We are a house church in Avondale, AZ.
We gather for betterment of believers, and we exist for the betterment of our world.
Promised Deliverance - Tony Gardner
August 24, 2008
the RISING
God's words about his forthcoming actions.
ListenJesus, if you can... - Tony Gardner
July 27, 2008
the RISING
Everything is possible, for him who believes.
ListenJesus Told Me "No" - Tony Gardner
We're looking at some questions from the story about the only person Jesus would not allow to follow him.
ListenThe Calling of Matthew - Tony Gardner
Jesus is all about transformation. Transformation was central to this story.
Jesus transformed Matthew from EXPENDABLE to PRICELESS and from RICHES to RAGS.
Jesus transformed the hearts of his disciples from PREJUDICED to COMPASSIONATE.
Jesus transforms our purpose from DRIFTING to MISSION.
Adam & Eve 2 - Tony & Jen Gardner
Week 2 of a series looking at Adam & Eve.
This week we looked at the fall of Adam & Eve. 1. Eve ignored the warning signs. 2. No satisfaction was found. 3. Sin separates us from what we were created to be.
ListenAdam & Eve 1 - Tony & Jen Gardner
Week 1 of a series looking at Adam & Eve.
This week we recognized several ideas fromt he creation of Adam & Eve. 1. The earth is more than a resource. 2. We're better together. 3. She was the right partner. 4. Nothing was hidden.
Next week we'll look at chapter 3 and the fall. There are some amazing questions to be posed.
Credentials & Quantities - Tony Gardner
What does the widow's oil have to do with us?
The story of the widow and the miraculous jar of oil tells us 2 important things that matter in today's culture.
1. Our credentials are determined FOR us BY God.
2. We don't need MORE, we need ENOUGH.
BRING YOUR little LUNCH - Tony Gardner
It's a look at Jesus' miracle of feeding the 5000 from the perspective of the boy
We considered 3 prerequisites for a miracle.
1. a problem
2. everyone willing to do their part
3. a little lunch
preview for may 18th - Tony Gardner
May 16, 2008
the RISING
The boy with the little lunch
We're finally meeting together on a normal Sunday morning again. Wow, that'll be strange. We're gonna look at the little boy who gave up his lunch so that Jesus could do the impossible. Come ready for some great acoustic worship, a new perspective on this well known miracle (see if you're a candidate for a miracle yourself), and just be togther again. Happy Sunday!!!
Listenpreview for May 4th
May 2, 2008
the RISING
the first of our new Saturday Evening services
This week we are beginning to offer a Saturday evening service at 5 p.m. in leiu of the Sunday morning service. We will do this on the FIRST WEEKEND of every month. It'll be more of a family time with an even more relaxed atmosphere!
ListenDoes Jesus care if i go to church? - Tony Gardner
April 27, 2008
the RISING
week 3 of "The New Jesus" series
We're looking to dispell common misconceptions that people have about Jesus.
ListenIs Jesus Fair? - Tony Gardner
week 2 of "The New Jesus" series
We're looking to dispell common misconceptions that people have about Jesus.
ListenDoes Jesus Care What I Want for Christmas? - Tony Gardner
April 6, 2008
the RISING
week 1 of "The New Jesus" series
ListenWhat is Your Story - Tony Gardner
March 30, 2008
the RISING
considering what your story is and if you're telling it
Listentaking a hold of life - Tony Gardner
continuing our lent series
This week we looked at what Jesus meant when He said that He comes to give us "life to the full."
Listengood friday message - Tony Gardner
March 20, 2008
the RISING
"taking a hold of death" - remembering those 6 hours
Listentaking a hold of Jesus - Tony Gardner
continuing our lent series
Here we took a deeper look into the triumphal entry and into what kind of Jesus were the Jews looking for. We asked the questions, "What kind of Jesus are YOU looking for?" and "What kind of ME is Jesus looking for?"
Listenletting go of fear - Tony Gardner
continuing our lent series
This week we looked at the courage of David facing Goliath. We asked the questions, "What is your Goliath?" and "What is your response?"
Listenletting go of ignorance - Tony Gardner
continuing our lent series
This week we considered the fact that God knows our name, and we need to know His voice.
Listenletting go of guilt - Tony Gardner
continuing our lent series
This week we looked at the heart of David after Nathan confronted him with his sin.
Listenletting go of control - Tony Gardner
February 17, 2008
the RISING
continuing our lent series
This week we looked at Moses' life, how he didn't have control, and how God changed him into the person God wanted him to be.
Listenletting go of the past - Tony Gardner
February 10, 2008
the RISING
continuing our lent series
This week we looked at letting go of the past, be it painful or successful. We looked at Joseph and Lot's wife and considered how Jesus calls us to live a life looking forward and preparing for our best days which still lie ahead.
ListenLent: Letting Go of what Masters Us - Tony Gardner
February 3, 2008
the RISING
the Beginning of the Lent Season
As a lent approaches, we discussed what it is to only by slaves to righteousness.
ListenJoyology week 4 - Tony Gardner
January 27, 2008
the RISING
Philippians Chapter 4
This is our fourth of four weeks looking at Paul's letter to the Philippians and how he teaches us where joy is and is not found. This week we discovered 4 Keys to Joy: 1. Harmony, 2. Prayer, 3. Thoughts, 4. CHRIST.
ListenJoyology week 3 - Tony Gardner
January 20, 2008
the RISING
Philippians Chapter 3
This is our third of four weeks looking at Paul's letter to the Philippians and how he teaches us where joy is and is not found. 1. Joy is not found in DOING THE RIGHT THING. 2. Joy is found in CHRIST.
ListenJoyology week 2 - Tony Gardner
January 13, 2008
the RISING
Philippians Chapter 2
This is our second of four weeks looking at Paul's letter to the Philippians and how he teaches us where joy is and is not found. 1. Joy is not found in GETTING YOUR OWN WAY. 2. Joy is found in CHRIST.
ListenJoyology week 1
January 6, 2008
Tony Gardner
Philippians Chapter 1
This is our first of four weeks looking at Paul's letter to the Philippians and how he teaches us where joy is and is not found.
1. Joy is not found in our CIRCUMSTANCES.
2. Joy is found in CHRIST.
2008 - The Year of the Lord's Favor
December 30, 2007
Tony Gardner
A vision for 2008 for the people of the RISING
A look at 11 factors in the Year of the Lord's Favor from Isaiah 61. What God will do, what others will do, and what we will do!
Listenwhen the CREATOR became His CREATION
December 23, 2007
Tony Gardner
week 4 of our 2007 Christmas Series
This week we considered Jesus' arrival, and what it brought. Jesus' arrival brought CHANGE. Jesus' arrival brought GOOD NEWS. Jesus' arrival brought GOD TO US. - Merry Christmas!
Listenwhen the CREATOR became His CREATION
December 16, 2007
Tony Gardner
week 3 of our 2007 Christmas Series
This week we looked at the anticipation about the births of John the Baptist & Jesus, when Mary visited Elizabeth. Main points: Elizabeth ENCOURAGED Mary and Mary EXALTED God.
Listenwhen the CREATOR became His CREATION
December 9, 2007
Tony Gardner
week 2 of our 2007 Christmas Series
This week we looked at the predictions about birth and life. Main points: Let go of your entitlement; Don't be afraid to let God's Spirit work in you; God's glory is bigger than His miracles; May it be to you as God wants.
Listenwhen the CREATOR became His CREATION
December 2, 2007
Tony Gardner
week 1 of our 2007 Christmas Series
This week we looked at the predictions about John the Baptist's birth and life. Main points: You are a child of promise; You are an agent of change; You reveal God's Grace.
Listenthe Centurion's servant
November 25, 2007
Tony Gardner
HEALED BY JESUS - week 4
This is the fourth message in a series of four, looking at different people who were healed by Jesus and the circumstances surrounding the event. The series will include a look at the paralytic, the bleeding woman, the ten lepers, and the Centurion's servant. Make sure to get them all!
Listenthe ten lepers
November 18, 2007
Tony Gardner
HEALED BY JESUS - week 3
This is the second message in a series of four, looking at different people who were healed by Jesus and the circumstances surrounding the event. The series will include a look at the paralytic, the bleeding woman, the ten lepers, and the Centurion's servant. Make sure to get them all!
Listenthe bleeding woman
November 11, 2007
Tony Gardner
HEALED BY JESUS - week 2
This is the second message in a series of four, looking at different people who were healed by Jesus and the circumstances surrounding the event. The series will include a look at the paralytic, the bleeding woman, the ten lepers, and the Centurion's servant. Make sure to get them all!
Listenthe paralytic
November 4, 2007
Tony Gardner
HEALED BY JESUS - week 1
This is the first message in a series of four, looking at different people who were healed by Jesus and the circumstances surrounding the event. The series will include a look at the paralytic, the bleeding woman, the ten lepers, and the Centurion's servant. Make sure to get them all!
ListenWhy We Exist - Evangelism
October 27, 2007
Tony Gardner
Week 4 of our foundational, October Nights
October Nights: Worship, Discipleship, Fellowship and Evangelism.
ListenWhy We exist - Fellowship
October 20, 2007
Tony Gardner
Week 3 of our foundational, October Nights
October Nights: Worship, Discipleship, Fellowship and Evangelism.
ListenWhy We exist: Discipleship
October 13, 2007
Tony Gardner
Week 2 of our foundational, October Nights.
October Nights: Worship, Discipleship, Fellowship and Evangelism.
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