"Live Hope" messages are for those seeking God's Spirit along the winding and changing paths of life. Find more than clues here, as you move ever closer to the City of God guided by contemporary and ancient wisdom from the Bible. Pastors Norman Stolpe and Todd Boddy preach to help you find courage to participate in and celebrate fully the Lord's gift of life. Learn how to be blessed and find peace along the way to the kingdom, studying God's word and examining our life with Jesus Christ. Whether, just starting down this path, or already a seasoned faith traveler, be challenged in heart, soul, and mind to continue with Jesus joyous band of spiritual pilgrims, as reflected from the Old and New Testaments. Be blessed, from the ministry of Central Christian Church, Dallas TX. www.cccdt.org http://www.cccdt.org 2007, 2008, 2009 & 2010 by Central Christan Church http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/rss/rss.html en-us Sun, 10 Jul 2011 13:23:39 -0500 consultant_77@hotmail.com (Bill Anderton) Sun, 10 Jul 2011 13:15:07 -0500 FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.2.9) http://www.feedforall.com Live Hope Series "Live Hope" messages are for those seeking God's Spirit along the winding and changing paths of life. Find more than clues here, as you move ever closer to the City of God guided by contemporary and ancient wisdom from the Bible. Pastors Norman Stolpe and Todd Boddy preach to help you find courage to participate in and celebrate fully the Lord's gift of life. Learn how to be blessed and find peace along the way to the kingdom, studying God's word and examining our life with Jesus Christ. Whether, just starting down this path, or already a seasoned faith traveler, be challenged in heart, soul, and mind to continue with Jesus joyous band of spiritual pilgrims, as reflected from the Old and New Testaments. Be blessed, from the ministry of Central Christian Church, Dallas TX. www.cccdt.org Central Christian Church of Dallas, TX Bill Anderton consultant_77@hotmail.com Central Christian Church, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), sermon no no http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/CCCDT_Podcast_141px.jpg http://www.cccdt.org 141 141 Rev. Dr. Steve Chisolm http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2011-07-10_28.mp3 34FA3E3B-4B9A-4203-9F89-A3353AB882BE Sun, 10 Jul 2011 12:00:00 -0500 The Sower's Heart - Part 1 of 1 Rev. Dr. Steve Chisolm 13:17 Rev. Dr. Steve Chisolm Steve Chisolm no yes Rev. Katie Alexander http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2011-07-03_27.mp3 79041062-824B-4585-837A-3EC6DB9691C1 Sun, 3 Jul 2011 12:00:00 -0500 Radical Grace - Part 1 of 1 Rev. Katie Alexander 23:33 Rev. Katie Alexander Rev. Katie Alexander no yes Rev. Katie Alexander http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2011-06-26_26.mp3 4AFA48A8-F4F0-4479-9549-632DDC91BAC5 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 12:00:00 -0500 Mattering: Learning to Let Go and Live - Part 1 of 1 Rev. Katie Alexander 22:27 Rev. Katie Alexander Rev. Katie Alexander no yes Dr. John Holbert http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2011-06-19_25.mp3 4B4D98B3-CC20-4ED3-9FB9-0EBF74CA10AD Sun, 19 Jun 2011 12:00:00 -0500 Hagar: God's Surprising Choice - Part 1 of 1 Dr. John Holbert 20:20 Dr. John Holbert Dr. John Holbert no yes Dr. John Holbert http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2011-06-12_24.mp3 DD0FACAB-CB5A-46F7-A82A-32F5D0E80C1F Sun, 12 Jun 2011 12:00:00 -0500 Pentecost Sunday - Part 1 of 1 Dr. John Holbert 17:14 Dr. John Holbert Dr. John Holbert no yes By Rev. Heather Santi http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2011-06-05_23.mp3 7F5C31C0-CB98-49A7-8C06-3D710EF2AE1D Sun, 5 Jun 2011 12:00:00 -0500 Seventh Sunday of Easter - Part 1 of 1 By Rev. Heather Santi 16:21 Rev. Heather Santi Rev. Heather Santi no yes Sixth Sunday of Easter message based loving each other as Jesus loved us. Second of two final messages from Norman Stolpe to Central Christian Church as he finishes 11 years as their pastor. As his intimate friends, Jesus has chosen and commanded you to love each other, fulfilling his mission and receiving his joy. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2011-05-29_22.mp3 1BC46492-E5D9-4B45-947D-DD6ED1E9B475 Sun, 29 May 2011 12:00:00 -0500 Sixth Sunday of Easter - Part 1 of 1 Sixth Sunday of Easter message based loving each other as Jesus loved us. Second of two final messages from Norman Stolpe to Central Christian Church as he finishes 11 years as their pastor. As his intimate friends, Jesus has chosen and commanded you to love each other, fulfilling his mission and receiving his joy. 19:09 Rev. Norman Stolpe Oprah’s farewell show, misfits, shamed, guilty, wounded, estranged, fear no yes Fifth Sunday of Easter message based on abiding in Jesus as the true vine. First of two final messages from Norman Stolpe to Central Christian Church as he finishes 11 years as their pastor. When Norm was our pastor we ripened as a congregation knowing and loving Jesus. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2011-05-22_21.mp3 80391959-6621-407D-88BA-D5CE2AF50614 Sun, 22 May 2011 12:00:00 -0500 Fifth Sunday of Easter - Part 1 of 1 Fifth Sunday of Easter message based on abiding in Jesus as the true vine. First of two final messages from Norman Stolpe to Central Christian Church as he finishes 11 years as their pastor. When Norm was our pastor we ripened as a congregation knowing and loving Jesus. 24:15 Rev. Norman Stolpe Remember Jesus, chosen race, royal priesthood, holy nation, God’s own people, growing temple, household or family of God, marriage or Bride of Christ, human body, mystical union no yes Fourth Sunday of Easter message delivered by Rev. Drs. Debbie and Steve Chisolm, candidates for becoming the new co-pastors of Central Christian Church of Dallas. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2011-05-15_20.mp3 1EFD93BA-8AA4-4D96-96C9-98158575BB25 Sun, 15 May 2011 12:00:00 -0500 Fourth Sunday of Easter - Part 1 of 1 Fourth Sunday of Easter message delivered by Rev. Drs. Debbie and Steve Chisolm, candidates for becoming the new co-pastors of Central Christian Church of Dallas. 17:31 Rev. Drs. Debbie and Steve Chisolm no yes Third Sunday of Easter message based on the risen Jesus and the disciples on Easter night. When we say we will never forget, we may mean what we say, but relentless history selects very few to be remembered after three or four generations. when all else has been swept from the stage of history, we will be remembered by Jesus, sharing with him the resurrection to eternal life. While we experiencing them, we respond to events that change the world with a cacophony of joy and terror, but as they fade into the mists of history, transformation and liberation are proclaimed to all nations in the name of the risen Jesus. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2011-05-08_19.mp3 53163C27-1378-4903-80C7-AF23B9459023 Sun, 8 May 2011 12:00:00 -0500 Third Sunday of Easter - Part 1 of 1 Third Sunday of Easter message based on the risen Jesus and the disciples on Easter night. When we say we will never forget, we may mean what we say, but relentless history selects very few to be remembered after three or four generations. when all else has been swept from the stage of history, we will be remembered by Jesus, sharing with him the resurrection to eternal life. While we experiencing them, we respond to events that change the world with a cacophony of joy and terror, but as they fade into the mists of history, transformation and liberation are proclaimed to all nations in the name of the risen Jesus. 23:32 Rev. Norman Stolpe Osama bin Laden, VE Day, Kennedy in Dallas, VJ Day, Pearl Harbor Day, Veterans’ Day, Armistice Day, Lincoln, Alamo, Emerson’s Concord Hymn no yes Second Sunday of Easter message based on the risen Jesus and Thomas. The question is not, how strong is my faith, but how reliable is what or whom I am trusting? The reality of Jesus’ grace for us does not change as the strength of our faith goes up and down from day to day. By inviting Thomas to touch and see his nail pierced hands, Jesus liberates us from wobbly faith. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2011-05-01_18.mp3 DA716186-5244-4F2F-A3B5-C58EA297F9F1 Sun, 1 May 2011 12:00:00 -0500 Second Sunday of Easter - Part 1 of 1 Second Sunday of Easter message based on the risen Jesus and Thomas. The question is not, how strong is my faith, but how reliable is what or whom I am trusting? The reality of Jesus’ grace for us does not change as the strength of our faith goes up and down from day to day. By inviting Thomas to touch and see his nail pierced hands, Jesus liberates us from wobbly faith. 19:48 Rev. Norman Stolpe courageous pessimist, honest questioner, natural disaster, human evil, reactionary religion, escapist piety, pebbles and ripples no yes Easter Sunday message based on Mary Magdalene and the other Mary meeting the angel at the empty tomb and the risen Jesus as they run to tell the disciples that he has been raised and they will see him in Galilee. When you are startled and afraid, the risen Jesus says, "Fear not!" "Rejoice!" http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2011-04-24_17.mp3 B2C257AF-D3F9-445D-B343-A18A55954E47 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 12:00:00 -0500 Easter Sunday - Part 1 of 1 Easter Sunday message based on Mary Magdalene and the other Mary meeting the angel at the empty tomb and the risen Jesus as they run to tell the disciples that he has been raised and they will see him in Galilee. When you are startled and afraid, the risen Jesus says, "Fear not!" "Rejoice!" 16:25 Rev. Norman Stolpe Soldier parents return to children, automobile accident, terminal diagnosis, Kathleen Norris, Jürgen Moltmann, Theology of Hope no yes Palm Sunday message identifying Jesus as prophet, son of David who comes in the name of the Lord, humble King of glory and Messiah. He is the stone the builders rejected who has become the cornerstone. As disciples of Jesus, we not only welcome him with joy on Palm Sunday, we welcome him to accompany us through our experiences of humiliation and suffering, confident we will join him in the glory of resurrection to eternal life. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2011-04-17_16.mp3 4D91A32E-094A-4832-B470-B93A2A637BCF Sun, 17 Apr 2011 12:00:00 -0500 Palm Sunday - Part 1 of 1 Palm Sunday message identifying Jesus as prophet, son of David who comes in the name of the Lord, humble King of glory and Messiah. He is the stone the builders rejected who has become the cornerstone. As disciples of Jesus, we not only welcome him with joy on Palm Sunday, we welcome him to accompany us through our experiences of humiliation and suffering, confident we will join him in the glory of resurrection to eternal life. 22:57 Rev. Norman Stolpe Simon Maccabeus, Hosanna, Holy Week, Passion Sunday, Good Friday, Easter no yes Fifth of five Lenten messages about conversation with Jesus. This week Jesus and Martha and Mary at the raising of their brother Lazarus. Jesus’ conversation about the mystery that is death moves from anxiety about what awaits beyond the grave to complete confidence in him. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2011-04-10_15.mp3 8FCEEA4B-6262-48D0-A234-1C5D5CCE2E4C Sun, 10 Apr 2011 12:00:00 -0500 2011 Lenten Season - Part 5 of 5 Fifth of five Lenten messages about conversation with Jesus. This week Jesus and Martha and Mary at the raising of their brother Lazarus. Jesus’ conversation about the mystery that is death moves from anxiety about what awaits beyond the grave to complete confidence in him. 18:16 Rev. Norman Stolpe 1963 American Everest Expedition, Jake Breitenbach, Karoline Lewis, intermediate state no yes Fourth of five Lenten messages about conversation with Jesus. This week Jesus and the man born blind. Suffering is endemic to our human brokenness, not punishment for specific sins, nor sent by God to teach us a lesson, but for Jesus suffering is an opportunity to work the works of God. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2011-04-03_14.mp3 74D6C5FE-2C27-469A-8032-6DC89D881034 Sun, 3 Apr 2011 12:00:00 -0500 2011 Lenten Season - Part 4 of 5 Fourth of five Lenten messages about conversation with Jesus. This week Jesus and the man born blind. Suffering is endemic to our human brokenness, not punishment for specific sins, nor sent by God to teach us a lesson, but for Jesus suffering is an opportunity to work the works of God. 21:44 Rev. Norman Stolpe Viktor Frankl, man’s search for meaning, Glenn Beck, Shinataro Ishihara, Japanese earthquake, tsunami, nuclear crisis, mud in your eye no yes Third of five Lenten messages about conversation with Jesus. This week Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well. Just as he did with Nicodemus, Jesus uses what seem to be ordinary statements about ordinary things, in this case a drink of water, to push from earthy to heavenly thinking. Each time the woman misunderstands his statements, Jesus responds with something even harder to understand until he gets her to recognize that she is talking with the Messiah. When we are in constant, continuous interior conversation with Jesus, Jesus joins our external conversations to transform the least likely people we meet every day. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2011-03-27_13.mp3 C5ECDAA0-80D6-4D45-918C-54A5E068DFF7 Sun, 27 Mar 2011 12:00:00 -0500 2011 Lenten Season - Part 3 of 5 Third of five Lenten messages about conversation with Jesus. This week Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well. Just as he did with Nicodemus, Jesus uses what seem to be ordinary statements about ordinary things, in this case a drink of water, to push from earthy to heavenly thinking. Each time the woman misunderstands his statements, Jesus responds with something even harder to understand until he gets her to recognize that she is talking with the Messiah. When we are in constant, continuous interior conversation with Jesus, Jesus joins our external conversations to transform the least likely people we meet every day. 24:20 Rev. Norman Stolpe Elizabeth Taylor, Cleopatra, Rick Lowery, Dimitri of Rostov, community garden no yes Second of five Lenten messages about conversation with Jesus. This week Jesus and Nicodemus meet at night. Jesus responds to Nicodemus’ statement with a difficult saying that Nicodemus misunderstands. When Nicodemus questions Jesus, he responds with something even harder to understand, pushing Nicodemus from earthy to heavenly thinking. As the one who came from heaven to earth and returned from death to life, Jesus is both the path and destination of our human quest for spiritual satisfaction. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2011-03-20_12.mp3 9B4786E9-8030-42EF-A88D-97B6CB54FB43 Sun, 20 Mar 2011 12:00:00 -0500 2011 Lenten Season - Part 2 of 5 Second of five Lenten messages about conversation with Jesus. This week Jesus and Nicodemus meet at night. Jesus responds to Nicodemus’ statement with a difficult saying that Nicodemus misunderstands. When Nicodemus questions Jesus, he responds with something even harder to understand, pushing Nicodemus from earthy to heavenly thinking. As the one who came from heaven to earth and returned from death to life, Jesus is both the path and destination of our human quest for spiritual satisfaction. 23:27 Rev. Norman Stolpe Siddhartha Gautama, Buddha, Mary Shertz, born again, born from above, eternal life, spirit and wind no yes First of five Lenten messages about conversation with Jesus. This week Jesus responds to the testing of the devil. Generations of college students seem to thrive on late night discussions of profound subjects. Enduring memories and lasting friends grow out of these conversations. The pressures of career, marriage and family squeeze these down to sporadic opportunities that may nonetheless be stimulating, even exhilarating. Everyone has had a conversation with someone who was so respected and so insightful they didn’t want it to end, but of course it did. With whom would you want to have an open-ended, uninterrupted conversation? Each Sunday this Lent we will eavesdrop on just such a conversation someone is having with Jesus and discover that Jesus has all the time we could want for such a conversation with him as well. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2011-03-13_11.mp3 E8775B66-2824-412D-8AE2-A4C558A280C8 Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:00:00 -0500 2011 Lenten Season - Part 1 of 5 First of five Lenten messages about conversation with Jesus. This week Jesus responds to the testing of the devil. Generations of college students seem to thrive on late night discussions of profound subjects. Enduring memories and lasting friends grow out of these conversations. The pressures of career, marriage and family squeeze these down to sporadic opportunities that may nonetheless be stimulating, even exhilarating. Everyone has had a conversation with someone who was so respected and so insightful they didn’t want it to end, but of course it did. With whom would you want to have an open-ended, uninterrupted conversation? Each Sunday this Lent we will eavesdrop on just such a conversation someone is having with Jesus and discover that Jesus has all the time we could want for such a conversation with him as well. 24:29 Rev. Norman Stolpe Global Day of Prayer for Burma, temptation, Satan, Flip Wilson, Season of the Witch, Son of God, Craig Barnes no yes Message for Transfiguration Sunday. Sneak previews splice together a movie’s most exciting moments to entice customers to come back to see the whole movie. Peter’s impulsive offer to build shrines for Jesus, Elijah and Moses on the Mount of Transfiguration may seem silly in retrospect, but he is the one who give the eye witness account of Jesus’ affirmation as the Beloved by the Majestic Glory. Have you been eyewitness to enough of Jesus’ glory to produce a "trailer" that would entice people to want to see the rest of the "movie:" Jesus’ resurrection, the Kingdom of God? http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2011-03-06_10.mp3 B4800F3D-3AE7-4CCC-9347-EA3B50E6C9B3 Sun, 6 Mar 2011 12:00:00 -0500 Transfiguration Sunday - Part 1 of 1 Message for Transfiguration Sunday. Sneak previews splice together a movie’s most exciting moments to entice customers to come back to see the whole movie. Peter’s impulsive offer to build shrines for Jesus, Elijah and Moses on the Mount of Transfiguration may seem silly in retrospect, but he is the one who give the eye witness account of Jesus’ affirmation as the Beloved by the Majestic Glory. Have you been eyewitness to enough of Jesus’ glory to produce a "trailer" that would entice people to want to see the rest of the "movie:" Jesus’ resurrection, the Kingdom of God? 27:39 Rev. Norman Stolpe Abba Sisoes, resurrection, return, second coming, kingdom, Ebby Halliday, Abba Joseph no yes Fifth of five messages introducing Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Stress may be the most virulent hazard to our health. More than viruses, bacteria, cancer, cholesterol and accidents. Stress may be managed and medicated, but Jesus offers a total cure. No prescription, surgery or therapy costs anywhere near the cost of Jesus’ cure. And no other price could secure such freedom and security. Jesus’ prescription for worry liberates from stress and anxiety with a pair of powerful keys: focus on one thing and live in the moment. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2011-02-27_09.mp3 49C94CBF-7A59-42EE-91DD-EBBDE32654C9 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 12:00:00 -0500 "Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount" - Part 5 of 5 Fifth of five messages introducing Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Stress may be the most virulent hazard to our health. More than viruses, bacteria, cancer, cholesterol and accidents. Stress may be managed and medicated, but Jesus offers a total cure. No prescription, surgery or therapy costs anywhere near the cost of Jesus’ cure. And no other price could secure such freedom and security. Jesus’ prescription for worry liberates from stress and anxiety with a pair of powerful keys: focus on one thing and live in the moment. 24:06 Rev. Norman Stolpe Shakespeare, Henry IV, Matthew Edlund, anxiety, depression, mammon, kingdom of God, purity of heart no yes Fourth of five messages introducing Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. We love our families and friends, even though familiarity and daily stresses may provoke unloving exchanges that social pressure inhibits in public. We’d like Jesus to teach us how to be more loving to those who are closest too us. But Jesus make loving those who persecute us the test, which is measured by the perfect love of our Heavenly Father. When we grasp how Jesus is presenting the Heavenly Father, we will find our answer about loving bullies and abusers. When Jesus says we are children of our Father in heaven, he does on to say that God makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good and sends rain on the righteous and unrighteous. This kind of holy, perfect love seeks the good of all, which means treating even our enemies, the evil and unrighteous in ways that open the door to the Kingdom of Heaven for them, and inviting, even enticing them in. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2011-02-20_08.mp3 46D184E1-EB13-49C5-8EED-F71E3358C1C2 Sun, 20 Feb 2011 12:00:00 -0500 "Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount" - Part 4 of 5 Fourth of five messages introducing Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. We love our families and friends, even though familiarity and daily stresses may provoke unloving exchanges that social pressure inhibits in public. We’d like Jesus to teach us how to be more loving to those who are closest too us. But Jesus make loving those who persecute us the test, which is measured by the perfect love of our Heavenly Father. When we grasp how Jesus is presenting the Heavenly Father, we will find our answer about loving bullies and abusers. When Jesus says we are children of our Father in heaven, he does on to say that God makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good and sends rain on the righteous and unrighteous. This kind of holy, perfect love seeks the good of all, which means treating even our enemies, the evil and unrighteous in ways that open the door to the Kingdom of Heaven for them, and inviting, even enticing them in. 23:40 Rev. Norman Stolpe eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth, Richard Dawkins, Mother Teresa no yes Third of five messages introducing Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Jesus exposes the fallacy of being a Christian by following the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus’ radical interpretation of the Mosaic Law (or any other moral code or “spiritual” regimen for that matter) puts his way far beyond behavior or rules to follow and calls for a total transformation from the inside out. Listen to Jesus way of living as his disciple. Jesus calls us to the highest righteousness and to most generous grace. From the distance of hostile enemies to the closeness of our spouses, the people to whom we relate are God’s representatives, made in God’s image, so that the very best we would want to give to God can be given to someone who loves us or someone who hates us, and God will receive it as loving worship. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2011-02-13_07.mp3 4C6B758E-A6BD-480B-810F-6B82617D554C Sun, 13 Feb 2011 12:00:00 -0500 "Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount" - Part 3 of 5 Third of five messages introducing Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Jesus exposes the fallacy of being a Christian by following the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus’ radical interpretation of the Mosaic Law (or any other moral code or “spiritual” regimen for that matter) puts his way far beyond behavior or rules to follow and calls for a total transformation from the inside out. Listen to Jesus way of living as his disciple. Jesus calls us to the highest righteousness and to most generous grace. From the distance of hostile enemies to the closeness of our spouses, the people to whom we relate are God’s representatives, made in God’s image, so that the very best we would want to give to God can be given to someone who loves us or someone who hates us, and God will receive it as loving worship. 35:15 Rev. Norman Stolpe Textus Reciptus, murder and anger, adultery and lust, divorce and remarriage, vows and integrity, John Wesley, Aldersgate no yes Second of five messages introducing Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Salt makes food tastier, but we don’t eat salt by itself for its own taste. We don’t look directly into the light but at what it illuminates; it lets us see what we are looking at or looking for. When Jesus told his disciples they were to be salt and light, he didn’t want them to attract attention to themselves but to help people taste and see the glory of God. With our overblown egos, Jesus takes us down a few pegs while expanding our importance. Jesus uses the images of salt and light to communicate that his little flock of disciples will influence the whole world by diverting attention from themselves to God’s glory and the well-being of their neighbors. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2011-02-06_06.mp3 AC170CB1-2383-4600-95B4-099F9C0724E1 Sun, 6 Feb 2011 12:00:00 -0500 "Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount" - Part 2 of 5 Second of five messages introducing Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Salt makes food tastier, but we don’t eat salt by itself for its own taste. We don’t look directly into the light but at what it illuminates; it lets us see what we are looking at or looking for. When Jesus told his disciples they were to be salt and light, he didn’t want them to attract attention to themselves but to help people taste and see the glory of God. With our overblown egos, Jesus takes us down a few pegs while expanding our importance. Jesus uses the images of salt and light to communicate that his little flock of disciples will influence the whole world by diverting attention from themselves to God’s glory and the well-being of their neighbors. 28:26 Rev. Norman Stolpe King James Bible, secular pluralism, America’s four Gods, Buddhism, Judaism, Islam no yes First of five messages introducing Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. The Beatitudes are the preamble to the constitution for the Kingdom of Heaven, Jesus Kingdom Keynote, his State of the Kingdom Address. Jesus’ Beatitudes identify the citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven as those who know they need it and supremely desire it, but know full well they don’t deserve it; they have no hope of qualifying - not people who are polite and pious but people who are persecuted. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2011-01-30_05.mp3 D3EF6948-1B0E-4393-8CB2-5C40A18A0728 Sun, 30 Jan 2011 12:00:00 -0500 "Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount" - Part 1 of 5 First of five messages introducing Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. The Beatitudes are the preamble to the constitution for the Kingdom of Heaven, Jesus Kingdom Keynote, his State of the Kingdom Address. Jesus’ Beatitudes identify the citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven as those who know they need it and supremely desire it, but know full well they don’t deserve it; they have no hope of qualifying - not people who are polite and pious but people who are persecuted. 18:16 Rev. Norman Stolpe King James Bible, spoken word, Police Chief David Brown, Randy and Amy Loughner no yes Laity Sunday http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2011-01-23_04.mp3 A777E0C8-03ED-44BE-9BCE-9FE196DC42A4 Sun, 23 Jan 2011 12:00:00 -0500 Laity Sunday - Part 1 of 1 Laity Sunday 29:39 Wendell Patterson Calling new pastor, seach and call no yes Message for on the baptism of Jesus. By asking John to baptize him, Jesus identified himself with all of us who need John’s invitation to repent. If Jesus is the beloved of the Heavenly Father and has identified himself with us, we too are beloved of the Heavenly Father. Come, experience the life of the Beloved! By being baptized by John, Jesus was baptized into - became fully identified with - us in all of our human fallibility. By being baptized in the name of Jesus, we are fully identified with him as the Beloved with whom the Heavenly Father is pleased. What kind of spirituality transforms people who are craving to be loved in a secular world? For this God has taken, blessed, broken and given us to live the life of the beloved. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2011-01-16_03.mp3 40E2D3B4-532D-4F0D-9716-92A9CD801A0D Sun, 16 Jan 2011 12:00:00 -0500 Baptism of Jesus - Part 1 of 1 Message for on the baptism of Jesus. By asking John to baptize him, Jesus identified himself with all of us who need John’s invitation to repent. If Jesus is the beloved of the Heavenly Father and has identified himself with us, we too are beloved of the Heavenly Father. Come, experience the life of the Beloved! By being baptized by John, Jesus was baptized into - became fully identified with - us in all of our human fallibility. By being baptized in the name of Jesus, we are fully identified with him as the Beloved with whom the Heavenly Father is pleased. What kind of spirituality transforms people who are craving to be loved in a secular world? For this God has taken, blessed, broken and given us to live the life of the beloved. 22:04 Rev. Norman Stolpe Tucson Arizona shooting, Jared Loughner, Gabrielle Giffords, Henri Nouwen’s book The Life of the Beloved, taken, blessed, broken, given no yes Who Were the Magi? Why did they want to see Jesus? What difference does it make to us? Message for Epiphany Sunday. The mysterious magi who visited Jesus have inspired legends and speculations. If we get past the misleading myths, what do we really know and why does it matter to us 2,000 years later? Like the Magi, we are outsiders who seek to see God with incomplete, inaccurate information, and Jesus corrects and completes our perception so we and other outsiders can recognize God. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2011-01-09_02.mp3 A0D2DE4E-DA46-4F50-8F66-56940C32C5BF Sun, 9 Jan 2011 12:00:00 -0500 Epiphany Sunday - Part 1 of 1 Who Were the Magi? Why did they want to see Jesus? What difference does it make to us? Message for Epiphany Sunday. The mysterious magi who visited Jesus have inspired legends and speculations. If we get past the misleading myths, what do we really know and why does it matter to us 2,000 years later? Like the Magi, we are outsiders who seek to see God with incomplete, inaccurate information, and Jesus corrects and completes our perception so we and other outsiders can recognize God. 24:10 Rev. Norman Stolpe The Revelation of the Magi, Brent Landau, Balthazar, Caspar, Melchior, three wise men, King Herod, King of the Jews, divine dreams no yes Message for the Second Sunday (Ninth Day) of Christmastide asks if God’s light shone this Christmas, what did you see? John opens his Gospel account of the life of Jesus with the antidote to the anti-climax of getting through Christmas. Jesus rescues us from the inadequacy of being spiritual without being religious. As God incarnate in human flesh, Jesus we experience the spirituality of the flesh. "The flesh is the key to salvation." Irenaeus New Year’s Day Polar Bear Plunge Hymn to "The Word" in the prolog to the Gospel of John http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2011-01-02_01.mp3 303B736F-12B8-455C-844F-16316FF1B556 Sun, 2 Jan 2011 12:00:00 -0500 2010 Christmastide - Part 2 of 2 Message for the Second Sunday (Ninth Day) of Christmastide asks if God’s light shone this Christmas, what did you see? John opens his Gospel account of the life of Jesus with the antidote to the anti-climax of getting through Christmas. Jesus rescues us from the inadequacy of being spiritual without being religious. As God incarnate in human flesh, Jesus we experience the spirituality of the flesh. "The flesh is the key to salvation." Irenaeus New Year’s Day Polar Bear Plunge Hymn to "The Word" in the prolog to the Gospel of John 17:01 Rev. Norman Stolpe Christmastide, Ninth Day no yes Instead of a traditional sermon on the First Sunday (Second Day) of Christmastide, the pastor guides the congregation on a leisurely journey through the Christmas story by participating in a holy reading with creative, contemporary steps following the ancient rhythm of lectio divina: reading, meditating, praying and contemplating. Read with imagination. Why is this in Scripture? Converse with God about the emotions evoked by the story. Receive and respond without an agenda. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2010-12-26_52.mp3 663B1BCD-CE62-4A13-ACF2-0339B0D1B831 Sun, 26 Dec 2010 12:00:00 -0500 2010 Christmastide - Part 1 of 2 Instead of a traditional sermon on the First Sunday (Second Day) of Christmastide, the pastor guides the congregation on a leisurely journey through the Christmas story by participating in a holy reading with creative, contemporary steps following the ancient rhythm of lectio divina: reading, meditating, praying and contemplating. Read with imagination. Why is this in Scripture? Converse with God about the emotions evoked by the story. Receive and respond without an agenda. 28:33 Rev. Norman Stolpe Christmastide, Christmas story no yes Message for the Fourth Sunday of Advent based on the Gospel from the Revised Common Lectionary. What would it take for you to shed your fear and welcome something new from God? God encounters us in the space between the plan and the resolve, between righteousness and mercy. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2010-12-19_51.mp3 B31890C6-DD11-41E8-A6CD-554DAD46E7CA Sun, 19 Dec 2010 12:00:00 -0500 2010 Advent Season - Part 4 of 4 Message for the Fourth Sunday of Advent based on the Gospel from the Revised Common Lectionary. What would it take for you to shed your fear and welcome something new from God? God encounters us in the space between the plan and the resolve, between righteousness and mercy. 18:47 Rev. Norman Stolpe Elizabeth Edwards, St. Joseph, virgin birth, love, nativity icons, fruit of the spirit no yes Message for the Third Sunday of Advent based on the Gospel from the Revised Common Lectionary. If God really did something totally new, how would you recognize it? If you could see what God sees, what would you see? A congregation that is an authentic mission outpost of the Kingdom of heaven will be a community in which "the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor have good news brought to them." A church’s greatness is not institutional success and respectability but welcome and healing for broken, marginalized, poor people. A church’s greatness is proclaiming Jesus as the one who is among us to heal broken, marginalized, poor people. When you see what God sees, you will take no offense at Jesus and the people drawn to him.. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2010-12-12_50.mp3 ABD13A87-C11A-4812-80B1-D47E04F179C0 Sun, 5 Dec 2010 12:00:00 -0500 2010 Advent Season - Part 3 of 4 Message for the Third Sunday of Advent based on the Gospel from the Revised Common Lectionary. If God really did something totally new, how would you recognize it? If you could see what God sees, what would you see? A congregation that is an authentic mission outpost of the Kingdom of heaven will be a community in which "the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor have good news brought to them." A church’s greatness is not institutional success and respectability but welcome and healing for broken, marginalized, poor people. A church’s greatness is proclaiming Jesus as the one who is among us to heal broken, marginalized, poor people. When you see what God sees, you will take no offense at Jesus and the people drawn to him. 17:47 Rev. Norman Stolpe Christ in Christmas, Grinch alert, Charles Wesley’s O For a Thousand Tongues no yes Message for the Second Sunday of Advent based on the Gospel from the Revised Common Lectionary. How can you find the new in the familiar? Making major transitions is painful and humiliating. God’s Kingdom opportunities come near in times of transition, which we access by radical repentance. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2010-12-05_49.mp3 826BB4D3-05FD-43D1-A3D3-C5D95A520D4F Sun, 5 Dec 2010 12:00:00 -0500 2010 Advent Season - Part 2 of 4 Message for the Second Sunday of Advent based on the Gospel from the Revised Common Lectionary. How can you find the new in the familiar? Making major transitions is painful and humiliating. God’s Kingdom opportunities come near in times of transition, which we access by radical repentance. 23:04 Rev. Norman Stolpe Recession, National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform, fruit worthy of repentance, Sir Francis Drake’s prayer, disturb us Lord no yes Message for the First Sunday of Advent based on the Gospel from the Revised Common Lectionary. Will you be surprised by the unexpected this Advent? What was your most memorable or surprising Christmas? Keep awake! Be ready! Jesus is going to surprise you this Advent. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2010-11-28_48.mp3 8D05DFCE-BBBD-44E2-AF0D-29EDF64D50FF Sun, 28 Nov 2010 12:00:00 -0500 2010 Advent Season - Part 1 of 4 Message for the First Sunday of Advent based on the Gospel from the Revised Common Lectionary. Will you be surprised by the unexpected this Advent? What was your most memorable or surprising Christmas? Keep awake! Be ready! Jesus is going to surprise you this Advent. 15:45 Rev. Norman Stolpe Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, A Christmas Carol, A Charlie Brown Christmas, Noah’s ark and flood, second coming, hope no yes Third of three dialog messages on Insights for Travelers from Movies and Jesus. This message responds The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. Our best chance for a life of adventure and honor will come when we embark toward the edge of the world with Jesus. By faith we live for our surprise transformational encounters with Him. We trust that along the voyage He will entice us to show courage as we face our fears and the unknown. Spiritual Travelers are transformed as the journey toward faith and courage and Christ meets them. Just as Aslan accompanied and intervened for Eustace, Lucy, and Reepicheep, Jesus - the real lion of Judah - meets us to transform our eternal character. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2010-11-21_47.mp3 02AAA10B-1A4A-47C3-A505-A4EE45390F16 Sun, 21 Nov 2010 12:00:00 -0500 "Insights for Travelers from Movies and Jesus" Part 3 of 3 Third of three dialog messages on Insights for Travelers from Movies and Jesus. This message responds The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. Our best chance for a life of adventure and honor will come when we embark toward the edge of the world with Jesus. By faith we live for our surprise transformational encounters with Him. We trust that along the voyage He will entice us to show courage as we face our fears and the unknown. Spiritual Travelers are transformed as the journey toward faith and courage and Christ meets them. Just as Aslan accompanied and intervened for Eustace, Lucy, and Reepicheep, Jesus - the real lion of Judah - meets us to transform our eternal character. 26:38 Rev. Norman Stolpe and Rev. Todd Boddy Eustace Scrubb, Lucy Penvesie, Reepicheep no yes Second of three dialog messages on Insights for Travelers from Movies and Jesus This message responds The Social Network, answering these questions: What does it mean to be connected - related - to live in community? What is the payoff for connecting? Can connection, relationship, community transcend the limits of time and distance? How does God call the church to community that knits us to each other and to Christ? By signing up for God’s Facebook, we are knit together in love with each other and with Christ. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2010-11-14_46.mp3 B4163B22-BB19-4FFE-A855-1FA1A569ED8C Sun, 14 Nov 2010 12:00:00 -0500 "Insights for Travelers from Movies and Jesus" Part 2 of 3 Second of three dialog messages on Insights for Travelers from Movies and Jesus. This message responds The Social Network, answering these questions: What does it mean to be connected - related - to live in community? What is the payoff for connecting? Can connection, relationship, community transcend the limits of time and distance? How does God call the church to community that knits us to each other and to Christ? By signing up for God’s Facebook, we are knit together in love with each other and with Christ. 22:25 Rev. Norman Stolpe and Rev. Todd Boddy On-line communities, social networking, Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook no yes First of three dialog messages on Insights for Travelers from Movies and Jesus This message responds to horror movies and books answering these questions: Why are horror movies so popular? Why are post-enlightenment people so fascinated by supernatural evil? How does horror portray the triumph of good over evil? How does the Gospel answer the questions horror evokes in the hearts of people? Forgiveness robs evil of the power to inflict punishment on us for our guilt. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2010-11-07_45.mp3 D21F4616-8B66-4BCF-AD52-0C6A5063AD2E Sun, 7 Nov 2010 12:00:00 -0500 "Insights for Travelers from Movies and Jesus" Part 1 of 3 First of three dialog messages on Insights for Travelers from Movies and Jesus. This message responds to horror movies and books answering these questions: Why are horror movies so popular? Why are post-enlightenment people so fascinated by supernatural evil? How does horror portray the triumph of good over evil? How does the Gospel answer the questions horror evokes in the hearts of people? Forgiveness robs evil of the power to inflict punishment on us for our guilt. 22:04 Rev. Norman Stolpe and Rev. Todd Boddy Devil the movie, supernatural, moralism, grace no yes Central Christian Church has had a long-term relationship with Allan Eubank and his mission in Thailand. Allan was in Dallas for one of his regular visits to the United States and was our guest preacher for this Sunday. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2010-10-31_44.mp3 1A8E816A-CAC2-48C2-8874-C725189BA82A Sun, 31 Oct 2010 12:00:00 -0500 "Report From Our Thai Missionary" Part 1 of 1 Central Christian Church has had a long-term relationship with Allan Eubank and his mission in Thailand. Allan was in Dallas for one of his regular visits to the United States and was our guest preacher for this Sunday. 21:33 Rev. Allan Eubank Allan Eubank, Thialand. Burma no yes Fourth of four messages on shameless leadership from Paul’s instructions in 2 Timothy. This message both asks and answers life’s ultimate question. How can we depart this life in peace?. Spiritual leaders finish with contentment, regardless of accomplishment, experiences, emotions or circumstances. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2010-10-24_43.mp3 73E6D2F4-8F21-4370-86BE-E8099A9F7A5D Sun, 24 Oct 2010 12:00:00 -0500 "Shameless Leadership" Part 4 of 4 Fourth of four messages on shameless leadership from Paul’s instructions in 2 Timothy. This message both asks and answers life’s ultimate question. How can we depart this life in peace?. Spiritual leaders finish with contentment, regardless of accomplishment, experiences, emotions or circumstances. 20:32 Rev. Norman Stolpe nunc dimittis, the tax collector and the Pharisee, what happens when we die?. Satisfied Mind, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Maria von Wedemeyer, Eberhard Bethge no yes Third of four messages on shameless leadership from Paul’s instructions in 2 Timothy. In a time of leadership crisis in the world, country and church, God’s people can be spiritual leaders who offer an alternative to ego and empire building but truly seek the common good. Leaders who are ready, sober and patient guide others through life’s changes with hope and Scripture. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2010-10-17_42.mp3 540192EF-F968-48F7-B738-5D3315CE7FB9 Sun, 17 Oct 2010 12:00:00 -0500 "Shameless Leadership" Part 3 of 4 Third of four messages on shameless leadership from Paul’s instructions in 2 Timothy. In a time of leadership crisis in the world, country and church, God’s people can be spiritual leaders who offer an alternative to ego and empire building but truly seek the common good. Leaders who are ready, sober and patient guide others through life’s changes with hope and Scripture. 18:02 Rev. Norman Stolpe Chilean miners, Luis Urzua, Luke 18:1-8, Jeremiah 31:27-34, Rudyard Kipling, Eugene Peterson no yes Second of four messages on shameless leadership from Paul’s instructions in 2 Timothy. In a time of leadership crisis in the world, country and church, God’s people can be spiritual leaders who offer an alternative to ego and empire building but truly seek the common good. Leaders avoid getting distracted by wrangling over many words but mobilize people around a single significant word. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2010-10-10_41.mp3 95AB310B-E85E-4106-A9CC-59D7597BB276 Sun, 10 Oct 2010 12:00:00 -0500 "Shameless Leadership" Part 2 of 4 Second of four messages on shameless leadership from Paul’s instructions in 2 Timothy. In a time of leadership crisis in the world, country and church, God’s people can be spiritual leaders who offer an alternative to ego and empire building but truly seek the common good. Leaders avoid getting distracted by wrangling over many words but mobilize people around a single significant word. 19:28 Rev. Norman Stolpe Babylonian exiles, rivision in church, risen from the dead, descended from David, Luke 17:11-19, Samaritan leper, Mike Fleishmann, Bob Roberts no no Special message for the Blessing of the Animals in recognition of St. Francis Day and World Communion Sunday. Francis was an advocate and example of radical spiritual leadership. was the most influential leader of the church between Benedict 600 years earlier and Martin Luther 300 years later. In the leadership crisis that affects politics, business, economics and religion in our time, Francis of Assisi and the Apostle Paul’s instructions to Timothy offer the ingredients for leadership renewal: power, love and self-discipline. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2010-10-03_40.mp3 96644668-9F64-443C-8391-163F82300818 Sun, 3 Oct 2010 12:00:00 -0500 "Shameless Leadership" Part 1 of 4 and "Blessing of the Animals Sunday" Special message for the Blessing of the Animals in recognition of St. Francis Day and World Communion Sunday. Francis was an advocate and example of radical spiritual leadership. was the most influential leader of the church between Benedict 600 years earlier and Martin Luther 300 years later. In the leadership crisis that affects politics, business, economics and religion in our time, Francis of Assisi and the Apostle Paul’s instructions to Timothy offer the ingredients for leadership renewal: power, love and self-discipline. 9:05 Rev. Norman Stolpe Sultan Melek-el-Kamel, Islam, Pope Innocent III, St. Benedict no yes Part 4 of series, Exiles, the Conscription of God’s Church. The incarnation was a result of Jesus’ willingness to experience exile for us. Jesus came for exiles as demonstrated by his traveling band on the run. The missional church looks for fellow exiles in the world. The attractional church is looking for consumers. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2010-09-26_39.mp3 E99ABE7C-3BD5-48B0-83C5-354A44EC4F72 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 18:39:09 -0500 "Exiles, The Conscription of God's Church" - Part 4 of 4 Part 4 of series, Exiles, the Conscription of God’s Church. The incarnation was a result of Jesus’ willingness to experience exile for us. Jesus came for exiles as demonstrated by his traveling band on the run. The missional church looks for fellow exiles in the world. The attractional church is looking for consumers. 29:34 Rev. Todd Boddy Incarnation, attractional church model, missional church, band on the run, suffering servant, Zacchaeus, Isaiah 50 no yes Part 3 of series, Exiles, the Conscription of God’s Church. Exiles of Jesus are not allowed to stay comfortable for long. Following the example of incarnation they practice ministry of proximity in third places. Calling on images like the naked preaching Isaiah, they must cross borders of philosophy, humanity, and culture with His presence. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2010-09-19_38.mp3 ED04CCCA-D174-4B73-AB41-B376DCBB0E2B Sun, 19 Sep 2010 12:00:00 -0500 "Exiles, The Conscription of God's Church" - Part 3 of 4 Part 3 of series, Exiles, the Conscription of God’s Church. Exiles of Jesus are not allowed to stay comfortable for long. Following the example of incarnation they practice ministry of proximity in third places. Calling on images like the naked preaching Isaiah, they must cross borders of philosophy, humanity, and culture with His presence. 26:05 Rev. Todd Boddy The naked prophet, proximity, third places, chickens, Isaiah 20, nakedness, incarnation, crossing borders no yes Part 2 of series, Exiles, the Conscription of God’s Church. Jesus often exposes the religious fake while receiving and ministering to those who feel exiled. Exiles and spiritual travelers appreciate hospitality and the bond of others who bear thorns in the flesh. The search for pain to purpose is bound to cross paths with Christ. The willfully committed are separated from those who surrender. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2010-09-12_37.mp3 0CF7644E-CF35-4423-B92D-E56941D50238 Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:00:00 -0500 "Exiles, The Conscription of God's Church" - Part 2 of 4 Part 2 of series, Exiles, the Conscription of God’s Church. Jesus often exposes the religious fake while receiving and ministering to those who feel exiled. Exiles and spiritual travelers appreciate hospitality and the bond of others who bear thorns in the flesh. The search for pain to purpose is bound to cross paths with Christ. The willfully committed are separated from those who surrender. 21:54 Rev. Todd Boddy Deprogramming, exiles, spiritual traveler, phonies and fakes, Luke 7:36-50, Simon the Pharisee, nard, thorn in flesh no yes Part 1 of series, Exiles, the Conscription of God’s Church. With the death of Christendom, followers of Jesus who find themselves exiled must learn several lessons. They must countermand all their natural impulses and learn not to try and make life safe. Rather, they must learn to live in a dangerous world by trusting in dangerous memories, promises, songs, and critique of culture as found in the Bible. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2010-09-05_36.mp3 2E161210-299F-4EE6-B22E-82E8132E6A1E Sun, 5 Sep 2010 12:00:00 -0500 "Exiles, The Conscription of God's Church" - Part 1 of 4 Part 1 of series, Exiles, the Conscription of God’s Church. With the death of Christendom, followers of Jesus who find themselves exiled must learn several lessons. They must countermand all their natural impulses and learn not to try and make life safe. Rather, they must learn to live in a dangerous world by trusting in dangerous memories, promises, songs, and critique of culture as found in the Bible. 25:52 Rev. Todd Boddy Watership Down, exile, alienation, dangerous memories, strangers, aliens, dangerous promises, Jesus as exile no yes Fourth of four messages from: Imagined we are watching a parade of faith heroes and actually joining that parade ourselves. As spiritual exiles, we face mental and relational issues. Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-17 tells us how to live together on our journey to the city with foundations. With radical hospitality, radical contentment and radical leadership, Central Christian Church can be a compelling, cohesive community, welcoming many to faith in Jesus Christ and sharing the pursuit of Christian spirituality. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2010-08-29_35.mp3 C6871500-3201-41A4-A699-3373611AE2A0 Sun, 29 Aug 2010 12:00:00 -0500 "The Great Procession" - Part 4 of 4 Fourth of four messages from: Imagined we are watching a parade of faith heroes and actually joining that parade ourselves. As spiritual exiles, we face mental and relational issues. Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-17 tells us how to live together on our journey to the city with foundations. With radical hospitality, radical contentment and radical leadership, Central Christian Church can be a compelling, cohesive community, welcoming many to faith in Jesus Christ and sharing the pursuit of Christian spirituality. 25:56 Rev. Norman Stolpe Chilean miners, greed, sex, joy no yes Third of four messages from Hebrews: in Hebrews 12:18-29 contrasts the fear of the Israelites at Mt. Sinai when God gave Moses the Law with the thankful worship at the metaphorical Mt. Zion in which the people of Christ receive the kingdom that cannot be shaken. An authentic Christian community radiates confidence among those who are undone by the unstable world by receiving from God a kingdom that cannot be shaken. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2010-08-22_34.mp3 9D4CD62D-9D03-44CF-8713-B8A36A35612E Sun, 22 Aug 2010 12:00:00 -0500 "The Great Procession" - Part 3 of 4 Third of four messages from Hebrews: in Hebrews 12:18-29 contrasts the fear of the Israelites at Mt. Sinai when God gave Moses the Law with the thankful worship at the metaphorical Mt. Zion in which the people of Christ receive the kingdom that cannot be shaken. An authentic Christian community radiates confidence among those who are undone by the unstable world by receiving from God a kingdom that cannot be shaken. 21:54 Rev. Norman Stolpe Berlin Wall, Marxism, Communism, Islam, secular materialism, Sarajevo, Vedran Smailovic, New Jerusalem no yes Second of four messages from Hebrews: in Hebrews 11:29-12:2 the metaphor switches from parade to a marathon race. We who were the spectators become the runners, and those who have finished the race ahead of us surround us with their cheering encouragement. When the marathon of faith seems too long, too hard, too uncertain, too costly, look at the cloud of witnesses; listen as they cheer us to persevere to cross the finish line where Jesus awaits us. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2010-08-15_33.mp3 9648DFA0-9A5E-4E24-BCE3-DF21D65258A3 Sun, 15 Aug 2010 12:00:00 -0500 "The Great Procession" - Part 2 of 4 Second of four messages from Hebrews: in Hebrews 11:29-12:2 the metaphor switches from parade to a marathon race. We who were the spectators become the runners, and those who have finished the race ahead of us surround us with their cheering encouragement. When the marathon of faith seems too long, too hard, too uncertain, too costly, look at the cloud of witnesses; listen as they cheer us to persevere to cross the finish line where Jesus awaits us. 22:25 Rev. Norman Stolpe Guardian angels, Big Brother is Watching, Santa knows, Sandy Koufax, Carl Erskine, Lou Little, Cloud of Witnesses no yes First of four messages from Hebrews: In Peter Yarrow’s anti-war song The Great Mandela: The Wheel of Life (Album 1700), the voice of conventional responsibility urges a young man who is struggling with going to war to "take your place on the great Mandela as it moves through your brief moment of time." In the four decades since the Viet Nam war era, the wheel of life has made many turns. The conclusion of the New Testament book of Hebrews exposes God’s direction for human history, not a pointless, relentless revolving. Rather, God invites us to take our place in the great procession that gives every individual meaning and significance. In Luke’s Gospel, Jesus puts our seeming insignificance into enduring context. Do you feel like you just don’t fit in your own place? Like a foreigner in your own society and culture? You belong in the parade! Follow Abraham to the city with foundations! Follow Jesus to the Kingdom of God! http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2010-08-08_32.mp3 2FD21FF6-358F-499F-A64A-71C1AD60DD17 Sun, 8 Aug 2010 12:00:00 -0500 "The Great Procession" - Part 1 of 4 First of four messages from Hebrews: In Peter Yarrow’s anti-war song The Great Mandela: The Wheel of Life (Album 1700), the voice of conventional responsibility urges a young man who is struggling with going to war to "take your place on the great Mandela as it moves through your brief moment of time." In the four decades since the Viet Nam war era, the wheel of life has made many turns. The conclusion of the New Testament book of Hebrews exposes God’s direction for human history, not a pointless, relentless revolving. Rather, God invites us to take our place in the great procession that gives every individual meaning and significance. In Luke’s Gospel, Jesus puts our seeming insignificance into enduring context. Do you feel like you just don’t fit in your own place? Like a foreigner in your own society and culture? You belong in the parade! Follow Abraham to the city with foundations! Follow Jesus to the Kingdom of God! 14:27 Rev. Norman Stolpe St. Roch no yes Third of three messages from the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Colossians: Christ has it all. the Apostle Paul explains what not to care about and what to care about in order to have a focused life. Paul moves from elevated theology about Jesus at the center to the nitty-gritty that makes us uncomfortable. I couldn't care less about anything other than focusing on Jesus or about anything that keeps me from loving those Jesus loves. I want to care more about focusing my life on Jesus and about loving those Jesus loves. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2010-08-01_31.mp3 BA1615E9-579E-49EF-AD43-3549197EE9E5 Sun, 1 Aug 2010 12:00:00 -0500 "Christ Has It All" - Part 3 of 3 Third of three messages from the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Colossians: Christ has it all. the Apostle Paul explains what not to care about and what to care about in order to have a focused life. Paul moves from elevated theology about Jesus at the center to the nitty-gritty that makes us uncomfortable. I couldn't care less about anything other than focusing on Jesus or about anything that keeps me from loving those Jesus loves. I want to care more about focusing my life on Jesus and about loving those Jesus loves. 16:07 Rev. Norman Stolpe Roy Williams, Dez Bryant, passions, forgiving no yes Second of three messages from the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Colossians: Christ has it all. Though in a secular, technological society, spiritual hunger persists. Many people have rejected religions, including Christianity, for do it yourself spirituality, which leaves them susceptible to the Elemental spirits of the universe. Fill up with Christ who has disarmed the powers against which you are helpless so you won’t be kidnapped. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2010-07-25_30.mp3 832A3656-40C7-46C1-8838-1BEDA93CD6FB Sun, 25 Jul 2010 12:00:00 -0500 "Christ Has It All" - Part 2 of 3 Second of three messages from the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Colossians: Christ has it all. Though in a secular, technological society, spiritual hunger persists. Many people have rejected religions, including Christianity, for do it yourself spirituality, which leaves them susceptible to the Elemental spirits of the universe. Fill up with Christ who has disarmed the powers against which you are helpless so you won’t be kidnapped 17:42 Rev. Norman Stolpe Lord’s Prayer, Gulf oil spill, Shirley Jackson, superstition no yes First of three messages from the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Colossians: Christ has it all. We live in an attention deficit disorder world of myriad distractions. In Colossians 1 we see Christ the center who hold everything together. Jesus Christ is the fixed point of focus for a turbulent world, church, mind and soul. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2010-07-18_29.mp3 C99F136F-480D-463E-8F15-EF447F849DEE Sun, 18 Jul 2010 12:00:00 -0500 "Christ Has It All" - Part 1 of 3 First of three messages from the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Colossians: Christ has it all. We live in an attention deficit disorder world of myriad distractions. In Colossians 1 we see Christ the center who hold everything together. Jesus Christ is the fixed point of focus for a turbulent world, church, mind and soul. 21:30 Rev. Norman Stolpe Martha and Mary, Kierkegaard, Purity of Heart is to Will One Thing no yes Rev. Dr. Larry Ross, Area Minister of the North Texas Area of the Christian Church in the Southwest will be our guest to reprise the stirring message he delivered at the North Texas Area Assembly in May. Larry’s message affirms Central Christian Church’s vision to be the hospitable hands of Jesus to our neighbors and will inspire us to bring that mission to fullness. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2010-07-11_28.mp3 578D05D1-D419-43A6-92A0-5673FBC70897 Sun, 11 Jul 2010 12:00:00 -0500 "Go Ye" Means "Go Me" - Part 1 of 1 Rev. Dr. Larry Ross, Area Minister of the North Texas Area of the Christian Church in the Southwest will be our guest to reprise the stirring message he delivered at the North Texas Area Assembly in May. Larry’s message affirms Central Christian Church’s vision to be the hospitable hands of Jesus to our neighbors and will inspire us to bring that mission to fullness. 37:00 Rev. Norman Stolpe North Texas Area Assembly 2010 Message, personal evangelism no yes Fifth of five messages from the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Galatians: The Road to Freedom. Small people are free to boast in the cross of Jesus Christ. God works through and for small people to bring in the spiritual harvest, which takes patient perseverance. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2010-07-04_27.mp3 466883BA-35E0-4C71-A549-E246E3BE5BC6 Sun, 4 Jul 2010 12:00:00 -0500 Paul’s Letter to the Galatians: The Road to Freedom - Part 5 of 5 Fifth of five messages from the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Galatians: The Road to Freedom. Small people are free to boast in the cross of Jesus Christ. God works through and for small people to bring in the spiritual harvest, which takes patient perseverance. 19:12 Rev. Norman Stolpe Svanberg, Naaman, love your enemies, Harold Skillrud, Mendelssohn’s Elijah no yes Fourth of five messages from the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Galatians: The Road to Freedom. When we are led by the Spirit, we can be confident that God is powerfully present with us to proclaim the Kingdom of God.. If it seems God was only present with the great people of the past, by walking in the Spirit we can have the confidence that God is with, within and among us as we pass the mantle of spiritual leadership to the next generation. The Spirit uses the raw material of our Bible reading, praying and relationships in the church. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2010-06-27_26.mp3 3E0B82D3-7EDA-441A-9ACF-015E5B6789A0 Sun, 27 Jun 2010 12:00:00 -0500 Paul’s Letter to the Galatians: The Road to Freedom - Part 4 of 5 Fourth of five messages from the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Galatians: The Road to Freedom. When we are led by the Spirit, we can be confident that God is powerfully present with us to proclaim the Kingdom of God.. If it seems God was only present with the great people of the past, by walking in the Spirit we can have the confidence that God is with, within and among us as we pass the mantle of spiritual leadership to the next generation. The Spirit uses the raw material of our Bible reading, praying and relationships in the church. 19:52 Rev. Norman Stolpe Elijah, Elisha, works of the flesh, Francis of Assisi no yes Third of five messages from the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Galatians: The Road to Freedom. Identity in Christ is so radical, so strong that it supersedes the most divisive human distinctions: race, class and gender and spiritual maturity. For many churches, the veterans are tired, burned out and discouraged. The ones with the energy and enthusiasm for introducing people to Jesus and inviting them into the church are the young believers whose experience of deliverance is fresh. Whether you are a tired veteran or recently energized, you are an heir of God promised freedom, liberated to tell how much Jesus has done for you.. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2010-06-20_25.mp3 49389698-A1EC-4B49-9207-B1E156C85259 Sun, 20 Jun 2010 12:00:00 -0500 Paul’s Letter to the Galatians: The Road to Freedom - Part 3 of 5 Third of five messages from the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Galatians: The Road to Freedom. Identity in Christ is so radical, so strong that it supersedes the most divisive human distinctions: race, class and gender and spiritual maturity. For many churches, the veterans are tired, burned out and discouraged. The ones with the energy and enthusiasm for introducing people to Jesus and inviting them into the church are the young believers whose experience of deliverance is fresh. Whether you are a tired veteran or recently energized, you are an heir of God promised freedom, liberated to tell how much Jesus has done for you. 21:15 Rev. Norman Stolpe Elijah on Horeb, still small voice, Gerasene demoniac, baptism, Uzbeks, Kyrgyzstan, Abraham Lincoln no yes Second of five messages from the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Galatians: The Road to Freedom. The Gospel way of life is by faith in Christ and not works of the law. The Gospel of trusting Jesus is good news for those who get what they don’t deserve, both the victims of an unfair world and the disreputable, dependent intruders. The Gospel of trusting Jesus is good news not just to escape what we don’t deserve, but because it is a whole way of life of freedom from trying to deserve what only God can give us. Our mission is to invite our neighbors to a life of faith in Jesus Christ and into our congregation for the shared pursuit of Christian spirituality. This mission does not end but only begins when one of our neighbors trusts Jesus. We ourselves continue to live the good news of trusting Jesus. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2010-06-13_24.mp3 39FB2736-3E1C-4275-B4E1-D510157A156D Sun, 13 Jun 2010 12:00:00 -0500 Paul’s Letter to the Galatians: The Road to Freedom - Part 2 of 5 Second of five messages from the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Galatians: The Road to Freedom. The Gospel way of life is by faith in Christ and not works of the law. The Gospel of trusting Jesus is good news for those who get what they don’t deserve, both the victims of an unfair world and the disreputable, dependent intruders. The Gospel of trusting Jesus is good news not just to escape what we don’t deserve, but because it is a whole way of life of freedom from trying to deserve what only God can give us. Our mission is to invite our neighbors to a life of faith in Jesus Christ and into our congregation for the shared pursuit of Christian spirituality. This mission does not end but only begins when one of our neighbors trusts Jesus. We ourselves continue to live the good news of trusting Jesus. 22:41 Rev. Norman Stolpe Gerren Isgrigg, Wylie’s Angel, Naboth’s Vineyard, Ahab, Elijah, Sinful Woman Anoints Jesus, Hudson Taylor’s Spiritual Secret, Church in China no yes First of five messages from the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Galatians: The Road to Freedom. Neither the Gospel Paul proclaimed nor his own transformation story are of human origin but are by revelation of Jesus Christ. Nobody would make up our transformation stories. Their very improbability fixates attention. No one can look away. We are not content for to be a church with dogs and vegetables. Our passion and vision is to become a community of transforming people bringing our neighbors to Jesus to be transformed. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2010-06-06_23.mp3 5656F9D2-2CF5-4419-B5F7-FCE27EB43458 Sun, 6 Jun 2010 12:00:00 -0500 Paul’s Letter to the Galatians: The Road to Freedom - Part 1 of 5 First of five messages from the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Galatians: The Road to Freedom. Neither the Gospel Paul proclaimed nor his own transformation story are of human origin but are by revelation of Jesus Christ. Nobody would make up our transformation stories. Their very improbability fixates attention. No one can look away. We are not content for to be a church with dogs and vegetables. Our passion and vision is to become a community of transforming people bringing our neighbors to Jesus to be transformed. 22:11 Rev. Norman Stolpe Deepwater Horizon, Armando Galarraga, Widow of Zarephath, Widow of Nain, Central Dog Park, Acers Community Garden, Laborers into the harvest no yes What does it mean to be utterly, hopelessly, and truly lost in the wilderness? Most people who are lost in the wilderness end up walking in circles and in panic. Jesus promises an advocate to lead when the world provides no reliable landmarks. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2010-05-30_22.mp3 FEC5A386-9D2D-4C1B-9CE2-90EDB1998DD4 Sun, 30 May 2010 12:00:00 -0500 Spring Spirit Festival - Part 3 of 3 What does it mean to be utterly, hopelessly, and truly lost in the wilderness? Most people who are lost in the wilderness end up walking in circles and in panic. Jesus promises an advocate to lead when the world provides no reliable landmarks. 25:36 Rev. Todd Boddy Frank Church River no return wilderness, lost, walking in circles, Father Son Spirit, glorifying Christ, John 16 no yes Are there some who have not yet heard of the Holy Spirit? Originally appearing in Tongues of Fire at Peter’s first gospel preaching. The early community of Jesus had a phenomena and message to its immediate community which demanded an account. Is the church ready to release itself to the Spirit for the next perfect storm in God’s mission? http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2010-05-23_21.mp3 0539B8F1-0304-4593-A954-BA503971F02C Sun, 30 May 2010 12:00:00 -0500 Spring Spirit Festival - Part 2 of 3 Are there some who have not yet heard of the Holy Spirit? Originally appearing in Tongues of Fire at Peter’s first gospel preaching. The early community of Jesus had a phenomena and message to its immediate community which demanded an account. Is the church ready to release itself to the Spirit for the next perfect storm in God’s mission? 21:22 Rev. Todd Boddy Fridtjof Nansen, Fram, Pentecost, Tongues of Fire, violent wind, Apostles, community of Jesus, demand an account, devout Jews, perfect storm no yes The very same disciples who were cowering in fear after Jesus’ crucifixion overflow with joy and courage after they witness him ascending back to heaven. Though he was leaving them, he promised they’d never be alone. Later the Apostle Paul would pray that the eyes of every believer’s heart would be enlightened to this promise of a new kind of power; the power of Christ’s light. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2010-05-16_20.mp3 D240B37F-5A74-4C73-8A91-607BE378BABC Sun, 16 May 2010 12:00:00 -0500 Spring Spirit Festival - Part 1 of 3 The very same disciples who were cowering in fear after Jesus’ crucifixion overflow with joy and courage after they witness him ascending back to heaven. Though he was leaving them, he promised they’d never be alone. Later the Apostle Paul would pray that the eyes of every believer’s heart would be enlightened to this promise of a new kind of power; the power of Christ’s light. 23:29 Rev. Todd Boddy Illumination, darkness, Siloam Tunnel, open the eyes of your heart, Christ’s light, project light, mission, Mexico no yes Message for the sixth Sunday of Eastertide in the series Hope Now! Living Between Here and There. This week: From polarizing political rhetoric to violent terrorism, fear is the preferred weapon for trying to control those who are seen as weak. Jesus replaces fear with peace; peace that is incomprehensible to both the perpetrators and victims of fear. With Jesus as the fixed point in a wildly spinning world, every source of fear is defanged when seen from Jesus’ vantage point. Jesus’ words "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid." are not a lesson to learn and apply. They are a blessing to receive, absorb and celebrate. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2010-05-09_19.mp3 5843B4BD-A0A8-402B-9327-FB4949785EB6 Sun, 9 May 2010 12:00:00 -0500 Hope Now! Living Between Then and There - Part 6 of 6 Message for the sixth Sunday of Eastertide in the series Hope Now! Living Between Here and There. This week: From polarizing political rhetoric to violent terrorism, fear is the preferred weapon for trying to control those who are seen as weak. Jesus replaces fear with peace; peace that is incomprehensible to both the perpetrators and victims of fear. With Jesus as the fixed point in a wildly spinning world, every source of fear is defanged when seen from Jesus’ vantage point. Jesus’ words "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid." are not a lesson to learn and apply. They are a blessing to receive, absorb and celebrate. 21:13 Rev. Norman Stolpe Three Little Pigs, Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf, Car bomb, Oil slick, Stock Market, Immigration, Tea Party no yes Message for the fifth Sunday of Eastertide in the series Hope Now! Living Between Here and There. This week: The juxtaposition of Acts 11:1-18 that we read today with the Gospel for today from John 13:31-35 speaks to the hostile polarizations that we observe, not only in far away places but in our own country and community. The New Testament makes us, the disciples of Jesus, responsible to be a visible demonstration of a healthy alternative. We in this room are God’s hope for the hostile polarization of today’s world by loving each other so extravagantly that everyone will know we are Jesus’ disciples. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2010-05-02_18.mp3 0576C297-362E-4F61-9AAD-FC4A5CDF2FD5 Sun, 2 May 2010 12:00:00 -0500 Hope Now! Living Between Then and There - Part 5 of 6 Message for the fifth Sunday of Eastertide in the series Hope Now! Living Between Here and There. This week: The juxtaposition of Acts 11:1-18 that we read today with the Gospel for today from John 13:31-35 speaks to the hostile polarizations that we observe, not only in far away places but in our own country and community. The New Testament makes us, the disciples of Jesus, responsible to be a visible demonstration of a healthy alternative. We in this room are God’s hope for the hostile polarization of today’s world by loving each other so extravagantly that everyone will know we are Jesus’ disciples. 27:05 Rev. Norman Stolpe Re-tribalization, immigration reform, health care reform, banking reform, same sex marriage, right to life and abortion rights, environmental and energy policy, Samuel Rutherford, James Ussher no yes Message for the fourth Sunday of Eastertide in the series Hope Now! Living Between Here and There. This week: We may feel like we or our efforts are a lost cause. A Vision for our plans, our achievements, our mission takes our focus of off God. When we focus on God, Jesus will lead us, even when we can’t see or explain where we are going. To live securely in the uncertainty between the times, follow Jesus toward eternal life. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2010-04-25_17.mp3 052BC0E3-092C-448B-935A-BDA023AB009A Sun, 25 Apr 2010 12:00:00 -0500 Hope Now! Living Between Then and There - Part 4 of 6 Message for the fourth Sunday of Eastertide in the series Hope Now! Living Between Here and There. This week: We may feel like we or our efforts are a lost cause. A Vision for our plans, our achievements, our mission takes our focus of off God. When we focus on God, Jesus will lead us, even when we can’t see or explain where we are going. To live securely in the uncertainty between the times, follow Jesus toward eternal life. 25:32 Rev. Norman Stolpe Tabitha, Dorcas, Chaunkah, Maccabees, Good Shepherd, Light of the World, John Ortberg, Thomas Merton no yes Message for the third Sunday of Eastertide in the series Hope Now! Living Between Here and There. This week: Recognizing Jesus is difficult in the stretched and distorted space between the times. Like Peter and Saul, our presuppositions can impair our ability to recognize the risen Jesus, even when he’s right in front of us. Those who fully recognize the risen Jesus cannot be intimidated, even by the threat of death. In the midst of the ambiguities of living between the times, watch for the signs that Jesus is with you and step with faith into the future. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2010-04-18_16.mp3 2C96DB86-E256-48E1-8650-5E304F55FF48 Sun, 18 Apr 2010 12:00:00 -0500 Hope Now! Living Between Then and There - Part 3 of 6 Message for the third Sunday of Eastertide in the series Hope Now! Living Between Here and There. This week: Recognizing Jesus is difficult in the stretched and distorted space between the times. Like Peter and Saul, our presuppositions can impair our ability to recognize the risen Jesus, even when he’s right in front of us. Those who fully recognize the risen Jesus cannot be intimidated, even by the threat of death. In the midst of the ambiguities of living between the times, watch for the signs that Jesus is with you and step with faith into the future. 32:47 Rev. Norman Stolpe The Greatest Generation, Tom Brokaw, King David, Revival, Reformation, Awakening, Mega-churches no yes Our technology can to an extent overcome time and distance, but it can't overcome the limitations of being human. Both Mary Magdalene and Thomas hit their own terminal velocity after the death of Jesus with mourning, withdrawal, and questions about their dead end hopes. To their surprise, Jesus returns from the grave to answer their doubts and grief with real presence and love. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2010-04-11_15.mp3 BE97E867-C4BA-428B-B485-879F72194A66 Sun, 11 Apr 2010 12:00:00 -0500 Hope Now! Living Between Then and There - Part 2 of 6 Our technology can to an extent overcome time and distance, but it can't overcome the limitations of being human. Both Mary Magdalene and Thomas hit their own terminal velocity after the death of Jesus with mourning, withdrawal, and questions about their dead end hopes. To their surprise, Jesus returns from the grave to answer their doubts and grief with real presence and love. 22:57 Rev. Todd Boddy Terminal velocity, John Freeman, The Tyranny of Email, Doubting Thomas, Mary of Magdalene, risen Jesus, email no yes Message for the Easter Sunday in the series Where can you go when the world don't treat you right? The answer is home! This week: Home Forever with Jesus. Easter is not about sprinting to sing around the empty tomb, it is about going home in amazement at what has happened. Jesus has risen and God has made everything new NOW. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2010-04-04_14.mp3 FC9E9A12-7D70-4F45-9C41-D559345E7B1D Sun, 4 Apr 2010 12:00:00 -0500 Easter Sunday Message for the Easter Sunday in the series Where can you go when the world don't treat you right? The answer is home! This week: Home Forever with Jesus. Easter is not about sprinting to sing around the empty tomb, it is about going home in amazement at what has happened. Jesus has risen and God has made everything new NOW. 25:13 Rev. Norman Stolpe Holy Saturday, Descent into Hell, Harrowing of Hell, Bodily resurrection, Marxist materialism, Hindu spiritualism, Armenia earthquake 1988 no yes Message for the Palm Sunday in the series Where can you go when the world don't treat you right? The answer is home! This week: Welcome Jesus When He Comes Home When you have seen Jesus’ deeds of power for yourself, you will not, cannot hesitate to come home with him to his kingdom of peace with uninhibited joy that transforms us, our church and our neighbors. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2010-03-28_13.mp3 DCEE0075-B423-4B71-96C2-8626ADF88EBC Sun, 28 Mar 2010 12:00:00 -0500 Palm Sunday Message for the Palm Sunday in the series Where can you go when the world don't treat you right? The answer is home! This week: Welcome Jesus When He Comes Home When you have seen Jesus’ deeds of power for yourself, you will not, cannot hesitate to come home with him to his kingdom of peace with uninhibited joy that transforms us, our church and our neighbors. 24:01 Rev. Norman Stolpe Christmas Angels, Holy Week, Peace, Glory in heaven, Exuberance, Humble Messianic King, Hosanna, Poor, Captives, Blind, Oppressed, Lame no yes Message for the Fifth Sunday of Lent in the series Where can you go when the world don't treat you right? The answer is home! This week: Come Home to a Movable Feast Worship invites you to savor the presence of Jesus. In worship, sing your love for Jesus with your good friends. Worship is the aroma of home. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2010-03-21_12.mp3 5ADAFD69-DF6A-42B9-A39F-0942571395EF Sun, 21 Mar 2010 12:00:00 -0500 Fifth Sunday of Lent Message for the Fifth Sunday of Lent in the series Where can you go when the world don't treat you right? The answer is home! This week: Come Home to a Movable Feast Worship invites you to savor the presence of Jesus. In worship, sing your love for Jesus with your good friends. Worship is the aroma of home. 20:49 Rev. Norman Stolpe Mary of Bethany, Martha, Lazarus of Bethany, Fragrance, Scent, Smell, Perfume, Nard, Anoint, Poor no yes Message for the Fourth Sunday of Lent in the series Where can you go when the world don't treat you right? The answer is home! This week: never too far away to come home. The way we in the church live together as "younger brothers and sisters" and "older brothers and sisters" is the conclusion of Jesus’ parable of the Prodigal Son. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2010-03-14_11.mp3 40DE5B6E-DDDF-4242-830A-6A4D4D7C2E77 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 12:00:00 -0500 Fourth Sunday of Lent Message for the Fourth Sunday of Lent in the series Where can you go when the world don't treat you right? The answer is home! This week: never too far away to come home. The way we in the church live together as "younger brothers and sisters" and "older brothers and sisters" is the conclusion of Jesus’ parable of the Prodigal Son. 20:04 Rev. Norman Stolpe Phantom of the Opera, Ann Caluwaert, The Phantom’s Redemption, Love Never Dies, Confession, Revival, Renewal, Transformation no yes Message for the Third Sunday of Lent in the series Where can you go when the world don't treat you right? The answer is home! This week: come home at an unhurried pace Jesus’ parable of the fig tree brings together our finite mortality and God’s gracious patience so that when life doesn’t treat us right we can hear the voice of God inviting us to come home. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2010-03-07_10.mp3 3A694946-7627-461F-82B8-DEA56A776859 Sun, 7 Mar 2010 12:00:00 -0500 Third Sunday of Lent Message for the Third Sunday of Lent in the series Where can you go when the world don't treat you right? The answer is home! This week: come home at an unhurried pace Jesus’ parable of the fig tree brings together our finite mortality and God’s gracious patience so that when life doesn’t treat us right we can hear the voice of God inviting us to come home. 30:06 Rev. Norman Stolpe Ebby Halliday Acers, Haiti and Chile earthquakes, Repent or perish, Orson Wells, War of the Worlds, Tom Long no yes Message for the Second Sunday of Lent in the series Where can you go when the world don't treat you right? The answer is home! This week: Securely on the Come Home Path. Coming home means gathering together under Jesus’ hen-like wings we find more than protection. There we become hen-like ourselves, finding our security in weakness, and protecting those who are vulnerable and hurting by sacrificing ourselves. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2010-02-28_09.mp3 56C813E7-82A7-4D71-BB0F-CB108EABA57E Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:00:00 -0600 Second Sunday of Lent Message for the Second Sunday of Lent in the series Where can you go when the world don't treat you right? The answer is home! This week: Securely on the Come Home Path. Coming home means gathering together under Jesus’ hen-like wings we find more than protection. There we become hen-like ourselves, finding our security in weakness, and protecting those who are vulnerable and hurting by sacrificing ourselves. 29:54 Rev. Norman Stolpe Aesop’s Fables, Dominus Flavit, David Benke, Deer Creek Middle School, Herod, Seventh Heaven, Joannie Rochette no yes We kick off Week of Compassion with Shelter the World CEO Rich Grabowski as guest speaker. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2010-02-21_08.mp3 B13C7515-681C-4B8F-B27A-50FDF1DF349D Sun, 21 Feb 2010 12:00:00 -0600 Week of Compassion We kick off Week of Compassion with Shelter the World CEO Rich Grabowski as guest speaker. 23:17 Mr. Rich Grabowski Week of Compassion, Shelter the World, Rich Grabowski no yes Message for Transfiguration Sunday nourishes prayer as talking with God in intimate conversation. Talking to God awakens us to the glow of God in people around us and people around us will recognize the glow of God in us. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2010-02-14_07.mp3 A4301841-8701-4ABE-B421-DB6082551E38 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 12:00:00 -0600 Transfiguration Sunday Message for Transfiguration Sunday nourishes prayer as talking with God in intimate conversation. Talking to God awakens us to the glow of God in people around us and people around us will recognize the glow of God in us. 23:17 Rev. Norman Stolpe Desert Fathers, Abba Arsenius, Abba Sisoes, Athletes of Christ, Moses, Exodus no yes Message examines what happens when we know God has encountered us. When Simon (Peter) recognizes that Jesus is Lord "God in human flesh" at the miraculous catch of fish, he acknowledges he is a sinner but Jesus relieves his fear and says from now on he will catch fish. When we are encountered by God, our deficiency is transformed into abundance. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2010-02-07_06.mp3 C7B3CB37-E670-4072-B15D-E936EF99E6D6 Sun, 7 Feb 2010 12:00:00 -0600 Pre-Lent Message examines what happens when we know God has encountered us. When Simon (Peter) recognizes that Jesus is Lord "God in human flesh" at the miraculous catch of fish, he acknowledges he is a sinner but Jesus relieves his fear and says from now on he will catch fish. When we are encountered by God, our deficiency is transformed into abundance. 29:09 Rev. Norman Stolpe Marilynne Robinson, Early vivid awareness of God, Isaiah’s vision of God, Paul’s vision of Christ, East Texas church fires, Jim Wallis, Julian of Norwich no yes The cataclysmic paradox of life is that we are created to bear God's image and doing so is perhaps the most difficult thing in the world. Spiritual imagination is required in coming to terms to what God wants for your life. Jesus didn’t come to be nice but to pronounce God’s year of Jubilee over all humankind. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2010-01-31_05.mp3 F792B98A-BD57-40C1-B3A8-62BB81267D32 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 12:00:00 -0600 Pre-Lent The cataclysmic paradox of life is that we are created to bear God's image and doing so is perhaps the most difficult thing in the world. Spiritual imagination is required in coming to terms to what God wants for your life. Jesus didn’t come to be nice but to pronounce God’s year of Jubilee over all humankind. 25:07 Rev. Todd Boddy Jesus speaking in synagogue, Jesus home town, Luke 4, Isaiah 62, pure imagination, Willie Wonka, today, release to the captives no yes Laity Sunday with guest lay speaker Randy Breen. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2010-01-24_04.mp3 7BF0B678-0532-4401-8B6F-EC7D61DE3207 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 12:00:00 -0600 Laity Sunday - Part 1 of 1 Laity Sunday with guest lay speaker Randy Breen. 24:25 Mr. Randy Breen Laity Sunday, Randy Breen no yes Weddings are stressful enough, but when this party lasts 7 days and the wine and money is runs low where do you turn? Mary turns to Jesus who reluctantly gets involved before his time. Water is transformed into wine and family honor is increased. Honor and Transformation go hand in hand when Jesus glory is revealed http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2010-01-17_03.mp3 A743052E-0345-45C0-911B-317D7A398AD3 Sun, 17 Jan 2010 12:00:00 -0600 My Big Fat Messianic Wedding - Part 1 of 1 Weddings are stressful enough, but when this party lasts 7 days and the wine and money is runs low where do you turn? Mary turns to Jesus who reluctantly gets involved before his time. Water is transformed into wine and family honor is increased. Honor and Transformation go hand in hand when Jesus glory is revealed 20:38 Rev. Todd Boddy Wedding party, transformation, honor, wedding feast at Cana, Jesus first miracle, water into wine, failure no yes Message for Epiphany Sunday, the Adoration of the Magi: How could some mysterious astronomical phenomenon have mobilize and directed the Gentile Magi to trek to what was the end of the world for them, just to see an obscure Jewish baby? Who did they think this King of the Jews was and why would they care? Why should we care about this strange chapter in the story of Jesus’ birth? With our focus on Jesus, we can shed our fears, our indifference and uncertainties for an unfolding journey of faith and intimacy with Jesus. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2010-01-10_02.mp3 D3E109DA-C9F0-4B05-8E71-EC7E9F229F02 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 12:00:00 -0600 Epiphany Sunday Message for Epiphany Sunday, the Adoration of the Magi: How could some mysterious astronomical phenomenon have mobilize and directed the Gentile Magi to trek to what was the end of the world for them, just to see an obscure Jewish baby? Who did they think this King of the Jews was and why would they care? Why should we care about this strange chapter in the story of Jesus’ birth? With our focus on Jesus, we can shed our fears, our indifference and uncertainties for an unfolding journey of faith and intimacy with Jesus. 22:15 Rev. Norman Stolpe Carol Zaleski, T. S. Elliot, "Journey of the Magi", Herod the Great, Bethlehem no yes In hope of experiencing spiritual awakening, we first look to Jesus’ awakening as the Son of God who discovered his self originating life in his embrace of his heavenly Father. Rejected by the world and his people, Jesus all the more offers the essence of life to those who believe. The best marketing in the world may try to imitate Jesus’ offer, but only he has the authority to deliver. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2010-01-03_01.mp3 8BBDE578-304C-4E2C-A6BC-41C196BBD8DC Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:00:00 -0600 Second Sunday of Christmastide In hope of experiencing spiritual awakening, we first look to Jesus’ awakening as the Son of God who discovered his self originating life in his embrace of his heavenly Father. Rejected by the world and his people, Jesus all the more offers the essence of life to those who believe. The best marketing in the world may try to imitate Jesus’ offer, but only he has the authority to deliver. 30:14 Rev. Todd Boddy Mestizaje, life, essence of life, eternal life, spiritual awakening, father’s bosom, John 1, John 1:18, emptying, Tiger Woods, I am Tiger Woods no yes This story of Jesus at the end of Passover week shows us the beginning of a vague awareness in Jesus to his greater call in life. The 12 year old Jesus loses his parents for a few days to investigate his "Father’s work" in the Jerusalem temple. This unique narrative gives us insight to discovering our personal spiritual identity and a pattern of renewal for our community. Redemption comes through leaders whom God raises up in response to the deep longing and prayers of the laity generated by the pressure of defeat and suffering. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2009-12-27_52.mp3 6163EE40-8D3E-49A2-B0A1-2AC4546D5706 Sun, 27 Dec 2009 12:00:00 -0600 First Sunday of Christmastide This story of Jesus at the end of Passover week shows us the beginning of a vague awareness in Jesus to his greater call in life. The 12 year old Jesus loses his parents for a few days to investigate his "Father’s work" in the Jerusalem temple. This unique narrative gives us insight to discovering our personal spiritual identity and a pattern of renewal for our community. Redemption comes through leaders whom God raises up in response to the deep longing and prayers of the laity generated by the pressure of defeat and suffering. 30:00 Rev. Todd Boddy Awakening, renewal, 12 year old Jesus, spiritual identity, prayer, Passover week, Father’s house, Anna, prophetess, Mary, Joseph no yes In place of this week's episode of our regular Sunday Worship Podcast, we are re-casting the 2009 Christmas Special from our Westside Cafe (WSC Espisode #43). This episode delivers a dramatized reading of the birth narrative of Jesus from the Gospel of Matthew and Luke with reflections from Mary the mother of Jesus. Interspersed with original Christmas music from the Westside Café, let us take you back to the "true meaning of Christmas." Have you ever wondered what it was like to be the mother of the Messiah? This Christmas special will leave you feeling blessed. If you enjoy this episode, join into the regular weekly podcast of the Westside Cafe. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2009-12-20_51.mp3 65EAAAC6-C244-44A2-8D80-329E4F7D24FD Sun, 20 Dec 2009 12:00:00 -0600 Fourth Sunday of Advent - Christmas Special In place of this week's episode of our regular Sunday Worship Podcast, we are re-casting the 2009 Christmas Special from our Westside Cafe (WSC Espisode #43). This episode delivers a dramatized reading of the birth narrative of Jesus from the Gospel of Matthew and Luke with reflections from Mary the mother of Jesus. Interspersed with original Christmas music from the Westside Café, let us take you back to the "true meaning of Christmas." Have you ever wondered what it was like to be the mother of the Messiah? This Christmas special will leave you feeling blessed. If you enjoy this episode, join into the regular weekly podcast of the Westside Cafe. 35:55 Rev. Todd Boddy and Rev. John Cunyus Luke 1 & 2, Matthew 1& 2, birth narrative of Jesus, Christmas, Mary, Mary the Mother of Jesus, virgin birth, advent, Joseph, Bethlehem, Silent Night, Little Drummer Boy no yes Message for the third week of Advent: joy. The message of John the Baptizer (Baptist) is to bear fruit worthy of repentance. As much as we think this is too hard for us, rejoice! We are doing it. Right now. This is what we were created to do - and we’re doing it. Of course, it is too hard for us, but as Gabriel told Mary, "Nothing will be impossible with God!" The fruit of repentance is compassionate justice for wounded people that produces the joy of transformed lives and transformed congregations. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2009-12-13_50.mp3 F81A4AB8-3DE4-4F67-9DED-E2848F220D25 Sun, 13 Dec 2009 12:00:00 -0600 Third Sunday of Advent Message for the third week of Advent: joy. The message of John the Baptizer (Baptist) is to bear fruit worthy of repentance. As much as we think this is too hard for us, rejoice! We are doing it. Right now. This is what we were created to do - and we’re doing it. Of course, it is too hard for us, but as Gabriel told Mary, "Nothing will be impossible with God!" The fruit of repentance is compassionate justice for wounded people that produces the joy of transformed lives and transformed congregations. 21:23 Rev. Norman Stolpe Elizabeth Myer Boulton, return to covenant, change of mind, twelve steps, conversion of life, Invisible Woman, Nicole Johnson, St. Vincent de Paul no yes Message for the first week of Advent: hope. Answers the question, "If Jesus was messiah, where is shalom?" by looking through Advent as a thin place that gives a glimpse of eternity. Through non-stop conversation with God, we can recognize Christ when he comes in disguise. Advent lifts the weight of life’s worries so we can rest in shalom. Signs that cause others to faint from fear are signs of hope for the shalom of redemption. Our Advent journey relentlessly draw us toward the shalom of our transformation into Jesus’ kingdom of priests. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2009-11-29_48.mp3 757E3496-E096-4460-BAE3-CCE1D14A03DE Sun, 29 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0600 First Sunday of Advent Message for the first week of Advent: hope. Answers the question, "If Jesus was messiah, where is shalom?" by looking through Advent as a thin place that gives a glimpse of eternity. Through non-stop conversation with God, we can recognize Christ when he comes in disguise. Advent lifts the weight of life’s worries so we can rest in shalom. Signs that cause others to faint from fear are signs of hope for the shalom of redemption. Our Advent journey relentlessly draw us toward the shalom of our transformation into Jesus’ kingdom of priests. 21:52 Rev. Norman Stolpe Twilight, dawn, threshold of the next life, Celtic spirituality, Orthodox icons, Tolstoy, Martin the Cobbler, Where Love Is, Without Ceasing, fig tree no yes Message for the Festival of Christ the King exploring how Jesus’ trial before Pilate in John’s Gospel and his introduction as "the ruler of the kings of the earth" in Revelation presents Jesus as king whose kingdom is not from this world but is over a kingdom of priests through whom he transforms this world. Jesus is not a king over warriors but a king over priests. He has made us his kingdom of priests to serve God. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2009-11-22_47.mp3 6E81CF3B-D20A-407A-87F3-4030E3DA495A Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0600 Festival of Christ the King - Part 1 of 1 Message for the Festival of Christ the King exploring how Jesus’ trial before Pilate in John’s Gospel and his introduction as "the ruler of the kings of the earth" in Revelation presents Jesus as king whose kingdom is not from this world but is over a kingdom of priests through whom he transforms this world. Jesus is not a king over warriors but a king over priests. He has made us his kingdom of priests to serve God. 22:40 Rev. Norman Stolpe Kennedy assassination, Guantanamo detainees, shalom, King David, Lord’s supper, worship in body no yes Fifth of five messages exploring how the New Testament book of Hebrews presents Jesus as the quintessential high priest. As high priest Jesus answers our fears and anxieties, alerting us to the threatening conditions that characterize the times until the day he comes. We find support in the community of the church as we gather to worship, learn and serve together. We prepare for whatever life my bring by meeting together in the church community to provoke one another to love and good deeds. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2009-11-15_46.mp3 DCDB0F60-FEBA-49DD-8978-D7A203A76540 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0600 Jesus - the Quintessential High Priest - Part 5 of 5 Fifth of five messages exploring how the New Testament book of Hebrews presents Jesus as the quintessential high priest. As high priest Jesus answers our fears and anxieties, alerting us to the threatening conditions that characterize the times until the day he comes. We find support in the community of the church as we gather to worship, learn and serve together. We prepare for whatever life my bring by meeting together in the church community to provoke one another to love and good deeds. 29:17 Rev. Norman Stolpe Ft. Hood, climate change, economy, health, future no yes Jesus is the Quintessential High Priest never to be underestimated. Hebrews tells us that he has entered the Tabernacle of Heaven to secure our eternal forgiveness and to make in us a habitable place for God’s Spirit. This event is the consummation of all history and will help to rewrite ours. Jesus offers a new pivot point or horizon for the hindsight’s of life. This is the most solemn of all conversation, despite the importance of world events around us. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2009-11-08_45.mp3 5599C557-9A31-4379-ACC9-3317D34180F3 Sun, 8 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0600 Jesus - the Quintessential High Priest - Part 4 of 5 Jesus is the Quintessential High Priest never to be underestimated. Hebrews tells us that he has entered the Tabernacle of Heaven to secure our eternal forgiveness and to make in us a habitable place for God’s Spirit. This event is the consummation of all history and will help to rewrite ours. Jesus offers a new pivot point or horizon for the hindsight’s of life. This is the most solemn of all conversation, despite the importance of world events around us. 21:16 Rev. Todd Boddy Hebrews 9:27, judgment, Major Nadal Malik Nasan, Fort Hood, eternal life, conversation, high priest, Sirach 50 no yes Iris was born in Guangzhou, China, and came to America when she was 7. She grew up in New York City as an only child in a secular home with no spiritual influence from her parents. She attended Cornell University in Ithaca, NY, where she came to know Christ. While she studied business at Cornell, she also realized that God had given her a compassion and desire to help the poor. In September 2008, she moved to Dallas to launch Videre Microfinance, a nonprofit based in Dallas that uses microfinance to serve the poor and to share the Gospel in developing countries. In April 2009, Iris went to South Sudan to launch Videre’s first microfinance site. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2009-11-01_44.mp3 6242940B-A89F-41F3-A23A-E793E0FA11D1 Sun, 1 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0600 All Saints Sunday - Guest Speaker - Part 1 of 1 Iris was born in Guangzhou, China, and came to America when she was 7. She grew up in New York City as an only child in a secular home with no spiritual influence from her parents. She attended Cornell University in Ithaca, NY, where she came to know Christ. While she studied business at Cornell, she also realized that God had given her a compassion and desire to help the poor. In September 2008, she moved to Dallas to launch Videre Microfinance, a nonprofit based in Dallas that uses microfinance to serve the poor and to share the Gospel in developing countries. In April 2009, Iris went to South Sudan to launch Videre’s first microfinance site. 34:39 Ms. Iris Liang Iris Liang, Videre Microfinace Institute, Sudan, conversion, sanctification no no Three of five messages exploring how the New Testament book of Hebrews presents Jesus as the quintessential high priest with the courage to face up to God and to us - to go where neither God nor human has gone before - to expose and confirm God. Jesus is qualified like no other to be our mediator where no others can stand. No one can thwart His plan and relationship with us. Jesus the eternal high priest and King asks, "What do you want me to do for you?", when our captors will not negotiate. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2009-10-25_43.mp3 E67EB736-9159-45C9-B165-58EF2A5341ED Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:00:00 -0500 Jesus - the Quintessential High Priest - Part 3 of 5 Three of five messages exploring how the New Testament book of Hebrews presents Jesus as the quintessential high priest with the courage to face up to God and to us - to go where neither God nor human has gone before - to expose and confirm God. Jesus is qualified like no other to be our mediator where no others can stand. No one can thwart His plan and relationship with us. Jesus the eternal high priest and King asks, "What do you want me to do for you?", when our captors will not negotiate. 25:56 Rev. Norman Stolpe Melchizedek, mediator, high priest, Taliban, Innocence Project, Hebrews 7, Job 42, Blind Bartimaeus, David Rodhes no no Second of five messages exploring how the New Testament book of Hebrews presents Jesus as the quintessential high priest with the courage to face up to God and to us - to go where neither God nor human has gone before - to expose and confirm God. Jesus is the high priest who offers prayers for our eternal life with loud cries and tears. As ultimate High Priest, on our behalf, Jesus opens access to God for gentleness with our weaknesses, the hearing of our prayers and freeing us from the fear of death. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2009-10-18_42.mp3 E1DFB6BF-C76D-404C-9C02-8D0415C621B8 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 12:00:00 -0500 Jesus - the Quintessential High Priest - Part 2 of 5 Second of five messages exploring how the New Testament book of Hebrews presents Jesus as the quintessential high priest with the courage to face up to God and to us - to go where neither God nor human has gone before - to expose and confirm God. Jesus is the high priest who offers prayers for our eternal life with loud cries and tears. As ultimate High Priest, on our behalf, Jesus opens access to God for gentleness with our weaknesses, the hearing of our prayers and freeing us from the fear of death. 29:00 Rev. Norman Stolpe Job, whirlwind, Wizard of Oz, Virgin Mary, Charles Darwin, Melchizedek, holiness no no First of five messages exploring how the New Testament book of Hebrews presents Jesus as the quintessential high priest with the courage to face up to God and to us - to go where neither God nor human has gone before - to expose and confirm God. Jesus is the sympathetic high priest who has been tested in every way every human has. With Jesus as our sympathetic High Priest, we can confidently approach the God who suffers with us and boldly request the grace we need for any trial. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2009-10-11_41.mp3 79ED8057-879C-4093-A330-2D2DF69AB88E Sun, 11 Oct 2009 12:00:00 -0500 Jesus - the Quintessential High Priest - Part 1 of 5 First of five messages exploring how the New Testament book of Hebrews presents Jesus as the quintessential high priest with the courage to face up to God and to us - to go where neither God nor human has gone before - to expose and confirm God. Jesus is the sympathetic high priest who has been tested in every way every human has. With Jesus as our sympathetic High Priest, we can confidently approach the God who suffers with us and boldly request the grace we need for any trial. 28:03 Rev. Norman Stolpe Cancer, depression, Job’s friends, Dave Letterman, Day of Atonement, Yom Kippur, Bonhoeffer, Simone Weil no no St. Francis of Assisi started out his pursuit of a noble life much as we do, looking for fame, valor, and recognition. If he had been successful at knighthood we never would have heard of him. Thankfully he answered an invitation to something greater. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2009-10-04_40.mp3 7F1E0843-F829-4139-A377-42D486F88D12 Sun, 4 Oct 2009 12:00:00 -0500 St. Francis Pet Blessing Sunday St. Francis of Assisi started out his pursuit of a noble life much as we do, looking for fame, valor, and recognition. If he had been successful at knighthood we never would have heard of him. Thankfully he answered an invitation to something greater. 23:36 Rev. Norman Stolpe and Rev. Todd Boddy Saint Francis, Assisi, invitation, knighthood, sainthood, pet blessing, second invitation, luke 14, Innocent the III, crusades, Giovanni Francesco di Bernardone, chivalry no no Fourth of four messages from the New Testament book of James: Nuts and Bolts in Your Face. The health care debate is full of passion and controversy. Jesus and the New Testament are concerned with health and healing. How do we live that in a society of modern medical technology and business? The intensity of singing, prayer and confession can be increased so spiritual power drives health care. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2009-09-27_39.mp3 48037E06-5D9D-4945-8A99-F522EF7B2FC6 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 12:00:00 -0500 Nuts and Bolts in Your Face - Part 4 of 4 Fourth of four messages from the New Testament book of James: Nuts and Bolts in Your Face. The health care debate is full of passion and controversy. Jesus and the New Testament are concerned with health and healing. How do we live that in a society of modern medical technology and business? The intensity of singing, prayer and confession can be increased so spiritual power drives health care. 32:54 Rev. Norman Stolpe Medical insurance, therapy, medicine, Congress, anointing, accountability, responsibility, consolation, desolation no no Central Christian Church hosted an extraordinary Homecoming on Sunday, September 20, 2009. We celebrated the wonderful past of this historic congregation, the oldest, continuing protestant congregation in Dallas, Texas. Special special music was performed and we had a catered lunch after worship in Fellowship Hall that gave us all time to renew old friendships and catch up on what has been happening with our friends, loved ones, and fellow church members. Kyle Fauntleroy, a captain in the U.S.Navy, who has previously served as an assistant minister at Central while he attended Brite Divinity School, will be our guest preacher. Capt. Fauntleroy is currently Senior Chaplain of the United States Coast Guard Academy, New London, CT. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2009-09-20_38.mp3 7A601322-C4BC-4660-AE2D-CFB3318078F2 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 12:00:00 -0500 Homecoming Sunday Central Christian Church hosted an extraordinary Homecoming on Sunday, September 20, 2009. We celebrated the wonderful past of this historic congregation, the oldest, continuing protestant congregation in Dallas, Texas. Special special music was performed and we had a catered lunch after worship in Fellowship Hall that gave us all time to renew old friendships and catch up on what has been happening with our friends, loved ones, and fellow church members. Kyle Fauntleroy, a captain in the U.S.Navy, who has previously served as an assistant minister at Central while he attended Brite Divinity School, will be our guest preacher. Capt. Fauntleroy is currently Senior Chaplain of the United States Coast Guard Academy, New London, CT. . 36:48 Captain W Kyle Fauntleroy Homecoming, Captain W Kyle Fauntleroy no no Third of four messages from the New Testament book of James: Nuts and Bolts in Your Face. The human tongue, the instrument of spoken words, has great power for good and evil. Our words spring from our hearts, and our words feed our hearts. To speak encouraging and affirming words to and about people made in the image of God is an expression of worship to God. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2009-09-13_37.mp3 C9990E5D-230B-492D-BDEB-3DA4ABBEEBC9 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 12:00:00 -0500 Nuts and Bolts in Your Face - Part 3 of 4 Third of four messages from the New Testament book of James: Nuts and Bolts in Your Face. The human tongue, the instrument of spoken words, has great power for good and evil. Our words spring from our hearts, and our words feed our hearts. To speak encouraging and affirming words to and about people made in the image of God is an expression of worship to God. 26:31 Rev. Norman Stolpe teaching, accountability, responsibility, calling, vocation, image of God, capital punishment, Isidor Rabi, Henri Nouwen no no Second of four messages from the New Testament book of James: Nuts and Bolts in Your Face. The favoritism that excludes those who are different, difficult, struggling and caters to people of means and influence has no place in the Christian church. The royal law of Christ demands the broadest welcome. God is sending us people with needs and wounds, baggage and issues as fuel for our transformation to become a community of hospitality to our neighbors, the hospitable hands of Jesus for healing, hope and wholeness. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2009-09-06_36.mp3 9D83C6D1-63B5-40F7-9032-653C42E20CC2 Sun, 6 Sep 2009 12:00:00 -0500 Nuts and Bolts in Your Face - Part 2 of 4 Second of four messages from the New Testament book of James: Nuts and Bolts in Your Face. The favoritism that excludes those who are different, difficult, struggling and caters to people of means and influence has no place in the Christian church. The royal law of Christ demands the broadest welcome. God is sending us people with needs and wounds, baggage and issues as fuel for our transformation to become a community of hospitality to our neighbors, the hospitable hands of Jesus for healing, hope and wholeness. 29:10 Rev. Norman Stolpe John Wesley, Dorothy Day, Lillian Daniel, Jesus and Syrophoenician woman, life saving station, Noah’s Ark no no First of four messages from the New Testament book of James: Nuts and Bolts in Your Face. Whether a close friend, a spouse, a co-worker, everyone has a relationship with someone who knows them so well that a comment or that certain look jabs in the vulnerable spot. When the sting comes just to score points, the wound is especially painful. But when it comes as compassionate correction, the pain brings payoff. This week, being doers of the word, and not merely hearers. To be doers of the Word is to listen to Christ’s voice and do everything we can to love him. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2009-08-30_35.mp3 34ED4AA6-4F66-4A95-9F78-025800C1039F Sun, 30 Aug 2009 12:00:00 -0500 Nuts and Bolts in Your Face - Part 1 of 4 First of four messages from the New Testament book of James: Nuts and Bolts in Your Face. Whether a close friend, a spouse, a co-worker, everyone has a relationship with someone who knows them so well that a comment or that certain look jabs in the vulnerable spot. When the sting comes just to score points, the wound is especially painful. But when it comes as compassionate correction, the pain brings payoff. This week, being doers of the word, and not merely hearers. To be doers of the Word is to listen to Christ’s voice and do everything we can to love him. 20:07 Rev. Norman Stolpe pure religion, Song of Solomon, Teresa of Avila, The Wedding Song, Noel Paul Stookey, big bang, voice, spoken word no no Sixth of six messages from Ephesians answering the question: what good is being a Christian? Christians expect spiritual struggle but know that Christ has already won the victory, which they tap into with prayer as the community of faith, the Church. The collapse of the consensus of cultural Christianity in the West plunges those of us who want to be disciples of Jesus into a spiritual struggle in the arena of overpowering prayer. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2009-08-23_34.mp3 7EAA6C39-82B5-4CCF-ADC4-3924FD8D3092 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 12:00:00 -0500 What Good Is Being a Christian - Part 6 of 6 Sixth of six messages from Ephesians answering the question: what good is being a Christian? Christians expect spiritual struggle but know that Christ has already won the victory, which they tap into with prayer as the community of faith, the Church. The collapse of the consensus of cultural Christianity in the West plunges those of us who want to be disciples of Jesus into a spiritual struggle in the arena of overpowering prayer. 28:42 Rev. Norman Stolpe Francis Xavier in Japan, crypto-Christians, armor of God, Frank Peretti, cultural christianity, Solomon’s prayer, Sharon Watkins, State of the Church, General Assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) no no Fifth of six messages from Ephesians answering the question: what good is being a Christian? There is a lonely road which leads to God. In 1315 A.D. the patron saint of dogs, St. Roch took this path to try and bring healing during the middle age black plague of Europe. His pattern of life was much like that of Jesus, with a hidden identity and full of unconditional love. Where does your lonely path lead? http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2009-08-16_33.mp3 11ACF78E-13C0-416B-B8BA-4BE284146209 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 12:00:00 -0500 What Good Is Being a Christian - Part 5 of 6 Fifth of six messages from Ephesians answering the question: what good is being a Christian? There is a lonely road which leads to God. In 1315 A.D. the patron saint of dogs, St. Roch took this path to try and bring healing during the middle age black plague of Europe. His pattern of life was much like that of Jesus, with a hidden identity and full of unconditional love. Where does your lonely path lead? 33:19 Rev. Todd Boddy Saint Roch, Montpellier France, Bubonic plague, the black , death, healing, lonely road, dogs, prison, down and out, redeem the time, wise no no The fourth of six messages from Ephesians answering the question: what good is being a Christian? No one sets out to reserve a special room for the devil within themselves. Yet it happens all the time when we harbor anger, and animosity. Paul’s warning to "not give the devil opportunity" would have served the famous Absalom well, but now it is our turn. Do you have a room reserved for the Devil? Christ can clean this room. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2009-08-09_32.mp3 E9EFBB36-1E50-42EB-AF6C-67AFDDF190A5 Sun, 9 Aug 2009 12:00:00 -0500 What Good Is Being a Christian - Part 4 of 6 The fourth of six messages from Ephesians answering the question: what good is being a Christian? No one sets out to reserve a special room for the devil within themselves. Yet it happens all the time when we harbor anger, and animosity. Paul’s warning to "not give the devil opportunity" would have served the famous Absalom well, but now it is our turn. Do you have a room reserved for the Devil? Christ can clean this room. 31:03 Rev. Todd Boddy Absalom, the Devil, anger, grieve the Holy Spirit, a con, joy, King David, Ephesians 4, give the devil a foot hold, Christ’s forgiveness no no We live in a skeptical age, at least when it comes to Christian faith. Is there really any reason for believing that Jesus actually rose from the dead? Is it just a story we tell? http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2009-08-02_31.mp3 29059D66-93E2-47CF-8AC2-549845C58779 Sun, 2 Aug 2009 12:00:00 -0500 The Case for Resurrection - Part 1 of 1 We live in a skeptical age, at least when it comes to Christian faith. Is there really any reason for believing that Jesus actually rose from the dead? Is it just a story we tell? 31:10 Dr. John Cunyus Disciples, resurrection, unbelief, Jesus’ appearance, empty tomb, witnesses, case for resurrection, martyrs no no Third of six messages from Ephesians answering the question: what good is being a Christian? Much of the Christian faith is idealistic and aims for perfection. How does God work to help us close the discrepancy between these lofty thoughts and our daily living? Paul, in Ephesians 3:14-21 encourages us to be ready when God provides "moving days" where we are suddenly given the opportunity to bridge the gap. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2009-07-26_30.mp3 E1F6567F-1F77-4A29-945D-073DCF4E0E93 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0500 What Good Is Being a Christian - Part 3 of 6 Third of six messages from Ephesians answering the question: what good is being a Christian? Much of the Christian faith is idealistic and aims for perfection. How does God work to help us close the discrepancy between these lofty thoughts and our daily living? Paul, in Ephesians 3:14-21 encourages us to be ready when God provides "moving days" where we are suddenly given the opportunity to bridge the gap. 27:51 Rev. Todd Boddy Marcus Luttrell, Navy Seal, Lone Survivor, Tom Watson, PGA, David and Uriah, David and Bathsheba, Perfection, love, power of spirit, fullness of God, inner man no no Second of six messages from Ephesians answering the question: what good is being a Christian? In a world of ethnic, linguistic, political, cultural, national division and hostility, God’s plan for the fullness of time is to gather up all things in Christ and for Christians to begin to express and experience that unity now. With Christ as our peace, God uses the wreckage of our human divisions and hostilities to build us into a living, growing temple where God dwells. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2009-07-19_29.mp3 BD5D58EB-27AD-43C0-B86E-401B5309F5BD Sun, 19 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0500 What Good Is Being a Christian - Part 2 of 6 Second of six messages from Ephesians answering the question: what good is being a Christian? In a world of ethnic, linguistic, political, cultural, national division and hostility, God’s plan for the fullness of time is to gather up all things in Christ and for Christians to begin to express and experience that unity now. With Christ as our peace, God uses the wreckage of our human divisions and hostilities to build us into a living, growing temple where God dwells. 25:29 Rev. Norman Stolpe Hutu and Tutsi, Han and Uighur, Mending Wall, Edwin Markham, Outwitted no no First of six messages from Ephesians answering the question: what good is being a Christian? In a world of ethnic, linguistic, political, cultural, national division and hostility, God’s plan for the fullness of time is to gather up all things in Christ and for Christians to begin to express and experience that unity now. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2009-07-12_28.mp3 BD257CCF-466E-4185-A27B-DDADA60534D4 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0500 What Good Is Being a Christian - Part 1 of 6 First of six messages from Ephesians answering the question: what good is being a Christian? In a world of ethnic, linguistic, political, cultural, national division and hostility, God’s plan for the fullness of time is to gather up all things in Christ and for Christians to begin to express and experience that unity now. 23:30 Rev. Norman Stolpe no no Fifth of five messages from 2 Corinthians to incentivize for the long haul in an immediate gratification culture. This week, recognizing that Christ’s power is released where we are weak. Also illustrated by the acclamation of David as King of all Israel in 2 Samuel 51-5,9-10 and Jesus sending his disciples out to minister with no resources in Mark 6:1-13. Instead of disqualifying ourselves because of our disabilities, we can find glad contentment as Christ’s power is released at the exact points of our weaknesses. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2009-07-05_27.mp3 7F9564E1-62F2-439F-9281-C5DC452D113C Sun, 5 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0500 The Long and Short of It - Part 5 of 5 Fifth of five messages from 2 Corinthians to incentivize for the long haul in an immediate gratification culture. This week, recognizing that Christ’s power is released where we are weak. Also illustrated by the acclamation of David as King of all Israel in 2 Samuel 51-5,9-10 and Jesus sending his disciples out to minister with no resources in Mark 6:1-13. Instead of disqualifying ourselves because of our disabilities, we can find glad contentment as Christ’s power is released at the exact points of our weaknesses. 21:27 Rev. Norman Stolpe Fallen politicians, deceased celebrities, thorn in the flesh, Otis Lloyd, vision, humiliation, accuser, prosecutor no no Fourth of five messages from 2 Corinthians to incentivize for the long haul in an immediate gratification culture. We all understand how to regift those "white elephants" no one wants. But do we excel at regifting God’s grace to others? Jesus came to earth in relative poverty to make us rich so we might regift the important things in life. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2009-06-28_26.mp3 69C18E42-EBD2-4ED3-AF8E-8813860469A6 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0500 The Long and Short of It - Part 4 of 5 Fourth of five messages from 2 Corinthians to incentivize for the long haul in an immediate gratification culture. We all understand how to regift those "white elephants" no one wants. But do we excel at regifting God’s grace to others? Jesus came to earth in relative poverty to make us rich so we might regift the important things in life. 26:20 Rev. Todd Boddy Regifting, regift, grace of God, 2 Corinthians 8, stewardship, giving, white elephant gifts, test sincerity, finish what was started, Christ’s riches, Christ’s poverty no no Third of five messages from 2 Corinthians to incentivize for the long haul in an immediate gratification culture. The apostle Paul prods us to "commend" ourselves with others for the sake of the gospel. The "surge" philosophy was long ago emphasized as an important piece of Christ’s mission before employed by armed forces in modern nation building. How do we stand with others for the sake of the gospel? http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2009-06-21_25.mp3 92D31CAC-7B30-4CDE-83F4-4B7195FFF408 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0500 The Long and Short of It - Part 3 of 5 Third of five messages from 2 Corinthians to incentivize for the long haul in an immediate gratification culture. The apostle Paul prods us to "commend" ourselves with others for the sake of the gospel. The "surge" philosophy was long ago emphasized as an important piece of Christ’s mission before employed by armed forces in modern nation building. How do we stand with others for the sake of the gospel? 23:30 Rev. Todd Boddy Commend, validate, the Surge, Gen. David Petraeus, U.S. Marines, Afghanistan, 2 Corinthians 6, David and Goliath, Jesus calms storm no no Second of five messages from 2 Corinthians to incentivize for the long haul in an immediate gratification culture. This week, finding inspiration to no longer live for ourselves, but for him who died and was raised for us. Also illustrated by the anointing of David as King of Israel in 1 Samuel 15:34-16:13 and Jesus’ seed parables in Mark 4:26-34. We are confident being at home in the body, knowing that when the day comes we will be away from the body, we will be at home with the Lord, because "in Christ there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new!" http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2009-06-14_24.mp3 BBF76C39-7A1B-4DFA-B450-441C6173CC1C Sun, 14 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0500 The Long and Short of It - Part 2 of 5 Second of five messages from 2 Corinthians to incentivize for the long haul in an immediate gratification culture. This week, finding inspiration to no longer live for ourselves, but for him who died and was raised for us. Also illustrated by the anointing of David as King of Israel in 1 Samuel 15:34-16:13 and Jesus’ seed parables in Mark 4:26-34. We are confident being at home in the body, knowing that when the day comes we will be away from the body, we will be at home with the Lord, because "in Christ there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new!" 16:48 Rev. Norman Stolpe Fannie Flagg’s Can’t Wait to Get to Heaven, Don Piper’s 90 Minutes in Heaven, life after death, resurrection to eternal life, kingdom of God, Bathsheba Wallace, Walter Bouman, Garrret Keizer, N. T. Wright, Debbie Blue no no First of five messages from 2 Corinthians to incentivize for the long haul in an immediate gratification culture. This week, listening for God with a down economy collides with a critical time of discernment for the church. Also illustrated by 1 Samuel 8:4-11; 16-20 and Mark 8:20-35. When a down economy dampens all joy, God says not to lose heart but focus on unseen inner renewal. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2009-06-07_23.mp3 886A9BA5-FC95-4DD0-86DD-7BCAED238A93 Sun, 7 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0500 The Long and Short of It - Part 2 of 5 First of five messages from 2 Corinthians to incentivize for the long haul in an immediate gratification culture. This week, listening for God with a down economy collides with a critical time of discernment for the church. Also illustrated by 1 Samuel 8:4-11; 16-20 and Mark 8:20-35. When a down economy dampens all joy, God says not to lose heart but focus on unseen inner renewal. 24:11 Rev. Norman Stolpe Gratitude in a down economy, stewardship in a down economy, short term pain, long term gain, slight momentary affliction, eternal weight of glory, Jim Cymbala, Brooklyn Tabernacle no no On Pentecost Sunday we hosted guest speaker Rev. Rick Morse, Vice President, New Church & Mission Initiatives, Church Extension, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Rev. Morse sermon is titled "A Post-Modern Acts 2," http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2009-05-31_22.mp3 EFED6A52-1746-4991-B87B-EABE70AA13DA Sun, 31 May 2009 12:00:00 -0500 Pentecost Sunday On Pentecost Sunday we hosted guest speaker Rev. Rick Morse, Vice President, New Church & Mission Initiatives, Church Extension, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Rev. Morse sermon is titled "A Post-Modern Acts 2," 38:00 Rev. Norman Stolpe Pentecost Sunday, post modern, Acts 2, Rick Morse no no Fifth of five messages in which the promise of Isaiah 58, that God’s blessing comes in response to serving people in need, is viewed through the lens of a Gospel narrative, this week Jesus says, "Those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake will find it." Playing it safe for survival is illusory and futile but relinquishing survival to serve beyond ourselves establishes eternal effectiveness. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2009-05-24_21.mp3 2361C42A-2537-46DD-9270-4B6DD4758D82 Sun, 24 May 2009 12:00:00 -0500 Your Light Shall Break Forth like the Dawn - Part 5 of 5 Fifth of five messages in which the promise of Isaiah 58, that God's blessing comes in response to serving people in need, is viewed through the lens of a Gospel narrative, this week Jesus says, "Those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake will find it." Playing it safe for survival is illusory and futile but relinquishing survival to serve beyond ourselves establishes eternal effectiveness. 20:39 Rev. Norman Stolpe Free Burma Rangers, Casita Project, Southwest Good Samaritan Ministries, perfect love casts out fear no no Fourth of five messages in which the promise of Isaiah 58, that God’s blessing comes in response to serving people in need, is viewed through the lens of a Gospel narrative, this week Jesus says, “All who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” Recognition for celebrity or great achievement is short lived, but God establishes enduring reputations for those who are humble. Hidden service in the name of Jesus is the raw material of a reputation for humility. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2009-05-17_20.mp3 AECE2A47-D690-4354-B71C-C8779369AEE5 Sun, 17 May 2009 12:00:00 -0500 Your Light Shall Break Forth like the Dawn - Part 4 of 5 Fourth of five messages in which the promise of Isaiah 58, that God’s blessing comes in response to serving people in need, is viewed through the lens of a Gospel narrative, this week Jesus says, “All who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” Recognition for celebrity or great achievement is short lived, but God establishes enduring reputations for those who are humble. Hidden service in the name of Jesus is the raw material of a reputation for humility. 29:05 Rev. Norman Stolpe Abba John the Dwarf, King Solomon, wedding banquet, Scribes, Pharisee, tax collector no no Third of five messages in which the promise of Isaiah 58, that God’s blessing comes in response to serving people in need, is viewed through the lens of a Gospel narrative, this week Jesus announces in his hometown synagogue that he has fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah 61. Experiencing the thrill of being a pioneer on the frontier by boldly becoming a church for the 21st Century inviting neighbors to join us as we serve beyond ourselves in the name of Jesus. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2009-05-10_19.mp3 0F691804-28C6-4B48-9835-F0C45A4BC688 Sun, 10 May 2009 12:00:00 -0500 Your Light Shall Break Forth like the Dawn - Part 3 of 5 Third of five messages in which the promise of Isaiah 58, that God’s blessing comes in response to serving people in need, is viewed through the lens of a Gospel narrative, this week Jesus announces in his hometown synagogue that he has fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah 61. Experiencing the thrill of being a pioneer on the frontier by boldly becoming a church for the 21st Century inviting neighbors to join us as we serve beyond ourselves in the name of Jesus. 29:00 Rev. Norman Stolpe Rölvaag, Cane Ridge, Millennial Harbinger, good news to poor, release to captives, sight for blind, freedom for oppressed, spirit of the Lord no no Second of five messages in which the promise of Isaiah 58, that God’s blessing comes in response to serving people in need, is viewed through the lens of a Gospel narrative, this week John the Baptizer sends messengers to ask if Jesus is the one they seek. Disciples of Jesus who seek to serve beyond themselves so human hurts are healed and God’s word of hope is heard, can be confident that God will lead them. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2009-05-03_18.mp3 E79C08A7-A2DD-4489-B807-39F7BEB71FEE Sun, 3 May 2009 12:00:00 -0500 Your Light Shall Break Forth like the Dawn - Part 2 of 5 Second of five messages in which the promise of Isaiah 58, that God’s blessing comes in response to serving people in need, is viewed through the lens of a Gospel narrative, this week John the Baptizer sends messengers to ask if Jesus is the one they seek. Disciples of Jesus who seek to serve beyond themselves so human hurts are healed and God’s word of hope is heard, can be confident that God will lead them. 26:47 Rev. Norman Stolpe Swine flu, confusion, will of God, discernment, Thomas Merton, Henry Tanner, uncertainty no no First of five messages in which the promise of Isaiah 58, that God’s blessing comes in response to serving people in need, is viewed through the lens of a Gospel narrative, this week the legacy of the woman who anoints Jesus. An enduring legacy is not in temporary accomplishments, glorious history, property and buildings, business or professional success, or institutions but only the investment in people in the name of Jesus. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2009-04-26_17.mp3 B9744513-C316-4715-9B87-8F9612A3AF37 Sun, 26 Apr 2009 12:00:00 -0500 Your Light Shall Break Forth like the Dawn - Part 1 of 5 First of five messages in which the promise of Isaiah 58, that God’s blessing comes in response to serving people in need, is viewed through the lens of a Gospel narrative, this week the legacy of the woman who anoints Jesus. An enduring legacy is not in temporary accomplishments, glorious history, property and buildings, business or professional success, or institutions but only the investment in people in the name of Jesus. 27:49 Rev. Norman Stolpe Take it with you, You will always have the poor, extravagant, generous, rebuild, heritage, stewardship no no Eastertide worship message from the epilogue of John’s Gospel takes the congregation to Peter’s conversation with the risen Jesus in which he is reinstated to his apostolic office. The toughest test for a serious disciple of Jesus may not be resisting temptation as much as accepting restorative grace. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2009-04-19_16.mp3 52DCAE46-94B4-44C3-A9F2-73CC9E6F3C88 Sun, 19 Apr 2009 12:00:00 -0500 Eastertide - Part 2 of 2 Eastertide worship message from the epilogue of John’s Gospel takes the congregation to Peter’s conversation with the risen Jesus in which he is reinstated to his apostolic office. The toughest test for a serious disciple of Jesus may not be resisting temptation as much as accepting restorative grace. 20:28 Rev. Norman Stolpe Shame, guilt, embarrassment, regret, forgiveness, restoration, Mother Teresa, Come Be My Light, John Wesley, strangely warmed no no Easter Sunday worship message from the epilogue of John’s Gospel takes the congregation to breakfast on the beach in Galilee with the risen Jesus. Explore how we can recognize that the risen Jesus meets us in our daily routines. Just when you least expect him, the risen Jesus transforms your daily routine into a holy encounter. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2009-04-12_15.mp3 44884C9B-DBD7-4C3D-A12C-9FBA6DC56015 Sun, 12 Apr 2009 12:00:00 -0500 Easter Sunday - Part 1 of 2 Easter Sunday worship message from the epilogue of John’s Gospel takes the congregation to breakfast on the beach in Galilee with the risen Jesus. Explore how we can recognize that the risen Jesus meets us in our daily routines. Just when you least expect him, the risen Jesus transforms your daily routine into a holy encounter. 23:52 Rev. Norman Stolpe The Practice of the Presence of God, Brother Lawrence, The Sacrament of the Present Moment, Jean-Pierre de Caussade, Anthony of the Desert, images of Jesus, great catch of fish no no We all have had an embarrassing moment when we asked ourselves, "want to get away?" In Jerusalem for the last week of his life, Jesus makes such confrontational statements about the religion of his day; his disciples are left wondering, "how could you dare say that?" http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2009-04-05_14.mp3 FD62E5EF-6991-452F-B3E6-D47E2B2EB1C8 Sun, 5 Apr 2009 12:00:00 -0500 Palm Sunday - Part 1 of 1 We all have had an embarrassing moment when we asked ourselves, "want to get away?" In Jerusalem for the last week of his life, Jesus makes such confrontational statements about the religion of his day; his disciples are left wondering, "how could you dare say that?" 19:05 Rev. Todd Boddy Want to get away, triumphal entry, house of prayer, Greeks, seven woes, paradise, embarrassing moment, Davidic covenant, palm Sunday, how could you say that, thieves no no Resonating with the prayer of Jesus, our prayers invite God into our private recesses, and we are welcomed into ecstatic oneness with God. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2009-03-29_13.mp3 152201E7-9C7E-4F29-9770-64AF6C9439B0 Sun, 29 Mar 2009 12:00:00 -0500 Just As We Are One - Part 5 of 5 Resonating with the prayer of Jesus, our prayers invite God into our private recesses, and we are welcomed into ecstatic oneness with God. 19:21 Rev. Norman Stolpe Red light camera, GPS to tax cars, Orwell, big brother, Internet privacy, to know Christ, show us the Father, Richard Dawkins, Search Me O God no no Jesus asks his Father to complete his joy by giving us the joy of holiness and the joy of mission. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2009-03-15_11.mp3 A750039E-445B-4B30-8A9A-0150FEA6DB22 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 12:00:00 -0500 Just As We Are One - Part 3 of 5 Jesus asks his Father to complete his joy by giving us the joy of holiness and the joy of mission. 18:01 Rev. Norman Stolpe Adoption, grandparents, China, Ebby Halliday, Ukrainian Baptist, mind of Christ, interests of others no no As we pursue life, Jesus’ prayer protects us from spiritual perils with the power of the name his Father imparted to him and to us. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2009-03-08_10.mp3 A89BF8D2-C1F1-48CF-9062-20AA9E1DA77C Sun, 8 Mar 2009 12:00:00 -0500 Just As We Are One - Part 2 of 5 As we pursue life, Jesus’ prayer protects us from spiritual perils with the power of the name his Father imparted to him and to us. 19:14 Rev. Norman Stolpe Moral hazard, Bernard Madoff, Allen Stanford, Lehman Brothers, mortgage crisis, economic recession, Burma, health, wealth, danger, Benedict no no To pray with Jesus is to experience God’s timeless glory in your present moment. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2009-03-01_09.mp3 346E2352-9A04-451E-ABDD-A013058F434D Sun, 1 Mar 2009 12:00:00 -0600 Just As We Are One - Part 1 of 5 To pray with Jesus is to experience God’s timeless glory in your present moment. 21:36 Rev. Norman Stolpe Craig Barnes, Suzanne Guthrie, Lord’s Prayer, the Our Father, Jürgen Moltman, prayer postures, eternal glory, eternal life, bright splendor, relationship, time, Billy Graham no no The Lord’s Supper nourishes the Church with Word and Worship to bring God’s new creation to the World. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2009-02-22_08.mp3 A721FDAB-9E9F-4787-ABCA-A003C57B7024 Sun, 22 Feb 2009 12:00:00 -0600 The Lord's Supper - Part 4 of 4 The Lord’s Supper nourishes the Church with Word and Worship to bring God’s new creation to the World. 18:33 Rev. Norman Stolpe Healthiest city, unhealthiest city, manna, diet, mission, Bible study, eat my flesh, community, commune, new creation, famine, offended no no The Lord’s Supper is Jesus’ non-verbal "Valentine," wooing us into the intimate center of his love. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2009-02-15_07.mp3 6FD1CF31-E9F5-403B-A6E6-ED56576D9012 Sun, 15 Feb 2009 12:00:00 -0600 The Lord's Supper - Part 3 of 4 The Lord’s Supper is Jesus’ non-verbal "Valentine," wooing us into the intimate center of his love. 19:31 Rev. Norman Stolpe Valentine, Archibald McLeish, Ars Poetica, N. T. Wright, Soren Kierkegaard, theater of worship, rhythm of romance, discerning the body no no The tangible bread and cup of the Lord’s Supper convey the reality and core of our Christian faith: creation, incarnation, redemption and resurrection. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2009-02-08_06.mp3 DFE080E7-C262-4DF8-B171-0818020947CC Sun, 8 Feb 2009 12:00:00 -0600 The Lord's Supper - Part 2 of 4 The tangible bread and cup of the Lord’s Supper convey the reality and core of our Christian faith: creation, incarnation, redemption and resurrection. 17:39 Rev. Norman Stolpe Real presence, communion, one load, one cup, word became flesh, physical body, Barbara Brown Taylor no no The Lord’s Supper is Christ’s covenant community’s "family dinner" binding us to Jesus and each other in the church. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2009-02-01_05.mp3 9423533C-F959-4905-ACC7-F2B01C8AEADE Sun, 1 Feb 2009 12:00:00 -0600 The Lord's Supper - Part 1 of 4 The Lord’s Supper is Christ’s covenant community’s "family dinner" binding us to Jesus and each other in the church. 16:54 Rev. Norman Stolpe Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyan, jug of wine, loaf of bread, love feast, agape meal, Passover, manna, Moses, open table, church pot luck no no Look through the holiday glitz to discover glorious hope in the birth Jesus. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2008-12-14_50.mp3 446B1311-965E-40FA-85E4-61301D37206B Sun, 14 Dec 2008 12:00:00 -0600 Paparazzi Christmas: A Celebrity Surprise - Part 3 of 3 Look through the holiday glitz to discover glorious hope in the birth Jesus. 24:55 Rev. Norman Stolpe and Rev. Todd Boddy Stephenville, TX, Roswell, NM, UFO sightings, Magi, shepherds, suffering servant, twelve days of Christmas, Kathleen Baskin-Ball, hospice no no As Jesus entered human pain at his birth, he will share, honor and redeem each person’s pain today. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2008-12-07_49.mp3 31613A6F-0271-4E7A-8E39-CFFE7BE776D8 Sun, 7 Dec 2008 12:00:00 -0600 Paparazzi Christmas: A Celebrity Surprise - Part 2 of 3 As Jesus entered human pain at his birth, he will share, honor and redeem each person’s pain today. 28:05 Rev. Norman Stolpe and Rev. Todd Boddy Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Daniel Henninger, Madonna, Son of God, Caesar Augustus, Pantokrator, suffering servant, death, The Stewpot no no From his obscure birth, Jesus affirms each person’s significance and value. The paparazzi may not hound you, but you are somebody. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2008-11-30_48.mp3 AAD0C76C-6E62-42CB-ADBD-33B76DAF5800 Sun, 30 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0600 Paparazzi Christmas: A Celebrity Surprise - Part 1 of 3 From his obscure birth, Jesus affirms each person’s significance and value. The paparazzi may not hound you, but you are somebody. 26:50 Rev. Norman Stolpe and Rev. Todd Boddy Anna Nicole Smith, Herod the Great, Hugo Chavez, Saddam Hussein, Donald Trump, Joe the plumber, suffering servant, L’Arche Daybreak, Great Depression, World War II, Hitler, Mussolini no no Jonah turned around from his self destructive behavior and depression to that of thanksgiving and faith. Jonah took ownership of his problems, finally converting them to opportunities. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2008-11-23_47.mp3 B09FF1DE-8C31-4D8F-8EE4-28AF42EE5340 Sun, 23 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0600 Converting Problems To Opportunities - Part 1 of 1 Jesus was always up front to give full disclosure on the costs of following him. God does not want us to be soft. He wants us to depend on him. He wants to create a new human being. 24:23 Rev. Todd Boddy Ownership of problems, Jonah, Nineveh, giving thanks, opportunities, egotism, Hezbollah, call on God, prophet no no Jesus was always up front to give full disclosure on the costs of following him. God does not want us to be soft. He wants us to depend on him. He wants to create a new human being. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2008-11-16_46.mp3 29ABC2C4-3184-41E7-8D9E-98422E09D707 Sun, 16 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0600 Creating a New Human - Part 1 of 1 Jesus was always up front to give full disclosure on the costs of following him. God does not want us to be soft. He wants us to depend on him. He wants to create a new human being. 27:10 Rev. Todd Boddy Retirement died, disclosure of Jesus identity, tectonic plates, tsunami, Moken tribe, need God, Jesus suffering, great confession, messiah no no Jesus invites people who are hungry for hope into a present community he has rooted in the future. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2008-11-09_45.mp3 AB2D71DC-C15B-43D7-A690-0BE1FD28396E Sun, 9 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0600 Jesus We Never Knew You: Introducing Jesus to Secular People Today - Part 4 of 4 Jesus invites people who are hungry for hope into a present community he has rooted in the future 18:32 Rev. Norman Stolpe Great banquet, Sally Field "Two Weeks", "Letters to Marc About Jesus" by Henri Nouwen, "Ethics and Spirituality at the End of Life." by Dr. Daniel Sulmacy no no Jesus offers liberation from the toxic damage of "bad religion" with intimate access to God. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2008-11-02_44.mp3 0DD5045C-901D-4963-957F-4D5FB0F79201 Sun, 2 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0600 Jesus We Never Knew You: Introducing Jesus to Secular People Today - Part 3 of 4 Jesus offers liberation from the toxic damage of "bad religion" with intimate access to God. 16:17 Rev. Norman Stolpe Phil Yancey, Soul Survivor, The Jesus I Never Knew, radical Islam, ethnic cleansing, ethical humanist, Pier Paolo Pasolini, woe to you, driving merchants out of Temple no no Jesus validates and participates in our human suffering – physical pain, betrayal of trust, miscarriage of justice, terror of death - while drawing us to hope beyond our suffering. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2008-10-26_43.mp3 AC0F1F9C-C82B-4599-B8A5-BB6CEE84B22E Sun, 26 Oct 2008 12:00:00 -0600 Jesus We Never Knew You: Introducing Jesus to Secular People Today - Part 2 of 4 Jesus validates and participates in our human suffering - physical pain, betrayal of trust, miscarriage of justice, terror of death - while drawing us to hope beyond our suffering. 20:09 Rev. Norman Stolpe Crucifixion, healing, weeping, tears, resurrection, Alzheimer’s no no Spirituality that works in the 21st century integrates all of life "inner and outer, public and private, sacred and secular" into a congruent, compatible, consistent whole. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2008-10-12_41.mp3 E6902CF8-AB8C-4BFD-99F3-9187CB5D83F9 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 12:00:00 -0600 Spirituality that Works Today: 21st Century insights from James - Part 6 of 6 Spirituality that works in the 21st century integrates all of life "inner and outer, public and private, sacred and secular" into a congruent, compatible, consistent whole. 20:34 Rev. Norman Stolpe Albert Schweitzer, Mary Slessor, social justice, missions, faith, works, hearing the Word, doing the Word, religion, listen, speak, anger no no Humility is the elusive spiritual passageway that penetrates the intractable barrier of 21st century conflicts and clears a path to personally proceed in the peace of God’s presence. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2008-10-05_40.mp3 9AFAC4A3-C3BF-49E2-B8CD-67F4BCC1B3BF Sun, 5 Oct 2008 12:00:00 -0600 Spirituality that Works Today: 21st Century insights from James - Part 5 of 6 Humility is the elusive spiritual passageway that penetrates the intractable barrier of 21st century conflicts and clears a path to personally proceed in the peace of God’s presence. 23:07 Rev. Norman Stolpe Financial bailouts, wealth, poverty, justice, equality, G. K. Chesterton, Paul Heidebrecht, John Stott, Sarah Coakley, World Communion, reconciliation, self-deprecating no no Words wield spiritual power to define your relationship with yourself, your community and your God. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2008-09-28_39.mp3 AA2C4C7A-A33F-44AC-8782-CAE894A98D99 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0600 Spirituality that Works Today: 21st Century insights from James - Part 4 of 6 Words wield spiritual power to define your relationship with yourself, your community and your God. 14:01 Rev. Norman Stolpe Negative political campaign ads, God spoke, tongue control, desire, self talk, conversation, prayer no no Personal and community wholeness in the 21st century requires face-to-face confession. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2008-09-21_38.mp3 A58CCFBD-CD6E-47F1-BD65-EE7FBD78E909 Sun, 21 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0600 Spirituality that Works Today: 21st Century insights from James - Part 3 of 6 Personal and community wholeness in the 21st century requires face-to-face confession. 18:06 Rev. Norman Stolpe Healing services, power of prayer, Alice Oates, Robert Duvall, “The Apostle” 1997 movie, signs and wonders, voyage of the Dawn Treader, confessional, accountability, Bonhoeffer, Finkenwald no no When the realities of the 21st century make no sense, make decisions with the paradox God’s wisdom: confident stability and tentative flexibility. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2008-09-14_37.mp3 6DFDC423-E12A-4CF7-9EEF-61F98DE9CACB Sun, 14 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0600 Spirituality that Works Today: 21st Century insights from James - Part 2 of 6 When the realities of the 21st century make no sense, make decisions with the paradox God’s wisdom: confident stability and tentative flexibility. 20:53 Rev. Norman Stolpe September 11 2001, sub-prime loans, CERN, particle collider, doubt, faith, prayer, discernment, tie vote, circumstances, ambiguity no no Put your spirituality to work to live with the realities of the 21st century with mature joy. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2008-09-07_36.mp3 1BE89233-FAF1-449A-A1DC-3A85315C7F4E Sun, 7 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0600 Spirituality that Works Today: 21st Century insights from James - Part 1 of 6 Put your spirituality to work to live with the realities of the 21st century with mature joy. 16:01 Rev. Norman Stolpe Testing, trials, suffering, affliction, fledging birds, athletic training, expectant farmer, Theophan the Recluse, Ignatius of Loyola, Amma Theodora, Simone Weil no no Our lives can take place in complex situations often not of our making. Jehoshaphat learned to discern true from false prophets, and gained wisdom from his own mistakes. A true reformer in tough times. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2008-08-31_35.mp3 9171628A-A18F-46C8-81C8-80BF2855F24B Sun, 31 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0600 Detangling Our Complicated Lives - Part 3 of 3 Our lives can take place in complex situations often not of our making. Jehoshaphat learned to discern true from false prophets, and gained wisdom from his own mistakes. A true reformer in tough times. 28:05 Rev. Todd Boddy Complicated life, Diablo rojo, red devil squid, Jehoshaphat, Ahab, war, worship, Asherah, dangerous alliances no no Even King David, had a break down in judgment which entangled his life for years. His seeking of self realization and abuse of power led to some stark spiritual revelations. One of those was this: God asks us to yield personal power for His greater purpose as did Jesus. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2008-08-24_34.mp3 A424283A-296B-4731-AC2D-846FFF6B09EE Sun, 24 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0600 Detangling Our Complicated Lives - Part 2 of 3 Even King David, had a break down in judgment which entangled his life for years. His seeking of self realization and abuse of power led to some stark spiritual revelations. One of those was this: God asks us to yield personal power for His greater purpose as did Jesus. 27:19 Rev. Todd Boddy Complicated life, abuse of power, prayer of restoration, Psalm 51, pirates, Straights of Malacca, Bathsheba, Hezekiah, Nathan no no Is your life too complicated to explain? You may ask, "How do I get out of this trap?" The life of faith, while countered and complicated by sin and evil is full of tangles and knots. Jesus may be the only one who can lead you out. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2008-08-17_33.mp3 44AD237E-4FBE-4737-AB23-B1BC12546478 Sun, 17 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0600 Detangling Our Complicated Lives - Part 1 of 3 Is your life too complicated to explain? You may ask, "How do I get out of this trap?" The life of faith, while countered and complicated by sin and evil is full of tangles and knots. Jesus may be the only one who can lead you out. 25:22 Rev. Todd Boddy Complicated life, Rahab, the world, Rahab the prostitute, do not love the world, Joshua 2, chaos theory, otherness no no Apollos with Priscilla and Aquila: God’s path to a new you is a continuous conversation with your companions in conversion of life. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2008-08-10_32.mp3 00B3BFFB-FC70-46BA-A8C0-AA443D4F29AA Sun, 10 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0600 Transformed Persons: Case Studies in Conversions - Part 6 of 6 Apollos with Priscilla and Aquila: God’s path to a new you is a continuous conversation with your companions in conversion of life. 21:06 Rev. Norman Stople Charles Hodge, Friedrich Schleiermacher, women and St. Paul, clergy couples, Frances and Clare, ministry team , authorship of the Epistle to the Hebrews no no The Philippian Jailer: God’s path to a new you leads from fear to love. How will I show love to those who evoke fear? http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2008-08-03_31.mp3 5655A96B-D51C-44C0-B25B-8104B47994F0 Sun, 3 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0600 Transformed Persons: Case Studies in Conversions - Part 5 of 6 The Philippian Jailer: God’s path to a new you leads from fear to love. How will I show love to those who evoke fear? 17:58 Rev. Norman Stople Vince Lombardi, winning isn’t everything, Henry “Red” Sanders, Dimitri of Rostov, Thomas Merton, Roberta Bondi, private prayer, community prayer, holy space, shrine no no Lydia, seller of purple: God’s path to a new you is paved with prayer. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2008-07-27_30.mp3 484FC5B3-F03D-41C3-A6B4-BAB796C742C3 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0600 Transformed Persons: Case Studies in Conversions - Part 4 of 6 Lydia, seller of purple: God’s path to a new you is paved with prayer. 18:46 Rev. Norman Stople Vince Lombardi, winning isn’t everything, Henry “Red” Sanders, Dimitri of Rostov, Thomas Merton, Roberta Bondi, private prayer, community prayer, holy space, shrine no no Cornelius the Centurion: seeking God’s path to a new you is to passionately pursue God rather than aimlessly searching for yourself. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2008-07-20_29.mp3 B671A788-B7AF-4947-8A94-53F00BF6A373 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0600 Transformed Persons: Case Studies in Conversions - Part 3 of 6 Cornelius the Centurion: seeking God’s path to a new you is to passionately pursue God rather than aimlessly searching for yourself.Christ’s redemptive suffering. 17:51 Rev. Norman Stople The road not taken, all the difference, wanderers, pilgrims, God hears seekers’ prayers, divine welcome, natural theology, revealed gospel no no The Ethiopian Eunuch: God’s path to a new you is a pilgrimage through the mystery of Christ’s redemptive suffering. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2008-07-13_28.mp3 2D593176-8FBE-4AC2-A212-5B866E31F7EE Sun, 13 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0600 Transformed Persons: Case Studies in Conversions - Part 2 of 6 The Ethiopian Eunuch: God’s path to a new you is a pilgrimage through the mystery of Christ’s redemptive suffering. 22:13 Rev. Norman Stople Suffering, abandonment, affliction, Simone Weil, outcast, excluded no no The first converts to Christian faith: God’s path to a new you is a personal commitment to conversion of life in Christ’s community. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2008-07-06_27.mp3 86F921A1-FE6B-4485-97D6-EBDED50FF4D1 Sun, 6 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0600 Transformed Persons: Case Studies in Conversions - Part 1 of 6 The first converts to Christian faith: God’s path to a new you is a personal commitment to conversion of life in Christ’s community. God’s will. 21:08 Rev. Norman Stople Five finger exercise, Walter Scott, belief, repentance, baptism, forgiveness, Holy Spirit, St. Benedict, stability, obedience no no It is not a bucket list from heaven we need to guide us, but a transformation of our mind which will allow us to use our faith and creativity to test and accomplish God’s will. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2008-06-29_26.mp3 4403D93E-A578-4742-8866-BF13BF44B1FC Sun, 29 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0600 Changing What You Think About God’s Will - Part 3 of 3 It is not a bucket list from heaven we need to guide us, but a transformation of our mind which will allow us to use our faith and creativity to test and accomplish God’s will. 22:47 Rev. Todd Boddy Discerning God’s will, testing God’s will, proving God’s will, bucket list, driving permit, talents, Romans 12:1-2 no no Inclined to search for God’s will through random signs instead of the process of transformation? Our craving for signs may mislead us in discerning God’s will. What’s the balance? http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2008-06-22_25.mp3 5902DF53-3E52-4038-8277-773685DAFBFA Sun, 22 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0600 Changing What You Think About God’s Will - Part 2 of 3 Inclined to search for God’s will through random signs instead of the process of transformation? Our craving for signs may mislead us in discerning God’s will. What’s the balance? 23:19 Rev. Todd Boddy Discerning God’s will, signs, signs and wonders, open doors, transformation, seeing God in the common, lasting song no no Discovering God’s will begins with asking "what is God doing in the world?" It is not with the self centered question, "what does God want me to do with my life?" http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2008-06-15_24.mp3 81FEB13F-4896-467F-884D-2EC3AEEE5EEF Sun, 15 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0600 Changing What You Think About God’s Will - Part 1 of 3 Discovering God’s will begins with asking "what is God doing in the world?" It is not with the self centered question, "what does God want me to do with my life?" 23:09 Rev. Todd Boddy Jeremiah, Moses, God Question, God’s will, discerning God’s will, Jeremiah 1 no no To see the glory of God is to receive a destiny to bless people in God’s name, to respond to God with awe, to wrestle with God honestly, and to receive an identity and wound that binds to God. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2008-06-08_23.mp3 657DD823-7F2D-4C6B-AFEE-45120DDAD51D Sun, 8 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0600 Transformed Relationships from the Life of Jacob in Genesis - Part 3 of 3 A refugee from Cuba who entered the United States on a Freedom Flight in 1969, Feliberto Pereira has spent nearly 40 years giving back to the country that rescued him and “paying forward” to help thousands of refugees to America acquire their U.S. citizenship. 17:14 Rev. Norman Stolpe Texas Congressman Sam Johnson, blessing, destiny, struggle, thin places, C. S. Lewis, Narnia, wormhole, house of God, gate of Heaven, face of God, Israel no no A refugee from Cuba who entered the United States on a Freedom Flight in 1969, Feliberto Pereira has spent nearly 40 years giving back to the country that rescued him and “paying forward” to help thousands of refugees to America acquire their U.S. citizenship. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2008-06-01_22.mp3 AAAB51F4-CC88-4E0C-8FEE-BF336327FD08 Sun, 1 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0600 Special Service - Biography of Feliberto Pereira A refugee from Cuba who entered the United States on a Freedom Flight in 1969, Feliberto Pereira has spent nearly 40 years giving back to the country that rescued him and “paying forward” to help thousands of refugees to America acquire their U.S. citizenship. 28:18 Chris Kelly Feliberto Pereira, Chris Kelly, Freedon Flight, Southwest Good Samaritan Ministries, SWGSM no no When disagreement or injury prompt someone to refuse reconciliation, we can relinquish resolution and protection to God. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2008-05-25_21.mp3 ABD94510-6341-434B-B2F1-AF2D186790BD Sun, 25 May 2008 12:00:00 -0600 Transformed Relationships from the Life of Jacob in Genesis - Part 2 of 3 When disagreement or injury prompt someone to refuse reconciliation, we can relinquish resolution and protection to God. 17:14 Rev. Norman Stolpe Truce, discourse, dialogue, debate, conscience, unity, Laban, Mizpah, peaceably, dignity, courtesy, respect no no Our experiences of reconciliation in human relationships mirror God’s reconciliation with the world in Christ. When we offer forgiveness and reconciliation to someone, we are privileged to act on Christ’s behalf. When we receive forgiveness and reconciliation from someone, we give them the privilege to acting as Christ for us http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2008-05-18_20.mp3 92191FA7-C19F-4EA3-9441-5710E4B90B65 Sun, 18 May 2008 12:00:00 -0600 Transformed Relationships from the Life of Jacob in Genesis - Part 1 of 3 Our experiences of reconciliation in human relationships mirror God’s reconciliation with the world in Christ. When we offer forgiveness and reconciliation to someone, we are privileged to act on Christ’s behalf. When we receive forgiveness and reconciliation from someone, we give them the privilege to acting as Christ for us 23:23 Rev. Norman Stolpe Competition, personality clash, covenant, guilt, fear, confession, appeasement, penance, grace, see the face of God, Trinity no no Seed: soil, rain, sun and voila! Growth! Children: food, exercise, love, and viola! Growth! Faith: prayer, Bible, worship and viola! Growth! How does growth happen? http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2008-05-11_19.mp3 BC58C379-644D-4A8E-8003-D74FB2F45E0B Sun, 11 May 2008 12:00:00 -0600 Resurrection Parables from Mark 4 - Part 4 of 4 God delights to bring growth from our tiniest seeds of faith. Nothing is too small to become big with God. 22:05 Rev. Norman Stolpe Mustard seed, Pentecost, Gideon, Charles Sheldon, in his steps, social justice no no Forget about results; just go on sowing the seed of the resurrection life, and let God produce a harvest. "Let anyone with ears to hear, listen." http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2008-04-27_17.mp3 A1E363A6-0B19-4061-9867-696886A5818D Sun, 27 Apr 2008 12:00:00 -0600 Resurrection Parables from Mark 4 - Part 2 of 4 Forget about results; just go on sowing the seed of the resurrection life, and let God produce a harvest. "Let anyone with ears to hear, listen." 16:01 Rev. Norman Stolpe Reveal, illuminate, insight, Rev. Will Bowen, purple wristband, generous, stingy, stewardship, Kosuke Koyama no no Jesus is putting the lamp on the stand to illuminate his saying, "The measure you give will be the measure you get, and still more will be given you." http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2008-04-20_16.mp3 5E24362A-309C-4004-9CEE-36319A8C60C6 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 12:00:00 -0600 Resurrection Parables from Mark 4 - Part 1 of 4 Jesus is putting the lamp on the stand to illuminate his saying, "The measure you give will be the measure you get, and still more will be given you." 17:18 Rev. Norman Stolpe Reveal, illuminate, insight, Rev. Will Bowen, purple wristband, generous, stingy, stewardship, Kosuke Koyama no no You may be incredibly gifted but lack the Lord’s gracefulness to see much fruit. Sharing our faith acts as a catalyst for our gifts because Jesus shows up. If there is little John Daly in all of us, where should we begin? http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2008-04-13_15.mp3 1E565AE7-E9F0-4227-8A2A-CC59823D1CC5 Sun, 13 Apr 2008 12:00:00 -0600 Sharing Our Faith Acts as a Catalyst - Part 1 of 1 You may be incredibly gifted but lack the Lord’s gracefulness to see much fruit. Sharing our faith acts as a catalyst for our gifts because Jesus shows up. If there is little John Daly in all of us, where should we begin? 22:11 Rev. Todd Boddy Faith interviews, John Daly, road to Emmaus, faith sharing, gifts without graces, gracefulness, Jesus, spontaneity of the spirit no no The church shares God’s revelation to help people evaluate their spiritual condition. We all have problems that need to be brought to God, especially through the ministry of the local church. Got problems? Confess and stop in. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2008-04-06_14.mp3 596A0F97-F2CC-41FE-B607-66D87A508D89 Sun, 6 Apr 2008 12:00:00 -0600 Got problems? Confess and Stop In - Part 1 of 1 The church shares God’s revelation to help people evaluate their spiritual condition. We all have problems that need to be brought to God, especially through the ministry of the local church. Got problems? Confess and stop in 18:19 Rev. Todd Boddy Condition, I just stopped in, my condition, crack pots, baggage, jars of clay, soul, looked in the mirror no no Festival of Spirituals featuring Otis Lloyd, associate director of the Dallas Community Choir. Otis Lloyd will perform and lead us in singing together joyous, life affirming music. Otis Lloyd will share his personal faith story. Deepest thanks and gratitude to the Festival of Spirituals Choir: Our Guests and Central Christian Church Chancel Choir. Guest Singers, Friends of Otis J. Lloyd: Cristal Whaley, Glenda Cole Clay, Celestine Williams, Eneida Goff, Joseph Goff, Bobby Simmons, Verna Redd. Central Christian Church Chancel Choir, led by Jon Whittington. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_music_only_2008-03-30_13.mp3 2DE8883B-75DD-42C9-BA22-C0C211B88F44 Sun, 30 Mar 2008 18:37:04 -0500 Special all-music service of spirituals by our Chancel Choir and Otis Floyd and his friends. Festival of Spirituals featuring Otis Lloyd, associate director of the Dallas Community Choir. Otis Lloyd will perform and lead us in singing together joyous, life affirming music. Otis Lloyd will share his personal faith story. Deepest thanks and gratitude to the Festival of Spirituals Choir: Our Guests and Central Christian Church Chancel Choir. Guest Singers, Friends of Otis J. Lloyd: Cristal Whaley, Glenda Cole Clay, Celestine Williams, Eneida Goff, Joseph Goff, Bobby Simmons, Verna Redd. Central Christian Church Chancel Choir, led by Jon Whittington. 1:08:11 Otis J. Lloyd spirituals, Otis Lloyd no no Easter Sunday worship message from Mark 16:1-8, completes Lenten series on Prayer and Faith Sharing. Glorious adventure explodes from the collision of terror and amazement. Keeping alive the rumor there is a God. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2008-03-23_12.mp3 90FB8211-0ED1-4014-A0AE-1823F26529D9 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 12:00:00 -0500 Easter Sunday worship message from Mark 16:1-8. Easter Sunday worship message from Mark 16:1-8, completes Lenten series on Prayer and Faith Sharing. Glorious adventure explodes from the collision of terror and amazement. Keeping alive the rumor there is a God. 16:32 Rev. Norman Stolpe fear, faith sharing, resurrection, Walter Bouman, Debbie Blue, silence, alarmed no no Our guest speaker on Palm Sunday was Tim Madigan, columnist with the Fort Worth Star Telegram and author of the book I’m Proud of You: My Friendship with Fred Rogers. Tim shared how in his spiritual journey, Fred Rogers became God’s messenger of grace at a time of crisis. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2008-03-16_11.mp3 9BD6BEA8-E58E-4555-B422-7DE262AD2FBB Sun, 16 Mar 2008 12:00:00 -0500 Part 6 of 6 of the "Forty Days of Prayer and Faith Sharing" series. Our guest speaker on Palm SUnday was Tim Madigan, columnist with the Fort Worth Star Telegram and author of the book I’m Proud of You: My Friendship with Fred Rogers. Tim shared how in his spiritual journey, Fred Rogers became God’s messenger of grace at a time of crisis. 37:25 Tim Madigan Tim Madigan, Fred Rogers, I'm Proud of You no no The Kingdom of God is not accessible by rules or rituals but by relationships: with your God, with your neighbors. Faith Sharing Interview with Wendell Patterson and Jane Hawley. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2008-03-02_09.mp3 0C1C617A-E1BE-4A77-B214-01D54D4387A2 Sun, 2 Mar 2008 12:00:00 -0500 Part 4 of 6 of the "Forty Days of Prayer and Faith Sharing" series. The Kingdom of God is not accessible by rules or rituals but by relationships: with your God, with your neighbors. Faith Sharing Interview with Wendell Patterson and Jane Hawley. 21:07 Rev. Norman Stolpe Wendell Patterson, Jayne Hawley, respond to the Spirit, visit neighbor, Jesus creed, love your God, love your neighbor, make it personal no no A faith sharing congregation, in which people know they have been rescued, will be attractive to others who know they need rescue, for common to every faith story is a recognition of the need for a redeemer. Faith Sharing Interview with Mary Walker. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2008-02-24_08.mp3 B6D38624-DFA3-4C63-BD42-FBDC49E53344 Sun, 24 Feb 2008 12:00:00 -0500 Part 3 of 6 of the "Forty Days of Prayer and Faith Sharing" series. A faith sharing congregation, in which people know they have been rescued, will be attractive to others who know they need rescue, for common to every faith story is a recognition of the need for a redeemer. Faith Sharing Interview with Mary Walker. 27:56 Rev. Norman Stolpe Mary Walker, faith journey, religious seeker, ritual, disciplines, liturgy, straight talk, winding road, world travels, community causes no no God opens the ears of people who are deaf to the Gospel to hear the voice of Jesus. God opens the mouths of people who are reluctant to speak the Gospel to share their faith in Jesus. Faith Sharing Interview with Ebby Halliday Acers, elder emeritus of Central Christian Church. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2008-02-17_07.mp3 CDBCAE31-E645-4DB9-892A-5EE6A0EEFEEF Sun, 17 Feb 2008 12:00:00 -0500 Part 2 of 6 of the "Forty Days of Prayer and Faith Sharing" series. God opens the ears of people who are deaf to the Gospel to hear the voice of Jesus. God opens the mouths of people who are reluctant to speak the Gospel to share their faith in Jesus. Faith Sharing Interview with Ebby Halliday Acers, elder emeritus of Central Christian Church. 29:15 Rev. Norman Stolpe Ebby Halliday Acers, ThanksGiving Square, interfaith, Christian fellowship, socializing, real estate, women entrepreneurs no no When we share our faith in Christ with someone, even someone who appears to be whole, we make ourselves available to be God’s healing love for their deep wound. We become the hospitable hands of Jesus, assuring them that they are loved and not alone.Faith Sharing Interview with Warren Hogan of the Hogan Center for Performance Excellence in Dallas. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2008-02-10_06.mp3 2A682709-6C8F-41D1-B332-F0F969E36FF5 Sun, 10 Feb 2008 12:00:00 -0500 Part 1 of 6 of the "Forty Days of Prayer and Faith Sharing" series. When we share our faith in Christ with someone, even someone who appears to be whole, we make ourselves available to be God’s healing love for their deep wound. We become the hospitable hands of Jesus, assuring them that they are loved and not alone.Faith Sharing Interview with Warren Hogan of the Hogan Center for Performance Excellence in Dallas. 18:45 Rev. Norman Stolpe Warren Hogan, Jean Vanier, community, no arguments, travel light, depend on God, heal the sick, drive out demons, anoint with oil no no Whether we know what to say, understanding what Jesus’ rising from the dead means along with a personal experience of Jesus’ glory frees us from fear that inhibits faith sharing. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2008-02-03_05.mp3 5A781AC8-FDEB-4CB0-A567-AFA930EEF3F5 Sun, 3 Feb 2008 12:00:00 -0500 Transfiguration Sunday Message Whether we know what to say, understanding what Jesus’ rising from the dead means along with a personal experience of Jesus’ glory frees us from fear that inhibits faith sharing. 19:28 Rev. Norman Stolpe Afraid to speak, faith sharing, what rising from the dead means, personal experience of Christ’s glory, suffering as Christians, stigmata, God Watch, Unbinding Your Heart, Martha Grace Reese no no On Laity Sunday, a lay-people from the church conduct the entire worship service including delivery the morning's sermon. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2008-01-27_04.mp3 37C03D14-24F0-4770-8992-72A07E7A4E6F Sun, 27 Jan 2008 12:00:00 -0500 Laity Sunday Sermon by Ms. BJ Austin On Laity Sunday, lay-people from the church's congregation conduct the entire worship service including delivery the morning's sermon. 17:17 Ms. B.J. Austin BJ Austin, laity, lay people no no Yahweh's cloud of glory left the temple because of idolatry. Yet the glory will return to a Temple built by God. Jesus gives a foretaste of this promised glory as he enters through the Eastern gate where the glory that once departed shall return. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2008-01-20_03.mp3 209AE2B5-F55D-4E65-B88A-6E76F9A5919D Sun, 20 Jan 2008 12:38:00 -0500 Part 4 of 4 of the "The Visions of Ezekiel" series. Yahweh’s cloud of glory left the temple because of idolatry. Yet the glory will return to a Temple built by God. Jesus gives a foretaste of this promised glory as he enters through the Eastern gate where the glory that once departed shall return. 25:57 Rev. Todd Boddy Ezekiel, cloud of glory, idolatry, man in linen, Eastern Gate, return of glory, Jesus, triumphal entry, voice of God, millennial temple, Jerusalem, provoke to jealousy no no The breath of God raises up dead bones of many types when the church prophecy's to the wind. This happens in concert with prayer and faith sharing, by the power of the Holy Spirit. The Church has the power to make it snow! http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2008-01-13_02.mp3 C2145AC4-70B0-4EA6-9F10-80B84930C875 Sun, 13 Jan 2008 12:00:00 -0500 Part 3 of 4 of the "The Visions of Ezekiel" series. The breath of God raises up dead bones of many types when the church prophecy's to the wind. This happens in concert with prayer and faith sharing, by the power of the Holy Spirit. The Church has the power to make it snow! 26:06 Rev. Todd Boddy Ezekiel, spirit, ruah, wind, breath, Jesus, Holy Spirit, snow, bones, Jerusalem, vision no no The Magi ask us to imagine trusting Jesus as the Messianic King who is dwelling at home with us now. Image God dwelling at home with you in 2008. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2008-01-06_01.mp3 E4B21ADE-FA7D-442D-8843-D51182041A2D Sun, 6 Jan 2008 12:00:00 -0500 Part 2 of 4 of the "The Visions of Ezekiel" series. The Magi ask us to imagine trusting Jesus as the Messianic King who is dwelling at home with us now. Image God dwelling at home with you in 2008. 23:00 Rev. Norman Stolpe Herod, authority, unity, glory, joy, comfort, guidance, safety, democracy, Julian of Norwich, John Ortberg no no This Advent, while waiting and preparing to celebrate Jesus’ birth at Christmas, prepare for a personal encounter with Jesus with confession and repentance for the forgiveness of sins. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2007-12-09_49.mp3 CD81FC8C-6F02-41C1-A1D0-063075324946 Sun, 9 Dec 2007 12:00:00 -0600 Second Sunday of Advent This Advent, while waiting and preparing to celebrate Jesus’ birth at Christmas, prepare for a personal encounter with Jesus with confession and repentance for the forgiveness of sins. 15:27 Rev. Norman Stolpe waiting, preparing, peace, war, terror, John the Baptist, John Wimmer, Joe Church, Becky Tirabassi, John Owen no no Most of us would be surprised if God broke into our lives this Christmas. It would mean that the barriers we have erected to keep God at a safe distance had failed. What would it take for God to break through our barriers this Christmas? http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2007-12-02_48.mp3 BCEAED4F-22EE-4BFC-B79A-7C9238695ED8 Sun, 2 Dec 2007 12:00:00 -0600 First Sunday of Advent Most of us would be surprised if God broke into our lives this Christmas. It would mean that the barriers we have erected to keep God at a safe distance had failed. What would it take for God to break through our barriers this Christmas? 20:37 Rev. Norman Stolpe Advent no no We keep the 10th Commandment -- You shall not covet -- by cultivating thankful contentment with our own lives. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2007-11-25_47.mp3 D6F820E6-A0ED-406B-9861-6DDB62537C27 Sun, 25 Nov 2007 12:00:00 -0600 Part 10 of 10 of the "The Ten, a Contemporary Conversation with the Ten Commandments" series. We keep the 10th Commandment -- You shall not covet -- by cultivating thankful contentment with our own lives. 15:58 Rev. Norman Stolpe consumption, Flip Wilson, temptation, quarrels, arguments, worry, anxiety, Thanksgiving, de Caussade, sacrament of the resent moment no no Keeping the Ninth Commandment – you shall not bear false witness against your neighbor – means using the creative, divine power of our words to build up each other. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2007-11-18_46.mp3 D3EAA8BC-B6EF-4BB9-B85F-44246406E0E8 Sun, 18 Nov 2007 12:00:00 -0600 Part 9 of 10 of the "The Ten, a Contemporary Conversation with the Ten Commandments" series. Keeping the Ninth Commandment -- you shall not bear false witness against your neighbor -- means using the creative, divine power of our words to build up each other. 14:28 Rev. Norman Stolpe community, words, transformed, radiance, complaining, slander, gossip, A. J. Jacobs, Huston Smith, creation no no We keep the 8th Commandment by honoring God with courageous work and giving. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2007-11-11_45.mp3 1F76D62A-8D10-43B4-BB94-1388717D5B7C Sun, 11 Nov 2007 12:00:00 -0600 Part 8 of 10 of the "The Ten, a Contemporary Conversation with the Ten Commandments" series. We keep the 8th Commandment by honoring God with courageous work and giving. 16:59 Rev. Norman Stolpe stewardship, jubilee, theft, steal, ownership, treasures, tithes, offerings, prosperity, splendor, Naboth, Ahab no no Keeping the 7th Commandment protects and celebrates God's covenant relationship with the community of faith. A faithful relationship with Christ and Christ's Church by all honors the 7th Commandment. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2007-11-04_44.mp3 69236321-684F-4FFA-9E3E-7CAE60E78DAB Sun, 4 Nov 2007 13:00:00 -0600 Part 7 of 10 of the "The Ten, a Contemporary Conversation with the Ten Commandments" series. Keeping the 7th Commandment protects and celebrates God's covenant relationship with the community of faith. A faithful relationship with Christ and Christ's Church by all honors the 7th Commandment. 16:42 Rev. Norman Stolpe adultery, marriage, covenant, community, church, fidelity, faithfulness, sex, wedding, self-examination, mercy, forgive no no The Sixth Commandment protects our human distinctiveness, dignity and value. We are created in the image of God. How we treat people directly correlates with how we treat God and how godly we are becoming. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2007-10-28_43.mp3 AE577080-3363-43A7-B409-707979CF83D0 Sun, 28 Oct 2007 12:00:00 -0500 Part 6 of 10 of the "The Ten, a Contemporary Conversation with the Ten Commandments" series. The Sixth Commandment protects our human distinctiveness, dignity and value. We are created in the image of God. How we treat people directly correlates with how we treat God and how godly we are becoming. 17:02 Rev. Norman Stolpe capital punishment, war, nnd of life, righteousness, mercy, justice, peace, ethical decisions, image of God, human dignity, John Joseph Eagan, Fred Thompson no no The God of generational continuity sustains arriving, present, departing, past and eternal generations. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2007-10-21_42.mp3 34055EDD-98FE-40E5-9106-78B1E226DD25 Sun, 21 Oct 2007 12:00:00 -0500 Part 5 of 10 of the "The Ten, a Contemporary Conversation with the Ten Commandments" series. The God of generational continuity sustains arriving, present, departing, past and eternal generations. 22:45 Rev. Norman Stolpe honor father and mother, Jesus obeyed, children obey parents, live long, elder care, hospice care, democracy of the dead, Chesterton, cloud of witnesses, communion of saints no no Sabbath keeping is the covenant community's celebration of creation, freedom and hope. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2007-10-14_41.mp3 CEA59BBD-53E6-45D6-96F4-325A1E42B321 Sun, 14 Oct 2007 12:00:00 -0500 Part 4 of 10 of the "The Ten, a Contemporary Conversation with the Ten Commandments" series. Sabbath keeping is the covenant community's celebration of creation, freedom and hope. 24:56 Rev. Norman Stolpe personal worth, producers, consumers, image of God, busy, work, rest, grace, sacred time, slavery, resurrection no no When we take God and God's name seriously we will grow from cultural Christians into total disciples of Jesus. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2007-10-07_40.mp3 D44CE829-8348-4E8F-AF86-ECAA9AC0B95F Sun, 7 Oct 2007 12:00:00 -0500 Part 3 of 10 of the "The Ten, a Contemporary Conversation with the Ten Commandments" series. When we take God and God's name seriously we will grow from cultural Christians into total disciples of Jesus. 21:17 Rev. Norman Stolpe Scot McKnight, Frank Laubach, total disciple, cultural Christian, words matter, God's name, swear, curse, oath, truth, integrity, missional community no no In the midst of pluralism, discerning the authentic God who seeks and intimate covenant relationship with those He loves that allows no interlopers and relentlessly pursues those who are loved with mercy. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2007-09-30_39.mp3 C1A2E446-9BCF-4C54-AD91-E93143CFF9CE Sun, 30 Sep 2007 12:00:00 -0500 Part 2 of 10 of the "The Ten, a Contemporary Conversation with the Ten Commandments" series. In the midst of pluralism, discerning the authentic God who seeks and intimate covenant relationship with those He loves that allows no interlopers and relentlessly pursues those who are loved with mercy. 24:34 Rev. Norman Stolpe jealous, idol, atheism, how religion poisons everything, hound of heaven, francis Thompson, arts in worship, communion of saints no no The God of the Ten Commandments is the God who liberates us from the bondages that restrict our experience of the full humanity of being made in the image of God. Jesus packages the Commandments as "love God, love people made in the image of God." http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2007-09-23_38.mp3 74A2985B-3EE2-44DB-819B-55C2AE6B67EE Sun, 23 Sep 2007 12:00:00 -0500 Part 1 of 10 of the "The Ten, a Contemporary Conversation with the Ten Commandments" series. The God of the Ten Commandments is the God who liberates us from the bondages that restrict our experience of the full humanity of being made in the image of God. Jesus packages the Commandments as "love God, love people made in the image of God." 12:49 Rev. Norman Stolpe intimate covenant relationship, liberation, full humanity, Annie Dillard, Dorothy Sayers, Jesus creed, Scot McKnight no no Contemporary use of "Karma" is much like "what goes around comes around." Much more severe however is , God’s "bad Karma coming down" as found in Psalm 9, from his throne of judgment, justice and refuge. Yet through Jesus, grace overcomes any karma. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2007-09-16_37.mp3 FBCD11C4-C9A6-4B73-A861-A2E8968C60F9 Sun, 16 Sep 2007 12:00:00 -0500 Part 3 of 3 of the "Some Anti-Truths of a Post-Modern Age" series. Contemporary use of "Karma" is much like "what goes around comes around." Much more severe however is , God’s "bad Karma coming down" as found in Psalm 9, from his throne of judgment, justice and refuge. Yet through Jesus, grace overcomes any karma. 26:53 Rev. Todd Boddy karma, grace, my name is Earl, judgment, law of sin and death, blot out, Pan’s Labyrinth, eternal accounting, justice, love and justice, Jesus, no remembrance no no Don’t doubt in the dark of night that which God has made clear to you during the day! There comes a time when we can hit the wall of God’s painful silence. This silence may be from God’s attention, not inattention. Lean into the pain and through the wall. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2007-09-09_36.mp3 8781F316-F713-4D85-8B30-1CBF57A3FCBE Sun, 9 Sep 2007 12:00:00 -0500 Part 2 of 3 of the "Some Anti-Truths of a Post-Modern Age" series. Don’t doubt in the dark of night that which God has made clear to you during the day! There comes a time when we can hit the wall of God’s painful silence. This silence may be from God’s attention, not inattention. Lean into the pain and through the wall. 29:36 Rev. Todd Boddy hitting the wall, marathon, Mother Teresa, St. Ignatius, silence of God, desolations, reasons for desolations, lean into pain, God has forgotten no no Why do the wicked prosper, while the faithful struggle? This question can grind on our existence to the point of poisonous envy and a hard fall from faith. Psalm 73 instructs us to be honest with God and focus on his eternal perspective and goodness. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2007-09-02_35.mp3 2B7EF7B1-C2C6-4189-9F09-76359C84EED9 Sun, 2 Sep 2007 12:00:00 -0500 Part 1 of 3 of the "Some Anti-Truths of a Post-Modern Age" series. Why do the wicked prosper, while the faithful struggle? This question can grind on our existence to the point of poisonous envy and a hard fall from faith. Psalm 73 instructs us to be honest with God and focus on his eternal perspective and goodness. 28:49 Rev. Todd Boddy Inside Man, anabolic steroids, foot, slipped, why wicked prosper, eternal reality, breach of character, envious, live out your life, God's perspective no no The images of the line in the sand from the Alamo and neither hot nor cold but lukewarm from the letter to the church of Laodicea are powerful metaphors for making costly decisions in view of a greater purpose at life's critical crossroads. Courageous decisions open the door to the knocking Christ who enters to share a meal with conversation and singing, pointing to the recurring worship chorus of Revelation http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2007-08-26_34.mp3 1B280CDE-5F2F-4628-9EDF-B17CE5FCEF3B Sun, 26 Aug 2007 12:00:00 -0500 Part 7 of 7 of the "Live Hope in Troubled Times" series. The images of the line in the sand from the Alamo and neither hot nor cold but lukewarm from the letter to the church of Laodicea are powerful metaphors for making costly decisions in view of a greater purpose at life's critical crossroads. Courageous decisions open the door to the knocking Christ who enters to share a meal with conversation and singing, pointing to the recurring worship chorus of Revelation 28:41 Rev. Norman Stolpe Line in the sand, decisions, Christ knocks, open the door, tipping point, indecisive, singing, psalms, hymns, spiritual songs no no Christ unlocks the door of the Temple of God so we have the opportunity to enter God's presence and never leave! Christ holds the key of David that opens a door of opportunity for the church that no one can shut. The power-of-the-keys is privilege of unlocking the door of opportunity for people to enter Christ's Kingdom by the proclamation of the Gospel. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2007-08-19_33.mp3 453FDB17-32CB-4F28-8C57-312EBB1C2B5B Sun, 19 Aug 2007 12:00:00 -0500 Part 6 of 7 of the "Live Hope in Troubled Times" series. Christ unlocks the door of the Temple of God so we have the opportunity to enter God's presence and never leave! Christ holds the key of David that opens a door of opportunity for the church that no one can shut. The power-of-the-keys is privilege of unlocking the door of opportunity for people to enter Christ's Kingdom by the proclamation of the Gospel. 22:04 Rev. Norman Stolpe Opportunity knocks, keys to the Kingdom, open door, temple, presence of God no no When thinking of the end of our individual lives, the conclusion of our church or of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), or the culmination of the Church and human history, instead of a funeral, imagine a wedding. Or better yet, a honeymoon. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2007-08-12_32.mp3 E8A6DC4E-6E8D-41AC-A6DE-E5FE7A90B62A Sun, 12 Aug 2007 12:00:00 -0500 Part 5 of 7 of the "Live Hope in Troubled Times" series. When thinking of the end of our individual lives, the conclusion of our church or of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), or the culmination of the Church and human history, instead of a funeral, imagine a wedding. Or better yet, a honeymoon. 22:50 Rev. Todd Boddy wedding, honeymoon, life, hope, resurrection, Watkins, Sardis, ecstasy, embrace, New Jerusalem, consummation no no Toleration is a Christian virtue, until Jesus is no longer Lord. A group in Thyatira has been Satanically seduced to another allegiance by Jezebel. Jesus, eyes blazing like fire confronts the church with the coming Kingdom. There has to be more to life. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2007-08-05_31.mp3 D3F0CF86-F64F-464C-B32A-6B9DB59A5323 Sun, 5 Aug 2007 12:00:00 -0500 Part 4 of 7 of the "Live Hope in Troubled Times" series. Toleration is a Christian virtue, until Jesus is no longer Lord. A group in Thyatira has been Satanically seduced to another allegiance by Jezebel. Jesus, eyes blazing like fire confronts the church with the coming Kingdom. There has to be more to life. 26:10 Rev. Todd Boddy Plato's cave, toleration, Thyatira, Revelation 2, more to life, Jezebel, imminence of kingdom, Satan, got to be more to life, fire which casts shadow no no We live the hope of the Messianic Banquet every time we eat together, especially with other Christians: household meals, hospitality to guests or as guests, fellowship hour and fellowship meals with church, The Lord's Supper. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2007-07-29_30.mp3 232F16D2-B332-4B3F-A46A-4AADC1E747F0 Sun, 29 Jul 2007 12:00:00 -0500 Part 3 of 7 of the "Live Hope in Troubled Times" series. We live the hope of the Messianic Banquet every time we eat together, especially with other Christians: household meals, hospitality to guests or as guests, fellowship hour and fellowship meals with church, The Lord's Supper. 19:04 Rev. Norman Stolpe Babette, feast, banquet, abundance, manna, bread, communion, food, wine, cup, table, Pergamum no no The peaceful solitude of the Garden of God is balanced by the gregarious energy of the City of God. Our hope of reunion in the City of God protects us from fear of terrorism and other uncertainties of our time. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2007-07-22_29.mp3 ADC8AD40-0E41-4DCA-BEA3-E0F99DBA9F5A Sun, 22 Jul 2007 12:00:00 -0500 Part 2 of 7 of the "Live Hope in Troubled Times" series. The peaceful solitude of the Garden of God is balanced by the gregarious energy of the City of God. Our hope of reunion in the City of God protects us from fear of terrorism and other uncertainties of our time. 21:21 Rev. Norman Stolpe New Jerusalem, City of God, exile, affliction, persecution, poverty, testing, Crown-of-Life, reunion, Polycarp, Bonhoeffer, Smyrna no no "You're not the script writer. It's just not your show," Says author Scott Peck in counseling patients about depression and their outlook on life. The widow, Ruth had about given up on life and God, when she gets help rediscovering faith and purpose. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2007-07-15_28.mp3 B85DCF80-DFB2-4893-956C-7D98CF6A65B6 Sun, 15 Jul 2007 12:00:00 -0500 Part 3 of 3 of the "Discovering God Along the Way to the Kingdom" series. "You're not the script writer. It's just not your show," Says author Scott Peck in counseling patients about depression and their outlook on life. The widow, Ruth had about given up on life and God, when she gets help rediscovering faith and purpose. 27:03 Rev. Todd Boddy Scott Peck, In Search of Stones, depression, Ruth, Naomi, Messiah, George Frederick Handel, Boaz, Moabites, Israel, Moab, Mara no no When Moses left Egypt he demonstrated that we need God's leading in broad daylight and in the pitch darkness of night. The shortest distance between two points is not always the best route. The Cross is the best route between this world and the Kingdom. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2007-07-08_27.mp3 6027F8CC-7D49-4B76-BAF2-59AB7A92F50C Sun, 8 Jul 2007 12:00:00 -0500 Part 2 of 3 of the "Discovering God Along the Way to the Kingdom" series. When Moses left Egypt he demonstrated that we need God's leading in broad daylight and in the pitch darkness of night. The shortest distance between two points is not always the best route. The Cross is the best route between this world and the Kingdom. 22:29 Rev. Todd Boddy Moses, Exodus 13, Pharaoh, Egypt, Red Sea, Pillar of fire, pillar of cloud, spirit, Kingdom of God, Canaan, northern route, new paths no no When fade-to-black threatens your first love, your passion for Christ, come into the Garden of God. The River of Life will wash away your burn-out and discouragement. The leaves of the Tree of Life will heal your wounds and its fruit nourish your soul. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2007-07-01_26.mp3 58421892-FAEA-42BD-B6AE-AB32E1068AA2 Sun, 1 Jul 2007 12:00:00 -0500 Part 1 of 7 of the "Live Hope in Troubled Times" series. When fade-to-black threatens your first love, your passion for Christ, come into the Garden of God. The River of Life will wash away your burn-out and discouragement. The leaves of the Tree of Life will heal your wounds and its fruit nourish your soul. 19:11 Rev. Norman Stolpe fade-to-black, Sopranos, eschatological, hope, life, growth, beauty, rest, pleasure, refreshment, nourishment, Ephesus no no Encounters with God are not of our choosing, but recognizing them is. Peter and John discover God at work in the lame beggar on the way to the temple. This unsuspecting work of the Holy Spirit changed all three of them. Who will you cross paths with? http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2007-06-24_25.mp3 DFD1163B-AD4F-4496-8040-F52DBF9504C6 Sun, 24 Jun 2007 12:00:00 -0500 Part 1 of 3 of the "Discovering God Along the Way to the Kingdom" series. Encounters with God are not of our choosing, but recognizing them is. Peter and John discover God at work in the lame beggar on the way to the temple. This unsuspecting work of the Holy Spirit changed all three of them. Who will you cross paths with? 24:07 Rev. Todd Boddy discovering God, social stigma, physical stigma, beggar, lame, Keith Green, Tamid offering, healing, walking, praising, spiritual not religious, pentecost no no Barnabas, the Son of Encouragement, knows that God specializes in losers. Everyone has been a loser some time, some quite painfully. God uses losers to win. Never give up on the God who specializes in losers. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2007-06-17_24.mp3 A7E4C4CB-C2ED-4E11-A23A-C8E7225918E1 Sun, 17 Jun 2007 12:00:00 -0500 Part 3 of 3 of the "Son of Encouragement" series. Barnabas, the Son of Encouragement, knows that God specializes in losers. Everyone has been a loser some time, some quite painfully. God uses losers to win. Never give up on the God who specializes in losers. 16:34 Rev. Norman Stolpe loser, winner, John Mark, encourage, accompany no no To be God's light of salvation is not a duty or a task. It is our identity, our destiny, our privilege. When we encourage each other in this mission, fan the flame to maximum luminescence. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2007-06-10_23.mp3 5E472E0C-8040-46BE-B00D-A0F495914458 Sun, 10 Jun 2007 12:00:00 -0500 Part 2 of 3 of the "Son of Encouragement" series. To be God's light of salvation is not a duty or a task. It is our identity, our destiny, our privilege. When we encourage each other in this mission, fan the flame to maximum luminescence. 19:53 Rev. Norman Stolpe apprentice, ordination no no Barnabas takes risks to encourage the church to welcome outsiders and to encourage the outsiders to participate. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2007-06-03_22.mp3 DEC50DD5-6CE2-4F92-A2E1-E30701457FA5 Sun, 3 Jun 2007 12:00:00 -0500 Part 1 of 3 of the "Son of Encouragement" series. Barnabas takes risks to encourage the church to welcome outsiders and to encourage the outsiders to participate. 23:46 Rev. Norman Stolpe encouragement, outsiders, multicultural, outcast no no Not a great preacher? Not to worry. God's big work is mostly done through little people. Have you met the risen Jesus? Has Jesus set you free from your brokenness? Then you can tell somebody, I have met the Lord. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2007-05-27_21.mp3 25DCF638-CBCA-42F3-822B-02B062EF7EBD Sun, 27 May 2007 12:00:00 -0500 Part 3 of 3 of the "Big Little People" series. Not a great preacher? Not to worry. God's big work is mostly done through little people. Have you met the risen Jesus? Has Jesus set you free from your brokenness? Then you can tell somebody, I have met the Lord. 16:28 Rev. Norman Stolpe unassuming, little, apostle, Pentecost, Holy Spirit, eloquent no no Our reasons for tithing have a sort of Mary and Martha rhythm to them. We tithe for our own spiritual health. We tithe to participate in the life and mission of the church. We tithe so the church can meet its financial obligations responsibly. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2007-05-20_20.mp3 ED3EC38A-8916-42A9-AAF2-8A820A6FC1B6 Sun, 20 May 2007 12:00:00 -0500 Part 2 of 3 of the "Big Little People" series. Our reasons for tithing have a sort of Mary and Martha rhythm to them. We tithe for our own spiritual health. We tithe to participate in the life and mission of the church. We tithe so the church can meet its financial obligations responsibly. 19:49 Rev. Norman Stolpe tithe, money, finances, faith, spiritual, practical no no On Mothers' Day, receive the same blessing that Mary, the mother of Jesus, received, that at the very point of your incompetence and insignificance, God's death defying work will be accomplished for you and through you. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2007-05-13_19.mp3 EDE5ACB2-02F4-4D91-A323-846B590879CB Sun, 13 May 2007 12:00:00 -0500 Part 1 of 3 of the "Big Little People" series. On Mothers' Day, receive the same blessing that Mary, the mother of Jesus, received, that at the very point of your incompetence and insignificance, God's death defying work will be accomplished for you and through you. 19:33 Rev. Norman Stolpe incompetence, power, prominence, prestige, vulnerability, life, birth, hope, resurrection, insignificance, Mothers Day no no One of the most memorable of Jesus' parables is the Prodigal Son. This type of and coming home story captivates the hearts of those who were once lost in life or. Find yourself from the point of view as the father and mother who reaches out. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2007-05-06_18.mp3 FB402DDE-A0BF-45DE-9752-B2552D1A8D7F Sun, 6 May 2007 12:00:00 -0500 Part 4 of 4 of the "Lost, the Original Series" series. One of the most memorable of Jesus' parables is the Prodigal Son. This type of and coming home story captivates the hearts of those who were once lost in life or. Find yourself from the point of view as the father and mother who reaches out. 18:45 Rev. Todd Boddy prodigal son, wayward, Rembrandt, Henri Nouwen, growing older, seniors, wild living, conspicuously absent, return of the prodigal son, mature fathers, mature mothers, deliverance no no One of the most memorable of Jesus' parables is the Prodigal Son. This type of forgiveness and coming home story captivates the hearts of those who were once lost in life. Find yourself from the point of view as the older home bound son. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2007-04-29_17.mp3 510ABD6F-F4DE-490E-9644-00759181B192 Sun, 29 Apr 2007 12:00:00 -0500 Part 3 of 4 of the "Lost, the Original Series" series. One of the most memorable of Jesus' parables is the Prodigal Son. This type of forgiveness and coming home story captivates the hearts of those who were once lost in life. Find yourself from the point of view as the older home bound son. 19:02 Rev. Todd Boddy prodigal son, Rembrandt, Henri Nouwen, inheritance, grace, wild living, squandered, conspicuously absent, fattened calf, son alive, older son, dance no no One of the most memorable of Jesus' parables is the Prodigal Son. This type of forgiveness and coming home story captivates the hearts of those who were once lost in life or are now struggling. Find yourself from the point of view as the wayward son. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2007-04-22_16.mp3 E726BA1C-541D-4908-8800-EA3267D92273 Sun, 22 Apr 2007 12:00:00 -0500 Part 2 of 4 of the "Lost, the Original Series" series. One of the most memorable of Jesus' parables is the Prodigal Son. This type of forgiveness and coming home story captivates the hearts of those who were once lost in life or are now struggling. Find yourself from the point of view as the wayward son. 15:47 Rev. Todd Boddy prodigal son, wayward, Rembrandt, Henri Nouwen, grace, wild living, go back, robe, fattened calf, son alive, grace, return of the prodigal no no The parable of the lost sheep, lost coin, and lost son describe the lostness of humanity and the futility of God's grace. What does it mean to be lost according to the Bible? Jesus came to find people who don't always want to be found. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2007-04-15_15.mp3 5E9AA843-7FAB-4A2A-A060-38CC095EDF54 Sun, 15 Apr 2007 12:00:00 -0500 Part 1 of 4 of the "Lost, the Original Series" series. The parable of the lost sheep, lost coin, and lost son describe the lostness of humanity and the futility of God's grace. What does it mean to be lost according to the Bible? Jesus came to find people who don't always want to be found. 28:21 Rev. Todd Boddy lostness, futility, God's grace, sheep, dalits, Hindu caste system, infanticide, suicide, genocide, soul, parable of lost sheep, parable of lost coin no no Looking for a little dose of hope to ward off the fear of what lies beyond the grave? As important as our hope of personal resurrection to eternal life is, the resurrection of Jesus is God's powerful action that means that God's new world has arrived. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2007-04-08_14.mp3 11C91E13-56CF-4D5E-B133-719554C1A4F0 Sun, 8 Apr 2007 12:00:00 -0500 2007 Easter Sunday Worship and the resurrection of Jesus. Looking for a little dose of hope to ward off the fear of what lies beyond the grave? As important as our hope of personal resurrection to eternal life is, the resurrection of Jesus is God's powerful action that means that God's new world has arrived. 14:29 Rev. Norman Stolpe part-timers, resurrection, crucifixion, living, Easter no no Peace is not dependent on the ebb and flow of history. After the western democracies and Islamic republics have passed from the scene, recognizing God's visitation will be both peace within as well as the vision for human peace. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2007-04-01_13.mp3 B3EA5FD5-4DDB-46B7-9D07-1871A2B4C8D6 Sun, 1 Apr 2007 12:00:00 -0500 Part 6 of 6 of the "Messy Spirituality" series. Peace is not dependent on the ebb and flow of history. After the western democracies and Islamic republics have passed from the scene, recognizing God's visitation will be both peace within as well as the vision for human peace. 21:13 Rev. Norman Stolpe peace, Islam, materialism, secularism, prayer, Hosanna, Palm Sunday no no Becoming an authentic neighbor is messy. Jesus is not saying that we inherit eternal life by being nice to people we don't like. Rather, he is saying that we begin eternal life when we are changed and become new people. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2007-03-25_12.mp3 0608C9E3-5BF3-4439-BF5C-0E8EA56FAD23 Sun, 25 Mar 2007 12:00:00 -0500 Part 5 of 6 of the "Messy Spirituality" series. Becoming an authentic neighbor is messy. Jesus is not saying that we inherit eternal life by being nice to people we don't like. Rather, he is saying that we begin eternal life when we are changed and become new people. 18:51 Rev. Norman Stolpe neighbor, mercy, hospitable no no Jesus gives us a picture of God going out and getting as many people as possible to fill up the banquet. So until God's climactic celebration of the Messianic Banquet, our celebration at the Lord's Table will be messy. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2007-03-18_11.mp3 DD7533DF-5978-4B8C-BE49-2BC54C11A085 Sun, 18 Mar 2007 12:00:00 -0500 Part 4 of 6 of the "Messy Spirituality" series. Jesus gives us a picture of God going out and getting as many people as possible to fill up the banquet. So until God's climactic celebration of the Messianic Banquet, our celebration at the Lord's Table will be messy. 26:06 Rev. Norman Stolpe incomplete faith, limited understanding, unbaptized, unworthy no no Jesus is telling us to take the long term view, to look forward to our honors at the resurrection of the righteous, not as pie-in-the-sky to pacify the oppressed but as an anchor in eternity to keep us on solid spiritual footing. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2007-03-11_10.mp3 3FB11FEB-624E-4FBC-ABC1-528D60634F7D Sun, 11 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0500 Part 3 of 6 of the "Messy Spirituality" series. Jesus is telling us to take the long term view, to look forward to our honors at the resurrection of the righteous, not as pie-in-the-sky to pacify the oppressed but as an anchor in eternity to keep us on solid spiritual footing. 19:19 Rev. Norman Stolpe embarrassment, gotcha, awkward, prominence, honor, reward, privilege no no Central Christian Church welcomes you just as your are with your faith and your doubts, to experience Christian community, to ask questions, to pursue God, to become all you were created to be. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2007-03-04_09.mp3 AD5A2176-F0D8-47C8-AF72-7B636C3241AF Sun, 4 Mar 2007 12:00:00 -0500 Part 2 of 6 of the "Messy Spirituality" series. Central Christian Church welcomes you just as your are with your faith and your doubts, to experience Christian community, to ask questions, to pursue God, to become all you were created to be. 22:05 Rev. Norman Stolpe wrestle, mercy, condemn, humble, acceptance no no Through Jesus, the beloved son, we are all invited into the messy spirituality of intimacy with God. If you are saying, "My life is a mess, and I hope somebody will accept the messy me," come on in, you belong here. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2007-02-25_08.mp3 7F6A9188-01B4-451B-A2B8-C35DE205FB6A Sun, 25 Feb 2007 12:00:00 -0500 Part 1 of 6 of the "Messy Spirituality" series. Through Jesus, the beloved son, we are all invited into the messy spirituality of intimacy with God. If you are saying, "My life is a mess, and I hope somebody will accept the messy me," come on in, you belong here. 22:57 Rev. Norman Stolpe belong, relationships, acceptance, welcome, inclusion no no When we realize our money and life belong to God, there is a heightened meaning and purpose to life. We can eliminate a few pit falls that the pursuit of careers and money may bring, by pursuing God's kingdom as a prophet, priest or king. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2007-02-04_05.mp3 2950A769-9882-447F-8AE4-6FB2F7905708 Sun, 4 Feb 2007 12:00:00 -0500 Part 3 of 3 of the "On Loan From God, Your Money and Soul" series. When we realize our money and life belong to God, there is a heightened meaning and purpose to life. We can eliminate a few pit falls that the pursuit of careers and money may bring, by pursuing God's kingdom as a prophet, priest or king. 29:20 Rev. Todd Boddy priest, king, loan, money, purpose, do nothing, do something, interest, loan, church, kingdom of God, parable of ten minas no no Sermon delivered by a layman of the church, Mr. Robert Boyle, President of Elders. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2007-01-28_04.mp3 93F13D63-7EBC-41C8-B5FD-18EE7DEDB561 Sun, 28 Jan 2007 12:00:00 -0500 A sermon delivered by a layman from our congregation on Laity Sunday. Sermon delivered by one of the lay-leaders of the church, Mr. Robert Boyle, President of Elders. 22:57 Robert Boyle laity, sermon no no When I was in the financial service business, I asked clients how much they tithed or gave to the church. Often a question was asked because the tithe was based on their net income. Which begged the question, Do you want a net or gross blessing? http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2007-01-21_03.mp3 2234C251-3E46-4D5F-A027-AE69FCB44F41 Sun, 21 Jan 2007 12:00:00 -0500 Part 2 of 3 of the "On Loan From God, Your Money and Soul" series. When I was in the financial service business, I asked clients how much they tithed or gave to the church. Often a question was asked because the tithe was based on their net income. Which begged the question, Do you want a net or gross blessing? 21:59 Rev. Todd Boddy worry, net income, gross income, net blessing, gross blessing, tithing, seek God's kingdom, greedy, God's goodness, charitable giving, financial advisor no no On Sunday, January 14th, Dallas suffered a significant ice storm that made travel over the roads of the city dangerous. We suggested that our congregation stay home for their safety and dial into our TeleWorship facility to worship with us from their homes. Only about 30 people, mostly those people who lived in close proximity of the church, made it in and we enjoyed a small and informal but very intimate worship service. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2007-01-14_02.mp3 E0B0D579-A9D5-4310-864B-41A90C1552DC Sun, 14 Jan 2007 12:00:00 -0500 A small and intimate worship service during an ice storm in the Dallas area. On Sunday, January 14th, Dallas suffered a significant ice storm that made travel over the roads of the city dangerous. We suggested that our congregation stay home for their safety and dial into our TeleWorship facility to worship with us from their homes. Only about 30 people, mostly those people who lived in close proximity of the church, made it in and we enjoyed a small and informal but very intimate worship service. 26:11 Rev. Norman Stolpe no no People are created in the image of God to be blessed, at work, and in creating abundance. The soul and ability to be blessed come from God and return to God. Our purpose and joy becomes lost when work, abundance and reason are treated as mammon or greed. http://media.teleworship.com/cccdt/cccdt_sunday_sermon_only_2007-01-07_01.mp3 2EDCBF6B-827C-4538-A35C-49388284ACD0 Sun, 7 Jan 2007 12:00:00 -0500 Part 1 of 3 of the "On Loan From God, Your Money and Soul" series. People are created in the image of God to be blessed, at work, and in creating abundance. The soul and ability to be blessed come from God and return to God. Our purpose and joy becomes lost when work, abundance and reason are treated as mammon or greed. 25:30 Rev. Todd Boddy money, soul, occupation, vocation, Mammon, purpose, blessing, abundance, image of God, greed, rich fool, yeast of pharisees no no