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FEBRUARY 2012

February 12, 2012 – “Wandering – Lessons on the Journey” (Dr. Larry Ruby) Chapter 6 (Numbers 10-14, 20-21, 25,27; Deut. 1-2;4;6;8-9;29-34) / Sermon Scripture: Numbers 10:11-13; 11:1,4,10-15; 18-22

February 5, 2012 – “New Commands – New Covenant” (Dr. Larry Ruby) Chapter 5 (Exodus 19-20, 24-25, 32-34,40) / Sermon Scripture: Exodus 19:1-6; 20:1-17 and Hebrews 10:19-25

JANUARY 2012

January 29, 2012 – “Deliverance” (Dr. Larry Ruby) “The Story” Chapter 4 (Exodus 1-7, 10-17) / Sermon Scripture: Exodus 3:7-11 and Hebrews 11:23-29)

January 22, 2012 – “Joseph: From Slavery to Deputy Pharaoh” (Dr. Larry Ruby) “The Story” Chapter 3 (Genesis 37, 39, 41-48, 50) / Sermon Scripture: Genesis 37:1-4; 50:18-21 and Romans 8:28

January 15, 2012 – “God Builds a Nation” (Dr. Larry Ruby) “The Story” Chapter 2 (Genesis 12-13, 15-17, 21-22, 32-33, 35, Romans 4, Hebrews 11)/Sermon Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4a; Hebrews 11:8-12

January 8, 2012 – “The Beginning of Life as We Know It” (Dr. Larry Ruby) “The Story” Chapter 1 (Genesis 1-8)/Sermon Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2, 31

January 1, 2012 – “New Year, New You“ (Jon Draskovic) 2 Corinthians 5:14-17

DECEMBER 2011

December 25, 2011 – “Kids Are the Best Teachers” (Dr. Larry Ruby) Isaiah 11:1-6

December 24, 2011, 5:30 p.m. – “Your Christmas Story“ (Dr. Larry Ruby) Luke 2:1-20

December 24, 2011, 7:30 p.m. – “The Cradle, the Cross and the Crown” (Dr. Larry Ruby) Luke 2:1-20

December 18, 2011 – “Christmas Cantata – Night of the Father’s Love“ written by Pepper Choplin (Hiland Chancel Choir and Orchestra) May you be blessed as you listen to these words of worship in this musical celebration of the miracle that is Christmas.

December 11, 2011 – “Christmas Snapshots“ (Hiland Children) The Christmas Story told in a unique and lovable way as only our children can. See highlights of “Christmas Snapshots” presented by our children.

December 4, 2011 – “Standing in the Breach“ (Jon Draskovic) Exodus 32:9-14; 30-32)

NOVEMBER 2011

November 27, 2011 – “Getting Out of Our Valleys” (Dr. Larry Ruby) Jonah 4:1-11 (We apologize that this audio file is incomplete due to technical difficulties)

November 20, 2011 – “When God’s Will Is Bigger than Ours! ” (Dr. Larry Ruby) Jonah 3:1-10

November 13, 2011 – “It’s Not About the Fish!” (Dr. Larry Ruby) Jonah 1:17-2:10

November 6, 2011 – “God in Pursuit” (Dr. Larry Ruby) Jonah 1:1-16

OCTOBER 2011

October 30, 2011 – “The Heart of the Matter” (Dr. Larry Ruby) John 6:16; 2 Corinthians 8:24

October 23, 2011 – “The Bucket List“ (Dr. Larry Ruby) Joel 2:28-29; 1 Corinthians 2:9-10

October 16, 2011 – “The Art of Love“ (Dr. Larry Ruby) Deuteronomy 6:4-5; John 13:34-35

October 9, 2011 – “EKG: How’s Your Heart?” (Dr. Larry Ruby) 1 Timothy 6:17-19

October 2, 2011 – “What in the World Is God Doing?” (Guest Preacher: Rev. Dr. Donald Dawson, Director of World Mission Initiative and New Wilmington Mission Conference) Matthew 28:16-20 and Psalm 66

SEPTEMBER 2011

September 25, 2011 – “Lord, What Am I Doing?“ (Dr. Larry Ruby) Acts 18:1-10

September 18, 2011 – “Finding God in a World Full of gods” (Dr. Larry Ruby) Acts 17:16-34

September 11, 2011 – “A Place for Everyone!” (Dr. Larry Ruby) Acts 16:11-34)

September 4, 2011 – “New Team, New Vision!“ (Dr. Larry Ruby) Acts 16:1-10

AUGUST 2011

August 28, 2011 – “Domestic Dispute!” When Believers Disagree (Dr. Larry Ruby) Acts 15:36-41

August 21, 2011 – “Denominational Politics Is Nothing New!” The more things change, the more they stay the same. (Dr. Larry Ruby) Acts 15:1-21

August 14, 2011 – “The Unseen War” Spiritual Warfare – Then and Now (Dr. Larry Ruby) Acts 13:1-12

August 7, 2011 – “Owning the Dysfunction“ (Jon Draskovic) Genesis 37:1-4; 12-18

JULY 2011

July 31, 2011 – “Knock, Knock! Who’s There?” (Dr. Larry Ruby) Acts 12:1-17 (Please note that there were technical difficulties with the audio during the recording of this sermon. The last five minutes of the sermon are unfortunately  unavailable, however the first 15 are well worth hearing.)

July 24, 2011 – “Lion Hunting” (Guest Speaker: Bob Jamison, President, Family Guidance, Inc) 2 Samuel 23:20-23

July 17, 2011 – “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner!“ Gospel for All (Dr. Larry Ruby) Acts 10:1-8

July 10, 2011 – “Seeing the Light” Saul’s Conversion – Who are you Lord? (Dr. Larry Ruby) Acts 9:1-6

July 3, 2011 – “The Cost of Freedom“ The Stoning of Stephen – “Declaration of Independence” (Dr. Larry Ruby) Acts 6:8-15; 7:59-8:1

JUNE 2011

June 26, 2011 – “Full of Faith and the Holy Spirit“ Godly Leadership (Dr. Larry Ruby) Acts 6:1-7

June 19, 2011 - ”Fully Devoted“ What faith in community looks like. (Dr. Larry Ruby) Acts 2:42-47

June 12, 2011 – “Preach It, Rev!“ (Dr. Larry Ruby) Acts 2:14-41

June 5, 2011 – “What Are We Waiting For?” (Dr. Larry Ruby) Acts 1:4-11

June 4, 2011 – “Things Are Looking Up!“ (Dr. Larry Ruby) Acts 1:4-11. We apologize for the sound quality issues which were were unable to filter out of this recording.

MAY 2011

May 29, 2011 – “Every Day Is Memorial Day!” (Dr. Larry Ruby) Deuteronomy 8:6-14; 18; John 15:9-13

May 22, 2011 – “Pardon the Interruption!“ (Dr. Larry Ruby) Luke24:36-49

May 15, 2011 – “Confirming Your Reservation” (Dr. Larry Ruby) Jeremiah 1:4-8; 29:11-14a

May 14, 2011 – “Hey, That Guy Is Huge!“ (Alex White) Psalm 8

May 8, 2011 – “Risen and Revealed” (Jon Draskovic) Luke 24:13-35

May 1, 2011 – “Show Me!“ (Dr. Larry Ruby) John 20:24-31

APRIL 2011

April 24, 2011 / Easter Sunday / 9:30 a.m. Service - “A Matter of Life or Death“ (Dr. Larry Ruby) Deuteronomy 30:11-20; John 20:1-9

April 24, 2011 / Easter Sunday / Sunrise Service - “What IS Jesus Doing? ” (Lindsay McCarty) Luke 23:44-49

April 17, 2011 / Palm Sunday – “Is Your King Coming?“ (Dr. Larry Ruby) Matthew 21:1-17

April 10, 2011 / 5th Sunday during Lent - “(Fill in the Blank) Can’t Go to Heaven!“ from the Lenten Sermon series “Some Things Christians Don’t Need to Believe.” (Dr. Larry Ruby) Acts 10:44-48

April 9, 2011 – “God Reconciling in Haiti” (Jon Draskovic) Deuteronomy 32:48-52; 34:1-5

April 3, 2011 / 4th Sunday during Lent – “The Tiger and the Well” (Dr. Kenneth Bailey) 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

MARCH 2011

March 27, 2011 / 3rd Sunday during Lent – “Faith and Science Are Incompatible! “ from the Lenten Sermon series “Some Things Christians Don’t Need to Believe.” (Dr. Larry Ruby) Genesis 1:1

March 26, 2011 – “No Barriers“ (Jon Crownover) Exodus 30:3-6

March 20, 2011 / 2nd Sunday during Lent – “Good Christians Don’t Have Doubts!“ from the Lenten Sermon series “Some Things Christians Don’t Need to Believe.” (Dr. Larry Ruby) Mark 9:14-24

March 13, 2011 / 1st Sunday during Lent – “If It Happens – It’s God’s Fault!“ from the Lenten Sermon series “Some Things Christians Don’t Need to Believe.” (Dr. Larry Ruby) Luke 13:1-5

March 12, 2011 – “I Have Lost My Joy in Serving the Lord” (Lindsay McCarty) Psalm 27:13-14

March 9, 2011 / Ash Wednesday – “The Sinner’s Prayer” (Dr. Larry Ruby) Psalm 51:1-12

March 6, 2011 – “The American Dream? (Dr. Larry Ruby) Matthew 19:16-26

FEBRUARY 2011

February 27, 2011 – “Unexpected Lessons“ (Dr. Larry Ruby) Matthew 15:21-28

February 26, 2011 – “Led by the Spirit” (Dr. Larry Ruby) Matthew 3:13-4:4

February 20, 2011 – “Sticks and Stones…“ (Dr. Larry Ruby) John 8:1-11

February 13, 2011 – “Breaking the Rules of Love“ (Dr. Larry Ruby) Luke 7:36-50

February 12, 2011 – “So What?“ (Jon Draskovic) Luke 2:41-52

February 6, 2011 – “Go Team Go!” (Dr. Larry Ruby) Mark 2:1-12

JANUARY 2011

January 30, 2011 – “Guys Night Out“ (Dr. Larry Ruby) Matthew 14:22-33

January 23, 2011 – “One! ” (Dr. Larry Ruby) Scripture: John 17:20-23

January 22, 2011 – “The Domino Effect” (Dr. Larry Ruby) Scripture: John 14:15-16

January 16, 2011 – “How Long, O Lord?” (Dr. Larry Ruby) Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

January 9, 2011 – “Faith that’s NOT ‘For the Birds’” (Dr. Larry Ruby) Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

January 8, 2011 – “First Things First“ (Jon Draskovic) Scripture: John 14:15-16

January 2, 2011 – “Light in the Darkness” (Jon Draskovic) Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

DECEMBER 2010

December 26, 2010 – “The Best Christmas Ever” (Dr. Larry Ruby) Scripture: Luke 2:1-20.

Christmas Eve 2010 – “The Indescribable Gift“ (Dr. Larry Ruby) Scripture: Luke 1:26-38; Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 2:1-7; Matthew 1:22-23; Luke 2:8-16; Matthew 2:1-12

December 19, 2010 – The Christmas Cantata “Festival of Carols” (by Joseph Martin, Pamela Martin and Brant Adams) was presented during worship. Audio will be available soon. (FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT – JOY)

December 12, 2010 - The Children’s Program “On the Road to Bethlehem” (The “Children and Worship” Christmas Story by Sonja Stewart and Jerome Berryman) was presented during worship. PLEASE BE PATIENT. THE FILE IS LARGE AND TAKES A FEW MOMENTS TO DOWNLOAD. (THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT – LOVE)

December 11, 2010 – “Great Expectations“ (Jon Crownover) Scripture: Matthew 4:25

December 5, 2010 - “The Other Christmas Story“ (Dr. Larry Ruby) Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-3; 6-9 and Philippians 2:5-11 (SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT – PEACE)

NOVEMBER 2010

November 28, 2010 - “What Is a Christian?“ (Jon Draskovic) Scripture Romans 8:18-25 (FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT – HOPE)

November 27, 2010 - “Whatever…“ (Dr. Larry Ruby) Scripture Philippians 4:6-9

November 21, 2010 - “Leaping for Joy!“ (Dr. Larry Ruby) Scripture: Psalm 103:1-3 and Luke 10:1-9; 17-24

November 14, 2010 – “Sola Fide: By Faith Alone!“ (Dr. Larry Ruby) Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, 6; 32-40

November 13, 2010 - “Trust in the Crumbs“ (Jon Draskovic) Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

November 7, 2010 - “The Treasure We Can All Afford” (Dr. Larry Ruby) Scripture: Matthew 13:44-45