http://www.meadowlarkchurch.org Welcome to the Meadowlark Church of Christ Podcast! This podcast includes sermons from Sunday morning services at Meadowlark Church of Christ in beautiful Fort Collins, Colorado. Feeder 1.2.7 http://reinventedsoftware.com/feeder/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en-us Sat, 06 May 2006 22:48:40 -0600 Sat, 06 May 2006 22:48:40 -0600 Meadowlark Church of Christ - Fort Collins, CO no Meadowlark Church of Christ podcast@meadowlarkchurch.org no http://www.meadowlarkchurch.org/real/sermon_20060423_hall_doug_attitude_attitude_attitude.pdf Sun, 23 Apr 2006 12:00:00 -0600 the-story-continues-33-attitude-attitude-attitude-notes Doug Hall Sermon Notes for The Story Continues, 33 -- Attitude, Attitude, Attitude. Sermon Notes for The Story Continues, 33 -- Attitude, Attitude, Attitude. no http://www.meadowlarkchurch.org/real/sermon_20060423_hall_doug_attitude_attitude_attitude.mp3 Sun, 23 Apr 2006 12:00:00 -0600 the-story-continues-33-attitude-attitude-attitude Doug Hall Acts 23:11 – chapter 26 -- the incredible attitude of Paul as he is brought to trial in Caesarea. This is the 33rd sermon in a series of sermons based on the book of Acts. In this sermon we explore the incredible attitude of Paul as he is brought to trial in Caesarea over a 2 year period of time. We noted how Paul did not show concern for himself, but he trusted God completely and made the most of every opportunity to share the gospel with those around him. Key Words: Paul, Felix, Festus, Agrippa II, Bernice, attitude, Caesarea, High Priest. no 28:16 http://www.meadowlarkchurch.org/real/sermon_20060416_hall_doug_i_know_my_redeemer_lives.pdf Sun, 16 Apr 2006 12:00:00 -0600 i-know-my-redeemer-lives-notes Doug Hall Sermon Notes for I Know My Redeemer Lives. Sermon Notes for I Know My Redeemer Lives. no http://www.meadowlarkchurch.org/real/sermon_20060416_hall_doug_i_know_my_redeemer_lives.mp3 Sun, 16 Apr 2006 12:00:00 -0600 i-know-my-redeemer-lives David Greer, Wes Kohring, Doug Hall John 20:24-29 -- emphasizes the events on resurrection morning. This Easter sermon emphasizes the events on resurrection morning. Special emphasis is placed on Thomas and his difficulty believing that Jesus really did rise. The sermon climaxes on the proclamation that Jesus is both Lord and Christ. The listener is encouraged to make the same exclamation in his or her life. I know my redeemer lives! Key Words: resurrection, Jesus, Easter, Mary, Thomas, doubt, proclamation no 20:53 http://www.meadowlarkchurch.org/real/sermon_20060409_hall_doug_passover.pdf Sun, 09 Apr 2006 12:00:00 -0600 pass-over-gods-amazing-grace-notes Doug Hall Sermon notes for Pass Over -- God's Amazing Grace. Sermon notes for Pass Over -- God's Amazing Grace. no http://www.meadowlarkchurch.org/real/sermon_20060409_hall_doug_passover.mp3 Sun, 09 Apr 2006 12:00:00 -0600 pass-over-gods-amazing-grace Doug Hall Exodus 1-12 -- God is the deliverer of his people and he still delivers his people from bondage today. This sermon retells the story of the Jewish Passover and the deliverance from Egyptian captivity by God. It demonstrates that the Pass Over is our story too. God is the deliverer of his people and he still delivers his people from bondage today. Key Words: Passover, lamb, paschal, Easter, Story, bondage, deliverance, slavery, freedom no 29:12 http://www.meadowlarkchurch.org/real/sermon_20060402_hall_doug_called_to_be_shepherds.pdf Sun, 02 Apr 2006 12:00:00 -0600 preparing-our-minds-3-notes Doug Hall Sermon notes for Preparing Our Minds, 3 -- Called to Be Shepherds. Sermon notes for Preparing Our Minds, 3 -- Called to Be Shepherds. no http://www.meadowlarkchurch.org/real/sermon_20060402_hall_doug_called_to_be_shepherds.mp3 Sun, 02 Apr 2006 12:00:00 -0600 preparing-our-minds-3-called-to-be-shepherds Doug Hall Acts 6; Ezekiel 34; John 10 -- shepherds should not be diverted from their very important task of shepherding in order to do other things. This is the third and final lesson in a series to prepare the Meadowlark church for selecting new shepherds. The emphasis of this lesson is the need for shepherds not to be diverted from their very important task of shepherding in order to do other things. This sermon takes a close look at the job description of shepherds from passages in both the Old Testament and the New Testament. Also included is a list of things Shepherds should do and things Shepherds should not do. Key Words: Shepherd, flock, job description, elder, overseers no 43:46 http://www.meadowlarkchurch.org/real/sermon_20060319_hall_doug_preparing_our_minds_2.pdf Sun, 19 Mar 2006 12:00:00 -0700 preparing-our-minds-2-notes Doug Hall PDF notes to go along with Preparing Our Minds, 2 See Preparing Our Minds, 2 for details. no http://www.meadowlarkchurch.org/real/sermon_20060319_hall_doug_preparing_our_minds_2.mp3 Sun, 19 Mar 2006 12:00:00 -0700 preparing-our-minds-2 Doug Hall I Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-11 -- Lesson 2 in the process of selecting shepherds. This is the second in a series of three sermons preparing the Meadowlark Church of Christ to select shepherds. This sermon explores the basic qualities that a man must have in his life to continue in the process of being considered as a shepherd for the church. This is only the starting point of the selection process. Key Words: Paul, Ephesus, Crete, Titus, Timothy, elders, shepherds, overseers, qualifications. no 39:49 http://www.meadowlarkchurch.org/real/sermon_20060312_hall_doug_preparing_our_minds_1.pdf Sun, 12 Mar 2006 12:00:00 -0700 preparing-our-minds-1-notes Doug Hall PDF notes to go along with Preparing Our Minds, 1 See Preparing Our Minds, 1 for details. no http://www.meadowlarkchurch.org/real/sermon_20060312_hall_doug_preparing_our_minds_1.mp3 Sun, 12 Mar 2006 12:00:00 -0700 preparing-our-minds-1 Doug Hall I Peter 5:2; Ephesians 4:11ff, various others -- Beginning the process of selecting shepherds. This is the first in a series of three sermons to prepare the Meadowlark Church of Christ to participate in the process of selecting shepherds. This first sermon reminds us that not everyone is gifted to be a shepherd but those who are so gifted should think carefully about their responsibility to respond positively to the call of God. Key Words: Shepherd, elder, flock, leadership, call, Ephesus no 27:44 Sun, 05 Mar 2006 12:00:00 -0700 the-lord-will-find-a-way Doug Hall Acts 22:22 – 23:11 -- how Paul dealt with stressful situations in his ministry How do you deal with stress? This sermon is the 32nd in the series on Acts, The Story Continues. In this sermon we explore how Paul dealt with stressful situations in his ministry and what it was that gave Paul the strength to keep going even in the midst of severe conflict. Key Words: Paul, Jerusalem, Acts, stress, human efforts, comfort from God, God keeps his promises. no 37:28 Sun, 26 Feb 2006 12:00:00 -0700 zealous-for-what Doug Hall Acts 21:17-2:22 -- the reaction of the Jerusalem Christians to Paul and the reaction of the Jews This is the 31st Sermon in the series on Acts, The Story Continues. This sermon examines Paul’s temple experience when he arrived in Jerusalem bringing a contribution for the Christians who had been suffering through a famine. In this sermon we explore the reaction of the Jerusalem Christians to Paul and the reaction of the Jews. Keywords: Paul, Jerusalem, Temple, Acts, Jews, Jewish Christians, riot, core issues of faith. no 39:10 Sun, 19 Feb 2006 12:00:00 -0700 come-follow-me Wes Kohring Matt 4:18-22, Ephes. 1:4-6, 1 Pet 2:9-10, John 15:15-17 -- Jesus has chosen us to be his disciples, people who act, speak, think, love and live just like him. In the world Jesus grew up in, potential disciples sought out rabbis who might be willing to teach them the Rabbi's ways. Jesus was a different sort of teacher. Instead of being chosen, he sought out disciples who had hearts to follow him and learn from him. We are his chosen people. He has chosen us to follow him and learn how to be his presence in this world. This sermon is a call for us to consider the awesome privilege bestowed on us to be true followers of Jesus Christ. no 33:07 Sun, 12 Feb 2006 12:00:00 -0700 lord-speak-to-me Doug Hall Acts 21:1-14 -- Holy Spirit, leading, discernment, Paul, Jerusalem, missionary journeys, guidance. How do you know when God is leading you to do something? In this sermon we examined how it seems that there were competing messages from the Holy Spirit about Paul’s journey to Jerusalem. The brethren in Tyre and Caesarea urged Paul not to go to Jerusalem but Paul was determined to complete his journey. Who was right? no 30:42 Sun, 05 Feb 2006 12:00:00 -0700 ten-things-our-children-need Doug Hall Ten Things Our Children Need (PDF document). no Sun, 05 Feb 2006 12:00:00 -0700 ten-most-important-things-we-can-do-for-our-children Doug Hall Deuteronomy 6:4-9 -- family, babies, children, moms, dads, blessing, unconditional love, discipline This lesson is a part of the annual Baby Blessing Day at the Meadowlark Church of Christ. Based on the general instructions found in Deuteronomy 6, these are the reflections of Doug Hall on the things that are essential as we rear our children in the Lord. no 25:09 Sun, 29 Jan 2006 12:00:00 -0700 the-power-and-inspiration-of-the-old-testament Clay Good The Old Testament How often do we really hear what God is saying to us? What if you were Noah or Abraham... no 27:51 Sun, 22 Jan 2006 12:00:00 -0600 learning-to-love-2 Doug Hall Romans 14,15 -- Opinions 101 This is the second sermon of two that discusses how Christians deal with one another in relationship. In this sermon we discuss how to live in unity with your brother or sister when you disagree about non-essential matters. Key words: disputable matters, conscience, respect, accept, weak and strong brother. no 34:54 Sun, 15 Jan 2006 12:00:00 -0600 learning-to-love-1 Doug Hall Matthew 18:15-17; I Corinthians 13; II Timothy 2:23-26 -- Living Like the Redeemed This is the first sermon of two that will discuss how Christians should deal with relational issues. In this sermon we discuss how to deal with someone who sins against you and how to help someone who has an incomplete knowledge of the truth come to a fuller understanding. Key words: Sin, relationship, restoration, gentle, teach, quarrel, love. no 50:29 Sun, 08 Jan 2006 12:00:00 -0600 love-one-another Tim Brown and Don Kyle Philippians 2:1-8 -- "Consider others better than yourselves." What does it mean to love one another? We must be unselfish, we must put others first, we must only speak in ways that build one another up. Our attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus... no 34:03 Sun, 01 Jan 2006 12:00:00 -0600 letting-go Doug Hall Philippians 2:12-15 -- regret, fear, pride, move on, forgetting the past, New Years Paul had many reasons to play the game called regret. In his former life he had persecuted people and was a very violent man. He also struggled with fears continually as he went about his task of preaching the Gospel to the Gentile world. Paul refused to let the past shackle him. He was willing to throw all that hindered him on the rubbish pile, his credentials, his past regrets, and his past fears. One thing he did was to forget. no 32:02 Sun, 25 Dec 2005 12:00:00 -0600 gods-little-servant Doug Hall Luke 1:26-38 -- Mary, Jesus conception, Joseph, Holy Spirit, faithfulness, impossible, Christmas. Just imagine how incredible it is that God would send his Son into the womb of a 12-16 year old girl! In the midst of her incredulity, Mary responds with faithfulness. She truly believes that with God, all things are possible. no 20:08 Sat, 24 Dec 2005 12:00:00 -0600 christmas-eve-service Meadowlark Church of Christ Songs, prayers, readings about the birth of Jesus A special Saturday evening service on Christmas Eve, remembering the birth of Jesus. no 31:47 Sun, 18 Dec 2005 12:00:00 -0600 in-the-power-of-elijah Doug Hall Luke 1 -- John the Baptist, Elijah, preparation, Zechariah, Elizabeth, rescue The conception and birth of John the Baptist is in response to failure all around. The world is fallen and Israel had failed but there is hope that comes in the form of a child. This child will prepare the way for the rescue that arrives with the coming of Jesus. It is a real reversal of all the forces of power in this dark world. no 35:01 Sun, 11 Dec 2005 12:00:00 -0600 lord-come-down Doug Hall Isaiah 64; Hebrews 2:5-9 -- God with us, deliverance, Immanuel, Christmas, come down, expectation Life gets so difficult sometimes that we cry out, "Lord, Come Down!" We cannot imagine a world without Jesus but we can imagine a world of despair because we have all experienced it. Even though we do not see everything under God's control, we see Jesus and it makes all the difference in our lives. No matter what happens, we can cry out "Immanuel!" God is with us! no 26:09 Sun, 04 Dec 2005 12:00:00 -0600 revealed Doug Hall Psalm 19; Hebrews 1:3ff -- Revelation, Son, law, nature, ordinances, precepts, commandments, proclamation. This is the 5th in a series of sermons entitled "The Songs of God's People." In this sermon we explore the ways in which God is made known to us. It is obvious that we can see God in nature and in the law but both are inadequate. In these last days He has spoken to us through His Son. The Son reveals God in ways that nature and the law could not. no 36:42 Sun, 27 Nov 2005 12:00:00 -0600 hill-people Doug Hall Psalm 15 -- Those who are preparing for heaven (the hill people) live right, work right and talk right. Is Psalm 15 "going to church" language or "going to heaven" language? This fourth sermon in a series of sermon on the Psalms entitled, The Songs of God's People, explores Psalm 15 and its challenge and impact on the church today. Those who are preparing for heaven (the hill people) live right, work right and talk right. They are on their way to a place where righteousness is the norm and not the exception. Living like hill people makes one feel at home! no 37:27 Sun, 20 Nov 2005 12:00:00 -0600 fathers-and-sons-day-of-thanksgiving Fathers and Sons Third Annual Day of Thanksgiving Service, led by several of Meadowlark's fathers and sons. Third Annual Day of Thanksgiving Service. This service was led by some of our fathers and sons. no 1:31:17 Sun, 13 Nov 2005 12:00:00 -0600 things-are-frequently-not-what-they-appear-to-be Steve Diggs Galatians 5:22 -- Do we put on a false front that says everything is "fine," when deep down inside we are struggling? Do we really bear the fruit of the Spirit in our lives? This sermon was presented by Steve Diggs, a minister from the Antioch Church of Christ in Antioch, Tennessee. Steve teaches a Bible-based seminar on getting out of debt entitled, "No Debt, No Sweat!" This sermon talks about how things are frequently not the way they appear to be. Do we fight on the way to worship on Sunday morning and then tell others that everything is "fine" in our lives? no 35:03 Sun, 06 Nov 2005 12:00:00 -0600 waiting-for-god Doug Hall Psalm 13 -- Third in a series, The Songs of God's People This third sermon in a series entitled, The Songs of God's People, examines a lament Psalm. Even though David, the author of this Psalm, does not make clear the problem with which he is struggling, this Psalm clearly defines the ways in which God's people deal with problems. no 52:16 Sun, 30 Oct 2005 12:00:00 -0600 uncertainty David Greer Exodus 14, 1 Kings 18, John 21, Matthew 6-7, James 1:2-5, Philippians 4:6-7 -- A sense of uncertainty often precedes God's amazing victories. God always comes through! When we rediscover the joy of reading the Bible as a suspenseful story, and get away from reading it only as a historical textbook, we find some incredible stuff in there. One of the things we find is a sense of uncertainty that often precedes God's amazing victories. God never fails to come through when we need him most, but what are we to do while we're waiting for him to act? What should we do as we wait on the banks of our own Red Sea with an army getting closer, or in our times of doubt and questioning? Give it to God and expect him to pull through! no 46:20 Sun, 23 Oct 2005 12:00:00 -0600 the-songs-of-gods-people-2-look-up Doug Hall Psalm 8 -- God becomes real when we look at the "works of his fingers." This is the second sermon in a series of sermons entitled, The Songs of God's People. This sermon discusses how real God becomes when we look at the "works of his fingers," and how the richest praise to God sometimes comes from the seemingly most insignificant ones. What makes us significant in God's economy is our close, abiding, genuine, and obedient relationship with Him. The poorest share-cropper and the most insignificant street salesman are worth more than all the universe to God. no 39:15 Sun, 16 Oct 2005 12:00:00 -0600 the-songs-of-gods-people-1 Doug Hall Psalm 1 -- Each person must make a decision in life to live either for God or for evil. This is the introductory sermon to a series of lessons from the Psalms. Psalm 1 is in many respects the introduction to the Psalms or as Spurgeon observed, "Psalm 1 is the text upon which the remainder of the Psalms is a sermon." The key message of Psalm 1 is that each person must make a decision in life to live for God or evil. This Psalm describes the end results of the decision. no 34:45 Sun, 09 Oct 2005 12:00:00 -0600 lessons-learned-at-the-potters-house Doug Hall Jeremiah 18:1-12; Luke 13:1-9 -- When tragedies strike, sometimes people struggle to understand what God is trying to accomplish in his world. When tragedies strike, sometimes people struggle to understand what God is trying to accomplish in his world. In this sermon we look at two passages that explore our struggle to try to come to terms with the dissonance. no 40:08 Sun, 02 Oct 2005 12:00:00 -0600 and-some-to-be-shepherds Doug Hall Acts 20:17-38 -- Paul meets with the elders from Ephesus. As Paul meets with the elders from Ephesus to say "goodbye" he continues his encouragement for them to watch over God's flock and to be Shepherds. He describes how he trained them as leaders and what God expects of them as God's servants. The sermon ends with a charge to the Meadowlark elders and to the Meadowlark Church. no 42:11 Sun, 25 Sep 2005 12:00:00 -0600 the-best-gift-the-story-continues-28 Doug Hall Acts 20:1-18 -- Paul's deep concern for churches and Christians upon whom he had direct influence in leading them to the Lord. This sermon explores Paul's deep concern for churches and Christians upon whom he had direct influence in leading them to the Lord. Paul somehow finds the courage and strength to constantly encourage others through his letters and especially through his personal presence. To Paul, it is all about community that lives in the presense of God. The church is called together in community to worship and they are called into community to gather around the Lord's table for communion. The church is also called to discuss the Word of God in community. no 48:49 Sun, 18 Sep 2005 12:00:00 -0600 the-way-jesus-saw-people Wes Kohring Philippians 2:1-5 This sermon was given by Wes Kohring at Meadowlark Church of Christ on September 18, 2005. By examining closely three encounters Jesus had with outcasts we are given strong biblical examples of how we should view others - in the same way Christ did. Paul's words in Philippians 2 inspire us to have the same heart and mind Christ had, especially as we walk this earth encountering Jesus Christ himself in others. no 39:53 Sun, 11 Sep 2005 12:00:00 -0600 the-story-continues-27-theres-a-stirring Doug Hall Acts 19:8-41 This sermon was presented by Doug Hall at the Meadowlark Church of Christ, September 11, 2005. It is based on Acts 19:8-41. Ephesus was Paul's most powerful and effective ministry. He ministered in Ephesus over 3 years and had an incredible impact on the entire community. In this sermon we discover the secret of Paul's successful ministry in that city where the Temple of Artemis towered. How did he continue his ministry in the face of opposition and a city that was given over to immorality? What was it that was stirring in the heart of this Apostle of Jesus Christ? no 33:29 Sun, 11 Sep 2005 12:00:00 -0600 introducing-religious-to-jesus Doug Hall Acts 19 Apollos and other religious disciples in Ephesus are introduced to Jesus. no 27:42 Sun, 28 Aug 2005 12:00:00 -0600 when-encouragers-get-discouraged Doug Hall Acts 18 Paul gets discouraged... like a fish trying to swim upstream. no 34:36 Sun, 21 Aug 2005 12:00:00 -0600 interview-with-missionary-rick-pinczuk Doug Hall and Rick Pinczuk Question and Answer Session Doug interviews missionary to Ukraine, Rick Pinczuk. Rick tells about why he became a missionary and how the work is going in Kiev. no 25:41 Sun, 14 Aug 2005 12:00:00 -0600 passion Doug Hall Acts 18 Paul struggles with burnout. no 42:46