http://www.apostlesnyc.com Apostles Church in NYC is a growing, diverse, gospel centered community seeking the renewal of all things with the message and mercy of Jesus Christ. JR Vassar, Lead Pastor. en Apostles Church in NYC is a growing, diverse, gospel centered community seeking the renewal of all things with the message and mercy of Jesus Christ. JR Vassar, Lead Pastor. Apostles Church no Apostles Church NYC feedback@apostlesnyc.com ℗ & © 2009 Apostles Church 720 Jesus overcame our moral inability to please God by living a life of perfect obedience to the Father, dying a sacrificial death on our behalf, and by doing so winning new, regenerate hearts for those who would trust in him. In Ephesians 4:17-24, the Apostle Paul describes how, with these regenerate hearts, we can put off our old sinful orientations by renewing our minds, put on our new selves, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness, and live lives with restored walks. http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/living-renewed-lives http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/ac06-28-09pm.mp3 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 08:07:41 CDT Kristian Rose Wealth Redefined ephesians,paul,regenerate,restored,renewed,orientation,cooperative,corporate,desire 35:23 Jesus purchased spiritual gifts for his people so they could continue his ministry. Pastor JR Vassar walks us through Ephesians 4:7-16 and teaches on the nature and use of spiritual gifts. http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/gifted-by-grace http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/ac06-21-09pm.mp3 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 23:43:39 CDT JR Vassar Wealth Redefined spirit,community,gifts,spiritual_gifts,equipping_saints,jesus,gospel 46:57 The Church is God's display of the Gospel to the World. Pastor JR walks us through Ephesians 4:1-6 and talks to us about being the Church as the evidence of the truth and power of the Gospel. http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/walking-as-one http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/ac061409pm.mp3 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 11:31:14 CDT JR Vassar Wealth Redefined church,gospel,city,jesus,spirit,unity 42:03 It is possible to know and believe truth and to not be moved by it. Pastor JR teaches on what it means to be filled with the fullness of God and how we can experience this in our lives. http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/the-fullness-of-god http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/ac06-0709am.mp3 Sun, 07 Jun 2009 11:27:52 CDT JR Vassar Wealth Redefined jesus,gospel,sanctification,satisfaction,joy,fullness,holy_spirit,church 39:57 God has made the Gospel known to us and has sent us to make the Gospel known to others. What has to happen in our lives for us to truly live on mission to our city? http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/a-community-on-mission http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/ac05-31-09pmedited.mp3 Sun, 31 May 2009 07:11:19 CDT JR Vassar Wealth Redefined gospel,grace,jesus,salvation,mission,evangelism,love,city 51:12 Jesus reconciles us to God and to one another. Pastor JR gives a challenge from Ephesians 2:11-22 to enter into radical community. http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/the-new-humanity http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/ac05-24-09am.mp3 Sun, 24 May 2009 20:07:49 CDT JR Vassar Wealth Redefined jesus,gospel,community,reconcilation,racism,prejudice,pride,shame 49:46 In this message from Ephesians 2:1-10, Pastor JR Vassar explains what salvation is and how the grace of God alters our identities and destinies. http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/and-youbut-god http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/ac05-17-09am.mp3 Sun, 17 May 2009 06:09:15 CDT JR Vassar Wealth Redefined gospel,grace,jesus,salvation,regeneration,good_works,faith 44:44 Paul's prayer in Ephesians 1:15-23 is for the church at Ephesus to realize the hope of their calling, the glory of their inheritance and the power of God which is at work in them. Pastor Kristian looks at how these three things help us understand our role in joining God in renewing and restoring a broken world, especially in regards to the issue of human sex trafficking. http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/a-prayer-for-vision http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/ac04-10-09pm.mp3 Sun, 10 May 2009 09:56:34 CDT Kristian Rose Wealth Redefined wealth,inheritance,power,hope,calling,love146,trafficking,vision 34:38 Ephesians 1:3-14 has some theological buzz words that cause a lot of debate in the church. Pastor JR Vassar walks us through the Scriptures teaching on "Election" and "Predestination" and then takes some questions from the congregation. http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/behind-the-scenes http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/ac04-03-09amedited.mp3 Sun, 03 May 2009 16:23:17 CDT JR Vassar Wealth Redefined predestination,election,sovereignty,christ,grace,salvation,creation,renewal,gospel,ephesians 48:56 The opening doxology of Ephesians is a call to praise our Triune God who has saved us by his grace. http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/praise-to-our-saving-god http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/praise-to-our-saving-god.mp3 Sun, 26 Apr 2009 08:26:18 CDT JR Vassar Wealth Redefined ephesians,gospel,renewal,creation,salvation,grace,christ,adoption 51:55 This message by Pastor JR Vassar kicks off a 21 week series on Paul's Letter to Ephesians. The whole Epistle can be summed up in 1:9-10 - God is bringing everything together in Jesus. http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/the-message-of-ephesians http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/the-message-of-ephesians.mp3 Sun, 19 Apr 2009 07:22:34 CDT JR Vassar Wealth Redefined ephesians,gospel,renewal,creation,salvation,grace,christ 41:33 The Resurrection of Jesus Changes everything. In this Easter message, Pastor JR Vassar shows us how the resurrection of Jesus Christ speaks great things to us. http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/this-changes-everything http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/easter-sunday.mp3 Sun, 12 Apr 2009 06:43:08 CDT JR Vassar Easter 2009 gospel,salvation,easter,resurrection,jesus 25:55 The Crucifixion of Jesus was at the same time an atrocity and the greatest event that has ever happened. http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/good-friday-2009 http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/good-friday.mp3 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 06:49:19 CDT JR Vassar The Crucifixion of Jesus was at the same time an atrocity and the greatest event that has ever happened. jesus,crucifixion,cross,good_friday,salvation,grace,gospel 21:05 Pastor JR Vassar teaches on Jesus' words to the Church of Laodicea. In this letter, Jesus addresses a group of nominal Christians who have taken the name of Jesus, but have not taken Him... http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/a-zealous-community http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/palm-sunday.mp3 Sun, 05 Apr 2009 11:19:16 CDT JR Vassar The Church Jesus Wants lent,jesus,church,nominal_christianity,faith,repentance,gospel 46:43 Pastor JR Vassar shows us how Jesus' address to the Church in Philadelphia inspires hope in us that fuels perseverance. http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/a-hopeful-community http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/a-hopeful-community.mp3 Sun, 29 Mar 2009 06:39:22 CDT JR Vassar The Church Jesus Wants church,hope,jesus,revelation,seven_churches_of_revelation 32:03 Pastor JR Vassar walks us through Revelation 3:1-6 and describes what it means to be a community truly awake to Jesus and his purposes for us. http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/an-awakened-community http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/ac03-22-09pm.mp3 Sun, 22 Mar 2009 11:31:29 CDT JR Vassar The Church Jesus Wants jesus,revival,awakening,church,holiness,holy_spirit 50:40 In this message, Pastor JR Vassar teaches on Jesus' address to the Church of Thyatira. Jesus calls the church to repent of the sin of compartmentalization and to become a community that inspires one another to full obedience to Jesus. http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/a-community-of-accountability http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/a-community-of-accountability.mp3 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 07:27:14 CDT JR Vassar The Church Jesus Wants jesus,church,revelation,seven_churches_of_revelation,accountability,community 43:44 Jesus commends the church at Pergamum for remaining faithful in maintaining their public allegiance to him even at the cost of their safety and lives. At the same time, he warns them to repent because of their wayward practices in other areas. The challenge he issues is to be a community of purity. http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/a-community-of-purity http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/purity.mp3 Sun, 08 Mar 2009 13:58:10 CDT Kristian Rose The Church Jesus Wants revelation,pergamum,community,purity 31:34 Jesus addresses the Church of Smyrna, a suffering church who endured to the end. Pastor JR challenges the people of Apostles Church to overcome the temptation of assimilation, dreaming in a different language of the culture. http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/an-enduring-community http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/enduring-community.mp3 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 10:11:38 CST JR Vassar The Church Jesus Wants jesus,church,revelation,patience,suffering,endurance,culture 40:12 Ash Wednesday begins the Lenten Season. Pastor JR shares with us how to enter into the Lenten Season and make it a time of personal and corporate renewal. It begins with Ash Wednesday repentance, telling God we are sorry... http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/ash-wednesday-service http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/ash-wednesday.mp3 Wed, 25 Feb 2009 14:38:30 CST JR Vassar The Church Jesus Wants repentance,lent,ash_wednesday 37:12 Jesus calls us to be a community marked by love. http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/a-community-of-love http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/where-there-is-god-there-is-love.mp3 Sun, 22 Feb 2009 12:35:58 CST Kenny Marchetti The Church Jesus Wants church,love,city,jesus,revelation 46:52 In this final message in the Seeing Jesus series, Pastor JR Vassar discusses the angry side of Jesus. What makes Jesus angry? What causes him indignation and how are we to share in that anger? What does it mean for the Church to be disturbed by the things Jesus is disturbed by? http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/the-angry-side-of-jesus http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/the-angry-side-of-jesus.mp3 Sun, 15 Feb 2009 16:07:31 CST JR Vassar The Season of Epiphany: Seeing Jesus kingdom,salvation,outrage,anger,compassion,action,mercy,injustice,justice,jesus 50:20 Those who know Jesus have been sent together to partner with God in renewing all things with the message and mercy of Christ. But, we must become the good we want to see in the world. Jesus is transforming us at the root of our character to make us new and give us the resources to carry out his plan...Pastor JR Vassar teaches on becoming apprentices of Jesus. http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/jesus-our-teacher Sun, 08 Feb 2009 22:17:17 CST JR Vassar The Season of Epiphany: Seeing Jesus renwal,transformation,discipleship,jesus How do you live out the teachings of Jesus in the corporate world? How do you live as His disciple in your public life, doing the work of a business professional for the glory of God and for the emerging shape of the corporate culture? The Discipleship and the Corporate World Seminar served to equip Christians to be leaders in business who shape the ethos of their corporate domains. Taking place on Saturday, February 7, 2009, several key leaders from the corporate world challenged us to exercise influence in the public arena of our professional lives by pursuing excellence, integrity, justice, compassion, creativity, and generosity. The seminar was held at Trinity Baptist Church in Manhattan. Speakers for the event include: Britt Harris (former CEO of Bridgewater Associates and current CIO of Texas Retirement Systems of Texas); Richard Johnson (Formerly Senior Client Relationship Manager for Citigroup); Obie McKenzie (Managing Director of Client Relationships, Blackrock) and more. http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/discipleship-and-the-corporate-world-session-2 http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/discipleship-in-the-corporate-world-part-2.mp3 Sat, 07 Feb 2009 11:03:51 CST Britt Harris Discipleship and the Corporate World discipleship,corporate_world,wealth,generocity 80:01 How do you live out the teachings of Jesus in the corporate world? How do you live as His disciple in your public life, doing the work of a business professional for the glory of God and for the emerging shape of the corporate culture? The Discipleship and the Corporate World Seminar served to equip Christians to be leaders in business who shape the ethos of their corporate domains. Taking place on Saturday, February 7, 2009, several key leaders from the corporate world challenged us to exercise influence in the public arena of our professional lives by pursuing excellence, integrity, justice, compassion, creativity, and generosity. The seminar was held at Trinity Baptist Church in Manhattan. Speakers for the event include: Britt Harris (former CEO of Bridgewater Associates and current CIO of Texas Retirement Systems of Texas); Richard Johnson (Formerly Senior Client Relationship Manager for Citigroup); Obie McKenzie (Managing Director of Client Relationships, Blackrock) and more. http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/discipleship-and-the-corporate-world-session-1 http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/discipleship-in-the-corporate-world.mp3 Sat, 07 Feb 2009 11:00:47 CST Britt Harris Discipleship and the Corporate World discipleship,corporate_world,wealth,generocity 62:17 In this message from the series, The Season of Epiphany: Seeing Jesus, Pastor JR Vassar teaches from Luke 5:27-32 on Jesus befriending sinners. How does Jesus respond to the people who were labeled as outcast by the power brokers of the day and what difference does it make in our lives personally. http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/friend-of-sinners http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/friend-of-sinners.mp3 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 09:28:11 CST JR Vassar The Season of Epiphany: Seeing Jesus jesus,gospel,grace,love,compassion,brokenness,mission,discipleship 43:15 Pastor JR Vassar walks us through the temptation of Jesus showing us how he faithfully withstood all enticements to act independently of the Father. How do we faithfully live out the vision God has for our own lives and resist all temptations to break loyalty with Him for broader paths that rob of us life? http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/the-faithful-son-2-unsq http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/the-faithful-son-2-unsq.mp3 Sun, 25 Jan 2009 09:21:18 CST JR Vassar The Season of Epiphany: Seeing Jesus scripture,imagination,identity,temptation,jesus 39:28 Pastor JR Vassar walks us through the temptation of Jesus showing us how he faithfully withstood all enticements to act independently of the Father. How do we faithfully live out the vision God has for our own lives and resist all temptations to break loyalty with Him for broader paths that rob of us life? http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/the-faithful-son-2-ues http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/the-faithful-son-2-ues.mp3 Sun, 25 Jan 2009 09:20:36 CST JR Vassar The Season of Epiphany: Seeing Jesus scripture,imagination,identity,temptation,jesus 34:28 In this message from Luke's account of the temptation of Jesus, Pastor JR Vassar explains what was at the heart of the temptation for Jesus to turn stones into bread. Not only do we see Jesus emerge as the Faithful Son who is qualified to be our Savior, but we also see how we can be faithful sons and daughters even as we encounter the same temptation. http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/the-faithful-son http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/the-faithful-son.mp3 Sun, 18 Jan 2009 09:34:35 CST JR Vassar The Season of Epiphany: Seeing Jesus jesus,temptation,comfort,sacrifice,cost,city,mission 37:04 As we begin the Season of Epiphany, we want to see Jesus as He is and embrace all He is for us. In this message, Pastor JR Vassar shows us from the Prologue of John's Gospel that Jesus is the God-man, fully revealing God the Father to us. Jesus puts a face on God and reveals him to be a God of Grace and Truth. As we come to understand Grace, our lives take on a new shape and our deepest sense of self is transformed. http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/the-face-of-grace http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/the-face-of-grace.mp3 Sun, 11 Jan 2009 07:37:20 CST JR Vassar The Season of Epiphany: Seeing Jesus jesus,gospel,incarnation,grace,salvation 44:29 As we enter into 2009, Pastor JR Vassar challenges us from Mark's Gospel to accept the invitation of Jesus to "be with him, tell his story, and enter with him into the brokenness of this creation." http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/the-invitation-of-jesus http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/the-invitation-of-jesus.mp3 Sun, 04 Jan 2009 10:33:55 CST JR Vassar As we enter into 2009, Pastor JR Vassar challenges us from Mark's Gospel to accept the invitation of Jesus to "be with him, tell his story, and enter with him into the brokenness of this creation." jesus,gospel,brokenness,mission,discipleship 26:16 The Fourth Sunday of Advent, the Candle of Peace. Pastor JR Vassar teaches through the Simeon's song in Luke 2:22-35. Simeon refused to resign himself to the way things were and waited with hope for God's salvation. This salvation arrives in Jesus who reconciles us to God but also creates a division among people... http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/the-song-of-simeon http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/the-song-of-simeon.mp3 Sun, 21 Dec 2008 22:47:50 CST JR Vassar Arriving advent,christmas,jesus,incarnation,peace,love,joy,hope 33:23 In the Third Sunday of Advent we light the Candle of Joy. Pastor JR Vassar walks us through Luke 2:1-20. In this passage we see that God is moving history to bring about his saving and good purposes for his people. When the Good News of Christ moves from being historical to personal, it brings us great joy and abolishes all fear. Mary and the shepherds serve as an example to the believing community, calling us to wonder, to worship and to witness. http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/good-news-of-a-great-joy http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/good-news-of-a-great-joy.mp3 Sun, 14 Dec 2008 06:47:21 CST JR Vassar Arriving incarnation,jesus,christmas,advent,peace,love,joy,hope 41:02 In the Second Sunday of Advent 2008, Pastor JR Vassar teaches from Mary's Magnificat (Luke 1:45-55). In this passage, Elizabeth blesses Mary, and Mary breaks out in a song of praise and thanks to God for his work for her and in her. It is a political and prophetic song with huge claims about Jesus and implications for our lives. http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/the-magnificat http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/the-magnificat.mp3 Sun, 07 Dec 2008 22:09:57 CST JR Vassar Arriving advent,christmas,jesus,incarnation,mary,annunciation_to_mary,elizabeth,magnificat,justice,poor,kingdom 42:48 November 30, 2008, the First Sunday of Advent in 2008, we begin our series Arriving. In this message from Luke 1:26-38, Pastor JR Vassar walks us through Gabriel's announcement to Mary that she will conceive and bear a son. Pastor JR explains from the text who Jesus is for his people and how we are to respond to the message that God is healing the creation in Jesus Christ. Mary serves as an example of faith for us. http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/the-announcement http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/ac-11-30-08am.mp3 Sun, 30 Nov 2008 12:43:51 CST JR Vassar Arriving advent,christmas,jesus,incarnation,mary,annunciation_to_mary,gabriel 30:03 The Good Life is a life of gratitude, living joyfully in light of grace. http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/gratitude http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/gratitude.mp3 Sun, 23 Nov 2008 10:10:00 CST Kristian Rose The Good Life thanksgiving,rejoice,salvation,grace,gratitude 30:41 Jesus seeks to free us from anxiety by severing the root of unbelief and giving us something unshakable to live for. http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/free-from-anxiety http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/ac-11-16-08pm.mp3 Sun, 16 Nov 2008 04:54:51 CST JR Vassar The Good Life love_of_god,sovereignty_of_god,faith,sermon_on_the_mount,jesus,kingdom,doubt,worry,fear,anxiety 32:53 The Good Life that God is inviting us into is a life of open and public identification with Jesus at the risk of insult and even injury. http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/the-trial-of-insults http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/the-trial-of-insults.mp3 Sun, 09 Nov 2008 22:14:16 CST JR Vassar The Good Life the_good_life,trials,insults,persecution,1peter,suffering,love,trust 44:23 The Good Life is a life that sees and savors beauty as an experience that leads us to the One who is Beauty. As we create and enjoy that which is beautiful (art, story, poetry, dance, music, fashion, order, design, etc.) we are led to the Fountain of all beauty. http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/beauty http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/beauty.mp3 Sun, 02 Nov 2008 10:01:54 CST Kenny Marchetti The Good Life the_good_life,beauty,arts,city 39:10 We continue our look at God's command to rest. The good life is a life that has adopted the rhythm of rest into your life. http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/sabbath-rest-part-2 http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/sabbath-rest-part-2.mp3 Sun, 26 Oct 2008 15:02:22 CDT JR Vassar The Good Life sabbath,rest,the_good_life,gospel,grace,hope 41:06 We are all busy and very tired. Our lives are lived at breakneck speeds. Learning to embrace the rhythm of rest prescribed by God is essential for the Good Life. http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/sabbath-rest http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/ac-10-19-08am.mp3 Sun, 19 Oct 2008 22:39:00 CDT JR Vassar The Good Life good_life,sabbath,rest,grace 32:01 On Sunday, October 12, the people of Apostles Church gathered together for corporate prayer and worship, seeking God and turning our hearts toward him in the midst of challenging times. http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/concert-of-prayer Sun, 12 Oct 2008 12:25:52 CDT JR Vassar On Sunday, October 12, the people of Apostles Church gathered together for corporate prayer and worship, seeking God and turning our hearts toward him in the midst of challenging times. prayer,humility,generosity,greed,faith,fear,economic_crisis Benediction from October 5, 2008 http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/jesus-our-joy http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/ac-10-05-08-ben.mp3 Sun, 05 Oct 2008 07:52:11 CDT JR Vassar The Benedictions of Apostles Church benediction,christ,gain,riches 0:32 The Good Life is a life of contentment. http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/contentment http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/ac-10-05-08pm.mp3 Sun, 05 Oct 2008 07:46:58 CDT JR Vassar The Good Life the_good_life,contentment,celebration,christ,knowing_christ,satisfied_in_christ,power 33:24 Relationships are at the core of living a Good Life http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/friendship http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/ac-09-28-08.mp3 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 20:27:11 CDT Kenny Marchetti The Good Life friendship,unity,trinity,relationships,community,good_life 39:43 Benediction from September 21, 2008 highlighting Philippians 3:8 http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/greater-riches http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/ac-09-21-08pm-benediction.mp3 Sun, 21 Sep 2008 13:00:11 CDT The Benedictions of Apostles Church benediction,christ,gain,riches 0:33 Christ is the key to the Good Life. In him we have righteousness and joy. http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/gain http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/ac-09-21-08pm.mp3 Sun, 21 Sep 2008 12:55:29 CDT JR Vassar The Good Life good_life,justification_by_faith,satisfied_in_christ,faith,works,imputation,joy,suffering,loss,paul,philippians,knowing_christ 34:10 As we conclude our series, we as a people gladly choose to resist the American Dream. http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/subverting-the-empire-panel-discussion-union-square http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/panel-discussion-union-square.mp3 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 13:35:47 CDT JR Vassar Jesus, The Church and the American Dream jesus,king,caesar,rome,roman_empire,colossians,subversive,icons,images,god's_will,power,prayer,reconciliation,cross 50:01 A Panel Discussion on what it looks like to live subversive lives in the context of our careers in our city. http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/subverting-the-empire-panel-discussion-upper-east-side http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/panel-discussion.mp3 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 13:34:03 CDT JR Vassar Jesus, The Church and the American Dream jesus,king,caesar,rome,roman_empire,colossians,subversive,icons,images,god's_will,power,prayer,reconciliation,cross,fuflillment 41:51 If this emerging community is going to influence an emerging city, it must become a community of prayer that provokes dialogue and where every member fully participates. http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/an-exhortation-to-prayer-and-purposeful-living http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/ac-09-07-08.mp3 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 23:52:12 CDT JR Vassar Jesus, The Church and the American Dream jesus,king,caesar,rome,roman_empire,colossians,subversive,icons,images,god's_will,power,prayer,reconciliation,cross 37:01 The Gospel renews relationships at every level. The household that embraces the Gospel is transformed by the Gospel http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/renewed-relationships-in-the-community-of-god http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/renewed-relationships-in-the-community-of-god.mp3 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 14:55:01 CDT JR Vassar Jesus, The Church and the American Dream marriage,fuflillment,cross,reconciliation,prayer,power,god's_will,images,icons,subversive,colossians,roman_empire,rome,caesar,king,jesus 47:19 This is a message from Colossians 3:9-17. Becoming what Christ has saved us to be requires not only the putting off of old ways, but the putting on of new practices, embracing his peace, and having his word dwelling in our hearts. http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/an-emerging-humanity http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/ac-08-24-08pm.mp3 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 07:38:46 CDT JR Vassar Jesus, The Church and the American Dream jesus,king,caesar,rome,roman_empire,colossians,subversive,icons,images,god's_will,power,prayer,reconciliation,cross,fuflillment 40:32 Set your mind on things above. Put to death the things in you that do not belong to your new life in Christ. http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/being-what-you-will-become http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/ac-08-17-08pm.mp3 Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:41:49 CDT JR Vassar Jesus, The Church and the American Dream jesus,king,caesar,rome,roman_empire,colossians,subversive,icons,images,god's_will,power,prayer,reconciliation,cross,fuflillment,sanctification 39:32 Jesus lacks no resources. Everything he is for his glory, he is to his people for their good. We are filled in Him, so don't be taken captive by any other idea or person or cultural dream. http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/filled-in-him http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/ac-08-10-08.mp3 Sun, 10 Aug 2008 07:45:53 CDT JR Vassar Jesus, The Church and the American Dream jesus,king,caesar,rome,roman_empire,colossians,subversive,icons,images,god's_will,power,prayer,reconciliation,cross,fuflillment 40:51 As we continue our look into the Apostle Paul’s ancient Letter to the Colossian Church, we will discover our future concerns about truth addressed with remarkable clarity and insight. In Colossians 1:24—2:5, we will receive encouraging, satisfying answers to our most foundational, life questions. Together, we will consider what truth is, where it is to be found, and how we may live in its beauty and goodness. http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/think-about-what-is-true Sun, 03 Aug 2008 15:45:29 CDT Kenny Marchetti Jesus, The Church and the American Dream jesus,king,caesar,rome,roman_empire,colossians,subversive,icons,images,god's_will,power,prayer,reconciliation,cross,truth Jesus is supreme over the creation and the new creation. http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/the-preeminence-of-jesus http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/ac-07-27-08.mp3 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 22:30:48 CDT JR Vassar Jesus, The Church and the American Dream jesus,king,caesar,rome,roman_empire,colossians,subversive,icons,images,god's_will,power,prayer,reconciliation,cross 30:11 Paul prays that the Colossians would have imaginations captured by God's dream for them and that they would live out that imagination with conduct that expresses their loyalty to Jesus who has saved them and brought them into His Kingdom. http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/life-in-another-kingdom http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/ac-07-20-08.mp3 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 11:26:08 CDT JR Vassar Jesus, The Church and the American Dream jesus,king,caesar,rome,roman_empire,colossians,subversive,icons,images,god's_will,power,prayer 36:23 When Paul traveled throughout the Roman Empire, he was not simply inviting people to a new religious experience. He was declaring that Jesus is King and Caesar was not. He was announcing a different Kingdom and a different King. http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/jesus-and-caesar http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/ac-07-13-08.mp3 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 21:05:45 CDT JR Vassar Jesus, The Church and the American Dream jesus,king,caesar,rome,roman_empire,colossians,subversive,icons,images 34:01 http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/the-trinity-in-salvation-and-new-creation http://www.thebuddyproject.com/tbp/AC-07-06-08.mp3 Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:35:40 CDT Kenny Marchetti The Trinity in Creation, Salvation and New Creation trinity,god,creation,origins,destiny,salvation,holy_spirit,new_creation Compelling people know their origin and they live their destiny. http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/knowing-our-origin-living-our-destiny http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/knowing-our-origins-and-living-our-destiny.mp3 Sun, 29 Jun 2008 14:48:50 CDT Kenny Marchetti The Trinity in Creation, Salvation and New Creation destiny,origins,creation,god,trinity 45:21 Followers of Jesus are to be marked with compelling love - actively securing the good of another at cost to yourself without requiring merit or payment in return. http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/compelling-love http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/compelling-love.mp3 Sun, 22 Jun 2008 12:06:25 CDT JR Vassar A Compelling People holy_spirit,power,influence,spread_of_christianity,compelling_people,repentance,holiness,risk,joy,generosity,simplicity,giving,love,sacrifice,compassion 41:09 The earliest Christians were marked by compelling generosity. They embodied generosity having seen that pattern in their Lord. http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/compelling-generosity http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/compelling-generosity.mp3 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 05:32:02 CDT JR Vassar A Compelling People holy_spirit,power,influence,spread_of_christianity,compelling_people,repentance,holiness,risk,joy,generosity,simplicity,giving 45:29 The earliest Christians were a people of compelling joy. Their joy was rooted in remembrance of what God had accomplished for them in Jesus Christ, and expectation of what He would do in bringing about the renewal of all creation in Christ. The emphasis in the New Testament book, The Acts of the Apostles, is on joy being rooted in our experience of what God is actually doing among us now to heal and restore this broken world. http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/compelling-joy http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/compelling-joy.mp3 Sun, 08 Jun 2008 09:06:17 CDT JR Vassar A Compelling People holy_spirit,power,influence,spread_of_christianity,compelling_people,repentance,holiness,risk,joy 50:48 Jesus left 120 people on this planet and this small, marginalized movement became the most dominant cultural influence in the urban world. What made them such a compelling people that shaped cities, forged culture and conquered the Roman Empire: The presence of the Spirit of God in their midst. http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/a-people-of-gods-presence http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/a-people-of-gods-presence.mp3 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 14:50:31 CDT JR Vassar A Compelling People holy_spirit,power,influence,spread_of_christianity,compelling_people,repentance,holiness,risk 50:12 The Resurrection of Jesus Christ gives us confidence that living all out for his purposes will not be a life lived in vain. To live lives of consequence means paying the cost in prayer, giving, and service. http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/living-lives-of-consequence http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/living-lives-of-consequence.mp3 Sun, 25 May 2008 06:53:31 CDT The Spiritual Life resurrection,full_life,impact,giving,serving,prayer,sacrifice,courage,suffering 35:50 God is not only saving individuals; he is saving a people for himself through Jesus Christ and by the Spirit. http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/the-community-of-the-spirit http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/the-community-of-the-spirit.mp3 Sun, 11 May 2008 19:38:22 CDT JR Vassar The Spiritual Life holy_spirit,walking_by_the_spirit,flesh,fruit_of_the_spirit,love,joy,peace,patience,kindness,goodness,faithfulness,self_control,filled_with_the_spirit,power,community,cross,church 41:36 What does it mean to be filled with the Spirit? http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/filled-with-the-spirit http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/filled-with-the-spirit.mp3 Sun, 04 May 2008 19:22:06 CDT JR Vassar The Spiritual Life holy_spirit,walking_by_the_spirit,flesh,fruit_of_the_spirit,love,joy,peace,patience,kindness,goodness,faithfulness,self_control,filled_with_the_spirit,power 44:55 Walking by the Spirit is key to living the Spiritual Life. http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/walking-by-the-spirit http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/walking-by-the-spirit.mp3 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 19:14:38 CDT Kenny Marchetti The Spiritual Life holy_spirit,walking_by_the_spirit,flesh,fruit_of_the_spirit,love,joy,peace,patience,kindness,goodness,faithfulness,self_control 40:46 Contrast of Today's New Spirituality with Christian Spirituality. http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/true-spirituality http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/true-spirituality.mp3 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 18:45:09 CDT JR Vassar The Spiritual Life spirit,spiritual,gospel,pantheism,apologetics,new_spirituality,oprah,new_age 44:26 Jesus is the True Vine. Only by abiding in him can we have true life and bear the fruit of his character, becoming all God envisions and intends us to be. http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/i-am-the-vine-part-2 http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/i-am-the-true-vine-part-2.mp3 Sun, 13 Apr 2008 17:14:15 CDT JR Vassar Jesus According to Jesus i_am,true_vine,john_15,abiding_in_christ,gospel,sanctification,holiness,fruit,fruitfulness 40:33 Jesus is the True Vine, the one who nourishes us with true life. Only by abiding in Him can we find the resources to be all that God envisions us to be. http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/i-am-the-vine-part-1 http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/i-am-the-true-vine-part-1.mp3 Sun, 06 Apr 2008 17:07:57 CDT JR Vassar Jesus According to Jesus i_am,true_vine,john_15,abiding_in_christ,gospel,sanctification,holiness,fruit,fruitfulness 43:16 Jesus is the Way, the Truth, the Life. http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/i-am-the-way-the-truth-and-the-life Sun, 30 Mar 2008 16:00:51 CDT JR Vassar Jesus According to Jesus i_am,way,truth,life,john_14:6,pluralism,relativism,evangelism Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead and teaches us that He is the giver of life who frees us from the fear of death and gives us fullness of life. http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/i-am-the-resurrection-and-the-life http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/i-am-the-resurrection-of-life.mp3 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 15:54:54 CDT JR Vassar Jesus According to Jesus i_am,resurrection_and_the_life,john,gospel,lazurus,john_11 36:54 Jesus said, I Am the Good Shepherd. He calls his sheep and leads his sheep. http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/i-am-the-good-shepherd http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/i-am-the-good-shepherd.mp3 Sun, 16 Mar 2008 15:47:21 CDT JR Vassar Jesus According to Jesus i_am,good_shepherd,jesus,gospel,john,call,abudant_life 46:19 Jesus is the Light of the World, revealing the Father and revealing to us all that the Father intends us to be. http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/i-am-the-light-of-the-world http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/i-am-the-light-of-the-world.mp3 Sun, 09 Mar 2008 15:48:58 CDT JR Vassar Jesus According to Jesus i_am,light_of_the_world,john_8,gospel_of_john,eternal_life,believe,son_of_god 41:52 Jesus declares that He is the Bread of Life, our only hope for radical, full, flourishing life. He is the bread of life that is broken for us that we might have life. http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/i-am-the-bread-of-life http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/i-am-the-bread-of-life.mp3 Sun, 02 Mar 2008 15:04:50 CDT JR Vassar Jesus According to Jesus jesus,gospel,i_am,john,bread_of_life,abundant_life,cross,broken 40:40 Most people are enslaved to the opinion of others. How can we be free from the idol of man? http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/the-idol-of-man http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/the-idol-of-man.mp3 Sun, 24 Feb 2008 10:21:55 CDT JR Vassar The Idol Factory idols,worship,god,idolatry,relationships,fear_of_man 36:16 How do our idolatrous desires impact our relationships? http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/idols-and-relationships http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/idolatry-and-relationshis.mp3 Sun, 17 Feb 2008 10:06:11 CDT JR Vassar The Idol Factory idolatry,worship,idols,one_god,repentance,examination,gospel,relationships 36:00 How do we detect whether something has become an Idol in our lives and how do we destroy it and return God to his proper place in our lives. http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/detecting-and-destroying-our-idols http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/detecting-and-destroying-our-idols.mp3 Sun, 10 Feb 2008 09:46:24 CDT JR Vassar The Idol Factory idolatry,worship,idols,one_god,repentance,examination,gospel 36:20 What is Idolatry? What does it look like in our lives and how can we be free the idols that we set up to be our functional gods. http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/defining-idolatry http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/defining-idolatry.mp3 Sun, 03 Feb 2008 14:15:13 CDT JR Vassar The Idol Factory idolatry,worship,idols,one_god,repentance,examination,gospel 35:52 Jesus has come to restore the creation and renew all that was lost at the Fall. The Revelation gives us a picture of this final renewal that Jesus Christ has won through his life, death and resurrection and will bring about at his return when His Kingdom is consummated. http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/renewal http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/renewal.mp3 Sun, 27 Jan 2008 17:44:03 CST JR Vassar Christ. Community. City. Renewal. revelation,eternity,kingdom,renewal,creation,restoration,healing,second_coming,consummation 36:50 This message in the "Christ. Community. City. Renewal." series looks at God's perspective on the city. God has ordained that large urban cities exists and therefore loves them. He loves them for their beauty creating activity that impresses upon the human heart a sense of God. He also loves cities due to the number of people who reside in them. http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/city http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/city.mp3 Sun, 13 Jan 2008 17:44:17 CST JR Vassar Christ. Community. City. Renewal. city,beauty,culture 31:01 This message is about Christ and how we are justified before God through faith in Him. http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/christ http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/christ.mp3 Sun, 06 Jan 2008 14:14:46 CDT JR Vassar Christ. Community. City. Renewal. christ,gospel,works,grace,faith,race,ethnic,belief 30:49 The Incarnation reveals to us the Radical Generosity of God and calls us into a life of radical generosity. http://www.apostlesnyc.com/sermon/the-radical-generosity-of-god http://www.apostlesnyc.com/mediafiles/give-more.mp3 Sun, 16 Dec 2007 19:22:24 CDT JR Vassar Advent 2007 incarnation,generosity,giving,christmas,advent,humility,poor,rich,glory,sharing,sacrificial_giving,community 53:14