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Church of Christ Home- 20090628_Grace_Empowers_Part_3_Steve June 28, 2009
Speaker: Steve Sikes
- 20090621_Fathers_Day_Kareem June 22, 2009
Speaker: Kareem Rutledge
- The Strategic Role of Leadership #3 June 14, 2009
Speaker: Dan Cooper
The Strategic Role of Leadership # 3. After a brief review of lessons one and two in the leadership series, Dan shares how the leaders of the Pitman church of Christ are being / have been transformed on seven fronts. The leaders transformation over the last five years are have been pivotal in helping us to grow numerically and spiritually. The transformation demonstrated itself in the following areas: 1) Greater dependence upon prayer; 2) Greater attention to building consensus among leaders; 3) Greater attention to Listening; 4) Greater attention to Effective Communication; 5) Greater attention to Dan's need to Reinvent Himself; 6) Greater awareness of Delegation and Equipping; and 7) Greater awareness of Satan's Persistence and Power. Dan received the following testimonial two days after preaching the sermon: "I wanted to drop you a line to thank you for your last few sermons, whish helped me to better understand the role of our church leaders. I have always known there was something so special about the preacher, elders and deacons of Pitman. Your genuine caring ways, unwavering Biblical convictions and the Godly examples have been obvious and reassuring." Signed, DD
- Strategic Role of Leadership # 2 June 7, 2009
Speaker: Dan Cooper
My two major texts were Matt. 22 (The Great Commandments) and Matt. 28 (The Great Commission). What do strategic leaders need to know? They need to know where they are going. They need to understand the importance of prayer. They need to be aware of whether or not others are following them. Dan briefly explores three strategic leaders from the O. T.: David, Daniel, and Nehemiah; then two strategic leaders from the N. T., Peter and Paul. What is the foundational decision that piovotal church leaders for the 21st century make?
- Grace II: Grace Empowers May 31, 2009
Speaker: Steve Sikes
A lesson centered upon the milieu and exhortation of Paul’s words to Timothy, “You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus (2 Timothy 2:1)”
- The Strategic Role of Leadership # 1 May 17, 2009
Speaker: Dan Cooper
This is the first of a three part series from a pivotal chapter in Dan's "Guided Research Paper" for his Master's Degree. In general bigger churches are getting bigger and smaller churches are getting smaller. Why? American are not attending church in the 21st century like they did in the 20th century? How does that fact impact the way leaders need to lead? In the 20th Century Americans wanted this answer from church: "What is truth?" In the 21st Century Americans want this answer from church: "Does it work for me?" What happens when 21st century churches answer 20th century questions? Jesus's most harsh words in the first century were to the religious leaders. Would the same be true if He were to physically come to the earth again today?
- Mary The Mother of Jesus May 10, 2009
Speaker: Dan Cooper
Why did God make moms? Dan answers that question in the first few minutes of the sermon. What were difficulties that Mary faced? What about the resources that Mary had? Mary was rewarded for her faithfulness as a mother...
- Fireproof Lesson 6 - Loving April 19, 2009
Speaker: Dan Cooper
Three kinds of Love are described. Dan focuses on AGAPE love. A better way of Loving: 1) Better way of loving thinks about others more than self. 2) Better love makes the first move. 3) Better love takes risks.
- Easter_Dan_Steve_2 April 12, 2009
Speaker: Dan Cooper and Steve Sikes
- Fireproof Lesson 5 - Forgiveness April 5, 2009
Speaker: Steve Sikes
- Fireproof Lesson 4 - Breaking Free March 29, 2009
Speaker: Steve Sikes
There are many things that may bring in pleasure (for a short time) that are really parasite of pain. Breakin Free from these parasite, addictions is looked at thru the insightful eyes of the Hebrew writer in 12:1-3
- Fireproof Lesson 3 Love For Lifetime March 22, 2009
Speaker: Dan Cooper
Every marriages goes through seasons. Knowing the seasons to expect can help a couple prepare to cope with the difficult seasons. Dan shares (with an unusual degree of transparency) the seasons of marriage you can expect to deal with: Romance, Reality, Resentment, and Re-building. Following that he address the Three Great Skills of Lifetime Lovers: Remembering, Asking and Deciding.
- Fireproof Lesson 2 -- He First Loved Us March 15, 2009
Speaker: Steve Sikes
God�s love is defined and described in Jesus. Jesus in us should define and describe our relationship with one another. This lesson looks at 5 Principles of Relationships taken from 1John 4:7-21.
- Fireproof Lesson 1- He Said - She Said March 8, 2009
Speaker: Dan Cooper
"He Said - She Said" By definition, what does Fireproof mean? Marriages work best when husbands and wives understand that there are innate differences and treat each other accordingly. In general, men desperately need to feel respected and women need to feel loved. Men, what makes your wife feel loved? Women, what makes your husband feel respected?
- Nehemiah Series - final lesson -- THE JOY OF THE LORD March 1, 2009
Speaker: Steve Sikes
There is a huge contrast between the people's reproach and despair in Nehemiah chapter 1 and their great joy in Nehemiah 12. What is the story between these two chapters besides the wall being broken in chapter 1 and newly dedicated in chapter 12? How can we learn from this example so that the JOY OF THE LORD is truly our strength? This lesson looks at modern Joy Killers, Joy Myths and Joy Makers.
- Nehemiah Series - Leadership by Perseverance Unto Completition February 22, 2009
Speaker: Dan Cooper
When does the story of Nehemiah end? When he receives permission to go and rebuild? When the wall is finished in 52 days? When the wall is dedicated? When? Nehemiah endures anger, fury, mockery, conspiracy, personal and physical threats. What do Albert Einstein, Winston churchill, R. H. Macy, Babe Ruth and Abraham Lincoln all have in common? The Paradoxical Commandments by Kent Keith
- 2/15 Nehemiah 7 - Nehemiah Challenges Family To Work Together February 15, 2009
Speaker: Dan Cooper
How does a parent bless their children? What are the five basic (and Biblical) elements of giving a blessing? Can you effectively bless even those who are not your children? Your spouse, your co-workers, and even your own parents?
- Nehemiah Series - LEADERSHIP BY EXAMPLE February 8, 2009
Speaker: Steve Sikes
Nehemiah is a type of Jesus in the Old Testament. His leadership (as is Jesus) is marked by his personal testimony, personal commitment and personal integrity & work ethic. Twelve Nehemiah leadership principles are discussed as well as a fresh look at Stephen R. Covey's First Things First Quadrant of Quality (preparation & planning; relationship building; and discipling others).
- Nehemiah Series -- HOLY SPIRIT, LEAD ME February 1, 2009
Speaker: Steve Sikes
Nehemiah is a Spirit-led leader. This lesson looks at three verses on Spirit leadership, three truths about the Holy Spirit, three ways how NOT to be led by the Holy Spirit, and three trilogies on HOW to be led by the Holy Spirit. "Why is God leading?" is discussed at the close of this sermon.
- Nehemiah Series - Leadership by Vision and Planning January 25, 2009
Speaker: Dan Cooper
Have you ever been in over your head? Watch Nehemiah as he petitions God in prayer, and then works to establish and build a vision. To fail to plan is to plan to fail. What is your vision? Do you have one? What is our vision as a church?
- Nehemiah Series - Leadership By Prayer January 18, 2009
Speaker: Steve Sikes
Nehemiah was a prayerful leader and his book contains reference to at least 12 prayers. Several of these prayers are studied following an overview of at least 5 different kinds of prayers.
- Nehemiah Series - Leadership By Love and Obedience January 11, 2009
Speaker: Dan Cooper
What is indifference? Compassion makes a person uneasy when others are uncomfortable, aches when others agonize, is torn when others are troubled. Nehemiah knows, and he knows that he knows. "Pray as if everything depends on God and work as if everything depends on you." -Martin Luther This sermon is a call to decisive action. Nehemiah saw a need and responded to the call.
- Nehemiah Series Overview -- FAMILY AT SHECHEM January 4, 2009
Speaker: Steve Sikes
Nehemiah Series Overview –“FAMILY AT SHECHEM” Nehemiah is presented as a book on leadership that begins in captivity. This lesson gives a brief historical and geographical overview of the times, places and text of Nehemiah. Seven important events at historical Shechem are discussed ending with Jesus’ dialogue with the woman at the well in John chapter 4.
- Isaiah -- Hunger and Thirst November 16, 2008
Speaker: Steve Sikes
- Isaiah -- Hope in the Midst of Poverty November 11, 2008
Speaker: Dan Cooper
- Isaiah -- Tough Economic Times November 9, 2008
Speaker: Dan Cooper
- The Power of Prayer - James 5 October 5, 2008
Speaker: Steve Sikes
- Diagnosis and Prescription - James 4 September 29, 2008
Speaker: Steve Sikes
- Stick Out Your Tongue! Teachers First. September 21, 2008
Speaker: Steve Sikes
James 3. Taming The Tongue.
- The Gospel of Common Sense (Part II) September 14, 2008
Speaker: Dan Cooper
- The Gospel of Common Sense (Part I) September 7, 2008
Speaker: Dan Cooper
- The Dream August 31, 2008
Speaker: Steve Sikes
- Living Water August 24, 2008
Speaker: Dan Cooper
- France Missionary Report 2008 August 17, 2008
Speaker: Craig Young
2008 France Missionary Report
- Saber Family Tribute August 10, 2008
Speaker: Steve Sikes
- Priorities August 3, 2008
Speaker: Derrick Busch
Re-prioritizing our lives.
- Phillipians 3 Moving Beyond Regrets July 13, 2008
Speaker: Dan Cooper
- Phillipians July 6, 2008
Speaker: Steve Sikes
- Re-Imagining the church at the Ground Level June 25, 2008
Speaker: Patrick Mead
Re-Imagining the church at the Ground Level
- Re-Imagining the church as a Rescue Mission June 24, 2008
Speaker: Patrick Mead
Re-Imagining the church as a Rescue Mission
- Re-Imagining the church as a Fishing Trip June 23, 2008
Speaker: Patrick Mead
Re-Imagine the Church as a Fishing Trip.
- Re-Imagining the church as a Party June 22, 2008
Speaker: Patrick Mead
Re-Imagining the Church as a Party.
- Re-Imagining the church. The dreams of God. June 22, 2008
Speaker: Patrick Mead
Re-Imagine the church...as the dreams of God
- Let me tell you about my Father June 15, 2008
Speaker: Steve Sikes
- The Mind of Christ June 1, 2008
Speaker: Steve Sikes
- Every Sunday is a Memorial Day May 25, 2008
Speaker: Dan Cooper
- 1 John Chapter 5 May 18, 2008
Speaker: Steve Sikes
- 1st John 4 May 11, 2008
Speaker: Dan Cooper and Steve Sikes
- 1st John 3 May 4, 2008
Speaker: Steve Sikes
- 1 John Chapter 2 April 27, 2008
Speaker: Steve Sikes
- Love Your Enemies April 20, 2008
Speaker: Matt Fortunato
- Value of Christian Education April 20, 2008
Speaker: Dr. David Burks
Dr. David Burks, president of Harding University speaks on the value of Christian Education.
- What was really important to Jesus April 13, 2008
Speaker: Dan Cooper
- Making Friends for Eternity April 6, 2008
Speaker: Dan Cooper
John 1:35-42
What friend in your life could potentially be the next Peter?
What person in your life may be unpopular, like the Greeks in our text?
How might you start sharing your faith in Jesus today?
Next time you go to a restaurant to enjoy a meal ask your server if he or share has a prayer request that you can include in your personal prayers. - The Road to Jerusalem March 30, 2008
Speaker: Steve Sikes
We encounter many road signs as we travel. There are three major road signs that point to the Gospel story: the cross, grave and empty tomb. As one reads through the Book of Acts, these three signs not only mark the way but make up the core of the message. The Good News! Jesus died for our sins; He was buried; He was resurrected and lives in us!
- The Road To Emmaus Less Travelled March 22, 2008
Speaker: Dan Cooper / Steve Sikes
Luke 24:1-12
God could have placed all of the apostles, all the women, all of his disciples in an amphitheater in front of the tomb to witness the resurrection first hand. Why didn't he? - The Road Less Travelled Part II March 9, 2008
Speaker: Dan Cooper
Luke 9-19
"The Road Less Traveled leads us Outside Our Comfort Zone"
To people who are not ethnically, socially, or culturally like us.
To unwavering discipleship.
To a narrow door.
To the sick, hurting and diseased.
To a life of both sickness and pain.
To a life of accountability.
To a life of submission.
To a life of passion for the lost.
To Jesus. - The Road Less Travelled - The Culture of Luke February 24, 2008
Speaker: Steve Sikes
This lesson looks at the culture of Luke during Jesus' day, specifically the honor and shame system as described by Dr. John York. As Jesus travels the narrow road of self denial through Luke's gospel, He continually honors those whom this world finds shameful. Which road are you on?
- Great Faith February 16, 2008
Speaker: Garth Hutchinson
Garth Hutchinson, a missionary in Marseilles France speaks on the distortion of religion in the modern day. He relates the distortion in the modern day to the same distortion that Jesus addressed.
- The Other Lords Prayer February 10, 2008
Speaker: Dan Cooper
While most think of the Lord's Prayer recorded in the sermon on the mount of Matt. 5, 6, and 7 the text is: John 17
John 17:1-5 Jesus prayed for himself so it is good for us to pray for ourselves.
John 17:6-12 Jesus prayed for the 12, so it is good for us to pray for each other. John 17:20-26 Jesus prayed for all believers, so it is good for us to pray for all believers. - Be Holy Part III January 27, 2008
Speaker: Dan Cooper
1 Peter 1:13-16
God is holy! (He is perfect! He is totally free from evil! He is the standard of what it means to be holy!)
God expects His people to be holy! We are called to be saints, or "holy ones."
God outlines five steps to take in becoming holy in 1 Peter 1:13-15
What happens if I cease to live a holy life?
Four results are outlined! - Be Holy Part II January 20, 2008
Speaker: Steve Sikes
There is Power in the Blood of Jesus! The Blood of Jesus cleanses us from all sin; cleanses even our conscience; redeems the lost; gives us confidence to draw near to God in the Holy of Holies; and sanctifies us and makes us Holy! By this grace and redeeming power therefore, Be Holy For I Am Holy!
- Be Holy Part I January 13, 2008
Speaker: Steve Sikes
83 times "Holiness to Jehovah" is recorded in the Book of Leviticus. This lesson specifically looks at the Sacrificial System (Sin, Guilt, Burnt, Meal, and Peace Offerings) and how it points to Jesus and the Holiness of Jehovah!
- Gods Holiness Part I January 6, 2008
Speaker: Dan Cooper
"God's Holiness and the Call to be Like Him"
Heb. 12:14 "Without holiness, no one will see the Lord."
Three time in Psalms 99 God is said to be holy. Since God is holy, we strive to be holy!
Five observations about holiness:
- Becoming holy is a process that requires personal discipline
- The Holy Spirit is involved in helping us to become holy
- It is possible for us to live a holy life in an unholy world
- To be holy we need to break our sinful habits
- Holiness involves learning to hate what God hates.
- Now Is The Hour December 30, 2007
Speaker: Dan Cooper
- Equipped through Suffering October 28, 2007
Speaker: Steve Sikes
The foundation of this lesson is Hebrews 5:8, 5:9, where we read that Jesus "Learned obedience from the things which he suffered. And having been made perfect. . ." Suffering is a major way God matures us in our obedience.
- Equipped Through Holy Spirit Grace Gifts October 21, 2007
Speaker: Steve Sikes
Four major chapters in the New Testament look at our grace gifts: Romans 12, 1Corinthians 12, Ephesians 4, and 1 Peter 4. Grace gifts are given to us by God for the building up and maturing of the Body of Christ. They are a significant way God not only equips us but works through us in equipping others on to maturity.
- Equipped by God through Jesus Christ October 14, 2007
Speaker: Steve Sikes
(A Hebrew Breath Prayer) this is the first lesson in our series of equipping lessons. The text is found at the very end of the Book of Hebrews chapter 13:20 and 21. The Hebrew writer prays that God equip them in every good thing through Jesus Christ. The fact that God is our major spiritual equipper is explored.
- Gods Amazing Grace September 23, 2007
Speaker: Steve Sikes
This is the amazing stories of grace in the Old Testament. It is a chronicle of Manasseh who went from being one of the most wicked and ungodly men that ever lived to his being a repentant and godly grandfather.
- Five Reasons to join a life group September 16, 2007
Speaker: Dan Cooper
- Male Spiritual Leadership September 2, 2007
Speaker: Steve Sikes
One of our greatest needs today is male spiritual leadership! Nehemiah the Book is about male Spirit led leadership! Nehemiah the man epitomizes male spiritual leadership at a time when it is at an all time low! God speaks through Malachi and promises that one day He will restore the hearts of fathers to their children and the hearts of children to their fathers.
- Elders -- What to Call February 4, 2007
Speaker: Dan Cooper
- Select From Among You January 21, 2007
Speaker: Dan Cooper
- The God of the Impossible December 24, 2006
Speaker: Dan Cooper
- Who Stole Christmas December 17, 2006
Speaker: Dan Cooper
- It is well with my soul December 10, 2006
Speaker: Dan Cooper
- Whose stuff is it anyway October 29, 2006
Speaker: Dan Cooper
- Richard Hight Presentation October 22, 2006
Speaker: Richard Hight
Richard Hight speaks on his growth as a Christian.
- Visionary Faith October 15, 2006
Speaker: Dan Cooper
- How to plan a big day October 1, 2006
Speaker: Dan Cooper
- What a good elder looks like August 20, 2006
Speaker: Dan Cooper
- Fundamental Truths August 13, 2006
Speaker: Matt Fortunato
Fundamental Truths of the Christian Life. How our hearts need to be towards God.
- Knowing what you believe - part 7 July 22, 2006
Speaker: Dan Cooper
- Right and Wrong, Good and Bad July 12, 2006
Speaker: Patrick Mead
Patrick Mead speaks on absolute right and wrong as well as absolute truth. How our society is teaching our kids that everything is relative and there are no absolutes.
- Discipline July 11, 2006
Speaker: Patrick Mead
A Christian child discipline primer. How do you discipline children?
- VBS-CES_Patrick_Mead_Monday_Night July 10, 2006
Speaker: Patrick Mead
The trouble with teens.
- VBS-CES_Patrick_Mead_Sunday_AM July 9, 2006
Speaker: Patrick Mead
God and the Family. Men and Marriage
- VBS-CES_Patrick_Mead_Sunday_6PM July 9, 2006
Speaker: Patrick Mead
Male Female Communication.
- VBS-CES_Patrick_Mead_Sunday_Class July 9, 2006
Speaker: Patrick Mead
Men and Marriage. The man's role in marriage.
- What was Reformation? June 4, 2006
Speaker: Dan Cooper
- Mothers Day 2006 May 14, 2006
Speaker: Dan Cooper
- Why Many Churches May 7, 2006
Speaker: Dan Cooper
- John Mark Hicks - 1 April 23, 2006
Speaker: John Mark Hicks
The Lord's Prayer - Part I
- John Mark Hicks - 2 April 23, 2006
Speaker: John Mark Hicks
The Lord's Prayer - Second Service
- John Mark Hicks - Bible Class April 23, 2006
Speaker: John Mark Hicks
The Lord's Prayer - Part II
- Anchor of the Soul - 2 April 22, 2006
Speaker: John Mark Hicks
Trusting God in the Storms of Life - Part II. The inviting presence of God.
- Anchor of the Soul - 3 April 22, 2006
Speaker: John Mark Hicks
Trusting God in the Storms of Life - Part III. The empathy of God.
- Anchor of the Soul - 4 April 22, 2006
Speaker: John Mark Hicks
Trusting God in the Storms of Life - Part IV. The sovereignty of God.
- Anchor of the Soul - 5 April 22, 2006
Speaker: John Mark Hicks
Trusting God in the Storms of Life - Part V. Ultimate Victory, the goal that God has for us.
- Anchor of the Soul - 1 April 21, 2006
Speaker: John Mark Hicks
Trusting God in the storms of Life - Part I. The unrelenting love of God
- Easter Sunday 2006 April 16, 2006
Speaker: Dan Cooper
- The Power Of One March 26, 2006
Speaker: Dan Cooper
- Knowing What You Believe - Part 3 February 26, 2006
Speaker: Dan Cooper
- Knowing What You Believe - Part 2 February 19, 2006
Speaker: Dan Cooper
- Knowing What You Believe - Part 1 February 12, 2006
Speaker: Dan Cooper
- A Battle to Fight 14 January 15, 2006
Speaker: Dan Cooper
- Celebrating Great things of 2005 January 8, 2006
Speaker: Dan Cooper
- A Battle to Fight 13 January 1, 2006
Speaker: Matt Fortunato
Spiritual Warfare - Stand as One.
- What Jesus Wants for Christmas December 25, 2005
Speaker: Dan Cooper
- Mind of Christ December 18, 2005
Speaker: Dan Cooper
- When Gods Timing and Yours Do not Agree November 29, 2005
Speaker: Dan Cooper
- 45th Anniversary, Looking Back and the Vision Ahead November 7, 2005
Speaker: Dan Cooper
- Search and Rescue November 6, 2005
Speaker: Dan Cooper
- Patrick Mead October 30, 2005
Speaker: Patrick Mead
The bridge between us and God -- Jesus.
- Greatest Command and Commission October 30, 2005
Speaker: Dan Cooper
- Dare to be a Daniel September 25, 2005
Speaker: Dan Cooper
- The Applied Essence of Christianity September 11, 2005
Speaker: John Reimels
- Job, A Prayer for his Children September 4, 2005
Speaker: John Reimels
- Five Reasons August 21, 2005
Speaker: Dan Cooper
- Where There is No Vision July 24, 2005
Speaker: Dan Cooper
- Create In Me A Clean Heart Dan July 17, 2005
Speaker: Dan Cooper
- The Future Is Now July 13, 2005
Speaker: Randy Harris
Looking at the world through the eyes of Christian hope. Sometimes the truth is deeper than initial appearances.
- Never Alone! - The Call to Community July 12, 2005
Speaker: Randy Harris
Calling people into community. Breaking down the walls between people.
- Randy Harris Passion of the Christ - The True Story July 11, 2005
Speaker: Randy Harris
A few words on behalf of Jesus. Understanding what the work of Jesus was.
- A Story to Live By July 10, 2005
Speaker: Randy Harris
The Christian Story. A Story to live by 1.
- Getting Our Story Straight July 10, 2005
Speaker: Randy Harris
The Christian Story. Getting our story straight 2.
- If Sin Is So Bad, Why Do We Do It So Much July 10, 2005
Speaker: Randy Harris
If sin is so bad, why do we do it so much?
- Joseph - A Model Father June 19, 2005
Speaker: John Reimels
Recognizing the role of a father.
- David and Goliath May 22, 2005
Speaker: Dan Cooper
- Mothers Day 2005 May 8, 2005
Speaker: Dan Cooper
- Down By the River May 1, 2005
Speaker: Dan Cooper
- I Cannot Offer That Which Costs Me Nothing April 24, 2005
Speaker: Dan Cooper
- Foundations of Faith April 3, 2005
Speaker: John Reimels
Foundations of faith.
- Easter Sunday 2005 March 27, 2005
Speaker: Dan Cooper
- Four Soils March 20, 2005
Speaker: John Reimels
The parable of the soil.
- Numbers and Grasshoppers February 20, 2005
Speaker: Dan Cooper
- Nadab and Abihu February 13, 2005
Speaker: Dan Cooper
- Is God a Cosmic KillJoy? December 26, 2004
Speaker: Dan Cooper