December 2, 2012 ~ "Have an Un-American Christmas"

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Pastor Neal Brown

Introduction: We have what could be called a classic stress case.

Proposition: In Luke 10:38-42 we discover how to deal with the potential stress of Christmas.   

November 25. 2012 ~ "86,400 Seconds a Day?"

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Pastor Neal Brown

Introduction: Our thanksgiving needs to become thanksgiving.

Proposition: Everyday will be Thanksgiving when we follow a biblical pattern for giving thanks. 

November 18, 2012 ~ "Remember Some of Them"

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Pastor Neal Brown

This was Northwood's Thanksgiving Service.  Typically it isn't recorded because it's mostly singing and um-mic'd prayer.  But Pastor Neal had several thoughts he shared which DID get recorded!  So, while this is clearly different sections pasted together as he wove them between times of song & prayer ...we have a Thanksgiving podcast!  :)

November 11, 2012 ~ "International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church"

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Today we pray in solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Christ who share our faith but not our freedom.

We pray with them that their faith will remain strong, their suffering will be brief, their loved ones turn to Christ, and their kindness draws others to Jesus.

We are honored to be ONE WITH THEM in Christ.

*This was a slightly longer than average service.  It included people praying who were not mic'ed and therefore not recorded.  So, the recording may seem a little odd to listen to, but it was a powerful, moving and necessary service for American believers to participate in.

There were also several videos used.  Below are links to these videos in the order they were shown (some were truncated in the service).

1. "One With Them"

2. "The Reason We Sing" (offertory)

3. "World Watch List"

4. "North Korea"

5. "I Have Decided"

6. "5 Minute Challenge"

November 4, 2012 ~ "How Much Do You Weigh?"

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Pastor Neal Brown
Introduction: “The only thing that endures is character.” (OJ Simpson Sports Illustrated 1980)

Proposition: In 1 Thess 2:1-12 we discover how our example can have an eternal influence. 

October 28, 2012 ~ "Greater Gain"

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Pastor Neal Brown

Introduction: Spiritual influence is not only a gift, it is a responsibility.
Proposition: In 1 Tim 4:6-16 we discover how we can have an eternal influence.

October 21, 2012 ~ "Salty and Bright"

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Pastor Neal Brown

Introduction: Are you a person of influence?
Proposition: In Matthew 5:13-16 we discover how we fulfill our responsibility to influence the world. 

October 14, 2012 ~ "Low Risk - High Yield"

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Elder, John Duebel

Introduction: As disciples of Christ how should we give? 
Proposition: Through a brief study of  Old & New Testament teachings we will develop a healthy view of giving for today.

October 7, 2012 ~ "Compassion Makes a Difference"

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Pastor Neal Brown

Introduction: “Man may dismiss compassion from the heart, but God never will.”   ~ William Cowper
Proposition: In Jonah 4:1-11 we will learn some lessons concerning compassion.

September 30, 2012 ~ "Mission Accomplished?"

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Pastor Neal Brown


Introduction: With God the mission is possible.

Proposition: We will examine some aspects of God’s mission as found in Jonah 3:1-10.