http://www.oslcs.org This podcast will provide weekly teachings from Our Savior Lutheran Church (LCMS) in Excelsior, Minnesota. If you are a subscriber to our podcasts please add yourself to our Frapper map. The Frapper map may be found at http://www.frappr.com/oursaviorlutheranchurchexcelsiormn. The podcast episodes may also be found by visiting our website at: http://www.oslcs.org/church/worship/podcast/ During November/December of 2006 we upgraded our recording equipment at the church. Unfortunately we were unable to provide several recordings during that period. Our apologies. We hope this interruption was worth the improved sound recordings. Thank you. Keith Paap Podcast Support support@oslcs.org CodeWright http://paap.net http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en-us Copyright 2005-2008 OSLCS support@oslcs.org (Keith Paap) support@oslcs.org (Keith Paap) Mon, 18 Jun 2007 16:07:59 GMT Mon, 18 Jun 2007 16:07:59 GMT Pastor John Zahrte Weekly teachings from Our Savior Lutheran Church in Excelsior, MN OSLCS - Excelsior MN support@oslcs.org 44.894974 -093.573825 no Religion,Lutheran,Our,Savior,Minnesota,Twin,Cities,Excelsior,Christ http://www.oslcs.org/Online/Podcasts/churchbuilding.jpg http://www.oslcs.org Guest Pastor Deacon Isaac Williams No Message Outline Provided. Deacon Isaac Williams Guest Pastor - Deacon Isaac Williams - Christ With Us Guest Pastor Deacon Isaac Williams No Message Outline Provided. http://oslcs.org http://oslcs.org http://oslcs.org/Online/Podcasts/Weekly/20081207%20WILLIAMS.mp3 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT no 00:13:05 Religion,Lutheran,Our,Savior,Minnesota,Twin,Cities,Excelsior,Christ “Time For Good News” Luke 2:10,17 Intro: The true news about _________________ is the good news about ___________ ________________________ Luke 2:10— “The angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you ___________ _______ of __________________ that will be for all the people.” Luke 2:17—“When they had seen Him, ______________________ concerning what had been told them about this Child.” I. You Need To ______________________________ (Luke 2:10) A. Good news becomes great joy when it you enjoy it ____________________ 1. It is a great joy to know that in Jesus you have ____________________ 2. It is a great joy to know that in Jesus you have _________ 3. It is a great joy to know that in Jesus you have a _______________________ B. Good news becomes great joy when your relationship with Christ is something you enjoy ___________________ Philippians 4:4—“Rejoice __________________ always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” II. You Need To ________________________ A. Galatians 4:4—“When the ________ had fully come, God __________________, born of a woman.” B. Matthew 11:28—“Come to Me, all you who are ___________________________, and I will give you _________.” III. You Need To ___________________ (Luke 2:15) Some suggestions on how to share the Good News this Christmas: 1. ________ for your family and friends 2. ________ the Christmas story to your kids 3. ____________ someone 4. __________ someone to the Cantata or one of our Christmas programs 5. ________________ to someone 6. Have a __________________ open house 7. Start a Christmas _____________________________ 8. _____________________ to one of our Christmas services IV. You Need To _________________ (Romans 8:25) A. ________ part—which is to _______________ B. ________ part—which is to ___________________ Pastor John Zahrte Christmas Series - Time to Share Good News “Time For Good News” Luke 2:10,17 Intro: The true news about _________________ is the good news about ___________ ________________________ Luke 2:10— “The angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you ___________ _______ of __________________ that will be for all the people.” Luke 2:17—“When they had seen Him, ______________________ concerning what had been told them about this Child.” I. You Need To ______________________________ (Luke 2:10) A. Good news becomes great joy when it you enjoy it ____________________ 1. It is a great joy to know that in Jesus you have ____________________ 2. It is a great joy to know that in Jesus you have _________ 3. It is a great joy to know that in Jesus you have a _______________________ B. Good news becomes great joy when your relationship with Christ is something you enjoy ___________________ Philippians 4:4—“Rejoice __________________ always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” II. You Need To ________________________ A. Galatians 4:4—“When the ________ had fully come, God __________________, born of a woman.” B. Matthew 11:28—“Come to Me, all you who are ___________________________, and I will give you _________.” III. You Need To ___________________ (Luke 2:15) Some suggestions on how to share the Good News this Christmas: 1. ________ for your family and friends 2. ________ the Christmas story to your kids 3. ____________ someone 4. __________ someone to the Cantata or one of our Christmas programs 5. ________________ to someone 6. Have a __________________ open house 7. Start a Christmas _____________________________ 8. _____________________ to one of our Christmas services IV. You Need To _________________ (Romans 8:25) A. ________ part—which is to _______________ B. ________ part—which is to ___________________ http://oslcs.org http://oslcs.org http://oslcs.org/Online/Podcasts/Weekly/20081130%20GOODNEWS.mp3 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT no 00:19:31 Religion,Lutheran,Our,Savior,Minnesota,Twin,Cities,Excelsior,Christ “Living By The Golden Rule” Luke 6:31 I. A Revolutionary Rule A. Other religions based their “Golden Rule” on ____________________________ (“I won’t harm you in hopes that ____________________________________”) B. Jesus’ Golden Rule is based on ______________________________________ C. The Golden Rule urges us to ______________________________ and _______________________________ to be caring and loving toward others. D. Following the Golden Rule isn’t so much a matter of the ________ as it is a matter of the __________ Following the Golden Rule needs to be a matter of _________________ II. Four Steps To Intentionally Apply The Golden Rule To Your Life A. ___________________________________ God places on other people 1. 1 Samuel 16:7—“The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the ____________ appearance, but the Lord looks at the ____________.” 2. Every person has value because… a. Every person ____________________________ b. Every person is _____________________________________ 1 Peter 3:18—“Christ died for sins, once ____________, the righteous for the __________________.” B. See every situation from ______________________________ Galatians 6:2—“___________________________________, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” C. By empowered by __________________________________________________ 1. 1 John 4:19—“We _________, because __________________________.” (Luke 10:27-28) 2. The Holy Spirit does two things: a. He begins to ________________________________________ b. He ___________________________________ D. ___________________________________________________ (Matthew 28:19) 1. Following the Golden Rule is ________________________ 2. Two hurtles: A. Our ________________________________________ B. We can become __________________________________ 3. God isn’t asking you to change ________________—all He wants you to do is change the course of _________________________________________ Pastor John Zahrte Living By The Golden Rule “Living By The Golden Rule” Luke 6:31 I. A Revolutionary Rule A. Other religions based their “Golden Rule” on ____________________________ (“I won’t harm you in hopes that ____________________________________”) B. Jesus’ Golden Rule is based on ______________________________________ C. The Golden Rule urges us to ______________________________ and _______________________________ to be caring and loving toward others. D. Following the Golden Rule isn’t so much a matter of the ________ as it is a matter of the __________ Following the Golden Rule needs to be a matter of _________________ II. Four Steps To Intentionally Apply The Golden Rule To Your Life A. ___________________________________ God places on other people 1. 1 Samuel 16:7—“The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the ____________ appearance, but the Lord looks at the ____________.” 2. Every person has value because… a. Every person ____________________________ b. Every person is _____________________________________ 1 Peter 3:18—“Christ died for sins, once ____________, the righteous for the __________________.” B. See every situation from ______________________________ Galatians 6:2—“___________________________________, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” C. By empowered by __________________________________________________ 1. 1 John 4:19—“We _________, because __________________________.” (Luke 10:27-28) 2. The Holy Spirit does two things: a. He begins to ________________________________________ b. He ___________________________________ D. ___________________________________________________ (Matthew 28:19) 1. Following the Golden Rule is ________________________ 2. Two hurtles: A. Our ________________________________________ B. We can become __________________________________ 3. God isn’t asking you to change ________________—all He wants you to do is change the course of _________________________________________ http://oslcs.org http://oslcs.org http://oslcs.org/Online/Podcasts/Weekly/20081123%20GOLDENRULE.mp3 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT no 00:19:40 Religion,Lutheran,Our,Savior,Minnesota,Twin,Cities,Excelsior,Christ Guest Pastor - No Message Outline Provided. Pastor Jim Gimbel Part three of the series "An Attitude of Gratitude" Guest Pastor - No Message Outline Provided. http://oslcs.org http://oslcs.org http://oslcs.org/Online/Podcasts/Weekly/20081116%20CONSECRATION.mp3 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT no 00:21:01 Religion,Lutheran,Our,Savior,Minnesota,Twin,Cities,Excelsior,Christ “Just Who Owns What?” Matthew 25:14-15 (Part two in the series “An Attitude of Gratitude”) Intro: The three conditions required by Norbert’s uncle when using his car: 1. _________________________ 2. _________________________________ carefully 3. ________________________________ I. Just Who Owns What? A. God wants to __________________ 1. Ephesians 1:7-8—“In (Jesus) we have _____________ through His blood, the _________________________, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace.” 2. Isaiah 44:22—“I have _______________ your offenses like a cloud, your sins like the _______________________.” B. God wants to ___________________________________________ Matthew 11:28; Psalm 50:15—“Call upon Me in the day of ___________; I will ________________________.” C. God wants to __________________________________ II. Three Conditions When Using God’s Blessings: A. God wants you to ______ His blessings, ________ them, and _______________ for them 1 Timothy 6:17—“God… richly provides _________________ for our _________________.” B. Gods wants you to ___________________________ His blessings _____________________ 1. God wants you to ______________________ Proverbs 6:6-8—“Go to the ant… consider its ways and ____________! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it __________ its provisions in summer and ____________ its food at harvest.” 2. God wants you to __________________________ (Matthew 25:14-30) 3. God wants you to _____________________________ Malachi 3:10—“‘Bring the ________________ into the storehouse. _______ _____ in this,’ says the Lord Almighty, ‘and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and ______________________________ that you will not have room enough for it.’” C. God will give ____________________ THE CHALLENGE: ______________________________________________________ Pastor John Zahrte Part two of the series "An Attitude of Gratitude" “Just Who Owns What?” Matthew 25:14-15 (Part two in the series “An Attitude of Gratitude”) Intro: The three conditions required by Norbert’s uncle when using his car: 1. _________________________ 2. _________________________________ carefully 3. ________________________________ I. Just Who Owns What? A. God wants to __________________ 1. Ephesians 1:7-8—“In (Jesus) we have _____________ through His blood, the _________________________, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace.” 2. Isaiah 44:22—“I have _______________ your offenses like a cloud, your sins like the _______________________.” B. God wants to ___________________________________________ Matthew 11:28; Psalm 50:15—“Call upon Me in the day of ___________; I will ________________________.” C. God wants to __________________________________ II. Three Conditions When Using God’s Blessings: A. God wants you to ______ His blessings, ________ them, and _______________ for them 1 Timothy 6:17—“God… richly provides _________________ for our _________________.” B. Gods wants you to ___________________________ His blessings _____________________ 1. God wants you to ______________________ Proverbs 6:6-8—“Go to the ant… consider its ways and ____________! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it __________ its provisions in summer and ____________ its food at harvest.” 2. God wants you to __________________________ (Matthew 25:14-30) 3. God wants you to _____________________________ Malachi 3:10—“‘Bring the ________________ into the storehouse. _______ _____ in this,’ says the Lord Almighty, ‘and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and ______________________________ that you will not have room enough for it.’” C. God will give ____________________ THE CHALLENGE: ______________________________________________________ http://www.oslcs.org/OnlineMinistry/Page?key=c_podcasts_20081109 http://www.oslcs.org/Online/Ministry/School/Website/Feedback http://oslcs.org/Online/Podcasts/Weekly/20081109%20TREASURES2.mp3 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT no 00:21:22 Religion,Lutheran,Our,Savior,Minnesota,Twin,Cities,Excelsior,Christ “The Truth About Earthly Treasures” Matthew 6:19 I. The Bible and Earthly Treasures A. Matthew 6:19—“Do not store up for yourselves __________________________, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.” B. 1 Timothy 6:17—“God… richly provides us with ________________ for our enjoyment.” II. The Truth About Earthly Treasures A. Earthly Treasures Will Only ____________________________________ On You Matthew 6:19—“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, _________ ___________________________________.” B. Earthly Treasures Are __________________________________________ When you stuff becomes more and more expensive, it does two things: 1. It _______________________________ 2. It __________________________ C. Earthly Treasures Make You ___________________________ And Give You A _________________________________ 1. Luke 16:20—“At _____________ was laid a ___________ named Lazarus, covered with sores and longing to eat what fell from the rich man’s table.” 2. Luke 12:19—“You have _________ of good things laid up for _____________. Take life ________; eat, drink and be merry.” D. Earthly Treasures _________________________________________________ Ecclesiastes 2:11—“When I surveyed all that my hands had done and what I had toiled to achieve, everything was __________________... ___________ was gained under the sun E. Earthly Treasure Are ________________________________ 2 Peter 3:9-10—“The Lord is not ________ in keeping His promise… He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish… But the day of the Lord will come like a thief… All the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the ________ and _________________________ will be laid bare.” III. Making God Your Ultimate Treasure A. God wants you to support His Church by being ______________________ B. God wants you to support His Church __________________ C. God isn’t as interested in the __________ as He is in the _______________ Pastor John Zahrte Part one of the series "An Attitude of Gratitude" “The Truth About Earthly Treasures” Matthew 6:19 I. The Bible and Earthly Treasures A. Matthew 6:19—“Do not store up for yourselves __________________________, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.” B. 1 Timothy 6:17—“God… richly provides us with ________________ for our enjoyment.” II. The Truth About Earthly Treasures A. Earthly Treasures Will Only ____________________________________ On You Matthew 6:19—“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, _________ ___________________________________.” B. Earthly Treasures Are __________________________________________ When you stuff becomes more and more expensive, it does two things: 1. It _______________________________ 2. It __________________________ C. Earthly Treasures Make You ___________________________ And Give You A _________________________________ 1. Luke 16:20—“At _____________ was laid a ___________ named Lazarus, covered with sores and longing to eat what fell from the rich man’s table.” 2. Luke 12:19—“You have _________ of good things laid up for _____________. Take life ________; eat, drink and be merry.” D. Earthly Treasures _________________________________________________ Ecclesiastes 2:11—“When I surveyed all that my hands had done and what I had toiled to achieve, everything was __________________... ___________ was gained under the sun E. Earthly Treasure Are ________________________________ 2 Peter 3:9-10—“The Lord is not ________ in keeping His promise… He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish… But the day of the Lord will come like a thief… All the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the ________ and _________________________ will be laid bare.” III. Making God Your Ultimate Treasure A. God wants you to support His Church by being ______________________ B. God wants you to support His Church __________________ C. God isn’t as interested in the __________ as He is in the _______________ http://www.oslcs.org/OnlineMinistry/Page?key=c_podcasts_20081102 http://www.oslcs.org/Online/Ministry/School/Website/Feedback http://oslcs.org/Online/Podcasts/Weekly/20081102%20TREASURES1.mp3 Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT no 00:21:42 Religion,Lutheran,Our,Savior,Minnesota,Twin,Cities,Excelsior,Christ “How To Storm Proof Your Marriage” Matthew 7:25 (Part six in the series “Fireproof Your Marriage”) Intro: Matthew 7:25—“The _______ came down, the __________ rose, and the ______ blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall.” I. Be Prepared For The _____________ That Is Sure To Persuade A. Four cultural factors: 1. The wide-spread acceptance of ____________ 2. The wide-spread acceptance of _________________________ 3. The wide-spread acceptance of ___________ 4. The wide-spread acceptance of _______________________ B. What does God’s Word have to say? 1. Romans 12:2—“Do not ___________ any longer to the pattern of this world, but be _______________...” 2. Exodus 23:2—“Do not _________________________ in doing wrong.” II. Be Prepared For The __________ That Are Sure To Come A. The answer to any crisis in a marriage is __________________ B. What does God’s Word have to say? 1. ____________________________ Isaiah 43:1—“____________, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; ____________________.” 2. ______________________________ Isaiah 43:2a—“When you pass through the waters, _____________________ ________.” 3. _________________________________ Isaiah 43:2b—“When you pass through the rivers, they will not ____________ ________ you. When you walk through the fire, you won’t be ___________.” III. Be Prepared For The _____________ That Are Sure To Happen A. Four options on handling change: 1. You can __________ it 2. You can __________ it 3. You can __________ it 4. You can __________ it 1 Corinthians 3:11—“For no one can lay any __________________ other than the one which is already laid, which is _____________________.” The one foundation for a stable marriage is _______________ Pastor John Zahrte Part six of the series "Fireproof Your Marriage" “How To Storm Proof Your Marriage” Matthew 7:25 (Part six in the series “Fireproof Your Marriage”) Intro: Matthew 7:25—“The _______ came down, the __________ rose, and the ______ blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall.” I. Be Prepared For The _____________ That Is Sure To Persuade A. Four cultural factors: 1. The wide-spread acceptance of ____________ 2. The wide-spread acceptance of _________________________ 3. The wide-spread acceptance of ___________ 4. The wide-spread acceptance of _______________________ B. What does God’s Word have to say? 1. Romans 12:2—“Do not ___________ any longer to the pattern of this world, but be _______________...” 2. Exodus 23:2—“Do not _________________________ in doing wrong.” II. Be Prepared For The __________ That Are Sure To Come A. The answer to any crisis in a marriage is __________________ B. What does God’s Word have to say? 1. ____________________________ Isaiah 43:1—“____________, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; ____________________.” 2. ______________________________ Isaiah 43:2a—“When you pass through the waters, _____________________ ________.” 3. _________________________________ Isaiah 43:2b—“When you pass through the rivers, they will not ____________ ________ you. When you walk through the fire, you won’t be ___________.” III. Be Prepared For The _____________ That Are Sure To Happen A. Four options on handling change: 1. You can __________ it 2. You can __________ it 3. You can __________ it 4. You can __________ it 1 Corinthians 3:11—“For no one can lay any __________________ other than the one which is already laid, which is _____________________.” The one foundation for a stable marriage is _______________ http://www.oslcs.org/OnlineMinistry/Page?key=c_podcasts_20081019 http://www.oslcs.org/Online/Ministry/School/Website/Feedback http://oslcs.org/Online/Podcasts/Weekly/20081019%20FIREPROOF6.mp3 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT no 00:25:10 Religion,Lutheran,Our,Savior,Minnesota,Twin,Cities,Excelsior,Christ “The Stages of Marriage” Proverbs 24:3 (Part four in the series “Fireproof Your Marriage”) Intro: Proverbs 23:4— “By ____________ a house is built, and through ___________________ it is established.” Stage #1. The _____________________________ Stage (Song of Songs 2:2-5) A. ______________ B. ______________ (Song of Songs 4:1-7) C. ________________ D. _________________ E. ________________ Stage #2. The _____________________ Stage (Proverbs 27:15-16) A. ________________ B. ______________________ C. ______________________ D. ______________________ E. ______________________ Three Alternatives: 1. ___________________ 2. ______________ 3. ______________________ Stage #3. The __________________________ Stage (1 Corinthians 13:4-7) T = _________________ R = ______________ and ______________________ U = ___________________ S = ________________ T = __________________ How do you make it from Stage #2 to Stage #3? A. You _______________ (James 5:16) B. You ________________ 1. ______________________________ 2. ____________________________________ 3. ___________________________________ 4. ____________ C. You __________________ Pastor John Zahrte Part four of the series "Fireproof Your Marriage" “The Stages of Marriage” Proverbs 24:3 (Part four in the series “Fireproof Your Marriage”) Intro: Proverbs 23:4— “By ____________ a house is built, and through ___________________ it is established.” Stage #1. The _____________________________ Stage (Song of Songs 2:2-5) A. ______________ B. ______________ (Song of Songs 4:1-7) C. ________________ D. _________________ E. ________________ Stage #2. The _____________________ Stage (Proverbs 27:15-16) A. ________________ B. ______________________ C. ______________________ D. ______________________ E. ______________________ Three Alternatives: 1. ___________________ 2. ______________ 3. ______________________ Stage #3. The __________________________ Stage (1 Corinthians 13:4-7) T = _________________ R = ______________ and ______________________ U = ___________________ S = ________________ T = __________________ How do you make it from Stage #2 to Stage #3? A. You _______________ (James 5:16) B. You ________________ 1. ______________________________ 2. ____________________________________ 3. ___________________________________ 4. ____________ C. You __________________ http://www.oslcs.org/OnlineMinistry/Page?key=c_podcasts_20081005 http://www.oslcs.org/Online/Ministry/School/Website/Feedback http://oslcs.org/Online/Podcasts/Weekly/20081005%20FIREPROOF4.mp3 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT no 00:21:23 Religion,Lutheran,Our,Savior,Minnesota,Twin,Cities,Excelsior,Christ “Love That Lasts A Lifetime” Romans 15:7 (Part three in the series “Fireproof Your Marriage”) I. ____________________ Romans 15:7—“____________________________, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.” (Romans 14:13) II. _____________________ A. 1 Peter 1:22—“Love one another ____________, from the ____________.” B. The opposite of love is not hatred, but ____________ III. ________________________ A. Ephesians 5:21—“___________________________________ out of reverence for Christ.” B. Romans 14:19—“Make every effort to do what leads to ____________ and to _______________________________.” IV. ____________________ A. _______ for forgiveness 1. James 5:16— “__________________________ to each other.” 2. Romans 3:24; Titus 3:5—“(God) saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but ___________________________________.” B. __________ forgiveness Colossians 3:13—“________ with each other and _____________ whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” (Ephesians 5:2) V. _________________________ A. 1 Thessalonians 5:11—“Therefore __________________ one another and _______________________________.” B. Appreciation does three things: 1. It raises ________________________ value 2. It raises _____________________ value 3. It raises the value of ___________________________ C. Hebrews 3:13—“Encourage one another ___________.” (1 Thessalonians 5:18) VI. _____________________ A. 1 Corinthians 7:3-4 B. Three things about sex: 1. It is ______________________________ 2. It is _______________________________ 3. It is _______________________________________ What Makes A Marriage A “Christian” Marriage? A. You ___________________________________________ B. It’s where _________________________________________ (Philippians 2:4-5) C. Treat your spouse ______________________________ Pastor John Zahrte Part three in the series "Fireproof Your Marriage" “Love That Lasts A Lifetime” Romans 15:7 (Part three in the series “Fireproof Your Marriage”) I. ____________________ Romans 15:7—“____________________________, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.” (Romans 14:13) II. _____________________ A. 1 Peter 1:22—“Love one another ____________, from the ____________.” B. The opposite of love is not hatred, but ____________ III. ________________________ A. Ephesians 5:21—“___________________________________ out of reverence for Christ.” B. Romans 14:19—“Make every effort to do what leads to ____________ and to _______________________________.” IV. ____________________ A. _______ for forgiveness 1. James 5:16— “__________________________ to each other.” 2. Romans 3:24; Titus 3:5—“(God) saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but ___________________________________.” B. __________ forgiveness Colossians 3:13—“________ with each other and _____________ whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” (Ephesians 5:2) V. _________________________ A. 1 Thessalonians 5:11—“Therefore __________________ one another and _______________________________.” B. Appreciation does three things: 1. It raises ________________________ value 2. It raises _____________________ value 3. It raises the value of ___________________________ C. Hebrews 3:13—“Encourage one another ___________.” (1 Thessalonians 5:18) VI. _____________________ A. 1 Corinthians 7:3-4 B. Three things about sex: 1. It is ______________________________ 2. It is _______________________________ 3. It is _______________________________________ What Makes A Marriage A “Christian” Marriage? A. You ___________________________________________ B. It’s where _________________________________________ (Philippians 2:4-5) C. Treat your spouse ______________________________ http://www.oslcs.org/OnlineMinistry/Page?key=c_podcasts_20080928 http://www.oslcs.org/Online/Ministry/School/Website/Feedback http://oslcs.org/Online/Podcasts/Weekly/20080928%20FIREPROOF3.mp3 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT no 00:20:53 Religion,Lutheran,Our,Savior,Minnesota,Twin,Cities,Excelsior,Christ “The Great Cover Up” Genesis 3:7 (Part two in the series “Fireproof Your Marriage”) Intro: Genesis 3:7—“Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they realized they were naked; so they _______________________ together and made _____________ for themselves.” Genesis 3:10—“I heard You in the garden and I was _________ because I was naked so I hid.” I. Three Ways That Fear Can Wreck A Marriage A. When you fear your __________, you become _________________ 1. When you become defensive, you want to _____________________________ (Genesis 3:11) 2. When you become defensive, ______________________________________ B. When you fear your _____________, you become ______________ 1. Three levels of communication: a. When you talk about ___________ b. When you talk about __________ c. When you share your _______________ 2. Three feelings that scare us: a. We’re scared by ___________________________ b. We’re scared by ______________________________ c. We’re scared by ____________________________ C. When you fear your ______________, you become __________________ 1. Genesis 3:16—“To the woman (God) said, ’Your desire will be for your husband and ______________________________________.” 2. A tragic affect of sin in relationships = ________________________________ 3. Stop focusing on ____________________________ II. How To Face Your Fears A. ___________________________________ 1. Proverbs 28:13 (TEV)—“You can’t solve a problem until you first _________ it.” (1 John 1:8) 2. Psalm 19:12—the three most difficult words: ___________________ The second three most difficult words: ___________________ (Psalm 34:4) B. _____________________________ 1. 1 John 1:9— to “confess” means ______________________ 2. Proverbs 15:33—“…______________ comes before _____________.” C. ________________________________ A great start to a successful marriage : you ________________________ Pastor John Zahrte Part two in the series "Fireproof Your Marriage" “The Great Cover Up” Genesis 3:7 (Part two in the series “Fireproof Your Marriage”) Intro: Genesis 3:7—“Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they realized they were naked; so they _______________________ together and made _____________ for themselves.” Genesis 3:10—“I heard You in the garden and I was _________ because I was naked so I hid.” I. Three Ways That Fear Can Wreck A Marriage A. When you fear your __________, you become _________________ 1. When you become defensive, you want to _____________________________ (Genesis 3:11) 2. When you become defensive, ______________________________________ B. When you fear your _____________, you become ______________ 1. Three levels of communication: a. When you talk about ___________ b. When you talk about __________ c. When you share your _______________ 2. Three feelings that scare us: a. We’re scared by ___________________________ b. We’re scared by ______________________________ c. We’re scared by ____________________________ C. When you fear your ______________, you become __________________ 1. Genesis 3:16—“To the woman (God) said, ’Your desire will be for your husband and ______________________________________.” 2. A tragic affect of sin in relationships = ________________________________ 3. Stop focusing on ____________________________ II. How To Face Your Fears A. ___________________________________ 1. Proverbs 28:13 (TEV)—“You can’t solve a problem until you first _________ it.” (1 John 1:8) 2. Psalm 19:12—the three most difficult words: ___________________ The second three most difficult words: ___________________ (Psalm 34:4) B. _____________________________ 1. 1 John 1:9— to “confess” means ______________________ 2. Proverbs 15:33—“…______________ comes before _____________.” C. ________________________________ A great start to a successful marriage : you ________________________ http://www.oslcs.org/OnlineMinistry/Page?key=c_podcasts_20080921 http://www.oslcs.org/Online/Ministry/School/Website/Feedback http://oslcs.org/Online/Podcasts/Weekly/20080921%20FIREPROOF2.mp3 Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT no 00:21:47 Religion,Lutheran,Our,Savior,Minnesota,Twin,Cities,Excelsior,Christ “God’s Original Design” Genesis 2:24 (Part one in the series “Fireproof Your Marriage”) Intro: Three goals: 1. To _______________ you 2. To _______________ you 3. To _______________ you Genesis 2:18; 24—“For this reason a man will ___________ his father and mother and ______________ to his wife, and they will become _____ flesh.” I. Letting Go A. You need to let go of ________________________ This refers to ___________________________________________ B. You need to let go of ____________________________________ If you don’t, you can easily fall into ___________________________________ C. You need to let go of ________________ D. You need to let go of ___________________________ 1. You want to let go of _________________ Psalm 37:8—“Refrain from ___________ and turn from _________... it only leads to ________.” 2. You want to let go of ______________ Psalm 147:3—“(God) _________ the brokenhearted and _______________ their wounds.” 3. You want to let go of ______________ Psalm 38:4—“My guilt has _____________________ me, like a burden _________________ to bear.” There is only one solution! ________________________________________ 1 John 1:9—“If we _____________ our sins, (God)… will ______________ us our sin and ____________ us from all unrighteousness.” II. Hanging On A. Genesis 2:18; 24—“...a man will leave his father and mother and be __________ to his wife...” B. Good marriages are a result of ___________, not _____________. C. Two commitments: 1. _____________________________ Jeremiah 31:34—“I will ____________ their wickedness and remember their sin ______________.” 2. ______________________________________________________________ Matthew 19:26—“With God ____________________________________.” C. Intimacy is built on ______________ Pastor John Zahrte Part one in the series "Fireproof Your Marriage" “God’s Original Design” Genesis 2:24 (Part one in the series “Fireproof Your Marriage”) Intro: Three goals: 1. To _______________ you 2. To _______________ you 3. To _______________ you Genesis 2:18; 24—“For this reason a man will ___________ his father and mother and ______________ to his wife, and they will become _____ flesh.” I. Letting Go A. You need to let go of ________________________ This refers to ___________________________________________ B. You need to let go of ____________________________________ If you don’t, you can easily fall into ___________________________________ C. You need to let go of ________________ D. You need to let go of ___________________________ 1. You want to let go of _________________ Psalm 37:8—“Refrain from ___________ and turn from _________... it only leads to ________.” 2. You want to let go of ______________ Psalm 147:3—“(God) _________ the brokenhearted and _______________ their wounds.” 3. You want to let go of ______________ Psalm 38:4—“My guilt has _____________________ me, like a burden _________________ to bear.” There is only one solution! ________________________________________ 1 John 1:9—“If we _____________ our sins, (God)… will ______________ us our sin and ____________ us from all unrighteousness.” II. Hanging On A. Genesis 2:18; 24—“...a man will leave his father and mother and be __________ to his wife...” B. Good marriages are a result of ___________, not _____________. C. Two commitments: 1. _____________________________ Jeremiah 31:34—“I will ____________ their wickedness and remember their sin ______________.” 2. ______________________________________________________________ Matthew 19:26—“With God ____________________________________.” C. Intimacy is built on ______________ http://www.oslcs.org/OnlineMinistry/Page?key=c_podcasts_20080914 http://www.oslcs.org/Online/Ministry/School/Website/Feedback http://oslcs.org/Online/Podcasts/Weekly/20080914%20FIREPROOF1.mp3 Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT no 00:22:24 Religion,Lutheran,Our,Savior,Minnesota,Twin,Cities,Excelsior,Christ “Destructive Co-Workers” Proverbs 9:11-12 (Part three in the series, “Dealing With Destructive People”) I. When A Co-Worker Is Not Destructive: A. ___________________________________________________ B. __________________________________________ C. Definition = it’s ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________ II. The Role of Wisdom A. Proverbs 9:11-12 (NLT) —“Wisdom will multiply your days and add years to your life. If you become ________, you will be the one to ___________. If you _________ wisdom, you will be the one to _________.” B. Wisdom is not the same thing as __________________ C. Wisdom comes _______________ (Proverbs 2:6) D. Wisdom = it’s _____________________________________________________ III. Four Action Steps For Destructive Co-Workers A. _______________________________________________ 1. You can’t control other people 2. You can’t force people to change 3. __________________________________________________ 4. Don’t expect people to act like a ______________ until they ______________ B. _______________________________ 1. Proverbs 4:7—“Wisdom is supreme; therefore ___________________. Though it cost you all you have, _____________________________.” 2. Wisdom allows you to ___________ to people rather than ________ to people (see Galatians 5:22-23) C. __________________________________________ people play Proverbs 4:14-16; Proverbs 1:10—“If ____________ entice you, _____________ _________________.” D. ________________________________ 1. Proverbs 12:6—“The words of the ____________ are like a murderous ___________, but the words of the _________ save lives. 2. Proverbs 15:1—“A ___________ answer turns away _______, but a ________ words stirs up anger.” 3. Proverbs 26:4—“Do not answer a _______ according to his ________, or you will be ________________________.” 4. Two options: a. _______________________________ b. _____________________________________ 5. Wisdom _____________ requires wisdom ______________________! BEFORE WORK ONCE YOU GET TO WORK Pastor John Zahrte Part three in the series, “Dealing With Destructive People” “Destructive Co-Workers” Proverbs 9:11-12 (Part three in the series, “Dealing With Destructive People”) I. When A Co-Worker Is Not Destructive: A. ___________________________________________________ B. __________________________________________ C. Definition = it’s ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________ II. The Role of Wisdom A. Proverbs 9:11-12 (NLT) —“Wisdom will multiply your days and add years to your life. If you become ________, you will be the one to ___________. If you _________ wisdom, you will be the one to _________.” B. Wisdom is not the same thing as __________________ C. Wisdom comes _______________ (Proverbs 2:6) D. Wisdom = it’s _____________________________________________________ III. Four Action Steps For Destructive Co-Workers A. _______________________________________________ 1. You can’t control other people 2. You can’t force people to change 3. __________________________________________________ 4. Don’t expect people to act like a ______________ until they ______________ B. _______________________________ 1. Proverbs 4:7—“Wisdom is supreme; therefore ___________________. Though it cost you all you have, _____________________________.” 2. Wisdom allows you to ___________ to people rather than ________ to people (see Galatians 5:22-23) C. __________________________________________ people play Proverbs 4:14-16; Proverbs 1:10—“If ____________ entice you, _____________ _________________.” D. ________________________________ 1. Proverbs 12:6—“The words of the ____________ are like a murderous ___________, but the words of the _________ save lives. 2. Proverbs 15:1—“A ___________ answer turns away _______, but a ________ words stirs up anger.” 3. Proverbs 26:4—“Do not answer a _______ according to his ________, or you will be ________________________.” 4. Two options: a. _______________________________ b. _____________________________________ 5. Wisdom _____________ requires wisdom ______________________! BEFORE WORK ONCE YOU GET TO WORK http://www.oslcs.org/OnlineMinistry/Page?key=c_podcasts_20080824 http://www.oslcs.org/Online/Ministry/School/Website/Feedback http://oslcs.org/Online/Podcasts/Weekly/20080824%20DestructiveCoWorkers.mp3 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT no 00:24:04 Religion,Lutheran,Our,Savior,Minnesota,Twin,Cities,Excelsior,Christ “Destructive Family Members” 1 John 4:7 (Part two in the series, “Dealing With Destructive People”) Intro: 1 John 4:7— “Dear friends, let us ________ one another for ________ comes from God.” I. Three Facts About Destructive Family Members: A. _________________________________________________________________ B. ___________________________________________________________ C. _________________________________________________________________ II. Four Prayers To Pray: #1 “God, strengthen me to ________________________________” Three limitations to recognize: 1. You _______________________________ 2. You _________________________________________________________ 3. You ____________________________ (2 Corinthians 12:9-10) #2 “God, enable me to ________________________________” 1. Forgiveness does not mean ________________, it means _______________ 2. Matthew 18:21-22 - You can’t forgive someone _________________________ 3. Ephesians 4:32 - Forgiveness should be ______ and __________________ 4. Luke 17:3-4 - You say “I forgive you” to the person ______________________ for it 5. There’s a difference between ________________ and _________ #3 “God, empower me to ______________________________” (Romans 12:1-2) Three powerful helps to renew our mind 1. The _____________ of God who _________________ your mind 2. The ___________ of God that __________________ your mind 3. The _________________ of God who ________________ your mind (Hebrews 10:25) #4 “God, help me to ___________________________” 1. 1 John 4:16, 18-19—“So we know and rely on the ______ that God has for us. …There is no fear in love. But __________________ drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. We love because _______________________.” 2. 1 John 4:9—“This is how God showed His _______ among us: He sent His ______________________ into the world that we might have ________ through Him.” Pastor John Zahrte Part two in the series, “Dealing With Destructive People” “Destructive Family Members” 1 John 4:7 (Part two in the series, “Dealing With Destructive People”) Intro: 1 John 4:7— “Dear friends, let us ________ one another for ________ comes from God.” I. Three Facts About Destructive Family Members: A. _________________________________________________________________ B. ___________________________________________________________ C. _________________________________________________________________ II. Four Prayers To Pray: #1 “God, strengthen me to ________________________________” Three limitations to recognize: 1. You _______________________________ 2. You _________________________________________________________ 3. You ____________________________ (2 Corinthians 12:9-10) #2 “God, enable me to ________________________________” 1. Forgiveness does not mean ________________, it means _______________ 2. Matthew 18:21-22 - You can’t forgive someone _________________________ 3. Ephesians 4:32 - Forgiveness should be ______ and __________________ 4. Luke 17:3-4 - You say “I forgive you” to the person ______________________ for it 5. There’s a difference between ________________ and _________ #3 “God, empower me to ______________________________” (Romans 12:1-2) Three powerful helps to renew our mind 1. The _____________ of God who _________________ your mind 2. The ___________ of God that __________________ your mind 3. The _________________ of God who ________________ your mind (Hebrews 10:25) #4 “God, help me to ___________________________” 1. 1 John 4:16, 18-19—“So we know and rely on the ______ that God has for us. …There is no fear in love. But __________________ drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. We love because _______________________.” 2. 1 John 4:9—“This is how God showed His _______ among us: He sent His ______________________ into the world that we might have ________ through Him.” http://www.oslcs.org/OnlineMinistry/Page?key=c_podcasts_20080817 http://www.oslcs.org/Online/Ministry/School/Website/Feedback http://oslcs.org/Online/Podcasts/Weekly/20080817%20DestructiveFamily.mp3 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT no 00:24:04 Religion,Lutheran,Our,Savior,Minnesota,Twin,Cities,Excelsior,Christ “Destructive Church Members” Deuteronomy 32:33 (Part one in the series, “Dealing With Destructive People”) I. Ten Traits Of Destructive Church Members A. ________________ (Luke 11:38) B. __________________ (Matthew 23:3b) C. _____________ (Matthew 23:4) D. _____________________ (Matthew 22:15) E. ________________________________ (Matthew 9:34) F. __________________________________ Luke 15:2; 7:34) G. __________________ (see Matthew 27:39) H. __________________ (Romans 16:18) I. ______________________________________ (Matthew 16:1) J. _____________ (Proverbs 10:18) II. Three Things That Can Create Destructive People A. ___________ Mark 15:10—“It was __________________ that the chief priests had handed Jesus over to (Pilate).” (Matthew 21:15) B. ____________ 1 Timothy 6:10—“The ______________________ is a root of all kinds of evil.” C. ___________________ Hebrews 12:15—“See to it that no one misses ________________________ and that no ___________ root grows up to cause trouble.” III. Five Steps In Dealing With A Destructive Person A. ____________________________________ Romans 12:18—“If it is possible, ____________________________________, live at peace with everyone.” 1. ____________________________ 2. ______________________________ 3. ________________________________________ B. ______________________________________________ Matthew 12:15—“The Pharisees went out and they plotted how they might kill Jesus. Aware of this, Jesus __________________________________.” C. _____________________________________ (Matthew 22:15,18; 1 Timothy 6:4) D. ______________________________ (Galatians 5:1) E. ____________________________________ 1 Thessalonians 2:4—“We are not trying to ________________________, who tests our hearts.” Pastor John Zahrte Part one in the series, “Dealing With Destructive People” “Destructive Church Members” Deuteronomy 32:33 (Part one in the series, “Dealing With Destructive People”) I. Ten Traits Of Destructive Church Members A. ________________ (Luke 11:38) B. __________________ (Matthew 23:3b) C. _____________ (Matthew 23:4) D. _____________________ (Matthew 22:15) E. ________________________________ (Matthew 9:34) F. __________________________________ Luke 15:2; 7:34) G. __________________ (see Matthew 27:39) H. __________________ (Romans 16:18) I. ______________________________________ (Matthew 16:1) J. _____________ (Proverbs 10:18) II. Three Things That Can Create Destructive People A. ___________ Mark 15:10—“It was __________________ that the chief priests had handed Jesus over to (Pilate).” (Matthew 21:15) B. ____________ 1 Timothy 6:10—“The ______________________ is a root of all kinds of evil.” C. ___________________ Hebrews 12:15—“See to it that no one misses ________________________ and that no ___________ root grows up to cause trouble.” III. Five Steps In Dealing With A Destructive Person A. ____________________________________ Romans 12:18—“If it is possible, ____________________________________, live at peace with everyone.” 1. ____________________________ 2. ______________________________ 3. ________________________________________ B. ______________________________________________ Matthew 12:15—“The Pharisees went out and they plotted how they might kill Jesus. Aware of this, Jesus __________________________________.” C. _____________________________________ (Matthew 22:15,18; 1 Timothy 6:4) D. ______________________________ (Galatians 5:1) E. ____________________________________ 1 Thessalonians 2:4—“We are not trying to ________________________, who tests our hearts.” http://www.oslcs.org/OnlineMinistry/Page?key=c_podcasts_20080810 http://www.oslcs.org/Online/Ministry/School/Website/Feedback http://oslcs.org/Online/Podcasts/Weekly/20080810%20DestructiveMembers.mp3 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT no 00:25:07 Religion,Lutheran,Our,Savior,Minnesota,Twin,Cities,Excelsior,Christ “Is God a Feminist or Sexist?” Genesis 1:27 (Part three in the series, “Is God...”) I. Understand ______________________ For Men And Women A. The __________________ Genesis 1:27—“So God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; _____________________________________________.” 1. Our differences are a _________________________________ (Genesis 2:20-21, 24) 2. Our differences are a _________________________________ (Genesis 2:23, 25) B. The __________ 1. Work became ___________________________ (Genesis 3:17) 2. Childbirth became _________________________ (Genesis 3:16a) 3. Our relationships became _______________________ (Genesis 3:16b) C. The _______________ 1. Jesus came to bring something ________ a. 1 Peter 3:18—“Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, ___________________________.” b. Hebrews 10:10—“We have been made holy through the _______________ of Jesus Christ.” 2. Jesus came to bring something ________ (see John 4:9; Matthew 26:10; Luke 8:1-3; 10:38; John 20:10) II. Rejoice _________________ God Has Given Men And Women A. Ephesians 5:22-25 1. Wives: give to your husband the gift of ________________________ 2. Husbands: give to your wives the gift of ______________________________ NOTE: Being a “leader” in the home is not an ________________________ but an _____________________________! B. Homework: 1. Everyone: take 15 minutes this week, and use 5 minutes to... a. Thank God for ____________________ in men and women b. Thank God that you are able to reflect _________________ in a unique way c. Ask God to release ______________________ you may still have 2. Those married: a. Wives: Write out one thing you really ___________ about your husband. Write one out _________________________________________ b. Husbands: Think about three practical things you can do to _____________ __________________________________ for your wife Pastor John Zahrte Part three in the series, 'Is God...' “Is God a Feminist or Sexist?” Genesis 1:27 (Part three in the series, “Is God...”) I. Understand ______________________ For Men And Women A. The __________________ Genesis 1:27—“So God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; _____________________________________________.” 1. Our differences are a _________________________________ (Genesis 2:20-21, 24) 2. Our differences are a _________________________________ (Genesis 2:23, 25) B. The __________ 1. Work became ___________________________ (Genesis 3:17) 2. Childbirth became _________________________ (Genesis 3:16a) 3. Our relationships became _______________________ (Genesis 3:16b) C. The _______________ 1. Jesus came to bring something ________ a. 1 Peter 3:18—“Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, ___________________________.” b. Hebrews 10:10—“We have been made holy through the _______________ of Jesus Christ.” 2. Jesus came to bring something ________ (see John 4:9; Matthew 26:10; Luke 8:1-3; 10:38; John 20:10) II. Rejoice _________________ God Has Given Men And Women A. Ephesians 5:22-25 1. Wives: give to your husband the gift of ________________________ 2. Husbands: give to your wives the gift of ______________________________ NOTE: Being a “leader” in the home is not an ________________________ but an _____________________________! B. Homework: 1. Everyone: take 15 minutes this week, and use 5 minutes to... a. Thank God for ____________________ in men and women b. Thank God that you are able to reflect _________________ in a unique way c. Ask God to release ______________________ you may still have 2. Those married: a. Wives: Write out one thing you really ___________ about your husband. Write one out _________________________________________ b. Husbands: Think about three practical things you can do to _____________ __________________________________ for your wife http://www.oslcs.org/OnlineMinistry/Page?key=c_podcasts_20080803 http://www.oslcs.org/Online/Ministry/School/Website/Feedback http://oslcs.org/Online/Podcasts/Weekly/20080803%20FeministSexist.mp3 Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT no 00:26:00 Religion,Lutheran,Our,Savior,Minnesota,Twin,Cities,Excelsior,Christ “Is God Pro-Choice or Pro-Life?” Psalm 139:13-16 (Part two in the series, “Is God...”) Intro: Options for an unplanned pregnancy: 1. _________________________ 2. ________________________________________________ 3. _____________________________________________ I. Three Basic Questions: A. What does God say about _______? 1. Psalm 139:13-16 a. God ____________ us b. God _______ us c. God ____________ our days 2. What God’s Word says about “life” a. The unborn are called ____________ (Luke 1:41; Luke 2:12) b. The unborn are a ______________________ (Psalm 139) c. If an unborn baby is __________ it is protected by __________________ __________________ used to protect a child or adult (Exodus 21:22-23) d. Unborn children possess distinctive _____________________ (Luke 1:41; Psalm 51:5) e. God knows the unborn ______________________________ (Psalm 139) f. The unborn are ___________________ even before birth (Isaiah 49:1, 5) B. What does God say about ______________? 1. 1 Corinthians 6:19—“Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you whom you have received from God? ________________ _______________; you were bought with a price.” 2. Proverbs 6:16-17—“There are six things the Lord hates, seven that are detestable to Him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, ______________________ ___________________________...” C. What does God say about _____________________? 1. Psalm 51:1—You ____________________________ 2. Psalm 51:3-4—You _______________________________ 3. Psalm 51:7-10—You ____________________________________________ 4. Psalm 51:13—You _____________________________________________ II. What You Can Do: A. You can do something _________________ B. You can do something _________________ C. You can do something _________________ Pastor John Zahrte Part two in the series, 'Is God...' “Is God Pro-Choice or Pro-Life?” Psalm 139:13-16 (Part two in the series, “Is God...”) Intro: Options for an unplanned pregnancy: 1. _________________________ 2. ________________________________________________ 3. _____________________________________________ I. Three Basic Questions: A. What does God say about _______? 1. Psalm 139:13-16 a. God ____________ us b. God _______ us c. God ____________ our days 2. What God’s Word says about “life” a. The unborn are called ____________ (Luke 1:41; Luke 2:12) b. The unborn are a ______________________ (Psalm 139) c. If an unborn baby is __________ it is protected by __________________ __________________ used to protect a child or adult (Exodus 21:22-23) d. Unborn children possess distinctive _____________________ (Luke 1:41; Psalm 51:5) e. God knows the unborn ______________________________ (Psalm 139) f. The unborn are ___________________ even before birth (Isaiah 49:1, 5) B. What does God say about ______________? 1. 1 Corinthians 6:19—“Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you whom you have received from God? ________________ _______________; you were bought with a price.” 2. Proverbs 6:16-17—“There are six things the Lord hates, seven that are detestable to Him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, ______________________ ___________________________...” C. What does God say about _____________________? 1. Psalm 51:1—You ____________________________ 2. Psalm 51:3-4—You _______________________________ 3. Psalm 51:7-10—You ____________________________________________ 4. Psalm 51:13—You _____________________________________________ II. What You Can Do: A. You can do something _________________ B. You can do something _________________ C. You can do something _________________ http://www.oslcs.org/OnlineMinistry/Page?key=c_podcasts_20080727 http://www.oslcs.org/Online/Ministry/School/Website/Feedback http://oslcs.org/Online/Podcasts/Weekly/20080727%20ProChoiceLife.mp3 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT no 00:23:22 Religion,Lutheran,Our,Savior,Minnesota,Twin,Cities,Excelsior,Christ “Is God Homophobic?” Matthew 22:39 (Part one in the series, “Is God...”) I. God is _____________ over the ________ and ____________________ of homosexuals, especially when it’s done by ___________________ A. Matthew 22:39—“Love your _______________ as _______________.” B. John 3:16-17—“God so loved ________________ that He gave His one and only Son that ____________________________ shall not perish but have eternal life.” II. God is ________________________ when it comes to ____________________ the ___________________________ that lead to same sex attraction A. Three contributing factors to same sex attraction: 1. A history of ________________ and ________________ family dynamics 2. An ________________________________, often with a trusted ___________ or ________________________ 3. The question of ________________ and the ________ it plays B. Psalm 147:5—“How great is our Lord! ...His _____________________ is ______________________________.” III. God expects His ______________ to _________________________________ on this issue A. God’s Word clearly declares that ___________________________________ Leviticus 18:22—“Do not lie with a man as one lies with a woman; that is _______________.” (Genesis 19:3-7; Romans 1:26-27; 1 Corinthians 6:9-10) B. Calling homosexuality a sin ________________________________ 1. Matthew 7:1—“___________ not, or you too will be _____________.” 2. There’s a difference between _______________________ and ____________ C. Based on God’s Word, homosexuality is ________________________________ IV. God is the _______________________ and the ________________________ that we all need A. Romans 3:23-24—“________________________ and fall short of the glory of God , and are ______________________________________ through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.” B. 1 Corinthians 6:11—“You were _____________, you were _________________, you were __________________ in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.” RESOURCES: Exodus International (www.exodus.to) Parents and Friends of Ex-Gays and Gays (P-Fox) (www.pfox.org) Focus On The Family (www.focusonthefamily.com) Living Hope Ministries (www.livehope.org) Pastor John Zahrte Part one in the series, "Is God..." “Is God Homophobic?” Matthew 22:39 (Part one in the series, “Is God...”) I. God is _____________ over the ________ and ____________________ of homosexuals, especially when it’s done by ___________________ A. Matthew 22:39—“Love your _______________ as _______________.” B. John 3:16-17—“God so loved ________________ that He gave His one and only Son that ____________________________ shall not perish but have eternal life.” II. God is ________________________ when it comes to ____________________ the ___________________________ that lead to same sex attraction A. Three contributing factors to same sex attraction: 1. A history of ________________ and ________________ family dynamics 2. An ________________________________, often with a trusted ___________ or ________________________ 3. The question of ________________ and the ________ it plays B. Psalm 147:5—“How great is our Lord! ...His _____________________ is ______________________________.” III. God expects His ______________ to _________________________________ on this issue A. God’s Word clearly declares that ___________________________________ Leviticus 18:22—“Do not lie with a man as one lies with a woman; that is _______________.” (Genesis 19:3-7; Romans 1:26-27; 1 Corinthians 6:9-10) B. Calling homosexuality a sin ________________________________ 1. Matthew 7:1—“___________ not, or you too will be _____________.” 2. There’s a difference between _______________________ and ____________ C. Based on God’s Word, homosexuality is ________________________________ IV. God is the _______________________ and the ________________________ that we all need A. Romans 3:23-24—“________________________ and fall short of the glory of God , and are ______________________________________ through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.” B. 1 Corinthians 6:11—“You were _____________, you were _________________, you were __________________ in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.” RESOURCES: Exodus International (www.exodus.to) Parents and Friends of Ex-Gays and Gays (P-Fox) (www.pfox.org) Focus On The Family (www.focusonthefamily.com) Living Hope Ministries (www.livehope.org) http://www.oslcs.org/OnlineMinistry/Page?key=c_podcasts_20080720 http://www.oslcs.org/Online/Ministry/School/Website/Feedback http://oslcs.org/Online/Podcasts/Weekly/20080720%20Homophobic.mp3 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT no 00:26:07 Religion,Lutheran,Our,Savior,Minnesota,Twin,Cities,Excelsior,Christ Guest Pastor: Dr. Mark Press No Message Outline Provided. Dr. Mark Press Harvest Is The Thing Guest Pastor: Dr. Mark Press No Message Outline Provided. http://www.oslcs.org/OnlineMinistry/Page?key=c_podcasts_20080713 http://www.oslcs.org/Online/Ministry/School/Website/Feedback http://oslcs.org/Online/Podcasts/Weekly/20080713%20Harvest.mp3 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT no 00:19:57 Religion,Lutheran,Our,Savior,Minnesota,Twin,Cities,Excelsior,Christ “Worship Is A Way To Be” John 8:29-30 (Part four in the series, “Worship From A to Z”) S = __________________ — you ___________________________________________ A. Matthew 26:39—“My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from Me. ____ __________________________.” B. Psalm 51:17—“The sacrifices of God are a __________________; a broken and ____________________, O God, You will not despise.” T = __________________ — you ___________________________________________ A. Mark 12:14—“Teacher, we know You are a man of ____________. You aren’t _____________________, because You pay no attention to ________________; but You teach the way of God in accordance with the truth.” B. Galatians 1:10—“Am I now trying to win the _______________________, or of God? …If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a ________________.” U = __________________ — you __________________________ A. Philippians 2:6-7—“Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but ________________________, taking the very nature of a _____________, being made in human likeness.” B. Luke 14:11—“Everyone who exalts himself will be ______________, and he who humbles himself will be ____________.” V = _____________ — you _______________________________ A. John 17:3—“Now this is eternal life: that they ___________________, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You have sent.” B. Philippians 3:7-8—“I consider everything a _____ compared to the surpassing greatness of ____________ Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them ___________ that I may ____________________…” W = __________________ — you’re ________________________________________ A. Mark 8:35—“Whoever wants to _______ his life will _______ it, but whoever ________ his life for Me and for Gospel will ________ it.” B. Hebrews 10:39—“We are not of those who _________________ and are _____________, but of those who __________ and are _________.” X = _______________ — you ________________________________ A. Matthew 15:8-9—“These people _________ Me with their _____, but their ___________ are ______________. They worship Me in vain.” B. Psalm 139:—“________________, O God, and known my heart… See if there is ______________________________.” Y = _______________ — you ______________________________________ (John 4:49-53) Z = _________ — you are ________________________________ A. 2 Corinthians 5:15—“(Christ) _____________, that those who live should not live for themselves _________________ who died and rose again on their behalf.” B. Romans 12:11—“Never be _____________ in zeal, but keep your ___________ __________, serving the Lord.” (Romans 12:12-13) Pastor John Zahrte Part four in the series, “Worship From A to Z” “Worship Is A Way To Be” John 8:29-30 (Part four in the series, “Worship From A to Z”) S = __________________ — you ___________________________________________ A. Matthew 26:39—“My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from Me. ____ __________________________.” B. Psalm 51:17—“The sacrifices of God are a __________________; a broken and ____________________, O God, You will not despise.” T = __________________ — you ___________________________________________ A. Mark 12:14—“Teacher, we know You are a man of ____________. You aren’t _____________________, because You pay no attention to ________________; but You teach the way of God in accordance with the truth.” B. Galatians 1:10—“Am I now trying to win the _______________________, or of God? …If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a ________________.” U = __________________ — you __________________________ A. Philippians 2:6-7—“Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but ________________________, taking the very nature of a _____________, being made in human likeness.” B. Luke 14:11—“Everyone who exalts himself will be ______________, and he who humbles himself will be ____________.” V = _____________ — you _______________________________ A. John 17:3—“Now this is eternal life: that they ___________________, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You have sent.” B. Philippians 3:7-8—“I consider everything a _____ compared to the surpassing greatness of ____________ Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them ___________ that I may ____________________…” W = __________________ — you’re ________________________________________ A. Mark 8:35—“Whoever wants to _______ his life will _______ it, but whoever ________ his life for Me and for Gospel will ________ it.” B. Hebrews 10:39—“We are not of those who _________________ and are _____________, but of those who __________ and are _________.” X = _______________ — you ________________________________ A. Matthew 15:8-9—“These people _________ Me with their _____, but their ___________ are ______________. They worship Me in vain.” B. Psalm 139:—“________________, O God, and known my heart… See if there is ______________________________.” Y = _______________ — you ______________________________________ (John 4:49-53) Z = _________ — you are ________________________________ A. 2 Corinthians 5:15—“(Christ) _____________, that those who live should not live for themselves _________________ who died and rose again on their behalf.” B. Romans 12:11—“Never be _____________ in zeal, but keep your ___________ __________, serving the Lord.” (Romans 12:12-13) http://www.oslcs.org/OnlineMinistry/Page?key=c_podcasts_20080706 http://www.oslcs.org/Online/Ministry/School/Website/Feedback http://oslcs.org/Online/Podcasts/Weekly/20080706%20WorshipBe.mp3 Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT no 00:25:06 Religion,Lutheran,Our,Savior,Minnesota,Twin,Cities,Excelsior,Christ “Worship When It Doesn’t Make Sense” Genesis 22:1-18 (Part three in the series, “Worship From A to Z”) Intro: Romans 12:1—“Therefore, I urge you… in view of God’s mercy, to offer your __________ as ____________ sacrifices, wholly and pleasing to God—this is your ________________________________.” Genesis 22:5—“He said to the servant, ‘Stay here with the donkey while I and the boy go over there. ______________________.’” Q and L = Worship involves _________________ and ___________________ What that means is that you ________________________________ of life so that you can then _________________________ to God A. Psalm 46:10 (NCV) —“Be ________, and know that I am God.” B. God communicates to us through: 1. _______________________________ 2. _________________________ 3. _______________________ C. Genesis 22:1—“Abraham answered, ‘_________________________.’” N, O and P = Worship is ________________, ______________ and ________________ What that means is that you neglect what is ______________, obey what is _________________ and prioritize the _________________________ in your life A. Genesis 22:3-4—“(Abraham) set out for the place God had told him about. _____ ____________________ Abraham looked up and saw the place in the distance.” B. John 14:23— The essence of worship: you _____________________ C. Genesis 22:16-17—“I swear by Myself…because you have done this and have ____________________ your son, your only son, I will surely ______________.’” M and R = Worship is __________________ and _________________ What that means is that you marvel at the _____________________ and rejoice over _____________________ A. Hebrews 12:28—“...let us be thankful, and so ____________ God acceptably with ________________ and _______.” B. Genesis 22:12—“Do not do anything to you son. Now I know that you _________ _________, because you have not withheld from Me your son...” C. Rejoice = unbridled joy that seeps from within your __________, leaps off your ________, explodes in your ________ and alters your __________________ D. Romans 3:23-25—“All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified ______________________ through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. God presented Him as a _____________________________, through faith in His blood.” Pastor John Zahrte Part three in the series, “Worship From A to Z” “Worship When It Doesn’t Make Sense” Genesis 22:1-18 (Part three in the series, “Worship From A to Z”) Intro: Romans 12:1—“Therefore, I urge you… in view of God’s mercy, to offer your __________ as ____________ sacrifices, wholly and pleasing to God—this is your ________________________________.” Genesis 22:5—“He said to the servant, ‘Stay here with the donkey while I and the boy go over there. ______________________.’” Q and L = Worship involves _________________ and ___________________ What that means is that you ________________________________ of life so that you can then _________________________ to God A. Psalm 46:10 (NCV) —“Be ________, and know that I am God.” B. God communicates to us through: 1. _______________________________ 2. _________________________ 3. _______________________ C. Genesis 22:1—“Abraham answered, ‘_________________________.’” N, O and P = Worship is ________________, ______________ and ________________ What that means is that you neglect what is ______________, obey what is _________________ and prioritize the _________________________ in your life A. Genesis 22:3-4—“(Abraham) set out for the place God had told him about. _____ ____________________ Abraham looked up and saw the place in the distance.” B. John 14:23— The essence of worship: you _____________________ C. Genesis 22:16-17—“I swear by Myself…because you have done this and have ____________________ your son, your only son, I will surely ______________.’” M and R = Worship is __________________ and _________________ What that means is that you marvel at the _____________________ and rejoice over _____________________ A. Hebrews 12:28—“...let us be thankful, and so ____________ God acceptably with ________________ and _______.” B. Genesis 22:12—“Do not do anything to you son. Now I know that you _________ _________, because you have not withheld from Me your son...” C. Rejoice = unbridled joy that seeps from within your __________, leaps off your ________, explodes in your ________ and alters your __________________ D. Romans 3:23-25—“All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified ______________________ through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. God presented Him as a _____________________________, through faith in His blood.” http://www.oslcs.org/OnlineMinistry/Page?key=c_podcasts_20080629 http://www.oslcs.org/Online/Ministry/School/Website/Feedback http://oslcs.org/Online/Podcasts/Weekly/20080629%20WorshipSense.mp3 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT no 00:23:47 Religion,Lutheran,Our,Savior,Minnesota,Twin,Cities,Excelsior,Christ “Worship When You’re Wounded” Job 1:21-22 (Part two in the series, “Worship From A to Z”) G = Worship is _________________ What that means: You ______________________________________________ A. Job 1:20—“Job got up and ________ his robe and ____________ his head. Then he fell to the ground in _____________.” B. Four common emotions when wounded: 1. ___________ 2. _____________ 3. ___________ 4. _________ C. When wounded, you should _____________ your emotions Job 7:11—“I will not ___________________; I will __________________ in the anguish of my spirit, I will _______________ in the bitterness of my soul.” H = Worship is _________________ What that means: You ______________________________________________ A. Job 1:21—“The Lord _________ and the Lord has __________________; may the name of the Lord _____________________.” B. You can praise God for the fact that He is: 1. a good and loving God (Job 10:12) 4. in control (Job 34:13) 2. all powerful (Job 36:22 37:5 and 23) 5. has a plan for my life (Job 23:14) 3. notices every detail (Job 23:10 31:4) 6. will protect me (Job 5:11) I = Worship is _________________ What that means: You ______________________________________________ A. Job 5:8 (NCV) —“If I were you I would ___________________ and bring my problem before Him.” B. Ask God for two things: 1. ______________—Job 12:13—“To God belong ___________ and power; _____________ and understanding are His.” (James 1:5) 2. _______________—Isaiah 40:29—“(The Lord) gives ______________ to the weary and __________________________ of the weak.” (1 Chronicles 16:11) J = Worship is _________________ What that means: You __________________________________ A. It’s human nature to _______________ B. Job 36:21; 36:22-24 (THE MESSAGE) —“Remember, then, to ___________ His workmanship, which is so often __________________ in song.” K = Worship is _____________________ What that means: You ______________________________________________ A. Job 13:15—“Though (God) ________ me, yet will I ________ in Him.” B. Job 19:25—“I know that ____________________________ and that in the end He will stand upon the earth.” (Isaiah 59:20; 53:6) C. We hang on, even when wounded, because we know that we can ____________ __________________ what God has planned for us for ________________! Pastor John Zahrte Part two in the series, “Worship From A to Z” “Worship When You’re Wounded” Job 1:21-22 (Part two in the series, “Worship From A to Z”) G = Worship is _________________ What that means: You ______________________________________________ A. Job 1:20—“Job got up and ________ his robe and ____________ his head. Then he fell to the ground in _____________.” B. Four common emotions when wounded: 1. ___________ 2. _____________ 3. ___________ 4. _________ C. When wounded, you should _____________ your emotions Job 7:11—“I will not ___________________; I will __________________ in the anguish of my spirit, I will _______________ in the bitterness of my soul.” H = Worship is _________________ What that means: You ______________________________________________ A. Job 1:21—“The Lord _________ and the Lord has __________________; may the name of the Lord _____________________.” B. You can praise God for the fact that He is: 1. a good and loving God (Job 10:12) 4. in control (Job 34:13) 2. all-powerful (Job 36:22; 37:5 and 23) 5. has a plan for my life (Job 23:14) 3. notices every detail (Job 23:10; 31:4) 6. will protect me (Job 5:11) I = Worship is _________________ What that means: You ______________________________________________ A. Job 5:8 (NCV) —“If I were you I would ___________________ and bring my problem before Him.” B. Ask God for two things: 1. ______________—Job 12:13—“To God belong ___________ and power; _____________ and understanding are His.” (James 1:5) 2. _______________—Isaiah 40:29—“(The Lord) gives ______________ to the weary and __________________________ of the weak.” (1 Chronicles 16:11) J = Worship is _________________ What that means: You __________________________________ A. It’s human nature to _______________ B. Job 36:21; 36:22-24 (THE MESSAGE) —“Remember, then, to ___________ His workmanship, which is so often __________________ in song.” K = Worship is _____________________ What that means: You ______________________________________________ A. Job 13:15—“Though (God) ________ me, yet will I ________ in Him.” B. Job 19:25—“I know that ____________________________ and that in the end He will stand upon the earth.” (Isaiah 59:20; 53:6) C. We hang on, even when wounded, because we know that we can ____________ __________________ what God has planned for us for ________________! http://www.oslcs.org/OnlineMinistry/Page?key=c_podcasts_20080622 http://www.oslcs.org/Online/Ministry/School/Website/Feedback http://oslcs.org/Online/Podcasts/Weekly/20080622%20WorshipWounded.mp3 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT no 00:24:44 Religion,Lutheran,Our,Savior,Minnesota,Twin,Cities,Excelsior,Christ “Worship Instead of Worry” Philippians 4:6 (Part one in the series, “Worship From A to Z”) A = Worship is ____________ God for _________ A. Psalm 55:16—“I _____________________ and the Lord saves me.” B. Get other people to _________________________ James 5:16—“…___________________________so that you may be healed.” B = Worship is _________________ that God is ________ A. Remember _____________________ (Jeremiah 32:17) B. Remember ________________________________ (Psalm 106:9-10) C = Worship is ______________________ your _______________________ A. 1 Peter 5:5—“God opposes the ____________ but gives grace to the ______________.” B. John 15:5—“Apart from Me you can do ________________.” Philippians 4:13—“I can do _________________ through (Christ) who gives me strength.” D = Worship is ____________________ on ________ A. Joshua 1:9—“Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God __________________________ wherever you go.” B. We can trust in God because God has ____________________________! E = Worship is _____________________ your ______________ to God A. Praise is ___________________ faith B. Colossians 3:17; Ephesians 5:19-20—“_________ and ____________________ in your heart to the Lord, always ____________________________ to God the Father for everything…” Pastor John Zahrte Part one in the series, “Worship From A to Z” “Worship Instead of Worry” Philippians 4:6 (Part one in the series, “Worship From A to Z”) A = Worship is ____________ God for _________ A. Psalm 55:16—“I _____________________ and the Lord saves me.” B. Get other people to _________________________ James 5:16—“…___________________________so that you may be healed.” B = Worship is _________________ that God is ________ A. Remember _____________________ (Jeremiah 32:17) B. Remember ________________________________ (Psalm 106:9-10) C = Worship is ______________________ your _______________________ A. 1 Peter 5:5—“God opposes the ____________ but gives grace to the ______________.” B. John 15:5—“Apart from Me you can do ________________.” Philippians 4:13—“I can do _________________ through (Christ) who gives me strength.” D = Worship is ____________________ on ________ A. Joshua 1:9—“Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God __________________________ wherever you go.” B. We can trust in God because God has ____________________________! E = Worship is _____________________ your ______________ to God A. Praise is ___________________ faith B. Colossians 3:17; Ephesians 5:19-20—“_________ and ____________________ in your heart to the Lord, always ____________________________ to God the Father for everything…” http://www.oslcs.org/OnlineMinistry/Page?key=c_podcasts_20080615 http://www.oslcs.org/Online/Ministry/School/Website/Feedback http://oslcs.org/Online/Podcasts/Weekly/20080615%20WorshipWorry.mp3 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT no 00:22:34 Religion,Lutheran,Our,Savior,Minnesota,Twin,Cities,Excelsior,Christ Guest Pastor No Message Outline Rev. Rich Carter Follow Me - Guest Pastor Rev. Rich Carter Guest Pastor No Message Outline http://www.oslcs.org/OnlineMinistry/Page?key=c_podcasts_20080608 http://www.oslcs.org/Online/Ministry/School/Website/Feedback http://oslcs.org/Online/Podcasts/Weekly/20080608%20FollowMe.mp3 Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT no 00:16:21 Religion,Lutheran,Our,Savior,Minnesota,Twin,Cities,Excelsior,Christ “Samuel: Recognizing God’s Voice” 1 Samuel 3:1-10, 19 God’s Voice God’s voice is a _________________ experience. We learn to listen _____________________ to God. The Lord was with Samuel as he grew up, and he let none of his words fall to the ground. 1 Samuel 3:19 God speaks into our _____________________. Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus… Philippians 2:5-8 God speaks into our _____________________. For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord… Jeremiah 29:11 God speaks into our _____________________. I have been crucified with Christ, I no longer live, but Christ lives in me… Galatians 2:20 We learn to _____________________ listen to God. We can ___________________ distractions. We can __________________ certain scriptures. We learn to listen to God _______________________. Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world… 1 John 4:1-3 _______________ test _______________ test _______________ test Speak Lord, for your servant is listening. Vicar Timothy Bayer Part five in the series, “Character Studies” “Samuel: Recognizing God’s Voice” 1 Samuel 3:1-10, 19 God’s Voice God’s voice is a _________________ experience. We learn to listen _____________________ to God. The Lord was with Samuel as he grew up, and he let none of his words fall to the ground. 1 Samuel 3:19 God speaks into our _____________________. Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus… Philippians 2:5-8 God speaks into our _____________________. For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord… Jeremiah 29:11 God speaks into our _____________________. I have been crucified with Christ, I no longer live, but Christ lives in me… Galatians 2:20 We learn to _____________________ listen to God. We can ___________________ distractions. We can __________________ certain scriptures. We learn to listen to God _______________________. Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world… 1 John 4:1-3 _______________ test _______________ test _______________ test Speak Lord, for your servant is listening. http://www.oslcs.org/OnlineMinistry/Page?key=c_podcasts_20080601 http://www.oslcs.org/Online/Ministry/School/Website/Feedback http://oslcs.org/Online/Podcasts/Weekly/20080601%20Samuel.mp3 Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT no 00:22:23 Religion,Lutheran,Our,Savior,Minnesota,Twin,Cities,Excelsior,Christ “Jehoshaphat: Getting On Top Of Your Problems” 1 Chronicles 20:1-23 (Part four in the series, “Character Studies”) I. ________________________________ 2 Chronicles 20:1—“...the Moabites and the Ammonites and some of the Meunites came _______________________ on Jehoshaphat.” II. _______________________________ 2 Chronicles 20:4—“…the people of the Lord came together ________________ from the Lord. Indeed they came from every town in Judah to ______________.” III. ___________________________________ A. Zechariah 4:6; 2 Chronicles 20:12—“O our God… we have _________________ to face this vast army which is attacking us.” (2 Chronicles 20:6) B. 2 Corinthians 3:5—“Not that we are competent ___________________ to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence comes __________________.” IV. ______________________ A. 2 Chronicles 20:12b—“We do not know what to do, but our _________________ __________________.” B. 2 Chronicles 20:17—“You will not have to ______________________. Take your positions; stand firm and see the deliverance the Lord ____________________.” C. Ephesians 2:8-9; 1 Corinthians 15:57—“Thanks be to God! He _______________ ____________________ through our Lord Jesus Christ.” V. ____________________ A. 2 Chronicles 20:17—“You will not have to fight this battle. Take your positions; _____________________ and _______ the deliverance of the Lord…” B. 2 Chronicles 20:20—“Have faith in ________________________ and you will be upheld. Have faith in _____________________ and you will be successful.” C. Stand firm on these two foundations: 1. ________________________________ 2. ____________________________ VI. _________________________________ A. 2 Chronicles 20:21—“…Jehoshaphat appointed men to ____________________ and to ________________ for the spender of His holiness as they went out at the head of the army, saying: ‘Give thanks to the Lord, for His love endures forever.’” B. 2 Chronicles 20:22—“And they began to sing and praise. And the Lord set _______________________________… who were invading Judah, and they were _______________.” C. 2 Chronicles 20:29-30—“…the fear of God came upon all the other countries, the kingdoms of the countries when they heard how the Lord had _______________ __________________ of Israel. And the kingdom of Jehoshaphat was at ______________ for his God had given him ________ on every side.” D. Two blessings: _______________________ and _________ E. Remember these three words: ______________, ___________ and __________ Pastor John Zahrte Part four in the series, “Character Studies” “Jehoshaphat: Getting On Top Of Your Problems” 1 Chronicles 20:1-23 (Part four in the series, “Character Studies”) I. ________________________________ 2 Chronicles 20:1—“...the Moabites and the Ammonites and some of the Meunites came _______________________ on Jehoshaphat.” II. _______________________________ 2 Chronicles 20:4—“…the people of the Lord came together ________________ from the Lord. Indeed they came from every town in Judah to ______________.” III. ___________________________________ A. Zechariah 4:6; 2 Chronicles 20:12—“O our God… we have _________________ to face this vast army which is attacking us.” (2 Chronicles 20:6) B. 2 Corinthians 3:5—“Not that we are competent ___________________ to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence comes __________________.” IV. ______________________ A. 2 Chronicles 20:12b—“We do not know what to do, but our _________________ __________________.” B. 2 Chronicles 20:17—“You will not have to ______________________. Take your positions; stand firm and see the deliverance the Lord ____________________.” C. Ephesians 2:8-9; 1 Corinthians 15:57—“Thanks be to God! He _______________ ____________________ through our Lord Jesus Christ.” V. ____________________ A. 2 Chronicles 20:17—“You will not have to fight this battle. Take your positions; _____________________ and _______ the deliverance of the Lord…” B. 2 Chronicles 20:20—“Have faith in ________________________ and you will be upheld. Have faith in _____________________ and you will be successful.” C. Stand firm on these two foundations: 1. ________________________________ 2. ____________________________ VI. _________________________________ A. 2 Chronicles 20:21—“…Jehoshaphat appointed men to ____________________ and to ________________ for the spender of His holiness as they went out at the head of the army, saying: ‘Give thanks to the Lord, for His love endures forever.’” B. 2 Chronicles 20:22—“And they began to sing and praise. And the Lord set _______________________________… who were invading Judah, and they were _______________.” C. 2 Chronicles 20:29-30—“…the fear of God came upon all the other countries, the kingdoms of the countries when they heard how the Lord had _______________ __________________ of Israel. And the kingdom of Jehoshaphat was at ______________ for his God had given him ________ on every side.” D. Two blessings: _______________________ and _________ E. Remember these three words: ______________, ___________ and __________ http://www.oslcs.org/OnlineMinistry/Page?key=c_podcasts_20080525 http://www.oslcs.org/Online/Ministry/School/Website/Feedback http://oslcs.org/Online/Podcasts/Weekly/20080525%20Jehosaphat.mp3 Mon, 26 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT no 00:22:41 Religion,Lutheran,Our,Savior,Minnesota,Twin,Cities,Excelsior,Christ “Elijah: Defeating Depression” 1 Kings 19:1-18 (Part three in the series, “Character Studies”) Intro: 1 Kings 19:2; 3-4—“Elijah was _________ and he ______ for his life. When he came to Beersheba …he himself went a day’s journey into the desert. He came to a broom tree and sat down under it and prayed that he might ______. I have had enough Lord.’ he said. ‘Take my ______; I am no better than my ancestors.’” James 5:17— “Elijah was a man ___________________.” I. Four Mental Mistakes To Avoid A. Avoid focusing on your _______________ rather than on the _________ 1. Emotional reasoning = “I ________ it, so it must be ________!” 2. The truth is that ______________ are not ___________ B. Avoid _________________ yourself to others (1 Kings 19:4) Trap #1 = Compare your ________________ with someone else’s ___________ Trap #2 = Trying to motivate yourself through ________________ Trap #3 = ______________ yourself C. Avoid ________________ yourself for _________________________ that aren’t your ___________ 1 Kings 19:10—“I have been very ______________ for the Lord God almighty. The Israelites have _____________ Your covenant, ____________________ Your altars, and put Your prophets _________________ with a sword.” D. Avoid ______________________ the negative 1 Kings 9:10b—“I am _________________________, and now they’re trying to kill me too.” (I Kings 19:18) II. Four Remedies When Feeling Depressed A. Take care of your ______________ needs (1 Kings 19:5-8) B. Don’t _______________ your frustrations (1 Kings 19:9-10) Matthew 11:28—“Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and ____ ______________________.” C. Recall ________________________ in your life (1 Kings 19:11-13a) D. Let God give you a _______________________ for your life 1 Kings 19:15-16—“The Lord said to (Elijah), ‘Go back the way you came, and go to the Desert of Damascus. When you get there, __________ Hazael king over Aram. Also __________ Jehu…king over Israel, and __________ Elisha… to succeed you as prophet.” Pastor John Zahrte Part three in the series, “Character Studies” “Elijah: Defeating Depression” 1 Kings 19:1-18 (Part three in the series, “Character Studies”) Intro: 1 Kings 19:2; 3-4—“Elijah was _________ and he ______ for his life. When he came to Beersheba …he himself went a day’s journey into the desert. He came to a broom tree and sat down under it and prayed that he might ______. I have had enough Lord.’ he said. ‘Take my ______; I am no better than my ancestors.’” James 5:17— “Elijah was a man ___________________.” I. Four Mental Mistakes To Avoid A. Avoid focusing on your _______________ rather than on the _________ 1. Emotional reasoning = “I ________ it, so it must be ________!” 2. The truth is that ______________ are not ___________ B. Avoid _________________ yourself to others (1 Kings 19:4) Trap #1 = Compare your ________________ with someone else’s ___________ Trap #2 = Trying to motivate yourself through ________________ Trap #3 = ______________ yourself C. Avoid ________________ yourself for _________________________ that aren’t your ___________ 1 Kings 19:10—“I have been very ______________ for the Lord God almighty. The Israelites have _____________ Your covenant, ____________________ Your altars, and put Your prophets _________________ with a sword.” D. Avoid ______________________ the negative 1 Kings 9:10b—“I am _________________________, and now they’re trying to kill me too.” (I Kings 19:18) II. Four Remedies When Feeling Depressed A. Take care of your ______________ needs (1 Kings 19:5-8) B. Don’t _______________ your frustrations (1 Kings 19:9-10) Matthew 11:28—“Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and ____ ______________________.” C. Recall ________________________ in your life (1 Kings 19:11-13a) D. Let God give you a _______________________ for your life 1 Kings 19:15-16—“The Lord said to (Elijah), ‘Go back the way you came, and go to the Desert of Damascus. When you get there, __________ Hazael king over Aram. Also __________ Jehu…king over Israel, and __________ Elisha… to succeed you as prophet.” http://www.oslcs.org/OnlineMinistry/Page?key=c_podcasts_20080518 http://www.oslcs.org/Online/Ministry/School/Website/Feedback http://oslcs.org/Online/Podcasts/Weekly/20080518%20Elijah.mp3 Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT no 00:23:01 Religion,Lutheran,Our,Savior,Minnesota,Twin,Cities,Excelsior,Christ "It's a Good Thing" Guest Pastor: Rev. Raymond Wiebold No message outline provided. Rev. Raymond Wiebold Guest Pastor "It's a Good Thing" Guest Pastor: Rev. Raymond Wiebold No message outline provided. http://www.oslcs.org/OnlineMinistry/Page?key=c_podcasts_20080511 http://www.oslcs.org/Online/Ministry/School/Website/Feedback http://oslcs.org/Online/Podcasts/Weekly/20080511%20GoodThing.mp3 Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT no 00:13:50 Religion,Lutheran,Our,Savior,Minnesota,Twin,Cities,Excelsior,Christ “NOAH: How To Influence A Secular Culture” Genesis 6:5-8 (Part two in the series, “Character Studies”) I. You Must ______________________________ A. Genesis 6:5-6—“The Lord saw how great man’s wickedness on the earth had become, and that ________ inclination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil ______________. The Lord was _____________ that He had made man on the earth, and His heart was filled with ________.” B. Genesis 6:8—“________________ found favor in the eyes of the Lord.” C. Romans 12:2—“Do not _____________ any longer to the pattern of this world, but be _______________ by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve _____________________—His good, pleasing and perfect will.” II. You Need ___________________________________ A. Genesis 6:9—“Noah was a _______________ man, _________________among the people of his time, and he walked __________________.” B. Hebrews 13:14(TLB) —“This __________ is not our home. We are ____________ ___________ to our everlasting home in heaven.” C. 2 Corinthians 5:21; 2 Corinthians 4:18—“We fix our eyes not on what is _______, but on what is ____________. For what is seen is _______________, but what is unseen is _____________.” III. You Need To ____________________—Even When It Seems _________________ A. Genesis 6:22—“Noah did _________________ just as God commanded him.” B. God will never __________________________________ without giving you ___________________ to do it (Philippians 2:13) C. Faith = Obeying God ______________________________________ D. When you know the right thing to do, but you’re afraid, you _________ 2 Thessalonians 1:11(NCV) —“This is why we always _______ for you, asking our God to _________________ the kind of life He’s _______________________.” IV. You Need To _______________________________________ A. Influential people are ______________ people with an _____________________ amount of determination B. To make a difference in this world, you need ___________ Hebrews 11:7(GWT) —“________ led Noah to listen when God warned him about the things in the future that he _____________. He obeyed God and built a ship to save his family. Noah…received God’s approval that comes through faith.” C. Discouragement is a ______________________! (Galatians 6:9) D. Matthew 5:13-16; 1 Peter 3:18-19—“Christ died for sins once _________, the righteous for the _____________________, to bring you to God.” (Galatians 1:4; 1 Peter 2:24; Matthew 1:21) E. The greatest way to influence this culture is to ___________________________! Pastor John Zahrte Part two in the series, “Character Studies” “NOAH: How To Influence A Secular Culture” Genesis 6:5-8 (Part two in the series, “Character Studies”) I. You Must ______________________________ A. Genesis 6:5-6—“The Lord saw how great man’s wickedness on the earth had become, and that ________ inclination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil ______________. The Lord was _____________ that He had made man on the earth, and His heart was filled with ________.” B. Genesis 6:8—“________________ found favor in the eyes of the Lord.” C. Romans 12:2—“Do not _____________ any longer to the pattern of this world, but be _______________ by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve _____________________—His good, pleasing and perfect will.” II. You Need ___________________________________ A. Genesis 6:9—“Noah was a _______________ man, _________________among the people of his time, and he walked __________________.” B. Hebrews 13:14(TLB) —“This __________ is not our home. We are ____________ ___________ to our everlasting home in heaven.” C. 2 Corinthians 5:21; 2 Corinthians 4:18—“We fix our eyes not on what is _______, but on what is ____________. For what is seen is _______________, but what is unseen is _____________.” III. You Need To ____________________—Even When It Seems _________________ A. Genesis 6:22—“Noah did _________________ just as God commanded him.” B. God will never __________________________________ without giving you ___________________ to do it (Philippians 2:13) C. Faith = Obeying God ______________________________________ D. When you know the right thing to do, but you’re afraid, you _________ 2 Thessalonians 1:11(NCV) —“This is why we always _______ for you, asking our God to _________________ the kind of life He’s _______________________.” IV. You Need To _______________________________________ A. Influential people are ______________ people with an _____________________ amount of determination B. To make a difference in this world, you need ___________ Hebrews 11:7(GWT) —“________ led Noah to listen when God warned him about the things in the future that he _____________. He obeyed God and built a ship to save his family. Noah…received God’s approval that comes through faith.” C. Discouragement is a ______________________! (Galatians 6:9) D. Matthew 5:13-16; 1 Peter 3:18-19—“Christ died for sins once _________, the righteous for the _____________________, to bring you to God.” (Galatians 1:4; 1 Peter 2:24; Matthew 1:21) E. The greatest way to influence this culture is to ___________________________! http://www.oslcs.org/OnlineMinistry/Page?key=c_podcasts_20080504 http://www.oslcs.org/Online/Ministry/School/Website/Feedback http://oslcs.org/Online/Podcasts/Weekly/20080504%20Noah.mp3 Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT no 00:19:38 Religion,Lutheran,Our,Savior,Minnesota,Twin,Cities,Excelsior,Christ “JONAH: When You Mess Up Your Life” Jonah 1:1-2 (Part one in the series, “Character Studies”) I. _______________________ A. Jonah 1:1—“The word of the Lord came to Jonah… saying, ‘____ to the great city of Nineveh and _____________________ because its wickedness has come up before Me.’” B. When it comes to God’s plan for your life, you have two options: 1. You can __________ His plan and ______________ it 2. You can __________ it and completely ____________ it II. _______________________ Jonah 1:3—“But Jonah _______________ from the Lord and he headed for Tarshish… After paying the fare he went aboard (the ship) and sailed for Tarshish to _______________________.” III. _________________________ A. Jonah 1:4—“Then the Lord sent a ________________ on the sea, and such a ___________________ arose that the ship threatened to ________________.” B. Jonah 1:3—The price tag for ignoring God’s will: 1. ___________________ 2. ___________________ 3. ___________________ C. Ignoring God’s will not only ___________________, it also _________________ ______________ (Jonah 1:12, 17) IV. ________________________ A. Jonah 2:1—“From inside the fish, ______________________.” B. We tend to pray only ____________________________ V. ____________________________ A. Jonah 2:10; 3:1—“Then the word of the Lord came to Jonah ________________ ________. Go to the great city of Ninevah and proclaim the message I give you.” B. Why do we resist God’s plan? 1. _____________ 2. __________ C. Challenge: Instead of running away from God’s plan, ______________________! Pastor John Zahrte Part one in the series, “Character Studies” “JONAH: When You Mess Up Your Life” Jonah 1:1-2 (Part one in the series, “Character Studies”) I. _______________________ A. Jonah 1:1—“The word of the Lord came to Jonah… saying, ‘____ to the great city of Nineveh and _____________________ because its wickedness has come up before Me.’” B. When it comes to God’s plan for your life, you have two options: 1. You can __________ His plan and ______________ it 2. You can __________ it and completely ____________ it II. _______________________ Jonah 1:3—“But Jonah _______________ from the Lord and he headed for Tarshish… After paying the fare he went aboard (the ship) and sailed for Tarshish to _______________________.” III. _________________________ A. Jonah 1:4—“Then the Lord sent a ________________ on the sea, and such a ___________________ arose that the ship threatened to ________________.” B. Jonah 1:3—The price tag for ignoring God’s will: 1. ___________________ 2. ___________________ 3. ___________________ C. Ignoring God’s will not only ___________________, it also _________________ ______________ (Jonah 1:12, 17) IV. ________________________ A. Jonah 2:1—“From inside the fish, ______________________.” B. We tend to pray only ____________________________ V. ____________________________ A. Jonah 2:10; 3:1—“Then the word of the Lord came to Jonah ________________ ________. Go to the great city of Ninevah and proclaim the message I give you.” B. Why do we resist God’s plan? 1. _____________ 2. __________ C. Challenge: Instead of running away from God’s plan, ______________________! http://www.oslcs.org/OnlineMinistry/Page?key=c_podcasts_20080427 http://www.oslcs.org/Online/Ministry/School/Website/Feedback http://oslcs.org/Online/Podcasts/Weekly/20080427%20Jonah.mp3 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT no 00:22:28 Religion,Lutheran,Our,Savior,Minnesota,Twin,Cities,Excelsior,Christ “Refueling Your Tank” Ephesians 3:19b (Part five in the series, “Running On Empty”) Intro: Ephesians 3:19b—“I pray… that you may be ____________ to the measure of all the _________________ of God.” I. The “WHY” Of Refueling A. Because ______________________________ Jeremiah 6:16—“Stand at the crossroads and look; …ask where the ________ way is, and __________________, and you will find ________ for your souls.” B. Because ______________________________________ Mark 8:36—“What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, yet _________ _______________?” C. Because ________________________________ 2 Corinthians 5:6-7—“We are always confident and know that as long as we are at home ______________ we are ________ from the Lord. Therefore we live _______________ and not by sight.” II. The “HOW” Of Refueling A. __________ Psalm 37:7—“Be _________ before the Lord and ________ patiently for Him.” B. ________________ 1 Kings 19:11-13—“Go out and stand on the mountain in the presence of the Lord, for the Lord is about to pass by.’ Then a great and powerful _______ tore the mountains apart and shattered the rocks… but the Lord was not in the wind. After the wind there was an ________________, but the Lord was not in the earthquake. After the earthquake came a ________, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire came a ________________________.” C. ___________________________ Matthew 11:28, 29b—“Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you ________… and you will find __________________________.” III. Making The Connection Happen A. You need to come up with a __________ B. You need to come up with a _____________ C. You need to come up with a _________ D. You need to know how much __________ E. You need to know what ___________ SIX WORDS FOR REFUELING 1. ________ 2. _____________ 3. _______________________ Pastor John Zahrte Part five in the series, “Running On Empty” “Refueling Your Tank” Ephesians 3:19b (Part five in the series, “Running On Empty”) Intro: Ephesians 3:19b—“I pray… that you may be ____________ to the measure of all the _________________ of God.” I. The “WHY” Of Refueling A. Because ______________________________ Jeremiah 6:16—“Stand at the crossroads and look; …ask where the ________ way is, and __________________, and you will find ________ for your souls.” B. Because ______________________________________ Mark 8:36—“What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, yet _________ _______________?” C. Because ________________________________ 2 Corinthians 5:6-7—“We are always confident and know that as long as we are at home ______________ we are ________ from the Lord. Therefore we live _______________ and not by sight.” II. The “HOW” Of Refueling A. __________ Psalm 37:7—“Be _________ before the Lord and ________ patiently for Him.” B. ________________ 1 Kings 19:11-13—“Go out and stand on the mountain in the presence of the Lord,