Quest Sermons & Talks

The Pillars, Danger Zones, and Tools of Marriage

lonetomato — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:28:04 +0000

Pastor DeAnza continues the marriage section of Quest's Relationship Series. In this message, she talks about foundational pillars upon which a marriage can be built, she warns of danger zones that can erode this foundation, and she gives us tools that can help us maintain a God-glorifying marriage.

Relationship Series: The Covenant of Marriage

lonetomato — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:53:23 +0000

Genesis 2:18-25
Matthew 19: 3-11

Pastor Ray presents ten principles that form the framework of a biblical foundation for marriage as "designed" by God. Marriage is a life-long covenant relationship in the context of the gospel of grace. It requires the willingness and desire of wife and husband to submit to each other and to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ who is the One who binds them into the unity of "one flesh" and empowers them to sustain the relationship.

Sexual Purity

lonetomato — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:29:54 +0000

Colossians 3:1-5

God is the creator of all good gifts. Sex is a beautiful and powerful gift from God and we ought to treasure and enjoy it within the boundaries that God created for it - boundaries God gave us not to burden us or to arbitrarily keep us from pleasure, but for our protection but also so that our soul can thrive.

A Theology of Singlehood - Part 4

lonetomato — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 05:46:41 +0000

Proverbs 3:5-8
2 Timothy 2:22
Luke 10:27

Pastor Eugene goes on to give more tips and suggestions on dating and courtship in this fourth part of his Theology of Singlehood series. Among other things, he touches on the importance of identity, the proper context for physical/emotional intimacy, and how passion, vision, and mission are three essential aspects to examine as one gets to know a potential future spouse.

A Theology of Singlehood - Part 3

lonetomato — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 01:16:34 +0000

Proverbs 3:5-8
2 Timothy 2:22

In the third part of his Theology of Singlehood series, Pastor Eugene speaks to those who are single but do not feel called to be. With sensitivity and empathy, he exhorts them to wait with faith and to resist the pull towards hopelessness and cynicism. In addition, he offers up a number of active steps that singles can practice as they wait in faith.

A Theology of Singlehood - Part 2

lonetomato — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 06:11:41 +0000

1 Corinthians 7:1-9

Pastor Eugene continues spelling out a theology of singlehood and states that the primary question as to whether one should remain single or get married is, what will allow me to serve Christ better with integrity? For some, it is not an issue to remain single and to use the freedom that it provides to serve the Lord in ways that would be more difficult for married couples. For others, the God-given sexual desires of life are such that the covenant of marriage provides an outlet for that. Marriage also comes with a unique kinds of partnership and support that many who are single will never know. Both choices are viable and Biblical ways of living an authentic Christian life.

Quest Annual Meeting - Financial Report

lonetomato — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 04:58:21 +0000

Quest Annual Meeting - Lead Pastor Report

lonetomato — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 04:56:02 +0000

A Theology of Singlehood

lonetomato — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 06:41:56 +0000

Genesis 2:18, 21-24
Philippians 4:12-13

Pastor Eugene opens the second section of Quest's Relationship Series by talking about a theology of singlehood. Such a theology begins with the idea that we are created for relationship - both relationship with God and relationship with other people. He goes on to say that although the gift of singlehood is referred to as a "gift," we must not get the idea that it is a better gift than the gift of marriage - they're both biblical.

Where Is God When Terrible Things Happen?

lonetomato — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 07:07:28 +0000

Psalm 46

The psalmist assures us that God is an "ever-present help in troubhle." In light of the horrific suffering in Haiti, Pastor Ray helps us to reflect on some difficult questions around the "mystery of suffering," God's presence and the Church's (our) practical and personal response through Christ's ministry of compassion.