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| June 28, 2009, 9:00 AM 3rdSunday After Pentecost |
“Back to Basics: Stilling the Storms” Why did the disciples cross to the other side of the lake? O.K. it’s a stretch. But, it is an important question (no joke intended). Today we not only ask that question but are brought face to face with what they encountered—a terrible storm. And, of course, who calms the storm? This is much more than a story about Jesus calming the “storms” of life. This points us to Jesus in the midst of our journey no matter what we might face! Pastor Randy Pabst |
1 Corinthians 6:1–13 Mark 4:35–41 |
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Windows Media MP3 |
| June 14, 2009, 10:30 AM 2ndSunday After Pentecost |
“Back to Basics: Basic Gardening” Gardeners know about seeds. However, as obvious as Jesus’ parables might be about scattering seeds and the wonder of the mustard seed, there is another point in all this. Jesus is reminding us that our sowing in life is grounded not in production but in faith. Today we are challenged and affirmed in a life of faith and trust in God that empowers us to truly sow the seeds of faith and allow the miracle of God’s love to “grow” well beyond our imaginings! Pastor Randy Pabst |
2 Corinthians 5:6–10,14–17 Mark 4:26–34 |
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Windows Media MP3 |
| June 7, 2009, 9:00 AM Holy Trinity Sunday |
“Sacramental Living” Following Jesus is a journey that requires both courage and stamina. This Sunday, we celebrate that God has given us sacraments to power our steps. Holy Baptism is the on-ramp to the Christian life. Through water and the Holy Spirit, God claims us as His own and gives us a lifelong identity. Holy Communion is nothing less than fuel for the Christian life. In, with and under the bread and wine, Jesus gives us a burst of grace that propels us forward in service. Isn’t it amazing that God uses water to get us moving and bread and wine to keep us moving? Pastor Rick Sherrill |
1 Corinthians 11:23–26 Matthew 28:16–20 |
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Windows Media MP3 |
| May 31, 2009, 9:00 AM Pentecost Sunday |
“Gifts from an Empty Tomb… Power!” On the fiftieth day of Easter we celebrate the Holy Spirit, through whom and in whom the people of God are empowered and re-created. Pentecost is sometimes called the church’s birthday, but might more appropriately be called its baptism day, since the gift of the Spirit is what gives us the power to live for God everyday. Today we celebrate that the Spirit is still at work in each of us and in the entirety of creation. Pastor Rick Sherrill |
Acts 2:1–21 |
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Windows Media MP3 |
| May 24, 2009, 9:00 AM 7th Sunday of Easter |
“Gifts from an Empty Tomb… Purpose” Most of us know about the 40 Days of Purpose from Pr. Rick Warren. Nice idea—but what about the rest of our lives? Don’t we all need PURPOSE every day?!? Today, Jesus invites his closest followers into a purpose that actually goes beyond their lives on into our very lives—that is, to bear witness to the one who suffered; who died; who rose from the dead for the sake of the world! Pastor Randy Pabst |
2 Corinthians 5:14–21 Luke 24:36–49 |
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Windows Media MP3 |
| May 10, 2009, 9:00 AM 5th Sunday of Easter |
“Gifts from an Empty Tomb… Clarity” One of the worst human flaws is our tendency to compare ourselves to others. Immediately after Peter is forgiven by Jesus pointed toward his future, he wants to know what the future holds for another disciple (the one who Jesus loved!) Jesus’ simple response cuts through our walls of pride, shame and resistance—“Follow Me!” Today we hear the inspirational story of how a group of teenagers have answered Jesus’ call. Pastor Randy Pabst |
1 John 4:7–12 John 21:20–25 |
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Windows Media MP3 |
| May 3, 2009, 10:30 AM 4th Sunday of Easter |
“Gifts from an Empty Tomb… Forgiveness” Forgiveness is tough stuff. We all have a tendency to hold onto our pain and regret far longer than we should. Ever since Peter denied knowing Jesus on Good Friday, he lived with a guilt few of us can comprehend. Now Jesus takes Peter back to that night and replaces his guilt with a reason to live. Perhaps forgiveness is as much about the future as it is about the past. Pastor Rick Sherrill |
Ephesians 4:25–32 John 21:15–19 |
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Windows Media MP3 |
| April 26, 2009, 9:00 AM 3rd Sunday of Easter |
“Gifts from an Empty Tomb… Guidance” Most people don’t particularly like being told what to do—that is, unless it’s what they already want to do. Today, Jesus tells the disciples what they must do to catch fish. Their own efforts have failed rather miserably. Maybe that’s why they were ready to listen. Maybe, for us, it is after we have failed (miserably?) that we are truly ready and able to listen to where Jesus wants us to go. In any case, the promise is that when we listen and respond miracles happen! Pastor Randy Pabst |
Romans 6:1–8 John 21:1–14 |
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Windows Media MP3 |
| April 19, 2009, 9:00 AM 2nd Sunday of Easter |
“Gifts from an Empty Tomb… Peace” When Jesus makes his post-resurrection appearance to his disciples, the first words out of his mouth are, “Peace be with you.” What does this greeting mean for us as we live through turbulent times? How can we experience the peace that Jesus offers in the midst of our overwhelming, overburdened, over-stimulated existence? Here’s a hint: stop, drop and laugh. Pastor Rick Sherrill |
Philippians 4:4–7 John 20:19–31 |
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Windows Media MP3 |
| April 12, 2009, 9:00 AM Easter Sunday |
“Why are you weeping: Who are you looking for?” Pastor Randy Pabst |
1 Corinthians 15:1–11 John 20:11–18 |
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Windows Media MP3 |
| April 5, 2009, 9:00 AM Palm/Passion Sunday |
“Radical Hospitality—Inviting Others” The parade has started. There is a party atmosphere! A King is coming… But, what is this? He is riding on a donkey—that can’t be a King. Or, is this a King like no other? Yes, this is the king whose Kingdom is the one we all long for. Yes, this is the King that has come to save us… Even from ourselves. Now it is up to us to do the inviting of our families, and friends, and those we know and even those we don’t know to come and meet this King. Yes, the King is coming… Pastor Randy Pabst |
Philippians 2:1–8 Luke 19:29–40 |
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Windows Media MP3 |
| March 29, 2009, 9:00 AM 5th Sunday of Lent |
“Radical Hospitality—The Lost Will be Found” Jesus would have made a lousy economist. Risk ninety-nine well-behaved sheep to find one who has gotten lost? Crazy! Tear up a house to find one lost coin, and then throw a party to celebrate its recovery? Crazy! Thankfully, Jesus is a savior, not an economist. Today we celebrate God’s unwavering focus on changing our status from lost to found. Pastor Rick Sherrill |
Philippians 3:10–14 Luke 15:1–10 |
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Windows Media MP3 |
| March 22, 2009, 10:30 AM 4th Sunday of Lent |
“Radical Hospitality—Invited Forward” Jesus attends a dinner party at the home of a respected Jewish religious leader and turns conventional wisdom upside down. First, he heals a man on the Sabbath. Second, he teaches them to forgo the place of honor at the table (near the host) and instead sit at the lowest place at the table. Third, he teaches them to invite outcasts to the table instead of their family and friends. What is Jesus getting at? Simply put, God is the one who gives us status and honor and we should be living lives of confident humility. Pastor Rick Sherrill |
1 Peter 5:1–7 Luke 14:1–14 |
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Windows Media MP3 |
| March 15, 2009, 10:30 AM 3rd Sunday of Lent |
“Radical Hospitality—Invited Beyond the Norms” It started out just fine. That is until the man was robbed, beaten, and left for dead. But someone would stop—it was after all a well traveled road. But no one did. But they had good excuses—they were within their religious rules. Until a man did stop—until he responded beyond the rules and norms—until at personal sacrifice, he saved the man’s life. And he was a Samaritan—one of those people who aren’t like us—you know what I mean! And we are all challenged to think outside the box when it comes to living out our faith. Today we take a look at what that might mean for you! Pastor Randy Pabst |
Isaiah 61:1–11 Luke 10:25–37 |
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Windows Media MP3 |
| March 8, 2009, 9:00 AM 2nd Sunday of Lent |
“Radical Hospitality—Invited into Freedom!” All the disciples of Jesus wanted to do was send the people away so they could eat and rest. Jesus would have nothing to do with that idea. “(You) Give them something to eat,” he told them. Jesus, of course, had been feeding them all day—and was about to feed them again—literally and in his teachings. But there was more. They were now fed for a purpose—now they were FREE to feed others as well—both literally and by witnessing to them about the true love of God. As we are fed—how are we freed to feed others? Today, we explore this possibility… Pastor Randy Pabst |
Genesis 17:1–7,15-16 Luke 9:10–17 |
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Windows Media MP3 |
| March 1, 2009, 9:00 AM 1st Sunday of Lent |
“Radical Hospitality—Invited into Healing!” Jesus is a realist. When a sinful woman crashes a dinner party at the house of a respected Pharisee and begins to wash Jesus’ feet with her tears and lavish expensive ointment on them, he clearly understands the reasons behind her emotional outburst. She is overcome by thanksgiving and treats him as royalty because her sins were so numerous. By forgiving her, Jesus removes a great burden from her life. In contrast, the Pharisee doesn’t treat Jesus as royalty because he can’t comprehend his own sinfulness. The forgiveness that Jesus offers is lost on him. Which character do you most resemble? Pastor Rick Sherrill |
Genesis 9:8–17 Luke 7:36–50 |
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Windows Media MP3 |
| February 22, 2009, 10:30 AM 7th Sunday After the Epiphany |
“Under New Management” Jesus continues to disregard conventional wisdom by choosing a renegade to be a part of his inner circle (Levi) and then breaking religious laws. His message is clear—the world is under new management. Pastor Randy Pabst |
2 Corinthians 5:16–21 Mark 2:13–28 |
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Windows Media MP3 |
| February 15, 2009, 9:00 AM 6th Sunday After the Epiphany |
“Clarifying the Message” In the midst of showing God’s power by healing the sick, Jesus makes it clear that his authority is much greater than the growing crowds ever imagined and that he can heal us from the inside-out. Pastor Rick Sherrill |
1 John 1:5–9 Mark 2:1–12 |
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Windows Media MP3 |
| February 8, 2009, 9:00 AM 5th Sunday After the Epiphany |
“Pushing the Boundaries” Everywhere Jesus went the expectations grew that he would set them free from whatever oppressed them. And, he did! But were the people truly ready to be set free? We too seek freedom from what oppresses us. But, are we ready to be truly free? Today we look at just how far Jesus was willing to go to set us free and the implications such freedom has for our lives. Pastor Randy Pabst |
1 Corinthians 9:16–23 Mark 1:29–45 |
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Windows Media MP3 |
| February 1, 2009, 10:30 AM 4th Sunday After the Epiphany |
“The State of the Church!” “These are the best of times AND the worst of times!” It is one of the greatest challenges of our time — that is, faithfully being the Church of Jesus. Today, as we gather in annual Winter Congregational Meeting we will look at every aspect of our ministry and the challenges that confront us. But, lest we forget, we will also reaffirm how God has empowered us in God’s abundance to the Church faithfully and joyfully! Pastor Randy Pabst |
1 Corinthians 8:1–13 Mark 1:21–28 |
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Windows Media MP3 |
| January 25, 2009, 9:00 AM 3rd Sunday After the Epiphany |
“Finding Your Voice” Today we rejoice with 18 teenagers who have chosen to claim the Christian faith as their own. Each of them has articulated their beliefs in profound and beautiful ways. Confirmation is much more than an educational process or an introduction to church politics. At its best, Confirmation is a party to celebrate that God still changes hearts and invites each of us to advance His kingdom. Pastor Rick Sherrill |
1 Timothy 4:12–16 Mark 1:14–20 |
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Windows Media MP3 |
| January 18, 2009, 9:00 AM 2nd Sunday After the Epiphany |
“Karibu” Today we welcome to the pulpit Pastor Godbless Mamkwe from Kiblioroni Lutheran Parish in Old Moshi, Tanzania. Pastor Mamkwe leads a community group called “The Committee for the Need” that works to bring the gift of education to AIDS orphans and other children caught in social unrest. Recently, the committee has embarked on a food security initiative that holds great promise for extending the lifespans of those afflicted with HIV. We are blessed to partner with hin to bring Christ’s light to God’s world. Pastor Godbless Mamkwe |
1 Samuel 3:1–10 John 1:43–51 |
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Windows Media MP3 |
| January 11, 2009, 10:30 AM Baptism of Our Lord |
“Claimed, Named and Aimed!” Your quest for identity ends here. As we celebrate how God transformed Jesus’ baptism from a routine event to a holy encounter, we remember that He has done the very same thing with each of us. Through the waters of baptism we discover our identity and purpose in life. What we do with this information defines our lives. Pastor Rick Sherrill |
Acts 19:1–7 Mark 1:4–11 |
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Windows Media MP3 |
| January 4, 2009, 9:00 AM 2nd Sunday of Christmas |
“God With Us” In this profound introduction to the Gospel of John lies the simple truth that God revealed through a human person. From the beginning of time, the wonder we celebrate at Christmas is the WORD of God continues to dwell among us—most often in simple and ordinary things. Today we explore the terrible and wonderful fact that God is not off someplace else but right here in our midst each and every day. Pastor Randy Pabst |
Ephesians 1:3–14 John 1:1–18 |
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Windows Media MP3 |
| December 24, 2008, 10:00 PM Christmas Eve |
“Christmas Eve” Pastor Randy Pabst |
Luke 2:1–20 |
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Windows Media MP3 |
| December 24, 2008, 8:30 PM Christmas Eve |
“Christmas Eve” Pastor Joseph Chiu Pastor of Good Shepherd Christian Church |
John 1:1–5 Luke 2:1–20 |
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Windows Media MP3 |
| December 21, 2008, 10:30 AM 4th Sunday of Advent |
“Liberty Through Dependence” We all want freedom; it is the dominant part of our national DNA. However, our culture champions the concept of “freedom from” a long list of things. In contrast, our God seeks to give us “freedom for” nothing less than holy living. As we prepare to celebrate the arrival of the Christ child, it’s important to remember that we do so in a state of radical dependence. Pastor Rick Sherrill |
Isaiah 61:1–11 Matthew 1:18–25 |
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Windows Media MP3 |
| December 14, 2008, 9:00 AM 3rd Sunday of Advent |
“Abundance Through Trust” God’s Abundance! However, in a world that defines abundance around what we can accumulate, how do we recognize and understand the abundance of God? Today we explore this amazing revelation of abundance from the prophet Isaiah and just how that abundance is fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Yes, we are blessed beyond measure! Pastor Randy Pabst |
Isaiah 55:1–13 Luke 1:39–56 |
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Windows Media MP3 |
| December 7, 2008, 9:00 AM 2nd Sunday of Advent |
“Hope Through Suffering” Hope is perhaps the world’s greatest currency. Everything from our daily mental outlook to the international economy is influenced by how much of it we have. Our culture promotes a hope based on strength and triumph. In contrast, our God has shown that hope is best achieved through courageous suffering. It has been said, “No pain, no gain.” This advent, perhaps a slight change is in order: “His pain, our gain.” Pastor Rick Sherrill |
Isaiah 53:1–12 Luke 1:26–38 |
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Windows Media MP3 |
| November 30, 2008, 9:00 AM First Sunday of Advent |
“Comfort Through Action” In this culture we tend to equate comfort with inactivity and rest. However, when the prophet Isaiah proclaimed comfort to Israel he meant something much different. He proclaimed that God’s idea of comfort was active—first God’s activity and then ours. On this first Sunday of Advent we begin our preparation for Christmas and God coming to us once again as we explore how God’s action initiates our action which is the very definition of Biblical comfort. Pastor Randy Pabst |
Isaiah 40:1–11 Mark 1:1–8 |
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Windows Media MP3 |
| November 23, 2008, 9:00 AM Christ the King Sunday |
“The CENTER of Our Christian Life” How are you defined? What is about you that others would point to and say that is the essence of who you are? As Christians, how we worship is central to our understanding of our relationship to God. On this Christ the King Sunday we focus on what our understanding of what our worship reveals about our faith. Pastor Randy Pabst |
Ephesians 1:15–23 Matthew 25:31–46 |
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Windows Media MP3 |
| November 16, 2008, 9:00 AM 27th Sunday After Pentecost |
“International Investment” Presentation on the Tanzania Mission Effort. Pastor Rick Sherrill |
Psalm 23 Matthew 25:14–30 |
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Windows Media MP3 |
| November 9, 2008, 9:00 AM 26th Sunday After Pentecost |
“Are You Prepared for this World?” A key function of worship is to help prepare you for living in the world. This is not to help you escape—but to be given by God greater tools for living in this world but not necessarily “of” this world. Today, we look at how that is done and then how we can go forth as disciples of Jesus to the world—that is our world! Pastor Randy Pabst |
1 Thessalonians 4:13–18 Matthew 25:1–13 |
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Windows Media MP3 |
| November 2, 2008, 10:30 AM All Saints Sunday |
“God’s Great Blessing!” Sacrament implies SACRED! But what makes Baptism and Holy Communion Sacred? Today we look at these important “means of grace” as Luther referred to them, is central to our understanding of our faith and life as followers of Jesus. With earthly elements (water, bread & wine) God continues to transform us into God’s image for all time. Pastor Randy Pabst |
1 John 3:1–3 Matthew 5:1–12 |
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Windows Media MP3 |