Daybreak Community Church Podcast

"Sun & Reflections" from Psalm 19.  This was a message given live at Daybreak Community Church on Sunday, July 13, 2008 by Kevin Grando.

This week, Pastor Pletcher discusses how we can look to God for patience through the painful times in our lives.  (Psalm 13)

In Psalm 8, the Psalmist gives praise to God for His wonderful creation.

In this new series, we will explore the Sights & Sounds of the Psalms.  Today we read Psalm 1 and find both a blessing and a warning from God.

On this Father's Day we'll finish the WHATEVER series by finishing the story of Samson in Judges 15-16.  Where does true strength come from?

In Judges 13-14, we'll see Samson's "Whatever Looks Good to Me" attitude, and perhaps take a different look at life.

This week we continue the story of Gideon in Judges 7-8.

In Judges 6, meet the Old Testament character Gideon.

Moms are truly amazing.  they go through so much to bring us into the world, and then they put up with so much to lead us to maturity in the world.  they are courageous engineers for our lives, and they so often work so hard, with little thanks or admiration.In this message, we'll interview two moms from the bible and get to know a little more about their amazing faith!  Sarah, the wife of Abraham, and Mary, the mother of Jesus.

This week we take a look at the story of Deborah (Judges 4-5) and see how Godly leaders arise even through unlikely circumstances.  Are you willing to step up to His leadership challenges?

If you ever find yourself saying, "I long to find my place," then this message is just for you!  Most of us say, "I really want to live a life of significance.  More than anything, I want my life to count for something more."  We'll be in the Old Testament section called Judges, chapter 3, where we hope to gain soul-stirring ideas toward living a break-away life, the kind of life that goes beyond the norm.

Clutter surrounds us.  It is all over our houses, our cars, and even our desks at work...  But what about in our lives?  What's the clutter in your life?  What are you still putting up with?  What’s left undone?  God keeps saying, "Conquer that; Get that out of your life; You don’t need that!"Judges 1-2

Late last week Mom called, saying I really should come home to OH. My Grandma (86 yrs. old, and very close with me since childhood) had a stroke not long ago.  She seemed to be making progress, but then started to decline last week.  I made it home on Friday and had a couple real good days of getting to see her before she went to heaven on Monday night.  As you can imagine, it's been a full week, filled with the mix of sadness, celebration, laughter and tears. This week, I'm going to share with you a message called OMG & Other Sacred Moments. (see Psalm 25 in your Bible)  Let me encourage you to just listen with an open heart, as I'll seek to share a number of reflections, hope-filled Scripture passages, and key life lessons from such a week of highs and lows.  On a side note, you might want to invite a friend who has recently been going through some grieving or struggles or sufferings. They might be able to relate and find some connections with the kind of season my family is experiencing right now.

What would we do without cell phones?  Those things are great - when they're working right!  There's nothing more aggravating or frustrating than when your cell phone beeps at you letting you know the battery is just about to die.  Argh!!!  We just love to be connected.We also know the importance of life connections.  There is great power in being connected.  Jesus claims and promises such connection by giving us His big, bold claim in John 15 that points us toward stick-to-itive, keep going commitment.

Your journey through life can be confusing, challenging and stretching.  It often leaves us wondering and fearful.  The path we choose will make a big impact in our lives.  What is the patch to happiness and a fulfilling life?  In John 14, Jesus says He is the Way.

Weeks six in the series celebrates Easter and the resurrection of Jesus!  (John 11)

Remember The Lord of the Rings?  What would it be like in your life to have your own Gandalf; someone who would show up in the nick of time and save the day?  Someone who could step in and speak powerful wisdom and speak hope into your life?  You are invited today to meet just such a person, and learn all you ever wanted to know about shepherds, as we read  John 10.

Week four in the series.  John 8.

Did you ever get the feeling that you're hungry for something real, deep, and soul satisfying?  In this third message of Encountering the Real Jesus, we look at John 6 in which Jesus says He is the Bread of Life.

Week two in the series.  John 6:16-21