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November 2011

Two stand-alone messages between our Become and Welcome series.

Sermons in this series:
- Doing Life Well
- An Unexpected Thanksgiving

Become

Sermons in this series:
- Become, Part 1: Gratitude
- Become, Part 2: Humility, Becoming Honest About Who I Am
- Become, Part 3: Humility, Becoming Aware of Who Jesus Is
- Become, Part 4: Guest Speaker Charles Buregeya
- Become, Part 5: Wholeness, Finding Completeness in Christ
- Become, Part 6: Integrity, Becoming Consistent in Every Area of My Life
- Become, Part 7: Generosity, Becoming Free to Give My Life Away
- Become, Part 8: Courage, Becoming Eager for Life While Willing to Die
- Become, Part 9: Faithfulness, Continuing to Become Like Jesus

Renew

RENEW is about discovering all of the areas of life in which God is in the process of making fully new

Sermons in this series:
- Renew, Part 1: Personal Renewal
- Renew, Part 2: Relational Renewal
- Renew, Part 3: Continual Renewal
- Renew, Part 4: Cultural Renewal
- Renew, Part 5: Missional Renewal

One God

Who is God? This is one of the most foundational human questions we have asked for centuries and it has had an incredible impact on our collective history. The next 5 weeks we will seek to answer that essential question.

Sermons in this series:
- One God, Part 1: God Is
- One God, Part 2: God Is GREAT
- One God, Part 3: God is GLORIOUS
- One God, Part 4: God is GOOD
- One God, Part 5: God is GRACIOUS
- One God, Part 6: God is the GOOD LIFE

Deliberate

God has given us a clear description for a life of freedom in Him. In this 3 part mini-series, Pastor Jon Furman shows us how we can obtain such a life through deliberate discipline.

Sermons in this series:
- Deliberate, Part 1: Living as God Intended
- Deliberate, Part 2: Under Pressure
- Deliberate, Part 3: David’s Mighty Men

Family Ties

A new series on marriage & families, spring 2011.

Sermons in this series:
- Family Ties, Part 1: Who Completes Me?
- Family Ties, Part 2: Don’t Stay In Love, Grow In It
- Family Ties, Part 3: A Fight Worth Having
- Family Ties, Part 4: The Problem with Peerenting
- Family Ties, Part 5: The Purpose of Parenting

Guest Speaker David Gallagher

Guest speaker David Gallagher speaks on "minding the gap" - overcoming potential barriers to living out our faith.

Sermons in this series:
- Guest Speaker – David Gallagher (May 29, 2011)

VICTORY! - Easter 2011

Pastor Joel delivers a message of hope for Easter 2011: death does not get the final word, Jesus does.

Sermons in this series:
- VICTORY! – Easter 2011

The Iron Giant

Jon Furman provides a fresh look at the story of David and Goliath.

Sermons in this series:
- The Iron Giant (April 17, 2011)

The Church Redefined

Pastor Joel Dombrow shares a description and an exhortation for what we call "The Church."

Sermons in this series:
- The Church Redefined (April 10, 2011)

True Joy

Winter 2011 Series studying through Philippians.

Sermons in this series:
- True Joy, Part 1: Joy in Partnerships
- True Joy, Part 2: Joy that Lasts
- True Joy, Part 3: Joy Though Suffering
- True Joy, Part 4: Joy in Humility
- True Joy, Part 5: Joy that Shines
- True Joy, Part 6: Joy Among Comrades
- True Joy, Part 7: Joy Has a Name
- True Joy, Part 8: Joy Motivates
- True Joy, Part 9: Joy Transforms
- True Joy, Part 10: Joy that Overcomes
- True Joy, Part 11: Joy Produces Contentment
- True Joy, Part 12: Joy From Giving

Burning Daylight

Associate Pastor Jon Furman gives a convicting message on doing the work we are called to as opposed to doing the work we call ourselves to.

Sermons in this series:
- Burning Daylight (January 2, 2011)

Memorial Stones

High School Pastor Chris Nye delivers a convicting message on remembrance.

Sermons in this series:
- Memorial Stones (December 26, 2010)

Carols

Christmas 2010 Series

Sermons in this series:
- Carols, Part 1: Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room
- Carols, Part 2: Bearing Gifts We Traverse Afar
- Carols, Part 3: O Come Let Us Adore Him
- Carols, Part 4: Glory to the Newborn King (Christmas EVE)

Make It Rain

Associate Pastor Jon Furman gives a challenging message from 1 Kings.

Sermons in this series:
- Make It Rain: Jon Furman

Mission:HOPE

Fall 2010 Series, focusing on living our lives on mission for God.

Sermons in this series:
- Mission: HOPE, Part 1: The God of Hope (grace)
- Mission: HOPE, Part 2: Faith That Works
- Mission: HOPE, Part 3: A Hope That Cares
- Mission: HOPE, Part 4: A Hope That Understands
- Mission: HOPE, Part 5: A Hope that Reconciles (guest speaker Ben Sand)
- Mission: HOPE, Part 6: A Hope That Gets Close
- Mission: HOPE, Part 7: A Hope That Gives
- Mission: HOPE, Part 8: A Hope That Gives Generously
- Mission: HOPE, Part 9: A Hope That Loves
- Mission: HOPE, Part 10: A Hope That Compels

Better Together

Lead Pastor Joel Dombrow gives a 2-week series on life together in Christ.

Sermons in this series:
- Better Together, Part 1: All For One
- Better Together, Part 2: One For All

Moving Forward In Freedom

August 28-29, 2010. Guest speaker Chuck Bomar gives an encouraging message on grace.

Sermons in this series:
- Moving Forward in Freedom (August 28-29, 2010)

Baptism + Membership

Lead Pastor Joel Dombrow gives a challenging message on re-thinking church membership.

Sermons in this series:
- Baptism + Membership (August 21-22, 2010)

Ascending The Hill Of The Lord

High School Pastor Chris Nye brings a challenging gospel message.

Sermons in this series:
- Ascending The Hill Of The Lord (August 14-15, 2010)

Can I Get In On That?

Guest Speaker Jon Furman gives a challenging message on living and obeying God.

Sermons in this series:
- Can I Get In On That? (August 7-8, 2010)

Roadblocks

Pastor Joel Dombrow teaches an inspiring series on the common roadblocks we encounter that keep us from believing in God, and how to overcome them.

Sermons in this series:
- Roadblocks: Barriers to Belief, Part 1: Faith Doubts
- Roadblocks: Barriers to Belief, Part 2: If God Exists Why Doesn’t He Make Himself More Obvious?
- Roadblocks: Barriers to Belief, Part 3: How Can There Be Just One True Religion?
- Roadblocks: Barriers to Belief, Part 4: Can I Trust the Bible?
- Roadblocks: Barriers to Belief, Part 5: How Can You Take the Bible Literally?
- Roadblocks: Barriers to Belief, Part 6: What’s So Special About Jesus?
- Roadblocks: Barriers to Belief, Part 7: If God is good, why do bad things happen?
- Roadblocks, Barriers to Belief, Part 8: How To Drive Through Your Roadblocks

Little Things Mean A Lot

Guest speaker Leroy Lawson gives a challenging message on how "little things mean a lot".

Sermons in this series:
- Guest Speaker Leroy Lawson: Little Things Mean Alot

Guest Speaker Jon Furman

Guest Speaker Jon Furman gives a challenging message about true "bread".

Sermons in this series:
- Guest Speaker Jon Furman: Lehem (Bread Matters)

Marriage & Family

Joel Dombrow brings a new series on God's design for Marriage & Family.

Sermons in this series:
- Marriage & Family, Part 1: A Better Way To Do Marriage
- Marriage & Family, Part 2: Stay Connected Through Communication
- Marriage & Family, Part 3: Staying Close Through Intimacy
- Marriage & Family, Part 4: Shifting The Location Of Your Expectations
- Marriage & Family, Part 5: We All Need A Mother’s Heart
- Marriage & Family, Part 6: The Parent’s Priorities
- Marriage & Family, Part 7: Put Defiance To Death

The Greatest Day In History

Easter 2010! Pastor Joel Dombrow gives an inspiring message on why Easter was and is the greatest day in all of history.

Sermons in this series:
- Easter, The Greatest Day In History

The Darkest Day In History

March 27-28, 2010. Lead Pastor Joel Dombrow gives a compelling message on the cross - the "darkest day in history".

Sermons in this series:
- The Darkest Day In History

Guest Speaker Cliff Reynolds

Guest Speaker Cliff Reynolds gives a message on wisdom.

Sermons in this series:
- Wisdom: Knowing And Doing The Right Thing

Nehemiah

Lead Pastor Joel Dombrow gives a series on Nehemiah and how his life challenges us to live for God.

Sermons in this series:
- Nehemiah, Part 1: Something To Cry About
- Nehemiah, Part 2: A Good Idea Vs God’s Idea
- Nehemiah, Part 3: The Right Thing At The Right Time
- Nehemiah, Part 4: Assembling The Team
- Nehemiah, Part 5: The Inevitability Of Opposition
- Nehemiah, Part 6: Overcoming Internal Opposition
- Nehemiah, Part 7: The Cost Of Credibility
- Nehemiah, Part 8: Know The Stakes
- Nehemiah, Part 9: The Path To Restoration: The Word
- Nehemiah, Part 10: The Path To Restoration: Prayer

You First

Guest speaker James Allison gives an inspiring message on reconciliation.

Sermons in this series:
- Guest Speaker James Allison: “You First”

The Search

Associate Pastor Jeff Patterson gives a message about how God our good shepherd relentlessly pursues us.

Sermons in this series:
- The Search

Christmas Eve 2009

At our special Christmas Eve services, Pastor Joel shares a message on the significance of Christ's birth.

Sermons in this series:
- Christmas Eve: A Savior Is Born

BC/AD

December 19-20, 2009. Pastor Joel gives a message entitled "BC/AD" – about how Jesus birth effectively split time in two, and the incredible effect He has had on this planet ever since.

Sermons in this series:
- BC/AD (Christmas Weekend)

The Generous Church

A series from Pastor Joel Dombrow on what it means to be truly generous.

Sermons in this series:
- The Generous Church, Part 1: A Generous Church Has Perspective
- The Generous Church, Part 2: A Generous Church Is Smart
- The Generous Church, Part 3: A Generous Church Sees And Responds
- The Generous Church, Part 4: A Generous Church Follows Jesus
- The Generous Church, Part 5: A Generous Church Puts God First
- The Generous Church, Part 6: A Generous Church Gives

Love & Relationships

Pastor Joel Dombrow brings a new series for fall 2009 on Love & Relationships.

Sermons in this series:
- Love & Relationships, Part 1: The Lust For Love
- Love & Relationships, Part 2: Love Matters
- Love & Relationships, Part 3: Perfect Love
- Love & Relationships, Part 4: Love Language
- Love & Relationships, Part 5: Tough love
- Love & Relationships, Part 6: Love Gives
- Love & Relationships, Part 7: The Look Of Love
- Love & Relationships, Part 8: A Love That Lasts

Greater Things

Lead Pastor Joel Dombrow gives a powerful message on what it means to be the church, and that we are called to believe God for great things. September 5-6, 2009

Sermons in this series:
- Greater Things

Willamette's Got Talent

On August 29-30, Nate Emhoff brought a challenging message on taking risks with our faith, from the parable of the talents (Matthew 25:14-30)

Sermons in this series:
- Willamette’s Got Talent!

Guest Speaker Abraham Bates

Guest speaker Abraham Bates of Doxology Church (www.doxchurch.com) in Portland came to share a powerful message of how the gospel impacts our culture.

Sermons in this series:
- The Calling – Guest Speaker Abraham Bates

sweat

A summer series from lead pastor Joel Dombrow.

Sermons in this series:
- Sweat, Part 1: Sweat The Small Stuff
- Sweat, Part 2: Don’t Sweat It
- Sweat, Part 3: Blood, Sweat, and Tears
- Sweat, Part 4: Get Wet

All For Good

Associate Pastor Jeff Patterson gives a message on how God works all things for the good of those who love Him, using examples from the life of David. July 18-19, 2009.

Sermons in this series:
- All For Good

Guest Speaker James Allison

Guest Speaker James Allison gives a challenging message on overcoming our fear. July 11-12, 2009.

Sermons in this series:
- The Valley Of Blessing

Elements

June 6 - July 5, 2009 "Elements": A series exploring our weekend services. Sermons by pastor Joel Dombrow.

Sermons in this series:
- Elements, Part 1: Why We Sing
- Elements, Part 2: Why We Teach
- Elements, Part 3: Why We Give
- Elements, Part 4: Why We Remember
- Elements, Part 5: Why We Pray

The Devoted Church

May 23-24, 2009, "The Devoted Church" - a message from associate pastor Jeff Patterson

Sermons in this series:
- The Devoted Church

3:16

April 18 - May 31, 2009, 3:16, sermons by pastor Joel Dombrow.

Sermons in this series:
- 3:16, Part 1: “For God”
- 3:16, Part 2: “So Loved The World”
- 3:16, Part 3: “That He Gave His Only Son”
- 3:16, Part 4: “That Whoever”
- 3:16, Part 5: “Believes In Him”
- 3:16, Part 6: “Should Not Perish, But Have Eternal Life”

RISE [Celebrate Easter]!

Easter services 2009 - sermon by pastor Joel Dombrow.

Sermons in this series:
- RISE [Celebrate Easter]!

Palm Sunday 2009

April 4-5, 2009, Palm Sunday Service, sermon by Pastor Joel Dombrow.

Sermons in this series:
- The Crowds, The Controversy, and The Christ

Guest Speaker Chuck Bomar

March 22, 2009, guest speaker Chuck Bomar.

Sermons in this series:
- Tuning In To God’s Voice

How To Amaze Jesus

March 17-18, 2009. Sermon by pastor Joel Dombrow.

Sermons in this series:
- How To Amaze Jesus

The Source

January 4 - March 29, 2009, The Source (Colossians), sermons by pastor Joel Dombrow.

Sermons in this series:
- The Source, Part 1: The Source Of Transformation
- The Source, Part 2: The Source Of Creation
- The Source, Part 3: The Source Of Endurance
- The Source, Part 4: The Source Of Completion
- The Source, Part 5: The Source Of Freedom
- The Source, Part 6: The Source Of Right Living
- The Source, Part 7: The Source Of Harmony
- The Source, Part 8: The Source Of Relational Roles
- The Source, Part 9: The Source Of Our Message
- The Source, Part 10: The Source of Meaningful Partnerships

Guest Speaker Nate Emhoff

Sermons in this series:
- Guest Speaker Nate Emhoff: How Do You Love?

Guest Speaker LeRoy Lawson

December 28, 2008, guest speaker LeRoy Lawson.

Sermons in this series:
- Guest Speaker LeRoy Lawson

The Advent

December 7 - 24, The Advent, sermons by pastor Joel Dombrow.

Sermons in this series:
- The Advent, Part 1: Hope
- The Advent, Part 2: Peace

Turkey, Cranberry Sauce, and Faith

November 30, 2008, Turkey, Cranberry Sauce, and Faith, guest speaker Brian Luse.

Sermons in this series:
- Turkey, Cranberry Sauce, and Faith (Guest Speaker Brian Luse)