Paul (Worthy Is The Lamb Who Was Slain) (Mighty And Strong To Save) (Tell Me The Story Of) Jon Acts 6-8 Background before we talk about Stephen The church has experienced a lot of growth and excitement One of their leaders is about to be murdered and it changes everything the apostles have received threats, but nothing further until now This scatters the church of Jerusalem to the four winds Acts 2 and Pentecost God revealed His plan of renewing and restoring the world Christianity flourishes amongst persecution and punishment Tom Bohlinger Acts 6:8-15 Jon Want to ask a question of us as a community Do we have the characteristics of Stephen? What would people say about me in 4 words? And what would they say about this community? V. 8 says Stephen is full of grace and power Speaking with authority = power If Jesus is somebody that speaks … Continue reading →

Paul Stephen (new graduate of seminary school) Pentecost Sunday Paul’s speaking tonight Jon Next Sunday concerts in the park start and parking issues arise Looking for volunteers to protect our parking lots Jeami The kids have uniforms but need underwear Mercy’s Village can accept credit cards Stephen Agora meeting on Thursday Barbecue Youth group going to Big Sur Looking for youth leaders for the week Paul Paul Don’t Worry (Be Happy) – Bobby McFerrin How many people remember 1988? The only acapella song to hit #1 Cocktail with Tom Cruise was best picture Based on a quote from Mayor Baba who took a vow of silence Bumper stickers all over Big part of culture Philippians 4:6 Going to talk about anxiety The great Vanessa Hernandez, doctor of psychiatry I think Parts of our body are interconnected by an elegant set of chemicals designed solely to stress response General adaptation syndrome … Continue reading →

Paul (lindy) Adam Ebert South Bay Agora is a group for young professionals May 19th – dinner We’re looking for singles and married without kids Stephen Keating He is risen indeed Paul If He did not rise, everything we do is in vain (waltz) Video The kids of the Rock tells us about Easter Jon Ready for some good news tonight? Going to walk you through some great stories tonight Jesus Messiah is a great storyteller If He can capture our attention with a good story, He can save us Zach Galifianakis – It’s Kind Of A Funny Story Jesus gives us an invitation to live for something greater than ourselves We’ve decided here at The Rock that living in community is the best way Do you want to enter Luke 15 – 3 stories From The Message Men of doubtful reputation People whose lives are messy He is making … Continue reading →

Matthew Kennedy Katie Welcome to Family Service Heather Talking about prayer Asking parents for stuff everyday Food Can we play Help on hw Leave a light on What do we say in return Dads awesome at making eggs Pancakes Crepes We ask more than thank with our parents Same thing with God Help Forgive me Help me feel better God I love that you Protect me Cool things about god Glad you’re my savior Thank you for friends For your power Who kneels? Close your eyes? Fold your hands? Hands together? Look up? Bow your head? We can pray anywhere anytime Hallowed – holy – set apart The first part is all about God, not even asking anything I surrender In roman times they held their hands out like they were shackled 3 things you love about your parents, 3 they love about you, 3 you love about God Hocus … Continue reading →

Paul Katie Tiffany More volunteers needed for Children’s ministry Jon Jesus had a passion to explain His Father to His followers He told His parents and His followers strange things I’m about My Father’s business My food is to do the will of My Father To teachers, religious people He had a clear understanding of the Father When you love somebody, you talk about them a lot My dad is 76 and he’s had a long walk with Jesus The following story is told in interesting places Jesus had a flow and rhythm to his life: desolate place and prayer, come back and do ministry The Shamelessness Of The Father – Luke 11:1-13 Not teach us how to heal but how to pray How do I get to that place? They came to the conclusion that there was more to… We like scripts, but we like complexity If it’s more … Continue reading →

Paul (dirge) (Praise is rising) (mighty and strong to save) Stephen Keating 3rd Sunday of Advent Matthew 1:18-25 Jon Tendency to focus on negatives when we say/hear “you’re just like your father” 2 of the most important men in my life Ernie Woolner and Dennis Berry Great deal of respect for both of them A lot of who I am is shaped by my father Watching people become more and more like Christ Great to have male role models Thinking of the Christmas Story Don’t know what kind of a father Joseph was Imagine raising the son of God Joseph, having other children to raise, would treat the honor of raising Jesus just as seriously V. 19 – Joseph was a just man and a righteous man Knew the Torah, practiced business with integrity Don’t hear much about him after the birth How it relates to loving God with everything … Continue reading →

Paul – You Are Mighty And Strong To Save Jon 1 Samuel 1:4-11,20 4On the day when Elkanah sacrificed, he would give portions to Peninnah his wife and to all her sons and daughters. 5But to Hannah he gave a double portion, because he loved her, though the LORD had closed her womb. 6And her rival used to provoke her grievously to irritate her, because the LORD had closed her womb. 7So it went on year by year. As often as she went up to the house of the LORD, she used to provoke her. Therefore Hannah wept and would not eat. 8And Elkanah, her husband, said to her, “Hannah, why do you weep? And why do you not eat? And why is your heart sad? Am I not more to you than ten sons?” 9After they had eaten and drunk in Shiloh, Hannah rose. Now Eli the priest was … Continue reading →