Outsiders & Insiders

We finish our six-week study of Luke 15 by considering the prodigal son’s older brother. We reach the sobering conclusion that it is possible to be both faithful and obedient, while at the same time, have wrong expectations of God and misplaced affections for those God loves.

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Search Party

We study the parable of the woman who lost one coin and searched diligently for it. God invites us to join His search party for even one lost loved one. We consider 10 motivating reasons we should join in the party.

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One In A Hundred

Jesus said that God’s love for people is so great that he searches for the one who is lost from Him. What does this mean for our relationship with God? What does this mean for our relationship with other people? Today we consider Luke 15:1-7. Along the way we learn not only the basic principle underlying the whole chapter, but also a core value for Church Requel.

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The Public Christian

In all of our lives, there come moments of truth for our Christianity. Times when it does not appear advantageous for us to stand up and be counted as a Christ-follower. When those moments come, will our faith wither away in fear and timidity? Or will we acknowledge Christ at all times and in all situations? Jesus had much to say about these tests of courage in Luke 12:1-12.

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9 Principles Of Ministry

Did you know that if you are a Christ-follower then you are a minister? You’ve been given the work of ministry! In Luke 10:1-16 we find out what Jesus had to say to his disciples as he sent them out on a missions trip. Along the way we discover 9 guiding principles of ministry.

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Talking About Jesus

We celebrate our nation’s freedoms on this 4th of July weekend. Two of our most important liberties are found in the first amendment to our Constitution - our freedom of religion and our freedom of speech. Jesus told us how we should handle these freedoms for His kingdom in the beginning of Luke 9 and Luke 10. We learn 4 lessons and 4 applied truths when we talk about Jesus.

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Light My World

What is the purpose of the gospel in my life? Is it just that I know it? Is it just for my salvation?  How should I share the gospel?  Does how I live my life before others matter? Lots of questions! Let’s discover a few answers together from Luke 8:16-21.

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#096: Four Ways To Be Sent

Our fifth calling in life is to be sent to share the good news of Christ and what He has done for us. Pastor Steve Thoman teaches this final Purpose Driven Life sermon at Church Requel and shares 4 ways we can be sent out.

This special podcast includes a rare intro by Mary Kay Pierce, wife of Pastor Mark Pierce. Enjoy!

Music on this week's podcast includes "Good News" by Chris Rice.

#057: Wedding Week

We are in high wedding mode this week at the Pierce household. I invite my daughters Jessica and Jennifer to share a little bit about this week's plans. Also, we added two new people to our leadership team at Church Requel this week. I talk about that decision. Finally, we include last week's Mother's Day sermon, "6 Characterstics of a Mother's Faith."

Music for this week's podcast is "Get Me To The Church On  Time" by Nat King Cole.

#049: The Sequel

This week's podcast is filled with zip-a-dee-doo-dah goodness! It was one of those Sundays when everything went even better than planned. Listen to my version of how wonderful this past weekend was and how we respond to good news. Then, about 30 minutes into the podcast, you'll hear the weekend sermon: "The Sequel: How To Share My Faith With Others."

Music for this week's podcast is "Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah" by Louis Armstrong.

#035: God Is Faithful

This week on the podcast I talk very briefly... and cryptically... about the great things God has been doing this past week to provide us a place to meet beginning next year. We don't have all the details wrapped up yet, so I have to wait to tell you all about it. I hope to be able to share freely in next week's edition. For this week, we suffice to say that God is faithful! Also we share the talk from Sunday night at Church Requel, "Failing Forward: A Life of Sharing Christ." Enjoy!

Financial Partnership

Paul concludes Philippians by explaining that we have a responsibility to support the gospel and that this responsibility goes beyond our own church. Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as we study Philippians 4:14-19.

LOST: The Other

The OTHER brother did not share his father's heart for the LOST son. What can we learn in this final Luke 15 passage that can help us not become the Others to a LOST world? Join Pastor Mark of Church Requel for this grace filled reminder.

LOST: Search Party

Jesus told us that God searches for lost people in the same way that a woman searches for a lost and precious coin. What are the ten motivating facts that make us want to search as diligently as God? Join Pastor Mark Pierce as we study Luke 15:8-10.

#157: Pearls and Swine

Did you know that there are times when you need to "back off" in sharing your good news - gospel message with others? Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as we study Matthew 7:6.