Grace Messages Online http://graceistheplace.net/sermons Mon, 14 May 2012 13:29:16 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Copyright © Grace Messages Online 2010 dougpelt@hotmail.com (Grace Messages Online) dougpelt@hotmail.com (Grace Messages Online) 1440 http://graceistheplace.net/pic/GM_logo_small.jpg Grace Messages Online http://graceistheplace.net/sermons 144 144 Weekly sermons delivered by Rev. Paul J. Cutler. Grace Messages Online Grace Messages Online dougpelt@hotmail.com no no GM 2012-05-13 Power Undergirding Family http://graceistheplace.net/sermons/2012-05/gm-2012-05-13-power-undergirding-family/ http://graceistheplace.net/sermons/2012-05/gm-2012-05-13-power-undergirding-family/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 13:29:16 +0000 webmaster http://graceistheplace.net/sermons/?p=764 Power Undergirding Family

Readings:
John 21
Acts 16:25-34

Notes:
Some Activities of Power-Filled Families–
- Recreating
- Eating
- Praying
- Believing
- Confessing

]]> http://graceistheplace.net/sermons/2012-05/gm-2012-05-13-power-undergirding-family/feed/ 0 0:35:12 Power Undergirding Family Readings: John 21 Acts 16:25-34 Notes: Some Activities of Power-Filled Families– - Recreating - Eating - Praying - Believing - Confessing Power Undergirding Family Readings: John 21 Acts 16:25-34 Notes: Some Activities of Power-Filled Families– - Recreating - Eating - Praying - Believing - Confessing Podcasts, Power dougpelt@hotmail.com no no GM 2012-05-06 Power Overcoming Fate http://graceistheplace.net/sermons/2012-05/gm-2012-05-06-power-overcoming-fate/ http://graceistheplace.net/sermons/2012-05/gm-2012-05-06-power-overcoming-fate/#comments Sun, 06 May 2012 22:42:44 +0000 editor http://graceistheplace.net/sermons/?p=759 Power Overcoming Fate

Readings:
1 John 3:16-24
John 10:11-18

Notes:
Fate: fatal, fatality, negative
Destiny: positive consequences
Fatalism: expecting the worst
Options: always present in life
Possibilities: through serving a risen Savior
Power: of the resurrection

]]> http://graceistheplace.net/sermons/2012-05/gm-2012-05-06-power-overcoming-fate/feed/ 0 0:18:55 Power Overcoming Fate Readings: 1 John 3:16-24 John 10:11-18 Notes: Fate: fatal, fatality, negative Destiny: positive consequences Fatalism: expecting the worst Options: always present in life Possibilities: through serving a risen Savior Power: of [...] Power Overcoming Fate Readings: 1 John 3:16-24 John 10:11-18 Notes: Fate: fatal, fatality, negative Destiny: positive consequences Fatalism: expecting the worst Options: always present in life Possibilities: through serving a risen Savior Power: of the resurrection Podcasts, Power dougpelt@hotmail.com no no GM 2012-04-29 Power Undergirding Fellowship http://graceistheplace.net/sermons/2012-04/gm-2012-04-29-power-undergirding-fellowship/ http://graceistheplace.net/sermons/2012-04/gm-2012-04-29-power-undergirding-fellowship/#comments Sun, 29 Apr 2012 22:38:53 +0000 editor http://graceistheplace.net/sermons/?p=757 Power Undergirding Fellowship

Readings:
Acts 4:31-37
Luke 24:36-49

Notes:
The power is in:
Prayer
Assembly
Spiritual Experience
Testimony
Belief
Unity
Common Care
Encouragement
Simple Gospel

]]> http://graceistheplace.net/sermons/2012-04/gm-2012-04-29-power-undergirding-fellowship/feed/ 0 0:34:48 Power Undergirding Fellowship Readings: Acts 4:31-37 Luke 24:36-49 Notes: The power is in: Prayer Assembly Spiritual Experience Testimony Belief Unity Common Care Encouragement Simple Gospel Power Undergirding Fellowship Readings: Acts 4:31-37 Luke 24:36-49 Notes: The power is in: Prayer Assembly Spiritual Experience Testimony Belief Unity Common Care Encouragement Simple Gospel Podcasts, Power dougpelt@hotmail.com no no GM 2012-04-22 Power Overcoming Foes http://graceistheplace.net/sermons/2012-04/gm-2012-04-22-power-overcoming-foes/ http://graceistheplace.net/sermons/2012-04/gm-2012-04-22-power-overcoming-foes/#comments Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:32:43 +0000 webmaster http://graceistheplace.net/sermons/?p=752 Power Overcoming Foes

Readings:
Psalm 8
1 Corinthians 15:20-28
1 Corinthians 15:50-57

Notes:
Foe: Adversary; One who works against you. Powerful. Internal. External.
Real: Measurable, Observable, Confirm-able
Unreal: Not real. See “Fighting Imaginary Foes” by Sue Salach-Cutler

The Condition: Human Condition- Fallen
The Key: Spiritual Change
The Confidence: The Gospel (not the law)
The Conquering Power: Jesus’ Lordship

]]> http://graceistheplace.net/sermons/2012-04/gm-2012-04-22-power-overcoming-foes/feed/ 0 0:41:00 Power Overcoming Foes Readings: Psalm 8 1 Corinthians 15:20-28 1 Corinthians 15:50-57 Notes: Foe: Adversary; One who works against you. Powerful. Internal. External. Real: Measurable, Observable, Confirm-able Unreal: Not real. See “Fight[...] Power Overcoming Foes Readings: Psalm 8 1 Corinthians 15:20-28 1 Corinthians 15:50-57 Notes: Foe: Adversary; One who works against you. Powerful. Internal. External. Real: Measurable, Observable, Confirm-able Unreal: Not real. See “Fighting Imaginary Foes” by Sue Salach-Cutler The Condition: Human Condition- Fallen The Key: Spiritual Change The Confidence: The Gospel (not the law) The Conquering Power: Jesus’ Lordship Podcasts, Power dougpelt@hotmail.com no no GM 2012-04-15 Power Overcoming Fear http://graceistheplace.net/sermons/2012-04/gm-2012-04-15-power-overcoming-fear/ http://graceistheplace.net/sermons/2012-04/gm-2012-04-15-power-overcoming-fear/#comments Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:21:46 +0000 webmaster http://graceistheplace.net/sermons/?p=749 Power Overcoming Fear

Readings:
John 20:19-31

Notes:
Fear & Anxiety
Fear is:
False Evidence Appearing Real

Stories & Conversations…
Fear is the stories we tell ourselves
-Founded
-Unfounded
Conversations
-Make-believe
-One-sided

Evidence of Fear
-Locked up
-Stagnant
-Hopeless

Remedy to Fear:
The presence of Christ

Key:
Recognition of the presence of Christ
Response to the presence of Christ

The Power comes in the:
-Investigation
-Investment

Are you invested in Him?

]]> http://graceistheplace.net/sermons/2012-04/gm-2012-04-15-power-overcoming-fear/feed/ 0 0:33:26 Power Overcoming Fear Readings: John 20:19-31 Notes: Fear & Anxiety Fear is: False Evidence Appearing Real Stories & Conversations… Fear is the stories we tell ourselves -Founded -Unfounded Conversations -Make-believe -One-sided Evid[...] Power Overcoming Fear Readings: John 20:19-31 Notes: Fear & Anxiety Fear is: False Evidence Appearing Real Stories & Conversations… Fear is the stories we tell ourselves -Founded -Unfounded Conversations -Make-believe -One-sided Evidence of Fear -Locked up -Stagnant -Hopeless Remedy to Fear: The presence of Christ Key: Recognition of the presence of Christ Response to the presence of Christ The Power comes in the: -Investigation -Investment Are you invested in Him? Podcasts, Power dougpelt@hotmail.com no no GM 2012-04-08 Easter Sunday – A Changed Life http://graceistheplace.net/sermons/2012-04/gm-2012-04-08-easter-sunday-a-changed-life/ http://graceistheplace.net/sermons/2012-04/gm-2012-04-08-easter-sunday-a-changed-life/#comments Mon, 09 Apr 2012 14:42:13 +0000 webmaster http://graceistheplace.net/sermons/?p=747 Easter Sunday 2012 – A Changed Life

Readings:
Isaiah 25:6-9
1 Corinthians 15:1-11
2 Corinthians 5:15-17
Mark 16:1-8

Notes:
What keeps you from living a changed life?

Objections to Change–
-Already Arrived (Happy with who/where I am)
-Not for Me (Too Good? Too Bad?)
-Failed Attempt (Been there, done that… didn’t work)
-Anti-Jesus (See: Saul/Paul of Tarsus)
-No-nonsense Policy (It can’t be real)

Could the stone be rolled away? Can Obstacles be removed?
-By Whom? Yourself? Someone Else? God?
-When? (The only time you have is now.)
-What would be the benefit?
–Now – Restored relationships, peace, joy, security.
–Later – Heaven/Eternal life

]]> http://graceistheplace.net/sermons/2012-04/gm-2012-04-08-easter-sunday-a-changed-life/feed/ 0 0:30:58 Easter Sunday 2012 – A Changed Life Readings: Isaiah 25:6-9 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 2 Corinthians 5:15-17 Mark 16:1-8 Notes: What keeps you from living a changed life? Objections to Change– -Already Arrived (Happy with who/where I am) -Not[...] Easter Sunday 2012 – A Changed Life Readings: Isaiah 25:6-9 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 2 Corinthians 5:15-17 Mark 16:1-8 Notes: What keeps you from living a changed life? Objections to Change– -Already Arrived (Happy with who/where I am) -Not for Me (Too Good? Too Bad?) -Failed Attempt (Been there, done that… didn’t work) -Anti-Jesus (See: Saul/Paul of Tarsus) -No-nonsense Policy (It can’t be real) Could the stone be rolled away? Can Obstacles be removed? -By Whom? Yourself? Someone Else? God? -When? (The only time you have is now.) -What would be the benefit? –Now – Restored relationships, peace, joy, security. –Later – Heaven/Eternal life Podcasts dougpelt@hotmail.com no no GM 2012-04-06 Lent 2012 – Good Friday http://graceistheplace.net/sermons/2012-04/gm-2012-04-06-lent-2012-good-friday/ http://graceistheplace.net/sermons/2012-04/gm-2012-04-06-lent-2012-good-friday/#comments Sat, 07 Apr 2012 14:34:41 +0000 webmaster http://graceistheplace.net/sermons/?p=745 Lent 2012 – Good Friday

Readings:
Matthew 26:47-75
Matthew 27:11-31
John 19:23-30
Matthew 27:45-49
Luke 23:44-46
Luke 23:50-54

]]> http://graceistheplace.net/sermons/2012-04/gm-2012-04-06-lent-2012-good-friday/feed/ 0 0:23:55 Lent 2012 – Good Friday Readings: Matthew 26:47-75 Matthew 27:11-31 John 19:23-30 Matthew 27:45-49 Luke 23:44-46 Luke 23:50-54 Lent 2012 – Good Friday Readings: Matthew 26:47-75 Matthew 27:11-31 John 19:23-30 Matthew 27:45-49 Luke 23:44-46 Luke 23:50-54 Podcasts dougpelt@hotmail.com no no GM 2012-04-05 Maundy Thursday http://graceistheplace.net/sermons/2012-04/gm-2012-04-05-maundy-thursday/ http://graceistheplace.net/sermons/2012-04/gm-2012-04-05-maundy-thursday/#comments Fri, 06 Apr 2012 14:31:42 +0000 webmaster http://graceistheplace.net/sermons/?p=743 Lent 2012 – Maundy Thursday

Readings:
Unavailable at this time.

Notes:
Unavailable at this time.

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Readings:
Zechariah 9:9-12
Philippians 2:5-11
John 12:20-43

Notes:
Jesus: What shall I say?
A. Deliver Me
B. Accomplish Your Purpose (deliver humanity)

Process…
Fall & Die – produce
Lose – gain
Give up – keep

One big difference between us and Jesus– Certainty. He was certain of his purpose.
Esther 4:14 – Who knows?

Us: What will I say? (choose one)
A. Deliver Me
B. Accomplish Your Purpose

Faith – Have you turned your life over to Him?

]]> http://graceistheplace.net/sermons/2012-04/gm-2012-04-01-palm-sunday-what-shall-i-say/feed/ 0 0:21:00 Palm Sunday 2012 – What Shall I Say? Readings: Zechariah 9:9-12 Philippians 2:5-11 John 12:20-43 Notes: Jesus: What shall I say? A. Deliver Me B. Accomplish Your Purpose (deliver humanity) Process… Fall & Die – produce Lose[...] Palm Sunday 2012 – What Shall I Say? Readings: Zechariah 9:9-12 Philippians 2:5-11 John 12:20-43 Notes: Jesus: What shall I say? A. Deliver Me B. Accomplish Your Purpose (deliver humanity) Process… Fall & Die – produce Lose – gain Give up – keep One big difference between us and Jesus– Certainty. He was certain of his purpose. Esther 4:14 – Who knows? Us: What will I say? (choose one) A. Deliver Me B. Accomplish Your Purpose Faith – Have you turned your life over to Him? Podcasts dougpelt@hotmail.com no no GM 2012-03-28 Lenten Midweek – Togetherness… Atonement http://graceistheplace.net/sermons/2012-03/gm-2012-03-28-lenten-midweek-togetherness-atonement/ http://graceistheplace.net/sermons/2012-03/gm-2012-03-28-lenten-midweek-togetherness-atonement/#comments Thu, 29 Mar 2012 17:44:08 +0000 webmaster http://graceistheplace.net/sermons/?p=738 Lenten Midweek – Togetherness… Atonement

Reading:
Hebrews 5:1-10

Notes:
-Between us and God
-Totally “tuned in” to us
-Totally approved
-Totally successful
-Total surrender

]]> http://graceistheplace.net/sermons/2012-03/gm-2012-03-28-lenten-midweek-togetherness-atonement/feed/ 0 0:15:34 Lenten Midweek – Togetherness… Atonement Reading: Hebrews 5:1-10 Notes: -Between us and God -Totally “tuned in” to us -Totally approved -Totally successful -Total surrender Lenten Midweek – Togetherness… Atonement Reading: Hebrews 5:1-10 Notes: -Between us and God -Totally “tuned in” to us -Totally approved -Totally successful -Total surrender Podcasts dougpelt@hotmail.com no no GM 2012-03-25 Lent 2012, Lording it Under http://graceistheplace.net/sermons/2012-03/gm-2012-03-25-lent-2012-lording-it-under/ http://graceistheplace.net/sermons/2012-03/gm-2012-03-25-lent-2012-lording-it-under/#comments Sun, 25 Mar 2012 17:35:37 +0000 webmaster http://graceistheplace.net/sermons/?p=736 Lent 2012 – Lording it Under

Readings:
Jeremiah 31:31-34
Hebrews 5:1-10
Mark 10:32-45

Notes:
A Study in Contrasts–
-Material (subject matter) – The single most important event in human history.
-Maneuvering – Whoever desires to be great will be your servant.
-Maturity – Not my will but yours.
-Mastering – To serve, not to be served.

]]> http://graceistheplace.net/sermons/2012-03/gm-2012-03-25-lent-2012-lording-it-under/feed/ 0 0:23:12 Lent 2012 – Lording it Under Readings: Jeremiah 31:31-34 Hebrews 5:1-10 Mark 10:32-45 Notes: A Study in Contrasts– -Material (subject matter) – The single most important event in human history. -Maneuvering – Whoever desires [...] Lent 2012 – Lording it Under Readings: Jeremiah 31:31-34 Hebrews 5:1-10 Mark 10:32-45 Notes: A Study in Contrasts– -Material (subject matter) – The single most important event in human history. -Maneuvering – Whoever desires to be great will be your servant. -Maturity – Not my will but yours. -Mastering – To serve, not to be served. Podcasts dougpelt@hotmail.com no no GM 2012-03-21 Lenten Midweek – Trespassing & Terrain http://graceistheplace.net/sermons/2012-03/gm-2012-03-21-lenten-midweek-trespassing-terrain/ http://graceistheplace.net/sermons/2012-03/gm-2012-03-21-lenten-midweek-trespassing-terrain/#comments Thu, 22 Mar 2012 21:42:55 +0000 webmaster http://graceistheplace.net/sermons/?p=734 Lenten Midweek – Trespassing & Terrain

Reading:
Ephesians 2:1-10

Notes:
Trespasses… Sin, Death
Walk… Terrain
Kingdom… Rule of

]]> http://graceistheplace.net/sermons/2012-03/gm-2012-03-21-lenten-midweek-trespassing-terrain/feed/ 0 0:17:35 Lenten Midweek – Trespassing & Terrain Reading: Ephesians 2:1-10 Notes: Trespasses… Sin, Death Walk… Terrain Kingdom… Rule of Lenten Midweek – Trespassing & Terrain Reading: Ephesians 2:1-10 Notes: Trespasses… Sin, Death Walk… Terrain Kingdom… Rule of Podcasts dougpelt@hotmail.com no no GM 2012-03-18 Lent 2012, Life Goes On http://graceistheplace.net/sermons/2012-03/gm-2012-03-18-lent-2012-life-goes-on/ http://graceistheplace.net/sermons/2012-03/gm-2012-03-18-lent-2012-life-goes-on/#comments Sun, 18 Mar 2012 21:32:10 +0000 webmaster http://graceistheplace.net/sermons/?p=732 Lent 2012 – Life Goes On

Readings:
Numbers 21:4-9
Ephesians 2:1-10
John 3:14-21

Notes:
Does Life Go On?
“Snakebit?”
-urgency

Son of Man = Messiah
-Must be lifted up
-lifted up for…
-visibility
-attraction
-salvation

]]> http://graceistheplace.net/sermons/2012-03/gm-2012-03-18-lent-2012-life-goes-on/feed/ 0 0:19:29 Lent 2012 – Life Goes On Readings: Numbers 21:4-9 Ephesians 2:1-10 John 3:14-21 Notes: Does Life Go On? “Snakebit?” -urgency Son of Man = Messiah -Must be lifted up -lifted up for… -visibility -attraction -salvation Lent 2012 – Life Goes On Readings: Numbers 21:4-9 Ephesians 2:1-10 John 3:14-21 Notes: Does Life Go On? “Snakebit?” -urgency Son of Man = Messiah -Must be lifted up -lifted up for… -visibility -attraction -salvation Podcasts dougpelt@hotmail.com no no GM 2012-03-14 Lenten Midweek – Testing God http://graceistheplace.net/sermons/2012-03/gm-2012-03-14-lenten-midweek-testing-god/ http://graceistheplace.net/sermons/2012-03/gm-2012-03-14-lenten-midweek-testing-god/#comments Thu, 15 Mar 2012 18:09:55 +0000 webmaster http://graceistheplace.net/sermons/?p=729 Lenten Midweek – Testing God

Reading:
1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Notes:
“Testing God”
-Show Me a Sign
-Make it Make Sense to Me

]]> http://graceistheplace.net/sermons/2012-03/gm-2012-03-14-lenten-midweek-testing-god/feed/ 0 0:18:48 Lenten Midweek – Testing God Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Notes: “Testing God” -Show Me a Sign -Make it Make Sense to Me Lenten Midweek – Testing God Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Notes: “Testing God” -Show Me a Sign -Make it Make Sense to Me Podcasts dougpelt@hotmail.com no no GM 2012-03-11 Lent 2012, Getting It Right http://graceistheplace.net/sermons/2012-03/gm-2012-03-11-lent-2012-getting-it-right/ http://graceistheplace.net/sermons/2012-03/gm-2012-03-11-lent-2012-getting-it-right/#comments Sun, 11 Mar 2012 17:58:39 +0000 webmaster http://graceistheplace.net/sermons/?p=727 Lent 2012 – Getting It Right

Readings:
Exodus 20:1-17
1 Corinthians 1:18-31
John 2:13-22
Matthew 21:12-16
Mark 11:15-18

Notes:
Getting it right involves…
-Purified Thinking
-Prayerful Relating
-Powerful Living
Praise-Filled Believing

*I deserve nothing, therefore I am grateful for everything.

]]> http://graceistheplace.net/sermons/2012-03/gm-2012-03-11-lent-2012-getting-it-right/feed/ 0 0:29:17 Lent 2012 – Getting It Right Readings: Exodus 20:1-17 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 John 2:13-22 Matthew 21:12-16 Mark 11:15-18 Notes: Getting it right involves… -Purified Thinking -Prayerful Relating -Powerful Living Praise-Filled Believing *I [...] Lent 2012 – Getting It Right Readings: Exodus 20:1-17 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 John 2:13-22 Matthew 21:12-16 Mark 11:15-18 Notes: Getting it right involves… -Purified Thinking -Prayerful Relating -Powerful Living Praise-Filled Believing *I deserve nothing, therefore I am grateful for everything. Podcasts dougpelt@hotmail.com no no