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Thanksgiving 2008:  On Gratitude (part 2)

Thanksgiving 2008: On Gratitude (part 2)

by Doug Hammack | Nov 30, 2008 | Message Audio, Thanksgiving

by Doug Hammack Storytelling is a powerful medium. In this lesson, we reinforce the content of last week’s lesson by simply retelling an ancient story. It’s a story that invites us to live in a posture of gratitude and thankfulness.  ...
Thanksgiving 2008:  On Gratitude (part 2)

Thanksgiving 2008: On Gratitude (part 1)

by Doug Hammack | Nov 23, 2008 | Message Audio, Thanksgiving

by Doug Hammack What a curious notion, that the Congress of the United States would create a federal holiday for the express purpose of stirring up gratitude in our hearts. In this lesson we consider the benefits that accrue to us when we embrace a posture of...
Thanksgiving 2008:  On Gratitude (part 2)

Rethinking Leisure: Sabbath-Consciousness (1)

by Doug Hammack | Nov 16, 2008 | Message Audio, Sabbath Consciousness

by Doug Hammack The ancients proscribed a weekly Sabbath rest as a rule to follow that was good for the soul. Later, sages and seers expanded the idea of Sabbath rest to mean an internal peace that characterized the every-day life of the spiritual person. Even in busy...
Thanksgiving 2008:  On Gratitude (part 2)

Rethinking Leisure: Sabbath Consciousness (Introduction)

by Doug Hammack | Nov 9, 2008 | Message Audio, Sabbath Consciousness

by Doug Hammack We all have leisure time available to us and we must make the best use of it. If you have not yet reflected on Luke 12, please do so this week.  ...
Thanksgiving 2008:  On Gratitude (part 2)

Another Story About Stewards: Luke 12 – Rich Farmer

by Doug Hammack | Nov 2, 2008 | Lessons Learned from Stewards, Message Audio

by Doug Hammack   https://media.blubrry.com/north_raleigh_community_church/s3.amazonaws.com/nrccaudio/2008/11-2-08_Sermon.mp3Podcast: Play in new window |...
Thanksgiving 2008:  On Gratitude (part 2)

Did We Get Jesus All Wrong? (The Unjust Steward 2)

by Doug Hammack | Oct 26, 2008 | Lessons Learned from Stewards, Message Audio

by Doug Hammack In this lesson we look at two parables, Jesus’ parable of “The Unjust Steward” (improperly named, we’ll conclude), and Doug’s parable of Fred the Goldfish.  The point of both is to ask ourselves if the Reality Narratives we tell ourselves that help us...
Thanksgiving 2008:  On Gratitude (part 2)

Did We Get Jesus All Wrong? (The Unjust Steward 1)

by Doug Hammack | Oct 19, 2008 | Lessons Learned from Stewards, Message Audio

by Doug Hammack   In this lesson we look at two parables, Jesus’ parable of “The Unjust Steward” (improperly named, we’ll conclude), and Doug’s parable of Fred the Goldfish.  The point of both is to ask ourselves if the Reality Narratives we tell ourselves that...
Thanksgiving 2008:  On Gratitude (part 2)

Did We Get Jesus All Wrong? (introduction)

by Doug Hammack | Oct 12, 2008 | Lessons Learned from Stewards, Message Audio

by Doug Hammack In this lesson we look at two parables, Jesus’ parable of “The Unjust Steward” (improperly named, we’ll conclude), and Doug’s parable of Fred the Goldfish.  The point of both is to ask ourselves if the Reality Narratives...
Thanksgiving 2008:  On Gratitude (part 2)

The Earth: Are We Owners or Renters? (part 3)

by Doug Hammack | Oct 5, 2008 | Message Audio, Owners or Renters?

by Doug Hammack   https://media.blubrry.com/north_raleigh_community_church/s3.amazonaws.com/nrccaudio/2008/10-05-2008_Sermon.mp3Podcast: Play in new window |...
Thanksgiving 2008:  On Gratitude (part 2)

The Earth: Are We Owners or Renters? (part 2)

by Doug Hammack | Sep 28, 2008 | Message Audio, Owners or Renters?

by Doug Hammack   https://media.blubrry.com/north_raleigh_community_church/s3.amazonaws.com/nrccaudio/2008/9-28-08_Sermon.mp3Podcast: Play in new window |...
Thanksgiving 2008:  On Gratitude (part 2)

The Earth: Are We Owners or Renters? (part 1)

by Doug Hammack | Sep 21, 2008 | Message Audio, Owners or Renters?

by Doug Hammack   https://media.blubrry.com/north_raleigh_community_church/s3.amazonaws.com/nrccaudio/2008/9-21-08_Sermon.mp3Podcast: Play in new window |...
Thanksgiving 2008:  On Gratitude (part 2)

The Earth: Are We Owners or Renters? (Introduction)

by Doug Hammack | Sep 14, 2008 | Message Audio, Owners or Renters?

by Doug Hammack   https://media.blubrry.com/north_raleigh_community_church/s3.amazonaws.com/nrccaudio/2008/9-14-08_Sermon.mp3Podcast: Play in new window |...
Thanksgiving 2008:  On Gratitude (part 2)

Kindness Toward Evil People and Run-Of-The-Mill Sinners: It’s Different

by Doug Hammack | Sep 7, 2008 | Living in Forgivenessland, Message Audio

by Doug Hammack   https://media.blubrry.com/north_raleigh_community_church/s3.amazonaws.com/nrccaudio/2008/9-07-08_Sermon.mp3Podcast: Play in new window |...
Thanksgiving 2008:  On Gratitude (part 2)

What to Wear This Season? Kindness

by Doug Hammack | Aug 31, 2008 | Individual Lesson, Message Audio

by Doug Hammack   https://media.blubrry.com/north_raleigh_community_church/s3.amazonaws.com/nrccaudio/2008/8-31-08_Sermon.mp3Podcast: Play in new window |...
Thanksgiving 2008:  On Gratitude (part 2)

To What is Your Heart Tuned? – Dawn Drew

by Doug Hammack | Aug 18, 2008 | Guest Speaker, Message Audio

by Dawn Drew   https://media.blubrry.com/north_raleigh_community_church/s3.amazonaws.com/nrccaudio/2008/8-18-08_Sermon.mp3Podcast: Play in new window |...
Thanksgiving 2008:  On Gratitude (part 2)

Living in Forgiveness-Land – Appendix

by Doug Hammack | Aug 3, 2008 | Living in Forgivenessland, Message Audio

by Doug Hammack   https://media.blubrry.com/north_raleigh_community_church/s3.amazonaws.com/nrccaudio/2008/8-03-08_Sermon.mp3Podcast: Play in new window |...
Thanksgiving 2008:  On Gratitude (part 2)

The Crazy People Who Live in Forgiveness-Land – Part 4

by Doug Hammack | Jul 27, 2008 | Living in Forgivenessland, Message Audio

by Doug Hammack   https://media.blubrry.com/north_raleigh_community_church/s3.amazonaws.com/nrccaudio/2008/7-27-08_Sermon.mp3Podcast: Play in new window |...
Thanksgiving 2008:  On Gratitude (part 2)

The Crazy People Who Live in Forgiveness-Land – Part 3

by Doug Hammack | Jul 20, 2008 | Living in Forgivenessland, Message Audio

by Doug Hammack   https://media.blubrry.com/north_raleigh_community_church/s3.amazonaws.com/nrccaudio/2008/7-20-08_Sermon.mp3Podcast: Play in new window |...
Thanksgiving 2008:  On Gratitude (part 2)

The Crazy People Who Live in Forgiveness-Land – Part 2

by Doug Hammack | Jul 13, 2008 | Living in Forgivenessland, Message Audio

by Doug Hammack   https://media.blubrry.com/north_raleigh_community_church/s3.amazonaws.com/nrccaudio/2008/7-13-08_Sermon.mp3Podcast: Play in new window |...
Thanksgiving 2008:  On Gratitude (part 2)

The Crazy People Who Live in Forgiveness-Land – Part 1

by Doug Hammack | Jul 6, 2008 | Living in Forgivenessland, Message Audio

by Doug Hammack Forgiveness is at the very center of Christ’s teaching. Forgiveness is a whole lot harder than any sermon makes it out to be. Grace is to be the hallmark of the follower of Jesus. Forgiveness is to be the stamp, the trademark of the spiritual...
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