Sound Christian Fellowship: Messages for the Home

July 05, 2009 Sermon: The God of the Bible in American History

Sound Christian Fellowship — Sat 11 Jul 2009 17:32:45 -0800

Pastor Carlson provides more engaging history on the God of the Bible’s role in the birth and rise of the United States of America. “Clap your hands, all you nations, shout to God with cries of Joy!” -- Psalm 47:1

June 28, 2009 Sermon: Look Closer

Sound Christian Fellowship — Tue 07 Jul 2009 17:32:45 -0800

Borrowing examples of how to examine our behavior from the book of James, Praise and Worship leader Jonathan McQuade provides 5 Biblical ways to help examine our lives.

June 28, 2009 Sermon: The Coming Independence Day

Sound Christian Fellowship — Mon 29 Jun 2009 17:32:45 -0800

Pastor John Carlson discusses the lost but not forgotten Christian roots of America and its founding fathers. “Make a joyful noise unto to the LORD all ye lands” - Psalms 100:1

June 21, 2009 Sermon: Happy Father’s Day

Sound Christian Fellowship — Mon 29 Jun 2009 17:32:45 -0800

Pastor Carlson gives special honor and tribute to our dads and our Father in Heaven. “Honor your father and mother… and you will enjoy long life!” - Ephesians 6:2-4

June 14, 2009 Sermon: Keep on Using Your Gifts and Talents for God

Sound Christian Fellowship — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:32:45 -0800

Borrowing from Marc Axelrod, Pastor Carlson discusses how we can use the gifts and talents that God gives us to glorify Him. “Just as each one has received as a gift, use it to serve one another.” – 1 Peter 4:10

June 07, 2009 Sermon: Restraining Complaining

Sound Christian Fellowship — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 17:32:45 -0800

Borrowing from Marc Axelrod, Pastor Carlson provides a means of examining our attitude and finding the joy and thankfulness in any circumstance.

May 31, 2009 Sermon: Prayer – The Nickel Tour

Sound Christian Fellowship — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 17:32:45 -0800

Pastor Carlson lays the groundwork for when God wants us to pray (always!) and how He responds when we do it in faith.

May 24, 2009 Sermon: The Things We Remember

Sound Christian Fellowship — Web, 27 May 2009 17:32:45 -0800

Pastor John Carlson uses a passage from Ecclesiastes 7 to discuss how we can be grateful for the men and women that we celebrate on Memorial Day.

May 17, 2009 Sermon: Lessons from the Prodigal Son

Sound Christian Fellowship — Fri, 22 May 2009 17:32:45 -0800

Pastor Carlson uses the story of the Prodigal Son to display God’s kindness in the face of our necessary repentance.

May 10, 2009 Sermon: Mothers Make a Difference

Sound Christian Fellowship — Wed, 13 May 2009 17:32:45 -0800

Pastor Carlson provides a blessing of encouragement and edification to our mothers.

May 03, 2009 Sermon: We Need the Fire of God

Sound Christian Fellowship — Wed, 06 May 2009 17:32:45 -0800

Borrowing from a sermon from Terry Sisney in Muskogee, OK, Pastor Carlson talks about how to seek out the fire and desire of God.

April 26, 2009 Sermon: What is Truth?

Sound Christian Fellowship — Wed, 26 Apr 2009 17:32:45 -0800

Praise and Worship leader Jonathan McQuade discusses God’s Truth and his own personal experiences in searching for it.

April 26, 2009 Sermon: Let the Fire Fall

Sound Christian Fellowship — Wed, 26 Apr 2009 17:32:45 -0800

Borrowing from Dr. K. Olukoya of “Mountain of Fire”, Pastor John Carlson discusses how we can keep the passion we first had for Christ alive by reading God’s Word.

April 19, 2009 Sermon: Faith You Can Count On

Sound Christian Fellowship — Wed, 19 Apr 2009 17:32:45 -0800

This week, Pastor Carlson discusses the storms that we face in our life and the faith that Christ requires from us to see us through them.

April 12, 2009 Sermon: Easter 2009

Sound Christian Fellowship — Wed, 12 Apr 2009 17:32:45 -0800

This Easter Sunday, Pastor Carlson discusses healing, parenting, and Christ's reconciliation of those who have denied Him.

March 29, 2009 Sermon: Exploring Sound Christian Decision Making Part 2

Sound Christian Fellowship — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 17:32:45 -0800

Borrowing from the "Discover the Word" radio program, Pastor Carlson discusses the Biblical principles that God has set in His Word for seeking out a marital partner and how to avoid using God's Word to support our own decisions without seeking Him out.

March 22, 2009 Sermon: Exploring Sound Christian Decision Making

Sound Christian Fellowship — Wed, 24 Mar 2009 17:32:45 -0800

Borrowing from the "Discover the Word" radio program, Pastor Carlson discusses what the term "God's will" means and how to determine how God presents signs to us when we ask for His direction and counsel.

March 08, 2009 Sermon: The Promise Is for You and Your Children

Sound Christian Fellowship — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 17:32:45 -0800

Pastor Carlson discusses how we can be open and receptive to experiencing the gifts and promises of God's Holy Spirit, even while some gifts, like speaking in tongues, are feared or misunderstood.

March 01, 2009 Sermon: Receiving the Holy Spirit the Way They Received Him

Sound Christian Fellowship — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 17:32:45 -0800

Continuing to discuss how the Holy Spirit ministers to the body of Christ, Pastor Carlson talks about how the apostles knew that God's Holy Spirit was moving, and how we can identify the same today.

February 22, 2009 Sermon: The Purpose of the Outpouring of the Holy spirit

Sound Christian Fellowship — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 17:32:45 -0800

Pastor John Carlson continues a series of sermons describing the fellowship and the communion we have with the Holy Spirit. This week, Pastor Carlson discusses the availability He made available to everyone when He came upon the apostles.

February 15, 2009 Sermon: Welcoming the Holy Spirit Into Our Lives

Sound Christian Fellowship — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 17:32:45 -0800

Continuing a series of messages about the Holy Spirit, Pastor Carlson discusses our need to welcoming a God into our lives who is more than capable of ministering to our needs.

February 8, 2009 Sermon: Can YOU Hear Me Now?

Sound Christian Fellowship — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 17:32:45 -0800

Borrowing examples from Vineyard Christian Fellowship pastor Brad Bailey, Pastor Carlson discusses how seek and attain the annointing of God and how a relationship with Him changes the landscape of our lives.

February 1, 2009 Sermon: Foundations for a Spirit Led Life

Sound Christian Fellowship — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 17:32:45 -0800

Borrowing examples from Vineyard Christian Fellowship pastor Brad Bailey, Pastor Carlson discusses key ideas for laying the foundation for hearing and heeding the Holy Spirit's call for our lives.

January 25, 2009 Sermon: Heaven - What to Expect

Sound Christian Fellowship — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 17:32:45 -0800

Guest minister and Praise & Worship leader Jonathan McQuade shares his study of Heaven, based on his reading from a book by Randy Alcorn.

January 25, 2009 Sermon: May I Introduce You to the Holy Spirit

Sound Christian Fellowship — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 17:32:45 -0800

Borrowing from Brad Bailey of Vineyard Christian Fellowship, Pastor Carlson sheds light on the third head of the trinity, the Holy Spirit, providing scriptural references on how to know and recognize His help and leadership.

January 18, 2009 Sermon: A Faithful Journey to Success

Sound Christian Fellowship — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 17:32:45 -0800

Pastor John discusses how trouble in our lives plays a role in how we are spiritually shaped, and how to embrace difficult times and challenges in order to be strengthed in Christ.

January 11, 2009 Sermon: How to Discern God's Will 2

Sound Christian Fellowship — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 17:32:45 -0800

Part two of Pastor Carlson's sermon about finding God's will for our lives and following it, and how to reach those decisions biblically and with spiritual maturity.

January 11, 2009 Sermon: How to Discern God's Will Part 1

Sound Christian Fellowship — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 17:32:45 -0800

Breaking down the misconception that what we want for our lives doesn't always align with what God wants for our lives, Pastor Carlson discusses the opportunity we have to ask what we want and align it to what He wants for us.

January 04, 2009 Sermon: An Unspoiled Page in Time

Sound Christian Fellowship — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 17:32:45 -0800

Pastor Carlson provides encouragement for ways that we can Biblically align ourselves to what God wants from us this year.

December 28, 2008 Sermon: Christmas Story Part 2

Sound Christian Fellowship — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 17:32:45 -0800

Borrowing a bit of wisdom from Vineyard Christian Fellowship Pastor Brad Bailey, Pastor Carlson discusses what it means to have Christ in our lives and the importance of receiving God's only Son as the greatest gift of all.

December 21, 2008 Sermon: Christmas Story

Sound Christian Fellowship — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:32:45 -0800

On this Sunday before Christmas, Pastor John Carlson discusses the humility of Christ, who stepped down from his throne to be make His dwelling among men, and how U.S. president George Washington modeled his life after the principles of Christ. Scripture for study includes Philippians 2:7.

December 14, 2008 Sermon: Cutting Through The Clutter: Hearing From God

Sound Christian Fellowship — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:32:45 -0800

Pastor John Carlson discusses the ways that Yaweh uses His voice to get our attention, and the importance of taking the time to be still and silent in order to hear the Shepherd's call.

December 07, 2008 Sermon: Gratefulness And Faithfulness Go Hand In Hand!

Sound Christian Fellowship — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 17:32:45 -0800

Continuing a series of discussions on the Book of Psalms, Pastor John Carlson covers the cry for help from the psalmist in Psalm 116. Psychologically, the author believes that he was far from God and in dire straights. But, even in his ruin, God came through.

November 23, 2008 Sermon: Taste and See That the Lord is Good

Sound Christian Fellowship — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 17:32:45 -0800

Continuing a series of discussions on the Book of Psalms, Pastor John Carlson completes a series about Psalm 38. Pastor Carlson discusses our need to engage God in order to determine for ourselves how God is able to take on all that scares us and come out on top.

November 09, 2008 Sermon: Free From Fear

Sound Christian Fellowship — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 17:32:45 -0800

Continuing a series of discussions on the Book of Psalms, Pastor John Carlson discusses Psalm 34 and David's decision to pretend to be insane before King Abimalech.

November 02, 2008 Sermon: God's Promises in Economic Uncertainty

Sound Christian Fellowship — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 17:32:45 -0800

Continuing a series of discussions on the Book of Psalms, Pastor Carlson uses Psalm 15 to discuss our financial committments and what God's Word has to say about our current economic turmoil.

October 26, 2008 Sermon: The Path to Spiritual Maturity

Sound Christian Fellowship — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 17:24:49 -0800

Pastor John Carlson reads from Psalms 18, discussing David's passage to spiritual maturity, and how this is reflected in the Book of Psalms.

October 12, 2008 Sermon: Reasons to Bless God

Sound Christian Fellowship — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 10:00:00 -0800

Pastor John Carlson discusses the first five versus of Psalm 103 and how we can be a blessing to the Lord.

September 28, 2008 Sermon: The Guest of God

Sound Christian Fellowship — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 10:00:00 -0800

Pastor John Carlson discusses Psalm 91, and how the Presence of God becomes an intimate shelter and strong tower to those who believe in Christ as our High Priest.

September 21, 2008 Sermon: The Road to Rewards with God Pt 6

Sound Christian Fellowship — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 10:00:00 -0800

Pastor John concludes the "Love Chapter", 1 Corinthians 13 by summarizing the godly characteristics of love and how they apply to our daily lives.

September 14, 2008 Sermon: The Road to Rewards with God Pt 5

Sound Christian Fellowship — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 10:00:00 -0800

Pastor John breaks down the "Love Chapter", 1 Corinthians 13. This week, he discusses how Godly love embraces truth.

August 31, 2008 Sermon: The Road to Rewards with God Pt 3 Message 1

Sound Christian Fellowship — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 10:00:00 -0800

Pastor John breaks down the "Love Chapter", 1 Corinthians 13. This week, he discusses envy.

August 24, 2008 Sermon: The Road to Rewards with God Pt 2 Message 1

Sound Christian Fellowship — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 10:00:00 -0800

Pastor John breaks down the "Love Chapter", 1 Corinthians 13, beginning this week with godly patience. Scriptural points also include Hebrews 6:12-15 and Luke 7:22-23.

August 24, 2008 Sermon: The Road to Rewards with God Pt 2 Message 2

Sound Christian Fellowship — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 10:00:00 -0800

Pastor John breaks down the "Love Chapter", 1 Corinthians 13, continuing in this week's evening service with godly kindness. Scriptural points also include James 3:17, Romans 5:8, Titus 3:3 and Ephesians 4:32.

August 10, 2008 Sermon: David Begins

Sound Christian Fellowship — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 10:00:00 -0800

Pastor John Carlson discusses the beginning of David's kingship and the Lord's faithfullness to David because of his service and obedience.

August 03, 2008 Sermon: The Death of Saul

Sound Christian Fellowship — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 10:00:00 -0800

Pastor John Carlson discusses David's victory over the Amalekites and the fulfillment of Samuel's prophecy concerning his death and the death of his family.

August 03, 2008 Sermon: Talking to Dead People

Sound Christian Fellowship — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 10:00:00 -0800

Pastor John uses the context of 1 Samuel 28 to clearly demonstrate Yaweh's view concerning witchcraft and consulting the dead.

July 27, 2008 Sermon: The Power of Returning Good for Evil

Sound Christian Fellowship — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 10:00:00 -0800

Using the backdrop of 1 Samuel 24, Pastor Carlson discusses David's mercy on Saul and the restorative power of returning good for evil.

July 20, 2008 Sermon: Man on the Run Part 2

Sound Christian Fellowship — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 10:00:00 -0800

Continuing a Biblial study of the faithfulness of David and how he put his trust in Yahweh, Pastor Carlson discusses David's narrow escape from Sauls' army in 1 Samuel 23.

July 13, 2008 Sermon: Man on the Run

Sound Christian Fellowship — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 10:00:00 -0800

Pastor John Carlson discusses David's escape from Saul with the help of Saul's son Jonathan in 1 Samuel, Chapter 20.

July 06, 2008 Sermon: The Power of Positive Thinking & The Power of God

Sound Christian Fellowship — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 10:00:00 -0800

Discussing 1 Samuel 17, Pastor John Carlson conveys how God uniquely used David's confidence in the Lord to bring down Goliath in one of the most well-known Biblical military victories.

June 29, 2008 Sermon: The Fall of Saul

Sound Christian Fellowship — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 10:00:00 -0800

Pastor Carlson digs deeper into the decline of Saul's kingship and descent into his madness as David begins to align himself with God's plan for him as king.

June 22, 2008 Sermon: New Leadership

Sound Christian Fellowship — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 10:00:00 -0800

Pastor John walks us through 1 Samuel 16, discussing the steps that preceed the annointing of David as king.

June 15, 2008 Sermon: Follow the Right Voice

Sound Christian Fellowship — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 10:00:00 -0800

Pastor Carlson discusses Saul's struggle with pride and his decision to not heed the Word of the Lord through Samuel in 1 Samuel Chapter 15.

June 8, 2008 Sermon: Faith Comes Through in Victory

Sound Christian Fellowship — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 10:00:00 -0800

Pastor John discusses the hardening of Saul's heart and his son Jonathan's act of faith that helps to turn the tide against the Philistines in 1 Samuel 13 and 14.

June 1, 2008 Sermon: War and Forgiveness

Sound Christian Fellowship — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 10:00:00 -0800

Pastor Carlson discusses Saul's military victory as king over the Ammonites in chapter 12 of 1 Samuel.

May 25, 2008 Sermon: From Judges to Kings - Saul

Sound Christian Fellowship — Sun, 25 May 2008 10:00:00 -0800

"Oftentimes, we don't know what we're capable of in an area of sin until we are in a position where we are genuinely tempted." Pastor John Carlson discusses Israel's decision to transition from the leadership of judges to Israel's first human king, Saul.

May 18, 2008 Sermon: Turning to God

Sound Christian Fellowship — Sun, 18 May 2008 10:00:00 -0800

"When repentance is genuine, we are willing to put feet to our faith and go out and make whatever changes God wants done." Pastor Carlson summarizes previous chapters of 1 Samuel and elaborates on how Samuel helps the Israelites succesfully confess and repent of their sins against Yaweh.

May 11, 2008 Sermon: The Ark and the Philistines

Sound Christian Fellowship — Sun, 11 May 2008 10:00:00 -0800

In a tragic series of events that lasted only one day, the Lord judged Israel through Samuel's prophecy against Eli and his family, resulting in many deaths at the hands of the Philistines and the capture of the Ark. Pastor John discusses how the Lord is willing to make Himself look like a fool to thousands of unbelievers, rather than be used by God's own people as a tool for their own wants and desires.

May 04, 2008 Sermon: Samuel and the Voice

Sound Christian Fellowship — Sun, 04 May 2008 10:00:00 -0800

Pastor John discusses Samuel's relationship with Eli the High Priest, and the humble beginnings of the young boy's revelation of the Word of Yaweh.

April 27, 2008 Sermon: Hannah's Song

Sound Christian Fellowship — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:00:00 -0800

Pastor Carlson discusses the character and integrity of Samuel's mother Hannah, using her praise to Yaweh in 1 Samuel Chapter 2.

April 20, 2008 Sermon: Samuel - The Beginning

Sound Christian Fellowship — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 10:00:00 -0800

Pastor John discusses Hannah's frustrations with being without a child of her own and how God was able to use Hannah's prayers to facilitate a promise to devote her son, Samuel to the LORD.

April 13, 2008 Sermon: Overcoming Evil Takes Commitment and Sustained Focus

Sound Christian Fellowship — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 10:00:00 -0800

Concluding a study of the Book of Judges, Pastor Carlson discusses the Levite and his concubine in Judges 19 and the many thousands of deaths caused by the concubine's suffering, to illustrate what it takes to overcome evil rooted in a nation that won't follow the Lord.

April 6, 2008 Sermon: Raise the Standard!

Sound Christian Fellowship — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 10:00:00 -0800

Pastor Carlson uses the lesson of Micah the theif's encounter with the Danites to show how we must set ourselves as a living testament of God's standards, knowing that each of us is accountable and judged accordingly before a holy God.

March 30, 2008 Sermon: Micah The Thief

Sound Christian Fellowship — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 20:00:00 -0800

Shortly after the Isralites entered into the promised land, they began to pick up pagan practices. Pastor Carlson discusses how Micah the theif attempted to use the things normally meant to honor God in order to selfishly receive the Lord's blessings.

March 30, 2008 Sermon: Samson Part 3

Sound Christian Fellowship — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 10:00:00 -0800

After a short break, Pastor John finishes the Biblical study of Samson, leading to the breaking of his covenant with God and his one final feat of strength before his death.

March 23, 2008 Sermon: The Dream of God Part 2

Sound Christian Fellowship — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 20:00:00 -0800

Pastor John further discusses and elaborates on the gift and promise of grace through the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

March 23, 2008 Sermon: The Dream of God

Sound Christian Fellowship — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 10:00:00 -0800

Pastor John discusses the first events of Christ's resurrection on Sunday morning, and how we as Christians are called to share this Good News in order to make desciples of the nations.

March 16, 2008 Sermon: 9-1-1: Numbers of Fear; 3:16: Numbers of Hope

Sound Christian Fellowship — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 10:00:00 -0800

On this special Palm Sunday, Pastor Carlson discusses what it means to be "born again" in Spirit and water, and why the giving of God's only Son is only half of our salvation - why we must also believe in Him.

March 09, 2008 Sermon: Samson Part 2

Sound Christian Fellowship — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 20:00:00 -0800

Pastor John further discusses the life of Samson in Judges 15.