Messiah Lutheran Church - Weldon Spring, Missouri
By Pastor Paul Schult
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Messiah Lutheran Church is a congregation of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS). Our church currently has approximately 1750 baptized members. Worship Times * Saturday 5:00 PM - Blended Format * Sunday 8:00 AM - Blended Format ...
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My Arms are Killing Me! - Audio | The first commandment says we should fear, love and trust in God above all things. As sinful human beings we often take credit when things go our way, and blame God when things don’t go our way. God sometimes uses the challenges of life to lead us t... | 6/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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LISTEN UP! The Lord Calls Samuel - Audio | It's hard to find someone who will really listen to you. We all struggle with being good listeners - mostly because we all have such a deep need to take care of our own needs first. In the same way, we have a hard time listening to God. But God knows ... | 8/7/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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WISE UP! King Solomon's Wise Ruling - Audio | God's wisdom is made known through His Word. God's ways are always perfect and good. Ultimately, God's wisdom is revealed in Jesus Christ and in God's saving work through the cross and the empty tomb. “Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, an... | 7/31/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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HURRY UP! The Harvest is Waiting - Audio | Jesus has given His people a mission, to share the message of the Gospel with the world. There are many people who haven't heard the message, and we are God's instruments to take it to them. Too often Christianity is turned into a routine, or a belief... | 7/24/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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MIX IT UP! The Tower of Babe - Audio | The first commandment is very simple, “You shall have no other gods.” When we lose sight of the simple reality that God is in charge of all things, He often “mixes things up” to get our attention. When the people of Babylon started to construc... | 7/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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BACK UP! Don't Miss the Messiah - Audio | Guest Speaker - Mr. Steve Cohen, founder of The Apple of His Eye Mission Society. Steve came to faith in 1973 through the prayerful witness of a Lutheran who took seriously the Biblical mandate to bring the Gospel to all people, including the lost she... | 7/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FIRE UP! Rejoice in the Lord - Audio | Happy Independence Day! What a great day for us to “Fire Up!” It takes great sacrifice for the United States of America to gain and preserve her freedom. But the blessings of freedom are worth great sacrifice. It also required great sacrifice from... | 7/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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SHOW UP! The Story of David and Goliath - Audio | Many times in the Bible, God asked His people to go into battle even though they were physically outmatched. God did that to help His people put their trust in God and His strength. That was certainly true of the young shepherd David, who volunteered ... | 6/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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MAN UP! The Strength of Righteousness - Audio | “Man up!” That's what people say when they want someone to be tough and strong. When most people think of strength they picture big muscles, powerful weapons, high levels of authority, or even mental and emotional strength. But not many people thi... | 6/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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GOING UP! Jacob's Dream at Bethel - Audio | Because he lied and deceived his brother and father, Jacob had to flee in fear for his life. In spite of his failures, God appeared to Jacob in a dream as he slept in Bethel. The vision of a stairwell from heaven to earth with angels ascending and des... | 6/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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UPSET! The Story of Mary and Martha - Audio | Mary and Martha were sisters and friends of Jesus. It seems that Jesus stayed several times at their home in Bethany just outside of Jerusalem. On one visit, Martha became very upset with Mary for not helping with the preparations, but sitting and lis... | 6/5/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Pentecost: The Beginning of the New Testament Church - Audio | Today marks the traditional celebration of Pentecost - the “Birthday of the Church.” 50 days after Jesus rose from the dead; 10 days after He ascended into heaven, God sent the Holy Spirit in an extra powerful and special way to begin the ministry... | 5/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Lydia: A Receptive Believer - Audio | Lydia is a minor character in the book of Acts, but her role in the kingdom of God was major! She worked hard at her job, had an open and receptive heart to God, guided her family in the truth of Jesus, and opened her home for the work of the Church.... | 5/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Silas: The Traveler - Audio | Jesus sent his disciples out in pairs so they could support and encourage one another. Every one faces tough times in life where you feel like you are losing the will to live. In those times, other people can either drag you down, or help pick you up.... | 5/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Timothy: The Young Pastor - Audio | “Everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.” St. Paul wrote those words to Timothy, the young pastor of the church in Ephesus. The message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ is an offense to the world, and to sinful man... | 5/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Barnabas: The Encourager - Audio | Every person has strengths, which are gifts from God, spiritual gifts to be used in service for His kingdom. But no one has every gift! That's why the Body of Christ is made up of many parts. We need other people in life. We all need help. Barnabas ha... | 4/24/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Priscilla and Aquila - Audio | Priscilla and Aquila were minor characters in the book of Acts and the Letters of Paul, and yet Paul singles them out as close friends and fellow workers with Christ. Like Paul they were tentmakers. They took time to mentor and encourage a dynamic you... | 4/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Easter Part II - Encountering the Risen Christ - Audio | Encountering the reality of Jesus Christ raised from the dead changes everything! It's hard to be neutral on the resurrection of Jesus. In the early days following Jesus' resurrection there was a lot of tension between those who believed and those who... | 4/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Easter - Audio | The Christian faith stands on one central truth; that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, who was crucified as a sacrifice for the sins of all people. His death satisfied God's demand for justice. And His resurrection from the dead is the final victory ov... | 4/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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A New Heaven and Earth; The Second Parade of Palms - Audio | A blessed and happy Palm Sunday to you! Palm Sunday marks the day Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey. It was a parade and the people waved Palm branches - a symbol of victory. They shouted “Hosanna” which means, “Lord save us!” The followin... | 3/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Beasts, Harlots, Trumpets, and Seals; Good vs. Evil - Audio | The amillienial interpretation of Revelation holds that we are currently in the 1000 year reign of Jesus. The book of Revelation is a series of visions that describe the End Times from different perspectives; cycles. Today we will look at the major sy... | 3/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Cracking the Code; The End Times Cycle - Audio | Throughout the 2000 year history of the New Testament Church, there have been two primary interpretations of Revelation, with some minor variations on each one. Amillenialism - The teaching that the end times began immediately after Jesus died, ros... | 3/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Eyes of Fire; Jesus Speaks to the Church - Audio | Many people prefer to think about the gentle side of Jesus, welcoming children, the good Shepherd, comforting the sick and lonely. But Jesus is also presented in the Bible with righteous anger and judgment. All authority on heaven and on earth have be... | 3/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jubilee Sunday / State of the Church - Audio | Jubilee Sunday - In the Old Testament the “Year of Jubilee” is described in Leviticus 25. Every 50th year, all debts were to be forgiven, and all property returned to its original owner. God designed the rhythm of life for mankind to include a Sab... | 2/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Joy of Giving - Audio | “Hark, the Voice of Jesus Calling” is a great hymn of the Christian faith. The words express how God calls Christians to join in the work of His kingdom. There are many misperceptions about how God works in this world: only through pastors and “... | 2/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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What is a Normal Marriage? - Audio | Men and women are created differently and have different needs; physically and emotionally. Together - male and female, husband and wife - they reflect the image and glory of God. God's plan is for a man to be the head of his home, and to lay down his... | 2/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Can Men Be Normal? - Audio | Many people don't think that masculinity and Christianity are compatible. There is a common perception that real men use their power and authority to get what they want and to control other people. But God teaches us that the greatest feat of strength... | 2/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Secrets of Strong Relationships - Audio | Forgiveness, confrontation, inclusion, gratitude - all secrets of strong relationships. None of them are easy; but the joy of deep, strong relationships are worth it! God knows it is worth it - He gave His Son Jesus to confront the reality of sin, to ... | 1/30/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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How to Get Close Without Getting Hurt: Empathy and Conflict - Audio | Getting close to another person requires the ability to empathize; to put yourself in their shoes. In order to do that you need to listen and seek a deeper understanding of what they are thinking and feeling. That's what Jesus did when He became flesh... | 1/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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How to Get Close Without Getting Hurt: Authenticity and Acceptance - Audio | After laying the ground work for the necessity of relationships in life, we now begin to search the Scriptures for the keys to fostering deep, life-giving relationships. The first two keys are: 1. Authenticity - finding the courage to open your hea... | 1/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Normal: There's No Such Thing, Dear - Audio | God's Word lays out a clear starting point for good relationships; owning up to the reality that every person is messed up. Too often we think everyone else is weird, and we're normal. Sin makes relationships dangerous, painful, and risky. But relatio... | 1/9/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Story of the Wise Men - Audio | By the leading of a star, God made known to all nations the revelation of Jesus, the Savior of the world. God invites all who know Jesus by faith, to follow the light of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. In the Old Testament, the nation of Israel was set ap... | 1/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Baby Jesus Presented at the Temple - Audio | After Jesus was born, Mary and Joseph followed the ceremonial laws of Israel by having him circumcised on the eighth day, and presenting him at the Temple for purification according to the laws of Moses. Every first born son was to be dedicated to the... | 12/26/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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God's Promises Fulfilled - Audio | God's plan of salvation unfolded over thousands of years. It is recorded in the Bible and focuses on the nation of Israel, because the Messiah would come from that nation, the tribe of Judah, the city of Bethlehem. As the birth of Jesus drew near, all... | 12/19/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jesus is the Expected One - Audio | God's promise from the beginning of time, was that He would send the Messiah, to save mankind from sin. God didn't want anyone to miss the Promised one, Jesus, who would deliver us from sin. Don't be anxious about anything, wait on the Lord Jesus, God... | 12/12/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Lord is Coming - Audio | God's promise from the beginning of time, was that He would send the Messiah, to save mankind from sin. The Bible talks repeatedly about “that day - the day of the Lord.” The arrival of the Messiah will bring salvation for those who believe in Him... | 12/5/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Day is Near - Audio | Jesus compares “The Last Day” to the time of Noah in the Old Testament. The first book of the Bible, Genesis 6-9, records the story of Noah building an ark. “The Day” of the great flood arrived and only Noah was prepared. Jesus reminds us to b... | 11/28/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Why Serve? - Audio | “Service” is a word used frequently in our society. Many want “service” but few are willing to provide “service.” In the New Testament book of Acts, “love” defined the New Testament Church. “See how they loved one another,” it was ... | 11/21/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Why Care? - Audio | Care - to be concerned or interested. The opposite of care might be indifference or apathy. We have a God who cares deeply for us. His concern runs so deep that He sent His only Son Jesus Christ into the world to redeem us from sin and death. Living i... | 11/14/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Why Give? - Audio | The topic of money and giving creates many emotions both negative and positive; guilt, anger, defensiveness, worry, OR joy, excitement, satisfaction, and pleasure. God intends giving generously to be a rich spiritual blessing; but many people miss out... | 11/7/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Why Live? - Audio | Today is part three of Messiah's mission focus - Love, Learn, Live - why live? God is at work in our daily lives, helping us LEARN more and more about His LOVE. You know the old saying, “Experience is the best teacher.” There's a lot of truth to t... | 11/1/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Why Reform? - Audio | Many Christians around the world are celebrating “Reformation Sunday” this week. On October 31, 1517 Martin Luther nailed the 95 Theses on the church door for everyone to see. His concern was that the message of the gospel had been replaced by a r... | 10/24/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Why Church? Part 2 - Audio | Many people try to separate their personal faith in Jesus, from the organizational life of the Church. The Bible has lots to say about the “gathering” of God's people together. In fact, God's kingdom is designed around God's people coming together... | 10/17/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Why Church? - Audio | The Christian Church is the divine creation of Jesus, and His chosen means of accomplishing His will on earth. In the Bible, Jesus makes very clear the mission of the church, to make disciples of all nations by baptizing and teaching - to glorify Jesu... | 10/10/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Why Worship? - Audio | Worship is the central purpose of our existence - to receive God's truth and grace, and to respond in praise and thanksgiving! Psalm 63 says, “Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you!” The Bible doesn't prescribe exactly ho... | 10/3/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Why Learn? - Audio | God speaks to us through the Bible - the Word of God. That is how we come to know God our Creator, and Jesus our Savior. The scriptures make us “wise unto salvation.” The scriptures are “God-breathed, and useful for teaching, training, correctin... | 9/26/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Why Love? Part 2 - Audio | Today's text is the second half of this great parable about the Older Brother and The Father's love. The Gospel is God's perfect, divine love; without limits or conditions. When sinful mankind distorts the Gospel with limits and conditions, it leads t... | 9/19/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Why Love? - Audio | Love - Learn - Live. Why is “love” chosen as the first word to summarize the Christian faith and the mission of Messiah Lutheran Church? Because God is love. Because it is the greatest commandment according to Jesus; love God and love your neighbo... | 9/12/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Joseph - CHALLENGED - Audio | Joseph is one of the most inspiring stories in the Bible. He went through incredible hardships; sold by his brothers as a slave, falsely accused and imprisoned, and forgotten by those he had helped. But those challenging trials led to a strong faith a... | 9/5/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jacob - CHANGED - Audio | Martin Luther King, Jr. said, “Whom you would change you must first love.” Powerful words. All human beings struggle with change - especially the deep changes of the heart that matter most to God. We are quick to point out what others need to chan... | 8/29/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Isaac - CHEATED - Audio | Isaac was the son of Abraham, the child of Promise who was born when Abraham was 100 years old and Sarah was 90. He was placed on an altar to be sacrificed by his father Abraham, until God interrupted and provided a ram in his place. Isaac and Rebekah... | 8/22/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Abraham - CHOSEN - Audio | The first five books of the Bible were written by Moses and are called the Torah. God made a promise to Abraham to increase his descendents and make them into a great nation, and that through his line all people on earth would be blessed. God was prom... | 8/15/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Commandments IX & X: Serve Your Neighbor - Audio | In the final two commandments God warns us not to covet what belongs to our neighbor; his house, wife, and possessions. These commandments have much to do with the condition of your heart. Coveting is not an active sin, but a condition of the heart; s... | 8/8/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Eighth Commandment: Protect Reputation - Audio | God knows that for people to get along and thrive, they need to have the benefit of the doubt. Tearing down a person's reputation wrongly, makes life much harder for that person. Lies, slander, and half-truths spread much faster than the truth - and c... | 8/1/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Seventh Commandment: Esteem Property - Audio | God knows that in order to sustain and live life, we need to have stuff. If we know that our money and possessions are safe, we are able to confidently go out into the world and do great things for God and our neighbors. Helping your neighbor protect ... | 7/25/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Sixth Commandment: Honor Marriage - Audio | Boundaries are an important part of life, especially when it comes to relationships. God designed sexual relationships to take place within the boundaries of marriage. The lifelong commitment of marriage creates a fortress of protection for a person's... | 7/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Fifth Commandment: Preserve Life - Audio | Since God's greatest treasure in all creation is mankind, it should come as no surprise that one of His commandments is to protect and preserve life. History has many tragic stories of what can happen when one life is given greater value than another;... | 7/11/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Fourth Commandment: Protect the Home, Honor Authority - Audio | God's blessings to you on this Independence Day weekend! Ironically, God knows that the greatest freedom comes when we submit ourselves to His rule. Honoring authority is one of greatest challenges in life. We all have a strong desire to do what we wa... | 7/4/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Third Commandment: Respect God's Day - Audio | God knows that we need to rest from our labors! Resting can be a great reminder that the world can go on without us! Rest reminds us that God is in charge of the world, not us. And the best way to truly rest, body, soul, mind and spirit - is to be in ... | 6/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Second Commandment: Hold God's Name High - Audio | Happy Fathers' Day! There is a very special name given to men whom God entrusts to father a child - Dad! What a special name! Names matter; they matter to God, and they should matter to us. Two commandments deal with the importance of defending a pers... | 6/20/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The First Commandment: Reject All Substitutes - Audio | The first commandment: You shall have no other gods. What does this mean? We should fear, love, and trust in God above all things. If it were possible to keep the first commandment perfectly, then we would naturally keep all of them perfectly. When we... | 6/13/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Introduction: Love God and Your Neighbor - Audio | Martin Luther wrote, “This much is certain: anyone who knows the 10 Commandments perfectly knows the entire scriptures.” God loves summaries, that's why He boiled down the essence of life into 10 statements. Jesus summarized the 10 commandments in... | 6/6/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Pentecost - Audio | The Birthday of the New Testament Church | 5/30/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jungle Songs - Audio | Mowgli, the main character of The Jungle Book, is on a quest to find out who he is and where he belongs. Throughout his journey, he encounters many of the joys and struggles of life. Yes, life in the jungle can get pretty confusing. The same can ... | 5/23/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Gentle Art of Judging Others - Audio | Can you teach an old dog an old trick? The art of judging others is a tricky one. It's more of an art than a science. The characters in the movie Lady and the Tramp are found guilty of a common transgression that we often commit - one that Jesus warne... | 5/16/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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When the Clock Strikes Twelve - Audio | There is a story even older than Cinderella where the midnight hour plays a crucial role. It's the story Jesus told about a group of bridesmaids, who, according to an ancient custom, went forth to meet a bridegroom at night in order to escort him to h... | 5/9/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Becoming a Real Human Being - Audio | Before God, nothing is hidden; every creature is laid bare to the eyes of the One to whom we must render an account. Today, we see that a little wooden puppet can teach us a lesson or two in what it means to become a real human being. Like Pinocchio a... | 5/2/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Poison Apples - Audio | Genesis begins with the story of creation - how God brought forth order from chaos, light from darkness, and how God created living creatures to populate the earth. The climax of the story is the creation of humankind. There was only one restriction: ... | 4/25/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2nd Sunday of Easter - Audio | Welcome! For Christians, the celebration of Easter never ends. The New Testament Church began worshipping on Sunday - the first day of the week - so that every Sunday would be a celebration of Easter Sunday. Immediately after Christ's resurrection, th... | 4/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Easter - Audio | Welcome - A very blessed Easter to you and your family! For 2000 years Christians have staked their faith on the reality of Easter morning - that Jesus rose from the dead, conquering sin, death and the grave for all people. "Where's God?" is... | 4/11/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Palm Sunday - Audio | Palm Sunday marks the beginning of what Christians refer to as “Holy Week” - the week Jesus went to Jerusalem to die on the cross and be raised from the dead. When Jesus entered Jerusalem there was tremendous tension between those who loved Jesus,... | 4/4/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Judgementalism and Sins of the Tongue - Audio | We love to equate our opinions with the truth - which has a way of leading us into judgmentalism. It is very tempting to judge others more harshly than we judge ourselves. God's word teaches us that it is not wrong to judge between right and wrong; ... | 3/28/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Impatience, Irritability, and Anger - Audio | Impatience is "a strong sense of annoyance at the usually unintentional faults and failures of others." As with most of the subtle sins - the source of impatience is not someone else's faults, but our own internal sinfulness. It is so much e... | 3/21/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Pride and Selfishness - Audio | Every human being has a deep need to know that they matter. That need can only be completely fulfilled in realizing that we matter so much to God that He sacrificed His Son Jesus to have us live with Him forever. But every day we struggle with pride a... | 3/14/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Anxiety, Frustration, and Discontentment - Audio | Faith is God's gift to us that eliminates the need to worry about the future. But our sinful nature still desires the certainty of earthly matters being worked out for our comfort and for our preference. A growing trust in God's promises is the best w... | 3/7/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ungodliness and Unthankfulness - Audio | The season of Lent lasts for 40 days, from Ash Wednesday through Easter Sunday. It is a time to reflect on our sinfulness and the sacrifice our sins required of Jesus during Holy Week. For Christians, the sins we tolerate are often the subtle sins of ... | 2/28/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Life to the Fullest - Audio | In the Old Testament, God created festivals to help people celebrate the blessings of God, and keep their lives organized around and focused on God's ways. Every 7th year was to be a Sabbath year - the fields were not to be planted to give the ground ... | 2/21/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Managing Your Stuff - Audio | When the game of life is over… all of our “stuff” will go back in the box. Managing our material wealth in order to accomplish eternal returns is what stewardship is all about. God knows that greed is one of the greatest temptations of life - an... | 2/14/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Following God's Calling - Audio | In the game of life, you learn by doing. We learn from our mistakes and failures; and we learn from our successes. Acquiring knowledge is an important part of learning, and so is the ability to discern right from wrong… wisdom. God's Word is the sou... | 2/7/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Rules of the Game - Audio | In the game of life, you learn by doing. We learn from our mistakes and failures; and we learn from our successes. Acquiring knowledge is an important part of learning, and so is the ability to discern right from wrong… wisdom. God's Word is the sou... | 1/31/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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God's Game Board - Audio | God's blessings to you and your family. How is the game of life going for you? One of the challenges of life, is the delusion that we are in control. Because we make choices, earn money, and direct our lives, we begin to think we are in charge. While ... | 1/24/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Being Rich in Relationship - Audio | Here's a great Bible verse to memorize this week: Matthew 22:37-39 Jesus replied, "'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ... | 1/17/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Rich Toward God - Audio | Perhaps you enjoyed playing "The Game of Life" when you were a child. When it's a board game, you can play over and over again. But when it comes to real life, you only get one shot at it. God's Word lays out for us the way God designed life... | 1/10/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Epiphany Sunday - Audio | Welcome to God's house as we celebrate Epiphany! The celebration of Epiphany focuses on the story of the wise men who traveled from an eastern country to worship Jesus. The message of Epiphany is that Jesus is the Savior and Redeemer of all mankind - ... | 1/3/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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1st Week of Advent - Audio | Advent is not only preparing our hearts to celebrate the first coming of Christ (Christmas) but also the getting ready for Jesus to come again! | 11/29/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Sky is Falling - Audio | God's blessings as you worship Jesus! May His Words give you peace and comfort. It was Chicken Little who said "the sky is falling!" His classic overreaction caused all his friends to go into a panic. Today's Bible lessons are great reminder... | 11/22/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Between a Rock and a Hard Place - Audio | As human beings, we are all concerned about our daily bread; food, shelter, clothing. When times are tough we worry. God reminds us to not lose faith or perspective - He will provide all that we need for today and for eternity. God Provides!!! Look t... | 11/15/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Making Ends Meet - Audio | As human beings, we are all concerned about our daily bread; food, shelter, clothing. When times are tough we worry. God reminds us to not lose faith or perspective - He will provide all that we need for today and for eternity. God Provides!!! Look t... | 11/8/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Reformation Sunday - Audio | God's blessings to you in the name of Jesus our Savior. Reformation Sunday is traditionally celebrated in the Lutheran Church as a reminder of the Biblical truths that Martin Luther stood on during the Reformation of the 1500s - Grace alone, Faith al... | 10/25/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Prophets - Audio | God called the prophets to speak His Word. He warned them, do not add to it, do not take away from it. God's Word through the prophets was often a word of warning and rebuke about sinfulness and repentance. The prophets were despised, rejected, and us... | 10/18/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Poetry Books - Audio | The Old Testament contains five books of "Poetry" - personal expressions of faith in prayers, songs, liturgies, and poems. Much of the OT is told from a historic perspective; objective facts without a lot of personal insights and feelings. B... | 10/11/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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History Books - Audio | The Old Testament history books begin with Joshua leading over 2 million descendants of Abraham (Israelites) into the Promised Land of Canaan. Saul, David, and Solomon each reign for 40 years over the united kingdom of 12 tribes. After a civil war, 10... | 10/4/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Torah - Audio | The first five books of the Bible, written by Moses, record the events of creation, mankind's fall into sin, and God's covenant with Abraham to redeem back His people and His creation through the nation of Israel. Abraham's grandson Jacob has 12 sons... | 9/27/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Uganda Mission Sunday - Audio | Today we welcome special guest Pastor Bameka from the Lutheran Church Uganda. Messiah has partnered in ministry for the past four years, adopting the village of Nakabango. Over 100 children have educational scholarships from sponsoring families at Mes... | 9/20/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Story of the Old Testament - Audio | Included in your worship folder today is a timeline which illustrates the story of the Bible. The Bible is an anthology - a collection of 66 shorter books with a story woven through it. The Bible is God's story of salvation... through the nation of Is... | 9/13/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Rally Sunday - Audio | Messiah is kicking off a new ministry year and the start up of Christian Education ministries. At the top of this year's ministry priorities is building up a stronger discipleship ministry - studying God's Word and growing strong, mature followers of ... | 9/6/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Make Disciples of All Nations - Audio | Before Jesus ascended into heaven his words of instruction were clear - make disciples of all nations... baptizing and teaching. Our worship this weekend is also a celebration of God's calling and working in the life of Rob Biesendorfer who will be co... | 8/30/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Water of Life - Audio | Drink plenty of fluids!! Those words are very familiar... and yet dehydration is a pretty common condition. We can easily become spiritually dehydrated when separated extended periods of time from God's Word. God's Word always points us to Jesus - ... | 8/23/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Poland Mission Sunday - Audio | Today we welcome Pastor Jan Raszyk from Parafia Ewangelicko Augsburcka Lutheran Church in Jastrzebie-Zdroj, Poland. Over the past 5 years Messiah has sent mission teams to assist with summer Bible camp, a vital part of their outreach ministry. In ad... | 8/16/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Waters of Faith - Audio | Living by faith in the reality of Jesus Christ can be frightening. It means having a greater trust in the invisible kingdom of Jesus than in the physical realities of this life and world. When storms come into our lives, it can be hard to walk by fa... | 8/9/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Feed My Lambs - Audio | "Do you truly love me?" That's a tough question... especially when it is asked by Jesus. True love is demonstrated by loving actions. We often fail to act in loving ways - toward Jesus and toward our neighbors. But that's what repentance ... | 8/2/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Abide in Me! - Audio | People often give thought to their purpose in life... “what difference does my life make?” Jesus is very interested in that question too! He loves it when people's lives make a difference - especially a difference for the kingdom of God and for ... | 7/26/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Parable of the Weeds - Audio | Today's words of Jesus are contained in the parable of the weeds. A parable is an earthly story with a heavenly message. In this parable, Jesus teaches that good and evil will co-exist in this world until the last day. But the last day will most ce... | 7/19/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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He Who Has Ears... Let Him Hear - Audio | Jesus often spoke in parables; an earthly story with a heavenly message. He did this so those who believed could understand even more deeply the truths of His kingdom - and so that those who did not believe would find it harder to argue and criticize... | 7/12/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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I am the way, the truth, and the life - Audio | Jesus' disciples were deeply concerned when Jesus told them He was going back to heaven to be with His Father. “How can we know the way there?” Jesus answer is a comfort to all Christians.. "I am the way, the truth, and the life." Jes... | 6/28/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Red Letter Days - Week 3 - Audio | Christians celebrate the words of Jesus because they are the power of God to create, heal, change, and save. God's Word has power over all creation and all the forces of evil. But… sometimes the words of Jesus are not easy to hear! They challeng... | 6/21/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Fathers' Day - Audio | Happy Fathers' Day! The best way to be a good father… is to know the heart of your heavenly Father. One of the clearest pictures in the Bible of our heavenly Father's heart is the parable of the prodigal son. Even though the prodigal son rejects ... | 6/14/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Follow Me - Audio | The phrase "Red-letter day" originated in the church, when special church festivals were highlighted in red ink. The phrase came to be used to describe any special day. Bible translators later came up with the idea of putting all the words... | 6/7/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Messiah's 20th Anniversary - Audio | The idea of a new Lutheran Church in West St. Charles County was envisioned by the members of Zion Lutheran Church in Harvester in the mid 1980s. The first step was taken when Pastor Dennis Liebich was called as Missionary-at-large to serve as the mi... | 5/31/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Memorial Day - Audio | God's spiritual antidote for worry is trusting in His promises. There are many things to worry about in life - food, shelter, protection, health. But Jesus tells us to seek first the kingdom of God, and that all these things will be given to us as w... | 5/24/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Trinity Sunday - Audio | It is clear from the scripture that God has a great desire to live in a close and dynamic relationship with all people. In order for that to happen, it is essential for us to have a clear understanding of His identity. A relationship with another pe... | 5/17/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Pentecost - Audio | 40 days after Jesus rose from the dead, He ascended into heaven. 10 days later, 50 days after His resurrection, God sent the Holy Spirit upon the apostles and they began preaching the gospel. It was the “birthday” of the New Testament church! T... | 5/10/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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State of the Church - Audio | God has blessed Messiah Lutheran Church with 20 years of ministry in the Weldon Spring community. By His grace, the congregation has grown to over 1700 members - and reached thousands with the gospel of Jesus! With two 10 year chapters completed -... | 5/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Faith of Our Fathers - Audio | The book of Hebrews talks about “heroes of the faith.” “Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” As Christians we place our trust in the promises of God - which are the foundation of His Kingdom. What a bl... | 4/26/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Western Theology - Audio | Wes Seeliger is the author of a short book of satire, challenging the Christian church to embrace the “pioneering spirit” that is such an important dynamic of God's kingdom. As history marches on, there are always “New Frontiers” for God's Wo... | 4/12/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Road to Emmaus - Audio | After Jesus rose from the dead, He encountered two disciples on the road to Emmaus. When they didn't recognize Him, Jesus started to explain to them from the Old Testament, that Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection were exactly what God had planned to... | 4/5/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Risen Christ Appears to His Disciples - Audio | He is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia! After Jesus rose from the dead, He spent the next 40 days appearing to His disciples and over 500 eye witnesses before ascending to heaven. One of His first appearances was to His disciples - who were hid... | 3/29/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Easter 2008: Better Gardens and Homes - Audio | Welcome - A very blessed Easter to you and your family! For 2000 years Christians have staked their faith on the reality of Easter morning - that Jesus rose from the dead, conquering sin, death and the grave for all people. Better Homes and Gardens ... | 3/22/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Palm Sunday - Audio | Welcome - For Christians around the world - and throughout the past 2000 years, Palm Sunday marks the beginning of the most important week in the history of the world - Holy Week. It is the week that God's plan of salvation was fulfilled in Jesus. O... | 3/15/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Trust God in Everything - Audio | Today marks the last week of our study of the book of Proverbs. The final call of wisdom to put our faith into action! The word of “faith in action” is TRUST. It is one thing to believe God's Word to be true - it is another thing to actually li... | 3/8/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Give Generously - Audio | Giving generously is another one of the fundamental realities of life the way God intended it to work. God knows that giving generously from our first fruits - the best we have - is the best way to combat greed and the folly of putting our trust in r... | 3/1/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Forge Strong Families - Audio | It is our prayer that the study of Proverbs has been a rich spiritual blessing! If you have not taken the chance to do so, set aside an hour and read through the book of Proverbs. Take time to read a few at your dinner table with your family and dis... | 2/23/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Choose Friends Wisely - Audio | Making Life Work is based on a study of the book of Proverbs which was written by Solomon - the ancient King of Israel. The words of godly wisdom are direct, simple, and memorable. Although they are based on common sense - all people struggle with t... | 2/16/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Marry Well - Audio | The book of Proverbs is one of the most practical, direct, and simple books of the Bible. All the deep truths of the Bible are boiled down into simple, memorable truths that are extremely relevant to everyday life decisions. Marriage and sexual disc... | 2/9/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Do Good - Audio | Making Life Work… is a study on the book of Proverbs. The simple, direct, and wise sayings of Proverbs speak very clearly about how life works according to God's Word. If you want a life of blessing, security, depth, meaning, and significance - bu... | 2/2/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Pursue Wisdom - Audio | Making Life Work - Life works best when it is lived in harmony with the wisdom and truth of the Creator… the way God intended it to be lived! Proverbs is a book of Godly wisdom about how life works. It is not a book of rigid rules about life. You... | 1/26/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Sanctity of Human Life - Audio | Welcome to God's house on this Life Sunday! God is the author and giver of all life. Human life is the center piece of His creation - He even sent His own Son Jesus in the flesh, born of the virgin Mary. On this day we profess this great truth, con... | 1/19/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Baptism of Jesus - Audio | Welcome to God's house! Your heavenly Father delights in spending time with you - speaking through His Word and listening to your prayers and praises. Epiphany is the season when the depth of Jesus' identity is revealed. His baptism in the Jordan R... | 1/12/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Epiphany of Our Lord - Audio | Welcome to God's house on this day of Epiphany - the 12th and final day of the Christmas season. The celebration of Epiphany focuses on the story of the wise men who traveled from an eastern country to worship Jesus. The message of Epiphany is that ... | 1/5/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Christ our Savior is Born - Audio | As we gather - Welcome to God's house on this sixth day of Christmas! With all the excitement of Christmas celebrations, it is easy forget the traditional 12 days of Christmas which conclude on January 6 with the celebration of the wise men visiting J... | 12/29/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Advent - Week 4 - Audio | The word Advent means "coming." Christmas is coming - so it is time to get ready with decorations, Christmas carols, parties, food, presents, and celebrations. For Christians, all of these activities remind prepare us for God's great gift ... | 12/22/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Advent - Week 3 - Audio | The word Advent means "coming." Christmas is coming - so it is time to get ready with decorations, Christmas carols, parties, food, presents, and celebrations. For Christians, all of these activities remind prepare us for God's great gift ... | 12/15/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Advent - Week 2 - Audio | The word Advent means "coming." Christmas is coming - so it is time to get ready with decorations, Christmas carols, parties, food, presents, and celebrations. For Christians, all of these activities remind prepare us for God's great gift ... | 12/8/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Advent - Week 1 - Audio | The word Advent means "coming." Christmas is coming - so it is time to get ready with decorations, Christmas carols, parties, food, presents, and celebrations. For Christians, all of these activities remind prepare us for God's great gift ... | 12/1/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Walking Through the Doors - Audio | Today we conclude the 7 doors of spiritual growth with the theme of walking through the doors. Spiritual growth is a lifelong process, a journey of faith. God's desire is be at the center of your life - because you are His child and He loves you. It i... | 11/24/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Giving: The Door of Authentic Faith - Audio | Just like prayer, worship, witness, and serving - giving is a spiritual exercise that God uses to bless us and grow our faith. Jesus talked more about money than any other topic in the gospels - because He knows what a powerful threat worldly riches c... | 11/17/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Service: The Door of Fulfillment - Audio | Our heavenly Father loves interacting with His children! If you are a baptized Christian, your new identity in Christ as a forgiven sinner gives you the freedom to be a servant for Christ! May you find strength and confidence because of God's grace, a... | 11/10/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Bible Study: The Door of Insight - Audio | Welcome - God's peace to you through Jesus! May your time of worship in God's house give you greater insight into God's will for your life. Today's worship theme is the fifth door of spiritual growth: Bible Study, the door of insight. Through God's... | 11/4/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Prayer: The Door of Intimacy - Audio | Welcome - It is a pleasure to welcome you to Messiah Lutheran Church as we gather together and celebrate Jesus Christ and His resurrection from the dead. Almost 500 years ago, Martin Luther was willing to lay down his life to defend the gospel message... | 10/27/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Connections: The Door of Encouragement - Audio | Welcome to Messiah! May you know the joy and peace that God desires for every person. As human beings, we are created with the need for human contact. We need community, connection, approval, and affirmation. We need to know that we matter. A human so... | 10/20/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Worship: The Door of Wonder - Audio | Welcome - It is a joy to welcome you to the Lord's house! A vital part of any relationship is spending quality time together. That is true for our relationship with our Lord and Savior Jesus. That's why the third commandment calls us to remember the S... | 10/13/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Witness: The Door of Opportunity - Audio | Welcome - God's blessings to you and welcome to Messiah! Our heavenly Father loves to spend time with His people, encouraging us, refreshing us, renewing us, and strengthening our faith and love for Him. As you join in celebrating the good news of Jes... | 10/6/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Talking About... The Future - Audio | Welcome - May you know the depth of God's love for you in Jesus, and may you know with certainty His purpose and plans for your life! Thinking about the future may bring mixed emotions; excitement, fear, anticipation, anxiety. But one thing is for... | 9/29/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Talking About... Stepping Out - Audio | Welcome - God's blessings to you in the name of Jesus - the Lord of the Church! The people of Messiah Lutheran Church have come together to form a congregation - a group of people who work as partners in the ministry of the gospel. But the reason we... | 9/22/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Talking About... Creating Community - Audio | Welcome - It is a joy to welcome you to the Lord's house! We celebrate things in life that have value to us. That's why we gather as Christians to celebrate the good news of what Jesus has done for us - the gospel! The current worship series is also a... | 9/15/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Talking About... Our Personality - Audio | Welcome - God's blessings to you in the name of Jesus our Savior and the head of the Church! God created the New Testament church to be the means through which His kingdom would grow - the place where God himself would meet His people. The New Testame... | 9/8/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Original Happy Meal: The Wisdom of Proverbs - Audio | May you know the joy and peace that comes from knowing Jesus as your Savior and Lord! Today's “Happy Meal” is a reminder that a good meal takes more than good food - it also requires a cheerful heart and good company! If a bitter heart has ever ... | 8/25/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Don't Pig Out! Clean and Unclean Foods - Audio | It is a joy to welcome you to God's house! We have come to celebrate the gospel - the good news of Jesus' death and resurrection. The worship theme is taken from the Old Testament book of Leviticus. God gave the children of Israel certain dietary l... | 8/18/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Secret Recipe: The Story of Jacob Cooking for Esau and Isaac - Audio | God's richest blessings to you in the name of Jesus our Savior! We gather together as God's people to celebrate our salvation that comes through Jesus our Savior. Today's “Happy Meal” presents the story of Jacob who was a recipient of God's grac... | 8/11/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Open 24 Hours! Praying with Boldness - Audio | May God's peace and joy be yours in abundance! A 24 hour diner promises service any time of the day or night. You never know when someone might be hungry! When Jesus taught his disciples about prayer, he made clear that we should approach Him with ... | 8/4/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Sour Grapes: The Story of Naboth's Vineyard - Audio | We hope that you are enjoying God's rich blessings of the summer season! Welcome to worship and today's “Happy Meal” - the story of Naboth and his vineyard. A happy meal can be ruined by an unwelcome intruder. The malicious sins of people again... | 7/28/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Finger Lickin' Good: The Israelites Eat Quail in the Desert - Audio | It is a joy to welcome you to the Lord's house, where we join together as God's people to worship Jesus our Savior and celebrate what He has done for us. Sometimes children can take the “happy” out of a happy if they are ungrateful and demandin... | 7/21/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Come and Get It! The Narrow Door that Leads to the Great Banquet - Audio | God's blessings to you in the name of Jesus! “Come and get it” is a rather informal invitation to anyone within hearing distance to come and eat. Jesus has extended an invitation to join Him in an eternal heavenly banquet. Many will hear and co... | 7/14/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Hot Eats! Cool Treats! Ezekiel Eats the Scroll - Audio | God's rich and abundant blessings to you in the name of Jesus our Savior. Contrasting tastes often make food more interesting; hot and cold, sweet and sour, salty and sweet. Contrasting combinations make for interesting menus! God's Word has the co... | 7/7/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Other Last Supper: The Parable of the Rich Fool - Audio | God's blessings to you as we head into a holiday week for our nation - Independence Day! God's idea of “happy meal” is being included at your dinner table. That's why a common meal time prayer is, “Come Lord Jesus, be our guest, and let your g... | 6/30/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Save Room for Leftovers: Jesus Feeds the 5,000 - Audio | It is a pleasure to welcome you to the Lord's house where God's people gather to celebrate the gospel - the good news of our salvation through Jesus! Today's “Happy Meal” is the story of Jesus feeding 5,000 people with only 2 fish and 5 loaves of... | 6/23/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Let's Say Grace: The Story of King David and Mephibosheth - Audio | God's rich and abundant blessings to you in the name of Jesus our Savior!! Many families take time before a meal to “say grace”, a word of thanks to God. In a way, gathering together at the dinner table is all about grace. It's difficult to sit... | 6/9/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Thank you Messiah! Great for listening if you are a shut-in, on vacation, out-of-town or simply just missed. Keep up the good work!!
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Pastor Paul's message on the Door of Worship is great for runners, he tells his adventures of the Chicago Marathon and how it relates to worship. Well done!
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