December 24, 2017 ~ "Christmas: Our Time to Speak"

Pastor Neal Brown
Introduction: What did Mary really know?
Proposition: Through Mary’s song in Luke 1:46-47 we discover our proper response to the Christ of Christmas.

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December 17, 2017 ~ "Christmas: God Speaking in Christ" part 2

Pastor Neal Brown
Introduction: Jesus is the Master of All!
Proposition: In Hebrews 1:1-4 we discover more ways God is revealed in Christ.   

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December 10, 2017 ~ "Christmas: God Speaking in Christ"

Pastor Neal Brown

Introduction: God spoke prophet-wise now He speaks son-wise.

Proposition: In Hebrews 1:1-4 we discover how God reveals Himself in Christ.  

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December 3, 2017 ~ "Man of God"

Pastor Neal Brown

Introduction: Does the term fit you?

Proposition: In 1 Timothy 6:11-16, 20-21 we discover some traits of a man of God.  

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November 26, 2017 ~ "What is Enough?"

Pastor Neal Brown

Introduction: We are a society always living by the itch for more.

Proposition: In 1 Timothy 6:1-11, 17-19 we discover how to live a life of contentment.

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November 19, 2017 ~ "Thanksgiving 2017"

Pastor Neal Brown
Once again the Northwood family gathered to simply give thanks to the Lord and rejoice in who He is and what He's done.

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November 12, 2017 ~ "The FUNCTIONAL Family"

Pastor Neal Brown
Introduction: The church is not a corporation, it is a family.
Proposition: In 1 Timothy 5:1-25 we discover some traits that are essential for a healthy church family.

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November 5, 2017 ~ "International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church 2017"

Today is the day set aside for followers of Jesus around the world to lift up our brothers and sisters in Christ who are suffering mistreatment for His name.  We spent the entire gathering learning more of their plight and bringing them to the Father.  When you listen (and every other day of the year), please join us in praying for them.

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October 29, 2017 ~ "Influential Impact"

Pastor Neal Brown
Introduction: Talk about the power of influence! 
Proposition: In 1 Timothy 4:6-16 we discover how we can have an eternal influence. 

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October 22, 2017 ~ "Church of God"

Pastor Neal Brown
Introduction: Must first UNDERSTAND what the church is 
Proposition: We will examine the church as described in 1 Timothy 3:14-4:5. 

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October 15, 2017 ~ "Servant of God"

Pastor Neal Brown
Introduction: One is willin to pull & the rest are willin to let him.
Proposition: We will examine some traits of a servant leader as found in 1 Timothy 3:8-13. 

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October 8, 2017 ~ "Leader of God"

Pastor Neal Brown
Introduction: Everything rises & falls with leadership.
Proposition: In 1 Timothy 3:1-7 we will examine qualifications of church elders. 

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October 1, 2017 ~ "Woman of God"

Pastor Neal Brown
Introduction: A major SHIFT has occured.
Proposition: In 1 Timothy 2:9-15 we will examine God’s instructions for women in the church. 

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September 24, 2017 ~ "Pray."

Pastor Neal Brown
Introduction: Do you see prayer as the greatest WORK?

Proposition: In 1 Timothy 2:1-8 we find some instructions concerning prayer.

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September 17, 2017 ~ "Grace in the Storm"

Pastor Neal Brown
Reflecting on our experience with Hurricane Irma and how we can grown from it.

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September 3, 2017 ~ "Suited for Service"

Pastor Neal Brown
Introduction: You gotta serve somebody. Matthew 20:25-28
Proposition: In 1 Timothy 1:18-20 we discover how we can serve God faithfully. 

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August 20, 2017 ~ "Living by the Standard"

Pastor Neal Brown
Introduction: Authoritative & accurate teaching of the Word
Proposition: In 1 Timothy 1:1-11 we discover some characteristics of proper biblical instruction. 

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August 13, 2017 ~ "Living Out Your Destiny"

Navigators Missionary, Dave Hawes
Introduction: “The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses' seat, so do and observe whatever they tell you, but not the works they do. For they preach, but do not practice. - Matthew 23:2-3

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August 6, 2017 ~ "Pearls from Proverbs: The Tongue, Part 2"

Pastor Neal Brown
Introduction: Tools in the wrong hands are not always productive.  – Proverbs 18:21
Proposition: We will examine some proper uses of the tongue. 

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July 30, 2017 ~ "Pearls from Proverbs: The Tongue, Part 1"

Pastor Neal Brown
Introduction: What do you think of when I say the word tongue?
Proposition: We will examine some helpful facts concerning our tongue.

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July 23, 2017 ~ "Fertile Ground for Wisdom"

Elder, John Leone
Introduction: What does your heart long for?

Proposition: Solomon’s prayer for wisdom shows us what makes the human heart long for God’s wisdom.

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July 9, 2017 ~ "Pearls from Proverbs: Righteousness, Part 1"

Pastor Neal Brown
Introduction: So that we might become the righteousness of God in Him

Proposition: We will discover some facts concerning righteousness.

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July 2, 2017 ~ "Pearls from Proverbs: Friends, Part 2"

Elder, John Duebel
Introduction: Sharpening is not accidental.  Proverbs 27:6, Ephesians 4:15

Proposition: Scripture will reveal some ways friends can keep each other sharp.

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**Due to some technical difficulties, the recording was improvised and is of lower quality that usual.  Just FYI.  ;)

June 25, 2017 ~ "Pearls from Proverbs: Friends, Part 1"

Elder, John Duebel
Introduction: You are known by the Company you keep.  
Proverbs 13:20

Proposition: Proverbs along with serveral supporting passages from other parts of the Bible will help us determine what to look for in a friend.

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June 18, 2017 ~ Youth Mission Trip Sunday

Today we heard about experiences from our youth ministry's mission trip to Columbia, South Carolina and testimonies of what God did while they were there.  35 youth and adults were serving people whose homes and lives were affected by the "cataclysmic" rains (according to the Weather Channel) and massive flooding that occurred in October 2015.  CLICK HERE to go to a YouTube playlist of the videos covering the travel and fun as well as the worksites where they served.

June 11, 2017 ~ "Pearls from Proverbs: The Heart, Part 2"

Elder, John Duebel
Introduction: We must guard our heart against escape

Proposition: Pride is the door that leads to every idol our heart may run toward. - Proverbs 16:5, 18:12

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June 4, 2017 ~ "Pearls from Proverbs: The Heart, Part 1"

Elder, John Duebel
Introduction: The Heart is the source of everything we are.
Proposition: Our enemy is seeking to attack and destroy us, so we must remain vigilant to guard against this attacks. 1 Peter 5:8

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May 28, 2017 ~ “Pearls from Proverbs: Wisdom”

Pastor Neal Brown
Introduction: Divine guidelines & observations so that we may know wisdom

Proposition: From Proverbs 1:1-7; 2:1-6 we will answer some questions concerning wisdom.

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May 21, 2017 ~ "Drawing Near Together"

Pastor Neal Brown
Introduction: Put your position into practice!

Proposition: In Hebrews 10:19-25 we discover some essentials to putting our faith into practice.

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May 14, 2017 ~ "The Power of the Perfect Sacrifice”

Pastor Neal Brown

Introduction: Form before substance ...vs 1-4

Proposition: In Hebrews 10:5-18 we discover some benefits of the new covenant.

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May 7, 2017 ~ "New Covenant for New Creations"

Pastor Neal Brown
Introduction: The new covenant is superior to the old in every way.

Proposition: In Hebrews 9:11-28 we will examine some facts about the new covenant in Christ.

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April 30, 2017 ~ "Winsome Witnesses"

Pastor Neal Brown
Introduction: What is a witness?

Proposition: In Acts 1:12-26 we discover how we can be effective witnesses.  

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April 23, 2016 ~ "Empowered Ambassadors"

Pastor Neal Brown

Introduction: We are writing Chapter 29 everyday.

Proposition: In Acts 1:1-11 we discover some essentials for doing our part in completing His mission.

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April 9, 2017 ~ "Everlasting King Over All"

Pastor Neal Brown
Introduction: A king reigns over a territory with subjects

Proposition: In John 18:33-39 we discover some facts concerning the kingdom over which Jesus reigns.

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April 2, 2017 ~ "A Gospel Reminder"

Pastor Neal Brown
Introduction: Ordinances…which visibly and tangibly express the gospel

Proposition: In 1 Corinthians 10:16-17; 11:23-32 we will examine some facts concerning communion.

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March 26, 2017 ~ "A Good Good Daddy"

Pastor Neal Brown
Introduction: Consider this astonishing fact - 1John 3:1
Proposition: We will examine more steps to gaining a clear understanding of the gospel for everyday living.

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March 19, 2017 ~ "Exchanging Garbage for Gold"

Pastor Neal Brown

Introduction: Many have an unclear view of the gospel.

Proposition: We will examine more steps to gaining a clear understanding of the gospel for everyday living.  

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March 12, 2017 ~ "Preach the Gospel to Yourself"

Pastor Neal Brown

Introduction: We must preach the gospel to ourselves every day.

Proposition: We will examine more steps to gaining a clear understanding of the gospel for every day living.  

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March 5, 2017 ~ "To Make a Wretch His Treasure"

Pastor Neal Brown

Introduction: The key to our salvation but also the very lifeblood of our walk with God

Proposition: We will examine some steps to gaining a clear understanding of the gospel.  

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February 26, 2017 ~ "HIS VICTORY - HIS GLORY"

Pastor Neal Brown

Introduction: Winning is not everything, it’s the only thing

Proposition: In Judges 7:1-22 we discover some steps to fulfilling our call to service.  

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February 19, 2017 ~ "Borderless Trust"

Pastor Neal Brown
Introduction: Sort of makes you feel inadequate

Proposition: In Judges 6:25-40 we will examine some ways God prepares us for service.

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February 12, 2017 ~ "From Wimp to Warrior"

Pastor Neal Brown

Introduction: God called a wimpy farmer

Proposition: In Judges 6:11-24 we discover some principles that pertain to our call to serve God. 

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February 5, 2017 ~ "LOVE."

Pastor Neal Brown

Introduction: We are called to love the way He loves?

Proposition: In 1 Corinthians 16:15-18 we discover some traits of one who walks in love.  

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January 29, 2017 ~ "Velvet Steel"

Pastor Neal Brown

Introduction: Does walking come naturally for you?

Proposition: In 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 we discover some traits which should describe our Christian walk.  

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