http://forthosewhothirst.org/index.php/message_audio/ The East Ave Community Church in Chico, CA presents selected weekend message audio. Pastor Ron Zimmer en-us en ron@forthosewhothirst.org Weekend Message Audio Copyright 2008 2008-07-06T17:30:00-08:00 East Ave Community Church: Ron Zimmer Luke records the pestering of Jesus by the Pharisees and scribes. They stalk Jesus looking for a reason to turn the crowds against him. Finally, Jesus has just had enough and finally confronts the Pharisees, giving them just what they wanted. http://www.eastavemedia.org/audio/080706_luke.mp3 00:53:55 http://forthosewhothirst.org/index.php/site/jesus_picks_a_fight/#When:2008-07-06T17:30:00-08:00 Luke records the pestering of Jesus by the Pharisees and scribes. They stalk Jesus looking for a reason to turn the crowds against him. Finally, Jesus has just had enough and finally confronts the Pharisees, giving them just what they wanted. The Gospel of Luke 2008-07-06T17:30:00-08:00 Sun, 6 Jul 2008 17:30:00 PDT East Ave Community Church: Ron Zimmer After reading a Messianic passage from Isaiah, Jesus goes out and proves Himself to be bona fide by His actions. http://www.eastavemedia.org/audio/080608_luke.mp3 00:43:25 http://forthosewhothirst.org/index.php/site/jesus_earns_his_bones/#When:2008-06-09T05:30:01-08:00 After reading a Messianic passage from Isaiah, Jesus goes out and proves Himself to be bona fide by His actions. The Gospel of Luke 2008-06-09T05:30:01-08:00 Mon, 9 Jun 2008 05:30:01 PDT East Ave Community Church: Ron Zimmer We have all heard the proverb that Jesus quotes about a prophet not being respected in his hometown. But, don't you find it odd that it was only after Jesus quotes this proverb that people are unhappy - and what I mean by unhappy is that they wanted Him dead! http://www.eastavemedia.org/audio/080601_luke.mp3 00:51:13 http://forthosewhothirst.org/index.php/site/jesus_goes_home/#When:2008-06-01T22:34:01-08:00 We have all heard the proverb that Jesus quotes about a prophet not being respected in his hometown. But, don't you find it odd that it was only after Jesus quotes this proverb that people are unhappy - and what I mean by unhappy is that they wanted Him dead! The Gospel of Luke 2008-06-01T22:34:01-08:00 Sun, 1 Jun 2008 22:34:01 PDT East Ave Community Church: Ron Zimmer Jesus is commissioned into His ministry at His baptism and then is led into the desert by the Holy Spirit to fast for 40 days. While there, Jesus is tempted by the devil. Ever wonder if Jesus truly experienced temptation? Check out what Luke says Jesus experienced! http://www.eastavemedia.org/audio/080525_luke.mp3 00:55:39 http://forthosewhothirst.org/index.php/site/tried_and_tested1/#When:2008-05-26T03:09:00-08:00 Jesus is commissioned into His ministry at His baptism and then is led into the desert by the Holy Spirit to fast for 40 days. While there, Jesus is tempted by the devil. Ever wonder if Jesus truly experienced temptation? Check out what Luke says Jesus experienced! The Gospel of Luke 2008-05-26T03:09:00-08:00 Mon, 26 May 2008 03:09:00 PDT East Ave Community Church: Ron Zimmer Luke is a brilliant historian. He sets up Act II of his story of Jesus by placing the whole thing historical context. Then he takes the time to set the background of his cousin John preparing the way. http://www.eastavemedia.org/audio/080518_luke.mp3 00:42:25 http://forthosewhothirst.org/index.php/site/john_the_baptizer/#When:2008-05-19T05:30:01-08:00 Luke is a brilliant historian. He sets up Act II of his story of Jesus by placing the whole thing historical context. Then he takes the time to set the background of his cousin John preparing the way. The Gospel of Luke 2008-05-19T05:30:01-08:00 Mon, 19 May 2008 05:30:01 PDT East Ave Community Church: Ron Zimmer So, now that the Israelites have seen the miracles and all that God has provided, they are sold out to Yahweh, right? I mean, how could anyone possibly not get it by now? http://www.eastavemedia.org/audio/080504_wilderness.mp3 00:44:49 http://forthosewhothirst.org/index.php/site/it_all_hits_the_fan/#When:2008-04-27T17:30:19-08:00 So, now that the Israelites have seen the miracles and all that God has provided, they are sold out to Yahweh, right? I mean, how could anyone possibly not get it by now? Into the Wilderness 2008-04-27T17:30:19-08:00 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 17:30:19 PDT East Ave Community Church: Ron Zimmer You can't get much more famous than this! The crossing of the dry lake bed is an amazing illustration of God's power. But, what about the event can you believe? Is the parting of the Red Sea something to take literally? http://www.eastavemedia.org/audio/080330_wilderness.mp3 00:46:42 http://forthosewhothirst.org/index.php/site/crossing_the_red_sea/#When:2008-03-31T02:57:00-08:00 You can't get much more famous than this! The crossing of the dry lake bed is an amazing illustration of God's power. But, what about the event can you believe? Is the parting of the Red Sea something to take literally? Into the Wilderness 2008-03-31T02:57:00-08:00 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 02:57:00 PDT East Ave Community Church: Ron Zimmer How much do we know about the meal that we call the Last Supper? As it turns out, we can actually reconstruct the whole process of the day based upon the first century Passover traditions. http://www.eastavemedia.org/audio/080323_passover.mp3 0:48:43 http://forthosewhothirst.org/index.php/site/jesus_passover_dinner/#When:2008-03-24T03:16:00-08:00 How much do we know about the meal that we call the Last Supper? As it turns out, we can actually reconstruct the whole process of the day based upon the first century Passover traditions. The Original Passover 2008-03-24T03:16:00-08:00 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 03:16:00 PDT East Ave Community Church: Ron Zimmer Just when all seems to be lost - the 10th Plague! The children of Israel are saved though the action of God. And, in so doing, God institutes the Festival of the Passover. http://www.eastavemedia.org/audio/080316_passover.mp3 0:42:59 http://forthosewhothirst.org/index.php/site/finally_the_original_passover/#When:2008-03-17T03:04:01-08:00 Just when all seems to be lost - the 10th Plague! The children of Israel are saved though the action of God. And, in so doing, God institutes the Festival of the Passover. The Original Passover 2008-03-17T03:04:01-08:00 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 03:04:01 PDT East Ave Community Church: Ron Zimmer Jacob is not a nice guy. He stole his brother's birth right, runs from problems, and is generally deceitful. But, God choses to bless him anyway and fulfill his promise to Abraham though him. http://www.eastavemedia.org/audio/080217_passover.mp3 49:44 http://forthosewhothirst.org/index.php/site/jacob_and_both_wives/#When:2008-02-18T02:03:00-08:00 Jacob is not a nice guy. He stole his brother's birth right, runs from problems, and is generally deceitful. But, God choses to bless him anyway and fulfill his promise to Abraham though him. The Original Passover 2008-02-18T02:03:00-08:00 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 02:03:00 PDT East Ave Community Church: Ron Zimmer In order to know who the Israelites are, you should spend some time getting to know the original Jew - Abraham. God made a promise to Abraham that his descendants would be more numerous than the stars themselves. http://www.eastavemedia.org/audio/080210_passover.mp3 0:52:30 http://forthosewhothirst.org/index.php/site/father_abraham/#When:2008-02-11T03:15:00-08:00 In order to know who the Israelites are, you should spend some time getting to know the original Jew - Abraham. God made a promise to Abraham that his descendants would be more numerous than the stars themselves. The Original Passover 2008-02-11T03:15:00-08:00 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 03:15:00 PDT East Ave Community Church: Ron Zimmer Titus is charged with building a strong church on the island of Crete. Paul gives every explicit regulations about the kind of leaders that Paul wants representing Jesus and the church. http://www.eastavemedia.org/audio/080203_titus_3.mp3 0:47:17 http://forthosewhothirst.org/index.php/site/people_of_action/#When:2008-02-04T02:40:01-08:00 Titus is charged with building a strong church on the island of Crete. Paul gives every explicit regulations about the kind of leaders that Paul wants representing Jesus and the church. Titus 2008-02-04T02:40:01-08:00 Mon, 4 Feb 2008 02:40:01 PDT East Ave Community Church: Ron Zimmer Paul recognizes that the only Bible some people may read is the lives of the people they know that call themselves Christian. http://www.eastavemedia.org/audio/080127_titus_2.mp3 0:52:27 http://forthosewhothirst.org/index.php/site/the_visual_bible/#When:2008-01-27T21:27:00-08:00 Paul recognizes that the only Bible some people may read is the lives of the people they know that call themselves Christian. Titus 2008-01-27T21:27:00-08:00 Sun, 27 Jan 2008 21:27:00 PDT East Ave Community Church: Ron Zimmer Paul stops in on the island of Crete on his way to Jerusalem from Roman imprisonment. Turns out, Paul doesn't like Cretans. http://www.eastavemedia.org/audio/080113_titus.mp3 0:49:40 http://forthosewhothirst.org/index.php/site/choosing_leaders/#When:2008-01-14T04:45:00-08:00 Paul stops in on the island of Crete on his way to Jerusalem from Roman imprisonment. Turns out, Paul doesn't like Cretans. Titus 2008-01-14T04:45:00-08:00 Mon, 14 Jan 2008 04:45:00 PDT East Ave Community Church: Ron Zimmer Paul is working in Rome under 24/7 house arrest in safety from the Jews that want to kill him. Paul understands, though, that living his life in a way worthy of the gospel means that he must hold loosely to all he holds dear - even his own life. http://www.eastavemedia.org/audio/071014_pauls_master_plan.mp3 00:29:49 http://forthosewhothirst.org/index.php/site/pauls_master_plan/#When:2007-10-15T04:20:00-08:00 Paul is working in Rome under 24/7 house arrest in safety from the Jews that want to kill him. Paul understands, though, that living his life in a way worthy of the gospel means that he must hold loosely to all he holds dear - even his own life. Philippians 2007-10-15T04:20:00-08:00 Mon, 15 Oct 2007 04:20:00 PDT