City Church Charlotte - Uptown Church in Charlotte Mediahttp://www.citychurchcharlotte.comInsight by EndisnoLaying hold of the Promise...m_1000026042Sun, 25 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.citychurchcharlotte.com/Media/Player.aspx?media_id=1000026042&fullpage=TrueLaying hold of the Promise...Matt Hemsley00:24:00m_1000025922Sun, 18 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.citychurchcharlotte.com/Media/Player.aspx?media_id=1000025922&fullpage=TrueAl HardyRestorationm_1000025836Sun, 11 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.citychurchcharlotte.com/Media/Player.aspx?media_id=1000025836&fullpage=TrueRestorationAl Hardy00:38:00The Bible is unequivocally clear - we all sin. Today's text says if we don't face that reality, the truth is not in us. So knowing this, how are we going to walk as Jesus did? On this Indedendence Day, Al has some practical insight on how to deal with this uncomfortable challenge.m_1000025393Sun, 04 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.citychurchcharlotte.com/Media/Player.aspx?media_id=1000025393&fullpage=TrueThe Bible is unequivocally clear - we all sin. Today's text says if we don't face that reality, the truth is not in us. So knowing this, how are we going to walk as Jesus did? On this Indedendence Day, Al has some practical insight on how to deal with this uncomfortable challenge.Al Hardy00:33:00A reminder of how important and powerful it is when we allow God's word to be active and alive in our lives.m_1000025279Sun, 27 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.citychurchcharlotte.com/Media/Player.aspx?media_id=1000025279&fullpage=TrueA reminder of how important and powerful it is when we allow God's word to be active and alive in our lives.Dave GaetaMatt asks why the Sabbath is so important to God - and points to the difference between 'resting from' and 'resting in'. The first everyone does. The second is an act of faith - in the good God of Genesis 1, who blesses and gives abundantly to his creation.m_1000025065http://www.citychurchcharlotte.com/Media/Player.aspx?media_id=1000025065&fullpage=TrueMatt asks why the Sabbath is so important to God - and points to the difference between 'resting from' and 'resting in'. The first everyone does. The second is an act of faith - in the good God of Genesis 1, who blesses and gives abundantly to his creation.Matt Hemsley, 6/13/2010How do we find rest these days in the midst of our busy agendas? The story of Mary and Martha in Luke gives us a few clues about how to balance stillness and "busy-ness" in our lives. As most of us in this culture seem to be "Marthas", the picture for us might be a little confusing. Are we condemned because we tend to be eager to serve like Martha? No. But in spite of our endless to-do lists, really only one thing is needed. What is that one thing and how do we manage our time to see it happen.m_1000023968Sun, 06 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.citychurchcharlotte.com/Media/Player.aspx?media_id=1000023968&fullpage=TrueHow do we find rest these days in the midst of our busy agendas? The story of Mary and Martha in Luke gives us a few clues about how to balance stillness and "busy-ness" in our lives. As most of us in this culture seem to be "Marthas", the picture for us might be a little confusing. Are we condemned because we tend to be eager to serve like Martha? No. But in spite of our endless to-do lists, really only one thing is needed. What is that one thing and how do we manage our time to see it happen.Al Hardy00:30:00It has been said that in the western world "we worship our work, work at our play, and play at our worship." Since we seem to be driven to be always doing stuff, should we not ask ourselves this profound question, "Which does God want more, our doings or our company?" In his new series of talks, we will see what God means by "rest" and we will each experience the peace of letting go of the demands of this world and just resting in Him. Today, we just stop!m_1000018025Sun, 30 May 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.citychurchcharlotte.com/Media/Player.aspx?media_id=1000018025&fullpage=TrueIt has been said that in the western world "we worship our work, work at our play, and play at our worship." Since we seem to be driven to be always doing stuff, should we not ask ourselves this profound question, "Which does God want more, our doings or our company?" In his new series of talks, we will see what God means by "rest" and we will each experience the peace of letting go of the demands of this world and just resting in Him. Today, we just stop!Al Hardy00:28:00Among all the elements involved in having a healthy relationship with God, perhaps the most significant is the proper handling of money. Under the Mosaic Law, how money was used could produce either blessing or curse depending on how well the Law was followed. Even if the letter of the Law has changed, the spirit of it has not changed. There is no escaping this fact - God still cares very much about how we handle the physical things He has entrusted to us; the principles still apply. m_1000017717Sun, 23 May 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.citychurchcharlotte.com/Media/Player.aspx?media_id=1000017717&fullpage=TrueAmong all the elements involved in having a healthy relationship with God, perhaps the most significant is the proper handling of money. Under the Mosaic Law, how money was used could produce either blessing or curse depending on how well the Law was followed. Even if the letter of the Law has changed, the spirit of it has not changed. There is no escaping this fact - God still cares very much about how we handle the physical things He has entrusted to us; the principles still apply. Al Hardy00:34:00Here at City Church, as we become who we are in Christ, we are trying to be "real, relational, and religion-free." In order to be real we must believe that all this can come about only through the power of the Spirit. Today Antley helps us more fully understand that no matter how messy life is, we have to risk leaving the familiar and trust God completely for any of it to matter. The religion has to go in order to be real.m_1000017567Sun, 16 May 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.citychurchcharlotte.com/Media/Player.aspx?media_id=1000017567&fullpage=TrueHere at City Church, as we become who we are in Christ, we are trying to be "real, relational, and religion-free." In order to be real we must believe that all this can come about only through the power of the Spirit. Today Antley helps us more fully understand that no matter how messy life is, we have to risk leaving the familiar and trust God completely for any of it to matter. The religion has to go in order to be real.Antley Fowler00:26:00Sunday May 9, 2010m_1000017465Sun, 09 May 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.citychurchcharlotte.com/Media/Player.aspx?media_id=1000017465&fullpage=TrueSunday May 9, 2010Al Hardy00:30:00Perhaps the greatest of those many treasures with which we have each been gifted, are our personal relationships with Christ. Yet how often do we find ourselves wrestling with God instead of simply doing what He says? Today Al draws from the story of Jacob the Hebrew patriarch, and from his own personal experience to present this simple but all-important choice that we must each continually make.m_1000017386Sun, 02 May 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.citychurchcharlotte.com/Media/Player.aspx?media_id=1000017386&fullpage=TruePerhaps the greatest of those many treasures with which we have each been gifted, are our personal relationships with Christ. Yet how often do we find ourselves wrestling with God instead of simply doing what He says? Today Al draws from the story of Jacob the Hebrew patriarch, and from his own personal experience to present this simple but all-important choice that we must each continually make.Al Hardy00:24:00The Bible is both more heavenly minded and more earthly minded than many of us like to admit. One aspect of giftedness is simply the resources that have been put into our hands to use. Speaking from the parable of The Talents, Matt challenges us to think how are we using what we have been given to use?m_1000017335Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.citychurchcharlotte.com/Media/Player.aspx?media_id=1000017335&fullpage=TrueThe Bible is both more heavenly minded and more earthly minded than many of us like to admit. One aspect of giftedness is simply the resources that have been put into our hands to use. Speaking from the parable of The Talents, Matt challenges us to think how are we using what we have been given to use?Matt Hemsley00:25:00Paul urged everyone in the church to offer his own body as a living sacrifice, set apart for and pleasing to God. In effect he was saying that this is the reasonable thing to do - the least any of us could do in light of the mercy God has shown us. By directing our attention to our bodies, he has clearly made this sacrifice one of physical action, and by his own example, one in response to a calling from God. The typical complacency and worldly self-serving in the church and without diametrically oppose thm_1000017165Sun, 18 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.citychurchcharlotte.com/Media/Player.aspx?media_id=1000017165&fullpage=TruePaul urged everyone in the church to offer his own body as a living sacrifice, set apart for and pleasing to God. In effect he was saying that this is the reasonable thing to do - the least any of us could do in light of the mercy God has shown us. By directing our attention to our bodies, he has clearly made this sacrifice one of physical action, and by his own example, one in response to a calling from God. The typical complacency and worldly self-serving in the church and without diametrically oppose thPastor James Brunson00:40:00"You are the salt of the Earth...the light of the world." This is what Jesus said to his new recruits as preparation for their mission. We likewise have to accept this challenge whether we believe we are qualified or not. What does this mean to us? We will have to just step out and see what God is up to. If we are indeed the salt of the Earth and the light of the world, WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO ABOUT IT?m_1000017046Sun, 11 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.citychurchcharlotte.com/Media/Player.aspx?media_id=1000017046&fullpage=True"You are the salt of the Earth...the light of the world." This is what Jesus said to his new recruits as preparation for their mission. We likewise have to accept this challenge whether we believe we are qualified or not. What does this mean to us? We will have to just step out and see what God is up to. If we are indeed the salt of the Earth and the light of the world, WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO ABOUT IT?Al Hardy00:31:00The Resurrection of Jesus changed the entire universe for all time in a split second, but how did those words,"He is risen!" affect the close companions and followers of Jesus? The profound reality that not only had their futures, but also their pasts been made new and completely free, probably took some time to fully grasp. Of more immediate significance for us is the truth that we, whether we are aware of it or not, likewise live in that same reality. Why, because He is indeed risen!m_1000016903Sun, 04 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.citychurchcharlotte.com/Media/Player.aspx?media_id=1000016903&fullpage=TrueThe Resurrection of Jesus changed the entire universe for all time in a split second, but how did those words,"He is risen!" affect the close companions and followers of Jesus? The profound reality that not only had their futures, but also their pasts been made new and completely free, probably took some time to fully grasp. Of more immediate significance for us is the truth that we, whether we are aware of it or not, likewise live in that same reality. Why, because He is indeed risen!Al Hardy00:19:00The first time we see Jesus as an adult in the Bible, He makes the statement "Let it be so." This is a deliberate, open-ended declaration of complete trust. Why is this so difficult for us? Could it be that it is instinctively easier to fear God than to trust Him? This is our ongoing struggle - the choice we must consciously make. If we do it, we will see why - He loves us that much.m_1000016769Sun, 28 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.citychurchcharlotte.com/Media/Player.aspx?media_id=1000016769&fullpage=TrueThe first time we see Jesus as an adult in the Bible, He makes the statement "Let it be so." This is a deliberate, open-ended declaration of complete trust. Why is this so difficult for us? Could it be that it is instinctively easier to fear God than to trust Him? This is our ongoing struggle - the choice we must consciously make. If we do it, we will see why - He loves us that much.Al Hardy00:30:00When God speaks, how important is our response? Jesus could have spoken explicitly about the Kingdom of God but He spoke in parables. Why? Possibly it was more important for Him to see our responses. Our human nature to take over tends to dictate our responses to everything, but the response to God's word must be according to His purposes - He wants patient faithfulness. He simply wants our Faith.m_1000016643Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.citychurchcharlotte.com/Media/Player.aspx?media_id=1000016643&fullpage=TrueWhen God speaks, how important is our response? Jesus could have spoken explicitly about the Kingdom of God but He spoke in parables. Why? Possibly it was more important for Him to see our responses. Our human nature to take over tends to dictate our responses to everything, but the response to God's word must be according to His purposes - He wants patient faithfulness. He simply wants our Faith.Matt Hemsley00:31:00The parables of "the treasure in the field" and "the pearl of great price" are examples of Jesus's revelation of the real value of the Kingdom of God to us. He is saying that the treasure is both immediately available and what's more is worth our abandonment of everything else to receive it. The secret is to not let anything get in the way - not so easy to do but worth it.m_1000016447Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.citychurchcharlotte.com/Media/Player.aspx?media_id=1000016447&fullpage=TrueThe parables of "the treasure in the field" and "the pearl of great price" are examples of Jesus's revelation of the real value of the Kingdom of God to us. He is saying that the treasure is both immediately available and what's more is worth our abandonment of everything else to receive it. The secret is to not let anything get in the way - not so easy to do but worth it.Al Hardy00:33:00In our daily struggles in this modern world that is so fixated on the physical, it is easy to forget that there is a spiritual dimension to everything we experience. Our real struggles are against the spiritual powers that are actively trying to do us harm and impede our effectiveness in ministry. Today we are going to consider how the Holy Spirit is key to dealing with this in our lives.m_1000016306Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.citychurchcharlotte.com/Media/Player.aspx?media_id=1000016306&fullpage=TrueIn our daily struggles in this modern world that is so fixated on the physical, it is easy to forget that there is a spiritual dimension to everything we experience. Our real struggles are against the spiritual powers that are actively trying to do us harm and impede our effectiveness in ministry. Today we are going to consider how the Holy Spirit is key to dealing with this in our lives.Al Hardy00:35:00