Pod Cast Thrive Sermons

WORSHIP in the Workplace

2008-11-17T15:52:07Z

Statistics show that those of us who work, spend 40% of our lives on the job! If you are going to spend that kind of time at work, why not learn to worship the Lord while being there? Listen to this sermon, and you'll learn how.

Being A WINNER in the Workp[lace

2008-11-17T15:40:11Z

Being a winner in the workplace takes the right understanding of why God has placed you there. Listen to this sermon and realize your potential to be used by Him!

The Shield of Faith

2008-11-17T15:41:11Z

You use the shield of faith to deflect with arrows thrown at you by the enemy. But did you know that shields can be connected together with other shields to protect every side?

Shos of the Gospel of Peace

2008-10-11T10:37:45Z

Listen to this message and learn how to dig in and stand your ground against the enemies attacks.

Breastplate of Righteousness

2008-09-24T16:50:54Z

The Breastplate of Righteousness is the second sermon in the Armor of God series. The breastplate protects your core; lungs, heart, liver kidneys, etc. It protects your vitals! And in biblical terms, your heart is the center of your soul. Soldiers for Christ must protect their souls or core beliefs from the enemies arrows of sin and doubt. Listen to this sermon to learn more about the Breastplate of Righteousness and how this armor, when worn correctly, is able to help a soldier deflect the attack and find victory.

Faith In The Face Of The Furnace

2008-09-17T12:17:21Z

Three Hebrew children faced off against a king who threatened to kill them unless they would bow down to the God he had created. The furnace was to be the place where they were to become ash. But when they stood tall for God, the heat of the flames were no match for the awesome power of God. In fact, God met them right in the midst of that execution chamber.

Facing hardship today? Tempted to bow down to the things of this world? Feeling pressure to cave into what our culture deems important? Listen to this sermon and be encouraged to have faith in the face of the furnace.

Belt of Truth

2008-09-17T11:44:57Z

Ok, so how are we supposed to stand against the Devil's schemes? How do we defend ourselves when he attacks our marriages, kids, relationships, ministries, jobs, finances, and other areas of our lives? It begins with Ephesians 6 where Paul tells us to prepare for battle and put on the full armor of God. The belt of truth is the first piece we clothe ourselves in as we prepare for battle. Listen to this message and get ready for the fight!

The Flood Is Coming

2008-09-17T11:16:10Z

The Flood is coming! That's the name of this message. Listen and learn how God unleashed the heaven's to bring forth rain, thereby ending a three year long drought. Is your soul in a drought? A bit dry today? This message will encourage you to prepare for the flood of God's presence coming your way.

Why THRIVE Will Prevail!

2008-09-17T11:06:55Z

Why do some churches thrive, while others die? What are the ingredients of a healthy church? How can we ensure our church won't fold when so many others do? Listen to this sermon and learn why THRIVE will prevail!

Making Major Life Adjustments

2008-09-17T11:06:23Z

This sermon looks at making major adjustments in the life of the follower of Christ. Hear how some of God's most mighty warriors in the faith had to make adjustments to their lives in order to match up with God's divine call on their lives. Is God calling you to adjust?

What Are You Doing Here?

2008-09-17T11:06:04Z

This sermon deals with anyone who finds him or herself in a spiritual "funk" and just needs an encouraging word from the Lord. Elijah is the star of the show in this message.

God's Refining Power with Brent Sheehan

2008-07-19T10:28:27Z

Thrive's very own Brent Sheehan brought this message to the Thrive Community. Listen and hear how God refines His people, much like a silversmith refines precious metals. This message will inspire you to live for Christ and allow Him to do His good work in you!

Father's Day at Thrive with Chris Soulies

2008-07-11T13:48:27Z

Father's Day at Thrive was awesome this year. We baptized some folks, had great worship, and then our very own Chris Soulies brought us a stirring testimony about his faith journey.

Jacob's Night in the Hard Rock Hotel

2008-07-11T13:43:53Z

A new sermon from the new sermon series, "Heroes and Zeros of the Bible". Here, Mark talks about the Old Testament character named Jacob, and how he spent a night in what could be called the first, Hard Rock Hotel. All of us face difficult times, and in this message you will see how Jacob became an overcomer with God's help.

Focus On The Family by Jim Kraemer

2008-07-12T09:08:51Z

Recently, we had the privilege of having Dr. Jim Kraemer at Thrive to talk about the family. Jim is the District Superintendent of the 40 Nazarene churches in North and South Dakota. This stirring message will hep you lead your family in the 21st century.

Be An Andrew

2008-07-12T09:42:17Z

Ok...so not everyone is going to be a preacher, or a singer , or bible study leader. But don't let that discourage you from doing great things for God. In fact, there was a guy who was one of Christ's disciples, and seemingly he had only one gift. You'll be amazed at what he was able to do to change the world. And, this gift it the same gift I am sure you have. Listen to the podcast to hear what it is.

Worshiping Without Getting Zapped!

2008-05-07T14:07:00Z

"Worshiping Without Getting Zapped," is the name of this podcast message. It comes from the idea that we MUST be conscience that we, as believers, are called to worship God in the right way. Sometimes we give the Lord our leftovers and when Sunday finally rolls around, we are more interested in what will receive from the service than what we give to the Lord. Mark gives us some pointers on how to come into the House of God each week expecting to enter fully into His presence. This is a message that spoke to many Thrivers, and we hope that it speaks to you!

Graduation Sunday

2008-05-06T13:35:17Z

Mark gives advice to the grads as they prepare to launch into the next phase of their lives. He uses the story of Esau and his surrender of his birthright and inheritance for a mere bowl of stew. The message is simple for everyone. Don't give up what God has given you no matter what! And by all means, we all must be sure to chase after the right things. Also included in this podcast are nuggets of inspiration and advice from folks in our congregation to our graduates.

All Sorts of Healings---Healing For Our Future

2008-04-22T15:20:27Z

There is a difference between God being your Savior and God being your Lord. Do you know the difference? Listen to this message and hear Dr. Mark Hale explain this concept through the amazing story of Isaiah. He was a run of the mill religious man who actually saw the Lord at church. That meeting changed Isaiah's life forever. It can change yours as well! Learn what happens when we accept the call of God to follow Him.

All Sorts of Healing--Healing Our Understanding of Being Religious

2008-04-22T11:00:32Z

What does it mean to be born again? The Bible talks about this topic in John 3, but many Christians really don't have a grasp on the potential of this sacred act. And because there is so much confusion, there is a sense or sentiment that being born again is a bad thing. So join Pastor Mark Hale as he talks about this important topic. Regardless of your spiritual upbringing or current persuasion, this sermon will help you know what Jesus meant when he told Nicodemus that he needed to be born again.