Sunday Rewind 7.11.10

- This Sunday we kicked off a new series called “You Asked For It” and 8 week series answering questions that have been submitted by people at Meadowland Church.

- We saw people surrender their lives to Jesus yesterday, it was AWESOME!! There is nothing like seeing someone put their trust in Jesus!!

- Yesterday we answered answered the first two questions of the You Asked For It Series, Seriously we got some great questions!!

- I am so thankful for Jesus, HE is the cornerstone (1 Peter 2:6) of our faith, it is HIS work that set us free (Isaiah 53:5), and HE is the way, the truth and the life (John 14:6).

- I am seriously blessed to work with a great group of people who love Jesus, His Church, and Reaching Up, Reaching Out, and Reaching In!!

- This week our Children’s Ministry kicked off their summer program called “Lava Lava Island”. It was awesome to see kids running around, having a blast learning about Jesus!!

- Hey, in case you missed the announcement Steve Mitchell’s band “Trees of the Field” will be opening for Audio Adrenaline’s Mark and Will and Family Faith night Saturday, July 31st at Peterson Park!!

- It was great to be back at Meadowland Church after some time off. I am energized and looking forward to all that Jesus has in store for us!!

Sunday Rewind- 7.4.10

-Happy 4th of July everyone! I am so thankful for the men and women who have faithfully served this country. Those who purchased for our freedom with their lives and those who continue to protect it with their lives today!!

- Today I got to go to Meadowland Church with my family. It was GREAT! I think it had been almost a year since we all got to go to church together. It was also Nolan’s first Sunday at Meadowland- he had a great first time experience!

- Ed Mathisen preached the message this morning and did a great job! Seriously, I think today was one of the best messages on idol worship in the 21st century I have heard!!

- One of my biggest “takeaways” from Ed’s Message was – “If we do not read our Bibles, we are in danger of redefining who God is.” Thought that statement was both true and powerful!!

- If we truly want to have a relationship with Jesus, we need to KNOW who He is and DO what he says to do. Too many people say they believe in Jesus, but do not really know who he is or care about his word.

- Many of us know a lot of information about Superman. We know his double identity (Clark Kent) , who his friends are (Louis Lane, Jimmy Olsen ect..) , who his enemies are (Lex Luther to name one) , what planet he is from (Krypton), and his one weakness (Kryptonite)…..however if my house started on fire right now, I should not count on Superman showing up to save me….because he is a made up character. Interesting how we know more about someone who is made up in comic books who do not have the ability to save us!!

- Personally, I walked away Sunday with a desire to know God more, and to read my bible more to hear from God more. When we hear what God says and Do what He says, we see God!!

-Last note: It has been two weeks since I last preached and I am PUMPED to be kicking off our new series this Sunday called “You asked for it!!”. Seriously, it is like a fire burning within me (Jeremiah 20:9)

Sunday Rewind- 6.27.10

- I missed being at Meadowland Church this Sunday, but I would not have missed spending time in the hospital with Audrey and the newest member of our family  Nolan for the whole world!!

- Nolan was born on Thursday morning and 7:22 am.  Nolan weighed in at 9 lbs 2oz and measured 21′ inches long.  Both he and mom are doing well and it feels so good to be home.

- Bob Audette a good friend, and elder at Meadowland Church preached on Sunday and did a fantastic job sharing what God had laid on his heart.  If you missed if, you will want to listen to it on the podcast!!

- I love Meadowland Church and am so thankful to be surrounded men and women that love Jesus, the church and accomplishing the Great Commission and Great Commandant together!

- For those of you who know about Jack – Keep praying!   Jack is still in the hospital and I just got an email from Theresa saying that there are signs of improvement!  Keep asking, seeking and knocking in prayer!!

- I am on vacation this week, and am PUMPED to be spending time with my family!

- It seems like some of my best ideas come to be when I am unplugged and on vacation!!

Just for fun, here is a picture of Shane, Nolan and I spending some time together on the couch today!!

Sunday Rewind-Father’s Day

- Sunday was a great day at Meadowland Church, finally a day with no rain!

- We gave out Dad’s Root beer, Cream Soda, and Orange Cream Soda to all the Dad’s for Father’s Day this Sunday. Just our way to say Happy Father’s Day.

- I personally enjoyed the prayer series we wrapped up on Sunday.  I am so thankful that God desires a relationship with us, and when we pray like Jesus, prayer is the context in which God becomes our Heavenly Father and Jesus becomes our Savior.

-Personal Highlight: I sang one line from a Garth Brook’s Song – I am cannot stand country music!!

- Worship was AMAZING on Sunday, God of all Creation MOVED ME on Sunday!  Seriously love that song!!

- I am so thankful that Jesus address our frustration with Prayer in Luke 11.

- What are you Persistently Praying For?

-Jesus tells us that if we Ask, Seek, and Knock- God will ALWAYS do SOMETHING!! (Luke 11:10)

- I am so thankful this Father’s Day that we have the ability to call God our Heavenly Father! Jesus tell us that as a Father, Our Heavenly Father wants what is best for us, when we ask for something good, He will not give us something bad (Luke 11:11-13).

- As all good Fathers, sometimes our Heavenly Father says “Yes”, sometimes he says, “No” and sometimes he says “Not Right Now”.  When he says Yes we love it, but when he says “No” or “Night Right Now”, we need to remember He is still God and He is still Good!!

- Speaking of Fatherhood, our second son is due THIS WEEK!  I am seriously pumped and cannot wait to meet the little guy!

- I am so thankful that God desires a relationship with us, Jesus secured our Salvation, and the Holy Spirit fills us with the Power we need to do God’s will.  I am thankful for my beautiful wife and family.  I am thankful to be a part of a church that loves Jesus and one another!!  Press on Meadowland Church!!

Sunday Rewind 6.13.10

- I am not quite sure what is going on with the weather this June, but while it was grey outside, we saw AMAZING things happen at Meadowland Church Sunday Morning.  We saw several people surrender their lives to Jesus and take the next steps on their Journey – THAT NEVER GETS OLD!!

- This week was week #2 in our current series, “Pray Like Jesus”. I am loving this series!!

- Our worship team seriously rocked the set list this week!  Our time of worship on Sunday way AMAZING!

- While we probably have not thought much about it, how we pray is important.  In Matthew 6:5-15 and Luke 11:1-13, Jesus teaches us how to pray!!

- If the only time we pray is in public, or involves asking God for stuff, we are missing out and God has more in store for us in the area of prayer!!

- One of the most important questions we can ask ourselves as we pray is, “Can I say with integrity, Your Kingdom Come and Your Will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven?”  I we cannot say this we need to stay there until we can surrender our will, wants, desires and wishes to God.

- One of the biggest questions I receive during a prayer series is, “How long should I pray?”   The answers is:  It really depends on the condition of your heart and where you currently stand with God.  There are times Jesus prays 10 second prayers and their other times Jesus prays for hours.

- At the end of 2nd service, we all prayer together to close out the service, it was INCREDIBLE to hear everyone praying in one voice!!

- For all of you that submitted questions for our next series called “You asked For It”, THANK YOU!  If you would still like to submit your question, you can do it HERE.

- We had to cancel the Church Picnic this Sunday due to the weather. I was disappointed to cancel but can’t wait until we reschedule it.  I love being around the people that make us this Church!!

- God is doing amazing things in and through His Church and I am privileged to be a part of what God is doing here!!