Audio Files - 2012
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May 2012 Messages
May 13
"If You Build It, He Will Come!" - Andy Noel - send to a friend
Today is the day in which we commit to our “Field of Dreams.” The prophet Joel prophesies a great day in which everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be restored in worship and truth. What will be our future with God as we build dreams together?
May 6
"Generosity Through Faithful Giving" - Andy Noel - send to a friend
The salvation story of Zacchaeus is one of the great conversion stories in the New Testament. His response to Jesus’ invitation for table fellowship is reflected in his faithful generosity to the poor and those whom he has harmed. Today we celebrate the faithful generosity of AUMC leadership as we reveal a wonderful head start toward our $2.5 million goal. Come be a part of the fun, food and fellowship!
April 2012 Messages
April 29
"Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" - Andy Noel - send to a friend
The story of the “Widow’s Mite” is one of the most moving stories of generosity in all of the New Testament. Why does Jesus value the widow’s small offering over all the larger offerings? This story teaches us that it’s not what you give but what you have left that counts with God.
April 22
"Generosity Revealed in Prayer" - Andy Noel - send to a friend
The early church in the book of Acts was one bathed in prayer in which all property was held in common. That kind of community still exists today in Christian monastic life. Prayer and generosity go hand in hand in the daily rhythm of being a Christian. The prayer, “Lord, what do you want to do through me?” is one that never ends.
April 15
"Generosity Grounded in Gratitude" - Andy Noel - send to a friend
This Sunday we celebrate our 2012 Confirmation Class – our new brothers and sisters in Christ. We also begin our Field of Dreams Capital Campaign. Our theme this Sunday is “generosity grounded in gratitude.” You cannot experience the joy of generosity unless you are grateful.
April 8 - Easter Sunday
"Tell Me the Stories of Jesus - The Rest of the Story" - Andy Noel - send to a friend
The stories of Jesus in the New Testament conclude in the good news of the resurrection. But the evangelist Mark ends his gospel with us begging for more. What is the “rest of the story?” The Christian life takes up the story where Mark leaves off.
April 5 - Maundy Thursday
"Homily" - Andy Noel - send to a friend
April 1
"Tell Me The Stories of Jesus: Are You an April Fool for Christ?" - Andy Noel - send to a friend
Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem begins Holy Week. We are all too familiar with this story. But was it really a triumph? Over what and for whom? Christians are called to be fools for Christ, says the Apostle Paul. Come this Sunday and sing sweet hosannas to our King.
March 2012 Messages
March 25
"Tell Me The Stories of Jesus: He Carried Your Bag!" - Andy Noel - send to a friend
Mary of Bethany’s anointing of Jesus’ feet is one of the most remarkable stories in the life of Jesus. Her act was a sign of radical gratitude. Gratitude is the perfume of the life of a Christian. We have two choices in life: to live with an attitude of resentment or an attitude of gratitude.
March 18
"Tell Me The Stories of Jesus: Hello Darkness My Old Friend" - Kristin Bogart - send to a friend
“For God so love the world that he gave his only begotten Son” is one of the most familiar and beloved of scripture. Join us this Sunday as we explore the conversation about Jesus' revelation of who he is and how that affects our lives.
March 11
"Tell Me The Stories of Jesus: The Heart of Worship" - Andy Noel - send to a friend
Jesus gets REALLY mad in today’s story at the Temple. What evoked such anger in Jesus? The people had forgotten about the heart of worship. Jesus reminds us that authentic worship is about his death and resurrection. Everything else is window dressing. So what does the heart of worship look like?
March 4
"Tell Me The Stories of Jesus: Blood, Sweat, Toil and Tears" - Andy Noel - send to a friend
Most of us prefer the stories of meek and mild Jesus rather than the one who snarls, “Get behind me Satan.” But if we want to take our next steps with the Jesus of the New Testament, we must realize that the path leads us through self-denial and to a cross.
February 2012 Messages
February 26
"Tell Me the Stories of Jesus: Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I’m Yours!" - Andy Noel - send to a friend
Our story as Christians begins with Jesus’ story of his baptism and testing by the Spirit. Jesus was SIGNED with his baptism. He was SEALED in the Holy Spirit as he emerged from the Jordan. He was DELIVERED through the testing in the Wilderness. He said I’M YOURS as he revealed God’s Kingdom.
February 22 - Ash Wednesday
"Authored by God" - Kristin Bogart - send to a friend
Is your life story authored by you or authored by God?
February 19
"When Christians Get It Right: Demonstrate Servant Leadership" - Andy Noel - no recording available.
February 12
"When Christians Get It Right: Create Fellowship" - Andy Noel - send to a friend
Christians attract people to the faith when they practice love while in conflict with others. The Apostle Paul battled with other church leaders for the admission of gentiles into the Christian faith. We can learn much from Paul and John Wesley on how to love our Christian neighbor when it seems he is an enemy.
February 5
"When Christians Get It Right: Advice from the Apostle Paul" - Andy Noel - send to a friend
The first Sunday of each month the entire body of AUMC receives the Lord’s Supper. What are the earliest origins of this Holy Sacrament and what does the Apostle Paul teach us about the issues encountered in the first pot luck supper? We most powerfully experience the presence of the living Christ when we open our table to the least among us. No exceptions!
January 2012 Messages
January 29
"God of Second Chances: Mary Magdalene " - Andy Noel - send to a friend
Mary of Magdala is one of the most misunderstood of all of Jesus’ early followers. Her response, when restored to sanity and wholeness, was to faithfully serve her Lord. The second chances that we receive from God are resurrection callings to serve where we have been served.
January 22
"God of Second Chances: Rahab " - Andy Noel - send to a friend
The story of Rahab’s harboring of the Hebrew Spies is a story of second chances. Although Rahab was a “lady of the night,” her obedience not only saved her own life but the lives of all her family. She has forever been etched into the family of God and the lineage of Jesus Christ.
January 15
"God of Second Chances: Adam and Eve" - Andy Noel - send to a friend
The Fall of Adam and Eve is a story that has fascinated people for millennia. It is a story rich with insight into human nature, God’s nature and speaks also to second chances. The Christian testament is filled with references to the New Eden, a garden reunion with God that awaits us all.
January 8
"God of Second Chances: Moses" - Andy Noel - send to a friend
We begin a new series, The God of Second Chances, with a study of an important narrative from the book of Numbers. In our text from Numbers Moses makes a mistake that costs him the chance to enter the Promised Land. Would this failure define his life or is there a second chance that God gives him?
January 1, 2012
"A New Year" - Kristin Watts - no recording available.
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