http://therisingchurch.wordpress.com/ a church for the not easily offended en-us feeds@portablesermons.com Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:37:22 -0700 PortableSermons.com - your sermons. anywhere. Tony Gardner no a church for the not easily offended We are a house church in Avondale, AZ. We gather for betterment of believers, and we exist for the betterment of our world. Rebuilding our connection to God http://portablesermons.com/theRISING/2008/08/31/Nehemiah%20%26%20Ezra%20-%20Tony%20Gardner the RISING portablesermons.com.e8c5a2ce9238a47ce424e0e8f42d9891 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 the RISING no Rebuilding our connection to God God's words about his forthcoming actions. http://portablesermons.com/theRISING/2008/08/24/Promised%20Deliverance%20-%20Tony%20Gardner the RISING portablesermons.com.0411856350dace0736e26a05bdb55641 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 the RISING no God's words about his forthcoming actions. the story of Zacchaeus http://portablesermons.com/theRISING/2008/08/10/How%20are%20You%20Defined%3F%20-%20Tony%20Gardner the RISING portablesermons.com.7ea2976c1bca68e45adb3ed396da27ff Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 the RISING no the story of Zacchaeus Gossip / Encouragement http://portablesermons.com/theRISING/2008/08/03/Words%20-%20Tony%20Gardner the RISING portablesermons.com.0bd774530ae18ac1c80d15a81cc64b65 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 the RISING no Gossip / Encouragement Everything is possible, for him who believes. http://portablesermons.com/theRISING/2008/07/27/Jesus%2C%20if%20you%20can...%20%20-%20Tony%20Gardner the RISING portablesermons.com.1466e21cbf6079749ec8e8969d5eebf7 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 the RISING no Everything is possible, for him who believes. When the darkness creeeps in ... http://portablesermons.com/theRISING/2008/07/20/All%20is%20Not%20Lost%20-%20Tony%20Gardner the RISING portablesermons.com.02b1187176b0f2d2a2ffeb06b5969d11 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 the RISING no When the darkness creeeps in ... We're looking at some questions from the story about the only person Jesus would not allow to follow him. — Mark 5:1-19 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/theRISING/2008/06/29/Jesus%20Told%20Me%20%22No%22%20-%20Tony%20Gardner the RISING portablesermons.com.8b2c285efa9111f61df7b30e33aaa584 Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 the RISING no We're looking at some questions from the story about the only person Jesus would not allow to follow him. — Mark 5:1-19 (NIV) Jesus is all about transformation. Transformation was central to this story. — Mark 2:13-17 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/theRISING/2008/06/22/The%20Calling%20of%20Matthew%20-%20Tony%20Gardner the RISING portablesermons.com.f2a53a76b034672a944cb920159992d3 Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 the RISING no Jesus is all about transformation. Transformation was central to this story. — Mark 2:13-17 (NIV) 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. Week 2 of a series looking at Adam & Eve. — Genesis 3 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/theRISING/2008/06/15/Adam%20%26%20Eve%202%20-%20Tony%20%26%20Jen%20Gardner the RISING portablesermons.com.1d880e93408fccd4bbfe9cec072d1ac7 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 the RISING no Week 2 of a series looking at Adam & Eve. — Genesis 3 (NIV) 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. Week 1 of a series looking at Adam & Eve. — Genesis 2 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/theRISING/2008/06/08/Adam%20%26%20Eve%201%20-%20Tony%20%26%20Jen%20Gardner the RISING portablesermons.com.ecfb94ed00d6f8fef66f2fc6cbd70afb Sun, 08 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 the RISING no Week 1 of a series looking at Adam & Eve. — Genesis 2 (NIV) 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. What does the widow's oil have to do with us? — 2 Kings 4:1-7 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/theRISING/2008/05/25/Credentials%20%26%20Quantities%20-%20Tony%20Gardner the RISING portablesermons.com.bf1488985dd050f49dac2844cf0221dd Sun, 25 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 the RISING no What does the widow's oil have to do with us? — 2 Kings 4:1-7 (NIV) 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. It's a look at Jesus' miracle of feeding the 5000 from the perspective of the boy — John 6:1-13 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/theRISING/2008/05/18/BRING%20YOUR%20little%20LUNCH%20-%20Tony%20Gardner the RISING portablesermons.com.1eb7038101e9f77ea1a4adc5d6d14c3d Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 the RISING no It's a look at Jesus' miracle of feeding the 5000 from the perspective of the boy — John 6:1-13 (NIV) We considered 3 prerequisites for a miracle. 1. a problem 2. everyone willing to do their part 3. a little lunch The boy with the little lunch http://portablesermons.com/theRISING/2008/05/16/preview%20for%20may%2018th%20-%20Tony%20Gardner the RISING portablesermons.com.f802e007ec92764bcf943c6adae9bd84 Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 the RISING no 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!!! the first of our new Saturday Evening services http://portablesermons.com/theRISING/2008/05/02/preview%20for%20May%204th the RISING portablesermons.com.d69e35890c38fc8f979bb5f4c0e12e25 Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 the RISING no 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! week 3 of "The New Jesus" series http://portablesermons.com/theRISING/2008/04/27/Does%20Jesus%20care%20if%20i%20go%20to%20church%3F%20-%20Tony%20Gardner the RISING portablesermons.com.f1e6f277ced26fc62862881680974861 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700 the RISING no week 3 of "The New Jesus" series We're looking to dispell common misconceptions that people have about Jesus. http://portablesermons.com/theRISING/2008/04/25/preview%20for%20April%2027th the RISING portablesermons.com.366b2e7b3c2737119cd9e46d55878579 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700 the RISING no week 2 of "The New Jesus" series — John 7:53 - 8:11 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/theRISING/2008/04/20/Is%20Jesus%20Fair%3F%20-%20Tony%20Gardner the RISING portablesermons.com.52deb4de46399446fcacf8360465ae65 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700 the RISING no week 2 of "The New Jesus" series — John 7:53 - 8:11 (NIV) We're looking to dispell common misconceptions that people have about Jesus. http://portablesermons.com/theRISING/2008/04/17/preview%20for%20April%2020th the RISING portablesermons.com.53abfec8e906b2559c544e365523a574 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700 the RISING no week 1 of "The New Jesus" series http://portablesermons.com/theRISING/2008/04/06/Does%20Jesus%20Care%20What%20I%20Want%20for%20Christmas%3F%20-%20Tony%20Gardner the RISING portablesermons.com.f039ef1df106811a16da94da709d5cba Sun, 06 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700 the RISING no week 1 of "The New Jesus" series considering what your story is and if you're telling it http://portablesermons.com/theRISING/2008/03/30/What%20is%20Your%20Story%20-%20Tony%20Gardner the RISING portablesermons.com.63e937bbac13bdb36ebd0597e8c3e6fc Sun, 30 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0700 the RISING no considering what your story is and if you're telling it — Psalm 45:1 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/theRISING/2008/03/28/preview%20for%20march%2030th the RISING portablesermons.com.377c50216bdd8858725032851855699d Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0700 the RISING no — Psalm 45:1 (NIV) continuing our lent series — John 10:10 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/theRISING/2008/03/23/taking%20a%20hold%20of%20life%20-%20Tony%20Gardner the RISING portablesermons.com.99b2f50c9fc18664442a49dc5ee92ed8 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0700 the RISING no continuing our lent series — John 10:10 (NIV) This week we looked at what Jesus meant when He said that He comes to give us "life to the full." "taking a hold of death" - remembering those 6 hours http://portablesermons.com/theRISING/2008/03/20/good%20friday%20message%20-%20Tony%20Gardner the RISING portablesermons.com.7d0cd00e625605e3aadaa560b121bbb3 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0700 the RISING no "taking a hold of death" - remembering those 6 hours continuing our lent series — Luke 19:28-44 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/theRISING/2008/03/16/taking%20a%20hold%20of%20Jesus%20-%20Tony%20Gardner the RISING portablesermons.com.c065045e0ded0ab0950a7a772576a34f Sun, 16 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0700 the RISING no continuing our lent series — Luke 19:28-44 (NIV) 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?" preview for the upcoming message "taking a hold of Jesus" — Luke 19:28-44 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/theRISING/2008/03/14/preview%20for%20March%2016th Tony Gardner portablesermons.com.d214a8bc09be150657b342fe15fc700a Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Tony Gardner no preview for the upcoming message "taking a hold of Jesus" — Luke 19:28-44 (NIV) continuing our lent series — I Samuel 17:1-51 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/theRISING/2008/03/09/letting%20go%20of%20fear%20-%20Tony%20Gardner the RISING portablesermons.com.1117188c304f838e52478b2be60be8a4 Sun, 09 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0800 the RISING no continuing our lent series — I Samuel 17:1-51 (NIV) This week we looked at the courage of David facing Goliath. We asked the questions, "What is your Goliath?" and "What is your response?" preview for the upcoming message, "letting go of fear" — I Samuel 17 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/theRISING/2008/03/07/preview%20for%20March%209th Tony Gardner portablesermons.com.90a78ddf13d322e4e7a7a1d402fb610f Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0800 Tony Gardner no preview for the upcoming message, "letting go of fear" — I Samuel 17 (NIV) continuing our lent series — John 10:1-5 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/theRISING/2008/03/02/letting%20go%20of%20ignorance%20-%20Tony%20Gardner the RISING portablesermons.com.fb5f7aa4be4acf1759df2ea6e30e59fa Sun, 02 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0800 the RISING no continuing our lent series — John 10:1-5 (NIV) This week we considered the fact that God knows our name, and we need to know His voice. Preview for the message "letting go of ignorance" — John 10 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/theRISING/2008/02/28/preview%20for%20March%202nd Tony Gardner portablesermons.com.f75f18c0dd6549adf5d2b6c729e79da5 Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0800 Tony Gardner no Preview for the message "letting go of ignorance" — John 10 (NIV) continuing our lent series — Psalm 51 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/theRISING/2008/02/24/letting%20go%20of%20guilt%20-%20Tony%20Gardner the RISING portablesermons.com.83175ce91641f778893b13a5d984f575 Sun, 24 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0800 the RISING no continuing our lent series — Psalm 51 (NIV) This week we looked at the heart of David after Nathan confronted him with his sin. Preview of the message "letting go of guilt" — Psalm 51 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/theRISING/2008/02/21/feb%2024%20preview%20-%20Tony%20Gardner the RISING portablesermons.com.c4ecf9650b4ea0f08b607a36a4fa442b Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0800 the RISING no Preview of the message "letting go of guilt" — Psalm 51 (NIV) continuing our lent series http://portablesermons.com/theRISING/2008/02/17/letting%20go%20of%20control%20-%20Tony%20Gardner the RISING portablesermons.com.400f64e9316284a46b9935c37d16db16 Sun, 17 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0800 the RISING no 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. Preview of the message "letting go of control" — Numbers 9:15-23 (NIV) http://portablesermons.com/theRISING/2008/02/13/feb%2017%20preview%20-%20Tony%20Gardner the RISING portablesermons.com.744e39a47287a39d08aed5fc9a4ec509 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0800 the RISING no Preview of the message "letting go of control" — Numbers 9:15-23 (NIV) continuing our lent series http://portablesermons.com/theRISING/2008/02/10/letting%20go%20of%20the%20past%20-%20Tony%20Gardner the RISING portablesermons.com.69d8e2a99b523b112cfed2d14665c401 Sun, 10 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0800 the RISING no 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. the Beginning of the Lent Season http://portablesermons.com/theRISING/2008/02/03/Lent%3A%20Letting%20Go%20of%20what%20Masters%20Us%20-%20Tony%20Gardner the RISING portablesermons.com.2a328f64013144952d00989fb8604bfe Sun, 03 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0800 the RISING no the Beginning of the Lent Season As a lent approaches, we discussed what it is to only by slaves to righteousness. Philippians Chapter 4 http://portablesermons.com/theRISING/2008/01/27/Joyology%20week%204%20-%20Tony%20Gardner the RISING portablesermons.com.83984ea888671e3d6a40b45fcb57b9ae Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800 the RISING no 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. Philippians Chapter 3 http://portablesermons.com/theRISING/2008/01/20/Joyology%20week%203%20-%20Tony%20Gardner the RISING portablesermons.com.297c2161c3734a7701016795e1ab9f75 Sun, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800 the RISING no 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. Philippians Chapter 2 http://portablesermons.com/theRISING/2008/01/13/Joyology%20week%202%20-%20Tony%20Gardner the RISING portablesermons.com.76bf21bb402fe3592dad0728fe26fd33 Sun, 13 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800 the RISING no 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. Philippians Chapter 1 http://portablesermons.com/theRISING/2008/01/06/Joyology%20week%201 Tony Gardner portablesermons.com.18b37dc69151a72fb5ad2d80a2c6b36c Sun, 06 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800 Tony Gardner no 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. A vision for 2008 for the people of the RISING http://portablesermons.com/theRISING/2007/12/30/2008%20-%20The%20Year%20of%20the%20Lord%27s%20Favor Tony Gardner portablesermons.com.a76ba6caeeca9da0f0513fe0b7713824 Sun, 30 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0800 Tony Gardner no 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! week 4 of our 2007 Christmas Series http://portablesermons.com/theRISING/2007/12/23/when%20the%20CREATOR%20became%20His%20CREATION Tony Gardner portablesermons.com.861ec79141eb3e5fad15e69967300689 Sun, 23 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0800 Tony Gardner no 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! week 3 of our 2007 Christmas Series http://portablesermons.com/theRISING/2007/12/16/when%20the%20CREATOR%20became%20His%20CREATION Tony Gardner portablesermons.com.e051044c0af850441a3ccd35cce59e1d Sun, 16 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0800 Tony Gardner no 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. week 2 of our 2007 Christmas Series http://portablesermons.com/theRISING/2007/12/09/when%20the%20CREATOR%20became%20His%20CREATION Tony Gardner portablesermons.com.44a1f3084f32f14a15a1784899fe4258 Sun, 09 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0800 Tony Gardner no 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. week 1 of our 2007 Christmas Series http://portablesermons.com/theRISING/2007/12/02/when%20the%20CREATOR%20became%20His%20CREATION Tony Gardner portablesermons.com.4d7c8e0bdd6fc3cefe2c848c30660799 Sun, 02 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0800 Tony Gardner no 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. HEALED BY JESUS - week 4 http://portablesermons.com/theRISING/2007/11/25/the%20Centurion%27s%20servant Tony Gardner portablesermons.com.38541d9ed0e70dedcf071fb26fdcdcbf Sun, 25 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0800 Tony Gardner no 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! HEALED BY JESUS - week 3 http://portablesermons.com/theRISING/2007/11/18/the%20ten%20lepers Tony Gardner portablesermons.com.e3a8de116042e49be482ecaeabc92eea Sun, 18 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0800 Tony Gardner no 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! HEALED BY JESUS - week 2 http://portablesermons.com/theRISING/2007/11/11/the%20bleeding%20woman Tony Gardner portablesermons.com.575aaafa8e5f8dd5b4e76e5b9b76a0dc Sun, 11 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0800 Tony Gardner no 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! HEALED BY JESUS - week 1 http://portablesermons.com/theRISING/2007/11/04/the%20paralytic Tony Gardner portablesermons.com.3aecc134ed3c202d6f3f7ee9db233159 Sun, 04 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0700 Tony Gardner no 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! Week 4 of our foundational, October Nights http://portablesermons.com/theRISING/2007/10/27/Why%20We%20Exist%20-%20Evangelism Tony Gardner portablesermons.com.e8e2ae152dee0ab3419c376fce6a4197 Sat, 27 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0700 Tony Gardner no Week 4 of our foundational, October Nights October Nights: Worship, Discipleship, Fellowship and Evangelism. Week 3 of our foundational, October Nights http://portablesermons.com/theRISING/2007/10/20/Why%20We%20exist%20-%20Fellowship Tony Gardner portablesermons.com.8bb49c2a047e06392cdc2691f34e6263 Sat, 20 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0700 Tony Gardner no Week 3 of our foundational, October Nights October Nights: Worship, Discipleship, Fellowship and Evangelism. Week 2 of our foundational, October Nights. http://portablesermons.com/theRISING/2007/10/13/Why%20We%20exist%3A%20Discipleship Tony Gardner portablesermons.com.3bfcc59aa900874f4b232be1d2683f03 Sat, 13 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0700 Tony Gardner no Week 2 of our foundational, October Nights. October Nights: Worship, Discipleship, Fellowship and Evangelism.