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Sermons by Pastor Eldon Reich

Sermons by Pastor Tom Haggar

Sermons by Pastor Eldon Reich:

Date Title Scripture
2/28/10 The Book of Acts: An Enemy of God - Herod
(Read .pdf)  (Listen .mp3)		 Acts 12:20-25
2/21/10 The Book of Acts: Escape From Prison
(Read .pdf)  (Listen .mp3)		 Acts 12:6-17
2/7/10 The Book of Acts: Raised to a Higher Standard - Cornelius
(Read .pdf)  (Listen .mp3)		 Acts 10:1-11:18  
1/31/10 The Book of Acts: Miracles Abound - Aenas and Dorcas
(Read .pdf)  (Listen .mp3)		 Acts 9:32-43  
1/17/10 The Book of Acts: From Hatred to Holiness - Saul's Conversion
(Read .pdf)  (Listen .mp3)

Acts 9:1-19
1/10/10 A Concerned Seeker
(Read .pdf)  (Listen .mp3)		 Acts 8:26-40
12/27/09 Advent 2009 - Open your Hands - Magi
(Read .pdf) 		 Matthew 2:1-12
12/13/09 Advent 2009 - Open your Mouth - Angels
(Read .pdf) 

Luke 2:8-15
11/29/09 Advent 2009 - Open Your Ears
(Read .pdf)		 Luke 1:5-25  
11/15/09 The book of Acts: Simon the Counterfeit Christian
(Read .pdf)		 Acts 8:3-25 
11/8/09 The book of Acts: Stephen's Message
(Read .pdf) 

Acts 7:35-53
10/18/09 The book of Acts: Enduring Persecution
(Read .pdf)

Acts 5:12-42
10/11/09 The book of Acts: A Deadly Deception
(Read .pdf)		 Acts 5:1-11
9/27/09 The book of Acts: Reaching for a Helping Hand
(Read .pdf) 		 Acts 3:1-26
9/13/09 The book of Acts: Thing to Remember
(Read .pdf) 		 Acts1:1-26
8/23/09 Moses, Man of Faith
(Read .pdf) 

Exodus 2:11-25
8/16/09 Women of Faith: Jochebed and Miriam
(Read .pdf) 		 Exodus 2:1-9
7/26/09 Leah - A Desperate Housewife
(Read .pdf) 		 Genesis 29:1-30 
7/12/09 Isaac & Rebekah - An Arranged Marriage
(Read .pdf) 		 Genesis 24:61-66
6/28/09 The Obedient Servant - Eliezer
(Read .pdf) 		 Genesis 24
6/14/09 Adam and Even - To Tell the Truth
(Read .pdf) 		 Genesis 3
5/31/09 Gospel of John - The Promised Holy Spirit
(Read .pdf) 		 John 14:15-21
5/17/09 Gospel of John - When Jesus Prays...
(Read .pdf) 		 John 17:1-26
5/3/09 Gospel of John - The Death of Lazarus
(Read .pdf)  		 John 11:1-44
4/26/09 Gospel of John - The Good Shepherd
(Read .pdf)		 John 10:1-21
4/12/09 Gospel of John - The Empty Tomb
(Read .pdf) 		 John 20:1-31
3/29/09 Gospel of John - The Remedy For Sin
(Read .pdf)  		 John 19:1-42
3/15/09 Gospel of John - Last Words & Actions
(Read .pdf)  		 John 13:1-17
3/8/09

Gospel of John - Predictions
(Read .pdf) 

 John 12:20-36
2/25/09 Ash Wednesday - Gentle Sounds  
2/22/09 Gospel of John - Whose Children Are We?

John 8:31-47
2/15/09 Gospel of John - Jesus' Testimony

John 8:12-30
2/1/09 Gospel of John - Is Jesus the Christ John 7:25-52 
1/25/09 Gospel of John - Jesus at the feast John 7:1-24 
1/11/09 Gospel of John - When things are out of control John 6:16-24
12/24/08 Christmas Eve - Night of Surprises Luke 1:8-20 
12/21/08 Joseph - the Love of a Man for a Woman

Matthew 1:18-25
11/30/08 Zechariah - Hope of a Savior Luke 1:5-25 
11/9/08 Gospel of John - Life Through the Son John 5:16-30 
11/2/08 Gospel of John - The Great Healer John 4:43-5:15 
10/19/08 Gospel of John - John's Testimony about Jesus John 3:22-36
10/12/08 Gospel of John - The Gospel in a Nutshell

John 3:1-21
10/5/08 Gospel of John - True Worship

John 2:12-25
9/21/08 Gospel of John - Invitation to Discipleship

John 1:35-51
9/14/08 Gospel of John - the Message of John the Baptist John 1:19-34 
9/7/08 Gospel of John - Jesus One of Us

John 1:1-18
8/31/08 Jonah - Man for Ninevah Jonah 2:1-10 
8/10/08 Rahab - Woman of Opportunity Joshua 2:1-4 &12-14 
7/27/08 Joseph - a Forgiving Man

Matthew 18:15-22
7/20/08 Joseph - a Faithful Man

Genesis 37: Romans 8:28-end
7/6/08 Stephen - a Purposeful Man Acts 6:8-15
6/15/08 2008 Father's Day - Lessons for a Father Luke 15:11-23
6/1/08 Six Principles for New Life Titus 2:1-8, 11-15 
5/18/08 Pentecost- God's Gift To Us Acts 2:1-4 
5/11/08 2008 Mother's Day– Jochebed- a Faithful Mother Ephesians 3:14-20
4/13/08 The Christian and Vigilance Matthew 7:15-20
3/23/08 Mary Shows Us Easter

John 20:1-18
3/9/08 Christian Acts of Mercy and Compassion Matthew 6:1-4
3/2/08 The Christian and Worship Mark 1:21-28
2/17/08 The Christian and Giving Matthew 6:19-24
2/10/08 The Christian and Prayer Matthew 6:5-18
1/20/08 The Christian and Anxiety Matthew 6:25-34, 7:7-12
1/13/08 The Christian and Love Matthew 5:43-48
12/30/07 Advent 2007 - From Uncertainty to Devotion Matthew 2 : 1-12
12/16/07 Advent 2007 - From Fear to Joy Luke 2 : 6-11
12/2/07 In the Darkness of Despair, The Light of Hope Isaiah 9 : 2-7
11/21/07 The Thankful Jesus (Thanksgiving Eve) John 6: 1-14
11/18/07 The Christian and Relationships Matthew 5:38-42
11/4/07 The Christian and Divorce Matthew 5:31-32, 19:3-10
10/14/07 The Christian and Anger Matthew 5:21-26
10/7/07 The Christian and Moral Law Matthew 5:17-20
9/23/07 The Christian and Peacemeking

Matthew 5:9-12
9/16/07 The Christian and Happiness

Matthew 5:1-12
9/9/07 The Christian's DNA (Sermon on the Mount Intro

Matthew 4:23-5:2
8/19/07 Finding our native tongue

John 8:42-44
8/12/07 Finding the lost - Concern for the lost

Luke 15: 1-10
8/5/07 The joy of sharing Jesus - Reaching the lost Colossians 4:1-5
7/1/07 Forgiveness - the parable of the unjust servant Matthew 18:21-35 
6/24/07 Parable of the Marriage Feast - The Invitation Luke 14:16-24
5/20/07 Prayer Makes a Difference Colossians 4:2-4,
Hebrews 4:14-16
4/22/07 How to Stay Focused in Christ John 15:1-15
4/8/07 Easter 2007 - The Road to Resurrection Luke 24:1-8
3/26/07 Commitment to Cross Over Joshua 3
3/21/07 Lenten Service - The Road to Jerico - Good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37
3/11/07 The God Who Risks Matthew 25:14-30  
2/25/07 God Guides, Knowing God's Will Psalms 77:11-20 
2/18/07 Living for God I Peter 4:1-11
2/11/07 Suffering for Doing Good I Peter 3:8-22, 4:12-19
1/28/07 A Chosen People I Peter 2:4-12 
1/21/07 A Holy Life I Peter 1:13-2:3
12/24/06 The Joy of Belief

Luke 2:1-20
12/17/06 Seson of Joy Luke 1:39-56
12/10/06 Season of Love Revelation 1:4–8
11/19/06 Commandment #10 Contentment not Coveteousness Exodus 20:17
James 4:1-10
11/12/06 Commandment #9 Truth Telling Exodus 20:16
Ephesians 4:25-32
10/29/06 Commandment #7 Save Sex For Marriage Exodus 20:14
Matthew 5:27-32
10/15/06 Commandment #5 Honor Your Father and Your Mother Exodus 20:12,
Ephesians 6:1-4
9/24/06 Commandment #3 Treat the Lord's Name with Respect James 3:1-12
Exodus 20: 7
9/17/06 Commandment #2 False Images - No Idols Exodus 20:1-18,
II Timothy 3:1-5
9/10/06 Commandment #1 You shall have no other gods before me Exodus 20:1-3
Psalms 115
8/20/06 What Does Christianity Have to Offer the World? - Healing Acts 14:8-20
8/6/06 What Does Christianity Have to Offer the World? - Hope Mark 2:1-12
7/2/06 Oh Say Can You See, America? Deuteronomy 6:10-19
6/18/06 A Father's Responsibility Deuteronomy 6:1-12
6/4/06 Pentecost Sunday 2006 - Holy Spirit John 16:5-16
5/21/06 Heritage Sunday 2006 - Watermarks Joshua 4:1-9
5/14/06 Mother's Day 2006 - Letting Go 1 Samuel 1: 10-28
5/7/06 Living With Our Differences
 II Peter 2:1-10
4/16/06 Because of Easter Sunday
 Matthew 28:1-10
Lent 2006 40 Days of Community #2 Commissioned to Reach Out Philippians 1:27-2:4
Lent 2006 40 Days of Community # 4 Connected to Grow II Timothy 1:3-14
Lent 2006 40 Days Community #5 Called to Serve I Corinthians 3:5-15
  Trust God Matthew 10:26-29
  Tell the Truth John 8:42-47
Ephesians 4:29-32
  Keep your Promises Matthew 5:33-37
  Stay Focused Numbers 33:50-56
  Pray, Pray, Pray II Chronicles 7:11-16 22
  How Can I Make a Life, and Not Just a Living? Luke 18:18-30
  What Happens When I Die? Luke 16:19-31
  Why Should I Be Part of the Church? I Corinthians 12:4-27
  How Do I Speak to God - Prayer Luke 11:1-13
  If I Don't Feel Lost, Why Do I Need To Be Found? Luke 15:11-24
  Who Is Jesus, and Why Should I Care? Colossians 1:15-23
  Why Am I Not Where I Want to Be? Luke 19:1-10
  Try It Again Philippians 1:3-11
  M and M - Mission and Ministry 1 Peter 2: 9-10
Easter 2005 He is Risen! Luke 24: 1-8
Lent 2005 The Nails of the Cross -- Hatred Matthew  20:18, 21:15-16, 26:3-4, 59-60, 27:20-21, 41-43
Lent 2005 The Nails of the Cross -- Pride Matthew 1:18-25 
  Theology - Spiritual Discipline --The Ordered Life Romans 12:1,2 
  Theology of Evangelism - “The World is Our Parish"
Matthew 28:18-19
Advent 2004 Angel Visits -- To Joseph Matthew 1:18-25
Advent 2004 Angel Visits -- To Mary Luke 1:26-38
  Theology - Stewardship - Living What We Believe Colossians 3:1-11
  Theology - The Church - Living What We Believe Hebrews 10:19-25
  Theology - Holiness - of Heart and Life I Peter 1:13-23
  Living What We Believe - Assurance I John 5:1-5, 11-15
  Living What We Believe - Salvation I Peter 1:13-23
  Living What We Believe: Original Sin Psalms 51:3-5
  Living What We Believe: A Working Theology - Grace Ephesians 2:1-10 
  Dealing with Desperate Times: Responsible with our Treasure 2 Kings 7:1-16
  Dealing with Disappointment: When Your Brook Dries Up I Kings 17:1-16
  Dealing with Injustice - Murder in the Vineyard 1 Kings 21:1-16
  Elijah-- Dealing with Separation - Crossing Over Jordan II Kings 2: 7-13

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Sermons by Pastor Tom Haggar:

3/7/10 The Book of Acts: Don't Leave Home Without Him
(Read .pdf)  (Listen .mp3)		 Acts 13.1-12 
2/14/10 The Book of Acts: To Get His Message A-Cross
(Read .pdf)  (Listen .mp3)

Acts 11.19-30
1/24/10 The Book of Acts: Windows of Opportunity
(Read .pdf)  (Listen .mp3)

Acts 9.19-31
12/20/09 Advent 2009 - OPEN BEFORE CHRISTMAS - Shepherds - Open Your Hearts
(Read .pdf) 		 Luke 2:8-20
12/6/09 Advent 2009 - Open Before Christmas - Open Your Eyes
(Read .pdf) 		 Luke 1:26-38
11/1/09 The Book of Acts: Stephen, a Man Full of Faith
(Read .pdf)

Acts 6, 7.53-8.1-3
10/4/09 The Book of Acts: Bring it on!
(Read .pdf) 		 Acts 4.1-31
9/20/09 The Book of Acts: What Are We To Do?
(Read .pdf) 		 Acts 2:36-47
8/9/09 Joseph Part 2: From Privilege, To Pit, To Palace
(Read .pdf) 		 Genesis 37:44-45
8/2/09 Joseph - part 1
(Read .pdf) 		 Genesis 27.1-36 
7/19/09 Jacob & Esau - The Blessing of Jacob
(Read .pdf) 		 Genesis 27
7/5/09 Uriah-A Faithful Soldier
(Read .pdf) 		 2 Samuel 11:1-11
6/21/09 A Father’s Trust
(Read .pdf) 		 Genesis 22:1-18
5/24/09 Today, We Remember
(Read .pdf)		 John 15:9-17
5/10/09 Gospel of John - The Vine and the Branches
(Read .pdf)		 John 15:1-11
4/19/09 Gospel of John - Blind Mice
(Read .pdf) 		 John 9:1-41 
3/22/09 Gospel of John - the Kangaroo Court of Kangaroo Courts (Read .pdf)  John 18:1-40
3/1/09 Gospel of John - One Loves, Another Uses John 12.1-11 
2/8/09 Gospel of John - Don't Forget... John 7.53-8.11 
12/14/08 Advent Sermon - Light Matthew 2.1-12 
12/7/08 Mary, a woman of faith Luke 1.26-38 
11/16/08 Gospel of John - In Who's Hands? John 6.1-14  
10/26/08 Jesus and the Samaritan Woman John 4.1-30 
9/28/08 Gospel of John - The Light of Life, the Life of the Party

John 2.1-11
8/3/08 Bible Heroes - Mephibosheth - Broken and Blessed II Samuel 9.1-13 
6/29/08 Bible Heroes - Esther, A Courageous Woman Esther 4.12-16
6/22/08 Bible Heroes - Peter, Broken and Blessed II Corinthians 1.3-6a
5/4/08 Sermon on the Mount - Wisdom

Matthew 7.24-29
4/27/08 A Faith that Sticks
(Confirmation 2008, with Pastor Don Dinger)		  
4/6/08 A Christian's DNA - Discipline

Matthew 7.13-14
3/16/08 Ain't No Rock Gonna Shout (Palm Sunday) Luke 19.28-40
2/24/08

Let's Hit the Book(s)

 II Timothy 3.14-4.4
1/27/08 The Sermon on the Mount - Judging Matthew 7.1-5
11/25/07 The Christian and Thanksgiving Luke 17.11-19
10/21/07 The Christian and Sex Matthew 5.27-30
9/30/07 Christians as Salt Matthew 5:13
8/26/07 To be Fully Devoted Followers

Luke 14.25-33
7/22/07

MIRROR, MIRROR ON THE WALL (2)
“The Stress Of Not Doing What We Could”

 James 1.22-27
7/15/07 Mirror, Mirror on the Wall James 1.19-25
6/17/07 Father Shows Best Matthew 1:18-25
6/3/07 Happy Birthday to Us Acts 2:1-13
5/13/07 A Mother in Troubled Times Exodus 1:22-2:10
4/29/07 Confirmation 2007: Growin' and Glowin'
(with Pastor Don Dinger) 		Matthew 13:1-23
4/15/07 Pitching Tents - Camping Sunday Matthew 17:1-9
3/18/07 God's Grace in Giving II Corinthians 8.1-13 
3/4/07 Vision to Victory - God Provides I Chronicles 29 
2/4/07 Building Blocks of Faith - Submission I Peter 2.13-3.1-7
1/14/07 Building Blocks of Faith I Peter 1:1-9
12/24/06 Season of Peace

Isaiah 11.1-10
Luke 2.8-14

12/3/06 Season of Hope, It's a Wonderful Life Luke 1:5-25, 57-66
11/45/06 Commandment #8 - Steal Not Romans 13:8-14
Exodus 20:2-17
10/22/06 Commandment #6 - Say Yes to Life

Psalm 139:13-16
Exodus 20:2-17

10/1/06 Commandment #4 - I keep the Sabbath and God keeps me Exodus 20:8
8/27/06 Come On In, The Water's Fine Colossians 3:1-4
8/13/06 What Does Christianity Have to Offer the World? - Help James 1:2-8
7/23/06 Dealing with Depression I Kings 19:9-18
7/9/06 Bitter or Better? Ephesians 4:31-32
Confirmation 2006 Dare to be a Daniel or Danielle
(with Pastor Don Dinger) 		Daniel 1:1-20

Lent 2006

40 Days of Community #6 We're created to worship  
Lent 2006 40 Days of Community #3 We're chosen for Fellowship  
Lent 2006 40 Days of Community #1 We're Compelled to Love God's Family  
  War in the Wilderness Matthew 4:1-10
  Victory in the Valley Psalm 84
  Faith Walkers or Daring Disciples Matthew 14:22-35
  The Astronomical Miracle Matthew 2:1-12
  The Long Expected Miracle Matthew 1:18-25
  Can I Trust God? Exodus 3:1-15
  Can I Start Again? John 7:53-8:11
  Back to Basics - Relationship, Relationship, Relationship  
  Labor of Love Ephesians 2:1-10
  Keep on Movin' On Philippians 3:12-16

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