Archive for Category ‘Podcast’
Sunday, April 4th, 2010
Luke 24:1-12 and I Corinthians 15:51-57.
Dr. Charles Yoost, Senior Pastor, preaches on the theme, “The Victory Is Ours!” The Easter victory of Jesus brings hope that we, too, can have a new life with Christ when we die. But Easter means more than that! Easter is primarily not about the next life, but about this one. The Easter message is that we can be transformed and live a new life, here and now, today. Click here to see the video that was shown at 9:30 am on Easter Sunday.
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Sunday, March 28th, 2010
Psalm 118:14-29 & Luke 19:28-40
Dr. Charles Yoost preaches on the topic, “If the Stones Shout Out!” Palm Sunday is one of the most “political” Sundays of the Christian year, as Jesus asks, “Who are you following? Who is in charge here?” The Pharisees, threatened by the cheering crowds proclaiming Jesus as “king,” tell Jesus, “Order your disciples to stop!” Jesus replies, “If they were silent, the stones would shout out!” All creation tells of the glory of God. As followers of Jesus, we may threaten the status quo, but we cannot keep silent! We must proclaim the love of God in word and deed.
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Sunday, March 21st, 2010
Isaiah 43:16-21 & Psalm 126.
Dr. Yoost’s reflects on ”God Will Make a Way!” By remembering God’s mighty acts in the past, we can be confident that God will make a way for us as we look toward the future. Reflecting on Philippians 3:4-14 & John 12:1-8, Dr. Yoost asks, “What will God to Next?” Paul comes to realize that his credentials are not what is important to God. As he faces the future, he must rely on God’s grace alone. Mary in all humility, washes the feet of Jesus with costly perfume and dries them with her hair. Through her actions, Jesus opens the door for Mary to a new life. Paul becomes humble, and Mary becomes confident. God is always doing a new thing in our midst. Let us open our hearts and allow God to make a way for us!
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Sunday, March 14th, 2010
II Corinthians 5:16-21
Paul says in 2 Corinthians 5 that we are new creations in Christ. He says that the old life is gone and we are created new. Rev. Dan Bogre asks, “Are you new in Christ? Has the person that God created in you come alive or is it buried deep down inside you?” This week’s sermon is about finding a way to let that person out. In our church we have watched that happen for the children in our Upward Basketball Program. Those kids are new creations in Christ through basketball. Are you ready to move Upward?
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Sunday, March 7th, 2010
Psalm 63:1-8 & Luke 13:1-9
Dr. Yoost preaches on the theme, “Another Chance!” When disaster strikes, whether an earthquake in Haiti, or some misfortune in our personal lives, we often assume that these happenings are punishment for sin. Jesus tells us that these random acts are not necessarily God’s punishment for our bad deeds. However God has expectations of us, and God is disappointed with our sinful behavior. The parable of the fig tree reminds us that there is judgment, but that God is also gracious, and willing to give us another chance to repent and change our ways.
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Sunday, February 28th, 2010
Psalm 27 and Luke 13:31-35
Dr. Yoost preaches on the theme, “A Broken-Hearted God.” We are a fragmented, stressed out, broken people. God wants to gather us into his arms, like a mother hen gathers her chicks under her wings. We resist God’s gracious invitation, which breaks God’s heart. Yet God continues to offer to put the broken pieces of our lives back together again.
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Sunday, February 21st, 2010
Psalm 91 and Luke 4:1-13
Dr. Yoost preaches on the theme, “The Three ‘P’s of Temptation.” The tempter is the ultimate salesperson! He encourages Jesus to settle for less than God through the acquision of possessions, the lure of prestige, and the thirst for power. Jesus says “no” to the tempter, and “yes” to God. He is our example as we face these same three temptations in our own lives.
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Sunday, February 14th, 2010
II Corinthians 8:1-7; 9:6-12
Dr. Yoost concludes the series on “Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations” by preaching a sermon on the topic of “Making a Difference.” We live in fear of scarcity, and so we are reluctant to give. Yet we worship a generous God, whose love for us exceeds all expectations! This God calls us to be generous with our resources. We have to decide whether we will listen to the wisdom of the world or the wisdom of God. We all want to make a difference in this world. We will make a difference if we practice extravagant generosity.
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Sunday, February 7th, 2010
James 1:17-25
This is the fourth in a sermon series based on Bishop Schnase’s Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations. Here, Rev. Steiger discusses “Risk-taking Mission and Service.” He considers the mission work of two of our church fathers; and reflects on the work done by Church of the Saviour Youth Mission Teams. Finally, he challenges us to step out of our comfort zones and “be the body of Christ” in service to all the world.
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Sunday, January 31st, 2010
Luke 5:1-11
The third in the series based on Bishop Robert Schnase’s book, Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations, Dr. Yoost preaches a sermon on “intentional faith development,” entitled “Going Deeper.” Are we closer to Christ than we were five years ago? What are we doing that is deliberate, purposeful, and a high priority in order to go deeper in our spiritual lives? Spiritual growth is too difficult for us to go it alone. We need others for accountability and support. Jesus instructed the disciples to “put out into the deep water.” He instructs us to go deeper in our walk with him as well, that God may form us into the people God intends us to be.
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