St. Paul's Sermon Podcast
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Weekly sermon from St. Paul's Evangelical Church in St. Louis
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Loyalty to Kingdom Values | Earthly posessions are all but temporary, but the Kingdom of God is forever! Live loyal to the Kingdom of Heaven, and strive to serve it! | 5/20/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Secrets of the Kingdom | Pastor Mark discusses three secrets which are to be shared with the Heavenly Father: Giving, Prayer, and Fasting. The key to living out the Gospel is sharing secrets with the Heavenly Father. | 5/10/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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From the Inside Out, Part 2 | Pastor Mark focuses on our personal relationship with the Heavenly Father as the key to living out the gospel. The sermon mentions six examples where knowing God as Father makes all the difference. | 5/3/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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From the Inside Out, Part 1 | This first in a two part series deals with the relationship of the OT Law to the NT. Jesus begins to correct several misunderstanding in the OT Law. Pastors Mark and Dan zero in on the issue of anger, which is the first of Jesus' "antitheses" in this section, and which is a common issue in today's world. | 4/27/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Witness of the Kingdom | Jesus reminds Christians of their role as salt and light in the world. Through these powerful images, Jesus reminds us that the world is like rotting meat, and that the world is a very dark place. How do we respond to our call to be salt and light? This message introduces the sermon series from the sermon on the mount, and also share several opportunities for Christian Witness in today's world. | 4/20/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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God's Good Gifts | Dr. Robert Yarbrough, New Testament Professor at Covenant Seminary, raises the issue of Women in Ministry during this sermon from 1 Peter 4:7-11. This message was paired with a congregational forum on April 15, as the St. Paul's Congregation considered a new constitution. | 4/13/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Under Authority | Pastor Mark begins by telling the story of his great uncle, Waldemar Wendt, who was an Admiral in the Navy, and the officers who were under his authority. Jesus' disciples were also "under authority," until the day came when they thought he was dead. This sermon examines the changes that took place in their lives when they came to believe that Jesus was alive. It also examines the changes we should expect to see in our lives if we truly believe, "Christ is Risen, Indeed!" | 4/6/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Your King Comes! | Pastor Mark explores the prophecy of Zechariah that was fulfilled on the first Palm Sunday. This sermon looks at the qualities of the King of Glory, and also explains why this passage was put into Handel's Messiah. | 3/30/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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EFCA Doctrinal Statement | The ten students of the 7th and 8th grade confirmation class at St. Paul's each present a different section of the EFCA Doctrinal Statement. | 3/24/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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How to Move a Mountain | Zechariah's vision of two olive trees connected to a lampstand forms the backdrop for a message to encourage God's people in confronting big obstacles. The two trees represent pastors and laity working together to accomplish God's purposes. The oil in the lampstand represents the Holy Spirit of God, which is the power behind every mountainmoving task. God also employs human hands, and does not despise the day of "small things." Joy and confidence in God's final outcome give encouragement and energy to complete the tasks before us. | 3/16/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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No More Half-hearted | Malachi works beside Nehemiah in 443 BC to encourage revival and confront half-hearted faith among the returned exiles. As the last book of the OT, Malachi looks toward the coming Messiah, and encourages revival. | 3/16/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Who's In? Who's Out? | Like Jonah, most of us struggle with how God runs his world, especially when it comes to evil and injustice. Do we dare question God? Jonah did. In the process, he discovered something valuable about his relationship with God. | 3/1/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Advantages of Putting God First | The exiles return to Jerusalem, they begin the work on the temple, but 16 years after finishing the foundation, the temple still lies in ruins. Through a series of 4 sermons, Haggai stirs the people to action and promises that God will be with them. Pastor Mark brings practical application to St. Paul's in our current community and setting. | 2/24/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Living by Faith | When life comes undone, God places us in a position where we are forced to live by faith. The prophet Habakkuk gives wise counsel from the Heavenly Father in confronting the difficulties we face in our personal lives, and in the world. The story of T. J. Addington's (director of EFCA's ReachGlobal) struggle with MRSA pneumonia and near death forms the backdrop for the message. | 2/17/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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God's Valentine | Pastor Mark continues the Maker's Dozen series with a message about God's love from the book of Hosea. Hosea's marriage to a harlot exemplifies how deep the Father's love is for us. | 2/10/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Bigger Picture | Missiologist Dr. Mark Anderson with International Teams paints a picture of what God is doing in our world. God is about new, mind-stretching, unique, amazing things. He did amazing things in the 1st century, and he is doing them now, even moreso than ever. | 2/3/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Who is a God Like You? | Youth Director Keith Kozlowski brings a message to the congregation from the book of Micah. Keith's message focuses on some verses that are familiar (Micah 6:7-8), but often not understood in context: "He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." | 1/28/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Good and Angry | This Sunday's message reminds us that "sometimes God's promise of judgment on the triumphant perpetrators of evil can be an encouragement" (a quote from Don Carson). Pastor Mark takes the congregation into the courtroom of Nahum 1, and describes the judge, the district attorney, and the verdict. It is a message that is at the same time both shocking and comforting. | 1/20/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Surprise! | In this second sermon from the Minor Prophets, Pastor Mark reflects on the surprising prophecy of Amos. Amos spoke to the Northern Kingdom of Israel around 750 BC, during a time of national prosperity. They people longed for the "Day of the Lord" to finally deal with their enemies. Little did they know that God was coming to deal with them! | 1/13/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Spiritual R&R | Pastor Mark begins this series on the Minor Prophets with an overview of the book of Joel. He compares the locust plague of Joel's 9th century BC with unprecedented natural disasters from the year 2011. He encourages the congregation to return to God and rejoice in God. | 1/9/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Becoming All that God Intends in 2012 | -- | 1/4/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Birthday of the King | Pastor Mark ends the "Christmas in Matthew" series with a short, practical message about joy. The sermon explores the joy of the maji. They were "overjoyed." The "joy-killing" attitude of King Herod and the Chief Priests is contrasted with a plan for celebrating the birthday of the King throughout the new year. | 12/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Trusting in the King | This message is a first person message, with Pastor Mark Friz appearing as Joseph "Davidson." Joseph is proud of his Davidic ancestry, but doubts whether to trust his fiancee, Mary, who says she is pregnant by the Holy Spirit. Later, his faith is challenged as he wonders why God made is so difficult for him to be the father of Jesus. Joseph shares how he "faithed it through" in spite of times when he doubted his beliefs and belived his doubts. | 12/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Preparing for the King | “Prepare the way of the Lord” was the message of John the Baptist. This sermon will suggest repentance as one of the appropriate ways to prepare for Christmas, and the coming of Jesus. | 12/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ancestry of the King | This message highlights some "hidden messages" of God's grace and mercy in Matthew's Genealogy of King Jesus. | 12/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Giving Like the Kings | After the big Black Friday weekend, this message brings us back to the true meaning of giving, based on the story of the Magi. | 11/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Future Hope | Ezekiel writes to give the people a vision of yhope. Yes, all these bad things have happened that led them into exile. Yes, even after they return from exile, more bad things will happen. But don't give up hope. God is going to win in the end. | 11/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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New Life | This message brings the prophecies of Ezekiel down to a very personal level for the St. Paul's Church Family. Four leaders of our church: Mike Rohman, Jim Graeler, Eric Button, and Frank Serdy, join Pastor Friz to talk about how Ezekiel's prophecy of dry bones coming to life might apply to St. Paul's Church. | 11/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Third Lens | Pastor Mark encourages the congregation to look at world events not just through the lenses of politics and economics, but also through the lens of scripture. The coalition of nations in Ezekiel 38 is very similar to the political alignment of many of the nations in the Middle East today. This passage comforts God's people with the news that even the most dangerous of worldly conflicts can be used to bring glory to his name. | 11/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Living in God's Presence | Pastor Mark winds up this series with four outward signs of abiding in Christ. While the outward signs can sometimes be conterfeit, the inward sign of trusting in Christ alone is the firm foundation upon which our hope is found. | 10/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tuning In to God's Voice | Pastors Mark and Dan teach on the historic art of sacred reading. | 10/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Slowing Down to Pray | Psalm 131 is a "maintenance psalm" from David. It is about the need to quiet our souls, examine our lives. Pastor Mark presents statistics which verify our lives are moving faster and faster in the internet age. He presents a time tested way to quiet our souls, using the Ignatian Prayer of Examen. | 10/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meeting the Mountain Mover | Not all prayer is equal. Some prayer requests are like moving mountains. It seems totally impossible that even God could make it happen. This sermon deals with the "protocol" for bringing "big asks" to God. As Jesus said, "some demons are only cast out by prayer and fasting." We look at the huge obstacles faced by the church in the book of Acts, see how they addressed those obstacles in prayer, and learn from their experiences with God. | 10/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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A Pattern for Prayer | In this, the second sermon of the GodSearch series, Pastor Mark does an overview of the Lord's Prayer. He points out two important teaching of Jesus that can make a big difference in our personal and group prayer life. | 9/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Praying Authentically | In this, the beginning sermon in a series of six, Pastor Mark Friz looks into the authentic prayer life of an Old Testament lay leader, by the name of Nehemiah. Nehemiah led the effort to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem in 445 BC, and the effort was all undergirded with a passionate prayer life. This message give three answers to the question, "What is Authentic Prayer?" The message helps believes pray from a ministry passion, to pray humbly, and also to pray specifically with God's promises in mind. | 9/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Arms Are Open | The familiar story of the Prodigal Son is redefined in terms of a Prodigal God. The Father God is the subject of the story: "There was a man who had two sons." The message focuses on five signs of God's love for us. Jesus is communicating to every person who ever wanted to take a step toward God how significant we are to Him. | 9/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Teach Us to Number Our Days | On the 10th Anniversary of 9/11, Pastor Mark encourages us to meditate on the verse, "Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom." The sermon deals with a mathematical formula for numbering our days, which includes addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.read more | 9/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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And Grace Will Lead Me Home | In this, the last sermon in the series, Pastor Mark points out three areas to consider in leaving a lasting legacy for family and friends. Having just come home from a visit to Boston to see four grandchildren, he is able to share from a personal perspective. Jacob's blessing on his sons sets the scene for Ephraim, the youngest, getting the blessing, and for Joseph's two sons to receive 1/6th of the land divided between the 12 tribes. Later, leadership in Israel passes from Ephraim to the tribe of Judah. | 9/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Let's Get This Straight | The Darker sides of the story are explored. | 8/31/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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An Unexpected Grace | After Jacob wrestles with God, unmerited favor (grace) fromg God begins to show itself in unexpected ways. Jacob is able to face his fear of meeting his brother, and to humble himself, and share some restitution for what he had stolen. Esau shows the unexpected grace of God by running to the brother who stole his birthright, kissing him, embracing him and forgiving him. | 8/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Wrestling with the Grace of God | Tom Clegg, our church coach, returns with an exposition of one of the most mysterious passages of the Bible: Jacob Wrestling with God. Tom ties in this passage with a section in The Lord's Prayer, "Thy will be done." | 8/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Grace Along the Way | As soon as Jacob resolves his conflict with Laban, he is immediately thrust into the situation of confronting his brother, Esau, from whom he had stolen the family birthright. This message helps in practical ways to trust God in the midst of a crisis, and to be aware of how he might show us his grace. | 8/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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A Fine Mess | God promised Jacob that through him, all the nations of the earth would be blessed. Sometimes we cannot discern God's presence, but just as he promised Jacob, "I am with you and will watch over you whever you go (Genesis 28:15), God still promises to work out his grand plan through our lives. | 7/31/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Feuds, Mysterious Grace | Rachel wants children, Leah wants her husband's love. This leads to a feud between the two sisters. God works in mysterious ways to perform his purposes in the midst of this family soap opera. | 7/31/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Voice From the Top of the Stairs | -- | 7/31/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Odd Man Out | -- | 7/31/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Edge of Adventure | Jacob's faith is revitalized in Genesis 31 after 20 years where the word "God" does not cross his lips. He mentions God often in this section, and become more spiritually connected and directed as the leader of his family. His revitalized faith also leads him into an adventure for which he was not totally prepared. However, God walks with him through it all, working behind the scenes, and providing solutions for each new problem that arises. | 7/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Really Good Shepherd | Jacob is a popular name, but why? His life and family are very messed up. Today, we learn the graceful truth that God is the architect of the blessed life. God can still bless us, even when we're being "clever." Those who mistreat God's people are eventually disadvantaged. Those who recognize God's activity and respond in faith will eventually be rewarded. As Christians, Christ is our ultimate reward, and blessing. | 7/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Abba, Father! | Guest pastor, Rev. Doug Merkey, shares a message uplifting the beauty of being adopted as sons and daughter of God. | 6/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Strange Blessing of God | This sermon reveals three bad examples from the OT on how to handle a blessing from God. Isaac, Rebekah and Jacob were very foolish, but God still chose to bless them. Even so, we learn that some aspects of the blessing not able to be received by anyone without a holy heart. | 6/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Freedom Isn't Free | In this Memorial Day message, Pastor Mark recalls the phrase, "Freedom Isn't Free," which he saw written on the Korean War Memorial in Washington, D. C. The sermon talks about the cost of freedom, and the obligations placed on our lives when someone has died for us. A small section of this message treats the much neglected doctrine of "mortification." It also includes a touching story of a young man who died, protecting his wife, in the recent Joplin tornado. | 6/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Stew is Divine | In this, the first in our Summer Sermon Series on the life of Jacob, Pastor Mark Friz discusses the paradox that "the life God blesses may not be the life you'd choose." The life God blesses even incorporates our messy sins. It does, however, demand that we value our "family birthright." This sermon may bring encouragement to those who feel their lives are beyond God's redemptive touch. | 6/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Growing Pains | Pastor Mark outlines the phenomenal growth in the 1st Century Church, and the trouble that came with it: persecution, sin issues, division, distraction. This sermon asks Christians the question: "Are you willing to deal with the uncomfortable realities of growth?" The sermon also deals with opportunities that growth provides, and ways to take advantage of those opportunities. | 5/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Don't Mess With the Church | This message deals with the story of Ananias and Sapphira, and the first sin in the early church. The sin of lying was dealt with immediately and harshly by God because of the possibility of hurting the unity experienced in the early church. God loves unity in the church, and it is one of the signs of revival! | 5/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Christian "Poor Me" Syndrome and What to Do About It | Hostility toward the Gospel often makes Chrsitian feel like helpless victims, But God's wisdom in Acts 4:1-22 shows the path toward intervention and confidence. | 5/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Don't Go to Church | There are many people, claiming to follow Christ, who live separately from the church. Today's message looks into the life of the early church, and challenges the congregation to not only go to church, but also live the church. | 4/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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An Easter Encounter | This sermon depicts a first person message from Simon of Cyrene, the man who carried the cross of Jesus. Simon challenges the congregation with the thought that there are no chance encounters, no random events. Simon asks them to consider the significance of their personal attendance at church on Easter, and asks the question, "What is God saying to you today?" | 4/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Authentic Christianity | In this final sermon in the Authentic series, Paul reminds Timothy of the "good confession" he made in front of many witnesses. Pastor Mark directs this message to the confirmation class, explaining how public professions of faith can give a foundation to live victoriously until Christ comes again. The message emphasizes God's part in the process, through giving us plenty of grace, life and power along the way. | 4/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Authentic Wealth | The theme of this message can be stated with a formula: godliness + contentment = real wealth. Throughout the book of 1 Timothy, we have talked about godliness. Now, in this last chapter of the book, Paul expounds to Timothy how to find authentic, fulfilling wealth that is not based on money, but one something even deeper: hope in God. The sermon ends with practical "investment advice" for growing this type of wealth in your life. | 4/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Authentic Honor | Paul encourages Timothy with insights on how to support the elders involved in preaching and teaching. This sermon provides helpful insights for search teams, looking for new pastors, along with leaders who are responible for the oversight of pastors. | 3/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Authentic Youth: Teach Your Children Well | Dr. John Splinter, director of Pure Hope St. Louis Chapter, warns that we live in the most sexualized culture since Sodom and Gomorrah. He reveals seven myths, and offers suggestions on what can be done to protect children and families. | 3/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Authentic Ministry | In this, the 8th sermon in our series, Pastor Mark offers three suggested prayers for Authentic Shepherds, or Ministers. They are: Pray that They Will Present the Simple Truth Pray that They Will Train for Godly Living Pray that They Will Place Hope in the Living God There are 15 occurrences of the word "godly" in the New Testament, and 9 are in 1 Timothy. Godliness doesn't happen by accident, and this sermon offers some practical examples and ideas for training in godliness. It's our job to put it into action! | 3/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Authentic Godliness | This week's sermon gets to the central theme, or "hinge," of the book of 1 Timothy. The reason Paul wrote to Timothy had to do with behavior: hence, Authentic Godliness. Pastor Mark reveals two sources of power for living an authentic, godly life. | 2/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Authentic Deacons | -- | 2/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Authentic Elders | The most important qualification for elders is not their education, or prominence in the community, but their integrity and character. Pastor Mark Friz delivers this 5th sermon the Authentic sermon series, and ends his message with the installation of elders and deacons (Spiritual Council and Church Council Members) at St. Paul's. | 2/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Authentic Women | Pastor Mark Friz and Professor Judy Dabler take on one of the most difficult passage in the NT, dealing with the role of women in the church. While taking slightly divergent viewpoints on the issue, they encourage Christian love and humility in approaching the topic. The sermon includes a look at the enhanced roles of women in the NT church, a verse by verse explaination of the passage, a definition of headship, and a look at spiritual gifts, which are not gender specific in the New Testament. | 2/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Authentic Prayer | In this third message in our Authentic sermon series, Pastor Mark notices five signs of authentic prayer in 1 Timothy 1:1-8. Pastor Mark encouraged the congregation to divide up into small groups during the sermon to pray for six strategic prayer items. | 1/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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God's Stellar Word | -- | 1/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Authentic Mentor | This second message from the series on authenticity has to do with how to identify a good mentor and hold them in high regard. | 1/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Authentic Teachers | In this, the first in a series of 12 sermons from 1 Timothy, Pastor Mark Friz reflects on Paul's message to his "son in the faith," Timothy. Timothy had been sent to Ephesus to protect the church from false doctrines and "wolves" which had crept in among the church. Even though Timothy was timid, and often in poor health, Paul expresses confidence in his ability, and instructs Timothy on how to protect the church. | 1/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Life on Wings | This concluding sermon in our "Christmas in Isaiah" series uses Isaiah's illustration of an eagle to summarize the ideal Christian life. "Life in the Spirit" is a goal for us all, and especially for the members of St. Paul's as we enter the new year of 2011. | 1/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Immanuel: God with Us | The promise of a child named Immanuel, "God with Us," has an application for both the time of Isaiah and our modern times. We can be confident in the face of every threat or crisis because of God's promise to be with us. Mike and Jena Yarbrough share a testimony in the middle of this sermon, explaining how they put their faith into action when dealing with a finanical crisis. | 12/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Our Christmas Homecoming | The prophet Isaiah gladdens the heart of God's people with the news of a future period where joy will overtake us. The future transformations include not only the heart, but also the environment, the justice system, health care and homeland security. All who are redeemed will participate! Pastor Mark encouraged us to watch for invasions of God's joy into our present lives. | 12/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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A Branch, A Belt, and A Banner | Pastor Mark continues this series with an emphasis on the coming age of world peace. Our world will be completely changed during the Millennial Kingdom, the lion will lie down with the lamb, and Jesus will reign over all. The sermon emphasizes the difference this makes for our current lives, and includes a testimony by Kelly Schjenken, director of World Impact St. Louis. | 12/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Mountain of the Lord | Imagine a day when the whole world will be streaming to Jerusalem to learn of God and follow his ways. Imagine a day when there will be no war, when people will beat swords into plowshares, and a sense of "shalom" (peace, welfare) will cover the entire earth. Imagine a day when Jesus will be in charge. Now, imagine what a change this hope can make in our lives now. That's what this message is all about. | 11/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Where Does Salvation Come? | Seminary Student, Keith Kozlowski, winds up our sermon series from the Lectionary called "Following Jesus." Keith's message encourages us not to give up on people who we may perceive as being far away from God. | 11/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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21 Days of Trust: God's Promise to Meet Your Needs | -- | 11/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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21 Days of Love: Do You Love What Jesus Loved? | -- | 11/7/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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21 Days of Servanthood: Learning to be Faithful in Small Things | In this second sermon in a series of four, Pastor Mark appears in a first person sermon as the Lord of Ten Cities, a slave that has now become a powerful ruler. He encourages the congregation with the news that, in God's eyes, everyone has been given the same amount of time, talent and treasure. It is what we do with what we have that counts. This message was adapted from a dramatic sermon by Jim Rose. | 10/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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21 Days of Prayer: Exploring the Mysteries of Spiritual Warfare | This sermon begins a series of four, leading the St. Paul's congregation into 21 days of prayer for the purpose of seeking God with regard to the use of our time, talents and treasures. This sermon explores the value of using our time in prayer, the reality of the supernatural, the mysteries of spiritual warfare, and invites the congregation to specific steps for action. | 10/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Never Lose Heart | Our lectionary series continues with one of the most difficult expectations in following Jesus, that we would never give up. Luke 18:1-8 is the story of the Unjust Judge. Luke tells us the purpose of this parable in verse 1: "that we might always pray and not lose heart." The sermon gives three spiritual skills for coping with disillusionment in life. | 10/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Unlikely Thanker | This familiar story of Jesus healing 10 lepers only occurs in the Gospel of Luke. Pastor Mark notices three keys to a thankful heart which do not depend on circumstances, and ends with the story of four "Unlikely Thankers" in his immediate and extended family. | 10/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Debtor to Grace | Pastor Mark continues this sermon series on "Following Jesus." This passage contains some of the hard sayings of Jesus, especially that word that none of us likes to consider: DUTY. The passage explores the meaning of Christian servanthood, and Pastor Mark shares some insights about why being a "slave" of Jesus can become a true pleasure. | 10/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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God's Remedies for National Ill Health: "A Lesson from the Potter's House" | Dr. Walter C. Kaiser, President Emeritus of Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary, OT scholar, and author of more than 45 books, speaks a prophetic message to the St. Paul's Congregation about the revival and renewal of our nation. | 9/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Sunday School Lesson/Q&A with Dr. Walter Kaiser | -- | 9/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Defining Discipleship | Pastor Mark uses four symbols to help clarify the high calling of Christian Discipleship. | 9/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Change: The Future and You | Tom Clegg, President and Founder of the Missional Transformation Network, challenges the St. Paul's Congregation concerning snakes, the future, and keeping important questions always before us. | 8/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ready or Not . . . | The scripture from Luke 12:35-46 is the Parable of the Watchful Servant. Pastor Mark shares two ways to be ready for Jesus Christ, and two reasons to be ready. | 8/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Myth of the Comfortable Life | Pastor Mark presents seven limitations of wealth, based on the Parable of the Rich Fool, and also the book of Ecclesiastes. He ends by lifting up Cindy Kelly as an example of a woman who was "rich toward God." | 7/30/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Being With Jesus | This message, based on the familiar story of Mary and Martha, address the issue of busyness and multitasking in our culture, leaving us little time for real leisure. Pastor Mark takes us back to the Greek word for leisure (scholia), and defines leisure as a time for growth and development. He explores many occassions in the Gospel of Luke when Jesus called people away from work. He provides a time for contemplation, and listening to Jesus, toward the end of the message. | 7/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Parable of the Good Samaritan | Pastor Mark speaks of five different attitudes toward our neighbors, and the real foundation for the motivation to love our neighbors. | 7/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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America's Godly Heritage in Times of Crisis | Guest preacher William J. Federer is a Christian historian, nationally known speaker, best-selling author, and president/founder of American Minute, Inc. His best known book, American's God and Country Encyclopedia of Quotations has sold over a half-million copies. Bill's message focuses on good king Josiah and his leadership of the nation of Israel during a time of crisis. He compares Josiah to many American presidents and leaders throughout our history as a nation. | 7/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Life in the Spirit | In this message, Pastor Mark outlines the battle between the flesh and the Spirit in the life of a believer, and offers practical help to life a victorious Christian life. | 6/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Seven Things My Father Taught Me | On Father's Day 2010, Pastor Mark honored his Dad by sharing with the congregation "Seven Things My Father Taught Me." You can see the pictures included in this sermon by clicking on the following link: http://stpaulsefree.org/galleries/seven-things-my-father-taught-me. | 6/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Enlivened by the Spirit | In this message, Pastor Mark shares three powers that come from the Holy Spirit, based on the Pentecost gifts of wind, fire and tongues. He also issues a special challenge to the congregation regarding VBS, and reveals an unexpected commitment from Carrie Fisher, Director of Children and Family Ministries, concerning reaching our community. | 5/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Songs for the Night | This message from Acts 16:16-34 deals with the familiar story of Paul and Silas singing after being beaten with rods and put in stocks. Pastor Mark points out four lessons about trials from this passage, which can help us gain perspective and gain hope for our trials to bring others to faith. | 5/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Seven Things My Mother Taught Me | After Pastor Mark's mother died in November 2009, he thought back over some of the major lessons he had learned. This sermon is autobiographical in nature, and includes Pastor Mark's memories of being raised by his mother, Jane Friz. It includes some "old fashioned values" that should stir discussion for those raising children in our current culture. | 5/7/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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All Things New | This message tells the story of the Gospel message spreading from first the Jews in Jerusalem, then to the Greek speaking Jews, and then beyond Jerusalem to Ethiopians, Samaritans and Gentiles. Pastor Mark explores the adjustments that the church made in getting out the messsage, as God does a "new thing" in the 1st Century Church. He also suggests "new things" for our evangelistic efforts as we reach out to a post-Christian culture. | 4/30/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Never Give Up | Pastor Mark winds up the "Easter and Beyond" sermon series with this message based on one verse of scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58. The sermon encourages Christians to use the power of the resurrection to be steadfast in faith, immovable in hope, and abounding in good words, because none of this work is in vain. | 4/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jim Hertzler: Global Day of Prayer for Turkey | -- | 4/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Faces of Easter | Pastor Mark delivers this first person message from the Apostle John, three months after the Resurrection of Jesus. He speaks of Jesus' appearances to Mary, the disciples, Thomas and Peter, and shares hope for modern people who are experiencing the same struggles as these friends from the 1st Century. | 4/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Getting Ready for Easter | The Triumphal Entry of Jesus into Jerusalem began Jesus' final preparation for Redemption through his death, burial and resurrection. Pastor Mark takes elements of this familiar story and asks the congregation to consider how they might prepare for Easter in the year 2010. This sermon contains some brand new statistics from Barna Research, revealing that only 42% of people in America know that Easter has to do with Resurrection. It also encourages the congregation to tell others about the miracles and peace Jesus has created in their lives. | 3/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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A Father's Love | This message offers timely instruction for parents and grandparents on how to handle discipline in the home. Based on Jesus' Parable of the Two Sons (The Prodigal Son story), Pastor Mark encourages us to deal with our children the same way the Heavenly Father deals with us. | 3/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Response to Tragedy: Repent | In this sermon, Jesus answers questions about two tragedies that happened in his time. Why does God allow suffering? What is Jesus' teaching on suffering? Do our personal choices cause our suffering? What does it mean to repent? | 3/5/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jesus, The Rejected Lover | Oh, the pain of rejected love! It hurts when someone rejects your love, no matter what age you are. This message exponds on Jesus' lament over Jerusalem: "O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, killing the porphets and stoning those who are sent to you! How often would I have gathered your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you would not!" | 2/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Three Temptations in Three Locations | Jesus was tempted by Satan three times after his baptism. Each temptation was connected to a location in the Holy Land for a specific reason. This sermon reveals the meaning of each location, and gives helpful hints for not only being prepared, but also defeating our spiritual enemy. | 2/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Cross Talk | The Transfiguration of Christ provides an opportunity for Jesus to address Peter's misunderstandings concerning the cross. Peter heard Jesus talk about his suffering and death, but didn't hear Jesus' message concerning his resurrection. The glorious transfiguration gives the Heavenly Father a chance to verify his plan for both the humiliation and exhaltation of Christ. | 2/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Getting Serious with God | This passage from Luke 5:1-11, often labeled The Calling of the First Disciples, took place up to one year after Jesus had already come to know them through John the Baptist. Rather than a call to make a first commitment to follow Jesus, this passage is more like a call to stop fooling around and to fully dedicate our lives to Christ.For those interested, you can watch the video interview with Drew Brees, part of which was shown during the sermon. | 2/4/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Love in Hard Places | Just as God called Jeremiah to love in the most difficult of circumstances, so too does he call us. | 1/31/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Lifestyles of the Poor and Forgotten | Perhaps a year after Jesus begins his ministry, he comes to preach at the synagogue in his hometown (Luke 4:14-30). He proclaims both the year of Jubilee (Lev. 25:10) and the arrival of the Messiah. His friends and neighbors at first respond positively, but then try to kill him. The sermon explains the strange reaction of his hometown, and teaches three truths about the poor and forgotten. | 1/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Good Life | Jesus performs his first miracle in Cana of Galilee. By turning the water into wine, he boldly contrasts the burdens of the ceremonial law with the abundant life available through his Gospel. | 1/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Empowered for Ministry | Just as the Heavenly Father empowered Jesus at the beginning of his public ministry, we have the opportunity to empower others in their individual callings. | 1/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Approaching Light | There is hope for 2010 because of the nearer, clearer and stronger relevation of God's word throughout the ages. The incarnation of Christ and the coming of the Holy Spirit put us at a unique advantage as compared to God's people in the Old Testatment. | 1/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Stressed: A Christmas Debrief | -- | 1/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Servants of Light" Candlelight Meditation | From the candlelight portion of the Christmas Eve service. | 12/25/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Back to Bethlehem | Pastor Mark's meditation from the Christmas Eve service, the conclusion of the Journey to Bethlehem sermon series. | 12/25/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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A Long Way from Bethlehem | -- | 12/13/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Six Miles from Bethlehem | -- | 11/29/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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A Messianic Jewish Thanksgiving Perspective | Pastor Dan Walter and Rabbi Lynn Fineberg of Beit Tefilah Messianic Congregation deliver a message for the Thanksgiving Day service. | 11/26/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Spreading the Flame by Giving and Going | -- | 11/15/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Love Never Fails | -- | 11/8/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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What is Greater than the Greatest of Spiritual Gifts? | -- | 10/30/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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A Body Has No Spare Parts | -- | 10/23/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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My Gift... to Serve! Introduction to Spiritual Gifts | -- | 10/16/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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What's My Line? | Pastor Leroy Gill is the guest preacher at St. Paul's as part of a pulpit exchange with Jubilee Church. | 10/9/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Communion: A Worthy Approach | -- | 10/1/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Peril of Overconfidence | -- | 9/24/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Disputable Matters | 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 | 9/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Spiritual Olympics | -- | 9/12/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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God's View on Marriage and Divorce | -- | 9/4/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Read, Carry, and Share | Pastor Mark encourages people to carry a Gospel of John in their pocket, and share it as a means of evangelism. | 8/30/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Quest for Authentic Manhood | -- | 8/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Case for Purity | -- | 8/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Your Past Doesn't Define You | -- | 8/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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When Being Good Doesn't Seem to Pay | -- | 8/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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High Impact Churches | 1 Corinthians sermon series - Part 10 1 Corinthians 4:14-2 | 8/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Freedom Isn't Free | -- | 8/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Eternal Perspective | Esther series - Part 7 Esther 9 - 10 | 8/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Present Perspective | -- | 8/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Justice Perspective | -- | 8/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Uncommon Perspective | -- | 8/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Uncommon Risk: Defining Moments | -- | 8/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Uncommon Stand | -- | 8/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Fit for Kingdom Work | -- | 8/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Uncommon Providence: When the Ordinary Becomes Extraordinary | -- | 8/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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An Uncommon God: When It Seems God Has Abandoned You | -- | 8/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Hardest Doctrine: "The Resurrection of the Body" | -- | 8/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 147 Episodes |
