AUDIO ARCHIVE

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Date: July 11, 2010
Title: A People Person
Topic: Faithfulness
Scripture: Luke 10:25-37
Many people are concerned about life after death and wonder what they must do to be saved. This was a common concern in Jesus’ day as well, and we will learn Jesus’ answer to it in this week’s sermon.
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Date: July 04, 2010
Title: How Can I Best Say Thank You to America
Topic: Freedom
Scripture: Luke 10:1-11
This Fourth of July weekend we turn our thoughts to our nation and how fortunate we are to enjoy the freedom and opportunities we have as citizens of the United States. In this week’s sermon we will talk about how we can best say thank you to America.
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Date: June 27, 2010
Title: Who Do Christian Live With People Who Do Not Like Them?
Topic: Today's Society
Scripture: Luke 9:51-56
Have you ever felt the need to get even with a person who has wronged you? When Jesus was treated poorly in his time of need, his disciples asked if they should call down fire from heaven to destroy the people. However, Jesus taught them a better way to deal with opposition, and we will talk about it in this week’s sermon.
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Date: June 20, 2010
Title: A Personal Relationship With God
Topic: Personal Relationship with Christ
Scripture: John 15:12-17
During our lifetime, we will meet thousands of people with whom we have a casual relationship or none at all. Only a few relationships, however, will be personal enough that we can share our deepest thoughts with no fear of being let down. In this week’s sermon, we will talk about whether a sinful human being can have a personal relationship with a holy God.
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Date: June 13, 2010
Title: Someday We Will Understand
Topic: Holy Spirit
Scripture: John 14:16, 17, 26
We live in a world filled with technologies. Many of them we do not understand, but can nevertheless enjoy. Many of Jesus’ teachings are equally beyond our understanding. However, they can bring us great comfort. Join us this week as we talk about what it means to be spiritually awakened.
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Date: June 6, 2010
Title: What Makes the Church Work?
Topic: Serving
Scripture: John 13:31-35
When our machinery does not work, we find an expert who can get it going again. What about when our church isn’t working? Jesus is our expert here. Listen this week as Rev. Kramer shares what Jesus says about how a church should minister to others.
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Date: May 30, 2010
Title: The New Man
Topic: Pool of Bethesda Series
Scripture: John 5:1-9a
Can a person be trustworthy, moral, and kind without first knowing Jesus Christ? When Jesus healed the man at the Pool of Bethesda, he later told him to go stop sinning lest something worse happen to him. This week we will explore how living a good life differs between a Christian and an unbeliever.
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Date: May 23, 2010
Title: The Man Is Healed
Topic: Pool of Bethesda Series
Scripture: John 5:1-9
When Jesus said to the paralyzed man at the Pool of Bethesda, “Get up! Pick up your mat and walk,” Jesus was asking him to respond in faith. The third sermon in this series will help us learn how we too can be healed when we respond to the gospel’s message. You won’t want to miss it!
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Date: May 16, 2010
Title: The Silent Crowd
Topic: Pool of Bethesda Series
Scripture: John 5:1-9
As the paralyzed man lay at the Pool of Bethesda, no doubt he was ministered to by many good-hearted people passing by. What does one say to a friend who is ill, such as those at the Pool, or those in our care centers and hospitals today? We will continue this sermon series this week by talking about how to minister to those who are ill or dying.
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Date: May 09, 2010
Title: Do You Want to Be Healed?
Topic: Pool of Bethesda Series
Scripture: John 5:1-9a
Christian Crusaders Weekly E-Preview – May 9, 2010 Do you like the way you are, or would you like God to change you? Jesus asked that same question to a man who had been paralyzed for thirty-eight years. The answer would seem simple; however, the result could mean a huge change in one’s lifestyle. This week we begin a sermon series on the Pool of Bethesda and learn what can happen when we have the courage to allow God to heal our infirmities.
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Date: May 02, 2010
Title: Living With Mysteries
Topic: Faith
Scripture: Revelation 21:1-6, John 13:31-35
Mystery is a part of life. Some people embrace it, enjoying the excitement it brings; others prefer a more predictable lifestyle. Jesus’ disciples lived with mysteries of the Christian faith. In this week’s sermon we will talk about one of those mysteries: our heavenly home.
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Date: April 25, 2010
Title: A Refreshing Offer
Topic: Repentance
Scripture: Acts 3:11-20
Something many of us desperately need is rest and refreshment from the fears, doubts, and issues plaguing our lives. In this week’s sermon, Rev. Kramer uses the Apostle Peter’s words to tell us what we need to do to receive this wonderful gift.
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Date: April 18, 2010
Title: Claim Your Forgiveness
Topic: Forgiveness
Scripture: John 21:1-19
How do you deal with your guilt? Some people deny their guilt because they believe right and wrong is subjective. Others believe God could never damn anyone. Still others try to work out their guilt with good works. In this week’s sermon we will learn how Peter, who denied Christ in his time of need, dealt with his guilt.
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Date: April 11, 2010
Title: The Effect of Easter
Topic: Faithfulness
Scripture: Acts 4:8-20
According to a recent Gallup poll, trust levels of various institutions of our country are at an all-time low. We need a God we can trust – one who has come forth from the tomb, as he promised, to guide and direct us along the way. This week we will look at two men who were deeply affected by the Resurrection, and evaluate the effect this event has had on us.
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Date: April 04, 2010
Title: Christ Is Risen - An Epiphany Story
Topic: Resurrection of Jesus
Scripture: Luke 24:1-32
Do you wrestle with your belief in the resurrection? That is understandable, for even Jesus’ disciples struggled with it. Yet it is the foundation of the Christian faith. While Jesus rising from the dead may be difficult for our human minds to grasp, God reveals it in a unique and exciting way.
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Date: March 28, 2010
Title: They Know Not What They Do
Topic: Christ's Death
Scripture: Luke 23:26-27, 32-34
Jesus taught some wonderful ethics during his ministry about loving others as ourselves and loving God above all else. So what offended the people so much that they decided to crucify him? In this week’s sermon we will discuss that question and how Jesus responded to them turning their backs on him.
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Date: March 21, 2010
Title: In Your Hour of Trial, What Will You Do?
Topic: Christian Friends
Scripture: John 19:25-27
Most of us have had some tough times in our lives. It is a part of our fallen world. So where do you turn for strength during days of trial? In this week’s sermon we will look at an event in Jesus’ life as an example of how to handle those tough moments.
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Date: March 14, 2010
Title: Why He Died
Topic: Christ's Death
Scripture: John 11:45-52
After Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead, the people were excited about all the good Jesus had done. Yet some believed he must be put to death. Have you ever wondered why Jesus really had to die? We will talk about it in this week’s sermon.
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Date: March 07, 2010
Title: Faith in Whom
Topic: Faith
Scripture: Romans 10:8-10
We often hear people referred to as men or women of faith. But the question left unanswered is, Faith in whom or what? Scriptures clearly reveal to us that Jesus Christ is the object of our faith. Then why do we often hesitate to mention his name? In this week’s sermon we will learn the importance of clearly confessing our faith in Jesus Christ.
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Date: February 28, 2010
Title: Jesus, Why Don't You Get Lost?
Topic: Personal Relationship with Christ
Scripture: Luke 13:31-35
Jesus’ ministry was personal and to the point. He reminded the Pharisees that their self-righteous attitudes stood in the way of a personal relationship with God. Our Lord likewise pleads with us to turn from our sin – our immorality, dishonesty, profanity, and neglect of his Word. Will we receive him or tell him to get lost?
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Date: February 21, 2010
Title: Handling Temptation
Topic: Temptation
Scripture: Luke 4:1-13
Life is filled with all kinds of temptations, and there is no question that the devil is alive and well. How do we handle our temptations? In this week’s sermon we will look at how this sly enemy worked unsuccessfully in the life of our Lord and how we can use the same approach against the devil in our lives.
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Date: February 14, 2010
Title: The Need for Affirmation
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Scripture: Luke 9:28-36
There are many times when we face the future with fear and trembling, and we do not know where to turn. Jesus faced those days and needed affirmation as well. However, God is ready to affirm and strengthen us, no matter how difficult the assignment might be.
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Date: February 07, 2010
Title: Stand!
Topic:
Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20
The church today is experiencing great tribulation. With scandals rocking its foundations, membership numbers shrinking, worship attendance sagging, basic doctrines being questioned, and its impact on our culture disappearing, we have to wonder what is wrong. In this week’s sermon, we will look to the Apostle Paul for encouragement and answers.
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Date: January 31, 2010
Title: The Power of the Pulpit
Topic: God's Authority
Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10
The word of God, spoken from the pulpit, has great authority. We see that in the ministries of John the Baptist, Jesus, and the Old Testament prophet Jeremiah. In this week’s sermon, we will look at ways in which we can use our “pulpit” to express our Christian convictions to change our world.
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Date: January 24, 2010
Title: How Great Is Your Commitment?
Topic: Faithfulness
Scripture: Luke 4:14-30
People react differently to Jesus’ statement that he is God and the only way by we can be assured of a heavenly home. Often times it is not even the primary message being proclaimed in church. In this week’s sermon, we will evaluate the seriousness of our commitment to Jesus as our only Savior.
Streaming Audio | MP3 Download Date: January 17, 2010
Title: On the Way to Calvary
Topic: Kingdom of God
Scripture: John 2:1-11
How is Jesus working in your life? In this week’s sermon, we hear about Jesus’ first miracle at the wedding feast in Cana. This story illustrates a truth much deeper than turning water into wine. When we consider its implications, we can live our life with new meaning and purpose.
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Date: January 10, 2010
Title: The Day You Were Baptized
Topic: Baptism
Scripture: Luke 3:15-16, 21-22
The day you were baptized is an important part of your Christian faith story. Christians may not agree on how baptism is to be done, or when it should take place; however there is general agreement that it has an important place in our salvation. In this week’s sermon we will discuss the distinction between a Christian baptism and John the Baptist’s baptism.
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Date: January 03, 2010
Title: Is Everyone Saved?
Topic: Eternal Life
Scripture: John 1:11-14
The years slip by rapidly and soon we are running out of years. That leads us to ask, Is there life after death? If there is, will everybody go to heaven? We will discuss what the Bible says concerning these questions in this week’s sermon.
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