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Copyright 2009 Sermon Share LLC Maurice Schaus & Kelly Taylor-Schaus Maurice Schaus & Kelly Taylor-Schaus gracelc@centurytel.net no Kelly Taylor-Schaus When the brokenness of life threatens to overwhelm us, Jesus our Savior invites us to trust in his healing 00:16:14 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 01:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/12922-rss-2184945-1.mp3 healing,trust When the brokenness of life threatens to overwhelm us, Jesus our Savior invites us to trust in his healing When the brokenness of life threatens to overwhelm us, Jesus our Savior invites us to trust in his healing Maurice Schaus Imagine that you were Isaiah, receiving this call from God? Would you feel up for the task? Our God is an ever-present help, giving us the courage, to speak, as the prophet Isaiah did, "Here Am I, Send me!" 00:16:39 Sun, 07 Jun 2009 01:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/12922-rss-242712-1.mp3 discipleship,God's,Call,The,Lord's,Prayer,Service Imagine that you were Isaiah, receiving this call from God? Would you feel up for the task? Our God is an ever-present help, giving us the courage, to speak, as the prophet Isaiah did, "Here Am I, Send me!" Imagine that you were Isaiah, receiving this call from God? Would you feel up for the task? Our God is an ever-present help, giving us the courage, to speak, as the prophet Isaiah did, "Here Am I, Send me!" Maurice Schaus & Kelly Taylor-Schaus Have you felt dry and lifeless like a pile of bones? God's Spirit can blow in your life, and raise you up to a life of faith-filled service! 00:13:41 Sun, 31 May 2009 01:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/12922-rss-240255-1.mp3 Discipleship,Renewal,Baptism,Faith Have you felt dry and lifeless like a pile of bones? God's Spirit can blow in your life, and raise you up to a life of faith-filled service! Have you felt dry and lifeless like a pile of bones? God's Spirit can blow in your life, and raise you up to a life of faith-filled service! Kelly Taylor-Schaus Why did Jesus pray that his followers would be one? Why did he pray for unity? 00:21:16 Sun, 24 May 2009 01:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/12922-rss-236063-1.mp3 Discipleship,Unity Why did Jesus pray that his followers would be one? Why did he pray for unity? Why did Jesus pray that his followers would be one? Why did he pray for unity? Maurice Schaus Using an illustration from "Fireproof" and the Prayer of St. Francis, learn how to love like Jesus did. 00:13:17 Sun, 17 May 2009 01:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/12922-rss-231922-1.mp3 Love,Jesus,discipleship Using an illustration from "Fireproof" and the Prayer of St. Francis, learn how to love like Jesus did. Using an illustration from "Fireproof" and the Prayer of St. Francis, learn how to love like Jesus did. Pastor Dave Redman Our relationship with Jesus is a life-giving, life-long relationship with our Savior. For spiritual growth, we need to remain attached to the vine, our Lord, through his church. And abiding in Christ, we can bear fruit & thus glorify the Father. 00:14:32 Sun, 10 May 2009 01:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/12922-rss-236674-1.mp3 Church,Discipleship,Jesus,Spiritual,Growth Our relationship with Jesus is a life-giving, life-long relationship with our Savior. For spiritual growth, we need to remain attached to the vine, our Lord, through his church. And abiding in Christ, we can bear fruit & thus glorify the Father. Our relationship with Jesus is a life-giving, life-long relationship with our Savior. For spiritual growth, we need to remain attached to the vine, our Lord, through his church. And abiding in Christ, we can bear fruit & thus glorify the Father. Steve Olson Jesus, the Good Shepherd, calls each of us to love our brothers and sisters as He loves us. We find many ways to live out this command, individually and as a congregation, as well as through church-wide ministries such as Lutheran Social Services. 00:20:43 Sun, 03 May 2009 01:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/12922-rss-236352-1.mp3 Love,Service,Neighbor,Generosity Jesus, the Good Shepherd, calls each of us to love our brothers and sisters as He loves us. We find many ways to live out this command, individually and as a congregation, as well as through church-wide ministries such as Lutheran Social Services. Jesus, the Good Shepherd, calls each of us to love our brothers and sisters as He loves us. We find many ways to live out this command, individually and as a congregation, as well as through church-wide ministries such as Lutheran Social Services. Maurice Schaus Let's not get too upset with Doubting Thomas... he represents all of us. How can the power of the resurrection lift us up for faithful service? 00:12:26 Sun, 19 Apr 2009 01:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/12922-rss-219502-1.mp3 discipleship,Easter,doubts,service Let's not get too upset with Doubting Thomas... he represents all of us. How can the power of the resurrection lift us up for faithful service? Let's not get too upset with Doubting Thomas... he represents all of us. How can the power of the resurrection lift us up for faithful service? Kelly Taylor-Schaus Who has impacted your faith & inspired you to a deeper relationship with Jesus? God uses each one of us to "transfigure" faith in others, to help them see God and the world in a different light. 00:15:45 Sun, 22 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/12922-rss-188003-1.mp3 women,discipleship,evangelism,transfiguration Who has impacted your faith & inspired you to a deeper relationship with Jesus? God uses each one of us to "transfigure" faith in others, to help them see God and the world in a different light. Who has impacted your faith & inspired you to a deeper relationship with Jesus? God uses each one of us to "transfigure" faith in others, to help them see God and the world in a different light. Kelly Taylor-Schaus What does healing look like today? I a world where people fall victim to the economy and other domestic hardships, we hear that our God speaks a word of hope into our lives, "Do not be discouraged..." 00:12:24 Sun, 15 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/12922-rss-188026-1.mp3 hardships,healing,suffering,trust What does healing look like today? I a world where people fall victim to the economy and other domestic hardships, we hear that our God speaks a word of hope into our lives, "Do not be discouraged..." What does healing look like today? I a world where people fall victim to the economy and other domestic hardships, we hear that our God speaks a word of hope into our lives, "Do not be discouraged..." Maurice Schaus We've been commissioned with the Greatest story ever told. How can we keep it to ourselves. Sharing the good news of Jesus can be the difference between life and death for someone. 00:17:27 Sun, 08 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/12922-rss-181437-1.mp3 discipleship,evangelism,hope We've been commissioned with the Greatest story ever told. How can we keep it to ourselves. Sharing the good news of Jesus can be the difference between life and death for someone. We've been commissioned with the Greatest story ever told. How can we keep it to ourselves. Sharing the good news of Jesus can be the difference between life and death for someone. Maurice Schaus What went through Joseph's mind and heart while Mary was off to see her cousin Elizabeth, sharing the news of her miraculous baby? Hear what Joseph might have written in a letter to his betrothed during their time apart 00:08:40 Sun, 21 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/12922-rss-170160-1.mp3 Trust,Advent,Mary,Joseph What went through Joseph's mind and heart while Mary was off to see her cousin Elizabeth, sharing the news of her miraculous baby? Hear what Joseph might have written in a letter to his betrothed during their time apart What went through Joseph's mind and heart while Mary was off to see her cousin Elizabeth, sharing the news of her miraculous baby? Hear what Joseph might have written in a letter to his betrothed during their time apart Maurice Schaus What would John the Baptist tell us if he was around today? How would he call us into closer relationship with the Living God? 00:09:09 Sun, 07 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/12922-rss-179296-1.mp3 discipleship,John,the,Baptist,Christian,Living What would John the Baptist tell us if he was around today? How would he call us into closer relationship with the Living God? What would John the Baptist tell us if he was around today? How would he call us into closer relationship with the Living God? Maurice Schaus Experience the birth of Christ through the eyes of the Prophet Isaiah. Discover how the Messiah is born for us TODAY! 00:10:48 Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/12922-rss-155462-1.mp3 Prophet,Isaiah,Jesus,Nativity Experience the birth of Christ through the eyes of the Prophet Isaiah. Discover how the Messiah is born for us TODAY! Experience the birth of Christ through the eyes of the Prophet Isaiah. Discover how the Messiah is born for us TODAY! Maurice Schaus Regardless of how your investments are doing in the stock market or the agriculture markets, Jesus gives us some advice on Godâ€"s investment strategy, and how we can use the gifts God has given us. 00:13:55 Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/12922-rss-149597-1.mp3 Discipleship,End,times,trust,faith Regardless of how your investments are doing in the stock market or the agriculture markets, Jesus gives us some advice on Godâ€"s investment strategy, and how we can use the gifts God has given us. Regardless of how your investments are doing in the stock market or the agriculture markets, Jesus gives us some advice on Godâ€"s investment strategy, and how we can use the gifts God has given us. Maurice Schaus Jesus begins his ministry with this foundational teaching, that when life is falling apart, we are blessed, because we are in a position to trust in our God, and to let our faith shine amidst the storms of life 00:17:08 Sun, 02 Nov 2008 01:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/12922-rss-144555-1.mp3 Trials,suffering,discipleship,Beatitudes Jesus begins his ministry with this foundational teaching, that when life is falling apart, we are blessed, because we are in a position to trust in our God, and to let our faith shine amidst the storms of life Jesus begins his ministry with this foundational teaching, that when life is falling apart, we are blessed, because we are in a position to trust in our God, and to let our faith shine amidst the storms of life Maurice Schaus What's the power of a title? It's interesting how our culture values credentials, almost more than competency. But in our life of faith, it's not our credentials that really matter, but Christ's. 00:11:47 Sun, 05 Oct 2008 01:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/12922-rss-195199-1.mp3 salvation,discipleship,Paul What's the power of a title? It's interesting how our culture values credentials, almost more than competency. But in our life of faith, it's not our credentials that really matter, but Christ's. What's the power of a title? It's interesting how our culture values credentials, almost more than competency. But in our life of faith, it's not our credentials that really matter, but Christ's. Maurice Schaus What makes for a good marriage? Healthy communication. What makes for a healthy congregation? Healthy communication. The presence of conflict in a relationship isn\'t nearly as important as what we do with it, Jesus instructs us. 00:18:02 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 01:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/12922-rss-130976-1.mp3 conflict,forgiveness,relationshps,communication What makes for a good marriage? Healthy communication. What makes for a healthy congregation? Healthy communication. The presence of conflict in a relationship isn\'t nearly as important as what we do with it, Jesus instructs us. What makes for a good marriage? Healthy communication. What makes for a healthy congregation? Healthy communication. The presence of conflict in a relationship isn\'t nearly as important as what we do with it, Jesus instructs us. Maurice Schaus The Prophet Jeremiah was called by God to call the people to repentance. Learn more about this Biblical figure, and how God is calling YOU today. 00:19:05 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 01:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/12922-rss-130964-1.mp3 Prophets,trust,discipleship The Prophet Jeremiah was called by God to call the people to repentance. Learn more about this Biblical figure, and how God is calling YOU today. The Prophet Jeremiah was called by God to call the people to repentance. Learn more about this Biblical figure, and how God is calling YOU today. Kelly Taylor-Schaus The disciples got to be with Jesus for three years. They knew who Jesus was. Where can we go to see the living God in our lives? The Bible shows us who God is, and what is God's will for our lives 00:13:30 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 01:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/12922-rss-120041-1.mp3 Discipleship,Scriptures The disciples got to be with Jesus for three years. They knew who Jesus was. Where can we go to see the living God in our lives? The Bible shows us who God is, and what is God's will for our lives The disciples got to be with Jesus for three years. They knew who Jesus was. Where can we go to see the living God in our lives? The Bible shows us who God is, and what is God's will for our lives Maurice Schaus Our VBS program invites children to put their faith into action, and each of us is invited to let God's life bubble forth in OUR lives, too! Includes our children's time message from our VBS coordinator. 00:22:35 Sun, 17 Aug 2008 01:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/12922-rss-145281-1.mp3 VBS,discipleship,Grace Our VBS program invites children to put their faith into action, and each of us is invited to let God's life bubble forth in OUR lives, too! Includes our children's time message from our VBS coordinator. Our VBS program invites children to put their faith into action, and each of us is invited to let God's life bubble forth in OUR lives, too! Includes our children's time message from our VBS coordinator. Bishop Jim Justman Bishop Justman was invited to preach and preside over the baptism of Pastor Maurice & Pastor Kelly's daughter. This provides an opportunity for teaching about baptism, and God's abundance grace. 00:12:54 Sun, 10 Aug 2008 01:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/12922-rss-124586-1.mp3 Grace,baptism,forgiveness,discipleship Bishop Justman was invited to preach and preside over the baptism of Pastor Maurice & Pastor Kelly's daughter. This provides an opportunity for teaching about baptism, and God's abundance grace. Bishop Justman was invited to preach and preside over the baptism of Pastor Maurice & Pastor Kelly's daughter. This provides an opportunity for teaching about baptism, and God's abundance grace. Rev. Clyde Friedman We all deal with hardships. How can we let Christ shine in the midst of trials and suffering? 00:14:08 Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/12922-rss-118804-1.mp3 Suffering,Discipleship We all deal with hardships. How can we let Christ shine in the midst of trials and suffering? We all deal with hardships. How can we let Christ shine in the midst of trials and suffering? Maurice Schaus What does it take to be a good Father in the world today? Why does the media portray fathers as bungling fools, who care only for themselves? What advise does the Bible give about being Christian Fathers? 00:12:51 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 01:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/12922-rss-118787-1.mp3 Fathers,disciples,Christian,Living What does it take to be a good Father in the world today? Why does the media portray fathers as bungling fools, who care only for themselves? What advise does the Bible give about being Christian Fathers? What does it take to be a good Father in the world today? Why does the media portray fathers as bungling fools, who care only for themselves? What advise does the Bible give about being Christian Fathers? Kelly Taylor-Schaus In this world of "who's in" and "who's out," the gospel declares to us the radical message that indeed, ALL are welcome in God's family 00:12:53 Sun, 08 Jun 2008 01:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/12922-rss-95816-1.mp3 Welcome,forgiveness,invitation In this world of "who's in" and "who's out," the gospel declares to us the radical message that indeed, ALL are welcome in God's family In this world of "who's in" and "who's out," the gospel declares to us the radical message that indeed, ALL are welcome in God's family Maurice Schaus How can we take an honest look at sin without "beating ourselves up?" Hear how to accept our human brokenness, while striving to strengthen our relationship with Christ. 00:14:51 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 01:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/12922-rss-94748-1.mp3 Sin,Discipleship,Faith How can we take an honest look at sin without "beating ourselves up?" Hear how to accept our human brokenness, while striving to strengthen our relationship with Christ. How can we take an honest look at sin without "beating ourselves up?" Hear how to accept our human brokenness, while striving to strengthen our relationship with Christ. Maurice Schaus & Kelly Taylor-Schaus Ahh, Confirmation Sunday... What will happen to these new disciples now that they're not forced to do sermon notes? Will they become regular worshiping Members? Will they sleep in on Sundays? How are we all called to live out our Baptism? 00:15:46 Sun, 18 May 2008 01:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/12922-rss-124561-1.mp3 Discipleship,baptism,youth Ahh, Confirmation Sunday... What will happen to these new disciples now that they're not forced to do sermon notes? Will they become regular worshiping Members? Will they sleep in on Sundays? How are we all called to live out our Baptism? Ahh, Confirmation Sunday... What will happen to these new disciples now that they're not forced to do sermon notes? Will they become regular worshiping Members? Will they sleep in on Sundays? How are we all called to live out our Baptism? Kelly Taylor-Schaus What does Christian Suffering look like? How is it different than worldly suffering? Where do followers of Jesus get the strength to endure? 00:23:04 Sun, 04 May 2008 01:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/12922-rss-90244-1.mp3 Suffering What does Christian Suffering look like? How is it different than worldly suffering? Where do followers of Jesus get the strength to endure? What does Christian Suffering look like? How is it different than worldly suffering? Where do followers of Jesus get the strength to endure? Maurice Schaus Our God is a God of relationships, and wants to be intimately involved in our lives. Do we KNOW God, or just know ABOUT God? 00:14:31 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 01:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/12922-rss-94005-1.mp3 Acts,Stewardship,Discipleship,Faith Our God is a God of relationships, and wants to be intimately involved in our lives. Do we KNOW God, or just know ABOUT God? Our God is a God of relationships, and wants to be intimately involved in our lives. Do we KNOW God, or just know ABOUT God? Maurice Schaus Why is it so difficult for us to read the book of Acts? Why do we know so little about a book that says so much about who we are as people of God and disciples of the crucified and risen Savior? 00:18:32 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 01:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/12922-rss-93996-1.mp3 Acts,Stephen,Discipleship,Evangelism Why is it so difficult for us to read the book of Acts? Why do we know so little about a book that says so much about who we are as people of God and disciples of the crucified and risen Savior? Why is it so difficult for us to read the book of Acts? Why do we know so little about a book that says so much about who we are as people of God and disciples of the crucified and risen Savior? Maurice Schaus What we celebrate on Easter is not flowers or spring or chocolate, but nothing short of the power of God. God's promises made are God's promises kept! 00:12:11 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 01:00:00 -0500 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/12922-rss-91620-1.mp3 Easter,resurrection,promises What we celebrate on Easter is not flowers or spring or chocolate, but nothing short of the power of God. God's promises made are God's promises kept! What we celebrate on Easter is not flowers or spring or chocolate, but nothing short of the power of God. God's promises made are God's promises kept! Kelly Taylor-Schaus What do you need for a successful fishing trip? Listen and learn how "fishing for fish" and "fishing for people" aren't all that different from each other. 00:15:47 Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/12922-rss-90260-1.mp3 discipleship,evangelism,fishing What do you need for a successful fishing trip? Listen and learn how "fishing for fish" and "fishing for people" aren't all that different from each other. What do you need for a successful fishing trip? Listen and learn how "fishing for fish" and "fishing for people" aren't all that different from each other. Maurice Schaus Mirrors reflect many things. As children of God, we are called to reflect God's light into the darkness of this world. 00:14:22 Sun, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/12922-rss-89026-1.mp3 Epiphany,A Mirrors reflect many things. As children of God, we are called to reflect God's light into the darkness of this world. Mirrors reflect many things. As children of God, we are called to reflect God's light into the darkness of this world. Maurice Schaus John the Baptist expected the Coming One to look and act very different than Jesus did. Who do we expect as OUR Messiah? 00:11:31 Sun, 16 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://sermonplayer.com/download_rss/12922-rss-88756-1.mp3 Advent,Year,A John the Baptist expected the Coming One to look and act very different than Jesus did. Who do we expect as OUR Messiah? John the Baptist expected the Coming One to look and act very different than Jesus did. Who do we expect as OUR Messiah?