Beyond Here And Now

Living the Christian life is like those old Magic Eye books where you stared at the picture a long time so you could eventually discover the hidden 3D image inside. We live inside a 2D Here and Now created by God, Who Himself lives outside this Here and Now. How do we focus so we can see beyond this Here and Now, in which we find ourselves? By focusing on THE PRESENCE in our present - the Lord Jesus. In this talk we learn 5 things that happen when we focus on Jesus.

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#075: Who's Pushing Your Buttons?

This week we talk about four ways people often express their anger - the Machine Guns, the Mutes, the Martyrs, and the Manipulators. Then we talk about the first strategy to use when you are angry and you want to keep it under your control.

Music for this week's podcast is "Move" by Mercy Me.

#074: Three More Keys To Peace In Relationships

This week's podcast includes last weekend's sermon, "Three More Keys To Peace In Relationships." The photo for this weekend's podcast is by Dave Johnson, who took a panorama of our church during workship. Thanks Dave!

 

#73: New KidsMin Launched

We launched our new KidsMin children's ministry yesterday with the new LIVE curriculum from Group.com. I invited Diana Devolder as my guest to talk about the fantastic results. Plus we share the first sermon in the You Make Me Crazy sermon series - "Three Keys To Peace In Relationships."

Music for this week's podcast is "I Want Crazy" by Hunter Hayes.

#053: Game Night

This week on the podcast we go to both ends of the emotional spectrum. I talk about the fun of game night last Friday. On a personal note I talk about my plans to attend my 8th GOBA - the Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure in June. I also share an audio preview of my Saturday News Journal Viewpoint essay responding to the Boston Marathon bombing. Finally I playback last Sunday's sermon, "Toxic Relationships."

Music on this week's podcast is "We Go Together" by John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John from the Grease Soundtrack album.

#046: Relating Wisely

How do we relate wisely with other people? On this week's podcast we'll discover six ways to be wise in our relationship from James 3:13-18. I also catch up with what's been going on this past week in the Church Requel ministry.

Music for this week's podcast comes from "You Are The Way" by Rick Muchow.

Immaculate Consent

We learn how to turn surprise into surrender by studying Mary's dialog with the angel. Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as we study Luke 1:34-38.

Defending the Offense

What is our defense when someone's offense, or sin, comes against us? Jesus gave us 4 very specific instructions of how we are to respond. Just like in football, there is an order to how we respond, a 1st down, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. Join Pastor Mark in this study of Matthew 18:15-17.

Prodigal Sons

Like the younger prodigal son we come to our heavenly Father empty of ourselves, bankrupt in our own efforts. But what happens if we respond with entitlement rather than emptiness? Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as we study the Parable of the Prodigals in Luke 15.

GARBAGE: Noise

The noise in our life, whether it's the 500-channel cable or the Internet on th computer or smart phone on our hip, can keep us from hearing God. How can we "be S.T.I.L.L." and know God in our lives? Join Pastor Mark Pierce for today's study from Mark 6.

Garbage: Lust

Lust - our own evil desires - is a garbage area that isolates us from God and from one another. In this talk from Pastor Mark we learn 6 first facts about lust, 3 reasons why lust is so dangerous, as well as practical advice for how to handle lust.

LOST: Radical Love

What is so radical about our heavenly Father's love for us? Join Pastor Mark Pierce for part 5 of LOST as we study Luke 15:17-24.

LOST: One in a 100

What is God's favorite number when it comes to LOST people? Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as we begin studying Luke 15. Tonight we learn that LOST people matter to God and should matter to us too!

How to Recognize God's Voice

When we receive an impression we think is from God, how can we know for sure? Here are seven tests to recognize God's voice. Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as we continue our series, Learning to Listen to God.

How God Speaks to You

God loves us so much that He not only wants to listen to us, but wants to talk to us too! Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as we learn four different ways God talks to us.

You Defined: The New Win

How do we tell Jesus we love him? What present could you possibly give to the Creator? In this second part of You Defined we learn that it's not what I do for God, but what He does through me that matters. Join Pastor Mark as we study Philippians 3:4-11.

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.

#162: Known By Jesus

Given the choice to be known by Jesus or to be known by your work, which would you choose? Join me this morning as we study Matthew 7:21-23.

Sermon: "L.O.V.E.R. Advice"

Did you know that God cares a great deal about lovers within marriage? He even included Song of Solomon in His written Word! Join Pastor Mark Pierce for some L.O.V.E.R. advice from SofS 2:8-13.

Sermon: "Grow Up... Together!"

What is the strategy for the church to "GROW UP" in Christ? Why does it matter? Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as we study Ephesians 4:1-16.