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5 - You Are His - Checkmate: What's Your Move? 1, 2, 3 John
Message by Damean Easter on February 3, 2024. The love of God is wild! When was the last time you stopped and thought about it? Just look at it—we’re called children of God! That’s who we really are. Now as God’s children, how do you live when you are that loved?
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/X-ViOQA5ucw - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-197992.html
2/3/2024 • 0
4 - Frauds, Fakes, And Dangerous Counterfeits - Checkmate: What's Your Move? 1, 2, 3 John
Message by Larry Osborne on January 27, 2024. If you’ve ever wondered about what the Bible actually says about the last hour or the Antichrist – you’ll be surprised by this weekend’s message and passage. It’s a lot different than most of us think.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/hW2fhPLUffo - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-197435.html
1/27/2024 • 0
3 - Love... Is It In You? - Checkmate: What's Your Move? 1, 2, 3 John
It has been said that the Christian life would be easy if it wasn’t for other Christians. As much as that may be true, it is even truer that how we love Christians who drive us crazy may just be the ultimate proof of whether or not we are really followers of Christ.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/xV50L22gwwU - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-196913.html
1/20/2024 • 0
2 - Accepting Grace And Freedom - Checkmate: What's Your Move? 1, 2, 3 John
Message by Chris Brown on January 13, 2024. I have good news for those of us who can use a lot of Grace and Freedom in our lives right now. Today we look at the absolutely amazing consequences that we get to walk in once we accept our sin. That’s right, the AMAZING consequences of sin so we never have to walk in a day of bondage or shame ever again.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/t_UKw-0twg4 - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-196354.html
1/13/2024 • 0
1 - So Jesus Was Real… Now What? - Checkmate: 1, 2, 3 John
So Jesus was real; He came to earth, died, and rose again. Now what? What are we supposed to do with that information, and how is it supposed to change us? Those are exactly the questions that 1 John will answer as it deals with a culture that has made Christianity just another religion and its followers just another group of lifeless souls in search of something more.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/ifrFwtYjRjI - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-195696.html
1/6/2024 • 0
Living A 24 Carat Life In 2024 - New Year's Message - Living A 24 Carat Life In 2024
Message Trent Jenkins on December 30, 2023. Here we go… 2024! January 1 feels like a magical day on the calendar where all of our bad habits will suddenly be gone. But this weekend’s message isn’t a resolutions message, it’s not a goals message. Those can be great, but can still leave you feeling empty. What do you really need to do to live a 24-carat life in 2024?
Video available on YouTube at
https://youtu.be/2uhzQwZnPmM - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-195325.html
12/30/2023 • 0
51 - The Best & Worst Christmas Presence Ever - Life Or Death: The Book Of John
Message Chris Brown on December 23, 2023. As we finish our study in the book of John today, we are also celebrating Christmas. We didn’t plan it this way, but they both begin and end with the exact same point and purpose. Until we can apply the simple fact that God can be with us, both the book and the holiday are just two more symbols of another dead religion that leaves us disappointed and frustrated with a God who doesn’t come through for us.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/QLTTUIdqgWo - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-195004.html
12/23/2023 • 0
50 - How To Truly Change Your Life - Life Or Death: The Book Of John
Have you ever wondered why many Christians aren’t experiencing an abundant life or living with true joy? Have you heard that there is freedom in Christ but all you have experienced is more guilt, shame, and the dryness that comes from religion? Today we will examine what Jesus wanted us to do after we knew His story, and the keys to having our lives truly changed once and for all.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/rt_YRjmjhHA - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-194569.html
12/16/2023 • 0
49 - Good News For Doubting Christians - Life Or Death: The Book Of John
Jesus draws straight lines with crooked sticks. And none more so than the ragtag group of Jesus followers whose first response to the resurrection was confusion and doubt. Could there be some important lessons there for us as well?
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/VqCaiAFnhfk - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-194088.html
12/9/2023 • 0
48 - Good News For Confused Christians - Life Or Death: The Book Of John
Easter was obviously an incredible day of joy – But did you know that the first response of those who came across the empty tomb was anything but joy? They were actually filled with confusion and doubt. This week we’ll see why that’s Good News for Confused Christians.
12/2/2023 • 0
47 - Here In The Middle - Life Or Death: The Book Of John
Message from Damean Easter on November 25, 2023. Jesus has been brutally beaten and has now died on the cross… there has been no resurrection yet. What happens in that middle between Jesus’ death and resurrection? As we look at the burial of Jesus we see a God who meets us in that middle.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/f36_DgY3t2I - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-193170.html
11/25/2023 • 0
46 - Does the Cross Matter Today? - Life Or Death: The Book Of John
Message from Chris Brown on November 18, 2023. Is the cross just a religious symbol or a sign for what belief system I choose to follow, or is it something far greater? And even if Jesus did die on a cross, what does that have to do with me some 2,000 years later? Today’s message will take a deep dive into this symbol that we find so prominent in architecture, art, jewelry and tattoo shops to find out if it still matters today.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/mPO0RpuZRwk - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-192760.html
11/18/2023 • 0
45 - From Fear To Failure: Pilate’s Path To Damnation - Life Or Death: The Book Of John
Life’s hardest decisions are hard because either choice has a price to pay. As we look at Pilate’s decision of what to do with Jesus, we’ll discover why doing the right thing can sometimes seem like the wrong thing.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/0RJYN6TDaeo - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-192235.html
11/11/2023 • 0
44 - Jesus, Kill Him Or King Him? - Life Or Death: The Book Of John
This message is going to take a deep dive into the greatest day, in all of history, and the three questions that come from Jesus being on trial. These three questions are still today the only things that you and I truly need to have answered in our lives.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/aiwKOekt-nw - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-191795.html
11/4/2023 • 0
43 - Love, Not Just In Theory - Life Or Death: The Book Of John
Love, huh? That sounds great in theory. It sounds like a great idea when Jesus teaches it in the upper room where it's safe. What does love look like when it’s not in theory anymore? When the world shows up and now it’s time to practice love. Join us this weekend as we see Jesus live out love, because to Him, love was not just in theory.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/VFdMcWasQZQ - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-191184.html
10/28/2023 • 0
42 - Let Them Go! - Life Or Death: The Book Of John
Message from Larry Osborne on October 21, 2023. Jesus’ betrayal and arrest wasn’t anything close to what everyone thought at the time. And this week, as we look at the Apostle John’s account, we’ll see why that is so.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/vd_I8OHys18 - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-190740.html
10/21/2023 • 0
41 - One Church, Under God, Indivisible - Life Or Death: The Book Of John
We live in a day and age where it seems to be applauded to divide a church, and change churches, based on our differences with other Christians. Today’s last teaching from Jesus in the upper room should turn that applause into mourning, and turn our hearts back to our brothers and sisters.
10/14/2023 • 0
40 - A Different Kind Of Protection, A Different Kind Of Different - Life Or Death: The Book Of John
Jesus prayed to the Father that we’d be protected and set apart from the world we live in. But as we’ll see when we dig into the second part of the “Real Lord’s Prayer,” it was for a different kind of protection and that we’d be a different kind of different.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/jIIUvJsT28M - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-189805.html
10/7/2023 • 0
39 - The Lord’s “Real” Prayer - Life Or Death: The Book Of John
Message from Damean Easter on September 30, 2023. "Our Father who art in heaven, hollowed be thy name…" This is the Lord's prayer, right? What if I told you that this was not the Lord’s prayer because Jesus didn’t pray it? Join us as we dive into a 3-week miniseries looking into the Lord’s “real” prayer and getting a glimpse into the deep recesses of Jesus' heart. This week, you might be surprised who is at the top of the Savior’s prayer request.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/zlTEpjihkAA - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-189311.html
9/30/2023 • 0
38 - The Truth About Heartache, Grief, Pain, And Suffering - Life Or Death: The Book Of John
Message from Larry Osborne on September 23, 2023. Today we come to the final words that Jesus spoke to His inner circle before heading to the cross. Last words are usually important words. And these are incredibly important words about heartache, grief, pain and suffering that they, and every Jesus follower, need to know.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/cpGtLSRozN4 - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-188721.html
9/23/2023 • 0
37 - Why Loving Others Can’t Be Our Goal - Life Or Death: The Book Of John
If there is one topic in the church today that seems incredibly hard for people to describe, it is the Holy Spirit. Today should simplify His role in our lives and show us clearly how truly loving everyone can be a terrible goal. Yep, you read that correctly, if we ever make it our goal to love people, then we have failed miserably.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/52bzFhhgkQY
- Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-188214.html
9/16/2023 • 0
36 - One Citizen Under God - Life Or Death: The Book Of John
How in the world can we be expected to love others as Christ loved us when we live in a world that seems to be fueled by hate and anger? And how are we supposed to be good Americans, and fight for our rights, when our only weapon is love? These huge questions are tackled by Jesus in today’s text. Buckle up!
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/PdwpFh-rbK0 - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-187732.html
9/9/2023 • 0
35 - It's Simple, Not Easy - Life Or Death: The Book Of John
Message by Larry Osborne on September 2, 2023. Today we’ll look at one of the simplest truths Jesus ever taught. But as we’ll see, simple can be rather profound. And simple, isn’t the same thing as easy.
Video available on YouTube at
https://youtu.be/jbd-Di3Bo_o - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-187284.html
9/2/2023 • 0
34 - The Holy Spirit 101 - Life Or Death: The Book Of John
Message by Chris Brown on August 26, 2023. There may not be another subject in the Bible that is more simple, yet more complex, than the Holy Spirit. Today we will break down the basics of who He is, what He is here for, and most importantly, how we can develop a relationship with the Holy Spirit.
Video available on YouTube at
https://youtu.be/xucSVZhBo6A - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-186852.html
8/26/2023 • 0
33 - It’s Gonna Be OK - Maybe - Life Or Death: The Book Of John
We’ve all heard it. “Don’t worry, it will be OK.” But sometimes it won’t be OK. In today’s passage Jesus explains when, why, and how it will be OK for His followers– and why it’ll be OK for those who refuse to follow Him.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/aiwKOekt-nw - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-186397.html
8/19/2023 • 0
32 - Why Love Has To Win - Life Or Death: The Book Of John
Message by Chris Brown on August 12, 2023. Have you ever wondered why Jesus put such a HUGE emphasis on not only who we love, but how we love them? And haven’t you realized how hard that can be to actually live out? Today’s passage will give us a brand new perspective on how, and why, this may be a much much bigger command than we realized.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/9y6At-fZI3U - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-185922.html
8/12/2023 • 0
31 - What To Do When All Hell Breaks Loose - Life Or Death: The Book Of John
In one of the most powerful scenes in all of history, Jesus gives His followers the greatest example to live by and hope for, when it seems like all hell is breaking loose around them. This message definitely has something for all of us, no matter where we find ourselves in life.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/BLOOtigf4HU - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-185411.html
8/5/2023 • 0
30 - What Love Does - Life Or Death: The Book Of John
Message by Larry Osborne on July 29, 2023. Everyone loves the idea of loving and serving others – that is until we’re expected to love the unlovely or are actually treated like a servant. In today’s passage Jesus shows us What Love Does when it moves from an ideal to a reality. And it starts with some dirty feet.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/awI6--19rgo - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-184960.html
7/29/2023 • 0
29 - How “Won’t” Becomes “Can’t” - Life Or Death: The Book Of John
Message by Larry Osborne on July 22, 2023. Jesus made it clear that the reason He came to earth was to pay for our sins and to provide us with the key to eternal life. But then (and now) there are many who say “No thanks,” or “Not yet.” Today’s passage explains why that happens and why saying “No” to God today can make it impossible to say “Yes” to God tomorrow.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/PfDyaXjmJX0 - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-184541.html
7/22/2023 • 0
28 - The Paradox Of The Cross - Life Or Death: The Book Of John
Sometimes we just don’t get it. It seems that no matter how many times Jesus told His followers He was going to die and come back to life, they just didn’t get it. This weekend we’ll discover why the Paradox of The Cross was so hard for them (and for us) to grasp.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/FVwGMjdpdLc - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-184073.html
7/15/2023 • 0
27 - The Hero We Want vs The Hero We Need - Life Or Death: The Book Of John
"Save us now!" was the cry of the crowd as they ran out to meet Jesus and crown Him as the king they longed for. The king that would give them the life they wanted. But what happens when the king comes not to give us what we want but to give us exactly what we need?
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/1nl1-1U_AvY - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-183558.html
7/8/2023 • 0
26 - When The Truth Is Inconvenient - Life Or Death: The Book Of John
Message from Larry Osborne on July 1, 2023. Have you ever thought (or heard someone say), "I'd believe and follow Jesus if He'd just give me a clear sign." Today's passage shows why that's simply not true, as we explore the two radically different responses to one of His greatest miracles; the same two response we still see today.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/bYfUjOJeilo - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-183169.html
7/1/2023 • 0
25 - Faith EKG - Life Or Death: The Book Of John
Message from Trent Jenkins on June 24, 2023. Does Jesus care about me and the situation I am going through? Jesus reveals His humanity and purpose as He comforts, heals, and demonstrates His power in this week's passage.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/Fu0RSL_qh1Q - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-182619.html
6/24/2023 • 0
24 - I And The Father - Life Or Death: The Book Of John
Message from Arnold Camacho on June 17, 2023. Father! When you hear that word, what comes up? Jesus uses it a lot in John. As believers, seeing God as Father is one of the primary relationships we are called into. But that word, for many of us can come with such mixed connotations. This weekend we will listen to a father-son relationship story that we hope and pray will inspire courage, love, truth, and maybe even forgiveness. Ultimately, leading us to walk closer to our Heavenly Father.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/v3aEofUTsoo - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-182159.html
6/17/2023 • 0
23 - Jesus vs Other Religions - Life Or Death: The Book Of John
Message from Chris Brown on June 10, 2023.
So how is Jesus really different from other religions or claims about God? How does Christianity differ from other religions, and can’t there really be many different paths to get to God? Today we take a look at Jesus’ own teachings so we can decide for ourselves what to do with this historical figure and what He has to say about Himself.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/4iW8rjMAlUI - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-181696.html
6/10/2023 • 0
22 - How The Thief Kills, Steals And Destroys - Life Or Death: The Book Of John
Message from Chris Brown on June 3, 2023.
After five chapters of controversy and criticism, Jesus is ready to set the record straight with this famous illustration of the Good Shepherd and the Thief who comes to kill, steal, and destroy. However, the real identity of this thief, and his defining traits, might have far more to do with us than the Devil that we imagine him to be.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/VrczJrVeE0g - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-181263.html
6/3/2023 • 0
21 - Eyes Wide Open - Life Or Death: The Book Of John
"I once was blind, but now I see." Spiritual blindness can hide in plain sight. Join us as we take a look at a life transformed by Jesus, and how a man who was born blind receives miraculous sight that exposes the blindness of those around him.
Video available on Vimeo at - https://vimeo.com/830417932
Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-180788.html
5/27/2023 • 0
20 - The War On Truth - Life Or Death: The Book Of John
“You will know the truth and the truth will set you _______.” Many of us may be able to finish that quote, but do we know what context it is used in? Or the bigger question may be, where can one find real truth today? This teaching will answer both of those questions, but more importantly, will show us that real freedom is still available to us today.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/DWR_ez3F7Zg - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-180265.html
5/20/2023 • 0
19 - The Simply Profound Truth About Light - Life Or Death: The Book Of John
Message from Chris Brown on May 13, 2023.
Have you ever noticed that Jesus loved teaching the crowds about Jesus? It’s as if He really thought that He was the only thing that they truly needed to hear about and understand. Today we once again hear Him teaching the crowd that He is The Light of the world, and if we listen well, we will understand why this changes everything about who we are, where we have been, and where we are going.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/5Kj3kEVvrA4 - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-179836.html
5/13/2023 • 0
18 - Grace Really Is AMAZING! - Life Or Death: The Book Of John
Message from Larry Osborne on May 6, 2023.
It’s no secret that we all want understanding and forgiveness when we mess up. But for some strange reason, it’s a lot harder to give it to others who mess up. Today we’ll see why, and what it looks like to give others what we want others to give to us.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/dHYKAS4XSlI - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-179384.html
5/6/2023 • 0
17 - Can The Bible Be Trusted? - Life Or Death: The Book Of John
Have you ever heard someone say that the Bible has changed over time and isn’t reliable? Is there any solid proof that the Bible we have today is the same Bible that the original authors wrote? We'll find the answers to those questions, and more as we look at one of the more fascinating stories in the Bible.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/p1B5BjEAk-E - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-178902.html
4/29/2023 • 0
16 - What Jesus Had To Yell About - Life Or Death: The Book Of John
As Christians, sometimes we can go weeks, months, or more without living in the joy and peace that God intended for us. In this passage, we'll see how God lovingly cultivates His joy in us, and what He intends for us to do with it.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/4zng4T39d9E - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-178440.html
4/22/2023 • 0
15 - Why Church Is A Dirty Word - Life Or Death: The Book Of John
Message from Chris Brown on April 15, 2023.
Why do so many people have a problem with Church if it is supposed to be a place where everyone can find real love? The answer is simple, the church has often failed its mission and done a lot of harm in the process. Today’s passage will explain why it happened during Jesus’ ministry as well, and what we can do about that today.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/zVwDzwGcNQ0 - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-178009.html
4/15/2023 • 0
14 - Maybe The Worst Easter Message Ever - Life Or Death: The Book Of John
Message from Chris Brown on April 8, 2023.
If you have ever wanted to know everything you needed to know about Jesus and Christianity, this message is it. We can say this because it is Jesus’ complete message to the crowd about Himself.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/KGgt3lm_l1E - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-177529.html
4/8/2023 • 0
Good Friday Message - Holiday Messages
Special Good Friday message by Trent Jenkins.Video available on YouTube at https://vimeo.com/814865796
4/7/2023 • 0
13 - The Kind Of “Belief” That Changes Everything - Life Or Death: The Book Of John
Message from Larry Osborne on April 1, 2023.
Can we “believe” something without really believing it? The Apostle John thought so. That's why he wrote his Jesus story. Join us as we discover the kind of “belief” that changes everything.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/-JmItgNwQjI - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-176954.html
4/1/2023 • 0
12 - Can I Get A Witness? - Life Or Death: The Book Of John
Maybe you've never seen this passage as a courtroom drama, but today Jesus calls four witnesses to the stand. There's a 5th and final witness. Can I get a witness?
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/t8k6ha_xkMI - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-176485.html
3/25/2023 • 0
11 - Why Doesn’t Jesus Heal Everyone? - Life Or Death: The Book Of John
Message from Chris Brown on March 18, 2023.
Have you ever found it hard to read about a God who can apparently heal all kinds of diseases and illnesses but doesn’t? Is our lack of miracles because of our lack of faith, or does God just have a few favorites and the rest of us aren’t on that list? Or does John chapter 5 give us a completely different perspective of what Jesus’ miracles are actually about, and why all of us will get the one that we actually need?
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/c4LPSReEAWg - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-175951.html
3/18/2023 • 0
10 - What Does It Mean To Really Believe? - Life Or Death: The Book Of John
Maybe someone once told you that you had to have faith to please God, but are there different types of faith? Today we are going to see why we should never be content with the faith that we currently have.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/9j51OlwkuX4 - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-175435.html
3/11/2023 • 0
9 - Breaking Free From Guilt And Shame - Life Or Death: The Book Of John
Message from Chris Brown on March 4, 2023.
Our churches seem to do a great job talking about forgiveness, but sometimes a lousy job of talking about freedom. Ironically finding freedom from our past guilt and shame seems to be one of the greatest pursuits of most Christians today. This message will walk us step by step through the process of not just forgiveness, but how to find that freedom from guilt and shame that we all desire.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/K2ZAU8T8cWk - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-175022.html
3/4/2023 • 0
8 - God's Grace In Our Shame - Life Or Death: The Book Of John
Message from TJ McDaniel on February 25, 2023.
Shame is a terrible thing to live with. It can cause isolation, depression, and convince us that we are wholly unloveable. In this passage, we’ll see how God, in His deep kindness, both responds to and frees us from our shame.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/65BvaQWKSso - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-174533.html
2/25/2023 • 0
7 - Finding Purpose & Significance - Life Or Death: The Book Of John
Message from Chris Brown on February 18, 2023. Have you ever had a desire to obtain greatness? To truly rest satisfied with the fact that you are fulfilling your purpose and significance in life? Would you love to go to bed each night and wake up every morning knowing exactly what you were made to do and how to do it? Then this message is for you with a shocking example of greatness that should encourage us all about how we live our lives.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/pwzdw-5D34Q - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-174081.html
2/18/2023 • 0
6 - The Greatest Message Ever Given - Life Or Death: The Book Of John
If there is only one message that you and your loved ones could ever hear, I promise you that this one is it. I guarantee that this will be the greatest message that you have ever heard, because it’s not mine. This message is the one Jesus gives to answer all of life’s questions, and the very first message of Jesus that John writes in his book to show that He is the Son of God.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/tZegrUIcT-o - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-173513.html
2/11/2023 • 0
5 - Flipping The Script - Life Or Death: The Book Of John
Message from Damean Easter on February 4, 2023. This week, Jesus arrives at the temple and sees that God’s house of worship has truly become a three-ring circus. People are being taken advantage of left and right, but it’s nothing that a passionate Savior and a few flipped tables can’t handle, all while redefining what it means to be in the house of God!
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/r5c-tdN-wd0 - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-173103.html
2/4/2023 • 0
4 - When God Shows Up - Life Or Death: The Book Of John
Have you ever thought that God seems to demand a lot from people, and that just doesn’t seem fair? Today’s message uncovers just who Jesus thinks He is, and what He is willing to exchange for all that He demands. After hearing this story, we may just change our mind about Jesus' demands being unfair.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/hKpMwNpvY1g - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-172643.html
1/28/2023 • 0
3 - Just Come And See - Life Or Death: The Book Of John
Message from Larry Osborne on January 21, 2023. If John’s claims that Jesus is God are true, our decision to either follow him or reject him is the most important decision we will ever make – and the most important truth we will ever pass on. In today’s passage we’ll discover how to do that without feeling intimidated or coming off as weird.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/TQGB9JwDipk - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-172222.html
1/21/2023 • 0
2 - What’s The Big Deal About Jesus? - Life Or Death: The Book Of John
So, what is the big deal about Jesus? There were tens of thousands of people who were killed on a cross 2000 years ago, why does this guy supposedly have something to do with my life today? These questions, and a few others, are hit head-on by the last of the eyewitnesses that walked with Jesus.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/iOExr8SMJgw - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-171719.html
1/14/2023 • 0
1 - John: Who Is The Real Jesus? - Life Or Death: The Book Of John
Message from Chris Brown on January 7, 2023. He is the most quoted, written about, sung about and talked about figure in all of history, yet surprisingly many people have only a partial description or understanding of who Jesus is. Today we kick off our new series on Jesus and get a much much bigger picture of Him than any other book in the Bible gives us.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/JalHdbOAvlA - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-171332.html
1/7/2023 • 0
6 - Unmerited: Purpose - Unmerited: Your Seat At The Table
Message from Trent Jenkins on December 31, 2022. Where do I fit into what God has planned and how do I overcome the obstacles preventing me from getting there? In the pursuit of trying to fulfill our purpose we can often get distracted and run into obstacles that seem overwhelming. Find out how to pursue God's plan with clarity this weekend.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/dRqCVOJPfp8 - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-170888.html
12/31/2022 • 0
5 - Unmerited: Gift - Unmerited: Your Seat At The Table
Message from Chris Brown on December 24, 2022. This is a shorter family friendly Christmas message that the whole family can gather around and enjoy. So, get someone or something to snuggle up with and get ready to once and for all capture the true Joy and Peace that Christmas brings.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/_hvLguTOX6E - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-170667.html
12/24/2022 • 0
4 - Unmerited: Rights & Privileges - Unmerited: Your Seat At The Table
Message from Larry Osborne on December 17, 2022. Family members have always had some special rights, privileges, and responsibilities that come with the relationship. It’s the same for those of us who are Jesus followers and have been adopted into God’s family as full-on sons and daughters. Today we’ll discover one of the most amazing rights and privileges we’ve been granted – and the responsibilities that come with it.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/UJAfNt_kbns - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-170259.html
12/17/2022 • 0
3 - Unmerited: Family - Unmerited: Your Seat At The Table
Once we have truly encountered the love and purpose that God has for us, we all love being called Children of God. However, the inheritance that comes with that title is not only an eternal Kingdom, but the rest of His family as well. Today we jump into the reality that it is not always easy to love others in the family, but we will find the motivation and heart that we need to do it anyway.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/Eb8R8ajDsRw - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-169791.html
12/10/2022 • 0
2 - Unmerited: A Child of God - Unmerited: Your Seat At The Table
Message from Chris Brown on December 3, 2022. There is a phrase in the Bible that seems to be incredibly easy for us to understand, and yet at the same time incredibly difficult for us to live out. The application of this single phrase is what made all the difference in the world to me between understanding Christianity and actually experiencing it. Today we define, but more importantly, learn how to apply, the unmerited title: Child of God.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/p2WhmAtw-Ps - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-169387.html
12/3/2022 • 0
1 - Unmerited Love - Unmerited: Your Seat At The Table
Message from TJ McDaniel on November 26, 2022. There is a great irony among Christians. The most important phrase that could ever be said, “God loves you,” can feel unremarkable and dull. This weekend we examine God’s Word to reconsider how truly monumental His unmerited love for us is.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/slPsIkKGm2g - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-168964.html
11/26/2022 • 0
46 - When It’s All Said And Done - David: 1st & 2nd Samuel
Have you ever noticed that it is easier to say what we believe and sing what we believe than to live out what we believe? This surprising last scene of David's life is going to challenge us about the type of God we serve and show how true our belief really is.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/jwuPLTm4bv0 - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-168542.html
11/19/2022 • 0
45 - Turtles On A Post - David: 1st & 2nd Samuel
Message from Larry Osborne on November 12, 2022. Like the rolling credits at the end of a movie, today’s passage lists the names of 37 Mighty Men who helped make King David, King David. But it’s more than a list of names; it’s a pointer to one of life’s most important principles.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/d1jS2DlIz0I - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-168168.html
11/12/2022 • 0
44 - Start With The End In Mind - David: 1st & 2nd Samuel
Message from Chris Brown on November 5, 2022. What are we here for? What am I supposed to be doing? What is the point in all of this? How do I find God’s plan for my life? These difficult questions may have a much simpler answer for us than we realize… and today we find out what that answer is.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/Qx9PJgCuFl4 - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-167735.html
11/5/2022 • 0
43 - Big Faith, Big God - David: 1st & 2nd Samuel
Message from Ricky Jenkins on October 29, 2022. As we've looked at the life of David, we've seen him put his faith in God at times, and put his faith in himself at other times. Join special guest Pastor Ricky Jenkins this week as we take a look at what it means to have big faith in a big God, and what real faith is and what it isn't.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/k2ED2XvIZgE - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-167266.html
10/29/2022 • 0
42 - Because There Will Always Be More Giants… - David: 1st & 2nd Samuel
Message from Chris Brown on October 22, 2022. Have you ever felt like the Christian life should be easier but instead you find yourself in a battle where the hits keep coming one after another? Today we are going to understand why that is, and all that we need to do to come out victorious.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/c1h4LXc0Atw - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-166864.html
10/22/2022 • 0
41 - Is He A Loving God Or An Angry God? - David: 1st & 2nd Samuel
Message from Chris Brown on October 15, 2022. Let’s be honest, there seem to be a lot of stories in the Bible where God is an angry deity that kills innocent people for some obscure reason that makes no sense to us today, and yet we are told He is a loving God. Today we will take a deeper dive into one of these stories and may just find out that this is a God worth loving and worshipping, and even better, the type of dad that we have always wanted.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/OB4wodGe-NY - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-166442.html
10/15/2022 • 0
40 - There’s Always A “Sheba” - David: 1st & 2nd Samuel
Message from Larry Osborne on October 8, 2022. Most of us assume that when God shows up, miracles happen and problems disappear. Our passage today gives us a bit of reality check as we see how things actually went for David as he walked in faith, did the right thing, and God showed up.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/gEEEBtBYycU - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-166012.html
10/8/2022 • 0
39 - How To Walk In Freedom, Not Just Forgiveness - David: 1st & 2nd Samuel
Message from Chris Brown on October 1, 2022. All of us love the forgiveness, grace and mercy that we get from God, even though we don’t deserve it, but most of us find that it is not that easy to give those to others who don’t deserve it. Today we will find the three simple steps needed for us to be able to give away what we have been given, and in doing so find the freedom that we are supposed to walk in.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/gEEEBtBYycU - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-165597.html
10/1/2022 • 0
38 - How To Love When Someone We Love Messes Up Big Time - David: 1st & 2nd Samuel
We’ve all messed up personally. But how are we supposed to respond when those we love mess up? In today’s passage we’ll learn from David’s example what not to do – and learn from the rest of Scripture the right way to respond to those we love when they mess up big time. Once. Twice. Or over and over again.
9/24/2022 • 0
37 - How To Prepare For Bad Days Ahead - David: 1st & 2nd Samuel
Message from Chris Brown on September 17, 2022. All of us realize that we live in a broken world that is not getting any better, yet few of us are doing something ahead of time to prepare for when that brokenness hits us. Today’s two passages shed some incredible insight on what we need to do to prepare for the bad days that are sure to come.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/JACqgK4sib4w - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-164797.html
9/17/2022 • 0
36 - Why The Best Planning And Advice Can Ruin Our Lives - David: 1st & 2nd Samuel
Message from Chris Brown on September 3, 2022. How do we know that our plans will succeed and that our life will be a success? In a day and age where we have so many options and so many differing opinions, how do we really know what to follow? Today's incredible story will show us not only how to plan for our life, but will show us what advice is worth following and what advice we need to leave behind.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/oc1Kf8SO0sw - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-164328.html
9/10/2022 • 0
35 - When People Talk and The Words Hurt - David: 1st & 2nd Samuel
Message from Larry Osborne on September 4, 2022. We've all heard the phrase that "sticks and stones can break my bones, but words will never hurt me"— that's pure baloney. In our passage today, we'll discover the Shimei principles and exactly how we're supposed to respond to hurtful words from both enemies and even those we love.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/5SP3bUqdUqE - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-163879.html
9/3/2022 • 0
34 - When Life Falls Apart - David: 1st & 2nd Samuel
Don’t you hate the fact that life has a way of not just getting us down, but then kicking us while we are down, over and over again? And what happens when those blows come from those closest to us or from those within our own family? Today we peer into a life that has to be at its lowest point and yet if we are paying attention, we will walk away with a blueprint for how to survive when it’s our turn to get the boot.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/90dSi3m0eUM - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-163383.html
8/27/2022 • 0
33 - From Great Failure To Great Faith - David: 1st & 2nd Samuel
Message from Chris Brown on August 20, 2022.
There are two things that can get us down in life: our own sin and the actions of others. This chapter is going to give us a detailed account of how to find success with both.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/qk6HGT72IM8 - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-162994.html
8/20/2022 • 0
32 - Three Rules for Life - David: 1st & 2nd Samuel
Message from Guest Speaker, Mark Clark, on August 13, 2022. If there is one thing we’re continually learning from this series in David, it’s that there really is no middle of the road when it comes to how we live our life. It’s a decision we all make - you live life your way, or you live it God’s way. Are you willing to get to the place where you don’t need to control the outcome?
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/8bOC7OM-dvs - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-162592.html
8/13/2022 • 0
31 - How Lust Lost The Kingdom - David: 1st & 2nd Samuel
Message from Chris Brown on August 6, 2022.
Sometimes defining the difference between lust and love can be a bit tricky, but discerning the difference in our own relationships can be even more of a challenge. Today's story will not only help clear things up on this subject, but show us the tragic destination that the road of lust will always lead us to.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/m_dvYbxU5AI - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-162183.html
8/6/2022 • 0
30 - The Worst Dad Ever: How To Fail Parenting 101 - David: 1st & 2nd Samuel
David’s life was like a Six Flags roller-coaster with extreme God-given highs and extreme self-inflicted lows. Today we’ll learn what not to do from one of his lowest lows, the sad parenting gone wrong.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/QRjHZSzTKlA - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-161727.html
7/30/2022 • 0
29 - How The Fallen Can Rise Again - David: 1st & 2nd Samuel
Message from Larry Osborne on July 23, 2022.
In our current season of Cancel Culture, it sometimes seems as if there’s no way for the fallen to rise again. But there is. It’s what Jesus died for. And today’s passage shows us exactly how the fallen rise again.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/dqc9s9HRLkw - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-161415.html
7/23/2022 • 0
28 - BROKENNESS: The Only Road To Victory - David: 1st & 2nd Samuel
Message from Chris Brown on July 16, 2022.
It is doubtful if any of us really love the word "brokenness," nor do we love the idea of being broken. However, if we can truly understand the theology of brokenness, we would then understand what it's like to walk in victory and freedom.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/SMgmqwHxNPE - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-161016.html
7/16/2022 • 0
27 - How The Mighty Fall - David: 1st & 2nd Samuel
Message from Larry Osborne on July 9, 2022. Have you ever been devastated by the actions of someone you saw as a godly and righteous person, and wondered, “How could THEY do THAT?” In today’s passage, we will answer that question as we look at HOW THE MIGHTY FALL from 2 Samuel 11.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/YPe-p-IMIbc - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-160578.html
7/9/2022 • 0
26 - Wise Words From A Wicked Man - David: 1st & 2nd Samuel
Message from TJ McDaniel on July 2, 2022. Have you ever felt unequipped to face the battles and uncertainties of this life? In today’s passage, we’ll get some tools for just such a scenario from a very unlikely source.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/k-_GIv9IcH8 - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-160150.html
7/2/2022 • 0
25 - A Seat At The Table - David: 1st & 2nd Samuel
Message from Larry Osborne on June 25, 2022. Today we come to a passage where David shows uncommon (and to his culture, mind-boggling) kindness to a potential rival to the throne. It’s a powerful reminder and foreshadowing of God‘s incredible kindness to us.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/qek6p_n3LGk - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-159788.html
6/25/2022 • 0
24 - What Does God Want? - David: 1st & 2nd Samuel
Message from Larry Osborne on June 18, 2022. David wanted to do something for God. But to his surprise (and maybe ours), God said, “No, thanks.” So, what is it that God wants from us? We’ll find out as we dig into 2 Samuel 7 this weekend.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/U-x8aXC4sLA - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-159313.html
6/18/2022 • 0
23 - With God, Don’t Be Terrified; Just Be Afraid - David: 1st & 2nd Samuel
There is a classic line from the Chronicles of Narnia where Susan asks Mr. Beaver if Aslan, the King of the Woods, is safe. “Safe?” Mr. Beaver replies, “Who said anything about being safe? Of course he isn’t safe. But he is good. He is the King, I tell you.” Today’s passage gives us a clear look at how we can have both a loving God who wants to bless us and yet who isn’t safe and needs to be feared.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/HkUtL675340 - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-158893.html
6/11/2022 • 0
22 - Hurry Up And Wait - David: 1st & 2nd Samuel
Message from Larry Osborne on June 4, 2022. After 25 years, David has finally become the king that God promised him he would become. As we explore the early days of his reign, we will discover some important lessons about how to respond when we’re seemingly stuck in God’s waiting room.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/px1I5f-JKvk - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-158548.html
6/4/2022 • 0
21 - The Problem With Grace, Mercy & Blind Spots - David: 1st & 2nd Samuel
God’s promise that David would be king of all Israel is finally fulfilled in this week’s passage. But once again, there’s a part of the story we seldom include in the children’s curriculum. You’ll see why.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/Wa1-YsuYwoY - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-158121.html
5/28/2022 • 0
20 - The Kingdom IS Coming - David: 1st & 2nd Samuel
Hold on tight, folks. This is one of those passages very few people have ever heard taught because, at first glance, there just isn’t a whole lot to teach here. However, in continuing our commitment to teach verse by verse, we may just pause long enough here to not see what is written but to see the God who is above the text.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/Wa1-YsuYwoY - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-157656.html
5/21/2022 • 0
19 - Second Chances - David: 1st & 2nd Samuel
Message from Chris Brown on May 14, 2022. We are a culture that loves the thought of second chances because it means we can wipe the slate clean and start all over again. Today we learn what it really looks like to get a second chance spiritually and what we have to do to walk through that process.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/KJLoXA10-ts - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-157258.html
5/14/2022 • 0
18 - How To Get Better, Not Bitter - David: 1st & 2nd Samuel
Message from Chris Brown on May 7, 2022. By now, we have gotten used to some David stories with twists and turns in them that we didn’t see coming, but this one really throws us for a loop. However, this may just be the jolt we need to break from our own bondage of anger and bitterness and start out on a new road of freedom and grace.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/paq9-n0-JSM - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-156837.html
5/7/2022 • 0
17 - The End Of Saul’s Story - David: 1st & 2nd Samuel
Message from Larry Osborne on April 30, 2022. Few things illustrate the truth behind the old adage, “Be careful what you wish for,” as clearly as the story of King Saul’s reign over Israel. When the Israelites demanded a king, they imagined he would lead them to great victories over their enemies. But as we’ll see today, that’s not exactly how it played out.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/YHS07WbZkKE - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-156439.html
4/30/2022 • 0
16 - Finding Strength & Hope In Dark Places - David: 1st & 2nd Samuel
"Help, I’ve fallen and I can’t get up" became a famous catchphrase that found its way into our American culture and entertainment for decades. But what happens when it becomes a slogan for where we are spiritually, and what are the actual answers for how to get back up again?
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/uEczCw0ofRE - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-155941.html
4/23/2022 • 0
15 - When God Becomes A Joke - David: 1st & 2nd Samuel
Message from Chris Brown on April 16, 2022
We come today to one of the greatest religious holidays on our calendar, and maybe that is where the problem begins for many of us. We tend to see our path to God as a religion, and today's message will show us why we should never walk away from religion, but run from it.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/ZCqOlxrOCtg - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-155586.html
4/16/2022 • 0
14 - When "The Light" Goes Out - David: 1st & 2nd Samuel
Message from Larry Osborne on April 9, 2022
Pastor Larry often refers to the “Dimmer Switch” principle. Today, in our study of 1 Samuel 28, we’ll see exactly how “The Light” grows dim as we follow the story of King Saul’s final cry out to God and God’s surprising answer.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/xJF-NXBDEDY - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-154993.html
4/9/2022 • 0
13 - What Do We Do With Our Godless Chapters? - David: 1st & 2nd Samuel
Message from Chris Brown on April 2, 2022
OK Family, this is another chapter in the Bible that will leave us scratching our heads wondering why good people are allowed to do terrible things that cast a lot of doubt and questions about what type of God allows this sort of thing. We can turn from God after reading this one, throw in the towel and just admit that this is all worthless, or lean into the text and watch one of the most beautiful stories unfold from the darkest of humanity. Your choice…
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/aqU-ddoIXfQ - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-154666.html
4/2/2022 • 0
12 - Dangerous Opportunities - David: 1st & 2nd Samuel
Believe it or not, one of the greatest tests of our faith (our willingness to trust God enough to do whatever He says) can come in the form of a seemingly great opportunity. This week we’ll see how we can distinguish the difference between a God-given opportunity and a temptation disguised as opportunity.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/Raw2rHQsGFY - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-154255.html
3/26/2022 • 0
11 - Two Fools And A Wise Woman - David: 1st & 2nd Samuel
Message from Chris Brown on March 20, 2022
One of the most amazing stories in the Old Testament is about to show us how to deal with the fools and foolishness of life and will remind us that God uses minor characters to accomplish major things for His Kingdom.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/AXUNO6QdzEQ - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-153741.html
3/19/2022 • 0
10 - Whose Truth Do We Choose? - David: 1st & 2nd Samuel
Message from Chris Brown on March 12, 2022. When it comes down to getting our hearts and heads right, we have to realize that there are two truths about us, and we get to live out one of them. Today’s passage will give us all a great example of how God wants to change not just our hearts, but our entire reality as well.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/9OOo3Kdj8wQ - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-153453.html
Message from Larry Osborne on March 5, 2022. Theologians have argued forever how God’s knowledge of the future, His will and our freedom fit together. Today we’ll take a look at a time in David’s life where all three collide together, and then step back and see what it means for our choices today.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/sJKI7wTeDM0 - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-153056.html
3/5/2022 • 0
8 - Desperate Times Call For… - David: 1st & 2nd Samuel
Message from Chris Brown on February 26, 2022. Have you ever noticed that it is sometimes easy to be a citizen of Heaven until all Hell breaks loose in life? That obedience and faithfulness don’t seem to be too big of a challenge, until the rug gets pulled out from under us? David’s character and faithfulness seem to take a dramatic turn in these stories of loneliness and desperation, and it may just be a perfect warning for what not to do the next time that we fall into desperate times.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/fie06mXnJko - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-152560.html
2/26/2022 • 0
7 - When The Other Side Won’t Play Fair - David: 1st & 2nd Samuel
Message from Larry Osborne on February 19, 2022. You’ve reached out with an olive branch and the other party takes it and tries to whip you with it. What do you do now? That’s what we’ll find out as we explore the next chapter in David’s incredible journey from runt-of-the-litter-shepherd-boy to Israel’s great king.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/CbXzD_DTHGs - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-152097.html
2/19/2022 • 0
6 - Can We See The Hand Of God? - David: 1st & 2nd Samuel
Message from Chris Brown on February 12, 2022. Have you ever found it odd that there are Christians who tend to see the Spirit moving everywhere and in everything, and still other Christians who seem to have never seen the Spirit of God at all? Have you ever wanted to see the hand of God at work in your life? Well, maybe this chapter can answer these questions for us once and for all, and let us clearly see how God has been either providing or provoking us all along.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/Kpi3SfLOd8M - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-151573.html
2/12/2022 • 0
5 - Why Pride And Jealousy Plague Our Kingdom - David: 1st & 2nd Samuel
Message from Chris Brown on February 5, 2022. If you thought you knew the story of King David, my hunch is that you never heard this part of it. This is the story that no children’s church has ever taught, but one that carries a lesson for all of us adults to never lose.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/ygU4x80iWXs - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-151116.html
2/5/2022 • 0
4 - Who You Gonna Listen To? - David: 1st & 2nd Samuel
Message from Larry Osborne on January 29, 2022. It’s been said that our decisions and responses determine our destiny. As we explore the rise of David and the sad demise of King Saul, we’ll see why one of the most important decisions we’ll ever make is simply, “Who are we gonna listen to?”
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/tsx4f1noWYI- Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-150778.html
1/29/2022 • 0
3 - The Problem with Saul’s Armor - David: 1st & 2nd Samuel
Message from Larry Osborne on January 22, 2022. As we saw last weekend, the hero of the David and Goliath story is not David. But there is something that David did brilliantly; he refused to go to battle in Saul’s armor. This week we'll discover The Problem with Saul’s Armor and why it’s such an important principle for each of us to understand and apply to our own battles and calling.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/h9nXPVr0BU4 - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-150418.html
1/22/2022 • 0
2 - A Giant Story NOT About David & Goliath - David: 1st & 2nd Samuel
Message from Chris Brown on January 15, 2022. How well do you really know the story of David and Goliath? This may be the most popular story in the Bible, but it also may be the most misunderstood. Today let’s look at what the Bible actually says, not what our memories tell us, and we may just walk out of this with a brand-new understanding on an old story.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/rnfFHR1K97M - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-149974.html
1/15/2022 • 0
1 - David: A Man In Need Of A Hero - David: 1st & 2nd Samuel
Message from Chris Brown on January 8, 2022. Welcome to this first message on the life of David, but we have to warn you that if you grew up just hearing about his stories in Sunday School, then this adult version may be a whole lot different than what you expect. David will not turn out to be the hero in this story, but rather a living example of how our pride, passions, and priorities can lead us far from the life that we desire the most.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/9-iQofB6knE - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-149655.html
1/8/2022 • 0
12 - The Scale Doesn't Lie - WANTED: The Legends That Forged Our Faith
Message from Chris Brown on January 1, 2022. Whether you make them or not, this tends to be the time for resolutions. But, are your goals only temporary? Let's think big picture and look at the real training we need. What does it look like to train ourselves to be godly? To do that, it might actually start with getting rid of some myths, and finding the real truth of what spiritual growth looks like.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/Dk8NC7gKp_4 - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-149212.html
1/1/2022 • 0
11 - Christmas Leftovers - WANTED: The Legends That Forged Our Faith
Message from Chris Brown on December 26, 2021. Get ready for a North Coast first! A family-style message for the whole family. Spoiler alert... Chris Brown meets up with some of the Coast Kids puppets and crew, and you won't want to miss it. What happened after Christmas? Gather the kiddos together and let's find out!
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/D3UTrDCkaFQ - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-148896.html
12/26/2021 • 0
10 - The Myth of Bethlehem - WANTED: The Legends That Forged Our Faith
Message from Chris Brown on December 18-19, 2021. If you thought the Christmas story started at a manger scene in Bethlehem with Mary and Joseph, you are definitely not alone, but you are missing a much, much bigger story of Christmas. The manger scene just starts the final chapter of the Christmas story, and understanding this is the key to unlocking the full joy of the Christmas story in our lives today.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/x-CgYDgivVw - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-148487.html
12/18/2021 • 0
9 - The Problem of Iron Chariots: Six Inconvenient Truths About the Path of Obedience - WANTED: The Legends That Forged Our Faith
Message from Larry Osborne on December 11-12, 2021. The path of obedience is seldom as simple as we make it out to be. Today we’re going to look at six inconvenient truths about that path and the problem of something the Bible calls, “Iron Chariots.”
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/rG98Yz3FXAw - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-148085.html
12/11/2021 • 0
8 - A Religion Or A Relationship: Part 2 (The Gibeonites) - WANTED: The Legends That Forged Our Faith
Message from Chris Brown on December 4-5, 2021. Two weeks ago we started a message on the difference between a religion and a relationship, and it all came down to our walk with a living God. We ran out of time trying to define and apply how we can actually hear from God, so welcome to the final part of that discussion.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/c20GIITMLHE - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-147682.html
12/4/2021 • 0
7 - Why Your Best Will Never Be Good Enough (Saul) - WANTED: The Legends That Forged Our Faith
Message from TJ McDaniel on November 27-28, 2021. The corruptibility of the human heart is both fascinating and terrifying; even when we have the best of intentions, our sin nature consistently taints our efforts, relationships and integrity. King Saul is a tragic example of the danger we present to ourselves when we step out from under God’s leadership, and why humble dependence on God is so vital to our well-being.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/MK6oXFzWiws - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-147283.html
11/27/2021 • 0
6 - The HUGE Difference Between A Religion And A Relationship (Samuel) - WANTED: The Legends That Forged Our Faith
Message from Chris Brown on November 20-21, 2021. You may have heard it said that Christianity is a relationship, not a religion, but exactly how would you separate the two? Since a relationship is simply defined as the way two or more people are connected, is there a way we can connect with God other than through religion? Today’s teaching will answer those questions for us, and we may just find that truly connecting with God is as simple as connecting with a friend.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/OQj5C735MbQ - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-146966.html
11/20/2021 • 0
5 - When Faith and Feelings Collide (Joshua & Caleb) - WANTED: The Legends That Forged Our Faith
Message from Chris Brown on November 13-14, 2021. You and I will encounter many times in our lives where our faith and our feelings collide in contradictions. It is at these crossroads that we are faced with a choice to follow God or follow our gut, and today’s story is the clearest example I know of why we need to choose wisely.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/CfFWdWJLm4s - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-146587.html
11/13/2021 • 0
4 - Generosity and Greed (Abraham & Lot) - WANTED: The Legends That Forged Our Faith
Message from Larry Osborne on November 6-7, 2021. There’s nothing sadder than gaining everything we ever wanted, only to discover it’s nothing we ever wanted. And that’s exactly what happened to Abraham’s nephew, Lot, as we’ll discover as we dig into a study of the radical difference between Abraham’s generosity and Lot’s greed.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/T1Wb7dX-XiU - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-146237.html
11/6/2021 • 0
3 - Why God Doesn’t Work Today (Joshua, Rahab, Achan) - WANTED: The Legends That Forged Our Faith
Message from Chris Brown on October 30-31, 2021. Have you ever been frustrated by the fact our obedience and prayers don’t seem to be doing us any good today? Or have you ever been frustrated by the fact God doesn’t show up and work today like He did back in the Old Testament? We promise you today’s message will take away both of those frustrations and replace them with a perception that will change your walk with God forever.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/ujt03yXoBP8 - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-145811.html
10/30/2021 • 0
2 - When The Word Of The Lord Comes To You (Jonah) - WANTED: The Legends That Forged Our Faith
Message from special guest speaker, Mark Clark, on October 23-24, 2021. God called and used Jonah even though he wasn’t “good enough,” and He can use any one of us in the same way, so we should never throw in the towel. God can use us because of what Jesus has done, not because of what we have done. This reality not only changes our lives, but it is the hope of the world around us.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/olZasrdKzDY - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-145474.html
10/23/2021 • 0
1 - How To Know If God Is Out In Front (Deborah & Barak) - WANTED: The Legends That Forged Our Faith
Message from Chris Brown on October 16-17, 2021. This new series will take a look at some of the characters in the Old Testament who either put God ahead or who got ahead of God in their lives. We will also look at the lessons we can learn from their successes or failures. Today we take an incredibly wild, topsy-turvy ride with Deborah and Barak so we can all know for sure God is out in front of all we do.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/kT_GetUQaaw - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-145060.html
10/16/2021 • 0
23 - Revelation: A Promise for Now - A Roadmap for Later - 27: The Letters That Define Us
Message from Larry Osborne on October 9-10, 2021. The Book of Revelation has a two-fold purpose. But contrary to what many Christians assume, it’s not a book of riddles and cryptic clues to see who’s smart enough to figure them out. This week we will discover what those two purposes are.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/5VMhel2GtDE - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-144696.html
10/9/2021 • 0
22 - Jude: How Do We Fight For Our Faith? - 27: The Letters That Define Us
Message from Chris Brown on October 2-3, 2021. So, how should Christians live in a culture defined by so much division, animosity and differing truths? That’s right, we fight! But how and why we fight is what Jude wants to teach us today. Although this is one of the smallest books of the Bible, it packs quite a punch.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/FkdIzmIJNR0 - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-144296.html
10/2/2021 • 0
21 - 3 John: Leaders Who Lead Too Much - 27: The Letters That Define Us
Message from Larry Osborne on September 25-26, 2021. Can a leader lead too much? Absolutely, according to the Apostle John’s little letter called 3 John. As we dig into it this week, we’ll discover four traits to avoid anywhere we have spiritual leadership, whether it be at home, the marketplace, a Bible study or pastoring a church.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/kauTmbtAz64 - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-143816.html
9/25/2021 • 0
20 - 2 John: Truth Matters - 27: The Letters That Define Us
Message from Larry Osborne on September 18-19, 2021. It seems the concept of spiritual truth hardly matters anymore. Many consider it the height of arrogance and intolerance to question someone’s sincerely held beliefs. But the Apostle John’s little letter called 2 John makes it clear that truth matters and we don’t get to pick and choose what’s true.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/lFEykyosJ5c - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-143423.html
9/18/2021 • 0
19 - 1 John: How To Walk With God - 27: The Letters That Define Us
Message from Chris Brown on September 11-12, 2021. Can I confidently know I’m going to Heaven? Is there a difference between trying to be a good person and the work of the Spirit? Should loving people be this hard? Why is the Christian life so frustrating? We have all heard Christianity is a relationship, not a religion, but John will break it down for us in a way we may have never heard before and answer all of these questions we have.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/oAGH3DSCa_0 - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-143094.html
9/11/2021 • 0
18 - 2 Peter: Why Bible Studies Can Mess Us Up - 27: The Letters That Define Us
Message from Chris Brown on September 4-5, 2021. When it comes to figuring out how to walk with God, many of us will say things like, “I just don’t know enough about God or the Bible,” or “If only I knew more about God and the Bible...” However, today’s study will show us clearly why more knowledge can be dangerous and why our walk with God doesn’t equate to how much we know about Him.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/Il0vpB19b3Q - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-142682.html
9/4/2021 • 0
17 - 1 Peter: Standing In The Storm - 27: The Letters That Define Us
Message from Larry Osborne on August 28-29, 2021. It’s no news flash we are living in a spiritually hostile world. Two thousand years ago, the Apostle Peter wrote a letter to Christian exiles facing their own spiritually hostile world. He gave them incredibly helpful advice on how to think and how to live.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/qfy7x1nu-Z0 - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-142220.html
8/28/2021 • 0
16 - James: Does Claiming To Be A Christian Make Us A Christian? - 27: The Letters That Define Us
Message from Chris Brown on August 21-22, 2021. If someone just claims to be a Christian, does that make them a Christian? Or can someone believe wholeheartedly they are a Christian only to find out they aren’t? What truly makes someone a Christian, and who gets to define that? All of these questions and more are about to be answered by James, the half-brother of Jesus Himself.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/VHM8jN93snU - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-141810.html
8/21/2021 • 0
15 - Hebrews: Why Jesus Is Everything - 27: The Letters That Define Us
Message from Chris Brown on August 14-15, 2021. Sometimes the Book of Hebrews is easy for us to overlook because it deals with so much Old Testament language and religion. However, if we take a moment and view this book from thirty thousand feet, we may find it holds all of the answers we have been looking for in this life and for the life to come.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/6w1V8dfM85A - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-141425.html
8/14/2021 • 0
14 - Philemon: An Unlikely Brother - 27: The Letters That Define Us
Message from Larry Osborne on August 7-8, 2021. Have you ever wondered why some sections of the Bible seem to look the other way, or even tacitly support some of the cultural sins and social ills of the day? In Paul’s short letter to Philemon, we’ll get a glimpse into God’s game plan for changing the world from the inside out.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/9WvVXxv2xmY - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-140718.html
8/7/2021 • 0
A Special Message for the North Coast Church Family - Stand Alone Messages
Message from Larry Osborne on August 1, 2021. This weekend we break from our "27" Sermon Series for this special message for the North Coast Church family.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/nm58eunZkxs - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-140838.html
8/1/2021 • 0
13 - Titus: The Quick Set-Up Guide For Christianity - 27: The Letters That Define Us
Message from Chris Brown on July 24-25, 2021. Have you ever wanted someone to make Christianity and church simpler for you? Have someone boil everything down to just three pages of what we are supposed to do and how we are supposed to do it? Congratulations! You now have the letter to Titus, which is a ‘Quick Set-up Guide’ on how to do church and Christianity.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/0niPdeGN0WM - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-140388.html
7/24/2021 • 0
12 - 2 Timothy - 27: The Letters That Define Us
Message from Larry Osborne on July 17-18, 2021. This week we are taking a look at the final recorded words of the Apostle Paul in a letter written to his protégé and close friend, Timothy. It’s filled with words of encouragement and a powerful dose of reality.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/766IZ-LRF9I - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-140044.html
7/17/2021 • 0
11 - 1 Timothy - 27: The Letters That Define Us
Message from Trent Jenkins on July 10-11, 2021. Have you ever doubted yourself, felt insecure, or wanted to make something more out of your life but didn’t know how to get there? The difficulties Timothy faced while leading in Ephesus are areas we can all relate to while leading in our own lives. The book of 1 Timothy gives us principles on how to overcome obstacles and to live out our best for Jesus.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/ewOcSngnHhQ - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-139664.html
7/10/2021 • 0
10 - 2 Thessalonians: Stay Strong & Focused - 27: The Letters That Define Us
Message from Larry Osborne on July 3-4, 2021. When is Jesus coming back? This is a question that has led to endless speculation for 2,000 years. In Paul’s second letter to the Christians in Thessalonica, he sets them straight as to what to look for and how to live in the meantime.
Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/GY-54G-AisI - Live Notes available at https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/38370/note-139305.html