Sermon transcripts, audio files and discussion questions can be accessed by clicking the appropriate icons. Sermon information will be posted by the end of the weekend it is delivered on assuming there are no technical difficulties. Scriptures can be read by clicking on the Description links. The audio files are large and depending on your internet connection speed, may take some time to download. Date Preached by - Series Description Read Listen mp3 Discuss May 11, 2012 Pastor Cam In this message, Pastor Cam bids farewell to all who will be leaving Abu Dhabi and ECC during the summer and not returning. Using Colossians 2:6-23 as a text, he urges us to Beware of Sharks! Who are the sharks, how can we recognize them and what can we do to “stay safe”?   May 4, 2012 Pastor Cam - Romans In this second of two concluding messages on our series in Romans 1-8, we look back all the way to Romans 1 and Paul’s words in verse 14: “I am obligated…” What was Paul’s sense of obligation? To whom did he feel obligated? After 8 chapters and 8 months of studies in Romans, what is our obligation? Find out in this message entitled A Sacred Obligation.   Apr. 27, 2012 Pastor Cam - Romans Therefore…That is the title of this message. In the first of two concluding messages for our series on the first 8 chapters of Romans, we leap ahead to Romans 12:1, as Paul begins to draw conclusions and implications from the Gospel for our everyday lives and choices.   Apr. 20, 2012 Pastor Mark A Costly Pursuit - Luke 14:26-30 NA   NA Apr. 13, 2012 Pastor Cam - Romans The world is a dangerous place. There are many things that can create fear in our hearts. In this message entitled “You’re Safe!” taken from Romans 8:31-39, we find that our salvation and the Gospel of “justification by faith” is the ultimate answer to all our fears. Enemies and threats may abound, but nothing in all creation can separate us from the love of Christ.   Apr. 6, 2012 Pastor Cam - Romans Does the Resurrection Really Matter? As Christians around the world gather on this special Good Friday/Easter weekend, we ask this question. What is the significance of the resurrection to us today, almost 2000 years later? Surveying the Book of Romans, we find over 10 specific references to the resurrection and the fact that Jesus rose from the dead. As we examine them, we find that the resurrection of Jesus has implications for our past, our present and our future.   Mar. 30, 2012 Pastor Cam - Romans Romans 8:28 contains one of the most wonderfully reassuring promises in all of Scripture, and makes the list of almost everyone’s selection of favorite verses. But wait a minute. Why can so many Christians quote this verse, and yet they don’t know the verses that follow it (verse 29-30)? In this message (God Has a Plan), Pastor Cam explores the context to find out to whom God makes this promise and what purpose God is desiring to fulfill in the lives of his children.   Mar. 23, 2012 Pastor Joe God's Kingdom Expansion Program Matthew 16:13-19   N/A N/A N/A N/A Mar. 16, 2012 Pastor Chris The Last Twenty Four Hours John 13:1-20   N/A N/A Mar. 9, 2012 Pastor Cam - Romans There is A Whole Lot of Groaning going on in Romans 8:18-27. In fact, the passage lists three different “groaners.” A closer look also reveals that there are three different kinds of groaning. In this message we identify the groaners and take a closer look at the kinds of groaning and find a rather comprehensive summary of the whole Christian experience.   Mar. 2, 2012 Pastor Cam - Romans One of the fundamental differences between a believer in Jesus Christ and someone who has not trusted Christ is that the believer is indwelt by the Spirit of Christ. And that changes everything! We now live and walk in entirely new realm; the realm of the Spirit of God. In Romans 8:15-17, we explore the new realities of life for all who are now Walking According to the Spirit.     Feb. 24, 2012 Pastor Cam, Mark du Bord Make Disciples of All Nations Commissioning Service for Mark du Bord     N/A N/A Feb. 17, 2012 Anwar Sawaya Christ, the Foundation of the Kingdom of God   N/A Feb. 10, 2012 Rev. Andy Thompson The Cutting Edge: Leviticus 19:1-18   N/A N/A N/A N/A Feb. 3, 2012 Pastor Cam - Romans In this message from Romans 8:1-4, we pose the question: So, What’s Different? When you placed your faith in Jesus Christ as Savior, what changed? In this passage, Paul summarizes the great truths of our justification to set the stage for his transition to his discussion of our sanctification in the chapters to follow. We move from the consideration of the wonderful truth that we are “in Christ” to the life-changing implications of the truth that “Christ is in you.”   Jan. 27, 2012 Pastor Cam - Romans In this sermon, we explore a single verse of Scripture (Romans 8:1). The court of heaven is assembled. The evidence has been presented. The arguments have been made. The defendant stands. The verdict is read: “We find the defendant…NOT GUILTY!” This is one of the most glorious and liberating verses in the entire Scripture. Find out what it means and who is included in this wonderful verdict. Above all, find out if you are one of them.   Jan. 20, 2012 Pastor Cam - Romans Romans 7:14-25 contains one of the most famous sections of Paul’s letter to the Romans: “For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do…” But what part of his life experience is Paul describing with these verses? Is this his present reality, or is it a description of his pre-conversion life? Both positions present the interpreter with some difficulties. Find out what those difficulties are and then make up your own mind as you listen to this message, entitled What the Law Could Not Do.   Jan. 13, 2012 Pastor Cam - Romans What about the law? That is the question the Jews in Paul’s audience would have been asking. Is the law the problem? Is the law the solution? And if not What Is the Problem? Find out in this message from Romans 7:7-13.   Jan. 6, 2012 Pastor Cam - Romans Imagine a devout, first century Jew who has been carefully observing the Old Testament laws and festivals and sacrifices; then he reads Paul’s words in Romans 3:21: But now a righteousness from God apart from law has been made known…What are some of the feelings or questions that he might have? This is the issue that Paul takes up in Romans chapter 7. This message, We're Free, focusing on Romans 7:1-6, is the first of three messages on this chapter and topic.