60 Podcast Station 2.1.02 http://www.holycovenantmcc.org/www/HolyCovenantMCCSermonPodcast.xm Weekly Sermon Podcast of Rev. Danny Spears at Holy Covenant MCC Church in Brookfield, IL EN Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:04:48 GMT Religious and Spiritual 2008 Holy Covenant MCC chitownbarb@yahoo.com chitownbarb@yahoo.com http://www.holycovenantmcc.org/Holy Covenant.jpg http://www.holycovenantmcc.org/www/HolyCovenantMCCSermonPodcast.xm 144 144 clean chitownbarb@yahoo.com Barbara Adams Sermons from Holy Covenant MCC Weekly Sermon from the pulpit of Holy Covenant Mcc in Brookfield, IL Rev. Danny Spears gay,sermons, holy covenant, mcc, church, lgbt, spears,christianity,religion,holy spirit, holy covenant, holy,danny, Reverend,gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender http://www.holycovenantmcc.org/podcasts/Wet Faith.mp3 "Wet Faith": Transitions of any type can be scary. Moving to a different part of the county, changing careers, entering - or leaving - a relationship, all challenge our faith. Often we need someone else to "go first," to dip their toes in the waters of change, and to let us know that we can cross our own "Jordan Rivers" with confidence. Sometimes, that "someone" is us. 11/2/08 {95BC49D7-5EF7-4B12-8985-AFB3159BC67C} Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:04:48 GMT Religion Rev. Danny Spears revdanny@holycovenantmcc.org no no Dip your feet in the waters of change, go first "Wet Faith": Transitions of any type can be scary. Moving to a different part of the county, changing careers, entering - or leaving - a relationship, all challenge our faith. Often we need someone else to "go first," to dip their toes in the waters of change, and to let us know that we can cross our own "Jordan Rivers" with confidence. Sometimes, that "someone" is us. 11/2/08 Rev. Danny spears sermons, holy covenant, mcc, church, lgbt, spears,christianity,religion,holy spirit, holy covenant, holy,danny, Reverend,gay,spirituality http://www.holycovenantmcc.org/podcasts/Juggling for Jesus.mp3 Juggling for Jesus: You think you have a lot of stuff to juggle in your life? Try juggling 613 laws! There has to be an easier way, right? Well, according to Jesus, while we can condense these 613 laws into 2, those 2 can still be a bit challenging to juggle at times. But why? 10/26/08 {7760A753-FFBB-4E8B-B596-138BE98EE784} Sun, 02 Nov 2008 04:02:30 GMT Religion Rev. Danny spears no no Could you juggle 613 laws into 2? Juggling for Jesus: You think you have a lot of stuff to juggle in your life? Try juggling 613 laws! There has to be an easier way, right? Well, according to Jesus, while we can condense these 613 laws into 2, those 2 can still be a bit challenging to juggle at times. But why? 10/26/08 sermons, holy covenant, mcc, church, lgbt, spears,christianity,religion,holy spirit, holy covenant, holy,danny, Reverend,gay,spirituality http://www.holycovenantmcc.org/podcasts/Imitation Christianity.mp3 Imitation Christianity: Halloween is less than 2 weeks away. It is a holiday that encourages mostly harmless imitations through the creative use of costuming. There are, however, serious forms of imitation in life, as well. For examples, as Christians, who are our role models? Who do we imitate? 10/19/08 {D6E9EAF0-8E04-4F14-BB33-2B381C2055D2} Sun, 02 Nov 2008 03:20:53 GMT Religion Rev. Danny spears no no Who do we imitate or are you a roll model for someone? Imitation Christianity: Halloween is less than 2 weeks away. It is a holiday that encourages mostly harmless imitations through the creative use of costuming. There are, however, serious forms of imitation in life, as well. For examples, as Christians, who are our role models? Who do we imitate? 10/19/08 sermons, holy covenant, mcc, church, lgbt, spears,christianity,religion,holy spirit, holy covenant, holy,danny, Reverend,gay,spirituality http://www.holycovenantmcc.org/www/HolyCovenantMCCSermonPodcast.xm "The Naked Dream" If you have ever had the "Naked Dream" (yes. you know the one where you show up somewhere in public seriously underdressed), you can take heart that in most of these dreams we are the only ones who notice. But, here’s a question: "What happens when we are spiritually underdressed, someone DOES notice, and it is NOT a dream?" 10/12/08 {89385CB1-9BF5-41A1-9DB2-CA80C506ADFF} Wed, 22 Oct 2008 02:23:03 GMT Religion Rev. Danny spears no no The Naked Dream - are you spiritually undressed? "The Naked Dream" If you have ever had the "Naked Dream" (yes. you know the one where you show up somewhere in public seriously underdressed), you can take heart that in most of these dreams we are the only ones who notice. But, here’s a question: "What happens when we are spiritually underdressed, someone DOES notice, and it is NOT a dream?" sermons, holy covenant, mcc, church, lgbt, spears,christianity,religion,holy spirit, holy covenant, holy,danny, Reverend,gay,spirituality http://www.holycovenantmcc.org/podcasts/Picky Picky Picky.mp3 "Picky, Picky, Picky!" Picky people often seem so negative to us that we sometimes we try to avoid them and their viewpoints like the plague. After all, they're such buzz kills--and who needs that? Sounds a lot like the 10 Commandments, doesn't it? All those "thou shalt not do this" and "thou shalt not do that's". But are the commandments REALLY negative? {11785A68-3184-4FFB-8B24-A4F5AC44AA3E} Fri, 17 Oct 2008 03:36:04 GMT Religion Rev. Danny spears no no Are the commandments really negative? "Picky, Picky, Picky!" Picky people often seem so negative to us that we sometimes we try to avoid them and their viewpoints like the plague. After all, they're such buzz kills--and who needs that? Sounds a lot like the 10 Commandments, doesn't it? All those "thou shalt not do this" and "thou shalt not do that's". But are the commandments REALLY negative? sermons, holy covenant, mcc, church, lgbt, spears,christianity,religion,holy spirit, holy covenant, holy,danny, Reverend,gay,spirituality http://www.holycovenantmcc.org/podcasts/Thinking Inside the Box.mp3 "Thinking INSIDE the Box" The early church in Acts is an excellent model of holistic stewardship in a community setting. They incorporated "out of the box" thinking with "in the box" values. This community appears to pay attention to their relationship with God through worship, with one another through fellowship, and the sharing of their time, talent, and financial resources. What would such a model look like today? 9/28/08 {CAE2A6C6-9AF2-4053-BF4C-5E377F385D22} Wed, 01 Oct 2008 03:08:02 GMT Religion Rev. Danny spears no no Holistic Stewardship - Thinking Inside the Box "Thinking INSIDE the Box" The early church in Acts is an excellent model of holistic stewardship in a community setting. They incorporated "out of the box" thinking with "in the box" values. This community appears to pay attention to their relationship with God through worship, with one another through fellowship, and the sharing of their time, talent, and financial resources. What would such a model look like today? 9/28/08 sermons, holy covenant, mcc, church, lgbt, spears,christianity,religion,holy spirit, holy covenant, holy,danny, Reverend,gay,spirituality http://www.holycovenantmcc.org/podcasts/Christianity's First Pledge Drive.mp3 "Christianity’s First Pledge Drive" Historically, churches have either overemphasized financial giving to the point of practically tying a person’s eternal destination to the amount of their financial gifts to the church; or they have avoided discussing the "m" word at all - at least until there is a financial crisis in the church. Is it possible to strike a balance between these two extremes? 9/21/08 {CB66FC62-4A5F-4BB9-8155-2988BE7DE613} Wed, 01 Oct 2008 02:37:21 GMT Religion Rev. Danny spears no no Does the word "Money" make you nervous when mentioned in church? "Christianity’s First Pledge Drive" Historically, churches have either overemphasized financial giving to the point of practically tying a person’s eternal destination to the amount of their financial gifts to the church; or they have avoided discussing the "m" word at all - at least until there is a financial crisis in the church. Is it possible to strike a balance between these two extremes? 9/21/08 sermons, holy covenant, mcc, church, lgbt, spears,christianity,religion,holy spirit, holy covenant, holy,danny, Reverend,gay,spirituality http://www.holycovenantmcc.org/podcasts/Breakfast at Grandma Polly's.mp3 "Breakfast at Grandma Polly’s" How we organize our time says a lot about our priorities. Do we allow adequate time for work, rest, play -God? Or, do we live by the Martyr’s Mantra: - Well, if I don’t do it, WHO will? 9/14/08 {6FF29F95-1BE3-42F9-8E6B-21BCCF70AC94} Tue, 23 Sep 2008 02:18:56 GMT Religion Rev. Danny spears no no Do you have God in your priority list? "Breakfast at Grandma Polly’s" How we organize our time says a lot about our priorities. Do we allow adequate time for work, rest, play -God? Or, do we live by the Martyr’s Mantra: - Well, if I don’t do it, WHO will? 9/14/08 sermons, holy covenant, mcc, church, lgbt, spears,christianity,religion,holy spirit, holy covenant, holy,danny, Reverend,gay,spirituality http://www.holycovenantmcc.org/podcasts/In The Beginning.mp3 "In the Beginning" At its most basic level, holistic stewardship is about our relationship with both creation and the Creator. Everything belongs to God. God is our Source. In other words, how we do "or do not" practice holistic stewardship says a lot about who we ARE. 9/7/08 {143FB464-B725-4B82-996B-A664BAA5F0BA} Mon, 15 Sep 2008 02:51:31 GMT Religion Rev. Danny spears no no Restore your relaionship with both creation and the Creator "In the Beginning" At its most basic level, holistic stewardship is about our relationship with both creation and the Creator. Everything belongs to God. God is our Source. In other words, how we do "or do not" practice holistic stewardship says a lot about who we ARE. 9/7/08 sermons, holy covenant, mcc, church, lgbt, spears,christianity,religion,holy spirit, holy covenant, holy,danny, Reverend,gay,spirituality http://www.holycovenantmcc.org/podcasts/Will You Be Their Crossing Guard.mp3 Help that person near you and be their Crossing Guard in life. 8/30/08 {AE6B0077-DF9D-4759-BF78-A9BEE2C0CFF1} Mon, 08 Sep 2008 03:20:55 GMT Religion Rev. Gordon McCoy no no Help one another cross the streets of life. Help that person near you and be their Crossing Guard in life. 8/30/08 sermons, holy covenant, mcc, church, lgbt, spears,christianity,religion,holy spirit, holy covenant, holy,danny, Reverend,gay,spirituality http://www.holycovenantmcc.org/podcasts/People Are Talking.mp3 "People are Talking." Jesus certainly caused people to talk when he walked the planet over 2,000 years ago—and with good reason. People were saying all kinds of things about Jesus. They still are. The question Jesus has for each of us, however, is, “Who do YOU say that I am?” And our answer is…" 8/24/08 {F61137A2-146C-4643-8441-C253ABE67DF1} Mon, 08 Sep 2008 02:01:47 GMT Religion Rev. Danny Spears no no People are talking, are you? “People are Talking.” Jesus certainly caused people to talk when he walked the planet over 2,000 years ago—and with good reason. People were saying all kinds of things about Jesus. They still are. The question Jesus has for each of us, however, is, “Who do YOU say that I am?” And our answer is…" 8/24/08 sermons, holy covenant, mcc, church, lgbt, spears,christianity,religion,holy spirit, holy covenant, holy,danny, Reverend,gay,spirituality http://www.holycovenantmcc.org/podcasts/But we've Never Done It Like That Before.mp3 Tradition. Time-honored, "we’re not quite sure why we do it that way, but that’s the way we’ve always done it" tradition. Tradition is important. It can give us a sense of identity. Yet, when tradition results in the unhealthy exclusion of others, it is time to let it go. But how do we do that? After all, "we’ve never done it that way before!" 8/17/08 {3160E7D5-86F0-4271-9481-2427FD95B5E7} Sun, 31 Aug 2008 13:42:56 GMT Religion Rev. Danny Spears no no Why are we doing it that way! Tradition. Time-honored, "we’re not quite sure why we do it that way, but that’s the way we’ve always done it" tradition. Tradition is important. It can give us a sense of identity. Yet, when tradition results in the unhealthy exclusion of others, it is time to let it go. But how do we do that? After all, "we’ve never done it that way before!" 8/17/08 sermons, holy covenant, mcc, church, lgbt, spears,christianity,religion,holy spirit, holy covenant, holy,danny, Reverend,gay,spirituality http://www.holycovenantmcc.org/podcasts/Abandon Ship.mp3 “Abandon Ship?” Many of us have heard the phrase, “If you want to walk on the water, you have to get out of the boat.” There is something to be said for having the faith to leave the safety of the boats of our lives to challenge the storms that threatens us. At the same time, are there times when it actually takes more faith to stay in the boat? 8/10/08 {5180935F-7666-4404-AF7E-7B5ACD91C8C5} Fri, 15 Aug 2008 03:42:06 GMT Religion Rev. Danny Spears no no Will you abandon ship when you are needed? Jesus didn't... “Abandon Ship?” Many of us have heard the phrase, “If you want to walk on the water, you have to get out of the boat.” There is something to be said for having the faith to leave the safety of the boats of our lives to challenge the storms that threatens us. At the same time, are there times when it actually takes more faith to stay in the boat? 8/10/08 sermons, holy covenant, mcc, church, lgbt, spears,christianity,religion,holy spirit, holy covenant, holy,danny, Reverend,gay,spirituality http://www.holycovenantmcc.org/podcasts/The Longest Yard.mp3 "The Longest Yard." With his back up against the wall, Jacob had to decide whether to risk his life for the possibility of a new start in life, or to play it safe and keep running from his problems. In our lives, we too, have to decide whether to go that last yard The longest yard or risk our lives in faith and face our fears to be part of the "new things" that God is constantly doing in our midst. 8/4 {5DF2B989-0034-444A-A5F8-40F091BE1A21} Tue, 12 Aug 2008 03:50:56 GMT Religion Rev. Danny Spears no no Can you go The Longest Yard with your faith? "The Longest Yard." With his back up against the wall, Jacob had to decide whether to risk his life for the possibility of a new start in life, or to play it safe and keep running from his problems. In our lives, we too, have to decide whether to go that last yard?he longest yard?o risk our lives in faith and face our fears to be part of the "new things" that God is constantly doing in our midst. 8/4/08/08 sermons, holy covenant, mcc, church, lgbt, spears,christianity,religion,holy spirit, holy covenant, holy,danny, Reverend,gay,spirituality http://www.holycovenantmcc.org/podcasts/Dysfunctional Family of God.mp3 “The Dysfunctional Family of God” Some of the families we read about in the Old Testament seem to have put the “Funk” in “Dysfunctional.” Yet, these are still the chosen people—the covenant people—of God. What gives? What—if anything—can we learn from these “family” members? 7/27/08 {A481B38B-4A56-4A51-B56C-9EF351745D0B} Thu, 31 Jul 2008 03:47:18 GMT Religion Rev. Danny Spears no no The Dysfunctional Family of God “The Dysfunctional Family of God” Some of the families we read about in the Old Testament seem to have put the “Funk” in “Dysfunctional.” Yet, these are still the chosen people—the covenant people—of God. What gives? What—if anything—can we learn from these “family” members? 7/27/08 sermons, holy covenant, mcc, church, lgbt, spears,christianity,religion,holy spirit, holy covenant, holy,danny, Reverend,gay,spirituality http://www.holycovenantmcc.org/podcasts/I Think I Can.mp3 Always give your problems, issues and other things in your life a try and say to yourself I Think I can. 7/20/08 {6D0F6F8D-1819-4BD1-A2E2-39980D3FC9A7} Wed, 30 Jul 2008 04:06:28 GMT Religion Rev, Danny Spears no no I Think I Can Always give your problems, issues and other things in your life a try and say to yourself I Think I can. 7/20/08 sermons, holy covenant, mcc, church, lgbt, spears,christianity,religion,holy spirit, holy covenant, holy,danny, Reverend,gay,spirituality http://www.holycovenantmcc.org/podcasts/Compost Christianity.mp3 "Compost Christianity" What does it take for communities of faith to become rich, deep, fertile soil where people can come and grow into positive, strong, people of faith? How about trying the spiritual practice of Compost Christianity? 7/13/08 {6F5192BF-049D-419D-972B-02373F91CB51} Tue, 15 Jul 2008 03:30:29 GMT Religion Rev. Danny Spears no no Enjoy your time "in the garden" this week! "Compost Christianity" What does it take for communities of faith to become rich, deep, fertile soil where people can come and grow into positive, strong, people of faith? How about trying the spiritual practice of Compost Christianity? 7/13/08 sermons, holy covenant, mcc, church, lgbt, spears,christianity,religion,holy spirit, holy covenant, holy,danny, Reverend,gay,spirituality http://www.holycovenantmcc.org/podcasts/Oops! I Did It Again.mp3 "Oops! I Did It Again" What is it with us sometimes? Most of the time we really do know what we should do, and we really, really want to do the right thing. But then, oops! We did it again? The wrong thing. Why do we keep doing that? And if we keep doing the wrong thing despite our best intentions, should we even bother trying to do the right thing? 7/6/08 {068913E6-CD0D-4759-883E-5D59B4156A67} Wed, 09 Jul 2008 02:49:14 GMT Religion Rev. Ruth Sutter no no Did you try to do it right but it came out wrong? "Oops! I Did It Again" What is it with us sometimes? Most of the time we really do know what we should do, and we really, really want to do the right thing. But then, oops! We did it again? The wrong thing. Why do we keep doing that? And if we keep doing the wrong thing despite our best intentions, should we even bother trying to do the right thing? sermons, holy covenant, mcc, church, lgbt, spears,christianity,religion,holy spirit, holy covenant, holy,danny, Reverend,gay,spirituality http://www.holycovenantmcc.org/podcasts/United We Stand.mp3 United We Stand: Our community of faith is very diverse, representing a "rainbow" of gender, gender identity, sexual orientations, socio-economic levels, age, etc. So, what is it that holds the community together? Is it spiritual gifts? leadership? sexual orientation? our denomination? Or is it something--or someONE---else? 6/29/08 {60D542AD-3EE9-4ADC-B46B-100E9B4EF101} Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:03:25 GMT Religion Rev. Danny Spears no no United we stand as a community together right? United We Stand: Our community of faith is very diverse, representing a "rainbow" of gender, gender identity, sexual orientations, socio-economic levels, age, etc. So, what is it that holds the community together? Is it spiritual gifts? leadership? sexual orientation? our denomination? Or is it something--or someONE---else? 6/29/08 sermons, holy covenant, mcc, church, lgbt, spears,christianity,religion,holy spirit, holy covenant, holy,danny, Reverend,gay,spirituality http://www.holycovenantmcc.org/podcasts/P.R.I.D.E.mp3 Take a look at those letters and lets see what they really mean! {043A5C9C-FD31-4715-B2B0-889D09DD9B8F} Wed, 02 Jul 2008 04:30:53 GMT Religion Rev. Ruth Sutter no no P.R.ID.E. during the month of June Lets take a look at those letters and lets see what they really mean! sermons, holy covenant, mcc, church, lgbt, spears,christianity,religion,holy spirit, holy covenant, holy,danny, Reverend,gay,spirituality http://www.holycovenantmcc.org/podcasts/Overqualified.mp3 Ever wonder why Jesus chose the 12 men he chose to be his apostles, rather than the obviously more qualified religious professionals of the 1st century? Could it be these professionals were actually overqualified for the positions? If so, is it possible to be overqualified for Christian discipleship? What are some of the characteristics Jesus seeks in his disciples? 6/8/08 {1FCF07AF-4A19-4311-A192-24FE78769E92} Tue, 17 Jun 2008 02:28:27 GMT Religion Rev, Danny Spears no no Were the diciples overqualified for the job? Ever wonder why Jesus chose the 12 men he chose to be his apostles, rather than the obviously more qualified religious professionals of the 1st century? Could it be these professionals were actually overqualified for the positions? If so, is it possible to be overqualified for Christian discipleship? What are some of the characteristics Jesus seeks in his disciples? 6/8/08 sermons, holy covenant, mcc, church, lgbt, spears,christianity,religion,holy spirit, holy covenant, holy,danny, Reverend,gay,spirituality http://www.holycovenantmcc.org/podcasts/Are You In Good Hands.mp3 “Are You in Good Hands?” Life is unpredictable—to say the least. And no matter how much insurance we have, that insurance will not prevent catastrophic events from coming our way. When life’s storms come, though—be they physical, emotional, or spiritual—it is going to take more than our confessions to weather these events. 6/1/08 {A7E0C482-B088-4E1A-9853-F6F1C02941D2} Tue, 10 Jun 2008 02:26:33 GMT Religion Rev. Danny Spears no no Are you prepared for catastrophic events in your life? “Are You in Good Hands?” Life is unpredictable—to say the least. And no matter how much insurance we have, that insurance will not prevent catastrophic events from coming our way. When life’s storms come, though—be they physical, emotional, or spiritual—it is going to take more than our confessions to weather these events. 6/1/08 sermons, holy covenant, mcc, church, lgbt, spears,christianity,religion,holy spirit, holy covenant, holy,danny, Reverend,gay http://www.holycovenantmcc.org “Are You in Good Hands?” Life is unpredictable—to say the least. And no matter how much insurance we have, that insurance will not prevent catastrophic events from coming our way. When life’s storms come, though be they physical, emotional, or spiritual, it is going to take more than our confessions to weather these events. 6/1/08 {3E4F19F4-C4B1-4E69-B647-1825D5BDCC7C} Tue, 10 Jun 2008 02:13:30 GMT Religion Rev. Danny Spears no no Can you weather the storm? “Are You in Good Hands?” Life is unpredictable—to say the least. And no matter how much insurance we have, that insurance will not prevent catastrophic events from coming our way. When life’s storms come, though—be they physical, emotional, or spiritual—it is going to take more than our confessions to weather these events. 6/1/08 sermons, holy covenant, mcc, church, lgbt, spears,christianity,religion,holy spirit, holy covenant, holy,danny, Reverend,gay http://www.holycovenantmcc.org/podcasts/Don't Worry, Be Happy.mp3 Don’t Worry, Be Happy! (Yeah, right!)” Sounds like Jesus may have been turning more water into wine than we are told in scripture—and drinking it. I mean, look around—housing collapse, oil prices through the roof, etc.--where is all this care and abundance that Jesus is talking about? Maybe it all depends on where or in whom we place our hope and trust. 5/25/08 {92A7492C-B9AA-41C3-9011-3649B755CDCC} Tue, 27 May 2008 00:58:41 GMT Religion Rev. Danny Spears no no Don't Worry, Be Happy is that possible? Don’t Worry, Be Happy! (Yeah, right!)” Sounds like Jesus may have been turning more water into wine than we are told in scripture—and drinking it. I mean, look around—housing collapse, oil prices through the roof, etc.--where is all this care and abundance that Jesus is talking about? Maybe it all depends on where or in whom we place our hope and trust. 5/25/08 sermons, holy covenant, mcc, church, lgbt, spears,christianity,religion,holy spirit, holy covenant, holy,danny, Reverend,gay http://www.holycovenantmcc.org/podcasts/A World Without Men.mp3 “A World Without Men?” Geneticist Bryan Sykes calculates that the males of the human species are halfway down the road to extinction, with just 125,000 years to go. OK. So, what happens with that whole “Be fruitful and multiply” thing? Or, is it possible that there are other ways to be procreative? {6A58842C-0DC7-4A92-9BB4-F87EE4FA65EF} Mon, 19 May 2008 02:23:05 GMT Religion Rev. Danny Spears no no Men are on the road to extinction with just 125,000 years to go. “A World Without Men?” Geneticist Bryan Sykes calculates that the males of the human species are halfway down the road to extinction, with just 125,000 years to go. OK. So, what happens with that whole “Be fruitful and multiply” thing? Or, is it possible that there are other ways to be procreative? sermons, holy covenant, mcc, church, lgbt, spears,christianity,religion,holy spirit, holy covenant, holy,danny, Reverend,gay http://www.holycovenantmcc.org/podcasts/I See Your Lips Moving....mp3 I See Your Lips Moving; But All I Hear is, ‘Blah, Blah, Blah!’” This is the Day of Pentecost, celebrated as the birth of the Christian Church—complete with some major special effects of tongues of fire and rushing, mighty winds. Great entertainment value! Of course, it doesn’t mean a thing if people don’t understand the message of commitment behind the commotion. 5/11/08 {1184D044-700A-4D1C-9759-704641C5C516} Sat, 17 May 2008 04:07:23 GMT Religion Rev. Danny Spears no no I see your lips moving but all I hear is Blah, Blah, Blah I See Your Lips Moving; But All I Hear is, ‘Blah, Blah, Blah!’” This is the Day of Pentecost, celebrated as the birth of the Christian Church—complete with some major special effects of tongues of fire and rushing, mighty winds. Great entertainment value! Of course, it doesn’t mean a thing if people don’t understand the message of commitment behind the commotion. sermons, holy covenant, mcc, church, lgbt, spears,christianity,religion,holy spirit, holy covenant, holy,danny, Reverend,gay http://www.holycovenantmcc.org/podcasts/Left Behind.mp3 The second coming of Christ has been a topic of discussion for centuries. Millions of dollars have been made from books, seminars, and movies that address this sensitive subject. However, is it possible that being “left behind” is actually part of God’s plan, after all? 5/4/08 {54E51CFA-CE7C-4857-B34A-AB806854907C} Sat, 17 May 2008 03:49:49 GMT Religion Rev. Danny Spears no no Left Behind The second coming of Christ has been a topic of discussion for centuries. Millions of dollars have been made from books, seminars, and movies that address this sensitive subject. However, is it possible that being “left behind” is actually part of God’s plan, after all? 5/4/08 sermons, holy covenant, mcc, church, lgbt, spears,christianity,religion,holy spirit, holy covenant, holy,danny, Reverend,gay http://www.holycovenantmcc.org/podcasts/Marsha Stevens at HC.mp3 Marsha Stevens mini concert held at Holy Covenant MCC {02F13A52-2A52-40B7-A8EB-5A63C1097117} Sat, 17 May 2008 03:22:03 GMT Religion Marsha Stevens no no Marsha Stevens Live! Marsha attends the 11 am service on Mothers Day at Holy Covenant and performs a mini concert. sermons, holy covenant, mcc, church, lgbt, spears,christianity,religion,holy spirit, holy covenant, holy,danny, Reverend,gay http://www.holycovenantmcc.org/podcasts/Hiding in Plain Sight.mp3 Ever misplace something of great importance, search everywhere you can think of for the item, then eventually discover it is right in front of you--hiding in plain sight? Sure you have--we all have! Ever wonder where the heck God is, sometimes? Could it be that God is hiding in plain sight? {87088EBC-F436-4C76-9CD2-AF3176E2926A} Mon, 05 May 2008 16:32:17 GMT Religion Rev. Danny Spears no no Did you ever lose your keys, can't find them, thne there there are in plain sight? Ever misplace something of great importance, search everywhere you can think of for the item, then eventually discover it is right in front of you--hiding in plain sight? Sure you have--we all have! Ever wonder where the heck God is, sometimes? Could it be that God is hiding in plain sight? 4/27/08 sermons, holy covenant, mcc, church, lgbt, spears,christianity,religion,holy spirit, holy covenant, holy,danny, Reverend,gay http://www.holycovenantmcc.org/podcasts/Temper Tantrums.mp3 When children throw temper tantrums, we often seek appropriate ways to correct this behavior, as well as alternatives that encourage these children to relate to the world around them in healthier ways that do not include throwing these tantrums. So, what can we do to address some of the religious temper tantrums we observe in our world today? 4/20/08 {0AE4A67B-454E-4A05-996C-D9D0D815F5D3} Tue, 29 Apr 2008 03:43:56 GMT Religion Rev. Danny Spears no no Do you stomp your feet and have a temper tantrum? When children throw temper tantrums, we often seek appropriate ways to correct this behavior, as well as alternatives that encourage these children to relate to the world around them in healthier ways that do not include throwing these tantrums. So, what can we do to address some of the religious temper tantrums we observe in our world today? sermons, holy covenant, mcc, church, lgbt, spears,christianity,religion,holy spirit, holy covenant, holy,danny, Reverend,gay http://www.holycovenantmcc.org/podcasts/A Ressurection Tour.mp3 He has ressurected have you taken your tour? {D7EB0F2A-2F84-45BC-AFF8-2A8BB73AF86B} Sun, 20 Apr 2008 03:10:10 GMT Religion Rev. Danny Spears no no Take your own ressurection tour. Women Leading Worship at Holy Covenant in which the women plan and execute the service. Sermon given by Mary Ann Latsaras Are you prepared for his ressurection? Women Leading Worship service at Holy Covenant MCC. Services planned and executed by the women of Holy Covenant. Sermon by Mary Ann Latsaras. sermons, holy covenant, mcc, church, lgbt, spears,christianity,religion,holy spirit, holy covenant, holy,danny, Reverend,gay http://www.holycovenantmcc.org/podcasts/Who Moved My Jesus.mp3 "Who Moved My Jesus?": Don't you just hate it when people move your stuff? Sure, your desk may look like a mess; but YOU know where things are! As frustrating as people moving our stuff may be for us, however, what happens when someone moves our Jesus? {7EFD8EB7-4E78-4295-BA08-F97CD45B0B6A} Sun, 20 Apr 2008 02:45:11 GMT Religion Rev. Danny Spears no no You say he was moved? Who did it? "Who Moved My Jesus?": Don't you just hate it when people move your stuff? Sure, your desk may look like a mess; but YOU know where things are! As frustrating as people moving our stuff may be for us, however, what happens when someone moves our Jesus? 3/23/08 sermons, holy covenant, mcc, church, lgbt, spears,christianity,religion,holy spirit, holy covenant, holy,danny, Reverend,gay