http://vintagefc.com The podcast of the Vintage Faith Community in Spokane, WA. en The podcast of the Vintage Faith Community in Spokane, WA. Vintage Faith Community no Vintage Faith Community Sermons info@vintagefc.com ℗ & © 2012 Vintage Faith Community 720 We have spent an an entire month looking at the Lord's prayer. During this time we have wrestled with many different questions in regards to prayer such as "what to pray?" and "how to pray?" Jesus first invites us to approach God as if he is a loving father. He rebukes the religious elite who use prayer a practice to accrue spiritual authority from others. He also tell us not heap up empty phrases and vain repetitions in an attempt to manipulate God into rewarding us. Our life ambitions have been challenged and confronted during this prayer. Jesus implies that we should surrender our kingdom and replace it with the Kingdom of God. We have also seen how pracitcal needs and spiritual needs should be asked for during prayer. It is clear that this series will completely rewire the way you pray. Now this week we conclude the series. As we finish our prayer how should we conclude it? Jesus says to close it by asking for guidance from temptation. This is a plea for deliverance. Listen in as we finish looking at Jesus advice on how to pray. http://vintagefc.com/sermon/pray-like-jesus-deliver-us-from-evil http://vintagefc.com/media/pray-like-jesus-4.mp3 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:06:06 GMT Dave Musser Praying Like Jesus We are in the midst of the Lord ’s Prayer. We have already taken a look at God as Father and how this changes our prayer life- if we are blessed, then we can thank the good Father and if something is withheld, then we can trust that the Father knows what is best for his children. After realized that we address a good Father in prayer there is an invitation. We are invited out of selfishness & our own kingdom and becoming aligned with the kingdom of God. Now, this week we come to the phrase, “Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.” This phrase is packed full of content. God will provide our basic caloric intake, but this is just the beginning- He is looking to do so much more! Listen in and hear Pastor Scott explain the text. .

]]> http://vintagefc.com/sermon/pray-like-jesus-forgiven-debts-and-daily-bread http://vintagefc.com/media/pray-like-jesus-3.mp3 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:05:27 GMT Scott Cooley Praying Like Jesus As we move into the second week of this series, Praying like Jesus, our hearts are stirred with a deep yearning. The yearning is the kingdom of God. We are told in the scriptures that as the kingdom of God comes all things will be restored. The kingdom of God will bring unity and harmony. There will no longer be racism, exploitation, or class warfare. We will no longer be plagued with pain, sin, and self-centeredness; instead, people will be generous and selfless. As the kingdom of God breaks into the earth a celebration will ensue. In short, the kingdom of God is when things are put in their right order. This prayer invites us to think out the implications of the kingdom. As our heart meditates and dwells on this kingdom, we begin to become aligned with the will of God. As we reflect on the goodness of the kingdom our hearts are energized. Our new deepest desire is to seek the kingdom of God on this earth. We will literally pray with Jesus, "I want your kingdom to come here on earth, just like it is in heaven.” As our hearts are changed and the kingdom becomes our motivation, we will be transformed into agents of restoration and redemption.  

]]> http://vintagefc.com/sermon/pray-like-jesus-your-kingdom-come http://vintagefc.com/media/pray-like-jesus-your-kingdom-come.mp3 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 20:19:46 GMT David Von Praying Like Jesus As we begin to look at the Lord's Prayer, we'll see that Jesus begins by telling us how not to pray. Jesus confronts our praying, calling into question our understanding of the practice of prayer and our understanding of the God we address in prayer. One one hand, we're often tempted to pray as a show for those around us, thinking that prayer is about sounding good and being recognized as spiritual. On the other hand, though we may pray with fervency and zeal, our passion often reveals that we don't think God is listening or that he cares. In both cases, Jesus says there is a simple solution. Listen in to hear his solution and how this solution should transform us and our praying.

]]> http://vintagefc.com/sermon/pray-like-jesus-our-father-in-heaven http://vintagefc.com/media/our-father-in-heaven.mp3 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 17:38:35 GMT Dirk Unkle Praying Like Jesus prayer,jesus,lord's_prayer,father,in_heaven,hallowed_be_your_name This week in our study of Exodus we see a glimpse of hope. In the previous portions of the narrative the Israelite people are not painted in a positive light. In fact, Hard hearted, stubborn, and obstinate are all accurate descriptions of the Israelite's character. The recurring theme has surfaced- God continually shows favor and they repeatedly forget his goodness. It seems that the Israelite people are only interested in God because of what God can give them. However, this week we see a glimpse of hope. God plans to fulfill his covenant as promised, but with a twist- now He will not join them on the journey. At first glance it seems that this is exactly what the Israelites wanted. God was still going to clear out the region and give them a land flowing with milk & honey. However the Israelite people mourn. They are figuratively undone. They finally get it. The purpose of redemption is to be with and enjoy God. If God’s presence will not be with them, then they don’t want to go to the Promised Land. In fact, without the presence of God then it wouldn’t be a promise land. Listen in to hear the rest of the story. http://vintagefc.com/sermon/exodus--god-renews http://vintagefc.com/media/exodus--god-renews.mp3 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 17:49:51 GMT Steve Hart EXODUS- The God of Redemption We are in the middle of a story; a story of God rescuing his people. So far we have seen a group of people, called the Israelites, oppressed and enslaved. In their anguish they called out to God for relief. Yet, even before they began to call out, God was already preparing a man, Moses, for the job of liberating the marginalized. Negotiations ensued between Moses and Pharoah- the political leader of Egypt. Finally the Isrealites were granted their freedom. They immediately evacuated the city and were lead into the wilderness. What the Isrealites had always longed for: freedom, they finally received! However, being set free from the external restraints and bondage of Egypt was only the beginning. We then see the Isrealites continually bickering and complaining. They begin to disregard and disrespect the very God who miraculously rescued them. They even go so far as to make an inanimate object to worship! Why are they acting this way? How does this ancient story have any relevance for our lives? Listen in to hear Dave Musser teach the text.

]]> http://vintagefc.com/sermon/exodus--god-judges http://vintagefc.com/media/exodus--god-judges.mp3 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 18:23:20 GMT Dave Musser EXODUS- The God of Redemption What comes to mind when you hear the phrase, “Commandments of God?” For me, a strait jacket is immediately pictured; or maybe, a manager with a long list of arbitrary rules. I then reason that a God who has rules or demands must be an overbearing, power hungry dictator. However, my concept of commandments and law has been completely challenged as we continue this study of Exodus. We see something that seems contradictory, a loving God- who also gives commandments. He is loving; this is certain. He has made it a personal priority to rescue the oppressed. He has set the slaves free and provided everything they needed to flourish. He is a good and loving God, but he also gives commands. Listen in to see why he gives these commands. http://vintagefc.com/sermon/exodus--god-speaks http://vintagefc.com/media/god-speaks.mp3 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 03:59:30 GMT Steve Hart EXODUS- The God of Redemption Exodus 16- 17 http://vintagefc.com/sermon/exodus--god-satisfies http://vintagefc.com/media/god-satisfies.mp3 Sun, 27 Nov 2011 19:00:33 GMT Steve Hart EXODUS- The God of Redemption This week we explore chapters 12, 13, and 14 as we continue our study of Exodus. After years of harsh slavery and oppression it seems that the Israelites are finally going to be set free. The Israelite leader, Moses, has been confronting Pharaoh in order to secure the freedom of his people. With each denied request, Pharaoh and his people are inflicted with a judgment or plague. After numerous painful plagues pharaoh cannot endure anymore and he consents to the release of the captives. The Israelites are overwhelmed with joy. They quickly grab their belongings and evacuate the city. No longer will they be slaves to a foreign dictator. No longer will they be oppressed. No longer will they live under the fear of their children being murdered. As the Israelites continue to flee from Egypt they come to a barrier. The Red Sea is blocking their way. As the Israelites make camp they realize that something has gone horrible wrong. Off in the distance they can hear chariots, horses, and a great army marching. It seems that Egypt has come to seek retribution. The urgency rises and the tension mounts. What will the Israelites do? They have their back to a wall and are trapped. Listen in to hear the climax of the story unfold. Listen in to see how this ancient story relates to our life.

]]> http://vintagefc.com/sermon/exodus--god-cleanses http://vintagefc.com/media/exodus--god-cleanses.mp3 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 22:59:26 GMT Dave Musser EXODUS- The God of Redemption Whenever we observe someone being mistreated or experience it firsthand our natural response is to cry out for justice. For instance what happens when someone cuts in front of you in line? You cry out for justice. What happens when someone cuts you off on the interstate? You cry out for justice. Or even more serious, what happens when a loved one is abused? Everyone who experiences real pain demands that the perpetrator is punished. Crying out for justice is completely natural and right. However we are not consistent across the board with justice. There is always one exception to this principle: ourselves. As soon as we are the one committing the abuse or mistreatment we want mercy. For example when we cut someone off on the interstate we roll our eyes and say, “No big deal.” Or when we mistreat someone we explain that this was an accident and they need to forgive us. It is clear that we want justice when pain has been afflicted on us and we want mercy when we are the one causing the pain. This week in Exodus we take a look at this tension of justice vs mercy. The Israelites are oppressed and cry out for justice. But truth be told the Israelites are just as guilty of sin as the Egyptians. If God is going to set things right and punish evil then he must punish everyone. Will God show mercy? Will God be good and just? These two questions collide with an unexpected outcome. God has found a way to implement both mercy and justice. Listen in to hear God’s story unfold. http://vintagefc.com/sermon/exodus--god-redeems http://vintagefc.com/media/exodus--god-redeems.mp3 Sun, 13 Nov 2011 22:04:19 GMT Steve Hart EXODUS- The God of Redemption pain_oppression_mercy_blood_of_the_lamb_door_post_mercy_justice_good_god