http://www.washingtonstreetchurch.org en-us Thank you for listening to 'Sermons Online' from the Washington Street Church. Thank you for listening to 'Sermons Online' from the Washington Street Church. Thank you for listening to 'Sermons Online' from the Washington Street Church. Copyright 2009 Sermon Share LLC Jim Black Jim Black jimblack@fpunet.com no Jim Black Job demonstrates great faithfulness in the face of great suffering... by continuing to trust in God... EVEN when he seemingly had no reason to. 00:28:36 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-249960-1.mp3 theodicy,Job,suffering,evil Job demonstrates great faithfulness in the face of great suffering... by continuing to trust in God... EVEN when he seemingly had no reason to. Job demonstrates great faithfulness in the face of great suffering... by continuing to trust in God... EVEN when he seemingly had no reason to. Jim Black The name of God is conspicuously absent from the book of Esther... but the presence of God is conspicuously obvious as He works behind the scenes to place Esther at just the right time and just the right place to save her people and fulfill God's plan for her life. 00:30:29 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-245813-1.mp3 providence,Esther,luck,coincidence The name of God is conspicuously absent from the book of Esther... but the presence of God is conspicuously obvious as He works behind the scenes to place Esther at just the right time and just the right place to save her people and fulfill God's plan for her life. The name of God is conspicuously absent from the book of Esther... but the presence of God is conspicuously obvious as He works behind the scenes to place Esther at just the right time and just the right place to save her people and fulfill God's plan for her life. Jim Black God never gave up on his people and 70 yrs after the destruction of Jerusalem and them taken into captivity, God moved the heart of a pagan Persian king to allow his people to return home and begin restoring the nation. 00:28:49 Sun, 07 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-242666-1.mp3 restoration,revival,Ezra,Nehemiah God never gave up on his people and 70 yrs after the destruction of Jerusalem and them taken into captivity, God moved the heart of a pagan Persian king to allow his people to return home and begin restoring the nation. God never gave up on his people and 70 yrs after the destruction of Jerusalem and them taken into captivity, God moved the heart of a pagan Persian king to allow his people to return home and begin restoring the nation. Jim Black In fulfillment of God's judgment against Solomon, Israel is split in two and each nation continues down its path of unfaithfulness until they are defeated by foreign powers and carried off into exile... 00:31:38 Sun, 31 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-239144-1.mp3 exile,division,Rehoboam,Israel In fulfillment of God's judgment against Solomon, Israel is split in two and each nation continues down its path of unfaithfulness until they are defeated by foreign powers and carried off into exile... In fulfillment of God's judgment against Solomon, Israel is split in two and each nation continues down its path of unfaithfulness until they are defeated by foreign powers and carried off into exile... Sun, 31 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black In fulfillment of God's judgment against Solomon, Israel is split in two and each nation continues down its path of unfaithfulness until they are defeated by foreign powers and carried off into exile... In fulfillment of God's judgment against Solomon, Israel is split in two and each nation continues down its path of unfaithfulness until they are defeated by foreign powers and carried off into exile... http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.pdf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D3974-rss-239144-2 exile,division,Rehoboam,Israel In fulfillment of God's judgment against Solomon, Israel is split in two and each nation continues down its path of unfaithfulness until they are defeated by foreign powers and carried off into exile... Jim Black Solomon was blessed with everything he could have wanted and was poised to become the greatest king Israel would ever have... greater even than his father, David. But he allowed himself to be led astray and his heart was not fully devoted to the Lord. 00:31:00 Sun, 24 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-235971-1.mp3 commitment,faithfulness,finishing,strong,Solomon Solomon was blessed with everything he could have wanted and was poised to become the greatest king Israel would ever have... greater even than his father, David. But he allowed himself to be led astray and his heart was not fully devoted to the Lord. Solomon was blessed with everything he could have wanted and was poised to become the greatest king Israel would ever have... greater even than his father, David. But he allowed himself to be led astray and his heart was not fully devoted to the Lord. Sun, 24 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black Solomon was blessed with everything he could have wanted and was poised to become the greatest king Israel would ever have... greater even than his father, David. But he allowed himself to be led astray and his heart was not fully devoted to the Lord. Solomon was blessed with everything he could have wanted and was poised to become the greatest king Israel would ever have... greater even than his father, David. But he allowed himself to be led astray and his heart was not fully devoted to the Lord. http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.pdf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D3974-rss-235971-2 commitment,faithfulness,finishing,strong,Solomon Solomon was blessed with everything he could have wanted and was poised to become the greatest king Israel would ever have... greater even than his father, David. But he allowed himself to be led astray and his heart was not fully devoted to the Lord. Jim Black Chosen by God to be Saul's successor, David stands in stark contrast to previous and future Kings... as he is "a man after God's own heart." 00:28:32 Sun, 17 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-232030-1.mp3 David,kingship,shepherd,faith Chosen by God to be Saul's successor, David stands in stark contrast to previous and future Kings... as he is "a man after God's own heart." Chosen by God to be Saul's successor, David stands in stark contrast to previous and future Kings... as he is "a man after God's own heart." Sun, 17 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black Chosen by God to be Saul's successor, David stands in stark contrast to previous and future Kings... as he is "a man after God's own heart." Chosen by God to be Saul's successor, David stands in stark contrast to previous and future Kings... as he is "a man after God's own heart." http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.pdf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D3974-rss-232030-2 David,kingship,shepherd,faith Chosen by God to be Saul's successor, David stands in stark contrast to previous and future Kings... as he is "a man after God's own heart." Jim Black Chosen by God to be Israel's 1st King, Saul begins his reign full of potential, but falls hard... rejecting the word of the Lord. 00:27:36 Sun, 10 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-228508-1.mp3 Saul,kingship,Israel,word,of,God Chosen by God to be Israel's 1st King, Saul begins his reign full of potential, but falls hard... rejecting the word of the Lord. Chosen by God to be Israel's 1st King, Saul begins his reign full of potential, but falls hard... rejecting the word of the Lord. Jim Black Samuel is called by God to be prophet, priest and judge before Israel, leading them strongly but ending in disappointment as the people cry out for a king "like the nations around them." 00:30:51 Sun, 03 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-224713-1.mp3 Samuel,king,lord,submission Samuel is called by God to be prophet, priest and judge before Israel, leading them strongly but ending in disappointment as the people cry out for a king "like the nations around them." Samuel is called by God to be prophet, priest and judge before Israel, leading them strongly but ending in disappointment as the people cry out for a king "like the nations around them." Brad Sullivan Sunday evening service to honor our '09 graduating seniors 00:26:18 Sun, 03 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-224742-1.mp3 graduation,challenge,baccalaureate Sunday evening service to honor our '09 graduating seniors Sunday evening service to honor our '09 graduating seniors Jim Black Jesus calls his followers to choose whom they will serve... money/ the things of this world... or the Kingdom/ that which will last. This lesson calls Christians to invest their money in the things that truly matter for the kingdom. 00:26:20 Sun, 26 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-220299-1.mp3 money,stewardship,sharing,giving Jesus calls his followers to choose whom they will serve... money/ the things of this world... or the Kingdom/ that which will last. This lesson calls Christians to invest their money in the things that truly matter for the kingdom. Jesus calls his followers to choose whom they will serve... money/ the things of this world... or the Kingdom/ that which will last. This lesson calls Christians to invest their money in the things that truly matter for the kingdom. Sun, 26 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black Jesus calls his followers to choose whom they will serve... money/ the things of this world... or the Kingdom/ that which will last. This lesson calls Christians to invest their money in the things that truly matter for the kingdom. Jesus calls his followers to choose whom they will serve... money/ the things of this world... or the Kingdom/ that which will last. This lesson calls Christians to invest their money in the things that truly matter for the kingdom. http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.pdf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D3974-rss-220299-2 money,stewardship,sharing,giving Jesus calls his followers to choose whom they will serve... money/ the things of this world... or the Kingdom/ that which will last. This lesson calls Christians to invest their money in the things that truly matter for the kingdom. Jim Black In painting a picture of judgment and his separation of the sheep from the goats... Jesus calls followers to an ethic of serving others... the hungry, the thirsty, the sick, the naked and the imprisoned. 00:29:56 Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-217201-1.mp3 service,judgment,hungry,thirsty In painting a picture of judgment and his separation of the sheep from the goats... Jesus calls followers to an ethic of serving others... the hungry, the thirsty, the sick, the naked and the imprisoned. In painting a picture of judgment and his separation of the sheep from the goats... Jesus calls followers to an ethic of serving others... the hungry, the thirsty, the sick, the naked and the imprisoned. Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black In painting a picture of judgment and his separation of the sheep from the goats... Jesus calls followers to an ethic of serving others... the hungry, the thirsty, the sick, the naked and the imprisoned. In painting a picture of judgment and his separation of the sheep from the goats... Jesus calls followers to an ethic of serving others... the hungry, the thirsty, the sick, the naked and the imprisoned. http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.pdf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D3974-rss-217201-2 service,judgment,hungry,thirsty In painting a picture of judgment and his separation of the sheep from the goats... Jesus calls followers to an ethic of serving others... the hungry, the thirsty, the sick, the naked and the imprisoned. Jim Black Jesus comes to Mary & Martha after the death of Lazarus... as the answer to their suffering and ultimately to the problem of death... once and for all! 00:21:48 Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-213455-1.mp3 easter,resurrection,Lazarus,death Jesus comes to Mary & Martha after the death of Lazarus... as the answer to their suffering and ultimately to the problem of death... once and for all! Jesus comes to Mary & Martha after the death of Lazarus... as the answer to their suffering and ultimately to the problem of death... once and for all! Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black Jesus comes to Mary & Martha after the death of Lazarus... as the answer to their suffering and ultimately to the problem of death... once and for all! Jesus comes to Mary & Martha after the death of Lazarus... as the answer to their suffering and ultimately to the problem of death... once and for all! http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.pdf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D3974-rss-213455-2 easter,resurrection,Lazarus,death Jesus comes to Mary & Martha after the death of Lazarus... as the answer to their suffering and ultimately to the problem of death... once and for all! Jim Black Jesus redefines what a 'neighbor' is for a man who has too narrow a view. 00:31:48 Sun, 05 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-210184-1.mp3 Good,Samaritan,outreach,neighbor Jesus redefines what a 'neighbor' is for a man who has too narrow a view. Jesus redefines what a 'neighbor' is for a man who has too narrow a view. Stacy Johnson An Historical, Medical and Scriptural Exploration into the Death of Jesus Christ 00:52:13 Sun, 05 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-210193-1.mp3 crucifixion,Jesus,death,medical An Historical, Medical and Scriptural Exploration into the Death of Jesus Christ An Historical, Medical and Scriptural Exploration into the Death of Jesus Christ Jim Black The story of Ruth provides us a glimpse of life during the turbulent period of the Judges... and how God worked to bring redemption, not just to one family, but to each one of us, ultimately in Jesus! 00:26:35 Sun, 29 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-206442-1.mp3 redemption,faith,loyalty,hope The story of Ruth provides us a glimpse of life during the turbulent period of the Judges... and how God worked to bring redemption, not just to one family, but to each one of us, ultimately in Jesus! The story of Ruth provides us a glimpse of life during the turbulent period of the Judges... and how God worked to bring redemption, not just to one family, but to each one of us, ultimately in Jesus! Sun, 29 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black The story of Ruth provides us a glimpse of life during the turbulent period of the Judges... and how God worked to bring redemption, not just to one family, but to each one of us, ultimately in Jesus! The story of Ruth provides us a glimpse of life during the turbulent period of the Judges... and how God worked to bring redemption, not just to one family, but to each one of us, ultimately in Jesus! http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.pdf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D3974-rss-206442-2 redemption,faith,loyalty,hope The story of Ruth provides us a glimpse of life during the turbulent period of the Judges... and how God worked to bring redemption, not just to one family, but to each one of us, ultimately in Jesus! Jim Black As Israel fails to put God first, they continue thru cycle after cycle of oppression & deliverance by judges who God raises up to lead them. 00:30:38 Sun, 22 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-202687-1.mp3 judges,Gideon,Samson,deliverance As Israel fails to put God first, they continue thru cycle after cycle of oppression & deliverance by judges who God raises up to lead them. As Israel fails to put God first, they continue thru cycle after cycle of oppression & deliverance by judges who God raises up to lead them. Sun, 22 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black As Israel fails to put God first, they continue thru cycle after cycle of oppression & deliverance by judges who God raises up to lead them. As Israel fails to put God first, they continue thru cycle after cycle of oppression & deliverance by judges who God raises up to lead them. http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.pdf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D3974-rss-202687-2 judges,Gideon,Samson,deliverance As Israel fails to put God first, they continue thru cycle after cycle of oppression & deliverance by judges who God raises up to lead them. Jim Black As God leads Israel into the Promised land, he encourages them, disciplines them and gives them victory. 00:32:52 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-198986-1.mp3 promised,land,joshua,jericho,evangelism As God leads Israel into the Promised land, he encourages them, disciplines them and gives them victory. As God leads Israel into the Promised land, he encourages them, disciplines them and gives them victory. Sun, 15 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black As God leads Israel into the Promised land, he encourages them, disciplines them and gives them victory. As God leads Israel into the Promised land, he encourages them, disciplines them and gives them victory. http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.pdf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D3974-rss-198986-2 promised,land,joshua,jericho,evangelism As God leads Israel into the Promised land, he encourages them, disciplines them and gives them victory. Jim Black Before entering into the Promised Land, Moses convenes Israel back together after 40 years of wilderness wanderings and calls them for a renewal of their commitment to the Lord. 00:28:06 Sun, 08 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-195300-1.mp3 covenant,promise,renewal Before entering into the Promised Land, Moses convenes Israel back together after 40 years of wilderness wanderings and calls them for a renewal of their commitment to the Lord. Before entering into the Promised Land, Moses convenes Israel back together after 40 years of wilderness wanderings and calls them for a renewal of their commitment to the Lord. Jim Black The children of Israel gripe, grumble & complain in the desert... and demonstrate a lack of trust in God. Thus, they are forced to wander 40 more years before being able to enter in to the Promised Land. 00:34:27 Sun, 22 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-188108-1.mp3 Promised,Land,unfaithfulness,Moses,trust The children of Israel gripe, grumble & complain in the desert... and demonstrate a lack of trust in God. Thus, they are forced to wander 40 more years before being able to enter in to the Promised Land. The children of Israel gripe, grumble & complain in the desert... and demonstrate a lack of trust in God. Thus, they are forced to wander 40 more years before being able to enter in to the Promised Land. Sun, 22 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black The children of Israel gripe, grumble & complain in the desert... and demonstrate a lack of trust in God. Thus, they are forced to wander 40 more years before being able to enter in to the Promised Land. The children of Israel gripe, grumble & complain in the desert... and demonstrate a lack of trust in God. Thus, they are forced to wander 40 more years before being able to enter in to the Promised Land. http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.pdf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D3974-rss-188108-2 Promised,Land,unfaithfulness,Moses,trust The children of Israel gripe, grumble & complain in the desert... and demonstrate a lack of trust in God. Thus, they are forced to wander 40 more years before being able to enter in to the Promised Land. Jim Black Continuing his pursuit of fallen humanity, God delivers the law to Israel... including instruction on the Tabernacle in which he would dwell... and on how to deal with SIN. 00:28:24 Sun, 15 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-184885-1.mp3 atonement,Tabernacle,Ten,Commandments,Law Continuing his pursuit of fallen humanity, God delivers the law to Israel... including instruction on the Tabernacle in which he would dwell... and on how to deal with SIN. Continuing his pursuit of fallen humanity, God delivers the law to Israel... including instruction on the Tabernacle in which he would dwell... and on how to deal with SIN. Sun, 15 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black Continuing his pursuit of fallen humanity, God delivers the law to Israel... including instruction on the Tabernacle in which he would dwell... and on how to deal with SIN. Continuing his pursuit of fallen humanity, God delivers the law to Israel... including instruction on the Tabernacle in which he would dwell... and on how to deal with SIN. http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.pdf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D3974-rss-184885-2 atonement,Tabernacle,Ten,Commandments,Law Continuing his pursuit of fallen humanity, God delivers the law to Israel... including instruction on the Tabernacle in which he would dwell... and on how to deal with SIN. Jim Black God mightily delivers his people from bondage in Egypt... and wants to do the same for us. 00:28:19 Sun, 08 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-181567-1.mp3 deliverance,Moses,Salvation,Passover God mightily delivers his people from bondage in Egypt... and wants to do the same for us. God mightily delivers his people from bondage in Egypt... and wants to do the same for us. Sun, 08 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black God mightily delivers his people from bondage in Egypt... and wants to do the same for us. God mightily delivers his people from bondage in Egypt... and wants to do the same for us. http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.pdf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D3974-rss-181567-2 deliverance,Moses,Salvation,Passover God mightily delivers his people from bondage in Egypt... and wants to do the same for us. Jim Black Joseph captured God's grander design & plan for his life... and it helped him endure the betrayal, hardship & challenges of his own life. 00:30:02 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-178394-1.mp3 Joseph,providence,Pharoah,God Joseph captured God's grander design & plan for his life... and it helped him endure the betrayal, hardship & challenges of his own life. Joseph captured God's grander design & plan for his life... and it helped him endure the betrayal, hardship & challenges of his own life. Jim Black The Bible presents one compelling, over-arching story... a loving God relentlessly pursuing his fallen creation in order to re-establish the kind of relationship he had with them in the very beginning. 00:30:56 Sun, 25 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-175224-1.mp3 Christ,Church,Heaven,reconciliation The Bible presents one compelling, over-arching story... a loving God relentlessly pursuing his fallen creation in order to re-establish the kind of relationship he had with them in the very beginning. The Bible presents one compelling, over-arching story... a loving God relentlessly pursuing his fallen creation in order to re-establish the kind of relationship he had with them in the very beginning. Sun, 25 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black The Bible presents one compelling, over-arching story... a loving God relentlessly pursuing his fallen creation in order to re-establish the kind of relationship he had with them in the very beginning. The Bible presents one compelling, over-arching story... a loving God relentlessly pursuing his fallen creation in order to re-establish the kind of relationship he had with them in the very beginning. http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.pdf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D3974-rss-175224-2 Christ,Church,Heaven,reconciliation The Bible presents one compelling, over-arching story... a loving God relentlessly pursuing his fallen creation in order to re-establish the kind of relationship he had with them in the very beginning. Jim Black The Bible presents one compelling, over-arching story of a loving God pursuing his fallen creation through history in order to re-establish the kind of relationship that he intended to have with them in the beginning. 00:30:45 Sun, 18 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-172134-1.mp3 creation,fall,of,man,covenant,reconciliation The Bible presents one compelling, over-arching story of a loving God pursuing his fallen creation through history in order to re-establish the kind of relationship that he intended to have with them in the beginning. The Bible presents one compelling, over-arching story of a loving God pursuing his fallen creation through history in order to re-establish the kind of relationship that he intended to have with them in the beginning. Sun, 18 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black The Bible presents one compelling, over-arching story of a loving God pursuing his fallen creation through history in order to re-establish the kind of relationship that he intended to have with them in the beginning. The Bible presents one compelling, over-arching story of a loving God pursuing his fallen creation through history in order to re-establish the kind of relationship that he intended to have with them in the beginning. http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.pdf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D3974-rss-172134-2 creation,fall,of,man,covenant,reconciliation The Bible presents one compelling, over-arching story of a loving God pursuing his fallen creation through history in order to re-establish the kind of relationship that he intended to have with them in the beginning. Jim Black The reader of the Bible experiences a variety of obstacles... not the least of which is our own busy & hectic lives. 00:28:28 Sun, 11 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-169327-1.mp3 Bible,Word,prioritizing,hermeneutics The reader of the Bible experiences a variety of obstacles... not the least of which is our own busy & hectic lives. The reader of the Bible experiences a variety of obstacles... not the least of which is our own busy & hectic lives. Sun, 11 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black The reader of the Bible experiences a variety of obstacles... not the least of which is our own busy & hectic lives. The reader of the Bible experiences a variety of obstacles... not the least of which is our own busy & hectic lives. http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.pdf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D3974-rss-169327-2 Bible,Word,prioritizing,hermeneutics The reader of the Bible experiences a variety of obstacles... not the least of which is our own busy & hectic lives. Jim Black The Bible is not only from the mouth of the Creator... it is also a very practical book for everyday living... a love letter from God to us, a map to show us the way, a history of our family and a rule book for playing the game of life. 00:32:40 Sun, 04 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-166231-1.mp3 Bible,practical,living,God,message The Bible is not only from the mouth of the Creator... it is also a very practical book for everyday living... a love letter from God to us, a map to show us the way, a history of our family and a rule book for playing the game of life. The Bible is not only from the mouth of the Creator... it is also a very practical book for everyday living... a love letter from God to us, a map to show us the way, a history of our family and a rule book for playing the game of life. Brad Sullivan The Great Commission calls us to our local communities as well as into all the world. 00:28:37 Sun, 28 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-163635-1.mp3 great,commission,evangelism,harvest,good,news The Great Commission calls us to our local communities as well as into all the world. The Great Commission calls us to our local communities as well as into all the world. Jim Black In a "victory speech" of sorts, Paul encourages us to play the game of life with the intent & desire to WIN... to receive the crown of righteousness! 00:34:27 Sun, 21 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-161788-1.mp3 crown,life,time,perseverence In a "victory speech" of sorts, Paul encourages us to play the game of life with the intent & desire to WIN... to receive the crown of righteousness! In a "victory speech" of sorts, Paul encourages us to play the game of life with the intent & desire to WIN... to receive the crown of righteousness! Sun, 21 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black In a "victory speech" of sorts, Paul encourages us to play the game of life with the intent & desire to WIN... to receive the crown of righteousness! In a "victory speech" of sorts, Paul encourages us to play the game of life with the intent & desire to WIN... to receive the crown of righteousness! http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.pdf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D3974-rss-161788-2 crown,life,time,perseverence In a "victory speech" of sorts, Paul encourages us to play the game of life with the intent & desire to WIN... to receive the crown of righteousness! Jim Black Playing by the Rules in the game of life brings great blessing. 00:30:37 Sun, 14 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-159688-1.mp3 law,life,rules,integrity Playing by the Rules in the game of life brings great blessing. Playing by the Rules in the game of life brings great blessing. Sun, 14 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black Playing by the Rules in the game of life brings great blessing. Playing by the Rules in the game of life brings great blessing. http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.pdf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D3974-rss-159688-2 law,life,rules,integrity Playing by the Rules in the game of life brings great blessing. Jim Black The game of life is not a random roll of the dice... it comes with choices. Since we want to make the right choices in "our game" we need a good strategy! 00:32:13 Sun, 07 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-157009-1.mp3 strategy,life,Jesus,attachment The game of life is not a random roll of the dice... it comes with choices. Since we want to make the right choices in "our game" we need a good strategy! The game of life is not a random roll of the dice... it comes with choices. Since we want to make the right choices in "our game" we need a good strategy! Jim Black The pursuit of more & more stuff is... in the end... a "trivial pursuit" and will get you nowhere in the game of life! 00:20:30 Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-157545-1.mp3 life,money,greed,contentment The pursuit of more & more stuff is... in the end... a "trivial pursuit" and will get you nowhere in the game of life! The pursuit of more & more stuff is... in the end... a "trivial pursuit" and will get you nowhere in the game of life! Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black The pursuit of more & more stuff is... in the end... a "trivial pursuit" and will get you nowhere in the game of life! The pursuit of more & more stuff is... in the end... a "trivial pursuit" and will get you nowhere in the game of life! http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.pdf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D3974-rss-157545-2 life,money,greed,contentment The pursuit of more & more stuff is... in the end... a "trivial pursuit" and will get you nowhere in the game of life! Jim Black Jesus shows us a radically different way to 'keep score' or define success in the 'game of life.' 00:28:30 Sun, 23 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-152114-1.mp3 success,greatness,humility,life Jesus shows us a radically different way to 'keep score' or define success in the 'game of life.' Jesus shows us a radically different way to 'keep score' or define success in the 'game of life.' Sun, 23 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black Jesus shows us a radically different way to 'keep score' or define success in the 'game of life.' Jesus shows us a radically different way to 'keep score' or define success in the 'game of life.' http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.pdf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D3974-rss-152114-2 success,greatness,humility,life Jesus shows us a radically different way to 'keep score' or define success in the 'game of life.' Jim Black What is the objective to the game of life, a game which we all must play? Jesus' story of a rich fool demonstrates that its not to be found in the riches of the world... but in being 'rich towards God.' 00:26:41 Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-149693-1.mp3 money,trust,giving,life What is the objective to the game of life, a game which we all must play? Jesus' story of a rich fool demonstrates that its not to be found in the riches of the world... but in being 'rich towards God.' What is the objective to the game of life, a game which we all must play? Jesus' story of a rich fool demonstrates that its not to be found in the riches of the world... but in being 'rich towards God.' Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black What is the objective to the game of life, a game which we all must play? Jesus' story of a rich fool demonstrates that its not to be found in the riches of the world... but in being 'rich towards God.' What is the objective to the game of life, a game which we all must play? Jesus' story of a rich fool demonstrates that its not to be found in the riches of the world... but in being 'rich towards God.' http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.pdf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D3974-rss-149693-2 money,trust,giving,life What is the objective to the game of life, a game which we all must play? Jesus' story of a rich fool demonstrates that its not to be found in the riches of the world... but in being 'rich towards God.' Jim Black What this church needs in order to be the church God wants us to be is... YOU! Each of us are called to be and do our part in the body of Christ. 00:32:42 Sun, 09 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-146991-1.mp3 church,involvement,participation,giving What this church needs in order to be the church God wants us to be is... YOU! Each of us are called to be and do our part in the body of Christ. What this church needs in order to be the church God wants us to be is... YOU! Each of us are called to be and do our part in the body of Christ. Sun, 09 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black What this church needs in order to be the church God wants us to be is... YOU! Each of us are called to be and do our part in the body of Christ. What this church needs in order to be the church God wants us to be is... YOU! Each of us are called to be and do our part in the body of Christ. http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.pdf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D3974-rss-146991-2 church,involvement,participation,giving What this church needs in order to be the church God wants us to be is... YOU! Each of us are called to be and do our part in the body of Christ. Jim Black The number one duty of all Christians toward government & politics is not to vote... but to PRAY! 00:31:15 Sun, 02 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-144818-1.mp3 politics,vote,prayer,government The number one duty of all Christians toward government & politics is not to vote... but to PRAY! The number one duty of all Christians toward government & politics is not to vote... but to PRAY! Jim Black Recognizing God as sovereign over the nations... Christians have a responsibility to submit to the governing authorities... but the opportunities of the government only go so far. 00:29:42 Sun, 26 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-142150-1.mp3 government,state,church,submission Recognizing God as sovereign over the nations... Christians have a responsibility to submit to the governing authorities... but the opportunities of the government only go so far. Recognizing God as sovereign over the nations... Christians have a responsibility to submit to the governing authorities... but the opportunities of the government only go so far. Sun, 26 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black Recognizing God as sovereign over the nations... Christians have a responsibility to submit to the governing authorities... but the opportunities of the government only go so far. Recognizing God as sovereign over the nations... Christians have a responsibility to submit to the governing authorities... but the opportunities of the government only go so far. http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.pdf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D3974-rss-142150-2 government,state,church,submission Recognizing God as sovereign over the nations... Christians have a responsibility to submit to the governing authorities... but the opportunities of the government only go so far. Jim Black Even though called to be salt and light to the "Kingdoms of the world" the Christian's primary allegiance is to the Kingdom of God... a message of great hope for Christians today! 00:33:01 Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-139549-1.mp3 kingdom,of,heaven,citizenship,heaven,politics Even though called to be salt and light to the "Kingdoms of the world" the Christian's primary allegiance is to the Kingdom of God... a message of great hope for Christians today! Even though called to be salt and light to the "Kingdoms of the world" the Christian's primary allegiance is to the Kingdom of God... a message of great hope for Christians today! Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black Even though called to be salt and light to the "Kingdoms of the world" the Christian's primary allegiance is to the Kingdom of God... a message of great hope for Christians today! Even though called to be salt and light to the "Kingdoms of the world" the Christian's primary allegiance is to the Kingdom of God... a message of great hope for Christians today! http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.pdf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D3974-rss-139549-2 kingdom,of,heaven,citizenship,heaven,politics Even though called to be salt and light to the "Kingdoms of the world" the Christian's primary allegiance is to the Kingdom of God... a message of great hope for Christians today! Jim Black Why are we so afraid to talk about politics at church? The Bible speaks to the relationship of our faith to our politics. Jesus calls his disciples (i.e. the church) to be salt & light... influencers in the world for God. We are to engage the world as active agents of change for God. He has called those of us in the Kingdom of Heaven to go out and be salt & light in the Kingdom of the World... "politics." 00:29:11 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-135935-1.mp3 faith,Politics,election,light Why are we so afraid to talk about politics at church? The Bible speaks to the relationship of our faith to our politics. Jesus calls his disciples (i.e. the church) to be salt & light... influencers in the world for God. We are to engage the world as active agents of change for God. He has called those of us in the Kingdom of Heaven to go out and be salt & light in the Kingdom of the World... "politics." Why are we so afraid to talk about politics at church? The Bible speaks to the relationship of our faith to our politics. Jesus calls his disciples (i.e. the church) to be salt & light... influencers in the world for God. We are to engage the world as active agents of change for God. He has called those of us in the Kingdom of Heaven to go out and be salt & light in the Kingdom of the World... "politics." Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black Why are we so afraid to talk about politics at church? The Bible speaks to the relationship of our faith to our politics. Jesus calls his disciples (i.e. the church) to be salt & light... influencers in the world for God. We are to engage the world as active agents of change for God. He has called those of us in the Kingdom of Heaven to go out and be salt & light in the Kingdom of the World... "politics." Why are we so afraid to talk about politics at church? The Bible speaks to the relationship of our faith to our politics. Jesus calls his disciples (i.e. the church) to be salt & light... influencers in the world for God. We are to engage the world as active agents of change for God. He has called those of us in the Kingdom of Heaven to go out and be salt & light in the Kingdom of the World... "politics." http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.pdf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D3974-rss-135935-2 faith,Politics,election,light Why are we so afraid to talk about politics at church? The Bible speaks to the relationship of our faith to our politics. Jesus calls his disciples (i.e. the church) to be salt & light... influencers in the world for God. We are to engage the world as active agents of change for God. He has called those of us in the Kingdom of Heaven to go out and be salt & light in the Kingdom of the World... "politics." Jim Black the promise of baptism is the imparting of the Holy Spirit! 00:27:30 Sun, 05 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-142141-1.mp3 holy,spirit,baptism,water,promise the promise of baptism is the imparting of the Holy Spirit! the promise of baptism is the imparting of the Holy Spirit! Sun, 05 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black the promise of baptism is the imparting of the Holy Spirit! the promise of baptism is the imparting of the Holy Spirit! http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.pdf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D3974-rss-142141-2 holy,spirit,baptism,water,promise the promise of baptism is the imparting of the Holy Spirit! Brad Sullivan despite the fact that baptism is supposed to unite believers in Christ, we have messed up a good thing by using it to divide in many ways. 00:16:36 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-132625-1.mp3 baptism,united,unity,Christ despite the fact that baptism is supposed to unite believers in Christ, we have messed up a good thing by using it to divide in many ways. despite the fact that baptism is supposed to unite believers in Christ, we have messed up a good thing by using it to divide in many ways. Jim Black Baptism is the event which unites us with Christ much like a marriage ceremony where we enter in to covenant with our spouse through the promise to love, honor & cherish them forever. 00:19:07 Sun, 21 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-130507-1.mp3 covenant,baptism,faithfulness,wedding Baptism is the event which unites us with Christ much like a marriage ceremony where we enter in to covenant with our spouse through the promise to love, honor & cherish them forever. Baptism is the event which unites us with Christ much like a marriage ceremony where we enter in to covenant with our spouse through the promise to love, honor & cherish them forever. Jim Black Baptism symbolizes not only the death, burial & resurrection of Jesus Christ... but it also symbolizes in a powerful way our own death to sin, leaving it behind and resurrection to new life! 00:20:09 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-130503-1.mp3 baptism,sin,gospel,new,life Baptism symbolizes not only the death, burial & resurrection of Jesus Christ... but it also symbolizes in a powerful way our own death to sin, leaving it behind and resurrection to new life! Baptism symbolizes not only the death, burial & resurrection of Jesus Christ... but it also symbolizes in a powerful way our own death to sin, leaving it behind and resurrection to new life! Jim Black As we explore New Testament baptism we begin by seeing Jesus as he calls Nicodemus to be "born again of the water and the Spirit". 00:26:35 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-122840-1.mp3 baptism,Nicodemus,new,birth,born,again As we explore New Testament baptism we begin by seeing Jesus as he calls Nicodemus to be "born again of the water and the Spirit". As we explore New Testament baptism we begin by seeing Jesus as he calls Nicodemus to be "born again of the water and the Spirit". Sun, 07 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black As we explore New Testament baptism we begin by seeing Jesus as he calls Nicodemus to be "born again of the water and the Spirit". As we explore New Testament baptism we begin by seeing Jesus as he calls Nicodemus to be "born again of the water and the Spirit". http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.pdf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D3974-rss-122840-2 baptism,Nicodemus,new,birth,born,again As we explore New Testament baptism we begin by seeing Jesus as he calls Nicodemus to be "born again of the water and the Spirit". Jim Black The gospel isn't complete until we see the empty tomb and hear the words "He is RISEN!" The resurrection gives hope no matter what we are going through at the lowest point in our lives. 00:25:10 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-122142-1.mp3 hope,resurrection,tomb,Jesus The gospel isn't complete until we see the empty tomb and hear the words "He is RISEN!" The resurrection gives hope no matter what we are going through at the lowest point in our lives. The gospel isn't complete until we see the empty tomb and hear the words "He is RISEN!" The resurrection gives hope no matter what we are going through at the lowest point in our lives. Jim Black Jesus illustrates the events of his Passion in the story of the Tenants... having rejected and/or killed every prophet God had sent, the people finally reject and kill god's own beloved Son and in an amazing act of love the Son freely gives his own life for the very people that have rejected him. 00:42:57 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-120120-1.mp3 passion,crucifixion,sacrifice,Jesus Jesus illustrates the events of his Passion in the story of the Tenants... having rejected and/or killed every prophet God had sent, the people finally reject and kill god's own beloved Son and in an amazing act of love the Son freely gives his own life for the very people that have rejected him. Jesus illustrates the events of his Passion in the story of the Tenants... having rejected and/or killed every prophet God had sent, the people finally reject and kill god's own beloved Son and in an amazing act of love the Son freely gives his own life for the very people that have rejected him. Jim Black Jesus arrives in Jerusalem riding a wave of Messianic fever and powerfully demonstrates his judgment against those who are exploiting, excluding and emptying the religion at the Temple. 00:28:21 Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-117736-1.mp3 Temple,religion,Jesus,judgment Jesus arrives in Jerusalem riding a wave of Messianic fever and powerfully demonstrates his judgment against those who are exploiting, excluding and emptying the religion at the Temple. Jesus arrives in Jerusalem riding a wave of Messianic fever and powerfully demonstrates his judgment against those who are exploiting, excluding and emptying the religion at the Temple. Special Service with Riverside Church of Christ and guest speaker, Chris Jones. 00:22:12 Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-117741-1.mp3 Jesus,faith,life,temptation Special Service with Riverside Church of Christ and guest speaker, Chris Jones. Special Service with Riverside Church of Christ and guest speaker, Chris Jones. Jim Black Jesus encounters a rich man who is unwilling to detach himself from his earthly treasure in order to attach himself to the kingdom of God. 00:32:23 Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-115310-1.mp3 kingdom,of,God,treasure,money,rich Jesus encounters a rich man who is unwilling to detach himself from his earthly treasure in order to attach himself to the kingdom of God. Jesus encounters a rich man who is unwilling to detach himself from his earthly treasure in order to attach himself to the kingdom of God. Jim Black In describing the Kingdom of God, Jesus likens it to little children... and calls his followers to be MORE like them. 00:28:02 Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-113034-1.mp3 discipleship,kingdom,children In describing the Kingdom of God, Jesus likens it to little children... and calls his followers to be MORE like them. In describing the Kingdom of God, Jesus likens it to little children... and calls his followers to be MORE like them. Jim Black A congregational challenge to "raise our game" in our Christian walk. 00:42:51 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-112942-1.mp3 church,race,challenge A congregational challenge to "raise our game" in our Christian walk. A congregational challenge to "raise our game" in our Christian walk. Jim Black Jesus' two stage healing of a blind man sets the stage for Peter\'s great misunderstanding of who Jesus really is. 00:27:28 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-110309-1.mp3 miracle,healing,blindness,Jesus Jesus' two stage healing of a blind man sets the stage for Peter\'s great misunderstanding of who Jesus really is. Jesus' two stage healing of a blind man sets the stage for Peter\'s great misunderstanding of who Jesus really is. The teens conduct our evening service. 00:14:13 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-110790-1.mp3 Shadrach,Meshach,Abednego,Daniel The teens conduct our evening service. The teens conduct our evening service. Brad Sullivan Teens conduct our evening service... 00:21:12 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-110791-1.mp3 Teens,involvement,talents,gifts Teens conduct our evening service... Teens conduct our evening service... Jim Black While man obsesses over externals... Jesus really cares about what is in the heart. 00:25:40 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-107895-1.mp3 Jesus,heart,tradition,Pharisees While man obsesses over externals... Jesus really cares about what is in the heart. While man obsesses over externals... Jesus really cares about what is in the heart. Adam Graham, student at Lipscomb University, brings us a challenging message... 00:24:25 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-110315-1.mp3 discipleship Adam Graham, student at Lipscomb University, brings us a challenging message... Adam Graham, student at Lipscomb University, brings us a challenging message... Jim Black Jesus takes a small sack lunch and multiplies it to feed a multitude... what could he do with what we give him? Have we given him our lunch? 00:34:02 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-105700-1.mp3 miracle,Jesus,feeding,evangelism Jesus takes a small sack lunch and multiplies it to feed a multitude... what could he do with what we give him? Have we given him our lunch? Jesus takes a small sack lunch and multiplies it to feed a multitude... what could he do with what we give him? Have we given him our lunch? Jim Black Jesus terrifies, amazes & astonishes crowds everywhere he goes... except Nazareth, his hometown, where people thought they knew him so well, they didn't know him at all. 00:27:12 Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-103458-1.mp3 complacency,Jesus,miracles,power Jesus terrifies, amazes & astonishes crowds everywhere he goes... except Nazareth, his hometown, where people thought they knew him so well, they didn't know him at all. Jesus terrifies, amazes & astonishes crowds everywhere he goes... except Nazareth, his hometown, where people thought they knew him so well, they didn't know him at all. Jim Black Jesus mysteriously teaches in parables in part to reveal God's will to those open... and in part to conceal his message from those who are hard of heart. 00:21:00 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-101516-1.mp3 sower,parables,mystery,Jesus Jesus mysteriously teaches in parables in part to reveal God's will to those open... and in part to conceal his message from those who are hard of heart. Jesus mysteriously teaches in parables in part to reveal God's will to those open... and in part to conceal his message from those who are hard of heart. Jim Black Jesus is dismissed by his family as being out of his mind and dismissed by the 'experts in the law' as being possessed by the devil! Have we dismissed him, too? 00:22:25 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-99510-1.mp3 rejection,gospel,Jesus,family Jesus is dismissed by his family as being out of his mind and dismissed by the 'experts in the law' as being possessed by the devil! Have we dismissed him, too? Jesus is dismissed by his family as being out of his mind and dismissed by the 'experts in the law' as being possessed by the devil! Have we dismissed him, too? Jim Black Mark's Jesus shatters our notions of a "Mr. Rogers Jesus" by shocking the religious establishment, shattering social taboos and challenging accepted beliefs as he creates controversy at every turn. 00:23:50 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-97606-1.mp3 Jesus,discipleship,radical,controversy Mark's Jesus shatters our notions of a "Mr. Rogers Jesus" by shocking the religious establishment, shattering social taboos and challenging accepted beliefs as he creates controversy at every turn. Mark's Jesus shatters our notions of a "Mr. Rogers Jesus" by shocking the religious establishment, shattering social taboos and challenging accepted beliefs as he creates controversy at every turn. Jim Black Jesus invites his followers to follow him... they drop their nets, leave everything and take up the invitation. 00:24:53 Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-95740-1.mp3 discipleship,nets,call,disciples Jesus invites his followers to follow him... they drop their nets, leave everything and take up the invitation. Jesus invites his followers to follow him... they drop their nets, leave everything and take up the invitation. Jim Black The first, shortest and most concise of the gospels... Mark wastes no time cutting to the chase to tell us about Jesus Christ, the Son of God... the Good News! 00:29:49 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-93910-1.mp3 Jesus,Christ,gospel,belief The first, shortest and most concise of the gospels... Mark wastes no time cutting to the chase to tell us about Jesus Christ, the Son of God... the Good News! The first, shortest and most concise of the gospels... Mark wastes no time cutting to the chase to tell us about Jesus Christ, the Son of God... the Good News! Jim Black Having explored the 'gospel' and found it to be the good news of Jesus Christ... the question becomes, "how do I share this good news with others?" 00:29:36 Sun, 25 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-90870-1.mp3 evangelism,gospel,great,commission,friendship Having explored the 'gospel' and found it to be the good news of Jesus Christ... the question becomes, "how do I share this good news with others?" Having explored the 'gospel' and found it to be the good news of Jesus Christ... the question becomes, "how do I share this good news with others?" Sun, 25 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black Having explored the 'gospel' and found it to be the good news of Jesus Christ... the question becomes, "how do I share this good news with others?" Having explored the 'gospel' and found it to be the good news of Jesus Christ... the question becomes, "how do I share this good news with others?" http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.pdf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D3974-rss-90870-2 evangelism,gospel,great,commission,friendship Having explored the 'gospel' and found it to be the good news of Jesus Christ... the question becomes, "how do I share this good news with others?" Jim Black If Jesus is the gospel... how should I respond? 00:30:03 Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-88724-1.mp3 obedience,gospel,Jesus,baptism If Jesus is the gospel... how should I respond? If Jesus is the gospel... how should I respond? Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black If Jesus is the gospel... how should I respond? If Jesus is the gospel... how should I respond? http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.pdf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D3974-rss-88724-2 obedience,gospel,Jesus,baptism If Jesus is the gospel... how should I respond? Jim Black the gospel wants to change our lives and transform the world! 00:23:28 Sun, 11 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-86897-1.mp3 gospel,basics,Jesus,transformation the gospel wants to change our lives and transform the world! the gospel wants to change our lives and transform the world! Sun, 11 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black the gospel wants to change our lives and transform the world! the gospel wants to change our lives and transform the world! http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.pdf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D3974-rss-86897-2 gospel,basics,Jesus,transformation the gospel wants to change our lives and transform the world! Jim Black The heart & core of the gospel message is Jesus Christ. Function:. To challenge our thinking as to the definition of the gospel as it relates to the message we are proclaiming. 00:29:43 Sun, 04 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-86528-1.mp3 gospel,jesus,evangelism,good,news The heart & core of the gospel message is Jesus Christ. Function:. To challenge our thinking as to the definition of the gospel as it relates to the message we are proclaiming. The heart & core of the gospel message is Jesus Christ. Function:. To challenge our thinking as to the definition of the gospel as it relates to the message we are proclaiming. Jim Black God can provide shelter through the fiercest storm of life death. Goal: To seek God\'s presence & comfort in the face of death & bereavement. 00:30:01 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-84526-1.mp3 death,dying,hope,comfort God can provide shelter through the fiercest storm of life death. Goal: To seek God\'s presence & comfort in the face of death & bereavement. God can provide shelter through the fiercest storm of life death. Goal: To seek God\'s presence & comfort in the face of death & bereavement. Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black God can provide shelter through the fiercest storm of life death. Goal: To seek God\'s presence & comfort in the face of death & bereavement. God can provide shelter through the fiercest storm of life death. Goal: To seek God\'s presence & comfort in the face of death & bereavement. http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.pdf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D3974-rss-84526-2 death,dying,hope,comfort God can provide shelter through the fiercest storm of life death. Goal: To seek God\'s presence & comfort in the face of death & bereavement. Jim Black Jesus offers hope in the face of serious illness. 00:32:23 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-83207-1.mp3 Hope,disease,illness,comfort Jesus offers hope in the face of serious illness. Jesus offers hope in the face of serious illness. Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black Jesus offers hope in the face of serious illness. Jesus offers hope in the face of serious illness. http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.pdf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D3974-rss-83207-2 Hope,disease,illness,comfort Jesus offers hope in the face of serious illness. Jim Black Jesus offers hope thru the despaire of divorce. 00:32:59 Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-83218-1.mp3 hope,divorce,marriage,Jesus Jesus offers hope thru the despaire of divorce. Jesus offers hope thru the despaire of divorce. Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black Jesus offers hope thru the despaire of divorce. Jesus offers hope thru the despaire of divorce. http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.pdf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D3974-rss-83218-2 hope,divorce,marriage,Jesus Jesus offers hope thru the despaire of divorce. Jim Black Jesus offers hope to those who have doubt. 00:25:29 Sun, 06 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-83233-1.mp3 Hope,Comfort,Doubt,Jesus Jesus offers hope to those who have doubt. Jesus offers hope to those who have doubt. Brad Sullivan God begins sets in motion his wonderful plan of redemption with his servant Abram... despite the continual failings of mankind. 00:33:41 Sun, 24 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-83693-1.mp3 Abram,faith,redemption,grace God begins sets in motion his wonderful plan of redemption with his servant Abram... despite the continual failings of mankind. God begins sets in motion his wonderful plan of redemption with his servant Abram... despite the continual failings of mankind. Sun, 24 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Brad Sullivan God begins sets in motion his wonderful plan of redemption with his servant Abram... despite the continual failings of mankind. God begins sets in motion his wonderful plan of redemption with his servant Abram... despite the continual failings of mankind. http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.pdf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D3974-rss-83693-2 Abram,faith,redemption,grace God begins sets in motion his wonderful plan of redemption with his servant Abram... despite the continual failings of mankind. Jim Black Mankind continues its rebellion against God's intent in the building of the great city of Babel. Goal: to demonstrate the pride & arrogance that mankind continues in, despite the judgment of God! 00:31:50 Sun, 17 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-83689-1.mp3 babel,judgment,arrogance,sin Mankind continues its rebellion against God's intent in the building of the great city of Babel. Goal: to demonstrate the pride & arrogance that mankind continues in, despite the judgment of God! Mankind continues its rebellion against God's intent in the building of the great city of Babel. Goal: to demonstrate the pride & arrogance that mankind continues in, despite the judgment of God! Sun, 17 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black Mankind continues its rebellion against God's intent in the building of the great city of Babel. Goal: to demonstrate the pride & arrogance that mankind continues in, despite the judgment of God! Mankind continues its rebellion against God's intent in the building of the great city of Babel. Goal: to demonstrate the pride & arrogance that mankind continues in, despite the judgment of God! http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.pdf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D3974-rss-83689-2 babel,judgment,arrogance,sin Mankind continues its rebellion against God's intent in the building of the great city of Babel. Goal: to demonstrate the pride & arrogance that mankind continues in, despite the judgment of God! Jim Black God\'s bring judgment upon the world\'s sin through the Flood but at the same time demonstrates his grace by working to save mankind thru Noah. Goal: to emphasize the seriousness of sin while also recognizing the wonderful grace of God in saving us from sin\'s devastation! 00:32:13 Sun, 10 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-83687-1.mp3 judgment,flood,sin,babel God\'s bring judgment upon the world\'s sin through the Flood but at the same time demonstrates his grace by working to save mankind thru Noah. Goal: to emphasize the seriousness of sin while also recognizing the wonderful grace of God in saving us from sin\'s devastation! God\'s bring judgment upon the world\'s sin through the Flood but at the same time demonstrates his grace by working to save mankind thru Noah. Goal: to emphasize the seriousness of sin while also recognizing the wonderful grace of God in saving us from sin\'s devastation! Sun, 10 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black God\'s bring judgment upon the world\'s sin through the Flood but at the same time demonstrates his grace by working to save mankind thru Noah. Goal: to emphasize the seriousness of sin while also recognizing the wonderful grace of God in saving us from sin\'s devastation! God\'s bring judgment upon the world\'s sin through the Flood but at the same time demonstrates his grace by working to save mankind thru Noah. Goal: to emphasize the seriousness of sin while also recognizing the wonderful grace of God in saving us from sin\'s devastation! http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.pdf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D3974-rss-83687-2 judgment,flood,sin,babel God\'s bring judgment upon the world\'s sin through the Flood but at the same time demonstrates his grace by working to save mankind thru Noah. Goal: to emphasize the seriousness of sin while also recognizing the wonderful grace of God in saving us from sin\'s devastation! Jim Black Following mankind\'s sin & banishment from the garden, the first family and their descendants learn what it is like to live in a broken world. Goal: to contemplate the reality of death as a result of sin and to cry out for rescue from God. 00:29:49 Sun, 03 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-83684-1.mp3 death,sin,redemption,creation Following mankind\'s sin & banishment from the garden, the first family and their descendants learn what it is like to live in a broken world. Goal: to contemplate the reality of death as a result of sin and to cry out for rescue from God. Following mankind\'s sin & banishment from the garden, the first family and their descendants learn what it is like to live in a broken world. Goal: to contemplate the reality of death as a result of sin and to cry out for rescue from God. Jim Black Tragically, the man & woman fall for the temptation and bring the first sin into the world then have to deal with all of its ramifications. Goal: to explore the root of the human problem sin and to cry out for rescue from God. 00:28:28 Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-83683-1.mp3 Fall,Creation,sin,Adam Tragically, the man & woman fall for the temptation and bring the first sin into the world then have to deal with all of its ramifications. Goal: to explore the root of the human problem sin and to cry out for rescue from God. Tragically, the man & woman fall for the temptation and bring the first sin into the world then have to deal with all of its ramifications. Goal: to explore the root of the human problem sin and to cry out for rescue from God. Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black Tragically, the man & woman fall for the temptation and bring the first sin into the world then have to deal with all of its ramifications. Goal: to explore the root of the human problem sin and to cry out for rescue from God. Tragically, the man & woman fall for the temptation and bring the first sin into the world then have to deal with all of its ramifications. Goal: to explore the root of the human problem sin and to cry out for rescue from God. http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.pdf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D3974-rss-83683-2 Fall,Creation,sin,Adam Tragically, the man & woman fall for the temptation and bring the first sin into the world then have to deal with all of its ramifications. Goal: to explore the root of the human problem sin and to cry out for rescue from God. Jim Black God forms man with the inborn desire for relationship. Goal: to explore the innate need for relationship with God and with each other. 00:30:44 Sun, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-83682-1.mp3 Eden,Creation,Man,Relationships God forms man with the inborn desire for relationship. Goal: to explore the innate need for relationship with God and with each other. God forms man with the inborn desire for relationship. Goal: to explore the innate need for relationship with God and with each other. Sun, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black God forms man with the inborn desire for relationship. Goal: to explore the innate need for relationship with God and with each other. God forms man with the inborn desire for relationship. Goal: to explore the innate need for relationship with God and with each other. http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.pdf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D3974-rss-83682-2 Eden,Creation,Man,Relationships God forms man with the inborn desire for relationship. Goal: to explore the innate need for relationship with God and with each other. Jim Black God fashions his wonderful & glorious creation and then hands it to mankind to care for. Goal: to rejoice in the wonders of God\'s good creation and engender greater care & responsibility over it. 00:32:35 Sun, 13 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-83679-1.mp3 creation,God,stewardship,environment God fashions his wonderful & glorious creation and then hands it to mankind to care for. Goal: to rejoice in the wonders of God\'s good creation and engender greater care & responsibility over it. God fashions his wonderful & glorious creation and then hands it to mankind to care for. Goal: to rejoice in the wonders of God\'s good creation and engender greater care & responsibility over it. Sun, 13 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black God fashions his wonderful & glorious creation and then hands it to mankind to care for. Goal: to rejoice in the wonders of God\'s good creation and engender greater care & responsibility over it. God fashions his wonderful & glorious creation and then hands it to mankind to care for. Goal: to rejoice in the wonders of God\'s good creation and engender greater care & responsibility over it. http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.pdf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D3974-rss-83679-2 creation,God,stewardship,environment God fashions his wonderful & glorious creation and then hands it to mankind to care for. Goal: to rejoice in the wonders of God\'s good creation and engender greater care & responsibility over it. Jim Black In order to know where we\'re going, we need to remember where we came from and God is the starting point. Goal: to reflect on the difference that it makes that God is the all-powerful creator of the universe and the beginning point for all things. 00:29:20 Sun, 06 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-83676-1.mp3 God,creation,ex,nihilo,power In order to know where we\'re going, we need to remember where we came from and God is the starting point. Goal: to reflect on the difference that it makes that God is the all-powerful creator of the universe and the beginning point for all things. In order to know where we\'re going, we need to remember where we came from and God is the starting point. Goal: to reflect on the difference that it makes that God is the all-powerful creator of the universe and the beginning point for all things. Jim Black The Christian life should be seen as a journey, rather than as a destination. Goal: To explore some good advice for new Christians to take with them on the road. 00:35:13 Sun, 25 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-83659-1.mp3 Bible,Fellowship,Christianity,Service The Christian life should be seen as a journey, rather than as a destination. Goal: To explore some good advice for new Christians to take with them on the road. The Christian life should be seen as a journey, rather than as a destination. Goal: To explore some good advice for new Christians to take with them on the road. Sun, 25 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black The Christian life should be seen as a journey, rather than as a destination. Goal: To explore some good advice for new Christians to take with them on the road. The Christian life should be seen as a journey, rather than as a destination. Goal: To explore some good advice for new Christians to take with them on the road. http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.pdf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D3974-rss-83659-2 Bible,Fellowship,Christianity,Service The Christian life should be seen as a journey, rather than as a destination. Goal: To explore some good advice for new Christians to take with them on the road. Jim Black Hearing the good news of Jesus ought to prompt a response to give our life to God. Goal: To explore the NT examples of how people gave their lives to God by believing, repenting, confessing & being baptized for the forgiveness of sins. 00:34:55 Sun, 18 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-83654-1.mp3 Christianity,baptism,conversion,repentance Hearing the good news of Jesus ought to prompt a response to give our life to God. Goal: To explore the NT examples of how people gave their lives to God by believing, repenting, confessing & being baptized for the forgiveness of sins. Hearing the good news of Jesus ought to prompt a response to give our life to God. Goal: To explore the NT examples of how people gave their lives to God by believing, repenting, confessing & being baptized for the forgiveness of sins. Sun, 18 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black Hearing the good news of Jesus ought to prompt a response to give our life to God. Goal: To explore the NT examples of how people gave their lives to God by believing, repenting, confessing & being baptized for the forgiveness of sins. Hearing the good news of Jesus ought to prompt a response to give our life to God. Goal: To explore the NT examples of how people gave their lives to God by believing, repenting, confessing & being baptized for the forgiveness of sins. http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.pdf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D3974-rss-83654-2 Christianity,baptism,conversion,repentance Hearing the good news of Jesus ought to prompt a response to give our life to God. Goal: To explore the NT examples of how people gave their lives to God by believing, repenting, confessing & being baptized for the forgiveness of sins. Jim Black Being a Christian is certainly the only way to die but its also the only way to truly live! To explore reasons to become a Christian and why some have chosen not to. 00:33:29 Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-83552-1.mp3 Christianity,conversion,faith,baptism Being a Christian is certainly the only way to die but its also the only way to truly live! To explore reasons to become a Christian and why some have chosen not to. Being a Christian is certainly the only way to die but its also the only way to truly live! To explore reasons to become a Christian and why some have chosen not to. Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black Being a Christian is certainly the only way to die but its also the only way to truly live! To explore reasons to become a Christian and why some have chosen not to. Being a Christian is certainly the only way to die but its also the only way to truly live! To explore reasons to become a Christian and why some have chosen not to. http://sermonplayer.com/podcastredirect/index.pdf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsermonplayer.com%2Fdownload_rss.php%3Fc%3D3974-rss-83552-2 Christianity,conversion,faith,baptism Being a Christian is certainly the only way to die but its also the only way to truly live! To explore reasons to become a Christian and why some have chosen not to. Jim Black Though we might make it more complex than it ought to be, the gospel and our faith are remarkably simple. Since Christianity has come to mean so many different things to different people, we need to reexamine the simple teaching of the Bible for a clear understanding of what we are striving to be. 00:33:07 Mon, 05 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/3974-rss-83549-1.mp3 Christianity,Faith,gospel,simple Though we might make it more complex than it ought to be, the gospel and our faith are remarkably simple. Since Christianity has come to mean so many different things to different people, we need to reexamine the simple teaching of the Bible for a clear understanding of what we are striving to be. Though we might make it more complex than it ought to be, the gospel and our faith are remarkably simple. Since Christianity has come to mean so many different things to different people, we need to reexamine the simple teaching of the Bible for a clear understanding of what we are striving to be.