http://pathwayag.com Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:58:39 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This week, Scott jumps off of last week's message as he talks about doing everything we do for the Lord (Colossians 3:23).  It's honoring to God and inspiring to people when we push beyond what's simply expected of us! [audio:3-7-10.mp3] download message http://pathwayag.com/podcast/mar-7-its-for-the-lord/ Scott takes us to Acts 2 this week, but not so much to look at the events on the Day of Pentecost.  This message is focused on the results of the Day of Pentecost!  These results are at the core of who Pathway is, and will continue to be - ... http://pathwayag.com/podcast/feb-28-vision-where-are-we-going/ Scott continues sharing thoughts from the story of the Good Samaritan this week.  Specifically this thought - How can I prepare to be inconvenienced?  Take a couple of minutes to listen... [audio:2-21-10.mp3] download message http://pathwayag.com/podcast/feb-21-go-ahead-inconvenience-me-part-2/ In the story of the Good Samaritan, there is one trait that we see in the Samaritan that was missing in the Priest and the Levite...a willingness to be INCONVENIENCED!  Take a few minutes to listen to this message as Scott challenges us to be willing to be inconvenienced for ... http://pathwayag.com/podcast/feb-14-go-ahead-inconvenience-me/ Guest speaker Jay Covert was with us from Urban Outreach.  This recording is from our first service this past Sunday with Jay.   Great to hear what God's doing through UO! [audio:2-7-10.mp3] download message http://pathwayag.com/podcast/feb-7-jay-covert-urban-outreach/ The prophet Zechariah said some exciting stuff about Zerubbabel in the Zech 4:7-10.  But it was all prefaced with verse 6, 'Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,' says the Lord Almighty.  God is saying the same thing to Pathway today!  Listen and be challenged by this ... http://pathwayag.com/podcast/jan-31-but-by-my-spirit/ Ever feel like you walk away from the time you spend reading the Bible having not received anything from it?  This weeks message lays out the thought that God wants to Encounter you through His Word this year.  Scott lays out the 5 W's of Observing the Word again.  [audio:1-24-10.mp3] download message http://pathwayag.com/podcast/jan-24-french-bread-and-cheese/ This past weekend, we had guest Earl Creps with us for 3 different services.  It was a great weekend of ministry!Saturday Night Leadership Event [audio:1-9-10.mp3] download message http://pathwayag.com/podcast/jan-9-10-earl-creps-spiritual-emphasis/ Sunday PM Service [audio:1-10-10 PM.mp3] download message http://pathwayag.com/podcast/jan-9-10-earl-creps-spiritual-emphasis-2/   Sunday AM Service [audio:1-10-10 AM.mp3] download message http://pathwayag.com/podcast/jan-10-earl-creps-spiritual-emphasis/ Several months ago, the Lord dropped in Scott's heart that 2010 was going to be a year of God Encounters for our church.  If you missed this message, you've got to listen to it! [audio:1-3-10.mp3] download message http://pathwayag.com/podcast/jan-3-god-encounters/ In this message, Scott shares not only on communion, but the importance of building everything we do around the cross. [audio:12-27-09.mp3] download message http://pathwayag.com/podcast/dec-27-communion/ In this Christmas message, we take a look at the 'normalness' of Joseph and Mary.  Sometimes we can put them on a pedestal because they were the parents of Jesus.  The truth is, they were just like you and me!  Trying to live their faith out in tangible ways like ... http://pathwayag.com/podcast/dec-20-amazing-gift/ In 2 Corinthians 8, Paul brags to the Corinthians about the Macedonian church and their giving to the Jerusalem poor.  He doesn't highlight the amount they gave, he highlights the God given grace they had to give.  Listen and be challenged to walk in this same grace! [audio:12-13-09.mp3] download message http://pathwayag.com/podcast/dec-13-generous-spirit-grace-to-give/ This message was actually shared with both the Elkhart and Middlebury Campuses on the same day.  It was a timely word the Lord stirred in Scott's heart after the week's Just Pray event.  With every emotion, attitude, and action, you are either establishing or diminishing the Kingdom of God in your life.  ... http://pathwayag.com/podcast/dec-6-kingdom-of-god/ In this message from James 5, Scott shares the story of when he was first confronted with the idea of divine healing.  Does God really want to heal you?  What does the Bible say about the matter?  Listen and find out! [audio:11-29-09.mp3] download message http://pathwayag.com/podcast/nov-29-is-anyone-sick/ If someone were to look closely at the page of your life, would you have any fine print at the bottom?  Would there be anything that people ought to be careful of in doing business with you?  Or building a friendship with you?  James 5:12 challenges us to simply be ... http://pathwayag.com/podcast/nov-22-no-fine-print/ How many times today have you struggled with being patient?  In James 5, James challenges us to be patient even when we've been on the receiving end of hurt and pain.  He lays out for us a roadmap toward patience. [audio:11-15-09.mp3] download message http://pathwayag.com/podcast/nov-15-roadmap-to-patience/ Exciting things are happening at the new Elkhart Campus, which was launched using a video venue for the message portion of Sunday services.  Why video?  Check out this interview with Pastors Scott and Jason as they discuss the reasons behind this format for the new campus. http://pathwayag.com/events/elkhart-campus-why-a-video-venue/ This past week in Middlebury, Bill Howell made the case that we are all actually missionaries!  A great message on what to expect pulling from 1 Kings 17. [audio:11-8-09.mp3] download message http://pathwayag.com/podcast/speaker-bill-howell-nov-8/ This week Scott finishes up our series on Commitments of the Real by talking about Esther, David, and Paul.  All three of these people were people of ACTION!  [audio:11-1-09.mp3] download message http://pathwayag.com/podcast/nov-1-commitments-of-the-real-part-4/ In this week's message, Scott talks about Ezekiel.  Before Ezekiel started his prophetic ministry, God had him sit among the exiles for 7 days!  Why?  Listen to the message and find out... [audio:10-25-09.mp3] download message http://pathwayag.com/podcast/oct-25-commitments-of-the-real-part-3/ This week Scott continues our series on what it looks like to live a Real life.  He covers two more Commitments of the Real.  [audio:10-18-09.mp3] download message http://pathwayag.com/podcast/r3-commitments-of-the-real-part-2-oct-18/ In this message, Scott pulls from 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 several ideas of what it looks like for a Christ follower to be Real.  Listen and apply! [audio:10-11-09.mp3] download message http://pathwayag.com/podcast/r3-commitments-of-the-real-oct-11/ A huge challenge for every parent, or any follower of Christ, is passing on their faith to others.  In this message, Scott lays out 4 simple ways we can leave a legacy of faith! [audio:10-4-09.mp3] download message http://pathwayag.com/podcast/legacy-of-faith-oct-4/ This week, Scott builds a message around one main question - What will my life continue to say after I am gone?  Taken from 1 Cor. 13:13, this message speaks to leaving a legacy of love. [audio:9-27-09.mp3] download message http://pathwayag.com/podcast/legacy-of-love-sept-27/ Guest speaker David Delp brings a great word from the story of Samson. Why is it that there are times when we try to stay as close to "the world" as we can, and still be used by God? [audio:9-20-09.mp3] download message http://pathwayag.com/podcast/the-power-of-the-hs-sept-20/ Exciting things are happening at the new Elkhart Campus, which was launched using a video venue for the message portion of Sunday services. Why video? Check out this interview with Pastors Scott and Jason as they discuss the reasons behind this format for the new campus. http://pathwayag.com/elkhart-campus/elkhart-campus-why-video/    Pathway's second campus is located in downtown Elkhart.  Click here for more information about the Elkhart Campus.  http://pathwayag.com/elkhart-campus/elkhart-campus-set-to-launch-oct-18/ God gives spiritual gifts so that you and I can minister like Jesus.  In this message, Scott continues a series he started on the spiritual gifts 2 years ago, entitled March Madness.  He walks through 1 Cor. 14, laying out guidelines for the spoken or audible gifts. [audio:9-13-09.mp3] download message http://pathwayag.com/podcast/spiritual-gifts-part-2-sept-13/ God gives spiritual gifts so that you and I can minister like Jesus.  In this message, Scott continues a series he started on the spiritual gifts 2 years ago, entitled March Madness.  [audio:9-6-09.mp3] download message http://pathwayag.com/podcast/spiritual-gifts-september-6/ In the book of Acts, the Apostle Paul set out to reach as many as possible with the Gospel, and help each of them to continue to grow in their faith.  What was it that he established in each town/city to help accomplish this?  A homeless shelter?  Food bank?  Christian ... http://pathwayag.com/podcast/flourish-in-the-courts-aug-30/ This week's message deals with James 5:1-6, when James was all 'Wee Wee'd Up' over the way some rich people were handling their wealth.  How can we use our wealth to honor God and others?  [audio:8-23-09.mp3] download message http://pathwayag.com/podcast/wee-weed-up-over-wealth-aug-23/ Remember the guy who used to hold up the John 3:16 sign at the football games?  What is so powerful about this verse?  Scott tackles it in this message. [audio:8-16-09.mp3] download message http://pathwayag.com/podcast/banner-man-aug-16/   This week's message takes us to James 4:13-17.  Scott reminds us of the importance of seeking God's will first.  [audio:8-9-09.mp3] download message http://pathwayag.com/podcast/his-will-august-9/ Want to relive the excitement of the kids' games at this year's Summer Festival—or see what you missed? [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDsklNXUTH4[/youtube] http://pathwayag.com/events/middlebury-summer-festival-video/ This week, guest speaker Adam Loughrey brings a message on the Fire of God.  This post is from 2nd service, with a portion of 1st service added at the end (including the 5 points he only shared in 1st service on keeping the fire of God). [audio:8-2-09.mp3] download message http://pathwayag.com/podcast/fire-of-god-august-2nd/   How do you respond to the worst day of your life?  How did David respond in the OT?  How did Jesus respond?  Jason shares some guiding thoughts in this message.  [audio:7-26-09.mp3] download message http://pathwayag.com/podcast/what-to-do-your-worst-day-july-26/   This week's message hits on the power of our mouths and the words we say.  James doesn't hold back on telling it like it is, and neither does Scott as he shares this message from James 4:11-12.  [audio:7-19-09.mp3] download message http://pathwayag.com/podcast/me-and-my-big-mouth-july-19/ In Luke 19, Jesus rode up on the city of Jerusalem...and he wept.  He wept over the city b/c they just didn't get it.  When was the last time you allowed God to disturb you in such a way that you wept over your city? Take a few minutes ... http://pathwayag.com/podcast/disturb-me-july-12/       This week, Scott speaks to the heaviness of sin, and our need to deal with it.  God is full of grace, and will give you every opportunity to repent...but when you refuse, it will come to the surface.  [audio:7-5-09.mp3] download message http://pathwayag.com/podcast/spirit-of-the-world-part-3-july-5/ This week, Scott took a break from our Everyday Faith series, and spoke on the power of praying Scripture.  Praying Scripture builds faith!  Listen to it now... [audio:6-28-09.mp3] download message http://pathwayag.com/podcast/praying-scripture-june-28/ What is your greatest pursuit?  Maybe part of the issue in your lack of "victory" over a specific sin is due to your lack of pursuit of God?  God says to come near to Him, and He'll come near to us! [audio:6-21-09.mp3] download message   http://pathwayag.com/podcast/spirit-of-the-world-part-2-come-near-june-21/    James makes the point (James 4:4) that friendship with the world is hatred toward God.  Now...how do you explain the fact that Jesus spent much of his ministry with the world/sinners?  Listen as we discuss!  [audio:6-14-09.mp3] download message http://pathwayag.com/podcast/spirit-of-the-world-part-1-june-14/    This week, we kick off our James series again.  In this message, based on James 4:1-3, Scott shares some specific thoughts on prayer (asking and our motives in asking).     [audio:6-7-09.mp3] download message       http://pathwayag.com/podcast/prayer-hurdles-june-7/            Parenthood comes with its own unique set of joys and challenges.  To help us navigate the sometimes stormy seas of "childrearing", we focused on Parenthood during the month of May.  Click on the links below to hear each week's podcast.    May 3    -Parenthood and Marriage (Special Guest Gabriele Rienas) May 10  -Parenthood:  Leading Your ... http://pathwayag.com/events/may-sermon-series-on-parenthood/ In this final message from our Parenthood series, Megan Miller tackles the tricky subject of discipline.  Great message, full of practical ideas.  [audio:5-31-09.mp3] download message http://pathwayag.com/podcast/disciplining-your-kids-may-31/ In this message, Keith takes us back to Deuteronomy 6:1-8.  He speaks to the importance of leading your kids and families to Scripture. [audio:5-24-09.mp3] download message http://pathwayag.com/podcast/preparing-your-kids-to-follow-jesus-may-24/ In this week's message, Scott talks about ways we can bless our kids.  He takes 3 simple thoughts from Jesus' interaction with the kids in Mark 10.  [audio:5-17-09.mp3] download message http://pathwayag.com/podcast/blessing-your-kids-may-17/ Where does the whole "your-kids-learning-about-Jesus" thing start in your kid's life?  At church?  From friends?  From Great Grandma Gerty?  In this message, Scott shares what the Bible has to say about discipling your kids to follow Christ. [audio:5-10-09.mp3] download message http://pathwayag.com/podcast/leading-your-kids-may-10/