Weekly sermons from Arvada Covenant Church in Arvada, CO Pastor John Martz webmaster@arvadacovenant.org http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/ Sun, 19 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT Listen to Arvada Covenant sermons from Senior Pastor John Martz, Pastor Nathan Powell, and others. Arvada Covenant is located in Arvada, CO. For sermon notes or more information, visit www.ArvadaCovenant.org. Listen to Arvada Covenant sermons from Senior Pastor John Martz, Pastor Nathan Powell, and others. Arvada Covenant is located in Arvada, CO. For sermon notes or more information, visit www.ArvadaCovenant.org. en-us Copyright 2010, Arvada Covenant Church http://www.arvadacovenant.org http://www.arvadacovenant.org/images/logo-acc_albumart.gif 218 75 Arvada Covenant Church - Sermon Audio Religion & Spirituality clean Arvada Covenant Church webmaster@arvadacovenant.org Pastor John http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2013-05-19.mp3 21:50 Sun, 19 May 2013 12:00:00 -0700 Teacher clean The Spirit of God is there to instruct us in truth, remind us of what Jesus said, and speak through us when we don't have a clue as to what to say or how to present the truth. The Spirit of God is there to instruct us in truth, remind us of what Jesus said, and speak through us when we don't have a clue as to what to say or how to present the truth. That doesn't eliminate the need for good preparation along the way. But it is a source of encouragement for those of us who don't always feel up to the job of speaking on His behalf. Pastor John http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2013-05-12.mp3 23:53 Sun, 12 May 2013 12:00:00 -0700 Comforter clean In our house, Dad was always good for rough housing and camping, but when someone wasn't feeling well, it was Mom who was wanted. In our house, Dad was always good for rough housing and camping, but when someone wasn't feeling well, it was Mom who was wanted. She could bring a sense of soothing comfort that was unique and time certain. In the same way, the Spirit of God is given not just to convict, prompt, instruct, and empower us. The Spirit is also given to comfort us in times of pain, frustration, and sadness. Pastor John http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2013-05-05.mp3 25:30 Sun, 05 May 2013 12:00:00 -0700 Refiner clean The term "sanctified" is just a fancy way of saying "cleaned up". The term "sanctified" is just a fancy way of saying "cleaned up". One of the major jobs of the Holy Spirit is to walk with us day by day, year by year, and remove all the junk and dirt and impurities that keep us from reflecting the very image of Christ. As much as we might like this to be an instant, one time exchange, the fact of the matter is that it is never completely finished until we stand before the Lord in person. Pastor Nate http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2013-04-28.mp3 31:39 Sun, 28 April 2013 12:00:00 -0700 Gift Giver clean Ever go by a construction site and notice the amazing array of tools that go into the building of a structure? Ever go by a construction site and notice the amazing array of tools that go into the building of a structure? The construction of "The Church" requires a similar assortment of tools, often referred to as the gifts of the Spirit. All too often, however, these gifts are used to bring glory to the owner rather than being used to build the Body and glorify Christ. Pastor Nate http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2013-04-21.mp3 28:04 Sun, 21 April 2013 12:00:00 -0700 Guide clean Jesus seems to imply in this passage that the Holy Spirit not only jogs our memory when needed, but also guides us as we deal with life's deepest issues. Jesus seems to imply in this passage that the Holy Spirit not only jogs our memory when needed, but also guides us as we deal with life's deepest issues. Pastor John http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2013-04-14.mp3 26:20 Sun, 14 April 2013 12:00:00 -0700 Empower clean Trying to live the Christian life apart of the Third Person of the Trinity is akin to putting a lawn mower engine into a Ford Escalade - it won't get you very far. Trying to live the Christian life apart of the Third Person of the Trinity is akin to putting a lawn mower engine into a Ford Escalade - it won't get you very far. Too many believers drag through life, wondering why they don't experience a greater sense of victory and power. The key lies in a daily, conscious dependence on the Holy Spirit. Pastor John http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2013-04-07.mp3 24:53 Sun, 7 April 2013 12:00:00 -0700 Convictor clean Entrance into God's Kingdom is contingent on the willingness to acknowledge that we are broken and sinful, and desperately in need of a Savior. Entrance into God's Kingdom is contingent on the willingness to acknowledge that we are broken and sinful, and desperately in need of a Savior. No human can bring that sense of conviction - it can only be done through internal working of the Holy Spirit. That's why all effective evangelism begins with prayer that the Holy Spirit will bring a person to that point of need. Pastor John http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2013-03-31.mp3 24:40 Sun, 31 March 2013 12:00:00 -0700 What Does It Take To Believe? clean Pastor John http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2013-03-24.mp3 30:35 Sun, 24 March 2013 12:00:00 -0700 There is a King and It's Not Me clean Our Hallelujahs on Palm Sunday articulate our celebration of King Jesus as Lord. Our Hallelujahs on Palm Sunday articulate our celebration of King Jesus as Lord. The unstated implication of that affirmation, however, is that my ego is thereby displaced from center stage - with all that that implies for my life and agendas. It's great to celebrate Him as the coming King in the abstract, but when it comes down to relinquishing my right to call the shots, that suddenly becomes another story. Pastor John http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2013-03-17.mp3 29:31 Sun, 17 March 2013 12:00:00 -0700 Hell is Real clean Most Americans believe that some kind of afterlife awaits us, but far fewer want to believe that the quality of that afterlife might be described as "hell". Most Americans believe that some kind of afterlife awaits us, but far fewer want to believe that the quality of that afterlife might be described as "hell". Whether hell is some sort eternal conscious suffering (ala Dante), or the cessation of our life altogether, in either case the Bible is clear that eternal separation awaits those who choose the continue to resist God's wonderful offer of grace in Christ Jesus our Lord. Pastor Nate http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2013-03-10.mp3 33:25 Sun, 10 March 2013 12:00:00 -0700 The Gospel Limits the Options clean According to the New Testament God's plan to reconcile the world to himself was and is built around the person of Jesus Christ and his work on the Cross and over the grave. According to the New Testament God's plan to reconcile the world to himself was and is built around the person of Jesus Christ and his work on the Cross and over the grave. There is no plan B, and most/all other religions of the world propose at what is a self-improvement plan. Not only do the other options have goals other than the Kingdom of God, their assessment of the underlying problem differs radically. But through it all, God's purpose in the Gospel is to invite and draw all people to himself through the work of grace offered to us by His Son. Pastor John http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2013-03-03.mp3 24:12 Sun, 3 March 2013 12:00:00 -0700 Pain Can Be a Good Thing clean Scot McKnight from Northern Seminary http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2013-02-24.mp3 32:14 Sun, 24 February 2013 12:00:00 -0700 The creed of Jesus clean Pastor John http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2013-02-17.mp3 26:44 Sun, 17 February 2013 12:00:00 -0700 There is an Unforgiveable Sin clean Rev. Timoteo Choco http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2013-02-10.mp3 24:07 Sun, 10 February 2013 12:00:00 -0700 Educating the Present Generation for Hope clean Pastor Nate http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2013-02-03.mp3 19:48 Sun, 03 February 2013 12:00:00 -0700 The Origin of Conflict clean James is quite clear: conflict is the result of the fact that we don't get what we want, and so we fight, quarrel, and even kill to acquire it. Our passions and emotions get the best of us, and we alienate others in the attempt to fulfill our own desires. And what's worse, those very desires are often for the wrong things. James is quite clear: conflict is the result of the fact that we don't get what we want, and so we fight, quarrel, and even kill to acquire it. Our passions and emotions get the best of us, and we alienate others in the attempt to fulfill our own desires. And what's worse, those very desires are often for the wrong things. Pastor John http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2013-01-20.mp3 26:29 Sun, 27 January 2013 12:00:00 -0700 Why Avoid Court? clean Paul's injunction to avoid lawsuits with brothers and sisters in the faith is not intended as a denial of the fact that there were no problems in the church, nor was it a legalistic prohibition on the court system. Rather, Paul knew full well that lawsuits are the worst way to resolve conflict. They are by their very nature adversarial, and they make future reconciliation nigh unto impossible. Paul's injunction to avoid lawsuits with brothers and sisters in the faith is not intended as a denial of the fact that there were no problems in the church, nor was it a legalistic prohibition on the court system. Rather, Paul knew full well that lawsuits are the worst way to resolve conflict. They are by their very nature adversarial, and they make future reconciliation nigh unto impossible. Pastor John http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2013-01-20.mp3 26:19 Sun, 20 January 2013 12:00:00 -0700 Being Pro-Life in a Conflicted Society clean Civil discourse in our polarized society is becoming an increasingly rare commodity. We believe God wants us to be actively pro-life, but how can we do so in a way that affirms the humanity of the other person, even when we disagree about such a critical issue?  Whether it's the truth of the Gospel, or the sanctity of human life, Paul seems to imply that it is possible to disagree without being disagreeable. And part of that comes from having a healthy sense of boundaries. Civil discourse in our polarized society is becoming an increasingly rare commodity. We believe God wants us to be actively pro-life, but how can we do so in a way that affirms the humanity of the other person, even when we disagree about such a critical issue?  Whether it's the truth of the Gospel, or the sanctity of human life, Paul seems to imply that it is possible to disagree without being disagreeable. And part of that comes from having a healthy sense of boundaries. Pastor John http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2013-01-13.mp3 31:57 Sun, 13 January 2013 12:00:00 -0700 Let the Blames Begin clean Paul rarely begged for things. But in this passage he pleads with two women in the Philippian church to be reconciled. Why was this so important to Paul? Because it was affecting the church's witness and the church's effectiveness. Sometimes a conflict becomes so entrenched that we need to bring in a third party (in this case "loyal Syzygus"). But the whole church suffers when conflict is left unresolved. Paul rarely begged for things. But in this passage he pleads with two women in the Philippian church to be reconciled. Why was this so important to Paul? Because it was affecting the church's witness and the church's effectiveness. Sometimes a conflict becomes so entrenched that we need to bring in a third party (in this case "loyal Syzygus"). But the whole church suffers when conflict is left unresolved. Pastor John http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2013-01-06.mp3 27:37 Sun, 06 January 2013 12:00:00 -0700 Adventures in Missing the Point clean So often we think that the point of any fight or disagreement is to be right.  And often we will do almost anything to be right, including lose a relationship. Paul lets us know, however, that we can love our enemies, we can initiate reconciliation, we can own our own stuff, and we can use conflict as an opportunity for witness. So often we think that the point of any fight or disagreement is to be right.  And often we will do almost anything to be right, including lose a relationship. Paul lets us know, however, that we can love our enemies, we can initiate reconciliation, we can own our own stuff, and we can use conflict as an opportunity for witness. Pastor Nate http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2012-12-30.mp3 27:18 Sun, 30 December 2012 12:00:00 -0700 All Things Made New clean So we're not giving up. How could we! Even though on the outside it often looks like things are falling apart on us, on the inside, where God is making new life, not a day goes by without his unfolding grace. So we're not giving up. How could we! Even though on the outside it often looks like things are falling apart on us, on the inside, where God is making new life, not a day goes by without his unfolding grace. N/A http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2012-12-23.mp3 23:07 Sun, 23 December 2012 12:00:00 -0700 A Season of Hope: Loving and Loathing clean When Isaiah's predicted Messiah appeared, he would inaugurate the peaceable kingdom where all predatory practices will be eliminated among all levels of the creation, and people will live for each other rather than off each other. This same Messiah will judge all pride and arrogant behavior, while lifting up and showering love on the marginalized and forgotten. When Isaiah's predicted Messiah appeared, he would inaugurate the peaceable kingdom where all predatory practices will be eliminated among all levels of the creation, and people will live for each other rather than off each other. This same Messiah will judge all pride and arrogant behavior, while lifting up and showering love on the marginalized and forgotten. N/A http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2012-12-16.mp3 25:33 Sun, 16 December 2012 12:00:00 -0700 A Season of Hope: Sighing and Singing clean In this beautiful passage, Isaiah speaks of a coming day when deserts will bloom and the weight of sin will be lifted from the world. There is much in the world as we know that causes people to have shaky hands and weak knees, but the predicted Messiah will bring the reverse of the curse and the introduction of the peaceable Kingdom. In this beautiful passage, Isaiah speaks of a coming day when deserts will bloom and the weight of sin will be lifted from the world. There is much in the world as we know that causes people to have shaky hands and weak knees, but the predicted Messiah will bring the reverse of the curse and the introduction of the peaceable Kingdom. N/A http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2012-12-09.mp3 42:43 Sun, 09 December 2012 12:00:00 -0700 A Season of Hope: Getting and Giving clean The congregation is invited to listen in as several members of the staff talk about the place of sacrifice in the Christian life. Even as Jesus claimed to be the fulfillment of Isaiah's prophesied Savior who will bring healing, hope, and emancipation, we as the body of Christ, have a calling to be Christ's agents in this world to that end. The congregation is invited to listen in as several members of the staff talk about the place of sacrifice in the Christian life. Even as Jesus claimed to be the fulfillment of Isaiah's prophesied Savior who will bring healing, hope, and emancipation, we as the body of Christ, have a calling to be Christ's agents in this world to that end. N/A http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2012-12-02.mp3 27:07 Sun, 02 December 2012 12:00:00 -0700 A Season of Hope: Feasting and Fasting clean The prelude to the Christmas story in Matthew provides us with the announcement of two births - John the Baptist and Jesus the Messiah. One lived an ascetic life according to a strict regulation of the Nazarite vow, while the other gained the reputation of a glutton and a winebibber. Both worked together to announce the inauguration of the Kingdom, reminding us that there are times both for sacrifice and celebration. The prelude to the Christmas story in Matthew provides us with the announcement of two births - John the Baptist and Jesus the Messiah. One lived an ascetic life according to a strict regulation of the Nazarite vow, while the other gained the reputation of a glutton and a winebibber. Both worked together to announce the inauguration of the Kingdom, reminding us that there are times both for sacrifice and celebration. N/A http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2012-11-25.mp3 29:04 Sun, 25 November 2012 12:00:00 -0700 Family Advent clean Pastor John http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2012-11-18.mp3 27:18 Sun, 18 November 2012 12:00:00 -0700 This Old House clean N/A http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2012-11-11.mp3 29:38 Sun, 11 November 2012 12:00:00 -0700 Stewardship clean Pastor John http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2012-11-04.mp3 25:32 Sun, 04 November 2012 12:00:00 -0700 A Fly in the Ointment clean Pastor John http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2012-10-28.mp3 28:02 Sun, 28 October 2012 12:00:00 -0700 The Fight You Cannot Win clean Pastor Nate http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2012-10-21.mp3 27:36 Sun, 21 October 2012 12:00:00 -0700 Worthless Worship clean Pastor Nate http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2012-10-14.mp3 21:31 Sun, 14 October 2012 12:00:00 -0700 God is Present, And He Cares clean Pastor John http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2012-10-07.mp3 25:56 Sun, 07 October 2012 12:00:00 -0700 It's Lonely at the Top clean It's Lonely at the Top It's Lonely at the Top Pastor John http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2012-09-30.mp3 25:48 Sun, 30 September 2012 12:00:00 -0700 Finding Beauty in Every Season clean Keith Hamilton (from Alaska Christian College) http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2012-09-23.mp3 29:56 Sun, 23 September 2012 12:00:00 -0700 He's After Me clean Pastor John http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2012-09-16.mp3 30:18 Sun, 16 September 2012 12:00:00 -0700 Labor Management clean Pastor John http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2012-09-09.mp3 26:17 Sun, 09 September 2012 12:00:00 -0700 Amusing Ourselves to Death clean Pastor John http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2012-09-02.mp3 23:24 Sun, 02 September 2012 12:00:00 -0700 Under the Sun with Solomon clean Pastor John http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2012-08-26.mp3 31:06 Sun, 26 August 2012 12:00:00 -0700 A Watertight Foundation clean Pastor John http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2012-08-19.mp3 24:30 Sun, 19 August 2012 12:00:00 -0700 Stairway to Heaven clean Pastor Wes http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2012-08-12.mp3 40:06 Sun, 12 August 2012 12:00:00 -0700 Worry Warts clean Pastor Nate http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2012-08-05.mp3 25:19 Sun, 05 August 2012 12:00:00 -0700 Log-ectomies clean Pastor John http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2012-07-29.mp3 25:48 Sun, 29 July 2012 12:00:00 -0700 Starve a Fever . . . clean Pastor Nate http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2012-07-22.mp3 25:33 Sun, 22 July 2012 12:00:00 -0700 Prayer was a much of a mystery to the first disciples as it is to us. Jesus, therefore, gave them some very clear instructions on the purpose of prayer, and on the elements of appropriate prayer that are other markers of life in His Kingdom. clean Prayer was a much of a mystery to the first disciples as it is to us. Jesus, therefore, gave them some very clear instructions on the purpose of prayer, and on the elements of appropriate prayer that are other markers of life in His Kingdom. Prayer was a much of a mystery to the first disciples as it is to us. Jesus, therefore, gave them some very clear instructions on the purpose of prayer, and on the elements of appropriate prayer that are other markers of life in His Kingdom. Rob & Nancy Reed http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2012-07-15.mp3 26:08 Sun, 15 July 2012 12:00:00 -0700 Care for the Needy clean Care for the Needy Care for the Needy Pastor Nate http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2012-07-08.mp3 27:03 Sun, 08 July 2012 12:00:00 -0700 Retaliation and revenge are key elements in the vicious cycle that traps nations and individuals in a downward spiral of escalating violence. clean Oaths and marriage are built on the integrity of one's word and one's promise. Oaths and marriage are built on the integrity of one's word and one's promise. In God's Kingdom, we need to think clearly before making a promise, and then once we have made that commitment, we need to follow through on a promise made. Pastor John http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2012-07-01.mp3 29:53 Sun, 01 July 2012 12:00:00 -0700 Oaths and marriage are built on the integrity of one's word and one's promise. clean Oaths and marriage are built on the integrity of one's word and one's promise. Oaths and marriage are built on the integrity of one's word and one's promise. In God's Kingdom, we need to think clearly before making a promise, and then once we have made that commitment, we need to follow through on a promise made. Drama Team http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2012-06-24.mp3 56:56 Sun, 24 June 2012 12:00:00 -0700 David Story clean Pastor John http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2012-06-17.mp3 26:01 Sun, 17 June 2012 12:00:00 -0700 Just as spice adds some zest to food, so our emotions help add zing to life. clean Just as spice adds some zest to food, so our emotions help add zing to life. But two of our passions in particular can quickly burn out of control and get us into hot water in an instant. Jesus looks at anger and lust in particular, and argues that our inner world of motivation and intention should be the focus of our attention as the source of what can eventually become the outward acts of murder of adultery. Just as spice adds some zest to food, so our emotions help add zing to life. But two of our passions in particular can quickly burn out of control and get us into hot water in an instant. Jesus looks at anger and lust in particular, and argues that our inner world of motivation and intention should be the focus of our attention as the source of what can eventually become the outward acts of murder of adultery. Pastor John http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2012-06-10.mp3 26:58 Sun, 10 June 2012 12:00:00 -0700 Since the latter half of the 20th century American Evangelicals have felt the need to insert themselves into the political process, which in itself is not a bad thing. clean Since the latter half of the 20th century American Evangelicals have felt the need to insert themselves into the political process, which in itself is not a bad thing. Our goal in doing so, however, should not be to win political dominance, for Jesus calls us instead to be preserving agents in a world and society that would otherwise lose its way. We serve our world in Jesus' name most effectively when we remember our calling to serve others, to lighten their load, and to love them into His Kingdom. Since the latter half of the 20th century American Evangelicals have felt the need to insert themselves into the political process, which in itself is not a bad thing. Our goal in doing so, however, should not be to win political dominance, for Jesus calls us instead to be preserving agents in a world and society that would otherwise lose its way. We serve our world in Jesus' name most effectively when we remember our calling to serve others, to lighten their load, and to love them into His Kingdom. Pastor John http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2012-06-03.mp3 25:07 Sun, 03 June 2012 12:00:00 -0700 Another way to translate the word blessed in the beatitudes is happy. clean Another way to translate the word blessed in the beatitudes is happy. But our American understanding of happiness fails to capture the depth of Jesus intent in these verses. To be blessed is to be whole, fulfilled, grounded. And Jesus reminds us right from the start of this great sermon that the yardstick of life in the Kingdom is very different from that of the world. Another way to translate the word blessed in the beatitudes is happy. But our American understanding of happiness fails to capture the depth of Jesus intent in these verses. To be blessed is to be whole, fulfilled, grounded. And Jesus reminds us right from the start of this great sermon that the yardstick of life in the Kingdom is very different from that of the world. Pastor Nate http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2012-05-27.mp3 23:28 Sun, 27 May 2012 12:00:00 -0700 Remembering how God has called in the past, helps us to hear His call in the present. clean Remembering how God has called in the past, helps us to hear His call in the present. God is consistent and unchanging. He will always call us to love, forgive, and serve others. Remembering how God has called in the past, helps us to hear His call in the present. God is consistent and unchanging. He will always call us to love, forgive, and serve others. Pastor John http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2012-05-20.mp3 24:18 Sun, 20 May 2012 12:00:00 -0700 The call to know Jesus and follow him. clean The call to know Jesus and follow him. The call to know Jesus and follow him. Pastor John http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2012-05-13.mp3 27:32 Sun, 13 May 2012 12:00:00 -0700 The unique challenges and joys of the call to parent our children well. clean The unique challenges and joys of the call to parent our children well. The unique challenges and joys of the call to parent our children well. Rev. Wayne Tesch http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2012-05-06.mp3 30:56 Sun, 06 May 2012 12:00:00 -0700 Pastor Wayne Tesch shares about RFKC and how he was called to it and the difference it makes in the lives of foster kids. clean Pastor Wayne Tesch shares about RFKC and how he was called to it and the difference it makes in the lives of foster kids. Pastor Wayne Tesch shares about RFKC and how he was called to it and the difference it makes in the lives of foster kids. Pastor John, Pastor Nate, Pastor Bill http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2012-04-29.mp3 36:42 Sun, 29 Apr 2012 12:00:00 -0700 Pastor John, Nate, and Bill share how God has called them. Personal stories of listening and responding to the call of God. clean Pastor John, Nate, and Bill share how God has called them. Personal stories of listening and responding to the call of God. Pastor John, Nate, and Bill share how God has called them. Personal stories of listening and responding to the call of God. Pastor Nate http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2012-04-22.mp3 29:28 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 12:00:00 -0700 Throughout Scripture God calls people in unique ways. clean Throughout Scripture God calls people in unique ways. Check out how He calls several individuals and reflect on how God's call on our lives is unique, relational, and calls us to listen and act. Throughout Scripture God calls people in unique ways. Check out how He calls several individuals and reflect on how God's call on our lives is unique, relational, and calls us to listen and act. Pastor Nate http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2012-04-15.mp3 25:23 Sun, 15 Apr 2012 12:00:00 -0700 The art of receiving. Sometimes the best way to be a neighbor is to ask for help. clean The art of receiving. Sometimes the best way to be a neighbor is to ask for help. The art of receiving. Sometimes the best way to be a neighbor is to ask for help. Pastor John http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2012-04-08.mp3 25:23 Sun, 08 Apr 2012 12:00:00 -0700 Easter Sunday Celebration clean Easter Sunday Celebration Easter Sunday Celebration Pastor John http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2012-04-01.mp3 25:23 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 12:00:00 -0700 We live with an internal conflict between our values what we know is right and our desire for immediate fulfillment. clean We live with an internal conflict between our values what we know is right and our desire for immediate fulfillment. In areas like finances, relationships, and careers, a guardrail can feel like a barrier to something that seems good now. So why bother having guardrails if they just add to the tension? In this message, Andy presents There is a story from the life of Daniel that persuades us to establish guardrails now . . . once and for all. We live with an internal conflict between our values what we know is right and our desire for immediate fulfillment. In areas like finances, relationships, and careers, a guardrail can feel like a barrier to something that seems good now. So why bother having guardrails if they just add to the tension? In this message, Andy presents There is a story from the life of Daniel that persuades us to establish guardrails now . . . once and for all. Pastor John http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2012-03-25.mp3 31:44 Sun, 25 Mar 2012 12:00:00 -0700 Contrary to popular opinion, God does not want something from you, he wants something for you. clean Contrary to popular opinion, God does not want something from you, he wants something for you. And nowhere is that more true than with your finances. Then why are we so insistent on separating our faith and our finances? What kinds of guardrails need to go up in order to protect us from financial disaster? Contrary to popular opinion, God does not want something from you, he wants something for you. And nowhere is that more true than with your finances. Then why are we so insistent on separating our faith and our finances? What kinds of guardrails need to go up in order to protect us from financial disaster? Pastor John http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2012-03-18.mp3 29:25 Sun, 18 Mar 2012 12:00:00 -0700 If there is one area in your life that absolutely needs some guardrails, this is probably it. clean If there is one area in your life that absolutely needs some guardrails, this is probably it. It's the area that is the most difficult to recover from. It's the most needed yet most resisted area of all. Fortunately, the Bible is pretty clear on how we should approach it: flee. If there is one area in your life that absolutely needs some guardrails, this is probably it. It's the area that is the most difficult to recover from. It's the most needed yet most resisted area of all. Fortunately, the Bible is pretty clear on how we should approach it: flee. Pastor John http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2012-03-11.mp3 28:47 Sun, 11 Mar 2012 12:00:00 -0700 Friendships are powerful things. clean Friendships are powerful things. They're great, but dangerous. You drop your guard with your friends. You become less careful. And as a result, you're easily influenced, drawn toward the acceptance you find. Because of this vulnerability, it would be smart to develop some guardrails. It's not an easy thing - but it might end up saving you from future pain. Friendships are powerful things. They're great, but dangerous. You drop your guard with your friends. You become less careful. And as a result, you're easily influenced, drawn toward the acceptance you find. Because of this vulnerability, it would be smart to develop some guardrails. It's not an easy thing - but it might end up saving you from future pain. Dr. Craig Blomberg, Distinguished Professor of New Testament at Denver Seminary http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2012-03-04.mp3 31:03 Sun, 04 Mar 2012 12:00:00 -0700 The Challenge of Jesus: Imitating clean Josh Danielson, Director of Young Adult Ministry and Contemporary Worship http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2012-02-26.mp3 30:04 Sun, 26 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0700 The Challenge of Jesus: Repenting clean Pastor Nate http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2012-02-19.mp3 29:36 Sun, 19 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0700 The Challenge of Jesus: Searching clean Special guests Pastor Heidi McGinness, Pastor James Tang, and Arok Garang http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2012-02-12.mp3 22:03 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0700 The 2012 Mission Winter Conference will focus on the people of South Sudan. clean The 2012 Mission Winter Conference will focus on the people of South Sudan. For the past 23 years, the people living in southern Sudan have endured civil war, catastrophes, and humanitarian crises perpetrated by the people from northern Sudan. The on-going wars have ravaged the people and decimated the land. We will hear from Pastor Heidi McGuinness - Christian Solidarity International(CSI), Pastor James Tang - Covenant Short-term missionary to Sudan, and Arok Garang - Lost Boys of Sudan and Seeds of Hope Ministry. The 2012 Mission Winter Conference will focus on the people of South Sudan. For the past 23 years, the people living in southern Sudan have endured civil war, catastrophes, and humanitarian crises perpetrated by the people from northern Sudan. The on-going wars have ravaged the people and decimated the land. We will hear from Pastor Heidi McGuinness - Christian Solidarity International(CSI), Pastor James Tang - Covenant Short-term missionary to Sudan, and Arok Garang - Lost Boys of Sudan and Seeds of Hope Ministry. Pastor John http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2012-02-05.mp3 23:34 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0700 What Do You Do When Your Crop Fails? clean Pastor John http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2012-01-29.mp3 26:29 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 12:00:00 -0700 Does God Leave Sin Unpunished? clean Pastor John http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2012-01-22.mp3 26:54 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 12:00:00 -0700 Where is God When I Need Him? clean Pastor John http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2012-01-15.mp3 30:48 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 12:00:00 -0700 Today more and more African Americans are calling abortion the genocide of their community. clean Pastor John http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2012-01-08.mp3 28:34 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 12:00:00 -0700 Not only do we grow individually, but we grow as a church too. clean Pastor Nate http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2012-01-01.mp3 25:50 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 12:00:00 -0700 What does it mean to grow spiritually? clean Pastor John http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2011-12-25.mp3 27:19 Sun, 25 Dec 2011 12:00:00 -0700 Two characters in the Christmas story (Anna and Simeon) would be considered by most people to be well past their prime. clean Pastor John http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2011-12-18.mp3 30:30 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 12:00:00 -0700 In this passage Micah promises that a ruler will arise in Bethlehem, and it is this ruler who alone can and will bring peace to the world. clean Pastor John http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2011-12-11.mp3 26:15 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 12:00:00 -0700 There is no doubt in Malachi's mind that God loves His people in general, and us in particular. clean Pastor Nate http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2011-12-04.mp3 27:28 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 12:00:00 -0700 Even though he was a prophet who had to deliver some bad news, Zephaniah also spoke of Gods amazing love and the better days to come. clean Pastor John http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2011-11-27.mp3 27:27 Sun, 27 Nov 2011 12:00:00 -0700 Advent is all about hope, particularly the hope of the coming Christ. clean Pastor John http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2011-11-20.mp3 30:03 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 12:00:00 -0700 This often overlooked chapter filled with personal greetings from Paul contains some striking examples of the various roles women played in the church in Rome. clean Pastor John http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2011-11-13.mp3 27:27 Sun, 13 Nov 2011 12:00:00 -0700 Paul's dream was not only to visit Rome, but to carry the Gospel to Spain. clean Pastor Nate http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2011-11-06.mp3 30:24 Sun, 06 Nov 2011 12:00:00 -0700 Different Christians can handle different levels of freedom. clean Pastor John http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2011-10-30.mp3 29:17 Sun, 30 Oct 2011 12:00:00 -0700 Paul's call to owe no man anything apart from the debt of love must strike people in our credit obsessed society as rather odd. clean Pastor John http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2011-10-23.mp3 27:21 Sun, 23 Oct 2011 12:00:00 -0700 While Paul only spends a few verses on the role of government and the responsibilities of citizens, this passage has informed centuries of political theory. clean Pastor Nate http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2011-10-16.mp3 31:10 Sun, 16 Oct 2011 12:00:00 -0700 Biblical love is not an abstract, ethereal idea, but rather is fleshed out in the stress and pain of real human interaction. clean Dr. Jim Jackson http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2011-10-09.mp3 38:40 Sun, 09 Oct 2011 12:00:00 -0700 Dr. Jackson, author of The Happiest Man Alive and the founder of Project Cure shares his story. clean Pastor John http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2011-10-02.mp3 28:58 Sun, 02 Oct 2011 12:00:00 -0700 Paul calls the believer to a complete makeover of our minds and hearts as we offer our bodies as living sacrifices. clean Pastor John http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2011-09-25.mp3 29:21 Sun, 25 Sep 2011 12:00:00 -0700 Isn't it odd that the fate of a tiny, tiny piece of real estate known as the Nation of Israel continues to hold such a grip on the trajectory of world history? clean Pastor Nate http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2011-09-18.mp3 32:50 Sun, 18 Sep 2011 12:00:00 -0700 If the Jews were God's chosen people, then how could they reject God's promised plan of redemption? clean Pastor John http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2011-09-11.mp3 26:43 Sun, 11 Sep 2011 12:00:00 -0700 This second pass at Romans 9 looks at Gods choice election of Israel in particular. clean Pastor John http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2011-09-04.mp3 33:19 Sun, 04 Sep 2011 12:00:00 -0700 This first pass at Romans 9 looks at the issue of election in general. clean Josh Danielson http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2011-08-28.mp3 26:43 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 12:00:00 -0700 Without a doubt our greatest enemy is death. clean Pastor John http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2011-08-21.mp3 30:22 Sun, 21 Aug 2011 12:00:00 -0700 Our role as the crown of creation is evidenced by the impact of our fall. clean Pastor John http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2011-08-14.mp3 30:33 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 12:00:00 -0700 Those who have experienced new life in Christ should find a major new transition in their life. clean Pastor John http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2011-08-07.mp3 32:26 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 12:00:00 -0700 This is a passage of such great encouragement to all believers – knowing that the Apostle Paul himself experienced the internal battle conflicting desires. clean Stacee Eggers http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2011-07-31.mp3 39:03 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 12:00:00 -0700 The fact that we are recipients of grace should not make us more lackadaisical about righteousness, but more joyfully earnest. clean Pastor John http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2011-07-24.mp3 31:30 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 12:00:00 -0700 In this message about "federal headship" Paul uses the image of the 1st and 2nd Adam to talk about our fall and our redemption. clean Pastor John http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2011-07-17.mp3 43:17 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 12:00:00 -0700 We are all familiar with the principle of credit. clean Pastor John http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2011-07-10.mp3 28:51 Sun, 10 Jul 2011 12:00:00 -0700 While everyone has indeed fallen short of the high bar, the good news is that we still get to wear the trophy of Christ's righteousness. clean Pastor John http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2011-07-03.mp3 29:05 Sun, 03 Jul 2011 12:00:00 -0700 They say you have to appreciate the bad news before you can appreciate the good. clean Pastor Nate http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2011-06-26.mp3 30:45 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 12:00:00 -0700 If were up to religion to save, we would all be sunk. Religious rituals and outward formalities become real sterile, real fast. clean Pastor John http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2011-06-19.mp3 27:41 Sun, 19 Jun 2011 12:00:00 -0700 Even as the U.S. government argues that ignorance of the law is no excuse, Paul argues that ALL people, Gentiles included, know a lot more about right and wrong than they want to admit. clean Pastor John http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2011-06-12.mp3 29:43 Sun, 12 Jun 2011 12:00:00 -0700 This passage contains one of the most tragic verses in all of Scripture: so God gave them up . . . . clean Pastor John http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2011-06-05.mp3 27:59 Sun, 05 Jun 2011 12:00:00 -0700 It’s easy to feel today that Christianity is either dated, unscientific, or simply for the gullible. clean Pastor Nathan Powell http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2011-05-29.mp3 27:59 Sun, 29 May 2011 12:00:00 -0700 Sometimes, the most spiritual thing you can do is throw a great party. clean Pastor John Martz http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2011-05-22.mp3 24:23 Sun, 22 May 2011 12:00:00 -0700 The biggest obstacle to taking the Great Commandment seriously is TIME. clean Pastor John Martz http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2011-05-15.mp3 26:58 Sun, 15 May 2011 12:00:00 -0700 God has placed us in our neighborhoods for a reason. clean Pastor John Martz http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2011-05-08.mp3 23:59 Sun, 8 May 2011 12:00:00 -0700 Jochebed is probably not a Biblical name on the tip of your tongue, but as the mother of Moses she provides us with some good insight on how to be a Godly parent in difficult days. clean Pastor Mark Lopez http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2011-05-01.mp3 24:02 Sun, 1 May 2011 12:00:00 -0700 The Word became flesh and blood, and moved into the neighborhood. clean Pastor John Martz http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2011-04-24.mp3 23:17 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 12:00:00 -0700 We experience power in a variety of different forms. clean Pastor John Martz http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2011-04-17.mp3 21:15 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 12:00:00 -0700 Jews, Catholics, and Protestants all speak as though their perspective on faith induces a greater sense of guilt than any other group. clean Pastor John Martz http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2011-04-10.mp3 38:38 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 12:00:00 -0700 We don't GO to church; we ARE the church. When we come to Christ, the Holy Spirit resides within us, and we become living temples of the Spirit of God. clean Pastor John Martz http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2011-04-03.mp3 27:37 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMT The internal sense of responsibility we all have to fix what is not quite right in other people leads us to blur healthy boundaries on a regular basis. clean Pastor John Martz http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2011-03-27.mp3 26:26 Sun, 27 Mar 2011 12:00:00 -0700 Many people live much of their life gripped by fear of the unknown and anxiety about the future. clean Pastor John Martz http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2011-03-20.mp3 24:31 Sun, 20 Mar 2011 12:00:00 -0700 Many people over the centuries have confused true spirituality with a posture of being a doormat to the world. clean Pastor Nathan Powell http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2011-03-13.mp3 26:05 Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:00:00 -0700 Human beings have been good at pretending to be something they are not for millennia. clean Pastor John Martz http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2011-03-06.mp3 23:23 Sun, 06 Mar 2011 12:00:00 -0700 Our third spiritual discipline is fasting, which is both alien to and much needed in our culture. clean Pastor John Martz http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2011-02-27.mp3 19:59 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 12:00:00 -0700 Most cultures prior to ours were aural cultures, and committing things to memory was considered a normal part of life. clean Pastor John Martz http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2011-02-20.mp3 22:54 Sun, 20 Feb 2011 12:00:00 -0700 These two spiritual disciplines are about as contra-cultural as you can get in modern America. clean Baxtor and Margie Swenson http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2011-02-06.mp3 32:17 Sun, 13 Feb 2011 12:00:00 -0700 Special Missions sermon. clean Pastor John Martz http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2011-02-06.mp3 24:29 Sun, 06 Feb 2011 12:00:00 -0700 The truth is we all struggle with addiction. clean Pastor John Martz http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2011-01-30.mp3 25:05 Sun, 30 Jan 2011 12:00:00 -0700 Much of the battle in spiritual warfare involves the process of discernment, and getting a clear handle on which spirits are from God and which are not. clean Pastor John Martz http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2011-01-23.mp3 28:46 Sun, 23 Jan 2011 12:00:00 -0700 I firmly believe that the Enemy has one primary tool in his bag of tricks: "the lie." clean Pastor John Martz http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2011-01-16.mp3 28:55 Sun, 16 Jan 2011 12:00:00 -0700 The issue of defending unborn life in our culture is something that will be won or lost in the hearts and lives of individuals. clean Pastor John Martz http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2011-01-09.mp3 28:57 Sun, 09 Jan 2011 12:00:00 -0700 There are other characters involved in our cosmic drama than the humans we see around us, and we are not the only ones on stage. clean Pastor John Martz http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2011-01-02.mp3 27:00 Sun, 02 Jan 2011 12:00:00 -0700 The purpose of this message is to introduce us to the reality of what is often called the "spiritual realm." clean Pastor Nathan Powell http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2010-12-26.mp3 19:48 Sun, 26 Dec 2010 12:00:00 -0700 New Years Sermon: Are We Ready? clean Pastor John Martz http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2010-12-19.mp3 24:44 Sun, 19 Dec 2010 12:00:00 -0700 The default condition of humanity is that we are all perishing because of our sin. clean Pastor Nathan Powell http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2010-12-12.mp3 27:53 Sun, 12 Dec 2010 12:00:00 -0700 When a Hebrew believed something, he didn't merely give intellectual assent to some truth - he staked his very life and existence upon it. clean Pastor John Martz http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2010-12-05.mp3 19:51 Sun, 05 Dec 2010 12:00:00 -0700 All of our giving and all of our gifts are mere afterthoughts to God's incredible gift of his Son. clean Pastor John Martz http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2010-11-28.mp3 19:51 Sun, 28 Nov 2010 12:00:00 -0700 In spite of all the hell fire sermons that have been preached, God's fundamental approach to humanity in all of its problems is not wrath, but love. clean Doreen Olson http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2010-11-21.mp3 20:29 Sun, 21 Nov 2010 12:00:00 -0700 Message by special guest speaker Doreen Olson. clean Pastor Nathan Powell http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2010-11-14.mp3 29:47 Sun, 14 Nov 2010 12:00:00 -0700 Few things provide a litmus test for the priorities of our heart like the whole area of money and finances. clean Pastor Nathan Powell http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2010-11-07.mp3 21:24 Sun, 07 Nov 2010 12:00:00 -0700 How do you respond when life get hard? When things get difficult, God is at work growing us in ways that comfort cannot. clean Pastor John Martz http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2010-10-31.mp3 21:24 Sun, 31 Oct 2010 12:00:00 -0700 Worship interacts with and experiences God. clean Pastor John Martz http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2010-10-24.mp3 21:42 Sun, 24 Oct 2010 12:00:00 -0700 Change takes time, and like the making of a fine wine, it can't be rushed. clean Pastor John Martz http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2010-10-17.mp3 25:27 Sun, 17 Oct 2010 12:00:00 -0700 Obedient living uses our gifts in witness and service. clean Various Speakers http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2010-10-10.mp3 37:03 Sun, 10 Oct 2010 12:00:00 -0700 The work of Missions can and should be done by ordinary people who love the Lord. clean Pastor Nathan Powell http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2010-10-03.mp3 31:35 Sun, 03 Oct 2010 12:00:00 -0700 Growth happens differently to each of us. clean Pastor John Martz http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2010-09-26.mp3 32:27 Sun, 26 Sep 2010 12:00:00 -0700 Relationships nurture our growth. Healthy and effective growth takes place in the context of relationships. clean Pastor John Martz http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2010-09-19.mp3 29:35 Sun, 19 Sep 2010 12:00:00 -0700 God's Word can become just another book to us with stories that took place thousands of years ago. clean Keith Hamilton http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2010-09-12.mp3 25:11 Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:00:00 -0700 God's Word shapes our lives, our values, and our actions. clean Pastor John Martz http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2010-09-05.mp3 28:25 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 12:00:00 -0700 clean Pastor John Martz http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2010-08-29.mp3 29:06 Sun, 29 Aug 2010 12:00:00 -0700 Want to know the heart of the Christian faith? It is the resurrection. clean Pastor John Martz http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2010-08-22.mp3 28:07 Sun, 22 Aug 2010 12:00:00 -0700 A great gift to the church in the 20th century was a rediscovery of the gifts of the Spirit, especially the more supernatural ones. clean Pastor John Martz http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2010-08-15.mp3 24:55 Sun, 15 Aug 2010 12:00:00 -0700 For a guy who is supposedly a misogynistic, judgmental, cold hearted theology, Paul sure spends a great deal of time talking about the centrality of love. clean Pastor John Martz http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2010-08-08.mp3 23:16 Sun, 08 Aug 2010 12:00:00 -0700 This very familiar chapter deals with the gifts of the Spirit, and our focus will be on the fact that within the Body of Christ, there are no vestigial organs. clean Pastor John Martz http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2010-08-01.mp3 29:22 Sun, 01 Aug 2010 12:00:00 -0700 While the first and second halves of this chapter seems to be dealing with two different issues, both parts are concerned with propriety in public worship. clean Pastor Nathan Powell http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2010-07-25.mp3 34:23 Sun, 25 Jul 2010 12:00:00 -0700 This whole section of 1 Corinthians deals with the issue of Christian freedom, and the simultaneous call to Christian servant hood. clean Pastor Nathan Powell http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2010-07-18.mp3 29:08 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 12:00:00 -0700 Most of the church's historic affirmation of singleness comes from this chapter, where Paul says I wish all of you could be as I am. clean Pastor Wes Swanson http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2010-07-11.mp3 40:08 Sun, 11 Jul 2010 12:00:00 -0700 Sermon by special guest, Pastor Emeritus Wes Swanson. clean Pastor John Martz http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2010-07-04.mp3 25:13 Sun, 04 Jul 2010 12:00:00 -0700 With the Temple of Aphrodite located right in town, sexual promiscuity was a constant problem for both the city of Corinth. clean Pastor Nathan Powell http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2010-06-27.mp3 25:13 Sun, 27 Jun 2010 12:00:00 -0700 Humans not only love competition, they seem hard wired to pick sides, even when such divisions are artificial and counterproductive. clean Pastor John Martz http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2010-06-20.mp3 33:27 Sun, 20 Jun 2010 12:00:00 -0700 Paul begins this first letter to the believers in Corinth with a positive affirmation of the traits he hopes to see in them. clean Pastor John Martz http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2010-06-13.mp3 31:45 Sun, 13 Jun 2010 12:00:00 -0700 Few aspects of the discussion of end times has generated more debate than the issue of the millennium. clean Pastor John Martz http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2010-06-06.mp3 26:44 Sun, 06 Jun 2010 12:00:00 -0700 Paul refers to those who fallen "asleep" in Christ throughout his letters. Is he speaking literally, or is the sleep merely a metaphor for death?... clean Pastor Nathan Powell http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2010-05-30.mp3 31:35 Sun, 30 May 2010 12:00:00 -0700 Daniel paints one of the most compelling portraits of hope and victory in the coming of "one like a son of man." clean Pastor John Martz http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2010-05-23.mp3 26:13 Sun, 23 May 2010 12:00:00 -0700 Even though the word "rapture" never occurs in the Bible, the image of the saints rising into the clouds is one of the firmly entrenched fixtures in the minds of believers. clean Pastor John Martz http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2010-05-16.mp3 26:06 Sun, 16 May 2010 12:00:00 -0700 A huge budget deficit, devastating earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, wars and rumors of wars - all create a deep sense of insecurity. clean Pastor John Martz http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2010-05-09.mp3 24:29 Sun, 09 May 2010 12:00:00 -0700 A Mother's Day message from Pastor John Martz clean Pastor John Martz http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2010-05-02.mp3 24:31 Sun, 02 May 2010 12:00:00 -0700 Message from Pastor John Martz clean Pastor John Martz http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2010-04-25.mp3 29:15 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 12:00:00 -0700 In order to take The Great Commandment seriously, we must love those who God has placed around us. clean Pastor Nathan Powell http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2010-04-18.mp3 32:05 Sun, 18 Apr 2010 12:00:00 -0700 In order to take The Great Commandment seriously, we must create space in our lives to build relationships with those who live near us. clean Pastor John Martz http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2010-04-11.mp3 29:10 Sun, 11 Apr 2010 12:00:00 -0700 What if Jesus really meant it when he said, "Love your neighbor as yourself"? clean Pastor John Martz http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2010-04-04.mp3 23:49 Sun, 04 Apr 2010 12:00:00 -0700 The greatest enemy of joy is not sadness, but cynicism. Cynicism says life stinks, everyone's a jerk, and there's nothing you can do to change it. clean Pastor John Martz http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2010-03-28.mp3 24:45 Sun, 28 Mar 2010 12:00:00 -0700 This ninth and final fruit of the Spirit is easily my favorite, and the most ironic of them all. clean Pastor Nathan Powell http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2010-03-21.mp3 28:47 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 12:00:00 -0700 Faithfulness - the ability to live what we believe. God is faithful to us, and because He is we can be as well. clean Pastor John Martz http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2010-03-14.mp3 25:57 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 12:00:00 -0700 Goodness is one of the most vague words in the English language, it's always God-centered and God-defined, it's a reality only the extent that it is lived out. clean Pastor John Martz http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2010-03-07.mp3 24:12 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 12:00:00 -0700 Too often the real goal of the Christian life has been summed with a vague, general command to "be nice." clean Pastor John Martz http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2010-02-28.mp3 21:13 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:00:00 -0700 If there is a fruit in short supply in North America, it is patience. clean Pastor John Martz http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2010-02-21.mp3 24:56 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 12:00:00 -0700 Sermon from Pastor John Martz clean Leonid Reghata http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2010-02-14.mp3 24:56 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 12:00:00 -0700 Sermon from Leonid Reghata clean Pastor John Martz http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2010-02-07.mp3 25:34 Sun, 07 Feb 2010 12:00:00 -0700 Sermon from Pastor John Martz clean Tom Kelly http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2010-01-31.mp3 29:33 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 12:00:00 -0700 Sermon from Tom Kelly clean Pastor John Martz http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2010-01-24.mp3 19:53 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 12:00:00 -0700 Sermon from Pastor John Martz clean Pastor John Martz http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2010-01-17.mp3 25:09 Sun, 17 Jan 2010 12:00:00 -0700 Parenting is a tough job and we often do it by the seat of our pants. clean Pastor Nathan Powell http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2010-01-10.mp3 28:27 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 12:00:00 -0700 When a man and a woman join in marriage, they agree to hold each other up. clean Pastor John Martz http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2010-01-03.mp3 25:05 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 12:00:00 -0700 Everyone knows that friendships take work. clean Pastor Nathan Powell http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2009-12-27.mp3 34:15 Sun, 27 Dec 2009 12:00:00 -0700 Sermon from Pastor Nathan Powell clean Pastor John Martz http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2009-12-20.mp3 23:44 Sun, 20 Dec 2009 12:00:00 -0700 Here we have a King who was racially Arab, religiously Jewish, culturally Greek and politically Roman who was a forceful, brilliant and brutal leader who went insane. clean Pastor John Martz http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2009-12-13.mp3 22:42 Sun, 13 Dec 2009 12:00:00 -0700 There has been a great deal of debate over the centuries as to the real origin of the wise men from the East who came to worship the newborn King. clean Pastor Nathan Powell http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2009-12-06.mp3 23:17 Sun, 06 Dec 2009 12:00:00 -0700 Joseph is described by Matthew as a "just man" in Matthew 1:19. clean Pastor John Martz http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2009-11-29.mp3 23:08 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0700 By including 4 women of questionable backgrounds, Matthew wants to remind us that Jesus came for both men and women, Jew and Gentile, saint and sinner. clean Pastor John Martz http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2009-11-22.mp3 23:44 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0700 Sermon from Pastor John Martz clean Ron Heagy http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2009-11-15.mp3 35:55 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0700 Sermon from Ron Heagy clean Pastor John Martz http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2009-11-08.mp3 25:14 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0700 Sermon from Pastor John Martz clean Pastor Nathan Powell http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2009-11-01.mp3 25:10 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0700 Paul's incredible brain and giftedness could have led to a lot of pride and the presumption of self-sufficiency. clean Pastor John Martz http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2009-10-25.mp3 22:43 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:00:00 -0700 One of life's great ironies is that the pursuit of happiness can never be an end in itself. clean Pastor John Martz http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2009-10-18.mp3 22:43 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 12:00:00 -0700 Jesus' assurance to his disciples that any sacrifice they have made in this life for the Kingdom will be more than repaid in the life to come. clean Pastor John Martz http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2009-10-11.mp3 21:55 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 12:00:00 -0700 In a complex, mobile world like ours, community is one of the best gifts we can give to many people. clean Pastor John Martz http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2009-10-04.mp3 21:10 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 12:00:00 -0700 Sermon from Pastor Keith Gustafson clean Pastor John Martz http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2009-09-27.mp3 30:00 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 12:00:00 -0700 Life in a fallen world means that even the best of communities will be tested by "bugs" in the system. clean Stacee Eggers http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2009-09-20.mp3 36:55 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 12:00:00 -0700 Being transparent with one another is the only way to build community that will last. clean Pastor Nathan Powell http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2009-09-13.mp3 27:48 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 12:00:00 -0700 We were created by a communial God and are "hard-wired" for community. clean Pastor John Martz http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2009-09-06.mp3 26:40 Sun, 06 Sep 2009 12:00:00 -0700 What is the sin that leads to death, and how can we help each other walk in righteousness? clean Pastor John Martz http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2009-08-30.mp3 25:00 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 12:00:00 -0700 Three of the anchors of our faith are: The Spirit, the water, and the blood. clean Pastor John Martz http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2009-08-23.mp3 24:26 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 12:00:00 -0700 Perfect love casts out fear - which is good because we live in a culture of fear. clean Pastor John Martz http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2009-08-16.mp3 21:51 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 12:00:00 -0700 As Christians we need a good "baloney detector" and the best on is called the Holy Spirit. clean Pastor John Martz http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2009-08-09.mp3 24:25 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 12:00:00 -0700 If true faith is measured by loving others, how much is enough? How much must one give away? clean Pastor Nathan Powell http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2009-08-02.mp3 26:53 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 12:00:00 -0700 Sin is a real problem in our lives. It separates us from God, it does damage to our relationships with others, it breaks our spirits. clean Pastor John Martz http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2009-07-26.mp3 26:53 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0700 What does John mean that the Anti-Christ is coming, and that some are already here? clean Pastor John Martz http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2009-07-19.mp3 25:54 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0700 Why shouldn't we love the world? Didn't God made it and say it was good? clean Pastor John Martz http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2009-07-12.mp3 27:13 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0700 It's not what you know, it's how you live; you can't hate your brother and claim to follow Christ. clean Pastor Nathan Powell http://www.arvadacovenant.org/sermons/media/2009-07-05.mp3 25:47 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0700 We lie if we claim to walk in the light, yet still live darkness. clean