Sermons

Love me, Love my Cat or ... God's Heart for the Nations" :: July 20, 2008
by : Keith Keller
Keith with Expedition 237 shares various scriptures on sharing God's heart for all the nations of the world.
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Slavery and Christianity :: July 13, 2008
by : Jack Arrington
Christianity Neither Jesus nor his disciples condemned slavery. The Bible actually regulated slavery. How is it that believers owned slaves? What should such slaves think about believing masters? What role did the church have in eliminating slavery.
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The Care and Feeding of Shepherds :: July 6, 2008
by : Jack Arrington
1 Timothy 5:17-25 When they do well – pay them well. When they’re criticized – give them the benefit of the doubt. When they mess up – don’t cover up. When you choose one – take your time. When they’re human – don’t be shocked.
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"Organized Religion" Who Should Run The Church :: June 29, 2008
by : Jack Arrington
Leadership Roles in the Local Church – Even the simplest organisms have a structural organization. So must the local church. This will be a look at the development of church structure in church history and the Bible. At TBC we believe in the leadership of a plurality of elders who are supported by staff, deacons, and ministry leaders. Mostly will be church history.
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Ten Life Changing Values - The Ten Commandments :: June 22, 2008
by : Jack Arrington
God’s law (do’s and don’t’s) should not be seen as enemies of God’s grace. It is God’s grace that has given us his law both to show us how to live and how much we need Jesus Christ as Savior.
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TBC is a Family of Believers :: June 15, 2008
by : Jack Arrington
1 Timothy 5:1-16 Relationships in a church are like relationships within a family. We have different family responsibilities and each person is treated according to their unique family role and needs.
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Faithful Ministry in False Time :: June 1, 2008
by : Jack Arrington
Part 1 - Demonic Delusion 1 Timothy 4:1-5 Demons seek to pervert and destroy that which is good by feeding people lies and delusion. Specifically we must guard against a false asceticism Swindoll: “We live in unusual days in which to serve Christ. Surrounded by a sea of media madness, religious extremism, false doctrines, aggressive cults and demonic activity, the realm of the authentic seems more like a desolate, hardly known island than anything else. Part of this will also examine the origin and nature of demons as well as our posture toward them.
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The Church on the Rock :: May 25, 2008
by : Jack Arrington
1 Timothy 314-16 We, the church, are called together by God, for his purposes, and established upon our confession of the God-man Savior. So we build our lives on the truth which is Christ.
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Senior Sunday :: May 18, 2008
by : Jeremiah Bakk
Jeremiah sends the Class of 2008 off with an awesome sermon.
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A Day of Dedication :: May 11, 2008
by : Jack Arrington
1. Dedication is not a poor substitute for infant baptism. 2.Dedication is a public recognition that our children belong to God and not to us. 3. Dedication is as much for mom and dad as for the children. 4. Dedicated parents will honor God with their time, treasure and talents.
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Organized Religion - Who Should Run the Church :: April 27, 2008
by : Jack Arrington
Leadership Roles in the Local Church – Even the simplest organisms have a structural organization. So must the local church. This is a look at the development of church structure in church history and the Bible. At TBC we believe in the leadership of a plurality of elders who are supported by staff, deacons, and ministry leaders.
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Spring Missions Weekend :: April 20, 2008
by : Dr. David Fletcher
Dr. Fletcher spoke about the Asian Christian Academy in India.
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What It Means To Be Desperate :: April 13, 2008
by : Brian Hallila
Mark 5 - Lay your desperation down at the feet of Jesus.
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When God Seems Far Away :: April 6, 2008
by : Steve Aronowitz
Psalm 42
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The Model Leader :: March 30, 2008
by : Jack Arrington
2 Timothy 1;12-17 The Model Leader is clear about his own sin, has rich personal experience of God's grace and mercy, and seeks to magnify God above all things
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If He is Alive, Nothing's the Same :: March 23, 2008
by : Jack Arrington
1 Cor 15:1-20 & 2 Cor 5:14-17 Because he lives our lives are different. And we know our faith is not an empty waste of time because of the historical evidence that he is alive.
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A Family with Purpose :: March 16. 2008
by : Jack Arrington
Aligning Ourselves with God's Eternal Purposes.
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A Family in Balance :: March 9, 2008
by : Jack Arrington
Being stewards of our resources.
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A Family at Peace :: March 2, 2008
by : Jack Arrington
Various Scriptures Receiving and giving forgiveness
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"The Family That Eats Together Stays Together" :: February 24, 2008
by : Tedd "Bear" Erickson
Various Scriptures
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Men & Women in the Public Worship of the Church Part 2 :: February 17, 2008
by : Jack Arrington
1 Timothy 2:1-7
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Men & Women in the Public Worship of the Church - Part 1 :: February 10, 2008
by : Jack Arrington
1 Timothy 2:8-15
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Global Concern in Public Worship :: February 3, 2008
by : Pastor Jack Arrington
1 Timothy 2:1-7 What too often comes last in a church's priorities should actually come first. Pray for everyone but especially pray for the leaders. Pray for those in other nations. God desires that no one perish that the entire human race come to know the truth through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
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Reading Recommendations :: January 13, 2008
by : Pastor Jack Arrington

READING RECOMMENDATIONS BY PASTOR JACK ARRINGTON:


EASIER

  • 30 Days to Understanding the Bible in 15 minutes a Day - Max Anders

  • Balancing the Christian Life - Charles Ryrie

  • Basic Bible Interpretation - Roy B. Zuck

  • Godsight - Lael Arrington

  • How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth - Gordon D. Fee Douglas Stuart

  • How to Understand Your Bible - T. Norton Sterrett

  • I'm Glad You Asked - Ken Boa & Larry Moody

  • Living by the Book - Howard Hendricks

  • Seizing Your Diving Moment - Erwin Raphael McManus

  • Spiritual Lives of the Great Composers - Patrick Kavanaugh

  • The Life You've Always Wanted - John Ortberg

  • The Purpose Driven Church - Rick Warren

  • The Treasure Principle - Randy Alcorn


MORE CHALLENGING:

  • A Survey of Israel's History - Leon Wood

  • Basic Theology - Charles C. Ryrie

  • Bible Doctrine - Wayne Grudem

  • Decision Making & the Will of God - Garry Friesen

  • Desiring God - John Piper

  • Disappointment with God - Philip Yancey

  • Elders & Leaders - Gene Getz

  • Holiness - J.C. Ryle

  • Jensen's Survey of the Old Testament & New Testament - 2 Volumnes - Irving L. Jensen

  • Keep in Step with the Spirit - J.I. Packer

  • Knowing God - J.I. Packer

  • Major Bible Themes - Lewis Sperry Chafer (Revised by John Walvoord)

  • Mere Christianity - C.S. Lewis

  • Money Possessions and Eternity - Randy Alcorn

  • Moody Handbook of Theology - Paul Enns

  • New Testament Survey - Merrill C. Tenney

  • Orthodoxy - G.K. Chesterton

  • Privileged Planet - Guillermo Gonzalez and Jan Richards

  • The Case for Christ - Lee Strobel

  • The Case for Faith – Lee Strobel

  • The Divine Conspiracy - Dallas Willard

  • The Holiness of God - R.C. Sproul

  • The Jesus I Never Knew - Phillip Yancey

  • The Problem of Pain - C.S. Lewis

  • The Role of Women in Ministry Today - H. Wayne House

  • The Screwtape Letters - C.S. Lewis

  • Total Truth - Nancy Pearcey


Please Note: This is not a blanket endorsement of everything contained in these books. Only the Bible gets that kind of endorsement. But these authors will challenge and enrich you.




Dangerous Waters :: January 27, 2008
by : Jack Arrington
1 Timothy 1:18-20 The pursuit of personal and doctrinal purity for ourselves and our church is a full scale spiritual war. Shipwrecks dot the coastlines of our faith. The war requires: personal discipline (faith, good conscience); hard choices (delivered to Satan); and concern for people – even apparent enemies (that they may be taught not to blaspheme).
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Using and Abusing God's Laws :: January 20, 2008
by : Jack Arrington
Sermon was not recorded due to technical difficulties. 1 Timothy 1:8-11 Using God’s Laws Used rightly the commands of God frees us. Used wrongly the Law of God crushes our spirits.


The Goal of Our Instruction :: January 13, 2008
by : Jack Arrington
1 Timothy 1:1-7 Pure doctrine is the means; pure, loving hearts, the goal.
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Forged in the Furnace :: January 6, 2008
by : Jack Arrington
Acts 19-20/1 Tim Born and raised in conflict churches (and people) grow as leaders shepherd them in God’s Word and encourage them in God’s grace.
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Immanuel :: December 23, 2007
by : Jack Arrington
Isa 7 & Mat 1 1. Immanuel, God with us, means that God will deliver us from our enemies. Immanuel, God with us, means that God will deliver us from our sin. Immanuel, God with us, is only experienced by those who know their deep need and who believe that God is their only hope.
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Call His Name Jesus - Yeshua :: December 16, 2007
by : Jack Arrington
Mat 1:18-25 The Lord (Jesus) is Salvation Jesus is God with us—Immanuel—who saves his people from sin and destruction.
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The Son Who is Given :: December 9, 2007
by : Jack Arrington
Isa 9:1-7 We often walk through dark places—sometimes by our own sinful choices. Yet God delights to deliver us from darkness through the light of Jesus Christ. It is my prayer that with every Christmas light you see this season you will think of the One True Light who has power over whatever darkness you are facing.
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"Abba" Father :: December 2, 2007
by : Jack Arrington
Father - God loves and disciplines his children.
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"Yahweh-Jireh" :: November 25, 2007
by : Jack Arrington
Yahweh-Jireh (Jehovah-Jireh) – The God who Sees and Provides The God who is always with us sees and provides for our needs. Needs of forgiveness, provision, and protection.
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Yahweh (Jehovah) :: November 18, 2007
by : Jack Arrington
Yahweh (Jehovah) – The Ever Present God This name emphasizes the nearness of God to his people with whom he keeps the covenant of loyal-love.
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Elohim - The Great & Mighty God :: November 11, 2007
by : Jack Arrington
This name empahsizes the distance between man and God—God’s transcendence. He is the almighty God we fear and worship. For further study on God’s work of creation: www.intelligentdesign.org; http://www.probe.org/; http://www.equip.org/; http://www.str.org/
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Do Not Grow Weary :: November 4, 2007
by : Jack Arrington
2 Thessalonians 3:6-15 We are called to faithfulness in the midst of disappointments, personal hurts and broken lives. By clinging to God’s grace we must not let it wear us down.
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Releasing Your Children :: October 28, 2007
by : Steve Aronowitz
Psalm 127 Unless the Lord builds the house its builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain. In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat - for he grants sleep to those he loves. Sons are a heritage from the Lord, children a reward from him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are sons born in one's youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not be put to shame when they contend with their enemies in the gate.
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Getting the Best from God :: October 21, 2007
by : Tedd Erickson
Deuteronomy 6 Love the Lord Your God with all your heart. And teach your children so that they may teach their children to fear the Lord and so that you my live a long life.
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Responding Rightly to the Grace of God :: October 14, 2007
by : Scott Zbylot
1 John 4:7-12
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Leading and Learning Worship :: October 7, 2007
by : Jack Arrington
Today we welcomed Zach, our new worship minister. Let’s reflect on what he can and cannot do for your worship. And what worship means to all of us.
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The Duty of Discipline :: September 30, 2007
by : Jack Arrington
2 Thessalonians 3:6-15 What is church discipline and how is it to be practiced in the local church? Discipline is only to be done for major sin for the protection of the church and the good of the person involved.
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God's Glory Shining in Honduras :: September 23, 2007
by : Brian Hallila
Missions Emphasis Weekend Guest Speaker: Brian Hallila Bill & Mary K. from Ninos de la Luz in Honduras.
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Joining the Battle for the World :: September 16, 2007
by : Jack Arrington
2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 Obedience and Dependence upon God are the way the word of God will spread around the world
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God's Choosing & My Choices :: September 9, 2007
by : Jack Arrington
2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 Knowing that God has chosen us for salvation will strengthen us to remain faithful to his word.
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God's Master-Planned Community :: September 2, 2007
by : Jack Arrington
John 13:34 So what’s the layout? How do we go about creating community?
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Doing Life Together :: August 26, 2007
by : Jack Arrington
Heb 10:24-25 Our purpose is to relationally connect with people in such a way that it encourages them to follow Christ.
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All The Lonely People :: August 19, 2007
by : Jack Arrington
Gen 1 & 2 All the Lonely People Life alone is not good. People need community yet Americans are among the lonliest people on earth. Let’s rediscover what community is and why we need it.
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Open Door - Open Heart :: August 12, 2007
by : Jack Arrington
Lev 19:33-34 When we welcome people into our lives we follow God’s heart of compassion for strangers.
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Sodom's Other Sin :: August 5, 2007
by : Jack Arrington
Ezekiel 16:49 Are we arrogant, overfed and unconcerned about the needs of the poor? This was the other sin of Sodom.
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The Man Who Would Be God :: July 29, 2007
by : Jack Arrington
2 Thessalonians 2:1-5 Knowing that things will get much worse before the return of Christ will keep us from being shaken in our faith when it does get worse.
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God Turns The Tables :: July 22, 2007
by : Jack Arrington
2 Thessalonians - 1:5-12 There is an everlasting hell because God is holy and just
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A Church To Brag About :: July 15, 2007
by : Jack Arrington
2 Thessalonians 1:1-4 Such a church has a clear theological identity, is a spiritually maturing body, and endures through difficult time. Growing knowledge, faith and love enables us to be a church of which even an apostle could boast.
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Russia Report - False Teachers Among You :: July 8, 2007
by : Jack Arrington
An update on Jack and Scot Walls trip to Russia 2007.
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Do We Pray Enough? :: July 1, 2007
by : Tedd Erickson
As Christians we are to pray: Humbly, Boldly, Expectantly, and Thankfully
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Guest Speaker :: June 24, 2007
by : Don Tabb
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Father's Day :: June 17, 2007
by : Pastor Bob Livesay
Specail Guest Speaker, Bob Livesay talks to the dads about being the leader they need to be for their families. Enjoy the awesome sermon.
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Our Unfailing God :: June 10, 2007
by : Jack Arrington
1 Thessalonians5:23-28 God will never give up on us. He will renew us by his unfailing grace in Jesus Christ so that we might engage the world with kindom hearts and minds. Response: Praise God for his grace and offer ourselves to his kingdom cause.
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"Fueling the Fires of Devotion :: June 3, 2007
by : Jack Arrington
1 Thessalonians 5:19-22 With an openness to the working of God we must carefully examine all that claims to be a working of God and eagerly pursue the good while abstaining from the evil.
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Senior Sunday :: May 20, 2007
by : Jeremiah Bakk
An encouraging talk to all of us, especially our High School Seniors who are headed off to the next stage of life.
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The Changing World of Mothers" :: May 13, 2007
by : Jack Arrington
Lael Arrington and Suellen Plachy give us a view of the changing world of mothers. Happy Mother's Day!
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"The Bible - God's Story" :: May 6, 2007
by : Jack Arrington
An overview of the entire Bible. Join us beginning Wednesday, May 9th for the Bible in 90 days series.
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Biblical Followership :: April 22, 2007
by : Jack Arrington
1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 Peaceful order in the local chuch is maintained by the body supportively following those who diligently lead.
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Ready or Not? :: April 15, 2007
by : Jack Arrington
1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 We need to be ready! We need to help each other be ready for the return of the Lord.
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There Will Be Dancing :: April 8, 2007
by : Jack Arrington
1 Peter 1:3-9 Because Jesus Christ is alive we who believe have hope for eternity and hope for now. And, this hope can give us joy and love and perseverance in any circumstance.How can we have the power of soul in times of great stress and anxiety not just to endure the evil day, but to be joyful and to fill our lives with the fruits of righteousness, with deeds of kindness, with projects of mercy, with labors of love? Focus on the living Christ, the inheritance we share in his Kingdom, rejoice and serve even in tough times.
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Welcoming King Jesus :: Arpil 1, 2007
by : Jack Arrington
Matt 21:1-17 Jesus is our gentle Savior and Sovereign and Just King who calls out our praises or our curses. May we offer him heart felt praise.
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Glory of God to Mozambique :: March 25, 2007
by : Pastor Jerinomo Cessito
Pastor Jerinomo is from Dondo, Mozambique. He was here for or Spring Missions Weekend with his wife Noemia. And President Alan Pieratt & wife Melody from Children's Relief International
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Hope Beyond the Grave :: March 18, 2007
by : Jack K. Arrington
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Only the return of Christ and his promise of resurrection provides adequate hope in the face of death.
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Godly Ambition :: March 11, 2007
by : Jack Arrington
1 Thess. 4:9-12 Brotherly love which balances mutual assistance and personal responsibility wins the respect of outsiders. Our love for others is to know no bounds. As we work to provide for ourselves and for others we build bridges for the Gospel.
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Sex and the Bible :: March 4, 2007
by : Jack Arrington
1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 God has created us male and female for our delight in the covenant of marriage. Anything outside of that is not his will. It offends him and harms others as well as ourselves. Pray for a commitment to purity.
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