http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org Impact Church Podcasts en Impact Church Podcasts Impact Church no Impact Church technology@impactdcd.org ℗ & © 2009 Impact Church 720 ynopsis: In our world there is so much pain and despair that it could cause someone to feel as if God isn't there or that God doesn't care. Paul reminds us in Romans that nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus. Scripture: Romans 8: 35-39 35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? 36 As it is written: "For your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered." 37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. 38 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39 neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Show the following Listing: Troubling Global Economy Commuter Train Crash in Washington, D.C. Violence and Protest in Iran Lack of Access to Affordable Healthcare Atrocities in the Sudan Drug Violence in Mexico Corporate Bailouts and Downsizing Passing of Superstars Personal Tragedy and Triumph Points: I. Moments of Separation II. Struggle to make sense of life and the world III. Reminded of our position IV. Reassured through our connection http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/separated http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/mediafiles/separated.mp3 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 08:21:31 CDT Olu Brown Ode to Hip Hop progressive_church,atlanta_church,georgia_church,southern_church,methodist_church 22:37 Synopsis: True love is not measured by the gifts one gives but by their true willingness to go the distance with others. As we celebrate Father's Day, we celebrate men who have gone the distance in love with those who are blessed to be in their presence. Scripture: John 4: 46-54 (NRSV) 46 Then he came again to Cana in Galilee where he had changed the water into wine. Now there was a royal official whose son lay ill in Capernaum. 47 When he heard that Jesus had come from Judea to Galilee, he went and begged him to come down and heal his son, for he was at the point of death. 48 Then Jesus said to him, "Unless you see signs and wonders you will not believe." 49 The official said to him, "Sir, come down before my little boy dies." 50 Jesus said to him, "Go; your son will live." The man believed the word that Jesus spoke to him and started on his way. 51 As he was going down, his slaves met him and told him that his child was alive. 52 So he asked them the hour when he began to recover, and they said to him, "Yesterday at one in the afternoon the fever left him." 53 The father realized that this was the hour when Jesus had said to him, "Your son will live." So he himself believed, along with his whole household. 54 Now this was the second sign that Jesus did after coming from Judea to Galilee. Points: 1. One last chance 2. He refused to give up 3. He came for his son and left with faith http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/whatever-it-takes http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/mediafiles/whatever-it-takes.mp3 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 11:35:52 CDT Olu Brown Recycle progressive_church,methodiest_church,atlanta_churches,georgia_churces 32:45 Synopsis: Recycling is one way to effectively deal with environmental waste. We are in the Pentecost season, which represents a recycling of the human spirit. If we allow the Holy Spirit to work in and through us, God will continually recycle us as well. Main points: Spiritual Landfills Spiritual Renewal Recycle Yourself I. Introduction Waste Show landfill video after introduction Show picture of golf course built on a landfill II. Scripture The Coming of the Holy Spirit, Acts 2:1 – 5; 37 – 38; 41 – 43 NRSV When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. 2And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. 3Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. 4All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability. 5Now there were devout Jews from every nation under heaven living in Jerusalem. …. 37Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and to the other apostles, Brothers and Sisters, what do we do? 38Peter said to them, ‘Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ so that your sins may be forgiven; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. …41So those who welcomed his message were baptized, and that day about three thousand persons were added. 42They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. 42Awe came upon everyone, because many wonders and signs were being done by the apostles. III. Spiritual Landfills Show picture of Styrofoam cup on the screen IV. Spiritual Renewal V. Recycle Yourself! Closing scripture: 2 Cor 5:17 NRSV So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new! http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/waste http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/mediafiles/waste.mp3 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 08:31:14 CDT Anika Jones Recycle progressive_churches,altanta_churches,georgia_churches,methodist_church 22:38 Synopsis: Recycling is one way to effectively deal with environmental waste. We are in the Pentecost season, which represents a recycling of the human spirit. If we allow the Holy Spirit to work in and through us, God will continually recycle us as well. Main points: Spiritual Landfills Spiritual Renewal Recycle Yourself I. Introduction Waste Show landfill video after introduction Show picture of golf course built on a landfill II. Scripture The Coming of the Holy Spirit, Acts 2:1 – 5; 37 – 38; 41 – 43 NRSV When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. 2And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. 3Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. 4All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability. 5Now there were devout Jews from every nation under heaven living in Jerusalem. …. 37Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and to the other apostles, Brothers and Sisters, what do we do? 38Peter said to them, ‘Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ so that your sins may be forgiven; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. …41So those who welcomed his message were baptized, and that day about three thousand persons were added. 42They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. 42Awe came upon everyone, because many wonders and signs were being done by the apostles. III. Spiritual Landfills Show picture of Styrofoam cup on the screen IV. Spiritual Renewal V. Recycle Yourself! Closing scripture: 2 Cor 5:17 NRSV So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new! http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/waste http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/mediafiles/waste.wmv Sun, 14 Jun 2009 08:31:11 CDT Anika Jones Recycle progressive_churches,altanta_churches,georgia_churches,methodist_church 22:38 Title: Sustainability Synopsis: Moses was approaching burnout and leadership frustration. Sensing his frustration, his father-in-law had a heart to heart with him and shared the wisdom of delegation. In our lives we have to be careful to be careful and always make sure we don't creep towards burnout and frustration. As we seek to save the world from global warming and utter disaster, we have to begin with ourselves. Text: Exodus 18: 13-23 13 The next day Moses took his seat to serve as judge for the people, and they stood around him from morning till evening. 14 When his father-in-law saw all that Moses was doing for the people, he said, "What is this you are doing for the people? Why do you alone sit as judge, while all these people stand around you from morning till evening?" 15 Moses answered him, "Because the people come to me to seek God's will. 16 Whenever they have a dispute, it is brought to me, and I decide between the parties and inform them of God's decrees and laws." 17 Moses' father-in-law replied, "What you are doing is not good. 18 You and these people who come to you will only wear yourselves out. The work is too heavy for you; you cannot handle it alone. 19 Listen now to me and I will give you some advice, and may God be with you. You must be the people's representative before God and bring their disputes to him. 20 Teach them the decrees and laws, and show them the way to live and the duties they are to perform. 21 But select capable men from all the people-- men who fear God, trustworthy men who hate dishonest gain-- and appoint them as officials over thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens. 22 Have them serve as judges for the people at all times, but have them bring every difficult case to you; the simple cases they can decide themselves. That will make your load lighter, because they will share it with you. 23 If you do this and God so commands, you will be able to stand the strain, and all these people will go home satisfied." http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/sustainability http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/mediafiles/sustainability.mp3 Sun, 07 Jun 2009 09:38:19 CDT Olu Brown Recycle methodist_church,georgia_churches,altanta_churches,progressive_churches 34:13 Scripture: Acts 5: 33-42 (NIV) 33 When they heard this, they were enraged and wanted to kill them. 34 But a Pharisee in the council named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law, respected by all the people, stood up and ordered the men to be put outside for a short time. 35 Then he said to them, "Fellow Israelites, consider carefully what you propose to do to these men. 36 For some time ago Theudas rose up, claiming to be somebody, and a number of men, about four hundred, joined him; but he was killed, and all who followed him were dispersed and disappeared. 37 After him Judas the Galilean rose up at the time of the census and got people to follow him; he also perished, and all who followed him were scattered. 38 So in the present case, I tell you, keep away from these men and let them alone; because if this plan or this undertaking is of human origin, it will fail; 39 but if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them-- in that case you may even be found fighting against God!" They were convinced by him, 40 and when they had called in the apostles, they had them flogged. Then they ordered them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go. 41 As they left the council, they rejoiced that they were considered worthy to suffer dishonor for the sake of the name. 42 And every day in the temple and at home they did not cease to teach and proclaim Jesus as the Messiah. Synopsis: Jesus' disciples were placed on trial and treated as criminals. One wise person suggested that if the disciples' purpose is of human origin it will fail but if their purpose is from God it will be a success. Whenever we are aligned with God's plan winning is always the outcome. http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/fighting-against-god http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/mediafiles/fighting-against-god.mp3 Sun, 31 May 2009 21:16:30 CDT Olu Brown Month of June progressvie_church,methodist_church,atlanta_church,georgia_church 20:52 Message Title: Worship Synopsis: Hannah prayed for a child and God blessed her. Because she was thankful she gave the child back to God. Whenever we give God thanks because of our answered prayers and God's faithfulness we are worshiping. Scripture: I Samuel 1: 26-28 26 and she said to him, "As surely as you live, my lord, I am the woman who stood here beside you praying to the LORD. 27 I prayed for this child, and the LORD has granted me what I asked of him. 28 So now I give him to the LORD. For his whole life he will be given over to the LORD." And he worshiped the LORD there. Points: I. Prayer is Asking II. Blessing is Receiving III. Thanksgiving is Returning IV. Worship is the Result http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/worship http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/mediafiles/worship.mp3 Sun, 24 May 2009 13:03:09 CDT Olu Brown Month of May progressive_churches,altanta_churches,georgia_churches,methodist_church 29:43 Synopsis: This Mother's Day we celebrate mothers who have loved up close and those who have loved from a distance. Mary was near her son as He hung on a cross loving Him from until the very end. Scripture: John 19: 25-27 25 Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. 26 When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, "Dear woman, here is your son," 27 and to the disciple, "Here is your mother." From that time on, this disciple took her into his home. Points: "If" by Paul Laurence Dunbar IF life were but a dream, my Love, And death the waking time; If day had not a beam, my Love, And night had not a rhyme,-- A barren, barren world were this Without one saving gleam - I 'd only ask that with a kiss You 'd wake me from the dream. If dreaming were the sum of days, And loving were the bane; If battling for a wreath of bays Could soothe a heart in pain,-- I 'd scorn the meed of battle's might, All other aims above I 'd choose the human's higher right, To suffer and to love ! Points: I. Sustainable II. Beyond the Present into the Future III. Refuses to give up IV. Transferable http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/a-love-that-never-ends http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/mediafiles/a-love-that-never-ends.mp3 Sun, 10 May 2009 13:18:41 CDT Olu Brown Month of May progressive_church,atlanta_church,georiga_church,southern_church,methodist_church 21:57 Title: Pause Synopsis: After Jesus fed more than five thousand people, He immediately went to a mountainside alone to pray. After He prayed, He rescued His disciples from the violent sea by walking towards them on the water. Jesus reminds us that no matter how well things are going we have to retreat to replenish ourselves. As we prepare to graduate we have to invest in ourselves so we can be prepared for the next level. Scripture: Matthew 14: 21-25 21 The number of those who ate was about five thousand men, besides women and children. 22 Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. 23 After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, 24 but the boat was already a considerable distance from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it. 25 During the fourth watch of the night Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. I. Jesus and the disciples were graduating to a new level II. Prior to the graduation ceremony Jesus decided to press pause III. Jesus understood the power in a pause http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/pause http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/mediafiles/pause.mp3 Sun, 03 May 2009 16:10:30 CDT Olu Brown Month of May 30:21 http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/look http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/mediafiles/look.mp3 Sun, 26 Apr 2009 06:47:17 CDT Christy Robinson Month of April 25:53 Title: More Than Geography Synopsis: As we announce Impact's move to a new location we are focusing our thoughts on God's power to do the impossible. God told Abraham to move to a new place and trust that everything would work out. Scripture: Genesis 12: 1-4 1 The LORD had said to Abram, "Leave your country, your people and your father's household and go to the land I will show you. 2 "I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. 3 I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you." 4 So Abram left, as the LORD had told him; and Lot went with him. Abram was seventy-five years old when he set out from Haran. http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/more-than-geography- http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/mediafiles/more-than-geography.mp3 Sun, 19 Apr 2009 01:38:42 CDT Olu Brown Month of April fulton_county_churches,georgia_church,atlanta_church,progressive_church 21:49 Scripture: John 15: 13 (NIV) 13 Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. Intro: "I Would Die For You" Lyrics I'm not a woman I'm not a man I am something that you'll never understand I'll never beat u I'll never lie And if you're evil I'll forgive u by and by U - I would die 4 u, yeah Darling if u want me 2 U - I would die 4 u I'm not your lover I'm not your friend I am something that you'll never comprehend No need 2 worry No need 2 cry I'm your messiah and you're the reason why 'Cuz U - I would die 4 u' http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/he-did-it-4u http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/mediafiles/he-did-it-4u.mp3 Sun, 12 Apr 2009 18:43:05 CDT Olu Brown Month of April 22:13 Scripture: John 12: 9-11 9 Meanwhile a large crowd of Jews found out that Jesus was there and came, not only because of him but also to see Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. 10 So the chief priests made plans to kill Lazarus as well, 11 for on account of him many of the Jews were going over to Jesus and putting their faith in him. Synopsis: Jesus was eating at the home of Lazarus “whom Jesus had raised from the dead.” While there, crowds began to gather and many became followers of Jesus. There were also those who became upset and plotted to kill Jesus and Lazarus as well. In most cases, it is not good to be guilty by association but in this case, it was a testimony to Lazarus’ witness and faith in Jesus Christ. Points: 1. Lazarus and his family hosted a party 2. Jesus was the invited guest 3. Crowds of people stopped by 4. Haters were also presen http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/guilty-by-association http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/mediafiles/guilty-by-association.mp3 Sun, 05 Apr 2009 14:29:15 CDT Olu Brown Month of April southern_churches,georgia_church,altanta_church,urban_church,progressive_church 28:43 Songs That Make Your Faith Come Alive http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/songs-that-make-your-faith-come-alive Sun, 29 Mar 2009 10:25:06 CDT Olu Brown Month of March progressive_church,atlanta_church,georgia_church Synopsis: Have you every wondered why some people never seem to go out of their way to help someone else. I believe whenever we maintain our convenience and fail to help someone else we miss out on a big blessing. Scripture: Matthew 25: 31-40 31 "When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his throne in heavenly glory. 32 All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. 33 He will put the sheep on his right and the goats on his left. 34 "Then the King will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. 35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36 I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.' 37 "Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? 38 When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? 39 When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?' 40 "The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.' http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/the-extra-mile http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/mediafiles/the-extra-mile.mp3 Sun, 22 Mar 2009 18:17:17 CDT Olu Brown Month of March progressive_church,altanta_church,georiga_church 21:17 This week, I am offering each of us a challenge to delete a negative habit from our lives and replace it with a positive habit for one week. To succeed at this challenge you will have to depend on God to help you get rid of the negative and hold onto the positive. Scripture: Matthew 12: 43-45 (NIV) 43 "When an evil spirit comes out of a man, it goes through arid places seeking rest and does not find it. 44 Then it says, 'I will return to the house I left.' When it arrives, it finds the house unoccupied, swept clean and put in order. 45 Then it goes and takes with it seven other spirits more wicked than itself, and they go in and live there. And the final condition of that man is worse than the first. That is how it will be with this wicked generation." Points: 1. Identify the negative habit 2. Take responsibility for the negative habit 3. Make a decision 4. Secure an accountability partner 5. Replace the negative habit with a positive habit for one week http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/one-habit-one-week http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/mediafiles/one-habit-one-week.mp3 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 16:41:47 CDT Olu Brown Month of March 33:55 Title: Renegotiating My Relationship With God Synopsis: Anthony Even's song "Even More" explains how we feel about God as we experience life's transitions. He said "So now when I say I need You, It's not the way it was before. Your glory became what my heart was beating for..." Much like the song writer discovered a new desire for God, Jonah in his experience discovered he needed God like never before. Life and life's transitions causes us to renegotiate our relationship with God. Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10 (NIV) NIV Jonah 2:1 From inside the fish Jonah prayed to the LORD his God. 2 He said: "In my distress I called to the LORD, and he answered me. From the depths of the grave I called for help, and you listened to my cry. 3 You hurled me into the deep, into the very heart of the seas, and the currents swirled about me; all your waves and breakers swept over me. 4 I said, 'I have been banished from your sight; yet I will look again toward your holy temple.' 5 The engulfing waters threatened me, the deep surrounded me; seaweed was wrapped around my head. 6 To the roots of the mountains I sank down; the earth beneath barred me in forever. But you brought my life up from the pit, O LORD my God. 7 "When my life was ebbing away, I remembered you, LORD, and my prayer rose to you, to your holy temple. 8 "Those who cling to worthless idols forfeit the grace that could be theirs. 9 But I, with a song of thanksgiving, will sacrifice to you. What I have vowed I will make good. Salvation comes from the LORD." 10 And the LORD commanded the fish, and it vomited Jonah onto dry land. *** Sermon Opening Testimony) Print the following email on a separate slide: On Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 4:48 PM, **** [Nashville Podcast Listener] wrote: Pastor Brown, My name is Hank Hilliard. I live in Nashville, TN. I wanted to let you know that I have been listening to your messages over the internet for the last few weeks. I just wanted to thank you for your spirit-filled messages. I am always inspired and challenged by your sermons. Thank you. Know that you are making a difference in the lives of others. Points: 1. Anthony Evans "Even More" Why does it take blue skies that turn to gray before I have something to tell you about. I'm gonna change the way that I pray and turn it inside out 2. An unfamiliar place 3. Revealed a tremendous need 4. An available God 5. Anthony Even's "Even More" So now when I say I need you it's not the way it was before. Your glory became what my heart is beating for . I need you even more Sometimes it seems I'm serving you just for me. Sometimes I'm blinded by the things that I think I need. Time after time you opened my eyes and take them off of me All my own desires they seem to fade away in the power of the moment. When I say I need you. http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/renegotiating-my-relationship-with-god http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/mediafiles/renegotiating-my-relationship-with-god.mp3 Sun, 08 Mar 2009 07:52:35 CDT Olu Brown Title: Renegotiating My Relationship With God Synopsis: Anthony Even's song "Even More" explains how we feel about God as we experience life's transitions. He said "So now when I say I need You, It's not the way it was before. Your ... 32:57 In an effort to ensure that the Weekly Messages are recorded and made available with clarity, this week's Message is temporarily unavailable. Please check back Thursday for your copy. We appreciate your patience. http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/are-you-ready Sun, 01 Mar 2009 11:41:27 CST Olu Brown Month of March Synopsis: Abraham is known for many miraculous deads and faith expeditions. He is less known for moments when he did not believe and trust God. It is interesting to see how Abraham's son Isaac behaved similar to his father. Scripture: Genesis 20: 1-3; 8-12 / Genesis 26: 4-9 (NIV) Gen. 20: 1-3;8-12: 1 Now Abraham moved on from there into the region of the Negev and lived between Kadesh and Shur. For a while he stayed in Gerar, 2 and there Abraham said of his wife Sarah, "She is my sister." Then Abimelech king of Gerar sent for Sarah and took her. 3 But God came to Abimelech in a dream one night and said to him, "You are as good as dead because of the woman you have taken; she is a married woman." 8 Early the next morning Abimelech summoned all his officials, and when he told them all that had happened, they were very much afraid. 9 Then Abimelech called Abraham in and said, "What have you done to us? How have I wronged you that you have brought such great guilt upon me and my kingdom? You have done things to me that should not be done." 10 And Abimelech asked Abraham, "What was your reason for doing this?" 11 Abraham replied, "I said to myself, 'There is surely no fear of God in this place, and they will kill me because of my wife.' 12 Besides, she really is my sister, the daughter of my father though not of my mother; and she became my wife. Gen. 26: 4-9: 4 I will make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and will give them all these lands, and through your offspring all nations on earth will be blessed, 5 because Abraham obeyed me and kept my requirements, my commands, my decrees and my laws." 6 So Isaac stayed in Gerar. 7 When the men of that place asked him about his wife, he said, "She is my sister," because he was afraid to say, "She is my wife." He thought, "The men of this place might kill me on account of Rebekah, because she is beautiful." 8 When Isaac had been there a long time, Abimelech king of the Philistines looked down from a window and saw Isaac caressing his wife Rebekah. 9 So Abimelech summoned Isaac and said, "She is really your wife! Why did you say, 'She is my sister'?" Isaac answered him, "Because I thought I might lose my life on account of her." Points: 1. Blessed by God 2. Afraid to Totally Trust 3. Placed Others at Risk 4. God's Grace Still Prevailed http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/transfer http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/mediafiles/transfer.mp3 Sun, 22 Feb 2009 05:58:04 CST Olu Brown Month of Feburary 29:02 "Impact's sermon podcast will not be available this week due to copyright restrictions. Please check back next week as we finish the series "Who Am I?" Have a great week!" http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/message Sun, 15 Feb 2009 17:40:33 CST Olu Brown "Impact's sermon podcast will not be available this week due to copyright restrictions. Please check back next week as we finish the series "Who Am I?" Have a great week!" Synopsis: In spite of my best efforts, I sometimes fall short as it relates to me. In the movie, the character was in search of his true story. While on the journey to discover himself he had to confront the best and worst of his story. Scripture: Romans 7: 14-25 (The Message) 14-16 I can anticipate the response that is coming: "I know that all God's commands are spiritual, but I'm not. Isn't this also your experience?" Yes. I'm full of myself—after all, I've spent a long time in sin's prison. What I don't understand about myself is that I decide one way, but then I act another, doing things I absolutely despise. So if I can't be trusted to figure out what is best for myself and then do it, it becomes obvious that God's command is necessary. 17-20 But I need something more! For if I know the law but still can't keep it, and if the power of sin within me keeps sabotaging my best intentions, I obviously need help! I realize that I don't have what it takes. I can will it, but I can't do it. I decide to do good, but I don't really do it; I decide not to do bad, but then I do it anyway. My decisions, such as they are, don't result in actions. Something has gone wrong deep within me and gets the better of me every time. 21-23 It happens so regularly that it's predictable. The moment I decide to do good, sin is there to trip me up. I truly delight in God's commands, but it's pretty obvious that not all of me joins in that delight. Parts of me covertly rebel, and just when I least expect it, they take charge. 24 I've tried everything and nothing helps. I'm at the end of my rope. Is there no one who can do anything for me? Isn't that the real question? 25 The answer, thank God, is that Jesus Christ can and does. He acted to set things right in this life of contradictions where I want to serve God with all my heart and mind, but am pulled by the influence of sin to do something totally different. Points: 1. Sin's Prison 2. Self Destruction 3. Something Isn't Right 4. Predictable Occurrences 5. Hope in Christ http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/what-do-i-do-with-me http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/mediafiles/what-do-i-do-with-me.mp3 Sun, 08 Feb 2009 16:31:35 CST Olu Brown Month of Feburary 43:17 A woman creates a cure for cancer by altering the measels virus, but it backfires. Three years later, everyone cured are now dead or "infected" (becoming zombies). Will Smith's character, Robert Neville, is immune to the virus and one of the few people alive to try to find a cure. -In the highlighted scene, he is discovered by a woman and a boy who are also not infected. She tells him that God has directed her to him and that she knows there's a light at the end of the tunnel. He doesn't believe in God. (END OF SCENE) -The conclusion is that he creates the cure, saves it in a vial and gives it to the woman who will go on to locate the "better place" just like God told her, and save humanity, but he loses his life in the process. -In the movie, Nevell is considered the Legend because he gave his life for humanity, but in actuality, SHE is also a legend because she believed God's plan and followed it. http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/i-am-legend-movie-roll-in http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/mediafiles/i-am-legend-movie-roll-in.mp3 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 20:23:35 CST Olu Brown Month of Feburary 29:42 http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/after-the-funeral http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/mediafiles/after-the-funeral.mp3 Sun, 25 Jan 2009 06:35:33 CST Olu Brown Month of January 28:33 Scripture: Esther 4: 12-16 12 When Esther's words were reported to Mordecai, 13 he sent back this answer: "Do not think that because you are in the king's house you alone of all the Jews will escape. 14 For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father's family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to royal position for such a time as this?" 15 Then Esther sent this reply to Mordecai: 16 "Go, gather together all the Jews who are in Susa, and fast for me. Do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. I and my maids will fast as you do. When this is done, I will go to the king, even though it is against the law. And if I perish, I perish." Points: The Dilemma The Solution The Hope The Action http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/such-a-time-as-this http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/mediafiles/such-a-time-as-this.mp3 Sun, 18 Jan 2009 18:13:40 CST Olu Brown Month of January 30:44 http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/yes-we-can http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/mediafiles/yes-we-can.mp3 Sun, 11 Jan 2009 05:42:31 CST Rev. Walter L. Kimbrough Month of January 27:30 http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/focus http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/mediafiles/focus.mp3 Sun, 04 Jan 2009 04:20:28 CST Olu Brown 36:11 Synopsis: To have faith is to believe and to trust is to totally depend on something. As we approach a new year our calling and our test is to totally depend on God’s love and direction. Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV) 5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3: 5-6 (KJV) 5 Trust in the LORD with http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/trust http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/mediafiles/trust.mp3 Sun, 21 Dec 2008 05:49:33 CST Olu Brown Month of December 18:55 http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/freedom http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/mediafiles/freedom.mp3 Sun, 14 Dec 2008 06:15:16 CST Anika Jones Month of December 25:49 Title: Guided By A Star Synopsis: In Matthew, God guided the Wise Men (Magi) by a star to the place where Jesus was born. In this Christmas Season, God is still guiding each of us to new a profound places of Hope. Scripture: Matthew 2: 9-12 (NIV) 9 After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen in the east went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was. 10 When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. 11 On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold and of incense and of myrrh. 12 And having been warned in a dream not to go back to Herod, they returned to their country by another route. Points: 1. Overjoyed 2. Bowed 3. Worship 4. Presented Gifts http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/guided-by-a-star http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/mediafiles/guided-by-a-star.mp3 Sun, 07 Dec 2008 08:45:51 CST Olu Brown Title: Guided By A Star Synopsis: In Matthew, God guided the Wise Men (Magi) by a star to the place where Jesus was born. In this Christmas Season, God is still guiding each of us to new a profound places of Hope. Scripture: Matthew 2: 9-12 ... 27:43 http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/gods-choice http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/mediafiles/gods-choice.mp3 Sun, 30 Nov 2008 07:11:11 CST Olu Brown Month of December 31:48 Synopsis: In a moment of pain and disappointment, Job cursed the day he was born. He lost everything and lost his belief in the fact that life was worth living. I believe he wondered if God was still there. Scripture: NIV Job 3:1 1 After this, Job opened his mouth and cursed the day of his birth. 2 He said: 3 "May the day of my birth perish, and the night it was said, 'A boy is born!' 4 That day-- may it turn to darkness; may God above not care about it; may no light shine upon it. 5 May darkness and deep shadow claim it once more; may a cloud settle over it; may blackness overwhelm its light. 6 That night-- may thick darkness seize it; may it not be included among the days of the year nor be entered in any of the months. 7 May that night be barren; may no shout of joy be heard in it. Points: I. Our lowest moment II. Our worst thought III. Our greatest fear a. Adam Hamilton "Seeing Gray in a World of Black and White" b. Deism and Theological Determinism IV. Still in God's Hands a. LaShun Pace-Rhodes "My Times" http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/god-are-you-really-out-there http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/mediafiles/god-are-you-really-out-there.mp3 Sun, 23 Nov 2008 09:57:56 CST Olu Brown Month of November 31:44 Scripture: Isaiah 66: 7-14 (NIV) 7 "Before she goes into labor, she gives birth; before the pains come upon her, she delivers a son. 8 Who has ever heard of such a thing? Who has ever seen such things? Can a country be born in a day or a nation be brought forth in a moment? Yet no sooner is Zion in labor than she gives birth to her children. 9 Do I bring to the moment of birth and not give delivery?" says the LORD. "Do I close up the womb when I bring to delivery?" says your God. 10 "Rejoice with Jerusalem and be glad for her, all you who love her; rejoice greatly with her, all you who mourn over her. 11 For you will nurse and be satisfied at her comforting breasts; you will drink deeply and delight in her overflowing abundance." 12 For this is what the LORD says: "I will extend peace to her like a river, and the wealth of nations like a flooding stream; you will nurse and be carried on her arm and dandled on her knees. 13 As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you; and you will be comforted over Jerusalem." 14 When you see this, your heart will rejoice and you will flourish like grass; the hand of the LORD will be made known to his servants, but his fury will be shown to his foes. Points: 1. Excitement in the Air 2. Impact is Expecting 3. Doctor's Orders (Graphic of Stethoscope) "Listen Carefully" (Graphic of Calendar) "Chart Your Progress" (Graphic of Water/Minerals) Care for your Body (Graphic of Books) Acquire Knowledge, Obtain Wisdom http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/expecting http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/mediafiles/expecting.mp3 Sun, 16 Nov 2008 06:21:47 CST Olu Brown Month of November 24:22 Synopsis: The recent election of Obama confirmed the hope of many who waited for the possibility of equality in America. The Hebrew writer speaks of those who waited and did not see the promise yet believed the promise would come to pass. Scripture: Hebrews 11: 1-3;13-16 Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. 2 This is what the ancients were commended for. 3 By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God's command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible. 13 All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance. And they admitted that they were aliens and strangers on earth. 14 People who say such things show that they are looking for a country of their own. 15 If they had been thinking of the country they had left, they would have had opportunity to return. 16 Instead, they were longing for a better country-- a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them. Points: 1. Make your Move 2. Connecting the Dots 3. Trusting God is with you 4. Holding onto Hope http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/faith http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/mediafiles/faith.mp3 Sun, 09 Nov 2008 08:01:33 CST Olu Brown Month of November 25:04 Synopsis: Simetimes life unravells and totally comes apart. The wheels fall off, the relationship breaks up, the friends dies and life dissappoints. Life unravelled is life lived for many people today. In the text Paul and Silas' ministry anf future unravelled before their eyes. Scripture: Acts 16: 19-26 (NIV) 19 When the owners of the slave girl realized that their hope of making money was gone, they seized Paul and Silas and dragged them into the marketplace to face the authorities. 20 They brought them before the magistrates and said, "These men are Jews, and are throwing our city into an uproar 21 by advocating customs unlawful for us Romans to accept or practice." 22 The crowd joined in the attack against Paul and Silas, and the magistrates ordered them to be stripped and beaten. 23 After they had been severely flogged, they were thrown into prison, and the jailer was commanded to guard them carefully. 24 Upon receiving such orders, he put them in the inner cell and fastened their feet in the stocks. 25 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. 26 Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. At once all the prison doors flew open, and everybody's chains came loose. Points: I. Unfair Trial II. Shattered Future III. While Going Through IV. A breakthrough Concluding Prayer for Message and Worship Experience: A Prayer for the United States Presidential Election by The Rev. Kenneth H. Carter, Jr. Reader: Creator of us all: you are the source of every blessing,the judge of every nation and the hope earth and heaven: ALL: We pray to you on the eve of this important and historic election. Reader: We call to mind the best that is within us: That we live under God, That we are indivisible, That liberty and justice we extend to all. ALL: We pray to you on the eve of this important and historic election. Reader: We acknowledge the sin that runs through our history as a nation: The displacement of native peoples, racial injustice, economic inequity, regional separation: ALL: We pray to you on the eve of this important and historic election. Reader: And we profess a deep and abiding gratitude for the goodness of ordinary people who have made sacrifices, who have sought opportunities, who have journeyed to this land as immigrants and strengthened its promise in successive generations, who have found freedom on these shores, and defended this freedom at tremendous cost: ALL: We pray to you on the eve of this important and historic election. Reader: Be with us in the days that are near. Remind us that your ways are not our ways, That your power and might transcend the plans of every nation, That you are not mocked. Let those who follow your Son Jesus Christ be a peaceable people in the midst of division. ALL: We pray to you on the eve of this important and historic election. Reader: Send your Spirit of peace, justice and freedom upon us,break down the walls of political partisanship, and make us one. ALL: Give us wisdom to walk in your ways, courage to speak in your name, and humility to trust in your providence. Amen. Copyright 2008 by Kenneth H. Carter, Jr., Pastor of Providence United Methodist Church, Charlotte, North Carolina. Published by the General Board of Discipleship of The United Methodist Church. Congregations may reprint this resource for local church use, provided the copyright of the author is acknowledged and this website is cited. www.gbod.org http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/unravel http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/mediafiles/unravel.mp3 Sun, 02 Nov 2008 08:20:29 CST Olu Brown Month of November atlanta_church,atlanta_churchs,georgia_churchs,georgia_church 29:11 SCRIPTURE: Psalm 88: 1-2, 9, 11-12, 14-15, 17-18 Lights dim, words on screen, voice over reads scripture with expression On the screen Psalm 88 (The Message) 1-2, 9 God, you're my last chance of the day. I spend the night on my knees before you. Put me on your salvation agenda; take notes on the trouble I'm in. I'm caught in a maze and can't find my way out, blinded by tears of pain and frustration. 11-12 Does your love make any difference in a graveyard? Is your faithful presence noticed in the corridors of hell? Are your marvelous wonders ever seen in the dark, your righteous ways noticed in the Land of No Memory? 14-15, 17-18 Why, GOD, do you turn a deaf ear? Why do you make yourself scarce? For as long as I remember I've been hurting; I've taken the worst you can hand out, and I've had it. You've attacked me fiercely from every side, raining down blows till I'm nearly dead. You made lover and neighbor alike dump me; the only friend I have left is Darkness. (Lights slowly come back on…) SERMON POINTS I. Depression is Real Lament (on the screen) (Show scripture excerpts) Symptoms of clinical depression: (on the screen) o Sad, anxious, empty o Sleeping problems o Appetite changes o Loss of pleasure o Restless, irritable o Physical symptoms o Concentration o Fatigue o Guilty, hopeless o Thoughts of suicide Hotline # GA Crisis Line: 1-800-715-4225 (on the screen) II. Call on God III. A Community Affair IV. Beyond Ourselves (Image of the cross) Closing (on the screen) Psalm 139:7 – 12 The Message 7 -12 Is there anyplace I can go to avoid your Spirit? to be out of your sight? If I climb to the sky, you're there! If I go underground, you're there! If I flew on morning's wings to the far western horizon, You'd find me in a minute— you're already there waiting! Then I said to myself, "Oh, he even sees me in the dark! At night I'm immersed in the light!" It's a fact: darkness isn't dark to you; night and day, darkness and light, they're all the same to you. http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/lets-face-it-mental-health http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/mediafiles/lets-face-it-mental-health.mp3 Sun, 26 Oct 2008 15:25:28 CDT Anika Jones Let's Face It 26:21 Synopsis: For many years this text has been used to combat homosexuality but in our haste to disprove homosexuality, we have overlooked a critical issue. The issue is child abuse. Lot was willing to allow his daughters to be abused and misused. Child abuse is still a serious problem in our world today. Scripture: Genesis 19: 1-10 (NIV) NIV Genesis 19:1 The two angels arrived at Sodom in the evening, and Lot was sitting in the gateway of the city. When he saw them, he got up to meet them and bowed down with his face to the ground. 2 "My lords," he said, "please turn aside to your servant's house. You can wash your feet and spend the night and then go on your way early in the morning." "No," they answered, "we will spend the night in the square." 3 But he insisted so strongly that they did go with him and entered his house. He prepared a meal for them, baking bread without yeast, and they ate. 4 Before they had gone to bed, all the men from every part of the city of Sodom-- both young and old-- surrounded the house. 5 They called to Lot, "Where are the men who came to you tonight? Bring them out to us so that we can have sex with them." 6 Lot went outside to meet them and shut the door behind him 7 and said, "No, my friends. Don't do this wicked thing. 8 Look, I have two daughters who have never slept with a man. Let me bring them out to you, and you can do what you like with them. But don't do anything to these men, for they have come under the protection of my roof." 9 "Get out of our way," they replied. And they said, "This fellow came here as an alien, and now he wants to play the judge! We'll treat you worse than them." They kept bringing pressure on Lot and moved forward to break down the door. 10 But the men inside reached out and pulled Lot back into the house and shut the door. Points: I. All children are special II. They deserve a Sanctuary III. Protection from hurt and harm IV. An advocate always http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/lets-face-it-safe http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/mediafiles/safe.mp3 Sun, 19 Oct 2008 17:17:39 CDT Olu Brown Let's Face It 19:12 Synopsis: Violence begins in the heart and the mind and not in the mouth or the fist. Jesus challenges us to address the state of our heart. Domestic violence is a world wide social concern that must be addressed on all levels. Scripture: Luke 6: 43-45 (NCV) 43 "A good tree does not produce bad fruit, nor does a bad tree produce good fruit. 44 Each tree is known by its own fruit. People don't gather figs from thornbushes, and they don't get grapes from bushes. 45 Good people bring good things out of the good they stored in their hearts. But evil people bring evil things out of the evil they stored in their hearts. People speak the things that are in their hearts. Points: I. Every Relationship should have a line in the sand. II. Know when to step back from the line. A. Song: Jazmine Sullivan, Bust Your Windows III. Remember and Renew the Original Vow IV. Commit to self work and self examination. Conclusion: Light candels for every person killed due to Domestic violence in Georgia in 2008 http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/lets-face-it-domestic-violence http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/mediafiles/lets-face-it-domestic-violence.mp3 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 09:37:09 CDT Olu Brown Let's Face It atlanta_churchs,churchs_in_atlanta,georgia_church,churchs_in_georgia 19:07 Synopsis: Take a real look at the reality and hope of HIV / AIDS Scripture: NIV Isaiah 61:1 The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, 2 to proclaim the year of the LORD's favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn, 3 and provide for those who grieve in Zion-- to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the LORD for the display of his splendor. 4 They will rebuild the ancient ruins and restore the places long devastated; they will renew the ruined cities that have been devastated for generations. Slide I: -In 2007, 33.2 million people were estimated living with HIV/AIDs. (Source: International Aids Society) -CDC estimates that 56,300 new HIV Infections occurred in the United States in 2006 (Source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Slide II: Sober News: HIV and AIDs is still a reality Slide III: Our Fears and Our Frustrations Slide IV: Hope for Survivors Slide V: Always remember Slide VI: 1. Your Health Comes First 2. Know Your Status 3. Someone Will Go With You http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/lets-face-it-hiv- http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/mediafiles/lets-face-it-hiv.mp3 Sun, 05 Oct 2008 09:40:39 CDT Olu Brown Let's Face It atlanta_church,georgia_church,atlanta_churchs,georgia_churchs 19:40 Synopsis: The impossible for most is not climbing the highest peak or passing a difficult test. The impossible for most is forgiveness. (I) Scripture: Psalm 103: 8-14 8 The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. 9 He will not always accuse, nor will he harbor his anger forever; 10 he does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities. 11 For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him; 12 as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us. 13 As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear him; 14 for he knows how we are formed, he remembers that we are dust. (II) Scripture: Luke 23: 34 Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." Points: I. Pray for Forgiveness II. Release the Pain and Anger III. Totally Forgive IV. Bless your Enemy http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/the-impossible-ii http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/mediafiles/the-impossible-ii.mp3 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 11:02:55 CDT Olu Brown The Impossible 22:41 Synopsis: The impossible for most is not climbing the highest peak or passing a difficult test. The impossible for most is forgiveness. Scripture: Psalm 103: 8-14 8 The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. 9 He will not always accuse, nor will he harbor his anger forever; 10 he does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities. 11 For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him; 12 as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us. 13 As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear him; 14 for he knows how we are formed, he remembers that we are dust. Points: I. Accept God's Forgiveness II. Forgive Yourself III. Forgive Others http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/the-impossible-i http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/mediafiles/the-impossible-i.mp3 Sun, 21 Sep 2008 08:33:20 CDT Olu Brown The Impossible atlanta_church,atlanta_churchs,georiga_church,georiga_churchs,jesus,gospel 17:29 Synopsis: In our cynical world, there is still a fundamental belief in angels. There are times when we experience the presence of angels, most times these angels are the most common, and everyday people you will ever meet. NIV Hebrews 13:1 Keep on loving each other as brothers. 2 Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it. Points: I. Everyday Miracles by Marjorie Kimbrough II. Most angels are ordinary people. III. Specific Purpose IV. Remind us of God's Grace on Earth http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/ordinary-angels http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/mediafiles/ordinary-angels.mp3 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 08:02:45 CDT Olu Brown Month of September 23:49 Scripture: John 11: 17-26 (NRSV) Synopsis: Waiting is one of the most difficult disciplines to practice. There are times when our prayers aren't answered right away and we are left waiting. Lazarus' sisters thought Jesus would answer their call right away but instead he made them wait. 17 When Jesus arrived, he found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb four days. 18 Now Bethany was near Jerusalem, some two miles away, 19 and many of the Jews had come to Martha and Mary to console them about their brother. 20 When Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went and met him, while Mary stayed at home. 21 Martha said to Jesus, "Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died. 22 But even now I know that God will give you whatever you ask of him." 23 Jesus said to her, "Your brother will rise again." 24 Martha said to him, "I know that he will rise again in the resurrection on the last day." 25 Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live, 26 and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?" Points: I. Word was sent II. No response III. The worst happened IV. Jesus finally showed up http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/delayed http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/mediafiles/delayed.mp3 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 07:39:32 CDT Olu Brown Month of September scripture:_john_11:_17-26_(nrsv)__synopsis:_waiting_is_one_of_the_most_difficult_disciplines_to_practice._there_are_times_when_our_prayers_aren't_answered_right_away_and_we_are_left_waiting._lazarus'_sisters_thought_jesus_would_answer_their_call_... 27:46 Synopsis: Once you jump in that is only the beginning of your journey. You have to move forward. Scripture: Joshua3: 14-17 14 So when the people broke camp to cross the Jordan, the priests carrying the ark of the covenant went ahead of them. 15 Now the Jordan is at flood stage all during harvest. Yet as soon as the priests who carried the ark reached the Jordan and their feet touched the water's edge, 16 the water from upstream stopped flowing. It piled up in a heap a great distance away, at a town called Adam in the vicinity of Zarethan, while the water flowing down to the Sea of the Arabah (the Salt Sea) was completely cut off. So the people crossed over opposite Jericho. 17 The priests who carried the ark of the covenant of the LORD stood firm on dry ground in the middle of the Jordan, while all Israel passed by until the whole nation had completed the crossing on dry ground. Points: First is not enough Forward is a must Back is not an option http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/jump-forward http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/mediafiles/jump-forward.mp3 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 14:26:26 CDT Olu Brown Jump atlanta_church,atlanta_churchs,georgia_church,georgia_churchs 24:03 Synopsis: Sometimes living on the edge is not good. You have to jump in. God did not make life a spectator sport. Scripture: Joshua3: 14-17 14 So when the people broke camp to cross the Jordan, the priests carrying the ark of the covenant went ahead of them. 15 Now the Jordan is at flood stage all during harvest. Yet as soon as the priests who carried the ark reached the Jordan and their feet touched the water's edge, 16 the water from upstream stopped flowing. It piled up in a heap a great distance away, at a town called Adam in the vicinity of Zarethan, while the water flowing down to the Sea of the Arabah (the Salt Sea) was completely cut off. So the people crossed over opposite Jericho. 17 The priests who carried the ark of the covenant of the LORD stood firm on dry ground in the middle of the Jordan, while all Israel passed by until the whole nation had completed the crossing on dry ground. Points: 1.Here we go again 2.A new risk 3.Greater reward http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/jump-in http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/mediafiles/jump-in.mp3 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 16:23:09 CDT Olu Brown Month of August church_in_atlanta,atlanta_church,georgia_church,church_in_georiga 24:09 Synopsis: A wise woman once said "Sometimes we plan too much." There are times when our plans don't match God's plans. In the end God's plans are the best for us. Scripture: Jeremiah 29: 10-14 10 This is what the LORD says: "When seventy years are completed for Babylon, I will come to you and fulfill my gracious promise to bring you back to this place. 11 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 12 Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. 13 You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. 14 I will be found by you," declares the LORD, "and will bring you back from captivity. 14 I will gather you from all the nations and places where I have banished you," declares the LORD, "and will bring you back to the place from which I carried you into exile." Points: 1. The Truth 2. God's Plan 3. Our Future http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/plans http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/mediafiles/plans.mp3 Sun, 17 Aug 2008 17:11:03 CDT Olu Brown Month of August 27:20 Overview: We must continually address the issue of forgiveness in order to grow spiritually. My willingness to forgive is not just about another person; it is about clearing out the garbage in my spirit so that I may have a healthy relationship with God. Scripture: Gen 50:15 – 21 15 Realizing that their father was dead, Joseph’s brothers said, ‘What if Joseph still bears a grudge against us and pays us back in full for all the wrong that we did to him?’ 16So they approached Joseph, saying, ‘Your father gave this instruction before he died, 17“Say to Joseph: I beg you, forgive the crime of your brothers and the wrong they did in harming you.” Now therefore please forgive the crime of the servants of the God of your father.’ Joseph cried when they spoke to him. 18Then his brothers also cried, fell down before him, and said, ‘We are here as your slaves.’ 19But Joseph said to them, ‘Do not be afraid! Am I in the place of God? 20Even though you intended to do harm to me, God intended it for good, in order to preserve a numerous people, as he is doing today. 21So have no fear; I myself will provide for you and your little ones.’ In this way he reassured them, speaking kindly to them. I. This is Forgiveness paresis (Gk) to overlook aphesis (Gk) to fully release II. Why Must I Forgive? III. Time to Get Started 20Even though you intended to do harm to me, God intended it for good, in order to preserve a numerous people, as he is doing today. 21So have no fear; I myself will provide for you and your little ones.’ In this way he reassured them, speaking kindly to them. IV. The Ultimate Forgiveness (image of cross on the screen) (SOUL Purpose slide during invitation) Closing prayer: Dear God, I choose as an act of my will, regardless of my feelings, to forgive the persons who have wronged me. I release them, and I set myself free for your healing. With Your help, I will no longer dwell on the situation or continue to talk about it. I thank you for forgiving me as I have forgiven them. I thank you for releasing me. I ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen. http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/removing-the-garbage http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/mediafiles/removing-the-garbage.mp3 Sun, 10 Aug 2008 12:57:22 CDT Anika Jones Month of August 24:00 Synopsis:To get the people see how when God is always transitioning us to new things/new places we are often times being stripped or cleaned of some things. Hebrews 8:5-7 (The GamePlan) "The LORD spoke to Moses: "Take the Levites from among the Israelites and ceremonially cleanse them. This is what you must do to them for thier purification: Sprinkle them with the purification water. Have them shave their entire bodies and wash their clothes, and so purify themselves." I. Set yourself apart II. Let Go III. Be Open http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/transition http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/mediafiles/transition.mp3 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 18:47:24 CDT Edwin Turnipseed Month of August churchs_atlanta,atlanta_church,georgia_church,churchs_georiga,west_end_atlanta_church 18:11 Description: Sometimes the worst feeling in the world is to owe more than you have. The woman in the story was at her end and owed money. Through Elisha, she discovered untapped resources in her home and realized she had more than enough. Scripture: II Kings 4: 1-7 (NIV) NIV 2 Kings 4:1 The wife of a man from the company of the prophets cried out to Elisha, "Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that he revered the LORD. But now his creditor is coming to take my two boys as his slaves." 2 Elisha replied to her, "How can I help you? Tell me, what do you have in your house?" "Your servant has nothing there at all," she said, "except a little oil." 3 Elisha said, "Go around and ask all your neighbors for empty jars. Don't ask for just a few. 4 Then go inside and shut the door behind you and your sons. Pour oil into all the jars, and as each is filled, put it to one side." 5 She left him and afterward shut the door behind her and her sons. They brought the jars to her and she kept pouring. 6 When all the jars were full, she said to her son, "Bring me another one." But he replied, "There is not a jar left." Then the oil stopped flowing. 7 She went and told the man of God, and he said, "Go, sell the oil and pay your debts. You and your sons can live on what is left." I. Crisis II. Inventory III. Unused resource IV. More than enough http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/enterprise http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/mediafiles/enterprise.mp3 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 07:38:46 CDT Olu Brown Month of July 26:18 Description: Our salvation and our redemption came at a cost. The cost was Jesus Christ. Through our giving experience we made a decision to give to others who could not produce the resource for themselves. God gave us salvation through Jesus Christ when we could not save ourselves. Scripture:1 Peter 1:17-21 NIV) 17 Since you call on a Father who judges each man's work impartially, live your lives as strangers here in reverent fear. 18 For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your forefathers, 19 but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect. 20 He was chosen before the creation of the world, but was revealed in these last times for your sake. 21 Through him you believe in God, who raised him from the dead and glorified him, and so your faith and hope are in God. Points: I. Redeemed II. Transformed III. Through Belief and Faith http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/how-much-it-cost- http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/mediafiles/how-much-it-cost.mp3 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 13:57:15 CDT Olu Brown Impact Give Back atlanta_church,church_atlanta,georgia_church,church_georgia 28:13 Description: Sometimes the best way to give is to stay or to commit. Scripture: Ruth 1:14-17 14 At this they wept again. Then Orpah kissed her mother-in-law good-by, but Ruth clung to her. 15 "Look," said Naomi, "your sister-in-law is going back to her people and her gods. Go back with her." 16 But Ruth replied, "Don't urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God. 17 Where you die I will die, and there I will be buried. May the LORD deal with me, be it ever so severely, if anything but death separates you and me." I. Commitment is a choice II. We choose to commit out of our live III. In the end all that really matters is commitment http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/im-staying http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/mediafiles/im-staying.mp3 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 15:43:53 CDT Olu Brown Impact Give Back impact_give_back,jesus,ruth_1:14-17,church_atlanta,atlanta_church,georiga_church,church_georgia 28:05 Scripture: Acts 4 31-35 31 After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly. 32 All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they had. 33 With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and much grace was upon them all. 34 There were no needy persons among them. For from time to time those who owned lands or houses sold them, brought the money from the sales 35 and put it at the apostles' feet, and it was distributed to anyone as he had need. Points: I. Unity II. A Common Goal III. All were Blessed http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/-community http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/mediafiles/impact-give-back.mp3 Sun, 06 Jul 2008 15:47:18 CDT Olu Brown Impact Give Back churchs_in_atlanta,churchs_in_georgia,atlanta_churchs,georgia_churchs 19:04 Title: Your Moment With God Synopsis: If you had one moment with God to let God have it and tell God what you feel, what would you say? Moses had an opportunity to vent his frustrations with God. Moses felt God left him to fail. Scripture: Exodus 5: 22-23 (NIV) 22 Moses returned to the LORD and said, "O Lord, why have you brought trouble upon this people? Is this why you sent me? 23 Ever since I went to Pharaoh to speak in your name, he has brought trouble upon this people, and you have not rescued your people at all." Points: I. The Process Doesn't Always Resemble the Promise II. Questions are sometimes raised through our frustration III. A distorted view of reality http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/your-moment-with-god http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/mediafiles/your-moment-with-god.mp3 Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:52:11 CDT Olu Brown Month of June 36:22 Summary: Did you have a friend when you were young that always dared you to do something? They dared you to run all the way home, play a joke on the teacher, or ride the new roller coaster at the them park. What if God was that friend in your life today who always dared you to do something different and new? Scripture: Psalm 121 (NIV) NIV Psalm 122:1 A song of ascents. Of David. I rejoiced with those who said to me, "Let us go to the house of the LORD." 2 Our feet are standing in your gates, O Jerusalem. 3 Jerusalem is built like a city that is closely compacted together. 4 That is where the tribes go up, the tribes of the LORD, to praise the name of the LORD according to the statute given to Israel. 5 There the thrones for judgment stand, the thrones of the house of David. 6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: "May those who love you be secure. 7 May there be peace within your walls and security within your citadels." 8 For the sake of my brothers and friends, I will say, "Peace be within you." 9 For the sake of the house of the LORD our God, I will seek your prosperity. http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/i-dare-you http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/mediafiles/i-dare-you.mp3 Sun, 22 Jun 2008 16:38:02 CDT Olu Brown Month of June 31:29 Synopsis: Samuel was spiritually mentored by Eli and directed towards his Destiny in God. Scripture: I Samuel 3: 1-11 (NIV) NIV 1 Samuel 3:1 The boy Samuel ministered before the LORD under Eli. In those days the word of the LORD was rare; there were not many visions. 2 One night Eli, whose eyes were becoming so weak that he could barely see, was lying down in his usual place. 3 The lamp of God had not yet gone out, and Samuel was lying down in the temple of the LORD, where the ark of God was. 4 Then the LORD called Samuel. Samuel answered, "Here I am." 5 And he ran to Eli and said, "Here I am; you called me." But Eli said, "I did not call; go back and lie down." So he went and lay down. 6 Again the LORD called, "Samuel!" And Samuel got up and went to Eli and said, "Here I am; you called me." "My son," Eli said, "I did not call; go back and lie down." 7 Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD: The word of the LORD had not yet been revealed to him. 8 The LORD called Samuel a third time, and Samuel got up and went to Eli and said, "Here I am; you called me." Then Eli realized that the LORD was calling the boy. 9 So Eli told Samuel, "Go and lie down, and if he calls you, say, 'Speak, LORD, for your servant is listening.'" So Samuel went and lay down in his place. 10 The LORD came and stood there, calling as at the other times, "Samuel! Samuel!" Then Samuel said, "Speak, for your servant is listening." 11 And the LORD said to Samuel: "See, I am about to do something in Israel that will make the ears of everyone who hears of it tingle. I. A Safe Place II. An Awarenes of God III. Direction to Answer God's Call. IV. Leaving a legacy. http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/spiritual-fatherhood http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/mediafiles/spiritual-fatherhood.mp3 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 20:57:00 CDT Olu Brown Month of June samuel,eli,impact,jesus,churchs_in_atlanta,atlanta_churchs,georiga_churchs,churchs_in_georiga 26:37 Synopsis: Explore the reality of never completing a project, goal, book, etc. Scripture: Philippians 3: 12-14 (NIV) 12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. 13 Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/title-finish http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/mediafiles/finish.mp3 Sun, 08 Jun 2008 15:40:12 CDT Olu Brown Month of June impact_church,altanta_churchs,churchs_in_altanta,churchs_in_georiga,georiga_churchs 26:18 Scripture: II Samuel 12: 1-10 (NIV) NIV 2 Samuel 12:1 The LORD sent Nathan to David. When he came to him, he said, "There were two men in a certain town, one rich and the other poor. 2 The rich man had a very large number of sheep and cattle, 3 but the poor man had nothing except one little ewe lamb he had bought. He raised it, and it grew up with him and his children. It shared his food, drank from his cup and even slept in his arms. It was like a daughter to him. 4 "Now a traveler came to the rich man, but the rich man refrained from taking one of his own sheep or cattle to prepare a meal for the traveler who had come to him. Instead, he took the ewe lamb that belonged to the poor man and prepared it for the one who had come to him." 5 David burned with anger against the man and said to Nathan, "As surely as the LORD lives, the man who did this deserves to die! 6 He must pay for that lamb four times over, because he did such a thing and had no pity." 7 Then Nathan said to David, "You are the man! This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: 'I anointed you king over Israel, and I delivered you from the hand of Saul. 8 I gave your master's house to you, and your master's wives into your arms. I gave you the house of Israel and Judah. And if all this had been too little, I would have given you even more. 9 Why did you despise the word of the LORD by doing what is evil in his eyes? You struck down Uriah the Hittite with the sword and took his wife to be your own. You killed him with the sword of the Ammonites. 10 Now, therefore, the sword will never depart from your house, because you despised me and took the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be your own.' Points: I. David's Story II. Nathan's Role III. Confrontation v. Condemnation IV. Nathan's Are Necessary http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/storms-who-is-your-nathan- http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/mediafiles/what-is-your-nathan.mp3 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 11:48:49 CDT Olu Brown Scripture: II Samuel 12: 1-10 (NIV) NIV 2 Samuel 12:1 The LORD sent Nathan to David. When he came to him, he said, "There were two men in a certain town, one rich and the other poor. 2 The rich man had a very large number of sheep and ... 21:50 In relationships the heart matters. Its shape, condition and vitality. To God the heart matters as well. Most times condition of our heart determines the condition of our relationships. Scripture: NLT: Proverbs 21:1-3 1 The king's heart is like a stream of water directed by the LORD; he turns it wherever he pleases. 2 People may think they are doing what is right, but the LORD examines the heart. 3 The LORD is more pleased when we do what is just and right than when we give him sacrifices. I. In Relationships the heart matters II. To God the heart matters III. God sees what's on the inside 1st http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/storms-the-heart-of-the-matter- http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/mediafiles/storms-the-heart-of-the-matter.mp3 Sun, 25 May 2008 12:25:46 CDT Olu Brown Month of May churchs_in_atlanta,atlanta_churchs,jesus,impact,proverbs,lord,atlanta,georgia_church,church_in_georgia 23:22 Synopsis: In life there are so many things that cause us to become afraid. Sadly, there are times when we live out of fear more than faith. The Bible speaks of a perfect love that literally cast out fear. Scripture: NIV: 1 John 4: 16-19 16 And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him. 17 In this way, love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment, because in this world we are like him. 18 There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. 19 We love because he first loved us. I John 4:18-19 (The Message) 17-18God is love. When we take up permanent residence in a life of love, we live in God and God lives in us. This way, love has the run of the house, becomes at home and mature in us, so that we're free of worry on Judgment Day—our standing in the world is identical with Christ's. There is no room in love for fear. Well-formed love banishes fear. Since fear is crippling, a fearful life—fear of death, fear of judgment—is one not yet fully formed in love. 19We, though, are going to love—love and be loved. First we were loved, now we love. He loved us first. Points: My Confession My Fear My Struggle My Hope http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/what-makes-you-afraid http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/mediafiles/what-makes-you-afraid.mp3 Sun, 18 May 2008 06:02:39 CDT Olu Brown Month of May 33:50 Scripture: I Kings 3: 16-27 NRSV 1 Kings 3:16-27 16 Later, two women who were prostitutes came to the king and stood before him. 17 The one woman said, "Please, my lord, this woman and I live in the same house; and I gave birth while she was in the house. 18 Then on the third day after I gave birth, this woman also gave birth. We were together; there was no one else with us in the house, only the two of us were in the house. 19 Then this woman's son died in the night, because she lay on him. 20 She got up in the middle of the night and took my son from beside me while your servant slept. She laid him at her breast, and laid her dead son at my breast. 21 When I rose in the morning to nurse my son, I saw that he was dead; but when I looked at him closely in the morning, clearly it was not the son I had borne." 22 But the other woman said, "No, the living son is mine, and the dead son is yours." The first said, "No, the dead son is yours, and the living son is mine." So they argued before the king. 23 Then the king said, "The one says, 'This is my son that is alive, and your son is dead'; while the other says, 'Not so! Your son is dead, and my son is the living one.'" 24 So the king said, "Bring me a sword," and they brought a sword before the king. 25 The king said, "Divide the living boy in two; then give half to the one, and half to the other." 26 But the woman whose son was alive said to the king-- because compassion for her son burned within her-- "Please, my lord, give her the living boy; certainly do not kill him!" The other said, "It shall be neither mine nor yours; divide it." 27 Then the king responded: "Give the first woman the living boy; do not kill him. She is his mother." http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/a-sacrificial-love http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/mediafiles/a-sacrificial-love.mp3 Sun, 11 May 2008 19:30:37 CDT Bridget Piggue Month of May churchs_in_atlanta,atlanta_churchs,church_sermons,church_services_in_atlanta 23:58 Synopsis: In life graduation is necessary and certain. In God graduation is also necessary and certain. Jesus prepared his disciples for Spiritual graduation. They were challenged to go out... Scripture: NIV: Matthew 28:16-20 16 Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." Points: 1. Excitement 2. Anxiety 3. Authority 4. Commission 5. Promise http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/graduation http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/mediafiles/graduation.mp3 Sun, 04 May 2008 08:52:54 CDT Olu Brown Month of May impact,church,atlanta 38:27 Synopsis: Elijah was expecting God to answer his prayers in a certain way and through his experience he learned to listen for the way God communicated. Prayer is communication with God that we do everyday all the time. It is more than a part time activity; learning to pray is a full-time job. Three steps (please display them on the screen together as well as individually when they come up): Listening Living Learning Text: 1 Kings 19:11 - 12 (NIV) 11 The LORD said, "Go out and stand on the mountain in the presence of the LORD, for the LORD is about to pass by." Then a great and powerful wind tore the mountains apart and shattered the rocks before the LORD, but the LORD was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake. 12 After the earthquake came a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper. Please display a quote from a book I will read. Prayers by Michel Quoist. If we knew how to listen to God, if we knew how to look around us, our whole life would become prayer. For it unfolds under God’s eyes and no part of it must be lived without being freely offered to Him. At first we communicate with words, which may be dispensed with later on…as one does the peelings of a fruit. Words are only a means. However, the silent prayer which has moved beyond words must always spring from everyday life, for everyday life is the raw material of prayer. Under the last section, Learning, please list 4 bullets: Praying the Scriptures Conquering the Attention Span God Cares All the TIme Forming a Relationship Under Praying the scriptures, display additional scripture: Psalm 103:1 Bless the LORD, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless God's holy name! http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/prayer-full-time-job http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/mediafiles/prayer-full-time-job.mp3 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 15:59:55 CDT Anika Jones Month of April churchs_in_atlanta,atlanta_churchs,atlanta,impact,jesus,psalm 27:55 Sermon Two Part Two: The boy who gave his seemingly insignificant lunch to Jesus found out that it was really significant. In the hands of Christ it was multiplied-stretched. In God's hands we are stretched. NIV John 6:1 Some time after this, Jesus crossed to the far shore of the Sea of Galilee (that is, the Sea of Tiberias), 2 and a great crowd of people followed him because they saw the miraculous signs he had performed on the sick. 3 Then Jesus went up on a mountainside and sat down with his disciples. 4 The Jewish Passover Feast was near. 5 When Jesus looked up and saw a great crowd coming toward him, he said to Philip, "Where shall we buy bread for these people to eat?" 6 He asked this only to test him, for he already had in mind what he was going to do. 7 Philip answered him, "Eight months' wages would not buy enough bread for each one to have a bite!" 8 Another of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, spoke up, 9 "Here is a boy with five small barley loaves and two small fish, but how far will they go among so many?" 10 Jesus said, "Have the people sit down." There was plenty of grass in that place, and the men sat down, about five thousand of them. 11 Jesus then took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted. He did the same with the fish. 12 When they had all had enough to eat, he said to his disciples, "Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted." 13 So they gathered them and filled twelve baskets with the pieces of the five barley loaves left over by those who had eaten. 14 After the people saw the miraculous sign that Jesus did, they began to say, "Surely this is the Prophet who is to come into the world." I. Strategic Position II. Strategic People III. Their Role is to Bless You IV. They Bless You by Stretching You ** Illustration: Everyone given a piece of Bubble Gum during the offering time. During the sermon I will ask them to blow a bubble which will symbolize being stretched. http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/stretched http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/mediafiles/stretched.mp3 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 17:51:30 CDT Olu Brown Month of April impact,atlanta_church,church,sermon,service,jesus,john,churchs_in_atlanta 28:34 Synopsis: Two Part Sermon/ Part One: A young boy give Jesus a small lunch (2 fish and five loves of bread). Jesus takes the lunch and feeds more than five thousand. Often times what is insignificant to us is significant to Jesus Scripture: John 6: 1-14 NIV John 6:1 Some time after this, Jesus crossed to the far shore of the Sea of Galilee (that is, the Sea of Tiberias), 2 and a great crowd of people followed him because they saw the miraculous signs he had performed on the sick. 3 Then Jesus went up on a mountainside and sat down with his disciples. 4 The Jewish Passover Feast was near. 5 When Jesus looked up and saw a great crowd coming toward him, he said to Philip, "Where shall we buy bread for these people to eat?" 6 He asked this only to test him, for he already had in mind what he was going to do. 7 Philip answered him, "Eight months' wages would not buy enough bread for each one to have a bite!" 8 Another of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, spoke up, 9 "Here is a boy with five small barley loaves and two small fish, but how far will they go among so many?" 10 Jesus said, "Have the people sit down." There was plenty of grass in that place, and the men sat down, about five thousand of them. 11 Jesus then took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted. He did the same with the fish. 12 When they had all had enough to eat, he said to his disciples, "Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted." 13 So they gathered them and filled twelve baskets with the pieces of the five barley loaves left over by those who had eaten. 14 After the people saw the miraculous sign that Jesus did, they began to say, "Surely this is the Prophet who is to come into the world." I. Underestimated Value II. Overlooked Opportunity III. In the Right Hands Miracles Occur http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/significant http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/mediafiles/significant.mp3 Sun, 13 Apr 2008 18:27:59 CDT Olu Brown Month of April churchs_in_atlanta,atlanta,jesus,service,sermon,church,impact 23:57 Synopsis: There are moments when we clearly recognize God's hands of mercy and deliverance in our lives Scripture: Acts 10: 34-40 (NIV) 34 Then Peter began to speak: "I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism 35 but accepts men from every nation who fear him and do what is right. 36 You know the message God sent to the people of Israel, telling the good news of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all. 37 You know what has happened throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John preached-- 38 how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power, and how he went around doing good and healing all who were under the power of the devil, because God was with him. 39 "We are witnesses of everything he did in the country of the Jews and in Jerusalem. They killed him by hanging him on a tree, 40 but God raised him from the dead on the third day and caused him to be seen. http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/but-god http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/mediafiles/but-god.mp3 Sun, 30 Mar 2008 07:11:31 CDT Olu Brown Month of March impact,church_service,atlanta,church_sermons,peter,jesus 42:17 Summary: The modern day image of celebrity is one that admired, cheered and uplifted. Through Easter Jesus shows us a different image of a Rock Star. Scripture: Luke 9: 18-27 18 Once when Jesus was praying in private and his disciples were with him, he asked them, "Who do the crowds say I am?" 19 They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, that one of the prophets of long ago has come back to life." 20 "But what about you?" he asked. "Who do you say I am?" Peter answered, "The Christ of God." 21 Jesus strictly warned them not to tell this to anyone. 22 And he said, "The Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law, and he must be killed and on the third day be raised to life." 23 Then he said to them all: "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. 24 For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will save it. 25 What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, and yet lose or forfeit his very self? Points: A New Image A Frightening Invitation An Assured Glory http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/so-you-want-to-be-a-rock-star http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/mediafiles/so-you-want-to-be-a-rock-star.mp3 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 10:14:47 CDT Olu Brown Month of March luke,jesus,prayer,church,sermon,service,atlanta 26:14 Summary: Sometimes no matter how desparately we want to come home our anger and pain want allow us. Scripture: Luke 15: 25-32 (NLT) 25 "Meanwhile, the older son was in the fields working. When he returned home, he heard music and dancing in the house, 26 and he asked one of the servants what was going on. 27 'Your brother is back,' he was told, 'and your father has killed the calf we were fattening and has prepared a great feast. We are celebrating because of his safe return.' 28 "The older brother was angry and wouldn't go in. His father came out and begged him, 29 but he replied, 'All these years I've worked hard for you and never once refused to do a single thing you told me to. And in all that time you never gave me even one young goat for a feast with my friends. 30 Yet when this son of yours comes back after squandering your money on prostitutes, you celebrate by killing the finest calf we have.' 31 "His father said to him, 'Look, dear son, you and I are very close, and everything I have is yours. 32 We had to celebrate this happy day. For your brother was dead and has come back to life! He was lost, but now he is found!'" Points: 1. Lost is not always geographical 2. The older brother was lost in his anger 3. His anger held him captive 4. The father reavealed the truth http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/im-angry-and-i-cant-move-forward http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/mediafiles/forward.mp3 Sun, 16 Mar 2008 18:17:44 CDT Olu Brown Lost church,service,sermon,jesus 38:19 Summary: Sometimes even when things are going well in our lives, we are lost on the inside. Scripture reference: Luke 15:8 – 10, from The Message … imagine a woman who has ten coins and loses one. Won't she light a lamp and scour the house, looking in every nook and cranny until she finds it? And when she finds it you can be sure she'll call her friends and neighbors: 'Celebrate with me! I found my lost coin!' Count on it—that's the kind of party God's angels throw every time one lost soul turns to God. Sermon Points: I. Misplaced II. Careless III. Searching IV. Celebrate! http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/lost-in-the-house http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/mediafiles/lost-lost-in-the-house.mp3 Sun, 09 Mar 2008 13:35:08 CDT Anika Jones Lost luke,sermon,service,church,jesus,members 24:54 Summary: Sometimes no matter how desparately we want to come home our anger and pain want allow us. Scripture: Luke 15: 25-32 25 "Meanwhile, the older son was in the field. When he came near the house, he heard music and dancing. 26 So he called one of the servants and asked him what was going on. 27 'Your brother has come,' he replied, 'and your father has killed the fattened calf because he has him back safe and sound.' 28 "The older brother became angry and refused to go in. So his father went out and pleaded with him. 29 But he answered his father, 'Look! All these years I've been slaving for you and never disobeyed your orders. Yet you never gave me even a young goat so I could celebrate with my friends. 30 But when this son of yours who has squandered your property with prostitutes comes home, you kill the fattened calf for him!' 31 "'My son,' the father said, 'you are always with me, and everything I have is yours. 32 But we had to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.'" Points: 1. Lost is not always geographical 2. The Elder brother was lost on the inside 3. How do you return home when your anger want let you? http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/lost1 http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/mediafiles/lost1.mp3 Sun, 02 Mar 2008 02:06:06 CST Olu Brown Lost lost,jesus,sermon,service 21:51 Scripture: Joshua 4: 4-7 4 So Joshua called together the twelve men he had appointed from the Israelites, one from each tribe, 5 and said to them, "Go over before the ark of the LORD your God into the middle of the Jordan. Each of you is to take up a stone on his shoulder, according to the number of the tribes of the Israelites, 6 to serve as a sign among you. In the future, when your children ask you, 'What do these stones mean?' 7 tell them that the flow of the Jordan was cut off before the ark of the covenant of the LORD. When it crossed the Jordan, the waters of the Jordan were cut off. These stones are to be a memorial to the people of Israel forever." Points: I. Past II. Present III. Future http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/what-do-these-stones-mean- http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/mediafiles/what-do-these-stones-mean.mp3 Sun, 24 Feb 2008 14:01:54 CST Olu Brown Black History Month joshua,juesus,sermon,service,love,share 31:00 Isaiah 26:3-4 (Contemporary English Version) (CEV) 3The LORD gives perfect peace to those whose faith is firm. 4So always trust the LORD because he is forever our mighty rock. *Points* 1) Get Peace 2) Be in Community a.Surrond yourself with other people b.Help others through a similar situations 3) "Stop Acting Like a Christian, Just BE One" By Christine Caine http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/a-lonely-place http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/mediafiles/a-lonely-place.mp3 Sun, 17 Feb 2008 17:34:58 CST Edwin Turnipseed Black History Month isaiah,church,service,sermon,lord,jesus 23:27 Synopsis: We are more valuable than we think Scripture: Matthew 13: 44-46 (NCV) 44 "The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in a field. One day a man found the treasure, and then he hid it in the field again. He was so happy that he went and sold everything he owned to buy that field. 45 "Also, the kingdom of heaven is like a man looking for fine pearls. 46 When he found a very valuable pearl, he went and sold everything he had and bought it. I. Value is determined by the individual II. Value is given to a treasure and a pearl III. What is priceless to you? IV. What if we are the treasure and the pearl? V. We are more valuable than we think http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/priceless http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/mediafiles/impact-sermon.mp3 Sun, 10 Feb 2008 08:21:13 CST Olu Brown Black History Month members,service,jesus,sermon,church 26:36 Ephesians 6:10-13 (New International Version) New International Version (NIV) Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society The Armor of God 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/warfare http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/mediafiles/warfare.mp3 Sun, 03 Feb 2008 15:12:44 CST Olu Brown Feb 08 atlanta,impact_church,atl,west_end,olu_brown 29:05 1 Samuel 16:6-7 (New International Version) New International Version (NIV) Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society 6 When they arrived, Samuel saw Eliab and thought, "Surely the LORD's anointed stands here before the LORD." 7 But the LORD said to Samuel, "Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart." http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/unpredictable http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/mediafiles/unpredictable.mp3 Sun, 27 Jan 2008 21:15:29 CST Edwin Turnipseed Month of January atlanta,impact_church,atl,west_end,olu_brown 19:03 Philippians 4:6-7 (New International Version) New International Version (NIV) Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/sermon/confessions-iii-i-worry-too-much http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/mediafiles/confessions-pt-iii-i-worry-too-much.mp3 Sun, 20 Jan 2008 22:57:12 CST Olu Brown Confessions atl,atlanta,olu_brown,west_end,www.impactdcd.org 31:08 2 Samuel 4:1-4 (New International Version) New International Version (NIV) Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society Ish-Bosheth Murdered 1 When Ish-Bosheth son