Trav's podcast

Hold Up!

Travis Hurley — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 01:42:52 GMT

Acts 16:1-10 *************************** Information, ideas and inspiration for this series came from Dr. Mark Moore of Ozark Christian College: www.markmoore.org

What Now?

Travis Hurley — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 13:34:12 GMT

Minister Marvin Campbell exmamines the sharp dispute between Paul and Barnabas and further explores the issue of dissension and division in the church.

Immediate Impact

Travis Hurley — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 20:58:26 GMT

Acts 13:4-12 *************************** Information, ideas and inspiration for this series came from Dr. Mark Moore of Ozark Christian College: www.markmoore.org

Behind the Scenes

Travis Hurley — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:01:43 GMT

Acts 13:1-3 *************************** Information, ideas and inspiration for this series came from Dr. Mark Moore of Ozark Christian College: www.markmoore.org

What's the Difference?

Travis Hurley — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 23:47:03 GMT

Acts 12:1-5

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Information, ideas and inspiration for this series came from Dr. Mark Moore of Ozark Christian College: www.markmoore.org

A Turning Point

Travis Hurley — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 21:39:03 GMT

Acts 11:19-29 -- The Church in Antioch *************************** Information, ideas and inspiration for this series came from Dr. Mark Moore of Ozark Christian College: www.markmoore.org

When a Wave Comes

Travis Hurley — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 21:28:49 GMT

-- Acts 11 -- *************************** Information, ideas and inspiration for this series came from Dr. Mark Moore of Ozark Christian College: www.markmoore.org

Dr. Don Young -- Acts 10

Travis Hurley — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:53:24 GMT

Guest preacher Dr. Don Young, President of Carolina Christian College, shares from Acts 10 on Peter's Vision and subsequent visit to Cornelius.

Wake Up! Judgment is Coming!

Travis Hurley — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:33:21 GMT

Discipleship Minister Marvin Campbell reminds us that Judgment IS Coming.

Selling Jesus

Travis Hurley — Mon, 25 May 2009 14:06:34 GMT

Simon the Sorcerer (Note: Travis references information printed on the back of the bulletin insert during the message. He reads that brief text after the conclusion of the message for the benefit of those listening online.) *************************** Information, ideas and inspiration for this series came from Dr. Mark Moore from Ozark Christian College: www.markmoore.org.

The Dandelion Effect

Travis Hurley — Mon, 25 May 2009 01:07:26 GMT

The scattering of the church -- Acts 8 *************************** Information, ideas and inspiration for this series came from Dr. Mark Moore from Ozark Christian College: www.markmoore.org.

The Roar of a Lamb

Travis Hurley — Mon, 25 May 2009 00:29:03 GMT

Acts 7 - The stoning of Stephen *************************** Information, ideas and inspiration for this series came from Dr. Mark Moore from Ozark Christian College: www.markmoore.org.

Looking for Jesus

Travis Hurley — Mon, 04 May 2009 15:15:43 GMT

Travis continues his series on the book of Acts by looking at Stephen and his sermon (Acts 6:8-7:50). *************************** Information, ideas and inspiration for this series came from Dr. Mark Moore of Ozark Christian College.

What's in a Name?

Travis Hurley — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:38:39 GMT

Minister Don Battle, preaches from Acts 11:19-26, where he explores the name the early followers of Jesus were given: Christian. He asks the question: What's in a Name?

Growing Pains

Travis Hurley — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 20:22:59 GMT

In his series on the book of Acts, Travis considers some of the first growing pains the first century church experienced. *************************** Information, ideas and inspiration for this series came from Dr. Mark Moore of Ozark Christian College.

It Is On!

Travis Hurley — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 13:45:03 GMT

This Easter Sunday, Travis considers the suffering of Jesus and the persecution of the church in light of the resurrection. *************************** Information, ideas and inspiration for this series came from Dr. Mark Moore of Ozark Christian College.

What Happens When You Pray, part 2

Travis Hurley — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 14:33:48 GMT

In the second message of a two-part sermon within the series on the book of Acts, Travis discusses what happens when we pray. *************************** Information, ideas and inspiration for this series came from Dr. Mark Moore from Ozark Christian College: www.markmoore.org.

What Happens When You Pray, part 1

Travis Hurley — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 14:00:59 GMT

In a two-part sermon within the series on the book of Acts, Travis discusses what happens when we pray. *************************** Information, ideas and inspiration for this series came from Dr. Mark Moore from Ozark Christian College: www.markmoore.org.

Ananias and Saphira Rap

Travis Hurley — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 13:47:58 GMT

Several FCC young people gave us a new spin to the childhood song, God Loves a Cheerful Giver.

Salvation is Found in No One Else

Travis Hurley — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 17:28:51 GMT

Deacon Freddie Morman preaches on Acts 4:12 -- "Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved."

What Have YOU Been Up To?

Travis Hurley — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 23:17:17 GMT

In this next installment in the series on the book of Acts, Travis explores what happened after the healing of the beggar the gate when Peter and John were taken before the Sanhedrin. *************************** Information, ideas and inspiration for this series came from Dr. Mark Moore from Ozark Christian College: www.markmoore.org.

Stop GOING to Church!

Travis Hurley — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 13:59:45 GMT

Byron Davis, Associate Pastor at Shepherd of the Hills, Porter Ranch campus, and Director of Dream of Destiny, shared his passion and desire for the followers of Jesus Christ with the congregation of First Christian Church. What is that passion? He wants to see them, the Christ followers, stop GOING to church.

Let Me Tell You What We Have

Travis Hurley — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 19:03:55 GMT

In this next installment in the series on the book of Acts, Travis walks through Acts 3, exploring the story of the beggar at the gate called Beautiful. *************************** Information, ideas and inspiration for this series came from Dr. Mark Moore from Ozark Christian College: www.markmoore.org.

When You Kill Your Messiah

Travis Hurley — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 02:09:31 GMT

The next installment in the series on the book of Acts, asks the question, "Who killed Jesus?" *************************** Information, ideas and inspiration for this series came from Dr. Mark Moore from Ozark Christian College: www.markmoore.org.

Something for Everybody

Travis Hurley — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 19:04:29 GMT

In this fifth message in his series on the book of Acts, Travis looks at the first half of Peter's historic sermon on the day of Pentecost. *************** Ideas and inspiration for this series were taken from the work of Dr. Mark Moore of Ozark Christian College: www.markmoore.org.

A Grand Beginning

Travis Hurley — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 21:50:28 GMT

Minister Travis Hurley preaches the next installment in his series on the book of Acts. This week we're in Acts 2:1-13. (There were some technical problems with recording volume, but they were resolved five minutes into the message.) ***************************** Ideas and inspiration for this series came from Dr. Mark Moore of Ozark Christian College: www.markmoore.org.

God's Direction

Travis Hurley — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 17:00:53 GMT

Minister Travis Hurley preaches the third message in his series on the book of Acts. This week, he examines Acts 1:9-26. ****************** Ideas and inspiration for this series came from Dr. Mark Moore of Ozark Christian College: www.markmoore.org.

My Witnesses

Travis Hurley — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 03:16:11 GMT

Minister Travis Hurley preaches the second message in his series on the book of Acts. Landing on Acts 1:6-8, Travis asks two questions of our role as witnesses: 1)To what are we testifying? 2)How do we go about it? *************************** Ideas and inspiration for this series comes from Dr. Mark Moore of Ozark Christian College: www.markmoore.org.

The Real Hero

Travis Hurley — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 03:42:38 GMT

Minister Travis Hurley preaches the first messages in a new series based on the book of Acts. Focusing on Acts 1:1-5, Travis discusses who is "acting" and who the real hero of the first century church - and the 21st century church - really is. *********************** Ideas and inspiration for this series comes from Dr. Mark Moore of Ozark Christian College: www.MarkMoore.org.

Guest Speaker: Dr. Don Young, Carolina Christian College

Travis Hurley — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 23:11:18 GMT

Dr. Don Young, President of Carolina Christian College, shares an inspiring and encouraging message with the congregation of First Christian Church at Brockhall.

Under New Ownership (Bro. Don Battle)

Travis Hurley — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 21:47:32 GMT

A Tale of Two Covenants

Travis Hurley — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 13:23:19 GMT

The ICHI teens handled every aspect of the service on October 5, including the debut performance of the Youth Choir. Taylor Campbell, son of Family Life Minister Marvin and his wife Pam Campbell, brought the message.

When Truth is on the Table

Travis Hurley — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:55:08 GMT

The fourth and final message in the Family Driven Faith series inspired by Dr. Voddie Baucham Jr.'s book by the same name.

What is Truth?

Travis Hurley — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 10:45:22 GMT

The third message of a four-part series in the Family-Driven Faith series, inspired by the book of the same name written by Dr. Voddie Baucham Jr.

When Love is In the House

Travis Hurley — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 20:22:45 GMT

The second in Travis' new series entitled "Family-Driven Faith," this message looks at the benefits of pursuing biblical love in the home and offers specific actions we can take to protect ourselves and our marriages in particular. The section on benefits of pursuing biblical love are adapted from the third chapter ("Learn to Love") of Dr. Voddie Baucham Jr.'s book "Family-Driven Faith." Specific actions to protect ourselves and our marriages were adapted from an early Rick Warren message, "Affair-Proofing Your Marriage."

What's Love Got to Do With It?

Travis Hurley — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 15:25:05 GMT

For our annual Friend & Family Sunday, Travis began a new series entitled FAMILY DRIVEN FAITH (inspired the book of the same name by Dr. Voddie Baucham, Jr.) This message was adapted from chapter 3, Learn to Love, of Dr. Baucham's book.

What's the Story with the Catholics?

Travis Hurley — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:08:01 GMT

The last in the 7-part series "What's the Difference?", Travis looks at the distinctives of the Roman Catholic church and poses a fundamental question: Is this just another Christian denomination or is it a false religion? The framework for this message was adapted from a lecture by Mike Gendron, a former Catholic and founder of "Proclaiming the Gospel Ministries," given at the Dallas Theological Seminary in 2006.

What's the Story with the Humanists?

Travis Hurley — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 18:08:06 GMT

In the 6th in a 7-part series called What's the Difference, Travis looks at the secular humanist worldview and how it has influenced society, particularly education. Sources Consulted: For the information on History of Humanism in America, writings of Dennis Cuddy. For Humanist Influence on Society and Schools, writings of David Raymer. Finally, for Humanist Beliefs Outline, the writings of John Davis. (All are available online.)

What's the Story with the Reverend Wright?

Travis Hurley — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:30:49 GMT

Part 5 in a 7-week series called "What's the Difference?," Travis looks at the history, beliefs and influences of black liberation theology. Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, which was led by Rev. Jeremiah Wright until his recent retirement, is the congregation of note espousing this theology. Many thanks to Dr. Mark Moore from Ozark Christian College whose worldview lectures contributed to this message.

What's the Story with the Religious Right?

Travis Hurley — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:34:35 GMT

Part 4 in a 7-week series called "What's the Difference?", Travis explores the history, beliefs and influence of Christian fundamentalism. *The Ephesian church "angle" was adapted from message by David Zimmerman.

What's the Story with the Muslims?

Travis Hurley — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 02:41:47 GMT

Part 3 in a 7-week series called "What's the Difference?" The basic outline and concepts were adapted from a sermon by Lon Solomon of McClean Bible Church in McClean, VA.

What's the Story with the Mormons?

Travis Hurley — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:22:09 GMT

Part 2 in a 7-week series called, "What's the Difference?" Some of the material on Mormon History and Beliefs was adapted from a sermon by Lon Solomon, McClean Bible Church in McClean, VA. Application points on witnessing to Mormons was drawn from Summa Theologica's Interfaith Dialogue webpage.

Jesus' Mission

Travis Hurley — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:07:00 GMT

Using the response of the crowd after Jesus fed the 5000, Travis examines the strategic ways in which Jesus protected the mission for which He came. In application, Travis asks, "What is our mission? How are we protecting it?"

Religion in a "Post-Christian" Culture

Travis Hurley — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:51:57 GMT

As the launching point for a 7-week series called, "What's the Difference?", Travis touches on the changing culture and the implications this has for the church. From Darwin's influence and the previous modernist optimism to the postmodern mind and its rejection of meta-narratives, what is a church to do? *The Post-Modern Questions in this message were adapted from a seminar by Dr. Terry Bowland, professor at Ozark Christian College.*

Elements of Freedom

Travis Hurley — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:45:21 GMT

Taking his cue from Paul's letter to the Galatians, Travis identifies the choices available for those who experience freedom. Brother Fred Morman, a member at FCC, shares his testimony as a conclusion to the message.

Jesus' Encounter with Zaccheaus

Travis Hurley — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 20:45:40 GMT

In his latest sermon in the "Snapshots of the Savior" series, Travis draws on the interaction of Jesus and Zaccheaus, the tax collector. Noting the sort of people who were most at ease relating to Jesus in the first century, Travis wonders why we don't see the same tendency as people relate to the church today. *(This message draws on material from Kinnaman and Lyons' UNCHRISTIAN and Yancey's THE JESUS I NEVER KNEW)

Jesus' Encounter with Jairus

Travis Hurley — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 01:08:44 GMT

For Father's Day, Travis looks at Jesus' Encounter with Jairus from the perspective of the daughter who is raised from the dead. What did she see in her dad that day? What are the implications for parents - for fathers - today, espcially given the current state of the family?

Jesus' Main Competition - Part 2

Travis Hurley — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 20:00:49 GMT

In this "Snapshot of the Savior," Travis continues his exploration of Jesus' encounter with the rich young ruler, asking, "Why is it so hard for the rich to enter the kingdom of heaven?"

Jesus' Main Competition - Part 1

Travis Hurley — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 03:56:57 GMT

Travis begins to explore the encounter that Jesus had with the rich young ruler, the implications of which are all too relevant for the church in America.

Jesus' Priority

Travis Hurley — Mon, 12 May 2008 00:40:00 GMT

In Luke 10:38-42, the familiar tale of Mary and Martha, Travis considers what Jesus meant when He said, "Mary has chosen what is BETTER" and what that means for us today.

Jesus' Inner Circle

Travis Hurley — Wed, 07 May 2008 15:50:14 GMT

Travis Hurley examines Jesus' relationships and uncovers the implications for us today.

Positioning for Powerful Ministry - Luke

Travis Hurley — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:58:56 GMT

But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed. -Luke 5:16

A Stranger in the Night

Travis Hurley — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 18:37:03 GMT

In John 3, we read about Nicodemus coming to Jesus in the night with his questions. Listen as Travis considers who the real stanger in the night is.

The First Disciples

Travis Hurley — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 01:04:12 GMT

Travis Hurley continues his sermon series looking at the first disciples to follow Jesus and the implications for His church.

After the Resurrection

Travis Hurley — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 23:59:04 GMT

Minister Travis Hurley preaches the first sermon in a new series: Snapshots of the Savior.

Ramifications of the Resurrection

Travis Hurley — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 18:35:30 GMT

Celebrating the greatest day in all of human history, Travis explores the far-reaching ramifications of Christ's death and resurrection, expressed both as present realities and future promises. Sources: Cottrell, Jack. THE FAITH ONCE FOR ALL. Joplin, MO: College Press (2002). Yancey, Phillip. THE JESUS I NEVER KNEW. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing (1995).

Amidst the Waving Palms

Travis Hurley — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 19:08:15 GMT

On Palm Sunday, Minister Travis Hurley sets the scene of the Triumphal Entry and considers all those present -- the crowd, the disciples, the Phraisees, the Romans and Jesus Himself. Landing on Luke 19:41 - - "As He [Jesus] approached Jerusalem and saw the city, He wept over it." - - Travis asks, "Who is this King that cries?"

Blessed Assurance

Travis Hurley — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 02:29:07 GMT

On March 9, 2008, Don Battle was ordained at First Christian Church at Brockhall. After serving in various capacities as a member of the church, Don now joins the FCC leadership team as an Associate Minister. Upon being ordained, Brother Don preached this message from Isaiah 45:5-6.

Prosperity Theology: What Does This Church Have to Say?

Travis Hurley — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 19:53:48 GMT

Addressing the growing influence of Prosperity Theology on Christianity, Minister Travis Hurley offers a balanced biblical perspective on the issues surrounding this teaching, whether they come from overt proponents like Kenneth Copeland, or from more subtle adherers like Joel Osteen.

Racial Unity: What Does This Church Have to Say ?

Travis Hurley — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 14:51:42 GMT

Minister Travis Hurley challenges his multi-ethnic congregation toward a greater depth of vision for racial unity. **The concepts presented draw largely and sometimes directly from the book WINNING THE RACE TO UNITY by Clarence Shuler.**