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The Great Dream - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 11 May 2008 10:00:01 -0400

The moment you put your faith in Christ, you become apart of life’s biggest dream. When you serve God by giving and doing, you become apart of the reality of seeing that dream come to life in other people. God poured out His Spirit, beginning in the Upper Room, to make us dreamers. Yet, somewhere along the way, the modern Church has become fixated on the sin of commission. In reality, we often sin by omission---by not doing. God’s greatest dream isn’t that we sit on a pew each week. God dreams of a great destiny for us as Spirit-filled people. And He wants to make us dreamers.

Mentoring Conversation - Dick Foth and Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Thu, 08 May 2008 10:00:00 -0400

In this special message, Pastor Mark discusses the topic of mentorship with his long-time mentor, Dick Foth.

Dimensions of Leadership - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:00:00 -0400

In the third chapter of the book of Timothy, we discover 14 dimensions of leadership. Nine of those dimensions are discussed in this message: living to a higher standard, selfishness, temperance, self-control, respect, hospitality, teaching, responsibility and gentleness.

Fan into Flame - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 10:00:00 -0400

We must view our potential the way God views our potential. To reach our true potential, we should do several things. Discover our gifts. Throw ourselves into our tasks. Learn from our mistakes. Don’t be afraid to fail or look foolish. Underpromise and over-deliver. Develop daily disciplines. And stay in the Word!

Endurance - Heather Zempel

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 10:00:00 -0400

As you look at the tombstone of your life, what do you want it to say? To really find our potential, we have to start with the end in mind. There is a mindset and an attitude we need to find our potential. We live in a “now” culture. But to find our potential, we should learn from Paul’s advice to Timothy: it takes endurance. And it takes enduring together, with fellow Christians. Fight the good fight. Finish the race. Remain faithful.

Sound Doctrine - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 10:00:00 -0400

One of our greatest problems is that we don’t define important things in life. We must define our goals, virtues and values. Don’t compromise what you know is truth for that moment of indulgence. You may forfeit your potential. Don’t major in minors. Speculation is pointless. And keep learning—it is the key to reaching your potential. Some people reject ideas they don’t understand. Some people accept ideas they don’t understand. You must “own” your faith through continual learning.

Taking Responsibility - Joel Schmidgall

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 10:00:01 -0400

If you haven’t had the chance to define yourself, it doesn’t mean that God is without a great definition for you. How do we find God’s definition for us? How do we get ourselves out of the routine of our lives and discover our true potential? We need to take responsibility. In the books of Timothy, Paul gives us five things to take responsibility of: speech, life, love, faith and purity.

A New Normal - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 10:00:00 -0400

Two-thousand years ago, in a place just outside of Jerusalem, Jesus of Nazareth was nailed to a cross, gave up His life and was placed in a tomb. Three days later, something happened. Something was different. When others arrived at the tomb, they found the stone rolled away and the tomb empty. A new normal was introduced.

With Me in Paradise - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 10:00:00 -0400

In this message, we discover the reality of the crucifixion of Christ. As the veil to the Most Holy place was torn in two, we received access to God by virtue of what Christ completed on the cross. Jesus was crucified between two thieves. One thief turned to Jesus and said, “Remember me.” Christ responded, “Today, you will be with me in Paradise.” Life is full of predicaments that leave us wondering, ‘How do we get out?’ Jesus invades our hopeless situations. Our only hope is in Him. Christ has a knack for re-writing the end of stories and He invites us to acknowledge our sin, confess our faith and enter into a relationship with Him—an eternity with God.

Father Forgive Them - Chris Jarrell

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 10:00:00 -0400

We are commanded to forgive. Jesus Christ proved that all men need forgiveness and should seek to forgive others.

It is Finished - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 10:00:00 -0500

This is a pilgrimage back to where it all spiritually began: the foot of the cross.

Love Others - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 10:00:00 -0500

We’re called to be both grace-givers and truth-tellers. Grace means, “I’ll love you no matter what.” Truth means, “I’ll be honest no matter what.”

Love God - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 10:00:00 -0500

Words cannot express how much God loves us. In fact, God’s love surpasses our knowledge and is something that we cannot comprehend.

How to Build Healthy Relationships - Dick Foth

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 10:00:00 -0500

Crafting healthy relationships takes real work. This message uses the baseball diamond to present an approach to love and relationships that shifts our thinking by applying four “bases” to the relationship-building model: history-giving, affirmation, covenant, dreaming.

How to Fast - Joel Schmidgall

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 10:00:00 -0500

This message focuses on the theory and practice of the ancient discipline of fasting. You will learn why it is important to fast and you will be given a simple plan of how you can begin implementing this practice into your physical and spiritual life.

How to Be the Church - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 10:00:00 -0500

We ARE the church. This message will challenge us to step up and be the church that God has called us to be.

How to Manage Finances - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 10:00:00 -0500

As we earn money and experience gain in our resources, it is important to be good stewards of all that God entrusts to us. In this message, we learn practical steps to decrease spending habits, avoid the debt trap and increase saving and investing.

How to Read the Bible - Heather Zempel

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 10:00:00 -0500

The Bible teaches us about God, teaches us how to live, and gives us a sense of purpose and destiny. This message outlines seven principles for reading the Bible: choose an appropriate translation, read critically, read devotionally, write down observations, read in community with others, develop a plan and apply it to your life.

How to Set Life Goals - Mark Batterson

podcast@theaterchurch.com — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 10:00:00 -0500

Big goals make big people. How to Set Life Goals will help you turn dreams into reality by outlining ten practical steps to setting goals.