July 28th, 2013
Ken Elsner, Lead Pastor
Have you ever been hurt by someone? I mean, really hurt? Where the pain just lingers. The bitterness festers? You wonder if the scars will ever heal? One day Jesus was teaching and made a statement that rocked everyone. He said, "Love your enemies!" Now think about that hurt. Think about the wound. Don't you just want to say "OH %!@#, Did Jesus Really Just Say That?" I know that I have ... many times. Here's the thing. Jesus knows us so well, that when he made that statement it was for our own good. That if we didn't love and forgive our enemies, that we could possibly waste our lives away in bitterness and resentment. Pastor Mark Driscoll said it this way, "There is only one continuum when someone hurts us, forgiveness or bitterness." Where are you?
Part 3
Monday, July 29, 2013
OH %!@# PART 2: Do You Love Me?
July 14th, 2013
Jim Barnard
Have you ever felt stuck or felt like a storm cloud was over you, following you everywhere? When that feeling hits, we begin to ask God a bunch of questions... Maybe you're asking those questions right now. Jesus typically responds with a question. He's crafty that way. Join us this week at Aroma Church as Jesus asks us a question (and an answer) that makes us say... Oh %!@#.
Part 2
Jim Barnard
Have you ever felt stuck or felt like a storm cloud was over you, following you everywhere? When that feeling hits, we begin to ask God a bunch of questions... Maybe you're asking those questions right now. Jesus typically responds with a question. He's crafty that way. Join us this week at Aroma Church as Jesus asks us a question (and an answer) that makes us say... Oh %!@#.
Part 2
Sunday, July 7, 2013
OH %!@# PART 1: Follow Me
July 7th, 2013
Ken Elsner, Lead Pastor
Did you ever play "Simon Says" as a kid? It was fun until you did something that Simon DIDN'T tell you to do. Then, you were out! Do ever feel like being a Christian is a lot like Simon Says? Instead, it's "Jesus Says." Jesus says, "Read your Bible." Jesus says, "Go to church." Jesus says, "Give money." Do you ever feel like there has to be more? Something more intentional? Well, you'd be right! Jesus did come for more than just a bunch of rules and regulations. Jesus came to change the world. To change how we think and live. So, for the summer we're going to look at some of Jesus' statements, that, if we're honest, have probably caused many of us to say "Oh %!@#, Did Jesus Really Just Say That?"
Part 1
Ken Elsner, Lead Pastor
Did you ever play "Simon Says" as a kid? It was fun until you did something that Simon DIDN'T tell you to do. Then, you were out! Do ever feel like being a Christian is a lot like Simon Says? Instead, it's "Jesus Says." Jesus says, "Read your Bible." Jesus says, "Go to church." Jesus says, "Give money." Do you ever feel like there has to be more? Something more intentional? Well, you'd be right! Jesus did come for more than just a bunch of rules and regulations. Jesus came to change the world. To change how we think and live. So, for the summer we're going to look at some of Jesus' statements, that, if we're honest, have probably caused many of us to say "Oh %!@#, Did Jesus Really Just Say That?"
Part 1
Monday, July 1, 2013
TAKE A STAND PART 4: Beauty From Ashes
June 30th, 2013
Ken Elsner, Lead Pastor
Everyone loves an underdog story. The ugly duckling turning into a beautiful swan. Families who struggle to care for themselves but helping others, getting new homes. The wild card team winning the championship. A little old nun serving the poorest of the poor in India. Someone going against the grain, against cultural norms, to make an impact on the world. We love the stories. We hunger for them. There's something about how it makes us feel. How it gives us hope.
Part 4
Ken Elsner, Lead Pastor
Everyone loves an underdog story. The ugly duckling turning into a beautiful swan. Families who struggle to care for themselves but helping others, getting new homes. The wild card team winning the championship. A little old nun serving the poorest of the poor in India. Someone going against the grain, against cultural norms, to make an impact on the world. We love the stories. We hunger for them. There's something about how it makes us feel. How it gives us hope.
Part 4
Sunday, June 9, 2013
TAKE A STAND PART 2: Fire & Fear
June 9th, 2013
Ken Elsner., Lead Pastor
What keeps you up at night? What do you fear the most? Rejection? Failure? Disappointing someone important? Losing your job? For many of us fear keeps us from experiencing the fullness of life. It keeps us from going out on a limb and try something new. To take a stand for something important, something we believe in. What are you afraid of right now? Are you so afraid that you're unwilling to step into the unknown? This weekend at Aroma, we're in Part 2 of our series Take A Stand. We're going to look at Elijah. He had it made. God's authority. Power. Confidence. Success. And yet, even in the midst of all that, he ran away in fear!
Part 2
Ken Elsner., Lead Pastor
What keeps you up at night? What do you fear the most? Rejection? Failure? Disappointing someone important? Losing your job? For many of us fear keeps us from experiencing the fullness of life. It keeps us from going out on a limb and try something new. To take a stand for something important, something we believe in. What are you afraid of right now? Are you so afraid that you're unwilling to step into the unknown? This weekend at Aroma, we're in Part 2 of our series Take A Stand. We're going to look at Elijah. He had it made. God's authority. Power. Confidence. Success. And yet, even in the midst of all that, he ran away in fear!
Part 2
Monday, June 3, 2013
TAKE A STAND PART 1: Ya, That's Not Me
June 2nd, 2013
Ken Elsner, Lead Pastor
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to do something important? Life changing important? Ever been asked to do something that was out of your comfort zone? Did you do it? Or did you say no? Much of life happens like we plan, but there may come a time when the unexpected happens. What will your response be? Will you walk away or Take A Stand?
Part 1
Ken Elsner, Lead Pastor
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to do something important? Life changing important? Ever been asked to do something that was out of your comfort zone? Did you do it? Or did you say no? Much of life happens like we plan, but there may come a time when the unexpected happens. What will your response be? Will you walk away or Take A Stand?
Part 1
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
CULTURAL WARFARE PART 4: You Are What You Worship
May 26th, 2013
Ken Elsner, Lead Pastor
What makes you tick? What gets you fired up in the morning? Football? Sports? Clothes? Working out? Your kids? Education? Think about it for a minute. What do you worship? What are your idols? Regardless of you what you might think, you worship something, maybe many somethings! Whatever "it" is, it will drive your life. Drive your thoughts. Drive your time. Drive your money. This weekend at Aroma Church, we want to wrap up our series Cultural Warfare and talk about your idols. It should be pleasantly uncomfortable!
CW Part 4
Ken Elsner, Lead Pastor
What makes you tick? What gets you fired up in the morning? Football? Sports? Clothes? Working out? Your kids? Education? Think about it for a minute. What do you worship? What are your idols? Regardless of you what you might think, you worship something, maybe many somethings! Whatever "it" is, it will drive your life. Drive your thoughts. Drive your time. Drive your money. This weekend at Aroma Church, we want to wrap up our series Cultural Warfare and talk about your idols. It should be pleasantly uncomfortable!
CW Part 4
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