| RECORDINGS | ||||
| Recorded Sermons | ||||
| Date | Subject Overview | Sermon Recording | Bulletin Notes and/or PowerPoint | Childrens Pages |
| 4/4/2010 | Monolgue by Dr. John D. Holmes
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| 4/19/2009 | Jesus exposes spiritual dysfunction. They were “Slow of heart to believe.” Their unbelief is a heart problem, not just an intellect problem. The light of God’s Word warmed their hearts and Jesus opened their eyes. Sermon by Dr. John D. Holmes (Download/Podcast: 29.7 MB, 33 Minutes) | Listen to Sermon Luke 24:13-32 | Hearrttburrn
on tthe Road Bulletin | none |
| 4/12/2009 | By dying for our sins Jesus
ended the tyranny of death for believers. By His resurrection, He proved that the curse of death is broken and that he has the power to give eternal life to those for whom he died. His life restored means our lives can one day be fully restored as well. Sermon by Dr. John D. Holmes (Download/Podcast: 24.6 MB, 25 Minutes) | Listen to Sermon Luke 24:1-12 | Life
Restored Bulletin | none |
| 3/29/2009 | How to keep looking up when everything is looking down. Points: 1)Nothing is permanent. 2)Nothing is easy. 3)Nothing is hopeless. 4)Live in hope. Sermon by Dr. John D. Holmes (Download/Podcast: 24.7 MB, 27 Minutes) | Listen to Sermon Luke 21:5-38 | Serene
Living in Turbulent Times Bulletin | none |
| 3/22/2009 | Jesus deals with the issues of money, sex, power and significance. So, what really matters? Sermon by Dr. John D. Holmes (Download/Podcast: 26.2 MB, 28 Minutes) | Listen to Sermon Luke 20:20-21:4 | What’s
Important? Bulletin | none |
| 3/15/2009 | God owns everything and requires us to give Him a good return for life in His world. The way we treat His servants and serve His Son determines our survival. Sermon by Dr. John D. Holmes (Download/Podcast: 26.0 MB, 29 Minutes) | Listen to Sermon Luke 20:9-19 | Four
Strikes, Yourrr Out! Bulletin | none |
| 3/8/2009 | Jesus drives out evil wherever he finds it, especially in people and places dedicated to him. It is His right and holy duty as our Creator-King. Sermon by Dr. John D. Holmes (Download/Podcast: 26.0 MB, 29 Minutes) | Listen to Sermon Luke 19:45-2:8 | Spring Cleaning Bulletin | none |
| 2/22/2009 |
Faithfulness counts forever. Money is a test not a possession. Sermon by Dr. John D. Holmes (Download/Podcast: 28.5 MB, 31 Minutes) | Listen to Sermon Luke 19:11-27 | The
Best And The Busted Bulletin | none |
| 2/15/2009 |
Christ transforms a Lilliput Kingpin! A stingy taker becomes a generous giver. A people user becomes a generous people helper. Sermon by Dr. John D. Holmes (Download/Podcast: 28.5 MB, 31 Minutes) | Listen to Sermon Luke 19:1-10 | A
Dwarf Becomes A Giant Bulletin | none |
| 2/8/2009 |
Jesus is never too preoccupied or powerless to help those affected by disabilities. Boldly bring your brokenness in faith to Him. Sermon by Dr. John D. Holmes (Download/Podcast: 37.3 MB, 41 Minutes) | Listen to Sermon Luke 18:31-42 | Want
to See? Bulletin | none |
| 2/1/2009 |
Jesus gives eternal life only to those who make Him their Lord! Jesus demands total control in the lives of his followers. Sermon by Dr. John D. Holmes (Download/Podcast: 28.5 MB, 31 Minutes) | Listen to Sermon Luke 18:18-30 | All
for Jesus Bulletin | none |
| 1/11/2009 |
Our prayers reveal our hearts. Prayers of the proud bounce off the ceiling while prayers of the humble penetrate God’s heart! Sermon by Dr. John D. Holmes (Download/Podcast: 24.5 MB, 27 Minutes) | Listen to Sermon Luke 18:9-14 | Pompous
Vs. Penitent Prayer Bulletin | none |
| 1/4/2009 | In a world full of troubles, Jesus gives believers the alternative to giving up. Does your persistent prayer life prevent discouragement and despair? Sermon by Dr. John D. Holmes (Download/Podcast: 33.0 MB, 36 Minutes) | Listen to Sermon Luke 18:1-8 | Never, Never Give
Up! Bulletin | none |
| 12/28/2008 | God is: creator so you are
unique; craftsman so you are well made; designer so you have purpose. Sermon by Calvin G. Clark (Download/Podcast: 37.9 MB, 41 Minutes) | Listen to Sermon Genesis 1:1-31 | In
The Beginning... Bulletin | none |
| 12/7/2008 | Those who receive Jesus and believe he is the Son of God receive the power to be God’s Children. Are you an orphan or a true child of God? Sermon by Dr. John D. Holmes (Download/Podcast: 30.1 MB, 33 Minutes) | Listen to Sermon John 1:11-13 | Sonship,
Gift of God’s Son Bulletin | none |
| 11/30/2008 | The Kingdom of God is hard to see and easy to miss. If you ignore the King today, you miss God’s Kingdom forever. Sermon by Dr. John D. Holmes (Download/Podcast: 30.9 MB, 34 Minutes) | Listen to Sermon Luke 17:20-37 | The
Coming of the Kingdom of God Bulletin | none |
| 11/23/2008 | Ingratitude is one of our most commonly ignored yet inexcusable sins. Our gratitude reveals whether we love God or just use God. Sermon by Dr. John D. Holmes (Download/Podcast: 35.1 MB, 38 Minutes) | Listen to Sermon Luke 17:11-19 | Gratitude
to Christ Bulletin | none |
| 11/16/2008 |
Real Christians live admirably. They deal with failures, forgiveness,
faith and faithfulness with humble, dependent determination. Sermon by Dr. John D. Holmes (Download/Podcast: 39.2 MB, 43 Minutes) | Listen to Sermon Luke 17:1-10 | Failures,
Forgiveness, Faith and Faithfulness Bulletin | none |
| 11/9/2008 | Real Christians love deeply and sacrificially. How we bear other's burdens confirms or denies the reality of our relationshipto God. Sermon by Dr. John D. Holmes ( Download/Podcast: 35.7 MB, 39 Minutes) | Listen to Sermon Luke 16:19-31 | The
Show-off and the Beggar Bulletin | none |
| 11/2/2008 |
Jesus uses the story of a shrewd manager’s golden parachute to call us to shrewdly use money and possessions to bless lives and to serve God. Sermon by Dr. John D. Holmes ( Download/Podcast: 38.2 MB, 44 Minutes) | Listen to Sermon Luke 16:1-14 | The
Golden Parachute Bulletin | none |
| 10/26/2008 | True faith is not merely
intellectual assent or momentary trust, but true faith is an on-going grace of God which brings with it a new justified status, new gracious access and new hope in Christ. Sermon by Calvin G. Clark (Download/Podcast: 18.6 MB, 21 Minutes) | Listen to Sermon Romans 5:1-2 | Reliable
Faith Bulletin | none |
| 10/19/2008 | The older brother's prodigal arrogance, his hateful resentment and jealousy reveal a heart that he is infinitely distant from the heart of his loving, forgiving and restoring father. The younger son left his father with his feet, the older brother left his father with his heart. He was dutifully proximatebut willfully absent from the fathers house. Sermon by Dr. John D. Holmes ( Download/Podcast: 26.0 MB, 29 Minutes) | Listen to Sermon Luke 15:25-32 | Brother
Superior, the Sulking Son Bulletin | none |
| 10/12/2008 | Our Father's forgiving love trumps his children's way-ward rebellion and stupidity. When we return repentantly to Him a warm embrace, a full restoration and a joyful celebration awaits. Sermon by Dr. John D. Holmes (Download/Podcast: 32.0 MB, 35 Minutes) | Listen to Sermon Luke 15:11-24 | A
Son's Prodigal Life Meets His Father's Prodigal Love Bulletin | none |
| 10/5/2008 | Jesus seeks lost sinners and throws a party when sinners repent. Sermon by Dr. John D. Holmes (Download/Podcast: 37.9 MB, 42 Minutes) | Listen to Sermon Luke 15:1-10 | God's
Lost and found Bulletin | none |
| 9/28/2008 | Becoming a true Disciple of Jesus is costly but worth much more than the price. Sermon by Dr. John D. Holmes (Download/Podcast: 24.5 MB, 27 Minutes) | Listen to Sermon Luke 14:25-35 | All
for Jesus Bulletin | The Love of Stuff |
| 9/21/2008 | Jesus' heart is
for
his servants to find and bring people affected by disabilities into his church as a first priority. Sermon by Dr. John D. Holmes (Download/Podcast: 31.9 MB, 35 Minutes) | Listen to Sermon Luke 14:12-24 | Party for a King Bulletin | none |
| 9/14/2008 | It's all about loving and serving others instead of ourselves. Sermon by Dr. John Holmes (Download/Podcast: 29.3 MB, 32 Minutes) | Listen to Sermon Luke 14:1-11 | Sabbath
Dinner Party Bulletin | none |
| 8/31/2008 | Evangelism - A Message About Christ: Jesus provides Grace for yesterday, today and tomorrow. This Grace reaches far beyond the forgiveness of our sins. Sermon by Calvin G. Clark (Download/Podcast: 31.9 MB, 43 Minutes) | Listen to Sermon Romans 8:1-2 | Beyond
Forgiveness Bulletin PowerPoint | none |
| 8/24/2008 | Facing
Intimidation - with courage and bold resolve. Where do we get the power to continue living faithfully no matter what the cost? Sermon by Dr. John D. Holmes (Download/Podcast: 27.7 MB, 30 Minutes) | Listen to Sermon Luke 13:31-33 | Out
Foxed Bulletin | Foxes and Hens |
| 7/20/2008 | Evangelism - A Message About God: In eternity past God determined a plan whereby he would reveal his glory (mercy & justice) byredeeming a people to himself. Sermon by Calvin G. Clark ( Download/Podcast: 40.7 MB, 45 Minutes) | Listen to Sermon Exodus 34:6+7 | A
Message About God PowerPoint | none |
| 7/06/2008 | Are you clueless? Ignoring signs is deadly. Recognizing what is happening is vital to surviving and success. Are you ignoring important signs that affect your eternity? Sermon by John D. Holmes (Download/Podcast: 28.9 MB, 32 Minutes) | Listen to Sermon Luke 12:49-59 | Clueless Bulletin | Discerning the Weather |
| 6/15/2008 | If you trust the Lord to provide for you in heaven, then trust him to provide for you here today. Worry enslaves, trust frees. Sermon by John D. Holmes (Download/Podcast: 32.8 MB, 36 Minutes) | Listen to Sermon Luke 12:22-34 | Dont
Worry, Be Happy? No, Trust God! Bulletin | Trusting God |
| Other Recordings |
| Date | Subject Overview | Recording | Supporting Documents | Related Links |
| 10/20/2008 | John and Cal are interviewed on the John and Stephanie show on WORD FM in Pittsburgh PA. John and Cal describe the biblical foundations of "A Restoration Church." They also encourage all people to join in ministry wtih those affected by disability (Recording: 13.2 MB, 15 Minutes). | Radio Recording | Position Paper "Changing the Culture of Disability" (PDF) | WORD FM Radio Website |
| 03/16/2009 | "Something To Think About": A One Minute Radio Show | Broken... Needs Fixed | none | WORD FM Radio Website |
| 03/17/2009 | "Something To Think About": A One Minute Radio Show | Wheels For The World | See our web page about collecting Wheelchairs. | WORD FM Radio Website |
| 03/18/2009 | "Something To Think About": A One Minute Radio Show | One Bite Away | none | WORD FM Radio Website |
| 03/19/2009 | "Something To Think About": A One Minute Radio Show | Normal Life In A Broken World | Regaining Our Moral Compass white paper | WORD FM Radio Website |
| 03/26/2009 | "Something To Think About": A One Minute Radio Show | Help Her Cry | none | WORD FM Radio Website |
| 03/27/2009 | "Something To Think About": A One Minute Radio Show | Deeper Into Darkness | none | WORD FM Radio Website |
| 03/30/2009 | "Something To Think About": A One Minute Radio Show | Boy Draws a Picture of God | none | WORD FM Radio Website |
| 03/31/2009 | "Something To Think About": A One Minute Radio Show | Cheetah Speed | none | WORD FM Radio Website |
| 04/01/2009 | "Something To Think About": A One Minute Radio Show | The Trojans of Sin | none | WORD FM Radio Website |
| 04/02/2009 | "Something To Think About": A One Minute Radio Show | Flawed Raggamuffins | none | WORD FM Radio Website |
| 04/03/2009 | "Something To Think About": A One Minute Radio Show | Napolean Had No Friends | none | WORD FM Radio Website |
| 04/09/2009 | "Something To Think About": A One Minute Radio Show | Winston Churchill's Accident | none | WORD FM Radio Website |
| 04/10/2009 | "Something To Think About": A One Minute Radio Show | What's Good About Friday? | none | WORD FM Radio Website |
| 04/13/2009 | "Something To Think About": A One Minute Radio Show | Do It Myself | none | WORD FM Radio Website |
| 04/14/2009 | "Something To Think About": A One Minute Radio Show | NASA Coverup | none | WORD FM Radio Website |
| 04/20/2009 | "Something To Think About": A One Minute Radio Show | Judge a Book by Its Cover? | none | WORD FM Radio Website |
| 04/21/2009 | "Something To Think About": A One Minute Radio Show | Make Overs | none | WORD FM Radio Website |
| 04/29/2009 | "Something To Think About": A One Minute Radio Show | Victor not a Victim | none | WORD FM Radio Website |
| 04/30/2009 | "Something To Think About": A One Minute Radio Show | Steeler Town | none | WORD FM Radio Website |
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