Westbrook Christian Church http://westbrookchurch.org To Know Christ Fully and Make Him known Tue, 06 May 2008 19:44:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en ©Westbrook Media westbrook@westbrookchurch.org (Westbrook Media) westbrook@westbrookchurch.org(Westbrook Media) Sermons 1440 Mont, Mitchell, rob, Daniels, Bolingbrook, Illinois, Westbrook, Christian Sermon Series To Know Christ Fully and Make Him known Westbrook Media Westbrook Media westbrook@westbrookchurch.org No no http://westbrookchurch.org/images/podcast/podsmall.jpg Westbrook Christian Church http://westbrookchurch.org 144 144 http://westbrookchurch.org/301/ http://westbrookchurch.org/301/#comments Tue, 06 May 2008 19:44:48 +0000 Administrator http://westbrookchurch.org/?p=301

Be sure to join us next Sunday as we complete our current series entitled “The Bucket List”. This final message will center around the issue of work and developing a healthy work ethic, which will help us all develop a healthy seems of worth. Are you lazy? We’d never want to admit it of course! See you and a friend next Sunday.

]]> http://westbrookchurch.org/301/feed/ The Bucket List: Anger vs. Mercy http://westbrookchurch.org/300/ http://westbrookchurch.org/300/#comments Sun, 04 May 2008 16:00:52 +0000 Administrator http://westbrookchurch.org/?p=300 One of the ways Satan wants to get a foothold on our heart is to keep us angry and bitter at someone who has wronged us, hurt us, or done us bad. Humility says, God You are in charge and You are in control.

“Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you? You want something but you don’t get it. You kill and you covet but you cannot have what you want. You quarrel and you fight.” - James 4:1

]]> http://westbrookchurch.org/300/feed/ 30:11 One of the ways Satan wants to get a foothold on our heart is to keep us angry and bitter at someone who has wronged ... One of the ways Satan wants to get a foothold on our heart is to keep us angry and bitter at someone who has wronged us, hurt us, or done us bad. Humility says, God You are in charge and You are in control. "Don't they come from your desires that battle within you? You want something but you don't get it. You kill and you covet but you cannot have what you want. You quarrel and you fight." - James 4:1 Sermons Mont Mitchell no No 08′ Spring Golf Outing http://westbrookchurch.org/297/ http://westbrookchurch.org/297/#comments Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:08:41 +0000 Administrator http://westbrookchurch.org/?p=297 Westbrook Golf

Westbrook Golf Outing - Saturday, May 31st at Boughton Ridge Golf Course. Save the date for a wonderful time of golfing with others from Westbrook Church. Food, prizes and fellowship. Contact Westbrook Church to inquire about costs and registration

]]> http://westbrookchurch.org/297/feed/ The Bucket List: Excess vs. Moderation http://westbrookchurch.org/296/ http://westbrookchurch.org/296/#comments Sun, 27 Apr 2008 16:30:30 +0000 Administrator http://westbrookchurch.org/?p=296 If you are overweight it probably didn’t happen overnight, but little by little. Whether it be with food or any other vice, what we often think of as insignificant can eventually be disastrous.  As we seek the Lord and ask for His help in this area He will not fail us, He will give us the strength to overcome excess.

]]> http://westbrookchurch.org/296/feed/ 36:26 If you are overweight it probably didn't happen overnight, but little by little. Whether it be with food or any other vice, what we often ... If you are overweight it probably didn't happen overnight, but little by little. Whether it be with food or any other vice, what we often think of as insignificant can eventually be disastrous.nbsp; As we seek the Lord and ask for His help in this area He will not fail us, He will give us the strength to overcome excess. Sermons Mont Mitchell no No The Bucket List: Envy vs. Gratitude http://westbrookchurch.org/295/ http://westbrookchurch.org/295/#comments Sun, 20 Apr 2008 14:30:09 +0000 Administrator http://westbrookchurch.org/?p=295 We need to be aware of the things that pull us away from God. Envy is one of them. When you are discontent and envious of others, you are the one who suffers most.

“A peaceful heart leads to a healthy body; jealousy is like cancer in the bones.” Proverbs 14:30

]]> http://westbrookchurch.org/295/feed/ 34:52 We need to be aware of the things that pull us away from God. Envy is one of them. When you are discontent and ... We need to be aware of the things that pull us away from God. Envy is one of them. When you are discontent and envious of others, you are the one who suffers most. "A peaceful heart leads to a healthy body; jealousy is like cancer in the bones." Proverbs 14:30 Sermons Mont Mitchell no No The Bucket List: Lust vs. Self Control http://westbrookchurch.org/299/ http://westbrookchurch.org/299/#comments Sun, 13 Apr 2008 14:30:41 +0000 Administrator http://westbrookchurch.org/?p=299 Lust can mess up our convictions, our character, and our connections. Lust has the ability to blind us from the truth. The only way to deal with lust is through the virtue of self-control. You must exercise control over your lust or your lust will control you.

“For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. Teaching us that, denying godliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world.” - Titus 2:11-12

]]> http://westbrookchurch.org/299/feed/ 26:43 Lust can mess up our convictions, our character, and our connections. Lust has the ability to blind us from the truth. The only way ... Lust can mess up our convictions, our character, and our connections. Lust has the ability to blind us from the truth. The only way to deal with lust is through the virtue of self-control. You must exercise control over your lust or your lust will control you. "For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. Teaching us that, denying godliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world." - Titus 2:11-12 Sermons Mont Mitchell no No Married Life Live 2008 http://westbrookchurch.org/287/ http://westbrookchurch.org/287/#comments Mon, 07 Apr 2008 15:03:39 +0000 Administrator http://westbrookchurch.org/?p=287 Married Life Live

Dating your mate is what this event is ll about! Our next Married Life Live event takes place on Saturday April 26th beginning at 5:30pm untill 8:30pm. For more information and registration please contact Westbrook Church.

]]> http://westbrookchurch.org/287/feed/ Cinco De Mayo Outreach Celebration http://westbrookchurch.org/285/ http://westbrookchurch.org/285/#comments Mon, 07 Apr 2008 14:52:32 +0000 Administrator http://westbrookchurch.org/?p=285 Gente Unida Cinco De Mayo Celebration

Gente Unida, Westbrook’s Latino Ministry is planning it’s 5th annual Cinco De Mayo Outreach celebration to be held at Bolingbrook’s Village Hall and Performing Arts Center on Saturday May 3rd.

We would appreciate your help as we begin to prepare for this exciting event. To get involved please contact Amado Lobatos.

]]> http://westbrookchurch.org/285/feed/ The Bucket List: Greed vs Generosity http://westbrookchurch.org/280/ http://westbrookchurch.org/280/#comments Sun, 06 Apr 2008 16:00:23 +0000 Administrator http://westbrookchurch.org/?p=280 Jesus told an upside-down story that confronts our problem of affluenza. Hear as guest speaker Dr. Mark Scott addresses how to face the challenges of greed, and to live a life that is glorifying to God.

Then he said to them, Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” - Luke 12:15

]]> http://westbrookchurch.org/280/feed/ 37:58 Jesus told an upside-down story that confronts our problem of affluenza. Hear as guest speaker Dr. Mark Scott addresses how to face the challenges of ... Jesus told an upside-down story that confronts our problem of affluenza. Hear as guest speaker Dr. Mark Scott addresses how to face the challenges of greed, and to live a life that is glorifying to God. Then he said to them, Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions." - Luke 12:15 Sermons Dr. Mark Scott no No Westbrook Car Show http://westbrookchurch.org/281/ http://westbrookchurch.org/281/#comments Tue, 01 Apr 2008 13:15:12 +0000 Administrator http://westbrookchurch.org/?p=281 Westbrook Car ShowThe Annual Car Show presented by Westbrook Christian Church is back! June 14th from 8am - 3pm. All new for 2008, this year’s show will feature cars from all around the state and surrounding areas. As always, there is free admission to the public and plenty to do for the kids and family. All proceeds raised by the event go to benefit various support and outreach programs. The cost to preregister a vehicle at the show is $15.00, available for those that complete the online registration form. PRE-REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS JUNE 7TH.

Top 50 Awarded Vehicle categories include:

  • Stock Cars
  • Modified Cars
  • Trucks
  • Sport Compact
  • Motorcycles

Top 10 Specialty Awarded Vehicles include:

  • Best of Show
  • Lemon Award (This is for the most show challenged vehicle and gets a special custom made trophy)
  • Best Interior
  • Best Exterior
  • Best Engine
  • People’s Choice (Chosen by the general public)
  • Best Gm
  • Best Ford
  • Best Mopar
  • Club Participation
]]> http://westbrookchurch.org/281/feed/ CLD Tier 2 http://westbrookchurch.org/277/ http://westbrookchurch.org/277/#comments Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:29:57 +0000 Administrator http://westbrookchurch.org/?p=277 GrowthWeekendAs part of our Spring 2008 Growth Weekend, Dr. Mark Scott, Academic Dean at Ozark Christian College will join us this Friday April 4th from 7-9PM and on Saturday April 5th from 9AM-Noon.

Dr. Scott will discuss what the 1st century apostle Paul has to say about 21st century living. If you plan on taking advantage of this or any 2008 CLD Tier 2 event you must have already completed CLD 100 through 400! Please contact Pastor Rob for more information.

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