http://www.reunionboston.com REUNION is a new church. Not an event, not a place, but a community of people. We exist to help people find their way back to God through Jesus Christ. We are a people of faith, community, and generosity that seek to communicate God's story in the urban landscape of Boston. You'll find we're imperfect people striving to become more like Christ, and not just on Sundays, but in the way we live every day. en REUNION is a new church. Not an event, not a place, but a community of people. We exist to help people find their way back to God through Jesus Christ. We are a people of faith, community, and generosity that seek to communicate God's story in the ... Reunion no REUNION Christian Church - Boston info@reunionboston.com ℗ & © 2009 Reunion 720 In Genesis chapter 12, God begins a conversation with Abraham about blessing. This blessing was about more than God just causing him to prosper. God blessed Abraham so that others could be blessed. It's the beginning of God putting his family back together and repairing the brokenness we see in the world. God is a promise making and promise keeping God. This promise is eventually fulfilled in Jesus. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/roots-abraham-a-new-beginning http://www.reunionboston.com/media/20090630-roots-abraham-a-new-beginning.mp3 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 14:47:12 UTC Hank Wilson Roots genesis,roots,abraham,new,beginning,bless,blessing,blessed,nation,promise,covenant,broken,family,back,together,repair 31:57 This week we talk about the Society or community of Jesus being a powerful new pattern to renovate our hearts. Jesus said his community would be know for the way that they love one another. Renovation of the heart doesn't just happen when you learn something but when you live it out in the presence of other people. -Hank Wilson http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/renovation-of-the-heart-societies- http://www.reunionboston.com/media/20090621-renovation-of-the-heart-societies.mp3 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 09:47:36 UTC Hank Wilson Renovation of the Heart 36:34 We need to maintain these hearts of ours with a two way conversation with God. If the primary way we directly communicate with God is through prayer, what is the primary way he communicates himself to us? Story. This message is about the power and need for the Story of God in our lives and a some practical advice for listening to the story. -Hank Wilson http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/renovation-of-the-heart-need-for-story http://www.reunionboston.com/media/20090614-renovation-of-the-heart-need-for-story.mp3 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 20:40:39 UTC Hank Wilson Renovation of the Heart 34:21 The Divine Dialogue is simply prayer that begins to open the door for God to begin renewal in our hearts. But many of us do not have a regular routine of prayer in our lives. We need to develop prayer in order to connect and come into contact with the Creator. - John Tischer http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/renovation-of-the-heart-divine-dialogue http://www.reunionboston.com/media/20090609-renovation-of-the-heart-divine-dialogue.mp3 Sun, 07 Jun 2009 20:53:27 UTC John Tischer Renovation of the Heart 35:21 So often we try to manage the negative behaviors in our lives instead of addressing the source of pollution. If we are going to have any significant, long lasting change, we have to address the state of our hearts, and trust in God to reconstruct it. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/renovation-of-the-heart-ruined-and-reconstructed-hearts http://www.reunionboston.com/media/20090529-renovation-of-the-heart-ruined-and-reconstructed-hearts.mp3 Sun, 31 May 2009 19:28:11 UTC Hank Wilson Renovation of the Heart ruin,reconstruction,renovation,true_change,lasting_change,addressing_the_source 35:52 Everyone goes through some kind of "spiritual formation". If by spiritual we mean - the stuff that converges on the inside that makes you - you. In this message we examine our context that has formed our hearts, ask the question whether or not our heart is a trustworthy guide for life, and explore what it means to begin a Renovation of the Heart. - Tim Hawkins http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/renovation-of-the-heart-renovation-begins- http://www.reunionboston.com/media/20090524-renovation-of-the-heart-renovation-begins.mp3 Sun, 24 May 2009 14:38:37 UTC Tim Hawkins Renovation of the Heart 44:13 In the final installment of Philippians, Hank writes and reads a letter to the REUNION community. Paul's hope is that the Philippian church would be so permeated by the phronesis that it would change the way they experienced the world. We wrap up our series by contemplating those things that have managed to have the last word until Paul reminds us about grace and peace. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/re-joys-joy-in-all-things http://www.reunionboston.com/media/20090517-re-joys-joy-in-all-things.mp3 Sun, 17 May 2009 01:23:05 UTC Hank Wilson Re: Joys peace,grace,last_word,phronesis,phillipians,all_things,joy 25:23 This week we are talking about Joy in exhaustion. Paul lived a difficult and exhausting life and yet he said there could be joy in the midst of it. In Philippians 3, Paul says that he presses on and strains for what is ahead to receive the prize. - Hank Wilson http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/re-joys-joy-in-exhaustion- http://www.reunionboston.com/media/20090503-re-joys-joy-in-exhaustion.mp3 Sun, 10 May 2009 23:55:27 UTC Hank Wilson Re: Joys 37:28 If the gospel of Jesus is supposed to be good news, why did Paul face opposition, why was he convinced everyone wanting to live a Godly life would face persecution? Understanding the heart of the gospel helps us find joy in times of opposition. - Tim Hawkins http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/re-joys-joy-in-opposition http://www.reunionboston.com/media/20090503-re-joys-joy-in-opposition.mp3 Sun, 03 May 2009 04:02:10 UTC Tim Hawkins Re: Joys 37:54 The Philippians church held a special place in Paul's heart. They had always had a closeness with his ministry and had always supported them. And yet he writes to strongly warn them about the complaining and questioning that was present in their young church. In Philippians 2, Paul's words deal with complaining and questioning toward leaders that threatens the unity of the church. He talks about the necessity of continued obedience and we talk about obedience in our context. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/re-joys-joy-in-temptation http://www.reunionboston.com/media/20090426-re-joys-temptation.mp3 Sun, 26 Apr 2009 11:22:20 UTC Hank Wilson Re: Joys temptation,joys,questioning_leadership,unity,obedience 41:20 The book of Philippians is written by the Apostle Paul from a Roman prison. One of the major themes keeps coming back to this place of having joy even in the midst of difficult circumstances. In the first of the series we talk about how joy flows from a proper mindset, an attitude of humility. - Hank Wilson http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/re-joys-joy-in-humility- http://www.reunionboston.com/media/20090419-re-joys-joy-in-humility.mp3 Sun, 19 Apr 2009 15:46:00 UTC Hank Wilson Re: Joys 43:07 In the last of the the series, we talk about Buddy Jesus. Buddy Jesus doesn't talk about your sin and has no scars, instead he gives you a wink and a thumbs up. The real Jesus bears the wounds of the cross and rose three days later to show that sin is serious and we need God to do something about it. -Hank Wilson http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/your-own-personal-jesus-buddy-jesus http://www.reunionboston.com/media/20090412-your-own-personal-jesus-buddy-jesus.mp3 Sun, 12 Apr 2009 16:49:40 UTC Hank Wilson Your Own Personal Jesus 32:40 Whether or not you grew up around church you may have been introduced to the Sunday School Jesus, because this Jesus is not only a Sunday School Jesus, but part of the American iconography of Jesus. This Jesus falls short to hold answers to suffering and hardship. But the real Jesus, now that is a different story. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/your-own-personal-jesus-bible-school-jesus http://www.reunionboston.com/media/20090405-your-own-personal-jesus-bible-school-jesus.mp3 Sun, 05 Apr 2009 18:47:58 UTC Tim Hawkins Your Own Personal Jesus uninteresting,boring,bible_school,sunday_school,jesus,personal,own,your 31:41 This week we talk about Middle Class Jesus. Our prayers for safety, comfort, and success often reveal that we subscribe to this Jesus. However the real Jesus never promises any of those things. -Hank Wilson http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/your-own-personal-jesus-middle-class-jesus http://www.reunionboston.com/media/20090329-your-own-personal-jesus-middle-class-jesus.mp3 Sun, 29 Mar 2009 20:23:35 UTC Hank Wilson Your Own Personal Jesus 43:53 We all have images of Jesus. Some are right and some are wrong. Spooky Jesus is an image that says Jesus was more divine than he was human, and that he doesn't relate to the human struggle. But if we truly understand who Jesus is, we soon find out that he knows all too well the temptations that we face. Jesus sympathizes with us and has given us a way out. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/your-own-personal-jesus-spooky-jesus http://www.reunionboston.com/media/20090322-your-own-personal-jesus-spooky-jesus.mp3 Sun, 22 Mar 2009 00:11:07 UTC John Tischer Your Own Personal Jesus jesus,personal,image,picture,temptation,human,divine,spooky,feminine,struggle 29:51 As we wrap up the series Chasing the Almighty, we talk about how people usually give based on a rewards based or a results based motivation. As Christ followers, scripture continually calls us back to this idea of being Generous because God is generous with us. - Hank Wilson http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/chasing-the-almighty-generous http://www.reunionboston.com/media/20090315-chasing-the-almighty-generous.mp3 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 16:38:35 UTC Hank Wilson Chasing the Almighty 37:22 A financially free person is free from things like worry and debt and free to enjoy what they have and be happy for others instead of being envious. But it's only when God becomes the highest value in my life, the absolute center of my universe that we realize it’s more important and more satisfying than anything money can offer. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/chasing-the-almight-free http://www.reunionboston.com/media/20090308-chasing-the-almighty-free.mp3 Sun, 08 Mar 2009 17:41:13 UTC Hank Wilson Chasing the Almighty almighty_dollar,freedom,free,debt,worry,fear,posessions,materialism,consumerism,content,satisfying 31:09 In these difficult financial times, it is terribly difficult to trust our current circumstances and especially our future to anything other than money. Jesus confronted the myths that money can make us secure or happy and instead encourages us seek the Almighty God instead of the Almighty Dollar. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/chasing-the-almighty-consumed- http://www.reunionboston.com/media/20090301-chasing-the-almighty-consumed.mp3 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 01:56:17 UTC Hank Wilson Chasing the Almighty 38:22 God created sex to say to someone else I belong completely and exclusively to you. In this last message of the series, we look at sexual intimacy inside Solomon and his Beloved's honeymoon. - Hank Wilson http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/beloved-sexuality-and-marriage http://www.reunionboston.com/media/20092201-beloved-sexuality-and-marriage.mp3 Sun, 22 Feb 2009 19:16:57 UTC Hank Wilson Beloved 49:08 The book of Song of Solomon is a different story without the role friendship. This week we take a look at the role that community plays in our sexuality and dating. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/beloved-sexuality-and-dating http://www.reunionboston.com/media/20090215-beloved-sexuality-and-dating.mp3 Sun, 15 Feb 2009 19:08:03 UTC Tim Hawkins Beloved beloved,sex,dating,wholeness,friendship,community,sexuality,song_of_solomon,song_of_songs 40:59 In this second week, we discuss sexuality and singleness. Paul says being single is a gift. Whether you're single for now or single for life, God has placed a call for each of us to pursue character. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/beloved-singleness-and-sexuality http://www.reunionboston.com/media/20090208-beloved-singleness-and-sexuality.mp3 Sun, 08 Feb 2009 21:26:53 UTC Hank Wilson Beloved beloved,sexuality,singleness,connection,broken,disconnection,longing 36:48 We live in a sex saturated world filled with messages about sex. Who are you listening when it comes to sex? God gives us the book of Song of Songs and Solomon's story to help navigate issues of love, intimacy, and sex. - Hank Wilson http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/beloved-who-are-you-listening-to http://www.reunionboston.com/media/20090201-beloved-who-are-you-listening-to.mp3 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 15:25:15 UTC Hank Wilson Beloved 38:50 In the last of the series we discuss generosity to help create beauty in the mess. Jesus often talked about money as just one but important aspect of our lives that will either be leveraged for the kingdom or it won't. We've need to understand that financial generosity isn't something God wants from us, it's something he wants for us. - Hank Wilson http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/this-beautiful-mess-everyone-serves http://www.reunionboston.com/media/2009125-this-beautiful-mess-everyone-serves.mp3 Sun, 25 Jan 2009 15:47:13 UTC Hank Wilson This Beautiful Mess 40:39 The 3rd week in our Series, This Beautiful Mess, we explore what it means for REUNION to be "my church" when we talk about community. Community groups are not the next level of involvement, but are places for everyone, for discovery, for caring and mission. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/this-beautiful-mess-everyone-connects http://www.reunionboston.com/media/20090118-this-beautiful-mess-everyone-connects.mp3 Sun, 18 Jan 2009 15:15:25 UTC Tim Hawkins This Beautiful Mess church,community,care,caring,serve,service,mission,discovery,faith,connect,connection 43:04 The kingdom compels us to pursue it. Jesus tells a parable about a prodigal son that exposes the rebellion of the younger son and the strict religious rules keeping of the older brother both as manipulative ways to get what they wanted. Keeping this in mind, we discuss how one lives a life of faith and the role of our Sunday morning gatherings. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/this-beautiful-mess-everyone-pursues http://www.reunionboston.com/media/11109-this-beautiful-mess-everyone-seeks.mp3 Sun, 11 Jan 2009 12:15:56 UTC Hank Wilson This Beautiful Mess everyone,pursues,pursued,parable,prodigal_son,older_brother,father,grace,manipulative,manipulation,faith 37:31 In this series we look at what it means to call REUNION your church. Instead of offering membership, Jesus simply extended an invitation to live in His Kingdom. In the first installment, we look at how people come first in the kingdom, and at REUNION. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/this-beautiful-mess-everyone-matters http://www.reunionboston.com/media/20090104-this-beautiful-mess-everyone-matters.mp3 Sun, 04 Jan 2009 19:00:51 UTC Hank Wilson This Beautiful Mess church,membership,community,god,kingdom,people,everyone,matters 38:49 In our last week of Advent Conspiracy, we light the candle of love. It's important to understand that you can't just say you love someone, you need to show it. This is what God did for us in sending Jesus. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/advent-conspiracy-love http://www.reunionboston.com/media/122108-advent-conspiracy-love.mp3 Sun, 21 Dec 2008 01:08:27 UTC Hank Wilson Advent Conspiracy 24:00 This week we focus on the Joy of Advent by investigating why God sent angels to the shepherds to announce the birth of Jesus. The shepherds were irreligious, unworthy, untrustworthy, and unclean. And yet God made sure that people who were outsiders know that this was good news for them too. Being a dispenser of God's grace is the completion of joy in our lives. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/advent-conspiracy-joy http://www.reunionboston.com/media/121408-advent-conspiracy-joy.mp3 Sun, 14 Dec 2008 20:05:58 UTC Hank Wilson Advent Conspiracy christmas,advent,conspiracy,joy,jesus,angels,shepherds,birth,irreligious,unworthy,untrustworthy,unclean,good_news,grace 37:35 When we think about peace we often hope that God will bring peace to us. However Jesus showed us that it is God's plan that He brings peace through us. As Christ followers, we are called to be peacemakers. God wants to use us as instruments of peace in our relationships. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/advent-conspiracy-peace http://www.reunionboston.com/media/120708-advent-conspiracy-peace.mp3 Sun, 07 Dec 2008 14:58:20 UTC John Tischer Advent Conspiracy christmas,advent,conspiracy,consumer,consumerism,materialistic,worship,spend_less,love,peace,christ,relationships 36:28 As we continue our series of Advent Conspiracy, we light the first candle of Advent to represent hope. Jesus wants to restructure our hope from a future based circumstantial expectation to something that has happened in our past, the resurrection of the messiah. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/advent-conspiracy-hope http://www.reunionboston.com/media/113008-advent-conspiracy-hope.mp3 Sun, 30 Nov 2008 12:56:48 UTC Hank Wilson Advent Conspiracy christmas,advent,conspiracy,consumer,consumerism,materialistic,worship,spend_less,love,hope,kingdom 32:32 This week we discuss the choice we have at Christmas to either bless and participate in the current kingdom of consumerism and debt or instead as co-conspirators worship Jesus. This message provides a framework for the entire series and as well as a description of how REUNION plans to spend less, give more, and love all. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/advent-conspiracy-a-conspiracy-at-christmas http://www.reunionboston.com/media/112308-advent-conspiracy-a-conspiracy-at-christmas.mp3 Sun, 23 Nov 2008 15:54:08 UTC Hank Wilson Advent Conspiracy christmas,advent,conspiracy,consumer,consumerism,materialism,materialistic,debt,worship,spend_less,love 86:24 In the final installment of the Story of Everything, we talk about how the story ends. God promises in Revelation that he is making all things new. We believe this re-creation of all things is made possible through Jesus Christ. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/the-story-of-everything-the-never-ending-story http://www.reunionboston.com/media/111608-the-story-of-everything-never-ending-story.mp3 Sun, 16 Nov 2008 01:25:43 UTC Hank Wilson The Story of Everything jesus,revelation,story,everything,end,promise,creation 33:06 People have many different definitions of the word church don't they? Most see it as a place to go to get your spiritual needs taken care of just like you'd go to a grocery market if you needed food. In the story of everything, however, the church is God’s primary way of bringing life into deadness since the day Jesus left this earth. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/the-story-of-everything-church http://www.reunionboston.com/media/11908-the-story-of-everything-church.mp3 Sun, 09 Nov 2008 01:22:10 UTC Hank Wilson The Story of Everything church,reunion,life,spiritual,river 38:19 In Chapter four of the Story of Everything, God comes closer through the promised Holy Spirit. The Spirit of God comes to make His home within us to re-establish our true identity, changing the way we think and moving us participate in God's work of restoring the world. - Tim Hawkins http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/the-story-of-everything-spirit http://www.reunionboston.com/media/11208-the-story-of-everything-spirit.mp3 Sun, 02 Nov 2008 00:55:02 UTC Tim Hawkins The Story of Everything spirit,holy_spirit,story_of_everything 44:36 In the Story of Everything, this third chapter is about Jesus. Most of us reduce his part in the story to his death but there is more to the story than that. In this message we discuss the incarnation, the atonement, and his return and restoration. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/the-story-of-everything-jesus http://www.reunionboston.com/media/102608-the-story-of-everything-jesus.mp3 Sun, 26 Oct 2008 16:14:37 UTC Hank Wilson The Story of Everything atonement,redemption,jesus,incarnation,wilson,hank,story_of_everthing 31:54 The second chapter in the Story of Everything is about the villain of the story. Despite what you have heard, the villain in this story is not a person so much as a force, a problem, a pattern of evil that is called Sin. In this message we talk about the relational damage that sin does to the way that God created things to be and God's solution to fix this betrayal. -Hank Wilson http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/the-story-of-everything-sin http://www.reunionboston.com/media/101908-the-story-of-everything-sin.mp3 Sun, 19 Oct 2008 23:19:44 UTC Hank Wilson The Story of Everything the_story_of_everything,reunion_christian_church,hank_wilson,betrayal,sin,evil,relational_damage 31:01 The Story of Everything begins with the story of God. A God that exists in community and created man in His image - to love and to be loved. In this introduction to the series we explore what it means for God to be the main character and author of our story. - Tim Hawkins http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/the-story-of-everything-god http://www.reunionboston.com/media/101208-the-story-of-everything-god.mp3 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 03:20:58 UTC Tim Hawkins The Story of Everything 33:17 Lot's of things get called community these days. But God's community is not just a place to be connected with other Christians. Jesus has given his community a cause, a mission at the center of their identity. In the sermon on the mount, Jesus says how his community will be salt and light to the world. - Hank Wilson http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/with-im-with-them http://www.reunionboston.com/media/10508-with-with-them.mp3 Sun, 05 Oct 2008 03:19:19 UTC Hank Wilson With 39:38 It's inevitable that we will at some point feel the weight of loneliness in our lives. And when those times come, do we understand that we can be lonely but never truly alone? In following the pattern of David's Psalms, we can learn to pour out our hearts to God and recount how he has come through for us in the past. This can help prepare us for when it feels like no one is there or cares. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/with-i-with-no-one http://www.reunionboston.com/media/92808-with-i-with-no-one.mp3 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 01:23:32 UTC Hank Wilson With alone,lonely,jesus,loneliness,david,past 36:10 I'm with Stupid: Your parents told you not to call anyone stupid but the truth is we all are pretty stupid when it comes to relationships. Joseph's story reminds us that God is with us and can redeem the stupid things that have been done to us and that we have done to others. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/with-with-stupid http://www.reunionboston.com/media/92108-with-with-stupid.mp3 Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:52:26 UTC Hank Wilson With stupid,relationship,friend,family,relationships,with,bad,hurt,joseph,genesis,plan,anger 36:43 The Bible teaches us that, "it is not good for man to be alone." God has created us to be with Him and empowers us to be with others. - Tim Hawkins http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/with-with http://www.reunionboston.com/media/90708-with-who-are-you-with.mp3 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 18:10:50 UTC Tim Hawkins With 27:59 Nehemiah probably had no idea how God would use his work in the bigger picture of God's work in the world. While not essential to know exactly how God will use, it is important to know that whatever our vision and how we go about accomplishing it is meant to teach other's about Him and how to have a relationship with Him. This week we also cover just what REUNION's is trying to do here in the city. -Hank Wilson http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/the-leader-within-church-for-the-rest-of-us http://www.reunionboston.com/media/90708-the-leader-within-church-for-the-rest-of-us.mp3 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 10:41:15 UTC Hank Wilson The Leader Within 37:01 It is not uncommon for us to be reminded how fragile and short life actually is. It's important that we prioritize those things that are eternal first and foremost, our relationships with God and people. -Hank Wilson http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/the-leader-within-legacy-of-a-leader http://www.reunionboston.com/media/83108-the-leader-within-legacy-of-a-leader.mp3 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 10:41:40 UTC Hank Wilson The Leader Within 31:48 Most of us have the misconception that leaders don't struggle, well at least not good ones. Nehemiah not only shows us that every leader we can expect significant obstacles like fears and foes at times but also how to push through those. -Hank Wilson http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/the-leader-within-struggle-of-a-leader http://www.reunionboston.com/media/82408-the-leader-within-stuggle-of-a-leader.mp3 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 14:55:40 UTC Hank Wilson The Leader Within 38:17 In the second seek of our series The Leader Within we take a look at the Vision of a Leader - when we see the way things are and are compelled by the way things should be. The leader within moves forward prayerfully, with planning, and always ready for "the God thing". -Tim Hawkins http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/the-leader-within-vision-of-a-leader http://www.reunionboston.com/media/81708-leader-within-vision-of-a-leader.mp3 Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:15:59 UTC Tim Hawkins The Leader Within the_vision_of_a_leader,vision,nehemia,the_leader_within,reunion_christian_church 38:54 http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/the-leader-within-heart-of-a-leader http://www.reunionboston.com/media/81008-the-leader-within-heart-of-a-leader.mp3 Sun, 10 Aug 2008 03:17:33 UTC Tim Hawkins The Leader Within leader,heart,heart_of_a_leader,nicodemus,broken,break 37:20 In the last of the Series Sunday Best, we discuss baptism in the church and at REUNION. God gives baptism to sear into our minds that we can be resurrected for new life when we trust him, repent, and come up out of the watery grave of baptism. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/sunday-best-baptism http://www.reunionboston.com/media/8308-sunday-best-baptism.mp3 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 03:59:56 UTC Hank Wilson Sunday Best baptism,john,water,life,death,resurrection,jesus,re-baptism,john_the_baptist 36:49 In the second installment of Sunday Best, we talk about the importance of singing at our gatherings. It's necessary that we first define worship properly before talking about the specific act of singing. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/sunday-best-singing http://www.reunionboston.com/media/72708-sunday-best-singing.mp3 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 04:06:43 UTC Hank Wilson Sunday Best sing,church,building,worship,singing,song 32:26 At the Last Supper, Jesus departed from 1400 years of Passover history by saying that his body and blood established a new covenant. Paul calls him our passover lamb that has been sacrificed whose death and resurrection atoned for sin completely. Here we talk about why we take communion and most importantly who we take it for. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/sunday-best-communion http://www.reunionboston.com/media/72008-sunday-best-communion.mp3 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 03:20:47 UTC Hank Wilson Sunday Best communion,christ,body,blood,passover 33:42 In the last of the series Making Life Work, we see what Proverbs has to say about celebrating children. This talk while it addresses parents, it is more for single people and marrieds without kids. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/making-life-work-celebrate-kids http://www.reunionboston.com/media/making-life-work-celebrate-kids.mp3 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 13:19:24 UTC Hank Wilson Making Life Work kids,children,baby,babies,raise,family,adoption,abortion,marry,married 33:32 Proverbs has a unique name for lazy people. It calls them sluggards. In Boston's fast paced and hurried culture, we don't see people who are sluggards near as often as we see really hard-working people be successful in most areas of their life, except for one or two. These are places we practice a kind of selective sluggardliness. Whether in our relationships, at work, our finances, or even our spirituality, God wants us to take initiative in every single area of our life. It's part of how life works. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/making-life-work-take-initiative http://www.reunionboston.com/media/making-life-work-take-initiative.mp3 Sun, 06 Jul 2008 14:09:32 UTC Hank Wilson Making Life Work manager,job,work,proverbs,luke,initiative 40:41 Proverbs tells us that as we seek wisdom that we will find patience. To be self controlled is difficult in the midst of frustrating situations; but when we relinquish our control to Jesus, He will guide us in developing patience. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/making-life-work-be-patient http://www.reunionboston.com/media/62908-making-life-work-be-patient.mp3 Sun, 29 Jun 2008 01:02:42 UTC John Tischer Making Life Work jesus,peter,patient,patience,office,proverbs 30:04 Proverbs says you can't be a wise person unless you've got strong, true friendships. It is not only important to get better at choosing wise friends, but also being that kind of friend to others now. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/making-life-work-choose-friends http://www.reunionboston.com/media/62208-making-life-work-chose-friends.mp3 Sun, 22 Jun 2008 16:46:25 UTC Hank Wilson Making Life Work proverbs,friend,friends,wise,choose_friends,accountability,availability,authenticity 31:08 More than stating facts, speaking truthfully is about being a reliable and faithful friend over the long haul. Speaking truthfully must be done with love and the ultimate purpose of leading people toward the healing and redemptive power of Jesus. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/making-life-work-speak-truth http://www.reunionboston.com/media/61508-making-life-work-speak-truth.mp3 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 21:10:15 UTC Phil McArdle Making Life Work truth,friend,jesus,life,david 25:49 Proverbs says that kindness is part of the path of wisdom. The Hebrew word for kind means merciful or compassionate rather than just being nice. Kindness has something to teach us about dealing with people, especially in situations where how you feel like treating them is something other than mercifully, compassionately. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/making-life-work-be-kind http://www.reunionboston.com/media/6808-making-life-work-be-kind.mp3 Sun, 08 Jun 2008 20:55:19 UTC Hank Wilson Making Life Work kindness,kind,david,king_saul,saul,checed,compassion 29:12 The book of Proverbs encourages us to trust God and pursue wisdom repeatedly. It says that pursuing wisdom is like cultivating a relationship with a beautiful woman. Originally written to adolescent boys in training, the point is clear about wisdom's significance. When we walk the path of wisdom we become more than just people who know how to make good choices. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/making-life-work-trust-god http://www.reunionboston.com/media/6108-making-life-work-trust-god.mp3 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 01:56:53 UTC Hank Wilson Making Life Work reunion,trust,life,work,wisdom,wise,door,path,hunger,starving,god's_will,decisions 32:37 In week four of the Tough Questions series, we discuss, "How can a good God allow pain and suffering?" http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/tough-questions-suffering http://www.reunionboston.com/media/52508-tough-questions-suffering.mp3 Sun, 25 May 2008 18:16:49 UTC Hank Wilson Tough Questions question,tough_questions,suffering,hunger,starving,pain,jesus_wept,child 32:28 In week three of the Tough Questions series, we discuss, "Can we trust the Bible?" http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/tough-questions-can-i-trust-the-bible http://www.reunionboston.com/media/51808-tough-questions-can-i-trust-the-bible.mp3 Sun, 18 May 2008 18:22:04 UTC Tim Hawkins Tough Questions 32:46 In week two of the Tough Questions series, we discuss, "What is God's will for My Life?" http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/tough-questions-gods-will http://www.reunionboston.com/media/51108-tough-questions-gods-will.mp3 Sun, 11 May 2008 17:29:40 UTC Hank Wilson Tough Questions christ_follower,question,tough_questions,will,god,gods_will,career,job,unknown,life,meaning,reunion_christian_church 40:40 In week one of the Tough Questions series, we're tackling "Can I be scientifically and intellectually honest while being a Christ follower?" http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/tough-questions-can-i-be-scientifically-and-intellectually-honest-while-being-a-christ-follower http://www.reunionboston.com/media/5408-tough-questions-can-i-be-scientifically-and-intellectually-honest-while-being-a-christ-follower.mp3 Sun, 04 May 2008 15:52:33 UTC Hank Wilson Tough Questions christ_follower,question,tough_questions,science 31:51 We conclude our short series, Zip It, by examining how complaining is like a rotten smell that permeates the air around us. We want to be a people who find our life in Jesus, and from that source speak in such a way that our words are like fresh air in a culture that connects by complaining. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/zip-it-complaining http://www.reunionboston.com/media/42708-zip-it-complaining.mp3 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 18:36:33 UTC Tim Hawkins Zip it zip_it,zipit,complaining,rotten,food,stink,fresh_air,air,life_and_death_are_in_the_tongue 30:33 Our culture has turned gossip into a commodity that is bought and sold. We have made talking about others in a negative way the norm. Paul calls our mouth an open sewage leak and encourages that we build up others with our words instead. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/zip-it-gossip http://www.reunionboston.com/media/42008-zip-it-gossip.mp3 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 14:32:46 UTC Hank Wilson Zip it reunion_christian_church,paul,gossip,lies,slander,sewage,candy,community,work,tongue,life_and_death_in_the_tongue 34:59 In Colossians chapter 4, the Apostle Paul talks about how our identification with Christ impacts our actions and words around and to those that don't believe. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/losing-my-religion-finding-people http://www.reunionboston.com/media/41308-losing-my-religion-finding-people.mp3 Sun, 13 Apr 2008 13:03:51 UTC Hank Wilson Losing My Religion paul,jesus,colosse,faith,losing,5star,community,people,religion,finding,finding_life,reunion_christian_church,life 32:32 Losing my religion and finding Jesus leads to a life that is about life, not death. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/losing-my-religion-finding-life http://www.reunionboston.com/media/40608-losing-my-religion-finding-life.mp3 Sun, 06 Apr 2008 22:49:52 UTC Hank Wilson Losing My Religion reunion_christian_church,finding_life,finding,life,religion,losing,faith,colosse,jesus,paul 39:24 The philosophical challenge to our contemporary faith is similar to that facing the young church in Colosse, namely that we are naive to think we can limit a connectedness to God to faith in Jesus. Paul explains that the cross was a demonstration of a deep forgiveness rather than superficial indifference to our moral failings. Consequently, faith in Jesus frees us from the uncertainty of getting religion right, and invites us into the dynamic relationship with God. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/losing-my-religion-finding-freedom http://www.reunionboston.com/media/33008-losing-my-religion-finding-freedom.mp3 Sun, 30 Mar 2008 14:32:57 UTC Tim Hawkins Losing My Religion reunion_christian_church,finding_freedom,freedom,religion,losing,faith,colosse,jesus,paul 32:23 Many writers tell us to lose our religion citing that religion is pointless and even harmful with the terrible things that have been done in the name of different gods. The Apostle Paul would agree. He encouraged a young church in Colossae to lose their religion by finding Jesus. Because ultimately Jesus does what no religion can do. Being firstborn among the dead, he has reconciled all things by his resurrection. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/losing-my-religion--finding-jesus http://www.reunionboston.com/media/32308-losing-my-religion-finding-jesus.mp3 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 00:53:38 UTC Hank Wilson Losing My Religion religion,easter,reunion_christian_church,faith,losing 31:26 This week we talk to men about how scripture commands husbands to love their wives. We might agree with the idea of unconditional love but our track record for relationships looks more like contractual love. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/crazy-little-thing-called-love-crazy-love http://www.reunionboston.com/media/31608-crazy-little-thing-called-love-crazy-love.mp3 Sun, 16 Mar 2008 12:54:24 UTC Hank Wilson Crazy Little Thing Called Love crazy_love,relationships,relationship,wives_respect_your_husband,respect,wives,crazy_little_thing_called_love,respect,reunion_christian_church,successful,successful_relationship 35:06 We know that love needs to be unconditional but how about respect? Showing the man in your life unconditional respect is not only biblical but necessary for healthy marriages. -Hank Wilson http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/crazy-little-thing-called-love-crazy-respect http://www.reunionboston.com/media/30908-crazy-little-thing-called-love-crazy-respect.mp3 Sun, 09 Mar 2008 15:02:09 UTC Hank Wilson Crazy Little Thing Called Love reunion_christian_church,crazy_respect,crazy_little_thing_called_love,wives,wives_respect_your_husband 31:22 Playing the blame game is pretty common among kids when they get in trouble, but have we as adults moved very far ahead when it comes to breaking the Crazy Cycle? In this introduction to our new series "Crazy Little Thing Called Love", we take a look at how love and respect effect our relationships and how we can break the Crazy Cycle. -Tim Hawkins http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/crazy-little-thing-called-love-crazy-cycle http://www.reunionboston.com/media/3208-crazy-little-thing-called-love-crazy-cycle.mp3 Sun, 02 Mar 2008 04:23:37 UTC Tim Hawkins Crazy Little Thing Called Love relationships,relationship,respect,crazy,crazycycle,crazy_cycle,crazy_little_thing_called_love,reunion_christian_church,love 36:21 In the final installment of Soul Cash, we discuss how we all desire to leave a legacy that will live on after we're gone. If you could live you're life in a way that eradicates physical and spiritual poverty, wouldn't you want to? -Hank Wilson http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/soul-cash-soul-legacy-fixed http://www.reunionboston.com/media/32408-soul-cash-soul-legacy.mp3 Sun, 24 Feb 2008 18:31:32 UTC Hank Wilson Soul Cash 32:03 Jesus warns that you can't gain the whole world without losing your soul. What is it that our Soul cares about? In this second week of Soul Cash, we discuss what stands in the way of us of converting our cash to care. -Hank Wilson http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/soul-cash-soul-care http://www.reunionboston.com/media/21708-soul-cash-soul-care.mp3 Sun, 17 Feb 2008 03:48:12 UTC Hank Wilson Soul Cash 31:01 On the one hand we "know" money doesn't buy happiness, on the other hand I'm not sure we always buy it. Soul Cause is a connection between the cash we have and the cause we live for...moving the mission forward of helping people find their way back to God. -Tim Hawkins http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/soul-cash-soul-cause http://www.reunionboston.com/media/21008-soul-cash-soul-cause.mp3 Sun, 10 Feb 2008 00:45:21 UTC Tim Hawkins Soul Cash 30:52 The final installment of the series Revolutionary. In David's last words to his son Solomon, we hear a heartfelt plea from a father to a son to not just be concerned about building the temple, but how he lived his life. Wholehearted devotion is how David encouraged his son to obey God. Solomon failed to embrace this aspect of the revolutionary. What will our story be? -Hank Wilson http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/revolutionary-revolutionary-you http://www.reunionboston.com/media/2308-revolutionary-revolutionary-you.mp3 Sun, 03 Feb 2008 07:28:22 UTC Hank Wilson Revolutionary reunion_christian_church,revolutionary,revolutionary_faith,revolutionary_generosity,revolutionary_community,revolutionary_you,king_david,david,david's_charge_to_solomon 37:12 After a long life of devotion to God, we find David still investing in the God's Kingdom up to his last days. David gives generously beyond even what his eyes will see. David is one among many revolutionaries selflessly investing in the advancement of God's kingdom. -Hank Wilson http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/revolutionary-revolutionary-generosity http://www.reunionboston.com/media/12708-revolutionary-revolutionary-generosity.mp3 Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:53:06 UTC Hank Wilson Revolutionary jim_elliot,david's_generosity,king_david's_preparation_of_the_temple,generosity,revolutionary_generosity,revolutionary,reunion_christian_church 30:42 King David had his mighty men that fought for him, risked their lives for him, and ultimately restored his hope and faith in God. Got anyone like that in your life? God's dream for us is to be deeply connected with those around us, especially those in the church. - Hank Wilson http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/revolutionary-revolutionary-community http://www.reunionboston.com/media/12008-revolutionary-revolutionary-community.mp3 Sun, 20 Jan 2008 03:27:01 UTC Hank Wilson Revolutionary reunion_christian_church,revolutionary,revolutionary_community,david's_mighty_men,water_from_bethlehem,community_groups,value_of_community,friends_renewing_hope 35:00 Celebration is never as good alone, try giving a high-five to yourself. The revolutionary faith of King David teaches us that celebration is contagious, communal and a central part of what it means to be created in the image of God. -Tim Hawkins http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/revolutionary-revolutionary-faith http://www.reunionboston.com/media/11308-revolutionary-revolutionary-faith.mp3 Sun, 13 Jan 2008 02:23:24 UTC Tim Hawkins Revolutionary reunion_christian_church,revolutionary,revolutionary_faith,celebration,celebration_is_contagious,david_and_the_ark_of_the_covenant,david_dancing,undignified 31:49 In the first installment of "Revolutionary", we'll discuss what it means to live in a revolutionary way both as individuals and as a church. -Hank Wilson http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/revolutionary-the-road-of-the-revolutionary http://www.reunionboston.com/media/10608-revolutionary-the-road-of-the-revolutionary.mp3 Sun, 06 Jan 2008 03:57:55 UTC Hank Wilson Revolutionary reunion_christian_church,revolutionary,the_road_of_the_revolutionary,reunion_vision,core_values,faith,generosity,community 35:38 In the last installment of the series Immanuel, we discuss how Jesus can bring peace to the broken places in our lives. He is Immanuel, our Prince of Peace. -Hank Wilson http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/immanuel-prince-of-peace http://www.reunionboston.com/media/122907-immanuel-prince-of-peace.mp3 Sun, 30 Dec 2007 02:58:15 UTC Hank Wilson Immanuel reunion_christian_church,immanuel,prince_of_peace,god_with_us,isaiah_9,reconciliation 10:15 Jesus is our ultimate provider in life, like a loving father who can be truly counted on. -Hank Wilson http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/immanuel-everlasting-father http://www.reunionboston.com/media/122307-immanuel-everlasting-father.mp3 Sun, 23 Dec 2007 03:52:44 UTC Hank Wilson Immanuel ultimate_provider,perfect_father,everlasting_father,isaiah_prophecies,god_with_us,immanuel,reunion_christian_church 37:00 Jesus revealed himself in many ways. By looking at scripture, especially prophecies in Isaiah, we come to know Jesus as Mighty God. -Tim Hawkins http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/immanuel-mighty-god http://www.reunionboston.com/media/121607-immanuel-mighty-god.mp3 Sun, 16 Dec 2007 22:05:58 UTC Tim Hawkins Immanuel reunion_christian_church,immanuel,mighty_god,jesus,isaiah_9,christmas 32:17 Names have meaning. When the prophet Isaiah names Jesus, "Wonderful Counselor," he's telling us that Jesus is the One who can be trusted to lead our lives. -Hank Wilson http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/immanuel-wonderful-counselor http://www.reunionboston.com/media/120907-immanuel-wonderful-counselor.mp3 Sun, 09 Dec 2007 13:06:08 UTC Hank Wilson Immanuel christmas,god_with_us,wonderful_counselor,immanuel,reunion_christian_church 27:58 Spiritual maturity does not include a checklist. It includes fruit and stories. - Tim Hawkins http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/arrested-development-maturity http://www.reunionboston.com/media/120207-arrested-development-maturity.mp3 Sun, 02 Dec 2007 02:45:37 UTC Tim Hawkins Arrested Development reunion_christian_church,arrested_developement,spiritual_maturity,maturity,fruit,feeding_others 25:52 It is important that we don't stunt our spiritual growth. We need to keep growing. The only way we can move from spiritual infancy to adolescence is by learning to feed ourselves. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/arrested-development-adolescence http://www.reunionboston.com/media/112507-arrested-development-adolescence.mp3 Sun, 25 Nov 2007 23:42:53 UTC Hank Wilson Arrested Development reunion_christian_church,arrested_development,spiritual_maturity,spiritual_food,adolescence,feeding_yourself,journaling 31:54 Spiritual infancy is something to celebrate. It means we just had a birth. It also means that growth needs to take place and that starts with spiritual food. -Hank Wilson http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/arrested-development-infancy http://www.reunionboston.com/media/111807-arrested-developement-infancy1.mp3 Sun, 18 Nov 2007 02:24:39 UTC Hank Wilson Arrested Development reunion_christian_church,arrested_developement,spiritual_maturity,spiritual_food,infancy,nicodemus,john_3 32:37 Greed and materialism were major themes of the 80's. Even though the decade ended, the 80's are alive and well today. God instead wants us to live lives of generosity. - Hank Wilson http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/retro-the-80s-suit-yourself http://www.reunionboston.com/media/111107-retro-the-80s-suit-yourself.mp3 Sun, 11 Nov 2007 02:20:58 UTC Hank Wilson Retro reunion_christian_church,retro,,greed,money,rich,rich_or_poor,zacchaeus,tax_collector 33:34 The 70's were all about finding yourself in whatever it was that made you feel good about yourself. Often times we find ourselves in things this world communicates as important and we're missing on who we truly are. Phil McArdle http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/retro-the-70s-find-yourself http://www.reunionboston.com/media/11407-retro-the-70s-find-yourself.mp3 Sun, 04 Nov 2007 02:39:25 UTC Phil McArdle Retro reunion_christian_church,retro,70s,find_yourself,identity,who_am_i,self_worth,value 29:52 The 60's taught us to question authority, to free our mind, and to be our own person. As the 60's are a strong influence from our past we need to reconcile what it means to free ourselves, yet follow and submit to Christ. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/retro-the-60s-free-yourself http://www.reunionboston.com/media/102807-retro-the-60s-free-yourself.mp3 Sun, 28 Oct 2007 16:11:48 UTC Tim Hawkins Retro reunion_christian_church,retro,60s,authority_of_christ,lordship_of_christ,relational_submission,mattew_8,centurion_and_jesus,question_authority 36:19 Whether we're single or married, all of us have unfulfilled sexual desires. What do we do with those? http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/designer-sex-when-the-designer-says-enough http://www.reunionboston.com/media/102107-designer-sex-when-the-designer-says-enough.mp3 Sun, 21 Oct 2007 00:56:46 UTC Hank Wilson Designer Sex reunion_christian_church,sex,designer_sex,sexuality,desire,unfulfilled_desire,sexual_appetite 32:23 It is impossible to talk about sex without talking about the Biblical context and covenant of marriage. God's design for sex brings more than pleasure; it's greatest potential is reached in oneness. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/designer-sex-the-designers-context-for-sex http://www.reunionboston.com/media/100707-designer-sex-the-designers-context-for-sex.mp3 Sun, 14 Oct 2007 02:40:31 UTC Hank Wilson Designer Sex reunion_christian_church,sex,designer_sex,sexuality,marriage,co-habitation,cohabitation,abstinence 33:16 Many of us believe that God is restrictive about sex. You know, all the things we can't do. Where do we get that? The truth is that God designed sex. We'll explore his ideas for how its supposed to work. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/designer-sex-the-designer-is-on-your-side http://www.reunionboston.com/media/100707-designer-sex-the-designer-is-on-your-side.mp3 Sun, 07 Oct 2007 23:46:26 UTC Hank Wilson Designer Sex reunion_christian_church,sex,designer_sex,sexuality,sexual_liberation,god_is_for_sex,sex_is_good,god_created_sex,sex_god,animals_and_angels 28:57 We all try to make sense of our lives. From the time we are small children we begin by asking the question, "why?" Solomon wrote a descriptive memoir of sorts about his pursuit of meaning organizers and how each of them concluded with further emptiness. He concluded that only one thing could put everything in perspective and give life meaning. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/soul-cravings-meaning http://www.reunionboston.com/media/93007-soul-cravings-meaning.mp3 Sun, 30 Sep 2007 13:45:08 UTC Tim Hawkins Soul Cravings reunion_christian_church,soul_cravings,meaning,search_for_meaning,what_is_the_meaning_of_life 26:25 How many of us wake up every day and go "I was put here for a purpose, I have a destiny."? Finding our destiny is another craving God has placed deep within us. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/soul-cravings-destiny- http://www.reunionboston.com/media/92307-soul-cravings-destiny.mp3 Sun, 23 Sep 2007 01:49:45 UTC Hank Wilson Soul Cravings reunion_christian_church,soul_cravings,destiny,purpose,calling,what_on_earth_am_i_here_for 35:00 When love is so hard why do we keep trying? http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/soul-cravings-intimacy http://www.reunionboston.com/media/91607-soul-cravings-intimacy.mp3 Sun, 16 Sep 2007 01:08:46 UTC Hank Wilson Soul Cravings reunion_christian_church,soul_cravings,love,intimacy,desires,destiny,community,community_groups 28:20 Ever since the first human beings walked away from God, God has been at work to form a community of people who would bring the world back to Him. There is a sacred calling on the church and REUNION to fill that role. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/catalyst-who-us http://www.reunionboston.com/media/9907-catalyst-who-us.mp3 Sun, 09 Sep 2007 01:46:25 UTC Hank Wilson Catalyst reunion_christian_church,catalyst,who_us?,acts_2,pentacost,holy_spirit,early_church,prayer 35:44 I'm not the Catalyst. You're not the catalyst. The Holy Spirit is the Catalyst. That doesn't mean that we don't have a role or some responsibility. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/catalyst-who-me http://www.reunionboston.com/media/9207-catalyst-who-me.mp3 Sun, 02 Sep 2007 05:15:40 UTC Hank Wilson Catalyst reunion_christian_church,catalyst,holy_spirit,upper_room,10_days_of_prayer,pentacost,prayer 36:07 As one author put it, "There's a lot more to being well than just not being sick." God isn't just trying to end patterns and self-destructive and other-destructive behaviors in our lives. He's out to make us whole again. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/hooked-leaving-addiction-for-healing http://www.reunionboston.com/media/82607-hooked-leaving-addiction-for-healing.mp3 Sun, 26 Aug 2007 15:23:36 UTC Hank Wilson Hooked reunion_christian_church,hooked,addictions,control,faith,egypt,slavery,control,freedom,set_free,leaving_addiction,healing,seeking_god 36:19 I give up control of my life and have faith that God can and will set me free in order to leave Egypt. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/hooked-leaving-control-for-faith- http://www.reunionboston.com/media/81907-hooked-leaving-control-for-faith.mp3 Sun, 19 Aug 2007 02:53:07 UTC Hank Wilson Hooked reunion_christian_church,hooked,addictions,control,faith,egypt,slavery,bongadge,out_of_control,freedom,set_free,giving_up_control 35:21 Addiction isn't just that guy you know. It is happening in your life, too. God wants to free us from the habits, compulsions, and patterns that enslave us. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/hooked-leaving-ignorance-for-awareness http://www.reunionboston.com/media/81207-hooked-leaving-ignorance-for-awareness.mp3 Sun, 12 Aug 2007 00:53:41 UTC Tim Hawkins Hooked reunion_christian_church,hooked,addictions,addiction,addiction_and_recovery,leaving_ignorance_for_awareness,aa,aholics,proccess_addcition,substance_addiction,recovery,12_steps 32:20 Nothing competes more for your love for Christ than your pursuit and management of wealth. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/things-i-wish-jesus-never-said-sell-everything http://www.reunionboston.com/media/8507-things-i-wish-jesus-never-said-sell-everything.mp3 Sun, 05 Aug 2007 16:12:24 UTC Hank Wilson Things I Wish Jesus Never Said reunion_christian_church,things_i_wish_jesus_never_said,sell_everything,rich_young_ruler,sell_your_possesions_and_give_it_to_the_poor 37:49 How we make disciples is just as important as obeying Jesus' command to make them. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/things-i-wish-jesus-never-said-make-disciples http://www.reunionboston.com/media/72907-things-i-wish-jesus-never-said-make-disciples.mp3 Sun, 29 Jul 2007 02:38:22 UTC Hank Wilson Things I Wish Jesus Never Said reunion_christian_church,things_i_wish_jesus_never_said,great_commission,make_disciples,matthew_28:19,evangelism,celtic_way_of_evangelism,roman_way_of_evangelism,belong_become_believe 38:02 Does God care less about people than we do? http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/things-i-wish-jesus-never-said-i-am-the-way http://www.reunionboston.com/media/72207-things-i-wish-jesus-never-said-i-am-the-way.mp3 Sun, 22 Jul 2007 05:13:08 UTC Hank Wilson Things I Wish Jesus Never Said reunion_christian_church,things_i_wish_jesus_never_said,i_am_the_way,i_am_the_way_the_truth_and_the_life,no_one_comes_to_the_father_except_through_me,legalism,fatalism 33:18 Many people have repeated the words of the Lord's Prayer, "Forgive our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us." Have you ever stopped to think what it would be like of God took note of that prayer? What if God forgave us in the same way we forgive others? http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/things-i-wish-jesus-never-said-forgive-or-you-will-not-be-forgiven http://www.reunionboston.com/media/71507-things-i-wish-jesus-never-said-forgive-or-you-will-not-be-forgiven.mp3 Sun, 15 Jul 2007 19:15:28 UTC Tim Hawkins Things I Wish Jesus Never Said reunion_christian_church,things_i_wish_jesus_never_said,forgive,forgive_or_you_will_not_be_forgiven,grace,love,forgiveness 31:17 Sin is relational. We are never the only ones affected by our choice to sin. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/things-i-wish-jesus-never-said-gouge-out-your-eye http://www.reunionboston.com/media/7807-things-i-wish-jesus-never-said-gouge-out-your-eye.mp3 Sun, 08 Jul 2007 02:56:12 UTC Hank Wilson Things I Wish Jesus Never Said reunion_christian_church,things_i_wish_jesus_never_said,gouge_out_your_eye,if_your_eye_causes_you_to_sin_gouge_it_out 30:24 Loving our enemies doesn't just involve avoiding them and/or not plotting their demise. We need to actively love our enemies! http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/things-i-wish-jesus-never-said-love-your-enemies http://www.reunionboston.com/media/7107-things-i-wish-jesus-never-said-love-your-enemies.mp3 Sun, 01 Jul 2007 04:19:54 UTC Hank Wilson Things I Wish Jesus Never Said reunion_christian_church,things_i_wish_jesus_never_said,love_your_enemies,luke_6:27-28,,,pray_for_your_enemies,do_good_for_your_enemies 38:05 Life is precious and we want the most out of it. Jesus words about "loosing our lives', for his sake, in order to find it" are almost counter intuitive. And yet, those same words are inspiring all at the same time. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/things-i-wish-jesus-never-said-lose-your-life http://www.reunionboston.com/media/62407-things-i-wish-jesus-never-said-lose-your-life.mp3 Sun, 24 Jun 2007 14:36:23 UTC Tim Hawkins Things I Wish Jesus Never Said reunion_christian_church,things_i_wish_jesus_never_said,loose_your_life,matthew_16:25,take_up_your_cross,live_life_to_the_fullest,loose_you_life_to_get_it 34:53 The Bible can become something that is wonderful and precious, even "delicious" to us. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/eat-this-book-save-room-for-dessert http://www.reunionboston.com/media/61707-eat-this-book-save-room-for-dessert.mp3 Sun, 17 Jun 2007 03:47:37 UTC Hank Wilson Eat This Book 36:53 Like food the Bible can seem stale if we let it sit too long. We need to interact with the Bible daily to keep it fresh. (Freshest is the Bestest!) http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/eat-this-book-fresh http://www.reunionboston.com/media/61007-eat-this-book-fresh.mp3 Sun, 10 Jun 2007 01:20:36 UTC Hank Wilson Eat This Book reunion_christian_church,eat_this_book,bible_reading,fresh,journaling,think_journal,consistent,lectio_divina,read_think_live_pray,freshest_is_the_bestest 34:08 The Bible becoming part of us is crucial for living everyday life as a Christ-follower. (Eat or be eaten!) http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/eat-this-book-the-main-course http://www.reunionboston.com/media/6307-eat-this-book-the-main-course.mp3 Sun, 03 Jun 2007 02:02:15 UTC Tim Hawkins Eat This Book reunion_christian_church,eat_this_book,bible_reading,appitite_for_the_bible,hungry,hungering_for_righteousness,jesus_in_the_desert 33:46 Our health matters. In the Bible, God teaches us that even the way we treat our bodies directly affects our relationship with Him. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/silent-alarms-health http://www.reunionboston.com/media/52707-silent-alarms-health.mp3 Sun, 27 May 2007 23:27:59 UTC Hank Wilson Silent Alarms god_honoring_lifestyles,healthy_lifestyles,worship_of_food,worship_of_the_body,health,refuse_to_snooze,silent_alarms,reunion_christian_church 34:11 We don't need to just be less busy, we need to learn how to truly rest. We need to know how to Sabbath. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/silent-alarms-time http://www.reunionboston.com/media/52007-silent-alarms-time.mp3 Sun, 20 May 2007 02:52:10 UTC Hank Wilson Silent Alarms reunion_christian_church,silent_alarms,refuse_to_snooze,time,sabbath,prayer,daily_devotions,mothers_day 35:11 God wants to wake us up from the sleep of tending to put things and tasks and skewed priorities before people and relationships. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/silent-alarms-relationships http://www.reunionboston.com/media/51307-silent-alarms-relationships.mp3 Sun, 13 May 2007 01:22:17 UTC Hank Wilson Silent Alarms reunion_christian_church,silent_alarms,refuse_to_snooze,relationships,mary_and_martha,mothers_day 33:03 Alarms go off for a reason - to wake us up! In this message we discuss how to recognize and respond to the silent alarms going off in our lives. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/refuse-to-snooze http://www.reunionboston.com/media/42907-silent-alarms-refuse-to-snooze.mp3 Sun, 29 Apr 2007 01:34:15 UTC Tim Hawkins Silent Alarms rise_and_shine,awake,alarms,snoozing,wake_up,refuse_to_snooze,silent_alarms,reunion_christian_church 29:35 We apologize for not posting this message yet. We lost the recording from April 22nd. We apologize. Thank you for understanding. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/what-do-you-expect-of-yourself Sun, 22 Apr 2007 01:13:09 UTC Hank Wilson What do you Expect? Our expectations of church play a role in our involvement. Are we expecting the right things? Are we expecting enough? http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/what-do-you-expect-of-church http://www.reunionboston.com/media/41507-what-do-you-expect-of-church.mp3 Sun, 15 Apr 2007 19:24:58 UTC Hank Wilson What do you Expect? reunion_christian_church,expectations,what_do_you_expect,what_do_you_expect_of_god,what_do_you_expect_of_church,what_do_you_expect_of_yourself 30:22 In part one of this series, we look at our expectations of God. We try to match our expectations of God with the reality that we find in His Word. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/what-do-you-expect-of-god- http://www.reunionboston.com/media/what-do-you-expect-of-god.mp3 Sun, 08 Apr 2007 23:03:47 UTC Hank Wilson What do you Expect? reunion_christian_church,expectations,what_do_you_expect,what_do_you_expect_of_god,what_do_you_expect_of_church,what_do_you_expect_of_yourself 27:36 Everyone experiences some form of burnout. Elijah was no different. Among other things we find out how replenishing resting and refocusing can be. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/hero-elijah-overcoming-burnout- http://www.reunionboston.com/media/40107-hero-elijah-overcoming-burnout.mp3 Sun, 01 Apr 2007 01:32:11 UTC Hank Wilson Hero hero,series,reunion_christian_church,boston,church,elijah,mount_carmel,burnout 34:38 This is the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. We can learn some practical lessons from their faith in our God who met them in the fire! http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/hero-faith-in-the-fire http://www.reunionboston.com/media/32507-hero-faith-in-the-fire.mp3 Sun, 25 Mar 2007 22:03:16 UTC Hank Wilson Hero hero,series,reunion_christian_church,boston,daniel,meshach,shadrach,abendigo,old_testament_series 28:22 We see Esther as a model for refusing to blend in, but instead seizing her opportunity to stand out and make a real impact in the Kingdom of God. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/hero-esther-blending-in-or-standing-out- http://www.reunionboston.com/media/31807-hero-esther-blending-in-or-standing-out.mp3 Sun, 18 Mar 2007 18:47:04 UTC Phil McArdle Hero hero,series,reunion_christian_church,boston,esther,old_testament_series 31:55 http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/christian-no-more-go http://www.reunionboston.com/media/31107-christian-no-more-go.mp3 Sun, 11 Mar 2007 22:27:17 UTC Hank Wilson Christian No More christian_no_more_go,holy_spirit,reunion_postcards,feb_18th,back_bay,boston,christian_no_more,reunion_christian_church 35:57 http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/christian-no-more-lead http://www.reunionboston.com/media/3407-christian-no-more-lead.mp3 Sun, 04 Mar 2007 22:49:41 UTC Hank Wilson Christian No More reunion_christian_church,christian_no_more,boston,back_bay,feb_18th,reunion_postcards 30:29 In part two of this series, we discuss the three directions that the early Christ followers took and what it could look like today. Note: We apologize for the poor sound quality of this recording. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/christian-no-more-follow http://www.reunionboston.com/media/22507follow.mp3 Sun, 25 Feb 2007 20:00:33 UTC Hank Wilson Christian No More reunion_christian_church,christ_follower,christian_no_more,reunion_boston,reunion,reunion_church,reunion_t_ads,reunion_podcast 32:37 In part one of this series, we discuss why being a Christian, as we often define it, is not what God wants or what the world needs. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/christian-no-more-stop http://www.reunionboston.com/media/21807-stop.mp3 Sun, 18 Feb 2007 15:55:18 UTC Hank Wilson Christian No More reunion_christian_church,church,boston,back_bay,fenway,christian_no_more,christianity,christ-follower,stop 25:53 The trouble people have in their romantic relationships (dating and marriage) is usually NOT because they don't love the person. It's not because they don't really love each other that they can't get along and miss out on the good stuff they got in the relationship for in the first place. It's because love (when you defined it by how much you care or how strongly you feel about someone) is never enough. We need to know what the other person really needs and how to meet those needs with God's help. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/what-children-need-besides-love http://www.reunionboston.com/media/21107-what-children-need-besides-love.mp3 Sun, 11 Feb 2007 04:00:31 UTC Hank Wilson Love is Never Enough reunion_christian_church,church,boston,back_bay,love,sermon,podcast,children 33:39 The trouble people have in their romantic relationships (dating and marriage) is usually NOT because they don't love the person. It's not because they don't really love each other that they can't get along and miss out on the good stuff they got in the relationship for in the first place. It's because love (when you defined it by how much you care or how strongly you feel about someone) is never enough. We need to know what the other person really needs and how to meet those needs with God's help. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/what-romance-needs-besides-love http://www.reunionboston.com/media/2407-what-romance-needs-besides-love.mp3 Sun, 04 Feb 2007 03:36:19 UTC Tim Hawkins Love is Never Enough reunion_christian_church,church,boston,back_bay,love,sermon,podcast,romance 32:49 The trouble people have in their romantic relationships (dating and marriage) is usually NOT because they don’t love the person. It’s not because they don’t really love each other that they can’t get along and miss out on the good stuff they got in the relationship for in the first place. It’s because love (when you defined it by how much you care or how strongly you feel about someone) is never enough. We need to know what the other person really needs and how to meet those needs with God’s help. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/what-women-need-besides-love http://www.reunionboston.com/media/12807-what-women-need-besides-love.mp3 Sun, 28 Jan 2007 19:48:10 UTC Hank Wilson Love is Never Enough reunion_christian_church,church,boston,back_bay,love,sermon 33:38 The trouble people have in their romantic relationships (dating and marriage) is usually NOT because they don’t love the person. It’s not because they don’t really love each other that they can’t get along and miss out on the good stuff they got in the relationship for in the first place. It’s because love (when you defined it by how much you care or how strongly you feel about someone) is never enough. We need to know what the other person really needs and how to meet those needs with God’s help. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/what-men-need-besides-love Sun, 21 Jan 2007 16:35:59 UTC Hank Wilson Love is Never Enough relationships,love,reunion_christian_church,church,boston,fenway,back_bay,reunion Of all the stuff ever sold on eBay, perhaps the most interesting is the rash of people who tried putting their souls up for sale. Heard about that? A guy in Chicago, a DePaul University Grad student, Hermant Mehta, a self-professed atheist sold his soul for $504. The winning bidder was a former pastor named, Jim Henderson who made a deal with the student. Days after the auction, the former pastor, flew to Chicago to see Mr. Mehta. The two met in a bar, where they sealed a deal a little different from the one the student had offered. Instead of the 50 hours of church attendance that he was entitled to for his $504, Jim Henderson asked that Hermant Mehta attend 10 to 15 services of Mr. Henderson's choosing and then write about it. The chronicle of the experience created a unique conversation. The pastor had 10,000 hits in the first 10 days! Even though people may still feel like religion is one of the things you never talk about (right up there with money, politics and sex), more people than ever are open and searching spiritually. There is no doubt - we live in an era of unprecedented spiritual interest and open-ness. Sadly, the church is being excluded from much of the conversation. It’s the vision of REUNION to be a people that will reengage in the conversation taking place. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/invest http://www.reunionboston.com/media/1706-selling-souls-on-ebay-invest.mp3 Sun, 07 Jan 2007 16:28:42 UTC Hank Wilson Selling Souls on eBay reunion_christian_church,church,boston,reunion,selling_souls,ebay 36:40 Two of the founding fathers of the study of effects of stress (Holmes & Rahe) came up with an index of the top 43 most stressful life events. It includes everything from going through a divorce to having a baby to buying a new house to changing jobs. And guess what else makes the list of most stressful life-change events? CHRISTMAS. Christmas is the only holiday that makes the list; no other does. Christmas is a chaotic time of year, and God wants to help us deal with the chaos. He also wants us to embrace the chaos that comes with the territory of being a Christ-follower. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/holy-chaos http://www.reunionboston.com/media/122406-holy-chaos.mp3 Sun, 24 Dec 2006 18:21:10 UTC Hank Wilson Christmas Chaos reunion_christian_church,church,boston,back_bay,christmas,holy_chaos,sermon 30:56 Two of the founding fathers of the study of effects of stress (Holmes & Rahe) came up with an index of the top 43 most stressful life events. It includes everything from going through a divorce to having a baby to buying a new house to changing jobs. And guess what else makes the list of most stressful life-change events? CHRISTMAS. Christmas is the only holiday that makes the list; no other does. Christmas is a chaotic time of year, and God wants to help us deal with the chaos. He also wants us to embrace the chaos that comes with the territory of being a Christ-follower. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/relational-chaos http://www.reunionboston.com/media/121706-relational-chaos.mp3 Sun, 17 Dec 2006 17:14:38 UTC Hank Wilson Christmas Chaos reunion_christian_church,boston,church,relational_chaos,relationships,podcast 30:47 Two of the founding fathers of the study of effects of stress (Holmes & Rahe) came up with an index of the top 43 most stressful life events. It includes everything from going through a divorce to having a baby to buying a new house to changing jobs. And guess what else makes the list of most stressful life-change events? CHRISTMAS. Christmas is the only holiday that makes the list; no other does. Christmas is a chaotic time of year, and God wants to help us deal with the chaos. He also wants us to embrace the chaos that comes with the territory of being a Christ-follower. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/financial-chaos http://www.reunionboston.com/media/121006-financial-chaos.mp3 Sun, 10 Dec 2006 15:42:14 UTC Tim Hawkins Christmas Chaos finances,reunion_christian_church,boston,reunion,christmas,podcast,sermon 33:27 Two of the founding fathers of the study of effects of stress (Holmes & Rahe) came up with an index of the top 43 most stressful life events. It includes everything from going through a divorce to having a baby to buying a new house to changing jobs. And guess what else makes the list of most stressful life-change events? CHRISTMAS. Christmas is the only holiday that makes the list; no other does. Christmas is a chaotic time of year, and God wants to help us deal with the chaos. He also wants us to embrace the chaos that comes with the territory of being a Christ-follower. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/calendar-chaos Sun, 03 Dec 2006 17:12:44 UTC Hank Wilson Christmas Chaos church,boston,reunion,reunion_christian_church,message,sermon,chaos,christmas Join us as we explore the lives of characters from the old testament. We will learn how ultimately, God is the hero of the story in their lives...and in ours. http://www.reunionboston.com/sermon/gideon http://www.reunionboston.com/media/111906-hero-gideon.mp3 Sun, 19 Nov 2006 19:35:10 UTC Hank Wilson Hero reunion_christian_church,church,boston,back_bay,podcast,gideon,hero,message 32:00