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Take Me to Your Leader

Jesus never intended only to save us.  His deep desire is to be Lord of our heart and life.  Jesus wants to be the leader of our life and we invite him to take that position of authority through willing surrender (letting go) and faithful submission (placing ourselves under Christ's authority/leadership).  Be sure to check us out on the web at: www.numchurch.org, thanks for listening.

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This is part 3 in a series on the church.  We are looking today at the role the church plays in equipping believers for their journey of faith.  Thanks for listening.  Check us out on the web at: www.numchurch.org.

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This is week four in a series on the church.  We have been exploring the three purposes of the church according to N.T. Wright in his book, Simply Christian.  They are: 1.) The Church exists for God (to worship and glorify him); 2.) The Church exists for us (to edify and uplift the body); and 3.) The Church exists for others (to reach them with the love of Jesus).  This week we explore the Church's mission in the world. 

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Loving all is about caring to see Jesus in others.  Loving all is about accepting others without condition; affirming the intrinsic sacred worth and value of all people.  Loving all is the call of the gospel for those who believe.  God transforms and we are called to love.  Listen here today or at: www.numchurch.org.

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Today we looked at the characteristics of God's giving heart. Behind every giving act of God is a relational motive. Listen here or at our website: www.numchurch.org.

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This year we are stepping off the cultural bandwagon and taking Christmas back.  We believe spending less positions us to experience Jesus more and to be more available to our families.  Come with us as we journey into an intentionally simpler Advent season.  Listen today at: www.numchurch.org.

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This message is from our "Big Questions of Faith" series.  People often what happens after a person dies.  Most people, whether people of faith or not, believe the people they love do go to a better place when they die, but is that true?  Christians believe that eternity is spent in the presence of God because of faith in Jesus Christ.  Listen as we wrestle with the question, "Do Dead People Go to a Better Place?"  See us on the web at: www. ...

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This year we are choosing to look at Christmas a little differently.  We are asking the question, "What if we treated Christmas more like Jesus' birthday and less like ours?"  Listen this week as we look at the real focus of our worship during advent.  See us on the web at: www.numchurch.org.  

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We all experience times in the valley where life hurts and the answers to our pain don't come easy, if they come at all.  Does time in the valley mean I've made a mistake?  Valley times generate questions about God: "If God is loving then why do people suffer?"  Listen today to find encouragement for your time in the valley.

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This sermon explores how the human emotion of grief can be a gift that prepares us to move into a new leg in life's journey.  Transition and loss are never easy but if we put our hope in God through those times we learn that our grief gives way to God's joy and blessing.  Thanks for listening.

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This sermon reminds us that ministry is a partnership between pastors and the people they lead.  We need each other for the ministry of the local church to be truly effective.  The Mission of Christ is accomplished as the Church works together to bring the love & grace of Jesus to hurting people.  Thanks for listening, God bless!

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Today we journey with Abram and Sarai from their home in Haran to the land of Canaan.  Sometimes God has to uproot us in order for his plan and purpose for our lives to be realized.  Abram's obedience and trust opened the door for God to bless him.  Thanks for listening and God bless!

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This week we explored the wonder, mystery, and promise of the Empty Tomb.  It is the linchpin of Christian theology and it is what our faith rests upon.  Without the empty tomb, Jesus would just be a dead rabbi.  The Empty Tomb affirms the reality that he is the Messiah of God.  Thanks for listening and God bless!

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This week we journey with Christ into Jerusalem.  We rehearse these stories and experiences every year so we can keep our eyes focused on Jesus instead of on the things of this life.  As Jesus descended the Mt. of Olives and into the city of Jerusalem he was the only one in the crowd who knew why he was going into the city-to die.  As you listen may you experience the impact of this story with fresh insight and be open to what God wants to say to you. 

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This week Jesus' prayer turns toward those who will believe in Him as a result of the disciples' ministry.  We are those believers and this prayer is wonderfully revealing of Christ's true heart for his followers.  Thanks for listening and be blessed!

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This week's message is part 2 on Jesus' prayer for the believers.  Jesus prayer is very relational and continues to reveal his heart of love for the believers.  Thanks for listening.

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Today's message is part two in a series on the prayer of Jesus in John 17.  Today we look at Jesus' prayer for his disciples.  This prayer is the heart-felt expression of Jesus for the disciples he loves.  It was prayed for his initial disciples but its message applies to us as well.  Christ's ministry of intercession for the church continues even now.  Thanks for listening & God bless.

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Today's message challenges us to a persistent life of prayer through the example of the woman in Mark 7:24-30.  She believed that Jesus was the answer to the problem her daughter (who was possessed by an evil spirit) faced.  Listen today to learn how to cultivate a persistent prayer life by learning from this mother's passionate and persistent faith.  Thanks for listening.  Go to the Faith & Life Discovery Journal website to download this week's faith formation journ ...

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Today's message moves us into the season of Lent.  Lent is a time of spiritual preparation for our celebration of Easter.  During Lent we closely examine our hearts and lives and invite God's Spirit to reveal blindspots, sins, and areas in need of God's transforming touch.  We do soul work during Lent so as Easter arrives our connection to and appreciation of the resurrection of Christ fills our hearts with hope and joy.  This message takes us into the intimate life shar ...

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