Messages August 2008

  • Real Truth About Prayer II

    Aug. 3, 2008

    Fourth in the "Four Simple Things" series from II Chronicles 7:14, Pastor Kendall Odle continues to debunk some of the myths about prayer. It's not about time spent or eloquent words used but simply about talking to God, and listening to Him, too -- plain and simple.

  • Seek God's Face

    Aug. 10, 2008

    Fifth in the series about II Chronicles 7:14, this message by Pastor Kendall Odle addresses that portion of the verse dealing with seeking God's face. What does this mean exactly? Well, Kendall simplifies it and makes it understandable; it just means to find out what God wants instead of focusing on ourselves.

  • Covered In Dust

    Aug. 17, 2008

    Pastor Kendall Odle takes a different tack than the usual "Woe Is Me," "I'm Nothing" approach to Christianity so prevalent in today's culture. Instead, he focuses on how God sees us, not how we see ourselves. This is a much rosier picture, for sure -- because God doesn't get down on us the way we sometimes get down on ourselves.

    The message concludes with a great clip, used by permission from nooma.com. It is Pastor Rob Bell speaking to what it means to be a follower of Jesus -- again, looking at His view of us.

    To view this and other great videos in their entirety, please visit nooma.com.

  • The Missional Directive

    Aug. 24, 2008

    "It's hard to take the first step if you don't know the way" is the opening line of a favorite song of Turlock Grace, and it is becoming more real with each passing day as we enter this next phase of excitement -- and yes, uncertainty -- in the life of this church. Pastor Kendall Odle addresses this with a message from Luke 10, where Jesus gives clear instruction as to those "next steps." He makes some pretty amazing promises in the process, too. So go ahead, take that first step, even if you're afraid. You're in good hands.

  • Straighten Up and Behave!

    Aug. 31, 2008

    The final installment of the series on II Chronicles 7:14, Pastor Kendall Odle addresses the part of the verse dealing with turning from our wicked ways. In other words, freedom can indeed be found in having some semblance of structure and order in our lives. That's when healing happens, and when we can find peace.