http://media.colonialpoint.com/media http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/8-simple-words-betray http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/8-simple-words-betray Tue, 05 Apr 2011 11:29:00 +0000 When Martin leaves the room after setting his cupcake down, the unimaginable happens. 8 simple words, betray Videos http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/8-simple-words-love http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/8-simple-words-love Sun, 20 Mar 2011 11:27:00 +0000 God never stops loving us even in our broken world or state. What are our limits of love? 8 simple words, Love Videos http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/911-cpcc-unleashed-teaserpromo http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/911-cpcc-unleashed-teaserpromo Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:29:03 +0000 Just a short teaser we used a few weeks prior to Unleashed to get everyone interested in what was coming. 2011, CPCC, promo, teaser, Unleashed http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/a_few_things_we_need_to_know http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/a_few_things_we_need_to_know Sun, 09 Jan 2011 10:45:00 +0000 What I hope happens is we’ll find where we fit into the bigger picture and when it’s all said and done, we’ll be amazed at how nice it is when things work the way God designed them to work. Scripture Reference: Romans 12:1-8, Philippians 3:7-8 Administration Team, Children's Ministry Team, Global Mission's Team, God's roadmap to service, knowing who we are, Ministries, Romans, Serving, where we fit in Messages http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/little_letter_big_message http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/little_letter_big_message Sun, 07 Nov 2010 08:55:00 +0000 We have talked a lot about grace and truth this past year. The purpose of this morning’s message is to give us a real life example of someone who blended the two. Scripture Reference: 3 John 1-4 (New Living Translation), 3 John 5-8 (New Living Translation), 3 John 9-10 (New Living Translation), 3 John 11-15 (New Living Translation) 3 John, big message, Gaius, hospitality, little letter, Truth Messages http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/a_meal_to_remember http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/a_meal_to_remember Sun, 30 May 2010 10:00:00 +0000 Memorial Day is one of those holidays that I think we forget why it was established and often times only view it as the kick off to summer. Memorial Day used to be called, Decoration Day. After the Civil War people went to the graves of the men and women who had died in the armed services and left flowers, flags or both to remember what they did for our country. The memorial I want to look at this morning is much simpler than those and has been around a lot longer. This memorial was established the night before Jesus was killed. It is a meal of remembrance that is referred to as the Lord’s Supper or communion. Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 11:17-22, Matthew 5:23-24, John 6:48-51, Matthew 26:21, Luke 22:14-20,Hebrews 9:22, Matthew 26:27-28, 1 Corinthians 11:26, A Meal to Remember, Colonial Point Christian Church, Dave Johnson, Memorial Day Messages http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/a-place-to-belong-and-to-serve http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/a-place-to-belong-and-to-serve Sun, 16 Jan 2011 10:45:00 +0000 Some of you may be wondering if you fit in here at CPCC. If you’re asking that question, my guess is you aren’t serving anywhere yet, or you’re serving areas that God did not gift you to serve in. It is important that everyone find those 2 areas of service that will eliminate any question about whether or not you fit in, and will help us do what God wants us to do. Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 12:1,12-13, 1 Corinthians 12:4-6, 1 Corinthians 12:7, 1 Corinthians 12:8-11 2 for the road ahead, belong, Corinthians, facilities, hospitality, ministry teams, network, serve, sign gifts, supernatural gifts, wilson Messages http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/a-proper-understanding-leads-to-the-right-attitude http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/a-proper-understanding-leads-to-the-right-attitude Sun, 18 Apr 2010 10:00:00 +0000 As I thought about our current message series Filling the Hole, I thought about how important the details are when we want to not only address the spiritual needs of people, but we do our best to meet their physical needs as well. Scripture Reference: Psalm 24:1-2, Job 41:11b, Genesis 1:1, Genesis 1:28-30, Matthew 25:14-15, 2 Corinthians 9:6-8, Dave Johnson, physical needs, spiritual needs Messages http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/a-test-of-faith-08142011 http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/a-test-of-faith-08142011 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 10:45:00 +0000 We are assured of our future if our faith if aligned with the basics John sets forth in his first letter. 1 John, assured, Challenge, Christology, ethics, faith, Heaven, hope, Love, test Featured http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/abandoned_11_14_2010 http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/abandoned_11_14_2010 Sun, 14 Nov 2010 08:55:00 +0000 Are you tired? Worn Out? Burned out on religion? Come to Me. Jesus promised a life that is much different than most people think the “religious life” is all about. He didn't outline a burdensome life that ultimately leads to spiritual exhaustion. He outlined a life of rest, of peace. A way that is easy. A burden that is light. Scripture Reference: Matthew 11:28-30 (The Message Translation), Philipians 4:7 (TMT), Isaiah 42:3 (TMT) Abandoned, Bad Habits, Burden, Burned Out, Come To Me, Guilt, Hectic, Learn, Matthew 11, Peace, relationships, Release, Rest, Tenderness, Tired, Unshakable, Worn Out, Yield, Yoke Messages http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/avoid-the-seduction-01102010 http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/avoid-the-seduction-01102010 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 10:00:00 +0000 Scripture Reference: Revelation 1:1-20, 1 Peter 1:13-16 It’s not going to be your typical series where I identify certain temptations and give you three strategies for victory, what we’re going to do is look at the book of Revelation and learn how we can avoid being seduced by this world and the one who currently controls it. Dave Johnson, Revelation, Seduce, Seduction, Temptation Messages http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/be-careful-little-tongue-what-you-say-021212 http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/be-careful-little-tongue-what-you-say-021212 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 10:45:00 +0000 We can live a better story simply by monitoring the words that come out of our mouths. Scripture Reference: James 3:1, James 3:2, James 3:3-8, James 3:9-12, Luke 9:51-55, Mark 10:35-38 accept, Better, Grace, James, Living, Luke, Mark, matter, monitor, story, Tongue-n-check, words Featured http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/be-faithful-but-01152012 http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/be-faithful-but-01152012 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 10:45:00 +0000 If we’re going to live faithful lives for Christ we must identify and set aside any and all excuses we have for not following Jesus. Scripture Reference: Luke 9:23, Luke 9:57-62, 1 Kings 19:19-21, 1 Kings, akolouthéō, Big But, casual, distracted, fair weather, fan, follow, Greek, Jesus, Kyle Idleman, like, Luke, Not A Fan, Video http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/becoming-an-acts-2-kind-of-church-05022010 http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/becoming-an-acts-2-kind-of-church-05022010 Sun, 02 May 2010 10:00:00 +0000 Which is more important – saving a lost soul or feeding a hungry stomach? As we prepare to enter our Center for Community in a few months, I think we have to begin planning now for how we are going to use the facility to fill the hole in people’s lives. I am going to ask that you not wait for our leadership to come up with ideas, but that you begin praying and thinking about what you can do with our new home to help meet the needs of others. It will always be a place where the spiritual hole will be filled; it must also be a place where we do our very best to meet the physical needs of people and fill that hole as well. Scripture Reference: Acts 2:37-41, Acts 2:42-47, Acts 4:32-37 Center for Community, Dave Johnson, Filling the Hole, Hungry Messages http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/being-faithful-is-more-important-than-being-safe-1 http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/being-faithful-is-more-important-than-being-safe-1 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 10:00:00 +0000 How many times have you been told safety first, or we need to play it safe? My goal this morning is to totally debunk that way of thinking at least when it comes to faith matters. Those who elect to play it safe in their faith, will miss the joy of seeing what God is really able to do in their lives. Scipture Reference: Revelation 2:8-11, John 3:14, Numbers 21:6, Numbers 21:8-9, 1 Corinthians 15:55-58 Dave Johnson, faith, play it safe, safety Messages http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/betray-04032011 http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/betray-04032011 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 10:55:00 +0000 We all have a price that we will betray Jesus for – what’s ours? Scripture Reference: Matthew 26:14-16, Matthew 26:17-25, Luke 22:47-48, Matthew 27:1-5, Exodus 20:3 8 simple words, betray, broken, commitment to worship, Dante, Divine Comedy, Easter, Exodus, Flesh, God, Good Friday, Judas, Love, Luke, Matthew, story, sunrise service, talent, time, treasure, what's your price? Messages http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/beware-of-tolerating-things-god-doesnt-1312010 http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/beware-of-tolerating-things-god-doesnt-1312010 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 10:00:00 +0000 Tension arises when we at the same time we want to be gracious and loving. There will be times, no matter how hard we try, when we take a stand for truth, that people who disagree, will accuse us of being ungracious and unloving. So what often times happens is people back off from the truth and tolerate things that are 180 degrees opposite of what God wants. There is always going to be tension when we try to be filled with grace and truth. But we have to be committed to both/and not either/or. Scripture Reference: Revelation 2:12-17, Numbers 25:1-3, Revelation 2:16, Revelation 2:17, Dave Johnson, Grace, Love, tension, Truth Messages http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/broken http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/broken Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:55:00 +0000 The need for Easter arose in Genesis 3 when the good world God had created was broken apart by sin. Scripture Reference: Genesis 1:2-10, Genesis 3:1-6, Genesis 3:16, Genesis 3:17-19, Romans 8:20-21, Genesis 3:22-24 blog, broken, broken by sin, Creation, Easter, Genesis, Last Supper, man and, man and God, man and woman, project, relationship, Romans, separation, Simple Words, story Messages http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/called-to-be-witnesses-11202011 http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/called-to-be-witnesses-11202011 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 10:45:00 +0000 A witness is someone who not only knows about information but has a conviction about the implications of the information. Acts 1:1-11 teaches us a lot about what it means to be a witness. Scripture Reference: Acts 1:1-11, Acts 1:3, Luke 24:39-43, John 9, Acts 1:4-5, Acts 2:1-6, Deuteronomy 19-15, 2 Corinthians 13:1, Acts 1:8, Acts 2:42; 8:3-4; 12:25, Genesis 22:17-18, 1 Timothy 2:3-4, Revelation 7:9, Acts 1:9-11 1 Timothy, 2 Corinthians, Acts, baptized, blind man, Bob Miller, Christ-like, deuteronomy, Effect, Genesis, Gospel, guest, Holy Spirit, immersed, Jared Cowgur, Luke, prayer, reflection, Revelation, ripple, splash, urgency, witness http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/catch_that_chariot http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/catch_that_chariot Sun, 11 Jul 2010 10:00:00 +0000 Philip’s life presents a challenge to the 21st century church. Philip is an example to every Christian that we are not free to disqualify anyone from hearing about Jesus. Philip REMINDS us that… I. God wants us to be in a POSITION to PARTICIPATE in Divine Appointments II. Every Heart without Christ is a Mission Field III.The Gospel is Something we Go from Church to Share Scripture Reference: Acts 8:26-40 Acts, Adapt, David Lemoine, Ethiopian, eunuch, Gospel, Listen, Participate, Passing Chariot, Philip, Reflect, Share, Suffering Servant Messages http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/celebrating-freedom-07032011 http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/celebrating-freedom-07032011 Sun, 03 Jul 2011 10:45:00 +0000 Freedom is a gift given to us by God and something we must celebrate and stand firm in. If we do not remember and celebrate this freedom we have been given in Christ, we can easily fall back into our old way of life. I hope and pray you will celebrate the freedom we have in this great nation tomorrow, but I hope you will also celebrate the perfect freedom we have been given by God through Jesus Christ. Scripture Reference: Galatians 5:1 absolute, amazing grace, celebrate, Declaration of Independance, free, Freedom, Galatians, Independance Day, July 4th, Love, Palace of Culture, Perfect, Polan, spirit http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/celebrating_the_messiah http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/celebrating_the_messiah Sun, 26 Dec 2010 08:55:00 +0000 Why is it you celebrate Jesus’ birth? Is it just because you get a paid day off work? Or is it because you understand the messes He came to clean up in your life and you’re willing to let him do what He came to do? Scripture Reference: Luke 2:20, Ephesians 2:10, Philippians 2:3-8, 2 Corinthians 5:17, 2 Corinthians, Ephesians, Luke, Messiah, Messiahed, messy, passions, Past, Philippians, purpose Messages http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/center-for-community http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/center-for-community Mon, 04 Oct 2010 13:27:49 +0000 Colonial Point Christian Church has a new permanent home at 855 Chapel Rd., South Windsor, CT 06074 This video will show you what we are all about, and invite you to check us out for yourself. Center for Community, Grand Opening, New, Video Videos http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/changed-by-gods-amazing http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/changed-by-gods-amazing Sun, 10 Jul 2011 08:55:00 +0000 There is a word in the English language that almost always guarantees a response when people hear it or experience it. You’ve already experienced it this morning – it is the word – CHANGE. Depending on who you are, change is something you resist or embrace. By nature we are not disciples or followers of Jesus, we have to become one and order for that to happen, changes have to occur. Scripture Reference: Matthew 28:19, Acts 8:3 & 28:31, 1 Corinthians 15:9-10, Acts 7:57-60, Acts 9:17-19, Acts 9:27-28 1 Corinthians, Acts, celebrate, changed, events, God, Grace, Great Commission, Life, Matthew, music, people, Saint Augustine, Steven Curtis Chapman, The Change http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/changing-the-world http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/changing-the-world Sun, 24 Jul 2011 10:45:00 +0000 God’s command is for Christians to intentionally and personally share the good news of Christ in order to bring about lasting change in this world. Scripture Reference: Matthew 28:19, 2 Corinthians 4:7, 2 Corinthians 5:20 2 Corinthians, ambassador, Changed Lives, Command, D. T. Niles, God, Intentional, Jamaica, Matthew, Pamela Bridgewater, Personal, Share, slums, unique, world http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/changing-the-world-one-issue-at-a-time-07312011 http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/changing-the-world-one-issue-at-a-time-07312011 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 10:45:00 +0000 As Christians we can help change lives by helping correct social issues that God abhors. Scripture Reference: Amos 2:6-16 Amos, Changed Lives, human, issue, Joplin, live, Missouri, patiently, Rapha House, raphahouse.org, righteously, Stephanie Freed, trafficking, wait http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/christmas_decorating http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/christmas_decorating Sun, 05 Dec 2010 08:55:00 +0000 Our decorating is a reflection of the expectation of the coming of the Messiah and our desire to be like John the Baptist and prepare the way for the coming of the King. Scripture Reference: Psalm 133, Exodus 28:41, 1 Kings 19:16, 1 Samuel 9:16; 16:3, Genesis 3:14-15, Isaiah 9:6-7, Malachi 3:1, Mark 1:4-8, Luke 7:18-22, Matthew 26:10, 1 Kings, 1 Samuel, celebration, Christmas, David Greenglass, decorating, Exodus, expectation, Genesis, Isaiah, Jewish poem, John the Baptist, Luke, Malachi, Mark, Matthew, Messiah, preparation, Psalm 133, related, Traditions Messages http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/connecting_at_colonial_point http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/connecting_at_colonial_point Sun, 23 Jan 2011 08:55:00 +0000 We are called to “CONNECT, not just believe.” From the beginning, in the perfect and pristine environment of Eden, God said, “It is not good for man to be alone.” (Gen. 2:18) I would like to share a few BENEFITS of serving together at CPCC. Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 12:14-26, Ephesians 2:19, Genesis 2:18, Hebrews 10:25, Ephesians 4:15-16 1 Corinthians, benefit, care & share, Connect, diversity, Ephesians, genuine believer, Grow Spiritually, Ministries Messages http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/connecting_the_message_of_christmas http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/connecting_the_message_of_christmas Sun, 12 Dec 2010 08:55:00 +0000 Because Jesus filled the gap between us and God, the message of Christmas can take away all our fears. Scripture Reference: Luke 2:10-11, Luke 1:12-13, Luke 1:29-30, Matthew 1:20, Luke 2:8-9, Luke 2:9, Philippians 4, Matthew 11:28-30, 2 Corinthians 5:17, 2 Peter 1:4 2 Corinthians, 2 Peter, Christmas, Fear, His Eye is On the Sparrow, John Thomas Oaks, Luke, Matthew, Messiah, Peanuts, Philippians, Savior Messages http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/daddy-issues-fathers-day-06202010 http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/daddy-issues-fathers-day-06202010 Sun, 20 Jun 2010 10:00:00 +0000 I’ve got daddy issues with God and I’m guessing I’m not alone. In Galatians 4:6 Paul wrote – God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out – “Abba, Father.” As Christians, our spirit becomes like the Spirit of God and we can say to God – Abba. The word “Abba” is the Aramaic word for “Father.” It is used by small children in addressing their fathers and is similar to our English word “Daddy.” What Paul is saying here is that because of what Jesus did for us, we are able to refer to the God of the universe as daddy. Not only are we able, but it is something God prefers. As fathers we are called by God to be the primary spiritual leader in our homes and that doesn’t mean we just teach stuff, it means that we model it. And I can’t think of a better way that as parents we can begin to fill the spiritual hole in our kids than to do what I’m suggesting this morning. My prayer this morning is we could all examine our relationship with our Heavenly Father and resolve any daddy issues that we might have. I have daddy issues, and I’m guessing I’m not alone. Scripture Reference: Galatians 4:4-7, Romans 8:15-16, Psalm 42:1-2, Mark 14:35-36, 2 Kings 20:2-3, Daddy Issues, desiring, devotion, dialogue, Father's Day, Fill the Hole, God, Intimacy issues with God, Living in 3D Messages http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/death-04172011 http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/death-04172011 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 10:45:00 +0000 While not a topic we like to talk about, death lies before us all. Jesus talked about His death and people didn’t want to hear it. Jesus’ death was horrible in every way, but necessary for that which was broken to be fixed. Scripture Reference: Matthew 16:21, Matthew 20:17-19, Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 14:22-25, Romans 6:3-7 asphyxiation, baptism, broken, countdown, crucifixion, Death, epic, fixed, invitation, Mark, Matthew, Romans, story http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/dedication_ceremony http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/dedication_ceremony Sun, 24 Oct 2010 10:00:00 +0000 Center for Community Dedication Celebration - joined by Mayor John P. Pelky of South Windsor, Tom Warner of CDF (Church Development Fund), Jack Tanner - Minister of New Town Christian Church, Dennis Taylor - a co-founding member of CPCC, and several of our own members including Dave Johnson - Lead Minister, David Lemoine - Assimilation Minister, Jennifer Ash - Discipleship Minister, The Elias family, CPCC Elders - Ron Bailey, David Phillips, Mike Houle, Jim Purcell, and youth member Jael Watson. Center for Community, Dedication Ceremony Messages http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/desiring-the-greater-gifts http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/desiring-the-greater-gifts Sun, 30 Jan 2011 10:45:00 +0000 The greater spiritual gifts are the ones that promote unity and edify the entire body of Christ – let’s covet those gifts. Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 12:27, 1 Corinthians 12:28, 1 Corinthians 12:29-31, Ephesians 4:11-13, 1 Corinthians 12:8-9, 1 Corinthians, Challenge, communications, crazy week, desire the greater gifts, Ephesians, Ministries, Paul, prayer, rely on one another, spiritual gift Messages http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/do-we-love-one-another-09182011 http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/do-we-love-one-another-09182011 Sun, 18 Sep 2011 10:45:00 +0000 The best way to validate our faith is to obey Jesus’ command to love one another. Audio clip from the Robbie Seay Band - Song of Hope (Heaven Come Down), Give Yourself Away, (C) 2007 Sparrow Records Scripture Reference: Ecclesiastes 1:9, 1 John 2:7-8, 1 John 2:9-11, 1 John 3:11, John 13:34-35, 1 John 3:12-18 1 John, 911, believe, Command, Ecclesiastes, faith, interviews, john, Love, test, Unleashed, Willard Griffin http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/each-part-enables-growing-together-05162010 http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/each-part-enables-growing-together-05162010 Sun, 16 May 2010 10:00:00 +0000 In many ways the church, is like a crew of construction workers working to build a physical structure. I have to say I am excited about what I see happening within this church body as people are discovering the role God wants them to play. More and more people are engaging in ministry and being the church as we work to fill the spiritual and physical needs of the people around us. I am also encouraged by the way people are plugging into our Growing Together Campaign. Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 12:12-20; 27 Dave Johnson, Estimate of Giving, Growing Together, Recommitment Sunday Messages http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/envisioning_whats_next http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/envisioning_whats_next Sun, 12 Sep 2010 10:00:00 +0000 You know it all started with three words – God used just three words to cast a vision for His people. But to fully understand the impact these words had, we need to understand what kind of life the Hebrews were living when they heard them. Turn with me to Exodus 1 and while you’re doing that I’ll give you a little history reminder. Scripture Reference: Exodus 1:8-14, Exodus 5:6-9, Exodus 3:7-8 Colonial Point Christian Church, Dave Johnson, Exodus, Faithful, Goals, Grows, Honors, Milk and honey, Mission Statement, NEXT, Reaches, Vision Statement Messages http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/filling-the-hole-4112010 http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/filling-the-hole-4112010 Sun, 11 Apr 2010 10:00:00 +0000 – comes from the idea that I hope Colonial Point Christian Church will be a both/and church and be concerned about not only a person’s salvation, but meeting the physical needs of the poor as well. The first step I feel we need to take to make that possible is to make sure we have a clear picture of what the Bible has to say about the poor. And if I may, let me summarize it in two words – a lot. Dave Johnson, needs, poor, salvation Messages http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/flesh-032711 http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/flesh-032711 Sun, 27 Mar 2011 08:55:00 +0000 Because God subjected His creation to flesh, He had to become flesh to redeem it. Scripture Reference: John 1:14, Mark 14:65, John 19:1-3, John 19:33-34, Hebrews 2:14-15, 1 Corinthians 15:50-56, 1 Peter 1:18-19, Hebrews 4:15 1 Corinthians, 1 Peter, 8 simple words, appear, blood, broken, defeat, devil, Easter, Flesh, Hebrews, human, john, Love, Mark, relate, sacrifice, XXX Messages http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/follow-110611 http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/follow-110611 Sun, 06 Nov 2011 10:45:00 +0000 Perhaps you have heard or repeated the exhortation to "lead, follow, or get out of the way," but Jesus's first invitation extended to those who became his disciples: "Come, follow me." Come, follow me and I will make you something that you are not. Scripture Reference: Acts 1: 1-2, John 3:34, Romans 8:11, Acts 11:26, Acts 4:13, Acts 7:54-60, Acts 22:16-18, John 10:35, Acts 8:32-35, Luke 8:54, Acts 9:40-42, Acts 16:31, Matthew 4:17, Acts 3:19-20a, Matthew 28:18b-20a Acts, Bob Miller, create, Don't be afraid, Faithful, follow, guest, Jared Cowgur, Jesus, john, lift, Luke, ripple, Romans http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/freedom_in_christ http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/freedom_in_christ Sun, 04 Jul 2010 10:00:00 +0000 Freedom was meant to be shared, especially the freedom we have in Christ. Scripture Reference: Luke 4:16-21, Matthew 26:28, Acts 2:38, Galatians 5:1 Acts, cost, Dave Johnson, Fill the Hole, free will, Freedom, Galatians, In Christ, Independence Day, July 4th, Luke, Matthew, Mendoza, Robert DeNiro, Slavery, The Mission, Truth Messages http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/from-jesus-point-of-view-12252011 http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/from-jesus-point-of-view-12252011 Sun, 25 Dec 2011 10:45:00 +0000 Jesus’ perspective may have changed, but the reason He came to Earth didn’t. Scripture Reference: Philippians 2:6, John 1:1, Colossians 1:15-17, Philippians 2:7, Philippians 2:8, Hebrews 4:15, Philippians 2:9-11 Colossians, Hebrews, Jesus, john, Joseph, Mary, Mary Did You Know, Nativity, Philippians, Shepherds, Video, wise men http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/gods-financial-plan-to-fill-the-hole-4252010 http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/gods-financial-plan-to-fill-the-hole-4252010 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 10:00:00 +0000 If we want to Fill the Hole we need to trust God enough to follow His plan for managing His wealth. As best I can tell that plan includes that we Give Some, Keep Some and Leave Some. My guess is there is at least one of those each of us could improve on today – which one will it be in your life? Which one will we trust God with and experience His blessing like never before? Scripture Reference: Leviticus 27:30, 32, Deuteronomy 14:28-29, Matthew 5:17, 20, Leviticus 23:22, 1 Corinthians 16:1-2 Dave Johnson, Filling the Hole Messages http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/going_beyond_me http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/going_beyond_me Sun, 29 Aug 2010 10:00:00 +0000 The greatest obstacle we have to overcome in our journey to BEYOND is ourselves. Wholehearted devotion to God will take us to where God wants us to go. Scripture Reference: Numbers 13:30, Numbers 14:24, Numbers 32:11-12, Joshua 14:6-9, Joshua 14:10-12 12 Men Went to Spy on Canaan, Caleb, Dave Johnson, Disturb Me, Extreme, Going Beyond, Hole Hearted, Joshua, Kid's Point, Live Wholeheartedly, Numbers, Promotion Sunday, Teacher Appreciation Messages http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/going_beyond_our_comfort_zones http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/going_beyond_our_comfort_zones Sun, 08 Aug 2010 10:00:00 +0000 God uses us the most when we go BEYOND our comfort zones. Scripture References: Exodus 3:4-11, Esther 4:15-17, Acts 10:9-17 A.B. Simpson, Acts 10, Comfort Zones, Dave Johnson, eagles, Esther, Esther 4, Exodus 3, Going Beyond, high wire, Incomplete Theological Issues, J.I. Packer, Moses, Personal Issues, Peter, Positional Issues, Resolve Messages http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/going_beyond_our_mediocre_faith http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/going_beyond_our_mediocre_faith Thu, 19 Aug 2010 03:08:27 +0000 God wants us to go beyond being little faiths and become a people of great faith. Scripture Reference: Isaiah 55:8-9, Hebrews 11:6, Matthew 14:22-26, Matthew 14:27-29, Matthew 14:30-31, Matthew 14:32-33, Matthew 8:26, Matthew 6:30 Cheryl Beckett, Dave Johnson, Faith Like a Child, Going Beyond, Great Faith, Hebrews, Humanitarian Aid, Isaiah, Jars of Clay, little faiths, Matthew Messages http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/going_beyond_the_walls http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/going_beyond_the_walls Sun, 22 Aug 2010 10:00:00 +0000 While walls may be needed to support a building, we must go beyond them in order to be the body of Christ. Scripture Reference: Acts 1:8 Acts, Bangladesh, Center for Community, Collins Baidya, Dave Johnson, Going Beyond the Walls, Grand Opening, Homeless Outreach, Love NYC, MACC, Mexico, Open House, Transition Sunday, Trunk or Treat, Walk for Life Messages http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/going_beyond http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/going_beyond Sun, 01 Aug 2010 10:00:00 +0000 In order to be real followers of Christ we need to go beyond where we are now. Scripture Reference: Matthew 4:18-22, Hebrews 12:1, Matthew 19:29, Mark 12:29-30 Ben Cachiaras, Beyond, Community, Dave Johnson, Deeper Love, Disturb Me, Drop Our Nets, Going Beyond, Grow, Hebrews 12, Honor, Infinity and Beyond, Mark 12, Matthew 4; 19, Mountain Christian Church, North American Christian Convention, Reach Messages http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/good_friday-grace http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/good_friday-grace Fri, 22 Apr 2011 06:00:00 +0000 God used instruments of the grave to provide grace to us. Message 7 of 8 in the Easter Series This message has no audio recorded. Transcripts are available upon request. bunny, Cross, Crown of Thorns, crucifixion, Easter, egg, Emblems of Communion, Garden of Gethsemane, Grace, grave, hammer, Jesus, nail, palm branch, Pilate, praying http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/grand_opening_howard_brammer http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/grand_opening_howard_brammer Sun, 24 Oct 2010 08:55:00 +0000 Jesus is full of Grace and Truth. I think that church, should be a church that has both strength and beauty, and we as individuals need to be people, who are full of Grace and Truth. Scripture Reference: John 1:1-16 Grace, Grand Opening, Howard Brammer, john, Truth Messages http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/heartbreak-hill-06262011 http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/heartbreak-hill-06262011 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 10:45:00 +0000 What is the GPS reading on your spiritual compass? Consider the CHALLENGE you are facing today, then ask this question, “IS THIS TOO MUCH FOR GOD TO HANDLE?” Scripture Reference: Exodus 3:1-5,10-11, 14 apatheism, Boston Marathon, companionship, complacency, David Lemoine, dead end, Exudus, friendship, Heartbreak Hill, Moses, radio, success http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/helping-grow-the-kingdom-of-god-06122011 http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/helping-grow-the-kingdom-of-god-06122011 Sun, 12 Jun 2011 08:55:00 +0000 The Kingdom of God is growing in us and through us. We must do all we can to facilitate its growth. Scripture Reference: Matthew 13:33, Acts 8:1 Acts, faith, God, Grow, Growing Together, Kingdom, Matthew, pray, support, yeast http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/hold-on-2212010 http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/hold-on-2212010 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 10:00:00 +0000 Hold On – Don’t Quit Now – The Best is Yet to Come My message to you this morning is Hold On – Be Faithful, Stand Firm and don’t give up, because victory is just around the corner and if we quit we’ll never know the ecstasy of crossing the finish line. Scripture Reference: Acts 9:18-23, Revelation 3:7-13, Philippians 2:10-11, Dave Johnson, faith, Quitting, Standing Firm, Victory Messages http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/how-god-communicates http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/how-god-communicates Sun, 27 Feb 2011 10:45:00 +0000 The God of creation made it clear that He wanted to communicate in a way where there would be no room of error. If there is a failure to communicate, it’s not because God isn’t doing His part, it’s because we aren’t doing ours. 8 simple words, adam & eve, bible, communicates, Creation, Easter, Genesis, God, john, Psalm, Romans, speaks, story Messages http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/how-well-do-we-follow-the-leader-10092011 http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/how-well-do-we-follow-the-leader-10092011 Sun, 09 Oct 2011 08:55:00 +0000 God never asks us to do anything He isn’t willing to do. When it comes to love, he is our leader and we must follow Him. Scripture Reference: Genesis 22:2, Leviticus 11:44, 1 Peter 1:14-16, Psalm 33:4, 1 John 4:7-16, 1 John 4:17-21 1 John, Community, confidence, faith, Faithful, Genesis, Godly, john, leader, Leviticus, Love, mosquito, no fear, passion, Peter, platypus, Psalm, test http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/ignore-favoritism-02052012 http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/ignore-favoritism-02052012 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:55:00 +0000 A simple way for us to live a better story is to do our best to not show favoritism toward others. Scripture Reference: James 2:1, James 2:2-4, Galatians 2:11-14, James 2:5-7, James 2:8-13 James 4:17: Anyone, then, who knows the good he ought to do and doesn’t do it, sins. attentive, Better, chain, DMV, faithfulness, fall, favoritism, Galatians, Gentile, Grace, ignore, James, judge, Living, Lone Ranger, Love our Neighbor, Matthew West, notice, Perception, Peter, story http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/071810_in_pursuit_of_happinessmp3 http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/071810_in_pursuit_of_happinessmp3 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 10:00:00 +0000 Happiness is perhaps one of the most sought after treasures in the world and for many the most elusive. We seek it, surrogate it and surrender it time and time again. We’re always on the hunt for happiness so much so we’ll buy into the happiness if onlies. You know what the if onlies are, don’t you? They’re the statements we hear people say about what would make them happy: if onlies” are those things we think will make us happy but when we get them, we discover they can’t do what we thought they would. Happiness is one of those things most people always seem to be striving for but not quite achieving. I wonder if part of the reason isn’t because we really don’t understand what happiness really is. Scripture Reference: Ecclesiastes 1:2, Ecclesiastes 1:3-4, Ecclesiastes 1:12-13, Ecclesiastes 1:16-18, Ecclesiastes 2:1, 2:10, Ecclesiastes 2:1b, Ecclesiastes 2:4-9, Ecclesiastes 2:11, Ecclesiastes 5:18-19, Ecclesiastes 12:13 Dave Johnson, did more, Ecclesiastes, Fill the Hole, had more, Happiness, if onlies, Journey, knew more, Pursuit Messages http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/intro-message-matthews-story-01222012 http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/intro-message-matthews-story-01222012 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 10:45:00 +0000 Matthew lived a better story after he followed Jesus that included helping others connect to Christ. Scripture Reference: Matthew 9:10-13 akolouthéō, Better, discipleship, Donald Miller, follow, Jesus, Living, Matthew, story http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/is-your-perception-reality-2142010 http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/is-your-perception-reality-2142010 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 10:00:00 +0000 How many of you have heard or said the phrase, Perception is reality? I think the most important thing we have to remember about perception is it’s subjective. How we perceive things is based on the lenses and filters of our lives. The question this morning is: Are we where we need to be spiritually? Are we where God wants us to be? Scripture Reference: Revelation 3:1-6, 1 Peter 5:8, James 1:22-25, Dave Johnson, Perception, Reality, spirituality, subjective Messages http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/its-bothand-not-eitheror-01032010 http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/its-bothand-not-eitheror-01032010 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 10:00:00 +0000 Scripture Reference:.John 1:14, John 8:10-11, Ephesians 4:15, Vision for our church for the New Year. The leadership and I sense God calling this church to not just talk about grace and truth, but to be a church of grace and truth. Dave Johnson, Grace, New Year, Truth, Vision Messages http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/its-easter-so-what-042411 http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/its-easter-so-what-042411 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 08:55:00 +0000 Jesus forgives our past, gives us life to the fullest in the present and has a great place waiting for us in the future; all of this is possible because Jesus died and came back to life. Scripture Reference: John 1:1-6, John 1:41-44, John 12:9-11, Galatians 2:20 2011, Alive, Colton Burpo, Easter, future, Galatians, great, Jesus, john, Past, present, Resurrection http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/joseph-we-can-identify-with-12112011 http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/joseph-we-can-identify-with-12112011 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 10:45:00 +0000 Joseph’s story reminds us God is trustworthy and obeying Him is always the best option. Joseph’s story, I think reminds us of the importance of trust and Obedience. How much we can trust God and the benefits of obeying Him because He can be trusted. What if Joseph had not obeyed God at any step of the way? It would have changed God’s greater story, but he didn’t. God chose Joseph because He knew he would obey. Are we at that point in our life? What if God were looking for a stepfather for His son today? Would He consider any of us to fill that role? Scripture Reference: Show Matthew 1:18, Deuteronomy 22:20-21, Deuteronomy 24:1, Matthew 1:19, Matthew 1:20-21, Matthew 2:13, Matthew 2:19-20 Christmas, deuteronomy, God, Joseph, Matthew, obedience, prophecy, story, Trust http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/keeping-gods-mission-alive-01082011 http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/keeping-gods-mission-alive-01082011 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 10:45:00 +0000 God’s mission for His people hasn’t changed, only expanded. Scripture Reference: Genesis 11:1-4, Exodus 9:16, Exodus 33:19, Exodus 20:3-7, Genesis 17:7 & 9, Matthew 28:19-20 Alive, Command, Exodus, Faithful, Genesis, God's Mission, Jesus, Matthew, Mission Statement, remember, Ten Commandments http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/knowing-how-to-overcome-this-world-10162011 http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/knowing-how-to-overcome-this-world-10162011 Sun, 16 Oct 2011 10:55:00 +0000 What we believe about Jesus is important because it determines whether we will be the victim or victor. Scripture Reference: Matthew 16:13-14, Matthew 16:15-20, 1 John 5:1-5, 1 John 4:4, Matthew 9:27-30, 1 John 5:6-12 1 John, believe, children, faith, God, Matthew, overcome, test Messages http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/life-changing-workouts http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/life-changing-workouts Sun, 17 Jul 2011 10:45:00 +0000 We must position ourselves so the Holy Spirit can change us into what God wants. Scripture Reference: Philippians 2:12-13, 1 Timothy 4:7-8 1 Timothy, bible reading, Biggest Loser, Change, Cross, disciplines, fasting, Holy Spirit, meditation, memorization, Philippians, prayer, Saint Augustine, scripture, service, silence, workouts http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/lifes-moments-of-trust http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/lifes-moments-of-trust Sun, 20 Feb 2011 08:55:00 +0000 There are moments in all our lives when we have to decide whether we are going to trust God and give Him the glory or trust ourselves and live with the consequences. Money seems to provide more moments of trust than anything else in life. Scripture Reference: Exodus 13:21-22, Exodus 14:4, Exodus 14:10-12, Exodus 14:15-16, Exodus 14:23-25, Leviticus 27:30, Matthew 6:31-33 budget, CDF, Exodus, God Pie, Leviticus, Moment of Trust, Moment of Truth, Trust & Obey Messages http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/living_up_to_our_name http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/living_up_to_our_name Sun, 31 Oct 2010 10:45:00 +0000 How important are names? I’ve come to the conclusion they are very important. Our lifestyle has to match our name, Christians, or we have taken it in vain. Being a Christian is not easy – anyone who says it is, is a liar. It’s hard to live up to the name of the one who loved us enough to come to this Earth and die so that when we don’t live up to our namesake, we are forgiven. That’s one of the greatest parts of being a follower of Jesus – we don’t have to be perfect, just willing to be forgiven. Accept God’s Grace, Acts, Antioch, Confess, Exodus, Implications, John the Baptist, Lifestyle, Luke, Make Yourself Accountable, Matthew, Name, Repent, Yahweh Messages http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/love http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/love Sun, 20 Mar 2011 10:45:00 +0000 There are 2 sides to love – the easy and the hard; it took hard love for God to send His only Son to die for our sins. Scripture Reference: John 13:1, John 3:16, Romans 5:6-8, Judges 2:12-15, Judges 2:20-22, Hebrews 12:5-11, Philippians 2:8-11 2 sides to love, brokenness, Easter, easy, hard, Hebrews, john, Judges, Philippians, renewed appreciation, Romans, suffering Messages http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/vision_message_2011 http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/vision_message_2011 Sun, 02 Jan 2011 08:55:00 +0000 Last year we laid a solid foundation upon which we can more effectively make disciples of Jesus in 2011 and beyond. Scripture Reference: Matthew 28:16-20, John 3:18, Romans 10:14 2010 review, 2011, baptism, Beyond, disciples, john, make more, Matthew, My Great Commission, New Year Messages http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/mary-a-willing-servant-12182011 http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/mary-a-willing-servant-12182011 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 10:45:00 +0000 God uses willing servants like Mary to change our world. Scripture Reference: Luke 1:26-28, Judges 13:2-5, Luke 1:29-38, Matthew 20:28 How, Jesus, Judges, Luke, Mary, Matthew, only, servant, son, Tim Tebow, willing http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/model-moms-05082011 http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/model-moms-05082011 Sun, 08 May 2011 08:55:00 +0000 There are famous models who are moms and then there are moms who are famous models of Christ and that’s what we celebrate on Mother’s Day. Scripture Reference: Proverbs 31:10-31, Titus 2:3-5, 1 Peter 3:3-6 1 Peter, amazing, dignity, fashion, model, moms, Mother's Day, proverbs, role, spiritual, strenght, titus http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/must-history-repeat-itself-2072010 http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/must-history-repeat-itself-2072010 Sun, 07 Feb 2010 10:00:00 +0000 Avoid the seduction! What happens is sometimes over the years, people tolerate things they shouldn’t and compromise what they know to be true. Let me rephrase that – sometimes we become tolerant of things we shouldn’t and compromise what we know to be true as well. The promise Jesus gave to those who remain faithful, stand firm, don’t give an inch of their life to Satan and help others do the same is inspiring. Scripture Reference: Revelation 2:18-29, 1 Kings 17 - 2 Kings 2 compromise, Dave Johnson, faith, inspiration, promise, tolerance Messages http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/my_to_do_list_in_heaven http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/my_to_do_list_in_heaven Sun, 25 Jul 2010 10:00:00 +0000 Assuming we’ve done what the Bible says we need to do to make Heaven our final destination, what’s on our 'To Do' List in Heaven? Scripture Reference: Revelation 19: 4-10, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, A New Hallelujah, Bart Millard, Billy Graham, Bow, Dave Johnson, Family, He Reigns, Heaven, Imagine, Martin Luther King Jr., Mercy Me, Michael W. Smith, Newsboys, Rahab, Ray Boltz, Reunite, Revelation, Thank You, Thessalonians, To Do List, Worship Messages http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/no_audio http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/no_audio Sun, 06 Jun 2010 10:00:00 +0000 There is no audio for this weeks message. Feel free to follow the study with the references provided. Scripture Reference: The Lord's Prayer: Matthew 6:9-13, Hebrews Hebrews, The Lord's Prayer: Matthew 6:9-13 http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/no_audio_100310 http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/no_audio_100310 Sun, 03 Oct 2010 10:00:00 +0000 This Sunday was Colonial Point's transition Sunday. We started at Timothy Edwards Middle School for our last celebration at the School. After honoring the staff of TEMS for all its support over the first 10 years of our residency at the school, there was a short caravan over to the new building to worship and celebrate in our new building. The Construction is Complete.... http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/no-message-today-103011 http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/no-message-today-103011 Sun, 30 Oct 2011 08:55:00 +0000 Due to the early winter storm Alfred on Oct. 29, services were cancelled for the entire day. Scheduled to speak was Frank Reynolds, U.S. Director of Rwanda Challenge. Prior to Franks current mission, he had spent thirty years as Senior Pastor of Manchester Christian Church, Manchester, NH. We wish Frank and his wife Myra all the best, and hope to be able to have them return to CPCC in the near future. Please feel free to learn more about Rwanda Challenge at http://www.rwandachallenge.com Alfred, Frank Reynolds, no audio, Rwanda Challenge http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/obey-04102011 http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/obey-04102011 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 10:45:00 +0000 There was one critical moment in the Easter Story that everything hinged upon – when Jesus chose to submit His will to the will of His Father – to this day we experience the greatest rewards when we obey. Scripture Reference: Matthew 26:36-46, Ephesians 2:1-2, Galatians 4:4-7 betray, Ephesians, Galatians, Garden of Gethsemane, Golden Gate, Jesus, joy, Matthew, obedience, Obey, Price, the Olive Press, What If Messages http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/once-in-an-eternity-12242011 http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/once-in-an-eternity-12242011 Sat, 24 Dec 2011 06:30:00 +0000 Christmas Eve Service, 2011 The Star of Bethlehem, was the brightest star anyone had ever seen. Something so rare, it was a once in an eternity event. How do you define Eternity? Scripture Reference: Luke 2:13 ______________ The Star of Bethlehem video link: http://www.bethlehemstar.net/ Bethlehem, born, celebrate, Christ, Christmas, eternity, Eve, event, God, Jesus, praise, read, star, Worship http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/overflowing-resources-5232010 http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/overflowing-resources-5232010 Sun, 23 May 2010 10:00:00 +0000 2010, Gordon Venturella, Growing Together, Overflowing Resources, Recommitment Sunday Messages http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/prayer-11132011 http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/prayer-11132011 Sun, 13 Nov 2011 10:45:00 +0000 Where will we find the courage, grace, and strength to follow Jesus into victory? Pray together -- rather than being pulled apart. Scripture Reference: Acts 4:23-31, Luke 2:29, Acts 4:24, Revelations 6:10, 2 Timothy 2:21, 2 Peter 2:1, Jude 4, Jeremiah 29:11, Romans 8:28, Phillipians 1:6, 3:12-13, Psalm 2:1-2, 2 Timothy 3:12, 1 Peter 4:12 1 Peter, 2 Peter, 2 Timothy, Acts, Bob Miller, boldness, Glory, God, guest, humble, Jared Cowgur, Jeremiah, Jude, Luke, mission, Phillipians, prayer, Psalm, Revelations, Romans, scripture, threats, together, unite, Veterans Day http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/making_the_season_missional http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/making_the_season_missional Sun, 28 Nov 2010 10:00:00 +0000 Keeping our focus on Christ’s mission will make the time between Thanksgiving and Christmas the most wonderful time of the year. Scripture Reference: Matthew 2:1-12, Isaiah 47:12-14, Deuteronomy 18:9-12a blessings, Challenge, Christmas, deuteronomy, Extend Thanksgiving, gracious, Isaiah, Matthew, mission, redemption, sojourners, wise men Messages http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/preparing_for_whats_next http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/preparing_for_whats_next Sun, 05 Sep 2010 10:00:00 +0000 Major transitions, whether in our personal lives or the life of a church, go better when we’re prepared for them. Scripture Reference: Joshua 1:1-5, Joshua 1:6-9, Nehemiah 8:1-3, Joshua 1:10-15, Joshua 1:16-18 Consecrating, Dave Johnson, Envisioning, Joshua, Nehemiah, NEXT, Remembering, transitions Messages http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/remember-whats-most-important-1172010 http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/remember-whats-most-important-1172010 Sun, 17 Jan 2010 10:00:00 +0000 ...the message of Revelation is essentially Be Faithful. Regardless of what is going on around us, as Christians we must stand firm in our faith and not allow the Prince of this World to seduce us onto a path that God does not want us to walk. The need for grace and truth has never been greater. Scripture Reference: Revelation 2:1-7, 2:2 & 4 & 6-7, Matthew 22:37-39 Messages http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/remembering_whats_past http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/remembering_whats_past Sun, 19 Sep 2010 10:00:00 +0000 Remembering God’s History and His Word will provide the necessary courage and confidence to make major life transitions. Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. Scripture Reference: 1 John 4:18, Philippians 4:13, Joshua 1:3, 5-9, Joshua 1:7-8, Nehemiah 8:1-3, Joshua 1:9, Matthew 28:19-20 1 John, Dave Johnson, Envisioning, His Word, History, Joshua, Joshua 1:9, Matthew, Nehemiah, NEXT, Past, Philippians, Remembering Messages http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/rest-assured-102311 http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/rest-assured-102311 Sun, 23 Oct 2011 10:45:00 +0000 As faithful followers of Jesus there are reasons for us to be confident in our faith. Message 9 of the 9 part series Scripture Reference: 1 John 5;13-21, John 16:23-24, 1 John 3:21-22, Galatians 6:1-2 1 John 5 (NIV) 13 I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life. 1 John, answered, confident, faith, Galatians, knowing, letter, prayers, support, test, Truth http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/serving-right-up-to-the-end http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/serving-right-up-to-the-end Sun, 06 Feb 2011 10:45:00 +0000 As we await the return of Jesus, Peter tells us there are three things we should focus on – one of them is sharing God’s grace through service. Scripture Reference: 1 Peter 4:7-11, Matthew 26:36-39, John 13:1, Galatians 5:13 1 Peter, adult, await the return of Jesus, Coming, Creation, Cross, Eschatology, Galatians, God's grace, john, Love, Matthew, Ministries, pray, serve, sports, Worship Messages http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/less_than_perfect_story http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/less_than_perfect_story Sun, 27 Jun 2010 10:00:00 +0000 For the last couple of weeks we have been exploring the summary of Blasé Pascal’s thoughts about how we all have a hole in our lives that only God can fill. Two weeks ago I asked you to think about a couple of questions – the first was – Do we believe that people who don’t have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ will go to Hell? And the second was, if we believe that to be true, what are we willing to do about it? This morning I want to talk about something very simple that we can all do to help those who don’t have a saving relationship with Jesus to fill their God shaped hole. My hope is we’ll even utilize it some time during the next week. Scripture Reference: none Bill Hybel, Blasé Pascal, Dave Johnson, Fill the Hole, Less, Natalie Grant, Perfect, Perfect People, Samaritan, Sharing Messages http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/something-truly-epic-03142010 http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/something-truly-epic-03142010 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 10:00:00 +0000 I want each of us to prepare ourselves for not just our last planned celebration in TEMS, but for a time that will restore our hope, energize our faith and move us to where we want to share the experience with as many people as possible. I want us to think a lot about the Easter Story. Messages http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/starbound-promo http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/starbound-promo Sun, 13 Mar 2011 11:24:00 +0000 Austin, Logan & Ariana Gaines get their practice in for the upcoming Starbound auditions. The auditions signups are on now, and auditions run March 18th at 7p.m. and March 10th at 10.m. (Friday / Saturday). Starbound is April 8th at Colonial Point Christian Church. Videos http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/starting-the-new-year-lite-01012012 http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/starting-the-new-year-lite-01012012 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 10:45:00 +0000 The most meaningful way to celebrate a New Year is by shedding the sinful baggage of the past and beginning the year new before God. Scripture Reference: Numbers 29:1, Numbers 29:2-6, Numbers 29:7, Leviticus 16:29-31, Leviticus 16:2, Leviticus 16:3-6, Leviticus 16:11-14, Leviticus 16:7-10, Leviticus 16:15-16, Leviticus 16:20-22, Hebrews 10:1-7, 2 Corinthians 5:17 2012, Booths, broken, carry, clean slate, compromise, Corinthians, discipline, failure, Hebrews, jealousy, Leviticus, Lite, New Year, Numbers, relationships, resolutions, Rosh Hashanah, scapegoat, selfishness, stuff, Yom Kippur http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/stories-of-grace-carrie http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/stories-of-grace-carrie Sun, 10 Jul 2011 08:55:00 +0000 Today we CELEBRATE God’s Amazing Life Changing Grace. In these four different Stories of Grace we discover how an event or person helped change our lives with God's grace. Changed Lives, Grace, Stories http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/stories-of-grace-eric http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/stories-of-grace-eric Sun, 10 Jul 2011 10:55:00 +0000 Today we CELEBRATE God’s Amazing Life Changing Grace. In these four different Stories of Grace we discover how an event or person helped change our lives with God's grace. changed, Grace, Lives http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/stories-of-grace-joe-n-tammy http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/stories-of-grace-joe-n-tammy Sun, 10 Jul 2011 10:55:00 +0000 Today we CELEBRATE God’s Amazing Life Changing Grace. In these four different Stories of Grace we discover how an event or person helped change our lives with God's grace. changed, Grace, Lives, Stories http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/stories-of-grace-sherry http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/stories-of-grace-sherry Sun, 10 Jul 2011 08:55:00 +0000 Today we CELEBRATE God’s Amazing Life Changing Grace. In these four different Stories of Grace we discover how an event or person helped change our lives with God's grace. Changed Lives, Grace, Stories http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/life-04242011 http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/life-04242011 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 06:00:00 +0000 The story of Easter is one that impacts our life now and for eternity and is something we know and tell. Scripture Reference: John 10:10, Romans 6:23, 1 Corinthians 15:56-57, Matthew 28: 5-7, 2011, 8 simple words, Alive, Easter, Jesus, Know, Life, Matthew, Resurrection, Romans, Sunrise, Tell http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/temptation-in-3d-01292012 http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/temptation-in-3d-01292012 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 10:45:00 +0000 A clear understanding of temptation and how to handle it can help us live a better story. Scripture Reference: James 1:1, James 1:2-4, James 1:12-13, James 1:14-15 Better, Deception, Desire, Disobedience, Donald Miller, God, Grace, James, Living, response, story, Temptation in 3D, U2 http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/testing-the-spirit-of-the-message http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/testing-the-spirit-of-the-message Sun, 02 Oct 2011 10:45:00 +0000 There are multiple and conflicting spiritual messages being offered today, how can we determine which ones are godly and helpful to strength our faith? Scripture Reference: 1 John 3:21-23, 4:1-3, Acts 4:12, John 14:6, John 3:16, Matthew 7:21-23, 1 John, Acts, faith, follow, Holy Spirit, Jesus, john, obedience, test http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/the_best_part_about_christmas http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/the_best_part_about_christmas Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:52:05 +0000 The tradition of gift giving is one of the best ways for us to imitate God. Scripture Reference: Mark 14:3-9, Ephesians 5:1-2, Genesis 2:28-29, James 1:17, John 3:16, Romans 3:23, Revelation 4:9-11 Christmas Traditions, Ephesians, eternal, everything, give, God Gives Us, James, Kids in Need, Life, Love, Mark, Revelation, shopping, Young to Old Messages http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/the-best-title-for-dads-and-grads http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/the-best-title-for-dads-and-grads Sun, 19 Jun 2011 10:45:00 +0000 God needs righteous men to lead their families toward righteousness. If we want to be a righteous man, we need to know God’s definition of right. Here are some scriptures I would encourage not only the fathers to read but all of us as we strive to be the righteous men and women God wants us to be as they talk about the benefits of living a righteous life. Psalm 34:19 Psalm 37:30 Proverbs 9:9 Proverbs 11:8 Proverbs 12:10 Proverbs 12:26 Proverbs 24:16 Ecclesiastes 7:20 Romans 5:7 James 5:16 Scripture Reference: Proverbs 14:12, Genesis 6:9, Genesis 9:20, Genesis 9:21 Music clip by Santcus Real - Lead Me discover, Ecclesiastes, Genesis, GPS, Grace, James, Lead Me, leaders, Life, men, not perfect, proverbs, Psalm, righteous, Romans, Sanctus Real, Video http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/the_building_has_just_begun http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/the_building_has_just_begun Sun, 10 Oct 2010 08:55:00 +0000 The construction is complete, the building has just begun. Scripture Reference: Acts 17:11, John 13:35 Acts, building, construction, in this together, john, relationships, reputation, with God, With One Another, With our Neighbors Messages http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/the-conflict-of-the-easter-epic-3282010 http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/the-conflict-of-the-easter-epic-3282010 Sun, 28 Mar 2010 10:00:00 +0000 What would life be without conflict? Pretty Sweet – wouldn’t it, or would it? I want you to try and imagine what life would be like if the Easter Story didn’t have conflict. Last week I tried to establish the context and main characters for the Easter Story because it is necessary to have a firm grasp on those elements before we dive into the conflict. ....The conflict of the Easter Epic is a battle that has been raging in the Heavens for a very long time. Scripture Reference: Job 1:7, Job 1:8-12, John 1:14a, Matthew 4:1, Matthew 12:14, Matthew 16:21-23, Matthew 21:8-15, Matthew 26:3-4, Matthew 26:14-16, Matthew 27:45-51 Dave Johnson, Easter Messages http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/the-context-and-characters-of-the-easter-epic-3212 http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/the-context-and-characters-of-the-easter-epic-3212 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 10:00:00 +0000 I made the case last week that the Easter Story is Something Truly Epic. We looked at the meaning of the word epic and how if you think about it, there has never been, nor will there ever be a more epic story than the story of Jesus. I also reminded us there are at least four parts to every good story – the context, characters, conflict and conclusion. Scripture Reference: Numbers 23:19, Isaiah 46:9, John 4:24, Psalm 93:2, 1 Timothy 1:17, Isaiah 66:1-2, Isaiah 55:8-9, Genesis 1:26, 1 John 3:8, John 8:44, 2 Corinthians 11:14, Revelation 12:10, Zechariah 3:1, 1 Chronicles 2:1, Mark 1:12-13, Isaiah 14:12 Luke 10:18 character, conclusion, conflict, context, Dave Johnson, Easter, epic Messages http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/the-epic-conclusion-4042010 http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/the-epic-conclusion-4042010 Sun, 04 Apr 2010 10:00:00 +0000 Today we’re going to reach the summit of our month-long journey entitled Something Truly Epic. During the journey we’ve taken a look at the story of Easter with the attitude it's not just a good story, it is an EPIC story. Jesus is Alive, So We can live forever. Scripture Reference: Matthew 28:1-10, 1 Corinthians 15:54b-56, Ephesians 1:7-8, Show 1 Peter 1:3-5 Messages http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/the-family-connection-09252011 http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/the-family-connection-09252011 Sun, 25 Sep 2011 08:55:00 +0000 Being a part of a local church that is a part of the family of God is critical to our faith because it provides identity and accountability for continued growth. Scripture Reference: 1 John 3:1-3, Galatians 6:10, 1 John 3:1-3, Ephesians 1:5, Ecclesiastes 4:12 1 John, connection, crisis, Ecclesiastes, emotional, Ephesians, faith, Family, Galatians, secrets, spiritual, support, test http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/greatest_paradox_of_all http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/greatest_paradox_of_all Sun, 13 Jun 2010 10:00:00 +0000 Hard pressed, perplexed, persecuted and even struck down – these are all things that might happen if we elect to help others find the answer to the hole that exists in their heart. Some might think it’s a bad thing for these things to happen, but the irony is when they do they might cause cracks in us – the clay pots. And if you think about it, if as Paul says earlier in 2 Corinthians 4 what we possess in our clay pots is the light of Jesus Christ how will the light ever get out if there aren’t any cracks. One of the things we will discover in the next few weeks is just how useful broken people are to God when it comes to sharing His message. So don’t think you have to have it all together in order to fill the spiritual holes in someone else’s life – reality is if you have it all together – no one will be able to see Jesus in you. I want to close this morning by giving you an assignment to think about this week. It’s two question that you’ve heard before, but I want you think about throughout the week. Do you believe people who don’t have a faith in Jesus Christ will go to Hell? If yes, what are you willing to do about it? Scripture Reference: John 3:17, 36, John 14:6, Acts 4:12, Romans 10:9, 2 Corinthians 4:7, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, 2 Corinthians 4, Dave Johnson, faith in Jesus, Fill the Hole, Hard pressed, paradox, perplexed, persecuted Messages http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/the-most-important-thing-a-mom-can-give-her-kids-5 http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/the-most-important-thing-a-mom-can-give-her-kids-5 Sun, 09 May 2010 10:00:00 +0000 Today we want to honor moms by looking at the most important thing moms give to their children. If you think about it, moms give more to us than we can imagine – first and foremost they gave us life. And for many of us it was our mothers who gave us our sense of security, our good looks, our sense of humor, our first understanding of compassion and grace. Without doubt the list goes on and on, but there is one thing I want to point to this morning as THE most important thing a mom gives to her children – and that is her faith. 2010, Dave Johnson, Mother's Day Messages http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/the-perfect-face-for-cpcc-060511 http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/the-perfect-face-for-cpcc-060511 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 04:47:24 +0000 Because he was filled with grace and truth, Stephen is the perfect face for CPCC Scripture Reference: Acts 6:1, Acts 6:5, Acts 6:8-10, Acts 7:51-53, Acts 7:55-58, Acts 7:59-60, John 1:14 Acts, faces, Grace, Jesus, john, marketing, Perfect Face for CPCC, Stephen, Truth, Voice of the Martyrs http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/the-ripple-of-generosity-11272011 http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/the-ripple-of-generosity-11272011 Sun, 27 Nov 2011 10:45:00 +0000 Generosity Starts with Surrender Generosity Follows Jesus’ Example Generosity Moves to Action Generosity Produces Trust in God As Jared looks into how generosity should be a part of our everyday lives, he answers the question, Where to Start with Generosity? Listen in to this final message in the four part series of the Ripple Effect from Bob Miller and Jared. Scripture Reference: Acts 4:32-35, Acts 11:28-30, 2 Corinthians 8:1-15, 2 Corinthians 8:3-4, 2 Corinthians 8:5-7, 2 Corinthians 8:8-9, John 1:1-3, Philippians 2:6-7, Isaiah 53:5-6, Ephesians 2:3-6, 2 Corinthians 8:10-12, 2 Corinthians 8:13-15 action, Acts, Bob Miller, Effect, Ephesians, example, follow, generosity, God, guest, hospitable, Isaiah, Jared Cowgur, Jesus, john, move, Philippians, produce, ripple, surrender, Trust http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/the-story-within-the-story-12042011 http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/the-story-within-the-story-12042011 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 10:45:00 +0000 As I think about Christmas this year the thing that keeps coming to mind is how The Story of Christmas is simply a part of God’s greater story but a part that needs to be shared over and over again. Scripture Reference: Genesis 1:1, Genesis 1:1, Genesis 3:8-10, Genesis 3:23-24, John 1:1-3, 14 Christmas, Genesis, God, invite, john, reconciliation, redeem, relationship, restored, story http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/the-truth-about-sin-09042011 http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/the-truth-about-sin-09042011 Sun, 04 Sep 2011 08:55:00 +0000 What we believe impacts how we live and our understanding of sin will greatly influence our faith. Audio clip from Casting Crowns - East to West, The Altar and the Door, (c) Reunion, 2007 Scripture Reference: James 4:17, 1 John 1:5-10, 1 John 3:4-10, Isaiah 53:4-5, 1 John 3:6 ***Note- There a spots in the message where the audio has static and is distorted. This is in the audio file itself and not the device you are listening to the message on. 1 John, consistency, credibility, God cannot sin, Isaiah, James, john, sin, Truth http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/the-worlds-greatest-lover-02132011 http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/the-worlds-greatest-lover-02132011 Sun, 13 Feb 2011 10:45:00 +0000 For us to really love someone we must focus on our relationship with the World’s Greatest Lover. Scripture Reference: 1 John 4:7-8, 1 John 4:9-10, Romans 5:8, 1 John 4:16, 1 John 4:20-21, 1 John 3:18, 1 John, closer, hollywood, Love, lover, marriage, real, Romans, sacrifices, seen, sticks, Valentines Messages http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/tuned-up-05012011 http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/tuned-up-05012011 Sun, 01 May 2011 08:55:00 +0000 We must be in tune with Christ to be in harmony with one another. Scripture Reference: Acts 2:1-12 Acts, David Lemoine, Enthusiasm, Harmony, Holy Spirit, Unity, Wonder, Worship http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/what-if-3072010 http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/what-if-3072010 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 10:00:00 +0000 Ground breaking Sunday, Celebrate 10 - Anticipate 100 with guest speaker, Dan Clymer Scripture Reference:.Mark 6, 9:23 Dan Clymer, Ground Breaking Messages http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/who-do-you-trust-2282010 http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/who-do-you-trust-2282010 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 10:00:00 +0000 A question to jumpstart your thinking - Who do you trust? Who are we going to trust – ourselves, or a God who has proven Himself to be faithful time and time again? Maybe you’ve never completely trusted Jesus Christ and it’s time for you to stop trusting yourself and place your trust in Him… Scripture Reference: Revelation 3:14-22 Dave Johnson, faith, Trust Messages http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/who-is-jesus-08212011 http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/who-is-jesus-08212011 Sun, 21 Aug 2011 10:45:00 +0000 It is in Jesus that diverse people find true fellowship. 1 John, beginning, believe, Challenge, discover, diversity, Jesus, john, Matthew, The Word http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/why_thanksgiving_is_so_important http://media.colonialpoint.com/media/why_thanksgiving_is_so_important Sun, 21 Nov 2010 10:45:00 +0000 When we express out thanks to God for sending Jesus Christ to this Earth to save us from sins it will open windows and doors to God like nothing else can and we will never feel separated from God. Scripture Reference: Luke 17:11-19, Leviticus 13:1-6 Abraham Lincoln, Ajai Lall, Central Indian Christian Mission, Charles Allen, Healed, Lepers, Leviticus, Luke, Mercy, Philippians, Pity, Proclamation, Thanksgiving, Unclean Messages