http://www.ccfluvanna.com en Sunday messages from Calvary Chapel Fluvanna Sunday messages from Calvary Chapel Fluvanna Sunday messages from Calvary Chapel Fluvanna… Copyright 2026 Steve Feden Steve Feden admin@ccfluvanna.com false Mon, 02 Nov 2020 01:02:00 +0000 Steve Feden What a remarkable feat of timing! God has orchestrated the end of the Book of Daniel with the week just before what many would argue is the most important election in our nation’s history. This election even has the attention of the whole world! Daniel 12 is the “end” of the writings of Daniel, and it discusses the “end” of the prophetic time for Israel and the world. He even learns about those whose lives have come to an “end” under deadly oppression from the likes of Antiochus Epiphanes and Adolf Hitler. What happens at the end? What becomes of Israel? What about me, personally? How do I fit into the big picture? What about planet earth? How troubling will it be? What will knowing all of this do for me? How do I respond? Should we run around crazy looking for solutions? Should we build a wall around ourselves and wait for the end to come? Should we allow ourselves to be enveloped by fear? Will more knowledge and more science and more data save the human race? Listen in as we look at Daniel’s final message and try and understand God’s direction for our personal lives with this knowledge. What a remarkable feat of timing! God has orchestrated the end of the Book of Daniel with the week just before what many would argue is the most important election in our nation’s history. This election even has the attention of the whole world! Daniel 12 is the “end” of the writings of Daniel, and it discusses the “end” of the prophetic time for Israel and the world. He even learns about those whose lives have come to an “end” under deadly oppression from the likes of Antiochus Epiphanes and Adolf Hitler. What happens at the end? What becomes of Israel? What about me, personally? How do I fit into the big picture? What about planet earth? How troubling will it be? What will knowing all of this do for me? How do I respond? Should we run around crazy looking for solutions? Should we build a wall around ourselves and wait for the end to come? Should we allow ourselves to be enveloped by fear? Will more knowledge and more science and more data save the human race? Listen in as we look at Daniel’s final message and try and understand God’s direction for our personal lives with this knowledge. What a remarkable feat of timing! God has orchestrated the end of the Book of Daniel with the week just before what many would argue is the most important election in our nation’s history. This election even has the attention of the whole world! Danie… Steve Feden 2752 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21691399/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_daniel12113/id/3564690.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21691399 Babylon,captivity,Daniel,prophecy,kingdoms,power,politics,Israel,future,prayer, Scripture: Daniel 12:1-12:13, Series: Sermon Series: Daniel Sun, 25 Oct 2020 15:57:00 +0000 Steve Feden As we finish up Daniel chapter 11 I hope to encourage you that the historical focus will be much narrower. That means fewer names to deal with! I also find much more application in this second half of chapter eleven. If you look out into the distance, things that are farther away can be seen in less detail, while things that are closer can be seen more clearly and more detailed. Well, “close” and “far” are not relative to Daniel as he writes, but to where God’s focus is: on the Syrian king Antiochus Epiphanes. Let me explain. The angel revealed to Daniel almost no detail at all about the succession of Persian kings or about Alexander the Great. Some detail is given about the various kings and struggles between Syria (Seleucid Dynasty) and Egypt (Ptolameic Dynasty). The closer we get the focal point, the more detail we are provided. Now we have come to the focus: the nasty and wicked anti-semite king Antiochus Epiphanes. Why is he the focus and wny is so much detail given about him? Because he will act as a close (but not exact) example of what the final world ruler—Antichrist—will be like. In this section you will discover the origin of the saying, “draw a line in the sand.” Want the details? Listen in and find out! As we finish up Daniel chapter 11 I hope to encourage you that the historical focus will be much narrower. That means fewer names to deal with! I also find much more application in this second half of chapter eleven. If you look out into the distance, things that are farther away can be seen in less detail, while things that are closer can be seen more clearly and more detailed. Well, “close” and “far” are not relative to Daniel as he writes, but to where God’s focus is: on the Syrian king Antiochus Epiphanes. Let me explain. The angel revealed to Daniel almost no detail at all about the succession of Persian kings or about Alexander the Great. Some detail is given about the various kings and struggles between Syria (Seleucid Dynasty) and Egypt (Ptolameic Dynasty). The closer we get the focal point, the more detail we are provided. Now we have come to the focus: the nasty and wicked anti-semite king Antiochus Epiphanes. Why is he the focus and wny is so much detail given about him? Because he will act as a close (but not exact) example of what the final world ruler—Antichrist—will be like. In this section you will discover the origin of the saying, “draw a line in the sand.” Want the details? Listen in and find out! As we finish up Daniel chapter 11 I hope to encourage you that the historical focus will be much narrower. That means fewer names to deal with! I also find much more application in this second half of chapter eleven. If you look out into the distance,… Steve Feden 2811 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21689218/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_daniel112545/id/3562591.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21689218 Babylon,captivity,Daniel,prophecy,kingdoms,power,politics,Israel,future,prayer, Scripture: Daniel 11:25-11:45, Series: Sermon Series: Daniel Sun, 18 Oct 2020 15:49:00 +0000 Steve Feden How do you feel about history class? Do you remember “social studies” in school? Not your favorite class? It was not mine either. Memorize dates and events for the test and then forget it all after the test. Yuck! And then I got saved and became a follower of Jesus and started reading the Bible. History began to be much more interesting because it was related to a big, worldwide story that connected all the dots and gave me a context to plug all the facts into. Daniel chapters 10-12 are a single unit. Daniel 11 is the longest and most detailed prophecy in the Bible. It is so specific and so accurate that many have questioned if it could really have been written before the events happened. The person writing it must have already known what was going to happen because it is so precise! God is sovereign (has complete authority and freedom to act), and He is omniscient (knows everything). The Bible is clear that God “declares the end from the beginning” (Isaiah 46:10). This chapter is astounding and historical as you see the hand of God working through human history. At the center of all history is the Jewish people and the city of Jerusalem. We will talk about things past, things present, and the prophecy will take us into the future as well! How do you feel about history class? Do you remember “social studies” in school? Not your favorite class? It was not mine either. Memorize dates and events for the test and then forget it all after the test. Yuck! And then I got saved and became a follower of Jesus and started reading the Bible. History began to be much more interesting because it was related to a big, worldwide story that connected all the dots and gave me a context to plug all the facts into. Daniel chapters 10-12 are a single unit. Daniel 11 is the longest and most detailed prophecy in the Bible. It is so specific and so accurate that many have questioned if it could really have been written before the events happened. The person writing it must have already known what was going to happen because it is so precise! God is sovereign (has complete authority and freedom to act), and He is omniscient (knows everything). The Bible is clear that God “declares the end from the beginning” (Isaiah 46:10). This chapter is astounding and historical as you see the hand of God working through human history. At the center of all history is the Jewish people and the city of Jerusalem. We will talk about things past, things present, and the prophecy will take us into the future as well! How do you feel about history class? Do you remember “social studies” in school? Not your favorite class? It was not mine either. Memorize dates and events for the test and then forget it all after the test. Yuck! And then I got saved and became a fol… Steve Feden 2671 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21689214/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_daniel11124/id/3562588.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21689214 Babylon,captivity,Daniel,prophecy,kingdoms,power,politics,Israel,future,prayer, Scripture: Daniel 11:1-11:24, Series: Sermon Series: Daniel Mon, 12 Oct 2020 01:31:00 +0000 Steve Feden We are closing in on the end of our study in Daniel. Although there are three chapters left, they all connect around one grand and detailed vision that Daniel has. It is so precise in its historical accuracy that many believe it could not have been written by Daniel! The scope reaches into and even past our own time. For this study time we’ll look into chapter 10 and get the introduction to the vision. We get descriptive detail about the physical impact this event had on Daniel. His angelic experience might not climb the charts of the bestseller list if it was published today! Daniel is not the picture of people having strength and courage in the presence of angels. Daniel’s desire to understand was heard immediately and God responded immediately. But, for some reason Daniel sees no answer to this prayer for three weeks! Have you ever wondered why prayers don’t always receive an answer immediately? Have you ever felt like God was acting too slowly on your behalf? Have you been tempted to think that maybe He doesn’t care or didn’t listen? Hopefully Daniel 10 will change the way you think about prayer and what happens in the “heavenly realm” when you pray on earth. The reality may even surprise you! We are closing in on the end of our study in Daniel. Although there are three chapters left, they all connect around one grand and detailed vision that Daniel has. It is so precise in its historical accuracy that many believe it could not have been written by Daniel! The scope reaches into and even past our own time. For this study time we’ll look into chapter 10 and get the introduction to the vision. We get descriptive detail about the physical impact this event had on Daniel. His angelic experience might not climb the charts of the bestseller list if it was published today! Daniel is not the picture of people having strength and courage in the presence of angels. Daniel’s desire to understand was heard immediately and God responded immediately. But, for some reason Daniel sees no answer to this prayer for three weeks! Have you ever wondered why prayers don’t always receive an answer immediately? Have you ever felt like God was acting too slowly on your behalf? Have you been tempted to think that maybe He doesn’t care or didn’t listen? Hopefully Daniel 10 will change the way you think about prayer and what happens in the “heavenly realm” when you pray on earth. The reality may even surprise you! We are closing in on the end of our study in Daniel. Although there are three chapters left, they all connect around one grand and detailed vision that Daniel has. It is so precise in its historical accuracy that many believe it could not have been wri… Steve Feden 2780 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21681524/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_daniel10121/id/3555177.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21681524 Babylon,captivity,Daniel,prophecy,kingdoms,power,politics,Israel,future,prayer, Scripture: Daniel 10:1-10:21, Series: Sermon Series: Daniel Mon, 05 Oct 2020 01:23:00 +0000 Steve Feden Given the state of our world in 2020 and current events in America, I know many of you are paying close attention to prophecy—what does God’s word say about future things! Many are curious as to how the events taking place and what we see in America fit into God’s picture of the future of planet Earth. We have talked about much of this over the last number of weeks in previous chapters of Daniel. Well, Daniel 9:20-27 may just be the most important—and most debated—prophecy in the entire Bible. It is comprehensive, concise, and cryptic. It is God’s answer to Daniel’s prayer and it is known as Daniel’s “70 Weeks Prophecy”. The interesting thing to note is that if you want to be a really astute student of current events and the big picture of Bible prophecy, then get your eyes off of America and onto Israel! Despite our sentiments of America’s importance on the world stage, all of human history revolves around the past, present, and future of Israel—and her king, Jesus! What is that “big picture”? Where do you and I fit? What comes next? Good questions! You won’t want to miss this study of Daniels “70 weeks prophecy”. It’s the key to “understanding” everything. Given the state of our world in 2020 and current events in America, I know many of you are paying close attention to prophecy—what does God’s word say about future things! Many are curious as to how the events taking place and what we see in America fit into God’s picture of the future of planet Earth. We have talked about much of this over the last number of weeks in previous chapters of Daniel. Well, Daniel 9:20-27 may just be the most important—and most debated—prophecy in the entire Bible. It is comprehensive, concise, and cryptic. It is God’s answer to Daniel’s prayer and it is known as Daniel’s “70 Weeks Prophecy”. The interesting thing to note is that if you want to be a really astute student of current events and the big picture of Bible prophecy, then get your eyes off of America and onto Israel! Despite our sentiments of America’s importance on the world stage, all of human history revolves around the past, present, and future of Israel—and her king, Jesus! What is that “big picture”? Where do you and I fit? What comes next? Good questions! You won’t want to miss this study of Daniels “70 weeks prophecy”. It’s the key to “understanding” everything. Given the state of our world in 2020 and current events in America, I know many of you are paying close attention to prophecy—what does God’s word say about future things! Many are curious as to how the events taking place and what we see in America fi… Steve Feden 2672 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21677411/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_daniel92027/id/3551378.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21677411 Babylon,captivity,Daniel,prophecy,kingdoms,power,politics,Israel,future,prayer, Scripture: Daniel 9:20-9:27, Series: Sermon Series: Daniel Sun, 27 Sep 2020 19:48:00 +0000 Steve Feden If you are like me, I assume you are trying to make good decisions in a complex and complicated time. To make good decisions about life, we need information, and we are certainly inundated with information, right? There are “authoritative” voices on both sides of the election and on both sides of pandemic management, to name a few! The confusing thing is that both voices speak with authority and suggest a clear—although opposing—direction. Who should we believe? This may be more complicated than meets the eye. Spiritual life is no different. There are authoritative voices that can say opposing things about God’s plan and purposes. If you were hopeful spiritual things would be more clear, I’m sorry to disappoint you! There are prophets and there are false prophets. There are teachers and there are false teachers. There are sheep and there are also wolves dressed up as sheep. There are spiritual experiences and dreams and visions, and, well..let’s turn our attention to Daniel 9. Daniel chapter 9 opens a window for us to sit and listen and watch a man of God pray. This is the content of our passage today. But how does Daniel know what to pray for? How does he know how to pray and to what end? What informs his prayers? What if your prayer is motivated by the wrong information? What if the sermon you heard was exciting—but wrong? God’s will does not always fit neatly into our own plans or opinions. Listen in as we learn via a godly man’s prayer via Daniel chapter 9. If you haven’t already, read a companion passage that we refer to: Jeremiah chapters 25-29. Jeremiah’s letter to the exiles will give some additional background to what we look at in our message from Daniel 9. Listen in and see! If you are like me, I assume you are trying to make good decisions in a complex and complicated time. To make good decisions about life, we need information, and we are certainly inundated with information, right? There are “authoritative” voices on both sides of the election and on both sides of pandemic management, to name a few! The confusing thing is that both voices speak with authority and suggest a clear—although opposing—direction. Who should we believe? This may be more complicated than meets the eye. Spiritual life is no different. There are authoritative voices that can say opposing things about God’s plan and purposes. If you were hopeful spiritual things would be more clear, I’m sorry to disappoint you! There are prophets and there are false prophets. There are teachers and there are false teachers. There are sheep and there are also wolves dressed up as sheep. There are spiritual experiences and dreams and visions, and, well..let’s turn our attention to Daniel 9. Daniel chapter 9 opens a window for us to sit and listen and watch a man of God pray. This is the content of our passage today. But how does Daniel know what to pray for? How does he know how to pray and to what end? What informs his prayers? What if your prayer is motivated by the wrong information? What if the sermon you heard was exciting—but wrong? God’s will does not always fit neatly into our own plans or opinions. Listen in as we learn via a godly man’s prayer via Daniel chapter 9. If you haven’t already, read a companion passage that we refer to: Jeremiah chapters 25-29. Jeremiah’s letter to the exiles will give some additional background to what we look at in our message from Daniel 9. Listen in and see! If you are like me, I assume you are trying to make good decisions in a complex and complicated time. To make good decisions about life, we need information, and we are certainly inundated with information, right? There are “authoritative” voices on bo… Steve Feden 2723 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21673213/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_daniel9119/id/3547363.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21673213 Babylon,captivity,Daniel,prophecy,kingdoms,power,politics,Israel,pride,humility,prayer, Scripture: Daniel 9:1-9:19, Series: Sermon Series: Daniel Sun, 13 Sep 2020 18:38:00 +0000 Steve Feden I am not sure if I feel more like a sports commentator or a Bible preacher! Why? Daniel has another vivid and descriptive vision. This time it’s the Bucks against the Rams with a surprise ending! This chapter, like Daniel chapter 7, is full of action. The ram seems unstoppable, but wait—out of nowhere comes a male goat (otherwise known as a “buck”)! He is moving at lightning speed and charging right at the unstoppable ram. The tension is high as the raging buck attacks the stronger ram! Who will survive the colossal collision? Who will be victorious? Now that you are on the edge of your seat, I can ask the more important questions. Who do the ram and the goat represent? What is the vision about? Why is this chapter so important, and why should you care? If you listen in, you will learn why so many doubt that Daniel was really written in the 6th century BC. I’ll give you a hint. The information in chapter 8 is so detailed and accurate that it is hard to believe he wrote it; and maybe more importantly: that he wrote it over 200 years before it happened. You will also learn the identity of the Bucks’ MVP (most vicious prince). Listen in and learn why you should have hope in dark times! I am not sure if I feel more like a sports commentator or a Bible preacher! Why? Daniel has another vivid and descriptive vision. This time it’s the Bucks against the Rams with a surprise ending! This chapter, like Daniel chapter 7, is full of action. The ram seems unstoppable, but wait—out of nowhere comes a male goat (otherwise known as a “buck”)! He is moving at lightning speed and charging right at the unstoppable ram. The tension is high as the raging buck attacks the stronger ram! Who will survive the colossal collision? Who will be victorious? Now that you are on the edge of your seat, I can ask the more important questions. Who do the ram and the goat represent? What is the vision about? Why is this chapter so important, and why should you care? If you listen in, you will learn why so many doubt that Daniel was really written in the 6th century BC. I’ll give you a hint. The information in chapter 8 is so detailed and accurate that it is hard to believe he wrote it; and maybe more importantly: that he wrote it over 200 years before it happened. You will also learn the identity of the Bucks’ MVP (most vicious prince). Listen in and learn why you should have hope in dark times! I am not sure if I feel more like a sports commentator or a Bible preacher! Why? Daniel has another vivid and descriptive vision. This time it’s the Bucks against the Rams with a surprise ending! This chapter, like Daniel chapter 7, is full of action.… Steve Feden 2801 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21664470/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_daniel8127/id/3539141.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21664470 Babylon,captivity,Daniel,prophecy,kingdoms,power,politics,Israel,pride,humility,vision, Scripture: Daniel 8:1-8:27, Series: Sermon Series: Daniel Sun, 06 Sep 2020 21:31:00 +0000 Steve Feden If you could know the future, would you want to? Before you answer, think about it. Maybe you would want to clarify your answer based on whether it’s a good or bad future! “Yes, if such and such is true…“—or “no, unless…” You get the idea. Now hash that out in your mind! If you could know the future of America, would you want to? What would you do with the information? Would it be comforting or would it be troubling? Would you tell people what you knew? Coming back to our context in the book of Daniel, our Jewish friend has just such a dilemma, and after tomorrow so will you. After we walk through Daniel chapter seven, you too will know what Daniel knew in the 6th century BC! This chapter outlines an overview of world power using very visually dramatic and descriptive language. You’ll notice as we move through the chapter that is basically parallels Daniel chapter 2. How does this information effect Daniel? What is the emotional response to the information God gives him? Listen in and find out! You can bet that Daniel’s vision is as relevant today as it was when God first opened his mind to see it. If you could know the future, would you want to? Before you answer, think about it. Maybe you would want to clarify your answer based on whether it’s a good or bad future! “Yes, if such and such is true…“—or “no, unless…” You get the idea. Now hash that out in your mind! If you could know the future of America, would you want to? What would you do with the information? Would it be comforting or would it be troubling? Would you tell people what you knew? Coming back to our context in the book of Daniel, our Jewish friend has just such a dilemma, and after tomorrow so will you. After we walk through Daniel chapter seven, you too will know what Daniel knew in the 6th century BC! This chapter outlines an overview of world power using very visually dramatic and descriptive language. You’ll notice as we move through the chapter that is basically parallels Daniel chapter 2. How does this information effect Daniel? What is the emotional response to the information God gives him? Listen in and find out! You can bet that Daniel’s vision is as relevant today as it was when God first opened his mind to see it. If you could know the future, would you want to? Before you answer, think about it. Maybe you would want to clarify your answer based on whether it’s a good or bad future! “Yes, if such and such is true…“—or “no, unless…” You get the idea. Now hash tha… Steve Feden 2789 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21663006/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_daniel7128/id/3538035.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21663006 Babylon,captivity,Daniel,prophecy,kingdoms,power,politics,Israel,pride,humility, Scripture: Daniel 7:1-7:28, Series: Sermon Series: Daniel Mon, 24 Aug 2020 01:21:00 +0000 Steve Feden If you play a little “word association” and say the word “Daniel“, the immediate response for many would be “lion’s den“. Chapter 6 is that well known Bible chapter that holds this famous story. People have heard of the story but many of them don’t really know the details. They don’t know about the new transitional government of the Medes and Persians or the new leadership structure. They don’t know about Daniel’s promotion or the political enemies he is making. Hey, so why did he get thrown in that lion’s den anyway? Why didn’t the lion’s eat him alive? For me, one of the coolest aspects was the real fondness the king had for Daniel. You know, if you have integrity, are trustworthy, and really seem to care about people, you find God’s blessing in your work and relationships. When you live a Spirit filled life of loyalty to God, mouths get miraculously shut! Listen in and see this miraculous story of God’s protection over His faithful servant Daniel! If you play a little “word association” and say the word “Daniel“, the immediate response for many would be “lion’s den“. Chapter 6 is that well known Bible chapter that holds this famous story. People have heard of the story but many of them don’t really know the details. They don’t know about the new transitional government of the Medes and Persians or the new leadership structure. They don’t know about Daniel’s promotion or the political enemies he is making. Hey, so why did he get thrown in that lion’s den anyway? Why didn’t the lion’s eat him alive? For me, one of the coolest aspects was the real fondness the king had for Daniel. You know, if you have integrity, are trustworthy, and really seem to care about people, you find God’s blessing in your work and relationships. When you live a Spirit filled life of loyalty to God, mouths get miraculously shut! Listen in and see this miraculous story of God’s protection over His faithful servant Daniel! If you play a little “word association” and say the word “Daniel“, the immediate response for many would be “lion’s den“. Chapter 6 is that well known Bible chapter that holds this famous story. People have heard of the story but many of them don’t rea… Steve Feden 2804 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21654622/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_daniel6128/id/3532620.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21654622 Babylon,Darius,captivity,Daniel,lions,den,politics,Israel,pride,humility, Scripture: Daniel 6:1-6:28, Series: Sermon Series: Daniel Mon, 17 Aug 2020 02:37:00 +0000 Steve Feden Daniel 4 closed with Nebuchadnezzar recovering his mental health, being restored to his throne, and the reality of the Most High God who is sovereign over every earthly empire. Daniel 5 opens with a king named Belshazzar reigning over Babylon. What we know is that the saying, “The handwriting on the wall, has made its way into our modern culture as an idiom for “impending and unavoidable doom.” Maybe you didn’t know that saying comes directly from Daniel 5! In the midst of a Babylonian government drinking party and feast, Belshazzar expressed his pride and defiance toward the God who humbled Nebuchadnezzar. When a hand appeared and wrote a cryptic message on the wall, the party came to screeching halt! The DJ stopped the music and everyone froze in fear and astonishment. Is this really happening? What does it mean? Daniel, whose wisdom seems to have been forgotten or ignored, is called from the dugout to help. Here are some things to consider: If, according to history, the last King of Babylon is a guy named Nabonidus, then who is Belshazzar? Is the Bible wrong? What was the message on the wall? What did it mean? For answers to these questions and more, listen in to this study of Daniel chapter five. By the end of the chapter, the impenetrable Babylonian Empire, that head of Gold (ref: chapter 2), will have been replaced by the Medo-Persian Empire without even the smallest battle! Wow. Are you curious? I hope so! Daniel 4 closed with Nebuchadnezzar recovering his mental health, being restored to his throne, and the reality of the Most High God who is sovereign over every earthly empire. Daniel 5 opens with a king named Belshazzar reigning over Babylon. What we know is that the saying, “The handwriting on the wall, has made its way into our modern culture as an idiom for “impending and unavoidable doom.” Maybe you didn’t know that saying comes directly from Daniel 5! In the midst of a Babylonian government drinking party and feast, Belshazzar expressed his pride and defiance toward the God who humbled Nebuchadnezzar. When a hand appeared and wrote a cryptic message on the wall, the party came to screeching halt! The DJ stopped the music and everyone froze in fear and astonishment. Is this really happening? What does it mean? Daniel, whose wisdom seems to have been forgotten or ignored, is called from the dugout to help. Here are some things to consider: If, according to history, the last King of Babylon is a guy named Nabonidus, then who is Belshazzar? Is the Bible wrong? What was the message on the wall? What did it mean? For answers to these questions and more, listen in to this study of Daniel chapter five. By the end of the chapter, the impenetrable Babylonian Empire, that head of Gold (ref: chapter 2), will have been replaced by the Medo-Persian Empire without even the smallest battle! Wow. Are you curious? I hope so! Daniel 4 closed with Nebuchadnezzar recovering his mental health, being restored to his throne, and the reality of the Most High God who is sovereign over every earthly empire. Daniel 5 opens with a king named Belshazzar reigning over Babylon. What we… Steve Feden 2796 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21651545/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_daniel5131/id/3529759.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21651545 Babylon,Belshazzar,captivity,Daniel,handwriting,interpretation,Israel,pride, Scripture: Daniel 5:1-5:31, Series: Sermon Series: Daniel Sun, 09 Aug 2020 14:09:00 +0000 Steve Feden As we close out Daniel chapter four, we watch as God puts the powerful and proud Nebuchadnezzar on display as an extreme example of pride and humility. He goes from the palace to the pasture—and back again! King Nebuchadnezzar had another unsettling dream about an enormous tree that gets cut down and stripped. Daniel is able to explain the dream in which the tree symbolized Nebuchadnezzar. Daniel ends with a warning and some Godly advice to the king. Now twelve months have passed and has the king taken the advice? Has he humbled himself? Nope. In fact, he is more delusional and self congratulatory than ever. Guess what? Class is in session and Nebuchadnezzar has been enrolled—like it or not—in Reality 101. For him, it’s a seven year course of seminary study to learn the lesson. To enter the program he had to be stripped of everything, just like the tree in his dream. I bet he would say it was worth it: the humiliation, the loss, the new perspective and revelation. Humility can really only be learned in the school of suffering. Nebuchadnezzar gets his seminary degree from Bovine University! He has a masters in the theology of God’s sovereignty! There is a remarkable ending to this incredible story. Listen in and see! As we close out Daniel chapter four, we watch as God puts the powerful and proud Nebuchadnezzar on display as an extreme example of pride and humility. He goes from the palace to the pasture—and back again! King Nebuchadnezzar had another unsettling dream about an enormous tree that gets cut down and stripped. Daniel is able to explain the dream in which the tree symbolized Nebuchadnezzar. Daniel ends with a warning and some Godly advice to the king. Now twelve months have passed and has the king taken the advice? Has he humbled himself? Nope. In fact, he is more delusional and self congratulatory than ever. Guess what? Class is in session and Nebuchadnezzar has been enrolled—like it or not—in Reality 101. For him, it’s a seven year course of seminary study to learn the lesson. To enter the program he had to be stripped of everything, just like the tree in his dream. I bet he would say it was worth it: the humiliation, the loss, the new perspective and revelation. Humility can really only be learned in the school of suffering. Nebuchadnezzar gets his seminary degree from Bovine University! He has a masters in the theology of God’s sovereignty! There is a remarkable ending to this incredible story. Listen in and see! As we close out Daniel chapter four, we watch as God puts the powerful and proud Nebuchadnezzar on display as an extreme example of pride and humility. He goes from the palace to the pasture—and back again! King Nebuchadnezzar had another unsettling d… Steve Feden 2561 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21649871/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_daniel42836/id/3528172.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21649871 Babylon,captivity,Daniel,dream,interpretation,Israel,Nebuchadnezzar,pride,tree, Scripture: Daniel 4:28-4:36, Series: Sermon Series: Daniel Mon, 03 Aug 2020 00:50:00 +0000 Steve Feden As we enter the much-anticipated fourth chapter of Daniel, sadly we are forced to break the chapter into two parts. We will look at verses 1-27 first, followed by the conclusion next time. Absent from chapter three and the fiery furnace, Daniel is back on the scene and gets another chance at dream interpretation for the king. Like before in chapter two, the dream is troubling and causes confusion. The last dream was of a giant mixed media statue that was destroyed by a stone. This time his dream involves an enormous, beautiful, fruitful tree. But a declaration is made that the tree should be cut down! What? Why would someone cut down a tree that is big and beautiful and fruitful? That seems wasteful, or even frivolous! What is the lesson, and how did this chapter influence the writing of our Constitution?? Oh my! Daniel chapter four is extremely important and relevant to the current events in our world. The more things change, the more they stay the same! As we enter the much-anticipated fourth chapter of Daniel, sadly we are forced to break the chapter into two parts. We will look at verses 1-27 first, followed by the conclusion next time. Absent from chapter three and the fiery furnace, Daniel is back on the scene and gets another chance at dream interpretation for the king. Like before in chapter two, the dream is troubling and causes confusion. The last dream was of a giant mixed media statue that was destroyed by a stone. This time his dream involves an enormous, beautiful, fruitful tree. But a declaration is made that the tree should be cut down! What? Why would someone cut down a tree that is big and beautiful and fruitful? That seems wasteful, or even frivolous! What is the lesson, and how did this chapter influence the writing of our Constitution?? Oh my! Daniel chapter four is extremely important and relevant to the current events in our world. The more things change, the more they stay the same! As we enter the much-anticipated fourth chapter of Daniel, sadly we are forced to break the chapter into two parts. We will look at verses 1-27 first, followed by the conclusion next time. Absent from chapter three and the fiery furnace, Daniel is bac… Steve Feden 2809 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21643643/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_daniel4127/id/3522226.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21643643 Babylon,captivity,Daniel,dream,interpretation,Israel,Nebuchadnezzar,pride,tree, Scripture: Daniel 4:1-4:27, Series: Sermon Series: Daniel Mon, 27 Jul 2020 00:55:00 +0000 Steve Feden As we finish up chapter three we revisit one of the most well known of all the stories in the Bible: the fiery furnace. Last week we watched the story unfold: potentially thousands of Nebuchadnezzar’s government employees have been summoned to express their loyalty to Nebuchadnezzar under penalty of death in a fiery furnace. Just bow down when the Babylonian Anthem is played and everything is cool. But three monotheistic Jews couldn’t pretend, and now its show time. Our God can rescue us, but if not…. How dare they defy the sovereign ruler of that world? What comes next? What will God do? Will they suffer agonizingly in the furnace? Will they become a lesson to everyone that you dare not cross Nebuchadnezzar? I think that deep inside we really wonder if God can protect us or care for us. We expect God to keep us out of the furnace (trial) and if He doesn’t, he doesn’t love us or has failed us. In our minds, we do the “right thing” to get the result we expect from God. But God has a different plan and it is much more clear in this passage than anywhere else. God has grace and power and freedom for us that we can only experience in the furnace. No fire, no freedom. What an amazing story to consider; listen in and be ready to be challenged! As we finish up chapter three we revisit one of the most well known of all the stories in the Bible: the fiery furnace. Last week we watched the story unfold: potentially thousands of Nebuchadnezzar’s government employees have been summoned to express their loyalty to Nebuchadnezzar under penalty of death in a fiery furnace. Just bow down when the Babylonian Anthem is played and everything is cool. But three monotheistic Jews couldn’t pretend, and now its show time. Our God can rescue us, but if not…. How dare they defy the sovereign ruler of that world? What comes next? What will God do? Will they suffer agonizingly in the furnace? Will they become a lesson to everyone that you dare not cross Nebuchadnezzar? I think that deep inside we really wonder if God can protect us or care for us. We expect God to keep us out of the furnace (trial) and if He doesn’t, he doesn’t love us or has failed us. In our minds, we do the “right thing” to get the result we expect from God. But God has a different plan and it is much more clear in this passage than anywhere else. God has grace and power and freedom for us that we can only experience in the furnace. No fire, no freedom. What an amazing story to consider; listen in and be ready to be challenged! As we finish up chapter three we revisit one of the most well known of all the stories in the Bible: the fiery furnace. Last week we watched the story unfold: potentially thousands of Nebuchadnezzar’s government employees have been summoned to express … Steve Feden 2754 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21640002/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_daniel31930/id/3518914.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21640002 Babylon,bow,captivity,Daniel,fire,furnace,Israel,Nebuchadnezzar,statue, Scripture: Daniel 3:19-3:30, Series: Sermon Series: Daniel Sun, 19 Jul 2020 21:40:00 +0000 Steve Feden Daniel 3 actually doesn’t involve Daniel at all! He is absent from the chapter. But his three friends are put in an awkward spot to resist public pressure—and even threats—to be true to their God. We often pray for safety, but there are times when our decision to be God serving people may actually put us in danger. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego make a statement that has resonated through the centuries with God’s people. It is as simple and clear and powerful today as it was when it was first uttered in Babylon. To whom do you offer ultimate allegiance? Remember: if you don’t stand for something, you will fall for anything—or anyone! Daniel 3 actually doesn’t involve Daniel at all! He is absent from the chapter. But his three friends are put in an awkward spot to resist public pressure—and even threats—to be true to their God. We often pray for safety, but there are times when our decision to be God serving people may actually put us in danger. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego make a statement that has resonated through the centuries with God’s people. It is as simple and clear and powerful today as it was when it was first uttered in Babylon. To whom do you offer ultimate allegiance? Remember: if you don’t stand for something, you will fall for anything—or anyone! Daniel 3 actually doesn’t involve Daniel at all! He is absent from the chapter. But his three friends are put in an awkward spot to resist public pressure—and even threats—to be true to their God. We often pray for safety, but there are times when our … Steve Feden 2674 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21632873/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_daniel3118/id/3515323.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21632873 Babylon,bow,captivity,Daniel,fire,furnace,Israel,Nebuchadnezzar,statue, Scripture: Daniel 3:1-3:18, Series: Sermon Series: Daniel Sun, 12 Jul 2020 21:32:00 +0000 Steve Feden We left Daniel standing in the presence of the Nebuchadnezzar, having announced that he knows the dream and the interpretation. Can you feel the suspense? What was the dream? What does it mean? Daniel tells the king his dream and then tells him what it means. I don’t want to give away too much, but I can tell you the dream is of a magnificent, giant, stratified metal statue (idol). Statues like this would be very familiar to the idol worshippers of the day. The statue gives God a way to walk Nebuchadnezzar through the history of world dominating empires from their current time in history on into the future. There is a succession of “kingdoms” (empires) that all meet a common end as the statue ends up being hit by something like a meteor—a stone cut out without human involvement—which utterly destroys it! I know that you know we live in strange times. Many have a sense that things are not getting better, but getting worse. We also have a sense that things cannot go on like they are. Where does it end? What happens next? Trust me when I say you will not want to miss the next installment of our study in Daniel! We left Daniel standing in the presence of the Nebuchadnezzar, having announced that he knows the dream and the interpretation. Can you feel the suspense? What was the dream? What does it mean? Daniel tells the king his dream and then tells him what it means. I don’t want to give away too much, but I can tell you the dream is of a magnificent, giant, stratified metal statue (idol). Statues like this would be very familiar to the idol worshippers of the day. The statue gives God a way to walk Nebuchadnezzar through the history of world dominating empires from their current time in history on into the future. There is a succession of “kingdoms” (empires) that all meet a common end as the statue ends up being hit by something like a meteor—a stone cut out without human involvement—which utterly destroys it! I know that you know we live in strange times. Many have a sense that things are not getting better, but getting worse. We also have a sense that things cannot go on like they are. Where does it end? What happens next? Trust me when I say you will not want to miss the next installment of our study in Daniel! We left Daniel standing in the presence of the Nebuchadnezzar, having announced that he knows the dream and the interpretation. Can you feel the suspense? What was the dream? What does it mean? Daniel tells the king his dream and then tells him what i… Steve Feden 2814 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21632870/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_daniel23149/id/3515321.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21632870 Babylon,captivity,Daniel,dream,interpretation,Israel,Nebuchadnezzar,prophecy, Scripture: Daniel 2:31-2:49, Series: Sermon Series: Daniel Sun, 05 Jul 2020 20:15:00 +0000 Steve Feden The chapter is just too long and too important to speed through. It is one of the most amazing prophetic passages in the whole Bible! The chapter starts with a very troubling dream. By the end of the chapter Daniel and the others have been promoted and the mighty king of the Babylonian empire is acknowledging Daniel’s God as the true God. This is the stuff we live for! The first 30 verses give the setup, and some important observations and contrasts. We continue to see Daniel shine in the middle of crisis after crisis. In the initial identity crisis Daniel holds to his convictions. The crisis now is a matter of life and death! Is Daniel freaking out? How does the world system operate to produce the crisis? How does Daniel respond to the crisis? Listen in and find out. As for the specific content of the dream and its interpretation—you’ll have to wait another week for that! The chapter is just too long and too important to speed through. It is one of the most amazing prophetic passages in the whole Bible! The chapter starts with a very troubling dream. By the end of the chapter Daniel and the others have been promoted and the mighty king of the Babylonian empire is acknowledging Daniel’s God as the true God. This is the stuff we live for! The first 30 verses give the setup, and some important observations and contrasts. We continue to see Daniel shine in the middle of crisis after crisis. In the initial identity crisis Daniel holds to his convictions. The crisis now is a matter of life and death! Is Daniel freaking out? How does the world system operate to produce the crisis? How does Daniel respond to the crisis? Listen in and find out. As for the specific content of the dream and its interpretation—you’ll have to wait another week for that! The chapter is just too long and too important to speed through. It is one of the most amazing prophetic passages in the whole Bible! The chapter starts with a very troubling dream. By the end of the chapter Daniel and the others have been promoted a… Steve Feden 2768 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21632838/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_daniel2130/id/3515283.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21632838 Babylon, captivity, Daniel, Israel, Nebuchadnezzar, prophecy, Scripture: Daniel 2:1-2:30, Series: Sermon Series: Daniel Mon, 29 Jun 2020 03:13:00 +0000 Steve Feden As we begin our study in the book of Daniel, I have had the opportunity to spend time pre-reading through the book and thinking about the man, Daniel; he’s an amazing guy! Humble, gentle, courageous, stable. He is uprooted from family and neighborhood and culture and thrust into a new life of servitude in a Godless nation, Babylon. How potentially traumatizing to a teenager! But instead of seeing bitterness, anger, depression, or indulgence, we see a young man who prospers in a remarkable way, helping to lead an empire without compromise of Godly conviction. In fact, Daniel wins the respect of four kings he serves under! Maybe Daniel’s influence is even behind the pilgrimage of the Magi coming from the East and following the Star of Bethlehem! How did Daniel beat the odds? How did he thrive when others would have shriveled? Think about the difference between “conviction” and “opinion”. Is there a difference? What is it? Are you a person of conviction or just opinion? How does this relate to Daniel 1? Listen in and see! As we begin our study in the book of Daniel, I have had the opportunity to spend time pre-reading through the book and thinking about the man, Daniel; he’s an amazing guy! Humble, gentle, courageous, stable. He is uprooted from family and neighborhood and culture and thrust into a new life of servitude in a Godless nation, Babylon. How potentially traumatizing to a teenager! But instead of seeing bitterness, anger, depression, or indulgence, we see a young man who prospers in a remarkable way, helping to lead an empire without compromise of Godly conviction. In fact, Daniel wins the respect of four kings he serves under! Maybe Daniel’s influence is even behind the pilgrimage of the Magi coming from the East and following the Star of Bethlehem! How did Daniel beat the odds? How did he thrive when others would have shriveled? Think about the difference between “conviction” and “opinion”. Is there a difference? What is it? Are you a person of conviction or just opinion? How does this relate to Daniel 1? Listen in and see! As we begin our study in the book of Daniel, I have had the opportunity to spend time pre-reading through the book and thinking about the man, Daniel; he’s an amazing guy! Humble, gentle, courageous, stable. He is uprooted from family and neighborhood… Steve Feden 2804 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21625756/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_daniel1121/id/3508811.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21625756 Daniel,prophecy,Babylon,Nebuchadnezzar,Israel,captivity, Scripture: Daniel 1:1-1:21, Series: Sermon Series: Daniel Sun, 14 Jun 2020 20:59:00 +0000 Steve Feden We are now bringing to conclusion our study in the Book of Galatians as we get a grip on Paul’s closing remarks. We have followed his argument and appeal to the young Christians in the region of Galatia— stand firmly in the freedom from religious performance that Christ brought, and walk in the Spirit! That’s a basic summary. Taking the pen from his scribe, he ends with a few pointed remarks about the troublemakers in the Galatian congregation. Their actions are connected to very impure motives. How does Paul know? They are just like he used to be. Paul lobs a well placed “truth bomb” just before he closes the letter. He reveals the truth about the thing that has mattered most to him and the thing that his whole life and identity are built on. Listen in for the gripping and powerful conclusion of Galatians and be challenged! We are now bringing to conclusion our study in the Book of Galatians as we get a grip on Paul’s closing remarks. We have followed his argument and appeal to the young Christians in the region of Galatia— stand firmly in the freedom from religious performance that Christ brought, and walk in the Spirit! That’s a basic summary. Taking the pen from his scribe, he ends with a few pointed remarks about the troublemakers in the Galatian congregation. Their actions are connected to very impure motives. How does Paul know? They are just like he used to be. Paul lobs a well placed “truth bomb” just before he closes the letter. He reveals the truth about the thing that has mattered most to him and the thing that his whole life and identity are built on. Listen in for the gripping and powerful conclusion of Galatians and be challenged! We are now bringing to conclusion our study in the Book of Galatians as we get a grip on Paul’s closing remarks. We have followed his argument and appeal to the young Christians in the region of Galatia— stand firmly in the freedom from religious perf… Steve Feden 2390 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21611240/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_galatians61118/id/3496767.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21611240 apostle,church,Galatians,Galatia,early church,Paul,seeing,clearly,vision,legalism,grace,law, Scripture: Galatians 6:11-6:18, Series: Sermon Series: Galatians Sun, 07 Jun 2020 20:48:00 +0000 Steve Feden Have you spent too much time watching the news? Are Facebook posts driving you mad? Is politics polluting your joy? What’s the answer? Worship! The last chapter of Galatians is super practical and answers some important questions about Godly communities and healthy families! Grace and law couldn’t produce more different community dynamics! Paul explains that healthy, Godly, grace-based communities include people who can honestly and gently address sin, know their value is from God, understand consequences, and know actions speak louder than words. How do we address destructive behaviour without enforcing law and punishment? How do we avoid tribalism and division? How do we see the church make a real and lasting impact in the community? Listen in and see! Have you spent too much time watching the news? Are Facebook posts driving you mad? Is politics polluting your joy? What’s the answer? Worship! The last chapter of Galatians is super practical and answers some important questions about Godly communities and healthy families! Grace and law couldn’t produce more different community dynamics! Paul explains that healthy, Godly, grace-based communities include people who can honestly and gently address sin, know their value is from God, understand consequences, and know actions speak louder than words. How do we address destructive behaviour without enforcing law and punishment? How do we avoid tribalism and division? How do we see the church make a real and lasting impact in the community? Listen in and see! Have you spent too much time watching the news? Are Facebook posts driving you mad? Is politics polluting your joy? What’s the answer? Worship! The last chapter of Galatians is super practical and answers some important questions about Godly commun… Steve Feden 2391 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21611237/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_galatians6110/id/3496761.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21611237 apostle,church,Galatians,Galatia,early church,Paul,seeing,clearly,vision,legalism,grace,law, Scripture: Galatians 6:1-6:10, Series: Sermon Series: Galatians Sun, 31 May 2020 16:21:00 +0000 Steve Feden Although the Bible is not a psychology book, it has much to say about the soul and the inner life of a human being. And when the Bible speaks about those subjects, it is profound. Galatians 5:16-26 is one of those passages! The BIG question Paul has to answer is this: “Without law, how do we deal with those nagging inner cravings and drives for forbidden or immoral things? Law is the best thing we have to control people’s behavior, right? And the answer to immorality is more laws, right? Paul says… WRONG! Law is all the world has to try to cope with the hurtful and hateful drives of human nature. Have you watched the news recently? If law worked, we wouldn’t need “law enforcement” and prisons. Prisons are full and over capacity and despite all of our sophisticated laws, humanity doesn’t seem to be improving. God has something far superior to law for managing—and transforming—human behavior. This is the subject that is central to our passage and I hope you will listen in and let your mind be challenged by the word of God! It might be a good time to invite someone to watch! Although the Bible is not a psychology book, it has much to say about the soul and the inner life of a human being. And when the Bible speaks about those subjects, it is profound. Galatians 5:16-26 is one of those passages! The BIG question Paul has to answer is this: “Without law, how do we deal with those nagging inner cravings and drives for forbidden or immoral things? Law is the best thing we have to control people’s behavior, right? And the answer to immorality is more laws, right? Paul says… WRONG! Law is all the world has to try to cope with the hurtful and hateful drives of human nature. Have you watched the news recently? If law worked, we wouldn’t need “law enforcement” and prisons. Prisons are full and over capacity and despite all of our sophisticated laws, humanity doesn’t seem to be improving. God has something far superior to law for managing—and transforming—human behavior. This is the subject that is central to our passage and I hope you will listen in and let your mind be challenged by the word of God! It might be a good time to invite someone to watch! Although the Bible is not a psychology book, it has much to say about the soul and the inner life of a human being. And when the Bible speaks about those subjects, it is profound. Galatians 5:16-26 is one of those passages! The BIG question Paul has t… Steve Feden 2398 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21603896/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_galatians51626/id/3490069.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21603896 apostle,church,Galatians,Galatia,early church,Paul,seeing,clearly,vision,legalism,grace,law, Scripture: Galatians 5:16-5:26, Series: Sermon Series: Galatians Sun, 24 May 2020 16:08:00 +0000 Steve Feden We are systematically making our way through Galatians 5 and will look at nine verses tomorrow: verses 7-15. The argument for the need for the church to have rules to govern behavior is that if people are told they are free, they will just indulge sin! “Pastor, people need rules and guilt and pressure or they will just do whatever they want!” one might say. Well….people who haven’t experienced real transformation might need rules and consequences to constrain behaviour, but the Spirit-filled believer has something much more powerful! Reading over and studying this passage you will find that this section outlines about ten or eleven reasons why legalism is unhealthy and inappropriate for the church! What controls our behaviour? Why is legalism so detrimental to a vibrant Christian life? Listen in and see what God has to say through Paul and we continue studying through this important book. We are systematically making our way through Galatians 5 and will look at nine verses tomorrow: verses 7-15. The argument for the need for the church to have rules to govern behavior is that if people are told they are free, they will just indulge sin! “Pastor, people need rules and guilt and pressure or they will just do whatever they want!” one might say. Well….people who haven’t experienced real transformation might need rules and consequences to constrain behaviour, but the Spirit-filled believer has something much more powerful! Reading over and studying this passage you will find that this section outlines about ten or eleven reasons why legalism is unhealthy and inappropriate for the church! What controls our behaviour? Why is legalism so detrimental to a vibrant Christian life? Listen in and see what God has to say through Paul and we continue studying through this important book. We are systematically making our way through Galatians 5 and will look at nine verses tomorrow: verses 7-15. The argument for the need for the church to have rules to govern behavior is that if people are told they are free, they will just indulge sin!… Steve Feden 2561 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21603889/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_galatians5715/id/3490064.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21603889 apostle,church,Galatians,Galatia,early church,Paul,seeing,clearly,vision,legalism,grace,law, Scripture: Galatians 5:7-5:15, Series: Sermon Series: Galatians Sun, 17 May 2020 18:10:00 +0000 Steve Feden Galatians chapter five represents a transition from the first four chapters that were highly persuasive and theological regarding our relationship to God the Father. In chapter 5, Paul shows the Galatians what freedom really looks like and how truly free people really live by the Spirit and Love — not by law. In the discussion of “religious freedom”, Paul’s concern was the Christian would be free from legalistic religion and free to love people. Legalistic thinking had hindered their progress in Christ! What about you? Do you still hold on to the mindset—maybe subtly or not so subtly—that Christ is not enough? Do you feel obligated to tithe, read a certain Bible translation, wear certain clothes, worship on a certain day? What if you were to fail to do those things you consider essential? What would change? Your answers to these questions is essential to a solid understanding of genuine Christianity! Galatians chapter five represents a transition from the first four chapters that were highly persuasive and theological regarding our relationship to God the Father. In chapter 5, Paul shows the Galatians what freedom really looks like and how truly free people really live by the Spirit and Love — not by law. In the discussion of “religious freedom”, Paul’s concern was the Christian would be free from legalistic religion and free to love people. Legalistic thinking had hindered their progress in Christ! What about you? Do you still hold on to the mindset—maybe subtly or not so subtly—that Christ is not enough? Do you feel obligated to tithe, read a certain Bible translation, wear certain clothes, worship on a certain day? What if you were to fail to do those things you consider essential? What would change? Your answers to these questions is essential to a solid understanding of genuine Christianity! Galatians chapter five represents a transition from the first four chapters that were highly persuasive and theological regarding our relationship to God the Father. In chapter 5, Paul shows the Galatians what freedom really looks like and how truly f… Steve Feden 2230 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21598197/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_galatians5110/id/3484620.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21598197 apostle,church,Galatians,Galatia,early church,Paul,seeing,clearly,vision,legalism,grace,law, Scripture: Galatians 5:1-5:10, Series: Sermon Series: Galatians Sun, 10 May 2020 18:09:00 +0000 Steve Feden We will finish chapter 4 of Galatians in today’s message, and find yet another angle Paul takes in his attempt to rescue the people who are being coerced back into a rules-based, immature, slave-type relationship with God! His last approach is an “allegorical” look at a well known Old Testament account from Genesis. “But Pastor, it’s MOTHER’S DAY! Are you going to do a message about mothers?” Well, in fact the Lord has arranged an interesting passage that centers on not one, but two very important women (moms), their sons, and what their lives represent! Who are the women? Hagar and Sarah. Who are the sons? Isaac and Ishmael. What do their lives represent? To tell you that would be to spoil the message for tomorrow! But I think by now you might be able to guess — or you can read ahead and discover it for yourself! We will finish chapter 4 of Galatians in today’s message, and find yet another angle Paul takes in his attempt to rescue the people who are being coerced back into a rules-based, immature, slave-type relationship with God! His last approach is an “allegorical” look at a well known Old Testament account from Genesis. “But Pastor, it’s MOTHER’S DAY! Are you going to do a message about mothers?” Well, in fact the Lord has arranged an interesting passage that centers on not one, but two very important women (moms), their sons, and what their lives represent! Who are the women? Hagar and Sarah. Who are the sons? Isaac and Ishmael. What do their lives represent? To tell you that would be to spoil the message for tomorrow! But I think by now you might be able to guess — or you can read ahead and discover it for yourself! We will finish chapter 4 of Galatians in today’s message, and find yet another angle Paul takes in his attempt to rescue the people who are being coerced back into a rules-based, immature, slave-type relationship with God! His last approach is an “all… Steve Feden 2533 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21598191/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_galatians42131/id/3484614.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21598191 apostle,church,Galatians,Galatia,early church,Paul,seeing,clearly,vision,legalism,grace,law, Scripture: Galatians 4:21-4:31, Series: Sermon Series: Galatians Sun, 03 May 2020 18:05:00 +0000 Steve Feden Let’s be honest. There are times when we read the Bible and we say, “I wish I had a little more information!” Well, tomorrow’s study in Galatians 4:12-20 may just be one of those times! As Paul does, he has been “bringing the heat” and communicating his concern for the future of the people in Galatia. After having heard and embracing the grace of god, they are being brainwashed and trading the slavery of paganism for the slavery of legalism! In v 11, Paul is afraid that all of his hard work would have been for nothing if they effectively convert to Judaism from Christ! This next section is a little pause to get personal. Paul is not just a theologian. He is a pastor with a huge and loving heart! He is not distant, aloof, or superficial. He is personable, transparent, and genuine as the day is long. Now the part we wish we had more info about: Paul takes them back to when he first came to their region to share the news of Christ. He makes reference to the weakness of his body and what a trial that was for him. Was that a physical illness? Some say, NO! Was it an eye disease? Others say, YES! We know they understood the references perfectly, but they are a little obscure for us 2000 years later. But don’t you worry! There is plenty for us to discuss that we can be sure about! Let’s be honest. There are times when we read the Bible and we say, “I wish I had a little more information!” Well, tomorrow’s study in Galatians 4:12-20 may just be one of those times! As Paul does, he has been “bringing the heat” and communicating his concern for the future of the people in Galatia. After having heard and embracing the grace of god, they are being brainwashed and trading the slavery of paganism for the slavery of legalism! In v 11, Paul is afraid that all of his hard work would have been for nothing if they effectively convert to Judaism from Christ! This next section is a little pause to get personal. Paul is not just a theologian. He is a pastor with a huge and loving heart! He is not distant, aloof, or superficial. He is personable, transparent, and genuine as the day is long. Now the part we wish we had more info about: Paul takes them back to when he first came to their region to share the news of Christ. He makes reference to the weakness of his body and what a trial that was for him. Was that a physical illness? Some say, NO! Was it an eye disease? Others say, YES! We know they understood the references perfectly, but they are a little obscure for us 2000 years later. But don’t you worry! There is plenty for us to discuss that we can be sure about! Let’s be honest. There are times when we read the Bible and we say, “I wish I had a little more information!” Well, tomorrow’s study in Galatians 4:12-20 may just be one of those times! As Paul does, he has been “bringing the heat” and communicating… Steve Feden 2435 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21598187/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_galatians41220/id/3484607.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21598187 apostle,church,Galatians,Galatia,early church,Paul,seeing,clearly,vision,legalism,grace,law, Scripture: Galatians 4:12-4:20, Series: Sermon Series: Galatians Sun, 26 Apr 2020 18:01:00 +0000 Steve Feden I hope we can begin to regain some of that momentum as we roll back into Galatians, picking up where we left off at the beginning of chapter 4! It’s been a few weeks so we’ll catch up a bit with a brief review at the start! For now, the question I want you to think about is: “How many different relational terms are used to describe our relationship with God? For instance, we are the bride of Christ. That’s one. Can you think of others? Is there one that you tend to think about most often? In Galatians 4, Paul uses some super important relationship illustrations that may be deeply impactful— maybe even liberating—to you, especially if you have come from a very “rules oriented” church background. The bottom line question is, “When it comes to your relationship to God, do you feel more like a slave or a son (daughter)? Do you even know the difference? Why is the difference important? Oh my….wait until you see what comes next! I hope we can begin to regain some of that momentum as we roll back into Galatians, picking up where we left off at the beginning of chapter 4! It’s been a few weeks so we’ll catch up a bit with a brief review at the start! For now, the question I want you to think about is: “How many different relational terms are used to describe our relationship with God? For instance, we are the bride of Christ. That’s one. Can you think of others? Is there one that you tend to think about most often? In Galatians 4, Paul uses some super important relationship illustrations that may be deeply impactful— maybe even liberating—to you, especially if you have come from a very “rules oriented” church background. The bottom line question is, “When it comes to your relationship to God, do you feel more like a slave or a son (daughter)? Do you even know the difference? Why is the difference important? Oh my….wait until you see what comes next! I hope we can begin to regain some of that momentum as we roll back into Galatians, picking up where we left off at the beginning of chapter 4! It’s been a few weeks so we’ll catch up a bit with a brief review at the start! For now, the question I wan… Steve Feden 2564 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21598175/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_galatians4111/id/3484600.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21598175 apostle,church,Galatians,Galatia,early church,Paul,seeing,clearly,vision,legalism,grace,law,slave,son, Scripture: Galatians 4:1-4:11, Series: Sermon Series: Galatians Sun, 08 Mar 2020 19:52:00 +0000 Steve Feden This week we pick back up in Paul’s letter to the churches of Galatia. We will be back finishing up the bulk of chapter three, and I think you will be encouraged and enlightened by it! We have spent a lot of time discussing “the law“—those regulations and rituals and stipulations that govern behavior and relationships. Paul has been pretty negative about the law in favor of the Spirit and grace. He’s all about Abraham and ignoring Moses! This inevitably brings up some really important questions; questions Paul will address in this next section. What questions? If it has always been by faith, then why did God bother to give the Law! What purpose does the Law serve if not to demonstrate our righteousness by keeping it? If you continue to struggle with feeling like love is something you and others have to earn, then you cannot miss this! If you wonder how a person is supposed to live if they can’t turn to the rulebook for directions, then listen in to this important message about God’s grace. This week we pick back up in Paul’s letter to the churches of Galatia. We will be back finishing up the bulk of chapter three, and I think you will be encouraged and enlightened by it! We have spent a lot of time discussing “the law“—those regulations and rituals and stipulations that govern behavior and relationships. Paul has been pretty negative about the law in favor of the Spirit and grace. He’s all about Abraham and ignoring Moses! This inevitably brings up some really important questions; questions Paul will address in this next section. What questions? If it has always been by faith, then why did God bother to give the Law! What purpose does the Law serve if not to demonstrate our righteousness by keeping it? If you continue to struggle with feeling like love is something you and others have to earn, then you cannot miss this! If you wonder how a person is supposed to live if they can’t turn to the rulebook for directions, then listen in to this important message about God’s grace. This week we pick back up in Paul’s letter to the churches of Galatia. We will be back finishing up the bulk of chapter three, and I think you will be encouraged and enlightened by it! We have spent a lot of time discussing “the law“—those regulation… Steve Feden 2418 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21552778/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_galatians31928/id/3443453.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21552778 apostle,church,Galatians,Galatia,early church,Paul,seeing,clearly,vision,legalism,grace,law, Scripture: Galatians 3:19-3:28, Series: Sermon Series: Galatians Sun, 01 Mar 2020 20:37:00 +0000 Steve Feden This week we are stepping out of Galatians and into the book of 1 John for communion Sunday. The whole book is phenomenally honest about the difference between what we say and what we really do. Here is what I do know: life is hard and this world is not our home. There are global fears and family anxieties. How are we supposed to survive? How can a person find hope or peace in uncertain times? Listen in to this special message from 1 John on our community Sunday and be encouraged through worship and God’s word. This week we are stepping out of Galatians and into the book of 1 John for communion Sunday. The whole book is phenomenally honest about the difference between what we say and what we really do. Here is what I do know: life is hard and this world is not our home. There are global fears and family anxieties. How are we supposed to survive? How can a person find hope or peace in uncertain times? Listen in to this special message from 1 John on our community Sunday and be encouraged through worship and God’s word. This week we are stepping out of Galatians and into the book of 1 John for communion Sunday. The whole book is phenomenally honest about the difference between what we say and what we really do. Here is what I do know: life is hard and this world is … Steve Feden 1854 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21552764/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_communionsunday1ohn4/id/3443450.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21552764 communion,love,John,family,God,truth,Jesus,sin,hatred, Scripture: 1 John 4:7-4:21, Series: Communion Sunday Sun, 23 Feb 2020 20:15:00 +0000 Steve Feden Feedback from the past several weeks suggests that many are being impacted by the truths of Galatians and many are sensing the Lord working through this study, and specifically on the topic of the grace of God. We will continue to wrap our heads around law, grace, and the experience of Abraham. We can study about grace, talk about grace, and even know about God’s grace, but how do you know when you really “get it”? How do you know when you begin to LIVE grace. Has grace invaded your mind so that it affects your relationships, marriage, parenting, and work life? In Galatians 3:11, Paul states that “the just shall live by faith”. That statement shows up four times in the Bible! I bet you would like to know where, right? Well, for that you will have to listen in to this week’s message. However, I will remind you that Paul only had the Old Testament at his disposal and that is where Paul quotes it from! It’s a pretty obscure and short OT book with an interesting context. Are you curious? Then listen in and see and learn more as we dig into the depths of God’s grace in this letter to the Galatians! Feedback from the past several weeks suggests that many are being impacted by the truths of Galatians and many are sensing the Lord working through this study, and specifically on the topic of the grace of God. We will continue to wrap our heads around law, grace, and the experience of Abraham. We can study about grace, talk about grace, and even know about God’s grace, but how do you know when you really “get it”? How do you know when you begin to LIVE grace. Has grace invaded your mind so that it affects your relationships, marriage, parenting, and work life? In Galatians 3:11, Paul states that “the just shall live by faith”. That statement shows up four times in the Bible! I bet you would like to know where, right? Well, for that you will have to listen in to this week’s message. However, I will remind you that Paul only had the Old Testament at his disposal and that is where Paul quotes it from! It’s a pretty obscure and short OT book with an interesting context. Are you curious? Then listen in and see and learn more as we dig into the depths of God’s grace in this letter to the Galatians! Feedback from the past several weeks suggests that many are being impacted by the truths of Galatians and many are sensing the Lord working through this study, and specifically on the topic of the grace of God. We will continue to wrap our heads around… Steve Feden 2357 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21552749/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_galatians31018/id/3443435.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21552749 apostle,church,Galatians,Galatia,early church,Paul,seeing,clearly,vision,legalism,grace,law, Scripture: Galatians 3:10-3:18, Series: Sermon Series: Galatians Mon, 17 Feb 2020 04:10:00 +0000 Steve Feden This week we open our Bibles to Galatians 3 and read along as Paul continues to battle against a gospel that claims blessing from God is a reward for good behavior. After giving them the reason for his letter in the first chapter, Paul has spent a good deal of ink describing his own personal experience with God’s message of grace. In chapter three, he will ask them to consider their own experience of Christianity! Do remember when God came crashing into your life! Do you remember what life was like then? Do you remember how it felt? Remember, Paul is appealing to the non-Jews who have become “spellbound” by traditional Judaism and tempted to turn to rule-keeping to try to earn God’s blessing! Have you ever had a bad day, difficult circumstance, or painful period, and during it you have wondered, “What have I done wrong? Maybe I should have prayed more, or tithed more, or served more!” Have you felt guilty like it was something you did or didn’t do that brought on adversity from God? For this and many other reasons you will want to listen in with an open heart and curious mind as we jump into this next chapter of Paul’s letter. This week we open our Bibles to Galatians 3 and read along as Paul continues to battle against a gospel that claims blessing from God is a reward for good behavior. After giving them the reason for his letter in the first chapter, Paul has spent a good deal of ink describing his own personal experience with God’s message of grace. In chapter three, he will ask them to consider their own experience of Christianity! Do remember when God came crashing into your life! Do you remember what life was like then? Do you remember how it felt? Remember, Paul is appealing to the non-Jews who have become “spellbound” by traditional Judaism and tempted to turn to rule-keeping to try to earn God’s blessing! Have you ever had a bad day, difficult circumstance, or painful period, and during it you have wondered, “What have I done wrong? Maybe I should have prayed more, or tithed more, or served more!” Have you felt guilty like it was something you did or didn’t do that brought on adversity from God? For this and many other reasons you will want to listen in with an open heart and curious mind as we jump into this next chapter of Paul’s letter. This week we open our Bibles to Galatians 3 and read along as Paul continues to battle against a gospel that claims blessing from God is a reward for good behavior. After giving them the reason for his letter in the first chapter, Paul has spent a goo… Steve Feden 2472 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21537092/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_galatians319/id/3429168.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21537092 apostle,church,Galatians,Galatia,early church,Paul,seeing,clearly,vision,legalism,grace,law, Scripture: Galatians 3:1-3:9, Series: Sermon Series: Galatians Mon, 10 Feb 2020 02:02:00 +0000 Steve Feden We continue making our way through Galatians as we learn to see Christianity clearly. The end of chapter two recounts a situation that divided the thriving church in Antioch. Paul publicly confronts Peter about being a hypocrite! Have you ever been confronted publicly? How did you feel? Talk about socially challenging and awkward! Although we will talk a little about confrontation and hypocrisy, this is not the gist or the purpose for Paul to include this information in his letter. Then what is the gist? Listen in to hear the details of Paul’s purpose and intent for this story! But for now, we get one of the great and defining verses of the New Testament in Paul’s lecture to Peter. Galatians 2:20 is worth memorizing. In that one sentence Paul lays out the Christian life apart from the law. With one swoosh of the pen, Paul reveals the way he thinks about his past and his present life and even includes the deep motives of his heart! We continue making our way through Galatians as we learn to see Christianity clearly. The end of chapter two recounts a situation that divided the thriving church in Antioch. Paul publicly confronts Peter about being a hypocrite! Have you ever been confronted publicly? How did you feel? Talk about socially challenging and awkward! Although we will talk a little about confrontation and hypocrisy, this is not the gist or the purpose for Paul to include this information in his letter. Then what is the gist? Listen in to hear the details of Paul’s purpose and intent for this story! But for now, we get one of the great and defining verses of the New Testament in Paul’s lecture to Peter. Galatians 2:20 is worth memorizing. In that one sentence Paul lays out the Christian life apart from the law. With one swoosh of the pen, Paul reveals the way he thinks about his past and his present life and even includes the deep motives of his heart! We continue making our way through Galatians as we learn to see Christianity clearly. The end of chapter two recounts a situation that divided the thriving church in Antioch. Paul publicly confronts Peter about being a hypocrite! Have you ever been con… Steve Feden 2567 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21536196/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_galatians21121/id/3428304.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21536196 apostle,church,Galatians,Galatia,early church,Paul,seeing,clearly,vision,legalism,grace,law, Scripture: Galatians 2:11-2:21, Series: Sermon Series: Galatians Mon, 03 Feb 2020 01:49:00 +0000 Steve Feden We now pick up where we left off in Galatians, in chapter 2 verses 1-10. As we focus in the beginning of 2020 on “seeing Christianity clearly“, we see the Apostle Paul fighting to defend the idea/truth that acceptance by God is based on a willingness to trust Him and not adherence to tradition, as important as tradition may be. Every age has its spiritual battles to fight. In our own day the church is being tragically divided over same sex marriage and homosexualtiy. In the earliest days of the church, the issue was circumcision. For us, circumcision is for most a medical or hygiene decision made at birth for boys. But for the Jew, it was a matter of acceptance by God. The big question was, “Can a person be accepted by God without submitting themselves to ritually religious circumcision” and all that it meant. Paul is willing to die on the hill of grace. For him there is no compromise on this issue. It is central to salvation itself. Listen in and see how Paul defends both the message of grace and his authority to spread it to ethnic groups other than Jews! We now pick up where we left off in Galatians, in chapter 2 verses 1-10. As we focus in the beginning of 2020 on “seeing Christianity clearly“, we see the Apostle Paul fighting to defend the idea/truth that acceptance by God is based on a willingness to trust Him and not adherence to tradition, as important as tradition may be. Every age has its spiritual battles to fight. In our own day the church is being tragically divided over same sex marriage and homosexualtiy. In the earliest days of the church, the issue was circumcision. For us, circumcision is for most a medical or hygiene decision made at birth for boys. But for the Jew, it was a matter of acceptance by God. The big question was, “Can a person be accepted by God without submitting themselves to ritually religious circumcision” and all that it meant. Paul is willing to die on the hill of grace. For him there is no compromise on this issue. It is central to salvation itself. Listen in and see how Paul defends both the message of grace and his authority to spread it to ethnic groups other than Jews! We now pick up where we left off in Galatians, in chapter 2 verses 1-10. As we focus in the beginning of 2020 on “seeing Christianity clearly“, we see the Apostle Paul fighting to defend the idea/truth that acceptance by God is based on a willingness … Steve Feden 2274 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21536191/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_galatians2110/id/3428299.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21536191 apostle,church,Galatians,Galatia,early church,Paul,seeing,clearly,vision,legalism,grace,law, Scripture: Galatians 2:1-2:10, Series: Sermon Series: Galatians Sun, 12 Jan 2020 15:01:00 +0000 Steve Feden This is one of those passages I have been looking forward to preaching. What a pleasure to help people see what is in God’s Word! Paul spends the rest of chapter one—and all of chapter two—defending the basic message of the Bible using his personal experience with Jesus and with the apostles. Question: Do you trust the message of the Bible? Can we know that Jesus really lived and died and rose from the dead? Is the Bible just a made up story that has been changed over the years? I think it will be fun to compare the historicity of Christ with that of Muhammed. Yes, there will be a little history lesson that I think you will find encouraging and fascinating! Grab your journal, listen in, and then share this with a skeptical friend. The truth and trustworthiness of God’s Word is something we can depend on! This is one of those passages I have been looking forward to preaching. What a pleasure to help people see what is in God’s Word! Paul spends the rest of chapter one—and all of chapter two—defending the basic message of the Bible using his personal experience with Jesus and with the apostles. Question: Do you trust the message of the Bible? Can we know that Jesus really lived and died and rose from the dead? Is the Bible just a made up story that has been changed over the years? I think it will be fun to compare the historicity of Christ with that of Muhammed. Yes, there will be a little history lesson that I think you will find encouraging and fascinating! Grab your journal, listen in, and then share this with a skeptical friend. The truth and trustworthiness of God’s Word is something we can depend on! This is one of those passages I have been looking forward to preaching. What a pleasure to help people see what is in God’s Word! Paul spends the rest of chapter one—and all of chapter two—defending the basic message of the Bible using his personal exp… Steve Feden 2130 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21537146/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_galatians11124/id/3429221.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21537146 apostle,church,Galatians,Galatia,early church,Paul,seeing,clearly,vision,legalism,grace,law, Scripture: Galatians 1:11-1:24, Series: Sermon Series: Galatians Sun, 05 Jan 2020 21:10:00 +0000 Steve Feden Given that this new year we are starting is “2020“, it is hard to avoid the visual theme. It is in that spirit that the theme for our study through Galatians will be “Seeing Christianity Clearly”. After having been with the Corinthians for about the last two years, I think you will find the “pamphlet sized” letter to the churches in the region of Galatia a welcome change of pace. The issues in the church that prompted Paul to write this letter have given the church through history a basic primer on what Christianity is, and what it is NOT! This will be Christianity 101 as we look at what really makes Christianity different from every other world religion and pseudo-christian cult. Grab your notebooks and bibles, invite a friend, and listen in as we launch into this simple and clear look at what it means to be a Christian! Given that this new year we are starting is “2020“, it is hard to avoid the visual theme. It is in that spirit that the theme for our study through Galatians will be “Seeing Christianity Clearly”. After having been with the Corinthians for about the last two years, I think you will find the “pamphlet sized” letter to the churches in the region of Galatia a welcome change of pace. The issues in the church that prompted Paul to write this letter have given the church through history a basic primer on what Christianity is, and what it is NOT! This will be Christianity 101 as we look at what really makes Christianity different from every other world religion and pseudo-christian cult. Grab your notebooks and bibles, invite a friend, and listen in as we launch into this simple and clear look at what it means to be a Christian! Given that this new year we are starting is “2020“, it is hard to avoid the visual theme. It is in that spirit that the theme for our study through Galatians will be “Seeing Christianity Clearly”. After having been with the Corinthians for about the l… Steve Feden 2378 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21519513/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_galatians1110/id/3412236.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21519513 apostle,church,Galatians,Galatia,early church,Paul,seeing,clearly,vision,legalism,grace,law, Scripture: Galatians 1:1-1:10, Series: Sermon Series: Galatians Sun, 08 Dec 2019 19:59:00 +0000 Steve Feden Today’s message brings our 2nd Corinthians to a close by covering all of chapter 13! Paul has finished defending himself and his foolish boasting. Emotionally exhausted, he takes a breath and discusses with this church a future visit before he closes the letter. If you remember, Paul has been scrutinized and criticized by the Corinthians. But—wait a second—in verse 5 Paul uses the word “yourself” three times in an emphatic way. He tells them they should be scrutinizing themselves and taking a look at themselves! You know the old saying: “Every time you point the finger you have three pointing back at you!” You know it so much easier to criticize others than to actually look at ourselves. He asks them if they are really believers! What a question! Will they pass the test? Paul is ready to play hard ball with this Corinthian church; if they are even a church at all! He is hopeful they will take a look in the mirror and sort things out so that when he comes they can have an enjoyable visit. Listen in and see how this very personal and emotional letter concludes! Today’s message brings our 2nd Corinthians to a close by covering all of chapter 13! Paul has finished defending himself and his foolish boasting. Emotionally exhausted, he takes a breath and discusses with this church a future visit before he closes the letter. If you remember, Paul has been scrutinized and criticized by the Corinthians. But—wait a second—in verse 5 Paul uses the word “yourself” three times in an emphatic way. He tells them they should be scrutinizing themselves and taking a look at themselves! You know the old saying: “Every time you point the finger you have three pointing back at you!” You know it so much easier to criticize others than to actually look at ourselves. He asks them if they are really believers! What a question! Will they pass the test? Paul is ready to play hard ball with this Corinthian church; if they are even a church at all! He is hopeful they will take a look in the mirror and sort things out so that when he comes they can have an enjoyable visit. Listen in and see how this very personal and emotional letter concludes! Today’s message brings our 2nd Corinthians to a close by covering all of chapter 13! Paul has finished defending himself and his foolish boasting. Emotionally exhausted, he takes a breath and discusses with this church a future visit before he closes t… Steve Feden 2625 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21514773/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_2corinthians13114/id/3407701.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21514773 apostle,arguments,church,Corinth,Corinthians,early church,ministry,Paul,problems,relationship,reflection,visit, Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:1-13:14, Series: Sermon Series: 2 Corinthians Sun, 24 Nov 2019 19:10:00 +0000 Steve Feden We will start off today’s continuation of our study in 2 Corinthians with a lighter view of parenting. Why? Although 2 Cor 12 is not a passage about parenting, Paul uses parenting as an analogy to discuss his relationship with the Corinthian believers. And it is ever so appropriate! They are a church of spiritual babies! Paul has been forced into foolishly boasting and now he is winding down. He continues to defend himself against their cultural view of an accomplished pastor and their cultural view of being a Christian. He discusses an upcoming visit he will make. Gulp! How will it go? What will he find when he gets there? This is where the parenting analogy comes in. You’ll have to listen in for the rest, but I will tell you that vv 14-15 have really served me well over the years. The lighter side of parenting will yield to the challenging side of ministry! As Charles Spurgeon said about ministry, “If you can do anything else and be happy, by all means do it. If you can’t, then maybe you are truly called to ministry.” Thats a quote from memory, but you get the idea! Come and see! We will start off today’s continuation of our study in 2 Corinthians with a lighter view of parenting. Why? Although 2 Cor 12 is not a passage about parenting, Paul uses parenting as an analogy to discuss his relationship with the Corinthian believers. And it is ever so appropriate! They are a church of spiritual babies! Paul has been forced into foolishly boasting and now he is winding down. He continues to defend himself against their cultural view of an accomplished pastor and their cultural view of being a Christian. He discusses an upcoming visit he will make. Gulp! How will it go? What will he find when he gets there? This is where the parenting analogy comes in. You’ll have to listen in for the rest, but I will tell you that vv 14-15 have really served me well over the years. The lighter side of parenting will yield to the challenging side of ministry! As Charles Spurgeon said about ministry, “If you can do anything else and be happy, by all means do it. If you can’t, then maybe you are truly called to ministry.” Thats a quote from memory, but you get the idea! Come and see! We will start off today’s continuation of our study in 2 Corinthians with a lighter view of parenting. Why? Although 2 Cor 12 is not a passage about parenting, Paul uses parenting as an analogy to discuss his relationship with the Corinthian believers.… Steve Feden 2241 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21514734/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_2corinthians121121/id/3407653.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21514734 apostle,arguments,church,Corinth,Corinthians,early church,ministry,parenting,Paul,problems,relationship, Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:11-12:21, Series: Sermon Series: 2 Corinthians Sun, 17 Nov 2019 14:52:00 +0000 Steve Feden This week we enter chapter 12 of 2nd Corinthians covering verses 1-10. This passage is packed with both curiosity and familiarity! Curiosity? In being forced to brag a bit, Paul meets the false teachers on the field of spiritual revelation and vision! Paul had his share of visions—you can read more about this in the book of Acts. It is curious that Paul talks about himself in the third person—as if he is speaking about someone else. And he tells of a vision of Paradise that is impossible to explain! Why does he talk about himself that way? What is Heaven like? Familiarity? You have heard about Paul’s “thorn in the flesh”. You have heard the verse, “My grace is sufficient?” The mighty miracle working Paul, who has healed others, is struggling as to why he is not being healed from this “thorn”. What is the thorn? Why doesn’t God answer Paul’s prayer by taking the thorn away? Ultimately, Paul recognizes that bragging is useless and only valuable for self-promotion. He doesn’t want to manipulate people to think too highly of him. This is a fantastic passage and we’ll unpack it together! Listen in and see! This week we enter chapter 12 of 2nd Corinthians covering verses 1-10. This passage is packed with both curiosity and familiarity! Curiosity? In being forced to brag a bit, Paul meets the false teachers on the field of spiritual revelation and vision! Paul had his share of visions—you can read more about this in the book of Acts. It is curious that Paul talks about himself in the third person—as if he is speaking about someone else. And he tells of a vision of Paradise that is impossible to explain! Why does he talk about himself that way? What is Heaven like? Familiarity? You have heard about Paul’s “thorn in the flesh”. You have heard the verse, “My grace is sufficient?” The mighty miracle working Paul, who has healed others, is struggling as to why he is not being healed from this “thorn”. What is the thorn? Why doesn’t God answer Paul’s prayer by taking the thorn away? Ultimately, Paul recognizes that bragging is useless and only valuable for self-promotion. He doesn’t want to manipulate people to think too highly of him. This is a fantastic passage and we’ll unpack it together! Listen in and see! This week we enter chapter 12 of 2nd Corinthians covering verses 1-10. This passage is packed with both curiosity and familiarity! Curiosity? In being forced to brag a bit, Paul meets the false teachers on the field of spiritual revelation and vision!… Steve Feden 2460 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21515056/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_2corinthians12110/id/3408001.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21515056 apostle,arguments,church,Corinth,Corinthians,early church,ministry,Paul,thorn,vision,bragging,false teachers, Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-12:10, Series: Sermon Series: 2 Corinthians Sun, 10 Nov 2019 17:07:00 +0000 Steve Feden Continuing this intense section with Paul arguing against the false teachers in Corinth, this week we finish up chapter eleven, where Paul focuses on his suffering for the gospel’s sake. No one can disagree that Paul has withstood unbelievable trials and hardships for the gospel, and surely the church at Corinth could see the vast difference between the false teachers and the true devotion and love of their apostle Paul. While Paul still is frustrated at the need to argue “in the flesh” with credentials and titles, he clearly shows his passion for the churches and his dedication to the gospel, even though he knows this is not the core of who he is. Instead, he finishes in v. 30 “If I must boast, I will boast in the things which concern my infirmity.” He knew that the real power was evident where he was weak, and that it was God’s power, not his own that gave Paul authority in the Corinthian church. Listen in as we finish chapter 11 and see Paul’s passion for the body of Christ and specifically the people at Corinth. Continuing this intense section with Paul arguing against the false teachers in Corinth, this week we finish up chapter eleven, where Paul focuses on his suffering for the gospel’s sake. No one can disagree that Paul has withstood unbelievable trials and hardships for the gospel, and surely the church at Corinth could see the vast difference between the false teachers and the true devotion and love of their apostle Paul. While Paul still is frustrated at the need to argue “in the flesh” with credentials and titles, he clearly shows his passion for the churches and his dedication to the gospel, even though he knows this is not the core of who he is. Instead, he finishes in v. 30 “If I must boast, I will boast in the things which concern my infirmity.” He knew that the real power was evident where he was weak, and that it was God’s power, not his own that gave Paul authority in the Corinthian church. Listen in as we finish chapter 11 and see Paul’s passion for the body of Christ and specifically the people at Corinth. Continuing this intense section with Paul arguing against the false teachers in Corinth, this week we finish up chapter eleven, where Paul focuses on his suffering for the gospel’s sake. No one can disagree that Paul has withstood unbelievable trials a… Steve Feden 2548 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21514612/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_2corinthians111633/id/3407533.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21514612 Corinth,Corinthians,church,problems,early church,apostle,Paul,arguments,debate,deception,lies,truth,fake,beliefs, Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:16-11:33, Series: Sermon Series: 2 Corinthians Sun, 20 Oct 2019 15:38:00 +0000 Steve Feden As we continue this intense section of 2nd Corinthians, we open chapter eleven where Paul finds himself being forced to meet his arrogant opponents with some of his own bragging and self defense. These chapters are filled with comments about bragging and boasting, and it makes Paul very uncomfortable! Last week we discussed tearing down the stronghold of comparison—Paul refused to even try to even be in the same class with people who brag about what they have done and accomplished. Paul would rather brag about what Jesus has done. That’s humility at its finest, and it is the way out of the comparison trap. But what next? That doesn’t really help the Corinthians who are being deceived by the lofty claims and loud mouth self promotion of the false teachers. People are being sucked in by their claims and trusting them as they run down the Apostle Paul in his absence. So Paul has to tear down the stronghold of convincing lies—and those that tell them! Information is powerful, but only when it is received and believed and trusted. We are all aware of the power of fake news. Whatever you believe, even a lie, becomes true for you. It becomes the integrated information by which you live. What you say really doesn’t matter, it is what you believe in the depths of your heart that matters. Oh yes, they can be different things! The eyes of the heart are what really drives your life. What if you have believed a smoothly crafted lie? Just ask Eve! Watch as Paul urges the Corinthians to look behind the veil! Behind these smooth talking, self promoting, Jewish-law-keeping teachers is an institution for whom they work and an agenda they are promoting. Who is their boss? What is the agenda? What and who do they want you to trust? Listen in as we look for answers to these questions in this powerful response by Paul to the false teachers. As we continue this intense section of 2nd Corinthians, we open chapter eleven where Paul finds himself being forced to meet his arrogant opponents with some of his own bragging and self defense. These chapters are filled with comments about bragging and boasting, and it makes Paul very uncomfortable! Last week we discussed tearing down the stronghold of comparison—Paul refused to even try to even be in the same class with people who brag about what they have done and accomplished. Paul would rather brag about what Jesus has done. That’s humility at its finest, and it is the way out of the comparison trap. But what next? That doesn’t really help the Corinthians who are being deceived by the lofty claims and loud mouth self promotion of the false teachers. People are being sucked in by their claims and trusting them as they run down the Apostle Paul in his absence. So Paul has to tear down the stronghold of convincing lies—and those that tell them! Information is powerful, but only when it is received and believed and trusted. We are all aware of the power of fake news. Whatever you believe, even a lie, becomes true for you. It becomes the integrated information by which you live. What you say really doesn’t matter, it is what you believe in the depths of your heart that matters. Oh yes, they can be different things! The eyes of the heart are what really drives your life. What if you have believed a smoothly crafted lie? Just ask Eve! Watch as Paul urges the Corinthians to look behind the veil! Behind these smooth talking, self promoting, Jewish-law-keeping teachers is an institution for whom they work and an agenda they are promoting. Who is their boss? What is the agenda? What and who do they want you to trust? Listen in as we look for answers to these questions in this powerful response by Paul to the false teachers. As we continue this intense section of 2nd Corinthians, we open chapter eleven where Paul finds himself being forced to meet his arrogant opponents with some of his own bragging and self defense. These chapters are filled with comments about bragging a… Steve Feden 2399 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21479947/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_2corinthians11115/id/3374406.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21479947 Corinth,Corinthians,church,problems,early church,apostle,Paul,arguments,debate,deception,lies,truth,fake,beliefs, Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:1-11:15, Series: Sermon Series: 2 Corinthians Mon, 14 Oct 2019 02:26:00 +0000 Steve Feden Personally, I believe that God’s people should be the wisest on planet earth! “Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom” (Proverbs 9:10). Yet, in some ways Christians can be the most susceptible to being taken advantage of! Why is that? Christians who have the wrong perspective are easily led astray to their own destruction. Those who are enamored with the miraculous, focused on appearances, and believe someone is legit just because they carry a Bible and say they speak for Jesus, are ripe for the picking! There is one (Satan) who is very crafty and very skilled in the art of deception. He has workers that infiltrate the world and even the church. Just like Satan, they are interested in wreaking havoc, causing division, and destroying ALL people as well as God’s plan. In fact, the whole world system is under his control! To live successfully, and to not be taken advantage of, you need to know what to look for. In this next section, we will look at some real practical aspects of identifying spiritual phonies who should be avoided. They look “oh so good”, but they are “oh so dangerous!” Personally, I believe that God’s people should be the wisest on planet earth! “Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom” (Proverbs 9:10). Yet, in some ways Christians can be the most susceptible to being taken advantage of! Why is that? Christians who have the wrong perspective are easily led astray to their own destruction. Those who are enamored with the miraculous, focused on appearances, and believe someone is legit just because they carry a Bible and say they speak for Jesus, are ripe for the picking! There is one (Satan) who is very crafty and very skilled in the art of deception. He has workers that infiltrate the world and even the church. Just like Satan, they are interested in wreaking havoc, causing division, and destroying ALL people as well as God’s plan. In fact, the whole world system is under his control! To live successfully, and to not be taken advantage of, you need to know what to look for. In this next section, we will look at some real practical aspects of identifying spiritual phonies who should be avoided. They look “oh so good”, but they are “oh so dangerous!” Personally, I believe that God’s people should be the wisest on planet earth! “Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom” (Proverbs 9:10). Yet, in some ways Christians can be the most susceptible to being taken advantage of! Why is that? Christians … Steve Feden 2408 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21475698/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_2corinthians10718/id/3370318.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21475698 Corinth,Corinthians,church,problems,early church,apostle,Paul,arguments,debate,deception,wisdom,phonies,division, Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:7-10:18, Series: Sermon Series: 2 Corinthians Sun, 06 Oct 2019 14:02:00 +0000 Steve Feden How many times have you been confronted with arguments like “The Bible is full of contradictions.” Or how about “God is just a myth created by man to explain the world.” With the growth of social media and the global internet, you can watch someone make a very convincing argument for the flatness of the earth or the fact that the lunar landing was a hoax! Some people are just really good at making a convincing argument—but does that mean they are right? The next three chapters in our 2nd Corinthians study, chapters 10-13, form a very interesting section. Paul deals with people who are really convincing debaters! Bible scholars have spent much time trying to figure out exactly how this section fits in with the rest of this letter. For one, it has a much different tone and direction than the rest of 2 Corinthians. In these chapters we will see Paul battling to defend his apostleship against a faction in Corinth that are stealing people’s minds and leading them away from Christ! That is why Paul enters the fray. We will step into the introduction to this section, set the backdrop, and discuss the war that is raging in Corinth. What kind of war is it? Who is Paul fighting against? How is it being fought? What is at stake? Is it worth fighting? These are all good questions we will try to answer as we step into 2 Corinthians 10 and learn some important lessons about “spiritual warfare!” How many times have you been confronted with arguments like “The Bible is full of contradictions.” Or how about “God is just a myth created by man to explain the world.” With the growth of social media and the global internet, you can watch someone make a very convincing argument for the flatness of the earth or the fact that the lunar landing was a hoax! Some people are just really good at making a convincing argument—but does that mean they are right? The next three chapters in our 2nd Corinthians study, chapters 10-13, form a very interesting section. Paul deals with people who are really convincing debaters! Bible scholars have spent much time trying to figure out exactly how this section fits in with the rest of this letter. For one, it has a much different tone and direction than the rest of 2 Corinthians. In these chapters we will see Paul battling to defend his apostleship against a faction in Corinth that are stealing people’s minds and leading them away from Christ! That is why Paul enters the fray. We will step into the introduction to this section, set the backdrop, and discuss the war that is raging in Corinth. What kind of war is it? Who is Paul fighting against? How is it being fought? What is at stake? Is it worth fighting? These are all good questions we will try to answer as we step into 2 Corinthians 10 and learn some important lessons about “spiritual warfare!” How many times have you been confronted with arguments like “The Bible is full of contradictions.” Or how about “God is just a myth created by man to explain the world.” With the growth of social media and the global internet, you can watch someone mak… Steve Feden 2130 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21475411/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_2corinthians1017/id/3370042.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21475411 Corinth,Corinthians,church,problems,early church,apostle,Paul,warfare,arguments,debate,fight,factions, Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-10:7, Series: Sermon Series: 2 Corinthians Sun, 29 Sep 2019 13:49:00 +0000 Steve Feden As we cover 2nd Corinthians chapter 9 today, we finish the discussion of Paul’s relief offering for the hurting Jerusalem church. That means one final week talking about generosity. We have a generous God and it is really impossible to appreciate His grace to us and to not express generosity to others. Paul is going overboard to make sure he doesn’t flex his pastoral muscles by using guilt or manipulation to coerce the Corinthians to give. I appreciate that, and I bet you do too! In chapter nine, we get two really important principles regarding generosity. Instead of obligated obedience, Paul gives them a spiritual principle—the principle of reaping and sowing. Once they know how things work, they can decide what to do with it. Knowledge is power! One final cool thing—God is not interested in us merely doing the right thing, or faking it until we make it. How will Paul and the Corinthians know if their generosity has the right motive? Their emotional state as they give will tell the truth. The right activity with the right motive produces the right feeling! How about that! This is a really cool chapter with some important truths you can live by! As we cover 2nd Corinthians chapter 9 today, we finish the discussion of Paul’s relief offering for the hurting Jerusalem church. That means one final week talking about generosity. We have a generous God and it is really impossible to appreciate His grace to us and to not express generosity to others. Paul is going overboard to make sure he doesn’t flex his pastoral muscles by using guilt or manipulation to coerce the Corinthians to give. I appreciate that, and I bet you do too! In chapter nine, we get two really important principles regarding generosity. Instead of obligated obedience, Paul gives them a spiritual principle—the principle of reaping and sowing. Once they know how things work, they can decide what to do with it. Knowledge is power! One final cool thing—God is not interested in us merely doing the right thing, or faking it until we make it. How will Paul and the Corinthians know if their generosity has the right motive? Their emotional state as they give will tell the truth. The right activity with the right motive produces the right feeling! How about that! This is a really cool chapter with some important truths you can live by! As we cover 2nd Corinthians chapter 9 today, we finish the discussion of Paul’s relief offering for the hurting Jerusalem church. That means one final week talking about generosity. We have a generous God and it is really impossible to appreciate His g… Steve Feden 2194 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21475402/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_2corinthians9115/id/3370037.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21475402 Corinth,Corinthians,church,problems,early church,apostle,Paul,giving,charity,donations,joy,generosity, Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-9:15, Series: Sermon Series: 2 Corinthians Sun, 15 Sep 2019 19:28:00 +0000 Steve Feden If you have been around the church scene for any length of time, I would imagine you have experienced “pressured giving”. Have you? Have you, or someone you know, been turned off because the church is “just after our money?” I am so thankful that I don’t have to present to you a “law and rules” based generosity. In other words, it might sound like, “Be generous…or else!” “Or else what,” you ask? Or else…you are disobedient, a bad Christian, God won’t bless you, and so on. That’s what you might have heard! But, Law came through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ! So how do grace and truth work together to create generosity? In the next part of 2nd Corinthians chapter 8, Paul addresses two things that have really turned people off regarding the topic of church and money. The first is “pressure to give”. For that, Paul responds with love and freedom. As we move into chapter 9, Paul gives an important truth principle that applies as well. The second thing Paul addresses is the abuse of what is given. Be it the Vatican’s net worth of $10-15 billion, or the lavish lifestyles of some of TV’s most well known televangelists, we all scratch our heads and wonder how they get away with it. In fact, it was Jesus who had a real issue with people getting ripped off at the temple, when God’s house became a den of thieves! To that, Paul responds with accountability, and lots of it. If you ever hear a pastor say something like, “Well, I am only accountable to God and he knows my heart,” then run! Paul trips over himself to make sure he has a team handling the money and he doesn’t even need to be on it. He keeps a safe distance from temptation and from accusation. Beyond these applicable truths, this whole passage has love as its bookends–a whole new motivator for generosity. Listen in as we cover these important truths about giving. If you have been around the church scene for any length of time, I would imagine you have experienced “pressured giving”. Have you? Have you, or someone you know, been turned off because the church is “just after our money?” I am so thankful that I don’t have to present to you a “law and rules” based generosity. In other words, it might sound like, “Be generous…or else!” “Or else what,” you ask? Or else…you are disobedient, a bad Christian, God won’t bless you, and so on. That’s what you might have heard! But, Law came through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ! So how do grace and truth work together to create generosity? In the next part of 2nd Corinthians chapter 8, Paul addresses two things that have really turned people off regarding the topic of church and money. The first is “pressure to give”. For that, Paul responds with love and freedom. As we move into chapter 9, Paul gives an important truth principle that applies as well. The second thing Paul addresses is the abuse of what is given. Be it the Vatican’s net worth of $10-15 billion, or the lavish lifestyles of some of TV’s most well known televangelists, we all scratch our heads and wonder how they get away with it. In fact, it was Jesus who had a real issue with people getting ripped off at the temple, when God’s house became a den of thieves! To that, Paul responds with accountability, and lots of it. If you ever hear a pastor say something like, “Well, I am only accountable to God and he knows my heart,” then run! Paul trips over himself to make sure he has a team handling the money and he doesn’t even need to be on it. He keeps a safe distance from temptation and from accusation. Beyond these applicable truths, this whole passage has love as its bookends–a whole new motivator for generosity. Listen in as we cover these important truths about giving. If you have been around the church scene for any length of time, I would imagine you have experienced “pressured giving”. Have you? Have you, or someone you know, been turned off because the church is “just after our money?” I am so thankful that I do… Steve Feden 2433 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21465656/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_2corinthians8824/id/3360644.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21465656 Corinth,Corinthians,church,problems,early church,apostle,Paul,giving,charity,donations,joy,generosity, Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:8-8:24, Series: Sermon Series: 2 Corinthians Sun, 08 Sep 2019 19:11:00 +0000 Steve Feden Have you ever made a financial decision you looked back on regretfully? Sure you have! I think we all have! When it comes to financial management how we handle money can be emotional. It can be driven by sin, identity issues, discontentment, and fear. In 2 Corinthians 8 and 9, Paul uses the discussion of Titus’ visit to switch gears. He begins to discuss the giving of a relief offering he is gathering to take to the struggling church in Jerusalem. They said they would help, and now it is time to dig deep and make it happen. Will they own up to their financial commitment? No matter how bad off you are, there is always someone worse off you can help. As we discuss the passage, I’ll provide a little more about the history and financial condition of Corinth and of Jerusalem; but for now, you might want to know that chapters 8 and 9 give some of the most thorough discussion of New Testament generosity. Although the situation is specific the truths are eternal. It’s sad that the discussion of being generous with our material goods and having compassion is one that makes people cringe. But I get it! Churches have beat people up about giving for building programs, and have guilted people into pledging for projects and so on. Therefore, I think we need to have a Biblical view and foundation for managing our financial lives. This is part of being a new creation. Let’s not throw out the baby with the bathwater! This message will largely deal with the overall theme of JOY! You might ask: what’s the connection between joy and generosity? Are poorer people really more generous? Why? It turns out, one of those financial decisions you might regret is failing to be generous with your resources and talents! Stay tuned as we cover these topics over the next few chapters and hopefully get many of your questions answered! Have you ever made a financial decision you looked back on regretfully? Sure you have! I think we all have! When it comes to financial management how we handle money can be emotional. It can be driven by sin, identity issues, discontentment, and fear. In 2 Corinthians 8 and 9, Paul uses the discussion of Titus’ visit to switch gears. He begins to discuss the giving of a relief offering he is gathering to take to the struggling church in Jerusalem. They said they would help, and now it is time to dig deep and make it happen. Will they own up to their financial commitment? No matter how bad off you are, there is always someone worse off you can help. As we discuss the passage, I’ll provide a little more about the history and financial condition of Corinth and of Jerusalem; but for now, you might want to know that chapters 8 and 9 give some of the most thorough discussion of New Testament generosity. Although the situation is specific the truths are eternal. It’s sad that the discussion of being generous with our material goods and having compassion is one that makes people cringe. But I get it! Churches have beat people up about giving for building programs, and have guilted people into pledging for projects and so on. Therefore, I think we need to have a Biblical view and foundation for managing our financial lives. This is part of being a new creation. Let’s not throw out the baby with the bathwater! This message will largely deal with the overall theme of JOY! You might ask: what’s the connection between joy and generosity? Are poorer people really more generous? Why? It turns out, one of those financial decisions you might regret is failing to be generous with your resources and talents! Stay tuned as we cover these topics over the next few chapters and hopefully get many of your questions answered! Have you ever made a financial decision you looked back on regretfully? Sure you have! I think we all have! When it comes to financial management how we handle money can be emotional. It can be driven by sin, identity issues, discontentment, and fear.… Steve Feden 2353 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21465622/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_2corinthians71287/id/3360617.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21465622 Corinth,Corinthians,church,problems,early church,apostle,Paul,giving,charity,donations,joy,generosity, Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:12-8:7, Series: Sermon Series: 2 Corinthians Sun, 01 Sep 2019 12:52:00 +0000 Steve Feden A few years back Helga and I had an interesting experience on one of our Florida trips! Cruising along, mile after mile, we had to take an exit for a different road near Ocala. The problem was that we weren’t really paying attention, so we took the exit that seemed right without thinking about it and spent about an hour going the wrong direction! We began to feel a little funny inside—like something was wrong but signage was minimal and we just weren’t sure—but then we saw it! A sign for a city that was NORTH and we were supposed to be going SOUTH! Our hearts sank as we realized we added two full hours to our 16 hour trip! I was sick over it. But what could we do? We had to turn around and start going in the right direction. It may have taken us longer, but at least we got there! If 1 Corinthians 15 is the Resurrection Chapter, and 1 Corinthians 13 is the Love Chapter, then 2 Corinthians 7 is the Repentance Chapter. I think the word repentance is the most beautiful word we never use in church! John the Baptist used it, and Jesus used it. It signifies a change of mind and direction—like our car ride. In 2 Corinthians 7, Paul commends the church for their repentance! He had to write a tough letter but was glad when he heard they actually listened and responded. Wow! Today, most people get offended or put a wall up or get vicious if you even suggest they are doing something sinful. But what an example this Corinthian church gives us. Some wonderfully spiritual times in my life have come when I recognized I was going the wrong way and was humble enough to admit it and courageous enough to turn around and go a different way! A few years back Helga and I had an interesting experience on one of our Florida trips! Cruising along, mile after mile, we had to take an exit for a different road near Ocala. The problem was that we weren’t really paying attention, so we took the exit that seemed right without thinking about it and spent about an hour going the wrong direction! We began to feel a little funny inside—like something was wrong but signage was minimal and we just weren’t sure—but then we saw it! A sign for a city that was NORTH and we were supposed to be going SOUTH! Our hearts sank as we realized we added two full hours to our 16 hour trip! I was sick over it. But what could we do? We had to turn around and start going in the right direction. It may have taken us longer, but at least we got there! If 1 Corinthians 15 is the Resurrection Chapter, and 1 Corinthians 13 is the Love Chapter, then 2 Corinthians 7 is the Repentance Chapter. I think the word repentance is the most beautiful word we never use in church! John the Baptist used it, and Jesus used it. It signifies a change of mind and direction—like our car ride. In 2 Corinthians 7, Paul commends the church for their repentance! He had to write a tough letter but was glad when he heard they actually listened and responded. Wow! Today, most people get offended or put a wall up or get vicious if you even suggest they are doing something sinful. But what an example this Corinthian church gives us. Some wonderfully spiritual times in my life have come when I recognized I was going the wrong way and was humble enough to admit it and courageous enough to turn around and go a different way! A few years back Helga and I had an interesting experience on one of our Florida trips! Cruising along, mile after mile, we had to take an exit for a different road near Ocala. The problem was that we weren’t really paying attention, so we took the exi… Steve Feden 2550 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21454943/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_2corinthians7111/id/3350692.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21454943 Corinth,Corinthians,church,problems,early church,apostle,Paul,direction,sin,repent,repentance, Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:1-7:11, Series: Sermon Series: 2 Corinthians Sun, 25 Aug 2019 18:21:00 +0000 Steve Feden As me move into 2nd Corinthians chapter 6, we find ourselves in a short chapter that we will cover in one message, but as usual, this chapter includes some real gems of wisdom for us. Paul, desperate to see the Corinthian people’s lives changed by God’s message, is still battling against those that are negative toward him. He pleads with them not to reject him, and therefore not to reject his message of reconciliation! Like a parent desperate for relationship with a rebellious, hard-headed child, Paul begs them to open their hearts to him. The issue is not that they are just non-relational, rather that they are entering into close fellowship with the wrong people! Have you ever heard the saying, “Don’t be unequally yoked?” That statement comes from both Deuteronomy 22 and right here in 2 Corinthians 6. Layering five examples on top of each other, Paul makes a case for the Corinthians to think long and hard about their close partnerships! This is no yoking matter, or is it? Listen in as we cover this short but important chapter about who we are aligning ourselves with in close partnership and fellowship. As me move into 2nd Corinthians chapter 6, we find ourselves in a short chapter that we will cover in one message, but as usual, this chapter includes some real gems of wisdom for us. Paul, desperate to see the Corinthian people’s lives changed by God’s message, is still battling against those that are negative toward him. He pleads with them not to reject him, and therefore not to reject his message of reconciliation! Like a parent desperate for relationship with a rebellious, hard-headed child, Paul begs them to open their hearts to him. The issue is not that they are just non-relational, rather that they are entering into close fellowship with the wrong people! Have you ever heard the saying, “Don’t be unequally yoked?” That statement comes from both Deuteronomy 22 and right here in 2 Corinthians 6. Layering five examples on top of each other, Paul makes a case for the Corinthians to think long and hard about their close partnerships! This is no yoking matter, or is it? Listen in as we cover this short but important chapter about who we are aligning ourselves with in close partnership and fellowship. As me move into 2nd Corinthians chapter 6, we find ourselves in a short chapter that we will cover in one message, but as usual, this chapter includes some real gems of wisdom for us. Paul, desperate to see the Corinthian people’s lives changed by God… Steve Feden 2552 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21445639/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_2corinthians6118/id/3341750.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21445639 Corinth,Corinthians,church,problems,early church,apostle,Paul,relationships,partnership,unequal,yoke,marriage, Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-6:18, Series: Sermon Series: 2 Corinthians Mon, 19 Aug 2019 00:29:00 +0000 Steve Feden Have you ever heard the expression, “Can a leopard change its spots?” Did you know that comes from the book of Jeremiah chapter 13? Basically, the idea is that a leopard has spotted skin and that is what identifies it as a leopard. No matter how hard the leopard tries, it is stuck with spotty skin! The idiom means that people generally don’t change. I would imagine you can think of a time where someone you knew seemed to really have changed, only to revert back to the old ways, dashing hopes and leaving everyone in their lives disappointed and discouraged. Change doesn’t come easily. Now, enter the Apostle Paul, and the living God: Paul makes an earth shattering statement in 2 Corinthians 5. “If anyone is in Christ he is a new creature!” What? Did you get that? A leopard may not be able to change its spots, but if it dies it can become something new; maybe a tiger, or elephant—that doesn’t have spots! No, this is not some reincarnation thing; the leopard is just an example. Elephants have different looks and behaviors than leopards. If the leopard can become an elephant his life changes—and no more spots! The offer on the table from God is this: you can try as hard as you like to change your character. You can huff and puff and try to blow the old ways away, but it just doesn’t work. God offers you a new life and more importantly a new identity!! The only way to change a life is to have a change in identity. One thing we can say about the transgender community is that they understand the power of identity, and who a person believes they are changes everything! Gender transformation is radical and their lives are different. But the identity we get is from a miraculous new birth and changed heart. I am not comfortable in the old spotted skin of my “leopard days” because I am no longer that creature! Ask the butterfly how it works to eat leaves. No can do! Don’t miss this super-duper important section on identity. Learn about new values and motives and even a new purpose! If you know someone who is struggling with their life call them up and share a link with them; ask them to listen in to this powerful set of truths from 2 Corinthians chapter 5! Have you ever heard the expression, “Can a leopard change its spots?” Did you know that comes from the book of Jeremiah chapter 13? Basically, the idea is that a leopard has spotted skin and that is what identifies it as a leopard. No matter how hard the leopard tries, it is stuck with spotty skin! The idiom means that people generally don’t change. I would imagine you can think of a time where someone you knew seemed to really have changed, only to revert back to the old ways, dashing hopes and leaving everyone in their lives disappointed and discouraged. Change doesn’t come easily. Now, enter the Apostle Paul, and the living God: Paul makes an earth shattering statement in 2 Corinthians 5. “If anyone is in Christ he is a new creature!” What? Did you get that? A leopard may not be able to change its spots, but if it dies it can become something new; maybe a tiger, or elephant—that doesn’t have spots! No, this is not some reincarnation thing; the leopard is just an example. Elephants have different looks and behaviors than leopards. If the leopard can become an elephant his life changes—and no more spots! The offer on the table from God is this: you can try as hard as you like to change your character. You can huff and puff and try to blow the old ways away, but it just doesn’t work. God offers you a new life and more importantly a new identity!! The only way to change a life is to have a change in identity. One thing we can say about the transgender community is that they understand the power of identity, and who a person believes they are changes everything! Gender transformation is radical and their lives are different. But the identity we get is from a miraculous new birth and changed heart. I am not comfortable in the old spotted skin of my “leopard days” because I am no longer that creature! Ask the butterfly how it works to eat leaves. No can do! Don’t miss this super-duper important section on identity. Learn about new values and motives and even a new purpose! If you know someone who is struggling with their life call them up and share a link with them; ask them to listen in to this powerful set of truths from 2 Corinthians chapter 5! Have you ever heard the expression, “Can a leopard change its spots?” Did you know that comes from the book of Jeremiah chapter 13? Basically, the idea is that a leopard has spotted skin and that is what identifies it as a leopard. No matter how hard t… Steve Feden 2391 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21444410/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_2corinthians51221/id/3340628.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21444410 Corinth,Corinthians,church,problems,early church,apostle,Paul,change,transformation,creation,new life,identity, Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:12-5:21, Series: Sermon Series: 2 Corinthians Sun, 04 Aug 2019 19:09:00 +0000 Steve Feden If you have been around CCF for any length of time, you know that I often engage people in conversation by asking, “What do you think happens when you die?” Now most people will want to talk about almost anything else—largely because people spend most of their waking hours trying not to think about their inevitable death. Some are simply trying put the whole thing off as long as possible with the latest “life extension” plan or even having their bodies frozen! (It’s called “cryonics”.) Interestingly, although more people are religiously unaffiliated or atheists, the belief in an afterlife has increased! With no chapter break in the original letter, Paul has just given us the key to his unconquerable spirit! No depression would linger and no temptation to give up on life or ministry would take root. Why not? Because he had determined to make eternal things his focus, and not temporary things. It turns out that this is the strategy of every courageous Christian! There is a whole list of such people in Hebrews chapter 11! This thought continues in chapter five as Paul gives us some of the most tremendous insight into “life after death”. Not only does Paul give us a great illustration to help our imagination, but he also clearly demonstrates why he is so unafraid to die! In fact, he rather welcomes the prospect! Following the challenging reality of his life in ministry—cast down, persecuted, perplexed, hard pressed—he is quite aware that his body had a lot of mileage on it and could likely be destroyed as a result of opposition to his ministry. What do you think happens when you die? What is your source of information that drives your belief system? How certain are you? Come and see the three things Paul knows, and how they affected his thoughts about the future and the way he lived! If you have been around CCF for any length of time, you know that I often engage people in conversation by asking, “What do you think happens when you die?” Now most people will want to talk about almost anything else—largely because people spend most of their waking hours trying not to think about their inevitable death. Some are simply trying put the whole thing off as long as possible with the latest “life extension” plan or even having their bodies frozen! (It’s called “cryonics”.) Interestingly, although more people are religiously unaffiliated or atheists, the belief in an afterlife has increased! With no chapter break in the original letter, Paul has just given us the key to his unconquerable spirit! No depression would linger and no temptation to give up on life or ministry would take root. Why not? Because he had determined to make eternal things his focus, and not temporary things. It turns out that this is the strategy of every courageous Christian! There is a whole list of such people in Hebrews chapter 11! This thought continues in chapter five as Paul gives us some of the most tremendous insight into “life after death”. Not only does Paul give us a great illustration to help our imagination, but he also clearly demonstrates why he is so unafraid to die! In fact, he rather welcomes the prospect! Following the challenging reality of his life in ministry—cast down, persecuted, perplexed, hard pressed—he is quite aware that his body had a lot of mileage on it and could likely be destroyed as a result of opposition to his ministry. What do you think happens when you die? What is your source of information that drives your belief system? How certain are you? Come and see the three things Paul knows, and how they affected his thoughts about the future and the way he lived! If you have been around CCF for any length of time, you know that I often engage people in conversation by asking, “What do you think happens when you die?” Now most people will want to talk about almost anything else—largely because people spend most … Steve Feden 2485 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21435951/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_2corinthians5111/id/3332653.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21435951 Corinth,Corinthians,church,problems,early church,apostle,Paul,discouragement,death,die,afterlife,life, Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-5:11, Series: Sermon Series: 2 Corinthians Sun, 28 Jul 2019 23:28:00 +0000 Steve Feden After making a start into chapter 4 last week, we will finish the chapter this week. Twice in this chapter, Paul has said, “Therefore…we do not lose heart.” We will look at the second occurrence the week (verse 16), and how it relates to our own way of thinking and where our focus is. I think you will discover why chapter 4 has encouraged and strengthened so many people for so many years. Sure, it is easy to be encouraged and strong when things are going well. But when you are being bombarded you need a mental framework that keeps you from giving up and becoming hopeless. Do you have one? Paul did! Even though our culture tells us that money and success and technology and material goods will give us the life we always wanted, we all know that is not true. If it were, then Robin Williams would not have ended his addiction-riddled life in suicide! So why do people keep making the same choices to order their lives around the acquisition and enjoyment of temporary things, hoping it will fulfill? Of course it is not wrong to have things, but to live for them? That’s another story! People that live for temporary pleasures become “temporary-minded”. The existence is superficial, fickle, and unstable because the life is built on shifting sand. But “eternal life” is not a statement of length, but a statement about a certain “quality” of life. People that live for eternal things become “eternally minded”. The first try to find life in the temporary and lose it altogether, because it is based in the temporary. This group easily becomes discouraged by the pains and pressures of that life. How do you know what kind of life you are living? How do you know the difference between the temporary and the eternal? How was Paul able to avoid giving up or becoming discouraged? Listen in as we plunge into the rest of chapter four and see how each of these questions are handled by Pau through the work of the Holy Spirit in this next section. After making a start into chapter 4 last week, we will finish the chapter this week. Twice in this chapter, Paul has said, “Therefore…we do not lose heart.” We will look at the second occurrence the week (verse 16), and how it relates to our own way of thinking and where our focus is. I think you will discover why chapter 4 has encouraged and strengthened so many people for so many years. Sure, it is easy to be encouraged and strong when things are going well. But when you are being bombarded you need a mental framework that keeps you from giving up and becoming hopeless. Do you have one? Paul did! Even though our culture tells us that money and success and technology and material goods will give us the life we always wanted, we all know that is not true. If it were, then Robin Williams would not have ended his addiction-riddled life in suicide! So why do people keep making the same choices to order their lives around the acquisition and enjoyment of temporary things, hoping it will fulfill? Of course it is not wrong to have things, but to live for them? That’s another story! People that live for temporary pleasures become “temporary-minded”. The existence is superficial, fickle, and unstable because the life is built on shifting sand. But “eternal life” is not a statement of length, but a statement about a certain “quality” of life. People that live for eternal things become “eternally minded”. The first try to find life in the temporary and lose it altogether, because it is based in the temporary. This group easily becomes discouraged by the pains and pressures of that life. How do you know what kind of life you are living? How do you know the difference between the temporary and the eternal? How was Paul able to avoid giving up or becoming discouraged? Listen in as we plunge into the rest of chapter four and see how each of these questions are handled by Pau through the work of the Holy Spirit in this next section. After making a start into chapter 4 last week, we will finish the chapter this week. Twice in this chapter, Paul has said, “Therefore…we do not lose heart.” We will look at the second occurrence the week (verse 16), and how it relates to our own way of… Steve Feden 2537 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21432124/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_2corinthians4718/id/3329055.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21432124 Corinth,Corinthians,church,problems,early church,apostle,Paul,discouragement,disappointment,passion,purpose,temporary,eternal, Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-4:18, Series: Sermon Series: 2 Corinthians Mon, 22 Jul 2019 02:21:00 +0000 Steve Feden After a three week break, we are back in 2 Corinthians tomorrow, picking up in chapter 4, verses 1-6. We are getting into some real “meaty” stuff here in the next two chapters! I don’t want your brain to overheat, so I will keep this simple and brief. Paul talks twice in the next section about “not losing heart” — 4:1 and 4:16. Evidently, this is really on his mind! It is easy to think that Paul is just a ministry machine or robot. He just goes and goes and never struggles with being discouraged. Did Paul ever feel like giving up on life or ministry? Did he ever feel like packing it in? Wouldn’t you like to know what kept him going? With such opposition, difficulty, and pain, why didn’t he just give up? Have you ever felt like the passion for life has just gone? You have no more wind in your sails, nor passion in your heart? Then I assure you that this next section may give some really crucial Biblical advice. Paul was not a machine, but he knew how to look at his life. He knew how to think correctly about things. This is why chapter 4 begins with “Therefore…we do not lose heart.” There is a “therefore” that gives us the reason. What is the reason? How can you find passion and purpose for life? Listen in as Pastor Steve shares these important truths over the next few chapters of 2 Corinthians. After a three week break, we are back in 2 Corinthians tomorrow, picking up in chapter 4, verses 1-6. We are getting into some real “meaty” stuff here in the next two chapters! I don’t want your brain to overheat, so I will keep this simple and brief. Paul talks twice in the next section about “not losing heart” — 4:1 and 4:16. Evidently, this is really on his mind! It is easy to think that Paul is just a ministry machine or robot. He just goes and goes and never struggles with being discouraged. Did Paul ever feel like giving up on life or ministry? Did he ever feel like packing it in? Wouldn’t you like to know what kept him going? With such opposition, difficulty, and pain, why didn’t he just give up? Have you ever felt like the passion for life has just gone? You have no more wind in your sails, nor passion in your heart? Then I assure you that this next section may give some really crucial Biblical advice. Paul was not a machine, but he knew how to look at his life. He knew how to think correctly about things. This is why chapter 4 begins with “Therefore…we do not lose heart.” There is a “therefore” that gives us the reason. What is the reason? How can you find passion and purpose for life? Listen in as Pastor Steve shares these important truths over the next few chapters of 2 Corinthians. After a three week break, we are back in 2 Corinthians tomorrow, picking up in chapter 4, verses 1-6. We are getting into some real “meaty” stuff here in the next two chapters! I don’t want your brain to overheat, so I will keep this simple and brief.… Steve Feden 2024 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21431794/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_2corinthians416/id/3328727.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21431794 Corinth,Corinthians,church,problems,early church,apostle,Paul,discouragement,disappointment,passion,purpose, Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-4:6, Series: Sermon Series: 2 Corinthians Sun, 23 Jun 2019 10:16:00 +0000 Steve Feden As we continue in 2nd Corinthians chapter 3, and continue to be exposed to important truths we need to remember an important foundational fact about what we learn each week from God’s word. The Bible was authored by the creator of the universe and the creator of mankind. He just knows how things work because He designed things to work a certain way! For instance, “God resists the proud and gives grace to the humble”. This is a consistent and trustworthy principle! Another well-known and clearly understandable truth is: “You reap what you sow.” This passage in chapter three presents an absolutely phenomenal truth that I believe most Christians ignore completely. In fact, even our biology shows the reality of this principle, and neuroscientists are very excited about what they are discovering in this realm! Friends of Calvary Chapel Fluvanna, our Christian lives are about so much more than a set of moral rules to memorize and observe. Rule-based living and church culture is far inferior to life in the Spirit that brings real change. How does that change happen? What is the principle? Why do some people come to church and see no real change and others see radical transformation of their lives? Listen in as we understand this principle from the apostle Paul as he shares it with the Corinthian church. As we continue in 2nd Corinthians chapter 3, and continue to be exposed to important truths we need to remember an important foundational fact about what we learn each week from God’s word. The Bible was authored by the creator of the universe and the creator of mankind. He just knows how things work because He designed things to work a certain way! For instance, “God resists the proud and gives grace to the humble”. This is a consistent and trustworthy principle! Another well-known and clearly understandable truth is: “You reap what you sow.” This passage in chapter three presents an absolutely phenomenal truth that I believe most Christians ignore completely. In fact, even our biology shows the reality of this principle, and neuroscientists are very excited about what they are discovering in this realm! Friends of Calvary Chapel Fluvanna, our Christian lives are about so much more than a set of moral rules to memorize and observe. Rule-based living and church culture is far inferior to life in the Spirit that brings real change. How does that change happen? What is the principle? Why do some people come to church and see no real change and others see radical transformation of their lives? Listen in as we understand this principle from the apostle Paul as he shares it with the Corinthian church. As we continue in 2nd Corinthians chapter 3, and continue to be exposed to important truths we need to remember an important foundational fact about what we learn each week from God’s word. The Bible was authored by the creator of the universe and the … Steve Feden 2337 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21410101/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_2corinthians3711/id/3308216.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21410101 Corinth,Corinthians,church,problems,early church,apostle,Paul,change,transformation,rules,grace,law,spirit, Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:7-3:11, Series: Sermon Series: 2 Corinthians Sun, 16 Jun 2019 10:05:00 +0000 Steve Feden It was the apostle Paul who said to the Corinthian church in 1 Corinthians 4: "For you can have 10,000 instructors in Christ, but you can’t have many fathers. For I became your father in Christ Jesus through the gospel." Paul had sacrificed and labored so they could be saved. And now, in 2 Corinthians chapter 3, they are demanding appropriate letters of reference from Paul. “How do we know we can trust you? Who is endorsing your ministry?” Unbelievable! They are forcing him into a place he does not want to go, so he treads carefully as he edges on boasting about his ministry. He is careful to get the attention off of the pastor (himself) and onto Christ. Sometime the church can be guilty of the same thing today. Have you ever been at a church when they were searching for a new pastor? Have you been on a “search committee”? What were you/they looking for? The best seminary? A master’s in divinity? A graduate of church growth seminars? A PhD? What good is any of that unless the pastor is clearly a Spirit-filled man? All the education and training in the world cannot produce something spiritual. Only the Spirit of God can do that! In chapter three, Paul addresses these topics. We can get so caught up trying to "sell ourselves" and what we can do and our abilities. If you have ever padded a resume or lied on a letter of recommendation to make yourself look better, you will appreciate the next section of 2 Corinthians! And pastors are some of the chief offenders. Oh, the need for the power of the Spirit and not the wisdom of man! It was the apostle Paul who said to the Corinthian church in 1 Corinthians 4: "For you can have 10,000 instructors in Christ, but you can’t have many fathers. For I became your father in Christ Jesus through the gospel." Paul had sacrificed and labored so they could be saved. And now, in 2 Corinthians chapter 3, they are demanding appropriate letters of reference from Paul. “How do we know we can trust you? Who is endorsing your ministry?” Unbelievable! They are forcing him into a place he does not want to go, so he treads carefully as he edges on boasting about his ministry. He is careful to get the attention off of the pastor (himself) and onto Christ. Sometime the church can be guilty of the same thing today. Have you ever been at a church when they were searching for a new pastor? Have you been on a “search committee”? What were you/they looking for? The best seminary? A master’s in divinity? A graduate of church growth seminars? A PhD? What good is any of that unless the pastor is clearly a Spirit-filled man? All the education and training in the world cannot produce something spiritual. Only the Spirit of God can do that! In chapter three, Paul addresses these topics. We can get so caught up trying to "sell ourselves" and what we can do and our abilities. If you have ever padded a resume or lied on a letter of recommendation to make yourself look better, you will appreciate the next section of 2 Corinthians! And pastors are some of the chief offenders. Oh, the need for the power of the Spirit and not the wisdom of man! It was the apostle Paul who said to the Corinthian church in 1 Corinthians 4: "For you can have 10,000 instructors in Christ, but you can’t have many fathers. For I became your father in Christ Jesus through the gospel." Paul had sacrificed and … Steve Feden 2271 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21410100/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_2corinthians316/id/3308215.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21410100 Corinth,Corinthians,church,problems,early church,apostle,Paul,ministry,commendation,pastor,spirit, Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-3:6, Series: Sermon Series: 2 Corinthians Sun, 09 Jun 2019 15:28:00 +0000 Steve Feden We pick up in 2nd Corinthians chapter 2, verse 5 as we make our way through this very personal and very revealing exchange between Paul and the people in Corinth. This next section offers a “case study” of sorts. Paul discusses a very specific situation involving an unnamed individual in the Corinthian church. The person’s behavior was causing issues and effecting everyone in the church! Too often people think their behavior is their business and just affects them. That couldn’t be more wrong, especially when it comes to sinful behavior. If we are to live in “family” or community, then we have to realize that our choices affect other people, like it or not. Well, the Corinthians took Pauls advice and did something about the issue. They didn’t look to Paul to do it! The whole church urged that person to do the right thing! That is powerful; and it worked! It was time to welcome this person back in with open arms and open hearts. The spiritual “time out” is over and love is reaffirmed. Who is this person? What did they do? How might Satan himself be waiting for an opportunity in the middle of such a situation? For a discussion of this and much more listen in as we cover this section of chapter two. We pick up in 2nd Corinthians chapter 2, verse 5 as we make our way through this very personal and very revealing exchange between Paul and the people in Corinth. This next section offers a “case study” of sorts. Paul discusses a very specific situation involving an unnamed individual in the Corinthian church. The person’s behavior was causing issues and effecting everyone in the church! Too often people think their behavior is their business and just affects them. That couldn’t be more wrong, especially when it comes to sinful behavior. If we are to live in “family” or community, then we have to realize that our choices affect other people, like it or not. Well, the Corinthians took Pauls advice and did something about the issue. They didn’t look to Paul to do it! The whole church urged that person to do the right thing! That is powerful; and it worked! It was time to welcome this person back in with open arms and open hearts. The spiritual “time out” is over and love is reaffirmed. Who is this person? What did they do? How might Satan himself be waiting for an opportunity in the middle of such a situation? For a discussion of this and much more listen in as we cover this section of chapter two. We pick up in 2nd Corinthians chapter 2, verse 5 as we make our way through this very personal and very revealing exchange between Paul and the people in Corinth. This next section offers a “case study” of sorts. Paul discusses a very specific situa… Steve Feden 2536 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21402048/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_2corinthians2517/id/3300396.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21402048 Corinth,Corinthians,church,problems,early church,apostle,Paul,discipline,correction,love,family, Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:5-2:17, Series: Sermon Series: 2 Corinthians Sun, 02 Jun 2019 22:06:00 +0000 Steve Feden Continuing our opening message in the letter of 2nd Corinthians, we find that reading this letter, like many of the New Testament letters, is like listening to one side of a phone conversation. What we hear in the conversation is a response to what the person on the other line said, and we try to infer what was said based on the answers given. Well then, based on Paul’s comments, we can make some assumptions about what the Corinthians said about him. Remember, there was a faction in Corinth that just didn’t like Paul, and they were not afraid to say it or spread it. They had some issues with him. Can I tell you that is still true today! You and I will never please everyone. There will be those that just love the church or the pastor, and there will be those that find issues or make them up if necessary! Everyone is a critic and everyone has an opinion. Paul was being accused of being wishy washy. He was wishy washy in what he said and wishy washy in the plans he made. He just could not be trusted! With much legal language, as if he is on trial and the Corinthians are prosecuting, Paul answers their accusations and in the process, we get some great lessons. Continuing our opening message in the letter of 2nd Corinthians, we find that reading this letter, like many of the New Testament letters, is like listening to one side of a phone conversation. What we hear in the conversation is a response to what the person on the other line said, and we try to infer what was said based on the answers given. Well then, based on Paul’s comments, we can make some assumptions about what the Corinthians said about him. Remember, there was a faction in Corinth that just didn’t like Paul, and they were not afraid to say it or spread it. They had some issues with him. Can I tell you that is still true today! You and I will never please everyone. There will be those that just love the church or the pastor, and there will be those that find issues or make them up if necessary! Everyone is a critic and everyone has an opinion. Paul was being accused of being wishy washy. He was wishy washy in what he said and wishy washy in the plans he made. He just could not be trusted! With much legal language, as if he is on trial and the Corinthians are prosecuting, Paul answers their accusations and in the process, we get some great lessons. Continuing our opening message in the letter of 2nd Corinthians, we find that reading this letter, like many of the New Testament letters, is like listening to one side of a phone conversation. What we hear in the conversation is a response to what the… Steve Feden 2377 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21400308/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_2corinthians11224/id/3298680.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21400308 Corinth,Corinthians,church,problems,early church,apostle,Paul,accusations,defense,letter,personal, Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:12-2:4, Series: Sermon Series: 2 Corinthians Sun, 26 May 2019 21:59:00 +0000 Steve Feden As we continue our journey through the New Testament, today we open up to the first chapter of 2nd Corinthians and get started into this very personal letter between the Apostle Paul and the Corinthian church. One very common misunderstanding is that God, in His infinite power and love, would never let His children suffer; but that is not a biblical truth. In fact, we learn that pain and discomfort are really important in our lives. Some of the most valuable life experiences are the painful ones! No one likes to experience pain, but everyone experiences it on some level. This can be physical pain, relational pain, and/or emotional pain. The root of it may be external or internal. As Christians, we are not immune from discomfort. However, it’s right there that we have the opportunity to discover something about God: that He comforts. How does He comfort? Can He really help me? Another thing suffering and pain do is make us compassionate. When you have suffered or experienced painful pressures and emotions, you understand how it feels in the lives of others and for many there is a desire to help. Think about ministries like GriefShare, singles ministry, Divorce Recovery, addictions ministry, cancer support —— all born from a desire to come alongside of others who are suffering and to comfort and encourage them! Where do you go for comfort? Food, drugs and alcohol, video games, social media? Do you isolate or do you look to work through pain with God or a friend? These are the topics we will address right out of the starting gate with 2nd Corinthians! As we continue our journey through the New Testament, today we open up to the first chapter of 2nd Corinthians and get started into this very personal letter between the Apostle Paul and the Corinthian church. One very common misunderstanding is that God, in His infinite power and love, would never let His children suffer; but that is not a biblical truth. In fact, we learn that pain and discomfort are really important in our lives. Some of the most valuable life experiences are the painful ones! No one likes to experience pain, but everyone experiences it on some level. This can be physical pain, relational pain, and/or emotional pain. The root of it may be external or internal. As Christians, we are not immune from discomfort. However, it’s right there that we have the opportunity to discover something about God: that He comforts. How does He comfort? Can He really help me? Another thing suffering and pain do is make us compassionate. When you have suffered or experienced painful pressures and emotions, you understand how it feels in the lives of others and for many there is a desire to help. Think about ministries like GriefShare, singles ministry, Divorce Recovery, addictions ministry, cancer support —— all born from a desire to come alongside of others who are suffering and to comfort and encourage them! Where do you go for comfort? Food, drugs and alcohol, video games, social media? Do you isolate or do you look to work through pain with God or a friend? These are the topics we will address right out of the starting gate with 2nd Corinthians! As we continue our journey through the New Testament, today we open up to the first chapter of 2nd Corinthians and get started into this very personal letter between the Apostle Paul and the Corinthian church. One very common misunderstanding is tha… Steve Feden 2598 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21400296/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_2corinthians1111/id/3298670.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21400296 Corinth,Corinthians,church,problems,early church,apostle,Paul,comfort,pain,compassion,hurt,suffering, Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-1:11, Series: Sermon Series: 2 Corinthians Sun, 12 May 2019 21:40:00 +0000 Steve Feden How many of you grew up with a mother who insisted upon you finishing everything on your plate before you left the table? I heard a story about a family where this was the case, and at least one of the kids would fall asleep at the table, determined not to finish the green beans! Maybe many of you can relate and have memories of such a dinner time dilemma! You might be saying, “Steve, what does this have to do with the Mother’s Day scripture??” Well, after much prayer and consideration, I decided that in honor of Mother’s Day, we at CCF will finish what is on our plate! Huh? First Corinthians is on our plate! We will be in 1st Corinthians chapter 16 for the final few spoonfuls of truth we have been eating bite by bite, chapter by chapter, for the last year or so! We are so close to finishing this letter, I think moms will be proud of my decision. Tomorrow we will look at the final section of chapter 16; verses 12-23. And the best way to describe it, in sticking with our analogy, is “mixed vegetables”. Remember those? Peas and carrots and green beans and corn and lima beans all in one can! That is what we face tomorrow. A wonderful mixture of truth that will include a discussion on addiction, growing up, being strong, and even loving Jesus! I don’t think mom will be disappointed, and I know her wish is for her loved ones to draw close to God on her special day! Listen in and see what the Lord has for us with our final message from 1 Corinthians! How many of you grew up with a mother who insisted upon you finishing everything on your plate before you left the table? I heard a story about a family where this was the case, and at least one of the kids would fall asleep at the table, determined not to finish the green beans! Maybe many of you can relate and have memories of such a dinner time dilemma! You might be saying, “Steve, what does this have to do with the Mother’s Day scripture??” Well, after much prayer and consideration, I decided that in honor of Mother’s Day, we at CCF will finish what is on our plate! Huh? First Corinthians is on our plate! We will be in 1st Corinthians chapter 16 for the final few spoonfuls of truth we have been eating bite by bite, chapter by chapter, for the last year or so! We are so close to finishing this letter, I think moms will be proud of my decision. Tomorrow we will look at the final section of chapter 16; verses 12-23. And the best way to describe it, in sticking with our analogy, is “mixed vegetables”. Remember those? Peas and carrots and green beans and corn and lima beans all in one can! That is what we face tomorrow. A wonderful mixture of truth that will include a discussion on addiction, growing up, being strong, and even loving Jesus! I don’t think mom will be disappointed, and I know her wish is for her loved ones to draw close to God on her special day! Listen in and see what the Lord has for us with our final message from 1 Corinthians! How many of you grew up with a mother who insisted upon you finishing everything on your plate before you left the table? I heard a story about a family where this was the case, and at least one of the kids would fall asleep at the table, determined no… Steve Feden 2194 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21400267/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_1corinthians161224/id/3298643.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21400267 Corinth,Corinthians,church,problems,early church,apostle,Paul,finishing,strong,relationships,mothers, Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:12-16:24, Series: Sermon Series: 1 Corinthians Sun, 05 May 2019 14:34:00 +0000 Steve Feden Having just spent the past five weeks mulling over and pondering the heavenly reality of resurrection, we now take the truth of 1st Corinthians 15:58 — our labor in the Lord is not in vain — and put some skin on it! In chapter 16 Paul gives some personal and practical insight into church life. Paul has instructed a number of the churches to alleviate the poverty in the church in Jerusalem–many, many miles away! To get the full picture, we need pieces from Romans and 2nd Corinthians. But for now, we will get some practical encouragement about fellowship and care in the Body of Christ! Some of God’s people are suffering. Others have the means to help. Money is powerful. Love of money can lead to a lot of trouble and pain. But it can be a real tool for demonstrating care for others. Money represents time and energy and our lives. e get money in exchange for time and work. To give that away is to give away something of ourselves. Paul wants the Corinthians to help as they are able. We do not live our lives in little compartments. Over here is our physical health, and over there is emotional health, and here is my hobby and there is my work. Every aspect of our lives is interrelated, and how we do in one area is directly related to every other area. And all of the areas are connected to our understanding of God and ourselves. The way you think about money and generosity may reveal something about the way you think about God and the world around you. Having just spent the past five weeks mulling over and pondering the heavenly reality of resurrection, we now take the truth of 1st Corinthians 15:58 — our labor in the Lord is not in vain — and put some skin on it! In chapter 16 Paul gives some personal and practical insight into church life. Paul has instructed a number of the churches to alleviate the poverty in the church in Jerusalem–many, many miles away! To get the full picture, we need pieces from Romans and 2nd Corinthians. But for now, we will get some practical encouragement about fellowship and care in the Body of Christ! Some of God’s people are suffering. Others have the means to help. Money is powerful. Love of money can lead to a lot of trouble and pain. But it can be a real tool for demonstrating care for others. Money represents time and energy and our lives. e get money in exchange for time and work. To give that away is to give away something of ourselves. Paul wants the Corinthians to help as they are able. We do not live our lives in little compartments. Over here is our physical health, and over there is emotional health, and here is my hobby and there is my work. Every aspect of our lives is interrelated, and how we do in one area is directly related to every other area. And all of the areas are connected to our understanding of God and ourselves. The way you think about money and generosity may reveal something about the way you think about God and the world around you. Having just spent the past five weeks mulling over and pondering the heavenly reality of resurrection, we now take the truth of 1st Corinthians 15:58 — our labor in the Lord is not in vain — and put some skin on it! In chapter 16 Paul gives some per… Steve Feden 2347 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21399081/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_1corinthians16111/id/3297460.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21399081 Corinth,Corinthians,church,problems,early church,apostle,Paul,generosity,money,charity,giving, Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-16:11, Series: Sermon Series: 1 Corinthians Mon, 29 Apr 2019 02:54:00 +0000 Steve Feden As we finish 1st Corinthians chapter 15, Paul brings his discussion of resurrection to a victorious crescendo and climax! Death and the grave do not have the last word! Like a lion with no teeth, a snake with no venom, or a bee with no sting, death has been stripped of its power and the grave has been forced to give up its prisoners. Jesus will lead captives out of captivity at the resurrection. Our old, earthly bodies will yield to new heavenly ones. But this raises a question. If it is death that releases us from these “earth suits” (earthly bodies) that we dwell in, what will happen to those that are alive on earth when Jesus returns? Did you know that “the gospel” includes the resurrection as well as the second coming of Jesus Christ. We, as the church, are looking forward to a day called “the Rapture of the Church”. What is that? When will it happen? People will be living and working and busy about their lives when the Rapture happens. Here is the big question: When Jesus comes, will living people in earthly bodies be stuck on earth because they don’t have their heavenly bodies yet? Will they have to die first? Or will they be excluded from heaven! So many questions and lots of answers as we wrap up our study about resurrection. Don’t miss this last section! As we finish 1st Corinthians chapter 15, Paul brings his discussion of resurrection to a victorious crescendo and climax! Death and the grave do not have the last word! Like a lion with no teeth, a snake with no venom, or a bee with no sting, death has been stripped of its power and the grave has been forced to give up its prisoners. Jesus will lead captives out of captivity at the resurrection. Our old, earthly bodies will yield to new heavenly ones. But this raises a question. If it is death that releases us from these “earth suits” (earthly bodies) that we dwell in, what will happen to those that are alive on earth when Jesus returns? Did you know that “the gospel” includes the resurrection as well as the second coming of Jesus Christ. We, as the church, are looking forward to a day called “the Rapture of the Church”. What is that? When will it happen? People will be living and working and busy about their lives when the Rapture happens. Here is the big question: When Jesus comes, will living people in earthly bodies be stuck on earth because they don’t have their heavenly bodies yet? Will they have to die first? Or will they be excluded from heaven! So many questions and lots of answers as we wrap up our study about resurrection. Don’t miss this last section! As we finish 1st Corinthians chapter 15, Paul brings his discussion of resurrection to a victorious crescendo and climax! Death and the grave do not have the last word! Like a lion with no teeth, a snake with no venom, or a bee with no sting, death has… Steve Feden 1421 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21398830/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_1corinthians155058/id/3297291.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21398830 Corinth,Corinthians,church,problems,early church,apostle,Paul,resurrection,body,death, Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:50-15:58, Series: Sermon Series: 1 Corinthians Mon, 15 Apr 2019 02:40:00 +0000 Steve Feden On this Palm Sunday we continue in our study of 1st Corinthians 15 – The Resurrection chapter – with Part III in our series. As we would expect, this next section is packed with essential truth. How we think and how we understand really does dictate how we live. Our true theology is evident in the story of our lives, decision, emotions, attitudes and behaviors. That was true for the Corinthian Christians and it is still true for us! The next section is filled with “kingdom battle” words — power, authority, enemies, rule, and so on. For those who are movie fans and have been tracking with the Marvel series and awaiting the final conclusion, you may be interested in some of the discussion. Death (Thanatos or Thanos in Greek) is the last and greatest enemy and is personified (given human traits for illustration) in this chapter. Like Goliath, Death is an enemy that seems to loom large and to be unstoppable and unbeatable. The greatest battle a person will fight is with Death and none of us is equipped to overcome. What chance do we have? We will also discuss the Mormon practice of “baptizing for the dead” that finds its origin here in chapter 15 and in some other bad theology. Finally we will see the moral consequences of believing that death is unconquerable. When there is no hope for the future, and no judgement, what does that produce in society and community? A very good question and one we will deal with as we study this section. How we think really does affect our lives in ways you might not even realize! On this Palm Sunday we continue in our study of 1st Corinthians 15 – The Resurrection chapter – with Part III in our series. As we would expect, this next section is packed with essential truth. How we think and how we understand really does dictate how we live. Our true theology is evident in the story of our lives, decision, emotions, attitudes and behaviors. That was true for the Corinthian Christians and it is still true for us! The next section is filled with “kingdom battle” words — power, authority, enemies, rule, and so on. For those who are movie fans and have been tracking with the Marvel series and awaiting the final conclusion, you may be interested in some of the discussion. Death (Thanatos or Thanos in Greek) is the last and greatest enemy and is personified (given human traits for illustration) in this chapter. Like Goliath, Death is an enemy that seems to loom large and to be unstoppable and unbeatable. The greatest battle a person will fight is with Death and none of us is equipped to overcome. What chance do we have? We will also discuss the Mormon practice of “baptizing for the dead” that finds its origin here in chapter 15 and in some other bad theology. Finally we will see the moral consequences of believing that death is unconquerable. When there is no hope for the future, and no judgement, what does that produce in society and community? A very good question and one we will deal with as we study this section. How we think really does affect our lives in ways you might not even realize! On this Palm Sunday we continue in our study of 1st Corinthians 15 – The Resurrection chapter – with Part III in our series. As we would expect, this next section is packed with essential truth. How we think and how we understand really does dictate ho… Steve Feden 2363 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21398823/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_1corinthians152034/id/3297286.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21398823 Corinth,Corinthians,church,problems,early church,apostle,Paul,resurrection,body,death, Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-15:34, Series: Sermon Series: 1 Corinthians Mon, 08 Apr 2019 02:29:00 +0000 Steve Feden You have heard it said that some things are a “matter of life and death”. All month, as we discuss resurrection, we will be discussing life and death. At the end of the day, when the smoke clears and people stop long enough to turn off the stimulus and think, it all boils down to life and death. And the Bible is so clear and simple about these things. Let’s ask that a very basic question: “Why do people die?” Death is our universally shared human experience. It transcends color and race and economic and social status. It touches the rich and poor, young and old, good and evil, powerful and weak, popular and obscure. It is painful, confusing, and yet we accept its presence. Maybe we ask why when it seems to come before it should, like in the life of someone young, or in a way that is painful; but nonetheless, death is our constant companion. But why? Has death always been the human experience? Who says it has to exist? This is what we discuss in our next section of chapter 15! How is death connected to sin? What does resurrection say about sin? What does it even mean to be dead or alive? In this next section, Paul takes us through the hypothetical mental exercise of imagining there is no resurrection and imagining the repercussions of it! You have heard it said that some things are a “matter of life and death”. All month, as we discuss resurrection, we will be discussing life and death. At the end of the day, when the smoke clears and people stop long enough to turn off the stimulus and think, it all boils down to life and death. And the Bible is so clear and simple about these things. Let’s ask that a very basic question: “Why do people die?” Death is our universally shared human experience. It transcends color and race and economic and social status. It touches the rich and poor, young and old, good and evil, powerful and weak, popular and obscure. It is painful, confusing, and yet we accept its presence. Maybe we ask why when it seems to come before it should, like in the life of someone young, or in a way that is painful; but nonetheless, death is our constant companion. But why? Has death always been the human experience? Who says it has to exist? This is what we discuss in our next section of chapter 15! How is death connected to sin? What does resurrection say about sin? What does it even mean to be dead or alive? In this next section, Paul takes us through the hypothetical mental exercise of imagining there is no resurrection and imagining the repercussions of it! You have heard it said that some things are a “matter of life and death”. All month, as we discuss resurrection, we will be discussing life and death. At the end of the day, when the smoke clears and people stop long enough to turn off the stimulus and… Steve Feden 1915 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21398820/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_1corinthians151219/id/3297282.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21398820 Corinth,Corinthians,church,problems,early church,apostle,Paul,resurrection,body,death, Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-15:19, Series: Sermon Series: 1 Corinthians Mon, 01 Apr 2019 02:20:00 +0000 Steve Feden Paul picks up a super-important (and timely) topic as we enter 1st Corinthians 15: resurrection! This is a long chapter, and will take us right up to Easter, so we will be well prepared by the time we gather for Resurrection Sunday. The Corinthian issues with bodily resurrection, and the fact that Paul had to set the record straight, has given us the most comprehensive and practical chapter on resurrection in the Bible! It seems that there were some powerful persuaders in the Corinthian church. They were contrary to Paul and his teaching, and were influencing the whole church. One major place they departed was regarding resurrection: they were teaching that there was no bodily resurrection! I find it fascinating to ask people what they think happens when they die. Have you ever asked that? People have so many different ideas on this topic, but for the Christian the clear answer is resurrection! And not just spiritual; it is physical and literal. There is no way around that! Both Jew and Greek would have struggled with this concept. The Sadducees, one branch of Jewish leadership, rejected the resurrection among other things. Paul used this topic to create a split between Sadducees and Pharisees in Acts 23. And if you take a look at Acts 17, you will see that it was the topic of resurrection that caused an abrupt ending to Paul’s sermon on Mars Hill in Athens. Those Stoic and Epicurean philosophers would have none of it! So, what exactly is being taught in Corinth? How important, and how true, is a literal, bodily resurrection from the dead? Does it matter if it is literal or just spiritual? Can we really prove it anyway? These questions just scratch the surface of what lies ahead in chapter 15! Listen in and come and see as we dig into this important chapter! Paul picks up a super-important (and timely) topic as we enter 1st Corinthians 15: resurrection! This is a long chapter, and will take us right up to Easter, so we will be well prepared by the time we gather for Resurrection Sunday. The Corinthian issues with bodily resurrection, and the fact that Paul had to set the record straight, has given us the most comprehensive and practical chapter on resurrection in the Bible! It seems that there were some powerful persuaders in the Corinthian church. They were contrary to Paul and his teaching, and were influencing the whole church. One major place they departed was regarding resurrection: they were teaching that there was no bodily resurrection! I find it fascinating to ask people what they think happens when they die. Have you ever asked that? People have so many different ideas on this topic, but for the Christian the clear answer is resurrection! And not just spiritual; it is physical and literal. There is no way around that! Both Jew and Greek would have struggled with this concept. The Sadducees, one branch of Jewish leadership, rejected the resurrection among other things. Paul used this topic to create a split between Sadducees and Pharisees in Acts 23. And if you take a look at Acts 17, you will see that it was the topic of resurrection that caused an abrupt ending to Paul’s sermon on Mars Hill in Athens. Those Stoic and Epicurean philosophers would have none of it! So, what exactly is being taught in Corinth? How important, and how true, is a literal, bodily resurrection from the dead? Does it matter if it is literal or just spiritual? Can we really prove it anyway? These questions just scratch the surface of what lies ahead in chapter 15! Listen in and come and see as we dig into this important chapter! Paul picks up a super-important (and timely) topic as we enter 1st Corinthians 15: resurrection! This is a long chapter, and will take us right up to Easter, so we will be well prepared by the time we gather for Resurrection Sunday. The Corinthian i… Steve Feden 2654 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21398812/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_1corinthians15111/id/3297273.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21398812 Corinth,Corinthians,church,problems,early church,apostle,Paul,resurrection,body,death, Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-15:11, Series: Sermon Series: 1 Corinthians Mon, 25 Mar 2019 02:04:00 +0000 Steve Feden We will now wrap up 1st Corinthians 14, and in doing so we will finish the section on spiritual gifts that began with chapter 12. Sure, they were a gifted church, but with all of the giftedness came some real problems, wrong attitudes, and misunderstandings that Paul has had to correct. Many of the same things that were problems for them, we find to be problems that still exist in places in the church today! They overemphasized speaking in tongues and their church gatherings were very self-centered and self-promoting. This last section gives us real insight into what “church” was like in the first century. It seems there was lots of participation by the people of the church without all of the attention being on one main speaker. While we have inherited a “pastor-centric” church system with little expectation of the average person participating in the gathering, their experience was clearly different! We have to work hard to get people to participate, while Paul had to put limits on their overzealous participation! How can you tell if the Spirit is active in a church gathering? Maybe you have seen or participated in church services that have become “free-for-alls”? In other words, when the Spirit is moving, people lose control. There are people being “slain in the Spirit”, others are praying or singing or chanting. Everyone seems to be in their own world as the Spirit takes control and some guys plays the organ or synthesizer. Is that right? Is that what the Spirit produces? And on top of this, we have to address Paul’s comment in this context, “Let your women keep silent in the churches, for they are not permitted to speak.” Aren’t you glad we don’t skip any verses? Did Paul really mean this? Do we believe that? Why does it show up here in the context of orderly church gatherings? Listen in to hear answers to these questions and why Paul was addressing this important topic that is still valuable for us to hear today. We will now wrap up 1st Corinthians 14, and in doing so we will finish the section on spiritual gifts that began with chapter 12. Sure, they were a gifted church, but with all of the giftedness came some real problems, wrong attitudes, and misunderstandings that Paul has had to correct. Many of the same things that were problems for them, we find to be problems that still exist in places in the church today! They overemphasized speaking in tongues and their church gatherings were very self-centered and self-promoting. This last section gives us real insight into what “church” was like in the first century. It seems there was lots of participation by the people of the church without all of the attention being on one main speaker. While we have inherited a “pastor-centric” church system with little expectation of the average person participating in the gathering, their experience was clearly different! We have to work hard to get people to participate, while Paul had to put limits on their overzealous participation! How can you tell if the Spirit is active in a church gathering? Maybe you have seen or participated in church services that have become “free-for-alls”? In other words, when the Spirit is moving, people lose control. There are people being “slain in the Spirit”, others are praying or singing or chanting. Everyone seems to be in their own world as the Spirit takes control and some guys plays the organ or synthesizer. Is that right? Is that what the Spirit produces? And on top of this, we have to address Paul’s comment in this context, “Let your women keep silent in the churches, for they are not permitted to speak.” Aren’t you glad we don’t skip any verses? Did Paul really mean this? Do we believe that? Why does it show up here in the context of orderly church gatherings? Listen in to hear answers to these questions and why Paul was addressing this important topic that is still valuable for us to hear today. We will now wrap up 1st Corinthians 14, and in doing so we will finish the section on spiritual gifts that began with chapter 12. Sure, they were a gifted church, but with all of the giftedness came some real problems, wrong attitudes, and misunderstan… Steve Feden 2290 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21398807/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_1corinthians142640/id/3297267.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21398807 Corinth,Corinthians,church,problems,early church,apostle,Paul,gifts,spiritual gifts,tongues,service,order,orderly,Spirit, Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:26-14:40, Series: Sermon Series: 1 Corinthians Mon, 11 Mar 2019 01:53:00 +0000 Steve Feden 1st Corinthians chapter 14 moves us to the other side of the discussion on spiritual gifts and ministry in the church. The creamy “oreo” center was chapter 13 — the Love Chapter — and Paul lets them, and us, know that love must be the grand pursuit of our lives! Now we know that LOVE is superior to GIFTS, but…of all the gifts of the Spirit, which is most important and why? Miracles? Healings? The Corinthians put an over-emphasis on one very outward and obvious experience: speaking in an unknown language. Don’t worry, I will explain more tomorrow. Paul shows them why their focus is misplaced and where it should be. There are two words that dominate the section: understanding and edification (building up). What we learn from the discussion between Paul and the Corinthian church is that our church participation is not intended to be merely an independent emotional rush. It is much more important that we understand the things being said and what is being communicated so we can act on them and participate in what is happening. It has never been my experience, but some of you come from church backgrounds where the service (mass) was in Latin or even Greek in the Anglican or Catholic or Orthodox church. Others may have some familiarity with the pentecostal churches and the emphasis on the gift of tongues. Does this chapter have anything to say about that? Listen in and see! 1st Corinthians chapter 14 moves us to the other side of the discussion on spiritual gifts and ministry in the church. The creamy “oreo” center was chapter 13 — the Love Chapter — and Paul lets them, and us, know that love must be the grand pursuit of our lives! Now we know that LOVE is superior to GIFTS, but…of all the gifts of the Spirit, which is most important and why? Miracles? Healings? The Corinthians put an over-emphasis on one very outward and obvious experience: speaking in an unknown language. Don’t worry, I will explain more tomorrow. Paul shows them why their focus is misplaced and where it should be. There are two words that dominate the section: understanding and edification (building up). What we learn from the discussion between Paul and the Corinthian church is that our church participation is not intended to be merely an independent emotional rush. It is much more important that we understand the things being said and what is being communicated so we can act on them and participate in what is happening. It has never been my experience, but some of you come from church backgrounds where the service (mass) was in Latin or even Greek in the Anglican or Catholic or Orthodox church. Others may have some familiarity with the pentecostal churches and the emphasis on the gift of tongues. Does this chapter have anything to say about that? Listen in and see! 1st Corinthians chapter 14 moves us to the other side of the discussion on spiritual gifts and ministry in the church. The creamy “oreo” center was chapter 13 — the Love Chapter — and Paul lets them, and us, know that love must be the grand pursuit of … Steve Feden 2582 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21398797/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_1corinthians14125/id/3297259.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21398797 Corinth,Corinthians,church,problems,early church,apostle,Paul,gifts,spiritual gifts,tongues,healing,languages, Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-14:25, Series: Sermon Series: 1 Corinthians Mon, 04 Mar 2019 02:31:00 +0000 Steve Feden We’re spending this Sunday looking at the second half of 1st Corinthians chapter 13: the Love Chapter. We are looking at, what I would call, the “purest love”. The love of God never has mixed motives and is never corrupted by sin or selfishness. We get glimpses of it, but in our fallen and selfish human state it is very hard to comprehend and live! Have you ever heard, or said, the words “I don’t love you anymore.” Those are painful words of rejection. But in this next section, we learn about a love that never says that. Never! We live in the days of poorly made products that are meant to break. We have a throw away society where we don’t expect things to last. They break about two weeks after the warranty expires. “Love” in our day seems to have the same quality. But Paul says: “Love never fails.” Now you might say, “I tried to love my spouse or my friend and they still left me or rejected me. I thought love would win them back but it didn’t. Love failed!” If you think that is the case, then you need to come to church. Paul exalts love above all else because it is enduring. It never quits, wears out, or gives up. This is the love God has for me and for you! This love is remarkable when we experience it in human relationships. Lets stir one another up to love and good works! We’re spending this Sunday looking at the second half of 1st Corinthians chapter 13: the Love Chapter. We are looking at, what I would call, the “purest love”. The love of God never has mixed motives and is never corrupted by sin or selfishness. We get glimpses of it, but in our fallen and selfish human state it is very hard to comprehend and live! Have you ever heard, or said, the words “I don’t love you anymore.” Those are painful words of rejection. But in this next section, we learn about a love that never says that. Never! We live in the days of poorly made products that are meant to break. We have a throw away society where we don’t expect things to last. They break about two weeks after the warranty expires. “Love” in our day seems to have the same quality. But Paul says: “Love never fails.” Now you might say, “I tried to love my spouse or my friend and they still left me or rejected me. I thought love would win them back but it didn’t. Love failed!” If you think that is the case, then you need to come to church. Paul exalts love above all else because it is enduring. It never quits, wears out, or gives up. This is the love God has for me and for you! This love is remarkable when we experience it in human relationships. Lets stir one another up to love and good works! We’re spending this Sunday looking at the second half of 1st Corinthians chapter 13: the Love Chapter. We are looking at, what I would call, the “purest love”. The love of God never has mixed motives and is never corrupted by sin or selfishness. We … Steve Feden 2501 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21398777/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_1corinthians13813/id/3297238.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21398777 agape, apostle, church, Corinth, Corinthians, early church, love, marriage, Paul, problems, Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8-13:13, Series: Sermon Series: 1 Corinthians Sun, 24 Feb 2019 20:13:00 +0000 Steve Feden This week’s passage, 1st Corinthians chapter 13, is arguably the most important passage in the New Testament! Affectionately known as “the Love Chapter”, we get a challenging picture of the kind of love that comes from God, and is expressed by God. Could there be anything more important in our lives than love? Everyone agrees we need more of it, but maybe we have different definitions of what it really is. And why is it so hard to do?? Love is the nature of God, the primary characteristic of a Spirit-filled life, and the way people know we are Christians. Even Jesus and the apostle Paul simplify the commandments of God into an expression of love. With that being the case we will take our time in this chapter, spending the next few weeks unpacking this important message. “But pastor,” you might ask, “what is a passage on love doing in the middle of passages about the spiritual gifts?” Great question! For all of you that have been exposed to 1st Corinthians 13 at a wedding or in a Valentine’s Day card, you may get a new twist on an old passage! Paul does not pull these characteristics of love out of the air. So how does he develop this list? What does it have to do with the Corinthians? Listen in as we unpack the answer to these questions and get an important reminder about love, and especially God’s love! Who doesn’t need to be encouraged to love? What marriage could not benefit from reminders about this divine love? This week’s passage, 1st Corinthians chapter 13, is arguably the most important passage in the New Testament! Affectionately known as “the Love Chapter”, we get a challenging picture of the kind of love that comes from God, and is expressed by God. Could there be anything more important in our lives than love? Everyone agrees we need more of it, but maybe we have different definitions of what it really is. And why is it so hard to do?? Love is the nature of God, the primary characteristic of a Spirit-filled life, and the way people know we are Christians. Even Jesus and the apostle Paul simplify the commandments of God into an expression of love. With that being the case we will take our time in this chapter, spending the next few weeks unpacking this important message. “But pastor,” you might ask, “what is a passage on love doing in the middle of passages about the spiritual gifts?” Great question! For all of you that have been exposed to 1st Corinthians 13 at a wedding or in a Valentine’s Day card, you may get a new twist on an old passage! Paul does not pull these characteristics of love out of the air. So how does he develop this list? What does it have to do with the Corinthians? Listen in as we unpack the answer to these questions and get an important reminder about love, and especially God’s love! Who doesn’t need to be encouraged to love? What marriage could not benefit from reminders about this divine love? This week’s passage, 1st Corinthians chapter 13, is arguably the most important passage in the New Testament! Affectionately known as “the Love Chapter”, we get a challenging picture of the kind of love that comes from God, and is expressed by God. Cou… Steve Feden 2810 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21339967/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_1corinthians1317/id/3242322.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21339967 Corinth,Corinthians,church,problems,early church,apostle,Paul,gifts,spiritual gifts,love,agape,marriage, Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13:7, Series: Sermon Series: 1 Corinthians Sun, 17 Feb 2019 22:22:00 +0000 Steve Feden We spent the first message in our 1st Corinthians 12 study discussing spiritual gifts. Now Paul will give us a framework to understand how spiritual gifts work in a practical way and in real life. The ultimate truth he is conveying to the church is that the gifts are not given to make the recipient superior, but rather to make them useful. The gifts are not for their enjoyment or boasting, but for their contribution to caring for others, using the very gifts God has given them! The picture? A human body! You are—we are—the most complex machine that exists on the face of the earth. Who could possibly estimate how many functioning parts our bodies have and how many unique functions are performed on a moment by moment basis. Think of that extrapolated out to our entire lifetime! We are, in fact, a “complex unity.” Our bodies have 600+ muscles, 206 bones, 600,000 miles of circulation, and 12 systems that all cooperate when the body is healthy. In any given moment, all of these various parts of the body are working together—fighting disease, adjusting to stress, accomplishing the simplest of tasks, replacing cells, using energy, and on and on and on. Some parts are visible and external, but many of the most important functions happen invisibly, hidden from sight. Some parts have great and important functions and others less significant. But each part is there for a reason, by design and the whole functions as one complex but unified unit! How does the church work like a body? What does a healthy church look like? Listen in as we open up the great truths of 1st Corinthians 12 together! We spent the first message in our 1st Corinthians 12 study discussing spiritual gifts. Now Paul will give us a framework to understand how spiritual gifts work in a practical way and in real life. The ultimate truth he is conveying to the church is that the gifts are not given to make the recipient superior, but rather to make them useful. The gifts are not for their enjoyment or boasting, but for their contribution to caring for others, using the very gifts God has given them! The picture? A human body! You are—we are—the most complex machine that exists on the face of the earth. Who could possibly estimate how many functioning parts our bodies have and how many unique functions are performed on a moment by moment basis. Think of that extrapolated out to our entire lifetime! We are, in fact, a “complex unity.” Our bodies have 600+ muscles, 206 bones, 600,000 miles of circulation, and 12 systems that all cooperate when the body is healthy. In any given moment, all of these various parts of the body are working together—fighting disease, adjusting to stress, accomplishing the simplest of tasks, replacing cells, using energy, and on and on and on. Some parts are visible and external, but many of the most important functions happen invisibly, hidden from sight. Some parts have great and important functions and others less significant. But each part is there for a reason, by design and the whole functions as one complex but unified unit! How does the church work like a body? What does a healthy church look like? Listen in as we open up the great truths of 1st Corinthians 12 together! We spent the first message in our 1st Corinthians 12 study discussing spiritual gifts. Now Paul will give us a framework to understand how spiritual gifts work in a practical way and in real life. The ultimate truth he is conveying to the church is tha… Steve Feden 2095 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21334412/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_1corinthians121231/id/3237132.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21334412 Corinth,Corinthians,church,problems,early church,apostle,Paul,gifts,spiritual gifts,body,unity,complex,members, Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-12:31, Series: Sermon Series: 1 Corinthians Mon, 11 Feb 2019 01:53:00 +0000 Steve Feden Are you “charismatic”? I am not speaking in terms of a personality that is smooth and personable and influential—what we would call “charisma”. I am speaking in the spiritual sense! You might answer by saying, “No, I am a Baptist…or Methodist…or Catholic.” Some might even have a negative response to the idea of a “charismatic church”. The picture in your mind of a charismatic church might be one of weirdness and discomfort. It involves things like “speaking in tongues” and raising your hands—things that freak people out and make them uncomfortable! In chapters 12-14, Paul opens a new discussion regarding the “gifts of the Spirit.” The Corinthian church was a “charismatic church” for sure! How do I know? Well, the word “charismatic” is a direct translation of the Greek word for “gift”: charis. Casting off the denominational label of “charismatic”, and embracing the actual Biblical understanding, a “charismatic church” is a church that experiences the gifts of the Spirit! Should this be every church? Our understanding, usage, and enjoyment of the gifts is based on the Bible and not an isolated and personal experience aside from the Bible! Paul starts by saying that he doesn’t want the Corinthians to be ignorant about spiritual gifts. It has been my experience, and maybe yours too, that many Christians are ignorant (without knowledge) about Spiritual gifts! Many pulpits avoid the topic as too controversial and therefore people just don’t know. So stay tuned as we develop a biblically balanced understanding of spiritual gifts and their place and purpose in worship. Are you confused about spiritual gifts? Have you learned to avoid them from past church experience? Are spiritual gifts and natural talents the same thing? Is “speaking in tongues” the only reliable sign that a person is really “spirit-filled”? Were these things just for the early church or are they for the church today as well? Listen in and hear what God has to say through the apostle Paul about spiritual gifts! Are you “charismatic”? I am not speaking in terms of a personality that is smooth and personable and influential—what we would call “charisma”. I am speaking in the spiritual sense! You might answer by saying, “No, I am a Baptist…or Methodist…or Catholic.” Some might even have a negative response to the idea of a “charismatic church”. The picture in your mind of a charismatic church might be one of weirdness and discomfort. It involves things like “speaking in tongues” and raising your hands—things that freak people out and make them uncomfortable! In chapters 12-14, Paul opens a new discussion regarding the “gifts of the Spirit.” The Corinthian church was a “charismatic church” for sure! How do I know? Well, the word “charismatic” is a direct translation of the Greek word for “gift”: charis. Casting off the denominational label of “charismatic”, and embracing the actual Biblical understanding, a “charismatic church” is a church that experiences the gifts of the Spirit! Should this be every church? Our understanding, usage, and enjoyment of the gifts is based on the Bible and not an isolated and personal experience aside from the Bible! Paul starts by saying that he doesn’t want the Corinthians to be ignorant about spiritual gifts. It has been my experience, and maybe yours too, that many Christians are ignorant (without knowledge) about Spiritual gifts! Many pulpits avoid the topic as too controversial and therefore people just don’t know. So stay tuned as we develop a biblically balanced understanding of spiritual gifts and their place and purpose in worship. Are you confused about spiritual gifts? Have you learned to avoid them from past church experience? Are spiritual gifts and natural talents the same thing? Is “speaking in tongues” the only reliable sign that a person is really “spirit-filled”? Were these things just for the early church or are they for the church today as well? Listen in and hear what God has to say through the apostle Paul about spiritual gifts! Are you “charismatic”? I am not speaking in terms of a personality that is smooth and personable and influential—what we would call “charisma”. I am speaking in the spiritual sense! You might answer by saying, “No, I am a Baptist…or Methodist…or Cat… Steve Feden 2678 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21332422/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_1corinthians12111/id/3235193.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21332422 Corinth,Corinthians,church,problems,early church,apostle,Paul,gifts,spiritual gifts,tongues,charismatic,charis, Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-12:11, Series: Sermon Series: 1 Corinthians Mon, 04 Feb 2019 02:04:00 +0000 Steve Feden This Sunday we continue in 1st Corinthians chapter 11, picking up in verse 17 and going through the end of the chapter. Communion? Eucharist? Lord’s Supper? Some of you might be so new to Christianity that you have no idea what these words mean. Others are very familiar with the practice in some form or another. If you come to CCF from a Catholic or more formal church background, the way you participated in the Lord’s Supper might be much different than if you come from a Baptist background. At CCF we have the little plastic cups and little morsels of Matzah while others have a common chalice and priestly officiants! Is there a right way or a wrong way? Let’s have a moment of honesty: have you ever felt like you were just going through the motions of a ritual? You know it should be meaningful but it doesn’t feel meaningful. Everyone takes the elements and the priest or pastor says the right words in the right order and we eat the dry cracker and drink the little sip of grape juice…..ok, there, we did it! Is that what it is supposed to be? Well, thanks to our friends in Corinth and their messy church life, we get the most comprehensive passage on the Lord’s Supper in the Bible! Paul is a bit irate, to say the least, about the way they were coming together to remember the Lord Jesus. They were coming together at least. But in this extremely instructive passage you will discover with me that Paul’s correction has nothing to do with the form of the ritual, but the heart with which they came and the relationships they had with each other. It was so bad, in fact, that Paul tells them that the way they behave when they come together is actually hurtful to their lives and in no way honoring to Jesus! Have you ever thought about that? Sometimes we can get a bit superstitious about this whole communion thing. We can think to ourselves “I just need to do it because Jesus said to do it and as long as we perform the ritual like we are supposed to then everything is ok”, right? WRONG! What’s going on with these Corinthians? What is the problem at the Lord’s Supper? Oh my! You need to listen in to this message to get the whole story! This Sunday we continue in 1st Corinthians chapter 11, picking up in verse 17 and going through the end of the chapter. Communion? Eucharist? Lord’s Supper? Some of you might be so new to Christianity that you have no idea what these words mean. Others are very familiar with the practice in some form or another. If you come to CCF from a Catholic or more formal church background, the way you participated in the Lord’s Supper might be much different than if you come from a Baptist background. At CCF we have the little plastic cups and little morsels of Matzah while others have a common chalice and priestly officiants! Is there a right way or a wrong way? Let’s have a moment of honesty: have you ever felt like you were just going through the motions of a ritual? You know it should be meaningful but it doesn’t feel meaningful. Everyone takes the elements and the priest or pastor says the right words in the right order and we eat the dry cracker and drink the little sip of grape juice…..ok, there, we did it! Is that what it is supposed to be? Well, thanks to our friends in Corinth and their messy church life, we get the most comprehensive passage on the Lord’s Supper in the Bible! Paul is a bit irate, to say the least, about the way they were coming together to remember the Lord Jesus. They were coming together at least. But in this extremely instructive passage you will discover with me that Paul’s correction has nothing to do with the form of the ritual, but the heart with which they came and the relationships they had with each other. It was so bad, in fact, that Paul tells them that the way they behave when they come together is actually hurtful to their lives and in no way honoring to Jesus! Have you ever thought about that? Sometimes we can get a bit superstitious about this whole communion thing. We can think to ourselves “I just need to do it because Jesus said to do it and as long as we perform the ritual like we are supposed to then everything is ok”, right? WRONG! What’s going on with these Corinthians? What is the problem at the Lord’s Supper? Oh my! You need to listen in to this message to get the whole story! This Sunday we continue in 1st Corinthians chapter 11, picking up in verse 17 and going through the end of the chapter. Communion? Eucharist? Lord’s Supper? Some of you might be so new to Christianity that you have no idea what these words mean. Oth… Steve Feden 2645 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21327620/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_1corinthians111734/id/3230563.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21327620 Corinth,Corinthians,church,problems,early church,apostle,Paul,communion,supper,fellowship,eucharist, Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-11:34, Series: Sermon Series: 1 Corinthians Sun, 20 Jan 2019 18:20:00 +0000 Steve Feden With the snow gone and as we gather back again on a Sunday, we return to our study of 1st Corinthians, picking up in chapter 11. This is the famous — or infamous — passage that addresses the way men and women dress during for the church gatherings. Does God have a dress code? Is there a “right way” for men and women to come before the Lord? The passage also speaks to male and female differences and even role differences. Is the Bible is patriarchal book that belittles women and favors men? Are women second class citizens in God’s eyes? Should women wear a veil on their heads? Why or why not? We will make our way diligently through this passage, mining out what is cultural and what is eternal. Our God is a God of order and not chaos! Aren’t you thankful for that! Listen in as we explore this very interesting passage in 1st Corinthians. With the snow gone and as we gather back again on a Sunday, we return to our study of 1st Corinthians, picking up in chapter 11. This is the famous — or infamous — passage that addresses the way men and women dress during for the church gatherings. Does God have a dress code? Is there a “right way” for men and women to come before the Lord? The passage also speaks to male and female differences and even role differences. Is the Bible is patriarchal book that belittles women and favors men? Are women second class citizens in God’s eyes? Should women wear a veil on their heads? Why or why not? We will make our way diligently through this passage, mining out what is cultural and what is eternal. Our God is a God of order and not chaos! Aren’t you thankful for that! Listen in as we explore this very interesting passage in 1st Corinthians. With the snow gone and as we gather back again on a Sunday, we return to our study of 1st Corinthians, picking up in chapter 11. This is the famous — or infamous — passage that addresses the way men and women dress during for the church gatherings.… Steve Feden 2781 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21317523/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_1corinthians11216/id/3220931.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21317523 Corinth,Corinthians,church,problems,early church,apostle,Paul,head coverings,equality,order,veil,women,men, Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:2-11:16, Series: Sermon Series: 1 Corinthians Sat, 12 Jan 2019 20:05:00 +0000 Steve Feden Who has church on a Saturday!? Well, when an impending snow storm is definitely going to make meeting on Sunday impossible, sometimes it makes sense to gather on Saturday! On January 12th, Pastor Steve and the leaders had a special service that turned out to be a great time of worshipping together and digging into God's Word! Listen in as Pastor Steve steps out of 1st Corinthians for this special service and gives an important teaching from Ephesians chapter three. Who has church on a Saturday!? Well, when an impending snow storm is definitely going to make meeting on Sunday impossible, sometimes it makes sense to gather on Saturday! On January 12th, Pastor Steve and the leaders had a special service that turned out to be a great time of worshipping together and digging into God's Word! Listen in as Pastor Steve steps out of 1st Corinthians for this special service and gives an important teaching from Ephesians chapter three. Who has church on a Saturday!? Well, when an impending snow storm is definitely going to make meeting on Sunday impossible, sometimes it makes sense to gather on Saturday! On January 12th, Pastor Steve and the leaders had a special service that turned … Steve Feden 1941 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21313543/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_ephesians31421/id/3217224.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21313543 Ephesians,topical,snow service,riches,grace,prayer, Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-3:21, Series: Topical Messages Sun, 06 Jan 2019 14:57:00 +0000 Steve Feden Continuing in 1st Corinthians chapter 10, Paul is now wrapping up a discussion about our favorite topic — food! This discussion began in chapter 8 and now, three whole chapters have been taken up with answering a question about food. The question seemed simple enough but a well-crafted answer was required, better than a simple “yes” or “no” answer. Paul has heaped reason upon reason for his advice, including warnings of danger and encouragement toward love and care for each other. But now Paul adds a surprising final element to the discussion of enjoying meals at the idol’s temple. Before I tell you what that element is, we have to agree on something. Agree on what? That meals are about more than just getting food into our body so we can keep working! Unfortunately in our culture that places a higher value on productivity than relationship, meals have morphed to reflect this ideal. How long do you take for lunch? Do you even take lunch? Have you ever felt like eating was “wasting time”? How much do you eat in the car, on the go? How does dinner time look at your home? Do you sit at the table together? Are you on your electronic devices? The answers to these questions are indicative of a culture that has experienced a shift in the meaning and understanding of the relationship aspect of food and community meals. Meals are about relationship and community. There are seven Jewish calendar "main events" and six of them are “feasts”. Even the Lord’s Supper represents God’s choice to be remembered at a meal. But for the church in our culture, communion has become, in most churches, a little nibble of matzah and tiny sip of grape juice, all facing the same direction while a priest or pastor recites the familiar but often meaningless words: “The blood of Christ, shed for you.” Meals are vital to relationship and offer three big things besides a full belly. One is “inclusion”, the second is “intimacy”, and the other is “sharing”. Remember, in many cultures they still eat with their hands and not utensils. Remember, Jesus dipped his hand in the “sop” with Judas. We blow through hand sanitizer and fear germs. Sharing food is intimate. Think about it! Given this backdrop, sharing food in a group setting says that I am part of that group and what that group represents and values. It is true of communion in church. Is it true elsewhere? Here is the big question: “If Satan, or a demon, called you up and invited you to dinner, would you go??" To understand how this fits into the picture and our passage, listen in to this message as Pastor Steve closes out this section by finishing up 1st Corinthians chapter 10! Continuing in 1st Corinthians chapter 10, Paul is now wrapping up a discussion about our favorite topic — food! This discussion began in chapter 8 and now, three whole chapters have been taken up with answering a question about food. The question seemed simple enough but a well-crafted answer was required, better than a simple “yes” or “no” answer. Paul has heaped reason upon reason for his advice, including warnings of danger and encouragement toward love and care for each other. But now Paul adds a surprising final element to the discussion of enjoying meals at the idol’s temple. Before I tell you what that element is, we have to agree on something. Agree on what? That meals are about more than just getting food into our body so we can keep working! Unfortunately in our culture that places a higher value on productivity than relationship, meals have morphed to reflect this ideal. How long do you take for lunch? Do you even take lunch? Have you ever felt like eating was “wasting time”? How much do you eat in the car, on the go? How does dinner time look at your home? Do you sit at the table together? Are you on your electronic devices? The answers to these questions are indicative of a culture that has experienced a shift in the meaning and understanding of the relationship aspect of food and community meals. Meals are about relationship and community. There are seven Jewish calendar "main events" and six of them are “feasts”. Even the Lord’s Supper represents God’s choice to be remembered at a meal. But for the church in our culture, communion has become, in most churches, a little nibble of matzah and tiny sip of grape juice, all facing the same direction while a priest or pastor recites the familiar but often meaningless words: “The blood of Christ, shed for you.” Meals are vital to relationship and offer three big things besides a full belly. One is “inclusion”, the second is “intimacy”, and the other is “sharing”. Remember, in many cultures they still eat with their hands and not utensils. Remember, Jesus dipped his hand in the “sop” with Judas. We blow through hand sanitizer and fear germs. Sharing food is intimate. Think about it! Given this backdrop, sharing food in a group setting says that I am part of that group and what that group represents and values. It is true of communion in church. Is it true elsewhere? Here is the big question: “If Satan, or a demon, called you up and invited you to dinner, would you go??" To understand how this fits into the picture and our passage, listen in to this message as Pastor Steve closes out this section by finishing up 1st Corinthians chapter 10! Continuing in 1st Corinthians chapter 10, Paul is now wrapping up a discussion about our favorite topic — food! This discussion began in chapter 8 and now, three whole chapters have been taken up with answering a question about food. The question seeme… Steve Feden 2385 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21308549/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_1corinthians101433111/id/3212390.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21308549 Corinth,Corinthians,church,problems,early church,apostle,Paul,warning,food,meal,intimacy,sharing,demons, Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:14-11:1, Series: Sermon Series: 1 Corinthians Mon, 31 Dec 2018 02:20:00 +0000 Steve Feden As we set our hearts and minds on a new year starting in just a few days, and possibly resolve to work off the extra poundage we have gained over the last week, 1st Corinthians 10 is a perfect passage for the occasion. How so, you might ask? Maybe you know that the month of January derives its name from the mythological god Janus. This was the “two-faced” god, with one face looking back at the past and one face looking ahead to the future. Well, that is what Paul does in chapter 10 — he looks back to look ahead. Having spoken to the church about the challenges of freedom and the need for discipline and the reality of disqualification, Paul takes them on a journey into the past. This journey is useful because God is the same yesterday, today, and forever. We might be entering into a new year, but God is the same. He never ages, never gets tired, and never randomly acts on emotional whims. His unchanging nature makes Him predictable. If He did it in the past, He will do it in the future. This is why the past is important. So how does that relate to the Corinthians and to us? It seems that pride is a big issue for the people in Corinth. In their pride, they thought they could abuse their freedom by engaging in risky behavior and having no consequences. This passage serves as a warning. There were consequences in the past and the Corinthians might expect similar consequences if they don’t smarten up! The Corinthians were doing the same things God’s people did in the Old Testament. What results did they get? This may be the New Years sermon that nobody wants but everybody needs. But take heart, the section ends with a strong message of God’s faithfulness to us when we find ourselves in a season or place of temptation. As we set our hearts and minds on a new year starting in just a few days, and possibly resolve to work off the extra poundage we have gained over the last week, 1st Corinthians 10 is a perfect passage for the occasion. How so, you might ask? Maybe you know that the month of January derives its name from the mythological god Janus. This was the “two-faced” god, with one face looking back at the past and one face looking ahead to the future. Well, that is what Paul does in chapter 10 — he looks back to look ahead. Having spoken to the church about the challenges of freedom and the need for discipline and the reality of disqualification, Paul takes them on a journey into the past. This journey is useful because God is the same yesterday, today, and forever. We might be entering into a new year, but God is the same. He never ages, never gets tired, and never randomly acts on emotional whims. His unchanging nature makes Him predictable. If He did it in the past, He will do it in the future. This is why the past is important. So how does that relate to the Corinthians and to us? It seems that pride is a big issue for the people in Corinth. In their pride, they thought they could abuse their freedom by engaging in risky behavior and having no consequences. This passage serves as a warning. There were consequences in the past and the Corinthians might expect similar consequences if they don’t smarten up! The Corinthians were doing the same things God’s people did in the Old Testament. What results did they get? This may be the New Years sermon that nobody wants but everybody needs. But take heart, the section ends with a strong message of God’s faithfulness to us when we find ourselves in a season or place of temptation. As we set our hearts and minds on a new year starting in just a few days, and possibly resolve to work off the extra poundage we have gained over the last week, 1st Corinthians 10 is a perfect passage for the occasion. How so, you might ask? Maybe y… Steve Feden 2767 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21304634/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_1corinthians10113/id/3208615.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21304634 Corinth,Corinthians,church,problems,early church,apostle,Paul,warning,history,Israel,wilderness,discipline, Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-10:13, Series: Sermon Series: 1 Corinthians Sun, 02 Dec 2018 20:49:00 +0000 Steve Feden In 1 Corinthians chapter 9, Paul is on the defensive with the unreasonable, stubborn, and proud Corinthians! Paul has just challenged them that love is more important than knowledge, and that more knowledge leads to a greater and more Godly love. It seems that they have challenged Paul and his authority to even tell them what to do! Now Paul takes a whole chapter to show them that he is not asking them to do something he is not willing to do himself. But first, he establishes certain rights he has as an apostle, and that he is (in fact) an apostle. Then he shows them how he has given up his rights. With nineteen rhetorical questions and an amazing array of support from the Old Testament and from common sense, Paul argues for his rights. But in an interesting turn of discussion, he argues for his rights so that he can demonstrate his willingness to give them up and not so he can enforce them. In the midst of the chapter, we have a great encouragement for evangelism and a great example of athletic competition! This has long been one of my favorite chapters in the New Testament. Listen in to this masterful argument from the apostle Paul through the power of the Spirit and the word of God! In 1 Corinthians chapter 9, Paul is on the defensive with the unreasonable, stubborn, and proud Corinthians! Paul has just challenged them that love is more important than knowledge, and that more knowledge leads to a greater and more Godly love. It seems that they have challenged Paul and his authority to even tell them what to do! Now Paul takes a whole chapter to show them that he is not asking them to do something he is not willing to do himself. But first, he establishes certain rights he has as an apostle, and that he is (in fact) an apostle. Then he shows them how he has given up his rights. With nineteen rhetorical questions and an amazing array of support from the Old Testament and from common sense, Paul argues for his rights. But in an interesting turn of discussion, he argues for his rights so that he can demonstrate his willingness to give them up and not so he can enforce them. In the midst of the chapter, we have a great encouragement for evangelism and a great example of athletic competition! This has long been one of my favorite chapters in the New Testament. Listen in to this masterful argument from the apostle Paul through the power of the Spirit and the word of God! In 1 Corinthians chapter 9, Paul is on the defensive with the unreasonable, stubborn, and proud Corinthians! Paul has just challenged them that love is more important than knowledge, and that more knowledge leads to a greater and more Godly love. It se… Steve Feden 2619 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21291509/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_1corinthians9127/id/3196036.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21291509 Corinth,Corinthians,church,problems,early church,apostle,Paul,defense,truth,freedom,love, Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-9:27, Series: Sermon Series: 1 Corinthians Sun, 25 Nov 2018 20:39:00 +0000 Steve Feden As we enter 1st Corinthians chapter 8, Paul is trying his best to get the Corinthians on the same page about a variety of issues from resurrection to spiritual gifts! In the past few weeks we have hammered out chapter 7 (via a mini-study we titled "Questions about Marriage"). Now we come to a new section and another conflicting issue for those Corinthians believers. The next few chapters begin with a discussion of “meat sacrificed to idols”. While this was a big issue for the Corinthians, I am certain it is not for us! I can’t imagine that, before sitting down for Thanksgiving turkey, any of you asked your host, “Hey, where did you get this meat? Was this sacrificed to an idol?” Have you ever felt weird about going out for Indian food — all of the statues and pictures of Hindu gods? (Especially the weird elephant-looking one, Ganesh to be exact). Probably not! OK, so their specific issue was a little different than what we face today. But, while I will make sure to paint the cultural picture so we can all understand their issue, we will focus on the underlying principles that help Paul answer their dilemma. Those principles are ever so relevant to us today! The reality is that in our lives as Christians we are so secure in a loving parent/child relationship with God. There is no judgement and no condemnation and no fear of God withholding love. So our decisions don’t affect that relationship at all. We do not talk in legal terms, but in loving terms! We want to please our father because we love him. We don’t obey because we are afraid of Him, but because of love. But our actions affect the quality of our own lives and the ability of others to know the God who loves us. “All things are lawful, BUT NOT ALL THINGS ARE BENEFICIAL”. Step one in decision making: Is it good for me? Does it bring health and godliness to me? Does it draw me closer to God? A second question will arise in this chapter: Is it good for others! I may be free to do it, but what will it do to others? Will doing this thing help them draw closer to God? Will it bring benefit to their lives? Listen in and see how a discussion of meat and idols leads to freedom and decisions! As we enter 1st Corinthians chapter 8, Paul is trying his best to get the Corinthians on the same page about a variety of issues from resurrection to spiritual gifts! In the past few weeks we have hammered out chapter 7 (via a mini-study we titled "Questions about Marriage"). Now we come to a new section and another conflicting issue for those Corinthians believers. The next few chapters begin with a discussion of “meat sacrificed to idols”. While this was a big issue for the Corinthians, I am certain it is not for us! I can’t imagine that, before sitting down for Thanksgiving turkey, any of you asked your host, “Hey, where did you get this meat? Was this sacrificed to an idol?” Have you ever felt weird about going out for Indian food — all of the statues and pictures of Hindu gods? (Especially the weird elephant-looking one, Ganesh to be exact). Probably not! OK, so their specific issue was a little different than what we face today. But, while I will make sure to paint the cultural picture so we can all understand their issue, we will focus on the underlying principles that help Paul answer their dilemma. Those principles are ever so relevant to us today! The reality is that in our lives as Christians we are so secure in a loving parent/child relationship with God. There is no judgement and no condemnation and no fear of God withholding love. So our decisions don’t affect that relationship at all. We do not talk in legal terms, but in loving terms! We want to please our father because we love him. We don’t obey because we are afraid of Him, but because of love. But our actions affect the quality of our own lives and the ability of others to know the God who loves us. “All things are lawful, BUT NOT ALL THINGS ARE BENEFICIAL”. Step one in decision making: Is it good for me? Does it bring health and godliness to me? Does it draw me closer to God? A second question will arise in this chapter: Is it good for others! I may be free to do it, but what will it do to others? Will doing this thing help them draw closer to God? Will it bring benefit to their lives? Listen in and see how a discussion of meat and idols leads to freedom and decisions! As we enter 1st Corinthians chapter 8, Paul is trying his best to get the Corinthians on the same page about a variety of issues from resurrection to spiritual gifts! In the past few weeks we have hammered out chapter 7 (via a mini-study we titled "Que… Steve Feden 2450 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21291475/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_1corinthians8113/id/3196000.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21291475 Corinth,Corinthians,church,problems,early church,apostle,Paul,freedom,idols,grace,license, Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-8:13, Series: Sermon Series: 1 Corinthians Sun, 18 Nov 2018 19:35:00 +0000 Steve Feden As the final installment in our "miniseries" on marriage, we complete 1st Corinthians chapter seven, with Paul's answers to the Corinthian's questions about marriage. Next week chapter eight picks up with a new question and a new topic. The last section of this chapter has some difficulties. The difficulties exist because Paul is addressing some very specific questions they had and we don’t know the questions! It’s like Corinthian Jeopardy — we have the answers but have to guess at the questions. Another challenge is that we don’t fully understand the context — what was happening in Corinth at the time. In fact, Paul refers to a “present distress” and we can only guess as to what that distress might have been. But despite that, Paul's answers are based on some sound and insightful principles and truths that are clear and relevant to us today! Paul has addressed two married believers, a believer married to an unbeliever, widows, and the previously married (now divorced). In the last section he discusses “virgins”, or those that have never been married — the single folks! He laid the foundation by saying that we can just live our Christian life right where we are. We must not imagine that some change in circumstance will open the door for us to be more Christian. Now Paul applies that wisdom in comparing the single life to the married life. For Paul, the bottom line is our freedom and ability to serve the Lord. For the single person, there is one less potential distraction — marriage! Is Paul “anti-marriage”? Is marriage and family a “disability”? Maybe and maybe not. Has family life distracted you from serving the Lord? Listen in as Pastor Steve unpacks Paul's answers and opinions, as well as godly wisdom we find as we unfold this passage. As the final installment in our "miniseries" on marriage, we complete 1st Corinthians chapter seven, with Paul's answers to the Corinthian's questions about marriage. Next week chapter eight picks up with a new question and a new topic. The last section of this chapter has some difficulties. The difficulties exist because Paul is addressing some very specific questions they had and we don’t know the questions! It’s like Corinthian Jeopardy — we have the answers but have to guess at the questions. Another challenge is that we don’t fully understand the context — what was happening in Corinth at the time. In fact, Paul refers to a “present distress” and we can only guess as to what that distress might have been. But despite that, Paul's answers are based on some sound and insightful principles and truths that are clear and relevant to us today! Paul has addressed two married believers, a believer married to an unbeliever, widows, and the previously married (now divorced). In the last section he discusses “virgins”, or those that have never been married — the single folks! He laid the foundation by saying that we can just live our Christian life right where we are. We must not imagine that some change in circumstance will open the door for us to be more Christian. Now Paul applies that wisdom in comparing the single life to the married life. For Paul, the bottom line is our freedom and ability to serve the Lord. For the single person, there is one less potential distraction — marriage! Is Paul “anti-marriage”? Is marriage and family a “disability”? Maybe and maybe not. Has family life distracted you from serving the Lord? Listen in as Pastor Steve unpacks Paul's answers and opinions, as well as godly wisdom we find as we unfold this passage. As the final installment in our "miniseries" on marriage, we complete 1st Corinthians chapter seven, with Paul's answers to the Corinthian's questions about marriage. Next week chapter eight picks up with a new question and a new topic. The last sec… Steve Feden 2567 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21282067/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_1corinthians72540/id/3187031.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21282067 Corinth,Corinthians,church,problems,early church,apostle,Paul,divorce,marriage,singleness, Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:25-7:40, Series: Sermon Series: 1 Corinthians Mon, 12 Nov 2018 03:42:00 +0000 Steve Feden Continuing in First Corinthians chapter seven, we continue into the section from verse 10 through 24. In this section Paul will discuss marriage, separation, and divorce. His statements are simple and clear and so important to us today! What if I told you that there is one area of focus and attention that, if improved, would positively affect national and state levels of crime, economic prosperity, and poverty related issues? What if I told you that addressing this area would even take a burden off the need for more and greater government involvement in social life? Well, there is such a thing, and the answer is not gun control or immigration, education, minimum wage, or healthcare! It is the health and stability of the family unit! This topic is very well documented and the verdict is clear: healthy families make healthy societies. Divorce related issues plague us and influence our world in ways many do not understand. Divorce has social, emotional, economic, and even governmental impact. I would be surprised if there is anyone in the church whose life has not been directly impacted by divorce — for example, your parents may be divorced, you may have been divorced, or maybe grown kids that have been through a divorce. So I know I don’t have to tell you about the damage, confusion, and pain that divorce causes for spouses and for children! The family unit is still the basic building block of every society. Strong families make strong societies. The opposite and negative affect is also true. I also know many may feel condemned about having been divorced! While Paul does not address all the "what if’s" of divorce and remarriage directly, we will take some time to imagine scenarios. What if I got divorced for the wrong reasons? What if I was the one who promoted it? Am I under God’s judgement for that? Can I be forgiven? Is there hope? Paul also takes a few sentences to discuss mixed marriages. No, not mixed race, but mixed faith! What if you are married to someone who is not a believer and never comes to church? Maybe you think, as the Corinthians thought, that you could be so much more effective if you were out of that marriage! We will discuss those very issues. But Paul summarizes this entire discussion by saying that following Jesus is not dependent on the outside circumstances of our life being just right. "If I only had the right job, or my spouse wasn’t so negative about Jesus, or I had a different situation, then I could really blossom and be an effective witness for Jesus." Have you ever felt like that?? Listen in and hear what God says about these things through Paul in this passage today! Continuing in First Corinthians chapter seven, we continue into the section from verse 10 through 24. In this section Paul will discuss marriage, separation, and divorce. His statements are simple and clear and so important to us today! What if I told you that there is one area of focus and attention that, if improved, would positively affect national and state levels of crime, economic prosperity, and poverty related issues? What if I told you that addressing this area would even take a burden off the need for more and greater government involvement in social life? Well, there is such a thing, and the answer is not gun control or immigration, education, minimum wage, or healthcare! It is the health and stability of the family unit! This topic is very well documented and the verdict is clear: healthy families make healthy societies. Divorce related issues plague us and influence our world in ways many do not understand. Divorce has social, emotional, economic, and even governmental impact. I would be surprised if there is anyone in the church whose life has not been directly impacted by divorce — for example, your parents may be divorced, you may have been divorced, or maybe grown kids that have been through a divorce. So I know I don’t have to tell you about the damage, confusion, and pain that divorce causes for spouses and for children! The family unit is still the basic building block of every society. Strong families make strong societies. The opposite and negative affect is also true. I also know many may feel condemned about having been divorced! While Paul does not address all the "what if’s" of divorce and remarriage directly, we will take some time to imagine scenarios. What if I got divorced for the wrong reasons? What if I was the one who promoted it? Am I under God’s judgement for that? Can I be forgiven? Is there hope? Paul also takes a few sentences to discuss mixed marriages. No, not mixed race, but mixed faith! What if you are married to someone who is not a believer and never comes to church? Maybe you think, as the Corinthians thought, that you could be so much more effective if you were out of that marriage! We will discuss those very issues. But Paul summarizes this entire discussion by saying that following Jesus is not dependent on the outside circumstances of our life being just right. "If I only had the right job, or my spouse wasn’t so negative about Jesus, or I had a different situation, then I could really blossom and be an effective witness for Jesus." Have you ever felt like that?? Listen in and hear what God says about these things through Paul in this passage today! Continuing in First Corinthians chapter seven, we continue into the section from verse 10 through 24. In this section Paul will discuss marriage, separation, and divorce. His statements are simple and clear and so important to us today! What if I to… Steve Feden 2817 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21278288/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_1corinthians71024/id/3183399.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21278288 Corinth,Corinthians,church,problems,early church,apostle,Paul,conflict,body,divorce,marriage,singleness,grace,forgiveness, Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:10-7:24, Series: Sermon Series: 1 Corinthians Sun, 04 Nov 2018 16:41:00 +0000 Steve Feden A large part of 1st Corinthians includes the Apostle Paul’s responses to questions--or disagreements--they had about certain topics including spiritual gifts and offerings to idols. They were trying to sort out what it looked like to live the Christian life in Corinth in the first century and surrounded by Corinthian culture!  If we had access to Paul today, what we would ask for clarity about? As we start chapter seven, we see Paul begin to respond to some hot issues that were on the minds of the Corinthian church. There are some hot button issues related to sexuality and marriage that the Church and our current culture really differ on. And guess what: issues of sexuality were "hot button items" for the Corinthians too! Opening this chapter, Paul begins chipping away at the questions they had written to him about, and it appears that discussions of marriage and divorce and sex and remarriage were important topics for the christians living in Corinth.   These first nine verses address issues of singleness, marriage and sexuality. If the body is for the Lord (as we learned at the end of chapter 6), and the culture in Corinth (like in America) is so sexually oriented, then maybe being single and celibate is the way to go! But what if we are already married? Should we divorce so we can focus more on Jesus? Or maybe we should have a "sexless marriage" so we can avoid distraction? As we address these topics via Paul's answers to the Corinthian church, this will be the first in a brief mini-series on the subject of marriage — I hope to untie some "knotted up" understanding of what is involved when we tie the knot! If your spouse doesn’t usually come to church with you, beg him or her to come. Tell them the pastor is talking about sex! At least that will get their attention! As a postscript, if you are feeling funny about discussing sex in church, then by all means don’t watch any movies or turn on the TV, because writers and producers and actors are talking to us all the time about extramarital, homosexual, and premarital sex. In fact it is glorified and romanticized! So as we study these passages, we are giving God a chance to speak into the twisted and confused culture about this activity He created for pleasure, unity, and procreation. We ought not be so quiet about it when Satan is so outspoken. A large part of 1st Corinthians includes the Apostle Paul’s responses to questions--or disagreements--they had about certain topics including spiritual gifts and offerings to idols. They were trying to sort out what it looked like to live the Christian life in Corinth in the first century and surrounded by Corinthian culture!  If we had access to Paul today, what we would ask for clarity about? As we start chapter seven, we see Paul begin to respond to some hot issues that were on the minds of the Corinthian church. There are some hot button issues related to sexuality and marriage that the Church and our current culture really differ on. And guess what: issues of sexuality were "hot button items" for the Corinthians too! Opening this chapter, Paul begins chipping away at the questions they had written to him about, and it appears that discussions of marriage and divorce and sex and remarriage were important topics for the christians living in Corinth.   These first nine verses address issues of singleness, marriage and sexuality. If the body is for the Lord (as we learned at the end of chapter 6), and the culture in Corinth (like in America) is so sexually oriented, then maybe being single and celibate is the way to go! But what if we are already married? Should we divorce so we can focus more on Jesus? Or maybe we should have a "sexless marriage" so we can avoid distraction? As we address these topics via Paul's answers to the Corinthian church, this will be the first in a brief mini-series on the subject of marriage — I hope to untie some "knotted up" understanding of what is involved when we tie the knot! If your spouse doesn’t usually come to church with you, beg him or her to come. Tell them the pastor is talking about sex! At least that will get their attention! As a postscript, if you are feeling funny about discussing sex in church, then by all means don’t watch any movies or turn on the TV, because writers and producers and actors are talking to us all the time about extramarital, homosexual, and premarital sex. In fact it is glorified and romanticized! So as we study these passages, we are giving God a chance to speak into the twisted and confused culture about this activity He created for pleasure, unity, and procreation. We ought not be so quiet about it when Satan is so outspoken. A large part of 1st Corinthians includes the Apostle Paul’s responses to questions--or disagreements--they had about certain topics including spiritual gifts and offerings to idols. They were trying to sort out what it looked like to live the Christian… Steve Feden 2303 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21273225/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_1corinthians719/id/3178725.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21273225 Corinth,Corinthians,church,problems,early church,apostle,Paul,conflict,body,sex,sexual,marriage,celibacy,singleness,grace, Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-7:9, Series: Sermon Series: 1 Corinthians Mon, 29 Oct 2018 00:56:00 +0000 Steve Feden How do you view the body? Well, that's a weird question, isn't it? In the second half of 1st Corinthians chapter six, Paul has to deal with some challenging topics, and he wants the Corinthians to know it isn't just about the surface layer of actions (sexual immorality), but really has to do with the core issue of how we view our bodies. Are they for us or are they for the Lord? As you might expect, Corinthian culture and norms are not that different from the world we are facing today in America. Views on morality have swung far away from a God-centric worldview to a hedonistic worldview: "my body is mine and I can do with it whatever I want!" The Corinthians had that same view and Paul starts this section by quoting it: "All things are permissible [lawful] for me!" but that doesn't mean all things are beneficial. As Pastor Steve deals with this difficult and challenging topic of sexual sin, our bodies, and how we are to live in a permissive culture, listen in and be challenged to think like Paul--and like Christ--that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, therefore we should "glorify God in your body." How do you view the body? Well, that's a weird question, isn't it? In the second half of 1st Corinthians chapter six, Paul has to deal with some challenging topics, and he wants the Corinthians to know it isn't just about the surface layer of actions (sexual immorality), but really has to do with the core issue of how we view our bodies. Are they for us or are they for the Lord? As you might expect, Corinthian culture and norms are not that different from the world we are facing today in America. Views on morality have swung far away from a God-centric worldview to a hedonistic worldview: "my body is mine and I can do with it whatever I want!" The Corinthians had that same view and Paul starts this section by quoting it: "All things are permissible [lawful] for me!" but that doesn't mean all things are beneficial. As Pastor Steve deals with this difficult and challenging topic of sexual sin, our bodies, and how we are to live in a permissive culture, listen in and be challenged to think like Paul--and like Christ--that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, therefore we should "glorify God in your body." How do you view the body? Well, that's a weird question, isn't it? In the second half of 1st Corinthians chapter six, Paul has to deal with some challenging topics, and he wants the Corinthians to know it isn't just about the surface layer of actions (… Steve Feden 2102 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21268139/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_1corinthians61220/id/3174060.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21268139 Corinth,Corinthians,church,problems,early church,apostle,Paul,conflict,body,sex,sexual sin,immorality,homosexuality,adultery,fornication,grace, Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-6:20, Series: Sermon Series: 1 Corinthians Sun, 21 Oct 2018 12:54:00 +0000 Steve Feden This week we open our Bibles to 1 Corinthians 6:1-11 and--oh my--what a practical and challenging passage written to an immature and problematic people! Chapter five challenged the church's pride and unwillingness to respond to public and flagrant sexual sin. Now, there’s another black eye on the face of this church. What was it?  They couldn’t resolve conflicts--so they took each other to Corinthian court to let them decide in the case involving God’s children! Paul is beside himself about this. How does this apply to us? Every so often I get a call. “Pastor, we need some work done on our house and we’d like to give the work to Christian.  Can you recommend someone?”  I have come to realize that Satan loves when God’s people get into business deals together! It is almost predictable; the call comes some time later about how they didn’t get paid or the other person cheated them, the work was shoddy, expectations differed, and there was no contract! Now this deal which began with good intentions to help has gone very bad. In some cases, both parties have now blamed the church, left the church, and are going to court to settle the matter! They are determined to defend their rights. I no longer make suggestions, and I warn people from this very passage before us.  My message is: “Are you willing to be wronged and cheated for the sake of Christ?”  If so, then go ahead and hire them. But if you don’t have the maturity to understand you might get cheated and be ok with that, then please hire someone outside the church! So, given this very practical reality right here in the pages of 1 Corinthians, listen in and see how they, and we, are to handle these situations, if you really are concerned with the name of Jesus. This week we open our Bibles to 1 Corinthians 6:1-11 and--oh my--what a practical and challenging passage written to an immature and problematic people! Chapter five challenged the church's pride and unwillingness to respond to public and flagrant sexual sin. Now, there’s another black eye on the face of this church. What was it?  They couldn’t resolve conflicts--so they took each other to Corinthian court to let them decide in the case involving God’s children! Paul is beside himself about this. How does this apply to us? Every so often I get a call. “Pastor, we need some work done on our house and we’d like to give the work to Christian.  Can you recommend someone?”  I have come to realize that Satan loves when God’s people get into business deals together! It is almost predictable; the call comes some time later about how they didn’t get paid or the other person cheated them, the work was shoddy, expectations differed, and there was no contract! Now this deal which began with good intentions to help has gone very bad. In some cases, both parties have now blamed the church, left the church, and are going to court to settle the matter! They are determined to defend their rights. I no longer make suggestions, and I warn people from this very passage before us.  My message is: “Are you willing to be wronged and cheated for the sake of Christ?”  If so, then go ahead and hire them. But if you don’t have the maturity to understand you might get cheated and be ok with that, then please hire someone outside the church! So, given this very practical reality right here in the pages of 1 Corinthians, listen in and see how they, and we, are to handle these situations, if you really are concerned with the name of Jesus. This week we open our Bibles to 1 Corinthians 6:1-11 and--oh my--what a practical and challenging passage written to an immature and problematic people! Chapter five challenged the church's pride and unwillingness to respond to public and flagrant s… Steve Feden 2387 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21263947/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_1corinthians6111/id/3170201.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21263947 Corinth,Corinthians,church,problems,early church,apostle,Paul,conflict,court,body,judgement, Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-6:11, Series: Sermon Series: 1 Corinthians Mon, 15 Oct 2018 02:51:00 +0000 Steve Feden This week as we enter the fifth chapter of 1st Corinthians, Paul has a difficult topic to handle with the immature Corinthian church: discipline in the body. The issue is blatant and unrepentant sexual sin, and the response of the church has been to boast at their openness and grace to this troubling issue, that isn't even acceptable "among the Gentiles," Paul tells them. Paul speaks with authority and conviction at the need to deal with this cancer--this leaven--within the body before it spreads everywhere and brings death and ruin. Listen in as Pastor Steve shares from this serious chapter the important truths of proper and loving discipline in the body of Christ. This week as we enter the fifth chapter of 1st Corinthians, Paul has a difficult topic to handle with the immature Corinthian church: discipline in the body. The issue is blatant and unrepentant sexual sin, and the response of the church has been to boast at their openness and grace to this troubling issue, that isn't even acceptable "among the Gentiles," Paul tells them. Paul speaks with authority and conviction at the need to deal with this cancer--this leaven--within the body before it spreads everywhere and brings death and ruin. Listen in as Pastor Steve shares from this serious chapter the important truths of proper and loving discipline in the body of Christ. This week as we enter the fifth chapter of 1st Corinthians, Paul has a difficult topic to handle with the immature Corinthian church: discipline in the body. The issue is blatant and unrepentant sexual sin, and the response of the church has been to bo… Steve Feden 2336 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21259366/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_1corinthians5113/id/3165837.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21259366 Corinth,Corinthians,church,problems,early church,apostle,Paul,sin,sexual,discipline,body,cancer,leaven, Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-5:13, Series: Sermon Series: 1 Corinthians Sun, 07 Oct 2018 15:20:00 +0000 Steve Feden This week we will take a break from 1 Corinthians and step into Matthew’s gospel with a special look at the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant in chapter 18.  Unless you live under a rock, you are at least exposed to the news in some small form or another. You, as well as I, can see that we are living in a culture of divisiveness, polarization, guilt and punishment and judgement.  The prevailing attitude of the day can be summed up in phrases we hear, like: "I have been hurt/offended/violated. Someone else is to blame. We are angry. We won’t stand for it any more. They need to be punished. Justice needs to prevail…for me. You can’t get away with this!" That is where we are, and it appears it is only getting worse. Now, the age old response to our predicament is “Why can’t we all just get along?” The focus of today's message is that the reason we can't is that we are leaving a very important word out of all these conversations. This word may be the only way to resolve conflicts, heal nations, and mend brokenness.  As Christ’s followers, we can interject this word and thought into the cultural conversation and demonstrate it with our lives! What is that word? And how can it bring healing to your life and soul? You can shout it from the rooftops and teach it to your kids and grandkids. Jesus Himself taught us to pray about it and without it you cannot have a relationship with God. Listen in as Pastor Steve opens up the parable in Matthew 18 with a powerful study on this word: forgiveness. This week we will take a break from 1 Corinthians and step into Matthew’s gospel with a special look at the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant in chapter 18.  Unless you live under a rock, you are at least exposed to the news in some small form or another. You, as well as I, can see that we are living in a culture of divisiveness, polarization, guilt and punishment and judgement.  The prevailing attitude of the day can be summed up in phrases we hear, like: "I have been hurt/offended/violated. Someone else is to blame. We are angry. We won’t stand for it any more. They need to be punished. Justice needs to prevail…for me. You can’t get away with this!" That is where we are, and it appears it is only getting worse. Now, the age old response to our predicament is “Why can’t we all just get along?” The focus of today's message is that the reason we can't is that we are leaving a very important word out of all these conversations. This word may be the only way to resolve conflicts, heal nations, and mend brokenness.  As Christ’s followers, we can interject this word and thought into the cultural conversation and demonstrate it with our lives! What is that word? And how can it bring healing to your life and soul? You can shout it from the rooftops and teach it to your kids and grandkids. Jesus Himself taught us to pray about it and without it you cannot have a relationship with God. Listen in as Pastor Steve opens up the parable in Matthew 18 with a powerful study on this word: forgiveness. This week we will take a break from 1 Corinthians and step into Matthew’s gospel with a special look at the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant in chapter 18.  Unless you live under a rock, you are at least exposed to the news in some small form or anot… Steve Feden 2304 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21256256/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_communionsundayforgiveness/id/3162883.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21256256 Communion,forgiveness,unforgiving,parable,servant,Matthew, Scripture: Matthew 18:21-18:35, Series: Communion Sunday Sun, 30 Sep 2018 15:51:00 +0000 Steve Feden This week we continue our 1st Corinthians study in chapter four and finish the chapter together. Paul has been dealing with the immaturity and pride that have caused division in the church there in Corinth.  They, like so many, have developed an over-inflated view of themselves that is totally inconsistent with the Spirit of God. They are “all that and a bag of chips”, and before transitioning to other matters in chapter five, Paul will provide a closing summary to the points he has been making for the past few chapters. This is an especially interesting passage as it shows how “real” the situation was.  Paul is frustrated by their behavior and amazed at their pride and immaturity.  Have you ever felt that way? The way people think about themselves—inflated ego, self centered, proud—can be so off-putting.  So Paul uses some cutting irony and contrast to hopefully rattle their cages and bring them back to reality! St Augustine said: " It was pride that changed angels into devils; it is humility that makes men as angels.”  These Corinthian saints had devilish behavior and pride was the culprit. In fact, Paul uses a word translated “puffed up” in the NKJV, to describe them. This word is used seven times in the New Testament, and six of those are in this first letter to the Corinthians!   Paul continues to teach them using more analogies: a victory parade and, a father with his children. So how do we cultivate humility? Why is pride so dangerous? How can we grow in maturity? Listen in to this message from 1st Corinthians chapter four and find the answers to these important questions! This week we continue our 1st Corinthians study in chapter four and finish the chapter together. Paul has been dealing with the immaturity and pride that have caused division in the church there in Corinth.  They, like so many, have developed an over-inflated view of themselves that is totally inconsistent with the Spirit of God. They are “all that and a bag of chips”, and before transitioning to other matters in chapter five, Paul will provide a closing summary to the points he has been making for the past few chapters. This is an especially interesting passage as it shows how “real” the situation was.  Paul is frustrated by their behavior and amazed at their pride and immaturity.  Have you ever felt that way? The way people think about themselves—inflated ego, self centered, proud—can be so off-putting.  So Paul uses some cutting irony and contrast to hopefully rattle their cages and bring them back to reality! St Augustine said: " It was pride that changed angels into devils; it is humility that makes men as angels.”  These Corinthian saints had devilish behavior and pride was the culprit. In fact, Paul uses a word translated “puffed up” in the NKJV, to describe them. This word is used seven times in the New Testament, and six of those are in this first letter to the Corinthians!   Paul continues to teach them using more analogies: a victory parade and, a father with his children. So how do we cultivate humility? Why is pride so dangerous? How can we grow in maturity? Listen in to this message from 1st Corinthians chapter four and find the answers to these important questions! This week we continue our 1st Corinthians study in chapter four and finish the chapter together. Paul has been dealing with the immaturity and pride that have caused division in the church there in Corinth.  They, like so many, have developed an ove… Steve Feden 2450 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21254738/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_1corinthians4621/id/3161424.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21254738 Corinth,Corinthians,church,problems,early church,apostle,Paul,division,pride,humility,selfish, Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:6-4:21, Series: Sermon Series: 1 Corinthians Sun, 23 Sep 2018 19:33:00 +0000 Steve Feden We live in a culture, not unlike the Corinthian culture, where the opinions of others mean a great deal to us—maybe too much in fact!  Between Facebook “likes” and followers on Twitter, people go crazy looking for approval.  Is there a deep insecurity in each of us? Even our ambitions for more — to have more, to be more, to climb the ladder, get the promotion, be successful — have led some to call this generation, Generation Stress.  Helicopter parents drive kids to have greater and greater achievements, adding additional pressure for kids to reach academic and athletic success.  Why? What is the motivation?  Good question. If we are going to be ambitious, then we should know how to handle success. What about failure? Acceptance? Rejection? Popularity? Unpopularity?  In 1 Corinthians chapter 4, Paul is dealing very personally with such things. The problem in Corinth was that the people were taking sides and they were not siding with Paul,  but with others who they judged as more gifted, more charismatic, more refined, more popular. We have all possibly been there at one time or another. So how does Paul press on without being crushed by this?  How does he stay in ministry when it would have so easy to quit? How do you handle, or even judge, success, failure, ambition, reputation, and the like? It's all about perspective, so listen in and see for yourself how to live free like the apostle Paul! We live in a culture, not unlike the Corinthian culture, where the opinions of others mean a great deal to us—maybe too much in fact!  Between Facebook “likes” and followers on Twitter, people go crazy looking for approval.  Is there a deep insecurity in each of us? Even our ambitions for more — to have more, to be more, to climb the ladder, get the promotion, be successful — have led some to call this generation, Generation Stress.  Helicopter parents drive kids to have greater and greater achievements, adding additional pressure for kids to reach academic and athletic success.  Why? What is the motivation?  Good question. If we are going to be ambitious, then we should know how to handle success. What about failure? Acceptance? Rejection? Popularity? Unpopularity?  In 1 Corinthians chapter 4, Paul is dealing very personally with such things. The problem in Corinth was that the people were taking sides and they were not siding with Paul,  but with others who they judged as more gifted, more charismatic, more refined, more popular. We have all possibly been there at one time or another. So how does Paul press on without being crushed by this?  How does he stay in ministry when it would have so easy to quit? How do you handle, or even judge, success, failure, ambition, reputation, and the like? It's all about perspective, so listen in and see for yourself how to live free like the apostle Paul! We live in a culture, not unlike the Corinthian culture, where the opinions of others mean a great deal to us—maybe too much in fact!  Between Facebook “likes” and followers on Twitter, people go crazy looking for approval.  Is there a deep insecurity … Steve Feden 2178 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21247276/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_1corinthians415/id/3154424.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21247276 Corinth,Corinthians,church,problems,early church,apostle,Paul,popular,ambition,success,rejection, Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-4:5, Series: Sermon Series: 1 Corinthians Mon, 17 Sep 2018 02:28:00 +0000 Steve Feden As we approach the end of 1 Corinthians chapter 3, Paul brings a stern warning to church leadership: be careful about mixing in worldly wisdom with the Word of God to build or grow the church. The mixing in and value placed on wisdom from the worldly experts is really affecting the life and health off the church in Corinth. They believed in Jesus, but when it came to understanding marriage, divorce, sexuality, conflict resolution, and life after death, they turned to the opinions of people!  Supplementing the Word of God with the expert opinions and methods of the world kept them immature like babies. Using the example of a building, specifically a temple, Paul gives a picture to explain the warning those who are in church leadership. In doing this, he helps us catch a cool understanding of the church! In Corinth there was no lack of temples to Greek gods and goddesses. But what about a temple to Jesus?  Remember the early church met primarily in homes for a few hundred years!  So, they knew where to worship Aphrodite or Apollo or Poseidon. But Jesus?  Hmmmm; should He have a temple? Maybe He already does! Surprisingly, the passage ahead of us is the primary one used in Catholic teaching to defend the understanding of purgatory!  Is purgatory real? Do people have to experience suffering and pain after death and before heaven? Listen is as Pastor Steve unpacks this important set of truths about worldly wisdom versus the wisdom of God! As we approach the end of 1 Corinthians chapter 3, Paul brings a stern warning to church leadership: be careful about mixing in worldly wisdom with the Word of God to build or grow the church. The mixing in and value placed on wisdom from the worldly experts is really affecting the life and health off the church in Corinth. They believed in Jesus, but when it came to understanding marriage, divorce, sexuality, conflict resolution, and life after death, they turned to the opinions of people!  Supplementing the Word of God with the expert opinions and methods of the world kept them immature like babies. Using the example of a building, specifically a temple, Paul gives a picture to explain the warning those who are in church leadership. In doing this, he helps us catch a cool understanding of the church! In Corinth there was no lack of temples to Greek gods and goddesses. But what about a temple to Jesus?  Remember the early church met primarily in homes for a few hundred years!  So, they knew where to worship Aphrodite or Apollo or Poseidon. But Jesus?  Hmmmm; should He have a temple? Maybe He already does! Surprisingly, the passage ahead of us is the primary one used in Catholic teaching to defend the understanding of purgatory!  Is purgatory real? Do people have to experience suffering and pain after death and before heaven? Listen is as Pastor Steve unpacks this important set of truths about worldly wisdom versus the wisdom of God! As we approach the end of 1 Corinthians chapter 3, Paul brings a stern warning to church leadership: be careful about mixing in worldly wisdom with the Word of God to build or grow the church. The mixing in and value placed on wisdom from the worldl… Steve Feden 2283 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21242899/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_1corinthians31023/id/3150662.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21242899 Corinth,Corinthians,church,problems,early church,apostle,Paul,worldly,wisdom,temple, Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-3:23, Series: Sermon Series: 1 Corinthians Mon, 10 Sep 2018 02:29:00 +0000 Steve Feden Continuing our study in Paul's first letter to the Corinthian church, we turn our attention to 1 Corinthians 3.   You know, some chapters in the Bible are more complicated or more technically challenging than others. But some others are just plain and simple!  Well, 1 Corinthians 3 is one of the latter: right there, easy to grasp, and challenging to boot! So what is chapter three about? What would you say if you met a 30-year old who drinks from a baby bottle and sleeps in a crib and wears diapers? That would be astounding wouldn’t it!  It would be alarming and maybe troubling! You would know that something was really, really, really wrong. By age 30 this person should have long been past the baby stage. In this passage, Paul confronts the Corinthian christians about their behavior. They wanted real wisdom. They fancied themselves “mature” and felt Paul’s message was just not stimulating. But Paul turns the tables on them in chapter three.  He called them “infants”!  Imagine that!  Ouch!  As unbecoming as a 30 year old in diapers, so is the selfish behavior of the church in Corinth. Are they even saved? Can they be Christians and act that way? How can we tell if we are mature or babies? Listen in as Pastor Steve shares what God says through the apostle Paul about “carnal Christianity.” Continuing our study in Paul's first letter to the Corinthian church, we turn our attention to 1 Corinthians 3.   You know, some chapters in the Bible are more complicated or more technically challenging than others. But some others are just plain and simple!  Well, 1 Corinthians 3 is one of the latter: right there, easy to grasp, and challenging to boot! So what is chapter three about? What would you say if you met a 30-year old who drinks from a baby bottle and sleeps in a crib and wears diapers? That would be astounding wouldn’t it!  It would be alarming and maybe troubling! You would know that something was really, really, really wrong. By age 30 this person should have long been past the baby stage. In this passage, Paul confronts the Corinthian christians about their behavior. They wanted real wisdom. They fancied themselves “mature” and felt Paul’s message was just not stimulating. But Paul turns the tables on them in chapter three.  He called them “infants”!  Imagine that!  Ouch!  As unbecoming as a 30 year old in diapers, so is the selfish behavior of the church in Corinth. Are they even saved? Can they be Christians and act that way? How can we tell if we are mature or babies? Listen in as Pastor Steve shares what God says through the apostle Paul about “carnal Christianity.” Continuing our study in Paul's first letter to the Corinthian church, we turn our attention to 1 Corinthians 3.   You know, some chapters in the Bible are more complicated or more technically challenging than others. But some others are just plain a… Steve Feden 2353 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21239059/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_1corinthians319/id/3147059.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21239059 Corinth,Corinthians,church,problems,early church,apostle,Paul,maturity,carnal,carnality,babies, Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-3:23, Series: Sermon Series: 1 Corinthians Mon, 03 Sep 2018 01:53:00 +0000 Steve Feden This Sunday we return to 1 Corinthians, covering chapter 2; yes, you read that right, the whole chapter!  Remembering back to chapter one, Paul has the mission to try and unite the people in the Corinthian church.   Have you ever uttered the words or thought the thought, “What were they thinking”? Sure you have! I bet you have watched the news and thought that! If you have teenagers you have said that.  Maybe you have seen someone doing something you thought was absolutely ridiculous and stupid (by your estimation) and said that! You know what? I bet someone has said that about you, too!  But in our own minds, our decision seems completely rational. Other people just don’t understand!  If you explain your behavior, however, then they can understand. Without an explanation it seems like a mystery! Eight times in chapter 2 the word wisdom is mentioned.  You might substitute the word “opinion” or “decision” for wisdom. Now if we can’t understand each others thoughts or behavior without explanation, then how can we ever understand God’s thoughts? As it turns out, we can’t unless He reveals them to us. How does this affect my ability to read the Bible and make good decisions, and trust the right people? Listen in as Pastor Steve unpacks these secrets revealed in 1 Corinthians chapter 2. This Sunday we return to 1 Corinthians, covering chapter 2; yes, you read that right, the whole chapter!  Remembering back to chapter one, Paul has the mission to try and unite the people in the Corinthian church.   Have you ever uttered the words or thought the thought, “What were they thinking”? Sure you have! I bet you have watched the news and thought that! If you have teenagers you have said that.  Maybe you have seen someone doing something you thought was absolutely ridiculous and stupid (by your estimation) and said that! You know what? I bet someone has said that about you, too!  But in our own minds, our decision seems completely rational. Other people just don’t understand!  If you explain your behavior, however, then they can understand. Without an explanation it seems like a mystery! Eight times in chapter 2 the word wisdom is mentioned.  You might substitute the word “opinion” or “decision” for wisdom. Now if we can’t understand each others thoughts or behavior without explanation, then how can we ever understand God’s thoughts? As it turns out, we can’t unless He reveals them to us. How does this affect my ability to read the Bible and make good decisions, and trust the right people? Listen in as Pastor Steve unpacks these secrets revealed in 1 Corinthians chapter 2. This Sunday we return to 1 Corinthians, covering chapter 2; yes, you read that right, the whole chapter!  Remembering back to chapter one, Paul has the mission to try and unite the people in the Corinthian church.   Have you ever uttered the words o… Steve Feden 2383 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21233478/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_1corinthians2116/id/3142726.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21233478 Corinth,Corinthians,church,problems,early church,apostle,Paul,wisdom,secret, Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-2:16, Series: Sermon Series: 1 Corinthians Sun, 19 Aug 2018 19:24:00 +0000 Steve Feden After opening up our new study in 1st Corinthians last week, we move onto the second half of the first chapter. Verses 18-31 tackle the issues of wisdom and foolishness.  Paul seems worried that in all of the attraction to fancy and sophisticated logic and philosophical arguing, the cross was being squeezed into the background and was barely visible! Come and see how incredibly relevant this passage is today.  In a day when people will do and try and believe almost anything--except Jesus crucified--Paul's reasoning will resonate with us for sure. In the end, we are left with only God to applaud. Wait until you see what Jesus provides that all the philosophy and psychology books in the world cannot give you. If you think you are a pretty wise guy or gal you will want to hear this truth shared through the apostle Paul to the church in Corinth. After opening up our new study in 1st Corinthians last week, we move onto the second half of the first chapter. Verses 18-31 tackle the issues of wisdom and foolishness.  Paul seems worried that in all of the attraction to fancy and sophisticated logic and philosophical arguing, the cross was being squeezed into the background and was barely visible! Come and see how incredibly relevant this passage is today.  In a day when people will do and try and believe almost anything--except Jesus crucified--Paul's reasoning will resonate with us for sure. In the end, we are left with only God to applaud. Wait until you see what Jesus provides that all the philosophy and psychology books in the world cannot give you. If you think you are a pretty wise guy or gal you will want to hear this truth shared through the apostle Paul to the church in Corinth. After opening up our new study in 1st Corinthians last week, we move onto the second half of the first chapter. Verses 18-31 tackle the issues of wisdom and foolishness.  Paul seems worried that in all of the attraction to fancy and sophisticated logic… Steve Feden 2308 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21225631/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_1corinthians11831/id/3134475.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21225631 Corinth,Corinthians,church,problems,early church,apostle,Paul,wisdom,foolishness,boasting,humility, Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-1:31, Series: Sermon Series: 1 Corinthians Sun, 12 Aug 2018 18:09:00 +0000 Steve Feden 1 Corinthians is a letter written by the apostle Paul to the church in Corinth, a major city in ancient southern Greece.  As Pastor Steve opens this new study through the book of 1 Corinthians, he shares a little about the unique characteristics of this city — including the prominence of the temple of Aphrodite. Why did Paul write this letter in the first place?  What problems did the church face then and how do they compare to problems we have now? If you ever had the starry-eyed concept that “the early church” was so perfect and had no problems…..please think again!  The church in Corinth was a mess.  Paul writes to help straighten issues out for a church that exists in a twisted culture. Not only does Paul address problems, but also confusions and questions they had.  Because of their questions, we have some amazing truths about resurrection (ch 15), marriage (ch 7), the Lord’s Supper (ch 11), and love (ch 13). So how do things begin?  Listen in as Pastor Steve opens up this next letter from the Apostle Paul and make a determination to follow through the entire book together with us. 1 Corinthians is a letter written by the apostle Paul to the church in Corinth, a major city in ancient southern Greece.  As Pastor Steve opens this new study through the book of 1 Corinthians, he shares a little about the unique characteristics of this city — including the prominence of the temple of Aphrodite. Why did Paul write this letter in the first place?  What problems did the church face then and how do they compare to problems we have now? If you ever had the starry-eyed concept that “the early church” was so perfect and had no problems…..please think again!  The church in Corinth was a mess.  Paul writes to help straighten issues out for a church that exists in a twisted culture. Not only does Paul address problems, but also confusions and questions they had.  Because of their questions, we have some amazing truths about resurrection (ch 15), marriage (ch 7), the Lord’s Supper (ch 11), and love (ch 13). So how do things begin?  Listen in as Pastor Steve opens up this next letter from the Apostle Paul and make a determination to follow through the entire book together with us. 1 Corinthians is a letter written by the apostle Paul to the church in Corinth, a major city in ancient southern Greece.  As Pastor Steve opens this new study through the book of 1 Corinthians, he shares a little about the unique characteristics of thi… Steve Feden 2606 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21222370/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_1corinthians1117/id/3131456.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21222370 Corinth,Corinthians,church,problems,early church,apostle,Paul,division, Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-1:17, Series: Sermon Series: 1 Corinthians Sun, 05 Aug 2018 14:49:00 +0000 Steve Feden We are excited to finally put the final touches on the Romans masterpiece!  What a great book and amazing study it has been! Like so many good preachers, Paul is struggling to close his sermon/letter. Just when it seems he has concluded, he opens up a new topic entirely!  Maybe it came to his mind, and without the “cut and paste” word processing options we have today, he has to tack it onto the end of his letter. But he wants to make sure it is included and it is really important. Having greeted 27 individuals by name in the opening sections of this final chapter the next few verses do not include names, but the catch-all phrases “those” and “such people”.  Who are they? What have they done? What is the problem? For full details you can listen in to the message, but here's the short version:  Paul had a list of 27 names of people who were to be embraced, but now he will warn them about people to be avoided.  That’s right.. avoided! After 27 names of people serving the Lord, there is now a nameless section of “those" serving themselves! King Solomon had it right when he penned those famous words in Ecclesiastes 3, “there is a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing”.  Wisdom and success and longevity in our Christian lives is not just based on who and what we embrace, but who and what we AVOID!  Yes, the Spirit of God says there are people you should know exist and make sure you avoid them!  They are toxic, destructive, and used by Satan to trip you up. Listen in and find out how Satan gets crushed in our concluding message from Romans 16. We are excited to finally put the final touches on the Romans masterpiece!  What a great book and amazing study it has been! Like so many good preachers, Paul is struggling to close his sermon/letter. Just when it seems he has concluded, he opens up a new topic entirely!  Maybe it came to his mind, and without the “cut and paste” word processing options we have today, he has to tack it onto the end of his letter. But he wants to make sure it is included and it is really important. Having greeted 27 individuals by name in the opening sections of this final chapter the next few verses do not include names, but the catch-all phrases “those” and “such people”.  Who are they? What have they done? What is the problem? For full details you can listen in to the message, but here's the short version:  Paul had a list of 27 names of people who were to be embraced, but now he will warn them about people to be avoided.  That’s right.. avoided! After 27 names of people serving the Lord, there is now a nameless section of “those" serving themselves! King Solomon had it right when he penned those famous words in Ecclesiastes 3, “there is a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing”.  Wisdom and success and longevity in our Christian lives is not just based on who and what we embrace, but who and what we AVOID!  Yes, the Spirit of God says there are people you should know exist and make sure you avoid them!  They are toxic, destructive, and used by Satan to trip you up. Listen in and find out how Satan gets crushed in our concluding message from Romans 16. We are excited to finally put the final touches on the Romans masterpiece!  What a great book and amazing study it has been! Like so many good preachers, Paul is struggling to close his sermon/letter. Just when it seems he has concluded, he opens up… Steve Feden 1876 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21217820/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_romans161727/id/3127213.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21217820 Romans,grace,serving,selfish,closing,letter,avoid,Paul,epistle,Rome, Scripture: Romans 16:17-16:27, Series: Amazing Grace: A Study in Romans Sun, 29 Jul 2018 19:41:00 +0000 Dave Vollmer In Ephesians chapter four we are urged to "walk worthy of the calling" that clearly involved humility, unity, and love in the body of Christ. This sounds like a tall order, and compared to what Christ has done for us, we all feel very unworthy and unable to fulfill this calling! In this message, one of our associate pastors, Dave Vollmer, walks us through key New Testament stories and passages that show the reality that is possible in living out a life of humility and love, serving and obeying God to be this trademark representation of a Christian--"by their love you will know them." Listen in as Pastor Dave shares some amazing biblical truths. In Ephesians chapter four we are urged to "walk worthy of the calling" that clearly involved humility, unity, and love in the body of Christ. This sounds like a tall order, and compared to what Christ has done for us, we all feel very unworthy and unable to fulfill this calling! In this message, one of our associate pastors, Dave Vollmer, walks us through key New Testament stories and passages that show the reality that is possible in living out a life of humility and love, serving and obeying God to be this trademark representation of a Christian--"by their love you will know them." Listen in as Pastor Dave shares some amazing biblical truths. In Ephesians chapter four we are urged to "walk worthy of the calling" that clearly involved humility, unity, and love in the body of Christ. This sounds like a tall order, and compared to what Christ has done for us, we all feel very unworthy and unab… Dave Vollmer 2325 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21213586/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_ephesians4/id/3123177.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21213586 Ephesians,calling,love,unity,humility,service,risk,worship, Scripture: Ephesians 4, Series: Topical Messages Sun, 22 Jul 2018 17:08:00 +0000 Steve Feden We are now entering the final chapter of our "Amazing Grace" study through the book of Romans!  And don’t think Romans 16 is a “throw away” chapter!  Yes its the end of the letter, but don’t give up now.  In some ways this is one of my favorite chapters!  In chapter 16, the “greeting chapter,” we are reminded that the letter Paul wrote was not to nameless and faceless people.  We are reminded that ministry builds relationships and relationships build ministry!  He mentions 27 people (including Phoebe in verse 1) by name and gives some details about his relationships with them!  With some he shared living space or prison space, with others he labored for Jesus.  Behind every name is a story about Paul’s Holy Spirit-led, gospel-spreading network! So, as we start the home stretch we see that this final chapter of Romans is about getting and being connected!  One of the biggest complaints I hear is that people have a hard time “connecting”.  We will explore the idea as it relates to the internet and the giant Redwood trees.  They both have something to add to the very personal aspect of Romans 16. Listen in as Pastor Steve opens up chapter 16 with Paul's greetings and final words to the church in Rome. We are now entering the final chapter of our "Amazing Grace" study through the book of Romans!  And don’t think Romans 16 is a “throw away” chapter!  Yes its the end of the letter, but don’t give up now.  In some ways this is one of my favorite chapters!  In chapter 16, the “greeting chapter,” we are reminded that the letter Paul wrote was not to nameless and faceless people.  We are reminded that ministry builds relationships and relationships build ministry!  He mentions 27 people (including Phoebe in verse 1) by name and gives some details about his relationships with them!  With some he shared living space or prison space, with others he labored for Jesus.  Behind every name is a story about Paul’s Holy Spirit-led, gospel-spreading network! So, as we start the home stretch we see that this final chapter of Romans is about getting and being connected!  One of the biggest complaints I hear is that people have a hard time “connecting”.  We will explore the idea as it relates to the internet and the giant Redwood trees.  They both have something to add to the very personal aspect of Romans 16. Listen in as Pastor Steve opens up chapter 16 with Paul's greetings and final words to the church in Rome. We are now entering the final chapter of our "Amazing Grace" study through the book of Romans!  And don’t think Romans 16 is a “throw away” chapter!  Yes its the end of the letter, but don’t give up now.  In some ways this is one of my favorite chapter… Steve Feden 2029 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21210746/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_romans16116/id/3120504.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21210746 Romans,grace,connections,friendship,greetings,relationships,Paul,epistle,Rome, Scripture: Romans 16:1-16:16, Series: Amazing Grace: A Study in Romans Sun, 15 Jul 2018 14:42:00 +0000 Steve Feden We are getting so close to the end of this fantastic letter from the amazing Apostle Paul to the church in Rome!  The contents have been about grace from beginning to end. As we enter the second half of chapter 15, we will see as the tone of the letter changes a bit.  Paul speaks to them about some “odds and ends” as he draws this letter to a close.   His argument made, Paul discusses some of his future travel plans with them.  Not everyone has a “pioneer spirit”, but Paul certainly does!  He will travel about 10,000 miles that we know of for the sake of the news about Jesus!  And he is not ready for retirement.  He wants to go to new frontiers for Jesus! Have you noticed how many new churches are cropping up in the Charlottesville area?  Every time I turn around I hear of a new church plant meeting in a different school somewhere in our region.  Now this is not wrong, but we could certainly agree that people in the Charlottesville area can find a place to worship Jesus, and no new churches are really doing anything that different from what is already being done. But, like Paul, there are some that have experienced such joy and freedom and peace in Jesus, they can hardly imagine a place where people just don’t know!  Well, that was the apostle Paul!  He had such spiritual ambitions!   But you might say: I am not called to traveling; I don’t like to fly, and I'm a homebody.  We will see that the churches have a role together to support and encourage those who are going to new places. A church that is alive is always working on the inside to love one another and on the outside to love the one who has never heard and to use our resources to make sure they can hear about Jesus as well. There are some real gems in this last section of chapter 15.  Does Paul ever make it to see the people in Rome?  Does he ever make it to Spain and western Europe? Listen in as Pastor Steve takes until into the home stretch of the book of Romans. We are getting so close to the end of this fantastic letter from the amazing Apostle Paul to the church in Rome!  The contents have been about grace from beginning to end. As we enter the second half of chapter 15, we will see as the tone of the letter changes a bit.  Paul speaks to them about some “odds and ends” as he draws this letter to a close.   His argument made, Paul discusses some of his future travel plans with them.  Not everyone has a “pioneer spirit”, but Paul certainly does!  He will travel about 10,000 miles that we know of for the sake of the news about Jesus!  And he is not ready for retirement.  He wants to go to new frontiers for Jesus! Have you noticed how many new churches are cropping up in the Charlottesville area?  Every time I turn around I hear of a new church plant meeting in a different school somewhere in our region.  Now this is not wrong, but we could certainly agree that people in the Charlottesville area can find a place to worship Jesus, and no new churches are really doing anything that different from what is already being done. But, like Paul, there are some that have experienced such joy and freedom and peace in Jesus, they can hardly imagine a place where people just don’t know!  Well, that was the apostle Paul!  He had such spiritual ambitions!   But you might say: I am not called to traveling; I don’t like to fly, and I'm a homebody.  We will see that the churches have a role together to support and encourage those who are going to new places. A church that is alive is always working on the inside to love one another and on the outside to love the one who has never heard and to use our resources to make sure they can hear about Jesus as well. There are some real gems in this last section of chapter 15.  Does Paul ever make it to see the people in Rome?  Does he ever make it to Spain and western Europe? Listen in as Pastor Steve takes until into the home stretch of the book of Romans. We are getting so close to the end of this fantastic letter from the amazing Apostle Paul to the church in Rome!  The contents have been about grace from beginning to end. As we enter the second half of chapter 15, we will see as the tone of the letter… Steve Feden 2226 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21209463/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_romans151433/id/3119319.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21209463 Romans,grace,missions,travel,Spain,journey,Paul,epistle,Rome, Scripture: Romans 15:14-15:33, Series: Amazing Grace: A Study in Romans Sun, 08 Jul 2018 21:01:11 +0000 Steve Feden We return to Romans with Pastor Steve this Sunday after a couple weeks in the Psalms with some of our staff pastors!  Maybe you remember, we have been discussing “Gray Matters”: those issues that are matters of opinion and tradition that can tend to separate and divide people.  For the Jews and Gentiles in Rome it was matters of food regulations and days of worship.  For us the list can continue to areas of clothing and entertainment, alcohol usage and even tattoos! Romans 15 brings this issue to a close as Paul helps us to understand the relationship between the “strong” and the “weak”.  For Paul, “strong” meant that there was an understanding of living life by grace and not legalistic regulations on non essential issues.  But the Jews, coming from more restrictive backgrounds, had more convictions and regulations.  Even at CC Fluvanna we have people coming from a variety of backgrounds, some more restrictive than others.   These lessons are vital for us, as we live our lives amidst the highly toxic American culture.  Rugged American individualism and ambition has produced a “me first” attitude where “weaker” people can be seen as a frustration, inconvenience, or hinderance.  Weaker people should be weeded out as “natural selection” might suggest.  Only the strong survive!  We can see this in attitudes in schools and sports fields, work and even in worship! With that in mind, it may be hard to fathom what Paul says is true and right and spiritually healthy in Romans 15.  What should be the relation between strong and weak?  Listen in and see as we think about this important topic, including lessons from Mount Everest as well as our plane trip home from Bonaire where we were denied our complimentary peanuts!  Why? You'll have to listen in to find out! We return to Romans with Pastor Steve this Sunday after a couple weeks in the Psalms with some of our staff pastors!  Maybe you remember, we have been discussing “Gray Matters”: those issues that are matters of opinion and tradition that can tend to separate and divide people.  For the Jews and Gentiles in Rome it was matters of food regulations and days of worship.  For us the list can continue to areas of clothing and entertainment, alcohol usage and even tattoos! Romans 15 brings this issue to a close as Paul helps us to understand the relationship between the “strong” and the “weak”.  For Paul, “strong” meant that there was an understanding of living life by grace and not legalistic regulations on non essential issues.  But the Jews, coming from more restrictive backgrounds, had more convictions and regulations.  Even at CC Fluvanna we have people coming from a variety of backgrounds, some more restrictive than others.   These lessons are vital for us, as we live our lives amidst the highly toxic American culture.  Rugged American individualism and ambition has produced a “me first” attitude where “weaker” people can be seen as a frustration, inconvenience, or hinderance.  Weaker people should be weeded out as “natural selection” might suggest.  Only the strong survive!  We can see this in attitudes in schools and sports fields, work and even in worship! With that in mind, it may be hard to fathom what Paul says is true and right and spiritually healthy in Romans 15.  What should be the relation between strong and weak?  Listen in and see as we think about this important topic, including lessons from Mount Everest as well as our plane trip home from Bonaire where we were denied our complimentary peanuts!  Why? You'll have to listen in to find out! We return to Romans with Pastor Steve this Sunday after a couple weeks in the Psalms with some of our staff pastors!  Maybe you remember, we have been discussing “Gray Matters”: those issues that are matters of opinion and tradition that can tend to se… Steve Feden 2351 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21201950/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_romans15113/id/3112282.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21201950 Romans,grace,legalism,rules,weak,strong,freedom,gray,Paul,epistle,Rome, Scripture: Romans 15:1-15:13, Series: Amazing Grace: A Study in Romans Sun, 01 Jul 2018 20:53:32 +0000 Dave Blaha Our Youth Pastor, Dave Blaha, continues our "Favorite Psalm" series giving us a teaching from Psalm 32. Listen in as Pastor Dave reveals the power of repentance, forgiveness, and a life instructed by God and His Word from Psalm 32. Our Youth Pastor, Dave Blaha, continues our "Favorite Psalm" series giving us a teaching from Psalm 32. Listen in as Pastor Dave reveals the power of repentance, forgiveness, and a life instructed by God and His Word from Psalm 32. Our Youth Pastor, Dave Blaha, continues our "Favorite Psalm" series giving us a teaching from Psalm 32. Listen in as Pastor Dave reveals the power of repentance, forgiveness, and a life instructed by God and His Word from Psalm 32.… Dave Blaha 1884 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21201946/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_psalm32/id/3112277.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21201946 Psalms,blessed,word,study,repentance,forgiveness,instruction, Scripture: Psalms 32, Series: Topical Messages Sun, 24 Jun 2018 20:39:33 +0000 Warren McIvor Associate Pastor Warren McIvor kicks off a series of messages on the Psalms by encouraging us through the powerful message of Psalm 1. In this Psalm we are encouraged by the author to live a life of devotion to God's Word, "meditating on it day and night." Listen in as Pastor Warren guides us to consider what it looks like to truly dig in and study God's Word and build our life around it. Associate Pastor Warren McIvor kicks off a series of messages on the Psalms by encouraging us through the powerful message of Psalm 1. In this Psalm we are encouraged by the author to live a life of devotion to God's Word, "meditating on it day and night." Listen in as Pastor Warren guides us to consider what it looks like to truly dig in and study God's Word and build our life around it. Associate Pastor Warren McIvor kicks off a series of messages on the Psalms by encouraging us through the powerful message of Psalm 1. In this Psalm we are encouraged by the author to live a life of devotion to God's Word, "meditating on it day and nig… Warren McIvor 1981 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21201929/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_psalm1/id/3112269.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21201929 Psalms,blessed,word,study,devotion, Scripture: Psalms 1, Series: Topical Messages Sun, 17 Jun 2018 23:05:03 +0000 Steve Feden As we continue in Romans chapter 14, this will be our second of three messages concerning “gray matters:” those issues of opinion, preference, and conviction that are not clearly outlined in God’s Word.  If we are going to live by grace and not law, then we have to figure out some things!  Am I free, in terms of the security of my relationship with God, to watch R rated movies, get a tattoo, eat any kind of food I want, have a glass of wine or go to yoga class? Last week we learned that we cannot pressure other people to conform to our convictions!  People should not live to please us.  Jesus is their master, not me!   This week we discuss the balance of freedom and love.  I think we know instinctively that in a healthy community, freedom has limitations, right?  That is why laws exist: to protect freedoms.  I am free to own things and another person is not free to steal them from me! Yet, I think we all recognize that we live in a time where everyone demands their rights!  This seems to be the most important thing to many: my personal rights! But in the church where there is grace and not law, how do we handle Christian freedom and rights?  Am I free to enjoy a bottle of wine?  I have the right to watch what I want to watch, wear what I want to wear, and eat what I want to eat, right?  After all, I am free in Christ and I would never compromise that. Listen in and learn what real freedom is and how walking is love is more important that walking in freedom! As we continue in Romans chapter 14, this will be our second of three messages concerning “gray matters:” those issues of opinion, preference, and conviction that are not clearly outlined in God’s Word.  If we are going to live by grace and not law, then we have to figure out some things!  Am I free, in terms of the security of my relationship with God, to watch R rated movies, get a tattoo, eat any kind of food I want, have a glass of wine or go to yoga class? Last week we learned that we cannot pressure other people to conform to our convictions!  People should not live to please us.  Jesus is their master, not me!   This week we discuss the balance of freedom and love.  I think we know instinctively that in a healthy community, freedom has limitations, right?  That is why laws exist: to protect freedoms.  I am free to own things and another person is not free to steal them from me! Yet, I think we all recognize that we live in a time where everyone demands their rights!  This seems to be the most important thing to many: my personal rights! But in the church where there is grace and not law, how do we handle Christian freedom and rights?  Am I free to enjoy a bottle of wine?  I have the right to watch what I want to watch, wear what I want to wear, and eat what I want to eat, right?  After all, I am free in Christ and I would never compromise that. Listen in and learn what real freedom is and how walking is love is more important that walking in freedom! As we continue in Romans chapter 14, this will be our second of three messages concerning “gray matters:” those issues of opinion, preference, and conviction that are not clearly outlined in God’s Word.  If we are going to live by grace and not law, th… Steve Feden 2206 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21189272/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_romans141423/id/3100697.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21189272 Romans,grace,legalism,rules,weak,strong,freedom,gray,Paul,epistle,Rome, Scripture: Romans 14:14-14:23, Series: Amazing Grace: A Study in Romans Sun, 10 Jun 2018 22:38:09 +0000 Steve Feden One of the cool things we enjoy at Calvary Chapel Fluvanna is tremendous diversity — all kinds of diversity. We have age diversity, some racial diversity, economic diversity, and the one I want to discuss today is “spiritual diversity”.  What does that mean?   It means that on any given Sunday, sitting in the seats are people that are fairly new believers and those that have been believers a long time. It means we have former Catholics, Episcopalians, Mennonite, Mormons, Methodists, and Baptists; and I am sure I left some out!  Every one of these believers comes with their own convictions about how Christians should behave: what we can enjoy and what we should restrict!   Is it necessary to get dressed up in a suit and tie or can I come to church in casual clothing?  Can I watch R rated movies?  What about dancing?  What about music choices?  Is it better to homeschool or send our kids to public school?  Do dietary laws still apply today?  Can I do yoga? These, and many other things, fall into the category of “gray matters”.  There is a reason people in the church debate certain issues and that is because they are debatable!  The Bible does not give a black and white answer but tradition, generation, and church culture may influence our convictions about certain things.  So how do we handle this?  What do we do when we see someone else enjoying what we think they should be resisting?   The root of legalism is making my personal convictions everyone’s command! I believe this will be hugely educational and helpful as we look for wisdom and love in the middle of debatable issues in spiritual life!  These things that threaten to divide and polarize can actually help us learn grace. Listen in as we study through this first section of Romans chapter 14 and discuss these "gray matters!" One of the cool things we enjoy at Calvary Chapel Fluvanna is tremendous diversity — all kinds of diversity. We have age diversity, some racial diversity, economic diversity, and the one I want to discuss today is “spiritual diversity”.  What does that mean?   It means that on any given Sunday, sitting in the seats are people that are fairly new believers and those that have been believers a long time. It means we have former Catholics, Episcopalians, Mennonite, Mormons, Methodists, and Baptists; and I am sure I left some out!  Every one of these believers comes with their own convictions about how Christians should behave: what we can enjoy and what we should restrict!   Is it necessary to get dressed up in a suit and tie or can I come to church in casual clothing?  Can I watch R rated movies?  What about dancing?  What about music choices?  Is it better to homeschool or send our kids to public school?  Do dietary laws still apply today?  Can I do yoga? These, and many other things, fall into the category of “gray matters”.  There is a reason people in the church debate certain issues and that is because they are debatable!  The Bible does not give a black and white answer but tradition, generation, and church culture may influence our convictions about certain things.  So how do we handle this?  What do we do when we see someone else enjoying what we think they should be resisting?   The root of legalism is making my personal convictions everyone’s command! I believe this will be hugely educational and helpful as we look for wisdom and love in the middle of debatable issues in spiritual life!  These things that threaten to divide and polarize can actually help us learn grace. Listen in as we study through this first section of Romans chapter 14 and discuss these "gray matters!" One of the cool things we enjoy at Calvary Chapel Fluvanna is tremendous diversity — all kinds of diversity. We have age diversity, some racial diversity, economic diversity, and the one I want to discuss today is “spiritual diversity”.  What does that… Steve Feden 2187 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21189266/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_romans14113/id/3100692.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21189266 Romans,grace,legalism,rules,weak,strong,freedom,gray,Paul,epistle,Rome, Scripture: Romans 14:1-14:13, Series: Amazing Grace: A Study in Romans Sun, 03 Jun 2018 19:01:38 +0000 Steve Feden We continue is this very practical section of the book of Romans, as Paul shows how grace influences our relationships, even our relationship with governing authorities, from elected officials to sports referees!  Having left us with a discussion about paying people what they are owed — including our taxes — we come again to more personal relationships. Have you ever over-slept?  You know the feeling: one too many snoozes of the alarm, falling back asleep and then waking up to see that you are late!  Ok, now the stage is set.  Your imagination is engaged and you are wondering what in the world this has to do with Romans 13!  The image of oversleeping is not mine, but Paul’s!  He imagines the scene but in a spiritual context!  He encourages a dozing church to wake up and smell the coffee.  He challenges them to get dressed and get going. If that was true for them at that time, I think it is more true for us and the contemporary church.  Listen in as Pastor Steve takes us through the second half of Romans chapter thirteen.  See if you can hear the alarm, or are you still asleep? We continue is this very practical section of the book of Romans, as Paul shows how grace influences our relationships, even our relationship with governing authorities, from elected officials to sports referees!  Having left us with a discussion about paying people what they are owed — including our taxes — we come again to more personal relationships. Have you ever over-slept?  You know the feeling: one too many snoozes of the alarm, falling back asleep and then waking up to see that you are late!  Ok, now the stage is set.  Your imagination is engaged and you are wondering what in the world this has to do with Romans 13!  The image of oversleeping is not mine, but Paul’s!  He imagines the scene but in a spiritual context!  He encourages a dozing church to wake up and smell the coffee.  He challenges them to get dressed and get going. If that was true for them at that time, I think it is more true for us and the contemporary church.  Listen in as Pastor Steve takes us through the second half of Romans chapter thirteen.  See if you can hear the alarm, or are you still asleep? We continue is this very practical section of the book of Romans, as Paul shows how grace influences our relationships, even our relationship with governing authorities, from elected officials to sports referees!  Having left us with a discussion about… Steve Feden 2209 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21183571/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_romans13814/id/3095279.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21183571 Romans,grace,relationships,awake,asleep,salvation,Paul,epistle,Rome, Scripture: Romans 13:8-13:14, Series: Amazing Grace: A Study in Romans Sun, 27 May 2018 18:41:26 +0000 Steve Feden As we open up Romans chapter 13 we have our chance to discuss politics and religion from God's word on the same morning!  That should make for an interesting study! As followers of Jesus in the first century and the 21st century we have discussed our relationship to God and to each other.  What about our relationship to government?  How does our thinking about government need to change?  Whether you are a Jew living in ancient Rome or an African American living in Palmyra, human government has always been controversial, right? God has much to say to us about how we handle authority and the authorities in our lives. Paul speaks of it in Romans 13 and Peter mentions it in 1 Peter 2.  Paul discusses this with Timothy in 1 Tim 2 and to his other ministry intern, Titus, in Titus 3.  Even Jesus discussed his own Kingdom which was not of this world. Where does authority come from?  Is God sovereign over both good and evil rulers?  What about the topic of "separation of church and state?"  Was our own country founded on rebellion against authority? We will grapple with all these important questions as we open up Romans chapter 13; listen in as Pastor Steve unpacks this important chapter. As we open up Romans chapter 13 we have our chance to discuss politics and religion from God's word on the same morning!  That should make for an interesting study! As followers of Jesus in the first century and the 21st century we have discussed our relationship to God and to each other.  What about our relationship to government?  How does our thinking about government need to change?  Whether you are a Jew living in ancient Rome or an African American living in Palmyra, human government has always been controversial, right? God has much to say to us about how we handle authority and the authorities in our lives. Paul speaks of it in Romans 13 and Peter mentions it in 1 Peter 2.  Paul discusses this with Timothy in 1 Tim 2 and to his other ministry intern, Titus, in Titus 3.  Even Jesus discussed his own Kingdom which was not of this world. Where does authority come from?  Is God sovereign over both good and evil rulers?  What about the topic of "separation of church and state?"  Was our own country founded on rebellion against authority? We will grapple with all these important questions as we open up Romans chapter 13; listen in as Pastor Steve unpacks this important chapter. As we open up Romans chapter 13 we have our chance to discuss politics and religion from God's word on the same morning!  That should make for an interesting study! As followers of Jesus in the first century and the 21st century we have discussed ou… Steve Feden 2050 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21176003/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_romans1317/id/3088590.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21176003 Romans,government,vengeance,judgement,law,citizen,obedience,Paul,epistle,Rome, Scripture: Romans 13:1-13:7, Series: Amazing Grace: A Study in Romans Sun, 20 May 2018 21:17:40 +0000 Steve Feden This section of Romans 12 is an extremely practical passage revealing God’s outline for relationships in His family and beyond. Through these verses we see what the church can be when our opinion of ourselves is lowered because our opinion of God is elevated: genuine love, family-like affection for each other, continuing in prayer, blessing those who curse us, and much more! As we study verses 9-21 we will be having a necessary and frank discussion about relationships God-style!  How are our relationships with each other transformed when God is at the center of our lives?  How is the church transformed when we think differently about each other and our priorities.  How can we invite people to a holy (different) God when the church behaves just like the world? You do not want to miss the practical and challenging teaching of Romans 12:9-21; listen in as Pastor Steve shares these important truths! This section of Romans 12 is an extremely practical passage revealing God’s outline for relationships in His family and beyond. Through these verses we see what the church can be when our opinion of ourselves is lowered because our opinion of God is elevated: genuine love, family-like affection for each other, continuing in prayer, blessing those who curse us, and much more! As we study verses 9-21 we will be having a necessary and frank discussion about relationships God-style!  How are our relationships with each other transformed when God is at the center of our lives?  How is the church transformed when we think differently about each other and our priorities.  How can we invite people to a holy (different) God when the church behaves just like the world? You do not want to miss the practical and challenging teaching of Romans 12:9-21; listen in as Pastor Steve shares these important truths! This section of Romans 12 is an extremely practical passage revealing God’s outline for relationships in His family and beyond. Through these verses we see what the church can be when our opinion of ourselves is lowered because our opinion of God is el… Steve Feden 2389 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21175966/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_romans12921/id/3088555.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21175966 Romans,relationships,pride,humility,family,Paul,epistle,Rome, Scripture: Romans 12:9-12:21, Series: Amazing Grace: A Study in Romans Sun, 13 May 2018 15:40:33 +0000 Steve Feden After 11 chapters of the truth about God’s grace, last time we were together in Romans we saw the opening of chapter 12 getting very practical. In those opening verses of chapter 12, Paul challenges us to present our bodies to God! This is the beginning of long lasting and true transformation. This is when we begin to see God’s will working in and through our lives. This is when the changes become internal and not just external. So, if I give my body (life) to God, what will he make me do? This is a scary thing, right? Verses 3-8 give the starting point for the first changes that happen when you stop trying to be like worldly people and start being godly! What do you think Paul hits on first? Maybe you would think that the first thing would be to tell them to go out and evangelize? Or maybe to join a local church? Or get new clothes? Listen in as Pastor Steve reveals what Paul does address as he talks about this transformation. As you might expect, these are very important issues in life and the church! After 11 chapters of the truth about God’s grace, last time we were together in Romans we saw the opening of chapter 12 getting very practical. In those opening verses of chapter 12, Paul challenges us to present our bodies to God! This is the beginning of long lasting and true transformation. This is when we begin to see God’s will working in and through our lives. This is when the changes become internal and not just external. So, if I give my body (life) to God, what will he make me do? This is a scary thing, right? Verses 3-8 give the starting point for the first changes that happen when you stop trying to be like worldly people and start being godly! What do you think Paul hits on first? Maybe you would think that the first thing would be to tell them to go out and evangelize? Or maybe to join a local church? Or get new clothes? Listen in as Pastor Steve reveals what Paul does address as he talks about this transformation. As you might expect, these are very important issues in life and the church! After 11 chapters of the truth about God’s grace, last time we were together in Romans we saw the opening of chapter 12 getting very practical. In those opening verses of chapter 12, Paul challenges us to present our bodies to God! This is the beginnin… Steve Feden 1988 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21169147/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_romans1238/id/3082054.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21169147 Romans,epistle,Paul,transformation,sacrifice,worldly,world,godly,selfish,selfishness, Scripture: Romans 12:3-12:8, Series: Amazing Grace: A Study in Romans Sun, 06 May 2018 22:23:00 +0000 Todd Giszack While Pastor Steve is away this Sunday, one of our elders, Todd Giszack, continues the study through the book of Ephesians, covering chapter 5. While Pastor Steve is away this Sunday, one of our elders, Todd Giszack, continues the study through the book of Ephesians, covering chapter 5. While Pastor Steve is away this Sunday, one of our elders, Todd Giszack, continues the study through the book of Ephesians, covering chapter 5.… Todd Giszack 2601 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21165316/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_ephesians5/id/3078594.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21165316 blessing,Ephesians,epistle,Paul,spiritual, Scripture: Ephesians 5, Series: Ephesians: Every Spiritual Blessing Sun, 29 Apr 2018 22:16:44 +0000 Dave Vollmer While Pastor Steve is away this week, Associate Pastor and Elder Dave Vollmer continues the study through the book of Ephesians titled "Every Spiritual Blessing." In this installment, Dave covers Ephesians chapter 3 While Pastor Steve is away this week, Associate Pastor and Elder Dave Vollmer continues the study through the book of Ephesians titled "Every Spiritual Blessing." In this installment, Dave covers Ephesians chapter 3 While Pastor Steve is away this week, Associate Pastor and Elder Dave Vollmer continues the study through the book of Ephesians titled "Every Spiritual Blessing." In this installment, Dave covers Ephesians chapter 3… Dave Vollmer 2844 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21165315/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_ephesians3/id/3078592.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21165315 Ephesians,epistle,Paul,spiritual,blessing, Scripture: Ephesians 3, Series: Ephesians: Every Spiritual Blessing Sun, 22 Apr 2018 20:07:58 +0000 Steve Feden Continuing our study in Romans, Paul, having finished the section in chapters 9-11 dealing with Israel, now turns his attention to the church, and so do we! After eleven chapters spilling over with the discussion of, and argument for, being saved by grace and not religious performance, Paul will not neglect to bring it home to our practical lives!  What we believe will always impact how we behave. These final chapters of Romans are intensely practical, and in chapter twelve Paul wastes no time getting to the heart of the matter within the life of the church: what do we mean when we talk about “worship”?  For some, including the religious Jews, worship involves carefully planned and performed ceremonies, meticulously conducted by only the select few while others participate with fear that they might make a mistake or misstep and bring down the wrath of God! For others worship is the emotional feeing of letting loose altogether and raising hands and singing and having a feeing that we have experienced God in some way that might even include incense, candles, chanting, or other sensory stimulus. In this passage, Romans 12:1-2, Paul gets right to the issue of worship in terms that would be understandable by Jew and Gentile alike. Listen in as Pastor Steve covers these two power-packed verses that open Romans chapter twelve. As a side benefit you'll hear how modern scientific discovery about the human brain is catching up with what Paul wrote over 2000 years ago! Continuing our study in Romans, Paul, having finished the section in chapters 9-11 dealing with Israel, now turns his attention to the church, and so do we! After eleven chapters spilling over with the discussion of, and argument for, being saved by grace and not religious performance, Paul will not neglect to bring it home to our practical lives!  What we believe will always impact how we behave. These final chapters of Romans are intensely practical, and in chapter twelve Paul wastes no time getting to the heart of the matter within the life of the church: what do we mean when we talk about “worship”?  For some, including the religious Jews, worship involves carefully planned and performed ceremonies, meticulously conducted by only the select few while others participate with fear that they might make a mistake or misstep and bring down the wrath of God! For others worship is the emotional feeing of letting loose altogether and raising hands and singing and having a feeing that we have experienced God in some way that might even include incense, candles, chanting, or other sensory stimulus. In this passage, Romans 12:1-2, Paul gets right to the issue of worship in terms that would be understandable by Jew and Gentile alike. Listen in as Pastor Steve covers these two power-packed verses that open Romans chapter twelve. As a side benefit you'll hear how modern scientific discovery about the human brain is catching up with what Paul wrote over 2000 years ago! Continuing our study in Romans, Paul, having finished the section in chapters 9-11 dealing with Israel, now turns his attention to the church, and so do we! After eleven chapters spilling over with the discussion of, and argument for, being saved by… Steve Feden 2143 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21154848/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_romans1212/id/3068929.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21154848 Romans,grace,world,worship,sacrifice,transformation,Paul,epistle,Rome, Scripture: Romans 12:1-12:2, Series: Amazing Grace: A Study in Romans Sun, 15 Apr 2018 20:52:03 +0000 Steve Feden As we finish up Romans chapter 11 today, we close out this section of Romans we've entitled the "Synagogue of Israel." If you do a quick breeze through the book of Acts, you will see that Paul the apostle would first visit the local synagogue and give them first “dibs” on the good news.  When the Jews would reject it, Paul would reach out to then Gentiles!  See Acts 13:46 and 18:6 for particularly strong examples. Given his experiences we can see why Paul, seeing this pattern of rejection over and over again, would have been so troubled by it. Here are the very people of God with all of their heritage and privileges, and they have rejected Jesus! Paul was so heartbroken over this.  But, Paul saw the brilliance of a bigger plan at work!  That plan is laid out in the rest of Romans chapter 11.  Listen in and understand the plan God has for the Jewish people and how that plan is unfolding. May God give us a love and appreciation for the Jewish heritage of the church! As we finish up Romans chapter 11 today, we close out this section of Romans we've entitled the "Synagogue of Israel." If you do a quick breeze through the book of Acts, you will see that Paul the apostle would first visit the local synagogue and give them first “dibs” on the good news.  When the Jews would reject it, Paul would reach out to then Gentiles!  See Acts 13:46 and 18:6 for particularly strong examples. Given his experiences we can see why Paul, seeing this pattern of rejection over and over again, would have been so troubled by it. Here are the very people of God with all of their heritage and privileges, and they have rejected Jesus! Paul was so heartbroken over this.  But, Paul saw the brilliance of a bigger plan at work!  That plan is laid out in the rest of Romans chapter 11.  Listen in and understand the plan God has for the Jewish people and how that plan is unfolding. May God give us a love and appreciation for the Jewish heritage of the church! As we finish up Romans chapter 11 today, we close out this section of Romans we've entitled the "Synagogue of Israel." If you do a quick breeze through the book of Acts, you will see that Paul the apostle would first visit the local synagogue and give … Steve Feden 2427 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21151391/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_romans111336/id/3065747.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21151391 Romans,grace,Israel,Jews,rejection,salvation,Paul,epistle,Rome, Scripture: Romans 11:13-11:36, Series: Amazing Grace: A Study in Romans Mon, 09 Apr 2018 03:43:55 +0000 Steve Feden While Paul is specifically burdened for the salvation of his own people, the Jews, this section of Romans has broad application, even to us today! Romans 10:14-17 has lit the fire under the “missionary movement” of the church for centuries. However, at times the fire for missions has been burning hotter than others. What is the status of that fire in our time? How about in your heart? As we talk about Paul’s hope for the religious Jews to know and believe God’s unconditional love for them, we can imagine people all over the world who have no Bible teaching church, no missionary, no understanding of the true and living God, no word of God. Its hard to imagine! The truth about Jesus is not just about where people spend eternity. It changes how they live now, how they think about family, children, God and themselves. If God’s word is for everyone, and whoever calls on the name of God will be saved, and God has chosen to use human messengers—like Paul himself—to take His message around the world, why don’t we see more people going? As we discuss this topic, we will talk about people like Isaiah, Jonah, and a Samaritan woman—all whose lives God used to spread the knowledge of Himself. But maybe the most important lesson we will learn is from an unexpected source. What do four lepers in the book of 2 Kings have to do with our study? Listen in as Pastor Steve takes on this next section of Romans, continuing our study as Paul lays out his heart to the church in Rome. While Paul is specifically burdened for the salvation of his own people, the Jews, this section of Romans has broad application, even to us today! Romans 10:14-17 has lit the fire under the “missionary movement” of the church for centuries. However, at times the fire for missions has been burning hotter than others. What is the status of that fire in our time? How about in your heart? As we talk about Paul’s hope for the religious Jews to know and believe God’s unconditional love for them, we can imagine people all over the world who have no Bible teaching church, no missionary, no understanding of the true and living God, no word of God. Its hard to imagine! The truth about Jesus is not just about where people spend eternity. It changes how they live now, how they think about family, children, God and themselves. If God’s word is for everyone, and whoever calls on the name of God will be saved, and God has chosen to use human messengers—like Paul himself—to take His message around the world, why don’t we see more people going? As we discuss this topic, we will talk about people like Isaiah, Jonah, and a Samaritan woman—all whose lives God used to spread the knowledge of Himself. But maybe the most important lesson we will learn is from an unexpected source. What do four lepers in the book of 2 Kings have to do with our study? Listen in as Pastor Steve takes on this next section of Romans, continuing our study as Paul lays out his heart to the church in Rome. While Paul is specifically burdened for the salvation of his own people, the Jews, this section of Romans has broad application, even to us today! Romans 10:14-17 has lit the fire under the “missionary movement” of the church for centuries. However, at… Steve Feden 2296 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21147796/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_romans10142111112/id/3062291.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21147796 Romans,Jews,missions,belief,messenger,gospel,Paul,epistle,Rome, Scripture: Romans 10:14-11:12, Series: Amazing Grace: A Study in Romans Sun, 01 Apr 2018 15:45:00 +0000 Steve Feden After Christ was crucified on Friday, He was buried before sundown so the Jews could observe their sabbath, Saturday.  There is only one reference to any events that happened on Saturday, and it is a mention of the Pharisees going to Pilate to ask for a guard at the tomb.  Other than that, the Scriptures are silent. But Holy Saturday yields to Resurrection Sunday!  It starts with women, including Mary Magdalene, coming to the tomb early to bring spices, and, well, you know the rest of the story! Now, I think we all have no problem agreeing that Jesus rose from the dead 2000 years ago.  Instead of arguing the proof points of the resurrection this Easter I will simply refer you to the Book of Acts, chapter 1, where Luke the author of that book tells us that Jesus presented Himself ALIVE by many infallible proofs!  So the question we deal with on this Easter, we know that Jesus is alive, but what about you? Are you alive?  Now of course you are biologically alive or you wouldn’t be reading this. But what impact does the resurrection of Jesus have on you? Yes, I know it means eternal life, and that is worth celebrating all by itself. But don’t tell me you are one of those Christians just killing time until heaven. If that is the case then you have missed a huge and vital aspect of the resurrection. Listen in as we look at a passage from the Ephesians chapter 2 tomorrow and discuss life! You too can celebrate the resurrection and be made alive in Christ! After Christ was crucified on Friday, He was buried before sundown so the Jews could observe their sabbath, Saturday.  There is only one reference to any events that happened on Saturday, and it is a mention of the Pharisees going to Pilate to ask for a guard at the tomb.  Other than that, the Scriptures are silent. But Holy Saturday yields to Resurrection Sunday!  It starts with women, including Mary Magdalene, coming to the tomb early to bring spices, and, well, you know the rest of the story! Now, I think we all have no problem agreeing that Jesus rose from the dead 2000 years ago.  Instead of arguing the proof points of the resurrection this Easter I will simply refer you to the Book of Acts, chapter 1, where Luke the author of that book tells us that Jesus presented Himself ALIVE by many infallible proofs!  So the question we deal with on this Easter, we know that Jesus is alive, but what about you? Are you alive?  Now of course you are biologically alive or you wouldn’t be reading this. But what impact does the resurrection of Jesus have on you? Yes, I know it means eternal life, and that is worth celebrating all by itself. But don’t tell me you are one of those Christians just killing time until heaven. If that is the case then you have missed a huge and vital aspect of the resurrection. Listen in as we look at a passage from the Ephesians chapter 2 tomorrow and discuss life! You too can celebrate the resurrection and be made alive in Christ! After Christ was crucified on Friday, He was buried before sundown so the Jews could observe their sabbath, Saturday.  There is only one reference to any events that happened on Saturday, and it is a mention of the Pharisees going to Pilate to ask fo… Steve Feden 2555 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21142008/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_easter2018ephesians2/id/3056943.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21142008 Easter,resurrection,Jesus,transformation,grace,faith,belief, Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-2:10, Series: Easter Mon, 26 Mar 2018 02:59:06 +0000 Steve Feden In many ways Christians over the centuries have been guilty of making salvation a complex matter. In this continuing study through Romans 9-11, as Paul speaks directly to his fellow countrymen, the Jews, to beg them to be reconciled to God, he breaks down salvation as simply as it possibly can be represented. Specifically, verse 9 states: "if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved." This simple truth is so important to understand, and more importantly, to internalize and believe on the one who died for us. Listen in as Pastor Steve unpacks this short section of Romans chapter 10. In many ways Christians over the centuries have been guilty of making salvation a complex matter. In this continuing study through Romans 9-11, as Paul speaks directly to his fellow countrymen, the Jews, to beg them to be reconciled to God, he breaks down salvation as simply as it possibly can be represented. Specifically, verse 9 states: "if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved." This simple truth is so important to understand, and more importantly, to internalize and believe on the one who died for us. Listen in as Pastor Steve unpacks this short section of Romans chapter 10. In many ways Christians over the centuries have been guilty of making salvation a complex matter. In this continuing study through Romans 9-11, as Paul speaks directly to his fellow countrymen, the Jews, to beg them to be reconciled to God, he breaks d… Steve Feden 1971 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21138809/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_romans10513/id/3053912.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21138809 Romans,grace,mercy,law,Paul,epistle,Rome,Jews,religion,salvation,believe,simple, Scripture: Romans 10:5-10:13, Series: Amazing Grace: A Study in Romans Sun, 11 Mar 2018 23:19:18 +0000 Steve Feden As we continue studying Paul's concern for his Jewish countryman in Romans chapter 9 you might say, “I'm not a Jew, so who cares!?” Well, given that the mistake the Jews were making is one that people today can make it's important for us to listen in and understand. Have you heard the saying, “So close, yet so far away?” That doesn’t just explain Israel’s predicament, but also many churchgoing people. After all, Israel, in their self-established traditions and formalities and religious routines, completely missed God! They had religion in their heads but God was absent from their hearts. God offers a complete and close relationship with Him as a gift to be received and not a right to be earned. Our relationship with Him is based on His mercy and sustained by His unconditional love. We come to him by trusting that He wants us to come and those that respond to His invitation are richly rewarded! These truths that Paul shares through the end of chapter 9 and into chapter 10 are important, vital and life changing. Listen in as Pastor Steve shares these truths. As we continue studying Paul's concern for his Jewish countryman in Romans chapter 9 you might say, “I'm not a Jew, so who cares!?” Well, given that the mistake the Jews were making is one that people today can make it's important for us to listen in and understand. Have you heard the saying, “So close, yet so far away?” That doesn’t just explain Israel’s predicament, but also many churchgoing people. After all, Israel, in their self-established traditions and formalities and religious routines, completely missed God! They had religion in their heads but God was absent from their hearts. God offers a complete and close relationship with Him as a gift to be received and not a right to be earned. Our relationship with Him is based on His mercy and sustained by His unconditional love. We come to him by trusting that He wants us to come and those that respond to His invitation are richly rewarded! These truths that Paul shares through the end of chapter 9 and into chapter 10 are important, vital and life changing. Listen in as Pastor Steve shares these truths. As we continue studying Paul's concern for his Jewish countryman in Romans chapter 9 you might say, “I'm not a Jew, so who cares!?” Well, given that the mistake the Jews were making is one that people today can make it's important for us to listen in … Steve Feden 2395 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21127236/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_romans925331014/id/3042624.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21127236 Romans,grace,mercy,law,Paul,epistle,Rome,Jews,religion, Scripture: Romans 9:25-10:4, Series: Amazing Grace: A Study in Romans Sun, 04 Mar 2018 21:44:45 +0000 Steve Feden Having reached the summit of God’s grace at the end of Romans chapter eight we concluded that "nothing can separate us from the love of God." Chapter nine moves us into the next section — comprising chapters 9-11— a section we're calling the "Synagogue of Israel." Now we will see how God’s grace includes His plan for Israel! Chapter nine is the first step along the path, looking at God’s dealings with the Jewish people. As he rejoices over being so secure in Christ, Paul remembers his Jewish friends and family that have rejected Jesus and blamed Paul for rejecting Moses and his own heritage. The main theme of Romans chapter nine is God’s sovereignty; the big question that comes from this chapter is, “Does God create some people just to destroy them?” If some are chosen to be saved, does that (by association) mean that some are not chosen and won’t be saved? If you have heard of “Calvinism” or “predestination” then this chapter is absolutely essential for your understanding! Listen in as Pastor Steve sets the context for this important section, gives us a look ahead to see where we are going, and then follows the steps to get there! Having reached the summit of God’s grace at the end of Romans chapter eight we concluded that "nothing can separate us from the love of God." Chapter nine moves us into the next section — comprising chapters 9-11— a section we're calling the "Synagogue of Israel." Now we will see how God’s grace includes His plan for Israel! Chapter nine is the first step along the path, looking at God’s dealings with the Jewish people. As he rejoices over being so secure in Christ, Paul remembers his Jewish friends and family that have rejected Jesus and blamed Paul for rejecting Moses and his own heritage. The main theme of Romans chapter nine is God’s sovereignty; the big question that comes from this chapter is, “Does God create some people just to destroy them?” If some are chosen to be saved, does that (by association) mean that some are not chosen and won’t be saved? If you have heard of “Calvinism” or “predestination” then this chapter is absolutely essential for your understanding! Listen in as Pastor Steve sets the context for this important section, gives us a look ahead to see where we are going, and then follows the steps to get there! Having reached the summit of God’s grace at the end of Romans chapter eight we concluded that "nothing can separate us from the love of God." Chapter nine moves us into the next section — comprising chapters 9-11— a section we're calling the "Synagogue… Steve Feden 2399 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21122535/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_romans9124/id/3038139.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21122535 Romans,grace,Israel,Jews,law,covenant,salvation,Paul,epistle,Rome, Scripture: Romans 9:1-9:24, Series: Amazing Grace: A Study in Romans Sun, 25 Feb 2018 07:43:16 +0000 Steve Feden We bring Romans chapter 8 to a close this week with some concluding thoughts from Paul. Not only does this passage wrap up the chapter, but it ties up the entirety of the first eight chapters of Romans!  This passage is as “dense” as they come! Dense?  Yes! Packed with incredible, life changing truth on every line! In a world where people are filled with internal pain and turmoil — meaninglessness, unfulfilled desires, fleeting glory, confused about purpose — most people have found relief from painful emotions by pursuing entertainment, recreation, drugs and alcohol, or relationships with people.  This next section of Romans addresses these issues, but so much more! Listen in as Pastor Steve closes out this pivotal chapter as we continue our study through Romans. We bring Romans chapter 8 to a close this week with some concluding thoughts from Paul. Not only does this passage wrap up the chapter, but it ties up the entirety of the first eight chapters of Romans!  This passage is as “dense” as they come! Dense?  Yes! Packed with incredible, life changing truth on every line! In a world where people are filled with internal pain and turmoil — meaninglessness, unfulfilled desires, fleeting glory, confused about purpose — most people have found relief from painful emotions by pursuing entertainment, recreation, drugs and alcohol, or relationships with people.  This next section of Romans addresses these issues, but so much more! Listen in as Pastor Steve closes out this pivotal chapter as we continue our study through Romans. We bring Romans chapter 8 to a close this week with some concluding thoughts from Paul. Not only does this passage wrap up the chapter, but it ties up the entirety of the first eight chapters of Romans!  This passage is as “dense” as they come! Dense? … Steve Feden 2109 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21118115/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_romans82739/id/3034147.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21118115 Romans,grace,hardship,suffering,hope,Paul,epistle,Rome, Scripture: Romans 8:27-8:39, Series: Amazing Grace: A Study in Romans Mon, 19 Feb 2018 01:13:13 +0000 Steve Feden Paul continues to lay out the amazing grace of God in Romans chapter 8; the grace by which His Spirit lives in us, changes us, and makes us a child of God. These are things that “rule keeping” can never do. Two more things we learn in the next section: the Spirit gives us hope and the Spirit helps us pray. Both of these are in the context of hardships. Why doesn’t God protect His children from suffering? Why is the world so messed up? If God is good, why does He allow hardship and sickness and broken relationships and school shootings and tsunamis and all the rest? Why are relationships so hard? Why is addiction so tough to conquer? When will the battle be over? The main words used in this next section are “hope” and “eagerly wait”. A hope for something that we don’t have now but can be confident is coming. What are we hoping for? Will it ever come? Can we be sure? Listen in as Pastor Steve takes us through this next section of the power book of Romans! Paul continues to lay out the amazing grace of God in Romans chapter 8; the grace by which His Spirit lives in us, changes us, and makes us a child of God. These are things that “rule keeping” can never do. Two more things we learn in the next section: the Spirit gives us hope and the Spirit helps us pray. Both of these are in the context of hardships. Why doesn’t God protect His children from suffering? Why is the world so messed up? If God is good, why does He allow hardship and sickness and broken relationships and school shootings and tsunamis and all the rest? Why are relationships so hard? Why is addiction so tough to conquer? When will the battle be over? The main words used in this next section are “hope” and “eagerly wait”. A hope for something that we don’t have now but can be confident is coming. What are we hoping for? Will it ever come? Can we be sure? Listen in as Pastor Steve takes us through this next section of the power book of Romans! Paul continues to lay out the amazing grace of God in Romans chapter 8; the grace by which His Spirit lives in us, changes us, and makes us a child of God. These are things that “rule keeping” can never do. Two more things we learn in the next secti… Steve Feden 2224 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21112073/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_romans81826/id/3028860.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21112073 Romans,grace,hardship,suffering,hope,Paul,epistle,Rome, Scripture: Romans 8:18-8:26, Series: Amazing Grace: A Study in Romans Sun, 11 Feb 2018 17:12:52 +0000 Steve Feden As we continue our Romans study in chapter 8, we continue to see Paul talking about living life “in the Spirit”. This is in contrast to another kind of life that Paul says is “according to the flesh”. Living a life pleasing to God is not about following a rigid set of moral laws and performing spiritual rituals. It is about the very life of God (the Spirit) being infused into our lives by faith and the power of God! Would you rather have a book about swimming, complete with pictures and diagrams and explanations of all the different strokes and even the history of swimming, or would you rather have the Spirit of Michael Phelps come into your life? Which would make you a better swimmer?! The first option gives me knowledge but no power, and the second gives me knowledge and power. In this next section, Paul uses some pretty clear illustrations to tell us that life with God - life in the Spirit - is not about rules but about a relationship! Now he uses the relationship between a father and son. Now we are going to have to undo a common misunderstanding about being a child of God. Who are “children of God”? Isn’t everyone a child of God? If not, how do i know if I am a child of God? These questions and more will be answered in the next section of chapter 8, and the answer may surprise you. As we continue our Romans study in chapter 8, we continue to see Paul talking about living life “in the Spirit”. This is in contrast to another kind of life that Paul says is “according to the flesh”. Living a life pleasing to God is not about following a rigid set of moral laws and performing spiritual rituals. It is about the very life of God (the Spirit) being infused into our lives by faith and the power of God! Would you rather have a book about swimming, complete with pictures and diagrams and explanations of all the different strokes and even the history of swimming, or would you rather have the Spirit of Michael Phelps come into your life? Which would make you a better swimmer?! The first option gives me knowledge but no power, and the second gives me knowledge and power. In this next section, Paul uses some pretty clear illustrations to tell us that life with God - life in the Spirit - is not about rules but about a relationship! Now he uses the relationship between a father and son. Now we are going to have to undo a common misunderstanding about being a child of God. Who are “children of God”? Isn’t everyone a child of God? If not, how do i know if I am a child of God? These questions and more will be answered in the next section of chapter 8, and the answer may surprise you. As we continue our Romans study in chapter 8, we continue to see Paul talking about living life “in the Spirit”. This is in contrast to another kind of life that Paul says is “according to the flesh”. Living a life pleasing to God is not about followin… Steve Feden 2044 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21108650/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_romans81217/id/3025599.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21108650 epistle,letter,Paul,Rome,Romans,spirit,flesh,adoption,sons,child,children, Scripture: Romans 8:12-8:17, Series: Amazing Grace: A Study in Romans Mon, 05 Feb 2018 00:05:49 +0000 Steve Feden We are now entering Romans 8, which is just a continuation of what the apostle Paul has been discussing in Chapter 7: we are in the “Power Plant” — where we discover the power source for living the Christian life! We know it is in not in our own power to live a life pleasing to God — that was the topic of chapter 7 that ends with Paul declaring what a wretched man he was! As the song states, it was amazing grace that saved a wretch like me. So do you want to know how to live this new life pleasing to God? Listen in as Pastor Steve opens Romans 8 and we find out how to be exempt from the law of sin and death. No condemnation, no punishment, no death! That sounds pretty important, so how it work? Not by religious rules and rituals! Listen in as Paul tells us how in Romans chapter 8. We are now entering Romans 8, which is just a continuation of what the apostle Paul has been discussing in Chapter 7: we are in the “Power Plant” — where we discover the power source for living the Christian life! We know it is in not in our own power to live a life pleasing to God — that was the topic of chapter 7 that ends with Paul declaring what a wretched man he was! As the song states, it was amazing grace that saved a wretch like me. So do you want to know how to live this new life pleasing to God? Listen in as Pastor Steve opens Romans 8 and we find out how to be exempt from the law of sin and death. No condemnation, no punishment, no death! That sounds pretty important, so how it work? Not by religious rules and rituals! Listen in as Paul tells us how in Romans chapter 8. We are now entering Romans 8, which is just a continuation of what the apostle Paul has been discussing in Chapter 7: we are in the “Power Plant” — where we discover the power source for living the Christian life! We know it is in not in our own power … Steve Feden 2414 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21102878/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_romans8111/id/3020055.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21102878 Rome,epistle,Paul,letter,sin,death,condemnation,freedom,power,life, Scripture: Romans 8:1-8:11, Series: Amazing Grace: A Study in Romans Sun, 28 Jan 2018 15:23:48 +0000 Dave Vollmer One of our elders, Dave Vollmer, brings a timely reminder from 1 Peter: we are meant to be pilgrims and aliens here; this place is not our home. When we get too comfortable, we forget that our hope should be in Christ alone, who has given us an inheritance that will not fade away, "reserved in heaven for you!" Peter is reminding these early church "pilgrims" that when sufferings and trials come, they are part of that reminder that this is not the place we will find our hope, and it purifies our faith and brings glory to God, the very thing we were created to do. Give praise to Jesus for being our "living hope" and dedicate yourself to getting in His word and knowing Him so that you can bring him glory no matter the circumstances on this earth. One of our elders, Dave Vollmer, brings a timely reminder from 1 Peter: we are meant to be pilgrims and aliens here; this place is not our home. When we get too comfortable, we forget that our hope should be in Christ alone, who has given us an inheritance that will not fade away, "reserved in heaven for you!" Peter is reminding these early church "pilgrims" that when sufferings and trials come, they are part of that reminder that this is not the place we will find our hope, and it purifies our faith and brings glory to God, the very thing we were created to do. Give praise to Jesus for being our "living hope" and dedicate yourself to getting in His word and knowing Him so that you can bring him glory no matter the circumstances on this earth. One of our elders, Dave Vollmer, brings a timely reminder from 1 Peter: we are meant to be pilgrims and aliens here; this place is not our home. When we get too comfortable, we forget that our hope should be in Christ alone, who has given us an inherit… Dave Vollmer 2467 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21097372/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_1peter119/id/3014860.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21097372 suffering,hope,alien,stranger,pilgrim,Peter,epistle,salvation, Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-1:9, Series: Guest Speaker Mon, 15 Jan 2018 02:23:56 +0000 Steve Feden This next section in Romans chapter 7 is for every Christian that feels liken they are failing to be a "good Christian". Is your experience unique? Is there something wrong with you? You are coming to church and learning about God and agreeing with truth and trying really hard to do better. But you just keep falling back into old patterns and making the same mistakes. Paul’s experience is so familiar and highlights the "double nature" of people! Yes, God’s people. By the end of this section, Paul is forced to admit failure and cry out for help. He is torn by the inner conflict of wanting to please God and to please self. He is face to face with the monster of sin and law has failed to tame it. What next? How do we get free from sin? Listen in as Pastor Steve finishes out this important section of Romans. And then come back because the crescendo of Paul's message is coming as we move into chapter 8! This next section in Romans chapter 7 is for every Christian that feels liken they are failing to be a "good Christian". Is your experience unique? Is there something wrong with you? You are coming to church and learning about God and agreeing with truth and trying really hard to do better. But you just keep falling back into old patterns and making the same mistakes. Paul’s experience is so familiar and highlights the "double nature" of people! Yes, God’s people. By the end of this section, Paul is forced to admit failure and cry out for help. He is torn by the inner conflict of wanting to please God and to please self. He is face to face with the monster of sin and law has failed to tame it. What next? How do we get free from sin? Listen in as Pastor Steve finishes out this important section of Romans. And then come back because the crescendo of Paul's message is coming as we move into chapter 8! This next section in Romans chapter 7 is for every Christian that feels liken they are failing to be a "good Christian". Is your experience unique? Is there something wrong with you? You are coming to church and learning about God and agreeing with tru… Steve Feden 2489 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21088103/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_romans7725/id/3005908.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21088103 epistle,letter,Paul,Rome,grace,failure,nature,sin,law, Scripture: Romans 7:7-7:25, Series: Amazing Grace: A Study in Romans Sun, 07 Jan 2018 23:42:20 +0000 Steve Feden Romans chapter 7 is all about the law.  Verses 1 through 6 actually follows up from chapter 6, verse 15, with another “Don’t you know….”. Paul now calls on marriage as an illustration to prove his next point.  Have you ever seen how powerful love can be?  I have seen people quit smoking, change hobbies, stay up all hours of the night, and do other crazy things for love, or for the one they love and want to please.   What does that have to do with Romans 7?  Listen in as we cover some of the most important truths in the whole Bible. It may just change your life. Romans chapter 7 is all about the law.  Verses 1 through 6 actually follows up from chapter 6, verse 15, with another “Don’t you know….”. Paul now calls on marriage as an illustration to prove his next point.  Have you ever seen how powerful love can be?  I have seen people quit smoking, change hobbies, stay up all hours of the night, and do other crazy things for love, or for the one they love and want to please.   What does that have to do with Romans 7?  Listen in as we cover some of the most important truths in the whole Bible. It may just change your life. Romans chapter 7 is all about the law.  Verses 1 through 6 actually follows up from chapter 6, verse 15, with another “Don’t you know….”. Paul now calls on marriage as an illustration to prove his next point.  Have you ever seen how powerful love can b… Steve Feden 2137 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21083409/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_romans716/id/3001331.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21083409 epistle,letter,Paul,Rome,Romans,grace,law,marriage, Scripture: Romans 7:1-7:6, Series: Amazing Grace: A Study in Romans Sun, 31 Dec 2017 19:27:28 +0000 Steve Feden Wisdom may be the world's greatest need and yet is probably the only thing one cannot order on Amazon! An Amazon search reveals that out of 184,000 results, the best we can do is a best-selling book by Oprah which details "life-changing" conversations with various "spiritual people". Trust me, there is nothing meaningful these experts say that has not already been said in the Bible! If Solomon is right, and wisdom if the principal thing, and other non-biblical sources agree with him even saying that "practical wisdom is the key to happiness” (Barry Schwartz - TED Talk), then we should figure out where to get it and how to know if we have it. Enter James, the half-brother of Jesus who wrote a nuts and bolts letter to the church. This guy means business and has no time for talk; he is all about action! In chapter 3 he challenges his readers to show they are wise and gives a test to know if you are using earthly or heavenly wisdom. Wisdom may be the world's greatest need and yet is probably the only thing one cannot order on Amazon! An Amazon search reveals that out of 184,000 results, the best we can do is a best-selling book by Oprah which details "life-changing" conversations with various "spiritual people". Trust me, there is nothing meaningful these experts say that has not already been said in the Bible! If Solomon is right, and wisdom if the principal thing, and other non-biblical sources agree with him even saying that "practical wisdom is the key to happiness” (Barry Schwartz - TED Talk), then we should figure out where to get it and how to know if we have it. Enter James, the half-brother of Jesus who wrote a nuts and bolts letter to the church. This guy means business and has no time for talk; he is all about action! In chapter 3 he challenges his readers to show they are wise and gives a test to know if you are using earthly or heavenly wisdom. Wisdom may be the world's greatest need and yet is probably the only thing one cannot order on Amazon! An Amazon search reveals that out of 184,000 results, the best we can do is a best-selling book by Oprah which details "life-changing" conversations … Steve Feden 2318 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21081894/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_wisdomames31318/id/2999695.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21081894 wisdom,James, Scripture: James 3:13-3:18, Series: New Years Mon, 25 Dec 2017 03:23:00 +0000 Steve Feden This Christmas Eve, we will look at one of the most well-known passages regarding Jesus connected with Christmas. “For unto us a Child is born, and unto us a Son is given.” This familiar quote from the Old Testament prophet Isaiah is never quoted in the New Testament! Is that surprising? How do we know it refers to Jesus? What was happening when Isaiah was preaching? What does it tell us about Jesus? Listen in as Pastor Steve unpacks Isaiah 9 as we discuss the Child that is born and the Son that is given! This Christmas Eve, we will look at one of the most well-known passages regarding Jesus connected with Christmas. “For unto us a Child is born, and unto us a Son is given.” This familiar quote from the Old Testament prophet Isaiah is never quoted in the New Testament! Is that surprising? How do we know it refers to Jesus? What was happening when Isaiah was preaching? What does it tell us about Jesus? Listen in as Pastor Steve unpacks Isaiah 9 as we discuss the Child that is born and the Son that is given! This Christmas Eve, we will look at one of the most well-known passages regarding Jesus connected with Christmas. “For unto us a Child is born, and unto us a Son is given.” This familiar quote from the Old Testament prophet Isaiah is never quoted in th… Steve Feden 2093 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21082523/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_christmaseve2017isaiah9/id/3000623.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21082523 born, child, Christmas, Isaiah, Jesus, prophecy, savior, Scripture: Isaiah 9, Series: Christmas Eve Service Sun, 17 Dec 2017 19:17:52 +0000 Steve Feden Have you ever felt like your life is out of control? Have you ever felt the frustration of doing something even though you really don’t want to do it? As we step into the second half of Romans chapter 6, Paul deals with control issues. You will no doubt determine to control yourself in the “dessert department” over the holidays. But then there will be yummy desserts and you will feel compelled to eat them against your will! But what about when these conflicts are emotional, moral, or spiritual? Come and hear some super-duper “not so secret” insight from God about control and conflict, folly and freedom in the passage from Romans 6! Have you ever felt like your life is out of control? Have you ever felt the frustration of doing something even though you really don’t want to do it? As we step into the second half of Romans chapter 6, Paul deals with control issues. You will no doubt determine to control yourself in the “dessert department” over the holidays. But then there will be yummy desserts and you will feel compelled to eat them against your will! But what about when these conflicts are emotional, moral, or spiritual? Come and hear some super-duper “not so secret” insight from God about control and conflict, folly and freedom in the passage from Romans 6! Have you ever felt like your life is out of control? Have you ever felt the frustration of doing something even though you really don’t want to do it? As we step into the second half of Romans chapter 6, Paul deals with control issues. You will no doub… Steve Feden 2368 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21081843/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_romans61523/id/2999650.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21081843 epistle,letter,Paul,Rome,Romans,grace,control,sin,law,grace, Scripture: Romans 6:15-6:23, Series: Amazing Grace: A Study in Romans Mon, 11 Dec 2017 02:01:33 +0000 Steve Feden Leaving the courtroom, we are now entering the "power plant" at the beginning of Romans chapter six. Paul starts by answering a question that might immediately surface after we learn God's grace overflows where sin abounds: well then, why not sin so that grace might "super-abound!?" But, the truth is that we are in a war with sin, and the "weapons" of this war are the members of our body that Paul talks about. We have a choice--to offer these to God for service, or to use them as "instruments" of unrighteousness. Listen in as we enter the "power plant" in the next few chapters of our study in Romans. Leaving the courtroom, we are now entering the "power plant" at the beginning of Romans chapter six. Paul starts by answering a question that might immediately surface after we learn God's grace overflows where sin abounds: well then, why not sin so that grace might "super-abound!?" But, the truth is that we are in a war with sin, and the "weapons" of this war are the members of our body that Paul talks about. We have a choice--to offer these to God for service, or to use them as "instruments" of unrighteousness. Listen in as we enter the "power plant" in the next few chapters of our study in Romans. Leaving the courtroom, we are now entering the "power plant" at the beginning of Romans chapter six. Paul starts by answering a question that might immediately surface after we learn God's grace overflows where sin abounds: well then, why not sin so th… Steve Feden 2111 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21067640/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_romans6114/id/2986381.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21067640 epistle,letter,Paul,Rome,Romans,grace,sin,law,unrighteousness,death,life, Scripture: Romans 6:1-6:14, Series: Amazing Grace: A Study in Romans Sun, 03 Dec 2017 21:53:42 +0000 Steve Feden The second half of Romans chapter five could be summed up as "Two men in a one act play." Paul uses the picture of "two Adams"; a first Adam, the Adam in the garden, bringing original sin into humanity, and then the "second Adam"--Jesus Christ--who provides a remedy for this sin. Listen in as Pastor Steve teaches through this important theological description of both our original sin, but also our justification through the death and resurrection of the "second Adam," our savior Jesus Christ. The second half of Romans chapter five could be summed up as "Two men in a one act play." Paul uses the picture of "two Adams"; a first Adam, the Adam in the garden, bringing original sin into humanity, and then the "second Adam"--Jesus Christ--who provides a remedy for this sin. Listen in as Pastor Steve teaches through this important theological description of both our original sin, but also our justification through the death and resurrection of the "second Adam," our savior Jesus Christ. The second half of Romans chapter five could be summed up as "Two men in a one act play." Paul uses the picture of "two Adams"; a first Adam, the Adam in the garden, bringing original sin into humanity, and then the "second Adam"--Jesus Christ--who pro… Steve Feden 2140 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21067441/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_romans51221/id/2986180.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21067441 epistle,letter,Paul,Rome,Romans,grace,faith,sin,law,Adam,gift,justification, Scripture: Romans 5:12-5:21, Series: Amazing Grace: A Study in Romans Sun, 26 Nov 2017 18:32:44 +0000 Steve Feden Starting chapter five of Romans, Paul has laid out the "case for faith"--that we are justified by faith alone in Jesus Christ, and because of that, he now lays out the beautiful story of grace in this first section of chapter five. Listen in as Pastor Steve unpacks this powerful and important section of scripture! Starting chapter five of Romans, Paul has laid out the "case for faith"--that we are justified by faith alone in Jesus Christ, and because of that, he now lays out the beautiful story of grace in this first section of chapter five. Listen in as Pastor Steve unpacks this powerful and important section of scripture! Starting chapter five of Romans, Paul has laid out the "case for faith"--that we are justified by faith alone in Jesus Christ, and because of that, he now lays out the beautiful story of grace in this first section of chapter five. Listen in as Pastor … Steve Feden 2099 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21060021/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_romans5111/id/2979078.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21060021 epistle,letter,Paul,Rome,Romans,grace,faith,justified,Jesus,redemption, Scripture: Romans 5:1-5:11, Series: Amazing Grace: A Study in Romans Sun, 19 Nov 2017 19:14:04 +0000 Steve Feden As Pastor Steve closes out chapter four in our study through the letter to the Romans, we get a close-up of the story of Abraham. Specifically, the promise to Abraham in Genesis predates the law, the Jewish nation, and anything else the Jews would want to depend on for righteousness. God's fulfillment of this promise is the perfect picture of our call to "walk by faith and not by sight" and that it is only through God's work and our faith in Him that we are saved! Listen in to this powerful message on God's gift to us and the call for us to live by faith. As Pastor Steve closes out chapter four in our study through the letter to the Romans, we get a close-up of the story of Abraham. Specifically, the promise to Abraham in Genesis predates the law, the Jewish nation, and anything else the Jews would want to depend on for righteousness. God's fulfillment of this promise is the perfect picture of our call to "walk by faith and not by sight" and that it is only through God's work and our faith in Him that we are saved! Listen in to this powerful message on God's gift to us and the call for us to live by faith. As Pastor Steve closes out chapter four in our study through the letter to the Romans, we get a close-up of the story of Abraham. Specifically, the promise to Abraham in Genesis predates the law, the Jewish nation, and anything else the Jews would want… Steve Feden 2252 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21057975/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_romans41225/id/2977119.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21057975 law,faith,Romans,epistle,Paul,Abraham,works,righteousness, Scripture: Romans 4:12-4:25, Series: Amazing Grace: A Study in Romans Sun, 12 Nov 2017 20:57:04 +0000 Dave Blaha Our youth pastor, Dave Blaha, continues our study in Romans this week. In this first section of chapter four, Paul lays out a powerful argument for salvation through faith alone using both the super-patriarch Abraham as well as King David. These arguments were necessary to help the Jews see that faith and righteousness were "accounted" before the following of the law, and that this same faith in Jesus is available to us today without any ability to work for our salvation. Pastor Dave clearly showed the freedom and peace that comes from knowing that it is not based on our righteousness, but His! Our youth pastor, Dave Blaha, continues our study in Romans this week. In this first section of chapter four, Paul lays out a powerful argument for salvation through faith alone using both the super-patriarch Abraham as well as King David. These arguments were necessary to help the Jews see that faith and righteousness were "accounted" before the following of the law, and that this same faith in Jesus is available to us today without any ability to work for our salvation. Pastor Dave clearly showed the freedom and peace that comes from knowing that it is not based on our righteousness, but His! Our youth pastor, Dave Blaha, continues our study in Romans this week. In this first section of chapter four, Paul lays out a powerful argument for salvation through faith alone using both the super-patriarch Abraham as well as King David. These argume… Dave Blaha 1718 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21050067/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_romans4112/id/2969594.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21050067 epistle,letter,Paul,Rome,Romans,grace,faith,freedom,circumcision,Jew,Greek, Scripture: Romans 4:1-4:12, Series: Amazing Grace: A Study in Romans Mon, 06 Nov 2017 03:10:40 +0000 Steve Feden The first three chapters of Romans have led us to this crescendo--there is no one righteous before God: not the religious person, not the atheist; no one! The reason Paul led us to that point is to reveal the beauty of the gospel: it is by faith in Jesus we are rescued from this divide between our sin and a holy God! And by nothing else and no one else can we be saved. Only this grace can save us. Listen in as Pastor Steve takes us through the end of Romans chapter three with this good news! The first three chapters of Romans have led us to this crescendo--there is no one righteous before God: not the religious person, not the atheist; no one! The reason Paul led us to that point is to reveal the beauty of the gospel: it is by faith in Jesus we are rescued from this divide between our sin and a holy God! And by nothing else and no one else can we be saved. Only this grace can save us. Listen in as Pastor Steve takes us through the end of Romans chapter three with this good news! The first three chapters of Romans have led us to this crescendo--there is no one righteous before God: not the religious person, not the atheist; no one! The reason Paul led us to that point is to reveal the beauty of the gospel: it is by faith in Jes… Steve Feden 2358 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21049371/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_romans32131/id/2968879.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21049371 grace,Romans,letter,epistle,Paul,sin,righteousness, Scripture: Romans 3:21-3:31, Series: Amazing Grace: A Study in Romans Sun, 29 Oct 2017 04:32:08 +0000 Steve Feden As Paul completes the full circle of his argument that all have sinned, he starts Romans three by rhetorically answering questions he knew would come up from those who wanted to find flaws in the argument. However, he ends with a heavy charge: "they are all under sin," using passages from the Old Testament to show the full depravity of mankind. As hard as it is to hear this truth, without it we won't understand the amazing grace of God that Paul will now lay out in the courtroom of God! As Paul completes the full circle of his argument that all have sinned, he starts Romans three by rhetorically answering questions he knew would come up from those who wanted to find flaws in the argument. However, he ends with a heavy charge: "they are all under sin," using passages from the Old Testament to show the full depravity of mankind. As hard as it is to hear this truth, without it we won't understand the amazing grace of God that Paul will now lay out in the courtroom of God! As Paul completes the full circle of his argument that all have sinned, he starts Romans three by rhetorically answering questions he knew would come up from those who wanted to find flaws in the argument. However, he ends with a heavy charge: "they ar… Steve Feden 2288 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21042444/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_romans3120/id/2962297.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21042444 Jews,advantage,Paul,courthouse,argument,righteous,judgement,grace, Scripture: Romans 3:1-3:20, Series: Amazing Grace: A Study in Romans Sun, 22 Oct 2017 04:22:03 +0000 Steve Feden Continuing our study in Romans, we remain in the "courthouse" as God, through Paul's masterful writing, shows that all are guilty before the law. In this section, the religious are shown to also be guilty, even though they believe they are righteous before God. In the end, the rights and rituals even of the Jews--God's chosen people--were not enough to make one righteous, as righteousness is an inward trait, not an outward ritual or sign. Continuing our study in Romans, we remain in the "courthouse" as God, through Paul's masterful writing, shows that all are guilty before the law. In this section, the religious are shown to also be guilty, even though they believe they are righteous before God. In the end, the rights and rituals even of the Jews--God's chosen people--were not enough to make one righteous, as righteousness is an inward trait, not an outward ritual or sign. Continuing our study in Romans, we remain in the "courthouse" as God, through Paul's masterful writing, shows that all are guilty before the law. In this section, the religious are shown to also be guilty, even though they believe they are righteous be… Steve Feden 2184 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21042440/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_romans21229/id/2962294.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21042440 Paul,argument,courthouse,righteous,guilty,judgement,judgemental, Scripture: Romans 2:12-2:29, Series: Amazing Grace: A Study in Romans Mon, 09 Oct 2017 02:17:57 +0000 Dave Vollmer Associate Pastor and Elder Dave Vollmer brings a message of application from the life of John the Baptist, following his declaration "behold the Lamb of God" in John chapter 1, weaving in additional details from the other gospel accounts. Listen in as Dave applies John's call to repentance and his humility even in light of a powerful earthly ministry: "I must decrease so that He might increase." Associate Pastor and Elder Dave Vollmer brings a message of application from the life of John the Baptist, following his declaration "behold the Lamb of God" in John chapter 1, weaving in additional details from the other gospel accounts. Listen in as Dave applies John's call to repentance and his humility even in light of a powerful earthly ministry: "I must decrease so that He might increase." Associate Pastor and Elder Dave Vollmer brings a message of application from the life of John the Baptist, following his declaration "behold the Lamb of God" in John chapter 1, weaving in additional details from the other gospel accounts. Listen in as … Dave Vollmer 2195 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21027640/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_ohn1lifeofohnthebaptist/id/2948150.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21027640 repentance,word,voice,forerunner,baptism,Jordan,Nazarite,Messiah,prophet, Scripture: John 1:1-1:29, Series: Topical Messages Mon, 02 Oct 2017 00:04:17 +0000 Steve Feden As we continue to sit in the courtroom of God, so to speak, in these first chapters of Romans, now God deals with those who pass judgement on others--the judgemental. God shows that only he is the righteous judge; that our judgement always fails because we do the very thing we judge others for! Listen in as Pastor Steve continues to teach through the letter to the Romans. As we continue to sit in the courtroom of God, so to speak, in these first chapters of Romans, now God deals with those who pass judgement on others--the judgemental. God shows that only he is the righteous judge; that our judgement always fails because we do the very thing we judge others for! Listen in as Pastor Steve continues to teach through the letter to the Romans. As we continue to sit in the courtroom of God, so to speak, in these first chapters of Romans, now God deals with those who pass judgement on others--the judgemental. God shows that only he is the righteous judge; that our judgement always fails becaus… Steve Feden 1654 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21024595/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_romans2111/id/2945221.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21024595 Romans,letter,Paul,judgement,judgemental, Scripture: Romans 2:1-2:11, Series: Amazing Grace: A Study in Romans Sun, 24 Sep 2017 23:51:44 +0000 Steve Feden Our second week in our new study of Romans, and Pastor Steve finishes out the first chapter as God lays out the case for his wrath, not because people sin and don't know better, but because they actually *do* know and understand, but instead, have traded God's truth for lies. Listen in to this powerful message of not only God's wrath, but also His grace that awaits those who turn to Him. Our second week in our new study of Romans, and Pastor Steve finishes out the first chapter as God lays out the case for his wrath, not because people sin and don't know better, but because they actually *do* know and understand, but instead, have traded God's truth for lies. Listen in to this powerful message of not only God's wrath, but also His grace that awaits those who turn to Him. Our second week in our new study of Romans, and Pastor Steve finishes out the first chapter as God lays out the case for his wrath, not because people sin and don't know better, but because they actually *do* know and understand, but instead, have trad… Steve Feden 2625 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21024592/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_romans11832/id/2945219.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21024592 wrath,Romans,letter,Paul,depravity,evil,impurity,judgement, Scripture: Romans 1:18-1:32, Series: Amazing Grace: A Study in Romans Sun, 17 Sep 2017 15:58:55 +0000 Steve Feden This week we began a new study as we closed out the book of Acts and started Paul's letter to the Romans! Pastor Steve has entitled this series "Amazing Grace" as Paul lays out in his letter the gospel of grace to the believers living in Rome. Listen in as Steve opens our study with some background, context, and history of this powerful letter to the church. This week we began a new study as we closed out the book of Acts and started Paul's letter to the Romans! Pastor Steve has entitled this series "Amazing Grace" as Paul lays out in his letter the gospel of grace to the believers living in Rome. Listen in as Steve opens our study with some background, context, and history of this powerful letter to the church. This week we began a new study as we closed out the book of Acts and started Paul's letter to the Romans! Pastor Steve has entitled this series "Amazing Grace" as Paul lays out in his letter the gospel of grace to the believers living in Rome. Listen i… Steve Feden 2172 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21014483/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_romans1117/id/2935471.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21014483 epistle,Paul,Rome,Romans,grace, Scripture: Romans 1:1-1:17, Series: Amazing Grace: A Study in Romans Sun, 10 Sep 2017 15:18:07 +0000 Steve Feden In this final message from our study through Acts, we are told of their final journey into Rome after the horrific storm and shipwreck, causing them to winter at Malta. There in Rome Paul is under house arrest with some freedom, and spends time with the believers there as well as talking to the Jewish contingent in Rome, witnessing to them. Listen in as Pastor Steve closes out this last message from the book of Acts! In this final message from our study through Acts, we are told of their final journey into Rome after the horrific storm and shipwreck, causing them to winter at Malta. There in Rome Paul is under house arrest with some freedom, and spends time with the believers there as well as talking to the Jewish contingent in Rome, witnessing to them. Listen in as Pastor Steve closes out this last message from the book of Acts! In this final message from our study through Acts, we are told of their final journey into Rome after the horrific storm and shipwreck, causing them to winter at Malta. There in Rome Paul is under house arrest with some freedom, and spends time with th… Steve Feden 2252 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21014463/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_acts281131/id/2935451.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21014463 Paul,Rome,journey,ship,Romans,believers,Jews,debate, Scripture: Acts 28:11-28:31, Series: Discovering the Holy Spirit in Acts Sun, 03 Sep 2017 13:43:04 +0000 Steve Feden Continuing in Acts 27, we are in the middle of the violent storm that Paul, as prisoner of the Roman empire, and his traveling companions are in the midst of. Picking up in verse 39, they realize they are approaching some landmass, and by morning they get stuck on a sandbar that begins to destroy the ship. True to God's promise, they are all saved and on the island of Malta, the locals show "unusual kindness" to the group as they end up sheltering there for winter. Listen in as Pastor Steve talks about how we as believers should be those who show "unusual kindness"! Continuing in Acts 27, we are in the middle of the violent storm that Paul, as prisoner of the Roman empire, and his traveling companions are in the midst of. Picking up in verse 39, they realize they are approaching some landmass, and by morning they get stuck on a sandbar that begins to destroy the ship. True to God's promise, they are all saved and on the island of Malta, the locals show "unusual kindness" to the group as they end up sheltering there for winter. Listen in as Pastor Steve talks about how we as believers should be those who show "unusual kindness"! Continuing in Acts 27, we are in the middle of the violent storm that Paul, as prisoner of the Roman empire, and his traveling companions are in the midst of. Picking up in verse 39, they realize they are approaching some landmass, and by morning they … Steve Feden 2440 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21005249/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_acts27394428110/id/2926856.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21005249 shipwreck,Malta,storm,kindness,empathy,Paul,journey,Rome, Scripture: Acts 27:39-28:10, Series: Discovering the Holy Spirit in Acts Sun, 27 Aug 2017 14:58:06 +0000 Steve Feden As Paul is now sent from Caesarea with Roman guards and companions to head towards Rome, it is late in the year and good sailing weather is quickly passing. The traveling group makes it as far as Crete, but the port of Fair Havens was not good for a winter's stay and against Paul's advice they attempt to continue on. They enter a huge storm that clearly endangers everyone's life, but Paul is given wisdom and encouragement from God that He will bring him safely to Rome. Paul takes charge and provides comfort as they prepare for the worst. Listen in as Pastor Steve shares about our lack of control in the storms of life and our dependence on God. As Paul is now sent from Caesarea with Roman guards and companions to head towards Rome, it is late in the year and good sailing weather is quickly passing. The traveling group makes it as far as Crete, but the port of Fair Havens was not good for a winter's stay and against Paul's advice they attempt to continue on. They enter a huge storm that clearly endangers everyone's life, but Paul is given wisdom and encouragement from God that He will bring him safely to Rome. Paul takes charge and provides comfort as they prepare for the worst. Listen in as Pastor Steve shares about our lack of control in the storms of life and our dependence on God. As Paul is now sent from Caesarea with Roman guards and companions to head towards Rome, it is late in the year and good sailing weather is quickly passing. The traveling group makes it as far as Crete, but the port of Fair Havens was not good for a wi… Steve Feden 2512 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21001942/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_acts27138/id/2923676.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21001942 Paul,shipwreck,storm,Rome,journey,ship, Scripture: Acts 27:1-27:38, Series: Discovering the Holy Spirit in Acts Sun, 20 Aug 2017 14:43:56 +0000 Steve Feden As we continue in Acts 26, Paul is in the middle of sharing his life story/testimony of his miraculous conversion again, with royalty and Roman leadership there listening to him. It is towards the end of this that Festus has had enough of Paul's words, but Paul has clearly convicted King Agrippa, who says "you almost persuade me to become a Christian"! Realizing that there is nothing in any of the Jewish charges against him, he could have been released, but he has appealed to Caesar and must now go to Rome to stand trial. As we continue in Acts 26, Paul is in the middle of sharing his life story/testimony of his miraculous conversion again, with royalty and Roman leadership there listening to him. It is towards the end of this that Festus has had enough of Paul's words, but Paul has clearly convicted King Agrippa, who says "you almost persuade me to become a Christian"! Realizing that there is nothing in any of the Jewish charges against him, he could have been released, but he has appealed to Caesar and must now go to Rome to stand trial. As we continue in Acts 26, Paul is in the middle of sharing his life story/testimony of his miraculous conversion again, with royalty and Roman leadership there listening to him. It is towards the end of this that Festus has had enough of Paul's words,… Steve Feden 2233 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21001941/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_acts261232/id/2923674.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/21001941 Paul,Agrippa,Bernice,trial,Caesarea,defense,testimony, Scripture: Acts 26:12-26:32, Series: Discovering the Holy Spirit in Acts Sun, 13 Aug 2017 14:18:53 +0000 Steve Feden We are told at the end of Acts chapter 24 that Paul was under arrest by Felix for two years in Caesarea before Felix is replaced as governor by Festus. Acts chapter 25 and 26 continue this story after these two years as Festus tries to understand what to do with Paul. In today's message from chapter 25 and the beginning of chapter 26, Festus runs his own trial to try and get to the bottom of why the Jewish leadership wants Paul dead, and is then visited by Herod Agrippa and Bernice who also want to hear Paul out. Paul begins to share his life story and testimony again, proving both his innocence to the Jew's charges as well as sharing the gospel. We are told at the end of Acts chapter 24 that Paul was under arrest by Felix for two years in Caesarea before Felix is replaced as governor by Festus. Acts chapter 25 and 26 continue this story after these two years as Festus tries to understand what to do with Paul. In today's message from chapter 25 and the beginning of chapter 26, Festus runs his own trial to try and get to the bottom of why the Jewish leadership wants Paul dead, and is then visited by Herod Agrippa and Bernice who also want to hear Paul out. Paul begins to share his life story and testimony again, proving both his innocence to the Jew's charges as well as sharing the gospel. We are told at the end of Acts chapter 24 that Paul was under arrest by Felix for two years in Caesarea before Felix is replaced as governor by Festus. Acts chapter 25 and 26 continue this story after these two years as Festus tries to understand what … Steve Feden 2238 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20991613/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_acts2512726111/id/2913910.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20991613 Paul,Festus,trial,Caesarea,defense,testimony,Agrippa,Bernice,Herod, Scripture: Acts 25:1-26:11, Series: Discovering the Holy Spirit in Acts Sun, 06 Aug 2017 14:46:52 +0000 Steve Feden On this Communion Sunday, and as a preface to the evening concert titled "Deeper Still", Pastor Steve walks through the vision given to Ezekiel of the life-giving river flowing from the temple and discusses the concept of going "deeper still" with God in our own lives. On this Communion Sunday, and as a preface to the evening concert titled "Deeper Still", Pastor Steve walks through the vision given to Ezekiel of the life-giving river flowing from the temple and discusses the concept of going "deeper still" with God in our own lives. On this Communion Sunday, and as a preface to the evening concert titled "Deeper Still", Pastor Steve walks through the vision given to Ezekiel of the life-giving river flowing from the temple and discusses the concept of going "deeper still" with God … Steve Feden 1630 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20991636/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_communionsundaydeeperstill/id/2913931.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20991636 communion,deeper,walk,faith,river,life,Ezekiel, Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-47:9, Series: Communion Sunday Sun, 30 Jul 2017 20:01:41 +0000 Steve Feden Continuing Paul's initial hearing in Caesarea before Felix in chapter 24, Paul defends himself, and clearly states his case for acquittal before Felix. Even though the charges are clearly erroneous, Felix has political pressures related to his relationship with the Jews and keeps Paul in chains for the time being. During this time, Paul has the opportunity to witness to Felix and his wife Drusilla, and meets with Felix regularly over a period of two years. At this time Felix is replaced with a successor. Listen in as Pastor Steve teaches through this section on Paul's defense and his witness about the truth to Felix and his wife. Continuing Paul's initial hearing in Caesarea before Felix in chapter 24, Paul defends himself, and clearly states his case for acquittal before Felix. Even though the charges are clearly erroneous, Felix has political pressures related to his relationship with the Jews and keeps Paul in chains for the time being. During this time, Paul has the opportunity to witness to Felix and his wife Drusilla, and meets with Felix regularly over a period of two years. At this time Felix is replaced with a successor. Listen in as Pastor Steve teaches through this section on Paul's defense and his witness about the truth to Felix and his wife. Continuing Paul's initial hearing in Caesarea before Felix in chapter 24, Paul defends himself, and clearly states his case for acquittal before Felix. Even though the charges are clearly erroneous, Felix has political pressures related to his relation… Steve Feden 2627 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20983616/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_acts241027/id/2906242.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20983616 Felix,Caesarea,Paul,trial,witness,defense, Scripture: Acts 24:10-24:27, Series: Discovering the Holy Spirit in Acts Sun, 23 Jul 2017 19:31:23 +0000 Steve Feden Continuing the story of Paul's fateful trip to Jerusalem in Acts 23, a murderous plot is uncovered by a young relative, who brings it to the commander and Paul, leading to a late night military escort to get Paul safely out of Rome, and to Caesarea, the seat of Roman military leadership. The governor, Felix, invites the Jewish leadership back in Jerusalem to bring their charges against Paul so he can hear them out. Listen in as Pastor Steve talks about "God-incidences" (versus coincidences) as we see God preserving Paul and using him as his saga continues. Continuing the story of Paul's fateful trip to Jerusalem in Acts 23, a murderous plot is uncovered by a young relative, who brings it to the commander and Paul, leading to a late night military escort to get Paul safely out of Rome, and to Caesarea, the seat of Roman military leadership. The governor, Felix, invites the Jewish leadership back in Jerusalem to bring their charges against Paul so he can hear them out. Listen in as Pastor Steve talks about "God-incidences" (versus coincidences) as we see God preserving Paul and using him as his saga continues. Continuing the story of Paul's fateful trip to Jerusalem in Acts 23, a murderous plot is uncovered by a young relative, who brings it to the commander and Paul, leading to a late night military escort to get Paul safely out of Rome, and to Caesarea, th… Steve Feden 2306 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20983614/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_acts2312352419/id/2906240.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20983614 Felix,Caesarea,Paul,trial,Jews,Tertullus, Scripture: Acts 23:12-24:9, Series: Discovering the Holy Spirit in Acts Sun, 16 Jul 2017 15:02:17 +0000 Steve Feden We pick up still in Acts chapter 22 as Paul continues to be allowed to address the large crowd from the edge of the temple, sharing his testimony as a way to combat the charges leveled against him (that we was anti-Jew, anti-law, and anti-temple). However, when he mentions that it was Jesus who sent him to the Gentiles, the crowd loses is again and the commander of the Roman regiment has to save Paul's life again from the crowd. Paul is then brought before the Sanhedrin as the commander wants to get to the bottom of why Paul is such a troubling figure! Listen in as Pastor Steve discusses a moment of failure for Paul and God's awesome encouragement to Paul in the final verse we covered today. We pick up still in Acts chapter 22 as Paul continues to be allowed to address the large crowd from the edge of the temple, sharing his testimony as a way to combat the charges leveled against him (that we was anti-Jew, anti-law, and anti-temple). However, when he mentions that it was Jesus who sent him to the Gentiles, the crowd loses is again and the commander of the Roman regiment has to save Paul's life again from the crowd. Paul is then brought before the Sanhedrin as the commander wants to get to the bottom of why Paul is such a troubling figure! Listen in as Pastor Steve discusses a moment of failure for Paul and God's awesome encouragement to Paul in the final verse we covered today. We pick up still in Acts chapter 22 as Paul continues to be allowed to address the large crowd from the edge of the temple, sharing his testimony as a way to combat the charges leveled against him (that we was anti-Jew, anti-law, and anti-temple). Howe… Steve Feden 2584 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20972667/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_acts22173023111/id/2895569.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20972667 riot,Jerusalem,commander,barracks,temple,Paul,Sanhedrin,testimony, Scripture: Acts 22:17-23:11, Series: Discovering the Holy Spirit in Acts Sun, 09 Jul 2017 14:46:11 +0000 Steve Feden As we finish out Acts chapter 21 and into chapter 22, Paul is finishing his fateful journey into Jerusalem, immediately meeting with the church elders and leaders and describing his travels and the work of God in Asia and Europe. Given the tensions between Jew and Gentile, the leaders have a plan for Paul to reaffirm his Jewishness which leads to a major confrontation in the temple! Listen in as Pastor Steve teaches the beginning of a long section through Acts as we follow Paul's arrest, trials, testimonies and travel to Rome. As we finish out Acts chapter 21 and into chapter 22, Paul is finishing his fateful journey into Jerusalem, immediately meeting with the church elders and leaders and describing his travels and the work of God in Asia and Europe. Given the tensions between Jew and Gentile, the leaders have a plan for Paul to reaffirm his Jewishness which leads to a major confrontation in the temple! Listen in as Pastor Steve teaches the beginning of a long section through Acts as we follow Paul's arrest, trials, testimonies and travel to Rome. As we finish out Acts chapter 21 and into chapter 22, Paul is finishing his fateful journey into Jerusalem, immediately meeting with the church elders and leaders and describing his travels and the work of God in Asia and Europe. Given the tensions bet… Steve Feden 2726 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20972651/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_acts21154022116/id/2895555.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20972651 riot,Jerusalem,commander,barracks,temple,Paul,testimony, Scripture: Acts 2:15-22:16, Series: Discovering the Holy Spirit in Acts Sun, 02 Jul 2017 18:31:11 +0000 Steve Feden In Acts 21, Paul is finishing up his missionary journey, making several hops as he is determined to go towards Jerusalem, staying with believers along the way. He has already been warned about what awaits him in Jerusalem, but along the way even the people of the churches beg him not to go and more prophecies of what await him are given. But, undeterred, Paul is determined that the Spirit is guiding him there, even knowing what awaits. Pastor Steve talks through this passage about knowing God's will and the fact that His will is not always the easy path. In Acts 21, Paul is finishing up his missionary journey, making several hops as he is determined to go towards Jerusalem, staying with believers along the way. He has already been warned about what awaits him in Jerusalem, but along the way even the people of the churches beg him not to go and more prophecies of what await him are given. But, undeterred, Paul is determined that the Spirit is guiding him there, even knowing what awaits. Pastor Steve talks through this passage about knowing God's will and the fact that His will is not always the easy path. In Acts 21, Paul is finishing up his missionary journey, making several hops as he is determined to go towards Jerusalem, staying with believers along the way. He has already been warned about what awaits him in Jerusalem, but along the way even the pe… Steve Feden 2375 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20964532/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_acts21114/id/2888042.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20964532 will,Spirit,guidance,Jerusalem,Paul,journey,Philip,prophecy, Scripture: Acts 21:1-21:14, Series: Discovering the Holy Spirit in Acts Sun, 25 Jun 2017 20:07:40 +0000 Steve Feden Closing out Acts chapter 20, Pastor Steve teaches through Paul's tearful goodbye to the elders from the church plant at Ephesus on the beach at Miletus. Paul's final words are filled with encouragement, love, and also warnings about wolves that will come in to deceive and attack the sheep. Listen in as Steve asks and thinks through what we would say if we had one last chance to give a message to a group of Christian leaders and pastors. Closing out Acts chapter 20, Pastor Steve teaches through Paul's tearful goodbye to the elders from the church plant at Ephesus on the beach at Miletus. Paul's final words are filled with encouragement, love, and also warnings about wolves that will come in to deceive and attack the sheep. Listen in as Steve asks and thinks through what we would say if we had one last chance to give a message to a group of Christian leaders and pastors. Closing out Acts chapter 20, Pastor Steve teaches through Paul's tearful goodbye to the elders from the church plant at Ephesus on the beach at Miletus. Paul's final words are filled with encouragement, love, and also warnings about wolves that will co… Steve Feden 2673 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20961184/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_acts201738/id/2884782.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20961184 Miletus,journey,Ephesus,missionary,Paul,elders, Scripture: Acts 20:17-20:38, Series: Discovering the Holy Spirit in Acts Mon, 19 Jun 2017 03:51:37 +0000 Steve Feden Entering chapter 20 we are now following Paul's travels on his third missionary journey, specifically picking up with the events after the uproar at Ephesus as Paul retraces his steps back through the churches that have been planted. We end up at an interesting story of a late night sermon that leaves a young man falling asleep and falling out of a third story window at midnight! Listen in as Pastor Steve covers this story as well as a parallel with spiritual "wakefulness" and slumber! Entering chapter 20 we are now following Paul's travels on his third missionary journey, specifically picking up with the events after the uproar at Ephesus as Paul retraces his steps back through the churches that have been planted. We end up at an interesting story of a late night sermon that leaves a young man falling asleep and falling out of a third story window at midnight! Listen in as Pastor Steve covers this story as well as a parallel with spiritual "wakefulness" and slumber! Entering chapter 20 we are now following Paul's travels on his third missionary journey, specifically picking up with the events after the uproar at Ephesus as Paul retraces his steps back through the churches that have been planted. We end up at an in… Steve Feden 2255 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20957146/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_acts20116/id/2880842.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20957146 Eutychus,Paul,missionary,journey,Troas,sleeping,awake,miracle, Scripture: Acts 20:1-20:16, Series: Discovering the Holy Spirit in Acts Mon, 05 Jun 2017 03:11:39 +0000 Kishor Pandagade Kishor Pandagade, a great friend of CCFluvanna and a missionary with Advancing Native Missions (ANM), shares a message from the letters to the churches found in Revelation; specifically the letter to Ephesus. In this letter we find a commendation and a warning; a warning to those who have "good deeds" but have lost their first love. Kishor shares the heart of God to see the church return to Him and become victors as we await his second coming. Kishor Pandagade, a great friend of CCFluvanna and a missionary with Advancing Native Missions (ANM), shares a message from the letters to the churches found in Revelation; specifically the letter to Ephesus. In this letter we find a commendation and a warning; a warning to those who have "good deeds" but have lost their first love. Kishor shares the heart of God to see the church return to Him and become victors as we await his second coming. Kishor Pandagade, a great friend of CCFluvanna and a missionary with Advancing Native Missions (ANM), shares a message from the letters to the churches found in Revelation; specifically the letter to Ephesus. In this letter we find a commendation and a… Kishor Pandagade 1758 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20948043/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_revelation217/id/2872221.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20948043 Ephesus,love,agape,Jesus,warning, Scripture: Revelation 2:1-2:7, Series: Guest Speaker Sun, 28 May 2017 21:04:10 +0000 Steve Feden After two quiet years of ministry in Ephesus, finally a disturbance occurs around Paul. We've seen this before: as Christ transforms a culture by the gospel, the "locals" get angry when it begins to impact their ability for profit. In this case the idol makers are losing business when people stop buying their silver shrines to Diana! Listen in as Steve talks more about the impact of culture and the role of the Christian to not be passive in our current cultural shift. After two quiet years of ministry in Ephesus, finally a disturbance occurs around Paul. We've seen this before: as Christ transforms a culture by the gospel, the "locals" get angry when it begins to impact their ability for profit. In this case the idol makers are losing business when people stop buying their silver shrines to Diana! Listen in as Steve talks more about the impact of culture and the role of the Christian to not be passive in our current cultural shift. After two quiet years of ministry in Ephesus, finally a disturbance occurs around Paul. We've seen this before: as Christ transforms a culture by the gospel, the "locals" get angry when it begins to impact their ability for profit. In this case the ido… Steve Feden 1921 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20943485/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_acts192141/id/2867877.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20943485 idolatry,Ephesus,Diana,Artemis,riot,Paul,missionary, Scripture: Acts 19:21-19:41, Series: Discovering the Holy Spirit in Acts Sun, 21 May 2017 20:41:14 +0000 Steve Feden Continuing in Acts chapter 19, Paul is going to remain at Ephesus for a couple of years. For once he isn't run out of town and after spending some months debating with the Jews in the synagogue, he focuses his ministry on the Gentiles, starting a church there with the group of young believers. In the midst of this pagan city with idolatry and demonic activity, there are many exorcists, and some decide to try and use the powerful name of Jesus as part of their "incantation." Listen in to hear what happens in Ephesus through this wild experience, which ends up leading to real revival in the church in Ephesus! Continuing in Acts chapter 19, Paul is going to remain at Ephesus for a couple of years. For once he isn't run out of town and after spending some months debating with the Jews in the synagogue, he focuses his ministry on the Gentiles, starting a church there with the group of young believers. In the midst of this pagan city with idolatry and demonic activity, there are many exorcists, and some decide to try and use the powerful name of Jesus as part of their "incantation." Listen in to hear what happens in Ephesus through this wild experience, which ends up leading to real revival in the church in Ephesus! Continuing in Acts chapter 19, Paul is going to remain at Ephesus for a couple of years. For once he isn't run out of town and after spending some months debating with the Jews in the synagogue, he focuses his ministry on the Gentiles, starting a churc… Steve Feden 2221 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20943412/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_acts19820/id/2867807.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20943412 Ephesus,exorcism,demons,Paul,missionary,revival, Scripture: Acts 19:8-19:20, Series: Discovering the Holy Spirit in Acts Sun, 14 May 2017 15:18:02 +0000 Steve Feden As Paul concludes his second missionary journey and begins his third, we come across two stories recorded in Acts that reveal the difficulty of a church before the Bible. There were those who knew of John's teaching/baptism of repentance but hadn't full understood the work of Jesus and the Holy Spirit. In the case of Apollos he was a powerful teacher and expositor of the Word, but thankfully was humble enough to be taught by Aquila and Priscilla. Even today, with the Bible easily accessible and so much teaching, there are Christians today who don't realize they are missing the fullness of what God has for them through the filling of the Holy Spirit. Listen in as Pastor Steve teaches through these two experiences of early believers being provided the "rest of the story" by being baptized with the Holy Spirit! As Paul concludes his second missionary journey and begins his third, we come across two stories recorded in Acts that reveal the difficulty of a church before the Bible. There were those who knew of John's teaching/baptism of repentance but hadn't full understood the work of Jesus and the Holy Spirit. In the case of Apollos he was a powerful teacher and expositor of the Word, but thankfully was humble enough to be taught by Aquila and Priscilla. Even today, with the Bible easily accessible and so much teaching, there are Christians today who don't realize they are missing the fullness of what God has for them through the filling of the Holy Spirit. Listen in as Pastor Steve teaches through these two experiences of early believers being provided the "rest of the story" by being baptized with the Holy Spirit! As Paul concludes his second missionary journey and begins his third, we come across two stories recorded in Acts that reveal the difficulty of a church before the Bible. There were those who knew of John's teaching/baptism of repentance but hadn't ful… Steve Feden 2815 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20930779/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_acts1818281917/id/2856299.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20930779 Paul,missionary,Apollos,filled,baptism,Spirit,Ephesus, Scripture: Acts 1:18-19:7, Series: Discovering the Holy Spirit in Acts Sun, 07 May 2017 14:38:54 +0000 Steve Feden Paul moves on to Corinth and ends up staying for around 18 months. After all the pain and trials he has experienced on these missionary journeys, God gives him an amazing promise that he will be safe here, and can minister without the threat of being beaten, jailed, or attacked! During this time, he builds a strong friendship with local tentmakers Priscilla and Aquila. A young church is founded here, and grows as Paul turns his attention to the Gentiles as the Jews reject the message again in this city. Paul moves on to Corinth and ends up staying for around 18 months. After all the pain and trials he has experienced on these missionary journeys, God gives him an amazing promise that he will be safe here, and can minister without the threat of being beaten, jailed, or attacked! During this time, he builds a strong friendship with local tentmakers Priscilla and Aquila. A young church is founded here, and grows as Paul turns his attention to the Gentiles as the Jews reject the message again in this city. Paul moves on to Corinth and ends up staying for around 18 months. After all the pain and trials he has experienced on these missionary journeys, God gives him an amazing promise that he will be safe here, and can minister without the threat of being b… Steve Feden 2412 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20930764/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_acts18117/id/2856285.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20930764 Corinth,Corinthians,Paul,missionary,Priscilla,Aquila, Scripture: Acts 18:1-18:17, Series: Discovering the Holy Spirit in Acts Sun, 30 Apr 2017 13:57:05 +0000 Steve Feden Entering the last half of Acts chapter 17, Paul arrives in Athens, a city of great importance to Greek culture, architecture, learning, and religion. It is here that Paul goes to the marketplace and sees all the idols the Athenians worship and is urged within himself to share the gospel message to this heathen people. Pastor Steve uses this context to talk about the importance of bringing Jesus to the marketplace of today's ideas and how God wants to use us to share the message, understanding that some will reject it, but some will receive it and be transformed just like Paul himself was by Christ! Entering the last half of Acts chapter 17, Paul arrives in Athens, a city of great importance to Greek culture, architecture, learning, and religion. It is here that Paul goes to the marketplace and sees all the idols the Athenians worship and is urged within himself to share the gospel message to this heathen people. Pastor Steve uses this context to talk about the importance of bringing Jesus to the marketplace of today's ideas and how God wants to use us to share the message, understanding that some will reject it, but some will receive it and be transformed just like Paul himself was by Christ! Entering the last half of Acts chapter 17, Paul arrives in Athens, a city of great importance to Greek culture, architecture, learning, and religion. It is here that Paul goes to the marketplace and sees all the idols the Athenians worship and is urged… Steve Feden 2566 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20923192/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_acts171634/id/2849103.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20923192 Athens,idols,idolatry,missionary,Paul,evangelism,gospel, Scripture: Acts 17:16-17:34, Series: Discovering the Holy Spirit in Acts Sun, 23 Apr 2017 05:05:34 +0000 Steve Feden Continuing our study in Acts, Pastor Steve continued into chapter 17, as Paul and his traveling companions continue their journey into Europe, specifically in ancient Macedonia. In the first part of this chapter he continues to reach out to the Jews and God-fearing Greeks through the local synagogue. In Thessalonica, there is a great response, followed by attacks and persecution again. Continuing on to Berea, Paul finds a group of receptive Jews who "search the scriptures" to see whether Paul's message is true. In both these instances, we see Paul use a conversational style, listening and interacting with the local people in a way that invites them to dialogue. Pastor Steve taught about our own way of interacting with non-Christians and our great need to be good listeners and open a dialogue with those around us. Continuing our study in Acts, Pastor Steve continued into chapter 17, as Paul and his traveling companions continue their journey into Europe, specifically in ancient Macedonia. In the first part of this chapter he continues to reach out to the Jews and God-fearing Greeks through the local synagogue. In Thessalonica, there is a great response, followed by attacks and persecution again. Continuing on to Berea, Paul finds a group of receptive Jews who "search the scriptures" to see whether Paul's message is true. In both these instances, we see Paul use a conversational style, listening and interacting with the local people in a way that invites them to dialogue. Pastor Steve taught about our own way of interacting with non-Christians and our great need to be good listeners and open a dialogue with those around us. Continuing our study in Acts, Pastor Steve continued into chapter 17, as Paul and his traveling companions continue their journey into Europe, specifically in ancient Macedonia. In the first part of this chapter he continues to reach out to the Jews an… Steve Feden 2536 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20917270/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_acts17114/id/2843505.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20917270 missionary,journey,Paul,Macedonia,Thessalonica,Berea, Scripture: Acts 17:1-17:14, Series: Discovering the Holy Spirit in Acts Mon, 17 Apr 2017 03:05:52 +0000 Steve Feden On Easter Sunday, Pastor Steve took us to John 14, part of a long conversation that Jesus had with his disciples on the night of the Last Supper before he was betrayed in the garden. When we talk about resurrection, sometimes we only think of it in terms of our own resurrection after death. But Pastor Steve points out the expectation that we live a resurrected life *now* while we are still living. A picture of this life is also found in Psalm 1; the tree planted by streams of living water, flourishing and growing with the nourishment of the Word. Listen in and be challenged and encouraged to live that resurrected life on Resurrection Day! On Easter Sunday, Pastor Steve took us to John 14, part of a long conversation that Jesus had with his disciples on the night of the Last Supper before he was betrayed in the garden. When we talk about resurrection, sometimes we only think of it in terms of our own resurrection after death. But Pastor Steve points out the expectation that we live a resurrected life *now* while we are still living. A picture of this life is also found in Psalm 1; the tree planted by streams of living water, flourishing and growing with the nourishment of the Word. Listen in and be challenged and encouraged to live that resurrected life on Resurrection Day! On Easter Sunday, Pastor Steve took us to John 14, part of a long conversation that Jesus had with his disciples on the night of the Last Supper before he was betrayed in the garden. When we talk about resurrection, sometimes we only think of it in ter… Steve Feden 2183 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20917269/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_easter2017/id/2843503.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20917269 Easter, resurrection, commandments, life, Scripture: John 14, Psalms 1, Series: Easter Sun, 09 Apr 2017 21:23:02 +0000 Steve Feden What would you do if you were thrown into the inner prison in ancient Greece with your legs fastened painfully in the stocks? I think we can all agree that prayer and singing at midnight is probably not where we would end up! But, before we dismiss Paul and Silas as "super-Christians" we need to know that with God's spirit we can have that kind of response to difficulty and trials! Listen in as Pastor Steve takes us through the end of Acts 16 where things take a turn for the worse in Philippi, but God has a plan to save some people along the way! What would you do if you were thrown into the inner prison in ancient Greece with your legs fastened painfully in the stocks? I think we can all agree that prayer and singing at midnight is probably not where we would end up! But, before we dismiss Paul and Silas as "super-Christians" we need to know that with God's spirit we can have that kind of response to difficulty and trials! Listen in as Pastor Steve takes us through the end of Acts 16 where things take a turn for the worse in Philippi, but God has a plan to save some people along the way! What would you do if you were thrown into the inner prison in ancient Greece with your legs fastened painfully in the stocks? I think we can all agree that prayer and singing at midnight is probably not where we would end up! But, before we dismiss Pau… Steve Feden 2717 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20907010/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_acts161640/id/2833748.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20907010 Philippi,jailer,Paul,Silas,prison,beating,missionary,journey, Scripture: Acts 16:16-16:40, Series: Discovering the Holy Spirit in Acts Sun, 26 Mar 2017 19:09:51 +0000 Steve Feden As we enter Acts 16, Paul is setting out on his second missionary journey, and due to his falling out with Barnabas, he is taking Silas with him this time. They meet Timothy a young believer at Lystra, who Paul also includes in their journey, and from the language, we believe Luke, the writer of Acts joins them as well. It is at this point that they seem to hit opposition to their plans and directions. Instead God seems to have a plan for them to go over to Greece and bring the gospel into the continent of Europe. Pastor Steve teaches through this passage the importance of listening to God and being able to submit ourselves to his plans, even giving up good or godly plans that might just not be *God's* plan for us! As we enter Acts 16, Paul is setting out on his second missionary journey, and due to his falling out with Barnabas, he is taking Silas with him this time. They meet Timothy a young believer at Lystra, who Paul also includes in their journey, and from the language, we believe Luke, the writer of Acts joins them as well. It is at this point that they seem to hit opposition to their plans and directions. Instead God seems to have a plan for them to go over to Greece and bring the gospel into the continent of Europe. Pastor Steve teaches through this passage the importance of listening to God and being able to submit ourselves to his plans, even giving up good or godly plans that might just not be *God's* plan for us! As we enter Acts 16, Paul is setting out on his second missionary journey, and due to his falling out with Barnabas, he is taking Silas with him this time. They meet Timothy a young believer at Lystra, who Paul also includes in their journey, and from … Steve Feden 2554 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20896420/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_acts16115/id/2823603.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20896420 Timothy,Paul,Silas,missionary,journey,Greece,guidance,Spirit, Scripture: Acts 16:1-16:15, Series: Discovering the Holy Spirit in Acts Sun, 19 Mar 2017 15:59:11 +0000 Steve Feden In the closing sections of Acts chapter 15 we see the final result of the Jerusalem council--drafting a letter that will share their decision with all the churches, and then Paul, Barnabas, and Silas return to Antioch bringing the good news as well as continuing to teach, exhort, and build up the body there. It's at this point that we see a relational conflict that divides Paul and Barnabas over the status of John Mark on their next journey. Listen in as Pastor Steve teaches through this section, finishing up Acts chapter 15. In the closing sections of Acts chapter 15 we see the final result of the Jerusalem council--drafting a letter that will share their decision with all the churches, and then Paul, Barnabas, and Silas return to Antioch bringing the good news as well as continuing to teach, exhort, and build up the body there. It's at this point that we see a relational conflict that divides Paul and Barnabas over the status of John Mark on their next journey. Listen in as Pastor Steve teaches through this section, finishing up Acts chapter 15. In the closing sections of Acts chapter 15 we see the final result of the Jerusalem council--drafting a letter that will share their decision with all the churches, and then Paul, Barnabas, and Silas return to Antioch bringing the good news as well as … Steve Feden 2466 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20896412/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_acts152241/id/2823600.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20896412 Silas,Barnabas,Paul,Jerusalem,council,grace,decision,Antioch,disagreement, Scripture: Acts 15:22-15:41, Series: Discovering the Holy Spirit in Acts Sun, 12 Mar 2017 13:50:30 +0000 Steve Feden Acts chapter 15 opens as Paul and Barnabas have returned to Antioch from their missionary journey, and now some Jews have come and started to teach that Gentile believers must be circumcised and fall under the law of Moses to be saved! Of course this flies in the face of what Paul and Peter have experienced in God pouring out his Spirit on Gentiles, and so a council is convened to deal with this rift and difficulty in the early church made up of Jews and Gentiles. Pastor Steve teaches a message of grace using this first big test of the early church as a backdrop. Grace is what will make us the church that God wants us to be, working together and giving grace to one another as we do God's work in unity. Acts chapter 15 opens as Paul and Barnabas have returned to Antioch from their missionary journey, and now some Jews have come and started to teach that Gentile believers must be circumcised and fall under the law of Moses to be saved! Of course this flies in the face of what Paul and Peter have experienced in God pouring out his Spirit on Gentiles, and so a council is convened to deal with this rift and difficulty in the early church made up of Jews and Gentiles. Pastor Steve teaches a message of grace using this first big test of the early church as a backdrop. Grace is what will make us the church that God wants us to be, working together and giving grace to one another as we do God's work in unity. Acts chapter 15 opens as Paul and Barnabas have returned to Antioch from their missionary journey, and now some Jews have come and started to teach that Gentile believers must be circumcised and fall under the law of Moses to be saved! Of course this f… Steve Feden 2615 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20888957/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_acts15121/id/2816538.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20888957 grace,law,Jews,Judaizers,council,Jerusalem,Gentiles,church, Scripture: Acts 15:1-15:21, Series: Discovering the Holy Spirit in Acts Sun, 05 Mar 2017 18:39:16 +0000 David Barton David Barton, president of Wallbuilders, an organization dedicated to preserving America's forgotten history and heroes, with an emphasis on our moral, religious, and constitutional foundation, presented a message titled "Know Your Bible" showing the incredible familiarity with the Bible and its content that was assumed and expected at the time of the foundation of our country. Dr. Barton called for the church to reinvest themselves in knowing God's Word, challenging them to read it from cover to cover each year as many of our founding fathers did. David Barton, president of Wallbuilders, an organization dedicated to preserving America's forgotten history and heroes, with an emphasis on our moral, religious, and constitutional foundation, presented a message titled "Know Your Bible" showing the incredible familiarity with the Bible and its content that was assumed and expected at the time of the foundation of our country. Dr. Barton called for the church to reinvest themselves in knowing God's Word, challenging them to read it from cover to cover each year as many of our founding fathers did. David Barton, president of Wallbuilders, an organization dedicated to preserving America's forgotten history and heroes, with an emphasis on our moral, religious, and constitutional foundation, presented a message titled "Know Your Bible" showing the i… David Barton 2637 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20882365/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_davidbartonwallbuildersknowyou/id/2810438.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20882365 Wallbuilders,David Barton,Bible,America,founding fathers,heritage,history, Series: Guest Speaker Sun, 26 Feb 2017 15:56:19 +0000 Steve Feden Moving on in Acts 14 through Paul's first missionary journey, they have arrived at the city of Lystra. After teaching there, Paul is led to heal a lame man, which leads the people of the city to think that Paul and Barnabas are gods worthy of worship! After convincing the locals not to worship them as gods, the Jewish resistance shows up and convinces the crowds to stone Paul! Instead of dying as they thought, Paul awakens outside the city and he and Barnabas return to the city before going on to Derbe. The chapter ends with them retracing their steps through all the cities, strengthening the young believers in each place and appointing elders to care for these small new churches in each town. Moving on in Acts 14 through Paul's first missionary journey, they have arrived at the city of Lystra. After teaching there, Paul is led to heal a lame man, which leads the people of the city to think that Paul and Barnabas are gods worthy of worship! After convincing the locals not to worship them as gods, the Jewish resistance shows up and convinces the crowds to stone Paul! Instead of dying as they thought, Paul awakens outside the city and he and Barnabas return to the city before going on to Derbe. The chapter ends with them retracing their steps through all the cities, strengthening the young believers in each place and appointing elders to care for these small new churches in each town. Moving on in Acts 14 through Paul's first missionary journey, they have arrived at the city of Lystra. After teaching there, Paul is led to heal a lame man, which leads the people of the city to think that Paul and Barnabas are gods worthy of worship! … Steve Feden 2209 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20881714/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_acts14828/id/2809814.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20881714 missionary,journey,Paul,Barnabas,Lystra,Derbe,idolatry,idols,gods, Scripture: Acts 14:8-14:28, Series: Discovering the Holy Spirit in Acts Sun, 19 Feb 2017 21:38:22 +0000 Todd Giszack In this message, one of our elders, Todd Giszack, encourages us to consider the corporate blessing of our individual salvation. God's plan for the church is clearly seen in Scripture, and while the Lord calls us to Himself one by one, as Christians we should recognize that we are also members of this corporate, worldwide body of Christ called the church. In this message, one of our elders, Todd Giszack, encourages us to consider the corporate blessing of our individual salvation. God's plan for the church is clearly seen in Scripture, and while the Lord calls us to Himself one by one, as Christians we should recognize that we are also members of this corporate, worldwide body of Christ called the church. In this message, one of our elders, Todd Giszack, encourages us to consider the corporate blessing of our individual salvation. God's plan for the church is clearly seen in Scripture, and while the Lord calls us to Himself one by one, as Christians we … Todd Giszack 2730 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20880893/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_citizensofheavenrecognizingour/id/2808993.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20880893 worldview,heaven,acts,body,role,gifts, Series: Topical Messages Sun, 12 Feb 2017 21:34:48 +0000 Tom Guthrie Who or what is your first love? Is your first love God, or has He been replaced by someone or something else as the highest love and priority of your life? Pastor Tom takes us through Revelation 2:1-7 in this message, pointing us to this timely application for our lives today. Let's examine our hearts in the light of scripture and see if we need to remember, repent, and redo the first things that expressed our love for Jesus. He desires to be the first and primary love of our life! Who or what is your first love? Is your first love God, or has He been replaced by someone or something else as the highest love and priority of your life? Pastor Tom takes us through Revelation 2:1-7 in this message, pointing us to this timely application for our lives today. Let's examine our hearts in the light of scripture and see if we need to remember, repent, and redo the first things that expressed our love for Jesus. He desires to be the first and primary love of our life! Who or what is your first love? Is your first love God, or has He been replaced by someone or something else as the highest love and priority of your life? Pastor Tom takes us through Revelation 2:1-7 in this message, pointing us to this timely appli… Tom Guthrie 3283 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20880888/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_whoorwhatisyourfirstlove/id/2808986.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20880888 revelation,love,Jesus,letter,churches, Scripture: Revelation 2:1-2:7, Series: Topical Messages Sun, 05 Feb 2017 08:00:06 +0000 Steve Feden On this communion Sunday, Pastor Steve took a shorter section of Acts as we entered chapter 14, teaching through the first few verses as Paul and his companions have moved on in their journey to the city of Iconium. In verse 2, the passage talks about the local Jews "poisoning the minds" of the people and Pastor Steve took time to make application to what might be poisoning our minds away from the truth of God's word in the present day. On this communion Sunday, Pastor Steve took a shorter section of Acts as we entered chapter 14, teaching through the first few verses as Paul and his companions have moved on in their journey to the city of Iconium. In verse 2, the passage talks about the local Jews "poisoning the minds" of the people and Pastor Steve took time to make application to what might be poisoning our minds away from the truth of God's word in the present day. On this communion Sunday, Pastor Steve took a shorter section of Acts as we entered chapter 14, teaching through the first few verses as Paul and his companions have moved on in their journey to the city of Iconium. In verse 2, the passage talks about … Steve Feden 1331 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20860978/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_acts1416/id/2789582.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20860978 missionary,journey,Paul,Barnabas,Iconium, Scripture: Acts 14:1-14:6, Series: Discovering the Holy Spirit in Acts Sun, 29 Jan 2017 23:46:53 +0000 Steve Feden Continuing from our message last week in Acts 13, Paul and his traveling companions are still in Pisidian Antioch, and after the powerful message Paul gave at the synagogue, many have begged him to stay and speak again the following week. But, instead of being glad that people want to hear God's word, the Jews are filled with envy and begin to oppose Paul and the believers. As the Jews reject the message Paul boldly speaks about their focus now turning to the Gentiles who are ready and willing to hear the message. In the end this gets them kicked out of town, but the disciples are filled with the joy of the Holy Spirit and continue traveling on. Continuing from our message last week in Acts 13, Paul and his traveling companions are still in Pisidian Antioch, and after the powerful message Paul gave at the synagogue, many have begged him to stay and speak again the following week. But, instead of being glad that people want to hear God's word, the Jews are filled with envy and begin to oppose Paul and the believers. As the Jews reject the message Paul boldly speaks about their focus now turning to the Gentiles who are ready and willing to hear the message. In the end this gets them kicked out of town, but the disciples are filled with the joy of the Holy Spirit and continue traveling on. Continuing from our message last week in Acts 13, Paul and his traveling companions are still in Pisidian Antioch, and after the powerful message Paul gave at the synagogue, many have begged him to stay and speak again the following week. But, instead … Steve Feden 2643 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20859220/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_acts134252/id/2787743.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20859220 missionary,journey,Paul,Barnabas,Antioch,opposition,Gentiles, Scripture: Acts 13:42-13:52, Series: Discovering the Holy Spirit in Acts Sun, 22 Jan 2017 23:33:20 +0000 Steve Feden As we are now following Paul's first missionary journey travels in Acts chapter 13 and beyond, he has left the island of Cyprus and arriving in the area of Pisidia, coming to the town of Pisidian Antioch. Paul goes to the Jewish synagogue and preaches a powerful message walking them through their nation's history, finishing with the story of Jesus as the fulfillment of the promises of the Old Testament. Listen in as Pastor Steve teaches through this section of Acts 13. As we are now following Paul's first missionary journey travels in Acts chapter 13 and beyond, he has left the island of Cyprus and arriving in the area of Pisidia, coming to the town of Pisidian Antioch. Paul goes to the Jewish synagogue and preaches a powerful message walking them through their nation's history, finishing with the story of Jesus as the fulfillment of the promises of the Old Testament. Listen in as Pastor Steve teaches through this section of Acts 13. As we are now following Paul's first missionary journey travels in Acts chapter 13 and beyond, he has left the island of Cyprus and arriving in the area of Pisidia, coming to the town of Pisidian Antioch. Paul goes to the Jewish synagogue and preaches … Steve Feden 2550 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20859192/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_acts131341/id/2787738.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20859192 missionary,journey,Paul,Barnabas,Antioch,Pisidia, Scripture: Acts 13:13-13:41, Series: Discovering the Holy Spirit in Acts Sun, 15 Jan 2017 21:22:22 +0000 Todd Giszack One of our elders, Todd Giszack, shares from God's word how we are to understand and perceive the current culture around us, and how God wants us to interact and challenge the social and cultural norms of our day that go against God's design and plan for life. Most importantly we have to understand that the enemy of our souls, the devil, is wanting to kill, steal, and destroy, but 1 Corinthians 15 gives us the beautiful picture of his demise through Christ's victory. Death will be swallowed up in victory! One of our elders, Todd Giszack, shares from God's word how we are to understand and perceive the current culture around us, and how God wants us to interact and challenge the social and cultural norms of our day that go against God's design and plan for life. Most importantly we have to understand that the enemy of our souls, the devil, is wanting to kill, steal, and destroy, but 1 Corinthians 15 gives us the beautiful picture of his demise through Christ's victory. Death will be swallowed up in victory! One of our elders, Todd Giszack, shares from God's word how we are to understand and perceive the current culture around us, and how God wants us to interact and challenge the social and cultural norms of our day that go against God's design and plan f… Todd Giszack 2184 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20845654/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_sanctityoflifesunday/id/2774899.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20845654 life,abortion,euthanasia,culture,evolution, Series: Topical Messages Sun, 01 Jan 2017 21:29:48 +0000 Steve Feden This day is a time to look back at 2016 and reflect on what the year was like for you. How was 2016? Tough? Painful? Tiring? Great? Full? Disappointing? How would you sum it up? Its also a time to look ahead at 2017. What lies ahead? Are you hopeful? Fearful? Anxious? Maybe you are aware that the month of January was named for the Roman god Janus, the god of beginnings and transitions and doors and gates and time. He was pictured with two faces, one looking forward and the other backwards. In Phil 3, Paul gives some great practical advice on dealing with the past and future. How much time do you spend dwelling on the past? Focusing on past hurts causes deep roots of bitterness that choke out joy and hope and progress. Focusing on past success causes complacency and laziness and even self righteousness. So what do we do with our past? How do we handle the future? Listen in as Pastor Steve shares from Philippians chapter three as we head into 2017! This day is a time to look back at 2016 and reflect on what the year was like for you. How was 2016? Tough? Painful? Tiring? Great? Full? Disappointing? How would you sum it up? Its also a time to look ahead at 2017. What lies ahead? Are you hopeful? Fearful? Anxious? Maybe you are aware that the month of January was named for the Roman god Janus, the god of beginnings and transitions and doors and gates and time. He was pictured with two faces, one looking forward and the other backwards. In Phil 3, Paul gives some great practical advice on dealing with the past and future. How much time do you spend dwelling on the past? Focusing on past hurts causes deep roots of bitterness that choke out joy and hope and progress. Focusing on past success causes complacency and laziness and even self righteousness. So what do we do with our past? How do we handle the future? Listen in as Pastor Steve shares from Philippians chapter three as we head into 2017! This day is a time to look back at 2016 and reflect on what the year was like for you. How was 2016? Tough? Painful? Tiring? Great? Full? Disappointing? How would you sum it up? Its also a time to look ahead at 2017. What lies ahead? Are you … Steve Feden 2324 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20836613/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_newyearsday2017philippians3/id/2766180.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20836613 new year's,beginning,new,start, Scripture: Philippians 3:1-3:14, Series: Topical Messages Sun, 25 Dec 2016 03:32:19 +0000 Steve Feden On this Christmas Eve, Pastor Steve wrapped up a three part series in Luke chapters 1 and 2, focusing on a few key details of the Christmas story. On this night, Pastor Steve talked about peace, and more importantly, why is our world missing a sense of peace when the angels clearly talked about "peace on earth" as part of the promise of Jesus's coming. Listen in as we explore why there is a missing "peace" and how Jesus can provide it personally for those who seek after Him. On this Christmas Eve, Pastor Steve wrapped up a three part series in Luke chapters 1 and 2, focusing on a few key details of the Christmas story. On this night, Pastor Steve talked about peace, and more importantly, why is our world missing a sense of peace when the angels clearly talked about "peace on earth" as part of the promise of Jesus's coming. Listen in as we explore why there is a missing "peace" and how Jesus can provide it personally for those who seek after Him. On this Christmas Eve, Pastor Steve wrapped up a three part series in Luke chapters 1 and 2, focusing on a few key details of the Christmas story. On this night, Pastor Steve talked about peace, and more importantly, why is our world missing a sense of… Steve Feden 1809 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20833101/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_missingpeacechristmaseve2016/id/2762801.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20833101 shepherds,angel,Bethlehem,Christmas,peace,goodwill, Scripture: Luke 2:1-2:14, Series: Christmas 2016 Mon, 19 Dec 2016 03:06:10 +0000 Steve Feden For the last week leading up to Christmas Day, Pastor Steve took some time out of our study in Acts to walk through the Christmas story, beginning today with a look at the announcement from the angel Gabriel to Mary in the first chapter of Luke. The amazing part of this story is to consider the age of Mary (a young teen girl, most likely) and her response to the angel to this unlikely visit! Listen in as Pastor Steve talks about a "Christmas Wish" For the last week leading up to Christmas Day, Pastor Steve took some time out of our study in Acts to walk through the Christmas story, beginning today with a look at the announcement from the angel Gabriel to Mary in the first chapter of Luke. The amazing part of this story is to consider the age of Mary (a young teen girl, most likely) and her response to the angel to this unlikely visit! Listen in as Pastor Steve talks about a "Christmas Wish" For the last week leading up to Christmas Day, Pastor Steve took some time out of our study in Acts to walk through the Christmas story, beginning today with a look at the announcement from the angel Gabriel to Mary in the first chapter of Luke. The am… Steve Feden 2542 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20833097/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_luke12638/id/2762794.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20833097 Mary,Gabriel,angel,Christmas,baby,mother, Scripture: Luke 1:26-1:38, Series: Christmas 2016 Sun, 11 Dec 2016 21:56:40 +0000 Steve Feden Jumping into Acts chapter 13, we see the first intentional missionary activity of the early church. As the leadership fasted and prayed, God led them to send out Paul & Barnabas to go start spreading the gospel beyond Antioch. John Mark went along as an assistant. This first section details their time crossing the island of Cyprus from end to end. Pastor Steve talked about the work of God guiding us as we consistently seek Him through prayer and fasting, as the overseers in Antioch did. Jumping into Acts chapter 13, we see the first intentional missionary activity of the early church. As the leadership fasted and prayed, God led them to send out Paul & Barnabas to go start spreading the gospel beyond Antioch. John Mark went along as an assistant. This first section details their time crossing the island of Cyprus from end to end. Pastor Steve talked about the work of God guiding us as we consistently seek Him through prayer and fasting, as the overseers in Antioch did. Jumping into Acts chapter 13, we see the first intentional missionary activity of the early church. As the leadership fasted and prayed, God led them to send out Paul & Barnabas to go start spreading the gospel beyond Antioch. John Mark went along as a… Steve Feden 2501 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20826053/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_acts122513112/id/2756129.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20826053 missionary,Cyprus,Paul,Saul,Barnabas,John Mark,proconsul,journey, Scripture: Acts 12:25-13:12, Series: Discovering the Holy Spirit in Acts Sun, 04 Dec 2016 13:55:04 +0000 Steve Feden For communion Sunday, Pastor Steve is teaching a series about relationships in the context of our faith. Matthew chapter 7 gives us a humorous picture of the "speck" and the "log" to compare and contrast our quickness to judge others versus the way we see ourselves and our sins and mistakes. Pastor Steve exhorts us to use the same measuring stick for others as we measure ourselves with. For communion Sunday, Pastor Steve is teaching a series about relationships in the context of our faith. Matthew chapter 7 gives us a humorous picture of the "speck" and the "log" to compare and contrast our quickness to judge others versus the way we see ourselves and our sins and mistakes. Pastor Steve exhorts us to use the same measuring stick for others as we measure ourselves with. For communion Sunday, Pastor Steve is teaching a series about relationships in the context of our faith. Matthew chapter 7 gives us a humorous picture of the "speck" and the "log" to compare and contrast our quickness to judge others versus the way we … Steve Feden 1595 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20822346/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_matthew715communionsunday/id/2752463.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20822346 communion,relationships,judge,judgement,judging, Scripture: Matthew 7:1-7:5, Series: Communion Sunday Sun, 27 Nov 2016 19:03:50 +0000 Steve Feden Moving from the last few verses of Acts chapter 11 into chapter 12, we encounter what is the first experience of government-led persecution of the church, as Herod Agrippa starts to take action against the leadership of the church. After killing James, he has Peter put in prison awaiting execution after the Passover. The response of the church is "fervent prayer" on behalf of Peter, the beloved apostle and leader of the early church, and miraculously God answers their prayers and frees Peter from prison the night before his execution. Pastor Steve challenges each of us in our commitment to prayer and especially corporate prayer as we desire to be a church that is seeing God work and inviting Him to work through us as a church body! Moving from the last few verses of Acts chapter 11 into chapter 12, we encounter what is the first experience of government-led persecution of the church, as Herod Agrippa starts to take action against the leadership of the church. After killing James, he has Peter put in prison awaiting execution after the Passover. The response of the church is "fervent prayer" on behalf of Peter, the beloved apostle and leader of the early church, and miraculously God answers their prayers and frees Peter from prison the night before his execution. Pastor Steve challenges each of us in our commitment to prayer and especially corporate prayer as we desire to be a church that is seeing God work and inviting Him to work through us as a church body! Moving from the last few verses of Acts chapter 11 into chapter 12, we encounter what is the first experience of government-led persecution of the church, as Herod Agrippa starts to take action against the leadership of the church. After killing James,… Steve Feden 2651 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20815837/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_acts11273012124/id/2746287.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20815837 prayer,Herod,Agrippa,Peter,prison,persecution, Scripture: Acts 11:27-12:24, Series: Discovering the Holy Spirit in Acts Sun, 20 Nov 2016 18:52:28 +0000 Steve Feden As we start Acts chapter 11, Peter comes back to the Jewish-centric church in Jerusalem and has to explain (and overcome some criticism about) what has happened at Cornelius's house and why it is now clear that God has accepted the Gentiles into the church by pouring out his Spirit on them as they received the Word of God. Listen in as Pastor Steve shares the truths we find in this chapter and applies this story to our own potential judgements and biases in the church today. As we start Acts chapter 11, Peter comes back to the Jewish-centric church in Jerusalem and has to explain (and overcome some criticism about) what has happened at Cornelius's house and why it is now clear that God has accepted the Gentiles into the church by pouring out his Spirit on them as they received the Word of God. Listen in as Pastor Steve shares the truths we find in this chapter and applies this story to our own potential judgements and biases in the church today. As we start Acts chapter 11, Peter comes back to the Jewish-centric church in Jerusalem and has to explain (and overcome some criticism about) what has happened at Cornelius's house and why it is now clear that God has accepted the Gentiles into the ch… Steve Feden 2705 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20815761/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_acts11126/id/2746210.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20815761 Gentile,Jerusalem,church,Peter, Scripture: Acts 11:1-11:26, Series: Discovering the Holy Spirit in Acts Mon, 14 Nov 2016 03:50:25 +0000 Steve Feden Last week in the first part of Acts 10, we saw the Holy Spirit working in both Cornelius and the apostle Peter to prepare them for this coming together of Jew and Gentile to hear the truth about Jesus and be filled with the Holy Spirit and baptized as full believers! In this section of chapter 10, Peter comes to Cornelius's house, aware now that God has made it possible for him to do that, and as he preaches the word, he is interrupted as they are ready to believe and are filled with the Holy Spirit! Every pastor's dream! Now a new era of the church will begin as Peter and his companions realize that God's good news through Jesus is available to all, not just the Jews. Last week in the first part of Acts 10, we saw the Holy Spirit working in both Cornelius and the apostle Peter to prepare them for this coming together of Jew and Gentile to hear the truth about Jesus and be filled with the Holy Spirit and baptized as full believers! In this section of chapter 10, Peter comes to Cornelius's house, aware now that God has made it possible for him to do that, and as he preaches the word, he is interrupted as they are ready to believe and are filled with the Holy Spirit! Every pastor's dream! Now a new era of the church will begin as Peter and his companions realize that God's good news through Jesus is available to all, not just the Jews. Last week in the first part of Acts 10, we saw the Holy Spirit working in both Cornelius and the apostle Peter to prepare them for this coming together of Jew and Gentile to hear the truth about Jesus and be filled with the Holy Spirit and baptized as … Steve Feden 2368 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20808349/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_acts102448/id/2739279.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20808349 Cornelius,Gentile,Peter,preaching,Holy Spirit,baptised,baptism, Scripture: Acts 10:24-10:48, Series: Discovering the Holy Spirit in Acts Sun, 06 Nov 2016 11:11:03 +0000 Steve Feden Pastor Steve continues our study through the book of Acts, where our attention turns to a Gentile, Cornelius, a "God-fearer" who is visited by an angel, starting the wheels in motion for the Gentiles to understand faith in Christ and receive the Holy Spirit. Meanwhile God has to provide a vision to the apostle Peter to help him understand that God is accepting the Gentiles as full participants in the church and receivers of the Spirit's power! Listen in as Pastor Steve unfolds this story in the first section of Acts 10. Pastor Steve continues our study through the book of Acts, where our attention turns to a Gentile, Cornelius, a "God-fearer" who is visited by an angel, starting the wheels in motion for the Gentiles to understand faith in Christ and receive the Holy Spirit. Meanwhile God has to provide a vision to the apostle Peter to help him understand that God is accepting the Gentiles as full participants in the church and receivers of the Spirit's power! Listen in as Pastor Steve unfolds this story in the first section of Acts 10. Pastor Steve continues our study through the book of Acts, where our attention turns to a Gentile, Cornelius, a "God-fearer" who is visited by an angel, starting the wheels in motion for the Gentiles to understand faith in Christ and receive the Holy S… Steve Feden 2447 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20801860/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_acts10123/id/2733191.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20801860 Cornelius,Gentile,clean,unclean,Jewish law,Peter, Scripture: Acts 10:1-10:23, Series: Discovering the Holy Spirit in Acts Sun, 30 Oct 2016 09:55:51 +0000 Sarah Liu Listen in to this powerful testimony from Sarah Liu, a Chinese evangelist saved at age 18, arrested multiple times, and spent 6 years in prison in China for her faith. Sarah was tortured and interrogated, and shares how she found that God gives strength to withstand these trials when we need it. Her joyful hope in Christ even through these trials challenges us here in our comfort and relative ease; listen in to this powerful story! Listen in to this powerful testimony from Sarah Liu, a Chinese evangelist saved at age 18, arrested multiple times, and spent 6 years in prison in China for her faith. Sarah was tortured and interrogated, and shares how she found that God gives strength to withstand these trials when we need it. Her joyful hope in Christ even through these trials challenges us here in our comfort and relative ease; listen in to this powerful story! Listen in to this powerful testimony from Sarah Liu, a Chinese evangelist saved at age 18, arrested multiple times, and spent 6 years in prison in China for her faith. Sarah was tortured and interrogated, and shares how she found that God gives strengt… Sarah Liu 2391 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20801859/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_sarahliutestimony/id/2733190.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20801859 Sarah Liu,China,persecution,testimony,Voice of the Martyrs, Series: Guest Speaker Sun, 23 Oct 2016 09:49:59 +0000 Dave Vollmer One of our elders, Dave Vollmer, teaches from Romans 8 on five ways that we are built up and strengthened in our faith through Jesus Christ. Listen in to this message of encouragement to be strengthened in Christ! One of our elders, Dave Vollmer, teaches from Romans 8 on five ways that we are built up and strengthened in our faith through Jesus Christ. Listen in to this message of encouragement to be strengthened in Christ! One of our elders, Dave Vollmer, teaches from Romans 8 on five ways that we are built up and strengthened in our faith through Jesus Christ. Listen in to this message of encouragement to be strengthened in Christ!… Dave Vollmer 2212 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20801857/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_strengthenedinfaithromans8/id/2733189.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20801857 faith,strength,built up, Scripture: Romans 8, Series: Topical Messages Sun, 16 Oct 2016 12:51:26 +0000 Todd Giszack Todd Giszack, one of our elders here at CCF, teaches a topical message from Jesus's final words to His disciples in John chapters 13-17 about the promise of the Holy Spirit. Todd provided some great insights on the work of the Holy Spirit in the believers life as the comforter, helper, and teacher of all truth to our hearts. Todd Giszack, one of our elders here at CCF, teaches a topical message from Jesus's final words to His disciples in John chapters 13-17 about the promise of the Holy Spirit. Todd provided some great insights on the work of the Holy Spirit in the believers life as the comforter, helper, and teacher of all truth to our hearts. Todd Giszack, one of our elders here at CCF, teaches a topical message from Jesus's final words to His disciples in John chapters 13-17 about the promise of the Holy Spirit. Todd provided some great insights on the work of the Holy Spirit in the believ… Todd Giszack 2489 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20786556/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_thepromiseoftheholyspirit/id/2718715.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20786556 Holy Spirit, comforter, helper, ascension, apostles, Scripture: John 16:7-16:7, Series: Topical Messages Mon, 10 Oct 2016 03:51:52 +0000 Steve Feden Pastor Steve finishes up the short section of Acts chapter 9 that almost seems out of place between the story of Saul of Tarsus's conversion and Peter visiting the Gentile believers at Cornelius's house. Pastor Steve finishes up the short section of Acts chapter 9 that almost seems out of place between the story of Saul of Tarsus's conversion and Peter visiting the Gentile believers at Cornelius's house. Pastor Steve finishes up the short section of Acts chapter 9 that almost seems out of place between the story of Saul of Tarsus's conversion and Peter visiting the Gentile believers at Cornelius's house.… Steve Feden 2064 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20786449/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_acts93243/id/2718605.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20786449 Peter,healing,Simon,tanner,Acts, Scripture: Acts 9:32-9:43, Series: Discovering the Holy Spirit in Acts Mon, 03 Oct 2016 03:34:44 +0000 Steve Feden Communion Sunday, October 2th, 2016: We step out of our study in the book of Acts to look at the short parable of the wise and foolish builder from Matthew 7. Pastor Steve talks about the importance of taking action on the Word we are hearing, as our decisions will have a huge impact of the direction of our life when the storm comes. Communion Sunday, October 2th, 2016: We step out of our study in the book of Acts to look at the short parable of the wise and foolish builder from Matthew 7. Pastor Steve talks about the importance of taking action on the Word we are hearing, as our decisions will have a huge impact of the direction of our life when the storm comes. Communion Sunday, October 2th, 2016: We step out of our study in the book of Acts to look at the short parable of the wise and foolish builder from Matthew 7. Pastor Steve talks about the importance of taking action on the Word we are hearing, as our d… Steve Feden 1978 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20786441/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_matthew72427communionsunday/id/2718599.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20786441 communion,wise,foolish,building,sand,foundation,storm, Scripture: Matthew 7:24-7:27, Series: Communion Sunday Sun, 18 Sep 2016 16:12:21 +0000 Steve Feden Saul's dramatic conversion sends shock-waves through the early church. He is almost immediately a powerful force for debating with the Jews, proving that Jesus is the Messiah, arguing directly from the scriptures in the synagogues! So much so, that the Jews craft a plot to kill Saul.He has to escape via basket, and as Pastor Steve notes, this is a humbling experience for the Pharisee leader Saul as he becomes the humble Apostle Paul. It also takes awhile for the church to accept this man that just a short time ago was a terror to the church, but godly men like Barnabas bring Saul and explain his transformation to the Jerusalem church leaders. Saul's dramatic conversion sends shock-waves through the early church. He is almost immediately a powerful force for debating with the Jews, proving that Jesus is the Messiah, arguing directly from the scriptures in the synagogues! So much so, that the Jews craft a plot to kill Saul.He has to escape via basket, and as Pastor Steve notes, this is a humbling experience for the Pharisee leader Saul as he becomes the humble Apostle Paul. It also takes awhile for the church to accept this man that just a short time ago was a terror to the church, but godly men like Barnabas bring Saul and explain his transformation to the Jerusalem church leaders. Saul's dramatic conversion sends shock-waves through the early church. He is almost immediately a powerful force for debating with the Jews, proving that Jesus is the Messiah, arguing directly from the scriptures in the synagogues! So much so, that th… Steve Feden 2861 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20766854/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_acts92031/id/2700147.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20766854 Saul,conversion,Damascus,Paul,Jews,Jerusalem, Scripture: Acts 9:20-9:31, Series: Discovering the Holy Spirit in Acts Sun, 11 Sep 2016 14:34:11 +0000 Steve Feden In Acts chapter 9 the scene shifts back to the fervent Jewish Pharisee, Saul of Tarsus as he plans to travel to Damascus with approval to continue his terrorism of followers of Jesus. What he doesn't know is that God has a plan to meet him on that road to Damascus and totally transform his life! These first 19 verses detail his amazing conversion experience and how God humbles him and chooses him as an ambassador of His to reach the Gentiles. In Acts chapter 9 the scene shifts back to the fervent Jewish Pharisee, Saul of Tarsus as he plans to travel to Damascus with approval to continue his terrorism of followers of Jesus. What he doesn't know is that God has a plan to meet him on that road to Damascus and totally transform his life! These first 19 verses detail his amazing conversion experience and how God humbles him and chooses him as an ambassador of His to reach the Gentiles. In Acts chapter 9 the scene shifts back to the fervent Jewish Pharisee, Saul of Tarsus as he plans to travel to Damascus with approval to continue his terrorism of followers of Jesus. What he doesn't know is that God has a plan to meet him on that road… Steve Feden 2993 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20761296/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_acts9119/id/2694779.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20761296 Saul,conversion,Damascus,Paul,blind,Ananias, Scripture: Acts 9:1-9:19, Series: Discovering the Holy Spirit in Acts Sun, 28 Aug 2016 14:42:00 +0000 Steve Feden Every wondered the source of the word "simony"? Well, Acts chapter 8 gives us that story, as Philip goes to Samaria to preach the gospel. In that area a sorcerer has enjoyed fame and popularity--even God-like status--which is quickly challenged by God's power through signs and wonders as the gospel is preached. Simon becomes a believer but then wants to purchase this power from the apostles, generating a strong rebuke from Peter (who along with John had come when they heard the work God was doing in Samaria). God's power displayed through the Holy Spirit is a free gift, not something that can be acquired through money or any human effort! Every wondered the source of the word "simony"? Well, Acts chapter 8 gives us that story, as Philip goes to Samaria to preach the gospel. In that area a sorcerer has enjoyed fame and popularity--even God-like status--which is quickly challenged by God's power through signs and wonders as the gospel is preached. Simon becomes a believer but then wants to purchase this power from the apostles, generating a strong rebuke from Peter (who along with John had come when they heard the work God was doing in Samaria). God's power displayed through the Holy Spirit is a free gift, not something that can be acquired through money or any human effort! Every wondered the source of the word "simony"? Well, Acts chapter 8 gives us that story, as Philip goes to Samaria to preach the gospel. In that area a sorcerer has enjoyed fame and popularity--even God-like status--which is quickly challenged by God'… Steve Feden 2457 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20752702/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_acts8425/id/2686676.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20752702 simony,Simon,sorcerer,Philip,Samaria, Scripture: Acts 8:4-8:25, Series: Discovering the Holy Spirit in Acts Sun, 21 Aug 2016 23:12:44 +0000 Steve Feden This week we finished the sermon that Stephen gave under the power of the Holy Spirit before the Sanhedrin. His sermon ended with some strong words of correction that could either be taken to heart, or cause resentment and anger. We quickly find out which way the religious leaders took it as they immediately were so filled with anger that they dragged him out of the city and stoned him, starting a season of intense persecution towards the young Jerusalem church. As Pastor Steve noted however, God had a plan in this as everywhere the christians went, they began to spread the gospel to the surrounding world! This week we finished the sermon that Stephen gave under the power of the Holy Spirit before the Sanhedrin. His sermon ended with some strong words of correction that could either be taken to heart, or cause resentment and anger. We quickly find out which way the religious leaders took it as they immediately were so filled with anger that they dragged him out of the city and stoned him, starting a season of intense persecution towards the young Jerusalem church. As Pastor Steve noted however, God had a plan in this as everywhere the christians went, they began to spread the gospel to the surrounding world! This week we finished the sermon that Stephen gave under the power of the Holy Spirit before the Sanhedrin. His sermon ended with some strong words of correction that could either be taken to heart, or cause resentment and anger. We quickly find out wh… Steve Feden 2683 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20748125/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_acts74460814/id/2682339.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20748125 persecution,martyr,Stephen,Saul,stoning, Scripture: Acts 7:44-8:4, Series: Discovering the Holy Spirit in Acts Sun, 14 Aug 2016 20:56:02 +0000 Steve Feden In the middle of Acts chapter 6, we are introduced more fully to Stephen, one of the deacons chosen in the first part of the chapter who is clearly teaching by the power of God and His Spirit, and it is causing much frustration against the religious elite who can't win debates against him! They arrest him, falsely accuse him, and in front of the Sanhedrin he begins the longest recorded sermon in Acts, teaching them through the Old Testament the history of their own faith and God's ways, which in the end will anger them even more. This week Pastor Steve covered just over half of Stephen's sermon in front of the Sanhedrin; we'll finish the rest next week! In the middle of Acts chapter 6, we are introduced more fully to Stephen, one of the deacons chosen in the first part of the chapter who is clearly teaching by the power of God and His Spirit, and it is causing much frustration against the religious elite who can't win debates against him! They arrest him, falsely accuse him, and in front of the Sanhedrin he begins the longest recorded sermon in Acts, teaching them through the Old Testament the history of their own faith and God's ways, which in the end will anger them even more. This week Pastor Steve covered just over half of Stephen's sermon in front of the Sanhedrin; we'll finish the rest next week! In the middle of Acts chapter 6, we are introduced more fully to Stephen, one of the deacons chosen in the first part of the chapter who is clearly teaching by the power of God and His Spirit, and it is causing much frustration against the religious el… Steve Feden 2613 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20741237/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_acts68157143/id/2675757.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20741237 sermon,Stephen,martyr,Sanhedrin,persecution, Scripture: Acts 6:8-7:43, Series: Discovering the Holy Spirit in Acts Sun, 31 Jul 2016 18:15:03 +0000 Steve Feden As we enter chapter 6, the church has obviously continued to grow and are facing other challenges--like the demands of ministry, and complaints from those who feel like they are being overlooked. God gives wisdom to the apostles and they appoint godly men, filled with the Holy Spirit, to do the work of ministry so that the apostles can focus on teaching the word. This is the beginnings of what we call the role of deacon within the church. As we enter chapter 6, the church has obviously continued to grow and are facing other challenges--like the demands of ministry, and complaints from those who feel like they are being overlooked. God gives wisdom to the apostles and they appoint godly men, filled with the Holy Spirit, to do the work of ministry so that the apostles can focus on teaching the word. This is the beginnings of what we call the role of deacon within the church. As we enter chapter 6, the church has obviously continued to grow and are facing other challenges--like the demands of ministry, and complaints from those who feel like they are being overlooked. God gives wisdom to the apostles and they appoint godly … Steve Feden 1956 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20738388/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_acts617/id/2673123.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20738388 widows,growth,service,deacons,servant, Scripture: Acts 6:1-6:7, Series: Discovering the Holy Spirit in Acts Sun, 24 Jul 2016 18:07:24 +0000 Steve Feden As we continue our study through Acts, the frustration within the religious elite is starting to show. During this next trial, after arresting all the apostles this time, they accuse them of spreading their message throughout all Jerusalem, and obviously they have been unable to stop it due to the power of the Holy Spirit and the boldness provided by God to this growing band of followers! Signs and wonders follow the teaching, as well as God's divine intervention in their prison stay, releasing them in the night by an angel. It is Gamaliel who through his wise words advises the council to leave them alone, lest they potentially end up fighting against God, which he knows would be a losing proposition! As we continue our study through Acts, the frustration within the religious elite is starting to show. During this next trial, after arresting all the apostles this time, they accuse them of spreading their message throughout all Jerusalem, and obviously they have been unable to stop it due to the power of the Holy Spirit and the boldness provided by God to this growing band of followers! Signs and wonders follow the teaching, as well as God's divine intervention in their prison stay, releasing them in the night by an angel. It is Gamaliel who through his wise words advises the council to leave them alone, lest they potentially end up fighting against God, which he knows would be a losing proposition! As we continue our study through Acts, the frustration within the religious elite is starting to show. During this next trial, after arresting all the apostles this time, they accuse them of spreading their message throughout all Jerusalem, and obvious… Steve Feden 3036 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20726326/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_acts51242/id/2661609.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20726326 persecution,healing,signs,temple,apostles,prison,angel,Gamaliel,Sanhedrin, Scripture: Acts 5:12-5:42, Series: Discovering the Holy Spirit in Acts Sun, 17 Jul 2016 17:55:28 +0000 Steve Feden The early church response to their first significant persecution was not to run, but to go to God and pray for boldness to continue teaching in His name! Persecution also brings purity, and as the incredible love and sharing of the church bring about gifts of property and acts of sacrifice, a couple who decide to lie about their gift gets swift judgement from God directly as Peter confronts them. Listen in as Pastor Steve teaches from the final sections of Acts chapter four and the beginning of chapter five. The early church response to their first significant persecution was not to run, but to go to God and pray for boldness to continue teaching in His name! Persecution also brings purity, and as the incredible love and sharing of the church bring about gifts of property and acts of sacrifice, a couple who decide to lie about their gift gets swift judgement from God directly as Peter confronts them. Listen in as Pastor Steve teaches from the final sections of Acts chapter four and the beginning of chapter five. The early church response to their first significant persecution was not to run, but to go to God and pray for boldness to continue teaching in His name! Persecution also brings purity, and as the incredible love and sharing of the church bring about g… Steve Feden 3048 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20726112/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_acts423375111/id/2661380.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20726112 persecution,sharing,prayer,boldness,hypocrisy,Ananias,Sapphira, Scripture: Acts 4:23-5:11, Series: Discovering the Holy Spirit in Acts Mon, 11 Jul 2016 01:42:03 +0000 Steve Feden After the healing and sermon by Peter in Acts chapter 3, the religious leaders and temple authorities are upset at the resurgence of the name of Jesus and the teaching that is being done in His name on the temple grounds. Given the healing has brought wonder and amazement to the crowds, they don't like the fact that the crowds are now listening intently to Peter and more are starting to believe the message and join the early church. To try and correct this they arrest Peter, John, and the lame man and try and threaten them away from speaking any more of Jesus. Listen in as Pastor Steve teaches through the continuing story of the early church in Acts as they face their first persecution. After the healing and sermon by Peter in Acts chapter 3, the religious leaders and temple authorities are upset at the resurgence of the name of Jesus and the teaching that is being done in His name on the temple grounds. Given the healing has brought wonder and amazement to the crowds, they don't like the fact that the crowds are now listening intently to Peter and more are starting to believe the message and join the early church. To try and correct this they arrest Peter, John, and the lame man and try and threaten them away from speaking any more of Jesus. Listen in as Pastor Steve teaches through the continuing story of the early church in Acts as they face their first persecution. After the healing and sermon by Peter in Acts chapter 3, the religious leaders and temple authorities are upset at the resurgence of the name of Jesus and the teaching that is being done in His name on the temple grounds. Given the healing has brought … Steve Feden 2575 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20717067/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_acts4122/id/2652912.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20717067 arrested,persecution,Sanhedrin,trial,Peter,healing, Scripture: Acts 4:1-4:22, Series: Discovering the Holy Spirit in Acts Mon, 04 Jul 2016 01:26:23 +0000 Steve Feden In Acts chapter 3, Peter has another chance to preach after the healing of the lame man at the temple gate called "Beautiful". The healing had gotten the people's attention, but instead of drawing attention to themselves, Peter uses it as another chance to share the truth of the power of Jesus Christ to bring about healing--not just physical but emotional and spiritual. Peter preached that He was the one who made us whole again and blotted out our sins by His power! In Acts chapter 3, Peter has another chance to preach after the healing of the lame man at the temple gate called "Beautiful". The healing had gotten the people's attention, but instead of drawing attention to themselves, Peter uses it as another chance to share the truth of the power of Jesus Christ to bring about healing--not just physical but emotional and spiritual. Peter preached that He was the one who made us whole again and blotted out our sins by His power! In Acts chapter 3, Peter has another chance to preach after the healing of the lame man at the temple gate called "Beautiful". The healing had gotten the people's attention, but instead of drawing attention to themselves, Peter uses it as another chanc… Steve Feden 3156 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20717063/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_acts3126/id/2652903.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20717063 Peter,healing,preaching,lame,whole, Scripture: Acts 3:1-3:26, Series: Discovering the Holy Spirit in Acts Mon, 27 Jun 2016 01:20:35 +0000 Steve Feden The response to Peter's sermon in Acts chapter two is amazing! From the 120 disciples gathered on the day of Pentecost, now 3000 are added after just one sermon! So, what did they do? They began the early church practices of teaching, prayer, fellowship, and breaking bread together. Pastor Steve applies these principles to our church life today and calls us to be more intent on living out this loving fellowship that was such a draw in the early church. The response to Peter's sermon in Acts chapter two is amazing! From the 120 disciples gathered on the day of Pentecost, now 3000 are added after just one sermon! So, what did they do? They began the early church practices of teaching, prayer, fellowship, and breaking bread together. Pastor Steve applies these principles to our church life today and calls us to be more intent on living out this loving fellowship that was such a draw in the early church. The response to Peter's sermon in Acts chapter two is amazing! From the 120 disciples gathered on the day of Pentecost, now 3000 are added after just one sermon! So, what did they do? They began the early church practices of teaching, prayer, fellowshi… Steve Feden 2901 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20707793/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_acts24047/id/2644122.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20707793 early church,Holy Spirit,fellowship,koinonia,prayer,teaching, Scripture: Acts 2:40-2:47, Series: Discovering the Holy Spirit in Acts Mon, 20 Jun 2016 01:17:44 +0000 Steve Feden As we enter the main section of Acts chapter 2, the day of Pentecost arrives along with the promised pouring out of the Holy Spirit. One of the outcomes is Peter's powerful sermon that cuts to the heart of the hearers. Listen in as Pastor Steve teaches through this section of chapter two as we continue our discovery of the Holy Spirit in Acts! As we enter the main section of Acts chapter 2, the day of Pentecost arrives along with the promised pouring out of the Holy Spirit. One of the outcomes is Peter's powerful sermon that cuts to the heart of the hearers. Listen in as Pastor Steve teaches through this section of chapter two as we continue our discovery of the Holy Spirit in Acts! As we enter the main section of Acts chapter 2, the day of Pentecost arrives along with the promised pouring out of the Holy Spirit. One of the outcomes is Peter's powerful sermon that cuts to the heart of the hearers. Listen in as Pastor Steve teaches… Steve Feden 3096 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20707792/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_acts2439/id/2644120.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20707792 Pentecost,Holy Spirit,tongues,sermon,Peter,disciples, Scripture: Acts 2:4-2:39, Series: Discovering the Holy Spirit in Acts Sun, 12 Jun 2016 22:03:43 +0000 Steve Feden After Jesus ascends back to heaven, the 120 disciples return to Jerusalem as Jesus instructed them, where they begin to wait and pray "all in one accord." Pastor Steve took us through the rest of Acts chapter one and the first few verses of chapter two leading up to the event where they are all filled with the Spirit, finding application along the way for us from this early unified gathering of believers. After Jesus ascends back to heaven, the 120 disciples return to Jerusalem as Jesus instructed them, where they begin to wait and pray "all in one accord." Pastor Steve took us through the rest of Acts chapter one and the first few verses of chapter two leading up to the event where they are all filled with the Spirit, finding application along the way for us from this early unified gathering of believers. After Jesus ascends back to heaven, the 120 disciples return to Jerusalem as Jesus instructed them, where they begin to wait and pray "all in one accord." Pastor Steve took us through the rest of Acts chapter one and the first few verses of chapter two… Steve Feden 3148 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20697233/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_acts11226213/id/2634179.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20697233 waiting,praying,Spirit,unity,accord, Scripture: Acts 1:12-2:3, Series: Discovering the Holy Spirit in Acts Sun, 29 May 2016 13:39:44 +0000 Steve Feden Pastor Steve opens up our new study "Discovering the Holy Spirit in Acts", and takes us through an introduction and the first eleven verses of chapter one. Jesus promises the Holy Spirit to the disciples and then ascends into Heaven opening the start of the early church age. Pastor Steve opens up our new study "Discovering the Holy Spirit in Acts", and takes us through an introduction and the first eleven verses of chapter one. Jesus promises the Holy Spirit to the disciples and then ascends into Heaven opening the start of the early church age. Pastor Steve opens up our new study "Discovering the Holy Spirit in Acts", and takes us through an introduction and the first eleven verses of chapter one. Jesus promises the Holy Spirit to the disciples and then ascends into Heaven opening the start o… Steve Feden 2843 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20695024/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_acts1111/id/2631862.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20695024 ascension,Holy Spirit,disciples,witnesses,power, Scripture: Acts 1:1-1:11, Series: Discovering the Holy Spirit in Acts Mon, 23 May 2016 02:41:23 +0000 Steve Feden We have finally reached the end of our study through the gospel of Mark! Pastor Steve took a few detours in this last section of Mark 16 to cover important topics like textual criticism (as verses 9-20 are not in all of the earliest manuscripts) and baptismal regeneration (which cannot be taught from these verses), as we made our way through Jesus's commissioning of the disciples for ministry to "go and preach" throughout the world. Steve encouraged us to listen and heed the call of God wherever He would take us to preach and minister around the globe. We have finally reached the end of our study through the gospel of Mark! Pastor Steve took a few detours in this last section of Mark 16 to cover important topics like textual criticism (as verses 9-20 are not in all of the earliest manuscripts) and baptismal regeneration (which cannot be taught from these verses), as we made our way through Jesus's commissioning of the disciples for ministry to "go and preach" throughout the world. Steve encouraged us to listen and heed the call of God wherever He would take us to preach and minister around the globe. We have finally reached the end of our study through the gospel of Mark! Pastor Steve took a few detours in this last section of Mark 16 to cover important topics like textual criticism (as verses 9-20 are not in all of the earliest manuscripts) and ba… Steve Feden 3067 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20683195/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_mark16920/id/2620770.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20683195 commencement,resurrection,commission,preach,gospel,mission, Scripture: Mark 16:9-16:20, Series: The Gospel of Mark Mon, 16 May 2016 00:57:56 +0000 Dave Vollmer Dave Vollmer, one of our assistant pastors, gave a challenging message from Hebrews chapters 3 and 4 about being careful not to harden our hearts. Rather we can approach God with boldness because of our position in Christ. He admonished us to cherish the Word as a treasured letter from our Father. Dave Vollmer, one of our assistant pastors, gave a challenging message from Hebrews chapters 3 and 4 about being careful not to harden our hearts. Rather we can approach God with boldness because of our position in Christ. He admonished us to cherish the Word as a treasured letter from our Father. Dave Vollmer, one of our assistant pastors, gave a challenging message from Hebrews chapters 3 and 4 about being careful not to harden our hearts. Rather we can approach God with boldness because of our position in Christ. He admonished us to cherish t… Dave Vollmer 2920 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20683148/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_hebrews37194116/id/2620723.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20683148 cherish,rebellion,grace,Moses,rest, Scripture: Hebrews 3:7-4:16, Series: Guest Speaker Mon, 09 May 2016 01:57:25 +0000 Steve Feden We move from the finality of the end of chapter 15--where Joseph of Arimathea, a wealthy member of the Sanhedrin, asks for Jesus's body as a final way to honor Him (as he was a secret disciple)--into chapter 16, the amazement of that Sunday morning with the stone rolled away and an empty tomb. It is the women who come early to also pay their respects to Jesus, not even knowing how they would deal with a sealed tomb, but they encounter an angel and are told the amazing news that his is "no longer here, he is alive!" Pastor Steve shared several arguments for the validity and arguments for a bodily historic resurrection of Jesus. We move from the finality of the end of chapter 15--where Joseph of Arimathea, a wealthy member of the Sanhedrin, asks for Jesus's body as a final way to honor Him (as he was a secret disciple)--into chapter 16, the amazement of that Sunday morning with the stone rolled away and an empty tomb. It is the women who come early to also pay their respects to Jesus, not even knowing how they would deal with a sealed tomb, but they encounter an angel and are told the amazing news that his is "no longer here, he is alive!" Pastor Steve shared several arguments for the validity and arguments for a bodily historic resurrection of Jesus. We move from the finality of the end of chapter 15--where Joseph of Arimathea, a wealthy member of the Sanhedrin, asks for Jesus's body as a final way to honor Him (as he was a secret disciple)--into chapter 16, the amazement of that Sunday morning wit… Steve Feden 2585 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20672855/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_mark1542471618/id/2610783.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20672855 crucifixion,burial,tomb,angel,Mary,resurrection,Sunday,risen, Scripture: Mark 15:42-16:8, Series: The Gospel of Mark Sun, 01 May 2016 18:58:01 +0000 Steve Feden Continuing in Mark chapter 15, we finally have the end of the trials and Jesus is handed over to be crucified. Unable to carry his cross, Simon of Cyrene is conscripted to do so from the crowd as they make their way to Golgotha--the place of the skull. Pastor Steve details the prophetic events unfolded from Psalm 22 and the need for us to live the "crucified" life and accept the suffering that is ours as followers of Christ if we truly align ourselves with him. Continuing in Mark chapter 15, we finally have the end of the trials and Jesus is handed over to be crucified. Unable to carry his cross, Simon of Cyrene is conscripted to do so from the crowd as they make their way to Golgotha--the place of the skull. Pastor Steve details the prophetic events unfolded from Psalm 22 and the need for us to live the "crucified" life and accept the suffering that is ours as followers of Christ if we truly align ourselves with him. Continuing in Mark chapter 15, we finally have the end of the trials and Jesus is handed over to be crucified. Unable to carry his cross, Simon of Cyrene is conscripted to do so from the crowd as they make their way to Golgotha--the place of the skull.… Steve Feden 3144 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20668165/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_mark152141/id/2606660.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20668165 crucifixion,Golgotha,skull,cross, Scripture: Mark 15:21-15:41, Series: The Gospel of Mark Sun, 24 Apr 2016 23:34:20 +0000 Steve Feden We now enter chapter 15 in the gospel of Mark which continues the trial of Jesus, now being brought before Pilate and the Roman authorities, which the Jews need because their only hope for a death sentence is via the Romans. Pastor Steve brought us back to Isaiah 53 and the picture of the "suffering servant" that definitely points to Jesus as the fulfillment. We now enter chapter 15 in the gospel of Mark which continues the trial of Jesus, now being brought before Pilate and the Roman authorities, which the Jews need because their only hope for a death sentence is via the Romans. Pastor Steve brought us back to Isaiah 53 and the picture of the "suffering servant" that definitely points to Jesus as the fulfillment. We now enter chapter 15 in the gospel of Mark which continues the trial of Jesus, now being brought before Pilate and the Roman authorities, which the Jews need because their only hope for a death sentence is via the Romans. Pastor Steve brought us bac… Steve Feden 2748 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20664044/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_mark15120/id/2602699.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20664044 scourge,trial,Pilate,Barabbas, Scripture: Mark 15:1-15:20, Series: The Gospel of Mark Sun, 17 Apr 2016 21:14:11 +0000 Steve Feden This week we finally finish up the 72-verse long chapter 14 of Mark's gospel! In this final section we move to the courtyard where the high priest and a partial Sanhedrin condemn Jesus in the middle of the night, breaking many of their own rules of order to do so. The focus turns to Peter, however, and his blatant and strong denial of even knowing Jesus as he watches the proceedings from a distance. Pastor Steve applied this picture of a serious fall to our own lives and had us consider the restoring grace of Jesus even when we fall in such a significant way! May we realize that we need to get back up and find God's grace when we fail and find ourselves potentially even more valuable for ministry after we have been restored. This week we finally finish up the 72-verse long chapter 14 of Mark's gospel! In this final section we move to the courtyard where the high priest and a partial Sanhedrin condemn Jesus in the middle of the night, breaking many of their own rules of order to do so. The focus turns to Peter, however, and his blatant and strong denial of even knowing Jesus as he watches the proceedings from a distance. Pastor Steve applied this picture of a serious fall to our own lives and had us consider the restoring grace of Jesus even when we fall in such a significant way! May we realize that we need to get back up and find God's grace when we fail and find ourselves potentially even more valuable for ministry after we have been restored. This week we finally finish up the 72-verse long chapter 14 of Mark's gospel! In this final section we move to the courtyard where the high priest and a partial Sanhedrin condemn Jesus in the middle of the night, breaking many of their own rules of ord… Steve Feden 3007 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20658136/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_mark145372/id/2597072.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20658136 Sanhedrin,trial,Peter,denial,rooster,restoration,failing,fall, Scripture: Mark 14:53-14:72, Series: The Gospel of Mark Sun, 10 Apr 2016 14:26:38 +0000 Steve Feden Jesus and His disciples have left the upper room and their Passover meal, crossed the Kidron Valley and have gone into the Garden of Gethsemane where Jesus has an intense time of prayer with the Father. Judas is already unfolding the plan with the religious leaders to betray Him. In all of this we can learn about true surrender--surrender to the Father and His will over our own. Listen in and see three pictures of surrender in this next section of Mark chapter 14. Jesus and His disciples have left the upper room and their Passover meal, crossed the Kidron Valley and have gone into the Garden of Gethsemane where Jesus has an intense time of prayer with the Father. Judas is already unfolding the plan with the religious leaders to betray Him. In all of this we can learn about true surrender--surrender to the Father and His will over our own. Listen in and see three pictures of surrender in this next section of Mark chapter 14. Jesus and His disciples have left the upper room and their Passover meal, crossed the Kidron Valley and have gone into the Garden of Gethsemane where Jesus has an intense time of prayer with the Father. Judas is already unfolding the plan with the reli… Steve Feden 3079 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20652511/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_mark143252/id/2591756.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20652511 betrayal,garden,prayer,surrender,Judas,Gethsemane, Scripture: Mark 14:32-14:52, Series: The Gospel of Mark Sun, 03 Apr 2016 20:36:35 +0000 Steve Feden On this communion Sunday, Pastor Steve took a brief section of our continued study through the gospel of Mark, only looking at the few verses where Jesus predicts Peter's denial that night after the arrest. We, like Peter, can be overly confident in our strength and underestimate our lack of courage in the face of possible hardship. The good news is that Jesus already knew that he would return and be restored, just as we can when we are weak and stumble. We need to have the filling of the Holy Spirit and persist in "adding to our faith" so that we will not stumble. On this communion Sunday, Pastor Steve took a brief section of our continued study through the gospel of Mark, only looking at the few verses where Jesus predicts Peter's denial that night after the arrest. We, like Peter, can be overly confident in our strength and underestimate our lack of courage in the face of possible hardship. The good news is that Jesus already knew that he would return and be restored, just as we can when we are weak and stumble. We need to have the filling of the Holy Spirit and persist in "adding to our faith" so that we will not stumble. On this communion Sunday, Pastor Steve took a brief section of our continued study through the gospel of Mark, only looking at the few verses where Jesus predicts Peter's denial that night after the arrest. We, like Peter, can be overly confident in ou… Steve Feden 1956 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20645000/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_mark142731/id/2584400.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20645000 Peter,denial,rooster,denied,restore,Satan,boldness, Scripture: Mark 14:27-14:31, Series: The Gospel of Mark Sun, 27 Mar 2016 13:39:35 +0000 Steve Feden Romans 6 may not be a traditional "Easter Sunday" passage, but it is a powerful image of our being "united with", "joined to", or even "conjoined to" Christ in his death, resurrection, and glorification! It is both a mystery but a powerful truth when we realize that we are joined with Him, and that we have been raised to new life--to live in a new way! He is Risen! Romans 6 may not be a traditional "Easter Sunday" passage, but it is a powerful image of our being "united with", "joined to", or even "conjoined to" Christ in his death, resurrection, and glorification! It is both a mystery but a powerful truth when we realize that we are joined with Him, and that we have been raised to new life--to live in a new way! He is Risen! Romans 6 may not be a traditional "Easter Sunday" passage, but it is a powerful image of our being "united with", "joined to", or even "conjoined to" Christ in his death, resurrection, and glorification! It is both a mystery but a powerful truth when w… Steve Feden 2547 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20643660/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_romans6111eastersunday/id/2583142.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20643660 Easter,resurrection,united,conjoined,joined,death,life, Scripture: Romans 6:1-6:11, Series: Easter Sun, 20 Mar 2016 20:24:56 +0000 Steve Feden Continuing in Mark 14, we are within hours of Jesus's betrayal and arrest, but at this moment Jesus is preparing to share the Passover meal with his disciples. During the meal he announces the fact that someone among them will betray Him! The other gospels tell us that "Satan has entered into Judas's heart" already and he is looking for that right opportunity. Meanwhile Jesus shares the truth of the Passover to them--that He is the bread and His blood is the cup. He is our Passover lamb and the perfect sacrifice. Continuing in Mark 14, we are within hours of Jesus's betrayal and arrest, but at this moment Jesus is preparing to share the Passover meal with his disciples. During the meal he announces the fact that someone among them will betray Him! The other gospels tell us that "Satan has entered into Judas's heart" already and he is looking for that right opportunity. Meanwhile Jesus shares the truth of the Passover to them--that He is the bread and His blood is the cup. He is our Passover lamb and the perfect sacrifice. Continuing in Mark 14, we are within hours of Jesus's betrayal and arrest, but at this moment Jesus is preparing to share the Passover meal with his disciples. During the meal he announces the fact that someone among them will betray Him! The other gos… Steve Feden 2621 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20634411/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_mark141025/id/2574299.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20634411 last supper,upper room,passover,communion,Judas,betrayal, Scripture: Mark 14:10-14:25, Series: The Gospel of Mark Sun, 13 Mar 2016 21:53:23 +0000 Steve Feden The opening of Mark chapter 14 begins with a huge contrast: the religious elite who are both ceremonially preparing to "worship" on the Passover, but inside are plotting the sin of murder compared with a woman, unnamed here in Mark, humbly coming and pouring out a significantly costly offering onto Jesus as an act of sacrificial worship. What is our worship costing us? What opportunities are we finding to either plot sin or humbly worship and do good to others? The opening of Mark chapter 14 begins with a huge contrast: the religious elite who are both ceremonially preparing to "worship" on the Passover, but inside are plotting the sin of murder compared with a woman, unnamed here in Mark, humbly coming and pouring out a significantly costly offering onto Jesus as an act of sacrificial worship. What is our worship costing us? What opportunities are we finding to either plot sin or humbly worship and do good to others? The opening of Mark chapter 14 begins with a huge contrast: the religious elite who are both ceremonially preparing to "worship" on the Passover, but inside are plotting the sin of murder compared with a woman, unnamed here in Mark, humbly coming and p… Steve Feden 2727 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20629298/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_mark1419/id/2569440.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20629298 spikenard,anoint,Mary,Bethany,Simon the Leper,worship, Scripture: Mark 14:1-14:9, Series: The Gospel of Mark Sun, 28 Feb 2016 17:00:38 +0000 Steve Feden Pastor Steve finishes up Mark chapter 13 this week with Jesus's teaching on the tribulation and second coming via the prophecy from Daniel chapter 9. We took a detour to look back at this critical prophecy and its application to the current "church age" and how it relates to what we believe as the distinct events of the rapture of the church and the second coming of Christ. The most important application is that we are warned to "be ready" at any moment! Pastor Steve finishes up Mark chapter 13 this week with Jesus's teaching on the tribulation and second coming via the prophecy from Daniel chapter 9. We took a detour to look back at this critical prophecy and its application to the current "church age" and how it relates to what we believe as the distinct events of the rapture of the church and the second coming of Christ. The most important application is that we are warned to "be ready" at any moment! Pastor Steve finishes up Mark chapter 13 this week with Jesus's teaching on the tribulation and second coming via the prophecy from Daniel chapter 9. We took a detour to look back at this critical prophecy and its application to the current "church age… Steve Feden 3188 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20619660/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_mark131437/id/2560536.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20619660 tribulation,end times,eschatology,second coming,Daniel,prophecy, Scripture: Mark 13:14-13:37, Series: The Gospel of Mark Sun, 21 Feb 2016 20:44:06 +0000 Steve Feden Entering Mark chapter 13, Jesus's attention is drawn to the beauty of Herod's temple complex and He responds with a shocking prediction: "not one stone shall be left upon another" (v. 2). Of course this gets the disciple's attention and they want to know the "when" and the signs that would come before this. This section begins what is commonly termed the "Olivet discourse" and is an area of scripture with differing opinions and views of the meaning. Pastor Steve took us through the first section today, and we will continue looking at these end times prophecies as we continue through chapter 13. Entering Mark chapter 13, Jesus's attention is drawn to the beauty of Herod's temple complex and He responds with a shocking prediction: "not one stone shall be left upon another" (v. 2). Of course this gets the disciple's attention and they want to know the "when" and the signs that would come before this. This section begins what is commonly termed the "Olivet discourse" and is an area of scripture with differing opinions and views of the meaning. Pastor Steve took us through the first section today, and we will continue looking at these end times prophecies as we continue through chapter 13. Entering Mark chapter 13, Jesus's attention is drawn to the beauty of Herod's temple complex and He responds with a shocking prediction: "not one stone shall be left upon another" (v. 2). Of course this gets the disciple's attention and they want to kn… Steve Feden 2910 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20614537/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_mark13113/id/2555551.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20614537 end times,prophecy,tribulation,temple,disciples, Scripture: Mark 13:1-13:13, Series: The Gospel of Mark Sun, 14 Feb 2016 14:58:40 +0000 Steve Feden Pastor Steve steps out of our study in the gospel of Mark to talk about God's love (agape) from 1 John chapter 4. Real and unconditional love from God should overwhelm us when we really understand that "God is love" and our response should be to love one another with that same unconditional love. Pastor Steve steps out of our study in the gospel of Mark to talk about God's love (agape) from 1 John chapter 4. Real and unconditional love from God should overwhelm us when we really understand that "God is love" and our response should be to love one another with that same unconditional love. Pastor Steve steps out of our study in the gospel of Mark to talk about God's love (agape) from 1 John chapter 4. Real and unconditional love from God should overwhelm us when we really understand that "God is love" and our response should be to love o… Steve Feden 2293 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20608539/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_1ohn4711valentinesday2016/id/2549664.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20608539 love,agape,Valentine's Day,gnosticism, Scripture: 1 John 4:7-4:11, Series: Topical Messages Sun, 31 Jan 2016 17:10:25 +0000 Steve Feden Finishing up Mark chapter 12, Jesus challenges the religious elite with a few questions and comments of his own, and then moves into the temple court where the treasury is located. As they watch people giving, Jesus draws their attention to a poor widow who gives 100% ("all that she had") and notes that even though her monetary gift was tiny in amount, that it was greater than all the rest because of her sacrifice. Finishing up Mark chapter 12, Jesus challenges the religious elite with a few questions and comments of his own, and then moves into the temple court where the treasury is located. As they watch people giving, Jesus draws their attention to a poor widow who gives 100% ("all that she had") and notes that even though her monetary gift was tiny in amount, that it was greater than all the rest because of her sacrifice. Finishing up Mark chapter 12, Jesus challenges the religious elite with a few questions and comments of his own, and then moves into the temple court where the treasury is located. As they watch people giving, Jesus draws their attention to a poor wido… Steve Feden 2889 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20597748/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_mark123544/id/2539396.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20597748 giving,tithe,temple,treasury,mite, Scripture: Mark 12:35-12:44, Series: The Gospel of Mark Sun, 17 Jan 2016 18:09:56 +0000 Steve Feden Only a few days from the cross in Mark 12, Jesus continues to be tested and questioned by the religious elite. Their plan is to trap him in something he says, but instead he continues to astound and confound the religious leaders with his wisdom and understanding. In the end no one dares question him anymore! Only a few days from the cross in Mark 12, Jesus continues to be tested and questioned by the religious elite. Their plan is to trap him in something he says, but instead he continues to astound and confound the religious leaders with his wisdom and understanding. In the end no one dares question him anymore! Only a few days from the cross in Mark 12, Jesus continues to be tested and questioned by the religious elite. Their plan is to trap him in something he says, but instead he continues to astound and confound the religious leaders with his wisdom and un… Steve Feden 2689 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20585777/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_mark121334/id/2526930.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20585777 sadducees,pharisees,herodians,questions,Jerusalem,temple, Scripture: Mark 12:13-12:34, Series: The Gospel of Mark Sun, 10 Jan 2016 15:09:42 +0000 Warren McIvor We continue to draw closer to the cross as Jesus spends his final week coming and going from Jerusalem during the Passover week. After his cleansing of the temple he has obviously angered the religious elite, and they--again--try and trap him in his words. He catches them in their own trap and then tells a parable that clearly implicates them, angering them even more. Pastor Warren teaches through the final verses of Mark chapter 11 and into the first section of chapter 12 in this message. We continue to draw closer to the cross as Jesus spends his final week coming and going from Jerusalem during the Passover week. After his cleansing of the temple he has obviously angered the religious elite, and they--again--try and trap him in his words. He catches them in their own trap and then tells a parable that clearly implicates them, angering them even more. Pastor Warren teaches through the final verses of Mark chapter 11 and into the first section of chapter 12 in this message. We continue to draw closer to the cross as Jesus spends his final week coming and going from Jerusalem during the Passover week. After his cleansing of the temple he has obviously angered the religious elite, and they--again--try and trap him in his wo… Warren McIvor 2178 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20580983/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_matthew11273312112/id/2522424.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20580983 cornerstone,authority,vineyard,parable, Scripture: Mark 11:27-12:12, Isaiah 5:1-5:7, Series: The Gospel of Mark Sun, 03 Jan 2016 05:30:36 +0000 Steve Feden As we enter the final week of Jesus's ministry before the cross, Mark chapter 11 opens with the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem on a donkey, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies. Jesus cleanses the temple in this passage (for the second time) and also curses a fig tree in an unusual story recorded here in Mark. Listen in as Pastor Steve teaches through the opening section of Mark chapter 11. As we enter the final week of Jesus's ministry before the cross, Mark chapter 11 opens with the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem on a donkey, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies. Jesus cleanses the temple in this passage (for the second time) and also curses a fig tree in an unusual story recorded here in Mark. Listen in as Pastor Steve teaches through the opening section of Mark chapter 11. As we enter the final week of Jesus's ministry before the cross, Mark chapter 11 opens with the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem on a donkey, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies. Jesus cleanses the temple in this passage (for the second time) an… Steve Feden 2704 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20575870/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_mark11126/id/2517640.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20575870 temple,triumphal entry,donkey,Jerusalem,fig tree,curse,moneychangers, Scripture: Mark 11:1-11:26, Series: The Gospel of Mark Sun, 27 Dec 2015 05:22:54 +0000 Steve Feden Pastor Steve finishes up Mark chapter 10 as we close out 2015--and we enter the final days of Jesus's life and ministry before he heads to the cross in roughly a week from the events unfolding at the end of Mark chapter 10. Pastor Steve finishes up Mark chapter 10 as we close out 2015--and we enter the final days of Jesus's life and ministry before he heads to the cross in roughly a week from the events unfolding at the end of Mark chapter 10. Pastor Steve finishes up Mark chapter 10 as we close out 2015--and we enter the final days of Jesus's life and ministry before he heads to the cross in roughly a week from the events unfolding at the end of Mark chapter 10.… Steve Feden 2470 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20575869/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_mark103252/id/2517639.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20575869 blind,healing,cross,Jerusalem,suffering, Scripture: Mark 10:32-10:52, Series: The Gospel of Mark Mon, 21 Dec 2015 02:57:14 +0000 Warren McIvor Pastor Warren gives a Christmas message focusing on the "joy and peace" that is talked about in this holiday season, but looking deeper beyond the "Christmas card sentiments" to what brings true joy and peace from God. Starting from the traditional Christmas story in Luke 2 we travel all the way back to the Proverbs to look at the life that follows and submits to God's ways as the true path to peace and joy. Pastor Warren gives a Christmas message focusing on the "joy and peace" that is talked about in this holiday season, but looking deeper beyond the "Christmas card sentiments" to what brings true joy and peace from God. Starting from the traditional Christmas story in Luke 2 we travel all the way back to the Proverbs to look at the life that follows and submits to God's ways as the true path to peace and joy. Pastor Warren gives a Christmas message focusing on the "joy and peace" that is talked about in this holiday season, but looking deeper beyond the "Christmas card sentiments" to what brings true joy and peace from God. Starting from the traditional Ch… Warren McIvor 2394 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20575825/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_peaceoyatchristmas/id/2517587.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20575825 Christmas,peace,joy,proverbs, Scripture: Luke 2:1-2:14, Proverbs 3:1-3:18, Series: Topical Messages Sun, 13 Dec 2015 15:53:37 +0000 Steve Feden As we continue through Mark chapter 10 we have the story of the disciples refusing the parents bringing children to be blessed followed by the story of the "rich, young ruler"--did you know these stories are not randomly placed but actually are related? Listen in as Pastor Steve covers this next section of Mark and we understand about the impediments to accepting God's gift and believing--something the little children were so ready to do! As we continue through Mark chapter 10 we have the story of the disciples refusing the parents bringing children to be blessed followed by the story of the "rich, young ruler"--did you know these stories are not randomly placed but actually are related? Listen in as Pastor Steve covers this next section of Mark and we understand about the impediments to accepting God's gift and believing--something the little children were so ready to do! As we continue through Mark chapter 10 we have the story of the disciples refusing the parents bringing children to be blessed followed by the story of the "rich, young ruler"--did you know these stories are not randomly placed but actually are related… Steve Feden 2512 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20560844/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_mark101331/id/2504361.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20560844 children,wealth,rich,power,money, Scripture: Mark 3:13-3:31, Series: The Gospel of Mark Sun, 29 Nov 2015 19:21:45 +0000 Steve Feden Jesus tackles a difficult (and meant to be tricky) question regarding marriage and divorce in front of the religious leaders. The questions around divorce and marriage are still difficult today, and Pastor Steve showed both God's standard from Genesis (as Jesus did) as well as God's grace for our failings in this opening section from Mark 10. Jesus tackles a difficult (and meant to be tricky) question regarding marriage and divorce in front of the religious leaders. The questions around divorce and marriage are still difficult today, and Pastor Steve showed both God's standard from Genesis (as Jesus did) as well as God's grace for our failings in this opening section from Mark 10. Jesus tackles a difficult (and meant to be tricky) question regarding marriage and divorce in front of the religious leaders. The questions around divorce and marriage are still difficult today, and Pastor Steve showed both God's standard from Genesis… Steve Feden 2834 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20550171/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_mark10112/id/2493902.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20550171 divorce,marriage,law,Moses,Deuteronomy,adultery, Scripture: Mark 10:1-10:12, Series: The Gospel of Mark Sun, 22 Nov 2015 16:43:00 +0000 Dr. Jason Lisle Dr. Jason Lisle from the Institute for Creation Research shared a message titled "Your Origins Matter," describing the critical role of Genesis as the foundation of our Christian faith. Without this foundation much of what we hold to crumbles when the church gives up Genesis as the historic, biblical account of creation and beginnings. Dr. Jason Lisle from the Institute for Creation Research shared a message titled "Your Origins Matter," describing the critical role of Genesis as the foundation of our Christian faith. Without this foundation much of what we hold to crumbles when the church gives up Genesis as the historic, biblical account of creation and beginnings. Dr. Jason Lisle from the Institute for Creation Research shared a message titled "Your Origins Matter," describing the critical role of Genesis as the foundation of our Christian faith. Without this foundation much of what we hold to crumbles when the… Dr. Jason Lisle 3886 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20545629/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_youroriginsmatter/id/2489531.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20545629 origins,Genesis,beginning,evolution,creation, Scripture: Genesis 1:1-1:3, Series: Guest Speaker Sun, 15 Nov 2015 16:37:05 +0000 Steve Feden Pastor Steve finishes up chapter 9 on the topic of greatness as we continue our walk through the gospel of Mark. Pastor Steve finishes up chapter 9 on the topic of greatness as we continue our walk through the gospel of Mark. Pastor Steve finishes up chapter 9 on the topic of greatness as we continue our walk through the gospel of Mark.… Steve Feden 2949 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20545626/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_mark93050/id/2489525.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20545626 greatness, Scripture: Mark 9:30-9:50, Series: The Gospel of Mark Sun, 08 Nov 2015 13:09:28 +0000 Steve Feden Continuing in Mark chapter 9, we come to the story of the man whose son is possessed by a demon with severe seizures and destructive behavior as a result. The disciples are unable to cast out the demon, but Jesus in His compassion and power does heal the boy, as the father gives that great confession: "I believe. Help my unbelief!" Pastor Steve applied the readiness of Jesus through a life of prayer and fasting to our own need for a regular commitment to prayer and fasting to be filled with God's spirit and power for whatever challenges we will face. Continuing in Mark chapter 9, we come to the story of the man whose son is possessed by a demon with severe seizures and destructive behavior as a result. The disciples are unable to cast out the demon, but Jesus in His compassion and power does heal the boy, as the father gives that great confession: "I believe. Help my unbelief!" Pastor Steve applied the readiness of Jesus through a life of prayer and fasting to our own need for a regular commitment to prayer and fasting to be filled with God's spirit and power for whatever challenges we will face. Continuing in Mark chapter 9, we come to the story of the man whose son is possessed by a demon with severe seizures and destructive behavior as a result. The disciples are unable to cast out the demon, but Jesus in His compassion and power does heal t… Steve Feden 2695 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20533965/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_mark91429/id/2478336.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20533965 demon,healing,fasting,prayer,faith,evil spirit, Scripture: Mark 9:14-9:29, Series: The Gospel of Mark Mon, 02 Nov 2015 04:22:21 +0000 Steve Feden Pastor Steve begins Mark chapter 9, which opens with the story of the transfiguration. What an interesting an awesome set of events for the trio of James, Peter, and John to experience in the presence of a glorified Jesus! Listen in to hear what this means for us and how we might apply the details of this event recorded by Mark to our own lives. Pastor Steve begins Mark chapter 9, which opens with the story of the transfiguration. What an interesting an awesome set of events for the trio of James, Peter, and John to experience in the presence of a glorified Jesus! Listen in to hear what this means for us and how we might apply the details of this event recorded by Mark to our own lives. Pastor Steve begins Mark chapter 9, which opens with the story of the transfiguration. What an interesting an awesome set of events for the trio of James, Peter, and John to experience in the presence of a glorified Jesus! Listen in to hear what this m… Steve Feden 2724 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20531737/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_mark9113/id/2476219.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20531737 transfiguration,mountain,Elijah,Moses, Scripture: Mark 9:1-9:13, Series: The Gospel of Mark Mon, 26 Oct 2015 03:14:21 +0000 Warren McIvor Pastor Warren finished chapter 8 of Mark, looking at the serious call to take up our cross and follow Jesus no matter the cost. Warren used stories from around the globe on the persecution of the church to encourage us and challenge us to our own level of commitment to follow Christ no matter the cost. Pastor Warren finished chapter 8 of Mark, looking at the serious call to take up our cross and follow Jesus no matter the cost. Warren used stories from around the globe on the persecution of the church to encourage us and challenge us to our own level of commitment to follow Christ no matter the cost. Pastor Warren finished chapter 8 of Mark, looking at the serious call to take up our cross and follow Jesus no matter the cost. Warren used stories from around the globe on the persecution of the church to encourage us and challenge us to our own level… Warren McIvor 2349 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20531691/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_mark83438/id/2476214.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20531691 discipleship,cost,cross,commitment,sacrifice,martyr, Scripture: Mark 8:34-8:38, Series: The Gospel of Mark Mon, 19 Oct 2015 02:30:45 +0000 Steve Feden In this section of Mark chapter 8, we have a healing that seems not to be complete initially, and then we have Peter calling Jesus the Messiah and then Jesus seemingly calling Peter "Satan" a paragraph later? What is this all about and why are some of these details that seem confusing recorded here? Listen in as Pastor Steve gives us some thoughts on this next section in our study of Mark's gospel. In this section of Mark chapter 8, we have a healing that seems not to be complete initially, and then we have Peter calling Jesus the Messiah and then Jesus seemingly calling Peter "Satan" a paragraph later? What is this all about and why are some of these details that seem confusing recorded here? Listen in as Pastor Steve gives us some thoughts on this next section in our study of Mark's gospel. In this section of Mark chapter 8, we have a healing that seems not to be complete initially, and then we have Peter calling Jesus the Messiah and then Jesus seemingly calling Peter "Satan" a paragraph later? What is this all about and why are some of… Steve Feden 2616 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20519147/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_mark82233/id/2464384.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20519147 blind,healing,eyes,sight,miracle,prophet,Elijah,Messiah,Christ, Scripture: Mark 8:22-8:33, Series: The Gospel of Mark Mon, 12 Oct 2015 02:10:05 +0000 Steve Feden It may seem repetitive that another feeding of many thousands miracle finds its way into the fast-paced gospel of Mark, but maybe it has more to do with trying to teach the disciples that He has the power to do miracles, not just once, but as many times as He desires? His point is only underscored by His response to the demands of the Pharisees for a "sign." They've already seen so many signs, and yet they still haven't believed. His signs are not meant to be "tricks" to be done on command, but rather as the outflow of His character: revealing God's love, compassion, and healing and saving power. It may seem repetitive that another feeding of many thousands miracle finds its way into the fast-paced gospel of Mark, but maybe it has more to do with trying to teach the disciples that He has the power to do miracles, not just once, but as many times as He desires? His point is only underscored by His response to the demands of the Pharisees for a "sign." They've already seen so many signs, and yet they still haven't believed. His signs are not meant to be "tricks" to be done on command, but rather as the outflow of His character: revealing God's love, compassion, and healing and saving power. It may seem repetitive that another feeding of many thousands miracle finds its way into the fast-paced gospel of Mark, but maybe it has more to do with trying to teach the disciples that He has the power to do miracles, not just once, but as many time… Steve Feden 2351 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20513264/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_mark8121/id/2458848.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20513264 miracle,feeding,unbelief,leaven,Pharisees,yeast,doctrine, Scripture: Mark 8:1-8:21, Series: The Gospel of Mark Sun, 04 Oct 2015 18:45:41 +0000 Steve Feden Taking a break from our normal study through Mark on communion Sunday, Pastor Steve focuses in on the first few verses of our next section in Mark chapter 8 to share what it means to have the heart of compassion that Jesus had for the crowds. We looked at the impact of Christian compassion across the centuries and understood how we can build Christ-like compassion in our own lives. Taking a break from our normal study through Mark on communion Sunday, Pastor Steve focuses in on the first few verses of our next section in Mark chapter 8 to share what it means to have the heart of compassion that Jesus had for the crowds. We looked at the impact of Christian compassion across the centuries and understood how we can build Christ-like compassion in our own lives. Taking a break from our normal study through Mark on communion Sunday, Pastor Steve focuses in on the first few verses of our next section in Mark chapter 8 to share what it means to have the heart of compassion that Jesus had for the crowds. We looke… Steve Feden 1963 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20508443/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_compassioncommunionsunday/id/2454237.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20508443 compassion,crowd,feeding,miracle,care, Scripture: Mark 8:1-8:3, Series: Communion Sunday Sun, 27 Sep 2015 14:40:07 +0000 Steve Feden In the final section of Mark 7, we are introduced to two miracles which both have puzzling content--Jesus ignoring a woman and then putting her down? Jesus using spit and touching ears and tongue? Listen in to find out what Jesus was trying to teach, both in the miracles and to His disciples, through these two interesting miracles. In the final section of Mark 7, we are introduced to two miracles which both have puzzling content--Jesus ignoring a woman and then putting her down? Jesus using spit and touching ears and tongue? Listen in to find out what Jesus was trying to teach, both in the miracles and to His disciples, through these two interesting miracles. In the final section of Mark 7, we are introduced to two miracles which both have puzzling content--Jesus ignoring a woman and then putting her down? Jesus using spit and touching ears and tongue? Listen in to find out what Jesus was trying to teach,… Steve Feden 2670 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20502403/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_mark72437/id/2448858.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20502403 healing,deaf,demon possessed,faith,miracles,mute, Scripture: Mark 7:24-7:37, Series: The Gospel of Mark Wed, 23 Sep 2015 06:56:16 +0000 Steve Feden The Pharisees think they can confront Jesus about the lack of traditional washing by His disciples, but instead Jesus turns it into a confronting of the hypocrisy of the Pharisees for only caring about the traditions of men over and above obedience to God's Word. Pastor Steve applies the opening scene of Mark chapter 7 to our own potential to get stuck in traditions and traditionalism, potentially over and above the clear guidance of scripture. The Pharisees think they can confront Jesus about the lack of traditional washing by His disciples, but instead Jesus turns it into a confronting of the hypocrisy of the Pharisees for only caring about the traditions of men over and above obedience to God's Word. Pastor Steve applies the opening scene of Mark chapter 7 to our own potential to get stuck in traditions and traditionalism, potentially over and above the clear guidance of scripture. The Pharisees think they can confront Jesus about the lack of traditional washing by His disciples, but instead Jesus turns it into a confronting of the hypocrisy of the Pharisees for only caring about the traditions of men over and above obedience to … Steve Feden 2491 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20496965/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_mark7123/id/2443610.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20496965 defile,food,clean,unclean,washing,Pharisees, Scripture: Mark 7:1-7:23, Series: The Gospel of Mark Sun, 13 Sep 2015 14:11:18 +0000 Steve Feden Finishing out Mark chapter 6, we see the narrative immediately following the feeding of the 5000, as Jesus sends the disciples across the sea into a storm, where He will watch them from shore and then walk to them on the water. Pastor Steve took us on a quick detour to Matthew's recording of the same event that fills in the story of Peter and his joining Jesus out on the water. Finishing out Mark chapter 6, we see the narrative immediately following the feeding of the 5000, as Jesus sends the disciples across the sea into a storm, where He will watch them from shore and then walk to them on the water. Pastor Steve took us on a quick detour to Matthew's recording of the same event that fills in the story of Peter and his joining Jesus out on the water. Finishing out Mark chapter 6, we see the narrative immediately following the feeding of the 5000, as Jesus sends the disciples across the sea into a storm, where He will watch them from shore and then walk to them on the water. Pastor Steve took us on… Steve Feden 2921 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20492163/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_mark64556/id/2439067.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20492163 walking on water,boat,Galilee,disciples,storm,Peter,miracle, Scripture: Mark 6:45-6:56, Matthew 14:22-14:33, Series: The Gospel of Mark Sun, 06 Sep 2015 16:20:22 +0000 Steve Feden Pastor Steve takes us through a communion Sunday message in 1 Peter 4 looking at dedication and commitment to service in the body of Christ. Pastor Steve takes us through a communion Sunday message in 1 Peter 4 looking at dedication and commitment to service in the body of Christ. Pastor Steve takes us through a communion Sunday message in 1 Peter 4 looking at dedication and commitment to service in the body of Christ.… Steve Feden 2087 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20487211/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_1peter4711/id/2434461.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20487211 serving,body,church,service, Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-4:11, Series: Communion Sunday Sun, 30 Aug 2015 13:47:44 +0000 Steve Feden Pastor Steve continues teaching through Mark chapter 6, noting Jesus and his shepherd's heart in having compassion on the crowds--who were "like sheep without a shepherd"; moved to the point of feeding them spiritually (teaching them) and physically (with the miracle of the feeding of 10,000+ people with 5 pita and 2 small fish). Pastor Steve continues teaching through Mark chapter 6, noting Jesus and his shepherd's heart in having compassion on the crowds--who were "like sheep without a shepherd"; moved to the point of feeding them spiritually (teaching them) and physically (with the miracle of the feeding of 10,000+ people with 5 pita and 2 small fish). Pastor Steve continues teaching through Mark chapter 6, noting Jesus and his shepherd's heart in having compassion on the crowds--who were "like sheep without a shepherd"; moved to the point of feeding them spiritually (teaching them) and physically (w… Steve Feden 2796 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20480720/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_mark63044/id/2428443.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20480720 miracle,Mark,feeding,5000,fish,loaves,shepherd,sheep, Scripture: Mark 6:30-6:44, Series: The Gospel of Mark Sun, 23 Aug 2015 14:57:16 +0000 Steve Feden In the middle of Mark chapter 6 we get the complete story of the end of John the Baptist's life, who died a martyr because he dared to stand up and correct Herod (and his stolen wife, Herodias) for a sinful lifestyle. It is a story of revenge and bitterness, but also one of true freedom in that John the Baptist was freed from this life, having run his race with endurance. In the middle of Mark chapter 6 we get the complete story of the end of John the Baptist's life, who died a martyr because he dared to stand up and correct Herod (and his stolen wife, Herodias) for a sinful lifestyle. It is a story of revenge and bitterness, but also one of true freedom in that John the Baptist was freed from this life, having run his race with endurance. In the middle of Mark chapter 6 we get the complete story of the end of John the Baptist's life, who died a martyr because he dared to stand up and correct Herod (and his stolen wife, Herodias) for a sinful lifestyle. It is a story of revenge and bitte… Steve Feden 2309 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20474176/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_mark61429/id/2422161.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20474176 John the Baptist,beheaded,Herod,Mark,Herodias, Scripture: Mark 6:14-6:29, Series: The Gospel of Mark Sun, 16 Aug 2015 16:23:06 +0000 Steve Feden Opening the next chapter in Mark, we find Jesus returning to Nazareth. The hometown crowd is amazed at his teaching, but somehow can't bring themselves to not just see him as "the carpenter's son", and because of their unbelief his power there is limited. He then sends out the disciples in His name with His power on their first mission without Him, teaching them to rely on Him even when they are doing ministry with nothing of their own. Opening the next chapter in Mark, we find Jesus returning to Nazareth. The hometown crowd is amazed at his teaching, but somehow can't bring themselves to not just see him as "the carpenter's son", and because of their unbelief his power there is limited. He then sends out the disciples in His name with His power on their first mission without Him, teaching them to rely on Him even when they are doing ministry with nothing of their own. Opening the next chapter in Mark, we find Jesus returning to Nazareth. The hometown crowd is amazed at his teaching, but somehow can't bring themselves to not just see him as "the carpenter's son", and because of their unbelief his power there is limi… Steve Feden 2529 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20471106/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_mark6112/id/2419330.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20471106 sent,mission,authority,Mark,honor,unbelief,faith,Nazareth, Scripture: Mark 6:1-6:12, Series: The Gospel of Mark Sun, 09 Aug 2015 15:49:46 +0000 Steve Feden Continuing our study in Mark, Pastor Steve teaches through the interwoven stories of the woman with the "issue of blood" and the raising of Jairus's daughter from the dead. The clips shown during the message are from the documentary "A Walk to Beautiful" which can be viewed for free online here: http://documentarystorm.com/a-walk-to-beautiful/ Continuing our study in Mark, Pastor Steve teaches through the interwoven stories of the woman with the "issue of blood" and the raising of Jairus's daughter from the dead. The clips shown during the message are from the documentary "A Walk to Beautiful" which can be viewed for free online here: http://documentarystorm.com/a-walk-to-beautiful/ Continuing our study in Mark, Pastor Steve teaches through the interwoven stories of the woman with the "issue of blood" and the raising of Jairus's daughter from the dead. The clips shown during the message are from the documentary "A Walk to Beautif… Steve Feden 2545 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20463426/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_mark52143/id/2412086.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20463426 miracle,resurrection,Mark,gospel,Jairus,faith, Scripture: Mark 5:21-5:43, Series: The Gospel of Mark Sun, 02 Aug 2015 15:44:53 +0000 Steve Feden Taking a break from Mark for one week due to communion Sunday, Pastor Steve talks about the change of "clothing" that takes place when our lives are transformed by Christ, using the picture from Colossians 3 as our guide. Taking a break from Mark for one week due to communion Sunday, Pastor Steve talks about the change of "clothing" that takes place when our lives are transformed by Christ, using the picture from Colossians 3 as our guide. Taking a break from Mark for one week due to communion Sunday, Pastor Steve talks about the change of "clothing" that takes place when our lives are transformed by Christ, using the picture from Colossians 3 as our guide.… Steve Feden 2233 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20463416/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_colossians3communionsunday/id/2412083.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20463416 change,clothing,clothed,transformation,sanctification, Scripture: Colossians 3:1-3:11, Series: Communion Sunday Mon, 27 Jul 2015 00:37:11 +0000 Steve Feden Continuing through the fast-paced gospel of Mark, we come across two stories that happen in quick succession even though a chapter break is in the middle. First, heading to the "other side" of the lake, Jesus and the disciples enter a cataclysmic storm--and Jesus is asleep. But, awoken he speaks to the wind and waves and immediately the storm stops, terrifying the disciples even more! Who is this, they ask. Then upon arriving at evening on the other side they are approached by the man of the tombs who is filled with evil spirits. Jesus cleanses the man and the demons are sent into a herd of pigs. Rather than be amazed at this man who is now "clothed and in his right mind", the locals are upset and scared and ask Jesus to leave their region. Continuing through the fast-paced gospel of Mark, we come across two stories that happen in quick succession even though a chapter break is in the middle. First, heading to the "other side" of the lake, Jesus and the disciples enter a cataclysmic storm--and Jesus is asleep. But, awoken he speaks to the wind and waves and immediately the storm stops, terrifying the disciples even more! Who is this, they ask. Then upon arriving at evening on the other side they are approached by the man of the tombs who is filled with evil spirits. Jesus cleanses the man and the demons are sent into a herd of pigs. Rather than be amazed at this man who is now "clothed and in his right mind", the locals are upset and scared and ask Jesus to leave their region. Continuing through the fast-paced gospel of Mark, we come across two stories that happen in quick succession even though a chapter break is in the middle. First, heading to the "other side" of the lake, Jesus and the disciples enter a cataclysmic stor… Steve Feden 2700 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20453951/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_mark435415120/id/2403362.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20453951 storm,boat,Galilee,waves,demon,tombs,cutting,Mark, Scripture: Mark 4:35-4:41, Mark 5:1-5:20, Series: The Gospel of Mark Sun, 19 Jul 2015 15:26:26 +0000 Steve Feden If the world is getting darker, then we need to look at whether the light is getting dim or fading! We continue looking at the parables of the kingdom in Mark chapter 4 as Jesus teaches with simple examples the keys to the kingdom. We looked at the power of the seed--something that seems so small and insignificant--to grow, even though we don't understand it, and to bear much fruit. If the world is getting darker, then we need to look at whether the light is getting dim or fading! We continue looking at the parables of the kingdom in Mark chapter 4 as Jesus teaches with simple examples the keys to the kingdom. We looked at the power of the seed--something that seems so small and insignificant--to grow, even though we don't understand it, and to bear much fruit. If the world is getting darker, then we need to look at whether the light is getting dim or fading! We continue looking at the parables of the kingdom in Mark chapter 4 as Jesus teaches with simple examples the keys to the kingdom. We looked at the p… Steve Feden 2269 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20448801/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_mark42134/id/2398544.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20448801 light,darkness,Mark,parable,seed,kingdom, Scripture: Mark 4:21-4:34, Series: The Gospel of Mark Sun, 12 Jul 2015 21:02:32 +0000 Steve Feden Jesus teaches the parable of the sower in the opening section of Mark chapter 4. Pastor Steve explained the value and importance of parables to Jesus's ministry, and also helped us apply the truths of the four soils to our own lives. Jesus teaches the parable of the sower in the opening section of Mark chapter 4. Pastor Steve explained the value and importance of parables to Jesus's ministry, and also helped us apply the truths of the four soils to our own lives. Jesus teaches the parable of the sower in the opening section of Mark chapter 4. Pastor Steve explained the value and importance of parables to Jesus's ministry, and also helped us apply the truths of the four soils to our own lives.… Steve Feden 2858 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20442590/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_mark4120/id/2392700.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20442590 soils,sower,seed,parable,teaching,Mark,gospel, Scripture: Mark 4:1-4:20, Series: The Gospel of Mark Sun, 05 Jul 2015 16:59:20 +0000 Steve Feden Jesus responds to the accusations that he is using Satan's power to cast out demons in the closing section of Mark chapter 3. He follows up with a warning that ascribing the work of the Spirit to Satan is a blasphemy against the Holy Spirit and is not forgivable. Pastor Steve explains the often misunderstood concept of the "unpardonable sin" and whether or not we as believers have anything to worry about regarding it. Jesus responds to the accusations that he is using Satan's power to cast out demons in the closing section of Mark chapter 3. He follows up with a warning that ascribing the work of the Spirit to Satan is a blasphemy against the Holy Spirit and is not forgivable. Pastor Steve explains the often misunderstood concept of the "unpardonable sin" and whether or not we as believers have anything to worry about regarding it. Jesus responds to the accusations that he is using Satan's power to cast out demons in the closing section of Mark chapter 3. He follows up with a warning that ascribing the work of the Spirit to Satan is a blasphemy against the Holy Spirit and is not… Steve Feden 1952 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20438355/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_mark32035/id/2388850.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20438355 unpardonable,sin,divided,satan,Mark,gospel, Scripture: Mark 3:20-3:35, Series: The Gospel of Mark Mon, 29 Jun 2015 03:25:46 +0000 Steve Feden Pastor Steve takes us through the middle section of Mark 3 where Jesus prays (all night, Luke tells us) before selecting the twelve disciples that will make up his inner circle. Steve gave us the backstory on the disciples we know more about from the rest of the New Testament and discussed why Jesus would choose *these twelve* men! Pastor Steve takes us through the middle section of Mark 3 where Jesus prays (all night, Luke tells us) before selecting the twelve disciples that will make up his inner circle. Steve gave us the backstory on the disciples we know more about from the rest of the New Testament and discussed why Jesus would choose *these twelve* men! Pastor Steve takes us through the middle section of Mark 3 where Jesus prays (all night, Luke tells us) before selecting the twelve disciples that will make up his inner circle. Steve gave us the backstory on the disciples we know more about from the … Steve Feden 2573 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20432731/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_mark3719/id/2383931.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20432731 Mark,gospel,disciples,prayer,followers, Scripture: Mark 3:7-3:19, Series: The Gospel of Mark Mon, 22 Jun 2015 03:19:35 +0000 Steve Feden Pastor Steve teaches the opening story of Mark chapter 3, where Jesus again challenges the religious leaders by performing a healing on the Sabbath. Pastor Steve teaches the opening story of Mark chapter 3, where Jesus again challenges the religious leaders by performing a healing on the Sabbath. Pastor Steve teaches the opening story of Mark chapter 3, where Jesus again challenges the religious leaders by performing a healing on the Sabbath.… Steve Feden 2060 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20432730/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_mark316/id/2383928.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20432730 Mark,healing, Scripture: Mark 3:1-3:6, Series: The Gospel of Mark Sun, 14 Jun 2015 04:08:59 +0000 Steve Feden In the final two sections of Mark chapter 2, Jesus deals head on with the religious expectations of the Pharisees, revealing their intense care for rituals and traditions of men over and above the state of the heart. Jesus deals with both their outward pride over their fasting as well as their refusal to understand that the Sabbath was God's gift of rest to man. Instead they had made the Sabbath burdensome with their long list of rules and regulations. In the final two sections of Mark chapter 2, Jesus deals head on with the religious expectations of the Pharisees, revealing their intense care for rituals and traditions of men over and above the state of the heart. Jesus deals with both their outward pride over their fasting as well as their refusal to understand that the Sabbath was God's gift of rest to man. Instead they had made the Sabbath burdensome with their long list of rules and regulations. In the final two sections of Mark chapter 2, Jesus deals head on with the religious expectations of the Pharisees, revealing their intense care for rituals and traditions of men over and above the state of the heart. Jesus deals with both their outward… Steve Feden 2454 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20420555/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_mark21828/id/2372964.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20420555 traditions,Sabbath,fasting,Pharisees,religious routine,legalism, Scripture: Mark 2:18-2:28, Series: The Gospel of Mark Sun, 07 Jun 2015 14:36:19 +0000 Steve Feden Sometimes we don't get the full effect of the scenes in the Bible--so Pastor Steve took time to explain the role and reputation of a tax collector during the time that Jesus walked the streets of Galillee. Having done that we understand the power of the story of Matthew (Levi) being called by Jesus to "Follow me." in Mark 2! We are also called to have this connection to sinners, to be inviting them and spending time with them to share the good news of God's salvation with them. Sometimes we don't get the full effect of the scenes in the Bible--so Pastor Steve took time to explain the role and reputation of a tax collector during the time that Jesus walked the streets of Galillee. Having done that we understand the power of the story of Matthew (Levi) being called by Jesus to "Follow me." in Mark 2! We are also called to have this connection to sinners, to be inviting them and spending time with them to share the good news of God's salvation with them. Sometimes we don't get the full effect of the scenes in the Bible--so Pastor Steve took time to explain the role and reputation of a tax collector during the time that Jesus walked the streets of Galillee. Having done that we understand the power of t… Steve Feden 2288 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20416031/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_mark21317/id/2368709.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20416031 tax collector,sinners,eating,Matthew,Levi,Capernaum, Scripture: Mark 2:13-2:17, Series: The Gospel of Mark Sun, 31 May 2015 16:47:01 +0000 Troy Warner Pastor Troy Warner from CC Lynchburg gave us a challenging and encouraging message from Revelation 3, the letter to the church of Philadelphia. Open doors are invitations from God's Holy Spirit to step out in faith, and we need to be ready to respond when we are given these opportunities, whether as a church, as a family, or individually. Pastor Troy Warner from CC Lynchburg gave us a challenging and encouraging message from Revelation 3, the letter to the church of Philadelphia. Open doors are invitations from God's Holy Spirit to step out in faith, and we need to be ready to respond when we are given these opportunities, whether as a church, as a family, or individually. Pastor Troy Warner from CC Lynchburg gave us a challenging and encouraging message from Revelation 3, the letter to the church of Philadelphia. Open doors are invitations from God's Holy Spirit to step out in faith, and we need to be ready to respond … Troy Warner 2981 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20409158/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_revelation3713/id/2362052.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20409158 Philadelphia,letter,John,Revelation,overcome,tribulation, Scripture: Revelation 3:7-3:13, Series: Guest Speaker Sun, 24 May 2015 15:35:27 +0000 Steve Feden As we enter Mark chapter 2, we find the story of the paralytic and his friends who go to great lengths to get him to Jesus! Pastor Steve applied this story with a discussion of spiritual diligence and encouragement to press on in our pursuit of His presence and power. As we enter Mark chapter 2, we find the story of the paralytic and his friends who go to great lengths to get him to Jesus! Pastor Steve applied this story with a discussion of spiritual diligence and encouragement to press on in our pursuit of His presence and power. As we enter Mark chapter 2, we find the story of the paralytic and his friends who go to great lengths to get him to Jesus! Pastor Steve applied this story with a discussion of spiritual diligence and encouragement to press on in our pursuit of His pr… Steve Feden 2423 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20404825/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_mark2112/id/2358029.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20404825 paralytic,friends,diligence,faith, Scripture: Mark 2:1-2:12, Series: The Gospel of Mark Sun, 17 May 2015 06:57:29 +0000 Steve Feden Finishing the fast-paced first chapter of Mark, we find the story of a leper whom Jesus heals completely, possibly requiring for the first time ever the ritual of Leviticus 14 to be performed by the priests! Pastor Steve applies the truths of this story as well as looking at the pictures of Christ found in the law and rituals regarding skin diseases from Leviticus. Finishing the fast-paced first chapter of Mark, we find the story of a leper whom Jesus heals completely, possibly requiring for the first time ever the ritual of Leviticus 14 to be performed by the priests! Pastor Steve applies the truths of this story as well as looking at the pictures of Christ found in the law and rituals regarding skin diseases from Leviticus. Finishing the fast-paced first chapter of Mark, we find the story of a leper whom Jesus heals completely, possibly requiring for the first time ever the ritual of Leviticus 14 to be performed by the priests! Pastor Steve applies the truths of this sto… Steve Feden 2062 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20399279/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_mark14045/id/2352562.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20399279 leprosy,leper,healing,leviticus,law,skin disease,priest, Scripture: Mark 1:40-1:45, Series: The Gospel of Mark Sun, 10 May 2015 12:56:50 +0000 Steve Feden Pastor Steve covers a 24-hour period filled with intense ministry for Jesus and the disciples in Mark 1 verses 21 through 39. Pastor Steve covers a 24-hour period filled with intense ministry for Jesus and the disciples in Mark 1 verses 21 through 39. Pastor Steve covers a 24-hour period filled with intense ministry for Jesus and the disciples in Mark 1 verses 21 through 39.… Steve Feden 2251 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20394532/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_mark12139/id/2348131.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20394532 demon,prayer,healing,unclean,spirits, Scripture: Mark 1:21-1:39, Series: The Gospel of Mark Sun, 03 May 2015 12:58:32 +0000 Steve Feden Who is the world following? What does it mean to "follow Jesus"? In this message, Pastor Steve takes us through Mark's brief overview of the selection of Simon (Peter), Andrew, James and John as his first disciples, adding to the story from the account in Luke 5. We are challenged to think about what it means to "leave all and follow Him". Who is the world following? What does it mean to "follow Jesus"? In this message, Pastor Steve takes us through Mark's brief overview of the selection of Simon (Peter), Andrew, James and John as his first disciples, adding to the story from the account in Luke 5. We are challenged to think about what it means to "leave all and follow Him". Who is the world following? What does it mean to "follow Jesus"? In this message, Pastor Steve takes us through Mark's brief overview of the selection of Simon (Peter), Andrew, James and John as his first disciples, adding to the story from the accou… Steve Feden 2017 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20387763/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_mark11620/id/2341667.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20387763 disciples,follow,fisherman,simon,fishing, Scripture: Mark 1:16-1:20, Luke 5:1-5:11, Series: The Gospel of Mark Sun, 26 Apr 2015 23:30:46 +0000 Steve Feden Mark continues his fast pace in chapter 1 with only two verses covering the temptation of Jesus by Satan in the wilderness--Pastor Steve takes a quick detour to Luke 4 to cover this important section in more detail and returns to Mark to discuss the beginning of Jesus' ministry. Mark continues his fast pace in chapter 1 with only two verses covering the temptation of Jesus by Satan in the wilderness--Pastor Steve takes a quick detour to Luke 4 to cover this important section in more detail and returns to Mark to discuss the beginning of Jesus' ministry. Mark continues his fast pace in chapter 1 with only two verses covering the temptation of Jesus by Satan in the wilderness--Pastor Steve takes a quick detour to Luke 4 to cover this important section in more detail and returns to Mark to discuss the be… Steve Feden 2876 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20381118/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_mark1915/id/2335794.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20381118 gospel,temptation,wilderness,fasting,devil, Scripture: Mark 1:9-1:15, Luke 4:1-4:13, Series: The Gospel of Mark Sun, 19 Apr 2015 23:28:43 +0000 Steve Feden This week we start the fast-paced "live-action" gospel of Mark, specifically focusing in on the life and ministry of John the Baptist, the forerunner and messenger of the messiah, Jesus Christ. This week we start the fast-paced "live-action" gospel of Mark, specifically focusing in on the life and ministry of John the Baptist, the forerunner and messenger of the messiah, Jesus Christ. This week we start the fast-paced "live-action" gospel of Mark, specifically focusing in on the life and ministry of John the Baptist, the forerunner and messenger of the messiah, Jesus Christ.… Steve Feden 2878 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20376484/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_mark118/id/2331807.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20376484 John the Baptist,gospel,revival,repentance,wilderness, Scripture: Mark 1:1-1:8, Series: The Gospel of Mark Sun, 12 Apr 2015 20:36:56 +0000 Steve Feden Genesis 5 is *just* a dry, boring genealogy of names right? Well, you might be in for a surprise as Pastor Steve encourages us to consider that God rewards diligent study of His word, and that the gospel of Jesus Christ is on the pages from Genesis to Revelation! Genesis 5 is *just* a dry, boring genealogy of names right? Well, you might be in for a surprise as Pastor Steve encourages us to consider that God rewards diligent study of His word, and that the gospel of Jesus Christ is on the pages from Genesis to Revelation! Genesis 5 is *just* a dry, boring genealogy of names right? Well, you might be in for a surprise as Pastor Steve encourages us to consider that God rewards diligent study of His word, and that the gospel of Jesus Christ is on the pages from Genesis to… Steve Feden 2619 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20369818/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_genesis5/id/2326197.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20369818 genealogy,adam,noah,enoch,methusaleh, Scripture: Genesis 5:1-5:32, Series: Genesis: It All Starts Here Sun, 05 Apr 2015 13:31:35 +0000 Steve Feden Our entire Christian faith rests on the truth and validity of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Paul wrote to the Corinthians on this point in his first letter, and made it clear that our faith is in vain if there is no resurrection from the dead. Praise God that there is resurrection by God's power, and that Jesus is risen! Our entire Christian faith rests on the truth and validity of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Paul wrote to the Corinthians on this point in his first letter, and made it clear that our faith is in vain if there is no resurrection from the dead. Praise God that there is resurrection by God's power, and that Jesus is risen! Our entire Christian faith rests on the truth and validity of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Paul wrote to the Corinthians on this point in his first letter, and made it clear that our faith is in vain if there is no resurrection from the dead. Pr… Steve Feden 2686 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20364166/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_easter20151corinthians15/id/2320879.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20364166 resurrection,power,Paul,faith, Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:15, Series: Easter Sun, 29 Mar 2015 13:26:11 +0000 Steve Feden Finishing up the rest of Genesis chapter 4, we see the curse against Cain and the beginnings of a culture and civilization created apart from God. However, there is hope as towards the end of the chapter there are those who begin to call on the name of the Lord. Finishing up the rest of Genesis chapter 4, we see the curse against Cain and the beginnings of a culture and civilization created apart from God. However, there is hope as towards the end of the chapter there are those who begin to call on the name of the Lord. Finishing up the rest of Genesis chapter 4, we see the curse against Cain and the beginnings of a culture and civilization created apart from God. However, there is hope as towards the end of the chapter there are those who begin to call on the name o… Steve Feden 2598 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20364160/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_genesis41026/id/2320872.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20364160 culture,curse,civilization, Scripture: Genesis 4:10-4:26, Series: Genesis: It All Starts Here Sun, 22 Mar 2015 13:23:35 +0000 Steve Feden Entering Genesis chapter 4 we have the birth of two children to Adam & Eve: Cain and Abel. The story of their sacrifices and "sibling rivalry" brings us to the first murder recorded in the Bible. Entering Genesis chapter 4 we have the birth of two children to Adam & Eve: Cain and Abel. The story of their sacrifices and "sibling rivalry" brings us to the first murder recorded in the Bible. Entering Genesis chapter 4 we have the birth of two children to Adam & Eve: Cain and Abel. The story of their sacrifices and "sibling rivalry" brings us to the first murder recorded in the Bible.… Steve Feden 2369 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20353913/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_genesis419/id/2311244.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20353913 Genesis,curse,Cain,Abel,murder,sacrifice, Scripture: Genesis 4:1-4:9, Series: Genesis: It All Starts Here Sun, 15 Mar 2015 20:43:05 +0000 Steve Feden As Pastor Steve closed out Genesis chapter 3, we finished the discussion of the curse on Adam and the ground, and looked at both the effect of sin, as well as the hope of God's plan of salvation, already pictured in God's grace and mercy in making them a real "covering" (via the death of an animal) and in banishing them from the garden (so that there is the hope of eternal bodies rather than a perpetual life given to these now-corrupted bodies). As Pastor Steve closed out Genesis chapter 3, we finished the discussion of the curse on Adam and the ground, and looked at both the effect of sin, as well as the hope of God's plan of salvation, already pictured in God's grace and mercy in making them a real "covering" (via the death of an animal) and in banishing them from the garden (so that there is the hope of eternal bodies rather than a perpetual life given to these now-corrupted bodies). As Pastor Steve closed out Genesis chapter 3, we finished the discussion of the curse on Adam and the ground, and looked at both the effect of sin, as well as the hope of God's plan of salvation, already pictured in God's grace and mercy in making them… Steve Feden 2740 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20345152/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_genesis31724/id/2302920.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20345152 Genesis,fall,Adam,Eve,clothing,sacrifice,Eden,banished,expelled,sin, Scripture: Genesis 3:17-3:24, Series: Genesis: It All Starts Here Sun, 08 Mar 2015 12:41:57 +0000 Steve Feden After Adam and Eve's choice to sin by eating the forbidden fruit, they are confronted by God in the garden. Pastor Steve covers the initial part of "the curse", but we note that there is even glimmers of hope in this dark time as the first prophecy of the Bible is given regarding the Messiah crushing Satan's head. After Adam and Eve's choice to sin by eating the forbidden fruit, they are confronted by God in the garden. Pastor Steve covers the initial part of "the curse", but we note that there is even glimmers of hope in this dark time as the first prophecy of the Bible is given regarding the Messiah crushing Satan's head. After Adam and Eve's choice to sin by eating the forbidden fruit, they are confronted by God in the garden. Pastor Steve covers the initial part of "the curse", but we note that there is even glimmers of hope in this dark time as the first prophecy of… Steve Feden 2869 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20341415/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_genesis3816/id/2299451.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20341415 Genesis,fall,curse,creation,Adam,Eve, Scripture: Genesis 3:8-3:16, Series: Genesis: It All Starts Here Mon, 02 Mar 2015 01:40:28 +0000 Steve Feden As we enter Genesis chapter 3, we come to one of the most foundational narratives in the Bible--the fall of mankind into sin through the deception of Satan, the serpent, and the choice of Adam and Eve to listen to their own reasoning versus God's commands. As we enter Genesis chapter 3, we come to one of the most foundational narratives in the Bible--the fall of mankind into sin through the deception of Satan, the serpent, and the choice of Adam and Eve to listen to their own reasoning versus God's commands. As we enter Genesis chapter 3, we come to one of the most foundational narratives in the Bible--the fall of mankind into sin through the deception of Satan, the serpent, and the choice of Adam and Eve to listen to their own reasoning versus God's comma… Steve Feden 2810 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20334394/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_genesis317/id/2292812.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20334394 sin,garden,naked,Adam,Eve,Eden,fall,serpent,Satan,deceive, Scripture: Genesis 3:1-3:7, Series: Genesis: It All Starts Here Sun, 15 Feb 2015 17:34:41 +0000 Steve Feden For the rest of chapter two, we get a "zoomed in" view of day six of creation, as God relays through Moses the specific details of the creation of Adam and then Eve, whom God created "out of Adam". Pastor Steve brought out insights on God's design in creating a "strength" suitable and comparable to Adam, and creating them equally in God's image. For the rest of chapter two, we get a "zoomed in" view of day six of creation, as God relays through Moses the specific details of the creation of Adam and then Eve, whom God created "out of Adam". Pastor Steve brought out insights on God's design in creating a "strength" suitable and comparable to Adam, and creating them equally in God's image. For the rest of chapter two, we get a "zoomed in" view of day six of creation, as God relays through Moses the specific details of the creation of Adam and then Eve, whom God created "out of Adam". Pastor Steve brought out insights on God's design in … Steve Feden 2974 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20323284/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_genesis2425/id/2282095.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20323284 creation,male,female,rib,woman,Adam,Eve,Genesis, Scripture: Genesis 2:4-2:25, Series: Genesis: It All Starts Here Mon, 09 Feb 2015 03:27:08 +0000 Steve Feden Pastor Steve finishes the days of creation with God's culminating work--in creating male and female in His image, and then resting on the 7th day. Pastor Steve finishes the days of creation with God's culminating work--in creating male and female in His image, and then resting on the 7th day. Pastor Steve finishes the days of creation with God's culminating work--in creating male and female in His image, and then resting on the 7th day.… Steve Feden 2927 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20318487/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_genesis12631213/id/2277874.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20318487 creation,mankind,rest,sabbath,garden,adam,eve, Scripture: Genesis 1:26-1:31, Genesis 2:1-2:3, Series: Genesis: It All Starts Here Sun, 01 Feb 2015 14:50:22 +0000 Warren McIvor Pastor Warren continues our study through the days of creation with days 5 and the first part of day 6. Pastor Warren continues our study through the days of creation with days 5 and the first part of day 6. Pastor Warren continues our study through the days of creation with days 5 and the first part of day 6.… Warren McIvor 2302 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20312287/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_genesis12025/id/2271883.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20312287 animal kingdom,creation,origins,biogenesis,life, Scripture: Genesis 1:20-1:25, Series: Genesis: It All Starts Here Sun, 25 Jan 2015 14:52:10 +0000 Warren McIvor One of our associate pastors, Warren McIvor, continues our new study in the book of Genesis looking at day 4: the sun, moon, and stars. One of our associate pastors, Warren McIvor, continues our new study in the book of Genesis looking at day 4: the sun, moon, and stars. One of our associate pastors, Warren McIvor, continues our new study in the book of Genesis looking at day 4: the sun, moon, and stars.… Warren McIvor 2784 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20304827/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_genesis11419/id/2265308.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20304827 creation,universe,big bang,evolution,beginning,origin, Scripture: Genesis 1:14-1:19, Series: Genesis: It All Starts Here Sun, 18 Jan 2015 22:51:15 +0000 Steve Feden Continuing our new study in Genesis, Pastor Steve took us through the amazing truths of the first three days of creation and linked them with what scientists are finding out about our universe. Our faith is built up as we simply accept "In the beginning, God" and see that science is falling in line with these same truths as they seek to find the beginning of the universe apart from God. Continuing our new study in Genesis, Pastor Steve took us through the amazing truths of the first three days of creation and linked them with what scientists are finding out about our universe. Our faith is built up as we simply accept "In the beginning, God" and see that science is falling in line with these same truths as they seek to find the beginning of the universe apart from God. Continuing our new study in Genesis, Pastor Steve took us through the amazing truths of the first three days of creation and linked them with what scientists are finding out about our universe. Our faith is built up as we simply accept "In the beginni… Steve Feden 3072 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20297035/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_genesis1313/id/2259062.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20297035 Genesis,beginnings,origin,light,dark,creation, Scripture: Genesis 1:3-1:13, Series: Genesis: It All Starts Here Mon, 12 Jan 2015 02:03:17 +0000 Steve Feden As we start our study in the book of Genesis, Pastor Steve focused on the choice between believing the simple but profound "In the beginning, God" and the other theories of origins that exist. While we only covered two verses in this message, it was a great introduction into the topic of origins and a survey of what man has created to believe to try and take God out of the "beginning". As we start our study in the book of Genesis, Pastor Steve focused on the choice between believing the simple but profound "In the beginning, God" and the other theories of origins that exist. While we only covered two verses in this message, it was a great introduction into the topic of origins and a survey of what man has created to believe to try and take God out of the "beginning". As we start our study in the book of Genesis, Pastor Steve focused on the choice between believing the simple but profound "In the beginning, God" and the other theories of origins that exist. While we only covered two verses in this message, it was a… Steve Feden 3081 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20291815/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_genesis112/id/2254211.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20291815 origins,beginning,creation,evolution,big bang,void, Scripture: Genesis 1:1-1:2, Series: Genesis: It All Starts Here Sun, 04 Jan 2015 16:42:14 +0000 Warren McIvor In this third installment of our brief series titled "Stop Loafing and Start Reading", one of our elders, Warren McIvor, teaches a practical message about digging into God's Word using Psalm 1 and Proverbs 2 as a framework for discussing reasons why we don't and why we should love God's Word! In this third installment of our brief series titled "Stop Loafing and Start Reading", one of our elders, Warren McIvor, teaches a practical message about digging into God's Word using Psalm 1 and Proverbs 2 as a framework for discussing reasons why we don't and why we should love God's Word! In this third installment of our brief series titled "Stop Loafing and Start Reading", one of our elders, Warren McIvor, teaches a practical message about digging into God's Word using Psalm 1 and Proverbs 2 as a framework for discussing reasons why we… Warren McIvor 2726 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20284499/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_delightingingodsword/id/2247291.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20284499 God's word,delight,law,meditate,memorize,study,quiet time, Scripture: Psalms 1:1, Proverbs 2:1-2:5, Psalms 145:145, Series: Stop Loafing and Start Reading Part#3 Sun, 28 Dec 2014 16:37:39 +0000 Steve Feden The first installment in our brief series "Stop Loafing and Start Reading" looks at a section of Psalm 119 and kicks off the topic of treasuring God's Word. You can watch the video referenced during the message at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WvlHIEwcBg The first installment in our brief series "Stop Loafing and Start Reading" looks at a section of Psalm 119 and kicks off the topic of treasuring God's Word. You can watch the video referenced during the message at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WvlHIEwcBg The first installment in our brief series "Stop Loafing and Start Reading" looks at a section of Psalm 119 and kicks off the topic of treasuring God's Word. You can watch the video referenced during the message at this link: https://www.youtube.com/w… Steve Feden 2539 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20284487/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_psalm119lovinggodswordpart1/id/2247274.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20284487 law,delight,love,word,bible,study,reading, Scripture: Psalms 119:119, Series: Stop Loafing and Start Reading Part#1 Thu, 25 Dec 2014 03:44:06 +0000 Steve Feden Our Christmas Eve Service for 2014--Pastor Steve had us look at Philippians 2, where we see the humility of Jesus in the incarnation. From the splendor of heaven and all His glory to the humble beginnings in a manger. Our Christmas Eve Service for 2014--Pastor Steve had us look at Philippians 2, where we see the humility of Jesus in the incarnation. From the splendor of heaven and all His glory to the humble beginnings in a manger. Our Christmas Eve Service for 2014--Pastor Steve had us look at Philippians 2, where we see the humility of Jesus in the incarnation. From the splendor of heaven and all His glory to the humble beginnings in a manger.… Steve Feden 1775 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20283067/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_christmaseve2014/id/2245852.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20283067 Scripture: Philippians 2:5-2:11, Series: Christmas 2014: The Gift of Yes Sun, 21 Dec 2014 05:43:43 +0000 Steve Feden The Gift of Yes: Joseph The Gift of Yes: Joseph The Gift of Yes: Joseph… Steve Feden 2878 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20275693/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_matthew11825/id/2238808.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20275693 Joseph,Mary,Jesus,dream,angel,Christmas, Scripture: Matthew 1:18-1:25, Series: Christmas 2014: The Gift of Yes Sun, 14 Dec 2014 16:39:27 +0000 Steve Feden As we enter the Christmas season, we're looking at the lives of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus in a series called "The Gift of Yes." Mary had the choice to respond to the invitation to be part of God's plan--at an inconvenient time and in an inconvenient way (possibly costing her her life). She responded with "let it be to me according to your word", and our response when God calls should be the same--this is the gift of saying "yes" to the right things! As we enter the Christmas season, we're looking at the lives of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus in a series called "The Gift of Yes." Mary had the choice to respond to the invitation to be part of God's plan--at an inconvenient time and in an inconvenient way (possibly costing her her life). She responded with "let it be to me according to your word", and our response when God calls should be the same--this is the gift of saying "yes" to the right things! As we enter the Christmas season, we're looking at the lives of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus in a series called "The Gift of Yes." Mary had the choice to respond to the invitation to be part of God's plan--at an inconvenient time and in an inconvenient way… Steve Feden 2659 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20269360/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_luke12638/id/2232883.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20269360 Mary,Christmas,announcement,virgin,angel,commitment,submission, Scripture: Luke 1:26-1:38, Series: Christmas 2014: The Gift of Yes Sun, 07 Dec 2014 14:20:49 +0000 Steve Feden The Christmas season can be a time of stress, anxiety, worry and everything that doesn't sound like "peace"! Pastor Steve took us through Philippians 4, a letter Paul wrote from prison no less, as he tells us to rejoice always and give everything to God in prayer as an antidote to the stress and anxiety that seeks to overtake us. The Christmas season can be a time of stress, anxiety, worry and everything that doesn't sound like "peace"! Pastor Steve took us through Philippians 4, a letter Paul wrote from prison no less, as he tells us to rejoice always and give everything to God in prayer as an antidote to the stress and anxiety that seeks to overtake us. The Christmas season can be a time of stress, anxiety, worry and everything that doesn't sound like "peace"! Pastor Steve took us through Philippians 4, a letter Paul wrote from prison no less, as he tells us to rejoice always and give everything to Go… Steve Feden 2396 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20262837/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_acarefreechristmas/id/2229535.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20262837 stress,anxiety,worry,Christmas, Scripture: Philippians 4:2-4:9, Series: Topical Messages Mon, 01 Dec 2014 00:43:10 +0000 Steve Feden Finishing up our brief study through the epistle of 2 Peter, we finish up chapter 3 and the continuing reminder of what it means that judgement is coming, and how it should affect how we live now. Peter ends with a reminder to continuing growing in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. Finishing up our brief study through the epistle of 2 Peter, we finish up chapter 3 and the continuing reminder of what it means that judgement is coming, and how it should affect how we live now. Peter ends with a reminder to continuing growing in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. Finishing up our brief study through the epistle of 2 Peter, we finish up chapter 3 and the continuing reminder of what it means that judgement is coming, and how it should affect how we live now. Peter ends with a reminder to continuing growing in th… Steve Feden 2861 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20257848/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_2peter31018/id/2222078.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20257848 day of the lord,judgement,fire,heat,earth,new heavens,new earth, Scripture: 2 Peter 3:10-3:18, Series: Stirred Up: 2 Peter Mon, 24 Nov 2014 00:39:44 +0000 Steve Feden Starting 2 Peter chapter 3 in our study of this short letter from the apostle Peter--he leaves the topic of false teachers specifically to remind them of the truth of God's future judgement. It is in these first few verses we get our theme for the book of "stirring them up" by way of reminder, and we need to be stirred up to remember what is coming to give us focus for what we need to be doing now! Starting 2 Peter chapter 3 in our study of this short letter from the apostle Peter--he leaves the topic of false teachers specifically to remind them of the truth of God's future judgement. It is in these first few verses we get our theme for the book of "stirring them up" by way of reminder, and we need to be stirred up to remember what is coming to give us focus for what we need to be doing now! Starting 2 Peter chapter 3 in our study of this short letter from the apostle Peter--he leaves the topic of false teachers specifically to remind them of the truth of God's future judgement. It is in these first few verses we get our theme for the boo… Steve Feden 2714 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20257842/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_2peter319/id/2222075.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20257842 judgement,future,day of the lord, Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-3:9, Series: Stirred Up: 2 Peter Sun, 16 Nov 2014 12:47:49 +0000 Steve Feden Pastor Steve finishes up 2 Peter chapter 2 with the continuing description of the false teachers and their methods of seducing unstable and ungrounded young believers by attracting them with the desires and passions of the flesh. This was the very debauchery they had escaped from the world, and they were being enticed back into their old patterns, just as we can be enticed by the world and our old nature. Pastor Steve finishes up 2 Peter chapter 2 with the continuing description of the false teachers and their methods of seducing unstable and ungrounded young believers by attracting them with the desires and passions of the flesh. This was the very debauchery they had escaped from the world, and they were being enticed back into their old patterns, just as we can be enticed by the world and our old nature. Pastor Steve finishes up 2 Peter chapter 2 with the continuing description of the false teachers and their methods of seducing unstable and ungrounded young believers by attracting them with the desires and passions of the flesh. This was the very deb… Steve Feden 3038 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20246176/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_2peter21722/id/2210737.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20246176 false teachers,deception,lust,flesh,desires, Scripture: 2 Peter 2:17-2:22, Series: Stirred Up: 2 Peter Sun, 09 Nov 2014 18:27:38 +0000 Steve Feden Pastor Steve covers the next section of 2 Peter chapter 2 as Peter continues describing the depravity of the false teachers that were seeking to draw and entice believers away from the faith. Pastor Steve covers the next section of 2 Peter chapter 2 as Peter continues describing the depravity of the false teachers that were seeking to draw and entice believers away from the faith. Pastor Steve covers the next section of 2 Peter chapter 2 as Peter continues describing the depravity of the false teachers that were seeking to draw and entice believers away from the faith.… Steve Feden 3006 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20243375/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_2peter2416/id/2208173.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20243375 Peter,false teachers,heresy,doctrine,sin, Scripture: 2 Peter 2:4-2:16, Series: Stirred Up: 2 Peter Sun, 02 Nov 2014 18:23:36 +0000 Steve Feden Beginning in chapter 2 of 2 Peter, Peter begins to warn his readers of false teachers and their destructive doctrines. Beginning in chapter 2 of 2 Peter, Peter begins to warn his readers of false teachers and their destructive doctrines. Beginning in chapter 2 of 2 Peter, Peter begins to warn his readers of false teachers and their destructive doctrines.… Steve Feden 2001 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20243370/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_2peter213/id/2208171.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20243370 Peter,false teachers,deceptive,covetousness, Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-2:3, Series: Stirred Up: 2 Peter Sun, 26 Oct 2014 14:27:03 +0000 Steve Feden As we finish up chapter one of our study through 2 Peter, Peter gives his reason for writing and the title of our series--he is writing to "stir them up"; to remind them of the things they already should know. Peter exhorts his readers that what they have heard of the gospel is not a fabricated story or myth, but that the prophecy and writings of God's Word validates its divine origin--that it is trustworthy because of all the prophecies that have come to pass. As we finish up chapter one of our study through 2 Peter, Peter gives his reason for writing and the title of our series--he is writing to "stir them up"; to remind them of the things they already should know. Peter exhorts his readers that what they have heard of the gospel is not a fabricated story or myth, but that the prophecy and writings of God's Word validates its divine origin--that it is trustworthy because of all the prophecies that have come to pass. As we finish up chapter one of our study through 2 Peter, Peter gives his reason for writing and the title of our series--he is writing to "stir them up"; to remind them of the things they already should know. Peter exhorts his readers that what they … Steve Feden 2493 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20227889/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_2peter1821/id/2193833.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20227889 prophecy,word,stumble,Peter,transfiguration,eyewitness, Scripture: 2 Peter 1:8-1:21, Series: Stirred Up: 2 Peter Sun, 19 Oct 2014 12:47:06 +0000 Steve Feden Pastor Steve began a new series looking at the brief epistle--or letter--of the apostle Peter. In these first few verses of chapter one, we are reminded of the "great and precious promises" that God has provided--giving us "everything we need for life and godliness" so that we can escape the corruption of the present world. Given that faith is our starting point, what are you adding to it, and "making every effort" to do so? Pastor Steve began a new series looking at the brief epistle--or letter--of the apostle Peter. In these first few verses of chapter one, we are reminded of the "great and precious promises" that God has provided--giving us "everything we need for life and godliness" so that we can escape the corruption of the present world. Given that faith is our starting point, what are you adding to it, and "making every effort" to do so? Pastor Steve began a new series looking at the brief epistle--or letter--of the apostle Peter. In these first few verses of chapter one, we are reminded of the "great and precious promises" that God has provided--giving us "everything we need for life… Steve Feden 3166 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20220705/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_2peter118/id/2186905.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20220705 Peter,faith,promises,growing,virtue, Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-1:8, Series: Stirred Up: 2 Peter Sun, 12 Oct 2014 05:32:45 +0000 Bob Donnelly Bob Donnelly shares with us his testimony and an update on Noah since the accident at the CCF building site one year ago. Bob Donnelly shares with us his testimony and an update on Noah since the accident at the CCF building site one year ago. Bob Donnelly shares with us his testimony and an update on Noah since the accident at the CCF building site one year ago.… Bob Donnelly 2975 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20218500/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_bobdonnellymessage/id/2184817.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20218500 Noah,accident,Donnelly, Scripture: Romans 8:28-8:39, Series: Guest Speaker Sun, 05 Oct 2014 17:31:37 +0000 Steve Feden In the final chapter of John we get some closing details as Jesus appears a third time to the disciples after a night of unproductive fishing. He performs a miracle that makes the disciples realize it is him, and Peter jumps in and swims 100 yards to shore! Most importantly, we are told of Jesus restoring Peter and charging him to "feed my sheep". In the final chapter of John we get some closing details as Jesus appears a third time to the disciples after a night of unproductive fishing. He performs a miracle that makes the disciples realize it is him, and Peter jumps in and swims 100 yards to shore! Most importantly, we are told of Jesus restoring Peter and charging him to "feed my sheep". In the final chapter of John we get some closing details as Jesus appears a third time to the disciples after a night of unproductive fishing. He performs a miracle that makes the disciples realize it is him, and Peter jumps in and swims 100 yards to s… Steve Feden 2906 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20210122/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_ohn21125/id/2176858.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20210122 Peter,restoration,fishing,breakfast,disciples, Scripture: John 21:1-21:25, Series: Gospel of John: Come and See Sun, 28 Sep 2014 10:18:20 +0000 Steve Feden Have you ever met a skeptic? A skeptic who embraces faith becomes a powerful witness--take C.S. Lewis or Josh McDowell for example. Thomas, one of the disciples--and the only one who missed out when Jesus appears to them the first time--said that he "would not" believe until he saw the wounds and put his fingers there. When Jesus appeared to them again and Thomas was present, Jesus approaches Him and Thomas falls down and confesses: "My Lord and my God!" Historically we are told that Thomas went on to take the gospel all the way to India and his name is synonymous with Christianity in India to this day. Have you ever met a skeptic? A skeptic who embraces faith becomes a powerful witness--take C.S. Lewis or Josh McDowell for example. Thomas, one of the disciples--and the only one who missed out when Jesus appears to them the first time--said that he "would not" believe until he saw the wounds and put his fingers there. When Jesus appeared to them again and Thomas was present, Jesus approaches Him and Thomas falls down and confesses: "My Lord and my God!" Historically we are told that Thomas went on to take the gospel all the way to India and his name is synonymous with Christianity in India to this day. Have you ever met a skeptic? A skeptic who embraces faith becomes a powerful witness--take C.S. Lewis or Josh McDowell for example. Thomas, one of the disciples--and the only one who missed out when Jesus appears to them the first time--said that he "… Steve Feden 2486 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20203466/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_ohn201931/id/2170388.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20203466 resurrection,doubt,disciples,Thomas,skeptic, Scripture: John 20:19-20:31, Series: Gospel of John: Come and See Sun, 21 Sep 2014 09:16:51 +0000 Steve Feden As we enter John chapter 20, after a "quiet" Saturday (from the lack of Bible commentary on Saturday), we join in with John's account of early Sunday morning, while it is still dark. Mary Magdalene comes to the tomb to properly handle the body of Jesus, finding the tomb empty! She is told to tell the disciples, and Peter and John then run to the tomb to investigate. At the end of this section Jesus appears to the disciples in person to prove that He truly has come back to life! As we enter John chapter 20, after a "quiet" Saturday (from the lack of Bible commentary on Saturday), we join in with John's account of early Sunday morning, while it is still dark. Mary Magdalene comes to the tomb to properly handle the body of Jesus, finding the tomb empty! She is told to tell the disciples, and Peter and John then run to the tomb to investigate. At the end of this section Jesus appears to the disciples in person to prove that He truly has come back to life! As we enter John chapter 20, after a "quiet" Saturday (from the lack of Bible commentary on Saturday), we join in with John's account of early Sunday morning, while it is still dark. Mary Magdalene comes to the tomb to properly handle the body of Jesus… Steve Feden 2295 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20195853/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_ohn20120/id/2163367.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20195853 resurrection,tomb,Mary Magdalene,Mary,Sunday,Jesus, Scripture: John 20:1-20:20, Series: Gospel of John: Come and See Sun, 14 Sep 2014 09:08:44 +0000 Steve Feden Today's message from Pastor Steve completes the powerful story of the suffering of Jesus the Messiah on the cross for our sins--continuing to see prophecies fulfilled even as he hangs on a cross. We sometimes take sin too lightly, but looking at what he endured brings it back into focus what He had to suffer because of our disobedience. A sobering reminder of the "cost" of our sin, and hopefully an encouragement to live in the light by His strength! Today's message from Pastor Steve completes the powerful story of the suffering of Jesus the Messiah on the cross for our sins--continuing to see prophecies fulfilled even as he hangs on a cross. We sometimes take sin too lightly, but looking at what he endured brings it back into focus what He had to suffer because of our disobedience. A sobering reminder of the "cost" of our sin, and hopefully an encouragement to live in the light by His strength! Today's message from Pastor Steve completes the powerful story of the suffering of Jesus the Messiah on the cross for our sins--continuing to see prophecies fulfilled even as he hangs on a cross. We sometimes take sin too lightly, but looking at what … Steve Feden 2637 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20195850/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_ohn192842/id/2163362.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20195850 crucifixion,suffering,Jesus,cross, Scripture: John 19:28-19:42, Series: Gospel of John: Come and See Sun, 07 Sep 2014 07:47:28 +0000 Steve Feden As we continue our study in John 19, after Pilate's decision to hand Jesus over to be crucified, He is led away, convicted specifically of being "The King of the Jews"--the very thing that He was! Even on the cross Jesus continues fulfilling Old Testament prophecy as the soldiers divide His garments and cast lots for his special priestly garment. As we continue our study in John 19, after Pilate's decision to hand Jesus over to be crucified, He is led away, convicted specifically of being "The King of the Jews"--the very thing that He was! Even on the cross Jesus continues fulfilling Old Testament prophecy as the soldiers divide His garments and cast lots for his special priestly garment. As we continue our study in John 19, after Pilate's decision to hand Jesus over to be crucified, He is led away, convicted specifically of being "The King of the Jews"--the very thing that He was! Even on the cross Jesus continues fulfilling Old Testa… Steve Feden 2052 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20184223/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_ohn191727/id/2152265.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20184223 Jesus,trial,crucifixion,excruciating,sacrifice, Scripture: John 19:17-19:27, Series: Gospel of John: Come and See Sun, 31 Aug 2014 21:37:05 +0000 Steve Feden As we enter John 19, the trial of Jesus continues with Pilate trying desperately to find a way to free Jesus, even sending him to Herod at one point, before Herod too finds him not guilty. But the religious leaders will have nothing to do with this and demand that Jesus be crucified, whipping the crowd into a frenzy. Our study today culminates with Pilate making the dreaded decision to commit Jesus to be crucified. As we enter John 19, the trial of Jesus continues with Pilate trying desperately to find a way to free Jesus, even sending him to Herod at one point, before Herod too finds him not guilty. But the religious leaders will have nothing to do with this and demand that Jesus be crucified, whipping the crowd into a frenzy. Our study today culminates with Pilate making the dreaded decision to commit Jesus to be crucified. As we enter John 19, the trial of Jesus continues with Pilate trying desperately to find a way to free Jesus, even sending him to Herod at one point, before Herod too finds him not guilty. But the religious leaders will have nothing to do with this an… Steve Feden 2771 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20177805/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_ohn19116/id/2146169.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20177805 trial,Jesus,Pilate,scourging,suffering,crucifixion, Scripture: John 19:1-19:16, Isaiah 53:4-53:6, Series: Gospel of John: Come and See Sun, 24 Aug 2014 21:55:20 +0000 Steve Feden The trial moves to the Sanhedrin and then on to the Praetorium by daybreak as the Jewish leaders quickly try and move Jesus towards condemnation and hanging at the hands of the Romans--since they have no power to kill Him under their own authority. This is the most important trial in history as The Truth is on trial, and although Pilate tries to wash his hands of Jesus, the Jews will have nothing of it. Listen in as Pastor Steve finishes up the rest of John chapter 18 as we move closer to the cross. The trial moves to the Sanhedrin and then on to the Praetorium by daybreak as the Jewish leaders quickly try and move Jesus towards condemnation and hanging at the hands of the Romans--since they have no power to kill Him under their own authority. This is the most important trial in history as The Truth is on trial, and although Pilate tries to wash his hands of Jesus, the Jews will have nothing of it. Listen in as Pastor Steve finishes up the rest of John chapter 18 as we move closer to the cross. The trial moves to the Sanhedrin and then on to the Praetorium by daybreak as the Jewish leaders quickly try and move Jesus towards condemnation and hanging at the hands of the Romans--since they have no power to kill Him under their own authority. Th… Steve Feden 2726 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20170673/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_ohn182840/id/2139140.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20170673 trial,Jesus,Caiphas,Pilate,Herod,Jerusalem,Passover, Scripture: John 18:28-18:40, Romans 1:24-1:25, Series: Gospel of John: Come and See Sun, 17 Aug 2014 08:56:18 +0000 Steve Feden What causes us to be filled with courage in one moment, but then cower in fearfulness of others in the next? Looking at Peter from his ear-slicing moment in the garden, to his betrayal of Jesus--three times!--in the courtyard of Annas, we may be tempted to mock Peter and his inability to stand strong. But, instead, if we think carefully we may find that we look a lot like Peter in our own lives. Pastor Steve gave us a challenging message from John 18, looking at ourselves and our own lack of boldness at times, and the ways in which we worry more about what others think than what God thinks of us. Thank God for His grace, both in restoring Peter and using him mightily, but also in His grace to us and our failings! What causes us to be filled with courage in one moment, but then cower in fearfulness of others in the next? Looking at Peter from his ear-slicing moment in the garden, to his betrayal of Jesus--three times!--in the courtyard of Annas, we may be tempted to mock Peter and his inability to stand strong. But, instead, if we think carefully we may find that we look a lot like Peter in our own lives. Pastor Steve gave us a challenging message from John 18, looking at ourselves and our own lack of boldness at times, and the ways in which we worry more about what others think than what God thinks of us. Thank God for His grace, both in restoring Peter and using him mightily, but also in His grace to us and our failings! What causes us to be filled with courage in one moment, but then cower in fearfulness of others in the next? Looking at Peter from his ear-slicing moment in the garden, to his betrayal of Jesus--three times!--in the courtyard of Annas, we may be tempt… Steve Feden 2308 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20162951/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_ohn181127/id/2131143.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20162951 Gethsemane,denial,betrayal,arrest,Annas,Peter, Scripture: John 18:11-18:27, Series: Gospel of John: Come and See Sun, 10 Aug 2014 10:16:39 +0000 Steve Feden As we have finished the prayer of Jesus in John 17, Pastor Steve revisits the scene with the additional details from Matthew 26--the disciples unable to stay awake and pray as Jesus agonizes, but with full humility and submission to the Father's will. Entering John 18, the pace quickens as the soldiers and mob arrive to arrest Jesus and we follow along as John retells the story. As we have finished the prayer of Jesus in John 17, Pastor Steve revisits the scene with the additional details from Matthew 26--the disciples unable to stay awake and pray as Jesus agonizes, but with full humility and submission to the Father's will. Entering John 18, the pace quickens as the soldiers and mob arrive to arrest Jesus and we follow along as John retells the story. As we have finished the prayer of Jesus in John 17, Pastor Steve revisits the scene with the additional details from Matthew 26--the disciples unable to stay awake and pray as Jesus agonizes, but with full humility and submission to the Father's will. … Steve Feden 2365 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20158276/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_ohn18110/id/2126918.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20158276 betrayal,arrest,Jesus,garden,Peter,ear,sword, Scripture: John 18:1-18:10, Matthew 26:36-26:46, Series: Gospel of John: Come and See Sun, 03 Aug 2014 11:08:38 +0000 Warren McIvor Warren McIvor, elder and assistant pastor at CCF, concludes the prayer of Jesus in John 17, as He prays for *us*--those that will believe the message of Jesus Christ passed down across the generations. Jesus continues to pray for the unity of believers and for us to know God's love as we stand in His strength in a world that is against God. Warren McIvor, elder and assistant pastor at CCF, concludes the prayer of Jesus in John 17, as He prays for *us*--those that will believe the message of Jesus Christ passed down across the generations. Jesus continues to pray for the unity of believers and for us to know God's love as we stand in His strength in a world that is against God. Warren McIvor, elder and assistant pastor at CCF, concludes the prayer of Jesus in John 17, as He prays for *us*--those that will believe the message of Jesus Christ passed down across the generations. Jesus continues to pray for the unity of believer… Warren McIvor 1813 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20151860/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_ohn171826/id/2120895.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20151860 prayer,Jesus,disciples,unity,one,world, Scripture: John 17:18-17:26, Series: Gospel of John: Come and See Sun, 27 Jul 2014 14:53:00 +0000 Steve Feden Pastor Steve continues to walk us through Jesus' prayer in John 17 as he prays for himself and the disciples who will be left in the world when He returns to the Father. He prays for their protection and their unity, and not just for them, but in the next section will pray for future believers, including ourselves! How much we need God's protecting hand from the evil one and the systems of this world and temptations--so that we can stand strong and be unified as believers, sharing the truth with those around us. "Sanctify them by your truth. Your Word is truth!" Pastor Steve continues to walk us through Jesus' prayer in John 17 as he prays for himself and the disciples who will be left in the world when He returns to the Father. He prays for their protection and their unity, and not just for them, but in the next section will pray for future believers, including ourselves! How much we need God's protecting hand from the evil one and the systems of this world and temptations--so that we can stand strong and be unified as believers, sharing the truth with those around us. "Sanctify them by your truth. Your Word is truth!" Pastor Steve continues to walk us through Jesus' prayer in John 17 as he prays for himself and the disciples who will be left in the world when He returns to the Father. He prays for their protection and their unity, and not just for them, but in the … Steve Feden 2716 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20145939/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_ohn17617/id/2115183.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20145939 Jesus,prayer,Garden,betrayal,unity,disciples,world, Scripture: John 17:6-17:17, Series: Gospel of John: Come and See Sun, 20 Jul 2014 20:32:25 +0000 Steve Feden As we start John 17, Jesus begins the longest recorded prayer of His, praying for His disciples as well as for future believers--just hours before He is betrayed in the garden. In this prayer we see His desire to bring glory to God as He has done all that God has asked of Him in His earthly ministry. Pastor Steve took us to Philippians 2 as well to look at the humility of God the Son, who was God, but took on the form of a servant and thought of others before Himself; He came to serve not to be served, and we are to follow His example! As we start John 17, Jesus begins the longest recorded prayer of His, praying for His disciples as well as for future believers--just hours before He is betrayed in the garden. In this prayer we see His desire to bring glory to God as He has done all that God has asked of Him in His earthly ministry. Pastor Steve took us to Philippians 2 as well to look at the humility of God the Son, who was God, but took on the form of a servant and thought of others before Himself; He came to serve not to be served, and we are to follow His example! As we start John 17, Jesus begins the longest recorded prayer of His, praying for His disciples as well as for future believers--just hours before He is betrayed in the garden. In this prayer we see His desire to bring glory to God as He has done all … Steve Feden 1782 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20139638/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_ohn1715/id/2109207.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20139638 prayer,Jesus,garden,disciples, Scripture: John 17:1-17:5, Series: Gospel of John: Come and See Sun, 13 Jul 2014 08:57:41 +0000 Steve Feden The end of John chapter 16 reflects the last recorded teachings of Jesus on the night He was betrayed; in chapter 17 Jesus will pray for the disciples, and then he will be arrested in the garden. In these final moments he continues to remind them of His love for them, reassuring them that they will see Him again, and reminding them that they can go directly to the Father in prayer. Jesus closes this teaching with a wonderful promise: "In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world." The end of John chapter 16 reflects the last recorded teachings of Jesus on the night He was betrayed; in chapter 17 Jesus will pray for the disciples, and then he will be arrested in the garden. In these final moments he continues to remind them of His love for them, reassuring them that they will see Him again, and reminding them that they can go directly to the Father in prayer. Jesus closes this teaching with a wonderful promise: "In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world." The end of John chapter 16 reflects the last recorded teachings of Jesus on the night He was betrayed; in chapter 17 Jesus will pray for the disciples, and then he will be arrested in the garden. In these final moments he continues to remind them of H… Steve Feden 2476 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20133064/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_ohn161233/id/2102907.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20133064 spirit,sorrow,joy,persecution,tribulation,peace, Scripture: John 16:12-16:33, Series: Gospel of John: Come and See Sun, 06 Jul 2014 21:38:33 +0000 Steve Feden Pastor Steve returned and brought us back into our study through the gospel of John. Today we started chapter 16, where Jesus gives the disciples the plain facts--that after He leaves, the hatred of the those in the world and under the sway of the world system will turn towards them. They can expect to be hated, kicked out of the synagogues, and possibly even killed! But God wants to work through them by the Spirit to convict the world of "sin, righteousness, and judgement" We have a role to play, under the Spirit's power and guidance, to give the message of reconciliation to the world that rejects us, and by that, the Spirit's work in the world will be accomplished. Pastor Steve returned and brought us back into our study through the gospel of John. Today we started chapter 16, where Jesus gives the disciples the plain facts--that after He leaves, the hatred of the those in the world and under the sway of the world system will turn towards them. They can expect to be hated, kicked out of the synagogues, and possibly even killed! But God wants to work through them by the Spirit to convict the world of "sin, righteousness, and judgement" We have a role to play, under the Spirit's power and guidance, to give the message of reconciliation to the world that rejects us, and by that, the Spirit's work in the world will be accomplished. Pastor Steve returned and brought us back into our study through the gospel of John. Today we started chapter 16, where Jesus gives the disciples the plain facts--that after He leaves, the hatred of the those in the world and under the sway of the wor… Steve Feden 2478 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20126955/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_ohn16111/id/2011096.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20126955 Spirit,conviction,sin,ostracized,hated,world, Scripture: John 16:1-16:11, Series: Gospel of John: Come and See Sun, 29 Jun 2014 09:14:18 +0000 Marv Fisher Pastor Marv Fisher from CC Farmville taught through Daniel's national prayer of confession towards the end of the time of captivity. Pastor Marv noted his humility and openness before God in pouring out and interceding on behalf of the people of Israel, even though in many ways Daniel had nothing to do with the sins of his ancestors that got them all into captivity. Pastor Marv Fisher from CC Farmville taught through Daniel's national prayer of confession towards the end of the time of captivity. Pastor Marv noted his humility and openness before God in pouring out and interceding on behalf of the people of Israel, even though in many ways Daniel had nothing to do with the sins of his ancestors that got them all into captivity. Pastor Marv Fisher from CC Farmville taught through Daniel's national prayer of confession towards the end of the time of captivity. Pastor Marv noted his humility and openness before God in pouring out and interceding on behalf of the people of Israe… Marv Fisher 2742 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20122760/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_daniel9119/id/1869452.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20122760 Daniel,prayer,fasting,intercession,sin,forgiveness,nation, Scripture: Daniel 9:1-9:19, Series: Guest Speaker Sun, 22 Jun 2014 09:44:02 +0000 Walter Maeder Walter Maeder, one of our elders, led us through an encouraging study of the first section of the first letter of the Apostle John, discussing love, forgiveness, sin, and the kind of love for one another that John is encouraging among the body. Walter Maeder, one of our elders, led us through an encouraging study of the first section of the first letter of the Apostle John, discussing love, forgiveness, sin, and the kind of love for one another that John is encouraging among the body. Walter Maeder, one of our elders, led us through an encouraging study of the first section of the first letter of the Apostle John, discussing love, forgiveness, sin, and the kind of love for one another that John is encouraging among the body.… Walter Maeder 3021 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20120449/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_1ohn11102111/id/1867210.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20120449 John, letter, epistle, love, sin, Scripture: 1 John 1:1-1:10, 1 John 2:1-2:11, Series: Guest Speaker Sun, 15 Jun 2014 09:32:03 +0000 Kishor Pandagade Kishor Pandagade, Indian missionary and pastor, now South Asia Desk Director at Advancing Native Missions, returned to CCF to share a challenging message about our obligation and (expected) desire to share the good news of the Gospel, based on Romans 1 and Paul's own obligation and great desire to share God's message of hope! Kishor Pandagade, Indian missionary and pastor, now South Asia Desk Director at Advancing Native Missions, returned to CCF to share a challenging message about our obligation and (expected) desire to share the good news of the Gospel, based on Romans 1 and Paul's own obligation and great desire to share God's message of hope! Kishor Pandagade, Indian missionary and pastor, now South Asia Desk Director at Advancing Native Missions, returned to CCF to share a challenging message about our obligation and (expected) desire to share the good news of the Gospel, based on Romans 1… Kishor Pandagade 2215 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20113986/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_romans11417/id/1861581.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20113986 Scripture: Romans 1:14-1:17, Series: Guest Speaker Sun, 08 Jun 2014 10:09:41 +0000 Steve Feden Finishing up John chapter 15, Pastor Steve took us through the difficult words of Jesus that, if the world hated him, then it would also hate them--preparing them for what was ahead as they would be His witnesses throughout the world. Finishing up John chapter 15, Pastor Steve took us through the difficult words of Jesus that, if the world hated him, then it would also hate them--preparing them for what was ahead as they would be His witnesses throughout the world. Finishing up John chapter 15, Pastor Steve took us through the difficult words of Jesus that, if the world hated him, then it would also hate them--preparing them for what was ahead as they would be His witnesses throughout the world.… Steve Feden 2483 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20104932/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_ohn151827/id/1852951.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20104932 hatred,world,Jesus,disciples, Scripture: John 15:18-15:27, Series: Gospel of John: Come and See Sun, 01 Jun 2014 11:54:43 +0000 Steve Feden Continuing our study through the gospel of John, Pastor Steve covered verses 9-17 of chapter 15, as Jesus continues his final teaching to the disciples--encouraging them to stay in the love of God and keep His commandments. Continuing our study through the gospel of John, Pastor Steve covered verses 9-17 of chapter 15, as Jesus continues his final teaching to the disciples--encouraging them to stay in the love of God and keep His commandments. Continuing our study through the gospel of John, Pastor Steve covered verses 9-17 of chapter 15, as Jesus continues his final teaching to the disciples--encouraging them to stay in the love of God and keep His commandments.… Steve Feden 1962 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20101935/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_ohn15917/id/1851012.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20101935 Scripture: John 15:9-15:17, Series: Gospel of John: Come and See Sun, 25 May 2014 09:31:20 +0000 Steve Feden How do you live a fruitful Christian life? Jesus says only by being connected to Him, the true vine, can we ever bear fruit--in fact, "apart from Me you can do nothing"! Now that's a strong statement.. of course we can "do things", but will they have value? Will they be fruitful in any eternal sense? No--not without abiding in Him, and being connected to the source of life will we, as branches, be truly fruitful! How do you live a fruitful Christian life? Jesus says only by being connected to Him, the true vine, can we ever bear fruit--in fact, "apart from Me you can do nothing"! Now that's a strong statement.. of course we can "do things", but will they have value? Will they be fruitful in any eternal sense? No--not without abiding in Him, and being connected to the source of life will we, as branches, be truly fruitful! How do you live a fruitful Christian life? Jesus says only by being connected to Him, the true vine, can we ever bear fruit--in fact, "apart from Me you can do nothing"! Now that's a strong statement.. of course we can "do things", but will they have… Steve Feden 2483 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20090299/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_ohn1518/id/1839435.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20090299 vine, abide, branches, Jesus, garden, John, Scripture: John 15:1-15:8, Series: Gospel of John: Come and See Sun, 18 May 2014 19:50:59 +0000 Warren McIvor What does the Holy Spirit do in our lives? How does He bring peace in the midst of a storm? What role does the Holy Spirit play in teaching us and bringing to remembrance the Word of God when we need it? Warren, our associate pastor of outreach, continues through John 14 as Jesus teaches his disciples about this "Helper/Counselor" that will come when He returns to the Father. What does the Holy Spirit do in our lives? How does He bring peace in the midst of a storm? What role does the Holy Spirit play in teaching us and bringing to remembrance the Word of God when we need it? Warren, our associate pastor of outreach, continues through John 14 as Jesus teaches his disciples about this "Helper/Counselor" that will come when He returns to the Father. What does the Holy Spirit do in our lives? How does He bring peace in the midst of a storm? What role does the Holy Spirit play in teaching us and bringing to remembrance the Word of God when we need it? Warren, our associate pastor of outreach, con… Warren McIvor 2512 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20084163/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_ohn142531/id/1833547.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20084163 Holy Spirit,disciples,fear,peace, Scripture: John 14:25-14:31, Series: Gospel of John: Come and See Sun, 11 May 2014 00:53:04 +0000 Steve Feden As we continue in John 14, even though Jesus is physically going away from His time on the earth, the promise of God's life in us is a huge benefit, even greater than just having Jesus physically present, He now says he will come and make a *home* in our hearts! If Jesus, by the Spirit, will be living in us, what impact will this have in the way we live? We will do the things that He asks us to do! And with God in us, our lives will be totally transformed from what we used to be! As we continue in John 14, even though Jesus is physically going away from His time on the earth, the promise of God's life in us is a huge benefit, even greater than just having Jesus physically present, He now says he will come and make a *home* in our hearts! If Jesus, by the Spirit, will be living in us, what impact will this have in the way we live? We will do the things that He asks us to do! And with God in us, our lives will be totally transformed from what we used to be! As we continue in John 14, even though Jesus is physically going away from His time on the earth, the promise of God's life in us is a huge benefit, even greater than just having Jesus physically present, He now says he will come and make a *home* in o… Steve Feden 2574 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20077248/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_ohn141924/id/1826565.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20077248 Jesus,disciples,love,Spirit,transformation, Scripture: John 14:19-14:24, Series: Gospel of John: Come and See Sun, 04 May 2014 13:55:20 +0000 Steve Feden As Jesus continues to explain that He must go away, He expresses that they will do the works He has done, and in fact, will do *greater* works than He did! But how? He answers that next--if He goes away, someone else will come as their helper, counselor, someone to come along side. And that will be God's Spirit and the Spirit will leave in each believer! Through this multiplication of God's presence in every believer, these works will be greater, as the limitations of one man in one place is overcome with a worldwide body of Spirit-filled believers doing His work! As Jesus continues to explain that He must go away, He expresses that they will do the works He has done, and in fact, will do *greater* works than He did! But how? He answers that next--if He goes away, someone else will come as their helper, counselor, someone to come along side. And that will be God's Spirit and the Spirit will leave in each believer! Through this multiplication of God's presence in every believer, these works will be greater, as the limitations of one man in one place is overcome with a worldwide body of Spirit-filled believers doing His work! As Jesus continues to explain that He must go away, He expresses that they will do the works He has done, and in fact, will do *greater* works than He did! But how? He answers that next--if He goes away, someone else will come as their helper, counselo… Steve Feden 2571 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20071183/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_ohn141218/id/1820778.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20071183 spirit,counselor,helper,prayer, Scripture: John 14:12-14:18, Series: Gospel of John: Come and See Sun, 27 Apr 2014 10:43:54 +0000 Steve Feden Following the Passover meal, John records several chapters of Jesus sharing with His disciples before the prayer in the garden and His arrest. Ending chapter 13, Jesus is explaining to them that He must leave provoking a strong response from Peter. When Jesus tells Peter that instead he will betray Him three times, you can imagine the confusion and anxiety building--and so verse 1 of chapter 14 Jesus says: "Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me." The solution for our doubts and anxiety is to trust in Jesus! Following the Passover meal, John records several chapters of Jesus sharing with His disciples before the prayer in the garden and His arrest. Ending chapter 13, Jesus is explaining to them that He must leave provoking a strong response from Peter. When Jesus tells Peter that instead he will betray Him three times, you can imagine the confusion and anxiety building--and so verse 1 of chapter 14 Jesus says: "Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me." The solution for our doubts and anxiety is to trust in Jesus! Following the Passover meal, John records several chapters of Jesus sharing with His disciples before the prayer in the garden and His arrest. Ending chapter 13, Jesus is explaining to them that He must leave provoking a strong response from Peter. W… Steve Feden 2612 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20063313/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_ohn13363814111/id/1813203.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20063313 heaven,John,Jesus,Peter,denial,leaving, Scripture: John 13:36-13:38, John 14:1-14:11, Series: Gospel of John: Come and See Sun, 20 Apr 2014 19:31:18 +0000 Steve Feden We looked at 2 Corinthians chapter 5, where Paul shows the change that happens--because of God's love in dying for us!--that we no longer live for ourselves, but we are now a new creation. Now that we have been reconciled to God, we have that same ministry of reconciling others, as if God was "pleading through us", that others would come to understand His great love and gift of salvation! We looked at 2 Corinthians chapter 5, where Paul shows the change that happens--because of God's love in dying for us!--that we no longer live for ourselves, but we are now a new creation. Now that we have been reconciled to God, we have that same ministry of reconciling others, as if God was "pleading through us", that others would come to understand His great love and gift of salvation! We looked at 2 Corinthians chapter 5, where Paul shows the change that happens--because of God's love in dying for us!--that we no longer live for ourselves, but we are now a new creation. Now that we have been reconciled to God, we have that same min… Steve Feden 2531 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20056678/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_easter2014/id/1806530.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20056678 Easter,reconciled,resurrection,Paul, Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-5:21, Series: Easter Sun, 13 Apr 2014 21:04:46 +0000 Steve Feden John chapter 13 has us marching ever closer to the cross, and today's message from Pastor Steve walks through the events John records in the "upper room" where Jesus is spending the Passover meal with his disciples. In this section following the washing of His disciple's feet, Jesus notes that He will be betrayed by one of them as they recline to eat the meal. Judas goes out as Jesus tells Him that "what he must do, do quickly". As we finish this section, Jesus gives them a "new commandment": to love one another. John chapter 13 has us marching ever closer to the cross, and today's message from Pastor Steve walks through the events John records in the "upper room" where Jesus is spending the Passover meal with his disciples. In this section following the washing of His disciple's feet, Jesus notes that He will be betrayed by one of them as they recline to eat the meal. Judas goes out as Jesus tells Him that "what he must do, do quickly". As we finish this section, Jesus gives them a "new commandment": to love one another. John chapter 13 has us marching ever closer to the cross, and today's message from Pastor Steve walks through the events John records in the "upper room" where Jesus is spending the Passover meal with his disciples. In this section following the washi… Steve Feden 2254 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20050383/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_ohn131835/id/1796232.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20050383 judas,betrayal,upper room,last supper,passover, Scripture: John 13:18-13:35, Series: Gospel of John: Come and See Sun, 30 Mar 2014 12:51:48 +0000 Steve Feden As we enter chapter 13 of John's gospel, we are entering the final hours before Jesus is betrayed, arrested, and finally crucified the next day. However, there are several chapters before those events where Jesus shares his final teaching and encouragement to his disciples--beginning with the scene of the Last Supper in the upper room. In this moment, Jesus chooses to speak louder than words with actions, by washing his disciples feet; an example not just for them but for us as well about humility and servant leadership! As we enter chapter 13 of John's gospel, we are entering the final hours before Jesus is betrayed, arrested, and finally crucified the next day. However, there are several chapters before those events where Jesus shares his final teaching and encouragement to his disciples--beginning with the scene of the Last Supper in the upper room. In this moment, Jesus chooses to speak louder than words with actions, by washing his disciples feet; an example not just for them but for us as well about humility and servant leadership! As we enter chapter 13 of John's gospel, we are entering the final hours before Jesus is betrayed, arrested, and finally crucified the next day. However, there are several chapters before those events where Jesus shares his final teaching and encourag… Steve Feden 2435 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20036863/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_ohn13117/id/1782899.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20036863 washing feet,last supper,Judas,servant,passover, Scripture: John 13:1-13:17, Series: Gospel of John: Come and See Sun, 23 Mar 2014 07:48:33 +0000 Steve Feden If you saw a miracle, would you believe in Jesus? What if you saw 10 miracles, or 100 miracles? In John 12 verse 37 we read that many didn't believe even after seeing so many signs! But, then we find that Isaiah prophesied this about Jesus--that he would confirm the people's own decision to not believe. Jesus implores them in his last public teaching before the cross to listen to His Words, that they are from God, and that they are the words of eternal life. If you saw a miracle, would you believe in Jesus? What if you saw 10 miracles, or 100 miracles? In John 12 verse 37 we read that many didn't believe even after seeing so many signs! But, then we find that Isaiah prophesied this about Jesus--that he would confirm the people's own decision to not believe. Jesus implores them in his last public teaching before the cross to listen to His Words, that they are from God, and that they are the words of eternal life. If you saw a miracle, would you believe in Jesus? What if you saw 10 miracles, or 100 miracles? In John 12 verse 37 we read that many didn't believe even after seeing so many signs! But, then we find that Isaiah prophesied this about Jesus--that he … Steve Feden 2648 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20028397/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_ohn123750/id/1774532.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20028397 belief,blindness,isaiah, Scripture: John 12:37-12:50, Series: Gospel of John: Come and See Sun, 16 Mar 2014 15:50:39 +0000 Steve Feden Jesus speaks of his death as we continue walking through John chapter 12, picturing a grain of wheat that is basically useless until it is planted (dies in the ground), and then can generate a harvest of "fruit". Similarly, he applies for us that we can either hold on to our lives, and conversely lose them, but if we "lose our lives"--giving them to God for His use--we actually gain them! Jesus speaks of his death as we continue walking through John chapter 12, picturing a grain of wheat that is basically useless until it is planted (dies in the ground), and then can generate a harvest of "fruit". Similarly, he applies for us that we can either hold on to our lives, and conversely lose them, but if we "lose our lives"--giving them to God for His use--we actually gain them! Jesus speaks of his death as we continue walking through John chapter 12, picturing a grain of wheat that is basically useless until it is planted (dies in the ground), and then can generate a harvest of "fruit". Similarly, he applies for us that we c… Steve Feden 2521 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20018920/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_ohn122036/id/1757514.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20018920 grain,wheat,sacrifice,Jesus, Scripture: John 12:20-12:36, Series: Gospel of John: Come and See Sun, 02 Mar 2014 22:36:21 +0000 Steve Feden After Mary anoints Jesus at the dinner at Bethany, John chapter 12 quickly moves to the scene of the triumphal entry of Jesus. While the religious leaders are considering and plotting against Jesus, and now Lazarus as well, they should have been studying the prophecy of Daniel, which would have pointed directly to Jesus as the Messiah! Pastor Steve covers this passage in a shorter study as we prepare for our monthly time of communion as a body. After Mary anoints Jesus at the dinner at Bethany, John chapter 12 quickly moves to the scene of the triumphal entry of Jesus. While the religious leaders are considering and plotting against Jesus, and now Lazarus as well, they should have been studying the prophecy of Daniel, which would have pointed directly to Jesus as the Messiah! Pastor Steve covers this passage in a shorter study as we prepare for our monthly time of communion as a body. After Mary anoints Jesus at the dinner at Bethany, John chapter 12 quickly moves to the scene of the triumphal entry of Jesus. While the religious leaders are considering and plotting against Jesus, and now Lazarus as well, they should have been study… Steve Feden 2150 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20006365/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_ohn12919/id/1166600.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20006365 Lazarus,Pharisees,triumphal entry,Palm Sunday,prophecy,70 weeks, Scripture: John 12:9-12:19, Series: Gospel of John: Come and See Sun, 23 Feb 2014 11:28:44 +0000 Steve Feden As the news of the raising of Lazarus from the dead spreads, many are coming to faith in Jesus--the religious leaders in Jerusalem are very concerned as people turning to Jesus will raise the eyebrows of the Romans and potentially cause them to lose their "position" and power! Unknown to himself, Caiphas ends up prophesying that Jesus's death will be "one man dying for the people", true not to his own purpose, but to God's purpose to bring salvation through that "one man's" death. In chapter 12 the scene switches to Bethany and the springtime, and Mary, with only a week before Passover anoints Jesus' body for burial (unbeknownst to her) with very costly oil--a true sign of her worship and adoration of Him. As the news of the raising of Lazarus from the dead spreads, many are coming to faith in Jesus--the religious leaders in Jerusalem are very concerned as people turning to Jesus will raise the eyebrows of the Romans and potentially cause them to lose their "position" and power! Unknown to himself, Caiphas ends up prophesying that Jesus's death will be "one man dying for the people", true not to his own purpose, but to God's purpose to bring salvation through that "one man's" death. In chapter 12 the scene switches to Bethany and the springtime, and Mary, with only a week before Passover anoints Jesus' body for burial (unbeknownst to her) with very costly oil--a true sign of her worship and adoration of Him. As the news of the raising of Lazarus from the dead spreads, many are coming to faith in Jesus--the religious leaders in Jerusalem are very concerned as people turning to Jesus will raise the eyebrows of the Romans and potentially cause them to lose th… Steve Feden 2550 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20002482/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_ohn1144571218/id/998323.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/20002482 Lazarus,Mary,anointing,spikenard,Bethany,Martha,Caiphas, Scripture: John 11:44-11:57, Series: Gospel of John: Come and See Sun, 16 Feb 2014 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Today Pastor Steve takes us through the amazing and powerful story of Lazarus being raised from the dead--his crowning miracle that proves that He truly is "the resurrection and the life"! Only through God's power can life be given and taken away, and in this miracle Jesus shows Himself to truly be God in human flesh. Today Pastor Steve takes us through the amazing and powerful story of Lazarus being raised from the dead--his crowning miracle that proves that He truly is "the resurrection and the life"! Only through God's power can life be given and taken away, and in this miracle Jesus shows Himself to truly be God in human flesh. Today Pastor Steve takes us through the amazing and powerful story of Lazarus being raised from the dead--his crowning miracle that proves that He truly is "the resurrection and the life"! Only through God's power can life be given and taken away, and … Steve Feden 2763 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9850053/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_ohn11644/id/990435.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9850053 Lazarus,resurrection,death,life, Scripture: John 11:6-11:44, Series: Gospel of John: Come and See , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 09 Feb 2014 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden In finishing up the few versus of John chapter 10 we see both sides of Christ's ministry on earth--the Jewish leaders are continuing to want to stone Him and kill Him as they realize the impact of His claims to be God's son, and yet others are realizing the truth of His words (and John who came before Him), and the chapter closes with, and "many believed in Him". The scene changes as we start chapter 11--Mary and Martha, close friends of Jesus, have a brother, Lazarus, who is sick and near death. Thinking Jesus will come immediately for His sick friend, they send word to Him, but instead He waits! Pastor Steve started the discussion about Lazarus talking about our expectations and how they can get in the way..we'll complete this story next week! In finishing up the few versus of John chapter 10 we see both sides of Christ's ministry on earth--the Jewish leaders are continuing to want to stone Him and kill Him as they realize the impact of His claims to be God's son, and yet others are realizing the truth of His words (and John who came before Him), and the chapter closes with, and "many believed in Him". The scene changes as we start chapter 11--Mary and Martha, close friends of Jesus, have a brother, Lazarus, who is sick and near death. Thinking Jesus will come immediately for His sick friend, they send word to Him, but instead He waits! Pastor Steve started the discussion about Lazarus talking about our expectations and how they can get in the way..we'll complete this story next week! In finishing up the few versus of John chapter 10 we see both sides of Christ's ministry on earth--the Jewish leaders are continuing to want to stone Him and kill Him as they realize the impact of His claims to be God's son, and yet others are realizin… Steve Feden 2457 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9840413/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_ohn1031421116/id/990434.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9840413 Lazarus,stoning,deity,resurrection, Scripture: John 10:31-10:42, Series: Gospel of John: Come and See , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 02 Feb 2014 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Continuing our study in John chapter 10, at verse 22 we fast forward a few months to winter, and Jesus is in Jerusalem for the Feast of Dedication--or Hannukah as we know it today. He is again talking with the Jewish leaders who want Him to plainly declare Himself as Messiah. Instead, he speaks again of sheep, and that if they were His sheep, they would know His voice. If you are one of Christ's then you hear Him and know Him, and follow Him, unlike those who don't know Him as their "good shepherd." And to be His sheep means that you are secure in Him, as He will lose none of those who are His! When he finishes, He declares that He and the Father are One, and we'll see next week that this incites the Jewish leaders to want to take violent action again. Continuing our study in John chapter 10, at verse 22 we fast forward a few months to winter, and Jesus is in Jerusalem for the Feast of Dedication--or Hannukah as we know it today. He is again talking with the Jewish leaders who want Him to plainly declare Himself as Messiah. Instead, he speaks again of sheep, and that if they were His sheep, they would know His voice. If you are one of Christ's then you hear Him and know Him, and follow Him, unlike those who don't know Him as their "good shepherd." And to be His sheep means that you are secure in Him, as He will lose none of those who are His! When he finishes, He declares that He and the Father are One, and we'll see next week that this incites the Jewish leaders to want to take violent action again. Continuing our study in John chapter 10, at verse 22 we fast forward a few months to winter, and Jesus is in Jerusalem for the Feast of Dedication--or Hannukah as we know it today. He is again talking with the Jewish leaders who want Him to plainly de… Steve Feden 1772 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9839917/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_ohn102230/id/990433.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9839917 sheep,shepherd,voice,Jesus, Series: Gospel of John: Come and See , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 26 Jan 2014 01:00:00 +0000 Todd Giszack One of our elders, Todd Giszack, continued our study in John by going through the first section of chapter 10 while Pastor Steve was away this Sunday. Listen in as Todd shares about Jesus, the Good Shepherd, who truly cares for His sheep. One of our elders, Todd Giszack, continued our study in John by going through the first section of chapter 10 while Pastor Steve was away this Sunday. Listen in as Todd shares about Jesus, the Good Shepherd, who truly cares for His sheep. One of our elders, Todd Giszack, continued our study in John by going through the first section of chapter 10 while Pastor Steve was away this Sunday. Listen in as Todd shares about Jesus, the Good Shepherd, who truly cares for His sheep. … Todd Giszack 2981 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9817512/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_ohn10121/id/990432.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9817512 shepherd,sheep,gospel,John, Series: Gospel of John: Come and See , Custom categories: Guest Speaker: Todd Giszack Sun, 19 Jan 2014 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Continuing our story of the man born blind, healed miraculously by Jesus, in John chapter 9, we see a continuing dialogue between the man who was formerly blind and the religious leaders. It is during these verses we see who is truly blind, as the religious leaders are offended that the uneducated, formerly blind beggar is "teaching" them about Jesus! In the end, the healed man is thrown out of the temple, but he is found by Jesus, who gives him a chance to understand that He truly is the Son of God! The man believes and worships, and his vision is clearer and better than those who thought they really knew God! Continuing our story of the man born blind, healed miraculously by Jesus, in John chapter 9, we see a continuing dialogue between the man who was formerly blind and the religious leaders. It is during these verses we see who is truly blind, as the religious leaders are offended that the uneducated, formerly blind beggar is "teaching" them about Jesus! In the end, the healed man is thrown out of the temple, but he is found by Jesus, who gives him a chance to understand that He truly is the Son of God! The man believes and worships, and his vision is clearer and better than those who thought they really knew God! Continuing our story of the man born blind, healed miraculously by Jesus, in John chapter 9, we see a continuing dialogue between the man who was formerly blind and the religious leaders. It is during these verses we see who is truly blind, as the rel… Steve Feden 2282 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9805177/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_ohn92641/id/990431.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9805177 blind,sight,Pharisees,Son of God, Scripture: John 9:26-9:41, Series: Gospel of John: Come and See , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 12 Jan 2014 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden You can be physically blind but spiritually aware, and you can also have physical vision, but be spiritually blind. In the story from John 9, Jesus heals a physically blind man, but raises the ire of the religious leaders who He clearly shows to be spiritually blind! This is an amazing story, with application to us today--where are we spiritually blind even if we have our "sight", or have we not had our eyes opened to the truth for the first time? You can be physically blind but spiritually aware, and you can also have physical vision, but be spiritually blind. In the story from John 9, Jesus heals a physically blind man, but raises the ire of the religious leaders who He clearly shows to be spiritually blind! This is an amazing story, with application to us today--where are we spiritually blind even if we have our "sight", or have we not had our eyes opened to the truth for the first time? You can be physically blind but spiritually aware, and you can also have physical vision, but be spiritually blind. In the story from John 9, Jesus heals a physically blind man, but raises the ire of the religious leaders who He clearly shows to be sp… Steve Feden 2673 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9795779/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_ohn9125/id/990428.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9795779 blind,see,vision,healing, Scripture: John 9:1-9:25, Series: Gospel of John: Come and See , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 05 Jan 2014 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden As we finish up John chapter 8--with this intense conversation between the Jewish/religious leaders and Jesus--Jesus finishes the chapter with a clear claim to be God. He says "before Abraham was, I AM" Even if you don't get the "language" of the I AM statement, you can see it was not lost on the religious leaders: they immediately picked up stones to stone Jesus for blasphemy. Instead of having a demon, as they had tried to slander him in verse 48, he was the exact opposite--He was and is God in the flesh and yet they mistook Him for a crazy or demon-possessed person! Help us to see clearly and not get defrauded by the lies we tell ourselves and the ones the world tells us! As we finish up John chapter 8--with this intense conversation between the Jewish/religious leaders and Jesus--Jesus finishes the chapter with a clear claim to be God. He says "before Abraham was, I AM" Even if you don't get the "language" of the I AM statement, you can see it was not lost on the religious leaders: they immediately picked up stones to stone Jesus for blasphemy. Instead of having a demon, as they had tried to slander him in verse 48, he was the exact opposite--He was and is God in the flesh and yet they mistook Him for a crazy or demon-possessed person! Help us to see clearly and not get defrauded by the lies we tell ourselves and the ones the world tells us! As we finish up John chapter 8--with this intense conversation between the Jewish/religious leaders and Jesus--Jesus finishes the chapter with a clear claim to be God. He says "before Abraham was, I AM" Even if you don't get the "language" of the I A… Steve Feden 2343 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9784722/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_ohn84859/id/990426.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9784722 demon,deity,claim,Jesus, Series: Gospel of John: Come and See , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 29 Dec 2013 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Pastor Steve looks at Jeremiah's visit to the potter's house as a message for the New Year--not for resolutions, but to think about *revolutions*: another year revolving around the sun; the potter's wheel going around and around. In this new year will you be pliable in the Master's hands, ready to submit to Him in what He has in store for you? Pastor Steve looks at Jeremiah's visit to the potter's house as a message for the New Year--not for resolutions, but to think about *revolutions*: another year revolving around the sun; the potter's wheel going around and around. In this new year will you be pliable in the Master's hands, ready to submit to Him in what He has in store for you? Pastor Steve looks at Jeremiah's visit to the potter's house as a message for the New Year--not for resolutions, but to think about *revolutions*: another year revolving around the sun; the potter's wheel going around and around. In this new year wil… Steve Feden 2265 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9778376/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_newyearsrevolutions/id/990425.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9778376 Jeremiah,potter,clay,creator, Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden, Topic: New Years Tue, 24 Dec 2013 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Listen to our Christmas Eve message from 2013, looking at the baby in the manger as 'no ordinary child'! Listen to our Christmas Eve message from 2013, looking at the baby in the manger as 'no ordinary child'! Listen to our Christmas Eve message from 2013, looking at the baby in the manger as 'no ordinary child'!… Steve Feden 1266 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9778370/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_christmasevenoordinarychild/id/990424.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9778370 child,genius,baby,Christmas, Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden, Topic: Christmas Eve Service Sun, 22 Dec 2013 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Continuing our study of John, we are in the midst of a long conversation between Jesus and the religious leaders in Jerusalem. In this section Jesus makes a claim that "truth will set you free"--what did they (and we!) need set free from? The bondage of sin--when we commit sin it takes control of us and we become its slave. As hard as it was for the religious leaders to hear this message, it is hard for us today--we want to say "we have never been a slave to anyone!", but if we are in sin, we are being mastered by it, but Jesus has the truth that will set us free! Continuing our study of John, we are in the midst of a long conversation between Jesus and the religious leaders in Jerusalem. In this section Jesus makes a claim that "truth will set you free"--what did they (and we!) need set free from? The bondage of sin--when we commit sin it takes control of us and we become its slave. As hard as it was for the religious leaders to hear this message, it is hard for us today--we want to say "we have never been a slave to anyone!", but if we are in sin, we are being mastered by it, but Jesus has the truth that will set us free! Continuing our study of John, we are in the midst of a long conversation between Jesus and the religious leaders in Jerusalem. In this section Jesus makes a claim that "truth will set you free"--what did they (and we!) need set free from? The bondage… Steve Feden 2380 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9778368/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_ohn83147/id/990423.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9778368 sin,bondage,slavery,freedom, Scripture: John 8:31-8:47, Series: Gospel of John: Come and See , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 15 Dec 2013 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden As we continue through the discussion underway in John chapter 8, in verses 21-30 Jesus and the religious leaders cover some difficult ground--Jesus makes it clear that if they don't believe that he is the "I AM", they will die in their sins. Steve covered the common misconception that "God sends people to hell"--rather, we understand from Jesus that people who reject the cure for the disease of sin are the ones who choose hell by refusing the free antidote to the problem of sin found in Jesus. As we continue through the discussion underway in John chapter 8, in verses 21-30 Jesus and the religious leaders cover some difficult ground--Jesus makes it clear that if they don't believe that he is the "I AM", they will die in their sins. Steve covered the common misconception that "God sends people to hell"--rather, we understand from Jesus that people who reject the cure for the disease of sin are the ones who choose hell by refusing the free antidote to the problem of sin found in Jesus. As we continue through the discussion underway in John chapter 8, in verses 21-30 Jesus and the religious leaders cover some difficult ground--Jesus makes it clear that if they don't believe that he is the "I AM", they will die in their sins. Steve co… Steve Feden 2273 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9759636/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_ohn82130/id/990421.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9759636 heaven,hell,sins,Pharisees, Series: Gospel of John: Come and See , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 01 Dec 2013 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Continuing our study through John, we reach the second "I am" statement from Jesus midway through chapter 8: "I am the light of the world!" Pastor Steve expressed the pictures that "light" and "darkness" bring, both in our tangible world, but also the concepts in the spiritual realm. Living in darkness is impossible when we allow the light to shine into our lives, and Jesus wants to be the light that dispels darkness in our lives and in every corner of the globe! Continuing our study through John, we reach the second "I am" statement from Jesus midway through chapter 8: "I am the light of the world!" Pastor Steve expressed the pictures that "light" and "darkness" bring, both in our tangible world, but also the concepts in the spiritual realm. Living in darkness is impossible when we allow the light to shine into our lives, and Jesus wants to be the light that dispels darkness in our lives and in every corner of the globe! Continuing our study through John, we reach the second "I am" statement from Jesus midway through chapter 8: "I am the light of the world!" Pastor Steve expressed the pictures that "light" and "darkness" bring, both in our tangible world, but also the… Steve Feden 2187 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9745211/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_ohn81219/id/990419.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9745211 darkness,light,I am,sun, Scripture: John 8:12-8:19, Series: Gospel of John: Come and See , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 24 Nov 2013 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Who do you thank when you sit down to Thanksgiving dinner? Who allowed you and enabled you to be blessed in the ways that you are? God speaks to the Israelites in Deuteronomy 8 of the danger of forgetting how and why our blessings came to us--especially after a time of want and need when we cried out to God and realized our dependence on Him. As our life is blessed, maybe because we cried out to Him, the warning from God is to not forget that He is the one who enabled those blessings as you find yourself in a better place due to His grace and mercy! Who do you thank when you sit down to Thanksgiving dinner? Who allowed you and enabled you to be blessed in the ways that you are? God speaks to the Israelites in Deuteronomy 8 of the danger of forgetting how and why our blessings came to us--especially after a time of want and need when we cried out to God and realized our dependence on Him. As our life is blessed, maybe because we cried out to Him, the warning from God is to not forget that He is the one who enabled those blessings as you find yourself in a better place due to His grace and mercy! Who do you thank when you sit down to Thanksgiving dinner? Who allowed you and enabled you to be blessed in the ways that you are? God speaks to the Israelites in Deuteronomy 8 of the danger of forgetting how and why our blessings came to us--especia… Steve Feden 2447 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9733898/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_deuteronomy8thanksgiving/id/990418.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9733898 thanksgiving,wilderness,manna,blessing, Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-8:18, Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden, Topic: Thanksgiving Sun, 17 Nov 2013 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Pastor Steve briefly closed out the remaining verses of John 7, and covered in detail the story of the woman caught in adultery in John 8. What a powerful story--where again the tables are turned on the religious leaders, who believe they finally have a slam dunk way to discredit Jesus. While it was never about the woman (it was about their trapping Jesus), Jesus again shows the power of His grace to bring forgiveness where there is shame and sinfulness! Pastor Steve briefly closed out the remaining verses of John 7, and covered in detail the story of the woman caught in adultery in John 8. What a powerful story--where again the tables are turned on the religious leaders, who believe they finally have a slam dunk way to discredit Jesus. While it was never about the woman (it was about their trapping Jesus), Jesus again shows the power of His grace to bring forgiveness where there is shame and sinfulness! Pastor Steve briefly closed out the remaining verses of John 7, and covered in detail the story of the woman caught in adultery in John 8. What a powerful story--where again the tables are turned on the religious leaders, who believe they finally have… Steve Feden 2213 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9726897/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_ohn74053ohn8111/id/990417.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9726897 adultery,Pharisees,stone,grace, Scripture: John 7:40-7:53, Series: Gospel of John: Come and See , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 10 Nov 2013 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden As Jesus has attended the Feast of Tabernacles on his own time and terms, He is now in direct conversation with the religious leaders and the gathered Jews attending the feast. Many are arguing and trying to resolve his "origin"--the Messiah would just appear, but they know where Jesus is from? The leaders are angered at his claims and responses which put them to shame. But--it is his statement on the last day of the feast that grabs the scene: Whoever is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink! Are you thirsty? Come to Him and find yourself overflowing with His Spirit as you believe and trust in Him. As Jesus has attended the Feast of Tabernacles on his own time and terms, He is now in direct conversation with the religious leaders and the gathered Jews attending the feast. Many are arguing and trying to resolve his "origin"--the Messiah would just appear, but they know where Jesus is from? The leaders are angered at his claims and responses which put them to shame. But--it is his statement on the last day of the feast that grabs the scene: Whoever is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink! Are you thirsty? Come to Him and find yourself overflowing with His Spirit as you believe and trust in Him. As Jesus has attended the Feast of Tabernacles on his own time and terms, He is now in direct conversation with the religious leaders and the gathered Jews attending the feast. Many are arguing and trying to resolve his "origin"--the Messiah would jus… Steve Feden 2883 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9681723/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_ohn71938/id/990416.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9681723 thirsty,feast,Jerusalem,sabbath, Scripture: John 7:19-7:38, Series: Gospel of John: Come and See , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 03 Nov 2013 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden How can we know that God's Word is true? On what authority is Jesus's teaching compared to the rabbi's and teachers of His time? In John 7, Jesus attends the feast of tabernacles in Jerusalem under his own terms and timing, and when he reveals Himself he also claims that His authority is from the One who sent Him! And a good test of truth? If the words of a teacher bring glory to himself, then we need to be careful--but if those words bring glory to God, then they are trustworthy (v.18)! How can we know that God's Word is true? On what authority is Jesus's teaching compared to the rabbi's and teachers of His time? In John 7, Jesus attends the feast of tabernacles in Jerusalem under his own terms and timing, and when he reveals Himself he also claims that His authority is from the One who sent Him! And a good test of truth? If the words of a teacher bring glory to himself, then we need to be careful--but if those words bring glory to God, then they are trustworthy (v.18)! How can we know that God's Word is true? On what authority is Jesus's teaching compared to the rabbi's and teachers of His time? In John 7, Jesus attends the feast of tabernacles in Jerusalem under his own terms and timing, and when he reveals Himsel… Steve Feden 2266 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9603382/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_ohn71018/id/990415.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9603382 truth,feast,Jerusalem,teachers, Scripture: John 7:10-7:18, Series: Gospel of John: Come and See , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 27 Oct 2013 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Coming to the end of a long, and somewhat difficult, chapter in John, we find at the end of chapter six that the "hard teachings" of Jesus have driven many in the crowd to no longer follow Him. While Jesus most definitely has compassion on the crowds, He is not going to tone down the true message to keep the "numbers" up--His will and direction are clear, and He is doing the Father's will even while many turn away. Of course the disciples themselves know there is no one else to turn to--"only you have the words of eternal life!" says Peter. Starting chapter seven, we even see that his brothers don't believe in Him and challenge Him to be more public if He is really wanting to gain a following. Again, He knows the Father's timing, and it doesn't match with human expectations. Coming to the end of a long, and somewhat difficult, chapter in John, we find at the end of chapter six that the "hard teachings" of Jesus have driven many in the crowd to no longer follow Him. While Jesus most definitely has compassion on the crowds, He is not going to tone down the true message to keep the "numbers" up--His will and direction are clear, and He is doing the Father's will even while many turn away. Of course the disciples themselves know there is no one else to turn to--"only you have the words of eternal life!" says Peter. Starting chapter seven, we even see that his brothers don't believe in Him and challenge Him to be more public if He is really wanting to gain a following. Again, He knows the Father's timing, and it doesn't match with human expectations. Coming to the end of a long, and somewhat difficult, chapter in John, we find at the end of chapter six that the "hard teachings" of Jesus have driven many in the crowd to no longer follow Him. While Jesus most definitely has compassion on the crowds,… Steve Feden 2458 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9569651/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_ohn66671ohn719/id/990414.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9569651 hard teaching,followers,timing,Jesus, Scripture: John 6:66-6:71, Series: Gospel of John: Come and See , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 20 Oct 2013 01:00:00 +0000 Todd Giszack While Pastor Steve is away this weekend, one of our elders, Todd Giszack, continues John 6, looking at the "hard teaching" of Jesus about eating his flesh and blood, as a follow-on metaphor to his claim to be "the bread of life". This is definitely a hard saying for the Jews based on their law, but they continue to miss the intent of Jesus to teach them a spiritual lesson. While Pastor Steve is away this weekend, one of our elders, Todd Giszack, continues John 6, looking at the "hard teaching" of Jesus about eating his flesh and blood, as a follow-on metaphor to his claim to be "the bread of life". This is definitely a hard saying for the Jews based on their law, but they continue to miss the intent of Jesus to teach them a spiritual lesson. While Pastor Steve is away this weekend, one of our elders, Todd Giszack, continues John 6, looking at the "hard teaching" of Jesus about eating his flesh and blood, as a follow-on metaphor to his claim to be "the bread of life". This is definitely a … Todd Giszack 2932 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535484/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_ohn65266/id/990413.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535484 blood,body,bread,life, Scripture: John 6:52-6:66, Series: Gospel of John: Come and See , Custom categories: Guest Speaker: Todd Giszack Sun, 13 Oct 2013 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden What if instead of you searching for the source of life, the source of life was searching for you!? Continuing our study in John, in chapter 6 Jesus declares Himself as the "bread of life"--but not just temporary "bio" life, eternal life that starts now and continues forever! For those who come to Him, He will not lose any; we are safe and secure when the One who gives life finds us and draws us to the Father. There is an amazing amount of the theology of our faith as well as comfort in these few verses in John 6. What if instead of you searching for the source of life, the source of life was searching for you!? Continuing our study in John, in chapter 6 Jesus declares Himself as the "bread of life"--but not just temporary "bio" life, eternal life that starts now and continues forever! For those who come to Him, He will not lose any; we are safe and secure when the One who gives life finds us and draws us to the Father. There is an amazing amount of the theology of our faith as well as comfort in these few verses in John 6. What if instead of you searching for the source of life, the source of life was searching for you!? Continuing our study in John, in chapter 6 Jesus declares Himself as the "bread of life"--but not just temporary "bio" life, eternal life that starts n… Steve Feden 3078 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535483/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_ohn63051/id/990412.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535483 bread,eternal life,election,John, Scripture: John 6:30-6:51, Series: Gospel of John: Come and See , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 06 Oct 2013 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Continuing in our study of John chapter 6 from last week, Jesus gets to the heart of the matter with those "seeking him" (v. 26)--He points out that they are currently looking for Him only because of what He did for their stomach (in feeding them), and they have missed the intent of the signs. The key application for us--"don't work for the food that perishes"! We spend a lot of energy on that which does not satisfy; instead, Jesus calls us to seek Him, who can satisfy us fully with his spiritual food! Continuing in our study of John chapter 6 from last week, Jesus gets to the heart of the matter with those "seeking him" (v. 26)--He points out that they are currently looking for Him only because of what He did for their stomach (in feeding them), and they have missed the intent of the signs. The key application for us--"don't work for the food that perishes"! We spend a lot of energy on that which does not satisfy; instead, Jesus calls us to seek Him, who can satisfy us fully with his spiritual food! Continuing in our study of John chapter 6 from last week, Jesus gets to the heart of the matter with those "seeking him" (v. 26)--He points out that they are currently looking for Him only because of what He did for their stomach (in feeding them), and… Steve Feden 2357 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535482/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_ohn61629/id/990411.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535482 food,seek,bread,waste, Series: Gospel of John: Come and See , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 29 Sep 2013 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden In John chapter 6, Jesus performs another amazing miracle--in essence creating bread/food from nothing, to meet the people's physical need for food. In this, however, he tests his disciples to see what their solution(s) will be. What they learn, and what we can learn, is that we are not sufficient to handle the issues of life, especially the needs of ministry and of people that will overwhelm us in our own strength. Jesus wants to meet the need as we submit the little we have to Him and watch Him work! In John chapter 6, Jesus performs another amazing miracle--in essence creating bread/food from nothing, to meet the people's physical need for food. In this, however, he tests his disciples to see what their solution(s) will be. What they learn, and what we can learn, is that we are not sufficient to handle the issues of life, especially the needs of ministry and of people that will overwhelm us in our own strength. Jesus wants to meet the need as we submit the little we have to Him and watch Him work! In John chapter 6, Jesus performs another amazing miracle--in essence creating bread/food from nothing, to meet the people's physical need for food. In this, however, he tests his disciples to see what their solution(s) will be. What they learn, and … Steve Feden 2185 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535481/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_ohn6115/id/990410.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535481 miracle,feeding,5000,hunger, Series: Gospel of John: Come and See , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 22 Sep 2013 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Finishing up John chapter 5 today, Pastor Steve walked us through the "courtroom scene" as Jesus calls witnesses that declare He is who He says He is. Understanding that someone can delude themselves (his own testimony could be tossed aside), he calls others who witness to the truth of His divinity and Sonship to God the Father. You really cannot call Jesus a good teacher--just as C.S. Lewis portrayed in his own writings, He is either liar, lunatic, or He is truly Lord! Finishing up John chapter 5 today, Pastor Steve walked us through the "courtroom scene" as Jesus calls witnesses that declare He is who He says He is. Understanding that someone can delude themselves (his own testimony could be tossed aside), he calls others who witness to the truth of His divinity and Sonship to God the Father. You really cannot call Jesus a good teacher--just as C.S. Lewis portrayed in his own writings, He is either liar, lunatic, or He is truly Lord! Finishing up John chapter 5 today, Pastor Steve walked us through the "courtroom scene" as Jesus calls witnesses that declare He is who He says He is. Understanding that someone can delude themselves (his own testimony could be tossed aside), he calls… Steve Feden 2385 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535480/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_ohn53147/id/990409.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535480 witnesses,divinity,John,testimony, Series: Gospel of John: Come and See , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 15 Sep 2013 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden After Jesus heals the man with the infirmity by the pools of Bethesda, the religious leaders are angry that He has healed on the Sabbath. Jesus' answer reveals his connection with the Father, and more importantly, reveals his divinity. This is not lost on the religious leaders who want to kill Him not just for breaking the Sabbath, but now claiming to be God! Is Jesus God? Listen in and hear Jesus's own claims from John chapter 5. After Jesus heals the man with the infirmity by the pools of Bethesda, the religious leaders are angry that He has healed on the Sabbath. Jesus' answer reveals his connection with the Father, and more importantly, reveals his divinity. This is not lost on the religious leaders who want to kill Him not just for breaking the Sabbath, but now claiming to be God! Is Jesus God? Listen in and hear Jesus's own claims from John chapter 5. After Jesus heals the man with the infirmity by the pools of Bethesda, the religious leaders are angry that He has healed on the Sabbath. Jesus' answer reveals his connection with the Father, and more importantly, reveals his divinity. This is not lo… Steve Feden 2674 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535479/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_ohn51630/id/990408.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535479 divinity,judgement,Sabbath,life, Series: Gospel of John: Come and See , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 08 Sep 2013 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden "Do you want to be made well?" Jesus asked this seemingly strange question in John chapter five of the man with the physical condition of 38 years! But, maybe it wasn't so strange, as sometimes people become defined by their addiction, or problem, or infirmity, and to have it go away would require changes, and a possible loss of excuses. Jesus did heal the man that day, and He is possibly asking each of us "do you want to be made well?", too. "Do you want to be made well?" Jesus asked this seemingly strange question in John chapter five of the man with the physical condition of 38 years! But, maybe it wasn't so strange, as sometimes people become defined by their addiction, or problem, or infirmity, and to have it go away would require changes, and a possible loss of excuses. Jesus did heal the man that day, and He is possibly asking each of us "do you want to be made well?", too. "Do you want to be made well?" Jesus asked this seemingly strange question in John chapter five of the man with the physical condition of 38 years! But, maybe it wasn't so strange, as sometimes people become defined by their addiction, or problem, or… Steve Feden 2190 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535478/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_ohn5115/id/990407.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535478 bethesda,healing,sabbath,miracle, Series: Gospel of John: Come and See , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 01 Sep 2013 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Continuing our study through the gospel of John, today Pastor Steve finished chapter four with the story of the healing of the nobleman's son. For this communion Sunday, Pastor Steve focused on the aspect of our faith, and looked at Hebrews 11 as well leading into the communion time, praying in faith for those who have need! Continuing our study through the gospel of John, today Pastor Steve finished chapter four with the story of the healing of the nobleman's son. For this communion Sunday, Pastor Steve focused on the aspect of our faith, and looked at Hebrews 11 as well leading into the communion time, praying in faith for those who have need! Continuing our study through the gospel of John, today Pastor Steve finished chapter four with the story of the healing of the nobleman's son. For this communion Sunday, Pastor Steve focused on the aspect of our faith, and looked at Hebrews 11 as well… Steve Feden 1918 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535477/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_ohn44354/id/990406.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535477 healing,faith,nobleman,Capernaum, Series: Gospel of John: Come and See , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 25 Aug 2013 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden What drives you? What's your "food" that feeds you? When the disciples find Jesus talking to the woman at the well, they expect he will want to eat--but He wants to discuss spiritual food with them. Jesus, while he did need physical food, wanted them to understand that doing the Father's will is what truly drove Him. His spiritual focus on doing God's work was more important to Him than physical food! What drives you? What's your "food" that feeds you? When the disciples find Jesus talking to the woman at the well, they expect he will want to eat--but He wants to discuss spiritual food with them. Jesus, while he did need physical food, wanted them to understand that doing the Father's will is what truly drove Him. His spiritual focus on doing God's work was more important to Him than physical food! What drives you? What's your "food" that feeds you? When the disciples find Jesus talking to the woman at the well, they expect he will want to eat--but He wants to discuss spiritual food with them. Jesus, while he did need physical food, wanted th… Steve Feden 2416 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535476/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_ohn42742/id/990405.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535476 spiritual food,appetites,drive,Samaritan, Series: Gospel of John: Come and See , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 18 Aug 2013 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Returning to our study in John after a few weeks away, we pick up in chapter four with the story of the woman at the well. Interestingly, Jesus chooses to travel through Samaria, in fact the passage states that he "needs to go" through Samaria. He has a divine appointment with this nameless woman, and her story is now immortalized in scripture--how Jesus told her "everything she ever did", and yet still loved her and wanted her to know of this "living water" that only He can offer! Returning to our study in John after a few weeks away, we pick up in chapter four with the story of the woman at the well. Interestingly, Jesus chooses to travel through Samaria, in fact the passage states that he "needs to go" through Samaria. He has a divine appointment with this nameless woman, and her story is now immortalized in scripture--how Jesus told her "everything she ever did", and yet still loved her and wanted her to know of this "living water" that only He can offer! Returning to our study in John after a few weeks away, we pick up in chapter four with the story of the woman at the well. Interestingly, Jesus chooses to travel through Samaria, in fact the passage states that he "needs to go" through Samaria. He ha… Steve Feden 2651 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535475/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_ohn4126/id/990404.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535475 Samaritan,woman,well,gospel, Series: Gospel of John: Come and See , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 21 Jul 2013 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Continuing our walk through the gospel of John, we come to the story of Nicodemus (dare we call him "Nick at Nite"??) in chapter 3. In doing so, we enter one of the most powerful and well-known passages in the gospels--the meat of the "good news": that "God so loved the world that He gave..!" It is an amazing truth to realize the free gift of salvation is available, attainable, transformational.. listen in for 10 descriptive words we apply to salvation from these first 21 verses. Continuing our walk through the gospel of John, we come to the story of Nicodemus (dare we call him "Nick at Nite"??) in chapter 3. In doing so, we enter one of the most powerful and well-known passages in the gospels--the meat of the "good news": that "God so loved the world that He gave..!" It is an amazing truth to realize the free gift of salvation is available, attainable, transformational.. listen in for 10 descriptive words we apply to salvation from these first 21 verses. Continuing our walk through the gospel of John, we come to the story of Nicodemus (dare we call him "Nick at Nite"??) in chapter 3. In doing so, we enter one of the most powerful and well-known passages in the gospels--the meat of the "good news": tha… Steve Feden 2692 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535474/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_ohn3121/id/990403.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535474 salvation,gift,Nicodemus,born again, Series: Gospel of John: Come and See , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 14 Jul 2013 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden John details Jesus's first passover in Jerusalem since starting his public ministry--and for the remainder of chapter two we get a picture of Jesus that sometimes flies in the face of our "Jesus meek and mild" imagery! Jesus was filled with passion for the purity of the temple and cleansed it from the sinful cheating and corruption going on within its walls. Interestingly part of the original passover feast was the step of removing all leaven--many times a picture of sin in the Bible--from the house to cleanse it before passover. In the same way Jesus begins the passover feast by cleansing His Father's house! John details Jesus's first passover in Jerusalem since starting his public ministry--and for the remainder of chapter two we get a picture of Jesus that sometimes flies in the face of our "Jesus meek and mild" imagery! Jesus was filled with passion for the purity of the temple and cleansed it from the sinful cheating and corruption going on within its walls. Interestingly part of the original passover feast was the step of removing all leaven--many times a picture of sin in the Bible--from the house to cleanse it before passover. In the same way Jesus begins the passover feast by cleansing His Father's house! John details Jesus's first passover in Jerusalem since starting his public ministry--and for the remainder of chapter two we get a picture of Jesus that sometimes flies in the face of our "Jesus meek and mild" imagery! Jesus was filled with passion fo… Steve Feden 2561 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535473/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_ohn21225/id/990402.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535473 temple,whip,cleansing,marketplace, Series: Gospel of John: Come and See , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 07 Jul 2013 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden This week we continue in the gospel of John as the writer and apostle John records the first miracle of Jesus' ministry at the start of chapter 2: turning water into wine at the wedding in Cana. Several lessons we learn from this miracle are: just do what He says, when God acts with creative power, he makes it "good" (see Genesis 1!), and God can in an instant create something that through human processes could take years. This week we continue in the gospel of John as the writer and apostle John records the first miracle of Jesus' ministry at the start of chapter 2: turning water into wine at the wedding in Cana. Several lessons we learn from this miracle are: just do what He says, when God acts with creative power, he makes it "good" (see Genesis 1!), and God can in an instant create something that through human processes could take years. This week we continue in the gospel of John as the writer and apostle John records the first miracle of Jesus' ministry at the start of chapter 2: turning water into wine at the wedding in Cana. Several lessons we learn from this miracle are: just do … Steve Feden 1757 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535472/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_ohn2111/id/990401.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535472 miracle,Cana,wine,wedding, Series: Gospel of John: Come and See , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 30 Jun 2013 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden As we finish up the first chapter of John, the title of our series, "Come and See", takes prominence as the first followers of Jesus (and Jesus himself!) tell others simply to "come and see" when asked various questions about Jesus. Our invitation is still the same--"come and see" and learn about this Lamb of God who came to take away our sins! As we finish up the first chapter of John, the title of our series, "Come and See", takes prominence as the first followers of Jesus (and Jesus himself!) tell others simply to "come and see" when asked various questions about Jesus. Our invitation is still the same--"come and see" and learn about this Lamb of God who came to take away our sins! As we finish up the first chapter of John, the title of our series, "Come and See", takes prominence as the first followers of Jesus (and Jesus himself!) tell others simply to "come and see" when asked various questions about Jesus. Our invitation is … Steve Feden 2124 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535471/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_ohn13551/id/990400.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535471 disciples,Galilee,Andrew,Peter, Series: Gospel of John: Come and See , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 23 Jun 2013 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden The apostle John presents the testimony of John the Baptist as we continue walking through chapter one of his gospel--as his following grew in the wilderness, the religious leaders/elite wanted to know who he was. He started by saying that he was *not* the Christ, the Messiah, but was simply a voice calling out for people to follow Him. When Jesus appeared, John was quick to point Him out as the "Lamb of God" who takes away the sin of the world. The apostle John presents the testimony of John the Baptist as we continue walking through chapter one of his gospel--as his following grew in the wilderness, the religious leaders/elite wanted to know who he was. He started by saying that he was *not* the Christ, the Messiah, but was simply a voice calling out for people to follow Him. When Jesus appeared, John was quick to point Him out as the "Lamb of God" who takes away the sin of the world. The apostle John presents the testimony of John the Baptist as we continue walking through chapter one of his gospel--as his following grew in the wilderness, the religious leaders/elite wanted to know who he was. He started by saying that he was *not… Steve Feden 2377 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535470/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_ohn11934/id/990399.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535470 testimony,John,baptize,baptism, Series: Gospel of John: Come and See , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 16 Jun 2013 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden The apostle John continues to unravel the great truths of God's incarnation in Jesus Christ in these first verses of chapter 1--we are introduced to the forerunner--John the Baptist--and his witness to the light. The great truth unpacked to us in verse 16 and 17 is that of Jesus' perfect combination of grace and truth! The law revealed our sin perfectly, but could do nothing to change us. God's grace changes us! The apostle John continues to unravel the great truths of God's incarnation in Jesus Christ in these first verses of chapter 1--we are introduced to the forerunner--John the Baptist--and his witness to the light. The great truth unpacked to us in verse 16 and 17 is that of Jesus' perfect combination of grace and truth! The law revealed our sin perfectly, but could do nothing to change us. God's grace changes us! The apostle John continues to unravel the great truths of God's incarnation in Jesus Christ in these first verses of chapter 1--we are introduced to the forerunner--John the Baptist--and his witness to the light. The great truth unpacked to us in vers… Steve Feden 2698 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535469/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_ohn1617/id/990398.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535469 incarnation,John,witness,grace, Scripture: John 1:6-1:17, Series: Gospel of John: Come and See , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 09 Jun 2013 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden We began our series through the gospel of John titled "Come and See" with a look at the opening statements about Jesus as the "logos" or Word, who was in the beginning with God and *was* God. We looked at the amazing truth about Jesus as part of the godhead and his participation in creation--and yet in all this glory and power, he then became flesh--a real man--and laid aside all that glory for us--to die and rise again for our salvation! We began our series through the gospel of John titled "Come and See" with a look at the opening statements about Jesus as the "logos" or Word, who was in the beginning with God and *was* God. We looked at the amazing truth about Jesus as part of the godhead and his participation in creation--and yet in all this glory and power, he then became flesh--a real man--and laid aside all that glory for us--to die and rise again for our salvation! We began our series through the gospel of John titled "Come and See" with a look at the opening statements about Jesus as the "logos" or Word, who was in the beginning with God and *was* God. We looked at the amazing truth about Jesus as part of the g… Steve Feden 2729 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535468/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_ohn11514/id/990397.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535468 light,word,logos,divinity, Series: Gospel of John: Come and See , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 02 Jun 2013 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Faith by obedience--that's the story of Namaan, a commander of the Syrian army, whose story is told in 2 Kings chapter 5. In Luke chapter 4, Jesus refers to his healing through the ministry of Elisha as something we should take note of, and on this communion Sunday, Steve uses the story of Naaman to illustrate the need for simple faith that leads to obedience in our Christian walk. Faith by obedience--that's the story of Namaan, a commander of the Syrian army, whose story is told in 2 Kings chapter 5. In Luke chapter 4, Jesus refers to his healing through the ministry of Elisha as something we should take note of, and on this communion Sunday, Steve uses the story of Naaman to illustrate the need for simple faith that leads to obedience in our Christian walk. Faith by obedience--that's the story of Namaan, a commander of the Syrian army, whose story is told in 2 Kings chapter 5. In Luke chapter 4, Jesus refers to his healing through the ministry of Elisha as something we should take note of, and on this co… Steve Feden 2052 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535467/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_luke4and2kings5storyofnaamanco/id/990396.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535467 Naaman,healing,prophet,Elisha, Scripture: Luke 4:24-4:27, Series: Communion Sunday , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 26 May 2013 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Pastor Steve covers the final chapter division of this short letter from Paul to Titus, who is serving as pastor/leader for the churches on the island of Crete. In closing, Paul warns him against all those who will try to bring controversy and distraction from the main goal--doing God's work and being productive for the kingdom! Pastor Steve covers the final chapter division of this short letter from Paul to Titus, who is serving as pastor/leader for the churches on the island of Crete. In closing, Paul warns him against all those who will try to bring controversy and distraction from the main goal--doing God's work and being productive for the kingdom! Pastor Steve covers the final chapter division of this short letter from Paul to Titus, who is serving as pastor/leader for the churches on the island of Crete. In closing, Paul warns him against all those who will try to bring controversy and distrac… Steve Feden 3387 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535466/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_titus3115/id/990395.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535466 Titus,Paul,controversy,divisive, Series: Titus: Getting Our Ducks in a Row , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 19 May 2013 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden As we finish up chapter two of the short letter to Titus from Paul, Paul continues to give instruction for how young men, bondservants, and Titus himself should live in the present dark world. Pastor Steve noted the issue of grace--we tend to worry that grace will cause a free-for-all towards sin, but Paul tells Titus that grace will teach us to say no to ungodliness and instead live righteously! Jesus gave all so that we could have his purifying power, being set apart as a special people to live for Him in this present age! As we finish up chapter two of the short letter to Titus from Paul, Paul continues to give instruction for how young men, bondservants, and Titus himself should live in the present dark world. Pastor Steve noted the issue of grace--we tend to worry that grace will cause a free-for-all towards sin, but Paul tells Titus that grace will teach us to say no to ungodliness and instead live righteously! Jesus gave all so that we could have his purifying power, being set apart as a special people to live for Him in this present age! As we finish up chapter two of the short letter to Titus from Paul, Paul continues to give instruction for how young men, bondservants, and Titus himself should live in the present dark world. Pastor Steve noted the issue of grace--we tend to worry th… Steve Feden 2437 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535465/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_titus2615/id/990394.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535465 sober-minded,pattern,example,grace, Scripture: Titus 2:6-2:15, Series: Titus: Getting Our Ducks in a Row , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 12 May 2013 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden As we continue looking at "Getting our Ducks in a Row" through Paul's letter to Titus, in chapter two Paul turns his attention to discipleship. The need for inter-generational communication is clear: the older men and women have a distinct role to play in modeling and teaching the younger generations how to live out their faith. Given it is Mother's Day 2013, Pastor Steve focused on the role of the older women and their behaviors and impact on the younger women & moms. As we continue looking at "Getting our Ducks in a Row" through Paul's letter to Titus, in chapter two Paul turns his attention to discipleship. The need for inter-generational communication is clear: the older men and women have a distinct role to play in modeling and teaching the younger generations how to live out their faith. Given it is Mother's Day 2013, Pastor Steve focused on the role of the older women and their behaviors and impact on the younger women & moms. As we continue looking at "Getting our Ducks in a Row" through Paul's letter to Titus, in chapter two Paul turns his attention to discipleship. The need for inter-generational communication is clear: the older men and women have a distinct role to pl… Steve Feden 2841 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535464/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_titus215/id/990393.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535464 discipleship,generations,Crete,women, Series: Titus: Getting Our Ducks in a Row , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 05 May 2013 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Part of Titus' difficult task in Crete is to deal with a significant number of deceptive and lying teachers who would come against the church. The job of the elders that Titus would appoint would be to rebuke and correct those who would come deceiving with fables and manmade rules and commands. A challenge for us is to consider whether our mouths say one things but our works--the fruit of our lives--says another, similar to how Paul characterizes these defiled and disobedient teachers in Crete. Part of Titus' difficult task in Crete is to deal with a significant number of deceptive and lying teachers who would come against the church. The job of the elders that Titus would appoint would be to rebuke and correct those who would come deceiving with fables and manmade rules and commands. A challenge for us is to consider whether our mouths say one things but our works--the fruit of our lives--says another, similar to how Paul characterizes these defiled and disobedient teachers in Crete. Part of Titus' difficult task in Crete is to deal with a significant number of deceptive and lying teachers who would come against the church. The job of the elders that Titus would appoint would be to rebuke and correct those who would come deceiving… Steve Feden 1858 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535463/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_titus11016/id/990392.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535463 pure,defiled,deceivers,insubordinate, Series: Titus: Getting Our Ducks in a Row , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 28 Apr 2013 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden As we start Titus, the final letter from Paul in the pastoral epistles series, the main theme of Paul's message is bringing order to the church in Crete--a series we have entitled "Getting our Ducks in a Row". One of the first "ducks" to get in order is healthy church leadership--the role of elder/bishop. But, applicable to more than just the church elder, the recommendations from Paul are a good reminder to all men who want to be a godly leader, whether at home, work, or wherever they have influence. As we start Titus, the final letter from Paul in the pastoral epistles series, the main theme of Paul's message is bringing order to the church in Crete--a series we have entitled "Getting our Ducks in a Row". One of the first "ducks" to get in order is healthy church leadership--the role of elder/bishop. But, applicable to more than just the church elder, the recommendations from Paul are a good reminder to all men who want to be a godly leader, whether at home, work, or wherever they have influence. As we start Titus, the final letter from Paul in the pastoral epistles series, the main theme of Paul's message is bringing order to the church in Crete--a series we have entitled "Getting our Ducks in a Row". One of the first "ducks" to get in order … Steve Feden 2539 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535462/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_titus119/id/990391.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535462 Titus,order,elder,bishop, Series: Titus: Getting Our Ducks in a Row , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 21 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000 Ron Mancuso Listen to a powerful testimony by Ron Mancuso, the first in our "Lost & Found" stories of salvation series. Ron's story is just one story of many--but it reveals God's amazing grace to bring someone from darkness to light through a series of events, all by the power of the Holy Spirit! Listen to a powerful testimony by Ron Mancuso, the first in our "Lost & Found" stories of salvation series. Ron's story is just one story of many--but it reveals God's amazing grace to bring someone from darkness to light through a series of events, all by the power of the Holy Spirit! Listen to a powerful testimony by Ron Mancuso, the first in our "Lost & Found" stories of salvation series. Ron's story is just one story of many--but it reveals God's amazing grace to bring someone from darkness to light through a series of events, a… Ron Mancuso 2752 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535461/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_lostandfoundtestimoniesronmanc/id/990390.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535461 testimony,salvation,faith,grace, Series: Lost & Found: A Testimony Series , Custom categories: Guest Speaker: Ron Mancuso Sun, 14 Apr 2013 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden "The Finish Line" - As Paul closes out his heartfelt letter to Timothy, he starts with a declaration of his having fought well and run his race, and is now ready to depart. As he considers these things he makes several requests of Timothy (desiring him to visit) and also greets and notes others who have both been partners in ministry as well as those who have been against him. "The Finish Line" - As Paul closes out his heartfelt letter to Timothy, he starts with a declaration of his having fought well and run his race, and is now ready to depart. As he considers these things he makes several requests of Timothy (desiring him to visit) and also greets and notes others who have both been partners in ministry as well as those who have been against him. "The Finish Line" - As Paul closes out his heartfelt letter to Timothy, he starts with a declaration of his having fought well and run his race, and is now ready to depart. As he considers these things he makes several requests of Timothy (desiring hi… Steve Feden 2468 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535460/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_2timothy4622/id/990389.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535460 race,finish,fight,Timothy, Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-4:22, Series: 2 Timothy: Keep the Fire Burning , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 07 Apr 2013 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Paul is drawing his emotional letter to his dear "son in the faith", Timothy to a close. He now charges him to "preach the Word", realizing that as time marches on in these last days, people will become less open to hearing the challenging truth of God's Word, but will instead "heap up for themselves teachers" who will tell them what they want to hear. Christians stand in that difficult place of needing to share God's truth--sometimes hard to hear--with love to a world that is less interested than ever to hear it. May be we persistent and loving in pressing on to "fulfill our ministry" Paul is drawing his emotional letter to his dear "son in the faith", Timothy to a close. He now charges him to "preach the Word", realizing that as time marches on in these last days, people will become less open to hearing the challenging truth of God's Word, but will instead "heap up for themselves teachers" who will tell them what they want to hear. Christians stand in that difficult place of needing to share God's truth--sometimes hard to hear--with love to a world that is less interested than ever to hear it. May be we persistent and loving in pressing on to "fulfill our ministry" Paul is drawing his emotional letter to his dear "son in the faith", Timothy to a close. He now charges him to "preach the Word", realizing that as time marches on in these last days, people will become less open to hearing the challenging truth of God… Steve Feden 2350 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535459/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_2timothy415/id/990388.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535459 preach,false teachers,itching ears,Timothy, Series: 2 Timothy: Keep the Fire Burning , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 31 Mar 2013 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Easter Sunday 2013: Skeptical? On Easter, we look at the story of Thomas, an honest skeptic, who, when presented with the truth, worshipped God and believed. As Jesus said to Thomas, though, "Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed." Do you have faith? Are you willing to look at the facts and evidence for Jesus? We pray you will be one of those who is blessed through believing even what you have *not* seen! Easter Sunday 2013: Skeptical? On Easter, we look at the story of Thomas, an honest skeptic, who, when presented with the truth, worshipped God and believed. As Jesus said to Thomas, though, "Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed." Do you have faith? Are you willing to look at the facts and evidence for Jesus? We pray you will be one of those who is blessed through believing even what you have *not* seen! Easter Sunday 2013: Skeptical? On Easter, we look at the story of Thomas, an honest skeptic, who, when presented with the truth, worshipped God and believed. As Jesus said to Thomas, though, "Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed… Steve Feden 2831 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535458/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_easter2013skeptical/id/990387.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535458 easter,skeptic,Thomas,doubt, Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden, Topic: Easter Sun, 24 Mar 2013 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden As Paul continues his personal message to Timothy in 2 Timothy chapter 3, he warns him that more difficult times are coming, and those times will see the state of mankind (and the bad character that goes with it) grow worse and worse. Instead of allowing that to cause us to fear, instead Paul's directive is to "continue in the things which you have learned" so that we can be ready, equipped, and able to do God's work in the dark days ahead. As Paul continues his personal message to Timothy in 2 Timothy chapter 3, he warns him that more difficult times are coming, and those times will see the state of mankind (and the bad character that goes with it) grow worse and worse. Instead of allowing that to cause us to fear, instead Paul's directive is to "continue in the things which you have learned" so that we can be ready, equipped, and able to do God's work in the dark days ahead. As Paul continues his personal message to Timothy in 2 Timothy chapter 3, he warns him that more difficult times are coming, and those times will see the state of mankind (and the bad character that goes with it) grow worse and worse. Instead of allow… Steve Feden 3233 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535457/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_2timothy3117/id/990386.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535457 tribulation,difficulty,Paul,Timothy, Series: 2 Timothy: Keep the Fire Burning , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 17 Mar 2013 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Do you want to be used by God? Isn't our greatest purpose to be useful to Him for the work of the Kingdom? Those who are desiring to be "vessels of honor" will choose to be cleansed from all evil and purified and sanctified to do His work! Do you want to be used by God? Isn't our greatest purpose to be useful to Him for the work of the Kingdom? Those who are desiring to be "vessels of honor" will choose to be cleansed from all evil and purified and sanctified to do His work! Do you want to be used by God? Isn't our greatest purpose to be useful to Him for the work of the Kingdom? Those who are desiring to be "vessels of honor" will choose to be cleansed from all evil and purified and sanctified to do His work!… Steve Feden 2532 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535456/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_2timothy22026/id/990385.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535456 honor,dishonor,useful,purpose, Series: 2 Timothy: Keep the Fire Burning , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 10 Mar 2013 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Continuing in 2 Timothy chapter 2, Paul reminds Timothy to teach his people to not get into useless arguments and "babblings"--rather he should be diligent to rightly teach God's Word, which is The Truth. Those who are taught the Word faithfully will be founded on God's solid foundation, and they will depart from sin. Continuing in 2 Timothy chapter 2, Paul reminds Timothy to teach his people to not get into useless arguments and "babblings"--rather he should be diligent to rightly teach God's Word, which is The Truth. Those who are taught the Word faithfully will be founded on God's solid foundation, and they will depart from sin. Continuing in 2 Timothy chapter 2, Paul reminds Timothy to teach his people to not get into useless arguments and "babblings"--rather he should be diligent to rightly teach God's Word, which is The Truth. Those who are taught the Word faithfully will … Steve Feden 2569 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535455/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_2timothy21419/id/990384.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535455 truth,diligence,teaching,false teachers, Series: 2 Timothy: Keep the Fire Burning , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 03 Mar 2013 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Paul reminds Timothy that he endures everything he has endured for the sake of others--so that others might know the gospel and receive God's grace that had so powerfully transformed his own life! "If we endure, we will also reign with Him" (v 12). Keep going and endure hardship for the sake of the gospel of Jesus Christ! Paul reminds Timothy that he endures everything he has endured for the sake of others--so that others might know the gospel and receive God's grace that had so powerfully transformed his own life! "If we endure, we will also reign with Him" (v 12). Keep going and endure hardship for the sake of the gospel of Jesus Christ! Paul reminds Timothy that he endures everything he has endured for the sake of others--so that others might know the gospel and receive God's grace that had so powerfully transformed his own life! "If we endure, we will also reign with Him" (v 12). K… Steve Feden 2692 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535454/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_2timothy2813/id/990383.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535454 faithful,chains,Paul,endurance, Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8-2:13, Series: 2 Timothy: Keep the Fire Burning , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 24 Feb 2013 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden "Hold fast", "Be strong", "Endure hardship" .. Paul continues to shore up Timothy's faith in the difficult place and with the difficult opposition he faces as a young pastor. Just as Timothy was to consider these things, we too can "consider what [Paul] says, and may the Lord give you understanding in all things." (2:7) "Hold fast", "Be strong", "Endure hardship" .. Paul continues to shore up Timothy's faith in the difficult place and with the difficult opposition he faces as a young pastor. Just as Timothy was to consider these things, we too can "consider what [Paul] says, and may the Lord give you understanding in all things." (2:7) "Hold fast", "Be strong", "Endure hardship" .. Paul continues to shore up Timothy's faith in the difficult place and with the difficult opposition he faces as a young pastor. Just as Timothy was to consider these things, we too can "consider what [Pau… Steve Feden 2577 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535453/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_2timothy11327/id/990382.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535453 Timothy,Paul,prison,endurance, Series: 2 Timothy: Keep the Fire Burning , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 17 Feb 2013 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Paul admonishes Timothy to not be ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ--for it is that very gospel which saves us and calls us, just like it saved Paul and called him to be an apostle of Jesus Christ. We also need not be ashamed of the power of God and His gospel, but instead be lights in a dark world, representing the truth and being vessels through which God can bring life! Paul admonishes Timothy to not be ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ--for it is that very gospel which saves us and calls us, just like it saved Paul and called him to be an apostle of Jesus Christ. We also need not be ashamed of the power of God and His gospel, but instead be lights in a dark world, representing the truth and being vessels through which God can bring life! Paul admonishes Timothy to not be ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ--for it is that very gospel which saves us and calls us, just like it saved Paul and called him to be an apostle of Jesus Christ. We also need not be ashamed of the power of God a… Steve Feden 2444 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535452/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_2timothy1812/id/990381.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535452 ashamed,gospel,calling,prisoner, Series: 2 Timothy: Keep the Fire Burning , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 10 Feb 2013 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden As we continue in the pastoral epistles of 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus, today Pastor Steve started the second letter from Paul to Timothy. This letter is personal, emotional, and a heartfelt message from the imprisoned Paul to his dear son in the faith, Timothy. It has as much encouragement, challenge, and truth for us today as it did for the young pastor, Timothy. As we continue in the pastoral epistles of 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus, today Pastor Steve started the second letter from Paul to Timothy. This letter is personal, emotional, and a heartfelt message from the imprisoned Paul to his dear son in the faith, Timothy. It has as much encouragement, challenge, and truth for us today as it did for the young pastor, Timothy. As we continue in the pastoral epistles of 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus, today Pastor Steve started the second letter from Paul to Timothy. This letter is personal, emotional, and a heartfelt message from the imprisoned Paul to his dear son in the faith, T… Steve Feden 2666 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535451/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_2timothy117/id/990380.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535451 Paul,apostle,Timothy,prison, Series: 2 Timothy: Keep the Fire Burning , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 03 Feb 2013 01:00:00 +0000 Warren McIvor Warren McIvor, one of our elders, challenges us to dig deep into the Word of God, to find the treasures of truth and wisdom that are there for those who will invest the time and effort! Warren McIvor, one of our elders, challenges us to dig deep into the Word of God, to find the treasures of truth and wisdom that are there for those who will invest the time and effort! Warren McIvor, one of our elders, challenges us to dig deep into the Word of God, to find the treasures of truth and wisdom that are there for those who will invest the time and effort!… Warren McIvor 2283 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535450/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_treasuresofthewordofgod/id/990379.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535450 Word,treasure,Bible,truth, Custom categories: Guest Speaker: Warren McIvor, Topic: Word of God Sun, 27 Jan 2013 01:00:00 +0000 Todd Giszack One of our elders, Todd Giszack, shares a message about our role as ambassadors of Christ in this world, given the task and mission of reconciling others to God. One of our elders, Todd Giszack, shares a message about our role as ambassadors of Christ in this world, given the task and mission of reconciling others to God. One of our elders, Todd Giszack, shares a message about our role as ambassadors of Christ in this world, given the task and mission of reconciling others to God.… Todd Giszack 2992 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535449/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_reflectingchrist/id/990378.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535449 reconciling,ambassador,reflecting,example, Custom categories: Guest Speaker: Todd Giszack, Topic: Reflecting Christ Sun, 20 Jan 2013 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Today's message brings our study of 1 Timothy to a close as Pastor Steve finishes up chapter 6. Listen in as Steve rewinds and summarizes all the instruction Timothy has received from the Apostle Paul, finishing up with the encouragement to pursue all the good and godly traits and to resist and reject false teaching, argument, and the love of riches and wealth. Instead we are to do good and commit ourselves to the calling Christ Jesus has made on each of us. Today's message brings our study of 1 Timothy to a close as Pastor Steve finishes up chapter 6. Listen in as Steve rewinds and summarizes all the instruction Timothy has received from the Apostle Paul, finishing up with the encouragement to pursue all the good and godly traits and to resist and reject false teaching, argument, and the love of riches and wealth. Instead we are to do good and commit ourselves to the calling Christ Jesus has made on each of us. Today's message brings our study of 1 Timothy to a close as Pastor Steve finishes up chapter 6. Listen in as Steve rewinds and summarizes all the instruction Timothy has received from the Apostle Paul, finishing up with the encouragement to pursue all… Steve Feden 2684 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535448/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_1timothy61221/id/990377.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535448 riches,calling,treasure,Timothy, Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12-6:21, Series: Pastoral Epistles: Fixing the Broken Church , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 13 Jan 2013 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Continuing chapter 6 from last week in 1 Timothy, Paul warns Timothy about those who will come in to argue about words, who have greedy intentions, and whose doctrine and life will not line up with Jesus Christ and the Word of God. In addition to staying away from errant doctrine and those who teach it, we also have to watch our lives for the love of money, the greed of this world, as it will take us down to ruin as well. Instead we are to pursue the gifts of the Spirit and fight the good fight of faith! Continuing chapter 6 from last week in 1 Timothy, Paul warns Timothy about those who will come in to argue about words, who have greedy intentions, and whose doctrine and life will not line up with Jesus Christ and the Word of God. In addition to staying away from errant doctrine and those who teach it, we also have to watch our lives for the love of money, the greed of this world, as it will take us down to ruin as well. Instead we are to pursue the gifts of the Spirit and fight the good fight of faith! Continuing chapter 6 from last week in 1 Timothy, Paul warns Timothy about those who will come in to argue about words, who have greedy intentions, and whose doctrine and life will not line up with Jesus Christ and the Word of God. In addition to stay… Steve Feden 2556 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535447/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_1timothy6312/id/990376.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535447 greed,arguments,disputing,money, Series: Pastoral Epistles: Fixing the Broken Church , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 06 Jan 2013 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Returning to our study of the pastoral epistles in the new year, we are picking up where we left off in chapter five of 1 Timothy--as Paul takes care of some "housekeeping items" related to compensation, handling accusations and sin in the leadership, and representing God in every relationship, no matter to believers or unbelievers. Returning to our study of the pastoral epistles in the new year, we are picking up where we left off in chapter five of 1 Timothy--as Paul takes care of some "housekeeping items" related to compensation, handling accusations and sin in the leadership, and representing God in every relationship, no matter to believers or unbelievers. Returning to our study of the pastoral epistles in the new year, we are picking up where we left off in chapter five of 1 Timothy--as Paul takes care of some "housekeeping items" related to compensation, handling accusations and sin in the leadership, … Steve Feden 2326 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535446/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_1timothy51762/id/990375.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535446 elder,accusation,witnesses, Series: Pastoral Epistles: Fixing the Broken Church , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 30 Dec 2012 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Gearing up for the New Year, Pastor Steve took a week to look at a powerful story in Genesis--the story of Abraham's obedience (God calls it worship) in taking Isaac, his only son, to Mount Moriah to sacrifice him to God. What are you holding back from God? Do we truly worship Him if we don't give Him everything? A great reminder as we enter a new year with hopefully a renewed passion to serve Him wholeheartedly! Gearing up for the New Year, Pastor Steve took a week to look at a powerful story in Genesis--the story of Abraham's obedience (God calls it worship) in taking Isaac, his only son, to Mount Moriah to sacrifice him to God. What are you holding back from God? Do we truly worship Him if we don't give Him everything? A great reminder as we enter a new year with hopefully a renewed passion to serve Him wholeheartedly! Gearing up for the New Year, Pastor Steve took a week to look at a powerful story in Genesis--the story of Abraham's obedience (God calls it worship) in taking Isaac, his only son, to Mount Moriah to sacrifice him to God. What are you holding back fro… Steve Feden 2837 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535445/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_genesis22115/id/990374.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535445 Abraham,altar,Moriah,sacrifice, Scripture: Genesis 22:1-22:15, Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden, Topic: Worship Sun, 23 Dec 2012 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Continuing our two-week look at the Christmas story in Luke 2, the time of dedication comes for baby Jesus, and his parents take him to the temple where we meet the Spirit-filled and Spirit-led Simeon who finally sees what God has promised he would see! Continuing our two-week look at the Christmas story in Luke 2, the time of dedication comes for baby Jesus, and his parents take him to the temple where we meet the Spirit-filled and Spirit-led Simeon who finally sees what God has promised he would see! Continuing our two-week look at the Christmas story in Luke 2, the time of dedication comes for baby Jesus, and his parents take him to the temple where we meet the Spirit-filled and Spirit-led Simeon who finally sees what God has promised he would see… Steve Feden 2956 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535444/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_luke22135/id/990373.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535444 dedication,Simeon,temple,Christmas, Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden, Topic: Christmas Sun, 16 Dec 2012 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Preparing our hearts and minds for Christmas, Pastor Steve is taking two weeks to look at the Christmas story as told by "Dr. Luke" in Luke chapter 2. Preparing our hearts and minds for Christmas, Pastor Steve is taking two weeks to look at the Christmas story as told by "Dr. Luke" in Luke chapter 2. Preparing our hearts and minds for Christmas, Pastor Steve is taking two weeks to look at the Christmas story as told by "Dr. Luke" in Luke chapter 2.… Steve Feden 2605 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535443/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_luke2120/id/990372.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535443 Christmas,child,manger,shepherds, Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden, Topic: Christmas Sun, 09 Dec 2012 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden As we continue in our series "Fixing the Broken Church" by looking at the pastoral epistles, Paul continues to teach Timothy the proper way to handle the issues and challenges in the family of God. Starting chapter 5, we learn that first of all, inter-personal relationships do follow the respect, honor and purity that should be found in the home between mothers, fathers, sisters and brothers. Secondly, Paul explains how to appropriately discern and deal with the need for benevolent care in the church--specifically to widows. As we continue in our series "Fixing the Broken Church" by looking at the pastoral epistles, Paul continues to teach Timothy the proper way to handle the issues and challenges in the family of God. Starting chapter 5, we learn that first of all, inter-personal relationships do follow the respect, honor and purity that should be found in the home between mothers, fathers, sisters and brothers. Secondly, Paul explains how to appropriately discern and deal with the need for benevolent care in the church--specifically to widows. As we continue in our series "Fixing the Broken Church" by looking at the pastoral epistles, Paul continues to teach Timothy the proper way to handle the issues and challenges in the family of God. Starting chapter 5, we learn that first of all, inter… Steve Feden 2779 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535442/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_1timothy5116/id/990371.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535442 widows,family,relationships,care, Series: Pastoral Epistles: Fixing the Broken Church , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 02 Dec 2012 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Paul reminds a possibly-downtrodden Timothy about the gift that is in him through prophecy, and encourages him to let no one "despise his youth", but instead, to be an example in every way--word, life, faith, and purity. Paul reminds a possibly-downtrodden Timothy about the gift that is in him through prophecy, and encourages him to let no one "despise his youth", but instead, to be an example in every way--word, life, faith, and purity. Paul reminds a possibly-downtrodden Timothy about the gift that is in him through prophecy, and encourages him to let no one "despise his youth", but instead, to be an example in every way--word, life, faith, and purity.… Steve Feden 2212 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535441/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_1timothy41215/id/990370.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535441 youth,gift,Timothy,example, Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12-4:15, Series: Pastoral Epistles: Fixing the Broken Church , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 25 Nov 2012 01:00:00 +0000 Todd Giszack One of our elders, Todd Giszack, shares about "the God of all comfort" from 2 Corinthians and other passages--and reminds us that seeking and striving after others things for comfort will only leave us continuing to long for real comfort that only God can provide. One of our elders, Todd Giszack, shares about "the God of all comfort" from 2 Corinthians and other passages--and reminds us that seeking and striving after others things for comfort will only leave us continuing to long for real comfort that only God can provide. One of our elders, Todd Giszack, shares about "the God of all comfort" from 2 Corinthians and other passages--and reminds us that seeking and striving after others things for comfort will only leave us continuing to long for real comfort that only God … Todd Giszack 3187 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535440/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_thegodofallcomfort/id/990369.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535440 comfort,trials,tribulation,comforter, Custom categories: Guest Speaker: Todd Giszack, Topic: The God Of All Comfort Sun, 18 Nov 2012 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden As Paul continues guiding Timothy, his "so in the faith" on how to fix the broken church, he starts chapter 4 reminding Timothy that there will be some who fall away, listening to deceptive teaching and wrong doctrine. The important lesson for the church is to be practicing godliness--exercising spiritually--and to be nourished with the truth--the word of God--so that we can have God's strength to reject the error and deceit of the false teachers. As Paul continues guiding Timothy, his "so in the faith" on how to fix the broken church, he starts chapter 4 reminding Timothy that there will be some who fall away, listening to deceptive teaching and wrong doctrine. The important lesson for the church is to be practicing godliness--exercising spiritually--and to be nourished with the truth--the word of God--so that we can have God's strength to reject the error and deceit of the false teachers. As Paul continues guiding Timothy, his "so in the faith" on how to fix the broken church, he starts chapter 4 reminding Timothy that there will be some who fall away, listening to deceptive teaching and wrong doctrine. The important lesson for the chu… Steve Feden 3047 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535439/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_1timothy4111/id/990368.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535439 exercise,deceiving,godliness,teaching, Series: Pastoral Epistles: Fixing the Broken Church , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 11 Nov 2012 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Finishing chapter 3 in 1 Timothy, we look at Paul's reason for writing--so that Timothy can instruct the church family in proper behavior. This proper conduct is so important because the church is the representation of God to the world, and are the "pillar and ground of the truth"! Finishing chapter 3 in 1 Timothy, we look at Paul's reason for writing--so that Timothy can instruct the church family in proper behavior. This proper conduct is so important because the church is the representation of God to the world, and are the "pillar and ground of the truth"! Finishing chapter 3 in 1 Timothy, we look at Paul's reason for writing--so that Timothy can instruct the church family in proper behavior. This proper conduct is so important because the church is the representation of God to the world, and are the "p… Steve Feden 1803 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535438/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_1timothy31416/id/990367.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535438 conduct,family,church,truth, Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-3:16, Series: Pastoral Epistles: Fixing the Broken Church , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 04 Nov 2012 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden As Paul continues to instruct Timothy on how to solve problems in the church, he lays out the requirements for overseer/elder/pastor as well as deacon. Paul shows us that the character of the men and women who lead in the church is extremely important to the health of the flock. As Paul continues to instruct Timothy on how to solve problems in the church, he lays out the requirements for overseer/elder/pastor as well as deacon. Paul shows us that the character of the men and women who lead in the church is extremely important to the health of the flock. As Paul continues to instruct Timothy on how to solve problems in the church, he lays out the requirements for overseer/elder/pastor as well as deacon. Paul shows us that the character of the men and women who lead in the church is extremely important… Steve Feden 3039 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535437/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_1timothy3113/id/1881250.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535437 elder,bishop,pastor,deacon, Series: Pastoral Epistles: Fixing the Broken Church , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 28 Oct 2012 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden As we continue looking at Paul's first letter to Timothy--a series we're calling "Fixing the Broken Church"--in chapter two Paul focuses on prayer, dealing with power struggles, propriety in worship, and the potential for inverting God's created order for male and female roles. As we continue looking at Paul's first letter to Timothy--a series we're calling "Fixing the Broken Church"--in chapter two Paul focuses on prayer, dealing with power struggles, propriety in worship, and the potential for inverting God's created order for male and female roles. As we continue looking at Paul's first letter to Timothy--a series we're calling "Fixing the Broken Church"--in chapter two Paul focuses on prayer, dealing with power struggles, propriety in worship, and the potential for inverting God's created order … Steve Feden 3404 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535436/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_1timothy2115/id/990366.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535436 modesty,prayer,Timothy,Paul, Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-2:15, Series: Pastoral Epistles: Fixing the Broken Church , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 21 Oct 2012 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Paul continues his introduction to Timothy, charging him to fulfill his ministry there, reminding him of the amazing testimony of God's grace in his own life, and warning him of the shipwreck of those who fall away from sound doctrine. Paul continues his introduction to Timothy, charging him to fulfill his ministry there, reminding him of the amazing testimony of God's grace in his own life, and warning him of the shipwreck of those who fall away from sound doctrine. Paul continues his introduction to Timothy, charging him to fulfill his ministry there, reminding him of the amazing testimony of God's grace in his own life, and warning him of the shipwreck of those who fall away from sound doctrine.… Steve Feden 3099 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535435/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_1timothy1820/id/990365.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535435 Paul,Timothy,testimony,sin, Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:8-1:20, Series: Pastoral Epistles: Fixing the Broken Church , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 14 Oct 2012 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden We are starting our new series in the pastoral epistles, titled "Fixing the Broken Church". Listen to today's message for an introduction to 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus, as well as the initial teaching on 1 Timothy chapter 1! We are starting our new series in the pastoral epistles, titled "Fixing the Broken Church". Listen to today's message for an introduction to 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus, as well as the initial teaching on 1 Timothy chapter 1! We are starting our new series in the pastoral epistles, titled "Fixing the Broken Church". Listen to today's message for an introduction to 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus, as well as the initial teaching on 1 Timothy chapter 1!… Steve Feden 2487 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535434/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_1timothy117/id/990364.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535434 pastoral,epistles,doctrine,Timothy, Series: Pastoral Epistles: Fixing the Broken Church , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 07 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden As we cover the final verses of the gospel of Matthew, we close out our "Biography of the King" study with Jesus's "Go-Mission"--his command for us to make disciples, teaching and baptizing them, going into all the world to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ! As we cover the final verses of the gospel of Matthew, we close out our "Biography of the King" study with Jesus's "Go-Mission"--his command for us to make disciples, teaching and baptizing them, going into all the world to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ! As we cover the final verses of the gospel of Matthew, we close out our "Biography of the King" study with Jesus's "Go-Mission"--his command for us to make disciples, teaching and baptizing them, going into all the world to spread the gospel of Jesus C… Steve Feden 2302 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535433/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_matthew28820/id/1881249.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535433 commission,evangelism,gospel,discipleship, Scripture: Matthew 28:8-28:20, Series: The Gospel of Matthew , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 30 Sep 2012 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden As we finish up our study in the gospel of Matthew: The Biography of the King as we have called it, we watch Joseph of Arimathea take a risk to ask Pilate for the body of Jesus. He and Nicodemus take the body and give Jesus a proper burial, giving up Joseph's new tomb for the purpose. Starting in the final chapter of Matthew, the finality of death turns to amazement that Jesus is no longer dead, but has risen, just as He said he would, declares the angel! As we finish up our study in the gospel of Matthew: The Biography of the King as we have called it, we watch Joseph of Arimathea take a risk to ask Pilate for the body of Jesus. He and Nicodemus take the body and give Jesus a proper burial, giving up Joseph's new tomb for the purpose. Starting in the final chapter of Matthew, the finality of death turns to amazement that Jesus is no longer dead, but has risen, just as He said he would, declares the angel! As we finish up our study in the gospel of Matthew: The Biography of the King as we have called it, we watch Joseph of Arimathea take a risk to ask Pilate for the body of Jesus. He and Nicodemus take the body and give Jesus a proper burial, giving up … Steve Feden 3159 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535432/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_matthew2757662817/id/1881248.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535432 resurrection,Arimethea,tomb,burial, Series: The Gospel of Matthew , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 23 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden As we continue our study of the "Biography of the King" through the gospel of Matthew, we come to the death of Jesus on the cross in Matthew 27. This is the culmination of Jesus's obedience to the Father, and in the end, He commits His spirit into the hands of the Father, and God reveals His power through an earthquake, the veil being torn, and the graves opening up. The centurions in that moment understand that what they have witnessed is no ordinary crucifixion--this truly was (and *is*) the Son of God! As we continue our study of the "Biography of the King" through the gospel of Matthew, we come to the death of Jesus on the cross in Matthew 27. This is the culmination of Jesus's obedience to the Father, and in the end, He commits His spirit into the hands of the Father, and God reveals His power through an earthquake, the veil being torn, and the graves opening up. The centurions in that moment understand that what they have witnessed is no ordinary crucifixion--this truly was (and *is*) the Son of God! As we continue our study of the "Biography of the King" through the gospel of Matthew, we come to the death of Jesus on the cross in Matthew 27. This is the culmination of Jesus's obedience to the Father, and in the end, He commits His spirit into the… Steve Feden 2716 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535431/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_matthew274556/id/1881247.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535431 cross,crucifixion,earthquake,centurion, Scripture: Matthew 27:45-27:56, Series: The Gospel of Matthew , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 16 Sep 2012 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Jesus continues to be mocked, spat on, and led away to the cross, where again he is mocked by those passing by, by the religious leaders, and even the criminals hanging next to Him. But He did all this "for the joy that was set before Him", despising the cross and its shame, in full and complete obedience to the Father, taking all our sin upon Himself! Jesus continues to be mocked, spat on, and led away to the cross, where again he is mocked by those passing by, by the religious leaders, and even the criminals hanging next to Him. But He did all this "for the joy that was set before Him", despising the cross and its shame, in full and complete obedience to the Father, taking all our sin upon Himself! Jesus continues to be mocked, spat on, and led away to the cross, where again he is mocked by those passing by, by the religious leaders, and even the criminals hanging next to Him. But He did all this "for the joy that was set before Him", despising … Steve Feden 3227 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535430/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_matthew272744/id/1881246.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535430 crucifixion,mocking,cross,obedient, Scripture: Matthew 27:27-27:44, Series: The Gospel of Matthew , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 09 Sep 2012 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden As the day dawns on the day of Jesus's crucifixion, the religious leaders of Israel want the Roman government to "approve" their plan to crucify Jesus. We continue to walk through the final day of the cross in Matthew 27 this week, focusing on the interaction with Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor. As the day dawns on the day of Jesus's crucifixion, the religious leaders of Israel want the Roman government to "approve" their plan to crucify Jesus. We continue to walk through the final day of the cross in Matthew 27 this week, focusing on the interaction with Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor. As the day dawns on the day of Jesus's crucifixion, the religious leaders of Israel want the Roman government to "approve" their plan to crucify Jesus. We continue to walk through the final day of the cross in Matthew 27 this week, focusing on the int… Steve Feden 2976 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535429/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_matthew27526/id/1881245.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535429 Pontious,Pilate,scourging,trial, Scripture: Matthew 27:5-27:26, Series: The Gospel of Matthew , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 02 Sep 2012 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden As we enter chapter 27 in our study through the gospel of Matthew, the scene turns to Judas and his remorse over his betrayal of Jesus. As morning dawns, however, the chief priests and leaders are uninterested in his guilty feelings, and in total despair Judas throws the money back in the temple and goes out and hangs himself. Pastor Steve reminds us that Jesus himself would have openly forgiven Judas if only he had gone to the Forgiver himself! Everyone needs to know that there is no true hopelessness while we still have the choice to give our lives to Jesus and accept His forgiveness! As we enter chapter 27 in our study through the gospel of Matthew, the scene turns to Judas and his remorse over his betrayal of Jesus. As morning dawns, however, the chief priests and leaders are uninterested in his guilty feelings, and in total despair Judas throws the money back in the temple and goes out and hangs himself. Pastor Steve reminds us that Jesus himself would have openly forgiven Judas if only he had gone to the Forgiver himself! Everyone needs to know that there is no true hopelessness while we still have the choice to give our lives to Jesus and accept His forgiveness! As we enter chapter 27 in our study through the gospel of Matthew, the scene turns to Judas and his remorse over his betrayal of Jesus. As morning dawns, however, the chief priests and leaders are uninterested in his guilty feelings, and in total desp… Steve Feden 2258 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535428/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_matthew27110/id/1881244.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535428 Judas,suicide,hanged,temple, Scripture: Matthew 27:1-27:10, Series: The Gospel of Matthew , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 26 Aug 2012 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden This week, Pastor Steve finished chapter 26, concluding with the mockery of justice in the middle of the night--Jesus's trial before the high priest--where false witnesses couldn't get their stories to even line up. With no qualms, however, the religious leaders find fault with Jesus and beat and mock Him, as Peter ends up denying the Lord three times, just as Jesus told him. This week, Pastor Steve finished chapter 26, concluding with the mockery of justice in the middle of the night--Jesus's trial before the high priest--where false witnesses couldn't get their stories to even line up. With no qualms, however, the religious leaders find fault with Jesus and beat and mock Him, as Peter ends up denying the Lord three times, just as Jesus told him. This week, Pastor Steve finished chapter 26, concluding with the mockery of justice in the middle of the night--Jesus's trial before the high priest--where false witnesses couldn't get their stories to even line up. With no qualms, however, the religi… Steve Feden 2652 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535427/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_matthew265775/id/1881243.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535427 denial,trial,Caiaphas,Peter, Scripture: Matthew 26:57-26:75, Series: The Gospel of Matthew , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 19 Aug 2012 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Continuing our study in Matthew's gospel, we have entered the last 24 hours of Jesus' life on earth in chapters 26-28. This week we look at Jesus' prayer in the garden leading up the betrayal of Judas as he leads a mob to arrest Jesus. Continuing our study in Matthew's gospel, we have entered the last 24 hours of Jesus' life on earth in chapters 26-28. This week we look at Jesus' prayer in the garden leading up the betrayal of Judas as he leads a mob to arrest Jesus. Continuing our study in Matthew's gospel, we have entered the last 24 hours of Jesus' life on earth in chapters 26-28. This week we look at Jesus' prayer in the garden leading up the betrayal of Judas as he leads a mob to arrest Jesus.… Steve Feden 2637 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535426/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_matthew263156/id/1881242.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535426 gethsemane,garden,Judas,betrayal, Scripture: Matthew 26:31-26:56, Series: The Gospel of Matthew , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 12 Aug 2012 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden As we continue in our Biography of the King series in Matthew's gospel, we enter the final hours of Jesus' life before the cross. In chapter 26, Jesus hosts the last supper with his disciples, celebrating the feast of Passover together with them, and instituting the communion meal. As we continue in our Biography of the King series in Matthew's gospel, we enter the final hours of Jesus' life before the cross. In chapter 26, Jesus hosts the last supper with his disciples, celebrating the feast of Passover together with them, and instituting the communion meal. As we continue in our Biography of the King series in Matthew's gospel, we enter the final hours of Jesus' life before the cross. In chapter 26, Jesus hosts the last supper with his disciples, celebrating the feast of Passover together with them, and … Steve Feden 2389 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535425/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_matthew261430/id/1881241.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535425 last supper,betrayal,Judas,communion, Scripture: Matthew 26:14-26:30, Series: The Gospel of Matthew , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 05 Aug 2012 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Matthew 26 records the story of Mary, the woman who anoints Jesus with precious oil. As we study this story we are reminded that very little of what is accomplished in human terms is remembered as a legacy for very long, but what Mary did for Jesus has been told around the world for over 2000 years! What really matters? Matthew 26 records the story of Mary, the woman who anoints Jesus with precious oil. As we study this story we are reminded that very little of what is accomplished in human terms is remembered as a legacy for very long, but what Mary did for Jesus has been told around the world for over 2000 years! What really matters? Matthew 26 records the story of Mary, the woman who anoints Jesus with precious oil. As we study this story we are reminded that very little of what is accomplished in human terms is remembered as a legacy for very long, but what Mary did for Jesus ha… Steve Feden 1588 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535424/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_matthew26113/id/1881240.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535424 spikenard,anointing,Mary,bethany, Scripture: Matthew 26:1-26:13, Series: The Gospel of Matthew , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 29 Jul 2012 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Pastor Steve takes us through the end of the Olivet discourse as we finish Matthew chapter 25. The continued theme is readiness for his return as Jesus pictures the separation of sheep from goats. Pastor Steve takes us through the end of the Olivet discourse as we finish Matthew chapter 25. The continued theme is readiness for his return as Jesus pictures the separation of sheep from goats. Pastor Steve takes us through the end of the Olivet discourse as we finish Matthew chapter 25. The continued theme is readiness for his return as Jesus pictures the separation of sheep from goats.… Steve Feden 2463 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535423/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_matthew253146/id/1881239.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535423 sheep,goats,judgement,Olivet, Series: The Gospel of Matthew , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 22 Jul 2012 01:00:00 +0000 Warren McIvor One of our elders, Warren McIvor, continued our study through Matthew 25 by teaching on the parable of the talents. One of our elders, Warren McIvor, continued our study through Matthew 25 by teaching on the parable of the talents. One of our elders, Warren McIvor, continued our study through Matthew 25 by teaching on the parable of the talents.… Warren McIvor 2151 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535422/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_matthew251430/id/1881238.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535422 parable,talents,Olivet,faithful, Series: The Gospel of Matthew , Custom categories: Guest Speaker: Warren McIvor Sun, 15 Jul 2012 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden As we begin chapter 25 in our continuing study in Matthew--the Biography of the King--Jesus continues in the context of answering the questions about the end and His 2nd coming by telling a parable about being watchful and ready. In this sobering parable some are not ready for the bridegroom and it is too late to do anything about it. Get ready while there is still time! As we begin chapter 25 in our continuing study in Matthew--the Biography of the King--Jesus continues in the context of answering the questions about the end and His 2nd coming by telling a parable about being watchful and ready. In this sobering parable some are not ready for the bridegroom and it is too late to do anything about it. Get ready while there is still time! As we begin chapter 25 in our continuing study in Matthew--the Biography of the King--Jesus continues in the context of answering the questions about the end and His 2nd coming by telling a parable about being watchful and ready. In this sobering para… Steve Feden 2252 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535421/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_matthew25112/id/1881237.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535421 parable,ten virgins,second coming,ready, Scripture: Matthew 25:1-25:12, Series: The Gospel of Matthew , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 08 Jul 2012 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden We continue our study in Matthew 24 as Jesus tells his disciples about the end times--that no one knows the day or the hour, and how we should be watching and ready for that day, whenever it appears. We continue our study in Matthew 24 as Jesus tells his disciples about the end times--that no one knows the day or the hour, and how we should be watching and ready for that day, whenever it appears. We continue our study in Matthew 24 as Jesus tells his disciples about the end times--that no one knows the day or the hour, and how we should be watching and ready for that day, whenever it appears.… Steve Feden 1982 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535420/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_matthew243451/id/1881236.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535420 end times,rapture,Matthew,return, Scripture: Matthew 24:34-24:51, Series: The Gospel of Matthew , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 24 Jun 2012 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden As we continue to follow Jesus' words to his disciples in Matthew 24, we learn about the tribulation and the second coming of Jesus Christ. As we understand what it is to live in a world that has an "end date", we realize the need to be ready, to be doing God's work and following His will in a world that is steadily moving away from Him. As we continue to follow Jesus' words to his disciples in Matthew 24, we learn about the tribulation and the second coming of Jesus Christ. As we understand what it is to live in a world that has an "end date", we realize the need to be ready, to be doing God's work and following His will in a world that is steadily moving away from Him. As we continue to follow Jesus' words to his disciples in Matthew 24, we learn about the tribulation and the second coming of Jesus Christ. As we understand what it is to live in a world that has an "end date", we realize the need to be ready, to be d… Steve Feden 2956 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535419/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_matthew241535/id/1881235.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535419 tribulation,Olivet,second coming,Matthew, Scripture: Matthew 24:15-24:35, Series: The Gospel of Matthew , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 17 Jun 2012 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden As we start Matthew chapter 24, the disciples are surprised as Jesus prophesies that the beautiful temple will not even have one stone left on top of another. They ask Jesus privately to let them know when these things will be, and what will be the signs of His coming and the end of the age. As we start Matthew chapter 24, the disciples are surprised as Jesus prophesies that the beautiful temple will not even have one stone left on top of another. They ask Jesus privately to let them know when these things will be, and what will be the signs of His coming and the end of the age. As we start Matthew chapter 24, the disciples are surprised as Jesus prophesies that the beautiful temple will not even have one stone left on top of another. They ask Jesus privately to let them know when these things will be, and what will be the si… Steve Feden 2662 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535418/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_matthew24114/id/1881234.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535418 apocalypse,end of the age,temple,signs, Series: The Gospel of Matthew , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 10 Jun 2012 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Finishing chapter 23 of Matthew in our "Biography of the King", Jesus saves his strongest words of correction for the religious elite of his day. The eight "woes" he proclaims against the Pharisees reveal their wicked hearts and hypocrisy to do so well at their ritual and outward experience while being dead on the inside. Yet Jesus is not so much angry as he is sorrowful as he would have gathered them together as a mother hen gathers her chicks--but they were not willing. Finishing chapter 23 of Matthew in our "Biography of the King", Jesus saves his strongest words of correction for the religious elite of his day. The eight "woes" he proclaims against the Pharisees reveal their wicked hearts and hypocrisy to do so well at their ritual and outward experience while being dead on the inside. Yet Jesus is not so much angry as he is sorrowful as he would have gathered them together as a mother hen gathers her chicks--but they were not willing. Finishing chapter 23 of Matthew in our "Biography of the King", Jesus saves his strongest words of correction for the religious elite of his day. The eight "woes" he proclaims against the Pharisees reveal their wicked hearts and hypocrisy to do so wel… Steve Feden 2529 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535417/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_matthew231339/id/1881233.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535417 woe,hypocrites,Pharisees,Matthew, Scripture: Matthew 23:13-23:39, Series: The Gospel of Matthew , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 03 Jun 2012 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden On Communion Sunday, we looked at the story of the woman with the great debt in 2 Kings chapter 4. God provides for her need through her obedience to collect empty vessels. Are you empty enough to be filled by God's Spirit, or are you already full of everything the world is offering? God needs an empty vessel that He can keep filling as we are poured out and used up for Him! On Communion Sunday, we looked at the story of the woman with the great debt in 2 Kings chapter 4. God provides for her need through her obedience to collect empty vessels. Are you empty enough to be filled by God's Spirit, or are you already full of everything the world is offering? God needs an empty vessel that He can keep filling as we are poured out and used up for Him! On Communion Sunday, we looked at the story of the woman with the great debt in 2 Kings chapter 4. God provides for her need through her obedience to collect empty vessels. Are you empty enough to be filled by God's Spirit, or are you already full o… Steve Feden 2485 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535416/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_2kings417communionsunday/id/1881232.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535416 oil,Elisha,filled,empty vessel, Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden, Topic: Communion Sunday Sun, 27 May 2012 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Continuing our study through Matthew's gospel, Jesus speaks plainly about the religious elite's problem with pride and hypocrisy in chapter 23. Continuing our study through Matthew's gospel, Jesus speaks plainly about the religious elite's problem with pride and hypocrisy in chapter 23. Continuing our study through Matthew's gospel, Jesus speaks plainly about the religious elite's problem with pride and hypocrisy in chapter 23.… Steve Feden 2109 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535415/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_matthew23112/id/1881231.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535415 Pharisees,hypocrisy,woes,pride, Series: The Gospel of Matthew , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 06 May 2012 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden On this communion Sunday, we focus our attention to the hypothetical question the Sadducees tried to use to discredit or disprove the truth of resurrection. Again, Jesus' teaching causes all who hear to be in awe of his teaching with authority and power. On this communion Sunday, we focus our attention to the hypothetical question the Sadducees tried to use to discredit or disprove the truth of resurrection. Again, Jesus' teaching causes all who hear to be in awe of his teaching with authority and power. On this communion Sunday, we focus our attention to the hypothetical question the Sadducees tried to use to discredit or disprove the truth of resurrection. Again, Jesus' teaching causes all who hear to be in awe of his teaching with authority and pow… Steve Feden 3285 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535414/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_matthew222333/id/1881230.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535414 resurrection,Sadducees,communion,marriage, Series: The Gospel of Matthew , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 29 Apr 2012 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden As we start chapter 22 in our continuing study through the gospel of Matthew, Jesus continues to teach in the temple, directly speaking to the religious leaders through parables. Chapter 22 opens with the parable of the wedding feast and the king's invitation to celebrate together with Him. As we start chapter 22 in our continuing study through the gospel of Matthew, Jesus continues to teach in the temple, directly speaking to the religious leaders through parables. Chapter 22 opens with the parable of the wedding feast and the king's invitation to celebrate together with Him. As we start chapter 22 in our continuing study through the gospel of Matthew, Jesus continues to teach in the temple, directly speaking to the religious leaders through parables. Chapter 22 opens with the parable of the wedding feast and the king's in… Steve Feden 2802 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535413/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_matthew22122/id/1881229.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535413 wedding,invitation,parable,kingdom, Scripture: Matthew 22:1-22:22, Series: The Gospel of Matthew , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 22 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Finishing up chapter 21 this week in our study of Matthew--Jesus tells a "judicial parable" to the religious leaders that exposes their hatred for the Father (the landowner) by their treatment of the son. When they realize they have judged themselves by judging (rightly) the parable's meaning, they are ready to seize Jesus--and if it wasn't for the crowds they would have. He is the chief cornerstone that the builders rejected, but he is precious in God's eyes and those of us who have trusted in Him! Finishing up chapter 21 this week in our study of Matthew--Jesus tells a "judicial parable" to the religious leaders that exposes their hatred for the Father (the landowner) by their treatment of the son. When they realize they have judged themselves by judging (rightly) the parable's meaning, they are ready to seize Jesus--and if it wasn't for the crowds they would have. He is the chief cornerstone that the builders rejected, but he is precious in God's eyes and those of us who have trusted in Him! Finishing up chapter 21 this week in our study of Matthew--Jesus tells a "judicial parable" to the religious leaders that exposes their hatred for the Father (the landowner) by their treatment of the son. When they realize they have judged themselves … Steve Feden 2499 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535412/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_matthew213346/id/1881228.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535412 cornerstone,parable,vinedresser,Pharisees, Series: The Gospel of Matthew , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 15 Apr 2012 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Picking back up in our "Biography of the King" in Matthew, we return to Matthew 21 where Jesus interacts with the religious leaders in the temple the day after the triumphal entry. Picking back up in our "Biography of the King" in Matthew, we return to Matthew 21 where Jesus interacts with the religious leaders in the temple the day after the triumphal entry. Picking back up in our "Biography of the King" in Matthew, we return to Matthew 21 where Jesus interacts with the religious leaders in the temple the day after the triumphal entry.… Steve Feden 2421 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535411/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_matthew211832/id/990363.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535411 Matthew,temple,Jesus,gospel, Scripture: Matthew 21:18-21:32, Series: The Gospel of Matthew , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 08 Apr 2012 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Easter 2012: What the Resurrection CAN'T do; based on the story of the rich man and Lazarus in Luke 16. If we won't listen to the Word of God, even if someone were to rise from the dead, we still would not believe. Easter 2012: What the Resurrection CAN'T do; based on the story of the rich man and Lazarus in Luke 16. If we won't listen to the Word of God, even if someone were to rise from the dead, we still would not believe. Easter 2012: What the Resurrection CAN'T do; based on the story of the rich man and Lazarus in Luke 16. If we won't listen to the Word of God, even if someone were to rise from the dead, we still would not believe.… Steve Feden 2862 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535409/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_easter2012luke161931/id/990362.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535409 parable,easter,resurrection,lazarus, Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden, Topic: Easter Sun, 01 Apr 2012 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden We arrive at Jesus's triumphal entry into Jerusalem just in time for our own calendar reaching Palm Sunday. He heals the two blind men who cry out, and then after entering the city, cleanses the temple of the moneychangers and those who were cheating the people. We arrive at Jesus's triumphal entry into Jerusalem just in time for our own calendar reaching Palm Sunday. He heals the two blind men who cry out, and then after entering the city, cleanses the temple of the moneychangers and those who were cheating the people. We arrive at Jesus's triumphal entry into Jerusalem just in time for our own calendar reaching Palm Sunday. He heals the two blind men who cry out, and then after entering the city, cleanses the temple of the moneychangers and those who were cheating … Steve Feden 2514 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535408/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_matthew202934matthew21116/id/990361.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535408 palm sunday,triumphal entry,blind,temple, Series: The Gospel of Matthew , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 25 Mar 2012 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden As we continue our biography of the King through Matthew's gospel, Jesus, as he draws closer to Jerusalem, predicts his death for the 3rd time to his disciples. As they continue to argue and vie for greatness, Jesus takes them aside and teaches them the model for greatness in His Kingdom: whoever wants to be great must be the servant of all! As we continue our biography of the King through Matthew's gospel, Jesus, as he draws closer to Jerusalem, predicts his death for the 3rd time to his disciples. As they continue to argue and vie for greatness, Jesus takes them aside and teaches them the model for greatness in His Kingdom: whoever wants to be great must be the servant of all! As we continue our biography of the King through Matthew's gospel, Jesus, as he draws closer to Jerusalem, predicts his death for the 3rd time to his disciples. As they continue to argue and vie for greatness, Jesus takes them aside and teaches them t… Steve Feden 2469 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535407/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_matthew201728/id/990360.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535407 servant,Matthew,gospels,greatest, Series: The Gospel of Matthew , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 18 Mar 2012 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Pastor Steve finishes chapter 19, as Peter notices that unlike the rich young ruler, they have left all and given it up to follow Jesus. Jesus warns against those who think they might be first in the kingdom, and tells a parable in chapter 20 to illustrate God's grace to all, no matter at what time or how long we have followed Jesus. Pastor Steve finishes chapter 19, as Peter notices that unlike the rich young ruler, they have left all and given it up to follow Jesus. Jesus warns against those who think they might be first in the kingdom, and tells a parable in chapter 20 to illustrate God's grace to all, no matter at what time or how long we have followed Jesus. Pastor Steve finishes chapter 19, as Peter notices that unlike the rich young ruler, they have left all and given it up to follow Jesus. Jesus warns against those who think they might be first in the kingdom, and tells a parable in chapter 20 to illus… Steve Feden 2421 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535406/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_matthew1927matthew2016/id/990359.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535406 kingdom,parable,vineyard,Matthew, Scripture: Matthew 19:27-19:30, Series: The Gospel of Matthew , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 11 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Steve, along with Warren McIvor, cover the next section of Matthew chapter 19--Warren speaking about the importance of children and our work in Columbia, VA, followed by Steve covering the story of the "rich young ruler". The slideshow shared during the message is available on YouTube at this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8A91YWCxNQQ Steve, along with Warren McIvor, cover the next section of Matthew chapter 19--Warren speaking about the importance of children and our work in Columbia, VA, followed by Steve covering the story of the "rich young ruler". The slideshow shared during the message is available on YouTube at this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8A91YWCxNQQ Steve, along with Warren McIvor, cover the next section of Matthew chapter 19--Warren speaking about the importance of children and our work in Columbia, VA, followed by Steve covering the story of the "rich young ruler". The slideshow shared during t… Steve Feden 3177 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535405/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_matthew191326/id/990358.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535405 possessions,children,Matthew,eternal life, Scripture: Matthew 19:13-19:26, Series: The Gospel of Matthew , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 04 Mar 2012 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden This week we start chapter 19 in our continued study through Matthew: The Biography of the King. Jesus deals with the question of divorce from the Pharisees, who were hoping to trap him in their arguments about the law and divorce. This week we start chapter 19 in our continued study through Matthew: The Biography of the King. Jesus deals with the question of divorce from the Pharisees, who were hoping to trap him in their arguments about the law and divorce. This week we start chapter 19 in our continued study through Matthew: The Biography of the King. Jesus deals with the question of divorce from the Pharisees, who were hoping to trap him in their arguments about the law and divorce.… Steve Feden 2612 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535404/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_matthew19112/id/990357.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535404 divorce,marriage,Matthew,Jesus, Series: The Gospel of Matthew , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 26 Feb 2012 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden With Pastor Steve back from Israel, we return to our study through Matthew: "The Biography of the King". This week's message finishes up chapter 18 on the topic of forgiveness. With Pastor Steve back from Israel, we return to our study through Matthew: "The Biography of the King". This week's message finishes up chapter 18 on the topic of forgiveness. With Pastor Steve back from Israel, we return to our study through Matthew: "The Biography of the King". This week's message finishes up chapter 18 on the topic of forgiveness.… Steve Feden 3188 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535403/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_matthew182135/id/990356.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535403 Matthew,gospels,forgiveness,Jesus, Series: The Gospel of Matthew , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 19 Feb 2012 01:00:00 +0000 Walter Maeder Walter Maeder, one of our elders, takes us through the feeding of the five-thousand, as told in John chapter 6. Walter Maeder, one of our elders, takes us through the feeding of the five-thousand, as told in John chapter 6. Walter Maeder, one of our elders, takes us through the feeding of the five-thousand, as told in John chapter 6.… Walter Maeder 2242 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535402/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_ohn6513/id/990355.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535402 Jesus,feeding,5000,John, Custom categories: Guest Speaker: Walter Maeder, Topic: Feeding of the 5000 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:00:00 +0000 Phil Estes Looking at the picture of a servant that Jesus details in Luke 17, we try and apply this to our lives as believers--knowing that we are called to take on the nature of a servant, just as Jesus did as He was among us. Looking at the picture of a servant that Jesus details in Luke 17, we try and apply this to our lives as believers--knowing that we are called to take on the nature of a servant, just as Jesus did as He was among us. Looking at the picture of a servant that Jesus details in Luke 17, we try and apply this to our lives as believers--knowing that we are called to take on the nature of a servant, just as Jesus did as He was among us.… Phil Estes 2590 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535401/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_luke17510apictureofservanthood/id/990354.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535401 servanthood,slave,bondservant,Luke, Custom categories: Guest Speaker: Phil Estes, Topic: Servanthood Sun, 05 Feb 2012 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden How does Jesus tell his disciples to deal with conflict? What should we do when a family member "sins against us?" Matthew 18 provides clear instructions on how to deal with our brothers and sisters and hopefully find restoration from our conflicts. How does Jesus tell his disciples to deal with conflict? What should we do when a family member "sins against us?" Matthew 18 provides clear instructions on how to deal with our brothers and sisters and hopefully find restoration from our conflicts. How does Jesus tell his disciples to deal with conflict? What should we do when a family member "sins against us?" Matthew 18 provides clear instructions on how to deal with our brothers and sisters and hopefully find restoration from our conflicts.… Steve Feden 2552 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535400/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_matthew181519/id/990353.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535400 communion,conflict,gospels,Matthew, Scripture: Matthew 18:15-18:19, Series: The Gospel of Matthew , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 29 Jan 2012 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Humble yourself as a little child--the direction of Jesus for those who want to be the "greatest in the Kingdom." Continuing our study through the gospel of Matthew. Humble yourself as a little child--the direction of Jesus for those who want to be the "greatest in the Kingdom." Continuing our study through the gospel of Matthew. Humble yourself as a little child--the direction of Jesus for those who want to be the "greatest in the Kingdom." Continuing our study through the gospel of Matthew.… Steve Feden 2402 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535399/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_matthew18114/id/990352.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535399 humility,greatness,Matthew,gospels, Scripture: Matthew 18:1-18:14, Series: The Gospel of Matthew , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 22 Jan 2012 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Continuing our study in the biography of the King: The Gospel of Matthew. This week we look at coming down from the mountain-top as post-transfiguration they deal with a suffering demonic that the disciples are unable to heal Continuing our study in the biography of the King: The Gospel of Matthew. This week we look at coming down from the mountain-top as post-transfiguration they deal with a suffering demonic that the disciples are unable to heal Continuing our study in the biography of the King: The Gospel of Matthew. This week we look at coming down from the mountain-top as post-transfiguration they deal with a suffering demonic that the disciples are unable to heal… Steve Feden 2453 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535398/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_matthew171427/id/990351.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535398 gospels,Jesus,Matthew,faith, Scripture: Matthew 17:14-17:27, Series: The Gospel of Matthew , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 15 Jan 2012 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Peter, James, and John experience the transfiguration of Jesus on the mountaintop. Also, we go back and catch up with Matthew 16:28 as it relates to the mount of transfiguration. Peter, James, and John experience the transfiguration of Jesus on the mountaintop. Also, we go back and catch up with Matthew 16:28 as it relates to the mount of transfiguration. Peter, James, and John experience the transfiguration of Jesus on the mountaintop. Also, we go back and catch up with Matthew 16:28 as it relates to the mount of transfiguration.… Steve Feden 2670 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535397/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_matthew17113/id/990350.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535397 transfiguration,biography,Jesus,gospels, Scripture: Matthew 17:1-17:13, Series: The Gospel of Matthew , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 08 Jan 2012 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Finishing up Matthew chapter 16, we are challenged by Jesus to take up our cross and follow Him. This is the true basis of Christian discipleship. Finishing up Matthew chapter 16, we are challenged by Jesus to take up our cross and follow Him. This is the true basis of Christian discipleship. Finishing up Matthew chapter 16, we are challenged by Jesus to take up our cross and follow Him. This is the true basis of Christian discipleship.… Steve Feden 1920 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535396/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_matthew162128/id/990349.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535396 disciple,gospel,Matthew,discipleship, Scripture: Matthew 16:21-16:28, Series: The Gospel of Matthew , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 01 Jan 2012 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden New Year's message, January 1, 2012. New Year's message, January 1, 2012. New Year's message, January 1, 2012.… Steve Feden 2797 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535395/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_2chronicles29newyearsday/id/990348.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535395 resolutions,new year, Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden, Topic: New Years, Holiday: New Year's Day Sat, 24 Dec 2011 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Christmas Eve 2011 Christmas Eve 2011 Christmas Eve 2011… Steve Feden 1947 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535394/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_christmaseveservice/id/990347.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535394 christmas,rejoice,hero,savior, Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden, Topic: Christmas Eve Service, Holiday: Christmas Sun, 18 Dec 2011 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden "Who do you say that I am?" -- Jesus asks a poignant question that everyone on earth will have to answer. Continuing our study in the gospel of Matthew. "Who do you say that I am?" -- Jesus asks a poignant question that everyone on earth will have to answer. Continuing our study in the gospel of Matthew. "Who do you say that I am?" -- Jesus asks a poignant question that everyone on earth will have to answer. Continuing our study in the gospel of Matthew.… Steve Feden 3077 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535393/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_matthew161320/id/990346.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535393 gospels,biography,Jesus, Series: The Gospel of Matthew , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 11 Dec 2011 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Starting chapter 16 of Matthew this week in our continuing "Biography of the King"--the warning against the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees Starting chapter 16 of Matthew this week in our continuing "Biography of the King"--the warning against the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees Starting chapter 16 of Matthew this week in our continuing "Biography of the King"--the warning against the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees… Steve Feden 2214 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535392/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_matthew16112/id/990345.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535392 gospel,Matthew,life of Christ,leaven, Series: The Gospel of Matthew , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 04 Dec 2011 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Finishing chapter 15 of Matthew in our "Biography of the King" study--combined with communion Sunday at Calvary Fluvanna Finishing chapter 15 of Matthew in our "Biography of the King" study--combined with communion Sunday at Calvary Fluvanna Finishing chapter 15 of Matthew in our "Biography of the King" study--combined with communion Sunday at Calvary Fluvanna… Steve Feden 2962 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535391/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_matthew152139/id/990344.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535391 communion,gospels,biography,life of Christ, Scripture: Matthew 15:21-15:39, Series: The Gospel of Matthew , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 27 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Continuing our study of the life of Christ via the gospel of Matthew. Starting chapter 15 this week. Continuing our study of the life of Christ via the gospel of Matthew. Starting chapter 15 this week. Continuing our study of the life of Christ via the gospel of Matthew. Starting chapter 15 this week.… Steve Feden 2999 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535390/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_matthew15120/id/990343.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535390 Jesus,gospels,biography,life of Christ, Series: The Gospel of Matthew , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 20 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Todd Giszack A message from one of our elders, Todd Giszack, on the true source of Thanksgiving from the story of Nehemiah, with application in Hebrews 12. A message from one of our elders, Todd Giszack, on the true source of Thanksgiving from the story of Nehemiah, with application in Hebrews 12. A message from one of our elders, Todd Giszack, on the true source of Thanksgiving from the story of Nehemiah, with application in Hebrews 12.… Todd Giszack 2117 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535389/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_nehemiahthanksgivingmessage/id/990342.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535389 Thanksgiving,Hebrews,Nehemiah,rebuilding, Custom categories: Guest Speaker: Todd Giszack, Topic: Thanksgiving Sun, 13 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Continuing our study in Matthew: The Biography of the King. Jesus walks on water to the disciples in the storm. Continuing our study in Matthew: The Biography of the King. Jesus walks on water to the disciples in the storm. Continuing our study in Matthew: The Biography of the King. Jesus walks on water to the disciples in the storm.… Steve Feden 2995 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535388/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_matthew142436/id/990341.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535388 gospels,biography,Jesus,disciples, Scripture: Matthew 14:24-14:36, Series: The Gospel of Matthew , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 06 Nov 2011 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Communion Sunday and continued study of the life of Christ through Matthew's "Biography of the King" Communion Sunday and continued study of the life of Christ through Matthew's "Biography of the King" Communion Sunday and continued study of the life of Christ through Matthew's "Biography of the King"… Steve Feden 2543 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535387/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_matthew142223/id/990340.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535387 gospels,life of Christ,biography,Matthew, Series: The Gospel of Matthew , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 30 Oct 2011 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Starting chapter 14 this week in our continuing study through Matthew: "The Biography of the King". John the Baptist is beheaded and the feeding of the 5000 (and many more!) Starting chapter 14 this week in our continuing study through Matthew: "The Biography of the King". John the Baptist is beheaded and the feeding of the 5000 (and many more!) Starting chapter 14 this week in our continuing study through Matthew: "The Biography of the King". John the Baptist is beheaded and the feeding of the 5000 (and many more!)… Steve Feden 3182 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535386/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_matthew14121/id/990339.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535386 gospels,Matthew,life of Christ,Jesus, Scripture: Matthew 14:1-14:21, Series: The Gospel of Matthew , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 23 Oct 2011 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Returning to finish Matthew chapter 13 this week with the final "Kingdom parable" and Jesus's return to his hometown of Nazareth. Returning to finish Matthew chapter 13 this week with the final "Kingdom parable" and Jesus's return to his hometown of Nazareth. Returning to finish Matthew chapter 13 this week with the final "Kingdom parable" and Jesus's return to his hometown of Nazareth.… Steve Feden 2607 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535385/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_matthew134758/id/990338.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535385 gospels,Matthew,life of Christ,parables, Scripture: Matthew 13:47-13:58, Series: The Gospel of Matthew , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 16 Oct 2011 01:00:00 +0000 Gayle Erwin Gayle Erwin shares content from his book, The Father Style, from Exodus 33-34. Gayle Erwin shares content from his book, The Father Style, from Exodus 33-34. Gayle Erwin shares content from his book, The Father Style, from Exodus 33-34.… Gayle Erwin 3034 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535384/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_godsnameandnature/id/990337.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535384 nature of God,Moses,Exodus,glory of God, Custom categories: Guest Speaker: Gayle Erwin, Topic: The Nature of the Father Sun, 09 Oct 2011 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Communion Sunday - preparing our hearts with the parables of the treasure and the pearl of great price. Communion Sunday - preparing our hearts with the parables of the treasure and the pearl of great price. Communion Sunday - preparing our hearts with the parables of the treasure and the pearl of great price.… Steve Feden 1789 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535383/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_matthew134446/id/990336.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535383 gospels,Matthew,life of Christ,parables, Series: The Gospel of Matthew , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 02 Oct 2011 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Continuing our study in Matthew 13 with the parables of the kingdom. Continuing our study in Matthew 13 with the parables of the kingdom. Continuing our study in Matthew 13 with the parables of the kingdom.… Steve Feden 2829 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535382/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_matthew132443/id/990335.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535382 parables,life of Christ,gospels,Matthew, Series: The Gospel of Matthew , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 25 Sep 2011 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Continuing our study of the life of Christ through Matthew's gospel, we begin the parables of the kingdom in chapter 13. Continuing our study of the life of Christ through Matthew's gospel, we begin the parables of the kingdom in chapter 13. Continuing our study of the life of Christ through Matthew's gospel, we begin the parables of the kingdom in chapter 13.… Steve Feden 2879 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535381/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_matthew13123/id/990334.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535381 biography,gospels,life of Christ,Matthew, Series: The Gospel of Matthew , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 18 Sep 2011 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Continuing study through the gospel of Matthew: The Biography of the King. Finishing chapter 12 this week. Continuing study through the gospel of Matthew: The Biography of the King. Finishing chapter 12 this week. Continuing study through the gospel of Matthew: The Biography of the King. Finishing chapter 12 this week.… Steve Feden 2539 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535380/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_matthew123850/id/990333.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535380 gospels,life of Christ,Matthew,Jesus, Scripture: Matthew 12:38-12:50, Series: The Gospel of Matthew , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 11 Sep 2011 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Continuing our study of the Biography of the King: The Gospel of Matthew. Continuing our study of the Biography of the King: The Gospel of Matthew. Continuing our study of the Biography of the King: The Gospel of Matthew.… Steve Feden 3172 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535379/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_matthew121537/id/990332.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535379 gospel,Matthew,life of Christ,Jesus, Scripture: Matthew 12:15-12:37, Series: The Gospel of Matthew , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 04 Sep 2011 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Communion Sunday - September 2011. An encouragement to keep running the race and lay aside every weight that hinders. Communion Sunday - September 2011. An encouragement to keep running the race and lay aside every weight that hinders. Communion Sunday - September 2011. An encouragement to keep running the race and lay aside every weight that hinders.… Steve Feden 2163 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535378/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_hebrews1212communionsunday/id/990331.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535378 communion,cloud of witnesses,running the race, Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden, Topic: Communion Sunday Sun, 28 Aug 2011 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Continuing our study of the Gospel of Matthew: Biography of the King--starting chapter 12 as Jesus teaches on the true meaning of Sabbath rest. Continuing our study of the Gospel of Matthew: Biography of the King--starting chapter 12 as Jesus teaches on the true meaning of Sabbath rest. Continuing our study of the Gospel of Matthew: Biography of the King--starting chapter 12 as Jesus teaches on the true meaning of Sabbath rest.… Steve Feden 2938 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535377/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_matthew12114/id/990330.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535377 gospels,Matthew,life of Christ,Jesus, Scripture: Matthew 12:1-12:14, Series: The Gospel of Matthew , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 21 Aug 2011 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Continuing our study in Matthew: The Biography of the King. Continuing our study in Matthew: The Biography of the King. Continuing our study in Matthew: The Biography of the King.… Steve Feden 2759 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535376/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_matthew112030/id/990329.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535376 gospel,Matthew,life of Christ,Jesus, Scripture: Matthew 11:20-11:30, Series: The Gospel of Matthew , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 14 Aug 2011 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Continuing our study in Matthew: The Biography of the King. Starting chapter 11 this week. Continuing our study in Matthew: The Biography of the King. Starting chapter 11 this week. Continuing our study in Matthew: The Biography of the King. Starting chapter 11 this week.… Steve Feden 2885 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535375/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_matthew11119/id/990328.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535375 gospels,Matthew,Jesus,life of Christ, Scripture: Matthew 11:1-11:19, Series: The Gospel of Matthew , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 07 Aug 2011 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Communion Sunday and continued study in the life of Christ through the gospel of Matthew. Finishing chapter 10 this week. Communion Sunday and continued study in the life of Christ through the gospel of Matthew. Finishing chapter 10 this week. Communion Sunday and continued study in the life of Christ through the gospel of Matthew. Finishing chapter 10 this week.… Steve Feden 2443 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535374/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_matthew103242/id/990327.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535374 Jesus,life of Christ,gospels,Matthew, Scripture: Matthew 10:32-10:42, Series: The Gospel of Matthew , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 31 Jul 2011 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden The Biography of the King: The Gospel of Matthew continues as Jesus teaches his disciples about the hardships they will face as they go out into the world. The Biography of the King: The Gospel of Matthew continues as Jesus teaches his disciples about the hardships they will face as they go out into the world. The Biography of the King: The Gospel of Matthew continues as Jesus teaches his disciples about the hardships they will face as they go out into the world.… Steve Feden 2528 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535373/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_matthew101631/id/990326.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535373 gospels,Matthew,Jesus,life of Christ, Scripture: Matthew 10:16-10:31, Series: The Gospel of Matthew , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 24 Jul 2011 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Continuing our study in the gospel of Matthew: "The Biography of the King"--starting chapter 10 this week. Continuing our study in the gospel of Matthew: "The Biography of the King"--starting chapter 10 this week. Continuing our study in the gospel of Matthew: "The Biography of the King"--starting chapter 10 this week.… Steve Feden 2832 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535372/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_matthew10115/id/990325.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535372 gospels,jesus,life of Christ,Matthew, Scripture: Matthew 10:1-10:15, Series: The Gospel of Matthew , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 17 Jul 2011 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden We continue our study of Matthew: "The Biography of the King" We continue our study of Matthew: "The Biography of the King" We continue our study of Matthew: "The Biography of the King"… Steve Feden 2658 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535371/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_matthew92738/id/990324.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535371 Jesus,Matthew,gospel,life of Christ, Scripture: Matthew 9:27-9:38, Series: The Gospel of Matthew , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 10 Jul 2011 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Pastor Steve continues our study through Matthew of "The Biography of the King"--as he interacts with Jairus and the woman with the issue of blood in chapter 9, verses 18-26. Pastor Steve continues our study through Matthew of "The Biography of the King"--as he interacts with Jairus and the woman with the issue of blood in chapter 9, verses 18-26. Pastor Steve continues our study through Matthew of "The Biography of the King"--as he interacts with Jairus and the woman with the issue of blood in chapter 9, verses 18-26.… Steve Feden 2311 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535370/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_matthew91826/id/990323.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535370 gospel,Matthew,Jesus,life of Christ, Series: The Gospel of Matthew , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 03 Jul 2011 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Communion Sunday and continued study in Matthew 9 Communion Sunday and continued study in Matthew 9 Communion Sunday and continued study in Matthew 9… Steve Feden 2775 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535369/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_matthew91417/id/990322.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535369 Jesus,gospel,Matthew,life of Christ, Scripture: Matthew 9:14-9:17, Series: The Gospel of Matthew , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 26 Jun 2011 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Pastor Steve covers the beginning of Matthew 9 Pastor Steve covers the beginning of Matthew 9 Pastor Steve covers the beginning of Matthew 9… Steve Feden 2804 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535352/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_matthew9113/id/990308.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535352 matthew,Jesus,gospels, Scripture: Matthew 9:1-9:13, Series: The Gospel of Matthew , Custom categories: Senior Pastor: Steve Feden Sun, 19 Jun 2011 01:00:00 +0000 Rick McIver Rick McIver covered the end of Matthew chapter 8. Rick McIver covered the end of Matthew chapter 8. Rick McIver covered the end of Matthew chapter 8.… Rick McIver 1563 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535353/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_matthew82834/id/990309.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535353 matthew,Jesus,gospel, Series: The Gospel of Matthew , Custom categories: Guest Speaker: Rick McIver Sun, 12 Jun 2011 01:00:00 +0000 Phil Estes Matthew 8 Matthew 8 Matthew 8… Phil Estes 3014 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535354/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_matthew81827/id/990310.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535354 matthew, Scripture: Matthew 8:18-8:27, Series: The Gospel of Matthew , Custom categories: Guest Speaker: Phil Estes Sun, 05 Jun 2011 01:00:00 +0000 Todd Giszack Matthew Matthew Matthew… Todd Giszack 1981 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535355/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_matthew81417/id/990311.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535355 matthew, Scripture: Matthew 8:14-8:17, Series: The Gospel of Matthew , Custom categories: Guest Speaker: Todd Giszack Sun, 06 Feb 2011 01:00:00 +0000 Phil Estes Matthew 4 Matthew 4 Matthew 4… Phil Estes 4363 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535365/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_communionsundaymatthew4111/id/990318.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535365 Matthew, Series: Book of Matthew , Custom categories: Guest Speaker: Phil Estes Sun, 30 Jan 2011 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Matthew Matthew Matthew… Steve Feden 2725 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535364/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_matthew31219/id/990317.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535364 Matthew, Series: Book of Matthew , Custom categories: Pastor : Steve Feden Sun, 23 Jan 2011 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Matthew Matthew Matthew… Steve Feden 3089 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535363/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_matthew3110/id/990316.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535363 Matthew, Series: Book of Matthew , Custom categories: Pastor : Steve Feden Sun, 16 Jan 2011 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Matthew Matthew Matthew… Steve Feden 2643 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535362/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_matthew2/id/990315.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535362 Matthew, Series: Book of Matthew Part#2, Custom categories: Pastor : Steve Feden Sun, 09 Jan 2011 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Matthew Matthew Matthew… Steve Feden 2994 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535361/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_matthew1211/id/990314.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535361 matthew, Series: Book of Matthew Part#1, Custom categories: Pastor : Steve Feden Sun, 02 Jan 2011 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Communion Sunday Communion Sunday Communion Sunday… Steve Feden 2710 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535359/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_communionsundayephesians5/id/990312.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535359 Ephesians, Series: Communion Sunday , Custom categories: Pastor : Steve Feden Sun, 02 Jan 2011 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Communion Sunday Communion Sunday Communion Sunday… Steve Feden 2710 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535360/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_communionsundayephesians5/id/990313.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535360 Ephesians, Series: Communion Sunday , Custom categories: Pastor : Steve Feden Fri, 24 Dec 2010 01:00:00 +0000 Tom Guthrie Christmas Eve Christmas Eve Christmas Eve… Tom Guthrie 1902 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535368/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_christmaseveservicetomguthrie/id/990321.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535368 Christmas Eve, Series: Christmas Eve Service , Custom categories: Guest Speaker: Tom Guthrie Sun, 19 Dec 2010 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden Matthew Matthew Matthew… Steve Feden 2751 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535367/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_matthew1125/id/990320.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535367 Matthew, Series: Book of Matthew , Custom categories: Pastor : Steve Feden Sun, 12 Dec 2010 01:00:00 +0000 Steve Feden December December December… Steve Feden 3222 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535366/controller/link/action/podcast/type/audio_december122010/id/990319.mp3 https://ccfluvanna.sermon.net/9535366 December, Custom categories: Pastor : Steve Feden