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Series: 2008 Mission and Vision Series
11/30/08 | Tim Schaaf
The next three sermons will focus on CGS's mission statement. This week, Pastor Tim helps us see why it is loving and necessary to bring people to be CHANGED by the cross of Christ and gives four practical suggestions on how to do this.
The Habit of Thankfulness
11/23/08 | Tim Schaaf
For many, this will be a difficult Thanksgiving. Despite our circumstances, how can we develop a habit of thankfulness that will last the whole year?
The Letter to Sardis – Why We Need Revival
Series: The Book of Revelation - The View from the Top of History
11/02/08 | Tim Schaaf
Are there Zombies in the Bible? Why do churches need revival? What do these questions have to do with each other? In this sermon Pastor Tim answers these questions and more. - Sermon Audio is found under the "NOTES" area this time. No clue how that happened!
Sex and the City - Thyatira
Series: The Book of Revelation - The View from the Top of History
10/26/08 | Tim Schaaf
How can young, modern followers of Jesus (as well as older, seasoned Christians) deal with the issues of sex and sexuality in the midst of our sex-crazy culture.
The Sword and the Church Pergamum
Series: The Book of Revelation - The View from the Top of History
10/19/08 | Tim Schaaf
How important is it to know the Bible? In this sermon, Pastor Tim shows how it can be the difference between life and death.
Suffering Brings Clarity (Or Why Christians Shouldn't Be Optimists)
Series: The Book of Revelation - The View from the Top of History
10/12/08 | Tim Schaaf
Pain is one of the brutal facts of life. Christianity is one of the only worldviews that gives people an honest way to look at pain, and a way to overcome. In this sermon Pastor Tim looks at the ways pain can be used to bring clarity to our faith.
Recapturing Your First Love
Series: The Book of Revelation - The View from the Top of History
10/05/08 | Tim Schaaf
In faith, life and marriage it is possible for love to grow cold and distant. Using examples from the movie Fireproof and a study of Revelation 2:1-7 Pastor Tim helps us learn how to regain our first love.
Have You Lost Your First Love? (The Letter to the Church in Ephesus)
Series: The Book of Revelation - The View from the Top of History
Falling in love and staying in love are two very different things. In this sermon Pastor Tim looks at how the Ephesian church stayed busy but loveless and how love can be regained.
Revealing Jesus
Series: The Book of Revelation - The View from the Top of History
Why does it help to reveal Jesus to hurting people? In this look at Revelation 1, we see six ways Jesus is revealed and how He makes all the difference.
The View from the Top of History (1)
Series: The Book of Revelation - The View from the Top of History
In this first sermon on the Book of Revelation Pastor Tim Schaaf teaches us how seeing Jesus as the center becomes the key to unlocking this book's mysteries.
One on One Connections
In this look at Hebrews 10:19-25, Pastor Tim looks at ways our faith can become confused and how passionate spirituality can grow as we look at Jesus not just as our Sacrifice of Atonement, but also as our Peace Offering.
Unclean & Unashamed Part 3 - New Hearts
Series: Unclean & Unashamed
In this final sermon on Psalm 51, Pastor Tim looks at how God uses the gift of brokenness to show us our need for the Gospel. Special focus is on how the Holy Spirit fills God's repentant children.
Unclean & Unashamed Part 2 – The Freedom of Confession
Series: Unclean & Unashamed
In part two of our study of Psalm 51, Pastor Tim Schaaf looks at the power of confession and how this painful step can begin the healing process.
Unclean & Unashamed Part 1 - Sin is a Process of the Heart
Series: Unclean & Unashamed
Pastor Tim Schaaf begins a three week study on Psalm 51. This week he looks at the story of David and Bathsheba and how sin is not an event, but a process of the heart.
Why Is There Only One Way To Be Saved?
Series: WHY? Answering the Big Questions of Faith
Pastor Tim concludes the "WHY" series by looking at 1 John 4 and the exclusivity of Jesus.
Do Science And Christianity Conflict?
Series: WHY? Answering the Big Questions of Faith
In this study of Psalm 147, Pastor Tim asks whether we can give God praise for spiritual activities as well as natural laws and science (Audio Unavailable)
Is Christianity and American Religion?
Series: WHY? Answering the Big Questions of Faith
What do Faith, politics and patriotism have to do with each other? In this study of the book of Obadiah, Pastor Tim looks at how followers of Jesus should approach their civic duty. (Audio Unavailable)
Why Does God Send People to Hell?
Series: WHY? Answering the Big Questions of Faith
If God loves, why do people go to Hell? In this sermon on Luke 16 (the story of Lazarus and the Rich Man) Pastor Tim looks at God’s love, human choice and God’s justice.
Why Should We Trust the Bible?
Series: WHY? Answering the Big Questions of Faith
Why should we trust the Bible? Pastor Tim looks at historical reasons as well as personal / experiential ones.
Why is there Pain and Suffering if God is Good?
Series: WHY? Answering the Big Questions of Faith
How can a good, all powerful God allow suffering? In this sermon Pastor Tim looks at Job 2 and other passages to show that pain is not proof that God doesn't exist, but is a call to faith.
Why Is Christianity Outward Orientated?
Series: WHY? Answering the Big Questions of Faith
How to deal with the Problem of Proselytizing. Christians often get it wrong...but does that make or message false or let us off the hook? (no audio available)
FAITH AND FANTASY
Harry Potter, Prince Caspian, Role-Playing Games, World of Warcraft … and Jesus? How does fantasy fit into the life of a Christ-follower? In this sermon Pastor Tim Schaaf looks at the Bible, Fantasy and marks a path towards discernment.
Nucleation – The Chain Reaction Begins
Matthew 9 - Levi throws a party and gives a great way to connect Jesus to spiritual wanderers.
Spiritual Bottlenecks (Diet Coke and Mentos)
Haggai 2 - how does revival break out
Joy in Giving
Series: On The Way to Joy: A Study in Philippians
Philippians 3:10-23 - how does sacrificial giving fit in a life of faith, joy and grace?
Joy in Conflict
Series: On The Way to Joy: A Study in Philippians
Philippians 4:2-10 How do we find joy and grace in conflict?
Joy in our Citizenship
Series: On The Way to Joy: A Study in Philippians
Philippians 3:17-4:1 The Philippians lived in a Roman Colony and enjoyed many privileges because of that fact. Paul says that our citizenship is in heaven. If this is true, how will that change our lives?
Joy in Growth
Series: On The Way to Joy: A Study in Philippians
Philippians 3:12-16 - How God's Plan is for everyone to move forward in spiritual and personal maturity
Joy in Grace
Series: On The Way to Joy: A Study in Philippians
In tax season everyone is looking for a write-off. In this passage Paul looks at his spiritual balance and rethinks his assets.
Joy in Defending the Faith
Series: On The Way to Joy: A Study in Philippians
In the middle of this "book of joy" there is a startling attack on false teachers. Why would joy lead us into a fight to defend the faith?
Joy In Mentoring
Series: On The Way to Joy: A Study in Philippians
Philippians moves into an apparent tangent about Timothy and Epaphroditus. This shift is, in part, about passing the torch to the next generation.
Easter 2008 - The God of Second Chances
Easter 2008 - the God of the Second Chance. Does God give mulligans?
Palm Sunday 2008
Palm Sunday - What Sort of King Is Jesus?
Joy in Change
Series: On The Way to Joy: A Study in Philippians
How do we change when politics and self-help books don't help? (no audio availible)
Joy in Jesus
Series: On The Way to Joy: A Study in Philippians
A look at Philippians 2:6-11 and how our understanding of Jesus changes everything.
Joy in Humility (Part 2)
Series: On The Way to Joy: A Study in Philippians
A look at humility - how we can have the same attitude as Jesus Christ
Joy in Humility (Part 1)
Series: On The Way to Joy: A Study in Philippians
Humility, a neglected virtue that's indispensable for our Christian lives.
Joy in the Fight
Series: On The Way to Joy: A Study in Philippians
Whatever comes through those doors, we'll survive if we stay together!
Joy in Death
Series: On The Way to Joy: A Study in Philippians
As we continue in Philippians we find out how to have joy in death.
That Your Love May Abound
Series: On The Way to Joy: A Study in Philippians
Philippians 1:1-11, why we should embrace community despite its flaws.
Opportunities, Joy and Challenges
Series: On The Way to Joy: A Study in Philippians
the first in our study of Philippians. This sermon looks at how the church in Philippi was planted.
Christmas Eve 2007
Series: A Christmas Worth Waiting For
The Gift of a King
Series: A Christmas Worth Waiting For
The final sermon in this series as we look at Isaiah in the light of Christmas
The Gift of a Child
Series: A Christmas Worth Waiting For
Continuing our Christmas Series on the book of Isaiah.
The Gift of Judgement
Series: A Christmas Worth Waiting For
The second series leading towards Christmas as we look at Isaiah 65 and how grace is found in the midst of punishment and pain.
The Gift of Redemption
Series: A Christmas Worth Waiting For
The first sermon in a four-week series leading towards Christmas.
When Spirituality Gets Passionate
A look at Passionate Spirituality and the Baptism of the Holy Spirit.
Glorifying God By Helping All People Change Grow and Serve
We glorify God by helping all people change, grow and serve.
Joy In All Circumstances
How can we have joy that can break through even in the worst circumstances
REach: They Will Know We Are Christians By Our
Series: REALationships
What is keeping you from breaking through the glass ceiling towards joy, maturity and power?
REstore: When Your Finally Confront
Series: REALationships
There is a time in every relationship when we need to confront. Like a state trooper defending his daughter we have: a relationship, authority, tactics and results.
REpentance - Peace Starts in the Heart
Series: REALationships
REady: Conflict Happens
Series: REALationships
The first sermon in an eight week series on relationships and conflict.
Our Iceberg is Melting
A look at a modern fable, the book of Philippians and change in a local congregation.
Counter-Cultural Choices
Series: Sermon on the Mount