Listen along as Pastor Dusty begins a short series entitled, "Six Little Foxes that Can Ruin Your Vineyard." This series is based on Song of Solomon 2:15 and this first message focuses on the vineyard of our ministry. He draws attention to seemingly small and insignificant 'little foxes' that can steal fruit, kill productivity and destroy our future with regard to life-long kingdom service to the Lord.
JONAH 6.0 | Unpredictable Plants
Listen along as Pastor Dusty brings this final message from the current series: JONAH | Celebrating Life Interrupted. He focuses on Jonah 4:1-11 where Jonah wrestles with grace, mercy and discipline of God in a teachable moment around an unpredictable shade tree.
The service closes with the the song "Blessed by the Name of the Lord" by Madison Kettwig.
JONAH 5.0 | Sackcloth & Ashes
Listen along as Pastor Dusty brings another timely challenge and encouraging word from the current series in the book of Jonah -- Celebrating Life Interrupted. In this message he talks about outward expressions of inward change that represent repentance. He looks at the text in Jonah 3:1-10 as the King of Nineveh proclaimed a fast, put on sackcloth and sat in ashes to repent and seek the mercy of God.
JONAH 4.0 - Swallowed by Grace
Listen along as Pastor Dusty brings another timely challenge and encouraging word from the current series in the book of Jonah. In this message he talks about how Jonah was swallowed by a fish named "Grace" when he seemed to be at an all time low.
"JONAH 2.0 - Opportunities To Grow" by Randi Nelson
Ever have your life interrupted with something unpleasant? These unpleasant experiences are often opportunities for growth. Listen as Randi discusses the interruption in Jonah’s life and how the Lord involves himself in the growing process to help Jonah come to greater health in his emotions and worldview.
"JONAH 1.0 - Running from God" by Dusty Johnson
Listen along as Pastor Dusty begins a new series as a continuation of an annual theme of purposeful celebration and pursuit of God's will and God's way. The series is titled, JONAH | Celebrating Life Interrupted. This first message in the series is anchored in Jonah 1:1-3.
“Jonah 1:1-3 (MSG)
1-2 One day long ago, God’s Word came to Jonah, Amittai’s (ammitay’s) son: “Up on your feet and on your way to the big city of Nineveh! Preach to them. They’re in a bad way and I can’t ignore it any longer.”
3 But Jonah got up and went the other direction to Tarshish, running away from God. He went down to the port of Joppa (Yapho) and found a ship headed for Tarshish (Tarashiysh). He paid the fare and went on board, joining those going to Tarshish—as far away from God as he could get.”
"Generous Assumptions" by Dusty Johnson
Listen along as Pastor Dusty shares this encouraging word from Matthew 20, that challenges us to consider how the generosity of God is shared and dispensed to the world he loves around us. This message includes Five Distractions that keep us from having generous assumptions toward God or others. WARNING: This message could have a hazardous impact on pity parties, entitled expectations and a person's right to be mad or resist change. (smile)
"Transformed by Virtue" by John Rice
Listen along to Pastor John as he shares this timely encouragement and challenge from 2 Peter 1:3-9. In this message he talks about the motions of the soul (taking in and moving out) and the very natural way that God leads us to grow and mature as people of faith.
“By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. We have received all of this by coming to know him, the one who called us to himself by means of his marvelous glory and excellence. And because of his glory and excellence, he has given us great and precious promises. These are the promises that enable you to share his divine nature and escape the world’s corruption caused by human desires.”
"Expectations" by Dusty Johnson
Listen along as Pastor Dusty brings this timely and relevant message that challenges us to let go and let God have certain expectations that may become barriers to us finding His peace in our lives.
Message Points: Five Barriers To Peace
- Letting Go of An Expectation to be Proud
- Letting Go of An Expectation to be Respected
- Letting Go of An Expectation for Repayment
- Letting Go of An Expectation To Possess or Change Others
- Letting Go of An Expectation for Uninterrupted Enjoyment or Tranquility
“28 Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.”
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"Peace" by Dusty Johnson
Listen along to this encouraging and challenging message regarding the peace available to us in Christ Jesus. Pastor Dusty discusses five keys to becoming a source of peace to those around us. This message includes a song called "Peace" by Sharon Irving.
““I’ve told you all this so that trusting me, you will be unshakable and assured, deeply at peace. In this godless world you will continue to experience difficulties. But take heart! I’ve conquered the world.””
"Exhortations from Jude" by Dusty Johnson
Listen along as Pastor Dusty brings timely application from nine exhortations to Christ-followers found in this short NT letter in Jude.
"Bringing Out the God-Flavors" - John Rice and Randi Nelson
Listen along as John and Randi encourage us to actively engage with our community through prayer on behalf of those God brings into our lives.
"The Father Challenge" by Dusty Johnson
Listen along as Pastor Dusty shares a timely message for fathers that is anchored in Ephesians 6:4 and Colossians 3:21. As we look at the role of earthy fathers, we can certainly appreciate the way our Heavenly Father relates to us in patient, merciful and graceful ways-- even when in the wayward seasons of our life.
This message contains Eight Examples of How To Exasperate Your Kids:
Excessive Discipline
Inconsistent Discipline
Unkindness
Favoritism
Overindulgence
Overprotection
Pressure to Achieve
Emotional Detachment
“Colossians 3:21 MSG
21 Parents, don’t come down too hard on your children or you’ll crush their spirits.”
“Ephesians 6:4 MSG
4 Fathers, don’t exasperate your children by coming down hard on them. Take them by the hand and lead them in the way of the Master.”
"The Holy Spirit Abides" by Dusty Johnson
Listen along to this fourth and final message in the series called FULLNESS: Celebrating the Gift of the Holy Spirit. We have been highlighting the unique roles of the Holy Spirit and the important and powerful relationship made available to us through Christ Jesus. This message focuses on the abiding and dwelling presence of the Holy Spirit and the difference between omnipresence and manifest presence of the Spirit.
"The Holy Spirit Speaks" by John Rice
Listen along to this third message in a four-week series entitled FULLNESS: Celebrating the Gift of the Holy Spirit. We are highlighting the unique roles of the Holy Spirit and the important and powerful relationship made available to us through Christ Jesus. This message focuses on the different ways we hear the Holy Spirit speak and problems to consider as we desire to listen and hear more often for ourselves and to comfort and encourage others.
"The Holy Spirit Reveals" by Dusty Johnson
Listen along to this second message in a four-week series entitled FULLNESS: Celebrating the Gift of the Holy Spirit. We are highlighting the unique roles of the Holy Spirit and the important and powerful relationship made available to us through Christ Jesus. This message focuses on three ways the Holy Spirit brings unique revelation to our lives from John 16:8.
"The Holy Spirit Empowers" Randi Nelson
Listen along to this first message in a four-week series entitled FULLNESS: Celebrating the Gift of the Holy Spirit. Beginning on Pentecost Sunday, we are highlighting the unique role of the Holy Spirit and the tremendous gift offered to us through an important and powerful relationship made available to us. This message focuses on the empowerment promised for those who believe and receive the gift of the Holy Spirit as promised by Jesus.
Compassion First - Special Guests
Listen along to our guests Mike Mercer and Winda Winowatan from Compassion First (CF).
Compassion First is a front-line Christian relief agency providing long-term, hope-filled solutions for survivors of sexual exploitation, while actively participating in the broader effort to fight and end human trafficking. being a close friend of Pastor Dusty, Mike is a Foursquare minister and the Founder and President of CF and is based in Beaverton, Oregon. Winda is the Executive Director of CF operations in Indonesia and oversees the aftercare work of Sarah’s House based in Manado. Sarah’s House is a secure facility that is a joy-filled and loving home environment with exceptional staff who provide complete physical, emotional, and spiritual care for resident clients.
Pastor Dusty has been asked to join Mike on a trip to Indonesia in November 2015 to facilitate a SoulCare and Personality workshop as part of a staff development retreat in Manado. To learn more about the ministry of Compassion First you can visit them online at www.compassionfirst.org.
"All In The Family" by Dusty Johnson
Listen along to this message from Luke 15:11-31 where Jesus speaks of the Father's generosity with a parable about two sons. There are a number of reasons people struggle with their place in the family of God. This message explores four mindsets that affect how we view our relationship with God.
"I AM The Way, Truth and Life" by Randi Nelson
Listen along as Randi Nelson brings this final message in our eight week study, JESUS: Celebrating God Among Us. The series focuses on the seven I AM statements of Jesus in as found in the gospel of John. This message focuses the declaration of Jesus where he says, I am the Way, the Truth and the Life from John 14:1-6.