http://www.odeo.com/channels/4850-Adventurous-Living PaulColligan no This podcast is brought to you by Meadow Springs Community Church of Portland, Oregon. These powerful biblical messages will help you live the adventure of following Jesus Christ. This podcast is brought to you by Meadow Springs Community Church of Portland, Oregon. These powerful biblical messages will help you live the adventure of following Jesus Christ. The Meadow Springs Community Church Podcast en-GB 40 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:13:57 -0800 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:13:57 -0800 Religion http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25539219-DECEMBER-13-2009 ZECHARIAH'S SONG - Luke 1:67-80       ZECHARIAH'S SONG - Luke 1:67-80       ZECHARIAH'S SONG - Luke 1:67-80       tag:odeo.com,2009-12-14,25539219 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:13:57 -0800 no Adventurous Living http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25481563-REMEMBERING-MOSES Remembering the life of Moses and his final blessing to the sons of Israel before his death. Remembering the life of Moses and his final blessing to the sons of Israel before his death. Remembering the life of Moses and his final blessing to the sons of Israel before his death. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-01,25481563 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:00:48 -0800 no Adventurous Living http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25466394-CHOOSE-LIFE-November-22-2009 How do you choose life?  Being in God's Word is showing God that you love him.  Dr. Gene Curtis, Deuteronomy 30:11-20   How do you choose life?  Being in God's Word is showing God that you love him.  Dr. Gene Curtis, Deuteronomy 30:11-20   How do you choose life?  Being in God's Word is showing God that you love him.  Dr. Gene Curtis, Deuteronomy 30:11-20   tag:odeo.com,2009-11-23,25466394 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:13:20 -0800 no Adventurous Living http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25466395-ARE-THOSE-WEIRD-COMMANDS-FOR-US-November-15-2009 Have you ever wondered how some specific chapters relate to life today?  Dr Curtis shows us how to take some of these obscure Deuteronomy chapters and relates them to our life today.  Dr. Gene Curtis, Multiple Deuteronomy Chapters 12-26 Have you ever wondered how some specific chapters relate to life today?  Dr Curtis shows us how to take some of these obscure Deuteronomy chapters and relates them to our life today.  Dr. Gene Curtis, Multiple Deuteronomy Chapters 12-26 Have you ever wondered how some specific chapters relate to life today?  Dr Curtis shows us how to take some of these obscure Deuteronomy chapters and relates them to our life today.  Dr. Gene Curtis, Multiple Deuteronomy Chapters 12-26 tag:odeo.com,2009-11-16,25466395 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:40:42 -0800 no Adventurous Living http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25392688-TWO-OF-LIFE-S-GREATEST-TESTS-November-1-2009 Dr. Gene Curtis, Deuteronomy 8 Dr. Gene Curtis, Deuteronomy 8 Dr. Gene Curtis, Deuteronomy 8 tag:odeo.com,2009-11-02,25392688 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:35:14 -0800 no Adventurous Living http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25379698-IDENTITY-THEFT-October-25-2009 Deuteronomy 7 begins with passages that we can often skip or just try and get through as quickly as possible.  We can tend to avoid these passages.  Dr. Gene Curtis looks hard at Deuteronomy 7:1-11 as these passages still do reveal who God is.  And ultimately God loves unconditionally! Deuteronomy 7 begins with passages that we can often skip or just try and get through as quickly as possible.  We can tend to avoid these passages.  Dr. Gene Curtis looks hard at Deuteronomy 7:1-11 as these passages still do reveal who God is.  And ultimately God loves unconditionally! Deuteronomy 7 begins with passages that we can often skip or just try and get through as quickly as possible.  We can tend to avoid these passages.  Dr. Gene Curtis looks hard at Deuteronomy 7:1-11 as these passages still do reveal who God is.  And ultimately God loves unconditionally! tag:odeo.com,2009-10-24,25379698 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no Adventurous Living http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25313041-TOTAL-LOVE-October-18-2009 Pastor Jerry Beres.  Deuteronomy 6 Pastor Jerry Beres.  Deuteronomy 6 Pastor Jerry Beres.  Deuteronomy 6 tag:odeo.com,2009-10-17,25313041 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no Adventurous Living http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25280791-ISAAC-MOMENT-October-11-2009 Have you ever been asked to give up what is most precious to you?  Abraham was asked to give up his one and only son that he had waited for so long to have.  But when we trust God in our "Isaac Moment" great blessing will come from our Faithful Father.  Speaker: Dr. Adrienne Ochs Have you ever been asked to give up what is most precious to you?  Abraham was asked to give up his one and only son that he had waited for so long to have.  But when we trust God in our "Isaac Moment" great blessing will come from our Faithful Father.  Speaker: Dr. Adrienne Ochs Have you ever been asked to give up what is most precious to you?  Abraham was asked to give up his one and only son that he had waited for so long to have.  But when we trust God in our "Isaac Moment" great blessing will come from our Faithful Father.  Speaker: Dr. Adrienne Ochs tag:odeo.com,2009-10-10,25280791 Sat, 10 Oct 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no Adventurous Living http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25242410-TEN-WORDS-THAT-SET-US-FREE-October-4-2009 Dr. Gene Curtis took us on a walk through the Ten Commandments in Deuteronomy 5.  There are ten words in this scripture that truly will set us free.    Dr. Gene Curtis took us on a walk through the Ten Commandments in Deuteronomy 5.  There are ten words in this scripture that truly will set us free.    Dr. Gene Curtis took us on a walk through the Ten Commandments in Deuteronomy 5.  There are ten words in this scripture that truly will set us free.    tag:odeo.com,2009-10-03,25242410 Sat, 03 Oct 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no Adventurous Living http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25205902-THE-TROUBLE-WITH-THE-TEN-COMMANDMENTS-September-27-2009 It's not about a "To Do" list and it's not about "me".  Elder Mike Allison looks at Deuteronomy 4:32-40. It's not about a "To Do" list and it's not about "me".  Elder Mike Allison looks at Deuteronomy 4:32-40. It's not about a "To Do" list and it's not about "me".  Elder Mike Allison looks at Deuteronomy 4:32-40. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-26,25205902 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no Adventurous Living http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25166959-CONSUMING-FIRE-September-20-2009 Dr. Gene Curtis.  Deuteronomy 4:9-24 Dr. Gene Curtis.  Deuteronomy 4:9-24 Dr. Gene Curtis.  Deuteronomy 4:9-24 tag:odeo.com,2009-09-19,25166959 Sat, 19 Sep 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no Adventurous Living http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25125231-A-CHALLENGE-FROM-THE-PAST-September-13-2009 A "First Person" introduction to our series on Deuteronomy.  Dr. Gene Curtis, Deuteronomy 1-3 A "First Person" introduction to our series on Deuteronomy.  Dr. Gene Curtis, Deuteronomy 1-3 A "First Person" introduction to our series on Deuteronomy.  Dr. Gene Curtis, Deuteronomy 1-3 tag:odeo.com,2009-09-12,25125231 Sat, 12 Sep 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no Adventurous Living http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25092276-LIFE-TOGETHER-September-6-2009 Simply gathering and living life together is the heart of Jesus.  Listen to an exciting gathering of family with a child dedication, baptism, and communion. Simply gathering and living life together is the heart of Jesus.  Listen to an exciting gathering of family with a child dedication, baptism, and communion. Simply gathering and living life together is the heart of Jesus.  Listen to an exciting gathering of family with a child dedication, baptism, and communion. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-05,25092276 Sat, 05 Sep 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no Adventurous Living http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25051592-SUMMER-ADVENTURES-August-30-2009 The MSCC Family and Staff share some of the Summer Adventures in Following Jesus Christ. The MSCC Family and Staff share some of the Summer Adventures in Following Jesus Christ. The MSCC Family and Staff share some of the Summer Adventures in Following Jesus Christ. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-31,25051592 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:45:21 -0700 no Adventurous Living http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25014817-MARKETPLACE-ETHICS-August-23-2009 The final sermon in our 4 week ethics series was given by Guest Speaker Kent Wilcox.  Be inspired to work for the Lord. The final sermon in our 4 week ethics series was given by Guest Speaker Kent Wilcox.  Be inspired to work for the Lord. The final sermon in our 4 week ethics series was given by Guest Speaker Kent Wilcox.  Be inspired to work for the Lord. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-22,25014817 Sat, 22 Aug 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no Adventurous Living http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24976387-MEDICAL-ETHICS-August-16-2009 Guest speaker Reverend John F Tuohey, PhD spoke about ethical decision making in regards to end of life.  He is the director of Providence Center for Health Care Ethics. Guest speaker Reverend John F Tuohey, PhD spoke about ethical decision making in regards to end of life.  He is the director of Providence Center for Health Care Ethics. Guest speaker Reverend John F Tuohey, PhD spoke about ethical decision making in regards to end of life.  He is the director of Providence Center for Health Care Ethics. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-15,24976387 Sat, 15 Aug 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no Adventurous Living http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24937815-WAR-ETHICS-August-9-2009 In continuation of our Ethics series guest Speaker from Multnomah University, Michael Gurney gave us his thoughts on war ethics.  Looking at Romans 12 & 13 he shared his opinion of "Just War". In continuation of our Ethics series guest Speaker from Multnomah University, Michael Gurney gave us his thoughts on war ethics.  Looking at Romans 12 & 13 he shared his opinion of "Just War". In continuation of our Ethics series guest Speaker from Multnomah University, Michael Gurney gave us his thoughts on war ethics.  Looking at Romans 12 & 13 he shared his opinion of "Just War". tag:odeo.com,2009-08-08,24937815 Sat, 08 Aug 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no Adventurous Living http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24909867-LIVING-ETHICALLY-August-2-2009 Dr. Wayne Strickland gave an introduction to our August series, "Supreme Court: Biblical Choices in the 21st Century."  Dr. Strickland offers his beliefs regarding how Christians should think ethically in today's world. Dr. Wayne Strickland gave an introduction to our August series, "Supreme Court: Biblical Choices in the 21st Century."  Dr. Strickland offers his beliefs regarding how Christians should think ethically in today's world. Dr. Wayne Strickland gave an introduction to our August series, "Supreme Court: Biblical Choices in the 21st Century."  Dr. Strickland offers his beliefs regarding how Christians should think ethically in today's world. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-01,24909867 Sat, 01 Aug 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no Adventurous Living http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24834140-A-LAST-WORD-FROM-LUKE-July-19-2009 Do we really have ears to hear what the messenger intends for us to hear?  Or do we have ears that give us the message we would like to hear?  Dr. Gene Curtis, Luke 16:14-31 Do we really have ears to hear what the messenger intends for us to hear?  Or do we have ears that give us the message we would like to hear?  Dr. Gene Curtis, Luke 16:14-31 Do we really have ears to hear what the messenger intends for us to hear?  Or do we have ears that give us the message we would like to hear?  Dr. Gene Curtis, Luke 16:14-31 tag:odeo.com,2009-07-18,24834140 Sat, 18 Jul 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no Adventurous Living http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24800804-LORD-HAVE-MERCY-July-12-2009 Pastor Jerry Beres, Luke 18:9-14 Pastor Jerry Beres, Luke 18:9-14 Pastor Jerry Beres, Luke 18:9-14 tag:odeo.com,2009-07-11,24800804 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no Adventurous Living http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24797329-BUYING-FRIENDS-July-5-2009 Jesus loved telling stories that caught people off guard, and really made them think about their lives.  He accomplished that in Luke 16, when he told a story about a business manager who was an example of shrewdness.  Jesus went on to say that in God's eyes, money is a very little thing, but it can be used to make friends who we can enjoy forever in heaven.  And that's a big thing!  That's being wise, being shrewd.  Dr. Gene Curtis, Luke 16:1-13 Jesus loved telling stories that caught people off guard, and really made them think about their lives.  He accomplished that in Luke 16, when he told a story about a business manager who was an example of shrewdness.  Jesus went on to say that in God's eyes, money is a very little thing, but it can be used to make friends who we can enjoy forever in heaven.  And that's a big thing!  That's being wise, being shrewd.  Dr. Gene Curtis, Luke 16:1-13 Jesus loved telling stories that caught people off guard, and really made them think about their lives.  He accomplished that in Luke 16, when he told a story about a business manager who was an example of shrewdness.  Jesus went on to say that in God's eyes, money is a very little thing, but it can be used to make friends who we can enjoy forever in heaven.  And that's a big thing!  That's being wise, being shrewd.  Dr. Gene Curtis, Luke 16:1-13 tag:odeo.com,2009-07-04,24797329 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no Adventurous Living http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24741214-Joel-Vermillion-Missionary-with-Torchbearers-Intl-June-28-2009 This week was part two of our vision statement, "...live the adventure of following Jesus Christ."  Joel Vermillion, a missionary with Torchbearers International, has some first hand experience in adventurous living in Sweden, but understands the real adventure in our call to follow Jesus. This week was part two of our vision statement, "...live the adventure of following Jesus Christ."  Joel Vermillion, a missionary with Torchbearers International, has some first hand experience in adventurous living in Sweden, but understands the real adventure in our call to follow Jesus. This week was part two of our vision statement, "...live the adventure of following Jesus Christ."  Joel Vermillion, a missionary with Torchbearers International, has some first hand experience in adventurous living in Sweden, but understands the real adventure in our call to follow Jesus. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-27,24741214 Sat, 27 Jun 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no Adventurous Living http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24741220-INTO-THE-WILD-June-21-2009 At Meadow Springs Community Church our passion is to experience together the reality of God's love and to live the adventure of following Jesus Christ.  This was a vision Sunday lead by Dr. Curtis and Kevin Penner, an elder of the church. At Meadow Springs Community Church our passion is to experience together the reality of God's love and to live the adventure of following Jesus Christ.  This was a vision Sunday lead by Dr. Curtis and Kevin Penner, an elder of the church. At Meadow Springs Community Church our passion is to experience together the reality of God's love and to live the adventure of following Jesus Christ.  This was a vision Sunday lead by Dr. Curtis and Kevin Penner, an elder of the church. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-20,24741220 Sat, 20 Jun 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no Adventurous Living http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24708802-THE-REST-OF-THE-STORY-June-14-2009 The Prodigal Son is a great story told by Jesus.  We can often relate to the younger son and his decision to wander away for what looked to be a better life.  But there is more to this story.  What about the older son?  He has done everything on the list of "to do's".  He has remained in his fathers house.  Yet, is he just as far away from the father as the prodigal son was in that distant land?  Dr. Gene Curtis, Luke 15:25-32 The Prodigal Son is a great story told by Jesus.  We can often relate to the younger son and his decision to wander away for what looked to be a better life.  But there is more to this story.  What about the older son?  He has done everything on the list of "to do's".  He has remained in his fathers house.  Yet, is he just as far away from the father as the prodigal son was in that distant land?  Dr. Gene Curtis, Luke 15:25-32 The Prodigal Son is a great story told by Jesus.  We can often relate to the younger son and his decision to wander away for what looked to be a better life.  But there is more to this story.  What about the older son?  He has done everything on the list of "to do's".  He has remained in his fathers house.  Yet, is he just as far away from the father as the prodigal son was in that distant land?  Dr. Gene Curtis, Luke 15:25-32 tag:odeo.com,2009-06-13,24708802 Sat, 13 Jun 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no Adventurous Living http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24667044-THE-JOY-OF-THE-FATHER-June-7-2009 Sometimes we leave everything that we truly desire because we lose perspective.  Our lenses become smeared with the lies of Satan and we walk away from the freedom and gifts of our Heavenly Father and go to slavery in a foreign land.  But when that humbling moment comes and we return to Him, there is joy.  We are always welcome to return home.  Pastor Jerry Beres, Luke 15:1-24 Sometimes we leave everything that we truly desire because we lose perspective.  Our lenses become smeared with the lies of Satan and we walk away from the freedom and gifts of our Heavenly Father and go to slavery in a foreign land.  But when that humbling moment comes and we return to Him, there is joy.  We are always welcome to return home.  Pastor Jerry Beres, Luke 15:1-24 Sometimes we leave everything that we truly desire because we lose perspective.  Our lenses become smeared with the lies of Satan and we walk away from the freedom and gifts of our Heavenly Father and go to slavery in a foreign land.  But when that humbling moment comes and we return to Him, there is joy.  We are always welcome to return home.  Pastor Jerry Beres, Luke 15:1-24 tag:odeo.com,2009-06-06,24667044 Sat, 06 Jun 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no Adventurous Living http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24637888-DON-T-GIVE-UP-DON-T-EVER-GIVE-UP-May-31-2009 Even though injustice exists and bad things still happen, Jesus tells us to never give up.  We know for sure that regardless of circumstances, we have the promise that God will one day come back and justice will be swift.  In the meantime, Jesus wants people who are engaged with Him through prayer.  Speaker Mike Allison, Luke 18 Even though injustice exists and bad things still happen, Jesus tells us to never give up.  We know for sure that regardless of circumstances, we have the promise that God will one day come back and justice will be swift.  In the meantime, Jesus wants people who are engaged with Him through prayer.  Speaker Mike Allison, Luke 18 Even though injustice exists and bad things still happen, Jesus tells us to never give up.  We know for sure that regardless of circumstances, we have the promise that God will one day come back and justice will be swift.  In the meantime, Jesus wants people who are engaged with Him through prayer.  Speaker Mike Allison, Luke 18 tag:odeo.com,2009-05-30,24637888 Sat, 30 May 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no Adventurous Living http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24611437-FOR-HIS-NAME-S-SAKE-May-24-2009 Dr. Curtis teaches from Luke 11:5-13.  Dr. Curtis teaches from Luke 11:5-13.  Dr. Curtis teaches from Luke 11:5-13.  tag:odeo.com,2009-05-23,24611437 Sat, 23 May 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no Adventurous Living http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24637889-FOR-HIS-NAME-S-SAKE-May-24-2009 Can you imagine going to God the Father, in the name of God the Son, and asking for more of the power, or wisdom, or joy of the Holy Spirit and being told to go away?  No.  It's impossible, Jesus says, the Father will get up and give you as much of himself as you need.  What of God do you need today to extend hospitality to your children or your spouse or the world?  He has anaideian, and he will get up and give you as much of himself as you need.  Dr. Gene Curtis, Luke 11:5-13.  Can you imagine going to God the Father, in the name of God the Son, and asking for more of the power, or wisdom, or joy of the Holy Spirit and being told to go away?  No.  It's impossible, Jesus says, the Father will get up and give you as much of himself as you need.  What of God do you need today to extend hospitality to your children or your spouse or the world?  He has anaideian, and he will get up and give you as much of himself as you need.  Dr. Gene Curtis, Luke 11:5-13.  Can you imagine going to God the Father, in the name of God the Son, and asking for more of the power, or wisdom, or joy of the Holy Spirit and being told to go away?  No.  It's impossible, Jesus says, the Father will get up and give you as much of himself as you need.  What of God do you need today to extend hospitality to your children or your spouse or the world?  He has anaideian, and he will get up and give you as much of himself as you need.  Dr. Gene Curtis, Luke 11:5-13.  tag:odeo.com,2009-05-23,24637889 Sat, 23 May 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no Adventurous Living http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24606097-LORD-TEACH-US-TO-PRAY-May-17-2009 The Lord's Prayer is so much more than just words to memorize and repeat...it is God given instruction on how to approach Him and what to pray for.  Guest Speaker Craig Hammond preaches on Luke 11:1-4 when the disciples are asking Jesus to teach them to pray. The Lord's Prayer is so much more than just words to memorize and repeat...it is God given instruction on how to approach Him and what to pray for.  Guest Speaker Craig Hammond preaches on Luke 11:1-4 when the disciples are asking Jesus to teach them to pray. The Lord's Prayer is so much more than just words to memorize and repeat...it is God given instruction on how to approach Him and what to pray for.  Guest Speaker Craig Hammond preaches on Luke 11:1-4 when the disciples are asking Jesus to teach them to pray. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-16,24606097 Sat, 16 May 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no Adventurous Living http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24606098-WHO-S-YOUR-NEIGHBOR-May-10-2009 Join us as we start a series on the parables in the book of Luke.  We begin with "The Good Samaritan" and Dr. Gene Curtis challenging us with the question, "Who's Your Neighbor?". Join us as we start a series on the parables in the book of Luke.  We begin with "The Good Samaritan" and Dr. Gene Curtis challenging us with the question, "Who's Your Neighbor?". Join us as we start a series on the parables in the book of Luke.  We begin with "The Good Samaritan" and Dr. Gene Curtis challenging us with the question, "Who's Your Neighbor?". tag:odeo.com,2009-05-09,24606098 Sat, 09 May 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no Adventurous Living http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24606099-THE-SOUTH-AFRICA-STORY There is only one God and He is a Great God!  Hear stories from the team of youth and adults that served on the mission field in South Africa for two weeks in March. There is only one God and He is a Great God!  Hear stories from the team of youth and adults that served on the mission field in South Africa for two weeks in March. There is only one God and He is a Great God!  Hear stories from the team of youth and adults that served on the mission field in South Africa for two weeks in March. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-02,24606099 Sat, 02 May 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no Adventurous Living http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24606100-THE-RIPPLES We exist to make ripples that echo through eternity.  With each conversation about Jesus and relationship built we drop a rock into the water and the ripples begin.  How big they'll be and whether they'll reach the shore remains to be seen.   Speaker: Dr. Gene Curtis We exist to make ripples that echo through eternity.  With each conversation about Jesus and relationship built we drop a rock into the water and the ripples begin.  How big they'll be and whether they'll reach the shore remains to be seen.   Speaker: Dr. Gene Curtis We exist to make ripples that echo through eternity.  With each conversation about Jesus and relationship built we drop a rock into the water and the ripples begin.  How big they'll be and whether they'll reach the shore remains to be seen.   Speaker: Dr. Gene Curtis tag:odeo.com,2009-04-25,24606100 Sat, 25 Apr 2009 20:00:00 -0700 no Adventurous Living http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24606101-NOW-WHAT Now What?  Jesus was dead.  What will happen to what He started?  He cried out on the cross, "It is Finished".  It sure seemed that way from the disciples' point of view!  The work that Jesus came to do was completed when He died on the Cross.  But the work of the Kingdom wasn't finished.  The risen Jesus surprises His followers, then charged them (and us!) with being witnesses to the world about what they saw and to declare the message of repentance and forgiveness.  The good news is that He always provides what we need to accomplish what He commands.  If we make ourselves available 24/7, God will bring people into our lives, His divine appointments, so that we can share God's love for them through our actions and words. Now What?  Jesus was dead.  What will happen to what He started?  He cried out on the cross, "It is Finished".  It sure seemed that way from the disciples' point of view!  The work that Jesus came to do was completed when He died on the Cross.  But the work of the Kingdom wasn't finished.  The risen Jesus surprises His followers, then charged them (and us!) with being witnesses to the world about what they saw and to declare the message of repentance and forgiveness.  The good news is that He always provides what we need to accomplish what He commands.  If we make ourselves available 24/7, God will bring people into our lives, His divine appointments, so that we can share God's love for them through our actions and words. Now What?  Jesus was dead.  What will happen to what He started?  He cried out on the cross, "It is Finished".  It sure seemed that way from the disciples' point of view!  The work that Jesus came to do was completed when He died on the Cross.  But the work of the Kingdom wasn't finished.  The risen Jesus surprises His followers, then charged them (and us!) with being witnesses to the world about what they saw and to declare the message of repentance and forgiveness.  The good news is that He always provides what we need to accomplish what He commands.  If we make ourselves available 24/7, God will bring people into our lives, His divine appointments, so that we can share God's love for them through our actions and words. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-19,24606101 Sun, 19 Apr 2009 16:02:36 -0700 no Adventurous Living http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24606102-We-Had-Hoped             tag:odeo.com,2009-04-11,24606102 Sat, 11 Apr 2009 20:00:00 -0700 no Adventurous Living http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24606103-THE-PLAN-FULFILLED-April-5-2009 Out of divine necessity Jesus fulfills the prophecies and experiences all that he had been speaking of. Luke 22:39-23:56, Jerry Beres delivers "The Plan Fulfilled". Out of divine necessity Jesus fulfills the prophecies and experiences all that he had been speaking of. Luke 22:39-23:56, Jerry Beres delivers "The Plan Fulfilled". Out of divine necessity Jesus fulfills the prophecies and experiences all that he had been speaking of. Luke 22:39-23:56, Jerry Beres delivers "The Plan Fulfilled". tag:odeo.com,2009-04-10,24606103 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 18:36:58 -0700 no Adventurous Living http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24414903-THE-PLAN-FULFILLED-April-5-2009 Out of divine necessity Jesus fulfills the prophecies and experiences all that he had been speaking of. Luke 22:39-23:56, Jerry Beres delivers "The Plan Fulfilled". Out of divine necessity Jesus fulfills the prophecies and experiences all that he had been speaking of. Luke 22:39-23:56, Jerry Beres delivers "The Plan Fulfilled". Out of divine necessity Jesus fulfills the prophecies and experiences all that he had been speaking of. Luke 22:39-23:56, Jerry Beres delivers "The Plan Fulfilled". tag:odeo.com,2009-04-06,24414903 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 09:29:00 -0700 no Adventurous Living http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24384952-A-MEAL-TO-REMEMBER-March-29-2009 Gathering and eating together is a common theme in the book of Luke. When Jesus and His disciples gathered around the table for the Last Supper, it was "A Meal To Remember". Listen to Dr. Curtis and the passages of Luke 22:1-38 as Jesus helped prepare His disciples in how to deal with His absence. Gathering and eating together is a common theme in the book of Luke. When Jesus and His disciples gathered around the table for the Last Supper, it was "A Meal To Remember". Listen to Dr. Curtis and the passages of Luke 22:1-38 as Jesus helped prepare His disciples in how to deal with His absence. Gathering and eating together is a common theme in the book of Luke. When Jesus and His disciples gathered around the table for the Last Supper, it was "A Meal To Remember". Listen to Dr. Curtis and the passages of Luke 22:1-38 as Jesus helped prepare His disciples in how to deal with His absence. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-30,24384952 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 12:00:00 -0700 no Adventurous Living http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24347192-A-NEW-DAY-DAWNING-March-22-2009 There is a new day dawning. Hear God prompt you to live each day for him with a focus on the life He intends for you. Pastor Jerry Beres takes us through Luke 19:28-21:38. There is a new day dawning. Hear God prompt you to live each day for him with a focus on the life He intends for you. Pastor Jerry Beres takes us through Luke 19:28-21:38. There is a new day dawning. Hear God prompt you to live each day for him with a focus on the life He intends for you. Pastor Jerry Beres takes us through Luke 19:28-21:38. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-23,24347192 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 10:47:00 -0700 no Adventurous Living http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24309016-AS-THE-PLOT-THICKENS-March-8-2009 As we leave the season of epiphany and are now in the season of lent we encounter a turning point in the life of Christ. Guest speaker Mike Allison takes us through Luke 18:31-34 as the plot thickens. As we leave the season of epiphany and are now in the season of lent we encounter a turning point in the life of Christ. Guest speaker Mike Allison takes us through Luke 18:31-34 as the plot thickens. As we leave the season of epiphany and are now in the season of lent we encounter a turning point in the life of Christ. Guest speaker Mike Allison takes us through Luke 18:31-34 as the plot thickens. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-09,24309016 Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:45:54 -0700 no Adventurous Living http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24278701-AS-THE-PLOT-THICKENS-March-8-2009 As we leave the season of epiphany and are now in the season of lent we encounter a turning point in the life of Christ. Guest speaker Mike Allison takes us through Luke 18:31-34 as the plot thickens. As we leave the season of epiphany and are now in the season of lent we encounter a turning point in the life of Christ. Guest speaker Mike Allison takes us through Luke 18:31-34 as the plot thickens. As we leave the season of epiphany and are now in the season of lent we encounter a turning point in the life of Christ. Guest speaker Mike Allison takes us through Luke 18:31-34 as the plot thickens. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-09,24278701 Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:38:00 -0700 no Adventurous Living http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24309018-ONE-THING-YOU-LACK-March-3-2009 Dr. Curtis delivers a "first person" perspective of the rich man from Luke 18-30. The rich man wanted to know how to get eternal life and thought that he had obeyed all of the commandments, but Jesus said "There is still one thing you lack". Dr. Curtis delivers a "first person" perspective of the rich man from Luke 18-30. The rich man wanted to know how to get eternal life and thought that he had obeyed all of the commandments, but Jesus said "There is still one thing you lack". Dr. Curtis delivers a "first person" perspective of the rich man from Luke 18-30. The rich man wanted to know how to get eternal life and thought that he had obeyed all of the commandments, but Jesus said "There is still one thing you lack". tag:odeo.com,2009-03-03,24309018 Tue, 03 Mar 2009 11:25:23 -0800 no Adventurous Living http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24240560-ONE-THING-YOU-LACK-March-3-2009 Dr. Curtis delivers a "first person" perspective of the rich man from Luke 18-30. The rich man wanted to know how to get eternal life and thought that he had obeyed all of the commandments, but Jesus said "There is still one thing you lack". Dr. Curtis delivers a "first person" perspective of the rich man from Luke 18-30. The rich man wanted to know how to get eternal life and thought that he had obeyed all of the commandments, but Jesus said "There is still one thing you lack". Dr. Curtis delivers a "first person" perspective of the rich man from Luke 18-30. The rich man wanted to know how to get eternal life and thought that he had obeyed all of the commandments, but Jesus said "There is still one thing you lack". tag:odeo.com,2009-03-03,24240560 Tue, 03 Mar 2009 11:18:00 -0800 no Adventurous Living http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24309019-MAKING-THE-IMPOSSIBLE-POSSIBLE-February-22-2009 Jerry Beres' sermon "Making the Impossible, Possible" takes us through Luke 17:1-37. Jerry Beres' sermon "Making the Impossible, Possible" takes us through Luke 17:1-37. Jerry Beres' sermon "Making the Impossible, Possible" takes us through Luke 17:1-37. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-23,24309019 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 12:31:44 -0800 no Adventurous Living http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24164467-MAKING-THE-IMPOSSIBLE-POSSIBLE-February-22-2009 Jerry Beres' sermon "Making the Impossible, Possible" takes us through Luke 17:1-37. Jerry Beres' sermon "Making the Impossible, Possible" takes us through Luke 17:1-37. Jerry Beres' sermon "Making the Impossible, Possible" takes us through Luke 17:1-37. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-23,24164467 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 12:09:00 -0800 no Adventurous Living http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24171691-MAKING-THE-IMPOSSIBLE-POSSIBLE-February-22-2009 Jerry Beres' sermon "Making the Impossible, Possible" takes us through Luke 17:1-37. Jerry Beres' sermon "Making the Impossible, Possible" takes us through Luke 17:1-37. Jerry Beres' sermon "Making the Impossible, Possible" takes us through Luke 17:1-37. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-23,24171691 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 12:09:00 -0800 no Adventurous Living http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24309020-YOUR-EXCUSE-FOR-BEING-BORN-February-15-2008 Dr. Gene Curtis walks through Luke 14:25-35 with his sermon titled "Your Excuse For Being Born". Dr. Gene Curtis walks through Luke 14:25-35 with his sermon titled "Your Excuse For Being Born". Dr. Gene Curtis walks through Luke 14:25-35 with his sermon titled "Your Excuse For Being Born". tag:odeo.com,2009-02-18,24309020 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 10:53:29 -0800 no Adventurous Living http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24127781-YOUR-EXCUSE-FOR-BEING-BORN-February-15-2008 Dr. Gene Curtis walks through Luke 14:25-35 with his sermon titled "Your Excuse For Being Born". Dr. Gene Curtis walks through Luke 14:25-35 with his sermon titled "Your Excuse For Being Born". Dr. Gene Curtis walks through Luke 14:25-35 with his sermon titled "Your Excuse For Being Born". tag:odeo.com,2009-02-18,24127781 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 10:50:00 -0800 no Adventurous Living http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24171692-YOUR-EXCUSE-FOR-BEING-BORN-February-15-2008 Dr. Gene Curtis walks through Luke 14:25-35 with his sermon titled "Your Excuse For Being Born". Dr. Gene Curtis walks through Luke 14:25-35 with his sermon titled "Your Excuse For Being Born". Dr. Gene Curtis walks through Luke 14:25-35 with his sermon titled "Your Excuse For Being Born". tag:odeo.com,2009-02-18,24171692 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 10:50:00 -0800 no Adventurous Living http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24056597-ARE-YOU-COMING-TO-THE-PARTY-February-8-2009 Guest Speaker Craig Hammond teaches on Luke 12:49-14:24. It is a message for all to hear, because we all are invited. Are you coming to the Party? Guest Speaker Craig Hammond teaches on Luke 12:49-14:24. It is a message for all to hear, because we all are invited. Are you coming to the Party? Guest Speaker Craig Hammond teaches on Luke 12:49-14:24. It is a message for all to hear, because we all are invited. Are you coming to the Party? tag:odeo.com,2009-02-09,24056597 Mon, 09 Feb 2009 12:29:59 -0800 no Adventurous Living http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24309021-ARE-YOU-COMING-TO-THE-PARTY-February-8-2009 Guest Speaker Craig Hammond teaches on Luke 12:49-14:24. It is a message for all to hear, because we all are invited. Are you coming to the Party? Guest Speaker Craig Hammond teaches on Luke 12:49-14:24. It is a message for all to hear, because we all are invited. Are you coming to the Party? Guest Speaker Craig Hammond teaches on Luke 12:49-14:24. It is a message for all to hear, because we all are invited. Are you coming to the Party? tag:odeo.com,2009-02-09,24309021 Mon, 09 Feb 2009 12:29:59 -0800 no Adventurous Living