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July 25, 2010
"A Tale of Two Cities #9 - The World To Come Is Coming Soon"
Craig Grammer

July 18, 2010
"A Tale of Two Cities #8 - The World To Come Is A Perfect Place"
Craig Grammer

July 11, 2010
"A Tale of Two Cities #7 - The World To Come Is An Adventurous Place"
Craig Grammer

July 4, 2010
"Is America a Christian Nation?"
Craig Grammer


June 27, 2010
"A Tale of Two Cities #5 - The World To Come Is A New Place"
Craig Grammer

June 20, 2010
"A Strong Man's Weakness - The Story of Sampson"
Craig Grammer

June 13, 2010
"A Tale of Two Cities #4 - The Final Victory"
Joel Augustus

June 6, 2010
"A Tale of Two Cities #3 - The Work Here is a Dying Place"
Joel Augustus


May 30, 2010
"A Tale of Two Cities #2 - The World Here is a Dark Place"
Craig Grammer

May 23, 2010
"A Tale of Two Cities #1 - The World Here is a Dangerous Place"
Craig Grammer

May 16, 2010
"Blink"
Craig Grammer

May 9, 2010
Mother's Day
Craig Grammer

May 2, 2010
One Month To Live - "Grasp Eternity"
Craig Grammer


April 25, 2010
One Month To Live - "I Gave Forgiveness"
Craig Grammer

April 18, 2010
One Month To Live - "Speak Sweeter"
Craig Grammer

April 11, 2010
One Month To Live - "Love Deeper"
Craig Grammer

April 4, 2010
Sounds of The Passion - "The Sound of Life"
Craig Grammer


March 28, 2010
Sounds of The Passion - "The Sound of His Love
Craig Grammer

March 21, 2010
Sounds of The Passion - "The Sound of My Failure
Craig Grammer

March 7, 2010
ABC's of Financial Freedom: D = Decision
Craig Grammer


February 28, 2010
ABC's of Financial Freedom: C = Choice
Craig Grammer

February 21, 2010
ABC's of Financial Freedom: B = Bondage
Craig Grammer

February 14, 2010
ABC's of Financial Freedom: A = Attitude
Craig Grammer

February 7, 2010
Lamenting The State of The Union?
Kevin Hull


January 31, 2010
God's Masterpiece
Craig Grammer

January 24, 2010
"The Fugitive" - Jonah IV: The Portrait of An Ugly Heart
Craig Grammer

January 17, 2010
"The Fugitive" - Jonah III: A Second Chance
Craig Grammer

January 10, 2010
"The Fugitive" - Jonah II: Man Overboard
Craig Grammer

January 3, 2010
"The Fugitive" - A Prophet On The Run
Craig Grammer


December 27, 2009
The Crossing
Joel Augustus

December 20, 2009
A Different Kind of Christmas: Recapture The Wonder
Craig Grammer

December 13, 2009
A Different Kind of Christmas: Give More
Craig Grammer

December 6, 2009
A Different Kind of Christmas: Spend Less
Craig Grammer


November 29, 2009
One More Round
Craig Grammer

November 22, 2009
Lifeboat #4
Craig Grammer

November 15, 2009
Alive In Christ, For His Glory
Doug Lucas

November 8, 2009
Guest Speaker
Jay Henry

November 1, 2009
How Much Rice Are You Willing To Give?
Timothy Balch


October 25, 2009
Our Church: "Our Future"
Craig Grammer

October 18, 2009
Our Church: "The Beauty of Baptism"
Craig Grammer

October 11, 2009
Our Church: "Our Mission"
Craig Grammer

October 4, 2009
Our Church: "Our Structure"
Craig Grammer


September 27, 2009
I Have a Friend Who...Needs Hope
Craig Grammer

September 20, 2009
I Have a Friend Who...Is a Homosexual
Craig Grammer

September 13, 2009
I Have a Friend Who...Is Thinking of Getting a Divorce
Craig Grammer

September 6, 2009
I Have a Friend Who...Is Thinking of Having an Abortion
Craig Grammer


August 30, 2009
I Have a Friend Who...Drinks Too Much
Craig Grammer

August 23, 2009
I Have a Friend Who...Is Struggling With Depression
Craig Grammer

August 16, 2009
What's In Your Lunch?
Craig Grammer

August 9, 2009
God's Incredibles: DAVID
Shane Hively

August 2, 2009
God's Incredibles: ESTHER
Craig Grammer


July 26, 2009
God's Incredibles: CALEB
Craig Grammer

July 19, 2009
God's Incredibles: RUTH
Joel Augustus

July 12, 2009
This Is Church!
Todd Holzworth, Youth Minister
East 91st Street Christian Church, Indianapolis

July 5, 2009
The Truth Shall Make You Free
Dr. Jim North, Cincinnati Christian University


June 28, 2009
God of Wonders
Craig Grammer

June 21, 2009
Born To Be Wild
Craig Grammer

June 14, 2009
The Road to Financial Freedom: The Rewards
Craig Grammer

June 7, 2009
The Road to Financial Freedom: The Roadblocks
Craig Grammer



May 31, 2009
The Road to Financial Freedom: The Rules
Craig Grammer

May 24, 2009
Special Patriotic Program: God Bless America Again
(no sermon)

May 17, 2009
I Wish My WIFE Would...
Craig Grammer

May 10, 2009
I Wish My MOM Would...
Craig Grammer

May 3, 2009
I Wish My KIDS Would...
Craig Grammer


April 26, 2009
I Wish My HUSBAND Would...
Craig Grammer

April 19, 2009
I Wish My DAD Would...
Craig Grammer

April 12, 2009
The Bridge
Craig Grammer

April 5, 2009
Reflections of the Cross
Craig Grammer


March 29, 2009
How to be a Positive Witness in Negative Times
guest speaker, Bob Russell

March 22, 2009
Stranded on Someday Island, Part IV (spiritually)
Craig Grammer 

March 15, 2009
Stranded on Someday Island, Part III (eternally)
Craig Grammer 

March 8, 2009
Stranded on Someday Island, Part II (physically)
Craig Grammer 

March 1, 2009
Stranded on Someday Island, Part I (emotionally)
Craig Grammer 


February 22, 2009
The Banquet
Joel Augustus

February 15, 2009
I'm Rich: A Study of the Book of Ephesians (Ch 6)
Craig Grammer 

February 8, 2009
I'm Rich: A Study of the Book of Ephesians (Ch 5, Part II)
Craig Grammer 

February 1, 2009
I'm Rich: A Study of the Book of Ephesians (Ch 5)
Craig Grammer



January 25, 2009
I'm Rich: A Study of the Book of Ephesians (Ch 4)
Craig Grammer

January 18, 2009
I'm Rich: A Study of the Book of Ephesians (Ch 3)
Craig Grammer

January 11, 2009
I'm Rich: A Study of the Book of Ephesians (Ch 2)
Craig Grammer

January 4, 2009
I'm Rich: A Study of the Book of Ephesians (Ch 1)
Craig Grammer


December 28, 2008
The List
Joel Augustus

December 21, 2008
Miracle on 34th Street: A Christmas Classic about the Miracle of Christ
Craig Grammer

December 14, 2008
A Christmas Story: A Christmas Classic about a Father's Love
Craig Grammer

December 7, 2008
Home Alone: A Christmas Classic about Loneliness
Craig Grammer


November 30, 2008
Eat This Book
Joel Augustus

November 23, 2008
What's In Your Wallet? Part III: Giving
Craig Grammer

November 16, 2008
What's In Your Wallet? Part II: Debt
(We apologize. Due to technical difficulties,
this message was not recorded.)
Craig Grammer 

November 9, 2008
What's In Your Wallet? Part I: Identification
Craig Grammer

November 2, 2008
Decision Day
Craig Grammer


October 26, 2008
Vision Sunday
Craig Grammer

October 19, 2008
The Tabernacle, Part VI: The High Priest
Craig Grammer

October 12, 2008
The Tabernacle, Part V: The Ark of the Covenant
Craig Grammer

October 5, 2008
The Tabernacle, Part IV: The Alter of Incense
Craig Grammer


September 28, 2008
The Tabernacle, Part III: The Inner Court
Craig Grammer

September 21, 2008
The Tabernacle, Part II: The Outer Court
Craig Grammer

September 14, 2008
The Tabernacle: Part I of VI
Craig Grammer

September 7, 2008
CCU & FCC Partners in Ministry:
The Everlasting Gospel
Guest Speaker, Dr. Johnny Pressley


August 31, 2008
CCU & FCC Partners in Ministry:
The Second Greatest Story Ever Told – Hosea 
Guest Speaker, Dr. Michael Shannon

August 24, 2008
CCU & FCC Partners in Ministry: Fully Engaged
Guest Speaker, Dr. David Faust

August 17, 2008
Summer at the Lake, Pt 5: The Two Faces of Faith
Craig Grammer

August 10, 2008
Summer at the Lake, Pt 4: Next Level Training
Craig Grammer

August 3, 2008
Summer at the Lake, Pt 3: Freedom for the Enslaved
Craig Grammer


July 27, 2008
The Cost of Discipleship
Jay Henry, Guest Speaker

July 20, 2008
Summer at the Lake, Pt 2: Jesus and the Paralytic
Craig Grammer

July 13, 2008
Summer at the Lake, Pt 1: The Calling of the Disciples
Craig Grammer

July 6, 2008
The Power of Identity
Dr. David Grubbs, Guest Speaker


June 29, 2008
Remember Your Heritage
Craig Grammer

June 22, 2008
The Grand Weaver: God Cares about My Character (Father's Day, Pt II)
Craig Grammer

June 16, 2008
The Grand Weaver: God Cares about My Character (Father's Day)
Craig Grammer

June 8, 2008
The Grand Weaver: God Cares about My Destination: Hell
Craig Grammer

June 1, 2008
The Grand Weaver: God Cares about My Destination: Heaven
Craig Grammer


May 25, 2008
The Grand Weaver: God Cares about My Sorrow
Craig Grammer

May 18, 2008
A Living Mosaic
Craig Grammer

May 11, 2008
An Amazing Woman
Craig Grammer

May 4, 2008
Raising G Rated Kids in an R Rated World
Craig Grammer


April 27, 2008
Open Heart: Having a Heart Like David
Joel Augustus

April 20, 2008
LOST: The Water that Divides
Craig Grammer

April 13, 2008
LOST: The Choice is Yours
Craig Grammer

April 6, 2008
Dirty Jobs: Dealing with the Dirt
Craig Grammer


March 30, 2008
Dirty Jobs: Conflict
Craig Grammer

March 23, 2008
Easter Sunday: What If It's True?
Craig Grammer

March 16, 2008
Mission Emphasis Month
Central Brazil Mission Update
Guest Speaker, Earl Haubner

March 9, 2008
 – Services cancelled due to inclement weather –

March 2, 2008
Missions Emphasis Month
Change Your Life, Change Your World
Guest Speaker, Chris Irwin


February 24, 2008
Can You Hear Me Now? The Art of Prayer, Pt. 3
A Special Prayer Service

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February 17, 2008
Can You Hear Me Now? The Art of Prayer, Pt. 2
Craig Grammer

February 10, 2008
Can You Hear Me Now? The Art of Prayer, Pt. 1
Craig Grammer

February 3, 2008
Biblical Principles for Giving
Craig Grammer


January 27, 2008
The Past: Create One Moment 
(aka, "The Donut Sermon")
Craig Grammer

January 20, 2008
The Path: Cast for One
Craig Grammer

January 13, 2008
The Path: Commit to One
Craig Grammer

January 6, 2008
The Path: Celebrate & Connect with One
Craig Grammer


December 30, 2007
Living Memorials
Craig Grammer

December 23, 2007
How the Grinch Found Christmas
Craig Grammer

December 16, 2007
The Grinch of Busyness (Stress)
Craig Grammer

December 9, 2007
The Grinch of Materialism
(We apologize. Due to technical difficulties,
this message was not recorded.)

Craig Grammer

December 2, 2007
The Grinch of Secularism
Craig Grammer


November 25, 2007
Continuing the Journey
Dale Holzbauer's Farewell Sermon

November 18, 2007
A Person Worth Knowing
Dale Holzbauer

November 11, 2007
A Missed Opportunity
Dale Holzbauer

November 4, 2007
The Good Samaritan
Dale Holzbauer


October 28, 2007
The Ideal Church
Dale Holzbauer

October 21, 2007
Our DNA: Understanding Our Mission
Craig Grammer

October 14, 2007
Our DNA: Understanding Our Distinctives
Craig Grammer

October 7, 2007
Our DNA: Understanding Our Heritage
Craig Grammer


September 30, 2007
Freedom In Christ
Dale Holzbauer

September 23, 2007
The Bully and the Bodyguard
Craig Grammer

September 16, 2007
The Heartbeat of the Gospel
Dale Holzbauer

September 9, 2007
No Other Gospel
Dale Holzbauer

September 2, 2007
Work: Job or Joy?
Dale Holzbauer


August 26, 2007
How Do I Survive a Fallen World?
Dale Holzbauer

August 19, 2007
Who Is Going To Heaven?
Dale Holzbauer

August 12, 2007
Who Can Be A Minister?
Dale Holzbauer

August 5, 2007
What About the Dinosaurs?
Dale Holzbauer


July 29, 2007
What Does God Say About Divorce?
Dale Holzbauer

July 22, 2007
The Lord of the Rings: Return to the King
Craig Grammer

July 15, 2007
The Lord of the Rings: The Strong Tower
Craig Grammer

July 8, 2007
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Craig Grammer

July 1, 2007
What Makes A Good Citizen?
Craig Grammer 


June 24, 2007
The Life of Jesus: A Time of Opposition
Dale Holzbauer

June 17, 2007
Exploring the Role of Fatherhood
Craig Grammer

June 10, 2007
The Life of Jesus: A Period of Acceptance
Dale Holzbauer

June 3, 2007
The Life of Jesus: An Introduction to His Ministry
Dale Holzbauer


May 27, 2007
The Price Is Blood
Dale Holzbauer

May 20, 2007
Playin' Hurt
Craig Grammer

May 13, 2007
To Be a Mommy
Dale Holzbauer

May 6, 2007
Overcoming the Perfect Storm
Craig Grammer


 April 29, 2007
What Would Jesus Say to...
the Leading Presidential Candidates?

Dale Holzbauer

April 22, 2007
What Would Jesus Say to...Donald Trump?
Dale Holzbauer

April 15, 2007
What Would Jesus Say to...Britney Spears?
Dale Holzbauer

April 8, 2007
When They Heard of the Resurrection
Dale Holzbauer 

April 1, 2007
Mistaken Tears
Dale Holzbauer


March 25, 2007
A Grace Place
Dale Holzbauer

March 18, 2007
Children of the World International Choir
sermon not recorded

March 11, 2007
A Hoax from Hell
Dale Holzbauer

March 4, 2007
Mel Gibson, Donald Trump & You:
Leadership from a Different Perspective

Guest Speaker, Chris Irwin


  February 25, 2007
The Parable of the River: The Grace Giver
Craig Grammer  

February 18, 2007
The Parable of the River: The Rock Stacker
Craig Grammer  

February 11, 2007
The Parable of the River: The Fault Finder
Craig Grammer 

February 4, 2007
The Parable of the River: The Hut Builder
Craig Grammer


NOTE: Due to technical difficulties, the sermons for January 21 and 28
are not of high quality. The sermon for January 14 is not available.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
 

January 28, 2007
Keys to Victory: Perseverance 
Dale Holzbauer

January 21, 2007
Keys to Victory: Attitude 
Dale Holzbauer

January 14, 2007 – Not Available

January 7, 2007
Keys to Victory: Fear of God 
Dale Holzbauer


December 31, 2006
Keys to Victory: Success and Failure 
Dale Holzbauer

December 24, 2006
Then Jesus Came
Dale Holzbauer

December 17, 2006
A Legacy of Faithfulness
Dale Holzbauer

December 10, 2006
Why Was Jesus Born?
Dale Holzbauer

December 3, 2006
Jesus, the Word
Dale Holzbauer


November 26, 2006
Jesus As Head Of The Church
Dale Holzbauer

November 19, 2006
Blessings Unlimited
Dale Holzbauer

November 12, 2006
Owner or Manager?
Dale Holzbauer

November 5, 2006
The Most Dangerous Temptation in America
Dale Holzbauer


October 29, 2006
The Soul-Winning Church
Dale Holzbauer

October 22, 2006
The Serving Church
Dale Holzbauer

October 15, 2006
The Healthy Church
Dale Holzbauer

October 8, 2006
Corporate Worship: Worship 24/7
Craig Grammer

October 1, 2006
Corporate Worship: The Posture of Worship
Craig Grammer