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Whether you are full of questions or ready to jump right in, there is a place for you at The Church at Mirror Lake. Our church is a place where you can build relationships with others, experience God in worship, be empowered by practical, life-giving teaching from God's Word, and have fun doing it.
Together, we are living the Winner's Life as we learn to love, serve, reach, grow and connect. So whether you're a spiritual seeker starting to ask questions about God, or a committed Christian looking to sink your faith roots even deeper, you'll feel at home at The Church at Mirror Lake.
If you believe Jesus really meant it when He said, "I came so people can have real and eternal life, more and better life than they ever dreamed of," (John 10:10 Message Translation) then join us this weekend at one of our Jesus Celebrations. Until then, browse our website (a link is on the right of this page) where you'll find lots of helpful info and feel free to download one of our service messages or subscribe to our weekly podcast where you will receive the fresh, life-giving Word of God.
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Thursday, July 16, 2009
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Understanding the Bible
Here's a thought from today's One Year Bible reading:
Acts 10:13 “Then a voice said to him, “Get up, Peter; kill and eat them.”’
This is a rather extreme example, but run with me on this—Without interpreting everything in scripture from a worldview that God is for us and will do us no harm, Peter could have just as easily interpreted this vision to mean he should run downstairs, kill and eat the messengers sent by Cornelius, meaning the Gentiles would have received condemnation instead of salvation.
Sounds crazy until you note how Hitler used scripture to justify slaughtering the Jews and how some sects of Islam use scripture to call for the annihilation of all non-Muslims. All scripture must be understood through the character of Jesus, which creates a worldview of a just, loving God full of grace and mercy who is for us not against us.
What do you think?
Acts 10:13 “Then a voice said to him, “Get up, Peter; kill and eat them.”’
This is a rather extreme example, but run with me on this—Without interpreting everything in scripture from a worldview that God is for us and will do us no harm, Peter could have just as easily interpreted this vision to mean he should run downstairs, kill and eat the messengers sent by Cornelius, meaning the Gentiles would have received condemnation instead of salvation.
Sounds crazy until you note how Hitler used scripture to justify slaughtering the Jews and how some sects of Islam use scripture to call for the annihilation of all non-Muslims. All scripture must be understood through the character of Jesus, which creates a worldview of a just, loving God full of grace and mercy who is for us not against us.
What do you think?
Monday, July 13, 2009
07/12/09 - Equipped: You've Got the Goods - Pastor Tony Ashmore
Pastor Tony Ashmore continues the Dressed for Success series in "Equipped: You've Got the Goods" in this Sunday morning service.
Equipped: You've Got the Goods
Pastor Tony Ashmore
Sunday, July 12, 2009
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Equipped: You've Got the Goods
Pastor Tony Ashmore
Sunday, July 12, 2009
www.churchatmirrorlake.com
Sunday, July 5, 2009
07/05/09 - Lessons of Freedom - Pastor Tony Ashmore
Pastor Tony Ashmore discusses the "Lessons of Freedom" in this Sunday morning service.
Lessons of Freedom
Pastor Tony Ashmore
Sunday, July 05, 2009
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Lessons of Freedom
Pastor Tony Ashmore
Sunday, July 05, 2009
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Tuesday, June 30, 2009
06/30/09 - Significant Healthy Connections - Michael Adams
Revolve Campus Pastor Michael Adams discusses "Significant Healthy Connections" in this Tuesday evening service.
Significant Healthy Connections
Michael Adams
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
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Significant Healthy Connections
Michael Adams
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
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Sunday, June 28, 2009
06/28/09 - Putting On Your Boogie Shoes Part 3 - Pastor Tony Ashmore
Pastor Tony Ashmore continues the Dressed For Success series in part 3 of "Putting On Your Boogie Shoes" in "Don't Step on My Blue Suede Shoes!".
Putting On Your Boogie Shoes Part 3
Pastor Tony Ashmore
Sunday, June 28, 2009
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Putting On Your Boogie Shoes Part 3
Pastor Tony Ashmore
Sunday, June 28, 2009
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Sunday, June 21, 2009
06/21/09 - Putting On Your Boogie Shoes Part 2 - Pastor Tony Ashmore
Pastor Tony Ashmore continues the Dressed For Success series in part 2 of "Putting On Your Boogie Shoes".
Putting On Your Boogie Shoes Part 2
Pastor Tony Ashmore
Sunday, June 21, 2009
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Putting On Your Boogie Shoes Part 2
Pastor Tony Ashmore
Sunday, June 21, 2009
www.churchatmirrorlake.com
Friday, June 19, 2009
Questions or Questioning?
In today's One Year Bible reading, we read the story of Ahab and Jezebel. Here's a couple of things that I found interesting:
1) Notice how God still keeps showing up on Israel's side even though Ahab had done nothing to deserve it. God crushes the enemy for His name's sake, not because Ahab has been so good. That's why Paul encourages us in the New Testament with "If God did not spare His own Son, He won't withhold any good thing." How much more will can we expect our Heavenly Father to crush our enemies? His love and His name assure us that He is on our side!
2) Note how Jezebel accomplished her deeds. She wasn't in anybody's face. She worked behind the scenes with questioning and deceit. "Aren't you the king?" That's not a question, that is questioning--setting up something else instead of looking for an answer. Also, Ahab could have stopped it. We see why a little later when we read of his allowing false worship to please her. A Jezebel (questioning) spirit cannot succeed without an Ahab (man-pleasing) spirit. Even though they both got what they wanted initially, the end result was horrible. Seek to please God, not man. Ask questions looking for answers rather than to serve a personal agenda. We'll like the results a lot more.
1) Notice how God still keeps showing up on Israel's side even though Ahab had done nothing to deserve it. God crushes the enemy for His name's sake, not because Ahab has been so good. That's why Paul encourages us in the New Testament with "If God did not spare His own Son, He won't withhold any good thing." How much more will can we expect our Heavenly Father to crush our enemies? His love and His name assure us that He is on our side!
2) Note how Jezebel accomplished her deeds. She wasn't in anybody's face. She worked behind the scenes with questioning and deceit. "Aren't you the king?" That's not a question, that is questioning--setting up something else instead of looking for an answer. Also, Ahab could have stopped it. We see why a little later when we read of his allowing false worship to please her. A Jezebel (questioning) spirit cannot succeed without an Ahab (man-pleasing) spirit. Even though they both got what they wanted initially, the end result was horrible. Seek to please God, not man. Ask questions looking for answers rather than to serve a personal agenda. We'll like the results a lot more.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
06/16/09 - Staying Refreshed - Pastor Tony Ashmore
Pastor Tony Ashmore discusses "Staying Refreshed" in this Tuesday evening service.
Staying Refreshed
Pastor Tony Ashmore
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
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Staying Refreshed
Pastor Tony Ashmore
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
www.churchatmirrorlake.com
Sunday, June 14, 2009
06/14/09 - Putting On Your Boogie Shoes - Pastor Tony Ashmore
Pastor Tony Ashmore continues the Dressed For Success series, discussing "Putting On Your Boogie Shoes" in this Sunday service.
Putting On Your Boogie Shoes
Pastor Tony Ashmore
Sunday, June 14, 2009
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Putting On Your Boogie Shoes
Pastor Tony Ashmore
Sunday, June 14, 2009
www.churchatmirrorlake.com
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