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His Story Continues

Originally Recorded On August 29, 2010
Part of the The God of Yesterday, Today, and Forever sermon series

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This weekend we have a visit from the Leadership Board.  As we have been doing, the months with five Sundays provide opportunity for the Leadership Board to connect with and be visible for the congregation.  The Rev. Dr. Roy Peterson, a member of the Leadership Board, greeted the congregation and delivered the message.  He shares with us, using a prayer of David from 1 Chron. 29:10-20, God's story of salvation and our place in it at St.

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Daniel in the Lions' Den

Originally Recorded On August 22, 2010
Part of the The God of Yesterday, Today, and Forever sermon series

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Now here is a popular story and not even just in the church.  But, what kind of questions come out of this narrative for you?  Listen in, read Daniel 6, and considert the following:

  1. Why did the administrators and other leaders work to find fault with Daniel?
  2. How did God protect Daniel?
  3. Do you think Daniel was afraid?  Why need we not be afraid when put in scary situations?
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Zacchaeus

Originally Recorded On August 15, 2010
Part of the The God of Yesterday, Today, and Forever sermon series

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This week we learn about Zacchaeus.  Join in together now, "Zacchaeus was a wee, little man, a wee, little man was he.  He climbed..."  Well, that's a pretty well-known song.  But, what does the Lord have for us in this narrative from Luke 19?  Read the text, listen in, and consider the following:

  1. What do we know about Zacchaeus?
  2. How did Zacchaeus show that he had become a follower of Jesus?
  3. How do you know that Jesus came to earth to save you?
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Cain & Abel

Originally Recorded On August 8, 2010
Part of the The God of Yesterday, Today, and Forever sermon series

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Cain & Abel is a pretty well known story from Genesis 4.  But there is always something nourishing from the Scriptures and this story helps us consider the family and our Father.  Read Genesis 4, listen in, and considering the following questions:

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The Persecution of Stephen

Originally Recorded On August 1, 2010
Part of the The God of Yesterday, Today, and Forever sermon series

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We don't know much about Stephen, except what is shared in Acts 6 and 7.  But his is a powerful story of faithfulness and deliverance.  Listen to the message, read Acts 6 & 7, and consider the following:

  1. Why was Stephen stoned to death?
  2. What did Stephen pray as his enemies were killing him?  Whose example was he following?
  3. Describe the strength of Stephen's faith.  How does God's Spirit help those who believe in Jesus when they face ridicule and opposition?
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The Promise of Isaac

Originally Recorded On July 25, 2010
Part of the The God of Yesterday, Today, and Forever sermon series

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God makes an amazing promise to Isaac.  Isaac's story is covers several chapters of Genesis.  Look over Genesis, especially chapter 18, listen to the message and consider the following questions:

  1. Who were Abraham's visitors?  Why did Sarah laugh at their message?
  2. Abraham shared a special meal with the Lord and the angels.  What special meal do God's people share sa part of a worship service?  What makes this meal so special?
  3. Is anything too hard for the Lord?  Why or why not?
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David and Nathan

Originally Recorded On July 18, 2010
Part of the The God of Yesterday, Today, and Forever sermon series

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We continue following David’s life; after his affair with Bathsheba and into David's interaction with Nathan.  "You are the man!” Nathan says.  Listen in to hear how the challenge of a friend led to the repentance of a king.

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David and Bathsheba

Originally Recorded On July 11, 2010
Part of the The God of Yesterday, Today, and Forever sermon series

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We continue with following David's life in this encounter with Bathsheba and Nathan from 2 Samuel 11-12.  Read through the chapters and listen in...

As you read and listen, consider the following questions:

  1. How did David respond when Nathan confronted him with his sin?
  2. After David acknowledged his sin, what did Nathan say to him?
  3. We deserve to die because of our sins.  What has Jesus done for us that qualifies us to be forgiven instead?
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David and Goliath

Originally Recorded On July 4, 2010
Part of the The God of Yesterday, Today, and Forever sermon series

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Today we consider a pretty well known narrative from the Bible, David and Goliath, from 1 Samuel 17.  Listen in, read through 1 Samuel 17, and consider the following questions:

  1. Why was David able to defeat the giant Goliath?
  2. What words of David show that he gave God the glory for his victory over Goliath, rather than seeking praise for himself?
  3. What "giants" has Jesus overcome for you?  What "giants" has Jesus enabled you to overcome?
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The Giving of the Law

Originally Recorded On June 27, 2010
Part of the The God of Yesterday, Today, and Forever sermon series

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This week we jump into God's Giving of the Law from Exodus 19-20 and Deut. 5-6.  Listen in and reflect on the gift God provides in the Law.

Also, consider the following questions:

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The Tower of Babel

Originally Recorded On June 20, 2010
Part of the The God of Yesterday, Today, and Forever sermon series

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Today we jump into the Tower of Babel from Genesis 11.  Open the Scriptures and follow along with the message as we continue getting to know the family.

After listening to the message and reading the story, consider the following questions for reflection:

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Saul's Conversion

Originally Recorded On June 13, 2010
Part of the The God of Yesterday, Today, and Forever sermon series

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Today we get into Acts 9 and learn about Saul's conversion.  An enemy, persecuter of Christians is incountered and transformed by Jesus.  Read Acts 9:1-21 and consider the following questions:

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The Holy Trinity

Originally Recorded On May 30, 2010

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...We Can Proclaim

Originally Recorded On May 23, 2010
Part of the Because He Lives... sermon series

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...We Can Imagine

Originally Recorded On May 16, 2010
Part of the Because He Lives... sermon series

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...We Can Help

Originally Recorded On May 9, 2010
Part of the Because He Lives... sermon series

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...We Can See Differently

Originally Recorded On May 2, 2010
Part of the Because He Lives... sermon series

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Continuing in the Easter Season - which is really all of life for the Christian - we consider how we see life.  The gift of faith provides a new set of eyes.  We can't help but see the world around us differently.  But what does this mean?  Do you think about your life in faith this way?  Listen in and join the conversation.

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...We Can Rejoice

Originally Recorded On April 25, 2010
Part of the Because He Lives... sermon series

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Christian freedom means we CAN Rejoice.  We can weep with those who weep and rejoice with those who rejoice.  Knowing that Jesus is raised from the dead and is our Savior today gives us the joy for rejoicing.

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...We Can Obey

Originally Recorded On April 18, 2010
Part of the Because He Lives... sermon series

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Is there a way to hear the call to obedience by Christ as a gift?  Therein lies the key of faith.  With Christ as my identity before God, it is a gift to follow his call.

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...We Can Witness

Originally Recorded On April 11, 2010
Part of the Because He Lives... sermon series

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Living in Easter, we consider that "Because He Lives..." for the next several weeks.  We start with "...We Can Witness" this message.  St. John's Youth and Mission Director, Alan Lull, spends some time sharing about missions and helping us consider what that means for all. 

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Easter is for Now

Originally Recorded On April 4, 2010
Part of the Jonah: The Survivor Series (Lent thru Easter) sermon series

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 Easter is the Christian message.  God is the same God of salvation in Jonah, in Jesus Christ, and today for you and me.

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The Answer?

Originally Recorded On April 2, 2010
Part of the Jonah: The Survivor Series (Lent thru Easter) sermon series

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On the Same Page

Originally Recorded On April 1, 2010
Part of the Jonah: The Survivor Series (Lent thru Easter) sermon series

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 Jonah 4.1-2 gets at the heart of the matter.  Jonah wanted to control God's salvation, wanted to decide who should and should not be saved.  Jonah like who God was but not how he worked.  But we only know God by how he works.

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The Word(s) of Life

Originally Recorded On March 28, 2010

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The Word of Life has come to us in Jesus Christ.  This weekend in worship we celebrate Confirmation, both of our youth and adults.  We also celebrate the reception of new members.  But in all things, we celebrate the Word of Life, Jesus Christ, in the many, many ways he comes to us for our salvation.

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About Face!

Originally Recorded On March 24, 2010
Part of the Jonah: The Survivor Series (Lent thru Easter) sermon series

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Following the short sermon by Jonah last week, we find the response of Nineveh in this week's message.  Nineveh repents and believes, God relents and saves...would you expect anything else from our God.

For Holy Week, read Jonah 4:1-11, and ask yourself:

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