University Presbyterian Church

Words for Doubters and Skeptics

University Presbyterian Church — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 14:50:00 -0500

Pastor Mike Osborne
Ecclesiastes 12:9-14

In this final sermon in his Ecclesiastes series, Mike Osborne gives a review of the whole book, with a focus on the Epilogue. He also explains how doubt can be a good thing if you take your doubts and questions to God.

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The Preciousness of Time

University Presbyterian Church — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 12:55:00 -0500

Pastor Mike Osborne
Ecclesiastes 11:7-12:8

In this passage of Ecclesiastes, the Preacher offers a cynical but nonetheless important perspective on death and dying. Mike Osborne explains how longings like the Preacher had are actually invitations to experience God and his grace more fully.

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When Life Seems Unfair

University Presbyterian Church — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 12:52:00 -0500

Pastor Mike Osborne
Ecclesiastes 7:15-18, 8:14-15

Living in a fallen world ensures that we all face situations that seem unfair from time to time. The Preacher of Ecclesiastes gives some advice on how to handle those situations. But find out better ways to be “SMART” when dealing with difficulties.

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Myth Busters: Science & The Bible Don't Mix

University Presbyterian Church — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 17:04:00 -0500

Doug Leppard
Multiple Texts

Doug explains that not only do science and the Bible mix, but the Bible is actually quite a good medicinal book compared to medicine practiced as recent as one hundred years ago or even today.

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Being Content in a Restless World

University Presbyterian Church — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 13:27:00 -0500

Pastor Mike Osborne
Ecclesiastes 5:10-20

In Ecclesiastes 5, the Preacher reflects upon our insatiable appetite for money. Pastor Mike Osborne explains why the love of money (and all other addictions, for that matter) cannot satisfy the longings of the human heart. Find out four things you can do to find contentment in Christ.

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Carpe Diem?

University Presbyterian Church — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 13:50:00 -0500

Pastor Mike Osborne
Ecclesiastes 3:1-22

Ecclesiastes 3 contains one of the best-known poems found in the Bible. But has the sentiment surrounding this poem obscured its rather bleak message? In this, the third message in his series on Ecclesiastes, Pastor Osborne explains how the worldview of the author colored his understanding of life and of God.

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Something More

University Presbyterian Church — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 13:12:00 -0500

Seth Hammond
Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

What are you dependent on to make life work?
Continue our journey through the book of Ecclesiastes as the Preacher (author) tries to discover the meaning of life.
Listen to how seeking pleasure apart from God will leave life feeling empty, but with Christ as our focus, life has true value.

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Meaningless! Meaningless!

University Presbyterian Church — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 14:11:00 -0500

Pastor Mike Osborne
Ecclesiastes 1

Ecclesiastes has been called the most puzzling book of the Bible. Mike Osborne begins a series of messages on Ecclesiastes with this sermon introducing the theme of the book. He also deals with other introductory matters such as authorship, structure, and purpose. Find out why the one known as the Preacher (or Teacher) thought that “everything is meaningless.”

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Joyful Thanksgiving

University Presbyterian Church — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 12:24:00 -0500

Rev. Gary Fredricks
Colossians 1:9-14

We offer thanks for many things in our lives, but how often are we truly thankful? Real thanks comes out of a real joy in our hearts.
Listen and find out three things to be truly thankful for and how to get the joy necessary to appreciate them.

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Choose Whom You Will Serve

University Presbyterian Church — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 20:45:00 -0500

Matthew Ryman
Joshua 24:14-28

In this message, Matt Ryman examines Joshua’s final message to the Israelites. Listen to find out how choosing to serve God effects our understanding of self-directed living, self-confidence, and self-reliance.

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Kingdom Confidence

University Presbyterian Church — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 05:44:00 -0500

Pastor Mike Osborne
Acts 1:1-3, 28:23-31

In this, the last message in his series on Acts, Mike Osborne examines why the early Christians endured through persecution, discrimination, and even martyrdom. It’s because, among other things, they had kingdom confidence. Find out what kingdom confidence is, why you need it, and how you can get it.

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Fearing God Together

University Presbyterian Church — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 12:59:00 -0500

Pastor Mike Osborne
Acts 5:1-11

Can fearing God be a good thing? According to the book of Acts, the early church was characterized by a healthy fear of God. Why does God call us to fear him? Are there some very good reasons that you should fear God? Check out this message and learn three reasons for fearing God.

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Extreme Church

University Presbyterian Church — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 13:45:00 -0500

Pastor Mike Osborne
Acts 2:42-47, 4:32-35

One of the things that marked the early church was an intensity about what Christians today call “fellowship.” What did that look like, and what form should it take today? In this message, Mike Osborne explores practical ways modern American churches can resist the “Lone Ranger mentality” and experience true community.

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That the World May Know

University Presbyterian Church — Tue, 27 May 2008 11:38:00 -0500

Pastor Mike Osborne
Acts 8:26-40

Do you share your faith with non-Christians regularly? Rarely? Never? Listen to this message about the encounter of Philip with the Ethiopian eunuch in Acts 8. You will learn four helps for making evangelism a more joyful and consistent part of your life.

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Joyful, No Matter What

University Presbyterian Church — Sun, 18 May 2008 13:56:00 -0500

Pastor Mike Osborne
Acts 16:16-34

How you react when bad things happens is a pretty good indicator of what you’re trusting in for “insurance.” In this message, Pastor Mike Osborne explains that Biblical joy is the only thing that really works in times of difficulty. Listen to this message and learn what joy is, why you need it, and how you can get it.

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