http://pccwired.org/weekend Sun, 11 May 2008 18:42:01 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The church has always valued and honored "nice girls." But God is calling women to be dangerous. We will take a quick tour of the Bible and look as some "dangerous women?" A dangerous woman is a woman who shows up with everything she is and joins ... http://pccwired.org/weekend/2008/05/11/dangerous-women/ Life is like the wind. It is unfair, unpredictable and frustrating. But we can't change or control the "wind." Without God, life is meaningless. Life cannot bring satisfaction. God alone brings meaning. The task of man under the sun is to enjoy the gifts God has given, remember Him, ... http://pccwired.org/weekend/2008/05/04/enoughremix/ It is natural that we will experience good and bad seasons during our lives. God desires that we find the beauty in each season of life, as there is a time for everything according to His sovereign plan. [audio:http://pccwired.org/podcasts/Chasing5_Balance.mp3] Related Links Download Notes Download mp3 PCC Live Bulletin http://pccwired.org/weekend/2008/04/27/balance/ Solomon makes the point that Life is better than death, for the living at least know one thing...that they will die, and the dead know nothing. (Eccl 9:5) Ecclesiastes is about focusing on the reality of life...death...and what we focus on before we die. [audio:http://pccwired.org/podcasts/Chasing4_Focus.mp3] Related Links Download Notes Download mp3 PCC Live Bulletin http://pccwired.org/weekend/2008/04/20/focus/ "Chasing after the wind" is the way Ecclesiastes describes the anxious striving after things. We are restless for things that will not ultimately satisfy and in the end, prove to be elusive. The wisdom of God is to choose to rest from striving. God invites us to enjoy what He ... http://pccwired.org/weekend/2008/04/13/rest/ Satisfaction comes from God and God alone. Come to grips with the limitations of this life and what the world offers. Decide that God is enough - that Jesus is our satisfaction because He provided the ultimate satisfaction through His death. [audio:http://pccwired.org/podcasts/Chasing2_Satisfaction.mp3] Related Links Download mp3 PCC Live Bulletin http://pccwired.org/weekend/2008/04/06/satisfaction/ A meaningful life is elusive for most humans. We search for meaning in all the wrong places. The message of Ecclesiastes is that life is tough and the main obstacle to living well is that we fail to see how limited we are, choosing the wrong ways to make ... http://pccwired.org/weekend/2008/03/30/enough/ The story of Easter is the story of a new life, new hope and new beginnings. Jesus continues to resurrect us from a dying life to a new life. The real miracle of God today is the genuine transformation that happens in people. New life begins when we decide to ... http://pccwired.org/weekend/2008/03/23/resurrection-and-life/ Jesus is the way, the truth and the life. In this profound statement, we discover three vital principles of life. First is the Jesus equation - to know Jesus is to know God. Second is the Jesus way; His way is the way of death that leads ... http://pccwired.org/weekend/2008/03/16/the-way-truth-and-life/ "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. You are already clean because of the word I have spoken ... http://pccwired.org/weekend/2008/03/09/the-true-vine/ "I am the good shepherd; I know my own sheep and they know me, just as my Father knows me and I know the Father.  And I lay down my life for the sheep."  John 10:14-15 [audio:http://pccwired.org/podcasts/Encounter4_The_Good_Shepherd.mp3] Related Links Download Notes Download mp3 PCC Live Bulletin http://pccwired.org/weekend/2008/03/02/the-good-shepherd/ The Gate is the entrance into a relationship with the great I AM, a relationship that provides… Protection, Provision, and Purpose for our lives. Jesus used a common object to reveal his own power and purpose. Now all that is left for us to do is to choose whether or ... http://pccwired.org/weekend/2008/02/24/the-gate/ Light is essential to our daily lives; would we try to walk at night on a strange and unfamiliar path without some source of light? We do this as Christians every day. Let's think about the contrast between light and darkness and what God's Word has to say about both ... http://pccwired.org/weekend/2008/02/17/light-of-the-world/ The greatest thing in life is to encounter the real Jesus. Jesus is God who has come to reveal Himself to us. He does this with seven unique pictures in the Gospel of John which are called the seven I AM statements. The first picture Jesus uses is that ... http://pccwired.org/weekend/2008/02/10/the-bread-of-life/ Sometimes we need to slow down and savor the flavor of the food. Christian meditation and memorization helps us do that in a spiritual meal. In meditation, we take time to really focus, dwell and deeply reflect on a passage or phrase from the Bible. It ... http://pccwired.org/weekend/2008/02/03/savor-the-flavor/ The main course is the heart or substantial part of the meal. God's Word is rich, filling and significant. To be nourished in the main course, we need to utilize study methods in order to handle the Bible with integrity and purpose. [audio:http://pccwired.org/podcasts/ALaCarte4_Main_Course.mp3] Related Links Download Notes Download mp3 PCC Live Bulletin http://pccwired.org/weekend/2008/01/27/main-course/ Appetizer: anything that excites the appetite or gives relish before the meal. The “Appetizer” in our series is the reading of the Word. If the meal involves the study of the Word, READING the Word is relish before the meal. Of course we are talking about more than the ... http://pccwired.org/weekend/2008/01/20/appetizer/ "I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing." - John 15:5 Fresh, healthy, delicious fruit (actions that represent the Kingdom of God) is the result of being connected to ... http://pccwired.org/weekend/2008/01/13/fresh-fruit/ In this new series, we will look at how to learn to spiritually feed ourselves from the Bible. God’s words are nourishment for our souls. If we learn to spiritually eat well and develop a balanced diet, we’ll experience life to the full as God intended. [audio:http://pccwired.org/podcasts/ALaCarte1_Dessert.mp3] Related Links Download Notes Download mp3 PCC Live ... http://pccwired.org/weekend/2008/01/06/dessert/ [audio:http://pccwired.org/podcasts/Looking_Forward.mp3] Related Links Download Notes Download mp3 http://pccwired.org/weekend/2007/12/30/looking-forward/ We are finishing the Road Less Traveled message series. The road to Bethlehem is one of the two most difficult roads ever traveled. God chose the road to Bethlehem. He chose to become “Immanuel” - to live among us. It was His greatest gift to mankind. ... http://pccwired.org/weekend/2007/12/23/bethlehem/ Discipline is a road seldom traveled. In order to follow Jesus well, love the unloveable, be patient, grateful and generous, we need discipline. God disciplines us because He wants to guide, teach, correct and train us to follow and obey Jesus well. We need to develop discipline, ... http://pccwired.org/weekend/2007/12/09/discipline/ The road less traveled is a road of generosity. God gives to us generously so that we can be a conduit to share God's gifts to others. It is not about the amount we give, but that we give generously which reflects the very heart of God. "He is ... http://pccwired.org/weekend/2007/12/02/generosity-2/ Gratitude is a road less traveled. A grateful heart is a heart fully given over to God. It is so natural to be unhappy, discontented, dissatisfied and jealous. Gratitude keeps us near to God and protects us from self-absorption and ultimately self-destruction. It is a road that ... http://pccwired.org/weekend/2007/11/25/gratitude/ It is our human nature to find the easy way. But as we have all learned one way or another, the easy way is rarely the best way. Jesus described this phenomenon as the road less traveled and seldom chosen. As we prepare for a holiday season of ... http://pccwired.org/weekend/2007/11/18/longsuffering/ “Life is difficult.” Somehow we have this strange notion that it shouldn’t be. We struggle against that reality. Life is tough and we must decide that living requires character. Character is found on the road less traveled. For the next 6 weeks our series will challenge ... http://pccwired.org/weekend/2007/11/11/unconditional/ [audio:http://pccwired.org/podcasts/Free_and_Clear2.2_The_Tale_of_Money.mp3] Related Links Download Notes Download mp3 PCC Live Bulletin http://pccwired.org/weekend/2007/11/04/free-and-clear-the-tale-of-money/ [audio:http://pccwired.org/podcasts/Free_and_Clear2.1.mp3] Related Links Download Notes Download mp3 PCC Live Bulletin http://pccwired.org/weekend/2007/10/28/free-and-clear-advancing-the-kingdom/ [audio:http://pccwired.org/podcasts/DFR7_No_Losers.mp3] Related Links Download Notes Download mp3 PCC Live Bulletin http://pccwired.org/weekend/2007/10/21/no-losers/ [audio:http://pccwired.org/podcasts/DFR6_Listen_with_your_Heart.mp3] Related Links Download Notes Download mp3 http://pccwired.org/weekend/2007/10/14/listen-with-your-heart/ [audio:http://pccwired.org/podcasts/DFR5_Batteries.mp3] Related Links Download Notes Download mp3 Download Life Group Discussion Questions http://pccwired.org/weekend/2007/10/07/keep-your-batteries-charged/ [audio:http://pccwired.org/podcasts/DFR4_Safe_Place.mp3] Related Links Download Notes Download mp3 http://pccwired.org/weekend/2007/10/07/be-a-safe-place/ [audio:http://pccwired.org/podcasts/DFR3_Whos_Responsible.mp3] Related Links Download Notes Download mp3 http://pccwired.org/weekend/2007/09/23/whos-responsible/ We are broken people and we experience broken relationships which leads to having a fear button. We all have one, and now we find ourselves in a cycle of curse where we get our button pushed and push someone else's and it goes on and on. Our relationships end ... http://pccwired.org/weekend/2007/09/16/blessing-lost/ Everything in life is about relationships. In the end, the most important things are about relationships. Our greatest joys and pain are connected to relationships. God is all about relationships and he created us for relationships. Therefore we must give supreme attention to this central aspect of life and seek ... http://pccwired.org/weekend/2007/09/09/designed-for-relationships-the-grand-design/ [audio:http://pccwired.org/podcasts/Free_and_Clear4_CR.mp3] Related Links Download mp3 Weekend Bulletin http://pccwired.org/weekend/2007/09/02/celebrate-recovery/ Jesus wants all people to experience freedom. He wants us free from our selfishness and our self-destructiveness. He wants all people free from sin to experience God’'s love. He wants people free from poverty and disease and fear and addiction. We are committed to joining God ... http://pccwired.org/weekend/2007/08/26/freedom-for-all/ Spiritual and financial debts rob us of God’'s blessing. Debt leaves us in bondage and slavery. Debt robs us of the freedom to be the people God wants us to be and to do what God wants us to do. God wants to free us from all ... http://pccwired.org/weekend/2007/08/19/financial-debt/ Spiritual and financial debts destroy life as God intended it. Debt leaves us in bondage and slavery. Debt robs us of the freedom to be the people God wants us to be and to do what God wants us to do. God wants to free us from ... http://pccwired.org/weekend/2007/08/12/spiritual-debt/ [audio:http://pccwired.org/podcasts/The_Big_Story9_Revelation.mp3] Revelation tells the Big Story with all its brutal reality and incredible hope. We are blessed and are called to be a blessing. But we are in conflict with a world that has bought the curses. This world wants to rob all people of blessing and will ... http://pccwired.org/weekend/2007/08/05/revelation/ Paul, who writes a large portion of our New Testament, is transformed by God’s quest to bless and he’s passionate about helping others experience God’s blessing in Jesus. Paul helps us to discover the key to living in God’s blessing and extending God’s blessing to others. [audio:http://pccwired.org/podcasts/The_Big_Story8_Paul.mp3] Related Links Download Notes Download mp3 Weekend ... http://pccwired.org/weekend/2007/07/29/paul/ [audio:http://pccwired.org/podcasts/Big_Story7_Jesus.mp3] Related Links Download Notes Download mp3 Weekend Bulletin http://pccwired.org/weekend/2007/07/22/jesus/ [audio:http://pccwired.org/podcasts/The_Big_Story6_Prophets.mp3] Related Links Download Notes Download mp3 Weekend Bulletin http://pccwired.org/weekend/2007/07/15/prophets/ [audio:http://pccwired.org/podcasts/Big_Story5_Poets.mp3] Related Links Download Notes Download mp3 Solomon on Sex Sermon Series from Aug 2006 Weekend Bulletin http://pccwired.org/weekend/2007/07/08/poets/ The new Jewish nation is now formed in the land of Palestine. They are responsible to become a nation that is BOTH capable of receiving God’s blessing AND being a conduit of that blessing to surrounding nations and travelers through their land. They are ... http://pccwired.org/weekend/2007/07/01/judges-and-kings/ [audio:http://pccwired.org/podcasts/Big_Story3_Moses.mp3] Related Links Download Notes Download mp3 http://pccwired.org/weekend/2007/06/24/moses/ God is writing a story. The story began with Abraham. We are now a part of the story. As God blessed Abraham, He has blessed us. He wants us pass on the blessing to others. We enter God's story as obey his call to bless ... http://pccwired.org/weekend/2007/06/17/abraham/ The Bible has one overarching story from Genesis to Revelation. All the major stories of the Scripture demonstrate how people engage a quest. They choose to seek God and join Him in His purpose (blessing) OR they join the quest of corruption and self-serving purpose (curse). Seeing the ... http://pccwired.org/weekend/2007/06/10/the-big-story-gods-quest-to-bless/ From the day Moses wrote the words down, God's people have debated over the meaning and implications of divorce. At the heart of this debate remains one question for those who have experienced divorce first hand: where does that leave me with God? [audio:http://pccwired.org/podcasts/Questions8_Divorce.mp3] Related Links Download Notes Life Group Discussion Questions Download mp3 Weekend ... http://pccwired.org/weekend/2007/06/03/if-god-hates-divorce-where-does-that-leave-me/ The question that keeps people at arms length from God is “Why Did God Allow That To Happen?” This message examines four foundation realities, observable principles that everyone can examine, that lead to four pillars of hope. Our goal is not to answer the question “why” nearly as ... http://pccwired.org/weekend/2007/05/27/why-did-god-let-this-happen/ Why does God sometimes seem so distant or silent? Why do answers to prayer seem so happenstance? Is there a more helpful definition of answers than just “yes,” “no” or “wait?” If I don’t get answers, is it the way I pray? Or is it that ... http://pccwired.org/weekend/2007/05/20/why-pray/ [audio:http://pccwired.org/podcasts/Questions5_What_About_Students.mp3] Related Links Download Notes Life Group Discussion Questions Download mp3 http://pccwired.org/weekend/2007/05/13/what-about-students/ [audio:http://pccwired.org/podcasts/A_Defining_Moment_9am.mp3] Related Links Download Notes (Glen's sermon notes) Life Group Discussion Questions Download mp3 http://pccwired.org/weekend/2007/05/06/a-defining-moment/ Is everything in the Bible factual? How literal is the Bible? Was the earth created in 6, 24 hour days? Was Jonah really swallowed by a whale or big fish? Does a story have to be factual in order to be true? How much does the factuality of these stories affect my faith in Bible ... http://pccwired.org/weekend/2007/04/29/is-the-bible-true/ What is the Bible really for? 1. Answers: An Answer book to answer all of life's questions? 2. Rules: A rule book that tells us God's boundaries - who's in and who's out? 3. Authoritative Resource: A resource book from which to build creeds, doctrines and great sermons? 4. Promises: A promise book ... http://pccwired.org/weekend/2007/04/22/whats-the-bible-for/ Can I question God and survive? Is it really okay? Can I struggle and have doubts about the Bible? Is there a place for doubting and honest questions as a Christian and in the church? What do we do with our questions? May we discover ... http://pccwired.org/weekend/2007/04/15/can-i-question-and-doubt-god-and-be-okay/ Mary missed the clues or telltale signs of the resurrection. How many signs have we missed that Jesus is alive and present in our daily experience? How often have we missed the spiritual as being just daily life? [audio:http://pccwired.org/podcasts/Personal_Encounters2_I_Almost_Missed_Meeting_Jesus.mp3] Related Links Download Notes Download mp3 http://pccwired.org/weekend/2007/04/08/i-almost-missed-meeting-jesus/ What if you had met Jesus on the way to the cross? Several people did meet Him on the way to His death. There were two types of people were touched by the cross. Some touched by chance, some touched by choice - and their responses are not ... http://pccwired.org/weekend/2007/04/01/i-met-a-man-sentenced-to-death/ What is Grander Vision Living? It's allowing other pursuits to fall away in order to focus on the priority that is nearest to the heart of God: people. When you choose to pursue the Grander Vision, you will be partnering with God in the most magnificent mission imaginable: finding what's ... http://pccwired.org/weekend/2007/03/25/grander-vision-living/ Regardless if they are formally "gifted" in evangelism or not, all Christ-followers can be prepared to engage people in spiritual conversations and do what they can to point people toward faith in Jesus. When conversations do take a spiritual turn, it is critical to know how to convey two stories ... http://pccwired.org/weekend/2007/03/18/the-power-of-story/ Effective, relationally based evangelism can only happen when Christ-followers are truly engaged in the lives of people around them. This means they choose to Develop friendships, Discover life stories, and Discern appropriate next steps based on the Holy Spirit's promptings - in other words, live in "3D." [audio:http://pccwired.org/podcasts/Just_Walk2_Living_in_3D.mp3] Related Links Download Notes Download mp3 http://pccwired.org/weekend/2007/03/11/living-in-3d/ The single greatest gift Christ-followers can give to the people in their lives is an introduction to the God who created them, who loves them, and who has a purpose for their days. This is what evangelism is: seizing opportunities to have eternal impact in someone's life - opportunities ... http://pccwired.org/weekend/2007/03/04/the-single-greatest-gift/ Hell is real. However, what is surprising is that in Jesus' teaching, hell is primarily a place for the religious hypocrites to fear, not those struggling in sin. Jesus turned the hatred and fearful use of hell by the religious leaders towards the "sinners" right back on them. [audio:http://pccwired.org/podcasts/Surprised_by_Jesus6_Go_to_Hell.mp3] Related Links Download Notes Download ... http://pccwired.org/weekend/2007/02/25/go-to-hell/ It is all about bearing fruit. It is not about being a member, sitting or talking the Christian talk. It's not even just being good. It is about producing something with our lives that is a gift to all around us. Fruit is an expectation, not ... http://pccwired.org/weekend/2007/02/18/dead-serious/ Jesus' grace toward sinners and losers is stunning. He was willing to include the outcast and forgotten, and chose to hang out with them...it's like he preferred them! He wasn't afraid of them. He didn't put himself above them. And because of that, He changed their world. [audio:http://pccwired.org/podcasts/Surprised_by_Jesus4_Scandalous_Inclusion.mp3] Related Links Download Notes Download ... http://pccwired.org/weekend/2007/02/11/scandalous-inclusion/ You would think that when God came to earth He would be quite demanding. Jesus, however, comes to us as a servant. Never does He coerce, manipulate, or demand respect but He earns it by living and teaching with such wisdom, vitality and generosity that people find themselves drawn to him. [audio:http://pccwired.org/podcasts/Surprised_by_Jesus3_Compelling.mp3] Related ... http://pccwired.org/weekend/2007/02/04/compelling/ Only seekers find treasure – the real and lasting kind! We must be on a quest to know, discover and understand spiritual truth and reality. The way of Jesus can’t be reduced to nice simple principles. It’s a way of life that requires serious search, commitment to ... http://pccwired.org/weekend/2007/01/28/the-quest/ Jesus is serious about bringing a revolution to earth and it starts in our heart. Are you really ready to join the revolution? Are you ready to count the cost? Are you ready to be a part of changing the world? [audio:http://pccwired.org/podcasts/Surprised_by_Jesus1_Revolution.mp3] Related Links Download Notes Download mp3 http://pccwired.org/weekend/2007/01/21/revolution/ We connect with God and others in Life groups (small groups) where we can know others and be known by them, where we can serve and be served. Life Groups are the core element of the community at PCC. Join or start a life group today. [audio:http://pccwired.org/podcasts/STEP3_Sharing_Life_Together.mp3] Related Links Pathway ... http://pccwired.org/weekend/2007/01/14/sharing-life-together/ We celebrate the completion of the senior leader transition and invite our church family to embrace our vision of a world transformed by Jesus and ask God to accomplish his purposes through us. [audio:http://pccwired.org/podcasts/STEP2_Its_a_Kingdom_Thing.mp3] Related Links What If? - Pantano E-News entry from December 29 Download Notes Download mp3 http://pccwired.org/weekend/2007/01/07/its-a-kingdom-thing/ [audio:http://pccwired.org/podcasts/Take_the_Step.mp3] Related Links The PCC Pathway Pathway Handbook Spring 2007 Download Notes Download mp3 http://pccwired.org/weekend/2006/12/31/take-the-step/ [audio:http://pccwired.org/podcasts/Christmas2_The_Cobblers_Dream.mp3] Related Links Christmas Presence - Pantano E-News entry from December 14 Download mp3 http://pccwired.org/weekend/2006/12/24/the-cobblers-dream/ [audio:http://pccwired.org/podcasts/Christmas1_Presents_vs_Presence.mp3] Related Links Christmas Presence - Pantano E-News entry from December 14 Download Notes Download mp3 http://pccwired.org/weekend/2006/12/17/presents-vs-presence/ [audio:http://pccwired.org/podcasts/Extreme_Makeover11_Mission.mp3] Related Links Spiritual Formation Toolbox - Mission Extreme Makeover Mission Notes Download mp3 http://pccwired.org/weekend/2006/12/03/mission/ 2 Corinthians 9:6-9 6 The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. 7 Each one must give as he has made up his mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able ... http://pccwired.org/weekend/2006/11/26/generosity/ Enough is never enough. The desire for more and more is actually a form of greed. The antidote to greed begins with contentment. We will explore greed and contentment through one of Jesus’ stories in Luke 12:13-21 [audio:http://pccwired.org/podcasts/Extreme_Makeover9_Contentment.mp3] Related Links Financial Toolbox Generous - Pantano E-News entry from November 9 Download mp3 http://pccwired.org/weekend/2006/11/19/contentment/ [audio:http://pccwired.org/podcasts/Extreme_Makeover8_Worship.mp3] Related Links Spiritual Formation Toolbox Extreme Makeover Worship Notes Download mp3 http://pccwired.org/weekend/2006/11/12/worship/ [audio:http://pccwired.org/podcasts/Extreme_Makeover7_Scripture.mp3] Related Links Spiritual Formation Toolbox - Scripture Extreme Makeover Scripture Notes Download mp3 http://pccwired.org/weekend/2006/11/05/scripture/ Related Links Spiritual Formation Toolbox - Brokenness Brokenness Revisited - Pantano E-News entry from October 24 Extreme Makeover Brokenness Notes Download mp3 http://pccwired.org/weekend/2006/10/29/brokenness/ Related Links Spiritual Formation Toolbox - Solitude Extreme Makeover Solitude Notes Download mp3 http://pccwired.org/weekend/2006/10/22/community-and-solitude/ Related Links Spiritual Formation Toolbox Extreme Makeover Serving Notes Download mp3 http://pccwired.org/weekend/2006/10/15/serving/ Related Links Spiritual Formation Toolbox Extreme Makeover Hospitality Notes Download mp3 http://pccwired.org/weekend/2006/10/08/hospitality/ Related Links Spiritual Formation Toolbox - Simplicity Extreme Makeover Simplicity Notes Download mp3 http://pccwired.org/weekend/2006/10/01/simplicity/ Related Links Spiritual Formation Toolbox Extreme Makeover Aware Notes Download mp3 http://pccwired.org/weekend/2006/09/24/aware/ In August of 2006 Pastor Glen Elliott presented a three week sermon series titled Solomon on Sex - A study of Song of Songs August 12/13 2006: The Courtship of Mr. and Ms. Right [audio:http://pccwired.org/podcasts/Solomon_On_Sex1.mp3] Download mp3 August 19/20 2006: My Big Fat Jewish Wedding [audio:http://pccwired.org/podcasts/Solomon_On_Sex2.mp3] Download mp3 August 26/27 2006: The Honeymoon is ... http://pccwired.org/weekend/2006/08/12/solomon-on-sex/