February 2012
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An Explosive Joy | Real Life Project
An Explosive Joy February 16, 2012 in Sermons with 0 Comments A chemical reaction is when two different elements come together to form a third, unexpected element. When the two elements of Jesus’ love and obedience to his commands come together, a third, unexpected element is formed. ...
What Can The Church Learn From Call Of Duty? |...
edit What Can The Church Learn From Call Of Duty? February 13, 2012 in SYA’s with 0 Comments Why does it seem like role playing games like Call of Duty are more popular by SYA guys than church? We’re taking a look at Students and Young Adults and church. They are seen as the “See...
January 2012
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How Can I Help? QR Code
http://vimeo.com/shanekennard/howcanihelpqr Thanks for having a little fun and doing the QR code thing! I wish I had a prize for you, but I don’t:). Maybe in the future. There are several ways you can help us… Keep praying. This is the only way anything will ever happen. Please don’t cease to pray. Get others to pray. We can give you cards to pass out to your Sunday School,...
Readitagainmama.com
Do you have kids? Do you sit in your closet and secretly read kids books? Then Nichole’s new blog is for you! She started Readitagainmama.com a few weeks ago to help parents. It is based on the concept of the “read it again” factor. As she reads books to our boys, she reviews the books based on how much they come back to the book and ask her to read it again. Really she...
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Togetherness
“We just grew apart.” I’m sure you’ve heard someone say that statement. Maybe you’ve said it yourself. Growing apart is not God’s design in marriage. The foundations that God gives us in marriage are choices. The second foundation is a choice too. It is the choice to… Have an inseperable togetherness. Togetherness is the first statement that...
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Sacrifice
If you polled people off the street and asked them, “What is the most important aspect of marriage?,” what would they say? My guess would be that they would say something like, “Well, the two people should love each other.” If you then followed up that answer with, “What is love?,” you would receive a lot of nebulous answers. We all love love, but none...
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Marriage Foundations
I’ve spoken to other ministers who would rather do a funeral to a wedding. Maybe it is because they think it is one in the same. I enjoy doing weddings. Not because of the wedding, but because of everything leading up to it. I get the chance to spend three sessions with them instilling into them what God says about marriage and how they are to live inside this relationship. Following...
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Real Marriage: The Truth About Sex, Friendship,...
[[posterous-content:pid___0]] When I marry a couple, I have them read three books during their premarital sessions. Real Marriage: The Truth About Sex, Friendship, and Life Together will be one of these three. Marriage is supposed to be the one relationship where you can be you. You in all your strengths, weaknesses and sin. You without the worry of judgement from others. You naked. No, not...
Pause
Okay, I set out on this venture because of specific things that God did to show that he wanted me to do this. As I have continued, what I have in my mind and what I believe God has placed on my heart has grown. To the point where I can’t keep up without a break. Part of it is my schedule in the new year has been crazy. Part of it is that I started with little strategy, now as it has grown,...
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Success
Jesus has set the backdrop. God is the Master Vineyard Keeper. Jesus is the Vine. We are the branches. Authentic lives produce fruit. Fake lives get thrown out. Our lives must not only look good, but also taste good. There must be a tangible difference to our lives. But how? “Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can...
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A Visible Difference
God has given us opportunity, but what does opportunity have anything to do with success? You could say that success is finding opportunities and taking advantage of them. Or, more simply. Success is seeing and seizing opportunities. Okay, but what’s the opportunity? “Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes,...
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Opportunities
Imagine you have just sat down with your spouse. The kids are in bed. You worked hard all day. Putting your feet up and sipping your favorite late night beverage (mine is coffee) is relaxing. A big bunch of grapes were bought today at the store. Pandora, with your favorite soothing channel, is playing in the background. You grab the first plump, perfect grape. Pop it into your mouth. ...
December 2011
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Our Inheritance
What does God’s pleasure in Jesus being transfered to us look like for our real life? It means that we receive an inheritance. What is this inheritance? We’re transferred from the domain of darkness to the kingdom of the Son. Instead of being in slavery, we are in freedom. Instead of being in darkness, we are in light. Instead of being in death, we are in life. It also means that...
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Our Inheritance
What does God’s pleasure in Jesus being transfered to us look like for our real life? It means that we receive an inheritance. What is this inheritance? We’re transferred from the domain of darkness to the kingdom of the Son. Instead of being in slavery, we are in freedom. Instead of being in darkness, we are in light. Instead of being in death, we are in life. It also means that...
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This All Pleases God
What does God think of this plan? Is this something he had to do? Was this a plan he begrudged because of what it cost him? No. Paul tells us that he was pleased to have his fullness rest on Jesus. He knew this is how it was going to end and it pleased him to go through with this plan. Now that pleasure is transferred to us. God looks at us with pleasure through his Son. If we view God as...
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We Need a Knight in Shining Armor
We need a knight in shining armor to rescue us. Millions of dollars are spent every year on fairy tales, books and movies that feature this type of story. Girls, you want to be rescued. Guys you want to rescue and get the girl. A knight needs to have two qualities: he has to be powerful and he has to be free. Jesus is powerful enough to save and he is free enough to save. He proves it through...
Recent Reads
Here are some things that I’ve read recently and I want to pass along to you… “The Lizard Brain, the Flinch and You” by @janetcallaway. The title has a certain venacular that you understand if you follow Seth Godin. Talking about staring uncertainty in the face and not flinching. “Key Characteristics of an Entrepreneur. How Many Do You Have?” by...
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We Need a Reconciler
We need a reconciler. Paul says our minds are hostile and actions are evil. Yeah, that is pretty intense. These are the times that we know, I mean we know, what we are doing is not right, but we do it anyway. This is being hostile in mind and evil in action. This jacks up our relationship with God. We need a reconciler. Yesterday we saw that sin leads to slavery that oppress. Today we see that...
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We Need a Redeemer
We have forfeited our freedom by sinning. Death oppresses and we cannot escape it, no matter how hard we try. We need a redeemer to find freedom. It is hard for us to see ourselves in this light. We may think that we’re fine, but deep down inside, we recognize that we cannot escape sin. It follows us around. No matter how hard we try, we can never master it. It always flips itself over...
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Week Recap
Jesus As King Posted via email from Shane’s posterous | Comment »
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#N90T
N90T.m4v Watch on Posterous N90T.pdf Download this file My goal is for all of us to have daily intersections with God. I want us to see that God wants to intersect our real life and build a foundation that looks like Christ. The challenge starting January 1, 2012 is to spend 90 days reading through the New Testament. Set aside 30 minutes a day to do this. Over the course of 90 days...
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Four Stories. One Outcome
Christmas_#5.m4v Watch on Posterous 4 different types of people worshiped the baby Jesus as King. Elizabeth, Zechariah and John the Baptist. Ministers and people who were well respected in society. They had everything they need and a good life. Things were so good, they wouldn’t need a King. Shepherds. The low people on the totem pole. Dirty, smelly, homeless, religiously unclean....
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A King For the Powerful
Christmas_#4.m4v Watch on Posterous This one really had to happen in one take…so I hope it turns out okay! Jesus was a toddler when the Magi or Wise Men showed up at their house (yes, despite what your expensive nativity set depicts!). Imagine this enterage of men who are used to keeping court with kings, wearing an amazing array of regalia, showing up at a common house to worship...
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Religion or a King?
Christmas_#3.m4v Watch on Posterous When Jesus’ parents took him into the temple to dedicate him to the Lord, two people, well advanced in years, said amazing things about his life and ministry. They were very religious and devout. They had lived full lives. But they saw they needed a King. We can be good a playing religious games. It can be intentional—we want to fool people....
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A King For All
Christmas_#2.m4v Watch on Posterous The shepherds were first on the scene after Jesus was born. God sent his angels to announce to them first. These lowest on the totem pole people. These people who smelled like sheep. These people who were practically homeless. They were the first ones to see Jesus and worship him after he was born. They brought no gifts, just themselves. To those...
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Jesus As King
Christmas_#1.m4v Watch on Posterous Jesus, even as an embryo, was called Lord by someone well advanced in years. Jesus birth shows us that everyone needs a King. Read the birth of Jesus this week in Matthew 1-2 and Luke 1-2. This week’s focal passages: Matthew 2:1-12; Luke 1:39-45; 2:8-21; 2:22-38 “Joy to the World” by Derrick Henslee. Produced by LifeChurch.tv. ...
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Week Recap
Here is the recap of the posts from this week. What if God really did become one of us? What would that be like? A guy by the name of John tells us. John 1:1-18 What If God was One of Us? Tired, Weary and Worn Out Lives Eyewitness Testimony Adoption Lasting Impression One of Us by Joan Osborne. The Island Def Jam Music Group. 1995. Posted via email from Shane’s...
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Lasting Impression
John_#5.m4v Watch on Posterous If God was one of us, what would he want his lasting impression to be? Some might think that it would be to lay down a bunch of rules. But it is to bring grace. Read the book of John with us this week (Chapters 13-15 today). Be paying attention to the concept of life and how Jesus brings us life. One of Us by Joan Osborne. The Island Def Jam Music Group....
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Eyewitness Testimony
John_#3.m4v Watch on Posterous In a court of law, we want eyewitness testimony. Is there someone we could put on the stand and ask, “Who is Jesus? Did he reveal God to us?” One man’s mission was exactly this. Read the book of John with us this week (Chapters 7-9 today). I misspoke on the video about where we are starting in John today! I video this with no edit and in as...
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Tired, Weary and Worn Out Lives
John_#2.m4v Watch on Posterous In Jesus day, people thought religion was dead. They also lived tired, weary and worn out lives. Sound familiar? John gives us a look into how Jesus transforms this. Read the book of John with us this week (Chapters 4-6 today). John 1:1-18 Posted via email from Shane’s posterous | Comment »
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What If God Was One of Us?
John_#1.m4v Watch on Posterous Did God really become one of us? A guy by the name of John walked for three years with Jesus and then wrote a book about him. What did he conclude about who Jesus was? Read the book of John with us this week (Chapters 1-3 today). Posted via email from Shane’s posterous | Comment »
Recent Reading
Stuff that recently stood out to me… Jon Acuff had a great post on identifying your dream and killing what will get in the way of the dream. Tim Elmore wrote about writing a better story for your family. Vince Antonucci wrote about hard work. Something I’m trying to work harder on. Another by Jon Acuff. Maybe we might be more creative, if we failed on purpose. Posted via email...
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Jesus' Supremacy in Real Life
Hebrews_#5.m4v Watch on Posterous Here are some verses from Hebrews that stuck out to me this week. Hebrews 3:13: Challenge and encourage each other daily so we don’t sin. Hebrews 4:10: We enter God’s rest and we rest from our works. Hebrews 4:16: We can have confidence to draw near to the throne of grace. Hebrews 7:25: He saves to the uttermost those who draw near to him. He...
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Taking In and Giving Out
Hebrews_#3.m4v Watch on Posterous Jesus’ nature is the same exact nature as God’s. He takes in and gives out that nature. We’re reading all of Hebrews this week. There are great insights on how faith looks in real life. Posted via email from Shane’s posterous | Comment »
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Backseat Driving
Hebrews_#2.m4v Watch on Posterous Backseat drivers want to give their say without the risk of doing it themselves. Is God a backseat driver to your life? Does he want to just tell you what to do without the risk of living your life? We’re reading all of Hebrews this week. There are great insights on how faith looks in real life. Posted via email from Shane’s...
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Mustard Seed Faith. I Wish!
Hebrews_#1.m4v Watch on Posterous Real life happens and it chips away at our faith. What do we do when we wish our faith was as big as a mustard seed? We’re reading all of Hebrews this week. There are great insights on how faith looks in real life. Posted via email from Shane’s posterous | Comment »
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Week Recap
Peter_Recap.m4v Watch on Posterous A few of the things God was speaking to me over the course of this week. I’m a Believer by Smashmouth. Interscope Records. 2005. Series links: Day 1: HUGE Promises. HUGE Belief. Day 2: Proof #1: God Spoke. Day 3: Proof #2: Spectators. Day 4: Proof #3: Prophecy. Day 5: Great Promises Deserve Great Belief. Posted via email from...
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Week Recap
1 Peter 4:2: Live for the will of God. 1 Peter 5:6: Humble ourselves under God’s hand. He will exalt in the right time. Series links: Day 1: HUGE Promises. HUGE Belief. Day 2: Proof #1: God Spoke. Day 3: Proof #2: Spectators. Day 4: Proof #3: Prophecy. Day 5: Great Promises Deserve Great Belief. Posted via email from Shane’s posterous | Comment »
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Untitled
Peter_#5.m4v Watch on Posterous The promises that we have through Jesus are for our real life, right now. What are those promises? Read 1 and 2 Peter with us this week. I’m a Believer by Smashmouth. Interscope Records. 2005. Shrek by Dreamworks Motion Pictures. Posted via email from Shane’s posterous | Comment »
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Proof #3: Prophecy
Peter_#4.m4v Watch on Posterous God knows that our hearts will be dark towards Jesus being God’s Son. Today, Peter writes specifically to those who still need proof. Peter continues his proof of Jesus being God’s Son. Read 1 and 2 Peter with us this week. I’m a Believer by Smashmouth. Interscope Records. 2005. Posted via email from Shane’s...
November 2011
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Untitled
Peter_#3.m4v Watch on Posterous Peter continues his proof of Jesus being God’s Son. Read 1 and 2 Peter with us this week. I’m a Believer by Smashmouth. Interscope Records. 2005. Posted via email from Shane’s posterous | Comment »
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Proof #1: God Spoke
Peter_#2.m4v Watch on Posterous We need HUGE proof to have HUGE belief. The first proof Peter gives us is that God himself gave us the identity of Jesus. Read 1 and 2 Peter with us this week. I’m a Believer by Smashmouth. Interscope Records. 2005. Posted via email from Shane’s posterous | Comment »
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HUGE Promises. HUGE Belief.
Peter_#1.m4v Watch on Posterous Have you ever thought that huge promises require huge belief? When someone promises you something big, it is harder to believe, so it requires more proof. Peter is helping his readers with the proof. This week, we are taking a look at this proof. I’m a Believer by Smashmouth. Interscope Records. 2005. Posted via email from Shane’s...
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Week Recap
Philippians_Recap.m4v Watch on Posterous Who is Jesus? The most humble person. Ever. How is this impacting your life? For me, I’m spending more time asking, “How can I make that other person feel more significant?” Of course I’m asking myself that question. I’m not walking around saying that to myself over and over again. This past week is part one in the...
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Now What?
Humble_pt_5.m4v Watch on Posterous What does Jesus’ humility have to do with your real life? Posted via email from Shane’s posterous | Comment »
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The First and Last
Humble_pt_4.m4v Watch on Posterous “The first will be last and the last, first.” Jesus’ life is a living illustration of this statement in action. Posted via email from Shane’s posterous | Comment »
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"No Big Deal" Pt. 2
Humble_pt_3.m4v Watch on Posterous Today is part two of how Jesus made himself “No Big Deal.” How can these areas impact your life? Posted via email from Shane’s posterous | Comment »
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"No Big Deal" Pt. 1
Humble_Pt_2.m4v Watch on Posterous Jesus made himself “no big deal” 4 different ways. We’re looking at two today and two tomorrow. How can we make ourself no big deal the same way Jesus did? Posted via email from Shane’s posterous | Comment »
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Jesus. Most Humble Guy. Ever
Humble_pt_1.m4v Watch on Posterous Is it difficult to see God has humble because he demands worship and glory? While there are reasons why God can demand worship, God is humble. He proved this through coming as Jesus. Posted via email from Shane’s posterous | Comment »
Blog Changes
Blog_Update.m4v Watch on Posterous A few weeks ago I started getting a thought to do video teaching on the blog. I liked the idea, but thought it was crazy too. So I stalled. Two weeks ago a new friend of mine came up and basically said, “Why don’t you do video teaching and put it on a website.” I took that as God signing a contract with me. I was now obligated to do it. ...