http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com Meadowbrook Church Podcasts en Meadowbrook Church Podcasts Meadowbrook Church no Meadowbrook Church Sermons scott@meadowbrookchurch.com ℗ & © 2010 Meadowbrook Church 720 Do you hear opinions and views that are contradictory to what Jesus said and lived? Do you sometimes wonder how to react in the moment? Learn how to respond by Jesus’ encounters with His critics. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/responding-to-the-critics-of-christ Sun, 29 Aug 2010 14:08:06 GMT Good News for Challenging Times-Finding Alignment with Jesus Does it sometimes seem like the church is full of rules? What are we supposed to do with our time, our money, our use of abilities and talents? Jesus’ life and teaching bring clarity to all of these issues. The Lord’s Supper will be observed in this service. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/rightly-defining-issues-by-christ Sun, 22 Aug 2010 14:06:03 GMT Scott Brewer Good News for Challenging Times-Finding Alignment with Jesus Do you know what Jesus said about life and death? Have you personally weighed Jesus’ teaching and determined how you will live in light of Christ? The outcomes of these decisions are profound and eternal. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/clarifying-the-pronouncements-of-christ Sun, 15 Aug 2010 14:05:14 GMT Scott Brewer Good News for Challenging Times-Finding Alignment with Jesus Is it hard for you to remain faithful to God’s work in your life during times of difficulty? Do you question “why” God does or doesn’t do certain things? Discover from the example of John the Baptist how to stay aligned with Jesus. The Lord’s Supper will be observed in this service. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/double-checking-my-view-of-christ http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20100718message.mp3 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 16:07:24 GMT Scott Brewer Good News for Challenging Times-Finding Alignment with Jesus Whenever we contemplate doing something that is difficult or painful we wonder, “Is it worth it?” There is a price to pay when following Jesus and sometimes it is risky, dangerous and full of hurt. Discover what Jesus said about the reward that comes with living out His mission. Recording artist Christi Harper will perform a mini-concert in this service. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/the-culmination-of-jesus-mission http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20100711message.mp3 Sun, 11 Jul 2010 00:26:24 GMT Scott Brewer Good News for Challenging Times- Engaging the Mission of Jesus Following Christ is not a sedative that calms us down and brings a peace without turmoil. Rather being on mission with Christ is disruptive and disturbing. It is sometimes divisive and always defining. Will you engage the conflict that comes with Jesus’ mission? http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/the-conflict-in-jesus-mission http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20100704message.mp3 Sun, 04 Jul 2010 03:25:45 GMT Scott Brewer Good News for Challenging Times- Engaging the Mission of Jesus Courage is not the absence of fear but the willingness to move through one’s fears. Most likely you would overcome your fears in order to save a loved one from a deadly circumstance. How does one become courageous in the mission of Christ? http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/courage-needed-for-jesus-mission http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20100627message.mp3 Sun, 27 Jun 2010 06:40:12 GMT Scott Brewer Good News for Challenging Times- Engaging the Mission of Jesus A dangerous way to live is to follow Jesus in doing His mission. If you’re looking for safety and security from the risks of life, following Jesus is not the way. Join us in this gathering to discover the costs and determine if you’re willing to pay the price. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/the-cost-of-jesus-mission http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20100620message.mp3 Sun, 20 Jun 2010 02:20:41 GMT Scott Brewer Good News for Challenging Times- Engaging the Mission of Jesus Do you have a mission that is worth spending your one and only life for? Are you daily challenged to stretch beyond current capacities as you live your mission? Will your life mission matter beyond your lifetime? All of these answers are “yes” when you follow Jesus in His mission. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/the-call-to-jesus-mission http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20100613message.mp3 Sun, 13 Jun 2010 16:23:30 GMT Scott Brewer Good News for Challenging Times- Engaging the Mission of Jesus Life is harsh and can leave a person wrecked. How does one rebuild and start over again after wreckage? Is it possible to move from a bandaged life to wholeness and wellness? http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/jesus-has-authority-to-restore http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20100606message.mp3 Sun, 06 Jun 2010 05:20:22 GMT Scott Brewer Good News for Challenging Times-Jesus Has the Authority and Power Historically the religious were frequently surprised by the company that Jesus would keep. Jesus had keen insight into the state of one’s heart that went beyond religious practices. Discover what it is that makes one acceptable to Christ. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/jesus-has-authority-to-justify http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20100530message.mp3 Sun, 30 May 2010 05:47:45 GMT James Appleby Good News for Challenging Times-Jesus Has the Authority and Power If you wanted to have a complete and total “character make-over” what would it take? To get beneath mere behavior modification or good behavior requires a remade “hard-drive” and all the hard wiring connected to it. What does one do with the powerful influences of life? http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/jesus-has-authority-to-transform http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20100523message.mp3 Sun, 23 May 2010 06:36:21 GMT Scott Brewer Good News for Challenging Times-Jesus Has the Authority and Power If Jesus were to call disciples today what kind of people would He call? What is a disciple and what is required? Why would someone choose not to follow Christ? http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/jesus-has-authority-to-call-followers http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20100516message.mp3 Sun, 16 May 2010 05:29:48 GMT Scott Brewer Good News for Challenging Times-Jesus Has the Authority and Power Biblical stories tell of Jesus healing people of various diseases. What are we to make of those stories today? How do we reconcile the idea of miracles with science and medicine? Is it legitimate to pray for health today? http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/jesus-has-authority-to-deliver http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20100509message.mp3 Sun, 09 May 2010 06:27:29 GMT Scott Brewer Good News for Challenging Times-Jesus Has the Authority and Power Do you believe in heaven and hell? If so then you desire heaven and want to avoid hell. How can one know with confidence what his or her destiny will be? Find out what Jesus has to say about eternity. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/-jesus-wisdom-displayed-in-eternal-destinies http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20100502message.mp3 Sun, 02 May 2010 20:12:52 GMT Scott Brewer Good News for Challenging Times - Learning From Jesus the Teacher If life is a journey, where are you headed? What are the mile posts that mark the journey? How do you avoid taking wrong turns? Discover Jesus’ wisdom for every step of the way. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/jesus-wisdom-about-lifes-journey http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20100425message.mp3 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 06:30:53 GMT Scott Brewer Good News for Challenging Times - Learning From Jesus the Teacher Did you ever pray about something and not get an answer? Did you ask in prayer more than once? Did you ask more than 20 times? Is God reluctant or slow to answer prayers? Get a clear understanding of God’s purposes in our prayers. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/-jesus-wisdom-about-prayer http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20100418message.mp3 Sun, 18 Apr 2010 15:43:37 GMT Scott Brewer Good News for Challenging Times - Learning From Jesus the Teacher Have you ever been unfairly judged by someone? Ever struggled with being judgmental yourself? Judging others is quickly moving to the top of the list of our culture’s most reviled issues. Discover what does the Bible say about judging? http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/jesus-wisdom-about-judging http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20100411message.mp3 Sun, 11 Apr 2010 05:14:40 GMT Scott Brewer Good News for Challenging Times - Learning From Jesus the Teacher The resurrection of Christ has the power to change the world. The question is “Has it changed your life?” Find out how that happens and what difference it makes that Jesus conquered death. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/jesus-came-to-conquer-death http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20100404message.mp3 Sun, 04 Apr 2010 15:54:26 GMT Scott Brewer Good News for Challenging Times-Rescued by the Passion of Jesus The resurrection of Christ has the power to change the world. The question is “Has it changed your life?” Find out how that happens and what difference it makes that Jesus conquered death. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/jesus-came-to-pay-the-price http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20100402message.mp3 Fri, 02 Apr 2010 16:02:47 GMT Scott Brewer Good News for Challenging Times Where are you going? How are you going to get there? These are two of life’s most important questions. Failure to properly answer these questions leads to purposeless existence. Find out how to follow Jesus who shows us the way. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/jesus-came-to-show-the-way http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20100328message.mp3 Sun, 28 Mar 2010 05:00:39 GMT Scott Brewer Good News for Challenging Times-Rescued by the Passion of Jesus How’s your vision? Not the kind of vision that can be tested with an eye chart but the vision that sees from the heart? Can you see people and circumstances from God’s perspective? Discover how Jesus came to heal our blindness. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/jesus-came-to-give-sight-to-the-blind http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20100321message.mp3 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 04:53:39 GMT Scott Brewer Good News for Challenging Times-Rescued by the Passion of Jesus Do you worry about relationships? About money? About work? Aside from worry not helping, how much does worry hurt? Discover why and how you can trust God about your life and live with greater peace and contentment. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/how-to-live-contentedly http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20100314message.mp3 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 05:28:38 GMT Scott Brewer Good News for Challenging Times Living life well is a matter of focus. Upon whom or what are you focused? If you’re focused upon the “American dream” or simply upon making self happy you will miss life at its best. Following and focusing upon Jesus teaches and trains us to live the life God gives. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/how-to-live-wisely http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20100307message.mp3 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 07:35:39 GMT Dale Braswell Good News for Challenging Times Want to listen to music or make a telephone call? The popular means is the i-Pod or i-Phone. Notice the “i”. If life falls into i-Marriage, i-Work or i-Play then life is full of pr“i”de. Pride “E”dges “G”od “O”ut (ego) of life and leads to certain fall. Discover how to live humbly. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/how-to-live-humbly http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20100228message.mp3 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 07:40:43 GMT Scott Brewer Good News for Challenging Times What’s the secret of developing a loving marriage that lasts a lifetime? How about becoming a person who keeps his word or forgives others well or even can bless his enemies? Learn from Jesus how to live a life that is full of grace and thereby empowered for life’s great challenges http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/how-to-live-gracefully http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20100221message.mp3 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 05:08:56 GMT James Appleby Good News for Challenging Times Virtue is more than moral goodness. Virtue is living with a character of excellence. Jesus is the definition and picture of excellence. Discover how Christ gives us a virtuous life like His own. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/how-to-live-virtuously http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20100214message.mp3 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 03:21:38 GMT Scott Brewer Good News for Challenging Times If you were to daily follow Bill Gates you’d likely learn about life in the world of technology. If you followed a Senator or an actor you’d learn about doing life in the worlds of Washington D.C. or Hollywood. Following Jesus teaches you to live like a citizen of heaven though you’re still in this world. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/how-to-live-a-blessed-life http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20100207message.mp3 Sun, 07 Feb 2010 03:21:18 GMT Scott Brewer Good News for Challenging Times Need a miracle? What if Jesus invited you to ask Him to do something for you or someone you love? Discover what is a miracle and when it is that Jesus does them. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/jesus-is-powerful http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20100131message.mp3 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 03:20:57 GMT Scott Brewer Good News for Challenging Times What if Jesus cares about every aspect, even the smallest details, of my life? What if Jesus has plans and a purpose for my life? Learn to discern the work of Jesus in you and how to follow Him. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/jesus-is-purposeful http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20100124message.mp3 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 19:39:22 GMT Scott Brewer Good News for Challenging Times We name our favorite desserts in the spirit of temptations (i.e.: Devil’s food cake, decadent chocolate). Yet, temptations hold the potential to destroy our lives and wreck havoc all around. Discover how Jesus prevails over temptation. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/jesus-prevails http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20100117message.mp3 Sun, 17 Jan 2010 19:38:56 GMT Scott Brewer Good News for Challenging Times What’s going to happen to my job? To the economy? To health care? These are uncertain times. Does God really pay attention to such earthly things and does He care? Find out what the Bible says about His presence and His plans. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/jesus-is-present http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20100110message.mp3 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 19:38:19 GMT Scott Brewer Good News for Challenging Times When 2009 closes, we will have invested 8,760 hours of our lives in it. Those hours cannot be recovered – or can they? What can the Bible tell us about leveraging those hours toward a fruitful new beginning in 2010? This will be our guiding question as we search the Scriptures the next two Sundays. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/a-fruitful-new-beginning-part-2 http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20100103message.mp3 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 22:01:10 GMT James Appleby A Fruitful New Beginning When 2009 closes, we will have invested 8,760 hours of our lives in it. Those hours cannot be recovered – or can they? What can the Bible tell us about leveraging those hours toward a fruitful new beginning in 2010? This will be our guiding question as we search the Scriptures the next two Sundays. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/a-fruitful-new-beginning-part-1 http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20091227message.mp3 Sun, 27 Dec 2009 23:27:34 GMT James Appleby A Fruitful New Beginning Most know the facts about Jesus; born in Bethlehem; raised in Nazareth; baptized by John in the Jordan River; died on a cross outside of Jerusalem; raised from the dead. Knowing the facts is not the same as knowing Jesus as SAVIOR. Draw close to Jesus in this worship gathering. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/all-i-want-for-christmas-is-a-savior http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20091224message.mp3 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 04:43:55 GMT Scott Brewer All I Want For Christmas is… Pressures, stress, anxiety, worry, disappointments, discouragement, despair. In the English language 68% of the words that describe emotion are negative. The birth of Christ declared that life is to be full of JOY. Find out how knowing Jesus results in your happiness. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/all-i-want-for-christmas-is-joy http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20091220message.mp3 Sun, 20 Dec 2009 20:03:34 GMT Scott Brewer All I Want For Christmas is… “All I want is some peace” cries the harried parent, hassled employee or hurried shopper. Is peace possible with economic losses, uncertain healthcare and threats of terrorism? What is peace and how does one live in peace? Discover the gift of PEACE that Christ gives. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/all-i-want-for-christmas-is-peace http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20091213message.mp3 Sun, 13 Dec 2009 16:23:18 GMT Scott Brewer All I Want For Christmas is… Do you believe that life travels in circles or a straight line? Is (your) life going nowhere or somewhere? The birth of Christ invites a positive response to that question by offering the gift of HOPE. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/all-i-want-for-christmas-is-hope http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20091206message.mp3 Sun, 06 Dec 2009 16:11:52 GMT James Appleby All I Want For Christmas is… Some Christians claim that becoming wealthy is a sign of God’s blessing. Other Christians take vows of poverty and embrace an absence of money and possessions. Discover what the Bible says about our use of stuff. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/how-do-christians-enjoy-money--possessions http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20091130message.mp3 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 15:12:35 GMT Scott Brewer Building Blocks of a Christ-like Life Millions believe in reincarnation and karma. Millions believe in cessation and annihilation of human life after death. Still millions more believe in one life that is followed by eternity where one continues to live either in heaven or hell? Which is right and upon what basis does one make such a weighty decision? http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/what-happens-when-life-is-over http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20091122message.mp3 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:12:12 GMT Scott Brewer Building Blocks of a Christ-like Life The world is full of needy, weak, poor, illiterate, diseased and dysfunctional people. It has always been that way. “Survival of the fittest” is the norm for species of life other than humans. Why should it be different for us? Why should we care and help those less fortunate? http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/why-is-compassion-essential-to-christianity http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20091115messsage.mp3 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:11:48 GMT Scott Brewer Building Blocks of a Christ-like Life Some people can be so difficult that it seems that to be around them actually sucks life out of us. Is all human life of equal value? What’s the basis for evaluating a human life? What does God expect of us regarding our dealings with the lives of others? http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/what-is-the-value-of-human-life http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20091108message.mp3 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:11:27 GMT Scott Brewer Building Blocks of a Christ-like Life Many have given up on the church complaining of hypocrisy, impotency, spiritual abuse and more. Are there good reasons for our involvement, service and commitment to a church? Find out if it is enough to merely believe, practice spirituality and be a good person. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/how-necessary-is-church http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20091101message.mp3 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:11:06 GMT Scott Brewer Building Blocks of a Christ-like Life Does your life matter? Who says? You say, “Life is just intrinsically valuable.” What’s the basis for such a claim? Discover what the Bible says about your worth and the connection your worth has to Jesus Christ. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/why-is-christ-central-to-life http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20091025message.mp3 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:10:43 GMT Scott Brewer Building Blocks of a Christ-like Life The Bible presents God as a father to children, a husband to a bride, a friend who is like a brother. Are these metaphors merely poetic or true reflections of the personal nature of God? Discover experientially how personal God is. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/how-personal-is-god http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20091018message.mp3 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 15:10:11 GMT Scott Brewer Building Blocks of a Christ-like Life Christianity is a faith that is rooted in the Bible. If the Bible is unreliable or something less than the inspired revelation of God then Christianity has a shaky foundation that may not deserve the allegiance of our lives. Find out if there are good reasons for the Bible to be authoritative. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/why-is-the-bible-authoritative http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20091011message.mp3 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 15:09:47 GMT Scott Brewer Building Blocks of a Christ-like Life To speak of being “saved” one presupposes that there is a need of saving those who are perishing. Discover why and what is meant when the Bible says that all are perishing, all need saving and only Christ can do the saving. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/what-is-salvation http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20091004message.mp3 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 15:09:25 GMT Scott Brewer Building Blocks of a Christ-like Life Popular culture sometimes refers to vague notions about a universal force, spirituality, energy fields, higher power, the “god that is within”, or “the man upstairs”. What are we to think about God? Discover what God says about Himself through the writings of the Bible. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/who-is-god http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20090927message.mp3 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 15:08:42 GMT Scott Brewer Building Blocks of a Christ-like Life Discontentment is based upon the belief that I lack or need something. God’s blessing for you is the promise that He will give you everything that you need. Find out how to live the contented life. Scripture: Philippians 4:11 http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/god-bless-youwith-a-contented-life http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20090920message.mp3 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 01:10:03 GMT Scott Brewer God Bless You :Living with God’s favor and provision Experiencing the peace of God is not being without turmoil or difficulty. Rather the peace of God is a state of well-being in the midst of tumult. Discover the freedom that comes with following Christ. Scripture: Philippians 4:7 This will be a Baptism service http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/god-bless-youwith-a-serene-life http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20090913message.mp3 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 01:08:45 GMT Scott Brewer God Bless You :Living with God’s favor and provision Christianity differs from every other major religion in the world. Christianity is not about appeasing an angry god but rather having a relationship with the Living God. Find out all of the benefits of having a connection with Christ. Scripture: Philippians 3:8 This service will feature the Lord’s Supper http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/god-bless-youwith-a-connected-life http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20090906message.mp3 Sun, 06 Sep 2009 01:07:39 GMT Scott Brewer God Bless You :Living with God’s favor and provision When you begin following Christ none of your life experience is meaningless or without purpose. Understand the Biblical promise that God will use your “glad” times and “sad” times in ways that will bless you and others. Scripture: Philippians 1:12 http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/god-bless-youwith-a-purposeful-life http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20090830message.mp3 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 01:05:08 GMT Scott Brewer God Bless You :Living with God’s favor and provision Most think that following Jesus is about going to heaven some day or at least living a better life here and now. Discover the Biblical teaching that God wants to bless you by you living the life that Christ lived. Scripture: Philippians 1:6 http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/god-bless-youwith-a-changed-life http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20090823message.mp3 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 01:05:45 GMT Scott Brewer God Bless You :Living with God’s favor and provision What Christ Followers Can Expect In The Future http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/what-christ-followers-can-expect-in-the-future http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20090816message.mp3 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 22:07:49 GMT Leon Hurley Sunday Sermons Why are there so many different and varied practices in worship? Which are right? Are some wrong? What difference does it make if one worships God or not? Discover in this gathering what God is up to when we worship Him. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/worship-magnifying-god http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20090802message.mp3 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 00:00:16 GMT Scott Brewer Sunday Sermons The church in the city of Thessalonica was birthed in chaos, and yet thrived in the midst of it. Join us as we seek to learn from them how to ride the rapids of change. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/whitewater-rafting-riding-the-rapids-of-change- http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20090728message.mp3 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 20:52:16 GMT James Appleby Sunday Sermons If God invited you into a conversation would you want to sit down and talk with Him? Find out what prayer is and is not; what prayer can mean to you and to those for whom you pray; what prayer “factor” is essential. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/prayer-communicating-with-god- http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20090719message.mp3 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 22:11:37 GMT Scott Brewer Sunday Sermons God has a purpose and plan for His church. People can be self-willed. What happens when God’s will and the will of people conflict? Discover the benefits and practice of covenantal relationships and discipline. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/the-practice-of-church-discipline http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20090712message.mp3 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 23:24:54 GMT Scott Brewer The Doctrine of the Church Since the church is a living organism that the Bible refers to as a body, a church has either good or poor health. What are the characteristics of a healthy church and what danger is there when a church is sick? http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/when-is-a-church-healthy http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20090705message.mp3 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 23:23:29 GMT Scott Brewer The Doctrine of the Church Why do churches have elders and other church leaders? How are leaders identified and who decides that they will lead? Learn about God’s prerequisites, processes and people that serve His church as leaders. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/who-leads-a-church http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/0090628message.mp3 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 23:19:56 GMT Scott Brewer The Doctrine of the Church Since God intends that followers of Jesus will be a part of His church, how is that practically experienced and lived out? Find out why it matters which local expression of God’s church you connect with and what God’s intent is. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/what-is-this-church http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20090621message.mp3 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 23:18:23 GMT Scott Brewer The Doctrine of the Church There are many groupings of people that refer to themselves as “church”. Are they? What are the criteria for being a church and why does it matter? Find out why the Bible says that everyone needs to be a part of God’s church. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/what-is-the-church http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20090614message.mp3 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 23:17:11 GMT Scott Brewer The Doctrine of the Church God is an Author and life in this world is HIStory. Do you know what the story is? Do you know where you fit in the story? Are you playing your part? http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/the-big-story- http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20090607message.mp3 Sun, 07 Jun 2009 23:15:17 GMT Scott Brewer The Doctrine of the Church Current culture quests for transcendence—to connect with Someone Greater than I who stands above current problems and pain. Worship connects us with our Transcendent God. What will that worship look like? http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/the-quest-for-transcendence http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20090531message.mp3 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:28:09 GMT James Appleby Current culture quests for transcendence—to connect with Someone Greater than I who stands above current problems and pain. Worship connects us with our Transcendent God. What will that worship look like? Why do people get baptized? Who should be baptized? When is the right time and what is the right way for baptism to take place? Discover what the Bible has to say about these questions and more. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/baptism-identifying-with-god http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20090524message.mp3 Sun, 24 May 2009 23:26:55 GMT Scott Brewer Why do people get baptized? Who should be baptized? When is the right time and what is the right way for baptism to take place? Discover what the Bible has to say about these questions and more. What on earth is God doing? Few people on earth have been able to see what God is up to more than Jerry Rankin. As president of the International Mission Board, Dr. Rankin heads the largest Christian missionary force in the world. Don’t miss this unique, one time opportunity to hear a leading voice regarding Christ’s mission. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/the-mission-of-time http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20090517message.mp3 Sun, 17 May 2009 17:14:06 GMT Jerry Rankin Learning to Live In Time “Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.” –Jesus, on His next to last day of life. Discover what “things” Jesus was referring to and how to do them. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/the-investment-of-time http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20090510message.mp3 Sun, 10 May 2009 17:12:41 GMT Scott Brewer Learning to Live In Time Within the pages of the Bible God has revealed to us His Person, His Promises, His Plans and His Perspective on what’s happening in our world and lives. Take a look at “today” through the lens of Scripture and seek God’s prescription for what “ails” us. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/the-understanding-of-time http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20090503message.mp3 Sun, 03 May 2009 17:11:33 GMT Scott Brewer Learning to Live In Time We cannot place tooth paste back in the tube from which we squeezed it out. Similarly God gives us resource and opportunity that cannot be reclaimed once it has been spent. Discover the biblical and eternal perspective on the gifts that God gives during the time of our lives. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/the-cost-of-time http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20090426message.mp3 Sun, 26 Apr 2009 17:10:40 GMT Scott Brewer Learning to Live In Time What is this elusive thing that we call “quality time”? Suppose one could have an interview with Jesus and ask, “What is quality time and how do I get it?” Find out Jesus’ answer to the “quality” question and identify your next step in getting there. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/the-quality-of-time http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20090419message.mp3 Sun, 19 Apr 2009 17:09:13 GMT Scott Brewer Learning to Live In Time What if the way to true joy was via the path of sacrifice and suffering? Would you travel that path or would you choose an easier pseudo-joy? Examine the life of Christ and hear the call of the Lord and freshly commit to His ways. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/-the-road-less-traveled http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20090322message.mp3 Sun, 22 Mar 2009 02:05:57 GMT Scott Brewer World Christian Emphasis When a lion exerts his presence to overcome his enemy and protect his own he is said to be “on the move”. The “Lion of Judah”, our Lord and Savior is likewise on the move. Discover what that means for you and for our world. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/god-is-on-the-move http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20090315message.mp3 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 02:04:44 GMT Scott Brewer World Christian Emphasis There is a Grand Story that transcends and informs all other stories. Next Sunday we begin a series that examines how our personal stories connect with that Grand Story which reveals God’s purposeful activity in our world. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/where-in-the-world-are-you http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20090308message.mp3 Sun, 08 Mar 2009 21:25:32 GMT James Appleby World Christian Emphasis What if God not only did a powerful work IN you but also THROUGH you? What if God took painful parts of your past and used them to bless someone else? Discover the potential and promise of God’s healing work in you. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/recycling-pain http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20090301message.mp3 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 22:04:02 GMT Scott Brewer Steps to a Reasonably Happy Life When good decisions are made and significant life change begins to take place, how does one keep it going? Discover how to overcome fatigue, distraction and discouragement so that you maintain the momentum of God’s work in you. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/maintaining-momentum http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20090222message.mp3 Sun, 22 Feb 2009 22:01:24 GMT Scott Brewer Steps to a Reasonably Happy Life Almost all of the content of the Bible addresses how we live in relationship with God and with other people. One cannot effectively relate to God if our human connections are damaged. Discover why and how to repair your relationships. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/repairing-relationships http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20090215message.mp3 Sun, 15 Feb 2009 02:09:57 GMT Scott Brewer Steps to a Reasonably Happy Life step_8,step_9,recovery,matthew_5:7,matthew_5:9,forgiveness,amends,serenity Do you have problems? Do you admit that you are powerless over your problems and defects of character? Do you believe that God can help? Then congratulations, you are ready for significant transformation of your life. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/making-changes http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20090208message.mp3 Sun, 08 Feb 2009 02:10:24 GMT Scott Brewer Steps to a Reasonably Happy Life step_6,step_7,recovery,matthew_5:6,change,submission,romans_12:1-2 Some people rationalize their past, complain about their present and fear their future. God's invitation is to clean up your past, rebuild your present and experience freedom in your future. Both paths require a choice and the choice is yours. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/coming-clean http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20090201message.mp3 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 02:11:10 GMT Scott Brewer Steps to a Reasonably Happy Life confession,resentment,matthew_5:8,inventory,recovery,step_5,step_4 The old saying, “Let go and let God” is true, not trite. But, how does one let go? What does it look like for God to be in control of my life? http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/letting-go http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20090125message.mp3 Sun, 25 Jan 2009 03:22:54 GMT Scott Brewer Steps to a Reasonably Happy Life salvation,surrender,healing,meekness,matthew_5:5,recovery,step_3 If God can help and is inclined to help then why don’t I let Him help? What do I really believe about God? What do I really believe about life’s challenges? Do I really want to change? http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/getting-help http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20090118message.mp3 Sun, 18 Jan 2009 03:23:15 GMT Scott Brewer Steps to a Reasonably Happy Life step_2,mourning,denial,happiness,belief,sanity,abandonment,abuse,recovery,matthew_5:4 There’s an “elephant” in the room. You’re a broken person that needs healing and power for restoration. God has the power and He is inclined to heal and rebuild us. To experience God’s help we must first admit our need. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/admitting-need http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20090111message.mp3 Sun, 11 Jan 2009 03:23:33 GMT Scott Brewer Steps to a Reasonably Happy Life step_1,denial,happiness,powerlessness,recovery,matthew_5:3 http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/dont-waste-your-life http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20090104message.mp3 Sun, 04 Jan 2009 15:33:26 GMT Scott Brewer mission,missional,missionary http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/a-reason-to-get-up-in-the-morning http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20081228message.mp3 Sun, 28 Dec 2008 22:07:43 GMT Will you enjoy Christmas? The cards are mailed. The shopping is over. No more social engagements that are "supposed" to be fun. Now it is you, family and friends gathered for worship and experiencing the Person and Presence of God. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/receiving-gods-christmas-presence Wed, 24 Dec 2008 15:23:42 GMT Scott Brewer Giving the Good Gifts at Christmas Do you have a Christmas gift budget and do you keep it? Do you give expensive gifts, modest gifts or token gifts? How do you decide? Find out about that "budget busting" gift that you should give and why. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/gifts-that-are-expensive-and-worth-it Sun, 21 Dec 2008 15:22:08 GMT Scott Brewer Giving the Good Gifts at Christmas Most of us have that "someone" for whom it is challenging to buy a gift. It seems that they have everything they need or we just lack creative ideas. Discover the gift that everyone needs and that most don't have. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/gifts-for-the-person-that-has-everything http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20081214message.mp3 Sun, 14 Dec 2008 15:34:17 GMT Scott Brewer Giving the Good Gifts at Christmas christmas,peacemakers,peace,matthew_5 It's that time of year when we descend upon the shopping mall, joust for parking spaces, navigate the sea of people and ring the chimes of cash registers in the effort to give gifts at Christmas. Discover the gifts that you can give without the mall or online shopping carts that will also change your life in the giving. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/gifts-you-wont-find-at-the-mall http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20081207message.mp3 Sun, 07 Dec 2008 15:34:51 GMT Scott Brewer Giving the Good Gifts at Christmas christmas,christlikeness,growth,discipleship,2_peter_1:3-8 Are you worried about being single? Worried about your marriage or children? Worried about your finances and future? Does worry paralyze or antagonize your life? God has throughout history empowered His people to slay fearsome giants. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/slaying-fearsome-giants http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20081130messagemp3.mp3 Sun, 30 Nov 2008 15:35:19 GMT Scott Brewer Slaying Giants matthew_6:25-34,david_and_goliath,fear,worry,trust What defining experiences occurred that helped shape who you are today? Do you want to make significant changes so that your future is different than your past? Find out how the Christ-life can bring healing and resolve to the past, power for the present and hope for the future. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/slaying-personhood-giants http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20081123message.mp3 Sun, 23 Nov 2008 15:35:46 GMT Scott Brewer Slaying Giants galatians_6,1_samuel_17,david_and_goliath,abuse,youth Unwise courtships, dysfunctional marriages, deficient parental preparation and relational disrepair threaten to break our hearts and ruin our families. Discover the weapons Christ-followers have for slaying these giants. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/slaying-relationship-giants http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20081116message.mp3 Sun, 16 Nov 2008 15:36:09 GMT Scott Brewer Slaying Giants second_life,chat_room,hang-ups,resentments,forgiveness The government bailout, investment losses, credit debt and a culture of consumerism all breathe down upon us with ferociousness. How does one live within our means and not fall prey to easy purchases and tyrannical payments? How does the “Jesus-life” stand in the midst of financial chaos? http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/slaying-financial-giants http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20081109message.mp3 Sun, 09 Nov 2008 15:36:46 GMT Scott Brewer Slaying Giants denial,rich,poor,stewardship,wealth,discontentment,1_samuel_17 God’s agenda for people and for this world has always been opposed. But God has never been threatened. Instead, God uses what seem to us to be gigantic problems as the means of changing our lives and forming Christ in us. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/a-model-for-slaying-giants http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20081102message.mp3 Sun, 02 Nov 2008 15:37:31 GMT Scott Brewer Slaying Giants 1_samuel_17,david_and_goliath,giants,experience,authority,courage http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/the-meddlesome-ways-of-a-merciful-god http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20081026message.mp3 Sun, 26 Oct 2008 22:09:55 GMT If the Bible is true when it says that all of us have sinned and that all of us stand condemned, then we must have a Savior that can deliver us from judgment. Some say “this” religion or “that” belief can be a legitimate means of salvation. Why can Jesus say that He alone is “the way”? http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/i-believe-christ-for-eternal-salvation http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20081019message.mp3 Sun, 19 Oct 2008 21:32:37 GMT Scott Brewer Confessions Worth Repeating Need wisdom or guidance? Need courage? How about strength to persevere? Need some grace for patience or to be able to forgive? God promises all these things and more. Discover how to depend and receive the promises of God. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/i-depend-upon-christ-in-any-circumstance http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20081012message.mp3 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:42:04 GMT Scott Brewer Confessions Worth Repeating We take jobs, get married and have families without knowing exactly how it will all turn out. They are calculated risks that we become willing to take. Are there good reasons to trust God when our circumstances are marked by pain, loss or difficult challenge? Discover why we can trust God. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/i-trust-christ-without-understanding-everything http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20081005message.mp3 Sun, 05 Oct 2008 21:22:34 GMT Scott Brewer Confessions Worth Repeating You count the cost before you buy a house or a car. You count the cost of getting married or having a family. What’s the cost of being a Christian? Is it worth it? Find out if following Christ is a price you’re willing to pay. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/i-follow-christ-no-matter-the-cost http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20080928message.mp3 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 21:18:29 GMT Scott Brewer Confessions Worth Repeating Loving God and loving other people are the chief marks of followers of Jesus. Yet, being a loving person is one of our greatest challenges. What does it mean to love and how are we able to even love our enemies? Join us in praying, “God, make Your Church loving. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/lord-make-your-church-loving http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20080914message.mp3 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 01:04:28 GMT Scott Brewer God’s Prayer for His Church If Meadowbrook Church disappeared from Redmond and the Eastside would it matter? If you were relocated out of this area or out of this world would your absence be felt because of how God has been using you here? Let’s refocus on what the mission and purpose are and ask God to make us Missional. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/lord-make-your-church-missional http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20080907message.mp3 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 22:27:55 GMT Scott Brewer God’s Prayer for His Church What circumstance are you facing? A health challenge; joblessness; lack of resources; relational strife; abuse or a wound in your heart? Maybe you sense God calling you to a life adventure and it makes you afraid. Find out how to face fears, arrest worry and live with boldness. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/lord-make-your-church-bold http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20080831message.mp3 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 22:26:12 GMT Scott Brewer God’s Prayer for His Church Someone has said that there are at least 3 “you’s”. There is the person others think you are; the person you think you are; and the person God knows you are. Discover and become the person God knows you to be which is formed in His heart and vision for you. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/lord-make-your-church-authentic http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20080824message.mp3 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 22:24:29 GMT Scott Brewer God’s Prayer for His Church In word association if someone says “holy” many think “holier than thou”. Holiness can conjure thoughts of arrogant, self-righteous, hypocritical, off-putting behavior. Yet God commands that all of us be holy. What does holiness mean and how do we get there? http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/lord-make-your-church-holy http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20080817message.mp3 Sun, 17 Aug 2008 22:22:51 GMT Scott Brewer God’s Prayer for His Church http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/how-to-handle-tough-times http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20080727message.mp3 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 15:43:53 GMT From our earliest years we grappled with injustice. With our childlike assessment we declared something as “unfair” if it didn’t occur in a way that pleased us. What is the standard for justice? When life is unjust what does that imply about God? http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/bad-things-begin-happening-to-good-people-how-could-god-allow-suffering http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20080622message.mp3 Sun, 22 Jun 2008 15:51:10 GMT Scott Brewer Finding My Story in HIStory Temptation is understood to be a desire to do something wrong or illicit. But, who says what is wrong and what is right? Someone declares that there are no absolutes yet such a statement is an absolute. How do we sort this out? http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/the-good-beginning-goes-bad-exploring-moral-absolutism-and-relativism http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20080615message.mp3 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 15:49:50 GMT Scott Brewer Finding My Story in HIStory The Bible claims that God created men and women with distinct and unique purposes, roles and functions. The Bible and history also record centuries of patriarchal oppression and abuse. What’s the truth about gender based differences? http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/the-beginning-of-mankind-examining-manhood-and-womanhood http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20080608message.mp3 Sun, 08 Jun 2008 15:48:34 GMT Scott Brewer Finding My Story in HIStory How is it that our world came into being? Is there evidence that supports the idea of evolution? What are we to think of the creation story in the Bible? Find out what difference these issues make upon your life. http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/sermon/in-the-beginninggod-are-faith-and-science-at-odds http://www.meadowbrookchurch.com/mediafiles/20080601message.mp3 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 15:47:10 GMT Scott Brewer Finding My Story in HIStory