Preaching Schedules for Past Years

Note: The current preaching schedule may be found here.

2007 - 2006 - 2005 - 2004 - 2003 - 2002 - 2001 - 2000 - 1999

Year 2007
Date	Preaching	Scripture	Title & Special Notes
Sermon Series: "Consecrate Yourselves" God has given the church a mission. However, it is not a matter of hearing what God wants, and then just doing it. God is on a mission, and he draws us into it. To go on this mission with God first demands an change in ourselves, because God's mission is changing people, from the inside out. We cannot call people to what we have not experienced. The Bible calls this inward journey of change "holiness", to be set apart, consecrated to a new relationship, a new purpose, a new identity.  (link / series-index)
1/7/2007	Rev. Schmidt	Joshua 3:5	"Consecrate Yourselves" Series: Consecrate Yourselves
1/14	Rev. Schmidt	Joshua 3:5	"Amazing Things" Series: Consecrate Yourselves
1/21	Rev. Schmidt	Joshua 3:5	"Among Us!" Series: Consecrate Yourselves
Sermon Series: "Relationship Builders" Whether we are young or old, single, married, widowed or divorced, establishing healthy relationships is a primary concern of life. A life filled with healthy relationships can't help but be full of blessing. A life littered with unhealthy relationships can't help but be a burden. Healthy relationships are important! So, let's spend a few weeks in Ephesians 4 looking at the things that build any relationship.   (link / series-index)
1/28	Rev. Antonakos	Ephesians 4:17-5:2	"Intentionality" Series: Relationship Builders
2/4	Rev. Antonakos	Ephesians 4:25 (4:15)	"Truth" Series: Relationship Builders
2/11	Rev. Schmidt	Ephesians 4:17-5:2 (4:29-30)	"Loving Words" Series: Relationship Builders
2/18	Rev. Antonakos	Ephesians 4:26-27, 4:31-5:2	"Anger Control and Forgiveness" Series: Relationship Builders
2/21	TBD	TBD	Ash Wednesday Service, 7:30pm
2/25	Dr. Andrew Purves	John 15:1-11 Psalm 30	"Joy" (part of the Theologian in Residence Weekend)
Sermon Series: "False Pictures" We look into the book of James to see what ways we often carry false pictures about ourselves, about our world, and about God. See also NV: False Pictures. A study guide for small groups or individual devotions is available online.   (link / series-index)
3/4	Rev. Schmidt	James 1:12-25	"Life Under Pressure" Series: False Pictures
3/11	Rev. Schmidt	James 2:1-18	"When Church is Part of the Problem" Series: False Pictures
3/18	Rev. Schmidt	James 3:13-18	"Wise Words" Series: False Pictures
3/25	Rev. Antonakos	James 4:1-10	"No Paparazzi" Series: False Pictures
4/1	Rev. Antonakos	James 5:13-16	"A Healing Path" Series: False Pictures
4/5 (thurs)	Rev. Antonakos	-	Maundy Thursday Taizé Service, 7:30pm
4/6 (fri)	Rev. Antonakos	-	Experiencing Good Friday, 12pm, 7pm
Sermon Series: "The Resurrection" Easter leaves us with the Resurrection of Jesus, and now we have a chance to examine what difference Jesus' resurrection makes in the way we approach life and death, with a focus on how theology informs practical life.   (link / series-index)
4/7 & 8	Rev. Schmidt	Matthew 28:1-10 1 Corinthians 15:1-33	"The Resurrection & Life" Easter Weekend Series: The Resurrection
4/15	Rev. Schmidt	Colossians 2:6-15 Romans 4:25	"The Resurrection & Forgiveness" Series: The Resurrection
4/22	Rev. Schmidt	Romans 8:18-39	"The Resurrection & Evil" Series: The Resurrection
4/29	Rev. Schmidt	Romans 6:1-14	"The Resurrection & Sin" Series: The Resurrection
5/6	Rev. Schmidt	1 Corinthians 15:50-58	"The Resurrection & Death" Series: The Resurrection
Sermon Series: "What is Real Spirituality?" We live in a world where the word "spiritual" can be defined so broadly that we lose sight of its real meaning. Most definitions involve a "higher power" and an understanding of oneself in relation to others, so what does real spirituality entail?   (link / series-index)
5/13	Rev. Antonakos	1 Corinthians 13:1-13	"Everything Else is Second" Series: What is Real Spirituality? (Mothers' Day)
5/20	Rev. Antonakos	1 Corinthians 12:1-13,25-27	"Body Image" Series: What is Real Spirituality?
5/27	Rev. Antonakos	1 Corinthians 14:1-5,18-25 Acts 2:1-8,11-12	"Gifted Children" Series: What is Real Spirituality? (Pentecost Sunday)
Sermon Series: "Meeting God in Change" We are in a place in history when change is coming at us at a faster pace than ever before. People no longer have one career in life, but 4, each one demanding different skills and a different knowledge base. We move constantly, and make new friends over and over. Even if we stay in one place the world, our job, and the church, is changing around us. It is exhausting, confusing, and downright scary. How are God's people supposed to react to change?   (link / series-index)
6/3	Rev. Schmidt	Genesis 12:1-9	"Called to Change" Series: Meeting God in Change
6/10	Rev. Schmidt	Psalm 142	"Giving Our Fears to God" Series: Meeting God in Change
6/17	Rev. Schmidt	Isaiah 6:1-8	"Being Available" Series: Meeting God in Change
6/24	Rev. Schmidt	1 Samuel 23:1-6 Psalm 32:6-11	"Discerning God's Direction" Series: Meeting God in Change
Sermon Series: "The Full Armor of God"   (link / series-index)
7/1	Rev. Antonakos	Ephesians 6:10-20 (10-13)	"Spiritual Armor-All" Series: The Full Armor of God
7/8	Rev. Schmidt	2 Kings 6:8-23 Ephesians 1:18-19	"Unseen Resources" Series: The Full Armor of God
7/15	Rev. Antonakos	Ephesians 6:14-15	"Buckle Up" Series: The Full Armor of God
7/22	Rev. Antonakos	Ephesians 6:10-20 (16-20)	"Helmet, Shield and Sword" Series: The Full Armor of God
7/29	Rev. Crihfield	Joshua 5:13-6:21	"Trusting God's Marching Orders" Series: The Full Armor of God
8/5	Rev. Schmidt	1 Thessalonians 1:2-10	"Partners in Hope"
8/12	Rev. Antonakos	Matthew 25:31-46	"Serving or Swerving?"
Sermon Series: "Heroes" Every culture has its heroes. Heroes help a culture express their hopes, dreams, and fears; what is best about humanity and what is worst. We'll look at 3 of our modern superheroes to help us see what they reveal about our culture, about ourselves, and about our faith.   (link / series-index)
8/19	Andy Gathman	Colossians 1:15-23	"Who Needs a Savior?" Series: Heroes (movie ref: Superman Returns)
8/26	Andy Gathman	1 John 4:7-12,16	"The Hero's Choice" Series: Heroes (movie ref: Spider Man 2)
9/2	Rev. Antonakos	2 Corinthians 1:3-7	"Finding Purpose in Suffering" Series: Heroes (movie ref: Batman Begins)
9/9	Rev. Schmidt	Luke 24:45-49	"The World Outside the Window"
Sermon Series: "The 5 "G's" of Discipleship" The issue of making disciples is the central calling of the church. We need to refresh our minds on what it means to be a disciple.   (link / series-index)
9/16	Rev. Schmidt	John 4:1-26	"Grace" Series: The 5 "G's" of Discipleship
9/23	Rev. Schmidt	Matthew 13:1-9;18-23	"Growth" Series: The 5 "G's" of Discipleship
9/30	Rev. Schmidt	Matthew 4:18-25	"Group" Series: The 5 "G's" of Discipleship
10/7	Rev. Schmidt	Ephesians 4:16 Mark 2:1-12	"Gifts" Series: The 5 "G's" of Discipleship
10/14	Rev. Schmidt	Matthew 25:14-30	"Generosity" Series: The 5 "G's" of Discipleship (First week of Mission Conference)
10/21	Guest Speaker		"Passion for the Impossible" Missions Conference
10/28	Rev. Schmidt	Matthew 16:13-20	"I Will Build My Church" Reformation Sunday
Sermon Series: "Who Are You...?" Discipleship is the process and product of a close relationship with Christ. The process involves understanding the 5 G's and spiritual praxis. The product is what happens inside of us, the very life of Jesus, resulting for the most part, in harmony with God and others. Discipleship can even produce dissonance due to a resolve to follow Jesus in this world. This series will take more of an inside look at what is being produced in us. It will encourage evaluation of our becoming and being as well as our learning and doing, and will deal with our character as well as our conduct.   (link / series-index)
11/4	Rev. Antonakos	Luke 19:1-10 John 8:31-32 Romans 6:12-23	"Who Are You Listening To?" Series: Who Are You...?
11/11	Rev. Antonakos	2 Corinthians 6:3-13 Genesis 39:6-20	"Who Are You Leaning On (When No One Is Looking)?" Series: Who Are You...?
11/18	Rev. Antonakos	Exodus 1:15-21 Luke 9:23-26	"Who Are You Looking To (When Pressure Hits)?" Series: Who Are You...?
11/25	Rev. Antonakos	Daniel 4:28-37	"Who Are You Really Following?" Series: Who Are You...? (Christ the King Sunday)
Sermon Series: "Good News About Jesus" This begins a set of sermon series from the Gospel of Luke that extends from Advent to next summer. This Advent series focuses on the proclamations made about Jesus before and as he was born. They tell us what to expect from the Messiah.   (link / series-index)
12/2	Rev. Schmidt	Luke 1:1-4	"Eyewitness News" (Advent) Series: Good News About Jesus
12/9	Rev. Schmidt	Luke 1:26-38	"A New King" (Advent) Series: Good News About Jesus
12/16	Rev. Antonakos	Luke 1:39-55	"Reversing Fortunes" (Advent) Series: Good News About Jesus
12/23	Rev. Antonakos	Luke 2:8-20	"Good News for Unexpected People" (Advent, Christmas mourning service) Series: Good News About Jesus
12/24	Rev. Schmidt	Isaiah 49:6 Luke 2:25-32	"A Light for the World" (Christmas Eve) 4pm & 6pm Mosaic; 8pm & 11pm Lessons & Carols Series: Good News About Jesus
12/30	Rev. Schmidt	Luke 3:1-14	"Getting Ready for God" Series: Good News About Jesus

Year 2006
Date	Preaching	Scripture	Title & Special Notes
1/1/2006	Rev. Schmidt	Matthew 22:34-40	"The Church's New Year Resolution"
Sermon Series: "Come, Let Us Worship" If we take God seriously, we need to take worship seriously. In this series we will take time to understand what worship is, and focus on our individual responsibilities in approaching God in worship.   (link / series-index)
1/8	Rev. Schmidt	Matthew 2:1-2 Revelation 5	"We Have Come to Worship" Series: Come, Let Us Worship
1/15	Rev. Schmidt	Matthew 15:1-20	"The Heart of Worship" Series: Come, Let Us Worship
1/22	Rev. Schmidt	Psalm 103	"Worship All Week" Series: Come, Let Us Worship
1/29	Rev. Schmidt	Psalm 150 1 Corinthians 14:26	"All for the Lord" Series: Come, Let Us Worship
Sermon Series: "Becoming Better People" This series explores the most important relationships of life. Through a study of Ephesians 5:21 through 6:9 we will look at improving our marriages, our parenting and our work environments with God's help.   (link / series-index)
2/5	Rev. Antonakos	Ephesians 5:22-33	"Husbands and Wives" Series: Becoming Better People
2/12	All services cancelled due to snow.
2/19	Rev. Antonakos	Ephesians 6:1-4, 5-9	"Parents and Children" Series: Becoming Better People
Sermon Series: "Experiencing God" See also NV: Experiencing God, Anyone?   (link / series-index)
2/26	Rev. Schmidt	Exodus 1-2:10	"God is Always at Work" Series: Experiencing God
3/1	Rev. Antonakos	TBD	(Ash Wednesday)
3/5	Rev. Schmidt	Exodus 3:1-10 John 17:3	"God is Pursuing a Relationship with You" Series: Experiencing God
3/12	Rev. Schmidt	Exodus 3:1-10 John 8:16	"God Invites You to Become Involved" Series: Experiencing God
3/19	Rev. Antonakos	Exodus 3:1-10 Proverbs 3:5-6	"God Speaks to You" Series: Experiencing God
3/26	Rev. Schmidt	Exodus 3:7-4:17; 5:1-21 2 Cor 5:7 Genesis 22	"Joining God Leads to Crisis" Series: Experiencing God
4/2	Rev. Antonakos	Exodus 4:18-31	"Joining God Leads to Change" Series: Experiencing God
4/9	Rev. Schmidt	Exodus 33:7-34:8 John 14:15,24 Luke 6:46-49	"Obedience Leads to Knowing God" Series: Experiencing God (Palm Sunday)
4/13	Fred Klett	-	Maundy Thursday, 7pm
4/14	Rev. Antonakos	-	Experiencing Good Friday, 12pm
4/15-16	Rev. Schmidt	Colossians 3:1-4	"Experiencing Life" Series: Experiencing God (Easter and Easter Eve)
Sermon Series: "Beyond These Walls" Jesus Christ is alive! That is the core reality of our resurrection-based faith. In these weeks between Easter and Pentecost we will look at the way the early church spread the incredible message about Jesus Christ. Spreading this good news is still the God-given assignment of the Church.   (link / series-index)
4/23	Rev. Schmidt	John 1:35-42	"Inviting Friends" Series: Beyond These Walls
4/30	Rev. Antonakos	Acts 8:26-40	"Talking to Strangers" Series: Beyond These Walls
5/7	Rev. Antonakos	Acts 9:1-19	"Taking the Risk" Series: Beyond These Walls
5/14	Rev. Schmidt	Acts 9:20-31	"The Power of a Changed Life" Series: Beyond These Walls (Mother's Day)
5/21	Rev. Schmidt	Acts 9:32-43	"The Power of Service" Series: Beyond These Walls
5/28	Rev. Antonakos	Acts 10:23-48	"Crossing Barriers" Series: Beyond These Walls
6/4	Rev. Schmidt	Acts 2:1-21	"By The Power of the Holy Spirit" Series: Beyond These Walls (Pentecost)
6/11	Rev. Schmidt	Matthew 4:18-22	"Giving Like God Gives" (Affirmation Sunday)
Sermon Series: "Philippians" The Letter to the Philippians is an interesting book to study, because the Apostle Paul had such a close relationship with them. The church at Philippi is a strong church that has worked closely with Paul for years. In this short letter we have words of support and guidance for dear friends, and co-workers in God's work.   (link / series-index)
6/18	Rev. Antonakos	Philippians 1:1-11	"Praying for Partners" Series: Philippians (Father's Day)
6/25	Rev. Schmidt	Philippians 1:12-30	"Making Sense of it All" Series: Philippians
7/2	Rev. Antonakos	Philippians 2:1-11	"Sharing Christ's Attitude" Series: Philippians
7/9	Rev. Antonakos	Philippians 2:12-18	"Working it Out" Series: Philippians
7/16	Rev. Schmidt	Philippians 2:19-30	"Co-Workers" Series: Philippians
7/23	Rev. Laura Crihfield	Philippians 3:1-11	"What Are You Confident About?" Series: Philippians
7/30	Andy Gathman	Philippians 3:12-4:1	"The Life You Always Wanted" Series: Philippians
8/6	Rev. Pat Hartsock	Philippians 4:1-9	"Restoring the Joy With Others and Yourself" Series: Philippians
8/13	Rev. Schmidt	Philippians 4:10-23	"Contentment in All Circumstances" Series: Philippians
8/20	Rev. Schmidt	Genesis 1:26-28 Psalm 24:1-2	"God's Earth Keepers"
8/27	Rev. Antonakos	Luke 10:28-32	"Sitting Before Serving"
9/3	Rev. Antonakos	John 1:1-13	"Holy Hospitality"
Sermon Series: "Sent by the Father" As the Father has sent me, I am sending you." What does it mean to be sent into this world just as Jesus was? A series focusing on HIV/AIDS: World Impact, Local Challenge. (see also)   (link / series-index)
9/10	Rev. Schmidt	John 20:21	"As the Father Has Sent Me" Series: Sent by the Father
9/17	Rev. Schmidt	John 20:21	"I Am Sending You" Series: Sent by the Father
9/24	Dr. Derek Spencer	Matthew 25:31-46	"Why Should the Church Care?" Series: Sent by the Father
10/1	Rev. Kent Crawford & John Hamilton	John 1:14	"How Can the Church Care?" Series: Sent by the Father
Sermon Series: "Prayer Series" Prayer is too big a deal to ignore, yet most of us feel that we aren't very good at it. We will look at four OT passages that show us how prayer is a vital part of facing the demands of being sent into the world as God's people. God teach us to pray, and how to listen to the answers!   (link / series-index)
10/8	Rev. Schmidt	2 Chronicles 6:12-42	"When God Hears" Series: prayer
10/15	Rev. Schmidt	Daniel 9	"Does Prayer Matter?" Series: prayer
10/22	Rev. Schmidt	2 Chronicles 20	"When God Responds" Series: prayer
10/29	Rev. Schmidt	Judges 7	"Unexpected Answers" Series: prayer
Sermon Series: "The God to Whom We Pray" We usually speak openly with those we know best and whom we know love and accept us. This brief series focusing on four insightful Psalms (prayers) is designed to encourage our view of God and to deepen our prayer lives as we reflect on the spiritual and relational struggles of the psalmist.   (link / series-index)
11/5	Rev. Antonakos	Psalm 139	"The God Who Cares" Series: The God to Whom We Pray
11/12	Rev. Antonakos	Psalm 34	"The God Who Answers" Series: The God to Whom We Pray
11/19	Rev. Antonakos	Psalm 32	"The God Who Forgives" Series: The God to Whom We Pray
11/22	Rev. Schmidt	TBD	(Thanksgiving Eve Service, 7pm )
11/26	Rev. Antonakos	Psalm 73	"The God Who Corrects" Series: The God to Whom We Pray
Sermon Series: "Something to Celebrate" Christmas contains a message for the whole world. Jesus is God's announcement to the world that his love and grace is so radical that it extends to all who will receive it.   (link / series-index)
12/3	Rev. Schmidt	Luke 14:15-24	"Everyone is Invited" Series: Something to Celebrate
12/10	Rev. Schmidt	Luke 1:26-38	"A Part at the Party" Series: Something to Celebrate
12/17	Rev. Schmidt	Luke 1:39-45	"The Christmas Promise" Series: Something to Celebrate
12/24 8:30,10am	Rev. Antonakos	Matthew 1:18-25	"When God Crashes Your Party" Series: Something to Celebrate
12/24 4,6,9pm	Rev. Schmidt	Luke 2:8-20	"Something to Celebrate" Series: Something to Celebrate
12/31/2006	Rev. Antonakos	Luke 2:22-40	"Fulfilling Endings, Hopeful Beginnings" Series: Something to Celebrate

Year 2005
Date	Preaching	Scripture	Title & Special Notes
1/2/2005	Rev. Schmidt	Isaiah 60:1-5	"Too Little" Series: A Mixed Up Christmas
Sermon Series: "Marks of a Disciple." Jesus called the church to "make disciples of all nations." In this series we look at five of the critical "marks" of what it means to be a growing follower of Jesus Christ. (see also NV: Discipleship Made Easy?)   (link / series-index)
1/9	Rev. Keith Wright	Galatians 1:3-24	"Grace" Series: Marks of a Disciple
1/16	Bill Pitts	Micah 6:8; Matthew 22:34-38	"Group" Series: Marks of a Disciple
1/23	Rev. Schmidt	Romans 12:1-2	"Growth" Series: Marks of a Disciple
1/30	Rev. Schmidt	Romans 12:3-8	"Gifts" Series: Marks of a Disciple
2/6	Rev. Schmidt	Philippians 4:10-20	"Generous/Good Stewardship" Series: Marks of a Disciple
Sermon Series: "Nomads and Pilgrims." See also NV: On-Line Study Guides - Pilgrims and Nomads Series.   (link / series-index)
2/9 Weds	Rev. Schmidt	Isaiah 58	"True Fasting" Ash Wednesday
2/13	Rev. Schmidt	Psalm 120	"Nomads or Pilgrims?" Series: Nomads and Pilgrims 1st Sunday of Lent
2/20	Rev. Schmidt	Psalm 121	"Providence" Series: Nomads and Pilgrims
2/27	Rev. Schmidt	Psalm 122	"Worship" Series: Nomads and Pilgrims (prayer response for this week)
3/6	Rev. Schmidt	Psalm 126	"Joy" Series: Nomads and Pilgrims
3/13	Rev. Schmidt	Psalm 130	"Hope" Series: Nomads and Pilgrims
3/20	Rev. Schmidt	Psalm 132 Luke 19:28-44	"Obedience" Series: Nomads and Pilgrims Palm Sunday
3/24 Thurs	Rev. Schmidt	Romans 8:1-11	Maundy Thursday
3/25	Bill Pitts	TBD	Good Friday
3/26-27	Rev. Schmidt	John 14:1-14	"Our True Home" Series: Nomads and Pilgrims Easter (Sunday)
Sermon Series: "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition." This popular TV show is not just about a house - it tells a story. Join us as we spend a couple weeks looking at how this story, and every other story that resonates in us, echo God's story.  (link / series-index)
4/3	Bill Pitts	Genesis 3:8-21	"Creation and Fall" Series: Extreme Makeover - Home Edition
4/10	Rev. Schmidt	Isaiah 65:17-19 2 Corinthians 5:16-21	"Redemption and Restoration" Series: Extreme Makeover - Home Edition
4/17	Rev. John Marsh	1 Chronicles 16:24	"Cat and Dog Theology" UnveilinGlory (Mission Conf) Sorry, but this sermon will not be available online. You may order a tape of it from the office.
Sermon Series: "The Parenting Challenge." Parenting isn't automatic or easy, it's a challenge. This series deals with some of the pressure areas in having and raising children.   (link / series-index)
4/24	Rev. Schmidt	Deuteronomy 6:4-9	"The Godly Home" Series: The Parenting Challenge
5/1	Rev. Schmidt	1 Samuel 2:1-17; 22-25; 27-36	"Setting Limits" Series: The Parenting Challenge
5/8	Rev. Schmidt	1 Samuel 1:1-20	"The Struggle of Becoming a Parent" Series: The Parenting Challenge Mother's Day
5/15	Rev. George Antonakos	Galatians 5:16-25	"How To Win The Secret Battles" (Pentecost) Congregational Meeting after EPIC
5/22	Rev. Schmidt	Ezekiel 37:1-14	"From Deadness To Dancing"
5/29	Rev. Laura Crihfield	Isaiah 6:1-8	"Cleansing Before Calling"
6/5	Rev. Mark Gaking	Acts 26:4-5, 9-11, 12-18, 20-23	"You've Got a Story to Tell"
Sermon Series: "Major Issues in Minor Prophets." Why does God love people we struggle not to hate? Why do evil people and nations hurt the "good" ones? These big questions and more are answered by the Old Testament "Minor" Prophets. This series looks at a few of the shorter books.   (link / series-index)
6/12	Rev. Schmidt	Joel 1:16-18; 2:7-11; 2:12-14	"Joel" Series: Major Issues in Minor Prophets
6/19	Rev. Schmidt	Jonah 1:2; 4:1-10	"Jonah" (Fathers' Day) Series: Major Issues in Minor Prophets
6/26	Rev. Schmidt	Habakkuk 3:11-19	"Habakkuk" Series: Major Issues in Minor Prophetss
7/3	Andy Gathman	Haggai 1:1-15	"Haggai" Series: Major Issues in Minor Prophets
7/10	Rev. Schmidt	Malachi 1:6-14; 3:6-18	"Malachi" Series: Major Issues in Minor Prophets
Sermon Series: "What Happens When We Pray." Prayer is obviously of primary importance in the Bible. Even so, it is so easy to ignore opportunities to pray, and prayer seldom seems to be central to what we do. How can that change? How can prayer become more a part of our lives and ministries?   (link / series-index)
7/17	Rev. Schmidt	Revelation 8:1-5	"The Power Of Prayer" Series: What Happens When We Pray
7/24	Rev. Schmidt	Matthew 6:5-8	"Bad Prayers" Series: What Happens When We Pray
7/31	Rev. Schmidt	1 John 5:14-15; Ephesians 3:14-21	"The Power Of Praying The Word" Series: What Happens When We Pray
8/7	Rev. Schmidt	Matthew 18:19-20; Acts 1:14; Acts 12:1-19	"The Power Of Praying Together" Series: What Happens When We Pray
Sermon Series: "Real Questions." We all have doubts. We all have failures. We all have real issues with which we struggle. Are you or your friends looking for some help? And what does the Bible have to say about our real-life questions, anyway? A sermon series entitled, Real Questions, will begin on Sunday, August 14th. In this series the Pastors will present a biblical viewpoint on some of our pressing concerns.   (link / series-index)
8/14	Rev. Antonakos	Colossians 4:2-6	"Is Jesus the Only Way?" Series: Real Questions
8/21	Rev. Schmidt	Matthew 5:17-20	"Why Trust the Bible?" Series: Real Questions
8/28	Rev. Antonakos	Romans 12:1-8	"How Can I Know God's Will?" Series: Real Questions
9/4	Rev. Antonakos	Job 1:1-3; 6-12; 20-22; 2:9-10; 3:20-26; 42:1-6	"Why is there evil?" Series: Real Questions
Sermon Series: "Why the Church?" Why does the church exist? We live in a world that is dying because it has a spiritual disease. The church is part of God's cure. So that means the church has a mission, set by God, to be the outpost of his rule in this world. We have a message to proclaim and sacrificial love to show to the very ends of the earth.   (link / series-index)
9/11	Rev. Schmidt	Ephesians 2:1-10	"A World Off Target" (God's mission of grace) Series: Why the Church?
9/18	Rev. Schmidt	John 20:19-23 Matthew 28:18-20	"To Search and Rescue" Series: Why the Church?
9/25	Rev. Schmidt	Matthew 9:35-38; 14:14; 15:32	"To Show Compassion" (Ministry to the margins) Series: Why the Church?
10/2	Guest	James 1:27 Job 29:12-14 Genesis 18-19	"To Reach the Whole World" (mission) (Ministry to the edges) Series: Why the Church?
Sermon Series: "The Authentic Life" In this series on the Sermon on the Mount, we will look at Jesus' teaching on what it means to live life as it is meant to be lived. A God-centered life means that Christians will not be supporters of the status quo, but a Christian Counter Culture-- living a lifestyle that is radically different!   (link / series-index)
10/9	Rev. Schmidt	Matthew 5:1-16	"Who is Really Well Off?" Series: The Authentic Life
10/16	Rev. Antonakos	Matthew 5:17-30	"Jesus' New Morality" Series: The Authentic Life
10/23	Rev. Schmidt	Matthew 5:31-36	"Living up to Your Commitments" Series: The Authentic Life
10/30	Rev. Antonakos	Matthew 5:38-48	"Injury and Retaliation" Series: The Authentic Life
11/6	Rev. Schmidt	Matthew 6:1-18	"Religion is for an Audience of One" Series: The Authentic Life
11/13	Rev. Antonakos	Matthew 6:19-34	"Escaping the Trap of Wealth" Series: The Authentic Life
11/20	Rev. Sam Henderson	Matthew 7:13-29	"Wise and Foolish Lifestyles" Series: The Authentic Life
11/23	Rev. Schmidt	unk	Thanksgiving Eve
Sermon Series: "A Community of Light" God has called us to be a community that is the light of the world. In this series we look at how our hope, peace, joy and love are part of that light to the world.   (link / series-index)
11/27	Rev. Schmidt	1 Corinthians 1:3-9	"A Community of Hope" Series: A Community of Light
12/4	Rev. Schmidt	2 Peter 3:8-15a	"A Community of Peace" Series: A Community of Light
12/11	Rev. Antonakos	1 Thessalonians 5:16-24	"A Community of Joy" Series: A Community of Light
12/18	Rev. Antonakos	Romans 16:25-27	"A Community of Love" Series: A Community of Light
12/24	Rev. Schmidt	John 3:16-21	"God's Greatest Gift" Series: A Community of Light
12/25/05	Rev. Antonakos	Hebrews 1:1-12	"The Light of God" Series: A Community of Light

Year 2004
Date	Preaching	Scripture	Title & Special Notes
1/4/2004	Andy Gathman	Colossians 1:13-23	"Resolution Revolution" Series: Resolution Revolution Theme: God's Grace and Love
1/11	Andy Gathman	Colossians 1:24-2:5	"Mystery Revealed" Series: Resolution Revolution Theme: God's Word
1/18	Rev. Laura Crihfield	Matthew 7:7-11 Psalm 5	"The Listening Lord" Series: Resolution Revolution
1/25	Rev. Schmidt	Galatians 5:16-26	"Power to Change" Series: Resolution Revolution Annual Meeting, blended services
Sermon Series: "Making Good Connections," Relationship Sharing: During the month of February, the sermon series will focus on relationships - ways to resolve conflict, better communication and other aspects of healthy relationships.   (link / series-index)
2/1	Rev. Schmidt	1 Corinthians 13	"The Love Connection" Series: Making Good Connections
2/8	Rev. Schmidt	Various Proverbs	"Can You Hear Me Now?" Series: Making Good Connections Theme: Communications
2/15	Rev. Schmidt	Ephesians 4:25-32	"Fighting Fair" Series: Making Good Connections
2/22	Rev. Schmidt	Colossians 3:12-14	"Re-connecting" Series: Making Good Connections Theme: Forgiveness
Sermon Series: "The Passion" a series leading us through Lent and preparing our hearts and minds for the Easter celebration of the Resurrection of our Lord. The scripture texts match those of this year's Lenten study groups, and is based upon "Journey to the Cross" written by Debbie Schmidt.   (link / series-index)
2/25	Rev. Schmidt	Psalm 90	"Our Days Are Numbered" Ash Wednesday, 7:00pm
2/29	Rev. Schmidt	Mark 8:27-9:1	"Who Am I, Really?" Series: The Passion 1st Sunday of Lent
3/7	Rev. Schmidt	Mark 10:32-45	"Perfect Religion" Series: The Passion 2nd Sunday of Lent
3/10	Rev. Schmidt	TBD	Service of Renewal Prayer, 7:00pm
3/14	Bill Pitts	Mark 12:28-34	"Moldable" Series: The Passion 3rd Sunday of Lent
3/21	Rev. Schmidt	Mark 14:1-11	"Worship in the Dark" Series: The Passion 4th Sunday of Lent
3/24	Rev. Schmidt	TBD	Service of Healing Prayer, 7:00pm
3/28	Rev. Schmidt	Mark 14:32-42	"Following on My Terms" Series: The Passion 5th Sunday of Lent
4/4	Rev. Schmidt	Mark 15	"The Passion of the Christ" Palm Sunday Series: The Passion
4/8	Rev. Schmidt	TBD	Maundy Thursday Service, (Tenebrae) 7:00pm
4/9	Rev. Schmidt	TBD	Good Friday Service, 12:00 - 1:30pm
4/10-11	Rev. Schmidt	Mark 16:1-9	Easter - He's Alive! Series: The Passion
4/18	Guest: Dr. David Harley General Director of OMF International	Romans 10:1-15	"Gospel In The Modern World"
Sermon Series: "God and the Workplace" See also current News & Views articles on this topic such as: I Can't Wait to Get to Work and On Doing the Right Thing.   (link)
4/25	Rev. Schmidt	Genesis 1:27-31 2 Thessalonians 3:6-12	"Called to My Job" Series: God and the Workplace
5/2	Rev. Schmidt	Matthew 6:25-33 Ephesians 6:5-9	"Can't Wait to get to Work" Series: God and the Workplace
5/9	Rev. Schmidt	Psalm 1 Ephesians 5:1-7	"Tough Choices, Tough Consequences" Series: God and the Workplace
Sermon Series: "A Church Without Walls" See also CPC Distinctives - Our Vision - A Church Without Walls and the 1/25 remarks: Vision of A Church Without Walls.   (link)
5/16	Rev. Schmidt	Luke 15:11-31	"Outreach and The Heart Of God" Series: A Church Without Walls
5/23	Rev. Schmidt	1 Peter 2:4-5;9-12	"Where We Live, Work and Play" Series: A Church Without Walls
5/30	Rev. Keith Wright	Matthew 28:18-20	"A Missional Church" (Pentecost) Series: A Church Without Walls
6/6	Rev. Schmidt	Ephesians 2:11-22	"A Church in Community" Series: A Church Without Walls
6/13	Rev. Schmidt	John 15:1-17	"An Empowered Church" Series: A Church Without Walls
6/20	Rev. Schmidt	Ephesians 4:7-16	"An Equipping Church" Series: A Church Without Walls
6/27	Andy Gathman	Luke 11:1-13	"Why I Don't Pray"
7/4	Rev. Schmidt	I Corinthians 11:23-26	"A Spiritual Meal"
Sermon Series: "Life's Problems" The topics for this series have been taken from concerns you expressed in a survey that many of you filled out back in George's interim, and from other concerns you have shared in conversations across the past few months. Each sermon stands alone, so if you miss a week, you won't be coming into the middle of a topic. The topics are: Self-Acceptance, Friendship and Intimacy, Boundaries, Guidance, Fear, Money and Raising Children. For more info, see NV: Life's Problems.   (link)
7/11	Rev. Schmidt	Luke 8:26-39	"Self-Acceptance" Series: Life's Problems
7/18	Rev. Schmidt	Colossians 3:12-17	"Friendship and Intimacy" Series: Life's Problems
7/25	Rev. Schmidt	Matthew 10:17-31 Isaiah 43:1-3a	"Fear" Series: Life's Problems
8/1	Rev. Laura Crihfield	Mark 1:29-39	"Boundaries" Series: Life's Problems
8/8	Rev. Michael Coles	Proverbs 3:5-6	"Guidance: God's Direction For God's People" Series: Life's Problems
8/15	Rev. Schmidt	Acts 2:17-18 Proverbs 22:66	"Raising Children" Series: Life's Problems
8/22	Rev. Schmidt	Mark 10:17-31	"Money - Possessed Or Possessor?" Series: Life's Problems (related reading list)
8/29	Rev. Schmidt	I Timothy 6:17-19 Proverbs 16:3,21:17,22:7	"Money - Getting It Under Control" Series: Life's Problems (related reading list)
9/5	Rev. Schmidt	Romans 8:28-39	"Extreme Problems" Series: Life's Problems
9/12	Rev. Schmidt & Bill Pitts	-	"Changed & Changing" (Missions Sharing)
Sermon Series: "New Life - Full and Free" - a five week series on the book of Colossians. For new small groups we're offering an eight week series of studies in Colossians to help the SG's get a great start. In addition, we have a five week Bible study series that will be offered on the website for individuals or groups who want a study series that is exactly coordinated with the weekly sermons. One way or another, we want to help you experience the incredible power of getting in touch with God's Word this fall!   (link)
9/19	Rev. Schmidt	Colossians 1:1-20	"You Are The Boss Of Me" Series: New Life - Full and Free
9/26	Rev. Schmidt	Colossians 1:21-2:15	"Power Tools" Series: New Life - Full and Free
10/3	Rev. Schmidt	Colossians 2:16-3:4	"Free, Free, Free" Series: New Life - Full and Free
10/10	Rev. Schmidt	Colossians 3:5-17	"New Life, New Lifestyle" Series: New Life - Full and Free
10/17	Rev. Keith Wright	Colossians 4:2-18	"Pressing On" Series: New Life - Full and Free
Sermon Series: "Share The Vision." See also our Share the Vision campaign section.   (link)
10/24	Rev. Schmidt	Revelation 19:6-9,21:1-5; Matthew 13:44-46	"A Vision of the Church" Series: Share the Vision
10/31	Rev. Schmidt	Matthew 25:14-30	"Taking The Risk" Series: Share the Vision
11/7	Rev. Schmidt	2 Corinthians 8:1-14, 9:6-14	"The Hilarious Giver" Series: Share the Vision
11/14	Rev. Schmidt	1 Chronicles 29:1-20	"The Vision And The Gift" Series: Share the Vision
11/21	Rev. Schmidt	Joshua 3	"Crossing Over" Series: Share the Vision Commitment Sunday
11/24	Rev. Schmidt	TBD	Thanksgiving Eve
Sermon Series: "A Mixed Up Christmas." Let's face it; God hasn't been predictable in our own lives, has he? The Christmas story is the same way. God chooses a country we wouldn't otherwise even notice. He chose to work in Israel, not when it was at the height of its power, but when it was occupied, beaten down for hundreds of years. God chooses people who are too old, or too young. He works at the wrong place and at the wrong time. And out of it all God brings the redemption of the whole world! God's ways are just not our ways!   (link)
11/28	Rev. Schmidt	Luke 1	"Too Old" Series: A Mixed Up Christmas
12/5	Andy Gathman	Luke 1:26-38	"Too Young" Series: A Mixed Up Christmas Celebration Sunday
12/12	Rev. Schmidt	Luke 2:1-5	"Wrong Place" Series: A Mixed Up Christmas
12/19	Rev. Crihfield	Luke 2:6-7 Galatians 4:4-5	"Wrong Time" Series: A Mixed Up Christmas
12/24	Rev. Schmidt	John 1:1-18	"The Right Answer!" Christmas Eve 4:00 Family 6:00 Songs for the Christ Child 8:00 Carol Service 11:00 Lessons & Carols
12/26/2004	Rev. Schmidt	Matthew 2:1-12	"Too Much" Series: A Mixed Up Christmas

Year 2003
Date	Preaching	Scripture	Title & Special Notes
1/5/03	Rev. Jeff Collins Founder & former President, Love In Action	Hebrews 12:1-13	"That Cloud of Witnesses"
1/12	Rev. Laura Crihfeld	Psalm 139:1-18	"Wherever You Go" Theme: Reminding you and encouraging you that you are not, ever alone, because the God who created you is the God who loves you and walks with you.
1/19	Gary Wilmer a Regional Director of Young Life	Mark 9:2-13	"A Room With a View"
1/26	Rev. Mike Donohue Search Ministries, preaching team, Grace Fellowship	John 14:1-7	"Knowing the Way"
2/2	Rev. Antonakos	John 5:1-15	"Improvising in Life" Theme: No misstep, sidestep, or lost step, need prove irreversible. Just like the cardinal principle of musical improvisation - "there are no bad notes, only bad resolutions", God is in the business of redeeming all things.
Sermon Series: "Prime Time" In this 6-week series (leading up to 40 days of Purpose) we will focus on a season of preparation as Central Church enters another chapter of it's interim sojourn. It seems that God is saying there is more to prepare for prior to the arrival of his installed leader for the long term future. Even though we don't know the timing of God's future, we do know that God's promise is sure - "For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope." Jer. 29:11
2/9	Rev. Antonakos	Luke 1:16,17	"Preparing for Prime Time" Prime Time (1) Theme: looking at the importance of heart preparation. Leadership is not just a desire to reach a goal and influence others toward it. It is rooted in the willingness to prepare to achieve that goal.
2/23	Rev. Antonakos	Luke 18:22	"One Thing is Missing" Prime Time (2) Theme: A question that we must ask ourselves from time to time and especially when faced with transitions - "Who is My Master in Life?" We will look at three things things (from the larger context) that impede our following Christ and show how their opposites encourage our growth in discipleship - i.e., devotion to prayer, humility, acceptance of others.
3/2	Rev. Antonakos	Esther 1:12-19 Ester 2:15-20	"Bench Ready" Prime Time (3) Theme: Like a back-up quarterback we must be ready to enter the game when the opportunity presents itself.
3/9	Rev. Antonakos	Ezra 7:10	"Map Quest I" Prime Time (4) Theme: "What should I anchor my life upon?" Engaging God's Word by those who would say they are Christ-followers - study, practice, teach.
3/16	Rev. Antonakos	Luke 20	"Map Quest II" Prime Time (5)
3/23	Bill Pitts Director of Student Ministries	Mark 6:5-6;9:23-24;10:51	"What Do You Want?"
3/30	Andy Gathman Director of Young Adult Min.	Psalm 78:1-8 1 John 2:12-14	"Every Generation"
4/6	Rev. Antonakos	Acts 5:1-11	"When Trust Erodes" Theme: A major key to ministry success is the establishment and maintenance of healthy relationships. We will examine the components of eroding trust - secrets, and compare secrets with keeping confidences which are also vital to building trust. Prime Time (6)
4/13	Rev. Antonakos	Isaiah 50:4-9a John 12:12-16	"I Don't Get It" Palm Sunday
Sermon Series: "The Purpose Driven Life" runs 4/20 through 6/1, as part of 40 Days of Purpose.
4/20	Rev. Antonakos	Luke 24:1-12	"What On Earth Am I Here For?" Easter Sunday; Purpose Driven Life (1)
4/27	Michael Batley	various	"Worship: The Affair of Your Life" Purpose Driven Life (2)
5/4	Rev. Antonakos, Gathman, Pitts, Batley	various	"4-Part Harmony" Purpose Driven Life (3)
5/11	Rev. Antonakos	Colossians 3:1-11	"You Were Created to Become Like Christ" Purpose Driven Life (4)
5/18	Rev. Antonakos	various	"You Were Shaped for Serving God" Purpose Driven Life (5)
5/25	Rev. Antonakos	Acts 1:1-8	"You Were Made for a Mission" Purpose Driven Life (6)
6/1	Elder George Pattee	TBD	"Celebrating 40 Days" Purpose Driven Life (7)
6/8	Rev. Antonakos	Ezekiel 37:1-14 John 15:26-27; 16:5-15	"Post 40 Days Power"
6/15	Rev. Antonakos	Revelation 2:1-5	"Landing Safely after a Spiritual High"
6/22	Mike Batley	Colossians 2:6	"Walk the Walk"
6/29	Rev. Antonakos	Ephesians 4:1-6 Luke 11:33-36	"Perceptions: Bear with One Another" Life's One Anothers (1), a series on relationships
7/6	Rev. Antonakos	Psalm 77 I Thessalonians 4:13-18	"Comfort One Another" Life's One Anothers (2)
7/13	Rev. John Schmidt	John 1:19-28 Ephesians 4:7-13	"Our First Confession"
7/20	Rev. Antonakos	John 15:12-17 Psalm 133	"Love One Another" Life's One Anothers (3)
Sermon Series: "The Kingdom of God" In preparing for this worship series on The Kingdom of God you might consider reading some of the following books. The Insider: Bringing the Kingdom of God into Your Everyday World (Jim Petersen, Mike Shamy, with workbook) (hardcover) The Kingdom of God (Martin Lloyd-Jones) The Kingdom Focused Church: A Compelling Image of an Achievable Future for Your Church (Gene Mims)
7/27	Mike Batley	Exodus 19:1-6 I Peter 2:1-9	"Keys to the Kingdom" The Kingdom of God (1)
8/3	Rev. Thurman Williams	Luke 10:25-37	"Kingdom Neighbors" The Kingdom of God (2)
8/10	Rev. Laura Crihfield	Luke 19:1-10