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August 10, 2008 “How Can I Be Certain?” mp3audio 2.3MBy
Sermon by Reverend James Brassard
Romans 10:5-15; Ephesians 2:8-9
August 3, 2008 "A Tough, Assaulting Grace" mp3audio 2.8 MBy
Sermon by Reverend James Brassard
Genesis 32:22-31 Jacob wrestles with God
July 27, 2008 "Lessons for a Tired Church" mp3audio 2.5MBy
Sermon by Reverend Gary Cox
Hebrews 10:32-39 Remember the past times of persecution
April 20, 2008 “I Am a Friend of God” mp3audio 1.8MBy
Sermon by Reverend James Brassard
John 15:1-17 I Am the Vine
April 13, 2008 “What's Behind the Name?” mp3audio 3.0MBy
Sermon by Reverend James Brassard
Exodus 3:1-15 God's Name is Revealed; John 14:1-14 I Am the Way, Truth, and Life
April 6, 2008 “Who’s Watching the Poor and Minding the Table?” mp3audio 1.8MBy
Sermon by Reverend James Brassard
John 10:1-10—“I Am the Gate”
March 30, 2008 “Playing Your Cards” mp3audio 2.6MBy
Sermon by Reverend James Brassard
Matthew 25:14-30—“Parable of the Talents”
March 23, 2008 Easter
Clinquant Choir: Jesus Christ Is Risen Today arr. H. Hopson mp3audio 1.2MBy
The Gardner: Gary Cox mp3audio 0.3MBy
Luke 15:1-7 “The Parable of the Lost Sheep”
John 20:1-18 “The Empty Tomb”
Sermon by Reverend James Brassard “Fear Takes Flight” mp3audio 2.0MBy
Alleluia - R. Thompson mp3audio 1.7MBy
Clinquant Choir: Easter Fanfare arr. D. Stocker mp3audio 1.0MBy
March 16, 2008 “The Horror and The Hope” mp3audio 2.2MBy
Sermon by Reverend James Brassard
Matthew 26:45-56—”The Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus”
March 9, 2008 "Be careful with your anger" mp3audio 1.9MBy
Sermon by Reverend James Brassard
John 2:13-22 "Jesus Cleanses the Temple"
March 2, 2008 "Do the really know you" mp3audio 2.6MBy
Sermon by Reverend James Brassard
John 4:3-30, 39-42 Jesus & the Woman of Samaria
February 24, 2008 "Not all that special" mp3audio 2.2MBy
Sermon by Reverend Gary Cox
Psalms 27; 2 Corinthians 12:7-10
February 17 , 2008 "Can You Clarify Something for Me, Jesus?" mp3audio 2.1MBy
Sermon by Reverend James Brassard
John 3:1-17 "For God So Loved the World"
February 10 , 2008 "Passing the Exam " mp3audio 3.4MBy
Sermon by Reverend James Brassard
Genesis 2:15-17, 3:1-7 "The Fall"
Matthew 4:1-11 "The Temptation"
February 3, 2008 "Are You Ready to Soar? " mp3audio 2.4MBy
Sermon by Reverend James Brassard
Psalm 8:3-6, 9 "Created in God's Image"
Deuteronomy 32: 3-4, 8-15a "In the Care of Eagles"
January 27, 2008 "Stop!, Look and Listen! " mp3audio 2.4MBy
Sermon by Reverend James Brassard
Exodus 24:12-18 "Moses on the Mountain with God"
Matthew 17:1-9 "The Transfiguration"
January 20, 2008 "Memories of Dr. King ." mp3audio 1.0MBy
A Moment for Witness by Von Willingham
January 20, 2008 "When You Don't Know For Sure." mp3audio 1.7MBy
Sermon by Reverend James Brassard
Luke 2:41-52 "Young Jesus in the Temple."
January 6, 2008 "Now What?" mp3audio 2.2MBy
Sermon by Reverend James Brassard
Genesis 3:22-25 "Expulsion from the Garden"
Matthew 2:1-12 "The Visit of the Wise Men"
December 24 , 2007 "Can You Find Some Room? " mp3audio 2.1MBy
Sermon by Reverend James Brassard
Luke 2:1-20 " the Birth of Jesus"
December 23 , 2007 "The Home We Long For at Christmas. " mp3audio 2.2MBy
Sermon by Reverend James Brassard
Matthew 1:18-25 "Angel Appears to Joseph"
December 16 , 2007 "R U THE 1 " mp3audio 1.2MBy
Sermon by Reverend James Brassard
Matthew 11:2-11 "Are You the Expected One? "
December 9 , 2007 "John, In your heart you know he's right. " mp3audio 2.2MBy
Sermon by Reverend James Brassard
Matthew 3:1-12
December 2 , 2007 "Remember, hope is a good thing, maybe the best thing " mp3audio 1.9MBy
Sermon by Reverend James Brassard
Matthew 24: 36-44; Romans 15:4-6, 12-13
November 25, 2007 "Gratitude Makes a Difference " mp3audio 2.5MBy
Sermon by Reverend James Brassard
Luke 12:11-19 Ten Lepers
November 18, 2007 "Channeling Your Devotion " mp3audio 2..0MBy
Sermon by Reverend James Brassard
Matthew 6:19-21 Where Your Heart Is.
November 11, 2007 "Proper Alignmnet " mp3audio 2.5MBy
Sermon by Reverend James Brassard
Philippians 4:10-20 Paul Thanks the Church
1 Corinthians 16:1-2 How to Give
November 4, 2007 "Salvation Has Come To This House " mp3audio 1.9MBy
Sermon by Reverend James Brassard
Luke 19:1-10 Zacchaeus and Jesus
October 28, 2007 "A Prisoner of Hope ." mp3audio 1.9MBy
Sermon by Reverend James Brassard
Ezekiel 37:1-14 The Valley of Dry Bones
October 21, 2007 "Vintage Christianity: The Beatitudes-Mourning & Meekness." mp3audio 1.9MBy
Sermon by Reverend James Brassard
Matthew 5:1-5 The Beatitudes; Mourning & Meekness
Psalm 23 - Dark Valleys
October 14, 2007 "Vintage Christianity: The Beatitudes-Bridging the Fixed Chasm." mp3audio 2.0MBy
Sermon by Reverend James Brassard
Matthew 5:1-12 The Beatitudes;
Luke 16:19-31 The Rich Man and Lazarus
October 7, 2007 "Vintage Christianity: The Beatitudes " mp3audio 2.3MBy
Sermon by Reverend James Brassard
Matthew 5:1-9 Beatitudes;
Revelation 21:10, 22-27; 22:1-5
September 30, 2007 Youth Sunday mp3audio 2.7mby
- Welcome & Announcements Ivy Todd
- Prayer of Invocation Cheyenne Radden-LeSage
Prayer of Confession
Declaration of Forgiveness - The Children's Message Leeanne and Nicole Corbett
- The Scripture Lesson — Heather Sell
Luke 13:18-19, “Parable of the Mustard Seed” and
Jeremiah 1:4-10, “The Call of young Jeremiah”- Skermon “The Epistles” Directed by Rhia Miller
The Players
Geek Epistle: Sophie Evankovich;
Self-Righteous Epistle: Katie Sherrick
Bible Thumper Epistle: Sara Rogel
Doomsday Epistle: Leeanne Corbett
Humble Epistle: Ivy Todd
- Skermon “The Epistles” Directed by Rhia Miller
- Sermons Caitlyn Sell and Colter Radden-LeSage
- Prayer of Dedication Genevieve Ebot
- Charge and Benediction Katie Sherrick
September 23, 2007 "Children of Light - Get with it! " mp3audio 2.3MBy
Sermon by Reverend James Brassard
Luke 16:1-13 "The Parable of the Dishonest Servant "
September 16, 2007 "Do We Worship the Same God? " mp3audio 1.9MBy
Sermon by Reverend James Brassard
Luke 14:25-33 "The Rigors of Following Jesus "
September 9, 2007 "How to Banish Worry Forever " mp3audio 2.1MBy
Sermon by Reverend James Brassard
Luke 12:22-31 "Do Not Worry"
August 26, 2007 "Refiner's Fire " mp3audio 2.4MBy
Sermon by Reverend James Brassard
Luke 12:49-56 Refiner's Fire
Hebrews 11:29-12:2 By Faith
August 19, 2007 "Words of Comfort in a Scary World" mp3audio 2.2MBy
Sermon by Reverend James Brassard
John 14:1-7
August 12, 2007 "Road to the Blesses Life " mp3audio 2.4MBy
Sermon by Reverend James Brassard
Luke 12:13-21 The Parable of the Rich Fool
August 5, 2007 ""Are You Upto the Task? " mp3audio 2.0MBy
Sermon by Reverend James Brassard
Luke 11:1-11 Jesus' Parable on Prayer
July 29, 2007 "On Earth as it is in Heaven " mp3 audio 3.4Mby
Sermon by Reverend Shawn Jegede
Biblical Text: Matthew 6:5-13, "Jesus & Prayer"
John 5:17-20, "The Authority of the Son"
July 8 ,2007 "Life at the Crossroads ." mp3 audio 2.5MBy
Sermon by Reverend James Brassard
Luke 9:51-62
July 1 ,2007 "Does it Really Matter? " mp3 audio 2.4MBy
Sermon by Gary J. Cox
2 Chronicles 30:1-5, 15-20; Matthew 22:34-40
June 24,2007 "Lord, even the demons submit to your name." mp3 audio 2.2MBy
Sermon by Reverend James Brassard
Luke 10:17-24 "The Seventy Return"
June 24,2007 Report from the Hosanna Ministries home rebuilding trip
Luke 10:1-11 "Sending the Seventy" mp3 audio 0.8MBy
June 24,2007 Celebrating 50 year of Ordained Ministry by Rev. Dick Neff
mp3 audio 1.4MBy
June 24, 2007 Ordination of Stephen Ministers mp3 audio 1.0MBy
June 17, 2007 “When The Church is healthy, She Dances” mp3 audio 1.6 MBy
Sermon by Reverend James Brassard
Ephesians 4:11-13 “The Message”
June 10, 2007 “Living in a World Stripped of Grace” mp3 audio 2.7 MBy
Sermon by Reverend James Brassard
1 Corinthians 4:6-8a & Galatians 2:19-21
June 3 , 2007 - Women’s Sunday - "Daring Questions"
Sermon by Ann Evankovich mp3 audio 2.2Mby; DOC 1.8 MBy PDF 0.2 MBy
Numbers 27:1-7 & Matthew 7:7-12
Scripture reading and Litany of Thanksgiving for Women read by Rhia Miller
May 13 , 2007 Mother's Day / Youth Sunday mp3 audio 1.4Mby
Sermonettes & Liturgy by Nicole Corbet, Christian DeSeve, Allison Cooke, Elisabeth Jonas, and John Cox
Ephesians 6:2,3
Matthew 22:37-40
May 6 , 2007 "Wanting Without Limits " mp3 audio 2.3Mby
Sermon by Reverend James Brassard
Exodus 20:17-21 "The Tenth Commandmant"
Matthew 6:25-33 "Do Not Worry "
April 29 , 2007 "Don't Be Afraid to Tell the Truth " mp3 audio 2.7Mby
Sermon by Reverend James Brassard
Exodus 20:1,2,16 "The Ten Commandmants"
Matthew 5:33-37 "Jesus on Plain Speaking"
Introduction to "Love Song" by Kevin Clemence
April 15 , 2007 "Followers Wanted! " mp3 audio 2.2Mby
Sermon by Reverend James Brassard
Biblical Text:
“Who Do You Say That I Am?” - Mark 8:27-33
“The Disciples boldly testify about Jesus” - Acts 5:27-32
Christian Community Presbyterian Church
April 8 , 2007 "The Resurrection - It is what it is " mp3 audio 2.4Mby
Easter Sermon by Reverend James Brassard
Biblical Text: John 20: 1-18 - "The Empty Tomb"
Christian Community Presbyterian Church
April 8 , 2007 "Today is Easter, Tomorrow is Eternity " mp3 audio 1.8Mby
Easter Sunrise Service
Sermon by Reverend Shawn Jegede
Biblical Text: Luke 24:1-24 "The Resurrection of Jesus"
Isaiah 65:17-19, 25 "The Coming of a New Creation"
Christian Community Presbyterian Church
April 1 , 2007 "Has Anyone Ever Wept for You?" mp3 audio 1.2Mby
Sermon by Reverend James Brassard
Biblical Text: Luke 19:28-40 - Jesus' Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem
Christian Community Presbyterian Church
March 18, 2007 "Don't Settle for the Pig Sty" mp3 audio 2.9Mby
Sermon by Reverend James Brassard
Biblical Text: Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 "The Prodigal Son "
Christian Community Presbyterian Church
March 11, 2007 "Amazing Race or Amazing Rest " mp3 audio 2.3Mby
Sermon by Reverend Shawn Jegede
Christian Community Presbyterian Church
March 4, 2007 "Learning to Be Faithful " mp3 audio 2.0Mby
Sermon by Reverend James Brassard
Biblical Texts:Exodus 20:14 "You Shall Not Commit Adultery "
Matthew 5:27-28 & Romans 13:8-10
Christian Community Presbyterian Church
A Series on the Ten Commandments
February 18, 2007 "The Law of Life" mp3 audio 1.7Mby
Sermon by Gary J. Cox
Biblical Texts:Exodus 20:1,2,13 "You shall not murder"
Matthew 5:21-26, 38-48 "Jesus on anger & retaliation"
Christian Community Presbyterian Church
A Series on the Ten Commandments
February 11, 2007 "Generation to Generation " mp3 audio 2.7Mby
Sermon by Reverend James Brassard
Biblical Texts:Exodus 20:1,2,12 "Honor Your Father and Mother "
Ephesians 6:1-4 "Children and Parents"
Christian Community Presbyterian Church
A Series on the Ten Commandments
January 28, 2007 "What's in a Name? " mp3 audio 1.9Mby
Sermon by Reverend James Brassard
Biblical Texts:Exodus 3:13-15 "The Divine Name Reveraled to Moses "
Exodus 20:1, 2, 7 "Honor Gods Holy Names "
Christian Community Presbyterian Church
A Series on the Ten Commandments
January 21, 2007 "What's Your Bottom Line? " mp3 audio 3.2Mby
Sermon by Reverend James Brassard
Biblical Texts:Exodus 20:1-18 "The Ten Commandments "
Christian Community Presbyterian Church
A Series on the Ten Commandments
October 22, 2006 “Blasphemous De-creation”[pdf] [doc]
Sermon by Reverend James Brassard
Biblical Texts: Genesis 1 “The Creation Story” and Luke 10:25-37 “The Good Samaritan”
Christian Community Presbyterian Church
October 15, 2006 “When Promises Are Broken” [pdf] [doc]
Sermon by Rev. James Brassard
Scripture: Mark 10:2-16 Jesus is asked about divorce and remarriage
given at Christian Community Presbyterian Church
September 17, 2006 “The Recipe for Living”[pdf] [doc]
Sermon by Reverend James Brassard
on the occasion of Dee McCarty's Retirement
Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35 the Parable of the Unmerciful servant
I Peter 4:7-11 Living for God
given at Christian Community Presbyterian Church
September 3, 2006 “Remarks for Organ Dedication Sunday”[pdf] [doc]
by Kevin Clemence
given at Christian Community Presbyterian Church
August 20, 2006 “Will that be Paper or Plastic?”[pdf] [doc]
(Choosing Wisely in Life’s Decisions)
Sermon by Shawn Jegede
Scripture: 1 Kings 3:3-14
given at Christian Community Presbyterian Church
August 13, 2006 “Grandma, What is Heaven Like?”[pdf] [doc]
Sermon by Rev. James Brassard
Scripture: John 6:47-66 “Those that eat my flesh and drink my blood abide in me, and I in them.”
given at Christian Community Presbyterian Church
July 23, 2006 “When Was the Last Time You Tried Something Great?”[pdf] [doc]
Sermon by Rev. James Brassard
Scripture: Matthew 28:16-29 “The Great Commission”
John 6:16-24 “Peter Walks on Water”
given at Christian Community Presbyterian Church
July 16, 2006 “Dealing with those Unintentional Sins”[pdf] [doc]
Sermon by Reverend James Brassard
Scripture: Leviticus 4:27-30
given at Christian Community Presbyterian Church
July 9, 2006 “Taking Sabbath Rest Seriously”[pdf] [doc]
Sermon by Reverend James Brassard
Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11, Deuteronomy 5:12-15, and Mark 6:45-48
given at Christian Community Presbyterian Church
May 7, 2006 “The Bold and the Beautiful” [.pdf] [.doc]
Sermon by Ann Evankovich
Women’s Sunday
Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-7 Thanksgiving and Encouragement
Hebrews 4: 14-16 Jesus, the Great High Priest
given at Christian Community Presbyterian Church
April 23, 2006 “A Virus Named Doubt” [.pdf] [.doc]
Sermon by Rev. James Brassard
Scripture: Acts 2:14a, 36-41 “Peter Preaches about the Risen Jesus”
John 20:19-31 “Jesus appears to the disciples in the upper room”
given at Christian Community Presbyterian Church
April 16, 2006 “On the Third Day” [.pdf] [.doc]
Sermon by Rev. James Brassard
Scripture: John 20:1-18 “I have seen the Lord”
given at Christian Community Presbyterian Church
April 2, 2006 Sermon: “His Descent Leads to Our Ascent.” [.doc] [.pdf]
John 12:20-33 “the hour has come for the Son to be glorified”
Reverend James Brassard
given at Christian Community Presbyterian Church
March 26, 2006 “The Forgiveness of Sins.” [.pdf] [.doc]
Sermon by Rev. James Brassard
The Apostles Creed Series
Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35 “The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant”; Matthew 6:12
given at Christian Community Presbyterian Church
March 12, 2006 “The Dream Church” [.pdf] [.doc]
Sermon by Rev. James Brassard
Text: The Apostles Creed Series - The Holy Catholic Church
Scripture: John 17:20-26 - Jesus prays for the church, that it would be holy and that it would be unified.
Acts 4:32-35 – the church cares for one another
given at Christian Community Presbyterian Church
February 26 , 2006 “He descended into hell.” [.doc] [.pdf]
Apostles Creed Series - Sermon: “He descended into hell.”
Text: Psalm 139:8-9 "If I make my bed in Sheol"
1 Peter 3:18-22 "to the spirits in prison"
Reverend James Brassard
Christian Community Presbyterian Church
February 19 , 2006 “Suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried.” [.doc] [.pdf]
Apostles Creed Series - Sermon: The Pilate in all of us”
Text: Matthew 27:11-26 Jesus before Pilate
Reverend James Brassard
Christian Community Presbyterian Church
February 5 , 2006 I believe in . . . and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, Our Lord. [.doc] [.PDF]
Apostles Creed series; Sermon:
Text: Romans 10:9-13 “Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and be saved”
Mark 2:1-12 Jesus heals the paralytic
Reverend James Brassard
Christian Community Presbyterian Church
January 29, 2006 “I believe in God the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth.” [doc] [PDF]
Apostles Creed series; Sermon: “Creation, Evolution and Awe”
Text Genesis 1:1-2:3 “In the beginning God created . . . and it was very good.”
Reverend James Brassard
Christian Community Presbyterian Church
January 22, 2006 “I believe in. . .God, the Father Almighty ” [doc] [PDF]
Text: The Apostles Creed Series;
Romans 11:33-12:2
Reverend James Brassard
Christian Community Presbyterian Church
January 14, 2006 “I believe in. . .God, the Father” [doc] [PDF]
Text: The Apostles Creed Series
Reverend James Brassard
Christian Community Presbyterian Church
January 8, 2006 “Cherishing the Times of Our Lives” (doc) (PDF)
Ecclesiastes 3:1-13 “There is a time for every purpose under heaven”
Reverend James Brassard
Christian Community Presbyterian Church
December 11, 2005 “Bringing Joy to The World” (doc) (PDF)
Luke 1:39-46
Reverend James Brassard
Christian Community Presbyterian Church
October 9, 2005 “Rose Colored Glasses” (doc) ( PDF)
Philippians 4:2-7 and Exodus 32:1-14
Reverend James Brassard
Christian Community Presbyterian Church
July 24, 2005 "Weeds in the Chocolate Factory" (Doc) PDF
Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
Reverend James Brassard
Christian Community Presbyterian Church
July 3, 2005 “Repentant Patriotism” DOC PDF
Romans 13:1-7; Ephesians 6:12
Reverend James Brassard
Christian Community Presbyterian Church
May 1, 2005 “Confronting Religious Tourists” DOC PDF
Acts 17:22-31 Paul preaches to the Philosophers in Athens
Reverend James Brassard
Christian Community Presbyterian Church
March 27, 2005 “An Easter People Living in a Good Friday World" DOC PDF
Matthew 28:1-10 Easter Sunday 2005
Reverend James Brassard
Christian Community Presbyterian Church
Jan 30, 2005 "Virtues and Values: Attitudes and Actions"
Matthew 5:3-10 The Beatitudes Galatians 5:22-24 I Corinthians 13:4-7,13
Reverend James Brassard
Christian Community Presbyterian Church
January 23, 2005 "Who Do We meet in Heaven?"
Reverend James Brassard
Christian Community Presbyterian Church
November 7, 2004 "Come Down From That Tree"
NT Luke 19:1-10 "Zacchaeus"
OT 2 Samuel 12:1-7a, 13 "Nathan Confronts David about Bathsheba"
Reverend James Brassard
Christian Community Presbyterian Church
October 24, 2004. "Conquering Giants and Becoming a Giant"
Text: 1 Samuel 17 : 1-4, 8-16, 25-27 and 32-50
Reverend James Brassard
Christian Community Presbyterian Church
The Power to Break Down Barriers
by Reverend James Brassard
Ron Martoia uses this fishing illustration to talk about the partnership between a person and God. There were three men out fishing in a secluded cove on a lake one day, when they noticed a man with long hair and flowing robes walking across the water toward them. He walked up to the first boat and noticed that the fisherman has a cast on his leg. He said, "Do you know who I am?" The fisherman replied, "You must surely be Jesus. It is amazing how much you look like the classic 1960's picture." "You're right," Jesus replied, "and by your faith, your broken leg is healed. Go into town and tell the good news." Immediately the man cranked up his motor and took off towards the dock. Then Jesus walked up to the second boat and said, "My friend, do you know who I am?" The second fisherman replied, "You must be Jesus Christ!" Jesus said, "Yes, I am. By your faith, your back is healed. Go into town and tell everyone the good news." The second fisherman was so excited he didn't wait to crank up his motor. He just jumped into the water, and with his back healed, he began to swim to shore. Finally, Jesus walked over to the third boat and said to the fisherman, who had seen all that had gone on, "Friend, do you know who I am?" The guy backed away and said, "No, I don't! And don't you dare touch me; I'm on full disability!"
Martoia then asks everyone what is holding them back from truly experiencing the healing and wholeness and life that Jesus offers? Are there any broken parts of our lives that we have proudly determined are off limits to the transforming grace of Jesus? The greatest enemy of abundant living is contentment with our dysfunctions. Martoia is not making light of people with physical or mental handicaps. He is focusing on the emotional, psychological and sinful barriers that we put up between ourselves and God-the disabilities we can do something about.
The good news is that Jesus gives us the power to break down barriers. Christ can free us from the habits and attitudes and limitations that hold us back. Jesus comes to give wholeness and peace. We don't have to be content with those things that make us miserable. But personal makeover requires a partnership between us and God. We must work together in order to change for the better. It takes faith that God wants and is willing to change us and to take the first step and receive the healing.
