A Citizen of Two Kingdoms
A
Message from the Master sermon series on church and government
September 7 – October 19, 2008
The world cheers on
Olympic athletes, warring nations disagree about style of government
and terms for human rights, and the United States gears up for
another presidential election. Patriotism is everywhere – even in
the Bible. In this new series Message from the Master preachers will
explore and explain what the Bible says about the purpose of church
and state, their separation and cooperation, and how Christians can
serve both God and country.
Government is God’s Servant
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September 7 – Pastor Jeremy Mattek 
Romans 13:1-5
God establishes
governments of all kinds around our world. While the particular form
of government is not God-ordained, the authority wielded by the
government is given by God and, with it, a responsibility to provide
peace for all people.
Separation of Church and State
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Sept. 14 – Pastor Rolfe Westendorf
Matthew 22:15-22
The church and the
state each have their distinctly God-assigned purpose and tools.
This separation of purpose must remain clear for each to accomplish
its Scriptural mission, and if such is the case each benefits from
the other.
Dual Citizenship for the Christian
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September 21 – Pastor Steven Pagels 
1 Peter 2:13-17
Christians, in
obedience to our Savior, honor and serve both God and country. The
best citizens and patriots of a nation are those who recognize that
their nationalistic pride is an appreciation for the blessings God
bestows through government.
God Bless America
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September 28 – Prof. Forrest Bivens
Psalm 33:12
Historically, the
United States can thank its founders for weaving some Christian
values and ideas into the fabric of our nation. However, the
assertion is inaccurate that America is a Christian nation, even one
that parallels the theocracy of Old Testament Israel. Does God favor
America over other nations? Are we more Christian than other
nations?
A Christian View of War
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October 5 – Pastor Steven Pagels
Romans 13:4, 1
Peter 2:14
The Fifth Commandment
and the moral responsibility of Jesus’ directive to turn the other
cheek make a hard case for the Christian to disagree with any
government involved in war. Yet the assignment that God gives to
governing authorities does involve the right – when used responsibly
– to engage in war if necessary.
Voting as a Christian
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October 12 – Daron Lindeman 
1 Timothy 2:1-4
Government leaders
are not necessarily Christian leaders, so how does a Christian in a
democracy vote appropriately? And is a government leader who is a
Christian necessarily better than one who is not?
The Church and Social Reform
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October 19 – Rolfe Westendorf
John 18:36
Jesus offers words of
guidance and truth for a church hoping that our neighbors in the
world might act more like Christians. Reforming society is done best
when we remember our role in the two kingdoms.
A Summer in Rome
A
Message from the Master sermon series
July 6 – August 31, 2008
Summer is the time of year when
many families go on vacation, but God never wants us to take a
vacation from his Word. Summer is a good time to recharge our
spiritual batteries, a time for our faith to be refreshed and
renewed. To help us to do that we will devote our summer sermon
series to a study of Paul’s letter to the Romans.
Why study Romans? Luther says it best:
“This epistle is really the chief part of the New Testament, and is
truly the purest gospel. It is worthy that every Christian should
know it word for word, by heart, but also that he should occupy
himself with it every day, as the daily bread of the soul. We can
never read it or ponder over it too much; for the more we deal with
it, the more precious it becomes and the better it tastes.”
Justification
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July 6 – Daron Lindeman
Romans 3:21-28
Every tour has to
begin somewhere, and our study of Romans begins with the Bible’s
most important (and perhaps most comforting) teaching: the doctrine
of justification by grace through faith.
A History Lesson
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July 13 – Pastor Rolfe Westendorf
Romans 4:18-25
Just as Rome is a
city with a rich history, Romans uses examples from Bible history to
convey God’s truth. In this lesson Paul points to the Old Testament
patriarch Abraham as a man who was saved by faith…just like we are.
Peace, Hope & Joy
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July 20 –
Pastor Steven Pagels
Romans 5:1-11
This letter was
written during the Pax Romana, a period of peace and
prosperity throughout the Roman Empire. While peace on earth is a
blessing, it doesn’t last, unlike the peace with God believers enjoy
through Jesus.
Conflict Resolution
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July 27 –
Pastor Jeremy Mattek
Romans 7:15-25a
It isn’t unusual for
siblings to fight with each other on vacation, but there is a much
more serious battle that is being waged inside each one of us (the
struggle between the Old Adam and the New Man), a spiritual conflict
that can only be resolved at the cross.
Anticipation
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August 3 – Professor Forrest Bivens
Romans 8:18-25
Sometimes the
anticipation of what we will see and do on vacation ends in
disappointment, but the Lord guarantees that Christians will not be
disappointed when the anticipation of future glory becomes reality
in heaven.
Holy Groans
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August 10 – Pastor Wayne Mueller 
Romans 8:26, 27
Parents can become
frustrated when their kids grumble and complain on vacation, but we
need to remember that not all groaning is bad, especially when it is
the Holy Spirit who intercedes for us with groans that words cannot
express.
Protection & Election
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August 17 – Daron Lindeman
Romans 8:28-30
Travel companies
strongly urge vacationers to take steps to protect themselves and
their valuables. Paul turns similar advice into a promise when he
reminds us that the Lord will always take care of his chosen
people.
Security
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August 24 – Professor Forrest Bivens
Romans 8:35-39
One of the greatest
fears of parents on vacation is that they will somehow get separated
from their children. Even though that can and does happen, these
words assure us that nothing can separate God’s children from their
heavenly Father. Those who rest secure in God’s love have nothing
to fear.
Doxology
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August 31 – Pagels
Romans 11:33-36
Just
as the Lord’s Prayer ends with a doxology, our tour of Romans ends
with a song of praise. We give honor and glory to our triune God,
whose divine wisdom is surpassed only by his unending grace and
mercy.
CAST YOUR CARES ON JESUS
A Message from
the Master sermon series
May 25 – June
29, 2008
Series Overview:
PDF
Cast your worry on Jesus
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(Matthew 11:28-30)
May 25 –
Pastor Wayne Mueller
Cast your guilt on Jesus
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(John 1:29)
June 1 –
Professor Forrest Bivens
Cast your material anxiety on Jesus
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(Matthew 6:25-24)
June 8 –
Pastor Steven Pagels
Cast your fear on Jesus
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(Luke 8:22-25)
June 15 –
Pastor Jeremy Mattek
Cast your doubt on Jesus
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(Mark 9:17-24)
June 22 –
Daron Lindeman
Cast your needs on Jesus
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(John 16:22-24)
June 29 –
Pastor Rolfe Westendorf
The Lord Provides
A
Message from the Master sermon series
April
6 – May 18, 2008
Series Overview:
PDF
“The
Lord will keep you from
all harm – he will watch over your life; the
Lord will watch over your
coming and going both now and forevermore” (Psalm 121:7,8). Children
of God take comfort in the
Lord’s providence, because it means everything – absolutely
everything – is going to be okay. Nothing can separate us from his
loving care. This sermon series rejoices that “The Lord Provides” by
highlighting some of his special activities and some of our special
blessings.
The Lord Provides
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April 6 – Professor Forrest Bivens
Deuteronomy 8:1-9
Moses reminds the
Israelites of the Lord’s
providence. As he provided them with manna he gives us our daily
bread. As he humbled and tested them to love and trust him more he
dispenses earthly blessings to us for spiritual growth.
The Lord Protects
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April 13 – Pastor Daron Lindeman
Daniel 3:19-27,
Isaiah 43:2
The
Lord protected Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the fiery
furnace, reminding them and their enemies of his powerful love and
care. Other examples: Paul’s escapes from threats, Noah’s ark.
The Lord Cares
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April 20 – Pastor Steven Pagels
Luke 7:11-15
Jesus performed
miracles for a few reasons, one of them was that he just plain cared
about people. His compassion never fails. Other examples: feeding the
5,000.
The Lord Directs
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April 27 – Pastor Wayne Mueller
Esther 4:12-14
“For such a time as
this” the Lord did direct
the affairs of world powers and a Godly woman to intersect so that he
could be glorified providing deliverance to his people. The
Lord directs the affairs
of our world and our lives today to be a blessing for us. Other
examples: Joseph. Cf also Acts 17:26,27.
He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands
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May 4 – Pastor Jeremy Mattek
Job 12:7-10
God cares for his
creation. All of nature is under his loving providence as a gift to us
and as glory to his name. Focus: all of God’s creatures. Cf also Psalm
104.
He Takes Care of Everyone
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May 11 – Pastor Rolfe Westendorf
Matthew 5:45
The
Lord made people and takes care of people. All people. Even
the wicked and those who don’t go to church. Examples: God’s
appointment of governments and institution of the family as a blessing
to society. Cf also Acts 14:17.
He Works for the Good of All Believers
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May 18 – Pastor Daron Lindeman
Romans 8:28
The ultimate focus of
the Lord and his love is
the Church. He not only provides for believers everything he provides
for everyone, but provides special care in the angels and in arranging
for bad to turn into good.
Colossians: The Supremacy and
Sufficiency of Christ
A
Message from the Master sermon series on the book of Colossians
February 10 – March 30, 2008
Colossians is one of the most
Christ-centered books in the Bible. There we witness that Jesus Christ
is supreme over all things and is sufficient in everything. The
Gnostic heresy similar to new age thinking is combated by Paul’s
inspired Christology and the Church is built up in faith. Baptized
believers united with Christ in his death, resurrection, and
exaltation find here their foundation for Christian living.
An
Introduction to Colossians
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February 10 – Pastor Daron
Lindeman
Colossians 1:1-14
The apostle Paul’s
greeting to, thanksgiving for, and prayer on behalf of the Colossian
Christians sets the stage for this Christ-centered book.
Christ is Supreme and Sufficient in Creation
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February 17 – Rolfe Westendorf
Colossians 1:15-17
“All things were
created by him and for him.” Compare the role of Christ in creation to
that of the Father, and celebrate the completeness of the universe
finding its fulfillment in Christ.
Christ is Supreme and Sufficient in Redemption
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February 24 – Pastor Wayne Mueller
Colossians 1:18-23
God made peace with
sinners “through his blood shed on the cross.” Christ, the head of the
Church, his body, reconciles people to God and presents us holy in his
sight.
Christ is Supreme and Sufficient in Sanctification
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March 2 – Pastor Steven Pagels
Colossians 1:24-2:12
The Christ-centered
exhortation of the apostle urges Christians, “continue to live in him,
rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith.” There is
nothing lacking in our behavior that is based on Christ.
Christ: The Supremacy and Sufficiency of the Law
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March 9 – Professor
Forrest Bivens
Colossians 2:13-23
Believers are made
alive with Christ, forgiven from the law’s curse and free from the
law’s control. We belong to him and not the world, growing in faith to
distinguish between divine and human commands.
Christ: The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Sin
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March 16 – Pastor Jeremy Mattek
Colossians 3:1-14
Christ clothes
believers with his compassion and love, putting our sinful nature to
death and raising us to a new life.
The Supreme and Sufficient Christ Rules Our
Behavior
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March 23 – Pastor Daron
Lindeman
Colossians 3:15-4:1
Jesus reigns over death
and the devil. He is alive and his word dwells in us to produce peace,
thanksgiving, wisdom, and joy. We perform our earthly tasks and roles
as children of the resurrection, “in the name of the Lord Jesus.”
The Supreme and Sufficient Christ Opens Doors for Ministry
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March 30 – Rolfe Westendorf
Colossians 4:2-18
As
“fellow workers for the kingdom of God” believers proclaim the mystery
of Christ as we “make the most of every opportunity.” Paul’s fellow
servants provide encouraging examples of ministry.
Little Psalms for Big
Problems
A Message from the
Master sermon series full of hope for today’s troubles
December 2, 2007 –
February 3, 2008
God has a way of tackling
big problems with seemingly small solutions. He crushed the walls of
Jericho with the sound of trumpets, exponentially downsized Gideon’s
army before victory, sent the world’s Savior as a helpless infant, and
created the vast array of stars with a single command. Size doesn’t
matter to God, but he knows it matters to us so he often solves
super-sized problems with small-sized responses. He wants us to trust
in his mighty and merciful ways instead of boasting in our greatness.
In this series you’ll hear some little Psalms provide God’s answers to
some big problems.
World Conflict – God Reigns
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December 2 – Pastor Daron
Lindeman
Psalm 47
One problem literally as large as the world is world unrest. Wars and
strife destroy the harmony of our planet. Terrorism threatens every
corner of the world. But “the kings of the earth belong to God.”
Overwhelmed – A Quiet Soul
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December 9 –
Pastor Jeremy Mattek
Psalm 131
We
are so concerned about “great matters” that we find ourselves
overextended in life. Our calendars are packed, our action item lists
are long, and our responsibilities are great. God’s small solution
offers big help. And it’s not hard to find.
Enemy
Attack – Come Quickly, O Lord
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December 16 – Professor
Forrest Bivens
Psalm 70
When surrounded by enemies who stalk and scorn us all day long we turn
to the Lord. “Come quickly to help me!” His curse on our enemies is a
blessing to us.
Commercialism – The King of Christmas
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December 23 –
Pastor Wayne Mueller
Psalm 2
TV
commercials convince us that problems take 30 or 60 seconds to solve.
Capitalism promotes competition for the mighty dollar that extorts the
holy season of Christmas, robbing it of its true meaning. The problem
isn’t either of these but the focus of our faith. This Psalm helps us
see the baby Jesus as more than a mere mortal child. He is the eternal
Son of God and King of all. “Blessed are all who take refuge in him.”
Prosperity – Blessed Are All Who Fear the Lord
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December 30 –
Pastor Daron Lindeman
Psalm 128
Will the new year be better than the old? We strive for improvement
and push ourselves to be successful. What, truly, is success? This
little Psalm defines it in terms that have less to do with talent and
more to do with a heart that “fears the Lord.”
Local
Limitations – A Global Mission
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January 6 –
Pastor Jeremy Mattek
Psalm 67
We
have enough of our own problems to keep us occupied in our personal
place in the world. On this day of Epiphany a short but energetic
Psalm opens our eyes to see God’s “salvation among the nations.” More
than that, to reach out to all peoples of the earth.
Fickle Love – Faithful Lord
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January 13 –
Professor Forrest Bivens
Psalm 117
The shortest chapter of the Bible (which also happens to be the exact
middle chapter of the Bible) says it all: “the faithfulness of the
Lord endures forever … great is his love toward us.” Compared to the
self-centered and easily distracted love of people who can let us
down, the faithful love of the Lord is ours to cherish, and praise,
forever.
Prejudice – Together in the Lord
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January 20 –
Pastor Wayne Mueller
Psalm 133
Hate crimes, ethnic strife, terrorism, and racially motivated
segregation destroy us at home and far away. “Good and pleasant”
relationships with other people happen when they are based on
blessings from above. Harmony comes from faith and love.
Depressed – Put Your Hope in God
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January 27 –
Pastor Daron Lindeman
Psalm 43
It’s bad when the hopelessness and despair of circumstances leaves you
so disturbed that you wonder, “Where is God?” The Psalm writer doesn’t
take long to answer his own downcast soul and provide relief for us
all: “you are God, my stronghold … my Savior.”
Uncertainty – My Help Comes from the Lord
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February 3 –
Rolfe Westendorf
Psalm 121
Good help is hard to find. And when we do find it, can we trust it is
the kind of help we need? The insecurity of not being sure about the
right answers can makes us chase around for something stable. “The
Lord will keep you from all harm.”
What Does It Mean to Be Lutheran?
A Message from the Master sermon series on the Lutheran Confessions
October 21 – November 25, 2007
Series
Overview: PDF
As a sequel to the
previous sermon series on the Holy Christian Church, Message from the
Master presents “What Does It Mean to Be Lutheran?” a sermon series
on the Lutheran confessions. Lutheran pastors and confirmands make
solemn promises to uphold the truths contained in the Lutheran
confessions. But, what exactly are they? Where did they come from? What
do they say? Join our Message from the Master preachers on a tour of
these Lutheran documents. Witness their origins. Peer into their
contents. Affirm your faith. And be emboldened to take your stand on
these solid summaries of the Holy Scriptures, all gathered into volume
we call, “The Book of Concord.”
The
Ecumenical Creeds MP3
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October 21 – Rolfe Westendorf
Matthew 28:18-20, John 5:22-23, 1 Peter 3:15
Lutherans are Christians.
We believe in the Trinity, and in the God Man – Jesus Christ. We are
better prepared to share with others what we believe if we are familiar
with some outlines of Scriptural truth, like those found in creeds and
confessions.(back
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The Smalcald
Articles
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October 28 – Pastor Jeremy Mattek
Galatians 5:1-6,13; Colossians 2:6-8,16-23; Romans 14:19-23
Lutherans practice
Christian freedom. The joy of the gospel shines brightly when we don’t
burden consciences with man-made rules. A concern of the confessors, as
stated repeatedly in the Smalcald Articles, was the burden created by
some man-made practices. Their call for gospel freedom is an example for
Christians and churches today. (back
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The Augsburg
Confession and Apology to the Augsburg Confession
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November 4 – Pastor Daron Lindeman
Romans 3:19-28
Lutherans believe that
justification is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone.
This doctrine permeates the Augsburg Confession as it does our living
and believing. On this Reformation Sunday the epistle lesson for the day
provides a fitting connection with the story and document of the
Augsburg confessors. (back
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Luther’s
Small and Large Catechisms
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November 11 – Pastor Rolfe Westendorf
Deuteronomy 4:9, Psalm 119, Proverbs 22:6, 2 Timothy 3:14-16
Lutherans are lifelong
learners, and we regularly open our ears and hearts to the Word of God.
We take special care to instruct our children in Christian education at
home and school. (back
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Treatise on
the Power and Primacy of the Pope
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November 18 – Professor Forrest Bivens
Matthew 16:13-20, John 20:23, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5
Lutherans believe in the
ministry of the keys, which is the true authority of the church. We
express it in both the public ministry of the gospel, and the universal
priesthood of all believers. The authority of the church is found in no
individual(s) except Jesus Christ himself.
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The Formula
of Concord
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November 25
– Pastor Wayne Mueller
1 Timothy 1:19, 4:6-16, 6:3-5,11-16,20-21; 2 Timothy 1:6-14, 2:2,14,
4:2-5
Lutherans are
confessional. What does it mean to be confessional? What role do
apologetics play in relation to other Christians? Is there such a thing
as absolute truth? Is it a matter of us being right and everyone else
wrong? This series finale will conclude with encouragement from the
Scriptures to stand firm in the faith and share it boldly with others.
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I
Believe in the Holy Christian Church
A
Message from the Master sermon series on the one, true Church
September
2, – October 14, 2007 + 7 Sundays
Your friend asks why there are so many churches and why they can’t get
along. The pope declares that the Roman Catholic Church is the only true
church. Some churches offer contemporary worship while others remain
traditional. Synods debate with each other and even among themselves.
Some churches flourish while others fade. What do we know for sure about
churches, synods, and the Holy Christian Church, the communion of
saints? Join us for “I Believe in the Holy Christian Church,” a
series of Biblical instruction and encouragement that explores names for
the Church and what that means for believers today.
The Holy Christian Church
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September 2 – Professor Forrest Bivens
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Ephesians 4:4-6;
1 Peter 2:9,10; 2 Timothy 2:19; Acts 8:1-4
The invisible
Church will never perish, and includes all believers, even as we form
visible churches to proclaim the gospel … sometimes during less than
ideal circumstances.
Sheep of Our Good Shepherd
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September 9 – Pastor Jeremy Mattek
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Acts 20:28,
Psalm 100:3; John 10:1-18; Psalm 23; Luke 15:1-7
The Church is where
all believers find the care and nurture of a faithful Savior who is our
Good Shepherd.
The Body of Christ
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September 16 – Helwig
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Romans 12:4,5; 1
Corinthians 12; Ephesians 1:22,23; 4:11-13; Colossians 1:18
Jesus Christ is the
head of the church, his body, and his members are equipped to serve. All
believers have a connection with Christ and a functional purpose.
God’s Field
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September 23 –
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1 Corinthians
3:6-8, Isaiah 61:3; John 4:35,36
God nurtures his
field of all believers to grow to his glory, planted and harvested to
display his splendor.
The Bride of Christ
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September 30 – Pastor Rolfe Westendorf
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Isaiah 62:1-6;
Revelation 19:6-8; Ephesians 5:22-33
All believers are
beautiful and loved by Jesus Christ, who is committed and faithful to
us, having sacrificed his life for our sins.
Israel/Jerusalem/Zion
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October 7 – Pastor Wayne Mueller
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Revelation 3:12;
21:2,10; Isaiah 41:8-14; Romans 11
Through faith like
that of Abraham all believers are his spiritual descendants. The Lord
protects and prospers the Church today like he showed his love to the
ancient Hebrews.
God’s Temple
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October 14 – Forrest Bivens
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Ephesians
2:19-22, 1 Corinthians 3:16,17; 2 Corinthians 6:14-18; 1 Peter 2:4,5
It’s a special
place and all believers are a special people, appointed and decorated to
be set apart from the rest of the world. God himself lives in us, giving
our faith a firm foundation and our works of faith excellence and
praise.
Ancient Messengers, Modern Message
A Message from the Master sermon series on the minor prophets
June 10 - August 26, 2007
These men of God did not write a single e-mail, research the
internet for source material, or appear on the talk show circuit to
promote their books. They bear the title “minor prophets” as if what
they have to say is less significant, but don’t miss the critical role
these men played in God’s plan of salvation … and the contemporary
relevance of the message they shared. They lived during national unrest
and church crisis, they challenged the lapsing morals of their neighbors
and friends, they risked personal peril to pull people away from the
appeal of false religions that satisfy carnal appetites alone, and they
expanded the vision of God’s kingdom with mission efforts to the
Gentiles. The only thing lacking in the books of the Bible that bear
their names is length, and what these little gems lack in volume they
make up for in concise, dramatic, eloquent, and poignantly Messianic
messages. Tune into this series for promise, guidance, and straight talk
from ancient messengers of God with a modern message for the world
outside your window and inside your heart.
Hosea:
Saved by Faithful Love MP3
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June 10 – Pastor Daron Lindeman
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Joel: Disaster and
Deliverance MP3
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June 17 – Pastor Steven Pagels
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Amos: Flee from False
Security! MP3
Text
June 24 – Pastor Wayne Mueller
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Obadiah: The Lord Rules
the Nations MP3
Text
July 1 – Pastor Jeremy Mattek
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Jonah: The Lord’s Mercy is
for All MP3
Text
July 8 – Professor Forrest Bivens
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Micah: Corruption Out of
Control MP3
Text
July 15 – Pastor Rolfe Westendorf
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Nahum: Wickedness Will Not
Prevail! MP3
Text
July 22 – Pastor Daron Lindemann
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Habakkuk: Why Does God
Tolerate Evil? MP3
Text
July 29 – Pastor Steven Pagels
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Zephaniah: Divine Judgment
Very Near and Very Far MP3
Text
August 5 – Pastor Wayne Mueller
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Haggai: It’s Time to
Rebuild MP3
Text
August 12 – Pastor Jeremy Mattek
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Zechariah: Envision a
Kingdom and Its King MP3
Text
August 19 – Professor Forrest Bivens
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Malachi: Beware of
Backsliding MP3
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August 26 – Rolfe Westendorf
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One God, Three Persons, Many Blessings
A Message from the Master sermon series on the triune God
April 15 - June 3, 2007
The doctrine of the Trinity is a teaching of Scripture that we
cannot comprehend with our reason. Bible-believing Christians of
considerable intelligence have had trouble over the years portraying the
triune God with the proper concepts and language. Ancient anti-trinitarian
errors are being replayed in religions throughout the world today. In
the midst of it all, we believe in one God: the Father, the Son, and the
Holy Spirit. This God is described in the Scriptures best of all when he
is at his work of salvation, conveying blessings on people he loves. In
this series we recount the wonderful works of the Trinity and rejoice in
the many blessings he brings.
Benediction
MP3
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Creation
MP3
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Plan of
Salvation MP3
Text
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Children of
God MP3
Text
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Baptism
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Christian
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Peaceful
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Victory
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Easter
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Guarded by God’s Grace
A Message from the Master sermon series on the epistles of Peter
February 25 - April 1, 2007
Painful trouble in the Christian life can lead a person to
grumble or to grow. By God’s grace we grow through the hardships of
this world as promised in the Holy Scriptures. As a holy writer of
God’s Word, a disciple of our Lord Jesus, and our partner and peer in
faith-filled suffering, Peter offers a divine perspective of the
Christian life for our meditation during the season of Lent.
Grace that Promises Us Salvation MP3
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Grace that Calls Us to
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Grace
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Grace that Fortifies Us
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Grace
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Grace that
Looks Forward to a New Home for All Repentant Sinners MP3
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Great are the Works of the Lord!
A Message from the Master sermon series on miracles
January 7 - February 18, 2007
The season of Epiphany pulls back the curtains on the life and
ministry of Jesus to shine the spotlight on his divine nature. We know
that “with God all things are possible” (Matthew 19:26) and so
throughout the Scriptures the Lord God applies his almighty power to the
hopeless situations of humanity. This series on miracles will encourage
listeners to see in these great works of the Lord not just a spectacle
of awe, but saving acts of love.
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Great Are the Works of the Lord!
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Certifying
God’s Saving Activity
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Sometimes
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From Natural
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Jesus Shows
He is the True Savior
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The Lord Has
Made His Salvation Known
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What about
Miracles Today? MP3
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Beautiful Savior: Jesus in the Gospel of
John
Jesus is our beautiful Savior. We sing in the hymn of that title
what makes him so. Son of God. Son of man. Light of my soul. King of
creation. But there’s so much more. Explore with us what makes our
Savior so beautiful and such a blessing in the themes of the gospel of
John.
Hold to Jesus’ Word
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Jesus Was Sent from God
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Jesus Came to Sacrifice
His Life MP3
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Jesus Is the “I Am”
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Jesus the Compassionate
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Jesus and the Father Are
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Believe in Jesus and Live
Forever MP3
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Jesus
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Jesus Cares for His
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