http://pathwayag.com Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:14:06 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en    Financial Peace University is a life-changing program that teaches you how to make the right decisions with your money.  You'll be empowered with the practical skills and confidence needed to achieve your financial goals and experience true financial peace. Classes will meet on Tuesdays from 7:00-8:45 PM in the Great Room beginning ... http://pathwayag.com/events/financial-peace-university-begins-january-6/      When reality conflicts with our faith, how are we to respond?  Scott draws parallels from the life of Gideon to ground us in faith as we live out our "Real" lives.   [audio:20081102.mp3] download message   http://pathwayag.com/podcast/faith-what-is-it-nov-2/    Knowing how to resolve conflicts with others is important in living out our faith.  But recognizing where such strife comes from means taking a close look at how God's wisdom is to be fleshed out in our daily lives (James 4:1-4). [audio:20081026.mp3] download message   http://pathwayag.com/podcast/james-41-4-why-fights-and-quarrels-oct-26/ On Saturday, December 6, 8:30 AM -12 Noon, we will be offering Starting Point in room 201. This is an introduction to the history, values, and vision of Pathway. You'll explore how this church is set up and what it means to be a member. A light breakfast will be served and childcare ... http://pathwayag.com/events/starting-point-july-28/ What are you supposed to do when that co-worker starts talking behind your back?  What are you supposed to say to that family member whose only volume setting is 10?  Listen to what Jesus has to say on the subject of dealing with those people that make you angry.  [audio:20081019.mp3] download message   http://pathwayag.com/podcast/reconciliation-oct-19/    What exactly is the gift of discernment? What is the difference between the gift of discernment and the discerning of spirits, and how do they equip us to serve? [audio:20081012.mp3] download message http://pathwayag.com/podcast/discernment-part-2-oct-12/ On Sunday, October 5th, each of us was handed a $10 bill and challenged to prayerfully discern how God would have us use it. The rules are simple: during the next two weeks, use the money to reach out to someone from "outside" of Pathway -- even if it takes ... http://pathwayag.com/events/this-week-at-pathway/ Life Groups are a great opportunity to connect with others and build relationships by doing life together. For a directory of Life Groups and their leaders, click here. http://pathwayag.com/life-groups/life-groups-this-fall/    Are you making finding the will of God harder than it needs to be? Are you trying to overspiritualize it? How do we make the will of God seem less mystical? [audio:20081005.mp3] download message http://pathwayag.com/podcast/discernment-oct-5/    Are you living up to your full potential, or are you asleep in the garden of Gethsemane?  Using our potential as a gauge, Scott shares how we can assess whether we are serving God with all of our strength. [audio:20080928.mp3] download message http://pathwayag.com/podcast/strength-part-2-sep-28/   The Greatest Commandment calls us to love God not only with all our heart, soul and mind, but also our strength.  To serve as Jesus served, we may actually have to break a sweat. [audio:20080921.mp3] download message http://pathwayag.com/podcast/strength-sep-21/  Mark these upcoming events on your calendar: Serve Your Face Off '08 October 24-26 Youth Convention November 21-22 (click here for more info)                              http://pathwayag.com/365/upcoming-events/ Intimidation can be hard to overcome. One thing the Bible speaks of in defeating intimidation is self-discipline. Where are you lacking in self-discipline? Is it a straightforward issue or is something deeper at the root of it all? [audio:20080907.mp3] download message   http://pathwayag.com/podcast/spirit-of-self-discipline-sep-7/ Who thinks of intimidation and love in the same sentence?  It might seem strange, but one of the greatest tools used to break free of intimidation is love. [audio:20080831.mp3] download message   http://pathwayag.com/podcast/intimidation-part-3-aug-31/ How can we break free from intimidation?  By walking in the power of the Holy Spirit.  Scott shares how this miraculous power is made available to us -- and how to guard it and share it! [audio:20080824.mp3]  download message     http://pathwayag.com/podcast/intimidation-part-2-aug-24/    What is it that intimidates you?  Drawing from the life of Elijah, Scott unpacks several underlying causes of intimidation which we've all faced.  He counters this with God's perspective for facing this problem head-on. [audio:20080817.mp3] download message   http://pathwayag.com/podcast/intimidation-aug-17/ Scott shares what the Holy Spirit laid on his heart during his sabbatical and what it means for the future of our church and our own walk with God. [audio:20080810.mp3] download message   http://pathwayag.com/podcast/sabbatical-review-aug-10/ There are two kinds of wisdom: wisdom of the world, and wisdom of God. What kind of wisdom do you use? How can we tell the difference between the two? What are signs of God's wisdom versus that of the world? [audio:20080803.mp3] download message   http://pathwayag.com/podcast/two-kinds-of-wisdom-aug-3/ Life Groups are a great opportunity to connect with others and build relationships by doing life together.  Here is a directory of Life Groups with room for you . . . New Life Groups   What Did He Say? A social group outlet for adults.  We will discuss various topics pulled from Sunday sermons.  ... http://pathwayag.com/life-groups/life-groups-2/ Faith is hard.  It's especially hard when you're afraid or in pain.  How can we overcome our mortal failings with the help of God?  How can we follow Him in times of adversity?[audio:20080727.mp3] download message   http://pathwayag.com/podcast/faith-in-the-time-of-fear-july-27/ Have you ever said something you regret?  We all have.  So how are we to control our tongues and guard our hearts? [audio:20080720.mp3] download message   http://pathwayag.com/podcast/watch-what-you-say-july-20/ Indiana District Superintendent Don Gifford speaks on the church of Ephesus and the power of the Holy Spirit and their relevance in our lives. [audio:20080713.mp3] download message http://pathwayag.com/podcast/don-gifford-guest-speaker-july-13/ Faith is an important part of our spiritual lives.  Why, then, does God ask us to do things when he already knows whether or not we have faith?  [audio:20080706.mp3] download message   http://pathwayag.com/podcast/active-faith-july-6/ What is the purpose of faith, and why is it so important?  The Bible records many people who stood out in faith.  How, then, can we grow in our own faith? [audio:20080629.mp3] download message   http://pathwayag.com/podcast/great-faith-june-29/   Inner city missionary, Jay Covert, shares the miracles and ministry going on in East Saint Louis. 9:00 Service  [audio:20080622A.mp3]                    download message                        11:00 Service [audio:20080622B.mp3] download message  http://pathwayag.com/podcast/news-from-east-st-louis-june-22/ Have you ever been impatient when dealing with someone unlike yourself? Have you ever made judgements on somebody simply by the way they dressed or talked? Have you ever thought about getting back at a person who has wronged you? Unfortunately, most, if not all of us, have. Our problem ... http://pathwayag.com/podcast/perspective-june-15/ God seeks to be active in your life. How long must we wait before we surrender and allow Him to take control of our lives? If we want to know the direction God has for us, then we must let His will be done in our lives. [audio:20080608.mp3] download message   http://pathwayag.com/podcast/an-active-god-june-8/ Does your relationship with Christ feel stagnant? Are you lacking growth in your spiritual life? It's probably because you are not growing closer to Him. Jesus wants for us to grow closer to Him just as we grow closer to one another. [audio:20080601.mp3] download message   http://pathwayag.com/podcast/an-expanding-love-for-christ-june-1/ Why is it so hard for us to believe? Why do we have to wait until we see something undeniably miraculous before we will place our faith in Him? The altars upon which we surrender our lives before God need repair, but what must we do to fix them? [audio:20080525.mp3] download message   http://pathwayag.com/podcast/when-they-saw-may-25/ Blame. It's as universal and as old as sin itself. But why do we blame other people? Why do we have such a hard time fessing up to what we know--as God obviously does--is our fault? [audio:20080518.mp3] download message   http://pathwayag.com/podcast/blame-may-18/ We read the Word of God. But how can we progress to being not only readers of the Word, but also doers of the Word? How can we hold it in our hearts as well as be true to what it says? [audio:20080511.mp3] download message   http://pathwayag.com/podcast/be-doers-of-the-word-may-11/ In his last message before his three month sabbatical, Scott brings it all back to the basics and reviews the "R3" mission of our church.  .  [audio:20080504.mp3] download message http://pathwayag.com/podcast/r3-back-to-the-basics-may-4/ How can you receive wisdom? You need to ask God for it. He wishes to bestow every blessing upon you, and He is waiting for you to open yourself and receive.   [audio:20080427.mp3] download message   http://pathwayag.com/podcast/wisdom-apr-27/ Why must we go through trials? What does the Bible say about them, and how should we respond?   [audio:20080420.mp3] download message   http://pathwayag.com/podcast/trials-apr-20/ What is it we are really living/pressing for as we follow Christ?  Is there really any hope?  Scott addresses these questions in this week's message. [audio:20080413.mp3] download message http://pathwayag.com/podcast/ill-fly-away-apr-13/ March 23             Dare you to Move March 30             Dare you to Follow April 6                 Dare you to Forgive Listen to the whole series by clicking on the message title! http://pathwayag.com/podcast/dare-you-to-move/ Why do we need to forgive others? Can we be forgiven if we refuse to forgive? What does God say about forgiveness?[audio:20080406.mp3] download message http://pathwayag.com/podcast/dare-you-to-forgive/ How can we follow God? What examples are there of someone who truly followed God? Scott and Megan Miller bring forth a message of what it means to follow God. [audio:20080330.mp3] download message http://pathwayag.com/podcast/dare-you-to-follow/ What is holding you back?  What is stopping you from truly following Jesus?  In this Easter message Scott shares the Jesus of the Bible and dares us to allow him to move in our lives. [audio:20080323.mp3] download message http://pathwayag.com/podcast/dare-you-to-move-2/ Some of us never really tap into the Holy Spirit's power for our lives.  In this message, Scott uncovers this, and lays out the importance of the Gift of the Holy Spirit. [audio:20080316.mp3] download message http://pathwayag.com/podcast/the-demonstration-of-the-power-of-the-holy-spirit-mar-16/ Throughout the New Testament you read of the gift of the Holy Spirit. Is this different from the gifts of the Holy Spirit, like in 1st Corinthians 12, and if so how can we know the difference? Scott speaks of many of these issues to bring clarity to these complicated ... http://pathwayag.com/podcast/the-gift-of-the-holy-spirit-mar-9/   Where in the Gospels did Jesus actually feed the hungry, clothe the naked, and house the homeless?  Why don't we read about this any where in the Gospels?  . [audio:20080302.mp3] download message http://pathwayag.com/podcast/giftings-march-2/   We talked about it for an entire month, now it's time for action!  Here are the opportunities to Serve Here @ Pathway, and Serve There in the Community: Ministry Opportunities at Pathway Ministry Opportunities Outside of Pathway http://pathwayag.com/events/serve-here/ Faithfulness is key to serving effectively.  It means persevering through tough times, often without others' recognition for our actions. If you've ever wondered how to serve more faithfully, then this podcast is a must listen.    [audio:20080224.mp3] download message http://pathwayag.com/podcast/faithfulness-feb-24/ How does serving work? What kind of examples are there? Of course, there is the greatest example, Jesus. Fully God and fully man, he humbly knelt down to wash the feet of his disciples. Jesus calls for us to follow his example of serving others. [audio:20080217.mp3] download message http://pathwayag.com/podcast/jesus-serves-feb-17/   Missionary Robby Bradford brings the illustration of the seed and the sower to life. To contact his ministry go to www.robbybradford.com. [audio:20080210.mp3] download message http://pathwayag.com/podcast/sowing-feb-10/   What must we do to serve? What is the first step? The answer is surrender. Surrendering your income, your influence, even your identity, is a key area of serving, as you will discover in this message. [audio:20080203.mp3] download message http://pathwayag.com/podcast/serve-here-serve-there-part-1-surrender-feb-3/ Why are we here?  Why is Pathway here?  These questions can seem simple and absolutely confusing all at once.  Scott covers this important issue to help give some reason and meaning to this question.[audio:20080127.mp3] download message http://pathwayag.com/podcast/purpose-jan-27/ On this Christian Unity Sunday, our guest speaker, Rich Troyer, brings a message of prayer and how it can be used to bring unity to all Christians, both near and far.[audio:20080120.mp3] download message http://pathwayag.com/podcast/unity-in-prayer-jan-20/ What are the roadblocks that keep us from fulfilling God's agenda for our lives? In this message Scott tells of four examples of roadblocks and strategies for overcoming them. [audio:20080113.mp3] download message http://pathwayag.com/podcast/hano-roadblocks-jan-13/