Moving Ahead in 2011

Since Jesus abandoned His life for us, let’s honor Him in the new year by serving others, telling others our story, and lavishly pouring ourselves out for Him. Speaker: Wayne Nonoshita. From December 26, 2010

Star of Wonder

Who were the “wise men” from the east? And why would they, as gentiles, want to track down and worship the King of the Jews? From December 19, 2010

Route 66 #46: 1 Corinthians

There was a saying the Corinthians apparently loved to repeat: “Everything is permissible!” That was their sad interpretation of grace, and it set Paul’s teeth on edge. From December 5, 2010

Route 66 #45: Romans

Romans has long been referred to as the Gospel according to Paul. But, whereas the Gospels tell Jesus’ story, this book perfectly defines Jesus’ message. From November 28, 2010

Route 66 #44: Acts

In his Gospel, Dr. Luke wrote about Jesus’ life and death … and life. Now, in this sequel, he documents the first 30 years after Jesus leaves the planet. From November 21, 2010

Broken, Not Finished

God made us to be great and perfect in love, to give our lives away. That is the goal of transformation. Guest speaker: Chris Herbert. From November 14, 2010

Route 66 #43: John

The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke circulated for over two decades. But as false doctrine and heresy crept into the faith, John realized that a vital emphasis on Jesus was missing. From November 7, 2010

Route 66 #42: Luke

Luke is the only book in the New Testament written to a gentile from a gentile. This investigative report examines the humanity and compassion of Christ. From October 31, 2010

Route 66 #41: Mark

Mark is the Gospel for short attention spans; and, it’s fondly referred to, among Bible teachers, as the “AD/HD Gospel”. From October 24, 2010

The Road to Calew

The story of how God led Pastor Nick and Judy Harris to the ministry in Calew, in the Philippines. Plus an update of the current outreaches and ministries in Calew. Speaker: Nick Harris. From October 17, 2010

Route 66 #40: Matthew

Matthew is writing in order to evangelize the Jewish communities, and to strengthen the faith of the Jewish believers, a mission for which he is uniquely qualified. From October 10, 2010

The Silent Years

There are 425 years between the Testaments, referred to as the silent years. However, in Daniel God speaks plainly about what’s going to occur during this time. From October 3, 2010

Overview of the Old Testament: The History of Redemption

The Old Testament is an epic record of grace and compassion and deliverance and salvation and restoration. To read it any other way is to miss the point entirely. From September 26, 2010

From Dust to Life

God has given us a desire to achieve, and He wants us to use that longing to help us strive to possess perfect love. The beginning of the path to our goal is humility. Guest speaker: Chris Herbert. From September 19, 2010

Red Chairables #7: The Wheat and the Weeds

Every gardener understands the frustration of weeds. You pull them, you spray them, you curse them, and yet they come right back. Turns out, God has His own gardening problems. From September 12, 2010

Red Chairables #6: The Two Foundations

Has a storm ever caught you by surprise? No umbrella. No coat. How miserable! In this parable, we learn that although the storms of life are inevitable, being prepared is a choice. From September 5, 2010

Red Chairables #5: The Barren Fig Tree

The message of this parable is simple: There’s a season of grace to produce the fruit of faith before your deadline comes. From August 29, 2010

Red Chairables #4: The Jealous Brother

Jesus finished the parable of the prodigal son with a celebration. Now, He continues with the story of the jealous brother, and His warning is simple: don’t be a party pooper! From August 8, 2010

Red Chairables #3: The Prodigal Son

Sin is “fun” for a season, but it’s shortsighted and superficial. It’s an attempted shortcut to happiness that always ends in misery. From August 1, 2010

The Butterfly Effect #1: Divinely Ordinary

The phrase “butterfly effect” refers to the idea that a small, mundane event like the flapping of a butterfly’s wings can have huge consequences somewhere far away. We need to keep this in mind as we make decisions and go through what might seem to be a mundane, ordinary day. Guest speaker: Chris Herbert. From July 25, 2010

Red Chairables #2: The Talents

It’s tempting to feel sorry for the one-talent man in this parable. Well, we’ve lost something in the translation. To Jesus’ listeners, this guy would’ve come off as a real jerk! From July 18, 2010

Red Chairables #1: The Unmerciful Servant

Those who refuse to forgive are trapped in a type of prison. And the strange thing about this particular jail is that the locks are on the inside … and the convicts hold the keys! From July 11, 2010

Finishing Well

Marathon runners know they must have a plan and be well-trained for the race. Life is a lot like a marathon: It’s not about a fast sprint, but it’s about finishing well. Guest speaker: Wayne Nonoshita. From July 4, 2010

Walking With a Limp

In Genesis chapter 32, Jacob received healing and a limp in a moment. Both made him stronger. Guest speaker: Chris Herbert. From June 27, 2010

Spirit of Sonship

Without the lens of Christ, our perception of the Father will be distorted. It’s through Jesus that God’s passionate love, absolute justice, and sacrificial grace converge and unite. From June 20, 2010

Overview of the Old Testament: The History of Redemption

The Old Testament is an epic record of grace and compassion and deliverance and salvation and restoration. To read it any other way is to miss the point entirely. From June 13, 2010

Route 66 #39: Malachi

Malachi is a bridge between the Old and New Testaments. He’s the final voice of the prophets until John the Baptist preaches repentance, 460 years later, in preparation for the Messiah. From June 6, 2010

Route 66 #38: Zechariah

Zechariah reveals to his people that they are part of God’s cosmic plan to reach the entire world for His Kingdom, and that they must prepare the temple because their King is coming! From May 23, 2010

Route 66 #37: Haggai

Haggai is a motivator with a simple message: “BUILD THE TEMPLE!” And he has something that few other prophets had: success! From May 16, 2010

Route 66 #36: Zephaniah

Zephaniah recognized spiritual complacency in his people and knew where it was leading them. So, he uses the strongest language he can muster, to try and shock them out of their indifference. From May 9, 2010

Soundtracks

There are many voices out there competing for your attention. What captivates your attention? Guest speaker: Chris Herbert. From May 2, 2010

Route 66 #35: Habakkuk

Habakkuk is watching all of King Josiah’s righteous reforms unravel. And, he can’t comprehend how God could just stand by and do nothing. From April 25, 2010

Route 66 #34: Nahum

God chose Nahum to proclaim Nineveh’s inevitable doom, not as a warning to the Ninevites, but as a comfort and consolation to His people. From April 18, 2010

Catch and Release

There was an interaction between Jesus and His close friend Peter that, if we look closely, could change ourselves and maybe the way we look at our future. Guest speaker: Chris Herbert. From April 11, 2010

Change of Perspective

Imagine how radically the disciples’ perspective of the crucifixion must have changed after the resurrection. From April 4, 2010

Route 66 #33: Micah

Micah presents three alternating messages of doom and hope as if he were in a courtroom. And God is coming quickly to witness against His people. From March 28, 2010

New Identity - True Security

Our sense of identity plays a crucial role in our lives. It shapes us and our sense of security. Thankfully, God has provided a solution for our intimacy and identity needs in Christ. Special speaker: John Birk. From March 21, 2010

Route 66 #32: Jonah

No other prophet was more reluctant to fulfill his mission, more successful in his assignment, or more infuriated by his own success! From March 14, 2010

Route 66 #31: Obadiah

Proverbs says that “Pride goes before destruction”. And Obadiah tells the Edomites just how thorough their ruin will be. From March 7, 2010

Route 66 #30: Amos

With societal safeguards and prosperity like ours, it’s way too easy to disconnect from a personal sense of responsibility and to become enslaved to comfort and addicted to luxury. From February 28, 2010

Balance or Compromise?

The scriptures say we are to live in the world but not be of the world. What does that mean? It means that we have choices to make. Special speaker: Nick Harris. From February 21, 2010

Sweetheart Sunday: Splitting the Adam

Valentine’s Day is an opportunity to refresh our picture of God’s ideal of marriage as a great source of intimacy, joy, and a reflection of His passionate love for us. From February 14, 2010

Route 66 #29: Joel

This is the message of Joel: “Rend your heart and not your garments.” In other words, don’t just go through the motions of what you think will pacify and placate God. From February 7, 2010

Route 66 #28: Hosea

The story of Hosea is unlike any other in the Bible. If you’re not familiar with it, the premise can come as quite a surprise: God tells prophet to marry prostitute! From January 31, 2010

Getting What You Want

Prayer can sometimes seem like a roulette table: Sometimes it works, but most of the time it doesn’t. But what if having your prayers answered is a skill, which any of us can develop? Guest speaker: Josh Kelley. From January 24, 2010

When the Earth Shakes Our Faith

Those who don’t believe in God say that he either couldn’t stop the tragic earthquake in Haiti or he wouldn’t stop it, and that either option invalidates the God of the Bible. From January 17, 2010

Route 66 #27: Daniel

As a young Daniel was torn from his family and home and taken to Babylon, he clung to his faith. He had no idea that his devotion was destined by God to impact pagan kings, nations, and empires. From January 10, 2010