https://churchnextdooraz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Misunderstood.mp3Podcast: DownloadSpiritual interest is up. Church attendance is down. Could it be that some looking for spirituality are looking elsewhere because the church has been trying life in our own power? Too often, the Holy Spirit is ignored or misunderstood. Check out this message for an introduction to some of the common ways He’s misunderstood and what the Bible really teaches about…
Live a full life in Jesus and bring others along for the ride
Live a full life in Jesus and bring others along for the ride
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Click below for a powerpoint prayer experience based on Jesus’ prayer in John 17. (Powerpoint required) Once you download and open it, go to “view slideshow” and scroll through the slides at your own pace using the down arrow. Pray as you go. Click here to begin: John 17: A Red Letter Prayer
https://churchnextdooraz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/The-Lords-Prayer-2.mp3Podcast: DownloadEver wish you could listen in while Jesus prayed to His Father? Some of his disciples did. And they were so blown away by what they heard, they asked him, “Lord teach us to pray.” What we now call “The Lord’s Prayer” was what he told them. Listen to hear how this prayer can become more than rote words to recite.…
https://churchnextdooraz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Marshalls-story.mp3Podcast: DownloadMarshall’s story of how God used the Missional Community in the Superstition Hills neighborhood of Prescott Valley, Arizona to help him meet Jesus. 2/19/12
https://churchnextdooraz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Jesus-Suffered-and-Died-to-Bring-us-To-God.mp3Podcast: DownloadOften when we think of trusting Jesus, we think of the things we are saved from (Hell, guilt, and bondage to sin). That’s good news for sure. But we are also saved to something that should take our breath away: a relationship with the Creator of the Universe! Are you enjoying that relationship today? I hope so. Because nothing else can…
https://churchnextdooraz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Prayer-and-Fasting.mp3Podcast: DownloadIs fasting only for monks in monasteries and spiritual weirdos or a part of the normal Christian life? When or why would I consider fasting and what did Jesus have to say about it? Check out this 25 minute message for some fast info on this spiritual discipline. 01/01/12
https://churchnextdooraz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Jesus-Suffered-and-Died-to-Give-us-Every-Good-Thing.mp3Podcast: DownloadKnow anyone who thinks of God as a mean old miser who’s holding out on them? This message will show you just how wrong that is. He gave his only Son! Why would he hold back anything else? If you’re feeling empty, listen to this message to hear just how full our generous God wants our lives to be. 12/18/11
https://churchnextdooraz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Prayer-and-Giving-1.mp3Podcast: DownloadWhat connection is there between giving and my prayer life? Can I live like a miser and expect to fully enjoy God’s generosity in my own life? This message will give you the inside scoop on the connection between generosity and prayer. 12/04/11
https://churchnextdooraz.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Dont-Mess-with-Grace.mp3Podcast: DownloadWanna see the Apostle Paul get ticked off? Start adding to salvation by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. And then stand back. Paul (and God for that matter) can’t stand when we act as though the grace we receive through faith in Jesus’ death and resurrection was not enough to save us. Should our lives be filled with good works…
https://churchnextdooraz.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Prayer-and-Thanksgiving.mp3Podcast: DownloadThey should go together like turkey and stuffing. But too often we slip into the trap of complaining. And our prayer lives pay the price. How can we overcome this trap and grow in thankfulness? Check out this message for some ideas. Part 8 in a series of meditations based on Sense and Nonsense about Prayer by Lehman Strauss. 11/7/11
https://churchnextdooraz.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/October-Meal-Week.mp3Podcast: DownloadIn I Corinthians 14:26, we read about an early church gathering where “each one” shared what God laid on their hearts to build each other up. We decided to do an experiment and try it today. And guess what? Jesus is still Head of His Church and still loves to speak through His people! 10/16/11
https://churchnextdooraz.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Prayer-and-Abiding-in-Jesus.mp3Podcast: DownloadIn John 15:7 Jesus said, “If you abide in me and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you.” Awesome promise! But what in the world does it mean to abide? Maybe a story from marriage and a crock pot will help. Check out this message to see. 10/02/11
https://churchnextdooraz.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Prayer-and-the-Will-of-God.mp3Podcast: DownloadPart 6 in a series of short meditations on prayer inspired by Sense and Nonsense About Prayer by Lehman Strauss. 09/04/11
https://churchnextdooraz.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/August-2011-God-Stories.mp3Podcast: DownloadIt was Nietzsche who said “God is dead.” Well, evidently someone forgot to tell these people. From Nigeria to a mailbox in Granville, check out these stories of God at work. (shared on Sunday, August 21) 08/21/11
https://churchnextdooraz.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Jesus-Suffered-and-Died-so-We-Might-Belong-to-Him.mp3Podcast: DownloadPart 4 in a series of short meditations on the cross inspired by The Passion of Jesus Christ by John Piper. 8/21/11
https://churchnextdooraz.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Prayer-and-Faith.mp3Podcast: DownloadPart 5 in a series of short meditations on prayer inspired by Sense and Nonsense About Prayer by Lehman Strauss. 7/3/11
https://churchnextdooraz.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Prayer-in-Jesus-Name.mp3Podcast: DownloadPart 4 in a series of short meditations on prayer inspired by Sense and Nonsense About Prayer by Lehman Strauss. 6/5/11
https://churchnextdooraz.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Aeriels-Story.mp3Podcast: DownloadThe story of how Aeriel Kozimor met Jesus (Check out 2 minute Podcast at bottom) Aeriel baptized as daughter (Anya) watches on Aeriel’s Mom (Laura) at Stepping Stones workday and sister (Autumn) on Worship Team
I was raised in the church. I went every Sunday morning and evening…and Wednesday night as well. This gave me a great foundation of Christian belief. But over the past few years I have had the chance to be part of and lead a few small groups. Through this experience, I have experienced a deeper walk in my relationship with God and with…
“It brought tears to my eyes remembering that day.” – Bridget If you’re like me, some days you’re really excited about our opportunity to share Jesus’ love in tangible ways. Other days, the enemy or just plain old life has a way of making you second guess yourself or the mission you’re on. Hopefully, this will rekindle your fire again. This past Spring…
https://churchnextdooraz.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Jesus-Suffered-and-Died-To-Create-a-People-Passionate-for-Good-Works.mp3Podcast: DownloadPart 3 in a series of short meditations on the cross inspired by The Passion of Jesus Christ by John Piper. 5/15/11
https://churchnextdooraz.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Prayer-and-The-Holy-Spirit.mp3Podcast: Download Part 3 in a series of short meditations on prayer inspired by Sense and Nonsense About Prayer by Lehman Strauss. 5/1/11
https://churchnextdooraz.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/A-Walk-To-Remember.mp3Podcast: DownloadJoin two disciples on a walk they would never forget. Luke 24:13-32
https://churchnextdooraz.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Prayer-and-Selfishness.mp3Podcast: DownloadPart 2 in a series of short meditations on prayer inspired by Sense and Nonsense About Prayer by Lehman Strauss. 4/3/11
https://churchnextdooraz.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Jesus-Suffered-and-Died-to-Please-His-Heavenly-Father.mp3Podcast: DownloadPart 2 in a series of short meditations on the cross inspired by The Passion of Jesus Christ by John Piper. 3/20/11
https://churchnextdooraz.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Prayer-and-Unconfessed-Sin.mp3Podcast: Download Part 1 in a series of short meditations on prayer inspired by Sense and Nonsense About Prayer by Lehman Strauss. 3/6/11
https://churchnextdooraz.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/MC-stories-from-2_20_11-11.mp3Podcast: DownloadMC Leaders & trainees share some of the ways they are seeing God at work.
https://churchnextdooraz.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Jesus-Suffered-and-Died…To-Absorb-the-Wrath-of-God.mp3Podcast: DownloadPart 1 in a series of short meditations on the cross inspired by The Passion of Jesus Christ by John Piper. 2/20/11
https://churchnextdooraz.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/The-Suffering-Servant-and-You.mp3Podcast: DownloadScott Mitchell preaches from Isaiah 53 at the second preview service for The Church Next Door. 1/9/11
https://churchnextdooraz.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/How-To-Train-Your-Dragon.mp3Podcast: DownloadScott Mitchell shares the vision for The Church Next Door at the first preview service. 12/12/10