http://wrccfamily.org Podcasts published by the Westport Road Church of Christ, Louisville, Kentucky. Sermons by Arnis Pape, Doug Lalli, Dale Phillips and Daren Lugafet. Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:23:33 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 (c) 2008-09 Arnis Pape John Jennings johnj@inspiredtechnology.com http://wrccfamily.org http://wrccfamily.org/media/podcasts/WRCC%20Podcast%20logo.jpg Podcasts published by the Westport Road Church of Christ, Louisville, Kentucky. Sermons by Arnis Pape, Doug Lalli, Dale Phillips and Daren Lugafet. Westport Road Church of Christ; Louisville, KY; WRCC Family; Arnis Pape; Doug Lalli; Dale Phillips; Daren Lugafet http://wrccfamily.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=207&Itemid=107 Arnis Pape Jesus shows us the path to spiritual-growth-producing fellowship when he invites his disciples to be with him in a small group. Sun, 22 Aug 2010 07:00:00 +0100 28:28 small group, jesus, disciles, fellowship, spiritual growth Jesus shows us the path to spiritual-growth-producing fellowship when he invites his disciples to be with him in a small group. http://wrccfamily.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=206&Itemid=62 Arnis Pape The Year of Jubilee was an interesting concept never put into practice. What can we learn from it today? Sun, 15 Aug 2010 07:00:00 +0100 27:29 forgiveness, possessions, debt The Year of Jubilee was an interesting concept never put into practice. What can we learn from it today? http://wrccfamily.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=205&Itemid=107 Arnis Pape God doesn't call us to take the easy way, but the more difficult one, the road less travelled. Are you willing to go?... Sun, 08 Aug 2010 07:00:00 +0100 28:097 faith, christian living, sacrifice, holiness God doesn't call us to take the easy way, but the more difficult one, the road less travelled. Are you willing to go?... http://wrccfamily.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=204&Itemid=62 Arnis Pape The end of Acts is just the beginning of the story of the Holy Spirit's activity in and through the church. Sun, 01 Aug 2010 07:00:00 +0100 33:40 holy spirit, evangelism, outreach The end of Acts is just the beginning of the story of the Holy Spirit's activity in and through the church. http://wrccfamily.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=203&Itemid=62 Arnis Pape During the most significant crisis of the early church, the Holy Spirit challenged Christians to embrace a change of heart perspective. Sun, 25 Jul 2010 07:00:00 +0100 34:06 Holy Spirit, change, conflict During the most significant crisis of the early church, the Holy Spirit challenged Christians to embrace a change of heart perspective. http://wrccfamily.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=202&Itemid=107 Arnis Pape Murmuring happens, conflicts arise, even in churches. Jesus says blessed are the peacemakers . When churches team up with the Holy... Sun, 18 Jul 2010 07:00:00 +0100 33:14 murmuring, conflict, holy spirit Murmuring happens, conflicts arise, even in churches. Jesus says blessed are the peacemakers . When churches team up with the Holy... http://wrccfamily.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=201&Itemid=62 Arnis Pape Our stuff-focused, empty souls hunger to be filled with the Spirit. But the Spirit intends to do more than fill our empty souls, it's... Sun, 11 Jul 2010 07:00:00 +0100 29:06 Holy Spirit, sharing, blessing, helping others Our stuff-focused, empty souls hunger to be filled with the Spirit. But the Spirit intends to do more than fill our empty souls, it's... http://wrccfamily.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=199&Itemid=62 Arnis Pape Does God still heal? Should we be praying for physical healing? If so, why are the results so unpredictable? (Acts 3:6-8) Sun, 04 Jul 2010 07:00:00 +0100 33:28 healing, holy spirit, miracles, prayer Does God still heal? Should we be praying for physical healing? If so, why are the results so unpredictable? (Acts 3:6-8) http://wrccfamily.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=200&Itemid=62 Arnis Pape What do we look like, how do we act, and where do we go when we allow the Spirit to blow us wherever it... Sun, 27 Jun 2010 07:00:00 +0100 34:18 holy spirit, unity, day of pentacost, babel What do we look like, how do we act, and where do we go when we allow the Spirit to blow us wherever it... http://wrccfamily.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=198&Itemid=107 Arnis Pape Oneness is a signature of God and is exemplified in the relationship of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Unity should be an... Sun, 20 Jun 2010 07:00:00 +0100 26:29 unity, oneness, holy spirit, godhead, trinity Oneness is a signature of God and is exemplified in the relationship of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Unity should be an... http://wrccfamily.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=197&Itemid=107 Arnis Pape The story of Peter and Cornelius is one of acceptance and true holiness. Sun, 13 Jun 2010 07:00:00 +0100 29:33 acceptance, race relations, holiness The story of Peter and Cornelius is one of acceptance and true holiness. http://wrccfamily.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=196&Itemid=107 Arnis Pape Are you a Barnabas ? We are all called to be people of encouragement. Sun, 06 Jun 2010 07:00:00 +0100 33:07 encouragement, motivation Are you a Barnabas ? We are all called to be people of encouragement. http://wrccfamily.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=195&Itemid=107 Arnis Pape By Jay Jarboe. How do you know if you are a mission-minded church? Thu, 27 May 2010 01:05:42 +0100 26:15 By Jay Jarboe. How do you know if you are a mission-minded church? http://wrccfamily.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=194&Itemid=62 Arnis Pape Joseph was a true man of character, and he demonstrated the ministry of reconciliation. Sun, 16 May 2010 07:00:00 +0100 27:15 reconciliation, forgiveness, charachter Joseph was a true man of character, and he demonstrated the ministry of reconciliation. http://wrccfamily.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=193&Itemid=62 Arnis Pape Honoring Moms on their special day. Sun, 09 May 2010 07:00:00 +0100 12:24 mom, mothers day Honoring Moms on their special day. http://wrccfamily.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=192&Itemid=107 Arnis Pape A challenge for our members and our elders for our elder installation service. Sun, 02 May 2010 07:00:00 +0100 27:25 gifts, elders, shepherds, elder installation A challenge for our members and our elders for our elder installation service. http://wrccfamily.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=191&Itemid=107 Arnis Pape God has bestowed all of us with gifts. Are you putting yours to work? Sun, 25 Apr 2010 07:00:00 +0100 24:55 gifts, spiritual gift, service, elders God has bestowed all of us with gifts. Are you putting yours to work? http://wrccfamily.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=190&Itemid=62 Arnis Pape People believe it, but are they devoted to it. God goal is not to get through the scripture , but rather to... Sun, 18 Apr 2010 07:00:00 +0100 28:28 bible, dedication, scripture, life, prayer, application People believe it, but are they devoted to it. God goal is not to get through the scripture , but rather to... http://wrccfamily.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=189&Itemid=62 Arnis Pape The sermon on the mount is more than a checklist, it's a description of how to live a holy life. Sun, 11 Apr 2010 07:00:00 +0100 30:47 holiness, holy life, lifestyle, sin, grace, sermon on the mount The sermon on the mount is more than a checklist, it's a description of how to live a holy life. http://wrccfamily.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=188&Itemid=62 Arnis Pape Two images of Jesus for this Easter, the Lamb and the Lion. Rev. 5:6-12 Sun, 04 Apr 2010 07:00:00 +0100 22:00 Jesus, Lamb, Lion, Easter, Sacrifice Two images of Jesus for this Easter, the Lamb and the Lion. Rev. 5:6-12 http://wrccfamily.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=187&Itemid=107 Arnis Pape Elders, Overseers, Shepherds... what do you call them? (1 Cor. 12:12-30) Sun, 28 Mar 2010 07:00:00 +0100 26:52 Elders, shepherds, overseers, leaders Elders, Overseers, Shepherds... what do you call them? (1 Cor. 12:12-30) http://wrccfamily.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=186&Itemid=107 Arnis Pape We need to identify more elders, but how can you tell when you see one? Sun, 21 Mar 2010 07:00:00 +0100 21:50 elders, shepherds, leaders, servant leadership We need to identify more elders, but how can you tell when you see one? http://wrccfamily.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=185&Itemid=62 Doug Lalli By Doug Lalli. Paul challenges us to press on and forget what is behind us. Sun, 14 Mar 2010 07:00:00 +0100 38:09 forget, confidence, press on, forgiveness By Doug Lalli. Paul challenges us to press on and forget what is behind us. http://wrccfamily.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=184&Itemid=107 Arnis Pape Christian faith is not passive. To be real, it has to be put to work and demonstrated. Sun, 07 Mar 2010 07:00:00 +0100 25:49 faith, works, James, Chrstianity Christian faith is not passive. To be real, it has to be put to work and demonstrated. http://wrccfamily.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=183&Itemid=62 Arnis Pape For what does your heart ache? Sun, 28 Feb 2010 07:00:00 +0100 24:58 spirtual heart, love of people, love everybody, love one another, brotherly love, stress For what does your heart ache? http://wrccfamily.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=182&Itemid=62 Arnis Pape I saw, I heard, I touched. Our hearts yearn for such closeness with God. (1 John 1:1-4) Sun, 21 Feb 2010 07:00:00 +0100 15:34 communion, lord's supper, faith, tangible, real, Jesus, John, Supper's Ready I saw, I heard, I touched. Our hearts yearn for such closeness with God. (1 John 1:1-4) http://wrccfamily.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=181&Itemid=62 Arnis Pape We may not have had the convincing experiences of Thomas or Abraham, but we are told to trust God and stop doubting! Sun, 14 Feb 2010 07:00:00 +0100 26:43 doubt, faith, trust, abraham, thomas, adam We may not have had the convincing experiences of Thomas or Abraham, but we are told to trust God and stop doubting! http://wrccfamily.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=180&Itemid=62 Arnis Pape Sometimes it's the very thing we are grasping most tightly that keeps God at a distance. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 07:00:00 +0100 18:06 faith, belief, confidence, God Sometimes it's the very thing we are grasping most tightly that keeps God at a distance. http://wrccfamily.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=179&Itemid=107 Doug Lalli By Doug Lalli. We all come to worship with a different idea of what to expect and of what we need.... Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:02:56 +0100 By Doug Lalli. We all come to worship with a different idea of what to expect and of what we need.... http://wrccfamily.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=178&Itemid=62 Arnis Pape There's what we say we believe and there's what we believe we believe and then there's what we act like we believe. Sun, 24 Jan 2010 07:00:00 +0100 25:39 faith, Nicene Creed, repentance There's what we say we believe and there's what we believe we believe and then there's what we act like we believe. http://wrccfamily.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=177&Itemid=62 Arnis Pape Why doesn't God make himself more obvious? How do we perceive a God that no living person has seen? Sun, 17 Jan 2010 07:00:00 +0100 28:39 evidence, belief, faith Why doesn't God make himself more obvious? How do we perceive a God that no living person has seen? http://wrccfamily.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=176&Itemid=62 Arnis Pape The Bible provides its own argument for the existence of an involved, active God in our world and in our personal lives. (Romans... Sun, 10 Jan 2010 07:00:00 +0100 28:01 Faith, belief, creation, atheism The Bible provides its own argument for the existence of an involved, active God in our world and in our personal lives. (Romans... http://wrccfamily.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=174&Itemid=62 Arnis Pape Creation speaks to us not just about the existance of God, but about His glory as well. Sun, 03 Jan 2010 07:00:00 +0100 28:32 creation, creationism, existence, belief Creation speaks to us not just about the existance of God, but about His glory as well. http://wrccfamily.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=173&Itemid=107 Arnis Pape A large physical structure will manifest itself on our church's property over the course of this new year. But let's choose to focus our... Sun, 27 Dec 2009 07:00:00 +0100 25:23 New Year, building, physicality, possessions A large physical structure will manifest itself on our church's property over the course of this new year. But let's choose to focus our... http://wrccfamily.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=172&Itemid=62 Arnis Pape God promised great things for Mary, but did she know how difficult it would be? How does that challenge us when we think... Sun, 20 Dec 2009 07:00:00 +0100 21:37 Mary, Jesus, difficulty, challenges God promised great things for Mary, but did she know how difficult it would be? How does that challenge us when we think... http://wrccfamily.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=169&Itemid=62 Daren Lugafet By Daren Lugafet. When you come into the presence of God, you have no choice but to bow. Sun, 13 Dec 2009 07:00:00 +0100 26:12 bowing, bow, humilty, love of God By Daren Lugafet. When you come into the presence of God, you have no choice but to bow. http://wrccfamily.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=168&Itemid=62 Arnis Pape Is Christmas more about giving or receiving? The answer may surprise you. Sun, 06 Dec 2009 07:00:00 +0100 23:13 Christmas, giving, receiving, gift of God Is Christmas more about giving or receiving? The answer may surprise you. http://wrccfamily.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=167&Itemid=62 Arnis Pape Two part sermon. First, how do you learn to have a heart of thanksgiving in this materialistic world? Second, the real... Sun, 29 Nov 2009 07:00:00 +0100 20:50 Thanksgiving, materialism, black Friday, eucharist, passover, lord's supper Two part sermon. First, how do you learn to have a heart of thanksgiving in this materialistic world? Second, the real... http://wrccfamily.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=166&Itemid=107 Arnis Pape As we get ready to begin our new building expansion project, let's look at the history of where church buildings began, and what their... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:00:00 +0100 33:33 church building, expansion, outreach, synagogue As we get ready to begin our new building expansion project, let's look at the history of where church buildings began, and what their... http://wrccfamily.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=165&Itemid=107 Arnis Pape We're five years into our Deep Roots campaign to expand our facilities. While we are close to breaking ground, let's... Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:00:00 +0100 23:48 growth, expansion, deep roots new growth We're five years into our Deep Roots campaign to expand our facilities. While we are close to breaking ground, let's... http://wrccfamily.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=164&Itemid=62 Arnis Pape They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so how do you view the church? Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:00:00 +0100 23:24 church, christ's bride, christianity They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so how do you view the church? http://wrccfamily.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=163&Itemid=62 Arnis Pape Do you want to know what makes a person clean? It starts from the inside out. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 07:00:00 +0100 31:56 Church, division, cleanliness, church of christ Do you want to know what makes a person clean? It starts from the inside out. http://wrccfamily.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=162&Itemid=107 Arnis Pape Are you ready to encounter God in worship? Sun, 18 Oct 2009 07:00:00 +0100 39:20 worship, God, glory, Isaiah, praise, conflict Are you ready to encounter God in worship? http://wrccfamily.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=161&Itemid=62 Arnis Pape Not being fed? Learn to use a fork. (Hebrews 5:11-14) Sun, 11 Oct 2009 07:00:00 +0100 24:50 Spiritual growth, maturity Not being fed? Learn to use a fork. (Hebrews 5:11-14) http://wrccfamily.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=160&Itemid=107 Arnis Pape When there's a challenge to be met, a threat to be withstood, or an opportunity to be seized, how does a church get down... Sun, 04 Oct 2009 07:00:00 +0100 23:31 Prayer, faith, action When there's a challenge to be met, a threat to be withstood, or an opportunity to be seized, how does a church get down... http://wrccfamily.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=159&Itemid=107 Arnis Pape God has issued a challenge: accept each other according to the same standard He employs when choosing to accept us. Sun, 27 Sep 2009 07:00:00 +0100 30:21 unity, brotherhood, churches of christ God has issued a challenge: accept each other according to the same standard He employs when choosing to accept us. http://wrccfamily.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=171&Itemid=62 Arnis Pape Keeping your options open is a common strategy these days, but a life that lacks focus is meaningless and frustrating. (Heb 4:9-13) Sun, 20 Sep 2009 07:00:00 +0100 22:46 goals Keeping your options open is a common strategy these days, but a life that lacks focus is meaningless and frustrating. (Heb 4:9-13) http://wrccfamily.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=157&Itemid=62 Arnis Pape It's a frightening time: ongoing wars, economic hardship, personal and family health challenges, and a deeply polarized political environment have resulted in feelings of... Sun, 13 Sep 2009 07:00:00 +0100 22:31 God's Love, Faith, Security, worry, anxiety, singing, music It's a frightening time: ongoing wars, economic hardship, personal and family health challenges, and a deeply polarized political environment have resulted in feelings of... http://wrccfamily.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=156&Itemid=62 Arnis Pape We're saved by the gift of God's grace, not as a result of any good deeds we may perform. Since it's free, does it... Sun, 06 Sep 2009 07:00:00 +0100 27:52 Grace, deeds, works, Matthew 18:21-35 We're saved by the gift of God's grace, not as a result of any good deeds we may perform. Since it's free, does it... http://wrccfamily.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=155&Itemid=107 Arnis Pape Saul had no doubt that he was doing God's will in his attempts to eradicate The Way until God spun him completely around... Sun, 30 Aug 2009 07:00:00 +0100 20:15 Turned around, God's will Saul had no doubt that he was doing God's will in his attempts to eradicate The Way until God spun him completely around... http://wrccfamily.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=154&Itemid=62 Arnis Pape Jesus constantly reached across social and political boundaries to reach those who were lost. Who are your Ninevites? Sun, 23 Aug 2009 07:00:00 +0100 27:57 Outreach, evangelism, lost, muslim Jesus constantly reached across social and political boundaries to reach those who were lost. Who are your Ninevites? http://wrccfamily.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=153&Itemid=62 Arnis Pape You have a calling. Are you ready to become what God wants you to be? Sun, 16 Aug 2009 07:00:00 +0100 27:24 calling, mission, christ, christians You have a calling. Are you ready to become what God wants you to be?