2007 Messages

Forgiveness by Pastor Art Barrett
Series: Christmas Gifts
Christmas says, Here it is. Forgiveness can be mine. It's free. Ah, but there's a catch: I must forgive others the way Jesus has forgiven me.

Finances by Pastor Art Barrett
Series: Christmas Gifts
Christmas is about a gift. In turn, we celebrate by giving. Somethimes the Gift gets lost in all the activity of the giving.

Just Be Perfect - Part 4 by Pastor Art Barrett
Series: Extreme Sayings
The church doesn't look like Jesus to outsiders because we do not love outsiders as Jesus does. Being a follower of Jesus is applied theology. It's applied to our lives not just tomorrow but today.

Just Be Perfect - Part 3 by Pastor Art Barrett
Series: Extreme Sayings
VIDEO EXTRA: Perceptions of Christianity - Being a follower of Jesus is more than a decision, more than behavior. It's a way to live following the lead of Jesus

Just Be Perfect - Part 2 by Pastor Art Barrett
Series: Extreme Sayings
What does it mean to be *perfect*? It means loving the way we see the Father loves.

Just Be Perfect - Part 1 by Pastor Art Barrett
Series: Extreme Sayings
Many Christians believe the primary reason outsiders have rejected Christ is that they cannot handle the rigorous standards of following Christ. The truth is that 85% of young outsiders conclude that Christianity is hypocritical.

Do Your Part by Phil Wood
Series: Extreme Sayings
VIDEO EXTRA: Drive-Through Church - Our lives are full of choices -- too many choices at times. Following God's direction for our lives is one of the choices we have to make each day.

Go Wash by Pastor Art Barrett
Series: Extreme Sayings
VIDEO EXTRA: Gospel of John, The Movie - Part 13 - The King of Kings washed the disciples feet. How could he put himself in such a position? He could because he knew his freedom and joy come from the Father, not of this world. He tells us to do the same. Where do your freedom and joy come from?

Salt and Light by Pastor Art Barrett
Series: Extreme Sayings
Jesus calls us salt. Undervalued, but essential. He reminds us that we are here for a purpose, to make a difference in a world that needs it.

Who is on First by Pastor Art Barrett
Series: Extreme Sayings
VIDEO EXTRA: Everything Skit - by Geeks for Christ - We can so easily be like the rich young ruler: We are doing so many good things, but are we putting things first? What will it take to put God in first place? The answer begins with recognizing what's in first place now.

Oh, You of Little Faith by Pastor Art Barrett
Series: Extreme Sayings
Jesus says there is another way to live. The key is faith. With this key you can open the door to a whole new way to live.

Forgive Everyone by Pastor Art Barrett
Series: Extreme Sayings
Forgiveness. This is what the kingdom of heaven is like. It's a place where we forgive because we have been forgiven. That's when we'll be known as "the children of the Most High."

Love Your Enemies by Pastor Art Barrett
Series: Extreme Sayings
VIDEO EXTRA: Jesus & the Kingdom - by Brian McLaren - It's easy to love those who love us. It takes Jesus to help us love our enemies. He stretches out our love and moves us beyond 'right' to a response of love and grace.

It Matters What You Hold Onto by Pastor Art Barrett
What should you hang onto when you feel like bailing out? Everyone has three responsibilities of which you can't bail out.

You are Gonna Need More Oil by Pastor Art Barrett
In the parable of the ten bridemaids, the bridegroom represents God. It shows us that we must be wise enough to bring extra oil? Why? Because there will be times when God may seem (to us) to be delayed.

One Strength, One Weakness by Pastor Art Barrett
Series: One Matters
Do you want to bear the weight of the world on your own shoulders (like Samson) or do you simply want to trust God to carry the world for you (like David)?

One Future by Pastor Art Barrett
Series: One Matters
Ruth is a great example for us. She shows us how God can take anything, even the garbage in our lives, to make our future. He just asks us to do our part first.

One You, One Limp, One God by Matt Buttler
Series: One Matters
Would it be ideal to walk without a limp? Maybe not. Most of our victories do not come easily. In fact, they usually come with a limp.

One Not-So-Valiant Warrior Overcoming the Overwhelming by Pastor Art Barrett
Series: One Matters
When the odds are overwhelming, we need to remember that God can fix anything; however, he requires honesty in our relationship with Him. Often, that means repentance.

One More Failure by Pastor Art Barrett
Series: One Matters
We all fail. However, failure can be a positive force in our lives when we face it directly and gain what God intends for us to understand.

One Prayer by Pastor Art Barrett
Series: One Matters
One conversation can change everything, especially if it is a conversation with God.

One Choice by Pastor Art Barrett
Series: One Matters
One choice can alter our lives and the lives of others around us. Paul said that our devotion to God should be pure and simple and anything other would be a distraction from our devotion to God.

Live Free or Die Hard by Pastor Art Barrett
Series: Independence Day Message
Jesus victory over sin and death and the devil is our declaration of independence from the tyranny of sin.

No by Pastor Art Barrett
Series: The Power of Words
What is it you need to say NO to? What is it you need to leave behind and never go back to?

Yes by Pastor Art Barrett
Series: The Power of Words
There are almost one million words in the English language. Choose well among them! YES shapes the promises, commitments, disciplines and paths in our lives.

Sorry by Pastor Art Barrett
Series: The Power of Words
Saying I am sorry is tough! Yet it is GOOD for us and others. It is also a hallmark of our growing up.

Compassion Sunday by Justin McRoberts
Series: Compassion Sunday
Message and music encouraging us to reach out to children with real needs through Compassion International.

Thanks by Pastor Art Barrett
Series: The Power of Words
Gratitude is a reservoir from which all life is designed to be lived. It acknowledges that I have received the gift of life.

The Power of Words by Pastor Art Barrett
Series: The Power of Words
All of our life we will be filling our hearts with what we think. What we think about people. If you want to work on your mouth you start with what you are thinking.

Experiences in Delayed Gratification by Pastor Art Barrett
Series: The Empty Cross
We all bear the mark of Adam: we will all die. However, the empty cross changes our destiny, our options.

Our Destiny by Pastor Art Barrett
Series: The Empty Cross
Jesus' example proves that the cross is the way to life. The cross represents obedience, faith, trust. Do you believe God loves you and knows what is best when he puts a cross in your path?

The Disciple by Pastor Art Barrett
Series: The Empty Cross
Some people think that following Jesus is only sacrifice. Some think it is only joy. We should expect both.

The Empty Tomb by Pastor Art Barrett
Series: The Empty Cross
The empty cross and the empty tomb are great places to hang out and remember why you believe what you believe.

The Main Event by Pastor Art Barrett
Series: The Empty Cross
Easter tells a story. It's not the complete story yet, but it's enough for us to know that God has a better story for our lives than any of us could imagine.

From Palms to Nails by Pastor Art Barrett
Series: The Empty Cross
Jesus is not looking for fans - He's looking for followers. In truth, it's hard to tell fans from followers. Followers fail, and fans often follow.

We Are All His Church by Pastor Rich Terhurst
Series: Love & Respect
Pastor Swap Sunday! Richard Terhurst is from Harvest Church in Concord.

T-Shirts: What We Should Be Known For by Pastor Chris McCabe
Series: Love & Respect
It's not just about wearing a Christian message on our T-Shirts; it's about living out the Christian message every day as we go about the business of life.

That is a Great Marriage by Neil Sullivan
Series: Love & Respect
Ever notice that Paul commands men to love their wives and women to respect their husbands? That's because those are core needs of men and women.

Field of Dreams - Part 2 by Pastor Art Barrett
Series: Love & Respect
We are God's field of dreams. If we build the church as He designed, He will come.

Field of Dreams by Pastor Ron Musch
Series: Love & Respect
Pastor Swap Sunday! Ron Musch is from Lighthouse Regional Church in Concord.

From Glory to Glory by Pastor Art Barrett
Series: Seismic Shifts Series
Life is full of mountains and valleys, and God put them there to change us -- to allow us to become more like Jesus.

From Closing the Deal to Making a Journey by Pastor Art Barrett
Series: Seismic Shifts Series
Most people do not come to faith in Jesus because of a random contact with a Christian who presents the gospel for the first time. For most people, coming to Jesus is a journey.

From One Size Fits All to Your Outreach Style by Pastor Art Barrett
Series: Seismic Shifts Series
Many followers of Christ have been sold a lie. They believe there is only one way to share Jesus’ message. Just like in a department store, we need to try on various options to see how they fit.

From Us to Them by Pastor Art Barrett
Series: Seismic Shifts Series
We were "them" once: the lost, the perishing. Now we need to make a shift like Jesus did and move our attention from "us" to "them."

From Fleeting Wealth to True Wealth by Pastor Art Barrett
Series: Seismic Shifts Series
Are you looking in the driveway, or are you looking at the stairway to heaven? Are you storing your treasure where it will last for eternity?

From Hamsters to Sharers by Pastor Art Barrett
Series: Seismic Shifts Series
Hamsters can't help themselves: They gather and hide because they are never safe, secure or able to trust. When we don't tithe, we are not really trusting, loving or serving God the way we think.

From Mine to God by Pastor Art Barrett
Series: Seismic Shifts Series
Most of the time we trust God like Picasso liked to paint... in the abstract. Trusting in the abstract is easy, but it doesn't have meaning until it gets concrete. When it comes to giving the first 10%, that's concrete!