Daybreak Community Church Podcast

Sights & Sounds - Pools and Strength

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Psalm 84. This was a message delivered live at Daybreak by Pastor John Pletcher on Sunday, August 24.

Smiles & Blessings

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:15:00 GMT

"God's ultimate smile & blessing is Jesus!" Gain big blessing and smile take-aways from Psalm 67. This was a message delivered live at Daybreak by Pastor John Pletcher on Sunday, August 17.

Rejuv & Repentance

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:28:00 GMT

"Own up to it. Fess up to it. Let Christ's cleansing blood put you on the path to rejuvination!" Psalm 51 teaches us this important truth as well as others. Enjoy this podcast as Pastor John Pletcher unpacks the background, meaning, and relevant implications of this repentant Psalm of David. This was a message given live at Daybreak on August 10, 2008 by John Pletcher.

Sights & Sounds - The River and Rest

Sun, 3 Aug 2008 14:00:00 GMT

"The River & Rest" from Psalm 46. This was a message given live at Daybreak Community Church on Sunday, August 3, 2008 by Pastor John Pletcher.

Sights & Sounds - The Zoo and Trust

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 14:00:00 GMT

In order to truly taste and experience the goodness of God in life, one must properly praise God, fear God, and seek God all their days.

How do I properly fear God so as to never lack any good thing in my life? (Psalm 34)

Sights & Sounds - Mountains & Worship

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 14:00:00 GMT

"Mountains & Worship" from Psalm 24. This was a message given live at Daybreak Community Church on Sunday, July 20, 2008 by Pastor John Pletcher.

Sights & Sounds - Sun & Reflections

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 14:00:00 GMT

"Sun & Reflections" from Psalm 19. This was a message given live at Daybreak Community Church on Sunday, July 13, 2008 by Kevin Grando.

Sights & Sounds - Pain & Patience

Sun, 6 Jul 2008 14:00:00 GMT

This week, Pastor Pletcher discusses how we can look to God for patience through the painful times in our lives. (Psalm 13)

Sights & Sounds - Sky & Wonder

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 14:00:00 GMT

In Psalm 8, the Psalmist gives praise to God for His wonderful creation.

Sights & Sounds - Fruit & Growth

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 14:00:00 GMT

In this new series, we will explore the Sights & Sounds of the Psalms. Today we read Psalm 1 and find both a blessing and a warning from God.

WHATEVER Looks Strong

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 14:00:00 GMT

On this Father's Day we'll finish the WHATEVER series by finishing the story of Samson in Judges 15-16. Where does true strength come from?

WHATEVER Looks Good to Me

Sun, 1 Jun 2008 14:00:00 GMT

In Judges 13-14, we'll see Samson's "Whatever Looks Good to Me" attitude, and perhaps take a different look at life.

WHATEVER God's Way to Victory

Sun, 25 May 2008 14:00:00 GMT

This week we continue the story of Gideon in Judges 7-8.

WHATEVER God Wants for My Life

Sun, 18 May 2008 14:00:00 GMT

In Judges 6, meet the Old Testament character Gideon.

Amazing Mom Interviews

Sun, 11 May 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Moms are truly amazing. they go through so much to bring us into the world, and then they put up with so much to lead us to maturity in the world. they are courageous engineers for our lives, and they so often work so hard, with little thanks or admiration.

In this message, we'll interview two moms from the bible and get to know a little more about their amazing faith! Sarah, the wife of Abraham, and Mary, the mother of Jesus.

WHATEVER God's Leadership Challenge

Sun, 4 May 2008 14:00:00 GMT

This week we take a look at the story of Deborah (Judges 4-5) and see how Godly leaders arise even through unlikely circumstances. Are you willing to step up to His leadership challenges?

WHATEVER God's Place for Me

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 14:00:00 GMT

If you ever find yourself saying, "I long to find my place," then this message is just for you! Most of us say, "I really want to live a life of significance. More than anything, I want my life to count for something more." We'll be in the Old Testament section called Judges, chapter 3, where we hope to gain soul-stirring ideas toward living a break-away life, the kind of life that goes beyond the norm.

WHATEVER Still Needs Conquered

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Clutter surrounds us. It is all over our houses, our cars, and even our desks at work... But what about in our lives? What's the clutter in your life? What are you still putting up with? Whatâs left undone? God keeps saying, "Conquer that; Get that out of your life; You donât need that!"

Judges 1-2

OMG & Other Sacred Moments

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Late last week Mom called, saying I really should come home to OH. My Grandma (86 yrs. old, and very close with me since childhood) had a stroke not long ago. She seemed to be making progress, but then started to decline last week. I made it home on Friday and had a couple real good days of getting to see her before she went to heaven on Monday night. As you can imagine, it's been a full week, filled with the mix of sadness, celebration, laughter and tears.

This week, I'm going to share with you a message called OMG & Other Sacred Moments. (see Psalm 25 in your Bible) Let me encourage you to just listen with an open heart, as I'll seek to share a number of reflections, hope-filled Scripture passages, and key life lessons from such a week of highs and lows. On a side note, you might want to invite a friend who has recently been going through some grieving or struggles or sufferings. They might be able to relate and find some connections with the kind of season my family is experiencing right now.

Encountering the Real Jesus - I AM Your Vital Connection

Sun, 6 Apr 2008 14:00:00 GMT

What would we do without cell phones? Those things are great - when they're working right! There's nothing more aggravating or frustrating than when your cell phone beeps at you letting you know the battery is just about to die. Argh!!! We just love to be connected.

We also know the importance of life connections. There is great power in being connected. Jesus claims and promises such connection by giving us His big, bold claim in John 15 that points us toward stick-to-itive, keep going commitment.

Encountering the Real Jesus - I AM Your Road for Life's Journey

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Your journey through life can be confusing, challenging and stretching. It often leaves us wondering and fearful. The path we choose will make a big impact in our lives. What is the patch to happiness and a fulfilling life? In John 14, Jesus says He is the Way.

Encountering the Real Jesus - I AM Your Resurrection and Your Life

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:29:00 GMT

Weeks six in the series celebrates Easter and the resurrection of Jesus! (John 11)

Encountering the Real Jesus - I AM Your Good Shepherd

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Remember The Lord of the Rings? What would it be like in your life to have your own Gandalf; someone who would show up in the nick of time and save the day? Someone who could step in and speak powerful wisdom and speak hope into your life? You are invited today to meet just such a person, and learn all you ever wanted to know about shepherds, as we read John 10.

Encountering the Real Jesus - I AM Your Light for Brighter Living

Sun, 9 Mar 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Week four in the series. John 8.

Encountering the Real Jesus - I AM Your Bread that Satisfies

Sun, 2 Mar 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Did you ever get the feeling that you're hungry for something real, deep, and soul satisfying? In this third message of Encountering the Real Jesus, we look at John 6 in which Jesus says He is the Bread of Life.

Encountering the Real Jesus - I AM Here for You in the Storm

Sun, 24 Feb 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Week two in the series. John 6:16-21

Encountering the Real Jesus - I AM Your Thirst Quencher

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Sitting across from someone I've just recently met, my relational nerves, deep down inside, quiver just a little. Though on the outside I seek to project "I'm calm, cool and collected," inside the butterflies flutter. A brand new person in my world. What's he like? Will we enjoy each other's ideas? I hope there's not some hidden agenda. Is he genuinely real, authentic enough to open up? Can I laugh with him at something that's rather trivial but seriously funny? A cup of steaming hot coffee warms my hands and helps calm my nerves as the conversation begins to unfold. We share basics; we chat about our kids. Then we laugh over some goofy shared experience, and before long, we share a little deeper. It's proving to be a real good encounter, and I find myself saying inside, "I think I like this guy." And I'm sensing we'll become even better friends in the weeks and months to come.

Most encounters work something like that. You're nervous; You interact; Your knowledge of one another increases; Your trust grows. And over time, your relational strength can keep growing. It's the same as we encounter Jesus. Starting this Sunday and across the coming weeks thru Easter, we will experience a Sunday series entitled Encountering the Real Jesus. Flowing from St. John's biography of Christ, we will be exploring Jesus' own claims about who He is and the personal impact He can make in our lives. This week, we'll watch his encounter with the Samaritan woman beside the ancient well (John's Gospel, chapter 4).

Changing for Good - Sticking with Change

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Learn some God-inspired ways to stick with change!

Changing for Good - Failing Forward - Learning from Relapse

Sun, 3 Feb 2008 15:00:00 GMT

A relapse doesn't have to mean an end to change.

Changing for Good - Moving to Change - Taking Action

Fri, 1 Feb 2008 20:59:00 GMT

We'll take a big step this week as we talk about moving to change, taking real action!

Changing for Good - Committing to Change

Sun, 20 Jan 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Christ gives us power to prepare for real change, to overcome and be transformed. It requires info-gathering, a renewed mental outlook, a commitment, and a serious choice to present our bodies "a living sacrifice." This involves a deep mental/heart commitment.

Changing for Good - Ready for Change... Somday!

Sun, 13 Jan 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Isn't it a lot more fun to see the outcome of change than to engage in the actual process of change? Last week we learned that God's intent in our lives is that we will change to grow more and more like Jesus.

The starting point in life change is to be ready for change. But what does it mean to actually be ready? How do we move from being ready someday, to being ready today?

Changing for Good - Making Changes for Good

Sun, 6 Jan 2008 15:00:00 GMT

All of us start a new year with goals and dreams toward positive momentum forward. Maybe you're trying to lose weight, kick a bad habit, or establish some stronger, healthier life patterns. You'll find this set of Sunday services (January 6 thru February 10) packed with helpful insights, encouragement, and hope-filled strategies for moving your life positively forward.

Discover the Heart of Christmas - Discover Glorious Grace

Sun, 30 Dec 2007 15:00:00 GMT

Christ brings us God's glorious grace--what a gift! John 1:16-18

Discover the Heart of Christmas - Discover God Up Close and Personal

Sun, 23 Dec 2007 15:00:00 GMT

Jesus' coming connects us with God--"up close and personal." John 1:14-15

Discover the Heart of Christmas - Discover the Wonderful Birth

Sun, 16 Dec 2007 15:00:00 GMT

Jesus was born to make us God's children. We're reborn by faith! John 1:10-13

Discover the Heart of Christmas - Christmas Concert Devotional

Sun, 9 Dec 2007 23:00:00 GMT

Discover the Heart of Christmas

Discover the Heart of Christmas - Discover Beautiful Lights

Sun, 9 Dec 2007 15:00:00 GMT

Jesus is the Christmas light that overcomes our darkness. John 1:1-9.

Get Connected with God's Armor

Sun, 2 Dec 2007 15:00:00 GMT

In this last installment of the Get Connected series, Assistant Pastor David Hakes walks us through Ephesians 6:10-18 where St Paul shows us how we can be prepared for the spiritual battle in our daily lives.

Get Connected with Your Family

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 15:00:00 GMT

Marriage. Parenting. Family. What are your relationships like? In Ephesians 5, we'll get Christ's view of family relationships.

Get Connected in Loving Relationships

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 15:00:00 GMT

Get connected in loving relationships with these awesome Loving Lessons learned in Ephesians 4 and 5.

Get Connected with Christ's Inner Strength

Sun, 11 Nov 2007 15:00:00 GMT

Learn some valuable methods of filling yourself up with Christ's inner strength!

Get Connected with God's Grace

Sun, 4 Nov 2007 15:00:00 GMT

Get Connected with God's Grace in Ephesians.

Get Connected with an Empowering Prayer Life

Sun, 28 Oct 2007 14:00:00 GMT

Ephesians 1:15-23

Get Connected with Christ

Sun, 21 Oct 2007 14:00:00 GMT

Discover this inspiring and practical message series from the New Testament book of Ephesians.

Ephesians 1:1-14

Outflow - All the World

Sun, 14 Oct 2007 14:00:00 GMT

Closing out the Outflow series, we've reached the last and largest level of the fountain. God wants his love to flow out from us to the ends of the earth!

2 Corinthians 5:17-20; John 17:18; Matthew 28:18-20; Romans 8:38-39; Matthew 5:13-16; Isaiah 9:1-2,6; Isaiah 49:6; John 8:12; Acts 13:46-49

Outflow - Extravagantly Outward

Sun, 7 Oct 2007 14:00:00 GMT

We've been encountering the love of God using the image of a fountain. As we are filled up constantly, our relationships with God will flow outward toward others, starting with our families and friends. This week we will read Luke 15 and see that God wants his love to flow out from us to our community!

Outflow - A Multitude of Kisses

Sun, 30 Sep 2007 14:00:00 GMT

In this third installment of the Outflow series we look at several Bible scenes and discover several great ways to show loving outflow to family and friends.

Acts 1:8; John 4:10,13-14,28-30,39-42; Acts 10:24,27,43-44; 1 Peter 3:15; Acts 10:47-48; Acts 16:14-15,32-34

Outflow - Fill er Up

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 01:44:00 GMT

Working off of last week's image of the water fountain, we continue the Outflow series. This week we see that overflowing life depends on our relationship with God! We have to be filled up with Jesus. Then we overflow!

John 10:30, John 14:8-9, Colossians 1:15, Colossians 2:8-9, 2 Cor 8:9, 1 John 3:16, John 4:7-9, Mat 19:14, Mark 2:5-11, Luke 23:24, Mat 6:28b-30a, 1 Peter 5:7, John 3, Luke 10:39-42

Outflow - Come to the Party

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 18:42:00 GMT

Imagine a grand, tall fountain, flowing with sparkling, cool, invigorating water. A life of real joy. A life of strength. A life of true love. A life of meaningful impact on others. Your life can overflow through vibrant, thirst-quenching encounters with Christ Jesus. Join us for the start of this inspiring new 5-week series. Get ready to experience life that's refreshingly others-focused!

Psalm 30

Triumph out of Tragedy

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 20:29:00 GMT

Bitter or Better? What's the normal outcome in your life? Life seems to throw lemons our way. What happens in you emotionally? Finish up the story in Ruth 4 and discover how God can squeeze lemon-like experiences and emotions to produce something truly sweet!

Romance - Ruth 3

Sun, 2 Sep 2007 16:24:00 GMT

One of the strongest, emotionally-charged, heart-pounding arenas of life is romance... Today we look at the topic of romance from the love story of Ruth and Boaz. Through the story in Ruth 3, we'll pick up 6 tips for managing your romantic emotions.

In the $ Crunch - Ruth 2

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:04:00 GMT

Do you know what it's like to feel needy financially ... socially ... emotionally ... spiritually? In Ruth 2, the story continues and we learn three keys that will help our deepest needs in our needy times. Work very hard. Be very kind. And totally trust God!

When Life Turns Bitter - Ruth 1

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 18:43:00 GMT

How do you handle the ups and downs of life? Discover ways to make the sacred switch and choose a better perspective no matter the situation. These next 4 weeks, we'll journey alongside the Biblical character, Ruth and will learn lessons from her own life & experiences. Ruth 1

The Big Bang

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 23:11:00 GMT

This ain't your ordinary Big Bang theory. Guest speaker Pastor Dan Houck from The Table Church in Lancaster shares with us how to really turn on the power!

The Confident Life - Psalm 91

Mon, 6 Aug 2007 13:47:00 GMT

Through life's shaky challenges, where is your confidence? Gain some new confidence builders through the tenting & camping images of Psalm 91. Discover that life is indeed secure when you stick with God!

The Confident Life - Psalm 23

Sun, 29 Jul 2007 18:34:00 GMT

So how would you rank your overall confidence ... at work, or with your family, or during times of crisis? Learn & apply these boosters to confident living from Psalm 23.

All That I Have

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 18:10:00 GMT

In this concluding message of the Bling-onomics series, catch an even greater perspective on what it means to live for Christ with "all that you have. " Hear a powerful retelling of a widow's radical action noted in Mark 12:41-44. 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Bling-onomics - Planning for the Future

Sun, 22 Jul 2007 01:46:00 GMT

Bling-onomics - Living Generously

Thu, 12 Jul 2007 19:29:00 GMT

Shopoholics Anonymous

Tue, 3 Jul 2007 15:49:00 GMT

You might be a shopoholic if ... King of Prussia Mall feels like your second home or your mantra most Saturdays is "shop 'til I drop" or you get the shakes and think you're going into withdrawl if you have an evening with no online shopping. Discover what the Bible has to say about combatting compulsive shopping. Learn how to tame the urge to splurge and cure shopaholism. Ecclesiastes 5:10-12, Luke 12:21, Ephesisans 5:5-7, Philippians 4:12-13, Hebrews 13:5-6, 1 Timothy 6:6-8

Bling-onomics - Slaying the Debt Dragon

Sun, 24 Jun 2007 14:00:00 GMT

Here are the links to volunteer financial counselors mentioned:

http://www.debtfreechristian.com
http://www.freedom-debt-relief.com
http://www.christiandebtconsolidators.net
http://www.christianfinancialconsultants.com

Bling-onomics - Smart $$

Sun, 17 Jun 2007 14:00:00 GMT

Bling-onomics - My $$, My God

Wed, 13 Jun 2007 01:44:00 GMT

To begin this new series, Pastor John takes a look at a Godly view on finances. Many of us become chained to money in one way or another. Jesus' words in Matthew 6:19-24 reveal a unique, upside down view with thought-provoking foundational perspectives.

Live Out Loud - Living Strong

Wed, 6 Jun 2007 02:19:00 GMT

St. Peter shows us to strength-building exercises in 1 Peter 5:6-11.

Live Out Loud - Living Throug Suffering

Sun, 27 May 2007 14:00:00 GMT

Can you identify with suffering because of your loyalty to Christ? Suffering comes with living out loud for Christ. The apostle Peter talks about in 1 Peter 4:12-19.

Live Out Loud - Living the Difference

Mon, 21 May 2007 15:49:00 GMT

From freshly paved roads to new roofs, new shoes, new phones ... we all enjoy spotting the difference on everyday things. But can others spot a growing difference in my life? Am I living the real difference? Discover what different living really looks like from 1 Peter 4:1-11.

Live Out Loud - Beautiful Living

Sun, 13 May 2007 22:52:00 GMT

Do you know what it's like to be blown away by beauty? On this Mother's Day, discover "beauty secrets" for living from 1 Peter 3:1-7. and also practical ways to honor wives.

Live Out Loud - Living Godly

Tue, 8 May 2007 15:57:00 GMT

How should we respond to the chaos around us? How does God really want us to live? Discover Peter's soundtrack for life and guidelines for living Godly. 1 Peter 2:11-25.

Live Out Loud - Living Stones

Mon, 30 Apr 2007 02:13:00 GMT

It is that time of year when there is a lot of building going on. As you drive through communitutues, you hear the sound of saws and hammers as new house and businesses are being built.

In this business of living, all of us try like crazy to build our lives on something. We look for stability, for foundation, and some place we can build and grow where we find sufficient depth and strength, a real confidence. In 1 Peter 2:4-10, Peter plainly says Christ Jesus is our cornerstone for living!

Live Out Loud - Living Holy

Mon, 23 Apr 2007 02:03:00 GMT

Each of us has the opportunity to live the difference Christ has made in our lives. In week two of the Live Out Loud series, we continue in 1 Peter. The scriptures point to ways we can cultivate holy cravings. Our new birth in Christ leads us to living holy!

1 Peter 1:13-25, 1 Peter 2:1-3, Psalm 34:8

Live Out Loud - Living Hope

Sun, 15 Apr 2007 11:11:00 GMT

What does a really good sound system accomplish? It amplifies sound with greater clarity for stronger communication and better enjoyment!

God wants us to truly experience joy in life - to enjoy living out loud - with that same great clarity, purpose, passion, and meaningful focus.

Following us in 1 Peter 1:1-7 to learn 3 valuable perspective upgrades.

Grace Anatomy - Saving Grace

Tue, 10 Apr 2007 12:46:00 GMT

Easter is all about God's free gift of grace. This morning it's my aim to help you experience the sacred place of grace, God's saving grace!

1 Corinthians 15:1-10,17, Isaiah 53:11, Psalm 16:10, Ephesians 2:8-10

Grace Anatomy - Grace for the Guilty

Sun, 1 Apr 2007 12:40:00 GMT

What is your response when someone says to you, "I have some good news and I have some bad news. Which would you like first?" In this message, we have to deal with both kinds of news. We'll start with the bad and then finish with the good. The bad news; we're all guilty. But the good news is that God does provide His grace!

Romans 3, Romans 5, Isaiah 53:4-6

Grace Anatomy - Grace Through Suffering

Mon, 26 Mar 2007 01:03:00 GMT

We often ask big questions in the face of suffering. Whi is this happening to me or someone sle? Why right now? What did I do wrong? What am I supposed to learn? What was God trying to accomplish? Has God forgotten me? Does God even care? Will things ever really get back to normal?

The Apostle Paul found himself in such a scenario. In 2 Corinthians 12, Paul explains how he handled extreme suffering.

Grace Anatomy - Gracious Giving

Sun, 18 Mar 2007 20:41:00 GMT

In his letter to the Corinthians, the apostle Paul shares with us several premium insights on gracious giving.

2 Corinthians 8:1-9

Grace Anatomy - Gracious Speech

Sun, 11 Mar 2007 13:57:00 GMT

Learn more about the anatomy of grace as we tackle the topic of Gracious Speech.

Grace Anatomy - What's So Amazing?

Sun, 4 Mar 2007 23:50:00 GMT

Amazing Grace. You've probably sung the song, maybe at church, maybe at a funeral, or you've heard it on bagpipes to mark some ceremonious moment. Growing up, I had a great aunt named Grace. She was so old and such delightful fun to be around, we chuckled and dubbed her truly "amazing Grace." Perhaps you've asked someone to "say grace" over a meal, or you've watched an especially graceful performance by an athlete. Grace is one of those words that gets thrown around so often. And yet it seems at many points in our lives, we don't fully grasp it's meaning, or truly appreciate and experience grace to the fullest, as God profoundly intended for us.

So, starting this Sunday (March 4th) and leading up to Easter Sunday (April 8th this year), we are going to work at dissecting grace.

-- Pletch

Making Life Brighter

Mon, 26 Feb 2007 19:49:00 GMT

Our special theme this Sunday is Making Life Brighter! We will share outcome steps from the all-church assessment process and our key initiatives for 2007. It's going to be a great time of fresh focus on the essential component for brighter living across this year. Definitely a can't-miss Sunday!

Philippians 2:12-18, John 8:12, Matthew 5:14-16 and Philippians 2:3-11

Mulligans

Mon, 19 Feb 2007 21:01:00 GMT

In the game of golf, a mulligan is a chance for a do-over. It is a chance to take another shot. We'll see in Joshua 8 that God provides us with real-life mulligans.

Bold Success

Tue, 13 Feb 2007 01:31:00 GMT

In this message, it is my goal to totally debunk what you think success is. We pick up the Israelites' journey and amazing entrance into the Promised Land at the end of Joshua 5. As we continue into Joshua 6, we'll find some sure-fire ways to fail - and hopefully be able to turn them around into Bold Successes in our lives.

Renewal

Mon, 5 Feb 2007 14:57:00 GMT

Renewal is a regular and necessary part of life. Cell phone batteries, gas for our automobiles, food and sleep for our bodies - they're all forms of renewal.

How about spiritually? What do you do when you realize your soul is drained; when you sense that all is "not right" with you and God?

Today we'll look in Joshua 5:2-12 and see a rather brash discussion of the medical and anatomical procedure of circumcision. What is crucial in this story is to understand why this took place, and what meaning such an ancient account has for our lives today.

Taking Risks

Mon, 22 Jan 2007 15:09:00 GMT

In this message, you will discover why true life takes bold, faith-filled risk! We'll read Joshua 2:1-24 and grab a hold of a few risk-taking lessons from a very unlikely source.

Bold Living

Mon, 15 Jan 2007 00:12:00 GMT

As we launch into 2007, God invites us into a style of living that is marked by bold, courageous moves. Joshua 1:1-9.

Reigniting the Passion

Mon, 8 Jan 2007 19:37:00 GMT

Many of us have huge passions for things - like our sports teams for example (Go Eagles!) But what if you could ask God what He is passionate about? Speaking to the Pharisees one day, Jesus did exactly that. Check out this message and JesusÃ?? words in Matthew 22:37-39; then boldly dare to reignite your passion!

The Wise Men's Story

Fri, 5 Jan 2007 03:37:00 GMT

In our hearts and souls, God calls us to search for Him - to search for Him all the time - and in a very special way, at Christmas. We find that an honest heart-felt, passionate search can lead to remarkable discovery and great joy! Consider the wise men's journey in Matthew 2:1-20 and then ponder some questions in your heart this Christmas season.

The Shepherds' Story

Fri, 5 Jan 2007 02:59:00 GMT

Luke 2:1-20 shows us the Nativity Story through the eyes of lowly, unsuspecting Shepherds. Learn three transformations that Christ is seeking in your life this Christmas season.

The Amazing Race

Tue, 2 Jan 2007 14:40:00 GMT

In Hebrews 12:1-3, we'll learn the Keys to Victory in the "Race of Life."

Joseph's Story

Mon, 18 Dec 2006 23:18:00 GMT

Have you noticed how much of life requires a courageous stretch? Not the kind of stretching you do before a big race, but rather a soul-stretching. We typically find that such soul-stretching is a faith issue.

And the same was true for Jesus' father Joseph. Dive into Matthew 1 to learn more about Joseph's story of faithful stretching.

Matthew 1:18-25 (TNIV)

Mary's Story

Sun, 10 Dec 2006 22:53:00 GMT

Read along in Luke 1:26-33 and find some stunning reflections wrapped up in the Nativity Story from the perspective of Jesus' mother, Mary.

Break Through Financial Challenges

Mon, 4 Dec 2006 13:28:00 GMT

Many of us frequently think about money challenges. It can feel like a great chain of burden and depression. Many of us feel chained by financial fears.

In this final installment in the Breakthrough Living series, we'll learn three keys to breaking the chains of financial challenges.

Break Through Worry and Pessimism

Mon, 27 Nov 2006 14:47:00 GMT

What does worry sound like? We've all heard that little voice inside that keeps saying "What if this doesn't work out? How will you make it through this one?" Worry is pesky and everyone faces it. This week weâll continue reading Paulâs letter in Philippians 4:4-9 and we'll learn 6 secrets for silencing the voices of worry and pessimism.

Break Through Family Struggles

Mon, 20 Nov 2006 02:29:00 GMT

Just about all of us will be seeing some unique collection of family and friends over the coming holiday week. To help prepare you for all those unique and sometimes troubling encounters, this week's theme is Break Through Family Struggles. We'll continue in Ephesians as St. Paul shows us a breakthrough recipe for coping with family struggles.

Break Through Bitterness

Mon, 13 Nov 2006 00:14:00 GMT

A short dramatic monologue precedes this week's message on breaking through bitterness.

Break Through Anger

Sun, 5 Nov 2006 20:49:00 GMT

Do you struggle with anger? Truth is, we all do. Just think - what situations can make you deep-down seriously angry? Who can make you angry like no one else?

In this message we'll see a few very common yet unhealthy anger outlets and learn five better choices for managing our emotions.

Your anger doesn't have to control you. You can choose stronger and healthier responses!

Break Through Discouragement

info@enjoydaybreak.com — Sun, 29 Oct 2006 15:00:00 GMT

All of us can relate to feeling down, discouraged, despondent, and depressed. Even the Psalmist describes these intense feelings. Explore Psalm 42 and discover hope. With Christ's help, you can break through dark discouragement and experience brighter living!