What Really Matters

   Interdenominational Good Friday Service

Lyndon Dojohn

Lead Pastor, Lakeview Heights Baptist Church

What really matters to us? The apostle Paul was quite clear in what mattered most: that Christ died for our sins. Examining what it meant when Jesus said, "It is finished," before dying for us, we see why that really matters.
[1 Corinthians 15:1-9; John 19:28-30]

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From the Roman Empire to Hollywood

   Visions of the End
   The Revelation Seminar 3

Ron Herms

Associate Professor, Northwest University

In this continuation of the first session, we look at the kind of literature that Revelation is (apocalypse) and what that means for interpreting it. This leads into reviewing the structure of the text and analyzing the theology that it expounds.

The Revelation Seminar Slides by Ron Herms (14.4MB PDF)
The Revelation Seminar Notes by Ron Herms (8.4MB PDF)

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Scales of Injustice

   Where is God in the Chaos and Evil?
   Revelation Series 6: First & Last

Ron Herms

Associate Professor, Northwest University

Can we make sense of the chaos in our world or the darkness in our own souls? Only Jesus, the Lamb with the scroll, can help us with this. The vision of Revelation 6-7 shows us the end of evil and God's ultimate care for his people and rescue of all creation.
[Revelation 6:1-8:5]

Report from Missions Trip with Fe Viva in Guatemala
                             by Rob Airth (1.5MB MP3)

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The Theology and Spirituality of Revelation

   The Revelation Seminar 2

Ron Herms

Associate Professor, Northwest University

In this continuation of the first session, we look at the kind of literature that Revelation is (apocalypse) and what that means for interpreting it. This leads into reviewing the structure of the text and analyzing the theology that it expounds.

The Revelation Seminar Slides by Ron Herms (14.4MB PDF)
The Revelation Seminar Notes by Ron Herms (8.4MB PDF)

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The History and World of Revelation

   The Revelation Seminar 1

Ron Herms

Associate Professor, Northwest University

If we assume that Revelation made sense to its original audience, we need to understand the seven churches it was written to. Learning about the world within the Roman Empire at that time gives us more insight into John's apocalyptic writing.

The Revelation Seminar Slides by Ron Herms (14.4MB PDF)
The Revelation Seminar Notes by Ron Herms (8.4MB PDF)

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Adventurous Prayers

   Embracing Paul's Priority of the Kingdom
   Spiritual Emphasis Days 4: re:formation

Heather Martin

Emmanuel Special Guest

Paul had a passion to reach the world for Jesus. He had Kingdom priorities. This message is about vision and the surrounding supernatural realities. We are challenged to have a global vision, a personal vision, a community vision. What do you see?
[Colossians 1:5-7; Ephesians 6:10-20]

The Prayers of Paul in 52 Weeks by Heather Martin (0.1MB PDF)

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All Purpose, All Occasion Prayers

   Embracing Paul's Priority of Seeking God
   Spiritual Emphasis Days 3: re:formation

Heather Martin

Emmanuel Special Guest

Paul prayed at all times on all occasions, everywhere he went. We need to pray with a plan and a passion. Seeking God is vital in and to the life of every believer. When do we pray? How should we pray? Here is a 10 min/day plan that anyone can do.
[1 Corinthians 14:15]

The Prayers of Paul in 52 Weeks by Heather Martin (0.1MB PDF)
Interview of Mark Jennings-Bates
                             by Derrick Hamre with Kim Weiler (3.8MB MP3)

     Paragliding Video by Mark Jennings-Bates

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Alive Prayers

   Embracing Paul's Priority of Spiritual Growth
   Spiritual Emphasis Days 2: re:formation

Heather Martin

Emmanuel Special Guest

Paul was an encourager and was passionate about spiritual growth. We need to grow in the fruit of the Spirit, in the fruit of righteousness, in discernment, in holiness, in who we are in Christ, in freedom, and in the Word of God. Growth is life.
[Philippians 1:3-11]

The Prayers of Paul in 52 Weeks by Heather Martin (0.1MB PDF)

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Adoration Prayers

   Embracing Paul's Priority of Knowing God
   Spiritual Emphasis Days 1: re:formation

Heather Martin

Emmanuel Special Guest

In his prayer for the Ephesians, Paul challenges us to know God and to focus on internal priorities. We need to know who God is, what He does and express our praise to Him with our lives. Worshipping God in this way enables us to build relationship with Him.
[Ephesians 3:14-21]

The Prayers of Paul in 52 Weeks by Heather Martin (0.1MB PDF)

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The Mission in Thailand

   Missions Emphasis

Pastor Manooksak

Jai Samarn Church, Bangkok, Thailand

Pastor Manooksak shares the inspiring history of the Pentecostal Church in Thailand and incorporates his own testimony of God calling him to full-time ministry. The Thai church has tremendous opportunities and challenges in the coming years.
[2 Corinthians 5:17]

Update from University Christian Ministries
                             by James Perreaux (4.9MB MP3)

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Giving Our Lives

   Update from Kolkata, India
   Missions Emphasis

Joel & Brandi

Emmanuel Missions Partners

We are called to live a life of intentionality. Seeing through the haze of distraction can be difficult, but there is tremendous opportunity waiting when we do. What does "giving our lives" look like?
[2 Corinthians 6:1-2]

     Joel & Brandi's 2011 Video

Missions Update from Puerto Escondido, Mexico
                             by Steve & Hayley Hasenbank (3.7MB MP3)
Original Song: Red Lights for Red Letters
                             by Joel (2.3MB MP3)

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Just Do It

   Family Emphasis Series 4
   Includes Testimonies by:
       Mark Jennings-Bates
       Garry Dewald

Kim Weiler

Fe Viva World Missions

When Jesus turned water to wine, Mary told servants to do whatever Jesus told them. The servants obeyed, completing tasks that took effort and did not lead to any obvious outcome. Similarly, we should obey and just do whatever Jesus tells us.
[John 2:1-10]

Missions Trip Testimony by Jeff Bjorgan (2.7MB MP3)
Fe Viva MTS Awareness
                             by Matt & Carrie Blacklock (2.0MB MP3)

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