http://www.desertsprings.com Desert Springs Podcasts en Desert Springs Podcasts Desert Springs no Desert Springs info@desertsprings.com ℗ & © 2012 Desert Springs 720 Because of the power of Jesus, the early church banded together as a community and pursued the mission of God in transforming the world through the power of the Gospel. Today, we are a part of that same mission. But what does it look like to live it out in community? http://www.desertsprings.com/sermon/living-in-community-to-impact-the-world http://www.desertsprings.com/mediafiles/020512morn.mp3 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 03:41:32 GMT Caleb campbell We Are DSBC acts,jesus,gospel,community,church Today we will see how the Holy Spirit empowered a disciple who was previously afraid to even admit that he knew Jesus to boldly proclaim the good news that all who trust in Jesus can know God personally. We will be encouraged to believe that a similar transformation can occur in us as well. We will learn how God can use us to present a clear and simple message that has the amazing power to change lives today and for eternity. http://www.desertsprings.com/sermon/were-about-telling-others-about-jesus http://www.desertsprings.com/mediafiles/012212morn.mp3 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:23:55 GMT Rick Efird We Are DSBC acts,witnessing,gospel,good_news,holy_spirit Today we will look back at history to learn about the coming of the Holy Spirit and how He empowered the disciples to “turn the world upside down.” We will also see how that same Holy Spirit is available to us and how He can empower us in similar ways in the 21st century. http://www.desertsprings.com/sermon/living-and-serving-the-spirit http://www.desertsprings.com/mediafiles/011512morn.mp3 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 01:03:05 GMT Rick Efird We Are DSBC holy_spirit,acts_of_the_apostles We will be looking at the foundation of the church in the 1st century, when God used a relatively few people to “turn the world upside down” in order to learn how we can also be transformed by God to impact our world in the 21st century for Christ. This process begins by recognizing that the church is much more than an organization ... that we are the church and that God has commissioned us to reflect Christ to the world. http://www.desertsprings.com/sermon/the-church-its-mission-gods-method http://www.desertsprings.com/mediafiles/010812morn.mp3 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 21:14:10 GMT Rick Efird We Are DSBC acts,apostles,church,body,dsbc The Bible teaches us to forget what lies behind and strive forward to what lies ahead, so that we can press on toward the goal of pleasing God in all things by focusing on Jesus Christ. Today we will explore what this means and how this renewed focus can make all the difference in 2012 and beyond. http://www.desertsprings.com/sermon/a-renewed-focus-on-jesus-for-the-new-year http://www.desertsprings.com/mediafiles/010112morn.mp3 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 06:09:32 GMT Rick Efird The Bible teaches us to forget what lies behind and strive forward to what lies ahead, so that we can press on toward the goal of pleasing God in all things by focusing on Jesus Christ. Today we will explore what this means and how this renewed ... new,year,2012,resolutions,jesus OK … so if Christmas is about Jesus, who is Jesus, really? For over 2,000 years people have asked that question and come to a variety of conclusions. Today we will explore some key elements in the life of Jesus as recorded in the Bible to see how it is reasonable to believe that he is much more than a good man or a even a great religious leader … to conclude that he is indeed God. http://www.desertsprings.com/sermon/celebrating-jesus-the-son-of-god http://www.desertsprings.com/mediafiles/121811morn.mp3 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 03:15:30 GMT Rick Efird OK … so if Christmas is about Jesus, who is Jesus, really? For over 2,000 years people have asked that question and come to a variety of conclusions. Today we will explore some key elements in the life of Jesus as recorded in the Bible to see how ... jesus,question,son,god Reflecting on how Jesus frequently referred to Himself as the Son of Man reminds us that He identifies with us in all aspects of life and that He understands what we are going through. We rejoice that Christmas is much more than a religious holiday. It is a time to celebrate the good news that God has provided the opportunity for us to have a personal relationship with Him. http://www.desertsprings.com/sermon/god-coming-down http://www.desertsprings.com/mediafiles/121111morn.mp3 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 05:37:13 GMT Rick Efird Reflecting on how Jesus frequently referred to Himself as the Son of Man reminds us that He identifies with us in all aspects of life and that He understands what we are going through. We rejoice that Christmas is much more than a religious holiday. ... jesus,savior,christmas,god The ever increasing commercialization of Christmas begins long before all of the “Black Friday” sales. However, amid all the gifts and the glitter, most of us still recognize that Jesus is the “Reason for the Season” … that Christmas is about remembering the birth of Jesus. As we celebrate His birth in our worship service today, we will be reminded that Jesus came in order to die so that we might live. http://www.desertsprings.com/sermon/remembering-jesus-as-our-savior http://www.desertsprings.com/mediafiles/120411morn.mp3 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 03:32:01 GMT Rick Efird The ever increasing commercialization of Christmas begins long before all of the “Black Friday” sales. However, amid all the gifts and the glitter, most of us still recognize that Jesus is the “Reason for the Season” … that Christmas is ... matthew,jesus,christmas,savior Today we learn from the biblical example of Joseph how it is possible to really forgive those who have hurt you ... even if they are your family members. http://www.desertsprings.com/sermon/forgiving-and-receiving http://www.desertsprings.com/mediafiles/112711morn.mp3 Sun, 27 Nov 2011 04:28:35 GMT Rick Efird Promises Kept joseph,genesis,family,forgiveness Pastor Caleb Campbell preaches today and continues in our study of Genesis. http://www.desertsprings.com/sermon/forgiveness-and-the-story-of-god http://www.desertsprings.com/mediafiles/112011morn.mp3 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 18:42:56 GMT Caleb campbell Promises Kept genesis,forgiveness,joseph