http://www.tucsonrevolution.com Pastor Josh Reich discusses relevant topics with the Revolution Church community in Tucson, Arizona. Revolution is a diverse community of individuals who have abandoned the notion that life can and should be lived in isolation and that Christianity is just a belief system. We express ourselves uniquely and are united by our relationship with Christ. en Pastor Josh Reich discusses relevant topics with the Revolution Church community in Tucson, Arizona. Revolution is a diverse community of individuals who have abandoned the notion that life can and should be lived in isolation and that Christianity ... Revolution Church no Revolution Church info@tucsonrevolution.com ℗ & © 2012 Revolution Church 720 When you hear the word weird, images of Lady Gaga come to mind, or if you are older, Weird Al. Weird is something you do in our culture to define yourself, to stand out, in an effort to be indefinable by friends and family, to beat to your own drum. According to the Dictionary, Weird means something or suggesting something involving the supernatural, unearthly or uncanny, fantastic or bizarre. According to Scripture, when someone thinks of a follower of Jesus, the word weird should come to mind. According to 1 Peter 2, we are aliens, exiles on earth. This spring at Revolution Church, we are going to preach through the books of 1 & 2 Peter and look at this idea of being weird. We will look at how we truly follow Jesus in a way that causes people to ask questions, in a way that says we don’t belong. We will do this by looking at how we live when it comes to trial and pain, submitting to authority (godly and ungodly), in marriage, as a single, when dealing with sin in our lives and to finish off 2 Peter, we will spend 4 weeks looking at how this topic deals with heaven, hell and the afterlife. You can find the study guide for this series at http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/weird-study-guide.pdf Big Idea: *Followers of Jesus are defined by the hope they have in the gospel, not their past sins or identities, but a new identity. Next Steps: *Get baptized on February 11th Recommended Resources: *"Disciple: Getting Your Identity from Jesus" by Bill Clem (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1433523493?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=1433523493) http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/weird-how-do-i-know-if-im-a-follower-of-jesus-1-peter-113-21 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2412.mp3 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 06:21:21 GMT Josh Reich Weird When you hear the word weird, images of Lady Gaga come to mind, or if you are older, Weird Al. Weird is something you do in our culture to define yourself, to stand out, in an effort to be indefinable by friends and family, to beat to your own drum. According to the Dictionary, Weird means something or suggesting something involving the supernatural, unearthly or uncanny, fantastic or bizarre. According to Scripture, when someone thinks of a follower of Jesus, the word weird should come to mind. According to 1 Peter 2, we are aliens, exiles on earth. This spring at Revolution Church, we are going to preach through the books of 1 & 2 Peter and look at this idea of being weird. We will look at how we truly follow Jesus in a way that causes people to ask questions, in a way that says we don’t belong. We will do this by looking at how we live when it comes to trial and pain, submitting to authority (godly and ungodly), in marriage, as a single, when dealing with sin in our lives and to finish off 2 Peter, we will spend 4 weeks looking at how this topic deals with heaven, hell and the afterlife. You can find the study guide for this series at http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/weird-study-guide.pdf Big Idea: *God is able to use the trials and hardships in our lives to transform us and get us to where he wants us Next Steps: *Get baptized on February 11th Recommended Resources: *"Trusting God When Life Hurts the Most" by Jerry Bridges (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006U1C1Y6?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=B006U1C1Y6) http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/weird-when-life-doesnt-go-as-planned-1-peter-16-12 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2012-01-28.mp3 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:09:41 GMT Josh Reich Weird Missional Communities are the engine that drive Revolution. They are where community, discipleship, mission, and leadership development happen. This short podcast is a look into one Missional Community at Revolution, who they are, who they are trying to reach, when and where they will meet. To learn more about Missional Communities, go here (http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/get-connected/missional-communities/). If you'd like more information about them or how to get plugged into a Missional Community, please contact Mike Miller (michael.miller@tucsonrevolution.com). http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/missional-community-danny-and-lauren-watton http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/watton-mc-intro.mp3 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 18:54:54 GMT Danny and Lauren Watton Missional Community Introductions When you hear the word weird, images of Lady Gaga come to mind, or if you are older, Weird Al. Weird is something you do in our culture to define yourself, to stand out, in an effort to be indefinable by friends and family, to beat to your own drum. According to the Dictionary, Weird means something or suggesting something involving the supernatural, unearthly or uncanny, fantastic or bizarre. According to Scripture, when someone thinks of a follower of Jesus, the word weird should come to mind. According to 1 Peter 2, we are aliens, exiles on earth. This spring at Revolution Church, we are going to preach through the books of 1 & 2 Peter and look at this idea of being weird. We will look at how we truly follow Jesus in a way that causes people to ask questions, in a way that says we don’t belong. We will do this by looking at how we live when it comes to trial and pain, submitting to authority (godly and ungodly), in marriage, as a single, when dealing with sin in our lives and to finish off 2 Peter, we will spend 4 weeks looking at how this topic deals with heaven, hell and the afterlife. You can find the study guide for this series at http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/weird-study-guide.pdf Big Idea: *We place our hope for love, security and peace in people, careers, money, sex and relationships. Yet, only one thing can bring us the hope we long for. Questions for discerning the idols of your heart: 1. What do I worry about? 2. What do I use to comfort myself when life gets tough or things don't go my way? 3. What, if I lost would make me think life wasn't worth living? 4. What do I daydream about? 5. What makes me feel the most self-worth? 6. What do I lead with in conversations? 7. Early on, what do I want to make sure people know about me? 8. What prayer, unanswered would seriously make me consider walking away from God? 9. What do I really want and expect out of life? 10. What is my hope for the future? What will complete me? Next Steps: *Memorize 1 Corinthians 15:57 - 58 *Work through the "Idol of the Heart" questions Recommended Resources: *"Jesus + Nothing = Everything" by Tullian Tchividjian (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005UK87EG?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=B005UK87EG) *"Counterfeit Gods: The Empty Promises of Money, Sex, and Power, and the only Hope that Matters" by Timothy Keller (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0525951369?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=0525951369) http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/weird-the-hope-we-long-for-1-peter-13-5 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/12112.mp3 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 04:51:50 GMT Josh Reich Weird When you hear the word weird, images of Lady Gaga come to mind, or if you are older, Weird Al. Weird is something you do in our culture to define yourself, to stand out, in an effort to be indefinable by friends and family, to beat to your own drum. According to the Dictionary, Weird means something or suggesting something involving the supernatural, unearthly or uncanny, fantastic or bizarre. According to Scripture, when someone thinks of a follower of Jesus, the word weird should come to mind. According to 1 Peter 2, we are aliens, exiles on earth. This spring at Revolution Church, we are going to preach through the books of 1 & 2 Peter and look at this idea of being weird. We will look at how we truly follow Jesus in a way that causes people to ask questions, in a way that says we don’t belong. We will do this by looking at how we live when it comes to trial and pain, submitting to authority (godly and ungodly), in marriage, as a single, when dealing with sin in our lives and to finish off 2 Peter, we will spend 4 weeks looking at how this topic deals with heaven, hell and the afterlife. You can find the study guide for this series at http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/weird-study-guide.pdf Big Idea: *Our transformation starts with God, we are transformed by the Holy Spirit and we see our transformation through our obedience to Jesus. Next Steps: *Memorize 2 Corinthians 5:17 *Do this week's study questions Recommended Resources: *"You Can Change: God's Transforming Power for our Sinful Behavior & Negative Emotions" by Tim Chester (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1433512319?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=1433512319) *"Renovation of the Heart: Putting on the Character of Christ" by Dallas Willard (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006OSNZ6I?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=B006OSNZ6I) http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/weird-transformation-1-peter-11-2 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/11412.mp3 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 17:29:45 GMT Josh Reich Weird Life isn't easy. We experience problems and setbacks every day. But during the hardest parts of life, when the bottom seems to fall out, where do we turn for peace? Although God doesn't offer any easy solutions, He does offer Himself and His cross as an anchor of hope no matter what we face in life. And more than simply enduring suffering, the hope we find in Him allows us to leverage our darkest moments for His fame. When life hurts most, the world listens most intently to our message, allowing us to broadcast through our pain the goodness of the One who loves us the most. On December 31 and January 7, we will start a new year at Revolution with a 2 week series called Hope When Life Hurts the Most. We will explore what we do when we hit rock bottom. Big Idea: * Our confidence in the hope we have in Christ during the hard times is powerful enough to point others to God. Recommended Resources: *"How Long O Lord: Reflections on Suffering & Evil" by D.A. Carson (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001DIQJ8A?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=B001DIQJ8A) *"Suffering & the Sovereignty of God" by John Piper (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0026IUP9K?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=B0026IUP9K) http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/hope-the-megaphone-of-hope-john-171-4 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2012-01-07.mp3 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 00:53:04 GMT Louie Giglio Hope When Life Hurts the Most Life isn't easy. We experience problems and setbacks every day. But during the hardest parts of life, when the bottom seems to fall out, where do we turn for peace? Although God doesn't offer any easy solutions, He does offer Himself and His cross as an anchor of hope no matter what we face in life. And more than simply enduring suffering, the hope we find in Him allows us to leverage our darkest moments for His fame. When life hurts most, the world listens most intently to our message, allowing us to broadcast through our pain the goodness of the One who loves us the most. On December 31 and January 7, we will start a new year at Revolution with a 2 week series called Hope When Life Hurts the Most. We will explore what we do when we hit rock bottom. Big Idea: * We are not immune to pain nor are we free from its consequences. Despite pain's presence in our lives we find a solid hope to persevere through an understanding of the work accomplished by Jesus on the cross. Recommended Resources: *"Trusting God: Even When Life Hurts" by Jerry Bridges (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0046EDOR2?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=B0046EDOR2) http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/hope-the-anchor-of-hope-john-1633 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/123111.mp3 Sat, 31 Dec 2011 02:27:06 GMT Louie Giglio Hope When Life Hurts the Most As we head into the Christmas season at Revolution Church, we will be spending 3 weeks going through the book of Jude. Because we are celebrating the birth of Christ, Jude is a great book to look at. The reason is that Jude calls followers of Jesus to contend for the faith, to persevere and live differently because of what Jesus did. One of the main themes of Jude, a book that takes up one page in the Bible, is that it is easy for our culture and sin to pervert our belief. This is seen most clearly in the month of December, as we near Christmas. Followers of Jesus say Scripture calls us to be generous, to be humble, to live a pure lifestyle (which is true), but we don't always see that. We see followers of Jesus being stingy, greedy, spending thousands of dollars at Christmas. What Jude shows us is how we live shows if the gospel has changed us, if we've been truly saved. Big Idea: *We are drawn to stories with heroes and even long for one in our own life. Scripture tells us that Jesus is the hero of our story, not us. Recommended Resources: *"Vintage Jesus" by Mark Driscoll (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001BQULT2?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&linkCode=xm2&creativeASIN=B001BQULT2) http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/light-and-shadows-hero-jude-124-25 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2011-12-24.mp3 Sat, 24 Dec 2011 04:55:48 GMT Josh Reich LIght & Shadows As we head into the Christmas season at Revolution Church, we will be spending 3 weeks going through the book of Jude. Because we are celebrating the birth of Christ, Jude is a great book to look at. The reason is that Jude calls followers of Jesus to contend for the faith, to persevere and live differently because of what Jesus did. One of the main themes of Jude, a book that takes up one page in the Bible, is that it is easy for our culture and sin to pervert our belief. This is seen most clearly in the month of December, as we near Christmas. Followers of Jesus say Scripture calls us to be generous, to be humble, to live a pure lifestyle (which is true), but we don't always see that. We see followers of Jesus being stingy, greedy, spending thousands of dollars at Christmas. What Jude shows us is how we live shows if the gospel has changed us, if we've been truly saved. Big Idea: *The afterlife is cloaked in mystery, yet Jude (and the rest of Scripture) is very clear on what it is like and how our destination is chosen. Next Step: *Bring someone next week for our Christmas Eve services Recommended Resources: *"Erasing Hell: What God Said about Eternity and the Things We Made Up" by Francis Chan (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0054QAY8I?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&linkCode=xm2&creativeASIN=B0054QAY8I) *"Is Hell for Real or Does Everyone Go to Heaven?" by Al Mohler, J.I. Packer & others (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0054K8U8U?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&linkCode=xm2&creativeASIN=B0054K8U8U) *"Heaven" by Randy Alcorn (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FCKCJC?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&linkCode=xm2&creativeASIN=B000FCKCJC) *"To Hell with Hell?" by Mark Driscoll (http://theresurgence.com/2011/03/14/to-hell-with-hell) http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/light-and-shadows-the-shadows-jude-15-23 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2011-12-17.mp3 Sat, 17 Dec 2011 18:00:16 GMT Josh Reich LIght & Shadows As we head into the Christmas season at Revolution Church, we will be spending 3 weeks going through the book of Jude. Because we are celebrating the birth of Christ, Jude is a great book to look at. The reason is that Jude calls followers of Jesus to contend for the faith, to persevere and live differently because of what Jesus did. One of the main themes of Jude, a book that takes up one page in the Bible, is that it is easy for our culture and sin to pervert our belief. This is seen most clearly in the month of December, as we near Christmas. Followers of Jesus say Scripture calls us to be generous, to be humble, to live a pure lifestyle (which is true), but we don't always see that. We see followers of Jesus being stingy, greedy, spending thousands of dollars at Christmas. What Jude shows us is how we live shows if the gospel has changed us, if we've been truly saved. Big Idea: *God's gracious love means He initiates a relationship with us, establishes it, seals it, and is the security for it. Next Step: *Memorize Jude 1:3 Recommended Resources: *"The Grace of God" by Andy Stanley (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0044XV5YO?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&linkCode=xm2&creativeASIN=B0044XV5YO) http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/light-and-shadows-grace-jude-11-4 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/12102011.mp3 Sat, 10 Dec 2011 04:14:13 GMT Josh Reich LIght & Shadows What does your life say about the gospel? Do people look at your life and think, "There's something different about their life. They live by a different standard, a different set of goals, dreams." Or do they see someone much like themselves: Living for themselves, their comfort, seeking to control their life, pursuing the American dream. These are some of the questions we'll encounter in the short New Testament letter, Titus. In it, the apostle Paul writes to Titus, one of his protege's and shares with him how to lead a young and growing church. Much like Revolution, Titus is a young church planter, in a city and he is striving to lead a community of people to be on mission to that city. To saturate that city with the gospel instead of the city saturating the church with their gospel. Big Idea * The reality of the gospel should be seen in the midst of our lives, actions, thoughts, and emotions. Next Steps * Memorize Titus 3:8 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/manifest-manifesting-the-gospel-in-the-world-titus-31-15 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2011-12-3.mp3 Sat, 03 Dec 2011 04:28:59 GMT Michael Miller Manifest What does your life say about the gospel? Do people look at your life and think, "There's something different about their life. They live by a different standard, a different set of goals, dreams." Or do they see someone much like themselves: Living for themselves, their comfort, seeking to control their life, pursuing the American dream. These are some of the questions we'll encounter in the short New Testament letter, Titus. In it, the apostle Paul writes to Titus, one of his protege's and shares with him how to lead a young and growing church. Much like Revolution, Titus is a young church planter, in a city and he is striving to lead a community of people to be on mission to that city. To saturate that city with the gospel instead of the city saturating the church with their gospel. Big Idea * Who God is and what God has done transforms our lives and equips every follower ofJesus to be used mightily for the gospel. Recommended Resources * Don't Waste Your Life - John Piper (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0017JWL8W?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&linkCode=xm2&creativeASIN=B0017JWL8W) Next Steps * Memorize Titus 2:13-14 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/manifest-manifesting-the-gospel-through-our-lives-titus-29-15 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2011-11-26.mp3 Sat, 26 Nov 2011 03:37:10 GMT Michael Miller Manifest What does your life say about the gospel? Do people look at your life and think, "There's something different about their life. They live by a different standard, a different set of goals, dreams." Or do they see someone much like themselves: Living for themselves, their comfort, seeking to control their life, pursuing the American dream. These are some of the questions we'll encounter in the short New Testament letter, Titus. In it, the apostle Paul writes to Titus, one of his protege's and shares with him how to lead a young and growing church. Much like Revolution, Titus is a young church planter, in a city and he is striving to lead a community of people to be on mission to that city. To saturate that city with the gospel instead of the city saturating the church with their gospel. Big Idea * God gives us a clear picture of how the gospel of Jesus not only transforms our homes, but how our homes and marriages move the gospel forward and change a neighborhood and then a city. Recommended Resources * Feminine Appeal: Seven Virtues of a Godly Wife and Mother by Carolyn Mahaney (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1581346158?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&linkCode=xm2&creativeASIN=1581346158) * Family Shepherds: Calling & Equipping Men to Lead Their Homes by Voddie Baucham (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1433523698?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&linkCode=xm2&creativeASIN=1433523698) Check out some other sermons on the topics of biblical manhood and womanhood * God's Blueprint for Marriage (Genesis 2:15 - 3:19) (http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/the-story-of-god-gods-blueprint-for-marriage--life-genesis-215-319/) * A Good Woman (1 Timothy 2:8 - 10) (http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/the-vow-a-good-woman-1-timothy-28-10/) * A Good Man (Ephesians 5:22 - 33) (http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/the-vow-a-good-man-ephesians-523-33/) * Manifesting the Gospel in the Church (Titus 1:5 - 9) (http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/manifest-manifesting-the-gospel-through-the-church-titus-15-9/) Next Steps * Memorize Colossians 3:12 - 13 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/manifest-manifesting-the-gospel-in-the-house-titus-21-8 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2011-11-19.mp3 Sat, 19 Nov 2011 16:24:17 GMT Josh Reich Manifest What does your life say about the gospel? Do people look at your life and think, "There's something different about their life. They live by a different standard, a different set of goals, dreams." Or do they see someone much like themselves: Living for themselves, their comfort, seeking to control their life, pursuing the American dream. These are some of the questions we'll encounter in the short New Testament letter, Titus. In it, the apostle Paul writes to Titus, one of his protege's and shares with him how to lead a young and growing church. Much like Revolution, Titus is a young church planter, in a city and he is striving to lead a community of people to be on mission to that city. To saturate that city with the gospel instead of the city saturating the church with their gospel. Big Idea * Our identity in the gospel stems not from who we have been and what we do, but who we have been made to be by what Jesus has done. Recommended Resources * Gospel Primer by Milton Vincent * Gospel Wakefulness by Jared Wilson * Download the Manifest study guide (http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/titus-study-guide.pdf) Next Steps: * Memorize Ephesians 2:8 - 10 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/manifest-manifesting-the-gospel-in-the-mess-titus-110-16 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2011-11-12.mp3 Sat, 12 Nov 2011 19:07:25 GMT Michael Miller Manifest What does your life say about the gospel? Do people look at your life and think, "There's something different about their life. They live by a different standard, a different set of goals, dreams." Or do they see someone much like themselves: Living for themselves, their comfort, seeking to control their life, pursuing the American dream. These are some of the questions we'll encounter in the short New Testament letter, Titus. In it, the apostle Paul writes to Titus, one of his protege's and shares with him how to lead a young and growing church. Much like Revolution, Titus is a young church planter, in a city and he is striving to lead a community of people to be on mission to that city. To saturate that city with the gospel instead of the city saturating the church with their gospel. Big Idea The gospel changes how the church does leadership when compared to how our culture does leadership. Next Steps * Pray for the elders of Revolution on a weekly basis * Memorize Colossians 2:6 - 8 Resources * "A Book on Church Leadership You'll Actually Read" by Mark Driscoll (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001CHODHQ?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&linkCode=xm2&creativeASIN=B001CHODHQ) * "Church Planter: The Man, The Message, The Mission" by Darrin Patrick (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0040GJJJI?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&linkCode=xm2&creativeASIN=B0040GJJJI) http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/manifest-manifesting-the-gospel-through-the-church-titus-15-9 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2011-11-05.mp3 Sat, 05 Nov 2011 03:05:36 GMT Josh Reich Manifest What does your life say about the gospel? Do people look at your life and think, "There's something different about their life. They live by a different standard, a different set of goals, dreams." Or do they see someone much like themselves: Living for themselves, their comfort, seeking to control their life, pursuing the American dream. These are some of the questions we'll encounter in the short New Testament letter, Titus. In it, the apostle Paul writes to Titus, one of his protege's and shares with him how to lead a young and growing church. Much like Revolution, Titus is a young church planter, in a city and he is striving to lead a community of people to be on mission to that city. To saturate that city with the gospel instead of the city saturating the church with their gospel. Big Idea God is a God that draws people to himself through the lives of those who've been changed by the gospel. Recommended Resources * "The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism" by Tim Keller (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1594483493?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=1594483493) Next Steps * Memorize 1 Timothy 1:16 - 17 * Do this week's 10+10 questions (http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/titus-study-guide.pdf) http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/manifest-how-we-see-god-titus-11-4 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2011-10-29.mp3 Sat, 29 Oct 2011 23:31:10 GMT Josh Reich Manifest Missional Communities are the engine that drive Revolution. They are where community, discipleship, mission, and leadership development happen. This short podcast is a look into one Missional Community at Revolution, who they are, who they are trying to reach, when and where they will meet. To learn more about Missional Communities, go here (http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/get-connected/missional-communities/). If you'd like more information about them or how to get plugged into a Missional Community, please contact Mike Miller (michael.miller@tucsonrevolution.com). http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/missional-community-josh-and-katie-reich http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2011-10-22-mc-reich.mp3 Sat, 22 Oct 2011 05:56:53 GMT Josh and Katie Reich Missional Community Introductions Missional Communities are the engine that drive Revolution. They are where community, discipleship, mission, and leadership development happen. This short podcast is a look into one Missional Community at Revolution, who they are, who they are trying to reach, when and where they will meet. To learn more about Missional Communities, go here (http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/get-connected/missional-communities/). If you'd like more information about them or how to get plugged into a Missional Community, please contact Mike Miller (michael.miller@tucsonrevolution.com). http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/missional-community-jay-and-jill-hansen http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2011-10-22-mc-hansen.mp3 Sat, 22 Oct 2011 05:56:26 GMT Jay and Jill Hansen Missional Community Introductions Every year, we do a vision series where we lay out clearly what Revolution is all about. This series is going to be where we go into even more detail about being a church planting church, what it takes to saturate the city of Tucson with the gospel and how our move to Missional Communities will help to facilitate that. We will look specifically at what the New Testament calls us followers of Jesus to be and do, what we are called to as a church and how we live that out 7 days a week. Church is not something we do on Saturday's, it is something we are 7 days a week. Download the study guide for this series. (http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/uprising-study-guide.pdf) Next Steps * Memorize Ephesians 3:20 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/uprising-more-than-you-can-imagine http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2011-10-22.mp3 Sat, 22 Oct 2011 05:59:10 GMT Jeff Vanderstelt Uprising Missional Communities are the engine that drive Revolution. They are where community, discipleship, mission, and leadership development happen. This short podcast is a look into one Missional Community at Revolution, who they are, who they are trying to reach, when and where they will meet. To learn more about Missional Communities, go here (http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/get-connected/missional-communities/). If you'd like more information about them or how to get plugged into a Missional Community, please contact Mike Miller (michael.miller@tucsonrevolution.com). http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/missional-community-johnny-and-angie-whitby http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2011-10-15-mc-whitby.mp3 Sat, 15 Oct 2011 19:04:46 GMT Johnny and Angie Whitby Missional Community Introductions Every year, we do a vision series where we lay out clearly what Revolution is all about. This series is going to be where we go into even more detail about being a church planting church, what it takes to saturate the city of Tucson with the gospel and how our move to Missional Communities will help to facilitate that. We will look specifically at what the New Testament calls us followers of Jesus to be and do, what we are called to as a church and how we live that out 7 days a week. Church is not something we do on Saturday's, it is something we are 7 days a week. Download the study guide for this series. (http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/uprising-study-guide.pdf) Big Idea We are students of Jesus who take responsibility for our own development and the development of others. Recommended Resources * "Disciple: Getting Your Identity from Jesus" by Bill Clem (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1433523493?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=1433523493) Next Steps * Take responsibility for my spiritual growth and do the 10+10 questions * Find someone to disciple me * Say yes to someone who asks me to disciple them http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/uprising-our-identity-as-learners-matthew-2816-20 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2011-10-15.mp3 Sat, 15 Oct 2011 19:01:33 GMT Josh Reich Uprising Missional Communities are the engine that drive Revolution. They are where community, discipleship, mission, and leadership development happen. This short podcast is a look into one Missional Community at Revolution, who they are, who they are trying to reach, when and where they will meet. To learn more about Missional Communities, go here (http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/get-connected/missional-communities/). If you'd like more information about them or how to get plugged into a Missional Community, please contact Mike Miller (michael.miller@tucsonrevolution.com). http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/missional-community-michael-miller http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2011-10-08-mc-miller.mp3 Sat, 08 Oct 2011 15:54:20 GMT Michael Miller Missional Community Introductions Every year, we do a vision series where we lay out clearly what Revolution is all about. This series is going to be where we go into even more detail about being a church planting church, what it takes to saturate the city of Tucson with the gospel and how our move to Missional Communities will help to facilitate that. We will look specifically at what the New Testament calls us followers of Jesus to be and do, what we are called to as a church and how we live that out 7 days a week. Church is not something we do on Saturday's, it is something we are 7 days a week. Download the study guide for this series. (http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/uprising-study-guide.pdf) Big Idea We are servants of Jesus who serve others as a way of life. Recommended Resources * Barefoot Church: Serving the Least in a Consumer Culture by Brandon Hatmaker (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0310492262?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&linkCode=xm2&creativeASIN=0310492262) * Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream by David Platt (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1601422210?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&linkCode=xm2&creativeASIN=1601422210) * The Hole in our Gospel by Richard Stearns (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001YQF30G?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&linkCode=xm2&creativeASIN=B001YQF30G) Next Steps * Memorize Matthew 26:40 * Keep your eyes open this week and ask God to send someone into your life that has less than you that you can serve. * Join a Missional Community http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/uprising-our-identity-as-servants-matthew-2531-46 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2011-10-08.mp3 Sat, 08 Oct 2011 06:21:22 GMT Josh Reich Uprising Missional Communities are the engine that drive Revolution. They are where community, discipleship, mission, and leadership development happen. This short podcast is a look into one Missional Community at Revolution, who they are, who they are trying to reach, when and where they will meet. To learn more about Missional Communities, go here (http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/get-connected/missional-communities/). If you'd like more information about them or how to get plugged into a Missional Community, please contact Mike Miller (michael.miller@tucsonrevolution.com). http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/missional-community-paul-and-jennifer-ingram http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2011-10-08-mc-ingram.mp3 Sat, 08 Oct 2011 15:54:20 GMT Paul and Jennifer Ingram Missional Community Introductions Missional Communities are the engine that drive Revolution. They are where community, discipleship, mission, and leadership development happen. This short podcast is a look into one Missional Community at Revolution, who they are, who they are trying to reach, when and where they will meet. To learn more about Missional Communities, go here (http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/get-connected/missional-communities/). If you'd like more information about them or how to get plugged into a Missional Community, please contact Mike Miller (michael.miller@tucsonrevolution.com). http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/missional-community-brad-and-shawna-white http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2011-10-08-mc-white.mp3 Sat, 08 Oct 2011 15:54:20 GMT Brad and Shawna White Missional Community Introductions Missional Communities are the engine that drive Revolution. They are where community, discipleship, mission, and leadership development happen. This short podcast is a look into one Missional Community at Revolution, who they are, who they are trying to reach, when and where they will meet. To learn more about Missional Communities, go here (http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/get-connected/missional-communities/). If you'd like more information about them or how to get plugged into a Missional Community, please contact Mike Miller (michael.miller@tucsonrevolution.com). http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/missional-community-paul-and-jean-samson http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2011-10-01-mc-samson.mp3 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 15:54:20 GMT Paul and Jean Samson Missional Community Introductions Every year, we do a vision series where we lay out clearly what Revolution is all about. This series is going to be where we go into even more detail about being a church planting church, what it takes to saturate the city of Tucson with the gospel and how our move to Missional Communities will help to facilitate that. We will look specifically at what the New Testament calls us followers of Jesus to be and do, what we are called to as a church and how we live that out 7 days a week. Church is not something we do on Saturday's, it is something we are 7 days a week. Download the study guide for this series. (http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/uprising-study-guide.pdf) Big Idea We are sent and empowered by the Spirit of God to participate with Jesus in seeing all of creation restored. Recommended Resources * "What is the Mission of the Church?" by Kevin DeYoung & Greg Gilbert (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005LIH9N2?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&linkCode=xm2&creativeASIN=B005LIH9N2) * "Everyday Church: Mission by Being Good Neighbors" by Tim Chester & Steve Timmis (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1844745201?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&linkCode=xm2&creativeASIN=1844745201) Next Steps * Have a gospel conversation this week with someone who is not yet a Christian. * Pray that God would send more not yet Christians into your life. http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/uprising-our-identity-as-missionaries-acts-18 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2011-10-01.mp3 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:33:59 GMT Josh Reich Uprising Every year, we do a vision series where we lay out clearly what Revolution is all about. This series is going to be where we go into even more detail about being a church planting church, what it takes to saturate the city of Tucson with the gospel and how our move to Missional Communities will help to facilitate that. We will look specifically at what the New Testament calls us followers of Jesus to be and do, what we are called to as a church and how we live that out 7 days a week. Church is not something we do on Saturday's, it is something we are 7 days a week. Download the study guide for this series. (http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/uprising-study-guide.pdf) Big Idea We are children of God who live and care for each other as a family. Next Steps * Memorize John 13:35 * Have dinner with someone from Revolution or someone who is not a follower of Jesus this week Recommended Resources: * "Everyday Church" by Steve Timmis & Tim Chester (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1844745201?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&linkCode=xm2&creativeASIN=1844745201) * "Rise of Missional Communities" by Reggie McNeal (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005J58MX8?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&linkCode=xm2&creativeASIN=B005J58MX8) * "Becoming a True Spiritual Community" by Reggie McNeal (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003G5YJPS?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&linkCode=xm2&creativeASIN=B003G5YJPS) http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/uprising-our-identity-as-family-romans-129-16 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2011-09-24.mp3 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 05:35:12 GMT Josh Reich Uprising Every year, we do a vision series where we lay out clearly what Revolution is all about. This series is going to be where we go into even more detail about being a church planting church, what it takes to saturate the city of Tucson with the gospel and how our move to Missional Communities will help to facilitate that. We will look specifically at what the New Testament calls us followers of Jesus to be and do, what we are called to as a church and how we live that out 7 days a week. Church is not something we do on Saturday's, it is something we are 7 days a week. Big Idea The gospel saves us from something (sin), for something (life). Next Steps * Memorize Romans 1:16 - 17 Recommended Resources: * "What is the Gospel?" by Greg Gilbert (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1433515008?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&linkCode=xm2&creativeASIN=1433515008) * "You can Change" by Tim Chester (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1433512319?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&linkCode=xm2&creativeASIN=1433512319) * "Counterfeit Gospels: Rediscovering the Good News in a World of False Hope" by Trevin Wax (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/080242337X?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&linkCode=xm2&creativeASIN=080242337X) http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/uprising-the-purpose-and-the-power-of-the-gospel-ephesians-21-10 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2011-09-17.mp3 Sat, 17 Sep 2011 23:24:11 GMT Josh Reich Uprising Is the goal of life getting married? What if you don't? If you do, how do you find a spouse? What will you look for and how do you protect your heart in the meantime? Studies show, if you marry, you have a 20% chance of staying married and being happy. What do these couples know that you don't? These are just a few of the questions we'll answer as we explore The Vow. Big Idea The few couples who have the marriage God intends do some very specific things. Recommended Resources * "His Needs, Her Needs: Building an Affair Proof Marriage" by Willard Harley (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0800719387?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&linkCode=xm2&creativeASIN=0800719387) * "The Five Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts" by Gary Chapman (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0802473156?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&linkCode=xm2&creativeASIN=0802473156) Next Steps * Sit down with your spouse and ask them what their top emotional needs are and what their love language is and start meeting it. * Memorize Genesis 2:24 - 25 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/the-vow-enjoying-your-marriage-proverbs-51-20 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2011-09-10.mp3 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 21:18:46 GMT Josh Reich The Vow Is the goal of life getting married? What if you don't? If you do, how do you find a spouse? What will you look for and how do you protect your heart in the meantime? Studies show, if you marry, you have a 20% chance of staying married and being happy. What do these couples know that you don't? These are just a few of the questions we'll answer as we explore The Vow. Big Idea Our past often keeps us from moving forward into the future, but as a follower of Jesus, we have been freed from something, for something. Next Steps * Memorize Colossians 3:13 * Spend some time this week listing out who you need to forgive to move forward and forgive them. Send them an email or letter or make a phone call to them to communicate this step. * Get baptized Sept. 17 Recommended Resources * "Total Forgiveness" by R.T. Kendall (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1599791765?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&linkCode=xm2&creativeASIN=1599791765) http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/the-vow-breaking-free-from-your-past-galatians-51-6 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2011-09-03.mp3 Sat, 03 Sep 2011 16:21:49 GMT Josh Reich The Vow Is the goal of life getting married? What if you don't? If you do, how do you find a spouse? What will you look for and how do you protect your heart in the meantime? Studies show, if you marry, you have a 20% chance of staying married and being happy. What do these couples know that you don't? These are just a few of the questions we'll answer as we explore The Vow. Big Idea A good woman is one that goes for what the culture does not, to get what God promises. Next Steps * Memorize 1 Timothy 2:10 * Do the 30 Day Intimacy Challenge Recommended Resources * "Feminine Appeal" by Carolyn Mahaney * To see the recommended resources for this series click here http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/the-vow-a-good-woman-1-timothy-28-10 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2011-08-27.mp3 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 04:13:02 GMT Josh Reich The Vow Josh explains the journey that has brought our church to the beginning of an exciting new chapter in fulfilling our mission of "Helping people find their way back to God." http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/vision-night http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2011-08-25.mp3 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 00:46:38 GMT Josh Reich Josh explains the journey that has brought our church to the beginning of an exciting new chapter in fulfilling our mission of "Helping people find their way back to God." vision Is the goal of life getting married? What if you don't? If you do, how do you find a spouse? What will you look for and how do you protect your heart in the meantime? Studies show, if you marry, you have a 20% chance of staying married and being happy. What do these couples know that you don't? These are just a few of the questions we'll answer as we explore The Vow. Big Idea Men are to imitate Jesus by leading in love, the word, righteousness, selflessness and intimacy. Next Steps * 30 Day Intimacy Challenge (Married/Single) * Memorize Ephesians 5:25-27 To see the recommended resources for this series click here http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/the-vow-a-good-man-ephesians-523-33 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2011-08-20.mp3 Sat, 20 Aug 2011 13:56:35 GMT Josh Reich The Vow For many Christians and people in our culture, the Old Testament is just that, old. It seems archaic, taking place thousands of years ago. It is involves a world we don’t understand, names we can’t pronounce, animal sacrifices, wars, famines. On top of that, God seems different than he does in the New Testament. In the New Testament, we see God as Jesus. He is loving, gracious, inviting and compassionate. In the Old Testament, God is often described as angry, wrathful, and vengeful. We identify with Jesus. Pastors preach about Jesus and spend more time in the New Testament. On top of that, the thinking goes, Jesus came and now we are under grace, not the law of the Old Testament, so what is the point of reading the Old Testament? We don’t sacrifice animals or stone people, so why read it? The problem though is that the Old Testament makes up 75% of the Bible, yet so many Christians try to follow Jesus while only reading or knowing 25% of the Bible. For the next 5 months, at Revolution Church, we are going to walk through the Old Testament. We will look at the idea that not only is God the same through all of Scripture, but that you can’t have the New Testament without the Old Testament. The fit together like a lock and a key. We will see how throughout the entire Bible, God has one mission, calls out imperfect, broken people to follow him and to bring his mission about through those people. We will see people just like us who God is able to use to change the planet. And through it all, we will begin to see more clearly The Story of God. Download the study guide for this week's message. Big Idea As followers of Jesus, we are called to be a city within the city. A city that serves and loves the city we live in. Recommended Resources * "For the City: Living and Proclaiming the Gospel" by Darrin Patrick & Matt Carter (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004DCAV5U?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=B004DCAV5U) * "Right Here, Right Now: Everyday Mission for Everyday People" by Alan Hirsch (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004EYSLN6?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=B004EYSLN6) http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/the-story-of-god-jeremiah-a-heart-for-the-city-jeremiah-294-14 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2011-08-13.mp3 Sat, 13 Aug 2011 22:22:36 GMT Josh Reich The Story of God For many Christians and people in our culture, the Old Testament is just that, old. It seems archaic, taking place thousands of years ago. It is involves a world we don’t understand, names we can’t pronounce, animal sacrifices, wars, famines. On top of that, God seems different than he does in the New Testament. In the New Testament, we see God as Jesus. He is loving, gracious, inviting and compassionate. In the Old Testament, God is often described as angry, wrathful, and vengeful. We identify with Jesus. Pastors preach about Jesus and spend more time in the New Testament. On top of that, the thinking goes, Jesus came and now we are under grace, not the law of the Old Testament, so what is the point of reading the Old Testament? We don’t sacrifice animals or stone people, so why read it? The problem though is that the Old Testament makes up 75% of the Bible, yet so many Christians try to follow Jesus while only reading or knowing 25% of the Bible. For the next 5 months, at Revolution Church, we are going to walk through the Old Testament. We will look at the idea that not only is God the same through all of Scripture, but that you can’t have the New Testament without the Old Testament. The fit together like a lock and a key. We will see how throughout the entire Bible, God has one mission, calls out imperfect, broken people to follow him and to bring his mission about through those people. We will see people just like us who God is able to use to change the planet. And through it all, we will begin to see more clearly The Story of God. Big Idea God uses a giving heart to draw us, AND the world around us, into a closer relationship with Him. Recommended Resources * "Money, Possessions & Eternity" by Randy Alcorn (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0842353607?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=0842353607) * "The Generosity Ladder: Your Next Step to Financial Peace" by Nelson Searcy (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0040702J8?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=B0040702J8) Next Steps * Begin a relationship with Jesus * Get Baptized * Pick up and do this week's 10+10 questions * Memorize Malachi 3:10 * Participate in the Giving Challenge http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/the-story-of-god-malachi-testing-god-malachi-36-12 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2011-08-06.mp3 Sat, 06 Aug 2011 06:35:17 GMT Michael Miller The Story of God For many Christians and people in our culture, the Old Testament is just that, old. It seems archaic, taking place thousands of years ago. It is involves a world we don’t understand, names we can’t pronounce, animal sacrifices, wars, famines. On top of that, God seems different than he does in the New Testament. In the New Testament, we see God as Jesus. He is loving, gracious, inviting and compassionate. In the Old Testament, God is often described as angry, wrathful, and vengeful. We identify with Jesus. Pastors preach about Jesus and spend more time in the New Testament. On top of that, the thinking goes, Jesus came and now we are under grace, not the law of the Old Testament, so what is the point of reading the Old Testament? We don’t sacrifice animals or stone people, so why read it? The problem though is that the Old Testament makes up 75% of the Bible, yet so many Christians try to follow Jesus while only reading or knowing 25% of the Bible. For the next 5 months, at Revolution Church, we are going to walk through the Old Testament. We will look at the idea that not only is God the same through all of Scripture, but that you can’t have the New Testament without the Old Testament. The fit together like a lock and a key. We will see how throughout the entire Bible, God has one mission, calls out imperfect, broken people to follow him and to bring his mission about through those people. We will see people just like us who God is able to use to change the planet. And through it all, we will begin to see more clearly The Story of God. Download the study guide for this week's message. (http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/the-story-of-god-week-15-surprised-by-grace.pdf) Big Idea You can't out run God & you can't out sin the grace of God. Next Steps * Memorize Matthew 12:40 Recommended Resources: * "The Grace of God" by Andy Stanley (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0044XV5YO?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=B0044XV5YO) * "Surprised by Grace: God's Relentless Pursuit of Rebels" by Tullian Tchividjian (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003QHZGNA?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=B003QHZGNA) http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/the-story-of-god-jonah-surprised-by-grace-jonah http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2011-07-30.mp3 Sat, 30 Jul 2011 17:47:53 GMT Josh Reich The Story of God For many Christians and people in our culture, the Old Testament is just that, old. It seems archaic, taking place thousands of years ago. It is involves a world we don’t understand, names we can’t pronounce, animal sacrifices, wars, famines. On top of that, God seems different than he does in the New Testament. In the New Testament, we see God as Jesus. He is loving, gracious, inviting and compassionate. In the Old Testament, God is often described as angry, wrathful, and vengeful. We identify with Jesus. Pastors preach about Jesus and spend more time in the New Testament. On top of that, the thinking goes, Jesus came and now we are under grace, not the law of the Old Testament, so what is the point of reading the Old Testament? We don’t sacrifice animals or stone people, so why read it? The problem though is that the Old Testament makes up 75% of the Bible, yet so many Christians try to follow Jesus while only reading or knowing 25% of the Bible. For the next 5 months, at Revolution Church, we are going to walk through the Old Testament. We will look at the idea that not only is God the same through all of Scripture, but that you can’t have the New Testament without the Old Testament. The fit together like a lock and a key. We will see how throughout the entire Bible, God has one mission, calls out imperfect, broken people to follow him and to bring his mission about through those people. We will see people just like us who God is able to use to change the planet. And through it all, we will begin to see more clearly The Story of God. Download the study guide for this week's message. (http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/the-story-of-god-week-14-jesus-is-truer-better.pdf) Big Idea Jesus is the true and better kinsman redeemer. Next Steps * Memorize Ephesians 1:7 Recommended Resources * "A Sweet & Bitter Providence: Sex, Race & the Sovereignty of God" by John Piper (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0030MQJV4?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=B0030MQJV4) * "Redemption: Freed by Jesus from the Idols we Worship and the Wounds we Carry" by Mike Wilkerson (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004IEAJLY?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=B004IEAJLY) * "The Prodigal God: Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith" by Tim Keller (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0017SYNZM?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=B0017SYNZM) http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/the-story-of-god-ruth-jesus-is-truer-better-ruth http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2011-07-23.mp3 Sat, 23 Jul 2011 17:47:53 GMT Brent Thomas The Story of God For many Christians and people in our culture, the Old Testament is just that, old. It seems archaic, taking place thousands of years ago. It is involves a world we don’t understand, names we can’t pronounce, animal sacrifices, wars, famines. On top of that, God seems different than he does in the New Testament. In the New Testament, we see God as Jesus. He is loving, gracious, inviting and compassionate. In the Old Testament, God is often described as angry, wrathful, and vengeful. We identify with Jesus. Pastors preach about Jesus and spend more time in the New Testament. On top of that, the thinking goes, Jesus came and now we are under grace, not the law of the Old Testament, so what is the point of reading the Old Testament? We don’t sacrifice animals or stone people, so why read it? The problem though is that the Old Testament makes up 75% of the Bible, yet so many Christians try to follow Jesus while only reading or knowing 25% of the Bible. For the next 5 months, at Revolution Church, we are going to walk through the Old Testament. We will look at the idea that not only is God the same through all of Scripture, but that you can’t have the New Testament without the Old Testament. The fit together like a lock and a key. We will see how throughout the entire Bible, God has one mission, calls out imperfect, broken people to follow him and to bring his mission about through those people. We will see people just like us who God is able to use to change the planet. And through it all, we will begin to see more clearly The Story of God. Download the study guide for this week's message. (http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/the-story-of-god-week-13-repenting-of-sin.pdf) http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/the-story-of-god-david-repenting-of-sin-psalm-51 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2011-07-16.mp3 Sat, 16 Jul 2011 17:47:53 GMT Michael Miller The Story of God For many Christians and people in our culture, the Old Testament is just that, old. It seems archaic, taking place thousands of years ago. It is involves a world we don’t understand, names we can’t pronounce, animal sacrifices, wars, famines. On top of that, God seems different than he does in the New Testament. In the New Testament, we see God as Jesus. He is loving, gracious, inviting and compassionate. In the Old Testament, God is often described as angry, wrathful, and vengeful. We identify with Jesus. Pastors preach about Jesus and spend more time in the New Testament. On top of that, the thinking goes, Jesus came and now we are under grace, not the law of the Old Testament, so what is the point of reading the Old Testament? We don’t sacrifice animals or stone people, so why read it? The problem though is that the Old Testament makes up 75% of the Bible, yet so many Christians try to follow Jesus while only reading or knowing 25% of the Bible. For the next 5 months, at Revolution Church, we are going to walk through the Old Testament. We will look at the idea that not only is God the same through all of Scripture, but that you can’t have the New Testament without the Old Testament. The fit together like a lock and a key. We will see how throughout the entire Bible, God has one mission, calls out imperfect, broken people to follow him and to bring his mission about through those people. We will see people just like us who God is able to use to change the planet. And through it all, we will begin to see more clearly The Story of God. Download the study guide for this week's message. (http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/the-story-of-god-week-12-my-comfort-or-his-kingdom.pdf) Reccomended Resources * "The Volunteer Revolution: Unleashing the Power of Everybody" by Bill Hybels (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0310252385?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=0310252385) * "Holy Discontent: Fueling the Fire that Ignites Personal Mission" by Bill Hybels (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0310272289?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=0310272289) http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/the-story-of-god-esther-my-comfort-or-his-kingdom-esther-1 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2011-07-09.mp3 Sat, 09 Jul 2011 17:47:53 GMT Perry Noble The Story of God For many Christians and people in our culture, the Old Testament is just that, old. It seems archaic, taking place thousands of years ago. It is involves a world we don’t understand, names we can’t pronounce, animal sacrifices, wars, famines. On top of that, God seems different than he does in the New Testament. In the New Testament, we see God as Jesus. He is loving, gracious, inviting and compassionate. In the Old Testament, God is often described as angry, wrathful, and vengeful. We identify with Jesus. Pastors preach about Jesus and spend more time in the New Testament. On top of that, the thinking goes, Jesus came and now we are under grace, not the law of the Old Testament, so what is the point of reading the Old Testament? We don’t sacrifice animals or stone people, so why read it? The problem though is that the Old Testament makes up 75% of the Bible, yet so many Christians try to follow Jesus while only reading or knowing 25% of the Bible. For the next 5 months, at Revolution Church, we are going to walk through the Old Testament. We will look at the idea that not only is God the same through all of Scripture, but that you can’t have the New Testament without the Old Testament. The fit together like a lock and a key. We will see how throughout the entire Bible, God has one mission, calls out imperfect, broken people to follow him and to bring his mission about through those people. We will see people just like us who God is able to use to change the planet. And through it all, we will begin to see more clearly The Story of God. Download the study guide for this week's message. (http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/the-story-of-god-week-11-relentless.pdf) Big Idea In Hosea, we see how much God forgives us, but also how much we are to forgive others. Next Steps * Memorize Romans 5:8 Recommended Resources: * "Surprised by Grace: God's Relentless Pursuit of Rebels" by Tullian Tchividjian (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1433507757?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=1433507757) * "Note to Self: The Discipline of Preaching the Gospel to Yourself" by Joe Thorn (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1433522063?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=1433522063) * "Redemption: Freed by Jesus from the Idols We Worship & the Wounds we Carry" by Mike Wilkerson (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004IEAJLY?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=B004IEAJLY) http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/the-story-of-god-hosea-relentless-hosea-12-9-31-5 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2011-07-02.mp3 Sat, 02 Jul 2011 17:47:53 GMT Josh Reich The Story of God For many Christians and people in our culture, the Old Testament is just that, old. It seems archaic, taking place thousands of years ago. It is involves a world we don’t understand, names we can’t pronounce, animal sacrifices, wars, famines. On top of that, God seems different than he does in the New Testament. In the New Testament, we see God as Jesus. He is loving, gracious, inviting and compassionate. In the Old Testament, God is often described as angry, wrathful, and vengeful. We identify with Jesus. Pastors preach about Jesus and spend more time in the New Testament. On top of that, the thinking goes, Jesus came and now we are under grace, not the law of the Old Testament, so what is the point of reading the Old Testament? We don’t sacrifice animals or stone people, so why read it? The problem though is that the Old Testament makes up 75% of the Bible, yet so many Christians try to follow Jesus while only reading or knowing 25% of the Bible. For the next 5 months, at Revolution Church, we are going to walk through the Old Testament. We will look at the idea that not only is God the same through all of Scripture, but that you can’t have the New Testament without the Old Testament. The fit together like a lock and a key. We will see how throughout the entire Bible, God has one mission, calls out imperfect, broken people to follow him and to bring his mission about through those people. We will see people just like us who God is able to use to change the planet. And through it all, we will begin to see more clearly The Story of God. Download the study guide for this week's message. (http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/the-story-of-god-week-10-the-steadfast-presence-of-god-through-trials-suffering.pdf) Big Idea God is always present in our suffering. Reccomended Resources The Knowledge of the Holy by A.W. Tozer The Misery of Job and the Mercy of God by John Piper Next Steps Beginning a relationship with Jesus Get Baptized on July 2 Pick up and do this week's 10+10 questions Memorize Job 42:1-2 Host a Community Dinner http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/the-story-of-god-job-the-steadfast-presence-of-god-through-trials-suffering-job http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2011-06-25.mp3 Sat, 25 Jun 2011 17:47:53 GMT Michael Miller The Story of God For many Christians and people in our culture, the Old Testament is just that, old. It seems archaic, taking place thousands of years ago. It is involves a world we don’t understand, names we can’t pronounce, animal sacrifices, wars, famines. On top of that, God seems different than he does in the New Testament. In the New Testament, we see God as Jesus. He is loving, gracious, inviting and compassionate. In the Old Testament, God is often described as angry, wrathful, and vengeful. We identify with Jesus. Pastors preach about Jesus and spend more time in the New Testament. On top of that, the thinking goes, Jesus came and now we are under grace, not the law of the Old Testament, so what is the point of reading the Old Testament? We don’t sacrifice animals or stone people, so why read it? The problem though is that the Old Testament makes up 75% of the Bible, yet so many Christians try to follow Jesus while only reading or knowing 25% of the Bible. For the next 5 months, at Revolution Church, we are going to walk through the Old Testament. We will look at the idea that not only is God the same through all of Scripture, but that you can’t have the New Testament without the Old Testament. The fit together like a lock and a key. We will see how throughout the entire Bible, God has one mission, calls out imperfect, broken people to follow him and to bring his mission about through those people. We will see people just like us who God is able to use to change the planet. And through it all, we will begin to see more clearly The Story of God. Download the study guide for this week's message. (http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/the-story-of-god-week-9-strength-out-of-weakness.pdf) Big Idea God is able to use our weakness & brokenness for his strength & glory. Recommended Resources * "Tempted & Tried: Temptation and the Triumph of Christ" by Russell Moore (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1433515806?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=1433515806) * "The Discipline of Grace: God's Role & our Role in the Pursuit of Holiness" by Jerry Bridges (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1576839893?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=1576839893) * "You Can Change: God's Transforming Power for our Sinful Behavior & Negative Emotions" by Tim Chester (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1433512319?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=1433512319) Next Steps * Memorize 1 Corinthians 1:25 * Determine what is your downfall, what sin runs your life? http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/the-story-of-god-samson-strength-out-of-weakness-judges-13-16 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2011-06-18.mp3 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 17:47:53 GMT Josh Reich The Story of God For many Christians and people in our culture, the Old Testament is just that, old. It seems archaic, taking place thousands of years ago. It is involves a world we don’t understand, names we can’t pronounce, animal sacrifices, wars, famines. On top of that, God seems different than he does in the New Testament. In the New Testament, we see God as Jesus. He is loving, gracious, inviting and compassionate. In the Old Testament, God is often described as angry, wrathful, and vengeful. We identify with Jesus. Pastors preach about Jesus and spend more time in the New Testament. On top of that, the thinking goes, Jesus came and now we are under grace, not the law of the Old Testament, so what is the point of reading the Old Testament? We don’t sacrifice animals or stone people, so why read it? The problem though is that the Old Testament makes up 75% of the Bible, yet so many Christians try to follow Jesus while only reading or knowing 25% of the Bible. For the next 5 months, at Revolution Church, we are going to walk through the Old Testament. We will look at the idea that not only is God the same through all of Scripture, but that you can’t have the New Testament without the Old Testament. The fit together like a lock and a key. We will see how throughout the entire Bible, God has one mission, calls out imperfect, broken people to follow him and to bring his mission about through those people. We will see people just like us who God is able to use to change the planet. And through it all, we will begin to see more clearly The Story of God. Download the study guide for this week's message. (http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/the-story-of-god-week-8-freedom-from-fear.pdf) Big Idea God does not remove our fear with a snap of His fingers, instead, He gives us opportunities to replace fear with faith in Him. Recommended Resources * "Sun Stand Still: What Happens When You Dare to ask God for the Impossible" by Steven Furtick (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1601423225?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&linkCode=xm2&creativeASIN=1601423225) * "Your God is too Safe" by Mark Buchanan (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1576737748?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=1576737748) * "In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day: How to Survive and Thrive When Opportunity Roars" by Mark Batterson (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1590527151?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=1590527151) Next Steps * I am asking God for freedom in this area: _____________ * My "sun stand still" prayer is _______________________ * Memorize Joshua 1:7 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/the-story-of-god-joshua-freedom-from-fear-joshua-11-9 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2011-06-11.mp3 Sat, 11 Jun 2011 17:47:53 GMT Josh Reich The Story of God For many Christians and people in our culture, the Old Testament is just that, old. It seems archaic, taking place thousands of years ago. It is involves a world we don’t understand, names we can’t pronounce, animal sacrifices, wars, famines. On top of that, God seems different than he does in the New Testament. In the New Testament, we see God as Jesus. He is loving, gracious, inviting and compassionate. In the Old Testament, God is often described as angry, wrathful, and vengeful. We identify with Jesus. Pastors preach about Jesus and spend more time in the New Testament. On top of that, the thinking goes, Jesus came and now we are under grace, not the law of the Old Testament, so what is the point of reading the Old Testament? We don’t sacrifice animals or stone people, so why read it? The problem though is that the Old Testament makes up 75% of the Bible, yet so many Christians try to follow Jesus while only reading or knowing 25% of the Bible. For the next 5 months, at Revolution Church, we are going to walk through the Old Testament. We will look at the idea that not only is God the same through all of Scripture, but that you can’t have the New Testament without the Old Testament. The fit together like a lock and a key. We will see how throughout the entire Bible, God has one mission, calls out imperfect, broken people to follow him and to bring his mission about through those people. We will see people just like us who God is able to use to change the planet. And through it all, we will begin to see more clearly The Story of God. Download the study guide for this week's message. Big Idea Jesus frees us from the idols we worship and the wounds we carry. Recommended Resources * "Redemption: Freed by Jesus from the Idols we Worship and the Wounds we Carry" by Mike Wilkerson (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004IEAJLY?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=B004IEAJLY) * "You can Change: God's Transforming Power for our Sinful Behavior and Negative Emotions" by Tim Chester (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1433512319?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=1433512319) * "How People Change" by Timothy Lane & Paul David Tripp (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003NSC5EK?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=B003NSC5EK) * "Rid of my Disgrace" by Justin & Lindsay Holcomb (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004IEAJM8?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=B004IEAJM8) * If you are struggling with sexual addiction, Josh preached on that last year. You can listen to it here, as well as see all the recommended resources specifically with that. (http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/i-want-a-new-marriage-the-one-thing-that-can-kill-your-marriage-before--after-it-starts-matthew-527-32/) Next Steps * Memorize John 8:31 - 32 * Make a phone call, have a conversation or write an email to the person(s) you need to forgive. * Put in boundaries to keep you from falling into temptation or sin. http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/the-story-of-god-moses-freedom-from-slavery-exodus http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2011-06-04.mp3 Sat, 04 Jun 2011 17:47:53 GMT Josh Reich The Story of God For many Christians and people in our culture, the Old Testament is just that, old. It seems archaic, taking place thousands of years ago. It is involves a world we don’t understand, names we can’t pronounce, animal sacrifices, wars, famines. On top of that, God seems different than he does in the New Testament. In the New Testament, we see God as Jesus. He is loving, gracious, inviting and compassionate. In the Old Testament, God is often described as angry, wrathful, and vengeful. We identify with Jesus. Pastors preach about Jesus and spend more time in the New Testament. On top of that, the thinking goes, Jesus came and now we are under grace, not the law of the Old Testament, so what is the point of reading the Old Testament? We don’t sacrifice animals or stone people, so why read it? The problem though is that the Old Testament makes up 75% of the Bible, yet so many Christians try to follow Jesus while only reading or knowing 25% of the Bible. For the next 5 months, at Revolution Church, we are going to walk through the Old Testament. We will look at the idea that not only is God the same through all of Scripture, but that you can’t have the New Testament without the Old Testament. The fit together like a lock and a key. We will see how throughout the entire Bible, God has one mission, calls out imperfect, broken people to follow him and to bring his mission about through those people. We will see people just like us who God is able to use to change the planet. And through it all, we will begin to see more clearly The Story of God. Download the study guide for this week's message. (http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/the-story-of-god-week-6-seeing-life-redemptively.pdf) Big Idea If God is over all things, that means he can use all things (good or bad) to accomplish what he wants. Recommended Resources * Spectacular Sins: And Their Global Purpose in the Glory of Christ by John Piper (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1433502755?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=1433502755) * The Reason for God by Tim Keller (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1594483493?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=1594483493) Next Steps * Memorize Genesis 50:20 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/the-story-of-god-joseph-seeing-life-redemptively-genesis-38-50 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2011-05-28.mp3 Sat, 28 May 2011 17:47:53 GMT Josh Reich The Story of God For many Christians and people in our culture, the Old Testament is just that, old. It seems archaic, taking place thousands of years ago. It is involves a world we don’t understand, names we can’t pronounce, animal sacrifices, wars, famines. On top of that, God seems different than he does in the New Testament. In the New Testament, we see God as Jesus. He is loving, gracious, inviting and compassionate. In the Old Testament, God is often described as angry, wrathful, and vengeful. We identify with Jesus. Pastors preach about Jesus and spend more time in the New Testament. On top of that, the thinking goes, Jesus came and now we are under grace, not the law of the Old Testament, so what is the point of reading the Old Testament? We don’t sacrifice animals or stone people, so why read it? The problem though is that the Old Testament makes up 75% of the Bible, yet so many Christians try to follow Jesus while only reading or knowing 25% of the Bible. For the next 5 months, at Revolution Church, we are going to walk through the Old Testament. We will look at the idea that not only is God the same through all of Scripture, but that you can’t have the New Testament without the Old Testament. The fit together like a lock and a key. We will see how throughout the entire Bible, God has one mission, calls out imperfect, broken people to follow him and to bring his mission about through those people. We will see people just like us who God is able to use to change the planet. And through it all, we will begin to see more clearly The Story of God. Download the study guide for this week's message. (http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/the-story-of-god-week-5-wrestling-with-god.pdf) Big Idea When God seems the furthest from us, those are often the moments that he is the closest. 4 G's * God is great - so I don't have to be in control. * God is glorious - so I don't have to fear others. * God is good - so I don't have to look elsewhere. * God is gracious - so I don't have to prove myself. Recommended Resources * "Wrestling an Angel: A Story of Love, Disability and the Lessons of Grace" by Greg Lucas (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1453818774?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=1453818774) * "The Prodigal God" by Tim Keller (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1594484023?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=1594484023) Next Steps * Memorize Genesis 32:27 - 28 * Preach the 4 G's to myself when I begin to doubt God or feel tempted to sin. http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/the-story-of-god-jacob-wrestling-with-god-genesis-3222-32 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2011-05-21.mp3 Sat, 21 May 2011 17:47:53 GMT Josh Reich The Story of God For many Christians and people in our culture, the Old Testament is just that, old. It seems archaic, taking place thousands of years ago. It is involves a world we don’t understand, names we can’t pronounce, animal sacrifices, wars, famines. On top of that, God seems different than he does in the New Testament. In the New Testament, we see God as Jesus. He is loving, gracious, inviting and compassionate. In the Old Testament, God is often described as angry, wrathful, and vengeful. We identify with Jesus. Pastors preach about Jesus and spend more time in the New Testament. On top of that, the thinking goes, Jesus came and now we are under grace, not the law of the Old Testament, so what is the point of reading the Old Testament? We don’t sacrifice animals or stone people, so why read it? The problem though is that the Old Testament makes up 75% of the Bible, yet so many Christians try to follow Jesus while only reading or knowing 25% of the Bible. For the next 5 months, at Revolution Church, we are going to walk through the Old Testament. We will look at the idea that not only is God the same through all of Scripture, but that you can’t have the New Testament without the Old Testament. The fit together like a lock and a key. We will see how throughout the entire Bible, God has one mission, calls out imperfect, broken people to follow him and to bring his mission about through those people. We will see people just like us who God is able to use to change the planet. And through it all, we will begin to see more clearly The Story of God. Download the study guide for this week's message. (http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/the-story-of-god-week-4-faith-is-costly.pdf) Big Idea Boldness in following Jesus comes from embracing his bold promises. Next Steps * Memorize Genesis 15:6 * Thank Jesus that he faithfully obeyed in this area that I fail: _________ * Believe this important promise of God: _________ http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/the-story-of-god-abraham-faith-is-costly-genesis-12--22 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2011-05-14.mp3 Sat, 14 May 2011 17:47:53 GMT Luke Simmons The Story of God For many Christians and people in our culture, the Old Testament is just that, old. It seems archaic, taking place thousands of years ago. It is involves a world we don’t understand, names we can’t pronounce, animal sacrifices, wars, famines. On top of that, God seems different than he does in the New Testament. In the New Testament, we see God as Jesus. He is loving, gracious, inviting and compassionate. In the Old Testament, God is often described as angry, wrathful, and vengeful. We identify with Jesus. Pastors preach about Jesus and spend more time in the New Testament. On top of that, the thinking goes, Jesus came and now we are under grace, not the law of the Old Testament, so what is the point of reading the Old Testament? We don’t sacrifice animals or stone people, so why read it? The problem though is that the Old Testament makes up 75% of the Bible, yet so many Christians try to follow Jesus while only reading or knowing 25% of the Bible. For the next 5 months, at Revolution Church, we are going to walk through the Old Testament. We will look at the idea that not only is God the same through all of Scripture, but that you can’t have the New Testament without the Old Testament. The fit together like a lock and a key. We will see how throughout the entire Bible, God has one mission, calls out imperfect, broken people to follow him and to bring his mission about through those people. We will see people just like us who God is able to use to change the planet. And through it all, we will begin to see more clearly The Story of God. Download the study guide for this week's message. (http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/the-story-of-god-week-3-grace-beats-sin.pdf) Big Idea In the story of Noah, the ark and the flood, we see how much God hates sin but also how far he will go to give grace to those he loves. Recommended Resources * The Grace of God by Andy Stanley (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0849948142?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=0849948142) * Surprised by Grace: God's Relentless Pursuit of Rebels by Tullian Tchividjian (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1433507757?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=1433507757) Next Steps * Memorize Genesis 6:6, 8 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/the-story-of-god-noah-grace-beats-sin-genesis-65-9 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2011-05-07.mp3 Sat, 07 May 2011 17:47:53 GMT Josh Reich The Story of God NOTE: This week's podcast file is extra long because it includes questions from both of the Q&A sessions at the end of the message. Enjoy! For many Christians and people in our culture, the Old Testament is just that, old. It seems archaic, taking place thousands of years ago. It is involves a world we don’t understand, names we can’t pronounce, animal sacrifices, wars, famines. On top of that, God seems different than he does in the New Testament. In the New Testament, we see God as Jesus. He is loving, gracious, inviting and compassionate. In the Old Testament, God is often described as angry, wrathful, and vengeful. We identify with Jesus. Pastors preach about Jesus and spend more time in the New Testament. On top of that, the thinking goes, Jesus came and now we are under grace, not the law of the Old Testament, so what is the point of reading the Old Testament? We don’t sacrifice animals or stone people, so why read it? The problem though is that the Old Testament makes up 75% of the Bible, yet so many Christians try to follow Jesus while only reading or knowing 25% of the Bible. For the next 5 months, at Revolution Church, we are going to walk through the Old Testament. We will look at the idea that not only is God the same through all of Scripture, but that you can’t have the New Testament without the Old Testament. The fit together like a lock and a key. We will see how throughout the entire Bible, God has one mission, calls out imperfect, broken people to follow him and to bring his mission about through those people. We will see people just like us who God is able to use to change the planet. And through it all, we will begin to see more clearly The Story of God. Download the study guide for this week's message. (http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/the-story-of-god-week-2-gods-blueprint-for-marriage.pdf) Big Idea God clearly lays out how we are to live as men and women, whether married or single. Often though, like Adam and Eve, we choose slavery and bondage instead of freedom. Recommended Resources * "Recovering Biblical Manhood & Womanhood" by John Piper & Wayne Grudem (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1581348061?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=1581348061) * "God, Marriage and Family" by Andreas Kostenberger (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1433503646?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=1433503646) * "What He Must Be...If He Wants to Marry my Daughter" by Voddie Baucham (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1581349300?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=1581349300) * Girl Talk: Mother-Daughter Conversations on Biblical Womanhood by Carolyn Mahaney & Nicole Mahaney Whitacre (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1581345100?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=1581345100) * "Feminine Appeal" by Carolyn Mahaney (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1581346158?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=1581346158) * "Shopping for Time: How to do it All and NOT be Overwhelmed" by Carolyn Mahaney (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1581349130?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=1581349130) * "Sex, Romance, and the Glory of God: What Every Christian Husband Needs to Know" by C.J. Mahaney (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1581346247?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=1581346247) * "Biblical Womanhood in the Home" by Nancy Leigh DeMoss (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1581343604?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=1581343604) Next Steps * Memorize Ephesians 5:33 * Do this week's 10+10 questions http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/the-story-of-god-gods-blueprint-for-marriage--life-genesis-215-319 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2011-04-30.mp3 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 17:47:53 GMT Josh and Katie Reich The Story of God For many Christians and people in our culture, the Old Testament is just that, old. It seems archaic, taking place thousands of years ago. It is involves a world we don’t understand, names we can’t pronounce, animal sacrifices, wars, famines. On top of that, God seems different than he does in the New Testament. In the New Testament, we see God as Jesus. He is loving, gracious, inviting and compassionate. In the Old Testament, God is often described as angry, wrathful, and vengeful. We identify with Jesus. Pastors preach about Jesus and spend more time in the New Testament. On top of that, the thinking goes, Jesus came and now we are under grace, not the law of the Old Testament, so what is the point of reading the Old Testament? We don’t sacrifice animals or stone people, so why read it? The problem though is that the Old Testament makes up 75% of the Bible, yet so many Christians try to follow Jesus while only reading or knowing 25% of the Bible. For the next 5 months, at Revolution Church, we are going to walk through the Old Testament. We will look at the idea that not only is God the same through all of Scripture, but that you can’t have the New Testament without the Old Testament. The fit together like a lock and a key. We will see how throughout the entire Bible, God has one mission, calls out imperfect, broken people to follow him and to bring his mission about through those people. We will see people just like us who God is able to use to change the planet. And through it all, we will begin to see more clearly The Story of God. Download the study guide for this week's message. (http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/the-story-of-god-week-1-the-image-of-god.pdf) Big Idea How and why we were created shows us the depth of God's love for us. Recommended Resources * "Identity: Who You are in Christ" by Eric Geiger (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0805446893?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=0805446893) * "Slave: The Hidden Truth about Your Identity in Christ" by John MacArthur (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1400202078?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=1400202078) * "Doctrine: What Christians Should Believe" by Mark Driscoll (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1433506254?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=1433506254) * "After our Likeness: The Church as the Image of the Trinity" by Miroslav Volf (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0802844405?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=0802844405) Next Steps * Memorize Genesis 1:27 * Spiritual Survey: A B C D * Do this week's study guide devotional questions * Come back next week http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/the-story-of-god-the-image-of-god-genesis-126-28 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2011-04-23.mp3 Sat, 23 Apr 2011 05:29:25 GMT Josh Reich The Story of God Faith is a topic that many people wrestle with. Is it a list of beliefs? Is it how we live? Is it both? We talk about having faith in God or people or ourselves, but is faith simply just in our heads? Is it something we can know for sure about? Life can often seem out of control and we can feel like it is taking all the faith we can muster just to make it through the day. As we walk through the book of James this spring, we will begin to see a God who provides for us, loves us, and empowers us to have the faith we need to make it through whatever life may throw our way. Download the study guide for this series. (http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/give-me-faith-study-guide.pdf) Big Idea Prayer is powerful and effective when practiced in God's framework. Recommended Resources * "A Praying Life: Connecting with God in a Distracted World" by Paul Miller (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1600063004?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=1600063004) * "Prayer: Does it Make a Difference?" by Philip Yancey (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0310328888?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=0310328888) * "Prayer: Finding the Heart's True Home" by Richard Foster (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0060628464?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=0060628464) * "The Power of a Whisper: Hearing God, Having the Guts to Respond" by Bill Hybels (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0310320747?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=0310320747) * In 2009, Josh preached on the story of Elijah from 1 Kings 18 that James refers to in this passage. (http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/my-god-can-kick-your-gods-butt-1-kings-18/) Next Steps * Do this week's 10+10 questions from the study guide. * Memorize James 5:16 * I will begin praying as if I believe will actually answer. * I will begin praying specifically. * I will begin confessing my sins before praying. * I will bring someone with me next week. http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/give-me-faith-does-prayer-really-work-james-513-20 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2011-04-16.mp3 Sat, 16 Apr 2011 15:53:21 GMT Josh Reich Give. Me. Faith. Faith is a topic that many people wrestle with. Is it a list of beliefs? Is it how we live? Is it both? We talk about having faith in God or people or ourselves, but is faith simply just in our heads? Is it something we can know for sure about? Life can often seem out of control and we can feel like it is taking all the faith we can muster just to make it through the day. As we walk through the book of James this spring, we will begin to see a God who provides for us, loves us, and empowers us to have the faith we need to make it through whatever life may throw our way. Download the study guide for this series. (http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/give-me-faith-study-guide.pdf) Big Idea If we do not have patience to endure the things God allows to happen in our lives, we will miss the growth that he wants for us. Next Steps * Memorize Romans 8:28 * What do you need patience for to endure that we can pray for you: _____________________________ Recommended Resources: * "When the Darkness will not Lift" by John Piper (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1581348762?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=1581348762) * "If God is Good: Faith in the Midst of Suffering and Evil" by Randy Alcorn (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/160142132X?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=160142132X) http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/give-me-faith-the-point-of-pain-and-suffering-james-57-12 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2011-04-09.mp3 Sat, 09 Apr 2011 15:53:21 GMT Josh Reich Give. Me. Faith. Faith is a topic that many people wrestle with. Is it a list of beliefs? Is it how we live? Is it both? We talk about having faith in God or people or ourselves, but is faith simply just in our heads? Is it something we can know for sure about? Life can often seem out of control and we can feel like it is taking all the faith we can muster just to make it through the day. As we walk through the book of James this spring, we will begin to see a God who provides for us, loves us, and empowers us to have the faith we need to make it through whatever life may throw our way. Download the study guide for this series. (http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/give-me-faith-study-guide.pdf) Big Idea There is a powerful relationship between our true spiritual condition and our attitude and actions concerning money and possessions. Recommended Resources * "Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream" by David Platt (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1601422210?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=1601422210) * "Money, Possessions, and Eternity" by Randy Alcorn (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0842353607?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=0842353607) * "The Treasure Principle: Unlocking the Secret of Joyful Giving" by Randy Alcorn (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1590525086?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=1590525086) * "Counterfeit Gods: The Empty Promises of Money, Sex, and Power, and the Only Hope that Matters" by Tim Keller (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0525951369?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=0525951369) Next Steps * Memorize Matthew 6:21 * Participate in 90 day giving challenge http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/give-me-faith-how-to-be-rich-james-51-6 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2011-04-02.mp3 Sat, 02 Apr 2011 15:53:21 GMT Josh Reich Give. Me. Faith. Faith is a topic that many people wrestle with. Is it a list of beliefs? Is it how we live? Is it both? We talk about having faith in God or people or ourselves, but is faith simply just in our heads? Is it something we can know for sure about? Life can often seem out of control and we can feel like it is taking all the faith we can muster just to make it through the day. As we walk through the book of James this spring, we will begin to see a God who provides for us, loves us, and empowers us to have the faith we need to make it through whatever life may throw our way. Download the study guide for this series. (http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/give-me-faith-study-guide.pdf) Big Idea How we make plans and set goals and the process we go through to figure those out show a lot about our faith and relationship with God. Recommended Resources * "Soulprint: Discovering your Divine Destiny" by Mark Batterson (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1601420390?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=1601420390) * "The Holy Wild: Trusting in the Character of God" by Mark Buchanan (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1590524489?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=1590524489) * "Chazown: Define Your Vision. Pursue Your Passion. Live Your Life on Purpose." by Craig Groeschel (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1601423136?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=1601423136) http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/give-me-faith-decisions-goals--gods-will-james-413-17 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2011-03-26.mp3 Sat, 26 Mar 2011 15:53:21 GMT Josh Reich Give. Me. Faith. Faith is a topic that many people wrestle with. Is it a list of beliefs? Is it how we live? Is it both? We talk about having faith in God or people or ourselves, but is faith simply just in our heads? Is it something we can know for sure about? Life can often seem out of control and we can feel like it is taking all the faith we can muster just to make it through the day. As we walk through the book of James this spring, we will begin to see a God who provides for us, loves us, and empowers us to have the faith we need to make it through whatever life may throw our way. Download the study guide for this series. (http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/give-me-faith-study-guide.pdf) Big Idea Many of do not experience the freedom of the gospel because we don’t really want to be free and experience the freedom God promises to those who are changed by the gospel. Recommended Resources: * Unfashionable: Making a Difference in the World by Being Different by Tullian Tchividjian (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1601420854?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=1601420854) * Redemption: Freed by Jesus from the Idols We Worship and the Wounds we Carry by Mike Wilkerson (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/143352077X?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=143352077X) * You Can Change: God's Transforming Power for our Sinful Behavior and Negative Emotions by Tim Chester (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1433512319?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=1433512319) Next Steps: * Memorize James 4:4 * Where have you been sinned against that is causing you to sin that you need to confess? ________________________ * Where do you need to fight the war to find freedom in the gospel? _____________________________ http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/give-me-faith-why-freedom-eludes-us-james-41-12 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2011-03-19.mp3 Sat, 19 Mar 2011 15:53:21 GMT Josh Reich Give. Me. Faith. Faith is a topic that many people wrestle with. Is it a list of beliefs? Is it how we live? Is it both? We talk about having faith in God or people or ourselves, but is faith simply just in our heads? Is it something we can know for sure about? Life can often seem out of control and we can feel like it is taking all the faith we can muster just to make it through the day. As we walk through the book of James this spring, we will begin to see a God who provides for us, loves us, and empowers us to have the faith we need to make it through whatever life may throw our way. Download the study guide for this series. (http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/give-me-faith-study-guide.pdf) Big Idea According to James, there are two kinds of wisdom: wisdom from God and the wisdom of our culture. Our lives and how we make decisions exhibit which kind of wisdom we have. Next Steps * Memorize James 3:17 * Evaluate the choices you are making to see if you are exhibiting the wisdom that comes from God or our culture and Satan. http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/give-me-faith-true-wisdom-james-313-18 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2011-03-12.mp3 Sat, 12 Mar 2011 15:53:21 GMT Josh Reich Give. Me. Faith. Faith is a topic that many people wrestle with. Is it a list of beliefs? Is it how we live? Is it both? We talk about having faith in God or people or ourselves, but is faith simply just in our heads? Is it something we can know for sure about? Life can often seem out of control and we can feel like it is taking all the faith we can muster just to make it through the day. As we walk through the book of James this spring, we will begin to see a God who provides for us, loves us, and empowers us to have the faith we need to make it through whatever life may throw our way. Download the study guide for this series. (http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/give-me-faith-study-guide.pdf) Big Idea You can't control the tongue without controlling the heart: you can't control the heart without Jesus. Recommended Resources * "You Can Change: God's Transforming Power for our Sinful Behavior & Negative Emotions" by Tim Chester (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1433512319?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=1433512319) * "War of Words: Getting to the Heart of Your Communication Struggles" by Paul David Tripp (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0875526047?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=0875526047) Next Steps * Memorize Matthew 12:34b http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/give-me-faith-how-to-tame-the-tongue-james-31-12 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2011-03-05.mp3 Sat, 05 Mar 2011 15:53:21 GMT Brent Thomas Give. Me. Faith. Faith is a topic that many people wrestle with. Is it a list of beliefs? Is it how we live? Is it both? We talk about having faith in God or people or ourselves, but is faith simply just in our heads? Is it something we can know for sure about? Life can often seem out of control and we can feel like it is taking all the faith we can muster just to make it through the day. As we walk through the book of James this spring, we will begin to see a God who provides for us, loves us, and empowers us to have the faith we need to make it through whatever life may throw our way. Download the study guide for this series. (http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/give-me-faith-study-guide.pdf) Big Idea Saving faith results in a distinctive life. Recommended Resources * "The Future of Justification" by John Piper (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1581349645?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=1581349645) * "Dug Down Deep: Unearthing what I Believe and why it Matters" by Joshua Harris (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1601421516?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=1601421516) * "Reclaiming Christianity: A Call to Authentic Faith" by A.W. Tozer (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0830746900?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=0830746900) * "Redemption: Freed by Jesus from the Idols we Worship and the Wounds we Carry" by Mike Wilkerson (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/143352077X?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=143352077X) Next Steps * Memorize James 2:18 * Looking at my life and faith, would you say (according to the definition of James) that it is alive or dead * For me this week, alive faith would mean ____________. http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/give-me-faith-authentic-faith-james-214--26 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2011-02-26.mp3 Sat, 26 Feb 2011 15:53:21 GMT Josh Reich Give. Me. Faith. On February 20, 2011 Josh Reich preached at The Crossing Church from Acts 10 on the topic of "Gospel Fluency." He looked at some of the reasons why we struggle with sharing our faith, why we often strike out in sharing our faith and how we can become more fluent in the gospel so that we can share it in normal everyday ways. http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/gospel-fluency http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2011-02-20-crossing.mp3 Sun, 20 Feb 2011 23:30:43 GMT Josh Reich Stand Alone Messages Faith is a topic that many people wrestle with. Is it a list of beliefs? Is it how we live? Is it both? We talk about having faith in God or people or ourselves, but is faith simply just in our heads? Is it something we can know for sure about? Life can often seem out of control and we can feel like it is taking all the faith we can muster just to make it through the day. As we walk through the book of James this spring, we will begin to see a God who provides for us, loves us, and empowers us to have the faith we need to make it through whatever life may throw our way. Download the study guide for this series. (http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/give-me-faith-study-guide.pdf) Big Idea There is a direct relationship between a person's grasp and experience of God's grace, and his or heart for justice and the poor. Recommended Resources * "Generous Justice: How God's Grace Makes us Just" by Tim Keller (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0525951903?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=0525951903) * "Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream" by David Platt (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1601422210?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=1601422210) * "The Hole in our Gospel" by Richard Stearns (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0849947006?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=0849947006) * "Right Here, Right Now: Everyday Mission for Everyday People" by Alan Hirsch (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0801072239?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=0801072239) Next Steps * Someone I will serve and love this week that is hard to serve and love is ________________________ * Memorize James 2:1 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/give-me-faith-playing-favorites-james-21-13 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2011-02-19.mp3 Sat, 19 Feb 2011 15:53:21 GMT Josh Reich Give. Me. Faith. Faith is a topic that many people wrestle with. Is it a list of beliefs? Is it how we live? Is it both? We talk about having faith in God or people or ourselves, but is faith simply just in our heads? Is it something we can know for sure about? Life can often seem out of control and we can feel like it is taking all the faith we can muster just to make it through the day. As we walk through the book of James this spring, we will begin to see a God who provides for us, loves us, and empowers us to have the faith we need to make it through whatever life may throw our way. Download the study guide for this series. (http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/give-me-faith-study-guide.pdf) Big Idea Biblically and historically, adoption is the foundation and the goal for the mission of the church to the world. Recommended Resources * "The Hole in our Gospel" by Richard Stearns (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0849947006?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=0849947006) * "Reclaiming Adoption: Missional Living Through the Rediscovery of Abba Father" by Dan Cruver (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1456459503?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=1456459503) * "Adopted for Life: The Priority of Adoption for Christian Families and Churches" by Russell Moore (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1581349114?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=1581349114) Next Steps * Memorize Ephesians 1:5 - 6 * Live out my adoption by helping others be adopted into the family of God * Live out my adoption by getting involved with adoption by adopting, praying for those who are adopting, and/or financially supporting adoptions http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/give-me-faith-loving-the-overlooked-james-126-27 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2011-02-12.mp3 Sat, 12 Feb 2011 15:53:21 GMT Josh Reich Give. Me. Faith. Faith is a topic that many people wrestle with. Is it a list of beliefs? Is it how we live? Is it both? We talk about having faith in God or people or ourselves, but is faith simply just in our heads? Is it something we can know for sure about? Life can often seem out of control and we can feel like it is taking all the faith we can muster just to make it through the day. As we walk through the book of James this spring, we will begin to see a God who provides for us, loves us, and empowers us to have the faith we need to make it through whatever life may throw our way. Download the study guide for this series. (http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/give-me-faith-study-guide.pdf) Big Idea How we live out our faith, demonstrates the genuineness of our faith and what the gospel has done in our lives. Recommended Resources * "Right Here, Right Now: Everyday Mission for Everyday People" by Alan Hirsch (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0801072239?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=0801072239) * "The Radical Reformission" by Mark Driscoll (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0310256593?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=0310256593) * "Untamed" by Alan Hirsch (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0801013437?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=0801013437) http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/give-me-faith-going-through-the-motions-james-119-25 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2011-02-05.mp3 Sat, 05 Feb 2011 15:53:21 GMT Josh Reich Give. Me. Faith. Faith is a topic that many people wrestle with. Is it a list of beliefs? Is it how we live? Is it both? We talk about having faith in God or people or ourselves, but is faith simply just in our heads? Is it something we can know for sure about? Life can often seem out of control and we can feel like it is taking all the faith we can muster just to make it through the day. As we walk through the book of James this spring, we will begin to see a God who provides for us, loves us, and empowers us to have the faith we need to make it through whatever life may throw our way. Download the study guide for this series. (http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/give-me-faith-study-guide.pdf) Big Idea Fighting temptation has more to do with why we sin than how to get out of it. Recommended Resources * "You can Change: God's Transforming Power for Sinful Behavior and Negative Emotions" by Tim Chester (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1433512319?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=1433512319) * "Redemption: Freed by Jesus from the Idols we Worship and the Wounds we Carry" by Mike Wilkerson (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/143352077X?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=143352077X) * "What is the Gospel?" by Greg Gilbert (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1433515008?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=1433515008) * "The Prodigal God: Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith" by Tim Keller (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0525950796?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=0525950796) Next Steps * Begin a relationship with Jesus * Memorize James 1:12 * Work through the why behind my temptations * Do this week's 10+10 questions in the study guide http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/give-me-faith-fighting-temptation-james-112--18 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2011-01-29.mp3 Sat, 29 Jan 2011 15:53:21 GMT Josh Reich Give. Me. Faith. Faith is a topic that many people wrestle with. Is it a list of beliefs? Is it how we live? Is it both? We talk about having faith in God or people or ourselves, but is faith simply just in our heads? Is it something we can know for sure about? Life can often seem out of control and we can feel like it is taking all the faith we can muster just to make it through the day. As we walk through the book of James this spring, we will begin to see a God who provides for us, loves us, and empowers us to have the faith we need to make it through whatever life may throw our way. Download the study guide for this series. (Faith is a topic that many people wrestle with. Is it a list of beliefs? Is it how we live? Is it both? We talk about having faith in God or people or ourselves, but is faith simply just in our heads? Is it something we can know for sure about? Life can often seem out of control and we can feel like it is taking all the faith we can muster just to make it through the day. As we walk through the book of James this spring, we will begin to see a God who provides for us, loves us, and empowers us to have the faith we need to make it through whatever life may throw our way. Download the study guide for this series. (http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/give-me-faith-study-guide.pdf) Big Idea What we give our lives to ultimately defines our lives. Recommended Resources * Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream by David Platt (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1601422210?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=1601422210) * Don't Waste Your Life by John Piper (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1433506327?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=1433506327) * Desiring God by John Piper (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1590521196?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=1590521196) * The Pursuit of God by A.W. Tozer (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/193659417X?ie=UTF8&tag=mywo087-20&creativeASIN=193659417X) Next Steps * Write the definition of my life, and answer, "Is that worth giving my life to?" * Memorize James 4:4 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/give-me-faith-pursuits-james-19-11 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2011-01-22.mp3 Sat, 22 Jan 2011 15:53:21 GMT Josh Reich Give. Me. Faith. Faith is a topic that many people wrestle with. Is it a list of beliefs? Is it how we live? Is it both? We talk about having faith in God or people or ourselves, but is faith simply just in our heads? Is it something we can know for sure about? Life can often seem out of control and we can feel like it is taking all the faith we can muster just to make it through the day. As we walk through the book of James this spring, we will begin to see a God who provides for us, loves us, and empowers us to have the faith we need to make it through whatever life may throw our way. Download the study guide for this series. (http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/give-me-faith-study-guide.pdf) Big Idea Pain, suffering and hardships (tests) are necessary for God to make us into all that He wants us to become. Recommended Resources * Suffering & the Sovereignty of God" by John Piper (http://astore.amazon.com/mywo087-20/detail/1581348096) * How Long, O Lord?: Reflections on Suffering and Evil" by D.A. Carson (http://astore.amazon.com/mywo087-20/detail/0801031257) * Trusting God: Even When Life Hurts" by Jerry Bridges (http://astore.amazon.com/mywo087-20/detail/1600063055) Next Steps * Relationship with Jesus * Getting baptized February 5 * Read James everyday this week * Pick up a study guide and to this week's 10+10 questions http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/give-me-faith-the-storms-of-life-james-11--4 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2011-01-08.mp3 Sat, 08 Jan 2011 15:53:21 GMT Josh Reich Give. Me. Faith. When we’re setting goals for the new year, it’s tempting to tackle everything we want to change about our lives. But how often does that really work? Instead, what if we focused on less to accomplish more? Big Idea There is a difference between a good intention and a God intention. Recommended Resources * "The Call: Finding & Fulfilling the Central Purpose of Your Life" by Os Guinness (http://astore.amazon.com/mywo087-20/detail/0849944376) * "Chasing Daylight: Seize the Power of Every Moment" by Erwin McManus (http://astore.amazon.com/mywo087-20/detail/0785281134) * "When the Game is Over, it all Goes back in the Box" by John Ortberg (http://astore.amazon.com/mywo087-20/detail/0310325056) Next Steps * Work through these 4 questions and share the answers with someone. * Create a plan for 2011 to accomplish my One Thing. * Bring someone next week as we kick off our brand new series Give. Me. Faith. http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/one-thing http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2011-01-01.mp3 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 07:55:12 GMT Craig Groeschel One Thing Christmas is a time where we try to catch our breath, but it is also a time that we are reminded of what life isn’t like. After the hustle and bustle of getting ready for Christmas and everything quiets down at home, we have a moment when we think back over the year and wonder what happened. Maybe you find yourself in the midst of marital difficulties and you feel like you are hanging on by a thread, you might be having difficulties financially, with your health or maybe you just feel like God is no longer with you, that He now seems to be silent in your life. How do you move forward? How do you salvage everything to get to where you want to? Join us at Revolution Church for our Christmas Eve service as we try to uncover how to salvage what has fallen apart. Big Idea The point of Christmas is that there is hope for a life that goes beyond what we dream possible. Next Steps * Begin a relationship with Jesus * I'm not ready to begin a relationship with Jesus, but I'd like to take the step of letting go of my dreams, past hurts and pain * Come back on January 8th http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/salvaged-john-107-11 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2010-12-24.mp3 Fri, 24 Dec 2010 17:49:12 GMT Josh Reich Salvaged Everyone wants to be happy. We look for it in friends, kids, marriage, sex, money, stuff, and career. Yet, less than half of Americans are happy with their jobs, only 20% of married couples are happily married. No one seems to be happy. But what if we have missed the point? What if we are not looking for happiness? For most people The Blessed Life has everything to do with happiness and that happiness comes from more stuff. What God calls us to and the point of the book of Philippians is to fight for and look for joy. Joy is different from happiness. It is not fleeting or tied to temporary things. It does not come and go. It is based on God and who He is. Download the Blessed Life - Philippians Study Guide for this series. http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/blessed-life-study-guide.pdf Big Idea Generosity is the foundation of contentment. Recommended Resources * "Money: God or Gift" by Jamie Munson (http://astore.amazon.com/mywo087-20/detail/B00481JN6Y) * "The Generosity Ladder: Your Next Step to Financial Peace" by Nelson Searcy (http://astore.amazon.com/mywo087-20/detail/080107276X) * "Money, Possessions & Eternity" by Randy Alcorn (http://astore.amazon.com/mywo087-20/detail/0842353607) * "The Treasure Principle: Unlocking the Secret of Joyful Giving" by Randy Alcorn (http://astore.amazon.com/mywo087-20/detail/1590525086) http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/the-blessed-life-the-secret-to-life-philippians-410-23 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2010-12-18.mp3 Sat, 18 Dec 2010 10:01:41 GMT Josh Reich The Blessed Life (Philippians) Everyone wants to be happy. We look for it in friends, kids, marriage, sex, money, stuff, and career. Yet, less than half of Americans are happy with their jobs, only 20% of married couples are happily married. No one seems to be happy. But what if we have missed the point? What if we are not looking for happiness? For most people The Blessed Life has everything to do with happiness and that happiness comes from more stuff. What God calls us to and the point of the book of Philippians is to fight for and look for joy. Joy is different from happiness. It is not fleeting or tied to temporary things. It does not come and go. It is based on God and who He is. Download the Blessed Life - Philippians Study Guide for this series. http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/blessed-life-study-guide.pdf Big Idea Worrying shows a lack of faith in God. Resources * "Crazy Love: Overwhelmed by a Relentless God" by Francis Chan (http://astore.amazon.com/mywo087-20/detail/1434768511) * "The Holy Wild: Trusting in the Character of God" by Mark Buchanan (http://astore.amazon.com/mywo087-20/detail/1590524489) Next Steps * Make a list of the things you worry about and specifically through prayer give them to God and pray Philippians 4:7 asking God for his peace that surpasses understanding http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/the-blessed-life-what-to-do-with-worry-philippians-46-9 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2010-12-11.mp3 Sat, 11 Dec 2010 03:06:10 GMT Josh Reich The Blessed Life (Philippians) Everyone wants to be happy. We look for it in friends, kids, marriage, sex, money, stuff, and career. Yet, less than half of Americans are happy with their jobs, only 20% of married couples are happily married. No one seems to be happy. But what if we have missed the point? What if we are not looking for happiness? For most people The Blessed Life has everything to do with happiness and that happiness comes from more stuff. What God calls us to and the point of the book of Philippians is to fight for and look for joy. Joy is different from happiness. It is not fleeting or tied to temporary things. It does not come and go. It is based on God and who He is. Download the Blessed Life - Philippians Study Guide for this series. http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/blessed-life-study-guide.pdf Big Idea Joy is a trademark of a follower of Jesus. Recommended Resources * Desiring God: Meditations of a Christian Hedonist by John Piper (http://astore.amazon.com/mywo087-20/detail/1590521196) * You Can Change: God's Transforming Power for our Sinful Behavior and Negative Emotions by Tim Chester (http://astore.amazon.com/mywo087-20/detail/1433512319) * The Knowledge of the Holy by A.W. Tozer (http://astore.amazon.com/mywo087-20/detail/0060684127) Next Steps * Question to think on this week: Do I really believe that God loves me? Am I resting in that to give me joy or counting on something else for joy? http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/the-blessed-life-what-im-looking-for-philippians-44-5 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2010-12-04.mp3 Sat, 04 Dec 2010 05:06:56 GMT Josh Reich The Blessed Life (Philippians) Everyone wants to be happy. We look for it in friends, kids, marriage, sex, money, stuff, and career. Yet, less than half of Americans are happy with their jobs, only 20% of married couples are happily married. No one seems to be happy. But what if we have missed the point? What if we are not looking for happiness? For most people The Blessed Life has everything to do with happiness and that happiness comes from more stuff. What God calls us to and the point of the book of Philippians is to fight for and look for joy. Joy is different from happiness. It is not fleeting or tied to temporary things. It does not come and go. It is based on God and who He is. Download the Blessed Life - Philippians Study Guide for this series. http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/blessed-life-study-guide.pdf Big Idea Experiencing unity among believers is a major key to unlocking the secrets of the blessed life. Resources * Matthew 18:15-19 * The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis (http://www.amazon.com/Screwtape-Letters-Senior-Junior-Devil/dp/0006280609) * Deep Chruch by Jim Belcher (http://www.amazon.com/Deep-Church-Beyond-Emerging-Traditional/dp/0830837167) Next Steps * Take steps toward reconciling a broken relationship * Apologize to those we may have wronged * Pull the weeds of negativity that spring into our mind http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/the-blessed-life-cant-we-all-just-get-along-philippians-42-3 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2010-11-27.mp3 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 06:43:24 GMT David LePeau The Blessed Life (Philippians) Everyone wants to be happy. We look for it in friends, kids, marriage, sex, money, stuff, and career. Yet, less than half of Americans are happy with their jobs, only 20% of married couples are happily married. No one seems to be happy. But what if we have missed the point? What if we are not looking for happiness? For most people The Blessed Life has everything to do with happiness and that happiness comes from more stuff. What God calls us to and the point of the book of Philippians is to fight for and look for joy. Joy is different from happiness. It is not fleeting or tied to temporary things. It does not come and go. It is based on God and who He is. Download the Blessed Life - Philippians Study Guide for this series. http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/blessed-life-study-guide.pdf Guest Speaker Luke Simmons of Second Mile Church (http://www.secondmilechurch.com/) Big Idea We grow by following men and women who embrace and live out their identity as citizens of Heaven. Next Steps * Repent of this earthly thing that consumes my thinking: ______ * Meditate on my new identity as described in 1 Peter 2:9-12 * Memorize Philippians 3:20 * Take a godly man or woman to coffee/lunch and pick his or her brain on how they follow Jesus. Recommended Resources * In Light of Eternity by Randy Alcorn (http://www.amazon.com/Light-Eternity-Perspectives-Heaven/dp/1578562996) * The Gospel-Centered Life Bible Study by World Harvest Mission (http://www.whm.org/gcl) * The Gospel for Real Life by Jerry Bridges (http://www.amazon.com/Gospel-Real-Life-Liberating-Cross-Every/dp/1576835073) * "Of First Importance" Blog (firstimportance.org) http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/the-blessed-life-grow-up-philippians-316-41 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2010-11-20.mp3 Sat, 20 Nov 2010 04:55:47 GMT Luke Simmons The Blessed Life (Philippians) Everyone wants to be happy. We look for it in friends, kids, marriage, sex, money, stuff, and career. Yet, less than half of Americans are happy with their jobs, only 20% of married couples are happily married. No one seems to be happy. But what if we have missed the point? What if we are not looking for happiness? For most people The Blessed Life has everything to do with happiness and that happiness comes from more stuff. What God calls us to and the point of the book of Philippians is to fight for and look for joy. Joy is different from happiness. It is not fleeting or tied to temporary things. It does not come and go. It is based on God and who He is. Download the Blessed Life - Philippians Study Guide for this series. http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/blessed-life-study-guide.pdf Big Idea The life of a follower of Jesus should be lived with a forward lean. Recommended Resources * Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream by David Platt (http://astore.amazon.com/mywo087-20/detail/1601422210) * Don't Waste Your Life by John Piper (http://astore.amazon.com/mywo087-20/detail/1433506327) * Things Unseen: Living in Light of Eternity by Mark Buchanan (http://astore.amazon.com/mywo087-20/detail/1590528832) * For some context on tonight's sermon, listen to Josh preach on 2 Timothy 4:6 - 22 which Paul wrote at the very end of his life to see how Paul finished and finished well. (http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/ultimate-fighter-fight-to-the-end-2-timothy-46-22/) Next Steps * Begin a relationship with Jesus * Memorize Philippians 3:14 * Write down what you want to be known for at the end of your life. http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/the-blessed-life-never-satisfied-philippians-312-15 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2010-11-13.mp3 Sat, 13 Nov 2010 21:12:02 GMT Josh Reich The Blessed Life (Philippians) Everyone wants to be happy. We look for it in friends, kids, marriage, sex, money, stuff, and career. Yet, less than half of Americans are happy with their jobs, only 20% of married couples are happily married. No one seems to be happy. But what if we have missed the point? What if we are not looking for happiness? For most people The Blessed Life has everything to do with happiness and that happiness comes from more stuff. What God calls us to and the point of the book of Philippians is to fight for and look for joy. Joy is different from happiness. It is not fleeting or tied to temporary things. It does not come and go. It is based on God and who He is. Download the Blessed Life - Philippians Study Guide for this series. http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/blessed-life-study-guide.pdf Big Idea The only gospel that can transform us and bring us the peace, joy and meaning that we crave is Jesus + nothing. Next Steps * Begin a relationship with Jesus * Memorize Philippians 3:8 - 9a * Read the book of Galatians this week * Do this week's study guide questions * Get baptized on November 13th Recommended Resources * God is the Gospel: Meditations on God's Love as the Gift of Himself by John Piper (http://astore.amazon.com/mywo087-20/detail/1581347510) * Counterfeit Gods: The Empty Promises of Money, Sex, and Power, and the Only Hope that Matters by Timothy Keller (http://astore.amazon.com/mywo087-20/detail/0525951369) * Soul Cravings by Erwin McManus (http://astore.amazon.com/mywo087-20/detail/1400280265) * The Wisdom of Tenderness: What Happens When God's Fierce Mercy Transforms our Lives by Brennan Manning (http://astore.amazon.com/mywo087-20/detail/0060724463) * Living the Cross Centered Life: Keeping the Gospel the Main Thing by C.J. Mahaney (http://astore.amazon.com/mywo087-20/detail/1590525787) * What's so Amazing about Grace? by Philip Yancey (http://astore.amazon.com/mywo087-20/detail/0310245656) http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/the-blessed-life-religion-is-crap-philippians-31-12 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2010-11-06.mp3 Sat, 06 Nov 2010 08:17:24 GMT Josh Reich The Blessed Life (Philippians) Everyone wants to be happy. We look for it in friends, kids, marriage, sex, money, stuff, and career. Yet, less than half of Americans are happy with their jobs, only 20% of married couples are happily married. No one seems to be happy. But what if we have missed the point? What if we are not looking for happiness? For most people The Blessed Life has everything to do with happiness and that happiness comes from more stuff. What God calls us to and the point of the book of Philippians is to fight for and look for joy. Joy is different from happiness. It is not fleeting or tied to temporary things. It does not come and go. It is based on God and who He is. Download the Blessed Life - Philippians Study Guide for this series. http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/blessed-life-study-guide.pdf Big Idea We are to obey and live for God, not because we have to, but because we get to. Recommended Resources * Crazy Love: Overwhelmed by a Relentless God by Francis Chan (http://astore.amazon.com/mywo087-20/detail/1434768511) * Holy Discontent: Fueling the Fire that Ignites Personal Vision by Bill Hybels (http://astore.amazon.com/mywo087-20/detail/0310272289) * When I Don't Desire God by John Piper (http://astore.amazon.com/mywo087-20/detail/1581346522) * The Dangerous Duty of Delight: Daring to Make God the Object of Your Desire by John Piper (http://astore.amazon.com/mywo087-20/detail/1576738833) http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/the-blessed-life-how-to-want-to-obey-god-philippians-212-30 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2010-10-30.mp3 Sat, 30 Oct 2010 08:18:26 GMT Josh Reich The Blessed Life (Philippians) Everyone wants to be happy. We look for it in friends, kids, marriage, sex, money, stuff, and career. Yet, less than half of Americans are happy with their jobs, only 20% of married couples are happily married. No one seems to be happy. But what if we have missed the point? What if we are not looking for happiness? For most people The Blessed Life has everything to do with happiness and that happiness comes from more stuff. What God calls us to and the point of the book of Philippians is to fight for and look for joy. Joy is different from happiness. It is not fleeting or tied to temporary things. It does not come and go. It is based on God and who He is. Download the Blessed Life - Philippians Study Guide for this series. http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/blessed-life-study-guide.pdf Big Idea What sets Christianity apart is its belief of who Jesus is and what He has done. Recommended Resources Books * Vintage Jesus by Mark Driscoll (http://astore.amazon.com/mywo087-20/detail/1581349750) * Scandalous: The Cross & Resurrection of Jesus by D.A. Carson (http://astore.amazon.com/mywo087-20/detail/1433511258) * 50 Reasons why Jesus Came to Die by John Piper (http://astore.amazon.com/mywo087-20/detail/158134788X) * Death by Love by Mark Driscoll (http://astore.amazon.com/mywo087-20/detail/1433501295) Articles * How can Jesus be both God AND Man by Matt Perman (http://desiringgod.org/resource-library/articles/how-can-jesus-be-god-emandem-man) * The Unparalleled Passion of Jesus Christ by John Piper (http://desiringgod.org/resource-library/articles/the-unparalleled-passion-of-jesus-christ) * Jesus of Nazareth: How Historians can know Him and why it Matters by Craig Blomberg (http://thegospelcoalition.org/resources/a/Jesus-of-Nazareth) * Why the Cross Matters by Chris Tomlinson (http://thegospelcoalition.org/resources/a/why_the_cross_matters) Sermons * Vintage Jesus by Mark Driscoll. (http://www.marshillchurch.org/media/vintagejesus) This is a 12 part series where Pastor Mark answers questions such as "How did we know Jesus was coming?" "What did Jesus accomplish on the cross?" "What makes Jesus superior to other Saviors?" * Christ on the Cross by Mark Driscoll. (http://www.marshillchurch.org/media/christ-on-the-cross) This is a 12 part series where Pastor Mark looks at the reasons why Jesus died on a cross. * Tim Keller on the cross. (http://firstimportance.org/tim-keller-on-the-cross/) This is a 3 part series that Tim Keller (one of my favorite authors) did on the cross and its importance. Next Steps * Beginning a relationship with Jesus * Memorize Philippians 2:10 - 11 * Get baptized on November 13 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/the-blessed-life-is-jesus-really-god-philippians-25-11 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2010-10-23.mp3 Sat, 23 Oct 2010 00:37:52 GMT Josh Reich The Blessed Life (Philippians) Everyone wants to be happy. We look for it in friends, kids, marriage, sex, money, stuff, and career. Yet, less than half of Americans are happy with their jobs, only 20% of married couples are happily married. No one seems to be happy. But what if we have missed the point? What if we are not looking for happiness? For most people The Blessed Life has everything to do with happiness and that happiness comes from more stuff. What God calls us to and the point of the book of Philippians is to fight for and look for joy. Joy is different from happiness. It is not fleeting or tied to temporary things. It does not come and go. It is based on God and who He is. Download the Blessed Life - Philippians Study Guide for this series. http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/blessed-life-study-guide.pdf Big Idea For us to accomplish what God has called us to, we must think and move as one. Recommended Resources * "Simple Church" by: Thom Rainer & Eric Geiger (http://astore.amazon.com/mywo087-20/detail/0805443908) * "Vintage Church" by: Mark Driscoll (http://astore.amazon.com/mywo087-20/detail/1433501309) Next Steps * Participate in the 90 day giving challenge (To give online go here http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/online-giving/) * Participate in the 90 day serving challenge (For more information on serving opportunities and who to contact go here http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/get-connected/volunteering/) * Participate in the 90 day prayer challenge http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/the-blessed-life-self-less-philippians-21-4 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2010-10-16.mp3 Sat, 16 Oct 2010 21:51:34 GMT Josh Reich The Blessed Life (Philippians) Everyone wants to be happy. We look for it in friends, kids, marriage, sex, money, stuff, and career. Yet, less than half of Americans are happy with their jobs, only 20% of married couples are happily married. No one seems to be happy. But what if we have missed the point? What if we are not looking for happiness? For most people The Blessed Life has everything to do with happiness and that happiness comes from more stuff. What God calls us to and the point of the book of Philippians is to fight for and look for joy. Joy is different from happiness. It is not fleeting or tied to temporary things. It does not come and go. It is based on God and who He is. Download the Blessed Life - Philippians Study Guide for this series. http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/blessed-life-study-guide.pdf Big Idea The question is not if we will suffer or why, but how will we suffer. Recommended Resources: * "How Long, O Lord?: Reflections on Suffering and Evil" by D.A. Carson (http://astore.amazon.com/mywo087-20/detail/0801031257) * "Suffering and the Sovereignty of God" by John Piper (http://astore.amazon.com/mywo087-20/detail/1581348096) * "Water from a Deep Well: Christian Spirituality from Early Martyrs to Modern Missionaries" by Gerald Sittser (http://astore.amazon.com/mywo087-20/detail/0830837450) Next Steps: * Memorize Philippians 1:21 * Download a study guide and do this week's questions * Read Genesis 38 - 50 this week http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/the-blessed-life-dont-waste-your-suffering-philippians-112-30 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2010-10-09.mp3 Sat, 09 Oct 2010 20:57:48 GMT Josh Reich The Blessed Life (Philippians) Everyone wants to be happy. We look for it in friends, kids, marriage, sex, money, stuff, and career. Yet, less than half of Americans are happy with their jobs, only 20% of married couples are happily married. No one seems to be happy. But what if we have missed the point? What if we are not looking for happiness? For most people The Blessed Life has everything to do with happiness and that happiness comes from more stuff. What God calls us to and the point of the book of Philippians is to fight for and look for joy. Joy is different from happiness. It is not fleeting or tied to temporary things. It does not come and go. It is based on God and who He is. Download the Blessed Life - Philippians Study Guide for this series at http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/blessed-life-study-guide.pdf Big Idea We were created and wired for the one thing that eludes many of us: Community. Recommended Resources * Making Room for LIfe: Trading Chaotic Lifestyles for Connected Relationships by Randy Frazee (http://www.amazon.com/Making-Room-Life-Lifestyles-Relationships/dp/0310250161) * Everybody's Normal Till You Get to Know Them by John Ortberg (http://www.amazon.com/Everybodys-Normal-Till-Know-Them/dp/0310228646) * Total Church: Reshaping Around Gospel & Community by Steve Timmis & Tim Chester (http://www.amazon.com/Total-Church-Radical-Reshaping-Community/dp/1433502089) Next Steps: * Begin a relationship with Jesus * Memorize Philippians 1:6 * Pick up a study guide and do this week's questions * Evaluate my relationships to see if I am waiting to build community til I need it or am I building it before I need it? * Evaluate my relationships to see if I am expecting them to do something that only God can do? http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/the-blessed-life-what-do-i-do-with-loneliness-philippians-11-11 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2010-10-02.mp3 Sat, 02 Oct 2010 00:44:31 GMT Josh Reich The Blessed Life (Philippians) When it comes to faith and following Jesus, fighting is not something that often comes to mind. Yet, Scripture makes it very clear that to make it to the end of our lives and still be faithful and following Jesus, we must have the mentality of an Ultimate Fighter. For the next few weeks, we will be going through the book of 2 Timothy and looking at how you follow Jesus in the midst of pain, suffering, when life doesn’t make sense, how you have faith when the world around you seems to be caving in. We will also be looking at whether there is a point to the pain in our lives and what the gospel has to say about those things. Download the 2 Timothy study guide for this series. (http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2-timothy-study-guide.pdf) Big Idea Like ultimate fighters, to win, followers of Jesus don't tap out, they fight to the end. Resources *Things Unseen: Living in Light of Forever by Mark Buchanan *Radical: Taking Your Faith Back from the American Dream by David Platt *Don't Waste Your Life by John Piper Next Steps *Begin a relationship with Jesus *Get baptized on October 2nd *Bring a friend next week for our "BIG NIGHT" *Pray each day for our "Big night" and what God will do that night *Do this week's study guide questions *Attend the Partnership class on October 17th *Attend the Basics class on October 17th http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/ultimate-fighter-fight-to-the-end-2-timothy-46-22 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2010-09-25.mp3 Sat, 25 Sep 2010 02:07:23 GMT Josh Reich Ultimate Fighter (2 Timothy) When it comes to faith and following Jesus, fighting is not something that often comes to mind. Yet, Scripture makes it very clear that to make it to the end of our lives and still be faithful and following Jesus, we must have the mentality of an Ultimate Fighter. For the next few weeks, we will be going through the book of 2 Timothy and looking at how you follow Jesus in the midst of pain, suffering, when life doesn’t make sense, how you have faith when the world around you seems to be caving in. We will also be looking at whether there is a point to the pain in our lives and what the gospel has to say about those things. Download the 2 Timothy study guide for this series. (http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2-timothy-study-guide.pdf) Big idea For a follower of Jesus, the Bible is the final authority for our life, it is the inspired word of God on which our whole faith is built. Resources Books: * "Doctrine" by: Mark Driscoll (http://www.amazon.com/Doctrine-What-Christians-Should-Believe/dp/1433506254) * "The New Testament Documents: Are They Reliable?" by: F.F. Bruce (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0802822193) * "God has Spoken" by: J.I. Packer (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0801071283) Articles: * "10 Reasons Why I am Thankful for the God-Breathed Bible" by: John Piper (http://desiringgod.org/resource-library/taste-see-articles/10-reasons-why-i-am-thankful-for-the-god-breathed-bible) * "The Authority of Scripture" by Martin Lloyd-Jones (http://www.glenwoodhills.org/etc/printer-friendly.asp?ID=399) * "The Scripture is the Word of God" by: Jonathan Edwards (http://www.davidcox.com.mx/library/E/Edwards-Scripture_is_Word_of_God%28s%29.htm) * "The Sufficiency of the Word of God" by James Montgomery Boice (http://www.tenth.org/articles/TheWord.pdf) * "Is the New Testament Reliable?" by Shane Rosenthal (http://www.whitehorseinn.org/images/ntreliable.pdf) * "Problems with Inclusive Language Translations of the Bible" by: John Piper (http://desiringgod.org/resource-library/taste-see-articles/problems-with-inclusive-language-translations-of-the-bible) * "God Governs His People Through His Word" by J.I. Packer (http://www.monergism.com/thethreshold/articles/onsite/packer/06authority.html) * "The Holy Spirit: The Author of Scripture" (http://www.desiringgod.org/resource-library/resources/the-holy-spirit-author-of-scripture) * "A FAQ on the Difference Between Mormonism and Biblical Christianity" by Justin Taylor (http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/justintaylor/2010/08/30/an-faq-on-the-difference-between-mormonism-and-biblical-christianity/) * "How we got the Scripture we Have Today (an excerpt from the ESV Study Bible)" (http://www.esvstudybible.org/sb/objects/article-canon-scripture.html) * "Was the New Testament Influenced by Pagan Religions?" by Ronald Nash (http://www.equipresources.org/atf/cf/%7B9C4EE03A-F988-4091-84BD-F8E70A3B0215%7D/DB109.pdf) * For more articles on The Bible (how it was put together, why it is authoritative, why we can trust it) go to http://www.monergism.com/directory/link_category/Bibliology/ Next Steps * Memorize 2 Timothy 3:16 - 17 * Get baptized on October 2nd * Bring someone on October 2nd for our next "Big Night" * Attend the partnership class October 17th * Attend the basics class on October 17th http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/ultimate-fighter-fight-with-the-sword-2-timothy-310-45 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2010-09-18.mp3 Sat, 18 Sep 2010 18:42:58 GMT Josh Reich Ultimate Fighter (2 Timothy) When it comes to faith and following Jesus, fighting is not something that often comes to mind. Yet, Scripture makes it very clear that to make it to the end of our lives and still be faithful and following Jesus, we must have the mentality of an Ultimate Fighter. For the next few weeks, we will be going through the book of 2 Timothy and looking at how you follow Jesus in the midst of pain, suffering, when life doesn’t make sense, how you have faith when the world around you seems to be caving in. We will also be looking at whether there is a point to the pain in our lives and what the gospel has to say about those things. Download the 2 Timothy study guide for this series. (http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2-timothy-study-guide.pdf) Big Idea To conquer sin, we must (through the power of the Holy Spirit) have the passion, tenacity and commitment of an ultimate fighter to beat it. Recommended Resources *You Can Change: God's Transforming Power for Our Sinful Behavior and Negative Emotions (Tim Chester) *Future Grace (John Piper) Next Steps *Memorize 2 Timothy 3:1 *Pick up a study guide and do this week's questions *The sins that you fight, put things in your life to keep yourself from committing those sins. *Confess your sins to a friend or spouse this week. *Get baptized on October 2nd *Attend the partnership class October 17th *Bring someone on October 2nd for our next "Big Night" http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/ultimate-fighter-fight-your-flesh-2-timothy-31-9 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2010-09-11.mp3 Sat, 11 Sep 2010 17:30:57 GMT Josh Reich Ultimate Fighter (2 Timothy) When it comes to faith and following Jesus, fighting is not something that often comes to mind. Yet, Scripture makes it very clear that to make it to the end of our lives and still be faithful and following Jesus, we must have the mentality of an Ultimate Fighter. For the next few weeks, we will be going through the book of 2 Timothy and looking at how you follow Jesus in the midst of pain, suffering, when life doesn’t make sense, how you have faith when the world around you seems to be caving in. We will also be looking at whether there is a point to the pain in our lives and what the gospel has to say about those things. Download the 2 Timothy study guide for this series. (http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2-timothy-study-guide.pdf) Big Idea It is only when we act righteously that our words become effective. Next Steps *Beginning a relationship with Jesus *Get baptized on October 2nd *Memorize 2 Timothy 2:22-24 *Pursue righteousness in my daily conversations *Sign up for a Fall Small Group (Next Steps Table/on the City) *Pick up a study guide and do this week’s devotional questions *Attend the Newcomer’s Brunch (Sept. 12th, 9:00 - 10:30 am) *Start serving at Revolution http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/ultimate-fighter-fight-for-righteousness-2-timothy-214-26 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2010-09-04.mp3 Sat, 04 Sep 2010 07:33:03 GMT David LePeau Ultimate Fighter (2 Timothy) When it comes to faith and following Jesus, fighting is not something that often comes to mind. Yet, Scripture makes it very clear that to make it to the end of our lives and still be faithful and following Jesus, we must have the mentality of an Ultimate Fighter. For the next few weeks, we will be going through the book of 2 Timothy and looking at how you follow Jesus in the midst of pain, suffering, when life doesn’t make sense, how you have faith when the world around you seems to be caving in. We will also be looking at whether there is a point to the pain in our lives and what the gospel has to say about those things. Download a copy of the 2 Timothy study guide for this series. (http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2-timothy-study-guide.pdf) Big Idea Paul gives us a clear picture of what it means to follow Jesus and what it takes to keep it strong. Next Steps * Memorize 2 Timothy 2:3 - 4 * Attend the Newcomers Brunch on September 12th * Get baptized on October 2nd * Sign up on The City for a fall small group * Pick up a study guide and do this week's questions Recommended Resources * The Roots of Endurance by John Piper * Suffering and the Sovereignty of God by John Piper http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/ultimate-fighter-fight-with-focus-2-timothy-21-13 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2010-08-28.mp3 Sat, 28 Aug 2010 07:00:15 GMT Josh Reich Ultimate Fighter (2 Timothy) When it comes to faith and following Jesus, fighting is not something that often comes to mind. Yet, Scripture makes it very clear that to make it to the end of our lives and still be faithful and following Jesus, we must have the mentality of an Ultimate Fighter. For the next few weeks, we will be going through the book of 2 Timothy and looking at how you follow Jesus in the midst of pain, suffering, when life doesn’t make sense, how you have faith when the world around you seems to be caving in. We will also be looking at whether there is a point to the pain in our lives and what the gospel has to say about those things. Download the 2 Timothy study guide for this series. (http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2-timothy-study-guide.pdf) Big Idea Following Jesus is hard, and will sometimes involve pain and hardships. But, we are to have courage because the battle is already won. Next Steps * Pick up a study guide and do this week's devotional questions * Memorize 2 Timothy 1:7 or 1:8 Recommended Resources * In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day by: Mark Batterson * The Barbarian Way by: Erwin McManus http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/ultimate-fighter-fight-for-courage-2-timothy-11-18 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2010-08-21.mp3 Sat, 21 Aug 2010 06:42:40 GMT Josh Reich Ultimate Fighter (2 Timothy) Parenting is a journey unlike any other. It is filled with joy and celebration, as well as sadness and frustration. It is a 24/7 job that never ends, even when the kids move out. The perfect kid is an elusive idea in every parent's dreams. Thousands of books have been written and expert after expert has lined up to tell us how to raise the perfect child. Yet, it seems that no matter what we do, perfection is always out of our grasp. What if, we have gone about it all wrong? What if parenting is not about the latest techniques but about something deeper, something beneath the surface? Big Idea To the degree that the gospel makes our marriage attractive, God will empower us to reach our children. Recommended Resources *Gospel-Powered Parenting: How the Gospel Shapes and Transforms Parenting (William Farley) *This Momentary Marriage (John Piper) *Family Driven Faith: Doing What it Takes to Raise Sons and Daughters who Walk with God (Voddie Baucham) *For more recommended resources, check out http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/recommended-resources/ Next Steps *Start having a weekly date night *Praying everyday with your spouse *Praying everyday for your future spouse *Beginning a Relationship with Jesus http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/the-perfect-kid-the-best-thing-you-can-do-for-your-kids-ephesians-521--33 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2010-08-14.mp3 Sat, 14 Aug 2010 07:03:32 GMT Josh Reich The Perfect Kid Parenting is a journey unlike any other. It is filled with joy and celebration, as well as sadness and frustration. It is a 24/7 job that never ends, even when the kids move out. The perfect kid is an elusive idea in every parent's dreams. Thousands of books have been written and expert after expert has lined up to tell us how to raise the perfect child. Yet, it seems that no matter what we do, perfection is always out of our grasp. What if, we have gone about it all wrong? What if parenting is not about the latest techniques but about something deeper, something beneath the surface? Big Idea A man worth being, a son worth raising starts with character. Recommended Resources *What He Must Be…To Marry my Daughter (Voddie Baucham) *Raising a Modern Day Knight: A Father’s Role in Guiding His Son to Authentic Manhood (Robert Lewis) *The Map: The Way of All Great Men (David Murrow) *Wild at Heart: Understanding the Soul of a Man (John Eldredge) Next Steps *Beginning a Relationship with Jesus *Memorize Proverbs 17:6 *Create a plan for how you will teach your sons Biblical manhood *Create a plan for how you teach your daughters Biblical manhood so they know what they are looking for http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/the-perfect-kid-raising-a-boy-to-become-a-man-titus-15--9 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2010-08-07.mp3 Sat, 07 Aug 2010 22:37:55 GMT Josh Reich The Perfect Kid Parenting is a journey unlike any other. It is filled with joy and celebration, as well as sadness and frustration. It is a 24/7 job that never ends, even when the kids move out. The perfect kid is an elusive idea in every parent's dreams. Thousands of books have been written and expert after expert has lined up to tell us how to raise the perfect child. Yet, it seems that no matter what we do, perfection is always out of our grasp. What if, we have gone about it all wrong? What if parenting is not about the latest techniques but about something deeper, something beneath the surface? Big idea A woman worth being, a daughter worth raising starts with character and goals. Recommended Resources *What a Daughter Needs from Her Dad (Michael Farris) *What He Must Be…To Marry my Daughter (Voddie Baucham) *Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood (John Piper & Wayne Grudem) Next Steps: *Salvation *Getting baptized *Memorize Titus 2:4 – 5 *Lay out the goals for raising your daughter *Evaluate if you are a woman who is striving for God’s dream or the culture’s http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/the-perfect-kid-raising-a-girl-to-become-a-woman-titus-2 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2010-07-31.mp3 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:34:38 GMT Josh Reich The Perfect Kid Parenting is a journey unlike any other. It is filled with joy and celebration, as well as sadness and frustration. It is a 24/7 job that never ends, even when the kids move out. The perfect kid is an elusive idea in every parent's dreams. Thousands of books have been written and expert after expert has lined up to tell us how to raise the perfect child. Yet, it seems that no matter what we do, perfection is always out of our grasp. What if, we have gone about it all wrong? What if parenting is not about the latest techniques but about something deeper, something beneath the surface? Big Idea Parents are to go for one thing in their child's life, their heart. According to Scripture, it is the only thing that matters. Recommend Resources *Shepherding a Child's Heart (Tedd Tripp) *Gospel Powered Parenting (William Farley) *Family Driven Faith: Doing What it Takes to Raise Sons and Daughters who Walk with God (Voddie Baucham) Next Steps *Begin a relationship with Jesus *Memorize Ephesians 6:4 *Baptism *Newcomer's Brunch *New Believers Class *Partnership Class http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/the-perfect-kid-what-if-parenting-is-not-about-tricks--techniques-deuteronomy-64-9 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2010-07-24.mp3 Sat, 24 Jul 2010 03:45:50 GMT Josh Reich The Perfect Kid NOTE: Due to technical difficulties at our new location, the recording of this week's message is not as high a quality as we normally strive for at Revolution. We apologize for the inconvenience, and we hope to have the issues worked out by next week. Thank you for your patience. Parenting is a journey unlike any other. It is filled with joy and celebration, as well as sadness and frustration. It is a 24/7 job that never ends, even when the kids move out. The perfect kid is an elusive idea in every parent's dreams. Thousands of books have been written and expert after expert has lined up to tell us how to raise the perfect child. Yet, it seems that no matter what we do, perfection is always out of our grasp. What if, we have gone about it all wrong? What if parenting is not about the latest techniques but about something deeper, something beneath the surface? Big Idea: As parents we must parent with the end in mind (as God does us as His children). Next steps: *Beginning a relationship with Jesus *Memorize Proverbs 22:6 *Coming back next week *Evaluating my goals as a parent based on God's goals for me as a parent *Getting baptized on July 31st Recommended Resources: *Shepherding a Child's Heart (Tedd Tripp) *Gospel Powered Parenting (William Farley) *Revolutionary Parenting (George Barna) http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/the-perfect-kid-my-wish-for-my-kids-1-samuel-11-28 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2010-07-17.mp3 Sat, 17 Jul 2010 20:39:39 GMT Josh Reich The Perfect Kid Big idea: We are called to have faith that can do the impossible. Next steps: *Begin a relationship with Jesus. *Memorize Joshua 10:14 *Write out my "Sun stand still" prayer that I am going to begin praying and trust God to answer. *Get baptized on July 24th Recommended Resources: *Sun Stand Still by Steven Furtick *Your God is too Safe by Mark Buchanan http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/unstoppablefaith http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2010-07-10.mp3 Sat, 10 Jul 2010 07:15:09 GMT Josh Reich Unstoppable Big Idea We are connectors to the current of the power of Christ. Tonight’s Speaker Steven Furtick is the Lead Pastor of Elevation Church, an incredible move of God in Charlotte, NC. Elevation has grown from 8 families to over 8,000 in 4 years. He is the author of the forthcoming book Sun Stand Still. He lives in Charlotte with his wife Holly and their two sons, Elijah and Graham. You can read more from Steven at his blog www.stevenfurtick.com or follow him on twitter twitter.com/stevenfurtick. You can also check out his wife’s blog www.hollyfurtick.com. Recommended Resources *Your God is too Safe (Mark Buchanan) *The Barbarian Way: Unleash the Untamed Faith Within (Erwin McManus) Next Steps *Begin a relationship with Jesus *Get baptized on July 24th *Decide what your next step is for God to fully use you. Write it down and then do it. *Memorize John 14:12 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/unstoppablepower http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2010-06-26.mp3 Sat, 26 Jun 2010 01:38:03 GMT Steven Furtick Unstoppable Big idea God is fulfilling his unstoppable promise to crush Satan and make us new through his Son Jesus. Recommended resources *Christopher Wright, Salvation Belongs to Our God *Craig Bartholomew & Michael Goheen, The Drama of Scripture *Sally Lloyd-Jones, The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/unstoppablepromise http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2010-06-19.mp3 Sat, 19 Jun 2010 06:05:10 GMT Luke Simmons Unstoppable Big Idea: The path to your greatest potential is often straight through your greatest fear. Tonight’s Speaker: Craig Groeschel is the founding and senior pastor of LifeChurch.tv. Meeting in multiple locations around the United States, and globally at Church Online, LifeChurch.tv is known for the innovative use of technology to spread the Gospel. Craig, his wife, Amy, and their six children live in the Edmond, Oklahoma area. He is the author of The Christian Atheist: Believing in God but Living As If He Doesn’t Exist, It: How Churches and Leaders Can Get It and Keep It, Confessions of a Pastor, and Going All The Way. You can learn more about Craig at his blog swerve.lifechurch.tv. Recommended Resources: *In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day: How to Survive & Thrive when Opportunity Roars (Mark Batterson) *The Holy Wild: Trusting in the Character of God (Mark Buchanan) Next Steps *Begin a relationship with Jesus *Get baptized on July 24th *Memorize 2 Timothy 1:7 *Write out your greatest fears (your lion that you need to chase). What needs to happen for you to have the courage God wants to give you to get past this? http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/unstoppablecourage http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2010-06-12.mp3 Sat, 12 Jun 2010 07:12:07 GMT Craig Groeschel Unstoppable The book of Nehemiah is the story of one man who God called to lead a movement to restore the city of Jerusalem. The city of Jerusalem in the book of Nehemiah very closely resembles what the church is supposed to be. A light in a dark world, a voice calling out the culture to live life differently. Big Idea: Nehemiah lays out three things God calls men to be as followers of Jesus. These are non-negotiables for men. Recommended Resources *What He Must Be...if he Wants to Marry my Daughter (Voddie Baucham) *Big Truths for Young Hearts: Teaching & Learning the Greatness of God (Bruce Ware) *Family Driven Faith: Doing What it Takes to Raise Sons & Daughters who Walk with God (Voddie Baucham) Next Steps: *Begin a relationship with Jesus *Memorize Ephesians 5:22 - 24 *Men, ask your wife if you embody these 3 things *Women, pray for your husband to be these 3 things *If you are a single woman, decide to not settle for less than these 3 things & start praying for a man who embodies these things. *If you are a single man, strive to embody these 3 things *Sign up for Newcomer's Brunch on June 6th *Sign up to serve at day camp this summer *Start serving at Revolution http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/building-a-city-within-the-city-fathers--fighting-nehemiah-1323--31 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2010-06-05.mp3 Sat, 05 Jun 2010 09:53:56 GMT Josh Reich Building a City Within the City (Nehemiah) The book of Nehemiah is the story of one man who God called to lead a movement to restore the city of Jerusalem. The city of Jerusalem in the book of Nehemiah very closely resembles what the church is supposed to be. A light in a dark world, a voice calling out the culture to live life differently. Big Idea: We need to get at the root of what is keeping us from entering into what Hebrews calls, “Gods-rest”, because the Sabbath is practicing bringing the kingdom of heaven to earth. It’s practicing God’s ideal for you. Recommended Resources: *Nehemiah Study Guide by: Josh Reich (available at the next steps table or online at www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/nehemiah-study-guide.pdf) *Leviticus 25 *Isaiah 56 *Psalm 62 *Psalm 95 *Sabbath by Dan Allender *Sabbath Keeping by Lynn M. Baab Next Steps: *Begin a relationship w/Jesus *Memorize Psalm 34:8 *Begin practicing a regular Sabbath *Sign up for the Newcomer's Brunch on June 6th *Serve at Saddle Ridge Ranch Day Camp (July 12-16th, 9 am - 12 pm) *Start serving at Revolution http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/building-a-city-within-the-city-life--work-nehemiah-1315--22 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2010-05-29.mp3 Sat, 29 May 2010 21:19:36 GMT David LePeau Building a City Within the City (Nehemiah) The book of Nehemiah is the story of one man who God called to lead a movement to restore the city of Jerusalem. The city of Jerusalem in the book of Nehemiah very closely resembles what the church is supposed to be. A light in a dark world, a voice calling out the culture to live life differently. Big Idea We often take for granted the things God has done for us. We need to be on our guard for threats to Godly living and ministry in addition to righteous responses when faced with godless living. Recommended Resources *Nehemiah Study Guide by: Josh Reich (available at the next steps table or online at www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/nehemiah-study-guide.pdf) *You can Change: God's Transforming Power for Our Sinful Behavior and Negative Emotions (Tim Chester) My Next Step(s) Tonight is... *Begin a relationship with Jesus *Memorize Ephesians 6:12 *Sign up for a summer small group *Sign up for Newcomer's Brunch on June 6th *Sign up to serve at day camp this summer *Start serving at Revolution http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/building-a-city-within-the-city-anger--action-nehemiah-131--14 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2010-05-22.mp3 Sat, 22 May 2010 06:19:07 GMT Josh Reich Building a City Within the City (Nehemiah) The book of Nehemiah is the story of one man who God called to lead a movement to restore the city of Jerusalem. The city of Jerusalem in the book of Nehemiah very closely resembles what the church is supposed to be. A light in a dark world, a voice calling out the culture to live life differently. Big Idea: How we view God and money will directly affect not only on our relationship with God, but will determine to what extent God can use us. Recommended Resources *Nehemiah Study Guide by: Josh Reich (available at the next steps table or online at www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/nehemiah-study-guide.pdf) *Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream (David Platt) *Counterfeit Gods: The Empty Promises of Money, Sex, and Power, and the Only Hope that Matters (Tim Keller) My Next Step(s) Tonight is... *Begin a relationship with Jesus *Participate in the 90 Day Tithing Challenge *Memorize Matthew 6:21 *Sign up for a summer small group *Sign up for the Partnership Class on May 23rd *Sign up for Newcomer's Brunch on June 6th *Sign up to serve at day camp this summer *Start serving at Revolution http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/building-a-city-within-the-city-god--money-nehemiah-1244--47 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2010-05-15.mp3 Sat, 15 May 2010 05:20:19 GMT Josh Reich Building a City Within the City (Nehemiah) The book of Nehemiah is the story of one man who God called to lead a movement to restore the city of Jerusalem. The city of Jerusalem in the book of Nehemiah very closely resembles what the church is supposed to be. A light in a dark world, a voice calling out the culture to live life differently. Big Idea: We need to remove all of the idols in our lives so that we can fully follow Jesus and be on mission with Jesus in our world. Next Steps: *Begin a relationship with Jesus *Memorize Romans 12:1 - 2 *Work through the questions this week to discern my idols. Here are some questions to help you: 1. What do you worry about the most? 2. What if I failed or lost would make life not worth living? 3. What do I do to cope or feel better? 4. What do I daydream about? 5. What makes me feel the most self worth? 6. What do I want to be known for? 7. What prayer unanswered would seriously make me think about turning away from God? 8. What is my hope for the future? *Sign up for a summer small group *Sign up for the partnership class on May 23rd Recommended Resources: *Nehemiah Study Guide by: Josh Reich (available at the next steps table or online at www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/nehemiah-study-guide.pdf) *Counterfeit Gods (Timothy Keller) http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/sermon/building-a-city-within-the-city-dedication--delight-nehemiah-1227--43 http://www.tucsonrevolution.com/mediafiles/2010-05-08.mp3 Sat, 08 May 2010 07:21:44 GMT Josh Reich Building a City Within the City (Nehemiah)