The Great Reversal

We consider the haunting parable of the Rich Man and the Beggar. We learn about the great turnaround in fortunes for both men and what it might mean for us - both in this life and in the one to come. Open your Bible to Luke 16:19-31 and prepare yourself for the only journey we all equally will take some day.

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The Model Prayer

Is there a “right way” to pray? Jesus’ disciples asked him to teach them how to pray. He responded with The Lord’s Prayer. Was Jesus telling them and us that we should pray with these specific words? Or was he giving them a model of prayer to follow? In this sermon we consider 6 parts to Jesus’ model prayer.

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The Glory Of The Mountaintop

We need mountaintop experiences in our Christian lives. Life is filled with the mundane, dipping often into disappointment. Every now and again we rise above ourselves and our circumstances to see the Kingdom of God and recognize our good fortune to be God’s children. In this Church Requel sermon we talk about our mountaintop experiences and why we need them.

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Fickle Friends

Have you ever experienced the disloyalty of someone you thought to be a friend? Have you ever been falsely accused? The subject of gossip? Were your friends fickle in their defense of you? We continue our consideration of John the Baptist in jail and see what Jesus had to say. Along the way we’ll discover what makes for a good friend.

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Superhero Christian

If you are a Christ-follower then you are also a superhero with a secret identity, super powers, kryptonite weaknesses and a charge to change the world! I continued the Walking The Light Path sermon series with this powerful message from 1 John 4:1-6. "Greater is he who is in you than he who is in the world!"

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Nobody's A Nobody With God

It’s easy to feel like we’re nothing special. Especially at Christmas time. While many love being engaged with family, many others feel disconnected. Even if you are a nobody to the world, you are a somebody to God! Last evening we looked at the first Christmas through the eyes of Anna in Luke 2, where we learn the twin lessons of purpose and peace.

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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.

#090: This Call Is For You

If you are a Christ follower, the Bible tells us that you are called according to God's purpose! We learn 8 essential things about your calling that you need to know. This first podcast of 2014 also includes Mark's behind-the-scenes discussion of what it's like to work from home. We also talk about our plans for the new series, "What On Earth Am I Here For?"

Here's your link to the book, "What On Earth Am I Here For?" by Rick Warren.

The music for this week's podcast is "All Things New" by Sidewalk Prophets.

#089: An Amazing Redemption

This is my year-end podcast and includes two different talks - the Christmas Eve sermon, “An Amazing Plan” and my last talk of the year, “An Amazing Redemption.” We talk about God’s purpose for our lives, how He turns our messiness into His holiness. I also share the fun story of how Mary Kay and I found out we were going to be grandparents again.

During the podcast I mention my daughters' new podcast, SisterLit. Check it out here.

Music for this week's podcast is "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?" by the New Glenn Miller Orchestra.

#068: Winning With The Hand I'm Dealt

We start this week's podcast with an interview of Diana Devolder, the new Children's Ministry Director at Church Requel. Exciting news! We follow that up with Sunday's sermon, "Winning With The Hand I'm Dealt." Life is like a game of poker. You have to play with the hand you're dealt. We talk about 5 factors that make you who you are along with 5 winning choices.

The curriculum that Diana talks about is Live from Group.com.

Music on this week's podcast is "I Can Only Imagine" by Mercy Me.

How To Think Like Jesus

One way we can KNOW our faith is authentic is to THINK like Jesus! Romans 8:5-8 gives us insight on how to set our minds like Christ. Join Pastor Mark of Church Requel as we discover 4 clues for how to think like Jesus.

Finishing Well

What is the one thing we must do to finish well in our Christian faith? Join special guest speaker Todd Pierce as he teaches Philippians 3:12-4:1.

LOST: Wasted

What should a Christ follower learn from the younger son in Jesus' Prodigal parable? In "Wasted" we consider 5 versions of one key question we should ask ourselves every single day. Join Pastor Mark Pierce as we study Luke 15:11-16

Changing Life's Regrets

Sometimes past regrets can keep us from the future character that God desires How do we forget past regrets and live for God today so we can become the man or woman God wants us to be? Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as we study John 21:9-19.

#160: The Narrow Gate

Does the Christian walk sometimes seem difficult? This should be no surprise since this is what Jesus said! Want to know more? Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel for our study of Matthew 7:13-14.

#154: Our Top Priority

Our top priority in life has a lot to do with the degree of anxiousness and worry we experience. Join Pastor Mark Pierce as we study Matthew 6:31-33.

Sermon: "How to Get the M.O.S.T. Out of Life

How do we get the M.O.S.T. out of life? Today we talk about the examined life, following God's plan, being filled with God's Spirit, and living with an attitude of gratitude. Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as we study Ephesians 5:15-21.