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Here you can listen to the weekly sermon as given during the Sunday worship services. The sermon audio is posted weekly following the worship services, while the sermon notes are often posted a few days in advance.

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Authentic Prayer

January 30, 2011
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1 Timothy 2:1-8

In this third message in our Authentic sermon series, Pastor Mark notices five signs of authentic prayer in 1 Timothy 1:1-8. Pastor Mark encouraged the congregation to divide up into small groups during the sermon to pray for six strategic prayer items.

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God's Stellar Word

January 23, 2011
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Authentic Mentor

January 16, 2011
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1 Timothy 1:12-20

This second message from the series on authenticity has to do with how to identify a good mentor and hold them in high regard.

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Authentic Teachers

January 9, 2011
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1 Timothy 1:1-11

In this, the first in a series of 12 sermons from 1 Timothy, Pastor Mark Friz reflects on Paul's message to his "son in the faith," Timothy. Timothy had been sent to Ephesus to protect the church from false doctrines and "wolves" which had crept in among the church. Even though Timothy was timid, and often in poor health, Paul expresses confidence in his ability, and instructs Timothy on how to protect the church.

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Life on Wings

January 2, 2011
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Isaiah 40:27-31

This concluding sermon in our "Christmas in Isaiah" series uses Isaiah's illustration of an eagle to summarize the ideal Christian life. "Life in the Spirit" is a goal for us all, and especially for the members of St. Paul's as we enter the new year of 2011.

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Immanuel: God with Us

December 19, 2010
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Isaiah 7:1-17

The promise of a child named Immanuel, "God with Us," has an application for both the time of Isaiah and our modern times. We can be confident in the face of every threat or crisis because of God's promise to be with us. Mike and Jena Yarbrough share a testimony in the middle of this sermon, explaining how they put their faith into action when dealing with a finanical crisis.

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Our Christmas Homecoming

December 12, 2010
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Isaiah 35:1-10

The prophet Isaiah gladdens the heart of God's people with the news of a future period where joy will overtake us. The future transformations include not only the heart, but also the environment, the justice system, health care and homeland security. All who are redeemed will participate! Pastor Mark encouraged us to watch for invasions of God's joy into our present lives.

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A Branch, A Belt, and A Banner

December 5, 2010
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Isaiah 11:1-10

Pastor Mark continues this series with an emphasis on the coming age of world peace. Our world will be completely changed during the Millennial Kingdom, the lion will lie down with the lamb, and Jesus will reign over all. The sermon emphasizes the difference this makes for our current lives, and includes a testimony by Kelly Schjenken, director of World Impact St. Louis.

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The Mountain of the Lord

November 28, 2010
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Isaiah 2:1-5

Imagine a day when the whole world will be streaming to Jerusalem to learn of God and follow his ways. Imagine a day when there will be no war, when people will beat swords into plowshares, and a sense of "shalom" (peace, welfare) will cover the entire earth. Imagine a day when Jesus will be in charge. Now, imagine what a change this hope can make in our lives now. That's what this message is all about.

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Where Does Salvation Come?

November 21, 2010
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Luke 19:1-10

Seminary Student, Keith Kozlowski, winds up our sermon series from the Lectionary called "Following Jesus." Keith's message encourages us not to give up on people who we may perceive as being far away from God.

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