http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com Reconnect Barrhaven Community Church Podcasts en Reconnect Barrhaven Community Church Podcasts Reconnect Barrhaven Community Church no All Sermons pastorb50@hotmail.com ℗ & © 2009 Reconnect Barrhaven Community Church 720 Biography: Esther Reconnect – June 28, 2009 Text: Esther 4:1-17; John 16:33 Key Thought: Esther shows us that remembering who we are and whose we are is the key to having the courage to risk living out God’s love. Mordecai sent this reply to Esther: “Don’t think for a moment that because you’re in the palace you will escape when all other Jews are killed. If you keep quiet at a time like this, deliverance and relief for the Jews will arise from some other place, but you and your relatives will die. Who knows if perhaps you were made queen for just such a time as this?” Then Esther sent this reply to Mordecai: “Go and gather together all the Jews of Susa and fast for me. Do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. My maids and I will do the same. And then, though it is against the law, I will go in to see the king. If I must die, I am willing to die.” So Mordecai went away and did everything as Esther had ordered him. (Esther 4:13-17, NLT) http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/sermon/esther http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/mediafiles/june-28-2009.mp3 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 18:47:10 CDT Brian Ballinger Biography biography,esther,courage,faith,sacrifice,king,persia,queen 28:51 Biography: Jephthah Reconnect – June 21, 2009 Text: Judges 11:29-40; Mark 8:36 Key Thought: Jephthah “shows” us that the more we experience God as our Father, the better fathers (and mothers) we will be. At that time the Spirit of the LORD came upon Jephthah, and he went throughout the land of Gilead and Manasseh, including Mizpah in Gilead, and led an army against the Ammonites. And Jephthah made a vow to the LORD. He said, “If you give me victory over the Ammonites, I will give to the LORD the first thing coming out of my house to greet me when I return in triumph. I will sacrifice it as a burnt offering.” So Jephthah led his army against the Ammonites, and the LORD gave him victory. He thoroughly defeated the Ammonites from Aroer to an area near Minnith – twenty towns – and as far away as Abel-keramim. Thus Israel subdued the Ammonites. When Jephthah returned home to Mizpah, his daughter – his only child – ran out to meet him, playing on a tambourine and dancing for joy. When he saw her, he tore his clothes in anguish. “My daughter!” he cried out. “My heart is breaking! What a tragedy that you came out to greet me. For I have made a vow to the LORD and cannot take it back.” And she said, “Father, you have made a promise to the LORD. You must do to me what you have promised, for the LORD has given you a great victory over your enemies, the Ammonites. But first let me go up and roam in the hills and weep with my friends for two months, because I will die a virgin.” “You may go,” Jephthah said. And he let her go away for two months. She and her friends went into the hills and wept because she would never have children. When she returned home, her father kept his vow, and she died a virgin. So it has become a custom in Israel for young Israelite women to go away for four days each year to lament the fate of Jephthah’s daughter. (Judges 11:29-40, NLT) http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/sermon/jephthah http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/mediafiles/fathers-day-june-21-2009.mp3 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 17:21:01 CDT Brian Ballinger Biography biography,jephthah,worst,father,ever,ambition,sacrifice,mistakes,smooth,talker 31:54 Biography: Jephthah Reconnect – June 21, 2009 Text: Judges 11:29-40; Mark 8:36 Key Thought: Jephthah “shows” us that the more we experience God as our Father, the better fathers (and mothers) we will be. At that time the Spirit of the LORD came upon Jephthah, and he went throughout the land of Gilead and Manasseh, including Mizpah in Gilead, and led an army against the Ammonites. And Jephthah made a vow to the LORD. He said, “If you give me victory over the Ammonites, I will give to the LORD the first thing coming out of my house to greet me when I return in triumph. I will sacrifice it as a burnt offering.” So Jephthah led his army against the Ammonites, and the LORD gave him victory. He thoroughly defeated the Ammonites from Aroer to an area near Minnith – twenty towns – and as far away as Abel-keramim. Thus Israel subdued the Ammonites. When Jephthah returned home to Mizpah, his daughter – his only child – ran out to meet him, playing on a tambourine and dancing for joy. When he saw her, he tore his clothes in anguish. “My daughter!” he cried out. “My heart is breaking! What a tragedy that you came out to greet me. For I have made a vow to the LORD and cannot take it back.” And she said, “Father, you have made a promise to the LORD. You must do to me what you have promised, for the LORD has given you a great victory over your enemies, the Ammonites. But first let me go up and roam in the hills and weep with my friends for two months, because I will die a virgin.” “You may go,” Jephthah said. And he let her go away for two months. She and her friends went into the hills and wept because she would never have children. When she returned home, her father kept his vow, and she died a virgin. So it has become a custom in Israel for young Israelite women to go away for four days each year to lament the fate of Jephthah’s daughter. (Judges 11:29-40, NLT) http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/sermon/jephthah http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/mediafiles/about-fathers.wmv Sun, 21 Jun 2009 17:20:58 CDT Brian Ballinger Biography biography,jephthah,worst,father,ever,ambition,sacrifice,mistakes,smooth,talker 31:54 Biography: Jonathan Reconnect – June 14, 2009 Text: I Samuel 20:1-17,33-42; John 15:12-13 Key Thought: Jonathan shows that it takes loyalty and humility to put others ahead of ourselves, and we see the same in God’s love for us. “Come out to the field with me,” Jonathan replied. And they went out there together. Then Jonathan told David, “I promise by the LORD, the God of Israel, that by this time tomorrow, or the next day at the latest, I will talk to my father and let you know at once how he feels about you. If he speaks favourably about you, I will let you know. But if he is angry and wants you killed, may the LORD strike me and even kill me if I don’t warn you so you can escape and live. May the LORD be with you as he used to be with my father. And may you treat me with the faithful love of the LORD as long as I live. But if I die, treat my family with this faithful love, even when the LORD destroys all your enemies from the face of the earth.” So Jonathan made a solemn pact with David, saying, “May the LORD destroy all your enemies!” And Jonathan made David reaffirm his vow of friendship again, for Jonathan loved David as he loved himself. (I Samuel 20:11-17, NLT) http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/sermon/biography-jonathan http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/mediafiles/june-14-2009.mp3 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 17:11:23 CDT Brian Ballinger Biography biography,jonathan,david,conflict,loyalty,humility,friendship,old,testament 27:22 http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/sermon/everything-i-know-about-god-i-learned-from-a-two-year-old http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/mediafiles/june-7-2009.mp3 Sun, 07 Jun 2009 17:12:35 CDT Kimberley Malloy toddler,god,jesus,know,questions 30:01 Church Like You Never Expected: “Wii” Reconnect – May 31, 2009 Text: Acts 2:36-47; Romans 12:2 Key Thought: Faith deepens with the change that happens as we become: through experiencing life with Jesus together. “So let it be clearly known by everyone in Israel that God has made this Jesus whom you crucified to be both Lord and Messiah!” Peter’s words convicted them deeply, and they said to him and to the other apostles, “Brothers, what should we do?” Peter replied, “Each of you must turn from your sins and turn to God, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. This promise is to you and to your children, and even to the Gentiles – all who have been called by the Lord our God.” Then Peter continued preaching for a long time, strongly urging all his listeners, “Save yourselves from this generation that has gone astray!” Those who believed what Peter said were baptized and added to the church – about three thousand in all. They joined with the other believers and devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, sharing in the Lord’s Supper and in prayer. A deep sense of awe came over them all, and the apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders. And all the believers met together constantly and shared everything they had. They sold their possessions and shared the proceeds with those in need. They worshiped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord’s Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity – all the while praising God and enjoying the goodwill of all the people. And each day the Lord added to their group those who were being saved. (Acts 2:36-47, NLT) http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/sermon/wii http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/mediafiles/may-31-2009.mp3 Sun, 31 May 2009 21:33:12 CDT Brian Ballinger Thii Mii Wii: Church Like You Never Expected wii,nintendo,church,belong,believe,become,faith,journey 32:19 Church Like You Never Expected: “Mii” Reconnect – May 24, 2009 Text: Matthew 16:13-17, John 12:44-46 Key Thought: Faith continues with an opportunity to further what we believe: in regards to Jesus and what He offers. When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” “Well,” they replied, “some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say Jeremiah or one of the other prophets.” Then he asked them, “But who do YOU say I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” Jesus replied, “You are blessed, Simon son of John, because my Father in heaven has revealed this to you. You did not learn this from any human being. Now I say to you that you are Peter [which means ‘rock’], and upon this rock I will build my church, and all the powers of hell will not conquer it. (Matthew 16:13-17, NLT) http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/sermon/mii http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/mediafiles/mii-may-24-2009.mp3 Sun, 24 May 2009 17:15:35 CDT Brian Ballinger Thii Mii Wii: Church Like You Never Expected wii,nintendo,church,belong,believe,become,faith,journey 30:34 Church Like You Never Expected: “Mii” Reconnect – May 24, 2009 Text: Matthew 16:13-17, John 12:44-46 Key Thought: Faith continues with an opportunity to further what we believe: in regards to Jesus and what He offers. When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” “Well,” they replied, “some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say Jeremiah or one of the other prophets.” Then he asked them, “But who do YOU say I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” Jesus replied, “You are blessed, Simon son of John, because my Father in heaven has revealed this to you. You did not learn this from any human being. Now I say to you that you are Peter [which means ‘rock’], and upon this rock I will build my church, and all the powers of hell will not conquer it. (Matthew 16:13-17, NLT) http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/sermon/mii http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/mediafiles/awkward-questions.wmv Sun, 24 May 2009 17:15:32 CDT Brian Ballinger Thii Mii Wii: Church Like You Never Expected wii,nintendo,church,belong,believe,become,faith,journey 30:34 Church Like You Never Expected: “Thii” Reconnect – May 17, 2009 Text: Matthew 9:9-13; I Timothy 1:15-16 Key Thought: Faith begins with an invitation to find the place we belong: with Jesus and His people. As Jesus was going down the road, he saw Matthew sitting at his tax-collection booth. “Come, be my disciple,” Jesus said to him. So Matthew got up and followed him. That night Matthew invited Jesus and his disciples to be his dinner guests, along with his fellow tax collectors and many other notorious sinners. The Pharisees were indignant. “Why does your teacher eat with such scum?” they asked his disciples. When he heard this, Jesus replied, “Healthy people don’t need a doctor – sick people do.” Then he added, “Now go and learn the meaning of this Scripture: ‘I want you to be merciful; I don’t want your sacrifices.’ For I have come to call sinners, not those who think they are already good enough.” (Matthew 9:9-13, NLT) http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/sermon/thii http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/mediafiles/may-17-2009.mp3 Sun, 17 May 2009 13:45:03 CDT Brian Ballinger Thii Mii Wii: Church Like You Never Expected journey,faith,become,believe,belong,church,nintendo,wii 40:55 Infectious: Unlikely Candidates Reconnect – May 10, 2009 Text: I Peter 3:13-18; Colossians 4:5-6 Key Thought: The life we have with Jesus will naturally become apparent and spread to our families, if we will do our part and let God do His. Now, who will want to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you suffer for doing what is right, God will reward you for it. So don’t be afraid and don’t worry. Instead, you must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if you are asked about your Christian hope, always be ready to explain it. But you must do this in a gentle and respectful way. Keep your conscience clear. Then if people speak evil against you, they will be ashamed when they see what a good life you live because you belong to Christ. Remember, it is better to suffer for doing good, if that is what God wants, than to suffer for doing wrong. Christ also suffered when he died for our sins once for all time. He never sinned, but he died for sinners that he might bring us safely home to God. He suffered physical death, but he was raised to life in the Spirit. (I Peter 3:13-18, NLT) http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/sermon/unlikely-candidates http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/mediafiles/may-10-2009.mp3 Sun, 10 May 2009 16:53:15 CDT Brian Ballinger Infectious infectious,share,faith,journey,evangelism,communicate,jesus 29:14 Infectious: Unlikely Content Reconnect – May 3, 2009 Text: II Corinthians 4:5-10, 16-18; I Peter 2:9 Key Thought: Even in our worst struggles, God is still at work, producing a life in us that spreads to others. You see, we don’t go around preaching about ourselves. We preach that Jesus Christ is Lord, and we ourselves are your servants for Jesus’ sake. For God, who said, “Let there be light in the darkness,” has made this light shine in our hearts so we could know the glory of God that is seen in the face of Jesus Christ. We now have this light shining in our hearts, but we ourselves are like fragile clay jars containing this great treasure. This makes it clear that our great power is from God, not from ourselves. We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed. We are perplexed, but not driven to despair. We are hunted down, but never abandoned by God. We get knocked down, but we are not destroyed. Through suffering, our bodies continue to share in the death of Jesus so that the life of Jesus may also be seen in our bodies... That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our inner beings are being renewed every day. For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever! So we don’t look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the things we cannot see will last forever. (II Corinthians 4:5-10,16-18, NLT) http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/sermon/unlikely-content http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/mediafiles/may-3-2009-unlikely-content.mp3 Sun, 03 May 2009 16:34:26 CDT Brian Ballinger Infectious infectious,share,faith,journey,evangelism,communicate,jesus 26:09 “What do you have that’s catching?” I got a cold this week – and I was miserable – and probably still am You don’t have to work at spreading a cold – in fact, it’s the opposite – you have to work hard to contain it. Which is why to use the word “infectious” with regards to faith or a faith journey that you or I are on might seem to be a poor choice of word Isn’t even just the PHRASE “sharing your faith” sound painful? Like work? Forced? As opposed to sneezing on someone – or shaking their hand and letting your germs do their thing And yet, when we look at the life of Jesus, the life that He had... well, infectious is a pretty good word for it – so how do we get in on THAT?!? http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/sermon/relationships http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/mediafiles/april-26-2009-infectious-relationships.mp3 Sun, 26 Apr 2009 16:21:22 CDT Scott Wheeler Infectious infectious,share,faith,journey,evangelism,communicate,jesus 46:05 Text: Colossians 3:1-15; Romans 8:11-14 Key Thought: Jesus opens His new life to us – and to enter means struggle, wonder and gratitude. Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven where Christ is, sitting at God’s right hand in the place of honour and power. Let heaven fill your thoughts. Do not think only about things down here on earth. For you died when Christ died, and your real life is hidden with Christ in God. And when Christ, who is your real life, is revealed to the whole world, you will share in all his glory. So put to death the sinful, earthly things lurking within you. Have nothing to do with sexual sin, impurity, lust, and shameful desires. Don’t be greedy for the good things of this life, for that is idolatry. God’s terrible anger will come upon those who do such things. You used to do them when your life was still part of this world. But now is the time to get rid of anger, rage, malicious behaviour, slander, and dirty language. Don’t lie to each other, for you have stripped off your old evil nature and all its wicked deeds. In its place you have clothed yourselves with a brand-new nature that is continually being renewed as you learn more and more about Christ, who created this new nature within you. In this new life, it doesn’t matter if you are a Greek or a Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave or free. Christ is all that matters, and he lives in all of us. Since God chose you to be the holy people whom he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. You must make allowance for each other’s faults and forgive the person who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. And the most important piece of clothing you must wear is love. Love is what binds us all together in perfect harmony. And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are all called to live in peace. And always be thankful. (Colossians 3:1-15, NLT) http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/sermon/life-after-easter http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/mediafiles/april-19-chocolates-gone-2009.mp3 Sun, 19 Apr 2009 15:06:31 CDT Brian Ballinger Life After Easter bunny,chocolate,change,way,life,christian,easter,closet 28:45 se7en: Pride Reconnect – April 12, 2009 Text: John 20:19-31; Romans 10:8-11 Key Thought: Pride disconnects and destroys, but Jesus offers the antidote: a connection with God that brings health, life and joy. That evening, on the first day of the week, the disciples were meeting behind locked doors because they were afraid of the Jewish leaders. Suddenly, Jesus was standing there among them! “Peace be with you,” he said. As he spoke, he held out his hands for them to see, and he showed them his side. They were filled with joy when they saw their Lord! ... One of the disciples, Thomas (nicknamed the Twin), was not with the others when Jesus came. They told him, “We have seen the Lord!” But he replied, “I won’t believe it unless I see the nail wounds in his hands, put my fingers into them, and place my hand into the wound in his side.” Eight days later the disciples were together again, and this time Thomas was with them. The doors were locked; but suddenly, as before, Jesus was standing among them. He said, “Peace be with you.” Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and see my hands. Put your hand into the wound in my side. Don’t be faithless any longer. Believe!” “My Lord and my God!” Thomas exclaimed. Then Jesus told him, “You believe because you have seen me. Blessed are those who haven’t seen me and believe anyway.” Jesus’ disciples saw him do many other miraculous signs besides the ones recorded in this book. But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing in him you will have life. http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/sermon/pride http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/mediafiles/easter-2009-april-12-2009.mp3 Sun, 12 Apr 2009 17:00:51 CDT Brian Ballinger se7en deadly,sins,seven,se7en,gluttony,greed,lust,envy,pride,wrath,sloth 26:53 se7en: Envy Reconnect – April 5, 2009 Text: I Corinthians 11:17-34; Matthew 21:1-16; Luke 22:14-24 Key Thought: Envy disconnects and destroys, but Jesus offers the antidote: a connection with God that brings health, life and joy. “Envy wrecks everything” For this is what the Lord himself said, and I pass it on to you just as I received it. On the night when he was betrayed, the Lord Jesus took a loaf of bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way, he took the cup of wine after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant between God and you, sealed by the shedding of my blood. Do this in remembrance of me as often as you drink it.” For every time you eat this bread and drink this cup, you are announcing the Lord’s death until he comes again. So if anyone eats this bread or drinks this cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner, that person is guilty of sinning against the body and the blood of the Lord. That is why you should examine yourself before eating the bread and drinking from the cup. (I Corinthians 11:23-28, NLT) http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/sermon/envy http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/mediafiles/envy.mp3 Sun, 05 Apr 2009 17:57:48 CDT Brian Ballinger se7en deadly,sins,seven,se7en,gluttony,greed,lust,envy,pride,wrath,sloth 33:53 Text: Luke 12:13-31; I Timothy 6:17-18 Key Thought: Greed disconnects and destroys, but Jesus offers the antidote: a connection with God that brings health, life and joy. ...someone called from the crowd. “Teacher, please tell my brother to divide our father’s estate with me.” Jesus replied, “Friend, who made me a judge over you to decide such things as that?” Then he said, “Beware! Don’t be greedy for what you don’t have. Real life is not measured by how much we own.” And he gave an illustration: “A rich man had a fertile farm that produced fine crops. In fact, his barns were full to overflowing. So he said, ‘I know! I’ll tear down my barns and build bigger ones. Then I’ll have room enough to store everything. And I’ll sit back and say to myself, “My friend, you have enough stored away for years to come. Now take it easy! Eat, drink, and be merry!”’ But God said to him, ‘You fool! You will die this very night. Then who will get it all?’” Yes, a person is a fool to store up earthly wealth but not have a rich relationship with God. Then turning to his disciples, Jesus said, “So I tell you, don’t worry about everyday life – whether you have enough food to eat or clothes to wear. For life consists of far more than food and clothing... These things dominate the thoughts of most people, but your Father already knows your needs. He will give you all you need from day to day if you make the Kingdom of God your primary concern.” (Luke 12:13-31, NLT) http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/sermon/greed Sun, 29 Mar 2009 20:22:13 CDT Brian Ballinger se7en deadly,sins,seven,se7en,gluttony,greed,lust,envy,pride,wrath,sloth Text: I Thessalonians 4:1-5; Romans 8:1-2 Key Thought: Lust disconnects and destroys, but Jesus offers the antidote: a connection with God that brings health, life and joy. Finally dear brothers and sisters, we urge you in the name of the Lord Jesus to live in a way that pleases God, as we have taught you. You are doing this already, and we encourage you to do so more and more. For you remember what we taught you in the name of the Lord Jesus. God wants you to be holy, so you should keep clear of all sexual sin. Then each of you will control your body and live in holiness and honour – not in lustful passion as the pagans do, in their ignorance of God and his ways. (I Thessalonians 4:1-5, NLT) http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/sermon/lust http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/mediafiles/march-22-2009.mp3 Sun, 22 Mar 2009 21:10:38 CDT Brian Ballinger se7en deadly,sins,seven,se7en,gluttony,greed,lust,envy,pride,wrath,sloth 29:43 God leads us through the darkest times of our lives to change us into what He knows we can be - but before that comes, we have to come to the end of our words in order to hear His. http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/sermon/a-nice-aftertaste-jonah http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/mediafiles/march-15-2009.mp3 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 20:41:55 CDT Aaron Holbrough God leads us through the darkest times of our lives to change us into what He knows we can be - but before that comes, we have to come to the end of our words in order to hear His. suffering,why,jonah,whale,god,running,prophet,grace 11:10 Wrath disconnects and destroys, but Jesus offers the antidote: a connection with God that brings health, life and joy. "Understand this, my dear friends: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. Human anger does not produce the just kind of life God desires. So get rid of all the filth and evil in your lives, and humbly accept the word God has planted in your hearts, for it has the power to save your souls." (James 1:19-21, NLT) http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/sermon/wrath http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/mediafiles/march-8-2009.mp3 Sun, 08 Mar 2009 19:51:12 CDT Brian Ballinger se7en deadly,sins,seven,se7en,gluttony,greed,lust,envy,pride,wrath,sloth 36:13 Sin disconnects and destroys, but Jesus offers the antidote: a connection with God that brings health, life and joy. "Do not let sin control the way you live; do not give in to its lustful desires. Do not let any part of your body become a tool of wickedness, to be used for sinning. Instead, give yourselves completely to God since you have been given new life. And use your whole body as a tool to do what is right for the glory of God." (Romans 6:12-13, NLT) http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/sermon/gluttony http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/mediafiles/gluttony-march-1.mp3 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 20:07:00 CST Brian Ballinger se7en deadly,sins,seven,se7en,gluttony,greed,lust,envy,pride,wrath,sloth 30:52 Sin disconnects and destroys, but Jesus offers the antidote: a connection with God that brings health, life and joy. http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/sermon/sloth http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/mediafiles/sloth-february-22-2009.mp3 Sun, 22 Feb 2009 19:52:28 CDT Brian Ballinger se7en deadly,sins,seven,se7en,gluttony,greed,lust,envy,pride,wrath,sloth 30:36 When we are finally convinced of God's love for us, then everything else can change. http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/sermon/just-dont-understand http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/mediafiles/feb152009.mp3 Sun, 15 Feb 2009 20:01:09 CST Brian Ballinger Music and Lyrics feelings,songs,psalms,grief,anger,joy,questioning,bible,blues 23:58 When God seems far away, He’s actually closer than ever – if we can only keep on trusting Him. http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/sermon/tired-of-livin http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/mediafiles/tired-of-livin.mp3 Sun, 08 Feb 2009 17:32:55 CST Brian Ballinger Music and Lyrics psalms,songs,feelings,grief,anger,joy,questioning,bible,blues 25:38 It’s OK to be angry with God, but having a relationship means working it through. http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/sermon/you-done-me-wrong http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/mediafiles/you-done-me-wrong.mp3 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 07:09:45 CST Brian Ballinger Music and Lyrics bible,questioning,joy,anger,grief,feelings,songs,psalms,blues 28:19 With God working in us and through us, Reconnect will more and more be a source of hope for Barrhaven in 2009. http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/sermon/2009-a-sneak-peek http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/mediafiles/2009-a-sneak-peek.mp3 Sun, 25 Jan 2009 18:31:51 CST Brian Ballinger 2009 - A Sneak Peek neighbourhood,community,reconnect,values,vision,2009 32:46 With God's help we can see worth and potential in every person, and act accordingly - from John 4:1-10 http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/sermon/go-to http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/mediafiles/go-to.mp3 Sun, 18 Jan 2009 16:32:19 CST Brian Ballinger What I Want To Be When I Grow Up (WIWTBWIGU) resolutions,grow,up,personal,change,life,growth,people,value 34:17 Jesus didn’t die to make us better people – but with Him in the centre of our lives, we will be. http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/sermon/standup http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/mediafiles/standup.mp3 Sun, 11 Jan 2009 16:05:14 CST Brian Ballinger What I Want To Be When I Grow Up (WIWTBWIGU) resolutions,grow,up,personal,change,life,growth,responsibiliity 29:28 If we will let Him, Jesus will set us free from the pain of our past hurts and mistakes. http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/sermon/free-from-the-past Sun, 04 Jan 2009 16:01:54 CST Brian Ballinger What I Want To Be When I Grow Up (WIWTBWIGU) growth,life,change,personal,up,grow,resolutions True peace comes as we encounter Jesus and embrace Him in our lives. http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/sermon/peace Wed, 24 Dec 2008 22:31:48 CST Brian Ballinger Christmas Can't Come Soon Enough This Year peace,gift,advent,stress,worry,busy,jesus Happy can never fill our longing for joy. http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/sermon/joy Sun, 21 Dec 2008 22:29:33 CST Brian Ballinger Christmas Can't Come Soon Enough This Year happy,joy,christmas,jesus,birth,gift,advent http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/sermon/contentment Sun, 14 Dec 2008 22:27:06 CST Tyler Wood Christmas Can't Come Soon Enough This Year We need Jesus to bring His compassion into our lives. http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/sermon/compassion Sun, 07 Dec 2008 22:33:21 CST Brian Ballinger Christmas Can't Come Soon Enough This Year compassion,contentment,joy,peace,reconnect,need,christmas God loves to show grace to unlikely people, and expects the same from us. http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/sermon/joe-the-prophet-on-justice http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/mediafiles/joe-the-prophet-on-justice.mp3 Sun, 09 Nov 2008 18:00:46 CST Brian Ballinger Fingerpointing neighbour,compassion,obedience,jonah,testament,old,justice 34:40 We really can depend on God. http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/sermon/reliant http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/mediafiles/reliant.mp3 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 22:15:30 CST Brian Ballinger ree-kuh-nekt worship,connection,prayer,bible,god,reliant 20:08 http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/sermon/this-year http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/mediafiles/this-year.mp3 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 00:00:48 CDT Brian Ballinger This year... dreams,2008-09,reconnect,community,discipleship,growth 33:21 Ruth: The woman who wouldn't take no for an answer http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/sermon/biography-ruth Sun, 07 Sep 2008 22:14:39 CDT Brian Ballinger Biography The story of Naaman http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/sermon/biography-naaman http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/mediafiles/biography-namaan.mp3 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 14:15:46 CDT Brian Ballinger Biography naaman,ballinger 41:32 The story of David http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/sermon/biography-david http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/mediafiles/biography-david.mp3 Sun, 17 Aug 2008 17:43:06 CDT Brian Ballinger Biography david,ballinger 47:04 http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/sermon/family Sun, 10 Aug 2008 19:57:42 CDT Brian Ballinger Jesus Is My Homeboy homeboy,jesus,struggles,family,humanity,community Stories You Should Know There are so many stories in the Bible that seem to get lost in the pages. Let's take another look. http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/sermon/stories-you-should-know-shadrach-meshach-and-abednego http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/mediafiles/july-13-2008.wav Sun, 13 Jul 2008 20:18:19 CDT Kimberley Malloy Stories You Should Know stories,shadrach,meshach,abednego,malloy 31:54 Living out what you believe http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/sermon/live http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/mediafiles/june-29-2008.wav Sun, 29 Jun 2008 20:22:31 CDT Brian Ballinger Read, Think, Pray, Live live,ballinger 32:05 Pray http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/sermon/pray http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/mediafiles/june-22-2008-pray.wav Sun, 22 Jun 2008 20:23:57 CDT Brian Ballinger Read, Think, Pray, Live pray,ballinger 28:17 Think http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/sermon/think http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/mediafiles/june-15-2008.mp3 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 20:25:05 CDT Brian Ballinger Read, Think, Pray, Live think,ballinger 42:34 Read http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/sermon/read http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/mediafiles/june-8-2008.mp3 Sun, 08 Jun 2008 20:26:11 CDT Brian Ballinger Read, Think, Pray, Live read,ballinger 36:47 The true power of the Bible is that in it we can encounter the “Live and Interactive Version” – Jesus, the eternal Word of God, in his life-changing love, truth and justice. http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/sermon/begin http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/mediafiles/begin.mp3 Sun, 25 May 2008 15:08:37 CDT Brian Ballinger A Really "Good Book" bible,practical,lectio,divina,sermon,mount 34:28 http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/sermon/abraham http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/mediafiles/abraham.mp3 Sun, 18 May 2008 21:40:20 CDT Brian Ballinger Biography abraham,biography,old,testament,faith 27:01 Who is Jesus? http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/sermon/son http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/mediafiles/son.mp3 Sun, 11 May 2008 19:56:51 CDT Scott Wheeler Hello My Name Is God jesus,son,god,scott,wheeler 39:13 The Holy Spirit fills the place of Jesus in our world today – loving us, guiding us, and leading us and everything else (back) to God. http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/sermon/spirit http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/mediafiles/spirit.mp3 Sun, 11 May 2008 21:43:58 CDT Brian Ballinger Hello My Name Is God trinity,spirit,god,world,creation,theology 46:14 http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/sermon/father http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/mediafiles/father.mp3 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 20:06:58 CDT Brian Ballinger Hello My Name Is God god,father,theology,trinity 36:22 Moving Jesus into the centre means becoming part of a unique community of people with a mission to change our world by showing God’s love. http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/sermon/meet-the-neighbours http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/mediafiles/meet-the-neighbours.mp3 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 21:51:16 CDT Brian Ballinger Trading Spaces community,jesus,love,centre,mission,change 36:22 Moving Jesus into the centre of our life means a change of perspective: our conscience is fully awakened, and we are then free to choose to do good and to love. http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/sermon/the-to-do-list http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/mediafiles/the-to-do-list.mp3 Sun, 13 Apr 2008 21:46:51 CDT Brian Ballinger Trading Spaces conscience,faith,jesus,centre,life,change 33:53 Moving Jesus into the centre of your life means sharing the space: you'll never be alone, but it's not all about you anymore: you will be changed. http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/sermon/a-new-roommate http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/mediafiles/a-new-roomate.mp3 Sun, 06 Apr 2008 21:00:18 CDT Brian Ballinger Trading Spaces move,centre,change,life,jesus,christian 31:37 R is for Real http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/sermon/dont-forget-the-sunscreen http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/mediafiles/dont-forget-the-sunscreen.mp3 Sun, 30 Mar 2008 07:21:42 CDT Kimberley Malloy R is for... (our values) real,sunsreen,malloy 24:05 Jesus died in order to reconnect all of us back to God, so that we could be what we were always meant to be. http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/sermon/why http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/mediafiles/why.wav Sun, 23 Mar 2008 20:21:31 CDT Brian Ballinger Easter 2008 easter,cross,redemption,lost,connect,reconnect 35:07 give up what? http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/sermon/courage-march-16-2008 http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/mediafiles/give-up-what-march-16-2008.wav Sun, 16 Mar 2008 19:01:53 CDT Brian Ballinger Give Up WHAT?!? 27:15 Following God means a constant struggle with the desires of the part of us that is naturally bent away from Him, but as we stick with it and embrace His help, we discover the joy that comes with choosing to put Him ahead of ourselves. http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/sermon/the-wild-child-march-2-2008 http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/mediafiles/give-up-what-march-2-2008.wav Sun, 02 Mar 2008 19:04:07 CDT Brian Ballinger Give Up WHAT?!? bent,matchbox_20,supernanny,desire,u2,change 28:11 The greatest obstacle to reconnecting with God is admitting that he is neither exactly who you want Him to be nor who you think He is – He is better and greater than either. http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/sermon/why-reconnect-open-house http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/mediafiles/give-up-what-february-24th.wav Sun, 24 Feb 2008 19:07:42 CDT Brian Ballinger The greatest obstacle to reconnecting with God is admitting that he is neither exactly who you want Him to be nor who you think He is – He is better and greater than either. new,adventures,old,christine,nature,god,description 31:41 Temptation is best defeated not by trying to eliminate our desires, but by refocusing them with God’s help onto what brings the greatest and truest pleasures of life. http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/sermon/temptation-island http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/mediafiles/give-up-what-temptation-island.wav Sun, 17 Feb 2008 19:15:54 CDT Brian Ballinger Give Up WHAT?!? temptation,desire,refocus,pleasure,true,jesus 29:12 God wants to make a lasting change in us through our relationship with Him, but we must help in that process by trusting Him enough to do what He asks us to do. http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/sermon/curbside-pickup http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/mediafiles/give-up-what-february-17-2008.wav Sun, 10 Feb 2008 19:17:09 CDT Brian Ballinger Give Up WHAT?!? humility,ask,change,wisdom,trust,jesus 29:12 The ancient Christian practice of Lent can refocus and reinvigorate our relationship with God by temporarily eliminating a distraction from our lives, and then using the space that we gain to spend more time with Him and help others instead. http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/sermon/give-up-what Sun, 03 Feb 2008 21:00:36 CST Brian Ballinger Give Up WHAT?!? giving,hoarding,growth,personal,lent,ballinger We all desperately need God and His forgiveness in our lives – and to believe or live any other way only hurts ourselves and others. http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/sermon/sidetracked-cool http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/mediafiles/sidetracked-cool.mp3 Sun, 27 Jan 2008 19:12:30 CST Brian Ballinger Sidetracked 49:50 Living life to the full involves risk, and it’s the same in following Jesus: enjoying his now and forever life means making choices based on who he is and what he wants, instead of who we are and what we want. http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/sermon/sidetracked-safe http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/mediafiles/sidetracked-safe.mp3 Sun, 20 Jan 2008 19:14:24 CST Brian Ballinger Sidetracked 47:59 To follow Jesus means to let people in: into friendship, community and relationship with God. http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/sermon/sidetracked-in http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/mediafiles/sidetracked-in.mp3 Sun, 13 Jan 2008 19:28:41 CST Brian Ballinger Sidetracked 39:48 Jesus came to earth to bring people joy, not more misery, as God intervening directly – and the experience of joy comes only as we place Christ front and centre in our lives. http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/sermon/advent-joy http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/mediafiles/advent-joy.mp3 Sun, 16 Dec 2007 19:11:38 CDT Brian Ballinger Advent debbie,downer,joy,christian,advent,jesus 31:13 Jesus came to earth, keeping a promise to bring people peace – with God, ourselves and each other. Part I of Reconnect's 2007 Advent series. http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/sermon/what-if-jesus-never-made-the-trip-1-promise http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/mediafiles/holiday-thoughts-on-christmas-festivus-and-the-rest-of-us.mp3 Sun, 02 Dec 2007 20:49:07 CST Brian Ballinger Holiday Thoughts on Christmas, Festivus and the Rest of Us ballinger,festivus,reconnect,christmas,advent 32:52 R is for Real. The values of Reconnect http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/sermon/r-is-for-real http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/mediafiles/r-is-for-real.mp3 Sun, 25 Nov 2007 20:34:35 CDT Brian Ballinger R is for... (our values) 42:54 http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/sermon/prayers-for-young-churches http://www.reconnectbarrhaven.com/mediafiles/brian-ballinger-november-18-2007.mp3 Sun, 18 Nov 2007 16:39:06 CST Brian Ballinger 34:30