Imago Christi http://www.imagochristicp.org Proclaiming the Good News of Christ to Cedar Rapids Mon, 26 Jul 2010 02:58:33 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 © lapointemusic@gmail.com () lapointemusic@gmail.com() 1440 Proclaiming the Good News of Christ to the City lapointemusic@gmail.com No no http://www.imagochristicp.org/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/powered_by_podpress.jpg Imago Christi http://www.imagochristicp.org 144 144 Render to God http://www.imagochristicp.org/2010/07/25/render-to-god/ http://www.imagochristicp.org/2010/07/25/render-to-god/#comments Mon, 26 Jul 2010 02:58:33 +0000 Nick Lapointe http://www.imagochristicp.org/?p=807 ren·der –
tr.v. ren·dered, ren·der·ing, ren·ders
1. To submit or present, as for consideration, approval, or payment: render a bill.
2. To give or make available; provide: render assistance.
3. To give what is due or owed: render thanks; rendered homage.
4. To surrender or relinquish; yield.

All things exist to display the supreme value of God. Taxes, marriage, sacrifices… God is God of all. The all of the gospel centered mssional Christian is to live life in such a way as to show the world that their primary treasure and allegiance is to God. The beauty if this is that as we focus wholeheartedly, passionately and relentlessly on the giver, the gifts all fall into proper alignment. Loving God leads to loving others. Mark 12:13-34

07/25/10

]]> http://www.imagochristicp.org/2010/07/25/render-to-god/feed/ 0 40:15 renmiddot;der -- tr.v. renmiddot;dered, renmiddot;dermiddot;ing, renmiddot;ders 1. To submit or present, as for consideration, approval, or payment: render a bill. 2. To give or make available; provide: render ... renmiddot;der -- tr.v. renmiddot;dered, renmiddot;dermiddot;ing, renmiddot;ders 1. To submit or present, as for consideration, approval, or payment: render a bill. 2. To give or make available; provide: render assistance. 3. To give what is due or owed: render thanks; rendered homage. 4. To surrender or relinquish; yield. All things exist to display the supreme value of God. Taxes, marriage, sacrifices... God is God of all. The all of the gospel centered mssional Christian is to live life in such a way as to show the world that their primary treasure and allegiance is to God. The beauty if this is that as we focus wholeheartedly, passionately and relentlessly on the giver, the gifts all fall into proper alignment. Loving God leads to loving others. Mark 12:13-34 07/25/10 Podcast lapointemusic@gmail.com no No Imago Christi — Gospel Centered, Missional Church for the City http://www.imagochristicp.org/2010/07/25/imago-christi-gospel-centered-missional-church-for-the-city/ http://www.imagochristicp.org/2010/07/25/imago-christi-gospel-centered-missional-church-for-the-city/#comments Mon, 26 Jul 2010 02:30:49 +0000 Nick Lapointe http://www.imagochristicp.org/?p=803 Why are we called “Imago Christi” Church?

“Imago Christi” is Latin for “Image of Christ”. We believe that man’s greatest need is to see and enjoy God. Jesus is the image of the invisible God, when you see Jesus you see the Father. Furthermore, we believe that though Jesus is the Light of the World, he has empowered us by the Holy Spirit to be lights in the world. Because Jesus ascended to heaven and does not walk the Earth in the flesh, we are the world’s best hope for seeing God. This is both a humbling and exciting call. We are to bear the Image of Christ before the watching world.

Who We Are

Gospel-centered

Not religion. Not irreligion. A third way… We are not about the hopelessness of irreligion or the burden of religion. There is a God and his mission is to transform us from the heart into passionate followers of Jesus.

Missional

We are not stuck on tradition, but want to allow the gospel to thrive in its own beautiful way, wherever God has put us. We will lovingly, humbly and relationally go to people, not wait for them to come to us.

For the City

We believe God has called us to resist the desire to go out from the city. Rather we will stay in the city, for the city.

]]> http://www.imagochristicp.org/2010/07/25/imago-christi-gospel-centered-missional-church-for-the-city/feed/ 0 5:07 Why are we called ldquo;Imago Christirdquo; Church? ldquo;Imago Christirdquo; is Latin for ldquo;Image of Christrdquo;. We believe that manrsquo;s greatest need is to see and enjoy ... Why are we called ldquo;Imago Christirdquo; Church? ldquo;Imago Christirdquo; is Latin for ldquo;Image of Christrdquo;. We believe that manrsquo;s greatest need is to see and enjoy God. Jesus is the image of the invisible God, when you see Jesus you see the Father. Furthermore, we believe that though Jesus is the Light of the World, he has empowered us by the Holy Spirit to be lights in the world. Because Jesus ascended to heaven and does not walk the Earth in the flesh, we are the worldrsquo;s best hope for seeing God. This is both a humbling and exciting call. We are to bear the Image of Christ before the watching world. Who We Are Gospel-centered Not religion. Not irreligion. A third wayhellip; We are not about the hopelessness of irreligion or the burden of religion. There is a God and his mission is to transform us from the heart into passionate followers of Jesus. Missional We are not stuck on tradition, but want to allow the gospel to thrive in its own beautiful way, wherever God has put us. We will lovingly, humbly and relationally go to people, not wait for them to come to us. For the City We believe God has called us to resist the desire to go out from the city. Rather we will stay in the city, for the city. Podcast lapointemusic@gmail.com no No Behold Your King http://www.imagochristicp.org/2010/07/08/behold-your-king/ http://www.imagochristicp.org/2010/07/08/behold-your-king/#comments Fri, 09 Jul 2010 05:11:26 +0000 Nick Lapointe http://www.imagochristicp.org/?p=787 As promised… The King has come. Jesus is very intentional about his entrance into Jerusalem. He is fulfilling prophecy and declaring his authority over the city, the world, and the universe. Mark 11:1-11

7/4/2010

]]> http://www.imagochristicp.org/2010/07/08/behold-your-king/feed/ 0 32:15 As promised... The King has come. Jesus is very intentional about his entrance into Jerusalem. He is fulfilling prophecy and declaring his authority ... As promised... The King has come. Jesus is very intentional about his entrance into Jerusalem. He is fulfilling prophecy and declaring his authority over the city, the world, and the universe. Mark 11:1-11 7/4/2010 Podcast lapointemusic@gmail.com no No Be Careful What You Ask For http://www.imagochristicp.org/2010/07/08/be-careful-what-you-ask-for/ http://www.imagochristicp.org/2010/07/08/be-careful-what-you-ask-for/#comments Fri, 09 Jul 2010 05:08:01 +0000 Nick Lapointe http://www.imagochristicp.org/?p=784 We dare not put ourselves in the place of Jesus. We cannot rule like Him or even rule completely and perfectly for Him, because we cannot bear the cost and sacrifice that comes with that authority. Let Him be King, and let us rest in being a follower and worshiper. Mark 10:32-52

6/27/2010

]]> http://www.imagochristicp.org/2010/07/08/be-careful-what-you-ask-for/feed/ 0 39:38 We dare not put ourselves in the place of Jesus. We cannot rule like Him or even rule completely and perfectly for Him, because ... We dare not put ourselves in the place of Jesus. We cannot rule like Him or even rule completely and perfectly for Him, because we cannot bear the cost and sacrifice that comes with that authority. Let Him be King, and let us rest in being a follower and worshiper. Mark 10:32-52 6/27/2010 Podcast lapointemusic@gmail.com no No The Treachery of Idols http://www.imagochristicp.org/2010/06/13/the-treachery-of-idols/ http://www.imagochristicp.org/2010/06/13/the-treachery-of-idols/#comments Mon, 14 Jun 2010 02:13:48 +0000 Nick Lapointe http://www.imagochristicp.org/?p=544 Jesus calls us to change allegiance from the World to him instead. In this passage, He tells us, pretty blatantly, that if we do not have a new relationship with his gifts we do not have a new relationship with the Giver. Mark 10:13-31

6/13/2010

]]> http://www.imagochristicp.org/2010/06/13/the-treachery-of-idols/feed/ 0 38:53 Jesus calls us to change allegiance from the World to him instead. In this passage, He tells us, pretty blatantly, that if we do ... Jesus calls us to change allegiance from the World to him instead. In this passage, He tells us, pretty blatantly, that if we do not have a new relationship with his gifts we do not have a new relationship with the Giver. Mark 10:13-31 6/13/2010 Podcast lapointemusic@gmail.com no No Down is the way up http://www.imagochristicp.org/2010/06/12/down-is-the-way-up/ http://www.imagochristicp.org/2010/06/12/down-is-the-way-up/#comments Sat, 12 Jun 2010 20:52:18 +0000 Nick Lapointe http://www.imagochristicp.org/?p=538 The greatness we desire is a good thing. The way we define greatness is twisted and skewed. Jesus entices us to pursue greatness in humility, down is up. Mark 9:30

5/23/2010

]]> http://www.imagochristicp.org/2010/06/12/down-is-the-way-up/feed/ 0 40:44 The greatness we desire is a good thing. The way we define greatness is twisted and skewed. Jesus entices us to pursue greatness ... The greatness we desire is a good thing. The way we define greatness is twisted and skewed. Jesus entices us to pursue greatness in humility, down is up. Mark 9:30 5/23/2010 Podcast lapointemusic@gmail.com no No A Generous Kingdom http://www.imagochristicp.org/2010/04/30/a-generous-kingdom/ http://www.imagochristicp.org/2010/04/30/a-generous-kingdom/#comments Sat, 01 May 2010 01:33:28 +0000 Nick Lapointe http://www.imagochristicp.org/?p=509 Money has a stranglehold on us. The Gospel calls us to believe that our greatest joy is investing in the Kingdom. Luke 12:13-34

4/25/2010

]]> http://www.imagochristicp.org/2010/04/30/a-generous-kingdom/feed/ 0 38:35 Money has a stranglehold on us. The Gospel calls us to believe that our greatest joy is investing in the Kingdom. Luke 12:13-34 4/25/2010 Money has a stranglehold on us. The Gospel calls us to believe that our greatest joy is investing in the Kingdom. Luke 12:13-34 4/25/2010 Podcast lapointemusic@gmail.com no No Death, sting? http://www.imagochristicp.org/2010/04/30/death-sting/ http://www.imagochristicp.org/2010/04/30/death-sting/#comments Sat, 01 May 2010 01:26:41 +0000 Nick Lapointe http://www.imagochristicp.org/?p=503 Do you believe in death after life? Scripture teaches that it is necessary for us to change. We cannot fathom what life in the age to come would be like, no more than an acorn can imagine that it would be a magnificent tree. But believe this: Jesus has conquered death, death has become irrelevant, we are set free from the stranglehold of death, and are headed for an indescribable hope. Listen as Pastor Donovan preaches through I Cor 15:35-58.

4/4/2010

]]> http://www.imagochristicp.org/2010/04/30/death-sting/feed/ 0 38:48 Do you believe in death after life? Scripture teaches that it is necessary for us to change. We cannot fathom what life in the age ... Do you believe in death after life? Scripture teaches that it is necessary for us to change. We cannot fathom what life in the age to come would be like, no more than an acorn can imagine that it would be a magnificent tree. But believe this: Jesus has conquered death, death has become irrelevant, we are set free from the stranglehold of death, and are headed for an indescribable hope. Listen as Pastor Donovan preaches through I Cor 15:35-58. 4/4/2010 Podcast lapointemusic@gmail.com no No God Graciously Invades http://www.imagochristicp.org/2010/04/01/god-graciously-invades/ http://www.imagochristicp.org/2010/04/01/god-graciously-invades/#comments Fri, 02 Apr 2010 02:18:51 +0000 Nick Lapointe http://www.imagochristicp.org/?p=496 God in his mercy conquers our seared conscience and reveals to fallen men the glory of Christ. This is THE Gospel. God does not merely do something OUTSIDE of us that we can then take or leave. THE Gospel is that God graciously invades the wasteland of our hearts and minds, and makes the light of the glory of the Gospel of Christ to shine in our hearts. Mark 8:1-30

3/28/2010

]]> http://www.imagochristicp.org/2010/04/01/god-graciously-invades/feed/ 0 38:25 God in his mercy conquers our seared conscience and reveals to fallen men the glory of Christ. This is THE Gospel. God does not merely ... God in his mercy conquers our seared conscience and reveals to fallen men the glory of Christ. This is THE Gospel. God does not merely do something OUTSIDE of us that we can then take or leave. THE Gospel is that God graciously invades the wasteland of our hearts and minds, and makes the light of the glory of the Gospel of Christ to shine in our hearts. Mark 8:1-30 3/28/2010 Podcast lapointemusic@gmail.com no No The Disintegration Elephant http://www.imagochristicp.org/2010/03/27/the-disintegration-elephant/ http://www.imagochristicp.org/2010/03/27/the-disintegration-elephant/#comments Sun, 28 Mar 2010 03:55:08 +0000 Nick Lapointe http://www.imagochristicp.org/?p=493 There is an elephant in the room: we are all disintegrating. Our bodies, our social structures, our families… This leads to a sub-conscious hopelessness and efforts to cover up our despair. The message of The Gospel is that there is a grand hope. Jesus’ healing of the gentile woman’s daughter and the deaf man point to the promise of restoration; for all the people and all the person. The call for Christians is to pull our heads out of the sand, stop pretending we are home, and join Jesus in the mission of pointing to what is coming through restorative, boundary crossing ministry. Hope points. Mark 7:24-37

3/21/2010

]]> http://www.imagochristicp.org/2010/03/27/the-disintegration-elephant/feed/ 0 34:43 There is an elephant in the room: we are all disintegrating. Our bodies, our social structures, our families... This leads to a sub-conscious hopelessness and ... There is an elephant in the room: we are all disintegrating. Our bodies, our social structures, our families... This leads to a sub-conscious hopelessness and efforts to cover up our despair. The message of The Gospel is that there is a grand hope. Jesus' healing of the gentile woman's daughter and the deaf man point to the promise of restoration; for all the people and all the person. The call for Christians is to pull our heads out of the sand, stop pretending we are home, and join Jesus in the mission of pointing to what is coming through restorative, boundary crossing ministry. Hope points. Mark 7:24-37 3/21/2010 Podcast lapointemusic@gmail.com no No