? Would you call yourself a good listener? Why or why not? Compare James 1v19 with Proverbs 15v1 and Proverbs 18v2. Describe a princi... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/19285-rss-2279870-1.mp3 Gregg Madsen gregg.madsen@creteberean.org (Gregg Madsen) no Think about a temptation you have faced in the past. How did it come about? Who do you think was at fault? Did you blame God for the temptation? Did you blame Satan? What lies were involved in the temptation and how did you respond to them? How do yo... 00:41:47 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/creteberean/sermonid/2279870/type/audio blame,others,vengeance,fault Think about a temptation you have faced in the past. How did it come about? Who do you think was at fault? Did you blame God for the temptation? Did you blame Satan? What lies were involved in the temptation and how did you respond to them? How do yo... Think about a temptation you have faced in the past. How did it come about? Who do you think was at fault? Did you blame God for the temptation? Did you blame Satan? What lies were involved in the temptation and how did you respond to them? How do yo... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/19285-rss-2275702-1.mp3 Gregg Madsen gregg.madsen@creteberean.org (Gregg Madsen) no What are some ways in which we might define the term, “blessed” in our society today? How much of that definition is tied to temporary circumstances, emotions, or possessions? Can one be “blessed” even when their life seems to be falling apart... 00:40:30 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/creteberean/sermonid/2275702/type/audio Blessed,Motivation,Resurrected,Christ,Heart What are some ways in which we might define the term, “blessed” in our society today? How much of that definition is tied to temporary circumstances, emotions, or possessions? Can one be “blessed” even when their life seems to be falling apart... What are some ways in which we might define the term, “blessed” in our society today? How much of that definition is tied to temporary circumstances, emotions, or possessions? Can one be “blessed” even when their life seems to be falling apart... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/19285-rss-2271397-1.mp3 Gregg Madsen gregg.madsen@creteberean.org (Gregg Madsen) no When you are asked, “Do you believe you have a “high position” in the world today?” What is your first response? Why do you think you respond that way? Is the way you see your position in the world related to what you have accomplished or base... 00:39:08 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/creteberean/sermonid/2271397/type/audio humble,beauty,pursuits,glory When you are asked, “Do you believe you have a “high position” in the world today?” What is your first response? Why do you think you respond that way? Is the way you see your position in the world related to what you have accomplished or base... When you are asked, “Do you believe you have a “high position” in the world today?” What is your first response? Why do you think you respond that way? Is the way you see your position in the world related to what you have accomplished or base... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/19285-rss-2267097-1.mp3 Josh Miller gregg.madsen@creteberean.org (Josh Miller) no What have been some of the most difficult moments of your life? How has your faith endured through these difficult times? What has God taught you through this testing of your faith? How has your wisdom grown through these difficult lessons? 00:39:50 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/creteberean/sermonid/2267097/type/audio Lesson,Teaching,Difficult,Wisdom What have been some of the most difficult moments of your life? How has your faith endured through these difficult times? What has God taught you through this testing of your faith? How has your wisdom grown through these difficult lessons? What have been some of the most difficult moments of your life? How has your faith endured through these difficult times? What has God taught you through this testing of your faith? How has your wisdom grown through these difficult lessons? http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/19285-rss-2262893-1.mp3 Gregg Madsen gregg.madsen@creteberean.org (Gregg Madsen) no Ideally, what would you like your relationship with God to look like? Understanding that complete perfection is unattainable, be as specific as you can. Now, when you think about the trials you will inevitably face �" do you see them as obs... 00:38:56 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/creteberean/sermonid/2262893/type/audio Vengeance,Joy,Humble Ideally, what would you like your relationship with God to look like? Understanding that complete perfection is unattainable, be as specific as you can. Now, when you think about the trials you will inevitably face �" do you see them as obs... Ideally, what would you like your relationship with God to look like? Understanding that complete perfection is unattainable, be as specific as you can. Now, when you think about the trials you will inevitably face �" do you see them as obs... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/19285-rss-2262848-1.mp3 Cecil Clements gregg.madsen@creteberean.org (Cecil Clements) no Today we welcome the Rev. Dr. Cecil Clements from Mumbai, India. Cecil is pastor of the Church at Powai. 00:35:24 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/creteberean/sermonid/2262848/type/audio Clements Today we welcome the Rev. Dr. Cecil Clements from Mumbai, India. Cecil is pastor of the Church at Powai. Today we welcome the Rev. Dr. Cecil Clements from Mumbai, India. Cecil is pastor of the Church at Powai. http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/19285-rss-2254521-1.mp3 Gregg Madsen gregg.madsen@creteberean.org (Gregg Madsen) no Do you consider yourself to be part of the same body with other Christians? When you hear that Christians are “members of one another” what is your initial response? Look at the promise and command Paul gives in the first half of Romans 12v6... 00:47:09 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/creteberean/sermonid/2254521/type/audio gifts,obey,spiritual,hypocritical Do you consider yourself to be part of the same body with other Christians? When you hear that Christians are “members of one another” what is your initial response? Look at the promise and command Paul gives in the first half of Romans 12v6... Do you consider yourself to be part of the same body with other Christians? When you hear that Christians are “members of one another” what is your initial response? Look at the promise and command Paul gives in the first half of Romans 12v6... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/19285-rss-2250305-1.mp3 Gregg Madsen gregg.madsen@creteberean.org (Gregg Madsen) no To what degree do you consider the mercy that God has shown you through Jesus? What effect does that have on your daily living? Think of a time when you did something out of guilt? What was it and how did it feel? Generally speaking, how much o... 00:43:24 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/creteberean/sermonid/2250305/type/audio guilt,motivate,worship,transformed To what degree do you consider the mercy that God has shown you through Jesus? What effect does that have on your daily living? Think of a time when you did something out of guilt? What was it and how did it feel? Generally speaking, how much o... To what degree do you consider the mercy that God has shown you through Jesus? What effect does that have on your daily living? Think of a time when you did something out of guilt? What was it and how did it feel? Generally speaking, how much o... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/19285-rss-2246973-1.mp3 Gregg Madsen gregg.madsen@creteberean.org (Gregg Madsen) no Fill in the blank below and then take some time to reflect on the following questions. My purpose in life is ____________________________. How did you decide on what you wrote above? What words first come to mind when you hear the word... 00:51:07 Sun, 06 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/creteberean/sermonid/2246973/type/audio humility,servant,purpose,greatness Fill in the blank below and then take some time to reflect on the following questions. My purpose in life is ____________________________. How did you decide on what you wrote above? What words first come to mind when you hear the word... Fill in the blank below and then take some time to reflect on the following questions. My purpose in life is ____________________________. How did you decide on what you wrote above? What words first come to mind when you hear the word... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/19285-rss-2218467-1.mp3 Gregg Madsen gregg.madsen@creteberean.org (Gregg Madsen) no Think of areas of your life where the example of someone else is influential to you " either toward choices or negative choices. Why is their example influential? How exactly does it motivate you? Now, ask yourself if there are people in your... 00:45:13 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/creteberean/sermonid/2218467/type/audio remove Think of areas of your life where the example of someone else is influential to you " either toward choices or negative choices. Why is their example influential? How exactly does it motivate you? Now, ask yourself if there are people in your... Think of areas of your life where the example of someone else is influential to you " either toward choices or negative choices. Why is their example influential? How exactly does it motivate you? Now, ask yourself if there are people in your... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/19285-rss-2215765-1.mp3 Frank VanCampen gregg.madsen@creteberean.org (Frank VanCampen) no What is there about being Jesus�" disciple that�"s appealing to you? Does Matthew 10 change your thinking any? How? If you were asked to describe a disciple of Jesus, would your description resemble the picture presented in Matthew 10... 00:39:00 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/creteberean/sermonid/2215765/type/audio preach,heal,risk,doubt What is there about being Jesus�" disciple that�"s appealing to you? Does Matthew 10 change your thinking any? How? If you were asked to describe a disciple of Jesus, would your description resemble the picture presented in Matthew 10... What is there about being Jesus�" disciple that�"s appealing to you? Does Matthew 10 change your thinking any? How? If you were asked to describe a disciple of Jesus, would your description resemble the picture presented in Matthew 10... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/19285-rss-2210583-1.mp3 Kirk Kingston gregg.madsen@creteberean.org (Kirk Kingston) no Growth Notes to follow soon. 00:34:48 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/creteberean/sermonid/2210583/type/audio Priscilla,Aquila,Corinth,Ephesus Growth Notes to follow soon. Growth Notes to follow soon. http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/19285-rss-2206556-1.mp3 Gregg Madsen gregg.madsen@creteberean.org (Gregg Madsen) no Generally speaking, what makes a person a good leader? What qualities should that leader have? Are those qualities any different within the church? If so, how? What makes a person a good leader within the Body of Christ? Why is it important i... 00:38:03 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/creteberean/sermonid/2206556/type/audio leaders,savage,wolves,Ephesus,Paul Generally speaking, what makes a person a good leader? What qualities should that leader have? Are those qualities any different within the church? If so, how? What makes a person a good leader within the Body of Christ? Why is it important i... Generally speaking, what makes a person a good leader? What qualities should that leader have? Are those qualities any different within the church? If so, how? What makes a person a good leader within the Body of Christ? Why is it important i... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/19285-rss-2202579-1.mp3 Gregg Madsen gregg.madsen@creteberean.org (Gregg Madsen) no Do you believe that devoting yourself to service is an effective way to counter the evil we encounter in the world? Why or why not? Who could you devote yourself to serving in the coming week? Could you make plans as a family to serve someon... 00:44:51 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/creteberean/sermonid/2202579/type/audio Stephanas,Corinth,deacon,refresh Do you believe that devoting yourself to service is an effective way to counter the evil we encounter in the world? Why or why not? Who could you devote yourself to serving in the coming week? Could you make plans as a family to serve someon... Do you believe that devoting yourself to service is an effective way to counter the evil we encounter in the world? Why or why not? Who could you devote yourself to serving in the coming week? Could you make plans as a family to serve someon... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/19285-rss-2198957-1.mp3 Gregg Madsen gregg.madsen@creteberean.org (Gregg Madsen) no Jesus quotes from Isaiah and speaks about “hearing but not understanding,” and “seeing but not perceiving. For the heart of this people has become dull. . .” (Matt. 13v14-15) Why is it so important to truly comprehend the Word of God? Are you ... 00:34:10 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/creteberean/sermonid/2198957/type/audio Sower,Isaiah,cultivate,parable Jesus quotes from Isaiah and speaks about “hearing but not understanding,” and “seeing but not perceiving. For the heart of this people has become dull. . .” (Matt. 13v14-15) Why is it so important to truly comprehend the Word of God? Are you ... Jesus quotes from Isaiah and speaks about “hearing but not understanding,” and “seeing but not perceiving. For the heart of this people has become dull. . .” (Matt. 13v14-15) Why is it so important to truly comprehend the Word of God? Are you ... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/19285-rss-2198912-1.mp3 Gregg Madsen gregg.madsen@creteberean.org (Gregg Madsen) no God asks Hosea to marry Gomer in order to compare her sin to the sin of Israel in worshiping other gods. Is this a fair comparison or does it go too far? What are some of the other gods we pursue and worship in our culture? Have you ever thought... 00:30:31 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/creteberean/sermonid/2198912/type/audio Gomer,God's,child,compassion,feelings God asks Hosea to marry Gomer in order to compare her sin to the sin of Israel in worshiping other gods. Is this a fair comparison or does it go too far? What are some of the other gods we pursue and worship in our culture? Have you ever thought... God asks Hosea to marry Gomer in order to compare her sin to the sin of Israel in worshiping other gods. Is this a fair comparison or does it go too far? What are some of the other gods we pursue and worship in our culture? Have you ever thought... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/19285-rss-2191351-1.mp3 Gregg Madsen gregg.madsen@creteberean.org (Gregg Madsen) no Josiah experienced conviction when he heard the word of God. Can you remember a time when you experienced conviction based on something you read in Scripture or heard taught from Scripture? What was the conviction and what was your response? What ... 00:42:51 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/creteberean/sermonid/2191351/type/audio [M,y?conviction,Josiah,integrity,direction Josiah experienced conviction when he heard the word of God. Can you remember a time when you experienced conviction based on something you read in Scripture or heard taught from Scripture? What was the conviction and what was your response? What ... Josiah experienced conviction when he heard the word of God. Can you remember a time when you experienced conviction based on something you read in Scripture or heard taught from Scripture? What was the conviction and what was your response? What ... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/19285-rss-2187203-1.mp3 Gregg Madsen gregg.madsen@creteberean.org (Gregg Madsen) no Can you recall a time when you were truly out of options and in a position of desperation? What were the circumstances and what did it feel like? How did you respond? You may be in such a time now. What are the circumstances and how are you responding... 00:41:11 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/creteberean/sermonid/2187203/type/audio prophets,widow,Elisha,vessel,debt Can you recall a time when you were truly out of options and in a position of desperation? What were the circumstances and what did it feel like? How did you respond? You may be in such a time now. What are the circumstances and how are you responding... Can you recall a time when you were truly out of options and in a position of desperation? What were the circumstances and what did it feel like? How did you respond? You may be in such a time now. What are the circumstances and how are you responding... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/19285-rss-2183642-1.mp3 Jeremiah Vondra gregg.madsen@creteberean.org (Jeremiah Vondra) no The Book of Jeremiah records the final prophecies to Judah, warning of oncoming destruction if the nation does not repent. Jeremiah calls out for the nation to turn back to God. At the same time, Jeremiah recognizes the inevitability of Judah"s d... 00:30:16 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/creteberean/sermonid/2183642/type/audio Jeremiah,Humble,Heed,Perseverance The Book of Jeremiah records the final prophecies to Judah, warning of oncoming destruction if the nation does not repent. Jeremiah calls out for the nation to turn back to God. At the same time, Jeremiah recognizes the inevitability of Judah"s d... The Book of Jeremiah records the final prophecies to Judah, warning of oncoming destruction if the nation does not repent. Jeremiah calls out for the nation to turn back to God. At the same time, Jeremiah recognizes the inevitability of Judah"s d... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/19285-rss-249900-1.mp3 Gregg Madsen gregg.madsen@creteberean.org (Gregg Madsen) no Think about the people and things you most treasure. What would it look like for you to entrust your most treasured things completely to God? Talk about it with your loved ones. The writer of Hebrews 11 tells us that Amram and Jochebed (Moses&qu... 00:38:36 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/creteberean/sermonid/249900/type/audio Amram,Jochebed,Moses,Heroes,of,Faith Think about the people and things you most treasure. What would it look like for you to entrust your most treasured things completely to God? Talk about it with your loved ones. The writer of Hebrews 11 tells us that Amram and Jochebed (Moses&qu... Think about the people and things you most treasure. What would it look like for you to entrust your most treasured things completely to God? Talk about it with your loved ones. The writer of Hebrews 11 tells us that Amram and Jochebed (Moses&qu... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/19285-rss-246461-1.mp3 Gregg Madsen gregg.madsen@creteberean.org (Gregg Madsen) no The author of Genesis is affirmed in the New Testament book of Hebrews, that, by faith, Enoch “walked with God.” If you took an objective look at your life right now, are you living by faith in God or faith in something else? What else do you put ... 00:46:18 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/creteberean/sermonid/246461/type/audio Enoch,Walk,Faith,Generations The author of Genesis is affirmed in the New Testament book of Hebrews, that, by faith, Enoch “walked with God.” If you took an objective look at your life right now, are you living by faith in God or faith in something else? What else do you put ... The author of Genesis is affirmed in the New Testament book of Hebrews, that, by faith, Enoch “walked with God.” If you took an objective look at your life right now, are you living by faith in God or faith in something else? What else do you put ... http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/19285-rss-244519-1.mp3 Gregg Madsen gregg.madsen@creteberean.org (Gregg Madsen) no Compare the attitudes of Cain and his brother, Abel, as they offered their worship to God. What is the condition of your heart as you worship God? In what ways would you like to see your attitude change? How might that change begin to happen? If y... 00:45:24 Sun, 07 Jun 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://sermon.net/creteberean/sermonid/244519/type/audio Faithbook,Cain,Fingerprints,Grace Compare the attitudes of Cain and his brother, Abel, as they offered their worship to God. What is the condition of your heart as you worship God? In what ways would you like to see your attitude change? How might that change begin to happen? If y... Compare the attitudes of Cain and his brother, Abel, as they offered their worship to God. What is the condition of your heart as you worship God? In what ways would you like to see your attitude change? How might that change begin to happen? If y...