Pastor Scott Hackler  12/21/08

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Fear at Christmass?

Remebering the reason for the season is important to our mission!

Pastor Scott Hackler  11/14/08

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Find out what all the hubbub misses in this Joyous Christmas season.

Remebering the reason for the season is important to our mission!

Pastor Scott Hackler  11/30/08

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Find out what all the hubbub misses in this Joyous Christmas season.

Remebering the reason for the season is important to our mission!

Pastor Scott Hackler  11/23/08

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It's all about perspective. God's view is different than our own.

Our view can be changed by knowing about God's view!

Pastor Scott Hackler  11/16/08

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Instructions on how to be the 'little people' who do great things for the kingdom.

God wants you deep in the zone!

Reverend Scott Hagan on 11/2/08

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Generosity and benevolence are two of the attributes good parents model for thier children.

God Gave the ultimate example of sacrificial love!

Pastor Scott Hackler on 10/26/08

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The return of the one lost sheep to the flock is reason to celebrate! Today we celebrate the lost ones who are found in a football like exuberance.

One more soul saved for Gods team is enough reason to throw a party!

Reverend Al Caldwell on 10/12/08

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Whats in a name? What name were you given? How have you 'lived into ' this name?   What name does God call you by? Todays message reflects on the names we are 'Tagged' with.

God said 'I have called you by name. You are mine'   what more is there to know?

Pastor Scott Hackler on 10/5/08

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Comfort is examined in this message series. What are you comfortable with. Where is your comfort zone?

If God calls be ready to leave your rut. Use His power to be His witness

Pastor Scott Hackler on 9/28/08

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If Jesus lived in our house he might make more of the 'adventures' that we are presented with. This lesson shows us that some of the most meaningful circumstances occur by chance. (or is it chance at all?)

Be mindful of the adventures in your life. Use the circumstances you are given to make the connections that matter.

Pastor Scott Hackler on 9/21/08

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Connections made at critical junctions affect us and those people we relate with. A missed knot may be a missed opportunity.

Take care with your relational time with others. Use the circumstances you are given to make the connections that matter.

Pastor Scott Hackler on 9/14/08

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We need to make connections to God and to people to srengthen our faith. This message focuses on our connection to people who surround us.

It's time to make the real time connections that bind us together with our loved ones. Put down the cell phone and instant messages and TALK in person to your loved ones.

Pastor Scott Hackler on 9/7/08

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We need to make connections to God and to people to srengthen our faith. This message focuses on our connection to God via prayer.

God has an unlimited plan for your communications with him. No need to ask 'can you hear me now?'  HE can!

Pastor Scott Hackler on 8/24/08

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Sometimes doing things takes a 'leap of faith'. What seems hard or impossible can be done with Gods help.

This series aims to teach further reliance on Gods promise to support His mission in our life.

The first step can look large. Sometimes the first step requires we just jump in! Just Jump!

Pastor Scott Hackler on 8/10/08

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When we find ourselves in 'water' over our heads we depend on our creator to give us the strength we need.

Grace is the only thing that can change us permently. We can become transformed and take on the image of Christ.

Learn more about Gods character to know more about His unyielding Grace.

Reverend Alva Caldwell on 7/27/08

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When we find ourselves in 'water' over our heads we depend on our creator to give us the strength we need.

"...if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you." Matthew 17:20

Grow your faith!

Reverend Alva Caldwell on 7/20/08

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When we find ourselves in 'water' over our heads we depend on our creator to give us the strength we need.

Reverend Al compares elements of community and wisdom to seeds. The path to truth is a journey repeated by every generation.

God has provided the tools for our own discernment of truth. There is a singular truth that unites us!

Pastor Scott Hackler on 7/13/08

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When we find ourselves in 'water' over our heads we depend on our creator to give us the strength we need.

Adobe culture portrays humans as sacred clowns. We tend to make the same selfish mistakes repeatedly. God knows us and forgives us ccompletely.

God will forgive all of our mistakes! If you don't believe that just ask Him yourself!

Pastor Scott Hackler on 7/6/08

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When we find ourselves in 'water' over our heads we depend on our creator to give us the strength we need.

How many times do we forgive our brother for doing the same wrong to us? Jesus says seventy times seven.

God will forgive all of our mistakes! If you don't believe that just ask Him yourself!

Jane Jebsen on 6/29/08

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When we find ourselves in 'water' over our heads we depend on our creator to give us the strength we need.

Todays message reflects on the fire of the holy spirit at pentecost.

If God ordains it God will sustain it!

Pastor Scott Hackler on 6/22/08

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When we find ourselves in 'water' over our heads we depend on our creator to give us the strength we need.

This message reflects on being pulled from deep waters

God will lead you out from turbulent times!

Pastor Scott Hackler on 6/15/08

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The Power we can receive comes from allowing Jesus into our lives.

Tap into the power created for us in the name of Jesus.

Jane Jebsen on 6/8/08

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The Power we can receive comes from allowing Jesus into our lives.

Tap into the power created for us in the name of Jesus.

Pastor Scott Hackler on 5/25/08

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The Power we can receive comes from allowing Jesus into our lives.

Tap into the power created for us in the name of Jesus.

Pastor Scott Hackler on 5/4/08

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This series will identify the caracteristics of the Joy! congregation and the goals and dreams set by Joy!s vision team.

Jesus is the standard of moral and leadership caracter.

Reverend Alva Caldwell on 4/27/08

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This series will identify the caracteristics of the Joy! congregation and the goals and dreams set by Joy!s vision team.

Jesus is the standard of moral and leadership caracter.

Pastor Scott Hackler on 4/20/08

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This series will identify the caracteristics of the Joy! congregation and the goals and dreams set by Joy!s vision team.

Jesus is the standard of moral and leadership caracter.

 Reading John 20:19-31                   2nd of 4 in this series

Jesus isn't a thing of the past! Jesus is here with us. Right Here! Right Now!                         

Jesus will meet adversity with us! 

Email Pastor Scott your own WIJD! 50 words or less at WhatisJesusDoing@joylutheran.org

Reading Luke 24:13-35                  1st of 4 in this series

Jesus isn't a thing of the past! Jesus is here with us. Right Here! Right Now!

Easter is a good time to take stock of what Jesus and Faith are all about!

Witness Jesus at work in the world.

Pastor Scott Hackler on 3/16/08          6th of 6 in this series

Reading: Luke 19:29-40

God accepts all of us (Whoever),  Wherever we are, and Whenever needed.

Give grace universally to the people you interact with.

Reverend Al Caldwell on 3/9/08          5th of 6 in this series

Reading: John 3:1-21

There are numerous glimpses in the bible of what eternal life might look like. Heaven and hell are very real and worthy of philosophical struggle.

Spend some time condsidering Heaven and it's alternative! Jesus offers the ticket needed to enter heaven SALVATION!

Please note: The message titled "We Believe" is not available due to technical difficuties.

Pastor Scott Hackler on 2/24/08          3rd of 6 in this series

Readings: John 3:16

The Scripture of John tells us in no uncertain terms how God feels about us. He Loves... He Gave...we Believe...we Live!

Our condition requires immeadiate attention

Jesus offers a heart exchange.

Gods love includes complete forgivness!

Pastor Scott Hackler on 2/17/08          2nd of 6 in this series

Readings: John 3:16, Deuteronomy 7: 7-8, Ephesians 5: 2

The Scripture of John tells us in no uncertain terms how God feels about us. He Loves... He Gave...we Believe...we Live!

Human love is often based on the emotion of feeling in love.

Gods love is without restrictions, It is an Agape love.

Gods love explains why Jesus came.  It's free... take it!

Pastor Scott Hackler on 2/10/08          1st of 6 in this series

Reading: John 3:16

The Scripture of John tells us in no uncertain terms how God feels about us. He Loves... He Gave...we Believe...we Live!

It's a roadmap and a plan for our salvation. 26 words have the power that has and will change your life.

Understand Gods will and way. No past is bigger than God given future! 

Pastor Scott Hackler on 2/3/08          5th of 5  in this series

           Note: 4 of 5 is not available due to technical difficulties 

Reading from Numbers 13:25 -14:9

In most cases the majority will rule to keep the status quo. In these cases the vocal minority favors change. Know that the 'easy path' may not be the right one. God makes His plans possible.

Seek Gods will even when change makes it look like difficult going.

Pastor Scott Hackler on 1/20/08          3rd of 5  in this series

Reading from Judges  16:23-30

Where does power come from? Samson seemed to derive power from his hair. In the end all his power came from God.

Find God at the center of your power. There is no stopping you in the mission He has prepared for you!

Pastor Scott Hackler on 1/13/08                        2nd of 5  in this series

Reading from Matthew 16:13-20, 22-23, 24-25, 17:4, 5:13-14

Sometimes people and churches struggle to know thier own identity. ReNew your identity by learining to see the DNA God gave you.

Explore your identity and the identity of your church. Then LIVE IT. Help you and your church be the best!

Pastor Scott Hackler on 1/6/08                        1st of 5  in this series

Reading from Titus 2:3-4, Romans 12:2, Matthew 18:20, Isiah 11:6-9, John 17:20-21

Winter drags on after the holidays. It's time to ReNew relationship with God and His people.

Form relationships in your community. Take care of each other as an apostle!