http://joininthejourney.com Listen to messages from the pastors at Journey Church in Everett, Washington. To get to know us a little more and what we believe visit www.joininthejourney.com for more details. en Listen to messages from the pastors at Journey Church in Everett, Washington. To get to know us a little more and what we believe visit www.joininthejourney.com for more details. Journey Church no Journey Church Sermons info@joininthejourney.com ℗ & © 2013 Journey Church 720 Women and motherhood are under attack in our culture and as a result, every facet of society and family suffers. Contrary to modern cultural opinion, motherhood is a high calling and worthy of praise. Today we look at Proverbs 31 and learn how biblical motherhood is Christlike and hence, brings glory to Christ. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/motherhood-a-work-worthy-of-praise http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/uploaded/0/0e2079297_051213-motherhood-a-work-worthy-of-praise.mp3 Sun, 12 May 2013 21:32:47 GMT Matthew Savage Women and motherhood are under attack in our culture and as a result, every facet of society and family suffers. Contrary to modern cultural opinion, motherhood is a high calling and worthy of praise. Today we look at Proverbs 31 and learn how ... In this passage Jesus shows us how the nature of the kingdom of God is incompatible with our self-righteousness. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/mercy-not-sacrifice http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/uploaded/0/0e1737233_050513-mercy-not-sacrifice.mp3 Sun, 05 May 2013 17:37:55 GMT Mike Purcell The King and the Kingdom - The Book of Matthew In this passage Jesus demonstrated yet another realm of his authority. He is the one who has the authority to forgive sins. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/authority-to-forgive http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/042813-authority-to-forgive.mp3 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 23:26:21 GMT Mike Purcell The King and the Kingdom - The Book of Matthew The power and authority of Jesus attracted large crowds and spectators in Matthew 8. Many expressed a desire to follow Jesus. Yet for many, what they were attracted to was not actually Jesus, but his power. Hence, when Jesus describes the cost of descipleship, many turn away. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/priorities-discipleship-and-the-authority-of-christ http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/042113-priorities-discipleship-and-the-authority-of-christ.mp3 Sun, 21 Apr 2013 19:40:30 GMT Matthew Savage The King and the Kingdom - The Book of Matthew Immediately after the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus validates his authority by healing many in Capernaum and the surrounding region. Jesus' power and authority transcend all disease, races and geography. He is Lord over all. His miracles are acts of loving kindness to those whom he heals and powerful confirmation that the Kingdom of God is present in his ministry. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/jesus-merciful-lord-mighty-god http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/041413-jesus-merciful-lord-mighty-god.mp3 Sun, 14 Apr 2013 04:06:35 GMT Matthew Savage The King and the Kingdom - The Book of Matthew Jesus concludes the Sermon on the Mount with 4 warnings, Jesus forces each of us to make a decision about Him. He will not let us remain neutral. Either we choose to listen and obey Jesus or we reject Him and go our own way. The former leads to eternal life, the latter leads to destruction. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/four-warnings http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/040713fourwarnings.mp3 Sun, 07 Apr 2013 19:44:46 GMT Matthew Savage The King and the Kingdom - The Book of Matthew All of us are seeking, seeking relief, peace and redemption from the pains and battles of this life. Unfortunately, we turn to the things of this world to meet this need instead of Jesus. Jesus is the only one who can bring the peace and healing we so desperately need. Through his resurrection, Jesus has conquered over fear, pain and death. He has done it all. All that is left for us to do is to believe in and worship Him. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/looking-for-jesus-in-all-the-wrong-places http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/033113-easter-sunday.mp3 Sun, 31 Mar 2013 22:23:53 GMT Matthew Savage All of us are seeking, seeking relief, peace and redemption from the pains and battles of this life. Unfortunately, we turn to the things of this world to meet this need instead of Jesus. Jesus is the only one who can bring the peace and healing we ... In Matthew 21:-17, Jesus enters Jerusalem as King, fulfilling all that the prophets foretold. He is the long awaited Son of David who declares his Kingship through healing, cleansing the temple and the fulfillment of prophecy. His Kingship is unlike any other. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/behold-your-king-is-coming-to-you http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/032413-behold-your-king-is-coming-to-you.mp3 Sun, 24 Mar 2013 16:22:41 GMT Matthew Savage In Matthew 21:-17, Jesus enters Jerusalem as King, fulfilling all that the prophets foretold. He is the long awaited Son of David who declares his Kingship through healing, cleansing the temple and the fulfillment of prophecy. His Kingship is unlike ... Jesus teaches his followers how to approach God, why they should have confidence when they approach God and how God’s response to them transforms their response to others. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/god-responds http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/031713-god-responds.mp3 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 16:21:07 GMT Mike Purcell The King and the Kingdom - The Book of Matthew In Matthew 7 Jesus warns against being judgmental. Often we focus on the failures of others before examining our own lives. Jesus teaches us how to properly judge others by first dealing with our own sin. Then we are able to help our brother see their faults. Rather than condemn judgment, Jesus teaches how to have proper judgment. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/how-to-judge http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/031013-how-to-judge.mp3 Sun, 10 Mar 2013 18:20:58 GMT Matthew Savage The King and the Kingdom - The Book of Matthew Jesus knew we would face challenges as we strive to entrust our lives to Him and live as faithful disciples. Having already addressed anger, lust, deceit, vengeance, hypocrisy, and greed, this week we see Jesus working even deeper into our hearts as He calls us to trust him with even our most basic physical needs. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/the-presence-and-promise-of-god http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/030313-the-presence-and-promise-of-god.mp3 Sun, 03 Mar 2013 20:44:58 GMT Luke Emerson The King and the Kingdom - The Book of Matthew Jesus had much to say about money and possessions. His followers who seek his kingdom are not to pursue earthly treasures but are to pursue something of eternal value. Through this passage we are challenges to consider the desires of our hearts. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/two-kinds-of-treasure http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/022413-two-kinds-of-treasure.mp3 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 23:27:35 GMT Mike Purcell The King and the Kingdom - The Book of Matthew In this passage Jesus continued to teach how the righteousness of his followers must exceed the righteousness of the Pharisees. We see clearly that mere external righteousness is no righteousness at all. The passage challenges us to examine our own motivations for performing righteous acts. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/motivation-for-righteousness http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/021713-motivation-for-righteousness.mp3 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 21:33:01 GMT Mike Purcell The King and the Kingdom - The Book of Matthew All of us get better than we deserve from God. None of us gets what we deserve. Because of God’s mercy and Fatherhood over us, we, God’s children, must be merciful and loving to others, even our enemies. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/retaliation-love-and-the-fatherhood-of-god http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/021013-retaliation-love-and-the-fatherhood-of-god.mp3 Sun, 10 Feb 2013 17:29:57 GMT Matthew Savage The King and the Kingdom - The Book of Matthew With the same veracity, Jesus examines lust as the root of adultery. Adultery flourishes in the discontented heart. Purity needs to be pursued with vigilance and passion. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/adultery-lust-and-contentment http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/020313full-adultery-lust-and-contentment.mp3 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 17:40:31 GMT Matthew Savage The King and the Kingdom - The Book of Matthew After saying that he has come to fulfill the law, Jesus begins to interpret and apply the law to the hearts and lives of his hearers. Immediately it becomes evident that God is more concerned with our inward purity of heart than our outward behaviors. The disciples of Jesus must not be filled with personal anger, but instead be peacemakers, seeking reconciliation with their brother. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/anger-and-reconciliation http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/012713-anger-and-reconciliation.mp3 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 21:36:24 GMT Matthew Savage The King and the Kingdom - The Book of Matthew In the Sermon on the Mount Jesus answers the criticism that he is abolishing the law. Jesus’ life is misunderstood by the ‘righteous’ of his day as he lives in perfect obedience to the will and law of God. Jesus not only redefines their understanding of the law, he calls them to a higher standard of righteousness. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/the-law-and-christ http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/012013-the-law-and-christ.mp3 Sun, 20 Jan 2013 20:39:28 GMT Matthew Savage The King and the Kingdom - The Book of Matthew It is only when we know what we are created for that we can then fulfill the purpose for which we were created. Jesus uses two metaphors (salt and light) to present a picture of how his disciples must live and the effects their lives will have on the world. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/purpose-and-effect http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/011313-purpose-and-effect.mp3 Sun, 13 Jan 2013 21:35:39 GMT Matthew Savage The King and the Kingdom - The Book of Matthew It is an incredible irony that God’s people are called to be peacemakers yet, they will be persecuted. But our persecution for righteousness sake is far exceeded in scope by God’s promise of eternal reward in heaven. Will we believe God sees and rewards? http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/peace-persecution-and-a-promise http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/10613-peace-persecution-and-a-promise.mp3 Sun, 06 Jan 2013 01:49:03 GMT Matthew Savage The King and the Kingdom - The Book of Matthew Jesus is a compassionate Savior who has come to redeem us and to use us to share his love with others. Prayer is a means by which the work of the Kingdom is carried out. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/a-compassionate-savior-and-prayer http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/123012-a-compassionate-savior-and-prayer.mp3 Sun, 30 Dec 2012 21:55:18 GMT Matthew Savage Jesus is a compassionate Savior who has come to redeem us and to use us to share his love with others. Prayer is a means by which the work of the Kingdom is carried out. Jesus is everything we need. Not everything we think we want. But exactly everything we need. He is the Perfect Gift. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/the-perfect-gift http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/122412-the-perfect-gift.mp3 Mon, 24 Dec 2012 21:53:05 GMT Matthew Savage Jesus is everything we need. Not everything we think we want. But exactly everything we need. He is the Perfect Gift. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus addresses the universal desire of all of our hearts, to be satisfied. There is one way and only one way to be eternally satisfied and it is only through Jesus Christ. Those who hunger and thirst for righteousness will be satisfied. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/satisfaction-and-sacrifice http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/122312-satisfaction-and-sacrifice.mp3 Sun, 23 Dec 2012 23:29:03 GMT Matthew Savage The King and the Kingdom - The Book of Matthew This week Pastor Matthew discusses how Christians should think, feel and pray in response to the tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/responding-to-tragedy http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/121612-responding-to-tragedy.mp3 Sun, 16 Dec 2012 23:56:28 GMT Matthew Savage This week Pastor Matthew discusses how Christians should think, feel and pray in response to the tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut. Through the beatitudes Jesus gave a beautiful description of those who participate in his kingdom. In this passage we discover who the people are who are truly blessed. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/the-nature-of-the-kingdom-week-1 http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/120912-the-nature-of-the-kingdom.mp3 Sun, 09 Dec 2012 00:43:58 GMT Mike Purcell The King and the Kingdom - The Book of Matthew The Sermon on the Mount is the most famous sermon in the world. This morning we read it in its entirety and briefly examine how to rightly to apply this teaching to our lives. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/the-sermon-on-the-mount http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/120212-sermon-on-the-mount.mp3 Sun, 02 Dec 2012 21:18:43 GMT Matthew Savage The King and the Kingdom - The Book of Matthew Jesus presence, message and the beginning of his ministry inaugurate the Kingdom of God in a way never before experienced on earth. Not only is Jesus calling for repentance, he is inviting us to participate in the Kingdom of God in an extraordinary way. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/hope-healing-and-restoration http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/112512-hope-healing-and-restoration.mp3 Sun, 25 Nov 2012 00:27:15 GMT Matthew Savage The King and the Kingdom - The Book of Matthew We see Jesus begin his ministry as he’s going to finish. His message and the obedience we see in the first disciples show us God’s purpose and how follows are called to gathering those who are lost. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/jesus-begins-and-calls http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/111812-jesus-begins-and-calls.mp3 Sun, 18 Nov 2012 20:12:29 GMT Ben Daniels The King and the Kingdom - The Book of Matthew In Matthew 4, Jesus is led into the wilderness to experience what we all experience, temptation. Immediately after being baptized, Jesus is tempted by the devil. Satan uses familiar techniques in tempting Jesus; He perverts the Word of God and calls Jesus sonship into question. However, Jesus proves himself as the faithful Son of God. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/temptation-and-sonship http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/111112-temptation-and-sonship.mp3 Sun, 11 Nov 2012 00:50:24 GMT Matthew Savage The King and the Kingdom - The Book of Matthew God asks Israel to step out in faith and prepare to receive more children into the family of God. This Orphan Sunday, we examine God’s call to care for the orphan and behold the beautiful promises of God for those who participate in this call. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/enlarge-the-place-of-your-tent http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/110412-enlarge-the-place-of-your-tent.mp3 Sun, 04 Nov 2012 20:41:28 GMT Matthew Savage God asks Israel to step out in faith and prepare to receive more children into the family of God. This Orphan Sunday, we examine God’s call to care for the orphan and behold the beautiful promises of God for those who participate in this call. In an astonishing act of humility, Jesus comes forward to be baptized by John the Baptist to “fulfill all righteousness”. Indeed, this was the reason Jesus came, to perfectly fulfill the requirements of the law so that we might become the righteousness of God. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/jesus-our-righteousness http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/102812-jesus-our-righteousness.mp3 Sun, 28 Oct 2012 02:06:38 GMT Matthew Savage The King and the Kingdom - The Book of Matthew After 400 years of silence since the prophet Malichi, God speaks to the people of Israel. John the Baptist comes onto the scene proclaiming a message of repentance and pointing to the coming ministry of Christ. This message described how God would draw near to his people and identify them, no longer through ethnicity, but through his awesome act of mercy received by repentance and faith. This message spread beyond the boundaries of Israel to the world and continues still today as God calls all nations to confess, repent, and be baptized. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/confess-repent-be-baptized http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/102112-confess-repent-be-baptized.mp3 Sun, 21 Oct 2012 20:27:08 GMT Dewy Webb The King and the Kingdom - The Book of Matthew Though Herod sought to destroy Jesus, God protected him and directed his path that salvation would come to his people. In this passage we continue to see how Jesus was the fulfillment of the Old Testament prophecies. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/salvation-and-scorn http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/101412-salvation-and-scorn.mp3 Sun, 14 Oct 2012 20:19:56 GMT Mike Purcell The King and the Kingdom - The Book of Matthew Herod sought Jesus with selfish motives. Rather than worship Jesus and meet the King of glory, he became obsessed with his own prideful ambitions. Often we too seek Jesus not to worship Him for who He is, but instead we seek Him to get something from him. Blessed are they that seek Jesus to know and worship Him. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/wise-men-still-seek-him http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/100712-wise-men-still-seek-him.mp3 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 16:16:55 GMT Matthew Savage The King and the Kingdom - The Book of Matthew In Matthew 1:18-25, the Son of God is given two names, Jesus and Immanuel. In this message, we focus on the name Immanuel, which means, God with us. In the person of Jesus, God is present, having drawn near to be with us, his redeemed people. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/immanuel-god-with-us http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/093012-immanuel-god-with-us.mp3 Sun, 30 Sep 2012 18:46:35 GMT Matthew Savage The King and the Kingdom - The Book of Matthew In Matthew chapter one we read the reason for which Jesus was sent, "he will save his people from their sins". Jesus is the only one who could redeem us from our sin because he is magnificently unique as being simultaneously God and man. Matthew describes Jesus' birth as the fulfillment of God's prophecy through Isaiah. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/born-of-a-virgin-for-the-salvation-of-the-world http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/092312-born-of-a-virgin-for-the-salvation-of-the-world.mp3 Sun, 23 Sep 2012 20:31:05 GMT Matthew Savage The King and the Kingdom - The Book of Matthew In Matthew, we see Jesus presented as the fulfillment of God's covenant promises. The book of Matthew starts by tracing Jesus' royal heritage back to king David and then Abraham. Jesus is the long awaited descendant and blessed King that God had promised to both David and Abraham. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/who-is-this-man http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/091612-who-is-this-man.mp3 Sun, 16 Sep 2012 03:41:17 GMT Matthew Savage The King and the Kingdom - The Book of Matthew Christianity is not a faith that is to be lived privately or individually, rather Christians are called to live in community with each other. In this sermon we examine what the scripture teaches about biblical community and then discuss how we seek to pursue biblical community at Journey Church. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/biblical-community http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/090912-biblical-community.mp3 Sun, 09 Sep 2012 18:45:03 GMT Mike Purcell Christianity is not a faith that is to be lived privately or individually, rather Christians are called to live in community with each other. In this sermon we examine what the scripture teaches about biblical community and then discuss how we seek ... Last week we learned why we should pursue wisdom and how to get it. This week we continue in Proverbs and examine the precious fruit wisdom produces in our lives. Our understanding is limited and fallible. God's wisdom is infinite and perfect, making straight our path. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/the-fruit-of-applied-wisdom http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/090212-the-fruit-of-applied-wisdom.mp3 Sun, 02 Sep 2012 18:41:31 GMT Matthew Savage Last week we learned why we should pursue wisdom and how to get it. This week we continue in Proverbs and examine the precious fruit wisdom produces in our lives. Our understanding is limited and fallible. God's wisdom is infinite and perfect, ... With all the difficult and unforeseen storms of this life, we all desperately need wisdom to navigate this life. Proverbs is a book written to teach the simple and youthful to be wise. Today we examine Proverbs chapter two and learn why we should pursue wisdom and how to get it. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/pursuing-wisdom http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/082612-pursuing-wisdom.mp3 Sun, 26 Aug 2012 18:38:46 GMT Matthew Savage With all the difficult and unforeseen storms of this life, we all desperately need wisdom to navigate this life. Proverbs is a book written to teach the simple and youthful to be wise. Today we examine Proverbs chapter two and learn why we should ... Paul experienced joy in suffering, contentment in every situation, and peace that surpasses understanding. He rejoiced in difficult circumstances, encouraged others from a prison cell and remained humble despite being used by God in prolific ways. How was he able to do all this? We learn his secret through the book of Philippians. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/the-secret http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/081912-the-secret.mp3 Sun, 19 Aug 2012 18:36:02 GMT Mike Purcell Joy in Suffering - The Book of Philippians Paul concludes his letter to the Philippians in the same way he started it, by thanking the Philippian Church for their partnership in the gospel. Paul commends their generosity and assures them of their sanctification and spiritual blessings. Christian generosity is a barometer of our spiritual health. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/christian-generosity http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/081212-christian-generosity.mp3 Sun, 12 Aug 2012 22:06:05 GMT Matthew Savage Joy in Suffering - The Book of Philippians Contrary to what the world might say, joy and contentment are not necessarily determined by our circumstances. We can learn to have joy and contentment regardless of whether we live in abundance or lack. Indeed, we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/contentment http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/080512-contentment.mp3 Sun, 05 Aug 2012 04:02:08 GMT Matthew Savage Joy in Suffering - The Book of Philippians It is a glorious and peaceful thing to be able to have the mind of Christ. In Philippians 4:8-9, Paul teaches us how to live such that God's presence is near and brings peace to our hearts. Proper thinking leads to godly living. If we can transform our minds by the Spirit, we will live renewed in the Spirit. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/the-power-of-proper-thinking http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/072912-the-power-of-proper-thinking.mp3 Sun, 29 Jul 2012 04:03:12 GMT Matthew Savage Joy in Suffering - The Book of Philippians Paul teaches us that it is possible to have joy even in the midst of earthly trials and suffering. But this just isn't any joy, it is joy in the Lord. This morning we explore what it means to have peace and joy in the Lord. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/joy-and-peace http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/072212-joy-and-peace.mp3 Sun, 22 Jul 2012 04:04:14 GMT Matthew Savage Joy in Suffering - The Book of Philippians What comes to your mind when you hear the word 'home'? The apostle Paul taught that our primary citizenship was not to any country on this earth but rather was to a place altogether different. In this passage we learn how to live with our hearts set on our true home where we have our ultimate citizenship. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/heading-home http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/071512-heading-home.mp3 Sun, 15 Jul 2012 04:05:04 GMT Mike Purcell Joy in Suffering - The Book of Philippians The apostle Paul had a past that included persecuting the church, even approving of the murdering of Christians. Yet, through Christ he was forgiven and mightily used by God. In Philippians 3, Paul teaches us how to move beyond our past and strive forward toward the prize. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/forgetting-the-past-and-straining-forward http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/070812-forgetting-the-past-and-straining-forward-2.mp3 Sun, 08 Jul 2012 04:05:39 GMT Matthew Savage Joy in Suffering - The Book of Philippians Jesus is better than anything this world has to offer. Faithful followers of Jesus demonstrate this most clearly when they embrace gospel suffering and continue to hope in and take joy in God. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/gospel-suffering http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/071112-gospel-suffering.mp3 Sun, 01 Jul 2012 04:06:09 GMT Matthew Savage Joy in Suffering - The Book of Philippians Despite Paul's impressive record of obeying the Old Testament law, he considered all of his achievements as garbage in comparison to knowing Christ. Paul exchanged his false righteousness for the true righteousness that comes through faith in Christ. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/obtaining-righteousness http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/062412-obtaining-righteousness.mp3 Sun, 24 Jun 2012 04:06:54 GMT Mike Purcell Joy in Suffering - The Book of Philippians The local church exists to display the glory of God to the nations. One of the ways we do this, is by communicating the good news of the gospel, taking the message of what Christ has done and bringing it to the lost and unreached peoples of the world. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/the-work-of-the-church-to-complete-what-is-lacking http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/061712-the-work-of-the-church-to-complete-what-is-lacking.mp3 Sun, 17 Jun 2012 04:07:32 GMT Matthew Savage Joy in Suffering - The Book of Philippians Today is a very important day in the history and life of Journey Church. Today we affirm the appointment of new Journey elders. We desire to bring our biblical governance structure into harmony with the Bible. So this morning we examine the role, qualifications and necessity of biblical eldership. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/biblical-church-leadership http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/061012-biblical-church-leadership.mp3 Sun, 10 Jun 2012 04:51:38 GMT Matthew Savage Today is a very important day in the history and life of Journey Church. Today we affirm the appointment of new Journey elders. We desire to bring our biblical governance structure into harmony with the Bible. So this morning we examine the role, ... One of the most painful things in life is a longing, a holy desire, left unfulfilled. It tests our faith like no other. It brings grief and confusion. How do we go on when the Lord sovereignly chooses to direct our lives down a path we do not desire? Can we trust the Lord in our sufferings? Can we have confidence in the Lord 'though he slay' us? (Job 13:15) http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/faith-and-longings-unfulfilled http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/060312-faith-and-longings-unfulfilled.mp3 Sun, 03 Jun 2012 04:08:15 GMT Matthew Savage Joy in Suffering - The Book of Philippians In light of Christ's obedience to the point of death, even death on a cross, Paul challenges the Philippians to work out the salvation that they may be lights in this world amongst a crooked a depraved generation. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/lights-in-the-world http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/052712-lights-in-the-world.mp3 Sun, 27 May 2012 04:08:55 GMT Mike Purcell Joy in Suffering - The Book of Philippians The appeal to unity continues by examining the humility and exaltation of Christ. Jesus freely gave up being God, and showed perfect obedience by not seeking to re-take a God nature. This mystery of the incarnation shows us two forms of humility which addresses the entitlement we steal by putting others down, as well as our perception of being right. Instead Christ gave up what he had as God, and obeyed to death on a cross, to make it possible for us to live in unity and joy. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/two-forms-of-humility http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/052012-two-forms-of-humility.mp3 Sun, 20 May 2012 11:32:20 GMT Ben Daniels Joy in Suffering - The Book of Philippians In Philippians chapter two, Paul continues his call for unity in the church. And he describes what this unity looks like, a Christ-like humility that counts others worthy of service and a genuine concern for the interests of others. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/motherhood-church-unity-and-the-example-of-christ http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/051312-motherhood-church-unity-and-the-example-of-christ.mp3 Sun, 13 May 2012 14:44:08 GMT Matthew Savage Joy in Suffering - The Book of Philippians Paul’s charge to the Philippian church is to stand firm amidst difficult trials and be united together as a body, with one mind. As the church remains steadfast, two spiritual fruits emerge: assurance of salvation for believers and conviction of the coming judgment for the world. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/granted-to-you-belief-and-suffering http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/050612-belief-and-suffering.mp3 Sun, 06 May 2012 02:00:43 GMT Matthew Savage Joy in Suffering - The Book of Philippians Even though Paul did know with certainty the outcome of his impending trial he had a joyous confidence in Christ. His desire was to honor Christ through life and death. We too are called to live with joyous confidence regardless of the circumstances we face. That confidence only comes through living for Christ. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/joyous-confidence http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/042912-joyous-confidence.mp3 Sun, 29 Apr 2012 20:40:54 GMT Mike Purcell Joy in Suffering - The Book of Philippians In Philippians 1, the Apostle Paul assures the Philippian church that his imprisonment is advancing the gospel. The Lord uses his marvelous providence to work through suffering and difficult circumstances so as to advance the gospel and strengthen our faith. Resulting in our ability to rejoice in Him! http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/the-mysterious-and-good-ways-of-our-god http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/042212-the-mysterious-and-good-ways-of-our-god.mp3 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 22:31:47 GMT Matthew Savage Joy in Suffering - The Book of Philippians This week we kick off our new sermon series in the book of Philippians. Planted in the middle of a strategic city, the believers at Philippi were challenged to live out their faith in a culture whose values and morals were quite contrary to the Kingdom of God. Yet, the Philippian church was an example of God's faithfulness to complete the good work He had started in them. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/joyful-partnership-in-the-gospel http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/041512-joyful-partnership-in-the-gospel.mp3 Sun, 15 Apr 2012 23:05:51 GMT Matthew Savage Joy in Suffering - The Book of Philippians Jesus is alive and risen! We worship a risen King who has become the way for us to be reconciled to God. Through faith in Jesus the Christ, we are reconciled to God, adopted into the family of God and united with Him forever. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/easter-2012-freed-to-worship-through-the-new-temple http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/040812-freed-to-worship-through-the-new-temple.mp3 Sun, 08 Apr 2012 00:38:21 GMT Matthew Savage Jesus is alive and risen! We worship a risen King who has become the way for us to be reconciled to God. Through faith in Jesus the Christ, we are reconciled to God, adopted into the family of God and united with Him forever. The book of Exodus concludes in stark contrast to its beginning. Israel has graciously been delivered from oppression and cruel slavery by the blood of the lamb and now lives with the presence of the LORD in their midst. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/the-glorious-presence http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/040112-the-glorious-presence.mp3 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 04:11:41 GMT Matthew Savage Redeemed: The Exodus ** Due to technical difficulties this weeks sermon audio is missing some sections ** In Exodus 34, in the wake of Israel's blatant rebellion and adultery against God, we see God renew the covenant. But this does not happen until after he lays the foundational reason for why he will renew: he tells us explicitly who he is and what he is like with his own lips. Furthermore, this display of God's glory points distinctly to the glory that will someday be revealed in his children through the atoning work of Christ. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/glory-revealed http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/032512-glory-revealed.mp3 Sun, 25 Mar 2012 22:52:34 GMT Dewy Webb Redeemed: The Exodus The Lord agreed to fulfill his promise to Abraham to give his descendants the Promised Land despite the rebellion of the Israelites. However, he delivered the devastating news that his presence would not go with the people as the occupied their new home. Moses interceded on behalf of the people declaring to God that the gift of the Promised Land was of no value apart from his presence with his people. The Lord responded favorably once again demonstrating that he is 'God with us'. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/with-us http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/031812-with-us.mp3 Sun, 18 Mar 2012 20:51:41 GMT Mike Purcell Redeemed: The Exodus In chapters 25-31 God lays out his plan to dwell with his people in tabernacle. The tabernacle is a holy place in which God's presence will reside with his people. However, Israel grieves God (in chapter 32) by breaking the commandments before they even leave Mount Sinai. Israel turns to worship other gods and now stands to bear the wrath of God. Mercifully, Israel is saved through a mediator who pleads for them before God. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/in-their-hearts-they-turned-to-egypt http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/031112-in-their-hearts-they-turned-to-egypt.mp3 Sun, 11 Mar 2012 02:27:15 GMT Matthew Savage Redeemed: The Exodus The covenant initiated by God with Israel is confirmed in Exodus 24 through the blood of a sacrifice. At the Lord's Supper, Jesus picks up the language of Exodus 24 and initiates a new and better covenant with his disciples. Rather than the shedding of the blood of oxen, Jesus offers his blood as a lasting and perfect sacrifice for our sins that we may be united to God forever. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/the-blood-of-the-covenant http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/030412-the-blood-of-the-covenant.mp3 Sun, 04 Mar 2012 21:39:29 GMT Matthew Savage Redeemed: The Exodus We conclude Exodus 20 by examining the remaining six commandments and looking to Jesus as the fulfillment of the law. God's law is holy and good and teaches us how to walk righteously before God. But our best efforts are not enough. Praise be to God for a magnificent Savior. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/the-law-and-a-magnificent-savior http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/022612-the-law-and-a-magnificent-savior.mp3 Sun, 26 Feb 2012 23:08:26 GMT Matthew Savage Redeemed: The Exodus Israel is gathered into the presence of God at Mount Sinai to receive the law of God. There at Sinai, God initiates his covenant relationship with the nation of Israel and commands them to walk in His ways. Indeed the giving of the law to Israel was a gracious act of God. But how are we to think of the Ten Commandments today? Are they helpful for us on this side of the cross of Christ? http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/no-other-gods http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/021912-no-other-gods.mp3 Sun, 19 Feb 2012 21:29:49 GMT Matthew Savage Redeemed: The Exodus Moses has returned to worship the Lord at Mount Sinai just as God had foretold. And God, being rich in mercy, invites Israel into a covenantal relationship. Israel has become a people of privilege and purpose. God calls Israel to be a 'kingdom of priests'. Likewise, our purpose as the church is to bring glory to God by faithfully proclaiming the good news of the gospel. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/a-people-of-privilege-and-purpose http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/021212-a-people-of-privilege-and-purpose.mp3 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 21:51:10 GMT Matthew Savage Redeemed: The Exodus In Exodus 18 we learn that transformed lives transform lives. Moses shares the story of the mighty deliverance God has provided to his father-in-law, Jethro. The testimony of Moses and the work of God is the means by which Jethro is brought to saving faith in God. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/transformed-lives-transform-lives http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/020512-transformed-lives-transform-lives.mp3 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:18:38 GMT Matthew Savage Redeemed: The Exodus Within two months of their departure from Egypt the Israelites faced hostile opposition on the journey to the promised land. Through their battle with Amalek God demonstrated that he is the one who gives victory to his people. We too can have confidence that we have victory through Christ over sin, death, and Satan. Just as God led the people of Israel to the promised land so too will he lead us to the new heaven and new earth. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/opposition-on-the-journey http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/012912-opposition-on-the-journey.mp3 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:04:50 GMT Mike Purcell Redeemed: The Exodus Thirty-nine years ago today, the Supreme Court exacted a judgment that legalized abortion in the United States. On Sanctity of Life Sunday, we examine Proverbs 24 and Isaiah 58 and listen to what God expects of his people when the innocent are taken away to death. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/in-need-of-rescue http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/012212-in-need-of-rescue.mp3 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 22:55:49 GMT Matthew Savage Thirty-nine years ago today, the Supreme Court exacted a judgment that legalized abortion in the United States. On Sanctity of Life Sunday, we examine Proverbs 24 and Isaiah 58 and listen to what God expects of his people when the innocent are taken ... Music is powerful. Music can impact us in a number of ways, effecting our emotions, mood and affect. Each week we gather to sing songs that glorify Christ and help us respond to who He is. This week we discuss Exodus 15 and learn why we sing, what singing accomplishes for the gathered church and how it glorifies God. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/a-song-of-deliverance-and-a-new-beginning http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/010812-a-song-of-deliverance-and-a-new-beginning.mp3 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 18:41:47 GMT Matthew Savage Redeemed: The Exodus We begin 2012 as a church family with a focus on prayer. We look to Paul's prayer for the church in Ephesus as an example to follow and also strive to be strengthened by Christ's indwelling presence through the Spirit. Indeed as Paul states, God is able to do more than we can ever ask or imagine. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/strengthened-through-prayer http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/010112-strengthened-through-prayer.mp3 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 15:17:24 GMT Matthew Savage We begin 2012 as a church family with a focus on prayer. We look to Paul's prayer for the church in Ephesus as an example to follow and also strive to be strengthened by Christ's indwelling presence through the Spirit. Indeed as Paul ... Jesus was the greatest king to walk the earth. He is able to give us a gift that no other king can give us. This Christmas we invite you to receive the gift of a king. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/the-gift-of-a-king http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/122511-the-gift-of-a-king.mp3 Sun, 25 Dec 2011 14:09:38 GMT Mike Purcell Jesus was the greatest king to walk the earth. He is able to give us a gift that no other king can give us. This Christmas we invite you to receive the gift of a king. When we think of Christmas, we should not only think of what God has done in the past. Instead, we should also think of the continual blessings that come from Jesus specifically, 'grace upon grace'. The blessing of Christmas manifests itself in our lives everyday. We ought to worship and celebrate because of the grace we continually receive. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/the-gift-that-keeps-on-giving http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/122411-the-gift-that-keeps-on-giving.mp3 Sat, 24 Dec 2011 13:44:57 GMT Matthew Savage When we think of Christmas, we should not only think of what God has done in the past. Instead, we should also think of the continual blessings that come from Jesus specifically, 'grace upon grace'. The blessing of Christmas manifests ... In Exodus 14, Israel crosses over from death to life through the Red Sea. God delivers his people by his chosen mediator, Moses. So to, we, God's people, have been saved by God when we crossed over from death to life by God's perfect mediator-Jesus. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/redeemed http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/121811-redeemed.mp3 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 04:59:53 GMT Matthew Savage Redeemed: The Exodus God mercifully leads Israel out of Egypt and toward the Red Sea by a pillar of cloud by day and fire by night. God's presence with his people was constant and faithful, never departing from them. As we think about Israel's deliverance and our own, there are many similarities, perhaps none greater than God's presence. As we near Christmas, we celebrate our savior, Immanuel, God with us. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/led-by-god http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/121111-led-by-god.mp3 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 19:21:45 GMT Matthew Savage Redeemed: The Exodus As Israel prepares to begin their exodus from Egypt, God instructs them to remember their deliverance by God's powerful hand through a feast and the consecration of the firstborn. Israel's rescue from slavery came through a substitutionary death, a sacrifice made on their behalf. They, like us, have been redeemed, bought with a price. We belong to Him. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/remembering-our-rescue http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/120411-remembering-our-rescue.mp3 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 19:48:58 GMT Matthew Savage Redeemed: The Exodus God came to the rescue of the people of Israel and delivered them from bondage under the Egyptians. He called them to remember what he had done for them through the Passover meal and the Feast of Unleavened Bread. Hundreds of years after the exodus God came to rescue his people and deliver them from a greater enemy. Now we are called to remember what he has done for us in a special way. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/delivered http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/112711-delivered.mp3 Sun, 27 Nov 2011 20:35:35 GMT Mike Purcell Redeemed: The Exodus God prepared the people of Israel for the 10th and final plague by instituting the Passover meal. The Israelites would escape death as the passover lamb was sacrificed on their behalf serving as a substitute. The Passover teaches us about God's deliverance of the people of Israel and points to Christ who is the perfect Passover lamb sacrificed on our behalf for our sins. Now we, like the people of Israel, are covered by the blood of the lamb. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/the-passover http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/112011-the-passover.mp3 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 05:21:05 GMT Mike Purcell Redeemed: The Exodus This week we venture back into chapter 7 of Exodus. God is going to liberate his people from slavery after He defeats the gods of Egypt. Through the plagues God is revealing himself to both Israel and Egypt that they may know He is the LORD. God is redeeming his people by mighty works of judgment. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/hardened-hearts-and-the-judgments-of-god http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/111311.mp3 Sun, 13 Nov 2011 14:20:06 GMT Matthew Savage Redeemed: The Exodus In Isaiah 58, God gives a prophetic indictment against his people for neglecting the oppressed. God calls his people to do justice, to serve and fight for the oppressed. As Isaiah 58 teaches, a passion for justice is a fruit of devotion and knowing God. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/justice-and-the-people-of-god http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/110611-justice-and-the-people-of-god.mp3 Sun, 06 Nov 2011 20:32:28 GMT Matthew Savage In Isaiah 58, God gives a prophetic indictment against his people for neglecting the oppressed. God calls his people to do justice, to serve and fight for the oppressed. As Isaiah 58 teaches, a passion for justice is a fruit of devotion and knowing God. As Moses once again verbalizes his inadequacies to lead God’s rescue of Israel, God strongly verbalizes and physically displays his total control of the entire mission. This passage presents us a strong example of the God of the Bible: The LORD says what he will do and then does exactly what he says. Despite our broken world, the God of the Bible can be trusted above all; he is most reliable. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/the-lord-most-reliable http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/103011-the-lord-most-reliable.mp3 Sun, 30 Oct 2011 20:04:18 GMT Dewy Webb Redeemed: The Exodus When Moses and the people of Israel faced adversity at the hands of Pharaoh they fell into the trap of focusing on their circumstances, their enemy, and their own inadequacies. God called them to fix their eyes on him. As the church we must fix our eyes on him by remembering his character, remembering what he has done, and remembering his promises. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/eyes-on-him http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/102311eyes-on-him.mp3 Sun, 23 Oct 2011 19:40:37 GMT Mike Purcell Redeemed: The Exodus After the people of Israel receive God's promise of deliverance, things get immediately worse. Their faith is challenged and pushed to the limits. How do you trust God when everything seems to be going wrong? This week we study Exodus 5 and learn how not to put our confidence in our circumstances, but in God instead. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/a-test-of-faith-sometimes-it-gets-worse-before-it-gets-better http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/a-test-of-faith.mp3 Sun, 16 Oct 2011 18:54:15 GMT Matthew Savage Redeemed: The Exodus Moses is called by God to a daunting task. Moses' fear leads him to question God and hesitate. Gracefully, God supplies his every need and Moses is served and strengthened through biblical community. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/assured-by-god-letting-go-of-fear-and-trusting-god http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/100911-assured-by-god.mp3 Sun, 09 Oct 2011 23:54:10 GMT Matthew Savage Redeemed: The Exodus Having been prepared and humbled by God, Moses is called to deliverer Israel from Egypt. Moses is fearful and questions his ability to accomplish the task. Yet, God reveals himself to Moses in a powerful way and supplies his every need. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/a-sufficient-god-and-a-reluctant-prophet http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/100211a-sufficient-god-and-a-reluctant-prophet.mp3 Sun, 02 Oct 2011 21:14:54 GMT Matthew Savage Redeemed: The Exodus Last we learned that not only is God faithful to all of his promises, but He also works all things together for the good of those who love him. This week we see that God was preparing Moses to lead the nation of Israel and that preparation was difficult and humbling. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/prepared-for-a-purpose http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/092511.mp3 Sun, 25 Sep 2011 00:08:44 GMT Matthew Savage Redeemed: The Exodus This week we begin our new sermon series in the book of Exodus. We will quickly see that the deliverance of Israel from Egypt is a remarkably full and accurate typification of our redemption in Christ. In chapter one, we learn three foundational truths that can sustain us through any circumstance or trial. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/a-new-king-arises http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/091811.mp3 Sun, 18 Sep 2011 01:34:26 GMT Matthew Savage Redeemed: The Exodus We live in a culture that places a high value on individualism. But as followers of Christ we are called to live in community with each other. In 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 Paul gives use the illustration of the human body to describe how we are to live as the church. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/the-reconciled-community http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/0911112nd.mp3 Sun, 11 Sep 2011 02:55:18 GMT Mike Purcell We live in a culture that places a high value on individualism. But as followers of Christ we are called to live in community with each other. In 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 Paul gives use the illustration of the human body to describe how we are to live ... Isaiah chapter 55 presents us with a beautiful invitation to come to God and be satisfied. All of us have a deep thirst to be satisfied and only in God is our thirst quenched. God invites everyone to come and partake of his economy of grace and mercy. Seek Him while he may be found! http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/do-not-labor-for-that-which-does-not-satisfy http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/0904111st.mp3 Sun, 04 Sep 2011 15:56:39 GMT Matthew Savage Isaiah chapter 55 presents us with a beautiful invitation to come to God and be satisfied. All of us have a deep thirst to be satisfied and only in God is our thirst quenched. God invites everyone to come and partake of his economy of grace and ... In order to enter the Kingdom of God you must know the King. In John chapter 13 Jesus gives us a picture of the kind of King He is. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/the-king-with-dirty-knees http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/0828112nd.mp3 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 00:21:40 GMT Mike Purcell In order to enter the Kingdom of God you must know the King. In John chapter 13 Jesus gives us a picture of the kind of King He is. The book of Jonah has something to say to everyone who struggles to forgive or love as we should, teaching us what it means to not only believe the gospel of God’s grace but also live the gospel of grace. We will likely see a little bit of Jonah in each of us. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/gods-pursuit http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/0821111st.mp3 Sun, 21 Aug 2011 22:23:17 GMT Matthew Savage Jonah - Running from a God of Grace The book of Jonah has something to say to everyone who struggles to forgive or love as we should, teaching us what it means to not only believe the gospel of God’s grace but also live the gospel of grace. We will likely see a little bit of Jonah in each of us. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/angry-with-god-the-fruit-of-a-divided-heart http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/0814112nd.mp3 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 19:26:50 GMT Matthew Savage Jonah - Running from a God of Grace The book of Jonah has something to say to everyone who struggles to forgive or love as we should, teaching us what it means to not only believe the gospel of God’s grace but also live the gospel of grace. We will likely see a little bit of Jonah in each of us. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/repentance-mercy-and-missions http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/0807112nd.mp3 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 05:01:14 GMT Matthew Savage Jonah - Running from a God of Grace The book of Jonah has something to say to everyone who struggles to forgive or love as we should, teaching us what it means to not only believe the gospel of God’s grace but also live the gospel of grace. We will likely see a little bit of Jonah in each of us. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/cities-and-the-plan-of-god http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/0731112nd.mp3 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 22:16:09 GMT Matthew Savage Jonah - Running from a God of Grace The book of Jonah has something to say to everyone who struggles to forgive or love as we should, teaching us what it means to not only believe the gospel of God’s grace but also live the gospel of grace. We will likely see a little bit of Jonah in each of us. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/the-incomparable-glory-of-fish-vomit http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/0724112nd.mp3 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 18:17:42 GMT Matthew Savage Jonah - Running from a God of Grace The book of Jonah has something to say to everyone who struggles to forgive or love as we should, teaching us what it means to not only believe the gospel of God’s grace but also live the gospel of grace. We will likely see a little bit of Jonah in each of us.. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/an-intervention-of-grace http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/0717112nd.mp3 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 19:29:59 GMT Matthew Savage Jonah - Running from a God of Grace This week we are excited to start a new sermon series in the book of Jonah. The book of Jonah has something to say to everyone who struggles to forgive or love as we should, teaching us what it means to not only believe the gospel of God’s grace but also live the gospel of grace. We will likely see a little bit of Jonah in each of us. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/running-from-a-god-grace http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/0710112nd.mp3 Sun, 10 Jul 2011 23:19:08 GMT Matthew Savage Jonah - Running from a God of Grace As we celebrated our national freedom this weekend, this week's sermon focused on our spiritual freedom in Jesus. Far more liberating and wonderful is our freedom from the law of sin and death. For God has done what we could not in that he has set us free through Jesus. This week's message exposits Romans 8:1-11 and the very heart of the gospel. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/set-free http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/070111st.mp3 Sun, 03 Jul 2011 22:17:38 GMT Matthew Savage As we celebrated our national freedom this weekend, this week's sermon focused on our spiritual freedom in Jesus. Far more liberating and wonderful is our freedom from the law of sin and death. For God has done what we could not in that he has ... The final installment of our eight week series where we will examine who Jesus tells us who he is by studying his "I AM" statements throughout the book of John. This week: “I AM the vine" http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/i-am-the-vine http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/0626111st.mp3 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 02:49:41 GMT Matthew Savage Who do you say the I AM? This father's day we look at Proverbs 1 and look at the task of parents to raise their children in the fear of the LORD. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/a-sacred-task http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/0619112nd.mp3 Sun, 19 Jun 2011 14:36:32 GMT Matthew Savage This father's day we look at Proverbs 1 and look at the task of parents to raise their children in the fear of the LORD. The seventh installment of our eight week series where we will examine who Jesus tells us who he is by studying his "I AM" statements throughout the book of John. This week: “I AM the way, the truth, and the life” http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/i-am-the-way-the-truth-and-the-life http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/0612111st-service.mp3 Sun, 12 Jun 2011 19:30:30 GMT Matthew Savage Who do you say the I AM? i_am_the_way,the_truth,and_the_life The sixth installment of our eight week series where we will examine who Jesus tells us who he is by studying his "I AM" statements throughout the book of John. This week: “I AM the resurrection and the life" http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/i-am-the-resurrection-and-the-life http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/0605112nd.mp3 Sun, 05 Jun 2011 00:19:05 GMT Mike Purcell Who do you say the I AM? The fifth installment of our eight week series where we will examine who Jesus tells us who he is by studying his "I AM" statements throughout the book of John. This week: “I AM the good shepherd" http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/i-am-the-good-shepherd http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/0529111st.mp3 Sun, 29 May 2011 05:59:05 GMT Mike Purcell Who do you say the I AM? The fourth installment of our eight week series where we will examine who Jesus tells us who he is by studying his "I AM" statements throughout the book of John. This week: “I AM the DOOR" http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/i-am-the-door http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/5222011-i-am-the-door.mp3 Sun, 22 May 2011 19:27:38 GMT Matthew Savage Who do you say the I AM? i_am,door,jesus The third installment of our eight week series where we will examine who Jesus tells us who he is by studying his "I AM" statements throughout the book of John. This week: “I AM the light of the world" http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/i-am-the-light-of-the-world http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/0515112nd.mp3 Sun, 15 May 2011 20:23:48 GMT Matthew Savage The third installment of our eight week series where we will examine who Jesus tells us who he is by studying his "I AM" statements throughout the book of John. This week: “I AM the light of the world" The second installment of our eight week series where we will examine who Jesus tells us who he is by studying his "I AM" statements throughout the book of John. This week: “I AM the bread of life.” http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/i-am-the-bread-of-life http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/0508111st.mp3 Sun, 08 May 2011 14:04:38 GMT Matthew Savage Who do you say the I AM? The first installment of our eight week series where we will examine who Jesus tells us who he is by studying his "I AM" statements throughout the book of John. This week: “...before Abraham was, I AM.” http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/whats-in-a-name http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/0501111st.mp3 Sun, 01 May 2011 22:17:43 GMT Matthew Savage Who do you say the I AM? There is no gospel without the resurrection of Jesus. The resurrection of Jesus is the most important event in history. Jesus’ resurrection is the pinnacle of God’s story, the history of the universe. It is because of the resurrection that we exist as a church and worship Jesus every day. Jesus’ triumph over sin and death is such an amazing work of God! It sets us free and makes us alive to Him! http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/easter-sunday-what-did-you-expect http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/easter-sunday-2nd.mp3 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 23:44:49 GMT Matthew Savage There is no gospel without the resurrection of Jesus. The resurrection of Jesus is the most important event in history. Jesus’ resurrection is the pinnacle of God’s story, the history of the universe. It is because of the resurrection that we ... This week we look at our redemption in Christ through the lens of Israel's redemption from slavery in the Exodus. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/the-lamb-of-god http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/0417111st.mp3 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 21:31:16 GMT Matthew Savage This week we look at our redemption in Christ through the lens of Israel's redemption from slavery in the Exodus. The tenth installment of our ten week series where we will study the parables of Jesus and ask Him to give us eyes to see and ears to hear and heed His words of truth. This week: "The Parable of the Tenants" http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/kingdom-lost http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/41011.mp3 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 19:54:02 GMT Matthew Savage At His Feet - The Parables of Jesus The ninth installment of our ten week series where we will study the parables of Jesus and ask Him to give us eyes to see and ears to hear and heed His words of truth. This week: "The Rich Man and Lazarus" http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/hell-to-pay http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/0403112nd.mp3 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 19:25:57 GMT Mike Purcell At His Feet - The Parables of Jesus The eighth installment of our ten week series where we will study the parables of Jesus and ask Him to give us eyes to see and ears to hear and heed His words of truth. This week: "The Parable of the Lost Sheep", "The Parable of the Lost Coin", "The Parable of the Prodigal Son" http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/join-the-party http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/0327112nd.mp3 Sun, 27 Mar 2011 21:13:27 GMT Mike Purcell At His Feet - The Parables of Jesus The seventh installment of our ten week series where we will study the parables of Jesus and ask Him to give us eyes to see and ears to hear and heed His words of truth. This week: "The Mustard Seed and the Leaven" http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/the-kingdom http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/0320111st.mp3 Sun, 20 Mar 2011 20:45:00 GMT Matthew Savage At His Feet - The Parables of Jesus The sixth installment of our ten week series where we will study the parables of Jesus and ask Him to give us eyes to see and ears to hear and heed His words of truth. This week: "The Parable of the Rich Fool" http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/dont-lose-focus http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/0313112nd.mp3 Sun, 13 Mar 2011 19:50:46 GMT Matthew Savage At His Feet - The Parables of Jesus The fifth installment of our ten week series where we will study the parables of Jesus and ask Him to give us eyes to see and ears to hear and heed His words of truth. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/how-do-i-inherit-eternal-life http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/0306112nd.mp3 Sun, 06 Mar 2011 15:04:15 GMT Matthew Savage At His Feet - The Parables of Jesus The fourth installment of our ten week series where we will study the parables of Jesus and ask Him to give us eyes to see and ears to hear and heed His words of truth. This week: "The Parable of the Hidden Treasure" and "The Parable of the Pearl of Great Value" http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/the-greatest-treasure http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/0227111st.mp3 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 18:55:14 GMT At His Feet - The Parables of Jesus The third installment of our ten week series where we will study the parables of Jesus and ask Him to give us eyes to see and ears to hear and heed His words of truth. This week: "The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant" http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/forgiveness-and-mercy http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/0220112nd.mp3 Sun, 20 Feb 2011 21:50:04 GMT Matthew Savage At His Feet - The Parables of Jesus The second installment of our ten week series where we will study the parables of Jesus and ask Him to give us eyes to see and ears to hear and heed His words of truth. This week: "The Parable of the Persistent Widow" and "The Pharisee and the Tax Collector" http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/persistent-in-prayer http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/021311.mp3 Sun, 13 Feb 2011 22:52:36 GMT Matthew Savage At His Feet - The Parables of Jesus The first installment of our ten week series where we will study the parables of Jesus and ask Him to give us eyes to see and ears to hear and heed His words of truth. This week: The parable of the sower http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/hearing-and-heeding http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/02062011.mp3 Sun, 06 Feb 2011 20:46:39 GMT Matthew Savage At His Feet - The Parables of Jesus "Consider Your Ways" is a short three week series based on the book of Haggai from the old testament. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/haggai-consider-your-ways--misplaced-devotion-210-23 http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/1-23-2011.mp3 Sun, 23 Jan 2011 20:55:30 GMT Matthew Savage Haggai: Consider your Ways "Consider Your Ways" is a short three week series based on the book of Haggai from the old testament. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/haggai-consider-your-ways--dont-lose-hope-21-9 http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/1-16-2011.mp3 Sun, 16 Jan 2011 20:36:43 GMT Mike Purcell Haggai: Consider your Ways "Consider Your Ways" is a short three week series based on the book of Haggai from the old testament. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/haggai-consider-your-ways--misplaced-priorities-11-15 http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/1-9-2011.mp3 Sun, 09 Jan 2011 18:39:53 GMT Matthew Savage Haggai: Consider your Ways We apologize for the audio quality. We are currently working on tightening up the screws and fixing the problem as soon as possible. Thanks for listening. http://joininthejourney.com/grow/listen-to-sermons/the-new-way--hebrews-1019-25 http://joininthejourney.com.s3.amazonaws.com/1-2-2011.mp3 Sun, 02 Jan 2011 19:33:22 GMT Mike Purcell We apologize for the audio quality. We are currently working on tightening up the screws and fixing the problem as soon as possible. Thanks for listening.