http://www.journeycc.net in Tracy, CA, led by Scott McFarland en-us feeds@portablesermons.com Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:16:07 -0700 PortableSermons.com - your sermons. anywhere. Scott McFarland no in Tracy, CA, led by Scott McFarland Journey Christian Church is an independent Christian Church in Tracy, CA. We are part of the non-denominational association of Christian Churches and churches of Christ, build upon the Acts 2:42 structure of a church body. We meet at West High School in Tracy. Pride is a boil on the heart of our lives and must be removed by God. — Isa 38 & 39 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2010/03/14/Experience%20God-Adjust%20Character Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.f6a06971fdab88822f7b110a55563657 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0800 Scott McFarland no Pride is a boil on the heart of our lives and must be removed by God. — Isa 38 & 39 (NIV) Hezekiah's life experienced God until pride found its way in. Sometimes it's not the challenges of life that expose our pride, but the blessings of life. Our behaviors are driven by our beliefs. — Isa 36-37 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2010/03/07/Experience%20God-Crisis%20of%20Belief Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.3d34561395a0003c488f820fda52ca29 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0800 Scott McFarland no Our behaviors are driven by our beliefs. — Isa 36-37 (NIV) When faced with decisions, it's our beliefs that really drive what we decide. So in order to change our behaviors, we must change our beliefs. Discover what to do when you hit a crisis of belief. God is speaking, but are we REALLY listening? — Isaiah 7 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2010/02/28/Experience%20God-God%20Speaks Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.00d629cb20f95ab57594b72b946f6e51 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800 Scott McFarland no God is speaking, but are we REALLY listening? — Isaiah 7 (NIV) God speaks thru His Word, thru prayer, thru circumstances, and thru the Church. When we realize it's actually the Lord speaking to us, the question becomes whether we really are wanting to listen and respond. Our response to God's invitation is worship. — Isaiah 6 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2010/02/21/Experience%20God-God%20Invites Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.bcb9de4b0a7fa1540bb78baed2c244f9 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800 Scott McFarland no Our response to God's invitation is worship. — Isaiah 6 (NIV) Most people prefer to invite God into their lives & plans, when it's God that does the inviting into His Plan. He invites those who have a relationship with Him and provides a revelation of His character to prepare us for the calling. Our response to that is worship. God doesn't chase us, He pursues to invite us into a relationship with Him. — Isaiah 1:10-20 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2010/02/14/Experience%20God-God%20Pursues Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.b02be2639821398de82eb7e506b88ff7 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800 Scott McFarland no God doesn't chase us, He pursues to invite us into a relationship with Him. — Isaiah 1:10-20 (NIV) Chasing after something is a form of control, but pursuit is a desire for proximity. God doesn't chase us down to make us relate, he pursues us to invite us into relationship. Isaiah's prophecy shows God pursuing the Israelites and offering them the opportunity to come clean with Him. Stop and See God is Still at Work — Acts 2 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2010/02/07/Experience%20God-God%20at%20Work Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.f48166689a4baff01af5b2f57a9afe74 Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800 Scott McFarland no Stop and See God is Still at Work — Acts 2 (NIV) Journey's 6th Anniversary is a celebration to recognize again that God is at Work. Our problem with finances is not needing more, but being content. — Luke 12 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2010/01/31/The%20Next%20Step%20in%20our%20Living Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.e26ab2b7e1fc8f558cebc21f24c68e46 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0800 Scott McFarland no Our problem with finances is not needing more, but being content. — Luke 12 (NIV) In looking at Jesus' teaching about money, the clear issue He deals with is not money at all, but our unrest & discontentment in this life. We put aside thinking about eternity and focus on this world, and wake up in eternity only to realize what a waste our chasing after the wind was. Jesus challenges us to live against the "More, Bigger, Better" thinking from Luke 12, and discover the joy of contentment. God holds us accountable for how we spend our lives, including the money. — Luke 19:10-27 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2010/01/24/The%20Next%20Step%20in%20our%20Producing Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.ab2b674b193c4a28891e22d863f07c52 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0800 Scott McFarland no God holds us accountable for how we spend our lives, including the money. — Luke 19:10-27 (NIV) The question when we receive money is not what we want to do with it, but what God wants us to do with it. By asking that question, we learn to save money for the things that He wants. Giving demonstrates our heart for God's Kingdom. — Luke 19:1-10 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2010/01/17/The%20Next%20Step%20in%20our%20Growing Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.a9cbac83282a752f2a55183fd43541d0 Sun, 17 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0800 Scott McFarland no Giving demonstrates our heart for God's Kingdom. — Luke 19:1-10 (NIV) Jesus doesn't command our giving as a rule, but responds to it as part of our relationship with Him. We discover many benefits in Christ by learning the grace of giving. Jesus helps us think about money from a Kingdom perspective. — Matt 6:19-24 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2010/01/10/The%20Next%20Step%20in%20our%20Thinking Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.f671ab2691bd15d831c485b61a1885d0 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0800 Scott McFarland no Jesus helps us think about money from a Kingdom perspective. — Matt 6:19-24 (NIV) Jesus knew we'd be bombarded with the world's thinking regarding money, and gave us a Kingdom perspective of how to handle this responsibility as good investors. True Vision is when we plug into what God's doing. — Nehemiah (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2010/01/03/Vision%20Sunday%202010 Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.c1b5bba8f0b9920c19d2a0c4ab833bba Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0800 Scott McFarland no True Vision is when we plug into what God's doing. — Nehemiah (NIV) Many people come up with their own vision and want God to plug into it, instead of seeking God's heart and pursuing His Vision. For 2010, we are calling the church to seek the heart of God and pursue His vision for our lives this year. Jesus didn't just come to show us love ... He IS our Love letter from God. — 1John 3-4 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2009/12/20/Love%20Like%20No%20Other Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.23b358e6b0a00eeb1d2a0ad9994c2f01 Sun, 20 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800 Scott McFarland no Jesus didn't just come to show us love ... He IS our Love letter from God. — 1John 3-4 (NIV) Jesus demonstrated love to us from the Father --- offering us adoption as His children, demonstrating love as sacrifice for another, and showing us His Essence is complete love in relationship. Love like that calls for a new life of love from us. Jesus is the Truth that overcomes all lies. — 1John 2 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2009/12/13/The%20Truth%20Comes%20Out Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.131653334298f696fdcbe73fe7502572 Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800 Scott McFarland no Jesus is the Truth that overcomes all lies. — 1John 2 (NIV) We've been lied to, and Jesus came to reveal the Truth to us. Jesus is the Light that overcomes our darkness. — 1 John 1 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2009/12/06/Let%20the%20Light%20Shine Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.454100b0bbff76508d8376f15d09e6e7 Sun, 06 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800 Scott McFarland no Jesus is the Light that overcomes our darkness. — 1 John 1 (NIV) In a world filled with darkness, Jesus came to change everything by bringing the light to our situations. We find out what we're living for, but what we're willing to die for. — Matt 16:21-35 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2009/11/22/Footprints%20-%20Come%20%26%20Go Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.6d76dd64f8d528ed14efe4462b0d18b0 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 Scott McFarland no We find out what we're living for, but what we're willing to die for. — Matt 16:21-35 (NIV) Most of us want to know what God's calling for our life is. Usually we equate it to success, or a legacy, or a task ... but Jesus defined His call in terms of a relationship with Himself. There is a big difference between doing service & being a servant. — Mark 10:35-45 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2009/11/15/Footprints%20-%20Come%20%26%20Serve Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.fe0f50058b56c7cf26367124f0f0c4a5 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 Scott McFarland no There is a big difference between doing service & being a servant. — Mark 10:35-45 (NIV) Jesus didn't call us to volunteer, but to become servants like Him. By becoming His servants, we become more like His character. The challenge to the disciples was for a greater life of service. Jesus is offering us the chance to grow, if we will say YES to Him — Luke 5:1-11 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2009/11/08/Footprints%20-%20Come%20%26%20Grow Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.241a51a57ed7c43b0d64b7cf551385c0 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 Scott McFarland no Jesus is offering us the chance to grow, if we will say YES to Him — Luke 5:1-11 (NIV) The longest journey in life is moving something 18" from our ears to our heart. Jesus takes us on that journey over & over as we learn and grow in our relationship with Him. This message gives 5 questions that we answer when we choose to follow & grow with God. The first calling of Christ is an invitation to discover a greater life. — John 1:35-51 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2009/11/01/Footprints%20-%20Come%20%26%20See Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.1c2270393be7464f6912a02e8284bbe0 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Scott McFarland no The first calling of Christ is an invitation to discover a greater life. — John 1:35-51 (NIV) God's first call is not a demand, but an invitation to relationship. Seeing Jesus gives us the answers, the acceptance, the acknowledgement and the approval we long for. Our Legacy will be determined by how much we give love away. — 1John 4:16-18 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2009/10/25/Love%20Is%20...%20Everlasting Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.7f584dc2f2e0ff1e9874a2b346565b0f Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Scott McFarland no Our Legacy will be determined by how much we give love away. — 1John 4:16-18 (NIV) Our world enjoys accumulating, but Jesus defines love as laying down our lives for others. We were not sent to accumulate love, but give it away. Love is not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself Less. — 1Cor 13:4 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2009/10/20/Love%20Is%20...%20SelfLess Brian Clark portablesermons.com.a2a317e021a621463393afa7fee22e26 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Brian Clark no Love is not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself Less. — 1Cor 13:4 (NIV) The heart of love is service for the sake of another. You can ALWAYS count on Love — 1Cor 13:7 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2009/10/18/Love%20Is%20...%20RelyAble Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.1b7e39620bbed7bbf493f89816a3339c Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Scott McFarland no You can ALWAYS count on Love — 1Cor 13:7 (NIV) Love seems so come & go in our lives, and we discover that it's not Real Love. Real Love is ALWAYS faithful, and we discover it thru hard times. Love acts as a teammate toward others instead of a referee. — 1Cor 13:5 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2009/10/04/Love%20Is%20...%20Forget-Full Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.50b95c6398e860741c3bba11584e363c Sun, 04 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Scott McFarland no Love acts as a teammate toward others instead of a referee. — 1Cor 13:5 (NIV) It's easy to throw flags at people and point out their mistakes, but love chooses instead to be a part of their team and find the victory out of a difficulty. The most loving thing we can do for someone is tell them the truth. — 1Cor 13:6 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2009/09/27/Love%20Is%20...%20TruthFull Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.a81ccc2b5b3c145016591b4f8f6af290 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Scott McFarland no The most loving thing we can do for someone is tell them the truth. — 1Cor 13:6 (NIV) We are masters at deceiving ourselves and others "in the name of love". Paul says that's not love at all... but a poison in the relationship. Real Love shows the truth and shares the truth with those we care about. Love does not set time limits on relationships, but acts with kindness. — 1Cor 13:4 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2009/09/20/Love%20Is%20...%20Time-less Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.5e66b2f1855c360f892e777316a64008 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Scott McFarland no Love does not set time limits on relationships, but acts with kindness. — 1Cor 13:4 (NIV) Patience and kindness are not tools of love, but demonstrations of it. Real love does not use patience and kindness to get what it wants, it shares these as a result of love for the person. Anything minus Love = Nothing — 1Cor 13:1-3 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2009/09/13/Love%20Is%20...%20Mandatory Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.5eaee3f39f07c15d10291e3389fa4952 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Scott McFarland no Anything minus Love = Nothing — 1Cor 13:1-3 (NIV) Kicking off the 40Days of Love in Tracy... we must come to realize that the core to all life is Love. And the real definition of love is not defined by sensuality or sentimentality, but by decision and action. Life is not about accomplishments, but investments. — James 5 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2009/08/30/Overcoming%20Fear%20with%20Faith Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.5e72e42ae0d27943bf68df687b507361 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Scott McFarland no Life is not about accomplishments, but investments. — James 5 (NIV) We choose to live for the moment before death (our dreams/desires) or the moment after death (God's dreams/desires). James offers three investments into that moment to live life well. Insecurity is overcome by commitment, not control. — James 4 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2009/08/23/Overcoming%20Security%20with%20Submission Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.36fdb99cfcf2e63b6693eaf4fbe6f831 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Scott McFarland no Insecurity is overcome by commitment, not control. — James 4 (NIV) Most of us have fears about the future, and struggle with insecurity by trying to control our environment. But that often leads to poor choices and unwise decisions in trying to control our lives. Instead, making a deeper commitment to the One who is in control gives us both security and fearless faith. Our words reveal where our hearts reside. — James 3 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2009/08/16/Overcoming%20Anxiety%20with%20Action Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.36089c6ee37a5b96ca5b1db3b6091bd5 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Scott McFarland no Our words reveal where our hearts reside. — James 3 (NIV) If I'm going to change my words, it will require a change in heart. If I'm going to change my heart, it will require a change in action. If I'm going to change my actions, it will require a change in Lord. Forgiveness lets go of what's fair to pursue what's right. — James 2 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2009/08/09/Overcoming%20Fairness%20with%20Forgiveness Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.e2bf0c51a568a620851ea628c784248f Sun, 09 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Scott McFarland no Forgiveness lets go of what's fair to pursue what's right. — James 2 (NIV) Our world judges by what we think is fair, and then constantly lives in fear of not getting their rights. But Jesus eliminates the fear by showing a different way ... a spirit of forgiveness. Truth becomes true when I DO. — James 1 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2009/08/02/Overcoming%20Trials%20with%20Truth Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.30148459dcce8d5b23e5e31242d06940 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Scott McFarland no Truth becomes true when I DO. — James 1 (NIV) Our natural reaction to fear is to avoid or control, but God wants us to overcome fear with faith. So He uses trials, testings and temptations to help us learn how to overcome trials with truth. Live out your faith by setting the pace in your family — Gen 17 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2009/07/26/Going%20Glocal%20-%20My%20Family Brian Clark portablesermons.com.2f1b7f15bea79e267fa16537fb7ce09b Sun, 26 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Brian Clark no Live out your faith by setting the pace in your family — Gen 17 (NIV) Seed must die to produce fruit — Mark 4 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2009/07/19/Going%20Glocal%20-%20My%20World Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.eef7084e77507d857bf21b27c4321bf0 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Scott McFarland no Seed must die to produce fruit — Mark 4 (NIV) We've been commissioned by Christ to Go, so what are we staying for? What does being Light of the world look like? — Matt 5:14-16 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2009/07/12/Going%20Glocal%20-%20My%20Community Ron Kovac portablesermons.com.82a57741547f099392d63deca6b19c47 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Ron Kovac no What does being Light of the world look like? — Matt 5:14-16 (NIV) The power of Salt is Influence. — Matt 5:13 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2009/07/05/Going%20Glocal%20-%20My%20Country Don Facciolla portablesermons.com.f29623d191ba539bb85e88bd02d5e111 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Don Facciolla no The power of Salt is Influence. — Matt 5:13 (NIV) Discovering the power of salt gives us insight into what Jesus meant when He said "we are the salt of the earth". Godliness + Contentment = Recession-Proof finances — 1Tim 6 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2009/06/28/Recession%20Proof%20My%20Finances Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.a54ccbe4f16cdfb525af1502eac15730 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Scott McFarland no Godliness + Contentment = Recession-Proof finances — 1Tim 6 (NIV) The secret to a life of recession-proof finances is not more, but less. Learning to be content with what we have is the best investment strategy for a recession-proof life. Who we follow will determine what we become. — 1Tim 6:11-16 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2009/06/21/Recession%20Proof%20My%20Future Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.3e364dc262b9f05388293e3c6288d6d7 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Scott McFarland no Who we follow will determine what we become. — 1Tim 6:11-16 (NIV) Paul's exhortation to Timothy reminds us on Father's Day that people are watching, and often become what we live out. To recession proof their future, we must pay close attention to who we are and what we're following. The Primary purpose of family is to develop holiness, not happiness. — 1Tim 5 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2009/06/14/Recession%20Proof%20My%20Family Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.d3e153462da52ae1861a60c3130163d8 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Scott McFarland no The Primary purpose of family is to develop holiness, not happiness. — 1Tim 5 (NIV) Many people believe that God wants us to be happy. While He does things that can help us be happy, that's not His main concern. He's more concerned about our holiness than our happiness. That's why God created the family (both nuclear & church family). Paul's instructions to the church family are ones we can use in our own. Harvest Times can make us fat, but hard times can make us strong. — 1Tim 4 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2009/06/07/Recession%20Proof%20my%20Faith Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.25cbc05bd7956c969cd7581ec7850659 Sun, 07 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Scott McFarland no Harvest Times can make us fat, but hard times can make us strong. — 1Tim 4 (NIV) Two words for helping to grow a strong faith, so that our lives can be more recession-proof. God releases the superhero in us through service. — 1Tim 3:8-16 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2009/05/31/My%20Place%20-%20Guitar%20Hero Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.fc4cfdd7ad104ac1acb2ccd417b43ab4 Sun, 31 May 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Scott McFarland no God releases the superhero in us through service. — 1Tim 3:8-16 (NIV) Jesus didn't measure people by their title, but by their service. Deacons are those privileged to serve, and anyone can apply. But in spite of the benefits of what happens when we serve, there is only one important reason to serve - because it brings honor to Christ. A look at the Office of Eldership — 1Tim 3:1-8 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2009/05/17/My%20Place%20-%20iPhone Roger Gibson portablesermons.com.e90fbba2787463ff8279b7ca5ce3b447 Sun, 17 May 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Roger Gibson no A look at the Office of Eldership — 1Tim 3:1-8 (NIV) JCC Ordained its first group of elders, and has Roger Gibson share on the office and the calling of elders in a church. This message preceded an ordination of elders into the office. Worship is not about gender, but about Jesus — 1Timothy 2:9-15 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2009/05/11/My%20Place%20-%20The%20Big%20Screen Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.3953b780951158aa5b53cf6298cc7b10 Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Scott McFarland no Worship is not about gender, but about Jesus — 1Timothy 2:9-15 (NIV) This text is unpopular, as it seems to minimize the impact of women, when actually the women who've left the most impact have modeled its principles. Mothers are women who have learned the value of modesty, submission and influence, and taught that to their children. God's not interested in the score, but in the mission. — 1Tim 2:1-8 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2009/05/03/My%20Place%20-%20Wii Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.927fd312bb06fc9107387c78ef6ef7ca Sun, 03 May 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Scott McFarland no God's not interested in the score, but in the mission. — 1Tim 2:1-8 (NIV) Too often, our competitive spirit can get in the way of the purpose, especially in churches & families. Paul tells Timothy the way to eliminate the competition --- pray. God is not concerned about my reputation, but my character (His Design for me.) — 1Tim 1:12-20 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2009/04/26/My%20Place%20-%20Facebook Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.de09dce60c1c105752ba804c82f51287 Sun, 26 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Scott McFarland no God is not concerned about my reputation, but my character (His Design for me.) — 1Tim 1:12-20 (NIV) Our culture sells and pushes image, and there's no better place to see that than on Facebook (or MySpace). God's not as interested in my image or reputation. He's more concerned about my Character Profile, about whether He is #1 on my friend list, about my Eternal faithfulness. Reputation focuses on Image, but Character focuses on Design. We must decide if God is to fit our place, or if we are to fit God's. — 1Tim 1:1-11 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2009/04/19/My%20Place%20-%20Entertainment%20Room Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.2da7b98ae804bf74c5d430f429a3b97c Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Scott McFarland no We must decide if God is to fit our place, or if we are to fit God's. — 1Tim 1:1-11 (NIV) The struggle of life is deciding whether faith must fit our desires, or desires must fit our faith. Timothy as a young leader is given 4 instructions from Paul on how to lead people toward a faith that supercedes their plans. A great lesson for all parents, leaders and Christians. Resurrection Sunday is the day Jesus becomes real to us personally. — John 20:15-18 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2009/04/12/Whispers%20-%20Easter%202009 Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.c9c52d0a31f90701aadebed565a66d24 Sun, 12 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Scott McFarland no Resurrection Sunday is the day Jesus becomes real to us personally. — John 20:15-18 (NIV) The greatest whispers of God are documented throughout the Bible, as the Lord speaks into the hearts and minds of people. Mary Magdeline experienced one of those whispers on the day of Jesus' resurrection, and it still speaks to us today. The most important question of our lives - How much do I love Jesus? — John 21 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2009/04/05/One%20Heart%20at%20a%20Time Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.dee0170de2e04ee108f34bdbba91d231 Sun, 05 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Scott McFarland no The most important question of our lives - How much do I love Jesus? — John 21 (NIV) At the root of Christianity is not religious doctrine, but the answer to a simple question: How much do I love Jesus? The last story John shares out of his gospel account is one that not only restores Peter, but gives us the chance to be restored in our relationship to God. We love others one at a time because He loved us one at a time. How to love people who are "educated" about religion — John 3 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2009/03/29/One%20Educated%20Person%20at%20a%20Time Brian Clark portablesermons.com.1781438fa383b6bab980333d77723777 Sun, 29 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Brian Clark no How to love people who are "educated" about religion — John 3 (NIV) Jesus calls us to love people we sometimes don't like — John 13 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2009/03/22/One%20Personality%20at%20a%20Time Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.fd67bc88b1a0d2a93cd64c74c173460e Sun, 22 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Scott McFarland no Jesus calls us to love people we sometimes don't like — John 13 (NIV) The power of God can help transform our hearts to love people that we struggle with liking sometimes. Jesus took a ragtag bunch of disciples and taught them that the power of the Church lies in loving each other. Jesus shows how to love people through their grief — John 11 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2009/03/15/One%20Grieving%20Person%20at%20a%20Time Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.25904a447910c82af108b2d294adc6bf Sun, 15 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Scott McFarland no Jesus shows how to love people through their grief — John 11 (NIV) Loving people in times of grief is often the hardest, as we are looking for a fix to the problem instead of a person to carry us through it. Jesus shows in raising Lazarus how to love people in their times of grief, and trust in the one who will carry us into eternity. Loving People can be difficult when they are hurting — John 9:1-41 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2009/03/08/One%20Sick%20Person%20At%20a%20Time Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.352aa57b2fd5e00092af69e171e7d62f Sun, 08 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0800 Scott McFarland no Loving People can be difficult when they are hurting — John 9:1-41 (NIV) One of the most difficult situations is loving people who are dealing with sickness/disease. Jesus gives us a great example in the healing of a blind man. Jesus didn't condemn people, but challenged them to a better life — John 8:1-11 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2009/03/01/One%20Immoral%20Person%20at%20a%20Time Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.5935add555b8cd1b2e3db46b86ea23bc Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0800 Scott McFarland no Jesus didn't condemn people, but challenged them to a better life — John 8:1-11 (NIV) As believers, we long for others to make better choices, and can come off as condemning or convicting them of their sin... but Jesus didn't love the immoral woman that way. Instead, he chose to challenge her to a better life. Jesus wants to fill our hearts with the water of Worship — John 4 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2009/02/22/One%20Lost%20Person%20at%20a%20Time Guest - Elliot Ayala portablesermons.com.da21751ac541c6c3769b402b3dca43c5 Sun, 22 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0800 Guest - Elliot Ayala no Jesus wants to fill our hearts with the water of Worship — John 4 (NIV) Guest Speaker Elliot Ayala shares a message on the Well and the Samaritan woman, where we discover that loving people means growing a heart open to worship. Jesus shows how to L-O-V-E a Critic — John 1 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2009/02/15/One%20Critic%20at%20a%20Time Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.fb1f2af5836acf9e6f71a75aa58745cc Sun, 15 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0800 Scott McFarland no Jesus shows how to L-O-V-E a Critic — John 1 (NIV) Learning to love people is at the core of our Christian walk, and Jesus shows through the book of John how to love people one-at-a-time. In this story, Jesus demonstrates L-O-V-E to a critic named Nathanael. Celebrating what God has done over the last 5 years... — Lev 26:3-13 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2009/02/08/5th%20Anniversary%20Celebration Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.a26141a6fa4f09a1576526e7387d086e Sun, 08 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0800 Scott McFarland no Celebrating what God has done over the last 5 years... — Lev 26:3-13 (NIV) One decision of obedience can change your life forever. Our lives have been impacted by a decision that happened 7 years ago on this date - and exactly 2 years later, a church was birthed. Celebrating what God does when we obey His commands in that one moment of decision. Joshua shares his last message telling the Israelites what IT is — Joshua 24 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2009/02/01/Passing%20IT%20On Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.037c3396dddda73ea9bd445e17494072 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0800 Scott McFarland no Joshua shares his last message telling the Israelites what IT is — Joshua 24 (NIV) Discovering IT can be the most revolutionary change in a person's life, and when we discover it's within our control - to choose to surrender - IT comes alive. Joshua discovered that God works when we figure IT out... How Joshua instructs Israel to live IT up — Joshua 22:1-5 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2009/01/25/Living%20IT%20up Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.7f149b04a46356af515cc529fcc47b4a Sun, 25 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800 Scott McFarland no How Joshua instructs Israel to live IT up — Joshua 22:1-5 (NIV) Our ToDo list for life is often cluttered with stuff to make our lives happy, but we forget to make sure God is always on the top of our activities. Joshua's instructions tell us how to live life to the fullest by placing God at the center of IT. How to get IT back when you've lost IT — Joshua 7 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2009/01/18/Losing%20IT Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.aed3b4e01876cb1c67c24a780d6646b7 Sun, 18 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800 Scott McFarland no How to get IT back when you've lost IT — Joshua 7 (NIV) Joshua and the nation of Israel had IT, and then lost IT by a sin of one leader. This passage shows how to get IT back when we've lost IT. The only way to keep IT in life is to grow IT. — Joshua 6 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2009/01/11/Growing%20IT Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.dac0210ad2878d66435e01168541c1ef Sun, 11 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800 Scott McFarland no The only way to keep IT in life is to grow IT. — Joshua 6 (NIV) Most of us get something and try to do what we can to keep it by playing "prevent defense". But the problem with "IT" is that in order to keep IT, we must risk what we have. The only way to keep IT is to grow IT. Joshua 6 shows principles on how to Grow IT in the battle of Jericho. God gives IT to people who seek Him. — Joshua 1 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2009/01/04/Finding%20IT Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.217d4bbdf9c8eb0f1d1ff6ea205fb716 Sun, 04 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800 Scott McFarland no God gives IT to people who seek Him. — Joshua 1 (NIV) Whatever IT is, we know when we see IT, and want IT bad. But how do we find IT? Joshua learned how to find IT, use IT and pass IT on, and this study from Joshua 1 gives us lessons on how to seek IT for ourselves. Jesus is the General of Peace - pursuing us, saving us, & leading us. — Luke 2:1-20 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2008/12/24/Inviting%20the%20Prince%20of%20Peace Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.cdb1cffb470f5ae4671fcacb50f69efe Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0800 Scott McFarland no Jesus is the General of Peace - pursuing us, saving us, & leading us. — Luke 2:1-20 (NIV) Jesus is the son who loves us like an everlasting father. — Luke 7:36-50 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2008/12/21/Inviting%20the%20Everlasting%20Father Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.7ddd93c283dbe19098129458493c05b4 Sun, 21 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0800 Scott McFarland no Jesus is the son who loves us like an everlasting father. — Luke 7:36-50 (NIV) The image of fatherhood can be disappointing to us, especially since we have all seen our imperfect fathers fail us. Yet Jesus redefines fatherhood in a new way, eliminating our desire to rebel, avoid, or perform and showing us how to simply love. He wants to sit at your dining table this Christmas and talk with you like a loving Father ... would He have room at the table? Who is the Mighty God on the throne of your life - is it us, or Immanuel? — Isaiah 9:6 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2008/12/14/Inviting%20the%20Mighty%20God Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.48d99003a1c7ee71707c9de5a54df026 Sun, 14 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0800 Scott McFarland no Who is the Mighty God on the throne of your life - is it us, or Immanuel? — Isaiah 9:6 (NIV) What if the Wonderful Counselor came and visited you this Christmas? — Isaiah 9:6 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2008/12/07/Inviting%20the%20Wonderful%20Counselor Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.8f61da285abd2615f5749d270236c00d Sun, 07 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0800 Scott McFarland no What if the Wonderful Counselor came and visited you this Christmas? — Isaiah 9:6 (NIV) We often talk about the Nativity like it's some historic event, and don't take time to realize the power of IMMANUEL (God with us). He promised us a person in the form of a Wonderful Counselor, and by embracing Him, we have our lives changed. Substituting anything in place of God First destroys a nation. — Exodus 32 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2008/11/23/Lessons%20for%20our%20Leader%20-%20Overcome%20Idolatry Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.92f275b08b9879d410dd36a7b10d512a Sun, 23 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800 Scott McFarland no Substituting anything in place of God First destroys a nation. — Exodus 32 (NIV) Our world needs leaders who put aside their own "gettingness" and learn to be "generous" in their leadership, by leading with truth, proper love, intercession and sacrifice. Moses learned incredible lessons in leadership when he faced a nation that had turned to idols instead of to God. We too can learn to overcome idolatry by imitating Jesus and His generosity. We need courage to overcome the trap of comfort. — Ex 14 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2008/11/16/Lessons%20for%20our%20Leader%20-%20Overcoming%20Comfortability%20pt1 Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.3e797ed2e8360cbf8228d7a0489bd54e Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800 Scott McFarland no We need courage to overcome the trap of comfort. — Ex 14 (NIV) Many poor decisions as leaders come from pursuing comfort over calling. Moses led well by learning how to have courage in the face of discomfort and danger. Exodus 14 shows us all as leaders how to overcome the trap of comfort. Courage helps us overcome comfort and pursue our calling. — Ex 14 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2008/11/16/Lessons%20for%20our%20Leader%20-%20Overcoming%20Comfortability%20pt2 Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.c4c265dcf5c992431bb2efd7b89bfc09 Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800 Scott McFarland no Courage helps us overcome comfort and pursue our calling. — Ex 14 (NIV) Many poor decisions as leaders come from pursuing comfort over calling. Moses led well by learning how to have courage in the face of discomfort and danger. Exodus 14 shows us all as leaders how to overcome the trap of comfort. We overcome our own insecurity by discovering our identity in Christ. — Ex 3-4 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2008/11/09/Lessons%20for%20our%20Leader%20-%20Overcoming%20Insecurity Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.a32003a09642fa2d75169440cdabdcb0 Sun, 09 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800 Scott McFarland no We overcome our own insecurity by discovering our identity in Christ. — Ex 3-4 (NIV) Popularity may get you a title or position, but accountability places you in the puzzle of God. — Ex 1-2 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2008/11/02/Lessons%20for%20our%20Leader%20-%20Overcoming%20Popularity Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.7ab22c62bb33c5b1b1cfd886588cb051 Sun, 02 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Scott McFarland no Popularity may get you a title or position, but accountability places you in the puzzle of God. — Ex 1-2 (NIV) We measure success in terms of popularity and "votegetting". Yet God holds the only vote that matters. He sets up and takes down leaders in every position of life, and when we realize we are accountable to Him, we are then prepared for the work He wants done through us. Every Day is an opportunity for us to love people one at a time. — Acts 8:26-40 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2008/10/26/Just%20One%20More%20Decision Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.d85b73f0a831ccd0b248b5613f585b70 Sun, 26 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Scott McFarland no Every Day is an opportunity for us to love people one at a time. — Acts 8:26-40 (NIV) Philip demonstrates that all of our life experiences set us up to love people one at a time. Overcoming hurt happens by dropping the stone and picking up the cup of Jesus's blood. — Acts 7:54-60 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2008/10/19/Just%20One%20More%20Crisis Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.18649451ba9b68d45fdeebdbab33eba2 Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Scott McFarland no Overcoming hurt happens by dropping the stone and picking up the cup of Jesus's blood. — Acts 7:54-60 (NIV) Hurt is part of life, and it can either own us or direct us to a greater victory. Stephen's prayers in the midst of personal hurt (stoning) show us how to pray in times of hurt. Servants answer Yes to God before He asks the question. — Acts 6 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2008/10/12/Just%20One%20More%20Opportunity%20-%20pt1 Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.6643c9d5dcf84423ce8146cae0c8dab2 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Scott McFarland no Servants answer Yes to God before He asks the question. — Acts 6 (NIV) Servants answer Yes to God before He asks the question. — Acts 6 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2008/10/12/Just%20One%20More%20Opportunity%20-%20pt2 Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.8b6aa270adaf7938b2655e51af83f949 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Scott McFarland no Servants answer Yes to God before He asks the question. — Acts 6 (NIV) The only way to overcome sin is through confession. — Acts 5 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2008/10/05/Just%20One%20More%20Confession Brian Clark portablesermons.com.3a3f469b3b29c7eb63abf7084ba6024f Sun, 05 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Brian Clark no The only way to overcome sin is through confession. — Acts 5 (NIV) We see the power of God in the face of challenges. — Acts 4 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2008/09/28/Just%20One%20More%20Challenge Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.c31240c0a0c0633b3c13b203923b3b6f Sun, 28 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Scott McFarland no We see the power of God in the face of challenges. — Acts 4 (NIV) God's power happens in the face of challenges, so our prayers should be to welcome whatever challenge God wants to give us so that we can see His power happen in the lives of people. Life Change happens in a circle (group). — Acts 2:42-47 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2008/09/21/Just%20One%20More%20Life Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.ea3f6c44f7d6e58645fa827fe32ef41e Sun, 21 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Scott McFarland no Life Change happens in a circle (group). — Acts 2:42-47 (NIV) Most people think of church as "rows", but actually we find out in life that church really happens in circles. That's why Groups are so important in our spiritual growth, as we see in Acts 2 with the initial church. If you've never experienced group life as it was intended - get in a group! Do we pray for our expectations, or does prayer define our expectations? — Acts 2:1-41 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2008/09/14/Just%20One%20More%20Miracle Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.c759fdff9940707e2046daca1320c713 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Scott McFarland no Do we pray for our expectations, or does prayer define our expectations? — Acts 2:1-41 (NIV) The miracle at Pentecost was not in the sign, or the message, or even the many decisions --- but in the start of a chain of life change that impacts us personally 2000 years later. Prayer helps us deal with change. — Acts 1 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2008/09/07/Just%20One%20More%20Change Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.281e1abfc499ff309f3460fe2b2828c5 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Scott McFarland no Prayer helps us deal with change. — Acts 1 (NIV) The disciples faced great change, and dealt with it through prayer. It was those early prayers that helped them accept the changes they needed, and gave them courage to stand on the mission they were called to. Great leaders are people who have learned to be great followers. — Gen 39 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2008/08/24/Heroes-A%20Hero%20worth%20Following Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.549b1787461932469248ddfe4ca3e79d Sun, 24 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Scott McFarland no Great leaders are people who have learned to be great followers. — Gen 39 (NIV) You can tell much about a person from the way they make choices, and Joseph's lessons on making good decisions as a follower of God formed him into a great leader. Learn about the choices he made in the major tests from Genesis 39. Learning to submit shows us where we must learn to surrender to Christ. — Gen 32:22-32 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2008/08/17/Heroes-A%20Hero%20worth%20Submitting%20To Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.579912e95115ca79ce773908855d62d1 Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Scott McFarland no Learning to submit shows us where we must learn to surrender to Christ. — Gen 32:22-32 (NIV) Submission is a negative word in our society, yet it measures our level of surrender. The more I surrender to Christ, the less difficulty I have in submitting to others (Eph 5:21). Jacob's wrestling match with God taught him lessons on submission by teaching him the value of surrender. Our obedience demonstrates the level of our Love for God. — Gen 22:1-14 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2008/08/10/Heroes-A%20Hero%20worth%20Obeying Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.91eb73e08e9efdbaad96a1e764a87a6a Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Scott McFarland no Our obedience demonstrates the level of our Love for God. — Gen 22:1-14 (NIV) Abraham is a great study in the lessons and blessings of obedience. Our level of obedience is in proportion to our level of love for God. Noah demonstrated trust in a God who is fully trustworthy. — Gen 6 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2008/08/03/Heroes-A%20Hero%20Worth%20Trusting Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.6b5c64b30a28109cb23783a8373064d8 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Scott McFarland no Noah demonstrated trust in a God who is fully trustworthy. — Gen 6 (NIV) Learning to trust is difficult, because we are often hurt. Yet Noah became trustworthy because of his trust in the Lord. We can learn how to be more trustworthy and more trusting by learning to trust God more. What we pursue has ownership of our lives, so choose well. — Gen 2:15-25 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2008/07/28/Heroes-A%20Hero%20worth%20Pursuing Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.c7917f9a9f456c9987f991433a70623f Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Scott McFarland no What we pursue has ownership of our lives, so choose well. — Gen 2:15-25 (NIV) Adam had many pursuits in life given by God, but all of them were for the purpose of pursuing God. Distraction can pull us away from the greatest pursuit of life. So be careful what we pursue. A Celebration of the work from our Honduras Mission Team — Acts 14:26-28 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2008/07/20/Embrace%20the%20Grace%20in%20Mission Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.c624dc20e76626bbae26e860daede79a Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Scott McFarland no A Celebration of the work from our Honduras Mission Team — Acts 14:26-28 (NIV) God has called all of us to serve in His Mission, and the Honduras Mission trip demonstrates three blessings of serving. The stories highlight what God does when we serve him with 100% of our lives. Learning how to respond to grief is the place where God does His best work in our lives — Job 42 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2008/06/23/Reality%3F%20American%20Idol%20-%20The%20Judges Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.8fa4b32c68553004a962c641504248e1 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Scott McFarland no Learning how to respond to grief is the place where God does His best work in our lives — Job 42 (NIV) Job dealt with the slippery slope of grief, in spite of three friends who hurt him deeply. The story of how God ministered to Job encourages all of us to perform for Him alone. How can we overcome our fears? — Job 1 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2008/06/15/Reality%3F%20American%20Idol%20-%20The%20Performer Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.e55544dda568d7f035e507c898c947b1 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Scott McFarland no How can we overcome our fears? — Job 1 (NIV) Fear can overcome our lives, or we can overcome fear through courage in God. Job's song reminds us to keep our eyes on Jesus to overcome fears. Surviving Difficulty takes an alliance with the Lord. — Esther (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2008/06/08/Reality%3F%20Survivor Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.acee731760e6595b3a4604959aead7f7 Sun, 08 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Scott McFarland no Surviving Difficulty takes an alliance with the Lord. — Esther (NIV) The dip of difficulty is a reality in every person's life, but by making God your alliance, it can be overcome. The story of Esther shows how God works when we maintain an alliance with Him. We can overcome insecurity by following the lead of Jesus. — Ruth (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2008/06/01/Reality%3F%20Dancing%20with%20the%20Stars Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.60f4d2381897a9c97a368b1a4bf24458 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Scott McFarland no We can overcome insecurity by following the lead of Jesus. — Ruth (NIV) Ruth demonstrates how following God as our leader can help us overcome obstacles and deal with insecurity. Our lives get out of sync when we are not fulfilling the Great Commission — Matt 28:16-20 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2008/05/25/Great%20Things%20-%20The%20Great%20Commission Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.dbf74ccd736245d135f2d53a4da7f278 Sun, 25 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Scott McFarland no Our lives get out of sync when we are not fulfilling the Great Commission — Matt 28:16-20 (NIV) Jesus is on a mission, and we find ourselves out of sync when we're not supporting that mission in our marriage, family, work, and future. Jesus calls us to be Great through commitment. — Matt 22:1-14 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2008/05/18/Great%20Things%20-%20The%20Great%20Commitment Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.ec5f2bc0085107a08fa37b0c5ea73698 Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Scott McFarland no Jesus calls us to be Great through commitment. — Matt 22:1-14 (NIV) Greatness is not measured in results, but commitment. Love is not a feeling, but a choice to live great. — Matt 22:34-40 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2008/05/11/Great%20Things%20-%20The%20Great%20Commandment Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.a9f6d61cec6f21330b300c83e44e61da Sun, 11 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Scott McFarland no Love is not a feeling, but a choice to live great. — Matt 22:34-40 (NIV) A great life is not measured by how I accomplish my vision in life, but by whether I accomplished God's vision for my life. That's why Jesus' commandment to love God & love others is so powerful - it is a choice to love and let God love us back. Never, ever forget the Cross — Matt 20:28 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2008/05/04/Great%20Things%20-%20The%20Great%20Cost Roger Gibson portablesermons.com.28be00852342155e977febfdc1dc0497 Sun, 04 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Roger Gibson no Never, ever forget the Cross — Matt 20:28 (NIV) The Cross was not an obligation, but the choice of a loving God for all people. How does Jesus help us learn to let our kids go? — Matt 20:20-28 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2008/04/27/SuperNanny-Letting%20Go Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.b6928887bd858f07ab2b557377ee5796 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Scott McFarland no How does Jesus help us learn to let our kids go? — Matt 20:20-28 (NIV) The greatest challenge in parenting is learning how to let go of our kids. Whether it's their first day of Kindergarten or the day they leave for college, we constantly must deal with the challenge of letting go. In this text, Jesus helps us learn how to best address the issue of letting go, and doing it well. Family provides the foundation of the 3 biggest decisions in life. — Matthew 19 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2008/04/20/SuperNanny-Schedule Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.a9a04a5522d5978fcfc43d23527e74ab Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Scott McFarland no Family provides the foundation of the 3 biggest decisions in life. — Matthew 19 (NIV) The biggest decisions in life are all made in the context of family. Jesus teaches us through 3 great stories in Matthew 19 the importance family plays in making these decisions. How would Jesus discipline his children? — Matthew 18 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2008/04/13/SuperNanny-The%20Naughty%20Chair Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.da02e73e94681946e233d4621ada92fa Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Scott McFarland no How would Jesus discipline his children? — Matthew 18 (NIV) Discipline is considered a negative/evil word in our society today, but it is actually the best gift in helping others develop the ability to make good choices. The essence of parenting and leadership is building in them the ability to choose wisely, and discipline (pain) is our best tool. Parents/Leaders are not the standard, but the steward. — Matt 18:1-9 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2008/04/06/SuperNanny-Time%20for%20a%20Review Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.5bedf8e43692431996ad361034337ff6 Sun, 06 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Scott McFarland no Parents/Leaders are not the standard, but the steward. — Matt 18:1-9 (NIV) Often, we equate positions of authority to give us the right to decide the standard, when actually we are just stewards of the standard given to us. Whether parenting kids or leading an organization, it is our job to be humble, love equally, and live pure as examples for those we lead. Jesus is looking for people who hunger to be His Champions. — Matt 13:15 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2008/03/23/Seizing%20Your%20Victory%20-%20Easter%202008 Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.e90a8a44d3ae80dc934f537a02d4d99d Sun, 23 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Scott McFarland no Jesus is looking for people who hunger to be His Champions. — Matt 13:15 (NIV) Jesus releases us from our mat of guilt so that we can forgive others. — Matthew 9:1-13 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2008/03/09/Embrace%20the%20Grace%20over%20Guilt Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.c9ac290892be78945b1406f45f74c57e Sun, 09 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0800 Scott McFarland no Jesus releases us from our mat of guilt so that we can forgive others. — Matthew 9:1-13 (NIV) Guilt can paralyze us into despair or immobilize us into hiding, but God wants to use our past to show others His ability to set captives free. Tell the storm how big your God is — Matthew 8:23-27 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2008/03/02/Embrace%20the%20Grace%20over%20Worry Brian Clark portablesermons.com.79932bd2c2af02d046a6e299d90e9f69 Sun, 02 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0800 Brian Clark no Tell the storm how big your God is — Matthew 8:23-27 (NIV) A look at how Jesus helps us in times of crisis. With Jesus in our boat, we have nothing to fear. Sermon on the Mount — Matthew 5-7 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2008/02/24/Embrace%20the%20Grace%20over%20Religion%20 Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.80591d8980b243346cb8c76a40085b01 Sun, 24 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0800 Scott McFarland no Sermon on the Mount — Matthew 5-7 (NIV) A Dramatic Presentation of the Sermon on the Mount Following Jesus breaks the boredom and routine of life — Matthew 4:18-25 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2008/02/17/Embrace%20the%20Grace%20over%20Routine Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.e2c925722645ca22524e7f27a0cb1701 Sun, 17 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0800 Scott McFarland no Following Jesus breaks the boredom and routine of life — Matthew 4:18-25 (NIV) A closer relationship with Christ breaks the stranglehold of Temptation — Matthew 4:1-11 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2008/02/10/Embrace%20the%20Grace%20over%20Temptation Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.7f42647a7b2124f3c588e4c9affc4ca4 Sun, 10 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0800 Scott McFarland no A closer relationship with Christ breaks the stranglehold of Temptation — Matthew 4:1-11 (NIV) Our decision to never sacrifice our relationship with Christ eliminates the power of temptation. Jesus came so that we could embrace His Grace. — Matthew 3:1-12 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2008/02/03/Embrace%20the%20Grace%20of%20Jesus Scott McFarland & Brian Clark portablesermons.com.fbd3b34729916c341caf33b8e22e0d59 Sun, 03 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0800 Scott McFarland & Brian Clark no Jesus came so that we could embrace His Grace. — Matthew 3:1-12 (NIV) Grace is not just a gift - it is a person. God gives me opportunity, but I must choose to act. — Colossians 4 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2008/01/27/The%2010%20Most%20Powerful%202-Letter%20Words Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.c93a3b0e56503e96cac0574c16fa246e Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800 Scott McFarland no God gives me opportunity, but I must choose to act. — Colossians 4 (NIV) Our choices determine the outcome of our Way of life. The only way to get rid of our sin is to Replace It with Righteousness. — Colossians 3 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2008/01/20/Out%20with%20the%20Old%2C%20In%20with%20the%20New Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.733e76e3665dcdf430d7ce4504c4d2ca Sun, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800 Scott McFarland no The only way to get rid of our sin is to Replace It with Righteousness. — Colossians 3 (NIV) We can't quit sinning, we can only replace sin with righteous behaviors. Stop looking at the results of our live, and look at the light of our results. — Colossians 2 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2008/01/13/Eliminating%20a%20Shadow%20Mission Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.df277b451549eaca9edcf901c61c5879 Sun, 13 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800 Scott McFarland no Stop looking at the results of our live, and look at the light of our results. — Colossians 2 (NIV) We can't become like Christ by looking at our results. We become more like Christ by looking at the light of Christ. Shadow Missions are those things that distract us from looking at Christ himself. The greatest hindrance to accomplishing God's Vision for our lives is pursuing our own vision for our life. — Colossians 1 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2008/01/06/A%20Vision%20to%20Live%20For Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.67b4a27d54068ad51774f705d5d43c94 Sun, 06 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800 Scott McFarland no The greatest hindrance to accomplishing God's Vision for our lives is pursuing our own vision for our life. — Colossians 1 (NIV) Vision is not something we invent, but something God invests in us. When we pursue our own self-centered visions, we miss out on what God wants to do with our lives. This Vision Sunday launch of the near year examines Colossians 1 and how we are pursuing God's Vision for Journey. What are the pillars of faith we dream about at JCC? — Mark 12:30 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2006/06/11/JCC%20Dream%20Sunday%20Message Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.9c8273ee845e09f103f736854b298339 Sun, 11 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0700 Scott McFarland no What are the pillars of faith we dream about at JCC? — Mark 12:30 (NIV) A look at 4 signs - and the way God directs us through Scripture for our mission & vision. This Dream Sunday set in motion our vision and direction as a church family. A Talk about how Journey Began — Lev 26:3-13 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/JourneyCC/2004/02/08/The%20Journey%20Story Scott McFarland portablesermons.com.4984c48352c824c81ce6675cfc39ba44 Sun, 08 Feb 2004 00:00:00 -0800 Scott McFarland no A Talk about how Journey Began — Lev 26:3-13 (NIV) This is a reflection on the story behind Journey, how it began, and the way God has brought together people from many locations to make this church a special place to be.