Favorite Words

“At the last judgment Christ will say to us, “Come you also! Come drunkards! Come, weaklings! Come, children of shame!” And he will say to us: “Vile beings, you are in the image of the beast and bear his mark, but come all the same, you as well!” And the wise and prudent will say, “Lord, why do you welcome them?” And he will say, “If I welcome them, you wise men, if I welcome them, you prudent men, it is because not one of them has ever been judged worthy.” And he will stretch out his arms, and we will fall at his feet…and then we will understand the gospel of grace!”
—Tony Campolo quoting Brennan Manning quoting Dostoyevsky

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Program Examples

Here are some examples of programs and series I have used before.

Audio Examples

When Life Hurts Most – November 2008
R.E.M., the alternative rock band, expressed a profound truth in their 1992 hit song: Everybody Hurts. We all experience loss, pain and disappointment. And during the hardest parts of life, when the bottom seems to fall out, where do we turn?

This message is based on the epic story of Job, his deepest hurts and darkest moments. We’ll discover together that although God doesn’t offer any easy solutions, He does offer Himself as an anchor of hope no matter what we face in life.
The Ring of Power – September 28, 2008
Sooner or later all ringbearers encounter the corrupting influence of power. Some become manipulative and toxic. This is a study of the relationship between Saul and David from the historical books of First and Second Samuel. It will address the questions: What if the person in authority over me is a jerk, do I still have to submit to them? For how long and to what extent? Don't miss this message about the subtle power of spiritual abuse and how to deal with it in your own life.
How to Unscramble an Egg – August 3, 2008
God is able to take the most scrambled parts of your life and put them back together again. Taken from the story of Joseph in the Book of Genesis, this is a case study in redemption with practical advice about how to get “unscrambled.”
When God Isn’t Fair – June 29, 2008
Have you ever been mad at God? Has he seemed unfair, distant or incomprehensible? In this message from Jonah 4 you'll see God teaching the prophet that "fair" doesn't work; that "fair" will ruin your life and sideline you from God's action. And you'll hear him calling you to something better than "fair."
The Travel Agent in Joppa – June 1, 2008
This message is about spiritual pornography, Tarshish and Nineveh, and the grass that is always greener on the other side of the fence. In a study from the book of Jonah in the Old Testament you’ll be challenged to confront your own personal “Tarshish” and hear God’s persistent call to your own “Nineveh.
A Mother's Legacy – May 11, 2008
There is a saying in Spain that "an ounce of mother is worth a pound of clergy." In this Mother's Day message from Exodus 2 and Hebrews 11 we'll honor our moms and spotlight four powerful legacies they give to their children.

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