http://www.cbcneenah.org/ Sermons from Calvary Bible Church of Neenah, WI -- Pastor Harry Shields en-us (c) Copyright 2005-2007. Mon, 5 May 2008 17:30:32 GMT 60 http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2008-05-04.mp3 Real Faith (Real Faith and the Problem of Trials (Running Time 36:38) Mon, 5 May 2008 16:18:26 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2008-04-27.mp3 Great Is Thy Faithfulness! Part 11 (Trusting God In A Changing World) "Faithful to the End" (Running Time 34:35) Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:31:50 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2008-04-16.mp3 Great Is Thy Faithfulness! Part 10 (Trusting God In A Changing World) "Justice for All" (Running Time 37:15) Mon, 14 Apr 2008 19:08:12 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2008-04-06.mp3 Great Is Thy Faithfulness! Part 9 (Trusting God In A Changing World) "Keeping the Faith" (Running Time 36:49) Mon, 7 Apr 2008 17:17:55 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2008-03-30.mp3 Great Is Thy Faithfulness! Part 8 (Walk by Faith--But Let God Deliver) "" (Running Time 44:55) Mon, 31 Mar 2008 15:42:25 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2008-03-23.mp3 Jesus On Trial, Part 2 (Answering the Critics of the Historic Christian Faith) (Running Time 28:18) Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:53:59 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2008-03-16.mp3 Jesus on Trial, Part 1 (Answering the Critics of the Historic Christian Faith) (Running Time 35:49) Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:47:24 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2008-03-09-b.mp3 "Be Holy" (Running Time 23:10) Tue, 11 Mar 2008 18:16:41 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2008-03-09-a.mp3 "Know the Time" (Running Time 22:48) Tue, 11 Mar 2008 18:16:35 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2008-03-02-b.mp3 "Building A Spiritual Movement" (Running Time 22:21) Tue, 11 Mar 2008 18:07:50 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2008-03-02-a.mp3 "Working Together" (Running Time 25:13) Tue, 11 Mar 2008 18:05:35 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2008-02-24.mp3 Great Is Thy Faithfulness! Part 6 (Trusting God In A Changing World) "Seek and You Shall Find" (Running Time 29:46) Mon, 25 Feb 2008 18:10:54 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2008-02-10.mp3 Great Is Thy Faithfulness! Part 6 (Trusting God In A Changing World) "We the People" (Running Time 31:06) Mon, 11 Feb 2008 22:15:02 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2008-02-03.mp3 Great Is Thy Faithfulness! Part 5 (Trusting God In A Changing World) "There's a Blessing in Failure" (Running Time 29:04) Mon, 11 Feb 2008 22:14:10 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2008-01-27.mp3 Great Is Thy Faithfulness! Part 4 (Trusting God In A Changing World) "Knowing and Doing the Will of God" (Running Time 38:21) Mon, 28 Jan 2008 17:30:30 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2008-01-20.mp3 Great Is Thy Faithfulness! Part 3 (Trusting God In A Changing World) "Everyday Is Memorial Day" (Running Time 39:27) Wed, 23 Jan 2008 16:26:33 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2008-01-13.mp3 Great Is Thy Faithfulness! Part 2 (Trusting God In A Changing World) "Having A Faith That Grows on You!" (Running Time 33:51) Tue, 15 Jan 2008 17:32:44 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2008-01-06.mp3 Great Is Thy Faithfulness! Part 1 (Trusting God In A Changing World) "Keep Going!" (Running Time 25:39) Mon, 7 Jan 2008 15:41:36 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2007-12-30.mp3 It's About Time! (Living Like A Disciple During the Hectic Days of Christmas), Part 6 (Running Time 39:40) Mon, 31 Dec 2007 16:59:31 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2007-12-23.mp3 It's About Time! (Living Like A Disciple During the Hectic Days of Christmas), Part 5 (Running Time 26:42) Wed, 26 Dec 2007 20:10:12 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2007-12-16.mp3 It's About Time! (Living Like A Disciple During the Hectic Days of Christmas), Part 4 (Running Time 37:51) Tue, 18 Dec 2007 22:55:06 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2007-12-09.mp3 It's About Time! (Living Like A Disciple During the Hectic Days of Christmas), Part 3 (Running Time 36:43) Mon, 10 Dec 2007 16:57:09 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2007-12-02.mp3 It's About Time! (Living Like A Disciple During the Hectic Days of Christmas), Part 2 (Running Time 29:07) Tue, 4 Dec 2007 21:31:35 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2007-11-25.mp3 It's About Time! (Living Like A Disciple During the Hectic Days of Christmas), Part 1 (Running Time 37:14) Mon, 26 Nov 2007 16:30:16 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2007-11-18.mp3 Heart Healthy Choices, Part 10: "The Value of a Godly Mentor" (Running Time 39:47) Mon, 26 Nov 2007 16:25:22 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2007-11-11.mp3 Heart Healthy Choices, Part 9: "The Past Has Passed" (Running Time 36:43) Mon, 12 Nov 2007 16:23:14 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2007-11-04.mp3 Heart Healthy Choices, Part 8: "A Daily Portion of Affirmation" (Running Time 26:17) Mon, 5 Nov 2007 20:26:18 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2007-10-28.mp3 Making a Splash for the Glory of God (The Significance of Baptism in Today's World) (Running Time 16:00) Wed, 31 Oct 2007 13:52:17 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2007-10-21.mp3 Heart Healthy Choices, Part 7: "A Daily Portion of Kindness" (Running Time 39:39) Mon, 22 Oct 2007 18:43:43 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2007-10-14.mp3 Heart Healthy Choices, Part 6: "A Daily Portion of Purity" (Running Time 38:01) Mon, 15 Oct 2007 19:36:12 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2007-10-07.mp3 Heart Healthy Choices, Part 5: "A Daily Portion of Justice" (Running Time 40:56) Tue, 9 Oct 2007 18:12:24 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2007-09-30.mp3 Heart Healthy Choices, Part 4: "A Daily Portion of Sober-Mindedness" (Running Time 35:42) Tue, 9 Oct 2007 18:12:18 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2007-09-23.mp3 Heart Healthy Choices, Part 3: "A Daily Portion of Truth" (Running Time 36:16) Tue, 9 Oct 2007 18:12:13 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2007-09-16.mp3 Heart Healthy Choices, Part 2: "Therapy for the Troubled Heart" (Running Time 36:55) Tue, 9 Oct 2007 18:12:07 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2007-09-09.mp3 Heart Healthy Choices, Part 1: "The Battle In Which We Find Ourselves" (Running Time 25:11) Tue, 9 Oct 2007 18:11:47 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2007-09-02.mp3 God's Work...And Ours Too! (Running Time 18:35) Tue, 9 Oct 2007 18:11:28 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2007-08-26.mp3 When God Speaks, Part 5 (A Disciple's Guide to Handling Biblical Revelation) (Running Time 42:15) Tue, 9 Oct 2007 18:06:34 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2007-08-19.mp3 When God Speaks, Part 4 (A Disciple's Guide to Handling Biblical Revelation) (Running Time 41:03) Tue, 9 Oct 2007 18:06:28 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2007-08-12.mp3 When God Speaks, Part 3 (A Disciple's Guide to Handling Biblical Revelation) (Running Time 42:18) Tue, 9 Oct 2007 18:06:26 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2007-08-05.mp3 "Witness While You Wait!", Colossians 4:2–6 (Running Time 34:36) Tue, 9 Oct 2007 18:06:21 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2007-07-29.mp3 Missionary! Who Me? (Running Time 46:05) Tue, 9 Oct 2007 18:06:14 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2007-07-22.mp3 When God Speaks, Part 2 (A Disciple's Guide to Handling Biblical Revelation) (Running Time 42:57) Tue, 9 Oct 2007 18:06:03 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2007-07-15.mp3 When God Speaks, Part 1 (A Disciple's Guide to Handling Biblical Revelation) (Running Time 36:13) Tue, 9 Oct 2007 18:06:00 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2007-07-08.mp3 "Yes, But..." The Dilemma of Doubting God, Part 6: Doubting the Value of Obedience (Running Time 38:09) Tue, 9 Oct 2007 18:05:56 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2007-07-01.mp3 "Free Indeed!" (Running Time 22:39) Tue, 9 Oct 2007 18:05:49 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2007-06-24.mp3 "The Seven Major Teaching Themes of the Prophet Jeremiah" (Running Time 38:23) Tue, 9 Oct 2007 18:05:39 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2007-06-17.mp3 "Reports on Villages of Hope" (Running Time 36:49) Tue, 9 Oct 2007 18:05:35 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2007-06-10.mp3 "Yes, But..." The Dilemma of Doubting God, Part 5: Doubting God's Generosity (Running Time 36:55) Tue, 9 Oct 2007 18:05:32 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2007-06-03.mp3 "Yes, But..." The Dilemma of Doubting God, Part 4: Doubting God's Justice (Running Time 27:58) Tue, 9 Oct 2007 18:05:28 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2007-05-20.mp3 "Yes, But..." The Dilemma of Doubting God, Part 3: Doubting God's Social Order (Running Time 40:42) Tue, 9 Oct 2007 18:05:15 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2007-05-13.mp3 "Yes, But..." The Dilemma of Doubting God, Part 2: Doubting God's Holiness (Running Time 38:44) Tue, 9 Oct 2007 18:05:12 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2007-05-06.mp3 "Yes, But..." The Dilemma of Doubting God, Part 1: Doubting God's Love (Running Time 39:18) Tue, 9 Oct 2007 18:05:07 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2007-04-29.mp3 "Seasonally Adjusted Christian Living" (Running Time 39:25) Tue, 9 Oct 2007 16:53:06 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2007-04-22.mp3 A Changing World, An Unchanging Mission (Running Time 40:29) Tue, 9 Oct 2007 16:53:02 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2007-04-15.mp3 Everyone a Missionary, Everyplace A Mission Field (Running Time 25:43) Tue, 9 Oct 2007 16:52:59 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2007-04-08.mp3 The Triumph of the Cross, Part 6: "From Death to Life" (Running Time 32:03) Tue, 9 Oct 2007 16:52:55 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2007-04-01.mp3 The Triumph of the Cross, Part 5: "The Cross as a Stumbling Block (Running Time 40:05) Tue, 9 Oct 2007 16:31:47 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2007-03-18.mp3 The Triumph of the Cross, Part 4: "The Cross and The Evil One" (Running Time 38:35) Tue, 9 Oct 2007 16:31:39 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2007-03-11.mp3 The Triumph of the Cross, Part 3: "The Cross and Its Benefits" (Running Time 37:09) Tue, 9 Oct 2007 16:31:36 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2007-03-04.mp3 The Triumph of the Cross, Part 2: "The Cross and The Curse (Running Time 27:21) Tue, 9 Oct 2007 16:31:32 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2007-02-25.mp3 The Triumph of the Cross, Part 1: "God's Perfect Plan" (Running Time 36:13) Tue, 9 Oct 2007 16:31:23 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2007-02-18.mp3 On Target! Part 7: "Solitude and Rest" (Running Time 34:57) Tue, 9 Oct 2007 16:31:03 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2007-02-11.mp3 On Target! Part 6: "Forgiveness" (Running Time 40:09) Fri, 16 Feb 2007 18:53:55 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2007-02-04.mp3 On Target! Part 5: "Endurance" (Running Time 37:27) Tue, 13 Feb 2007 21:07:37 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2007-01-07.mp3 On Target! Part 1: "Just Like the Savior" (Running Time 31:26) Tue, 13 Feb 2007 21:06:49 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2007-01-28.mp3 On Target! Part 4: "Love" (Running Time 31:29) Thu, 1 Feb 2007 19:24:05 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2007-01-21.mp3 On Target! Part 3: "Humility" (Running Time 35:57) Tue, 30 Jan 2007 21:10:12 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2007-01-14.mp3 On Target, Part 2 (Running Time 39:40) Tue, 16 Jan 2007 20:05:00 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2006-12-31.mp3 All Things New? (Running Time 37:32) Wed, 3 Jan 2007 17:49:25 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/CBCNEENAH_2006-12-24.mp3 Until He Comes...Be Holy! (Running Time 23:44) Wed, 27 Dec 2006 15:52:44 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/CBCNEENAH_2006-12-17.mp3 Until He Comes...Be Patient! (Running Time 37:46) Wed, 27 Dec 2006 15:40:58 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2006-12-10.mp3 Until He Comes...Surrender! (Running Time 36:44) Wed, 27 Dec 2006 15:32:14 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2006-12-03.mp3 "Until He Comes... Be Vigilant" (Running Time 27:09) Tue, 5 Dec 2006 18:28:48 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2006-11-26.mp3 Until He Comes... Be Encouraged! (Running Time 33:04) Tue, 28 Nov 2006 18:48:09 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2006-11-19.mp3 Baptism: A Spiritual Masterpiece (Running Time 46:42) Wed, 22 Nov 2006 17:25:02 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2006-11-12.mp3 Until He Comes ... Serve! (Running Time 29:46) Tue, 14 Nov 2006 19:10:56 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2006-11-05.mp3 Until He Comes.. Witness! (Running Time 23:03) Tue, 7 Nov 2006 18:41:02 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2006-10-29.mp3 The Church: God's Extended Family, Family Functions (Running Time 35:12) Tue, 31 Oct 2006 15:23:02 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2006-10-22.mp3 The Church: God's Extended Family, Family Leaders Part 3 (Running Time 36:08) Tue, 24 Oct 2006 18:39:44 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2006-10-15.mp3 Attitude Schmattidue (Running Time 30:34) Tue, 17 Oct 2006 18:01:14 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2006-10-08.mp3 The Great Gentile Commission (Running Time 37:29) Tue, 10 Oct 2006 14:44:54 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2006-10-07.mp3 Understanding the Arab-Israeli Conflict (Running Time 55:07) Tue, 10 Oct 2006 14:34:17 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2006-10-01.mp3 The Church: God's Extended Family - Family Leaders, Part 2 (Running Time 37:27) Tue, 3 Oct 2006 16:34:44 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2006-09-24.mp3 The Church: God's Extended Family! Family Leaders, Part 1 (Running Time 38:25) Mon, 25 Sep 2006 14:46:15 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2006-09-10.mp3 The Church: God's Extended Family! What Makes the Church a Family? (Running Time 30:22) Tue, 12 Sep 2006 12:40:41 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2006-09-03.mp3 Jesus' Answer to the Problem of Evil (Running Time 38:19) Wed, 6 Sep 2006 17:53:50 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2006-08-27.mp3 Songs for the Anxious of Heart: Anxious Over Betrayal (Running Time 33:44) Thu, 31 Aug 2006 21:41:21 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2006-08-20.mp3 Songs for the Anxious of Heart, Part 4 - Anxious Over Prosperity (Running Time 39:57) Wed, 23 Aug 2006 20:20:44 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2006-08-13.mp3 Songs for the Anxious of Heart, Part 3: Anxious with Uncertainty (Running Time 36:59) Wed, 16 Aug 2006 20:42:34 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2006-08-06.mp3 Songs for the Anxious Heart, Part 2: "Anxious with Guilt" (Running Time 32:55) Wed, 9 Aug 2006 00:33:44 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2006-07-30.mp3 Choose God! - Joshua 24:14-15 (Running Time 42:51) Mon, 31 Jul 2006 03:49:37 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2006-07-26.mp3 Steve is the son of Nate Saint, a jungle pilot, one of five men killed in 1956 by the Auca Indians, whom they were trying to reach with the Gospel. The recently released film "End of the Spear" tells the story of Steve Saint and was released to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the deaths of the missionaries. Two years after the killings, Steve's aunt was invited to live and minster among the very tribe that was responsible for these deaths. Steve spent school vacations visiting his aunt and forming relationships with the men who murdered his father. In 1994, Steve and his family left their home in Florida to live among the tribe in the Amazon jungle. He has since founded the Indigenous People's Technology and Education Center(I-TEC, http://itecusa.org/ ) in order to train and equip "God Followers" around the world with tools that will enable them to reach their own people and fulfill Christ's Great Commission. Steve's unique life experiences have given him a perspective on forgiveness, reconciliation and the Great Commission, a perspective that is vital to the Body of Christ. (Running Time 79:57) Thu, 27 Jul 2006 03:24:25 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2006-07-23.mp3 Calvary Bible Church's Response to HIV/AIDS (Running Time 51:19) Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:46:11 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2006-07-16.mp3 Songs for the Anxious Heart: "Anxious with Fear." Psalm 34 (Running Time 41:16) Tue, 18 Jul 2006 21:38:00 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2006-07-09.mp3 What It Takes to Follow Jesus: "Christ's Way to the Kingdom." Matthew 7:13-23 (Running Time 37:03) Tue, 11 Jul 2006 13:40:44 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2006-07-02.mp3 What It Takes to Follow Jesus: "Christ's Way of Praying" (Running Time 33:41) Mon, 3 Jul 2006 03:35:46 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2006-06-25.mp3 What It Takes To Follow Jesus: "Christ's Way of Relating" (Running Time 35:25) Sun, 25 Jun 2006 22:33:32 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2006-06-18.mp3 What It Takes To Follow Jesus: "Christ's Cure for Worry" (Running Time 41:28) Sun, 25 Jun 2006 21:20:44 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2006-06-11.mp3 What It Takes To Follow Jesus: "Christ's Way of Investment" (Running Time 38:15) Thu, 15 Jun 2006 02:25:02 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2006-06-04.mp3 What It Takes To Follow Jesus: "Christ's Way of Reward" (Running Time 36:14) Sun, 4 Jun 2006 19:00:40 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2006-05-28.mp3 What It Takes To Follow Jesus: "How To Handle Injustices" (Running Time 40:27) Tue, 30 May 2006 03:08:38 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2006-05-21.mp3 What It Takes to Follow Jesus: "Eliminating the Escape Clauses" (Running Time 37:04) Mon, 22 May 2006 00:05:02 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2006-05-14.mp3 What It Takes to Follow Jesus: "The Heart of the Matter" (Running Time 38:38) Mon, 15 May 2006 03:09:23 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2006-04-30.mp3 What it Takes to Follow Jesus: "Is it Possible to be Good and Angry?" (Running Time 42:41) Sun, 30 Apr 2006 20:29:05 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2006-04-23.mp3 What It Takes to Follow Jesus: "Finally! Fulfillment!" (Running Time 47:35) Sun, 23 Apr 2006 20:15:08 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2006-04-16.mp3 Empty Cross, Empty Tomb (Running Time 36:43) Sun, 16 Apr 2006 18:31:34 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2006-04-09.mp3 What it takes to Follow Jesus: "Actions that Can Change the World" (Running Time 44:36) Sun, 9 Apr 2006 21:30:26 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2006-04-02.mp3 What it takes to Follow Jesus: "Attitudes that Can Change the World" Part 2 (Running Time 31:40) Sun, 2 Apr 2006 22:33:34 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2006-03-26.mp3 "You Send Me!" A World Christian Week special message from CBC's former pastor. (Running Time 39:10) Mon, 27 Mar 2006 15:12:36 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2006-03-19.mp3 "I Solemnly Swear...!": An Explanation of Baptism (Running Time 30:40) Mon, 20 Mar 2006 14:55:33 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2006-03-12.mp3 What it takes to follow Jesus: "Attitudes that can change the world", Part 1 (Running Time 38:41) Sun, 12 Mar 2006 21:48:56 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2006-03-05.mp3 What it takes to follow Jesus: "Are you sure you're ready to follow Jesus?" - Text: Matthew 4-7 - The Sermon on the Mount (Running Time 28:34) Sun, 12 Mar 2006 21:23:33 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2006-02-26.mp3 "Deciphering the Da Vinci Code" SERMON NOTES: Connections: * Over the centuries there have been a number of attacks on the Christian faith. What are some of the ones identified in the sermon? * Why is the DaVinci Code, a novel and an upcoming movie, something that Christians should even be concerned about? Examination: Dan Brown, the author of The DaVinci Code, hurls a number of attacks against the Christian faith. Here are three specific attacks issued throughout the DVC novel. [What are the answers to these attacks?] I. First, it is important for us to know the storyline of the novel. II. But, it is important as well to know the charges that are rendered against the Christian faith. A. Charge #1. B. Charge #2. C. Charge #3. TRUTH: However, the truth about our faith leads us to respond in ways that are pleasing to God and helpful to the people with whom we relate. When Christianity is maligned, defend the faith with the truth about the ____________________. Reflection: Since our faith can be substantiated as true, there are at least two responses that we must make. [What are those responses?] Benefits: [In light of this message, what might God do through you this week?] (Running Time 44:55) Sun, 26 Feb 2006 18:43:17 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2006-02-19.mp3 "Faith Works": James 2:14-26 (Running Time 30:40) Mon, 20 Feb 2006 23:01:13 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2006-02-12.mp3 Mark Bradley, OMF International (Running Time 48:09) Mon, 20 Feb 2006 21:38:59 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2006-01-29.mp3 WHAT THE HEAVENLY FATHER CAN TEACH US ABOUT PARENTING - Part 5 - "When All Else Fails..." Ephesians 1:15-23 -- Last summer we spent some time in Psalm 127, which tells us that, "sons are indeed a heritage from the Lord, children a reward." And then on January 1st we looked at Deuteronomy 4, which taught us that parents are to guide their children so that whether at home or in the backyard or wherever we might be, parents are to instruct their children in the ways of God. In other words, parents are stewards of their children. They don't own them. Instead they are their spiritual mentors, preparing them for life and adulthood. We parents are managers, caretakers of the children entrusted to our care. The problem is that children don't come with owner's manuals. Response Questions: CONFLICT - What is happening in our lives? I. Scripture teaches indirectly that parents do not own their children. They are stewards. What does it mean to be a steward of our children? PERSPECTIVE - What is God saying to us? I. God wants us to pray for the spiritual ____________ of our children. II. God wants us to pray for the spiritual _____________ of our children. RESULTS - What will happen if we embrace God's perspective? I. What are some of the results that will transpire if we obey God's Word? II. What will be some of the barriers that will keep us from embracing the truth of this passage? (Running Time 25:25) Sun, 29 Jan 2006 19:18:52 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2006-01-22.mp3 Sermon Notes - Parenting is Hard Work - Part Four - "Lecture or Listen" -- : Connection (what is happening in our lives?) What are some common dreams that parents have for their children? What's good about those dreams? Where do we need to be cautious with respect to those dreams? What is the TRANSFORMING TRUTH that the biblical text (Ephesians 6:4) is teaching us? Perspective (what is God's Word saying?) I. God's Word tells us what parents must be careful NOT to do. What is it? II. God's Word also tells us what parents SHOULD do in raising their children. What is it that we SHOULD do? Results (what might happen if we obey God?) (Running Time 36:04) Mon, 23 Jan 2006 13:48:22 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2006-01-15.mp3 Sermon Notes - Parenting is Hard Work - Part Three -- Connection (with the sermon): What are some common choices that parents are forced into making when it comes to raising their children? Perspective (with respect to God's Word): I. What are some of the primary characteristics of Eli's story and the implications it has for our "calling as parents"? II. What is the Transforming Truth that God wants to teach us from the story of Eli? A. Why is it that we don't always live in accordance with this Transforming Truth? B. What steps can we take to live out this "parenting principle" in our own lives? Results (with respect to our decisions) (Running Time 45:47) Sun, 15 Jan 2006 19:06:15 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2006-01-08.mp3 What God the Father Can Teach Us About Parenting, Part 2: "Failure Can Be Virtuous": What does Proverbs 22:15 teach us about children? Why is it appropriate for us to look to God for insight into parenting? Jesus told a parable that has significance for us with respect to parenting. Look at Luke 14 and meditate on the three stories contained in this chapter. Why did Jesus tell these stories? Who are the characters and why are they important to the story? What is the story ultimately about? What is the Transforming Truth that is being taught? What is redemptive parenting? Why is redemptive parenting such an important issue? What can we do to start implementing redemptive parenting in our own lives? Think of some ways you need to incorporate redemptive parenting into your life as a parent or grandparent. (Running Time 38:16) Mon, 9 Jan 2006 17:35:30 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2006-01-01.mp3 What God the Father Can Teach Us About Parenting, Part 1: "Flooding the Soul with God's Presence": What did you discover about the background to Deuteronomy 6:1-15? What is the Transforming Truth that summarizes what this text is about? What does it mean to create a "God-saturated environment" for our children? Why is the creation of a God-saturated environment so crucial to parenting today? How can you go about creating this type of environment in your home? What are some forces that keep parents from creating a God-saturated environment? What are some signs in your own life that you might not be living out a life that makes much of God in all you do? After listening to the sermon, what does God want you to do to be more purposeful in your parenting? (Running Time 32:52) Thu, 5 Jan 2006 16:01:02 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2005-12-25.mp3 What's the big deal about Christmas: "Jesus, Our Example" (Running Time 26:43) Mon, 26 Dec 2005 19:24:09 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2005-12-18.mp3 What's the big deal about Christmas: "Jesus, our High Priest" (Running Time 31:12) Mon, 26 Dec 2005 19:21:33 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2005-12-11.mp3 Sermon Notes: 1) What are some false views or even subtly deceptive views of the incarnation? 2) What is one of the primary themes in Hebrews 2:5-18 related to the person and work of Jesus? 3) What did you discover was the TRANSFORMING TRUTH in this passage? 4) What do we mean when we talk about glorying in the incarnate suffering of Jesus? What one word summarizes the idea of glorying in the trials of Jesus? 5) Why should we glory in the incarnate sufferings of Jesus? What one word summarizes the reason behind the incarnation of Christ? 6) How can we practically "glory" in the sufferings of Christ? What one word summarizes this concept? 7) Now that you have heard the Word of God proclaimed, what does God want you to do about it? What practical steps does God want you to take . . . starting today? (Running Time 35:57) Thu, 15 Dec 2005 14:39:42 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2005-12-04.mp3 Positioning Yourself for Change: "A Mouthpiece for God." 1) In the introduction to today's sermon, Pastor Shields identified some of the ways that people view the Christmas holiday. What are some of those ways? What are some others that you can think of? 2) What is the meaning of the term "incarnation"? 3) God's World has some specific things to say about the incarnation and its significance. Why did Christ go to such great lengths to identify with humanity? A) The biblical text reveals that there is a spiritual ____. B) But this same passage also reveals that there is a spiritual ____. C) And the Word of God also reveals that there is a reason for great ____. D) The text of Romans 5:12-21 ultimately reveals an important TRANSFORMING TRUTH. What is it? 4) There are some important places where God's Word for today will show up in our lives. It will have specific impact on the way we think. A) Christ's identification with us should make a difference in the way we think about three things. What are they? (Running Time 29:51) Sun, 4 Dec 2005 23:06:46 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/CBCNEENAH_2005-11-27.mp3 Positioning Yourself for Change: "A Mouthpiece for God" (Running Time 39:38) Thu, 1 Dec 2005 02:58:58 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2005-11-20.mp3 Special Guest Speaker Pellagia Muliba, speaking on the AIDS crisis in Africa. (Running Time 42:22) Sun, 20 Nov 2005 23:07:44 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2005-11-13.mp3 SERMON NOTES (Before you listen to this morning's "ministry of the Word," read the questions below. They are designed to help you to listen to specific issues that will be addressed in the sermon. You will specifically want to listen to the one TRANSFORMING TRUTH that summarizes what the biblical text is teaching. Review these notes during the week so that the Spirit of God and the Word of God can transform you. At the beginning of the sermon, Pastor Shields will read from 2 Corinthians 8:7; 9:10-11 and 15. Read these verses again. What is the appeal that the Apostle Paul is making to the Corinthian believers (and to us)? Take some time to read 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 on your own. What did you discover and hear regarding the TRANSFORMING TRUTH in this passage? Write it in the space below. I. RESISTANCE. Why is it that we have this natural inclination to resist giving of our material resources to other people or organizations? II. REASONS. Why is it that we should make it a habit to give generously and on a regular basis? III. ROUTINES. What are some things we can do to be more effective in the "discipline" and "grace" of generous giving? As you meditate on God's Word, what do you plan to do this week to engage in the ministry of giving? Think about what you can do as an individual or as a family. (Running Time 30:56) Mon, 14 Nov 2005 03:13:36 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2005-11-06.mp3 Pastor Shields read sections of Mark's Gospel [Mark 1:14-28; Mark 10:35-45] and also from Ephesians 4:20-24. What was the conclusion that was made with respect to these three passages of Scripture? Specifically, what is the transforming truth that we should draw from these passages? Consider these questions: 1) I. When we use the term "ministry" what do we mean and who should minister? 2) II. Why is it important for Christians to engage in ministry? 3) III. Where is ministry supposed to take place? 4) IV. What do we need to do in order for ministry to take place in and through us? 5) As you ponder God's Word, what have you already done to prepare yourself for ministry? Perhaps a better question is, "What do you need to start doing today to obey God's will and function as "His minister"? (Running Time 29:17) Mon, 14 Nov 2005 03:02:53 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2005-10-31.mp3 Midweek Meditations: As you listened to the sermon, what did you discover about the meaning of "community"? What is it and why is it important for the Christian? The central text for today's message was Hebrews 10:19-25. What was the writer trying to accomplish in this passage? What is the one TRANSFORMING TRUTH that summarizes what this text is teaching? A question that was answered in the sermon had to do with the characteristics of Christian community. What are they? If Christians were to commit to being involved in "two-dimensional" community, what would happen? Look at Acts 2:42-47 for further insight. What are you going to do specifically as a result of reflecting on God's Word today? Review these notes during the week so that the Spirit of God and the Word of God can transform you. (Running Time 34:29) Mon, 14 Nov 2005 03:01:42 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2005-10-16.mp3 Pick me! 1 Samuel 16:1-13 The Big Idea: When God picks people to do ___________ things, people look at the shell but God looks at the ________. What does that mean for us? 1. Practice the secret art of _______ _________. 2. ______ on God's _________. 3. Give your heart an _________ _________. Question to ponder: What's your heart condition? (Running Time 26:18) Mon, 17 Oct 2005 02:56:41 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2005-10-09.mp3 Todd Van Ye is Calvary's Deacon of Global Evangelism. (Running Time 31:40) Tue, 11 Oct 2005 02:44:42 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2005-10-02.mp3 Basing his message on the book of Acts, Dr. Fuder presents three main attributes of the missional Christian church: 1) Persistent Prayer, 2) Peculiar Presence, and 3) Powerful Proclamation. (Running Time 39:43) Sun, 2 Oct 2005 21:13:34 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2005-09-25.mp3 Positioning Yourself for Change -- The Bible as my Guidebook -- Why is it important for us to consider the need for spiritual transformation? Many times we use the words "bible," "Scripture," and "the Word of God" synonymously. What do these words and phrases mean? Why should we put such strong confidence in the Bible? What benefits do we gain from exposing our "souls" to the Word of God? Why don't we listen, read, and study the Bible more than we do? What steps can you take this week to enhance the spiritual transformation process in your life, especially through exposure to God's Word? (Running Time 35:21) Thu, 29 Sep 2005 01:36:34 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2005-09-18.mp3 Prayer as a Priority The sermon gave attention to several biblical insights about who God is and how he works. What were some of the texts cited in the message? What is the biblical rationale for prayer? That is, what makes prayer more than a religious ritual? What was the single TRANSFORMING TRUTH that summarized the message? What are some things that keep you from praying on a consistent, daily basis? What is one thing you can do this week to make prayer a new priority in your life? (Running Time 30:09) Wed, 21 Sep 2005 22:48:19 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2005-09-11.mp3 "Positioning Yourself for Change" We all have ideas about what kind of changes should take place in our lives. But what does the Bible teach us about the primary motivation for change? What specific kind of change does God have in mind for all Christians? Above and beyond comfort, success, or fame, what change is God committed to making in our lives? As you listen to the sermon, what are some specific texts that describe God's constant presence in our lives? In addition, what is God present to do in our lives? What is the TRANSFORMING TRUTH that summarizes what the text is all about? The sermon addressed the issue of worship in our lives. What were some ways that were suggested that we might become more effective worshipers? (Running Time 41:51) Wed, 14 Sep 2005 23:37:54 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2005-09-04.mp3 What does Proverbs 29:16 really mean? How is it a warning to us today? Proverbs 29:18 (New King James Version): "Where there is no revelation,the people cast off restraint; But happy is he who keeps the law." (Running Time 23:37) Thu, 8 Sep 2005 02:34:28 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2005-08-28.mp3 Pastor David Rashid preaches on Psalm 133 - "Songs for the People of God" (Running Time 36:11) Mon, 29 Aug 2005 12:39:07 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2005-08-21.mp3 Midweek Meditations: *If we assume correctly that "songs of ascent" were pilgrim songs, how would Psalm 132 have helped Hebrew travelers making their way to Jerusalem? *Who is the "Mighty One of Jacob" to whom the psalmist refers in verse 2? *Why is it important for readers (and Hebrew pilgrims) to know David's aspirations in verses 3-5? Of what possible relevance does this have to our lives in the 21st Century? *The psalmist refers to the retrieval of the Ark of the Covenant in verses 6-7. The writer is referring to an event recorded in 1 Samuel 7. You would be wise to read 1 Samuel 7 as background to verses 6 and 7 of Psalm 132. But why is the psalmist giving us this background? *Notice in verses 11-18 that the psalmist makes reference to 2 Samuel 7:12-14 and Zechariah 2:12. Why does the writer allude to these passages? What is his purpose in doing so? *Try to identify the TRANSFORMING TRUTH of the passage once again. Where are some of the places where God wants to implement this truth into your life? (Running Time 44:16) Wed, 24 Aug 2005 13:08:39 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2005-08-14.mp3 Read Psalm 131 a couple of times to renew your understanding of the text. The Psalm is describing a contrast with two ways of thinking about life. How do you know the psalmist is trying to display a contrast? What two kinds of lifestyles is the psalmist portraying. What does David mean when he says that he does "not get involved with things too great or too difficult for me?" What has the psalmist done in verse 3 to bring him to the point that he can say, "Instead, I have calmed and quieted myself like a little weaned child with its mother." As you meditate on Psalm 131, what is God calling you to do in response? (Running Time 33:07) Sun, 21 Aug 2005 16:02:06 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2005-08-07.mp3 Psalm 130 - Pastor Harry Shields What is the psalmist describing when he makes mention of "the depths" in verse 1? Why would he be crying for help in verse 2? The sermon made mention of two different references to God - LORD and Lord. What are the implications behind these two names? Read through Psalm 130 once again. What do you notice about the characteristics of God? Two words are used to give instruction to the readers of the psalms. One of the words is "wait" and the other is "hope." Why are these words significant in Psalm 130. How does this psalm relate to your life, both in terms of your past and your present? How might you use this psalm to give spiritual counsel to someone whose behavior has brought great pain to other people? Assume that the person is repentant- how could you use this psalm to minister to them? (Running Time 35:38) Sun, 7 Aug 2005 18:19:05 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2005-07-31.mp3 What do you remember about "psalms of ascent" from previous sermons? How was Psalm 127 applied to the people of Israel if it was a psalm of ascent? Read through Psalm 127 once again. What is Solomon referring to when he states that some activities can end up being "vain"? What does it mean to have the Lord build the house or watch over the city? How does the Lord build houses? Look again at verse three. What does Solomon mean when he says that the Lord "gives sleep to those He loves"? How and when does He provide sleep? What is the point in verse 4 when it says that the children are "like arrows in the hand of a warrior"? What is the Spirit of God trying to teach us in Psalm 127? How does this principle apply to your life right now? (Running Time 38:32) Sun, 31 Jul 2005 18:10:18 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2005-07-24.mp3 Pastor Harry Shields: Psalm 121 Questions: 1) Psalm 121 is identified as a psalm of Ascents. What did you learn from the sermon as to the meaning of this title? 2) Verse 1 of Psalm 121 makes reference to the "mountains." What would an ancient Hebrew pilgrim think about when he/she saw the mountains? 3) How is Yahweh (Lord) described in this psalm? What is He described as doing in the passage? 4) What is the meaning of verse 6? Specifically, what possible danger could the "moon" bring to our lives? 5) What did you learn from the sermon about the phrase in verse 8: "your coming and going"? What is the psalmist trying to communicate with this phrase? 6) Psalm 121 raises some problems. God is declared to be the believer's "Protector"! But we know that Christians face all kinds of problems, just like other people. How do we reconcile this apparent contradiction? 7) If Yahweh is our Protector, what are some things we can do to live out this truth in our lives? (Running Time 31:13) Tue, 26 Jul 2005 11:31:12 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2005-07-17.mp3 Pastor Harry Shields: Psalm 67 Questions: 1. Take a minute to read through Psalm 67 once again. What did you discover from the sermon about the superscription recorded at the beginning of the psalm? When did the ancient Israelites use this psalm in the past? 2. Pastor Harry made reference to the structure of the psalm, namely as following a "chiastic" structure. What does that mean and why is that important? 3. Compare verses 1 and 2 with verses 6 and 7. What is similar and what is different about these two sections? 4. What was the psalmist's most basic request to God? Why did he make that request? (Running Time 38:37) Wed, 20 Jul 2005 00:16:44 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2005-07-10.mp3 God Never Said 'I love you' -- Ephesians 5:22-33 -- Read Ezekiel chapter 16 this week and answer the following questions: Monday - Read verses 1-14. How has God demonstrated his love for you? Try to be specific and list at least 10 ways. Tuesday - Read versed 15-25. In what ways have you failed to be a faithful wife to God? Consider how God must view your unfaithfulness. Confess and ask Him for forgiveness. Wednesday - Read verses 26-52. What can these verses teach us about being living to our spouse? Thursday - Read verses 53-63. How did God respond to the rebellious Israel? What does that teach us about how husbands should treat their wives? Friday - Read Ephesians 5:22-23. What do you as the husband/wife need to change in your treatment of your spouse to be obedient to God's command? (Running Time 48:28) Tue, 12 Jul 2005 02:49:54 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2005-07-03.mp3 Dan Brygger works with the Prison Ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ. (Running Time 48:11) Wed, 6 Jul 2005 02:36:10 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2005-06-26.mp3 1. Take a couple if minutes to read through 1 John 5:14:21. In fact, read the passage a couple of times to get a feel from what the Apostle John is trying to tell his readers. 2. What word did you notice that the writer uses frequently throughout this passage? What is his purpose in using this word? 3. What do you think John is talking about in verses 16 and 17 when he makes a reference to a "sin that brings death"? Why does the reader need to know about this sin? 4. What does the writer mean in verse 18 when he says, "everyone who is born of God does not sin"? Does this mean that Christians do not sin? Explain your answer. 5. Why does the Apostle John close with the exhortation to "guard (ourselves) from idols"? 6. How could the information in these verses transform your life over the next week? How does God want to use this passage to make you a more effective follower of our savior? (Running Time 35:23) Wed, 6 Jul 2005 02:32:29 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2005-06-19.mp3 June 19, 2005 -- Mr. Tom Windels -- Today we welcome Tom Windels to our pulpit. Tom is the Founder and President of Ephraim Resources, a Christian-based nonprofit charitable organization located in Appleton. Ephraim Resources provides biblically-based counseling and education services to help people deal with various life difificulties. Tom has worked in the education and counseling fields for 25 years, first as a school psychologist in the Appleton School District, then as a counselor in private practice and with Ephraim Resources. He has spoken to a variety of churches, professional groups, corporations, and community groups on topics related to counseling and living a healthy lifestyle. Tom and his wife, Jane, live in Menasha and are parents of two adult children. (Running Time 32:42) Wed, 6 Jul 2005 02:31:56 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2005-06-12.mp3 Midweek Meditations -- # Read through the passage (1 John 5:6-13) a couple of times before answering the questions below. After reading the text, what connection do you see between this text and the preceding paragraph (4:20-5:5)? # The Apostle John makes reference to "water, the blood, and the Spirit" in verses 6-8. What is John referring to when he uses these terms? # What does the writer mean by "God's testimony" and why is that important to his readers? (5:9 and 11) # We live in a pluralistic culture where all sorts of religious ideas are considered equal. What bearing does verse 12 have on the idea of religious pluralism? # See if you can state the TRANSFORMING TRUTH once again. What implications were brought out in the sermon with respect to this truth? What other implications do you see as being applicable to our lives this week? (Running Time 33:05) Wed, 6 Jul 2005 02:30:10 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2005-06-05.mp3 1. Start the review process by reading today's text, 1 John 4:20-5:5, a couple of times. What do you recall about what the Apostle John is saying in this passage? What is the TRANSFORMING TRUTH God wants you to think about throughout the week? 2. John makes reference to "hating" one's brother. What does that really mean? Is this an outward display of hatred? To what is the Word of God referring? 3. Several times the Apostle John has made reference to "loving one's brother." Why is this so essential to the Christian faith? 4. What does the writer mean whenever he exhorts us to "keep God's commands"? Isn't this legalism all over again? How in the world can we "keep His command" (v. 3)? 5. What does the writer mean in verse 4 when he says that our faith "has conquered the world"? 6. What will this text (and sermon) require of you this week as God continues His "transforming" work in your life? (Running Time 24:29) Wed, 6 Jul 2005 02:13:45 GMT http://audio.cbcneenah.org/audio/cbcneenah_2005-05-22.mp3 1. Take a few minutes to read 1 John 4:7-19. You will notice that John returns to a subject he already addressed in 1 John 2:7-11 and 3:11-18. Why does the biblical writer keep addressing this theme so many times? 2. Read the passage again and think of it in terms of the following units: 4:7, 4:8-11, 4:12-19 . What is the biblical writer doing in each of these three units? The sermon addressed these same units as well. 3. What did you identify as the one TRANSFORMING TRUTH in this passage? Or to put it another way, "What does God say is one of the primary validating features of our faith?" 4. If God is calling us to love and to validate our faith through love, where are some places where we might be called upon to love this coming week? What do we need to do to prepare for this lifestyle of love? (Running Time 37:43) Wed, 29 Jun 2005 12:09:14 GMT