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Copyright 2009 Sermon Share LLC Pastor Maurice Schaus Pastor Maurice Schaus gracelc@centurytel.net no Kelly Taylor-Schaus As we celebrate Bold Women Sunday, Jesus invites each of us into a deeper relationship with our God, Spirit, Son, and Father. 00:15:22 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://sermon.net/gracelutheranripon/sermonid/2365017/type/audio Discipleship,Women,Relationship,Abram As we celebrate Bold Women Sunday, Jesus invites each of us into a deeper relationship with our God, Spirit, Son, and Father. As we celebrate Bold Women Sunday, Jesus invites each of us into a deeper relationship with our God, Spirit, Son, and Father. Bishop Jim Justman What advice would you give to a young person going off to college to help them resist temptation? In today's reading, our God gives us us to pieces of advice: never forget that you are loved, and never forget that you are important. 00:15:48 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://sermon.net/gracelutheranripon/sermonid/2353214/type/audio temptation,Christian,living,God's,love What advice would you give to a young person going off to college to help them resist temptation? In today's reading, our God gives us us to pieces of advice: never forget that you are loved, and never forget that you are important. What advice would you give to a young person going off to college to help them resist temptation? In today's reading, our God gives us us to pieces of advice: never forget that you are loved, and never forget that you are important. Maurice Schaus "Master, we've fished all night and caught nothing." Walk with Peter in his frustration at the lack of results, and trust in Jesus to provide. "Yet, if you say so, I will let down the nets one more time..." 00:14:36 Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://sermon.net/gracelutheranripon/sermonid/2351340/type/audio Fishing,discipleship,frustration,growth "Master, we've fished all night and caught nothing." Walk with Peter in his frustration at the lack of results, and trust in Jesus to provide. "Yet, if you say so, I will let down the nets one more time..." "Master, we've fished all night and caught nothing." Walk with Peter in his frustration at the lack of results, and trust in Jesus to provide. "Yet, if you say so, I will let down the nets one more time..." Maurice Schaus Have you every wanted to be like Jesus? Today, Jesus' words make people want to throw him off a cliff. Listen in and find out what all the hubbub is about. 00:16:22 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://sermon.net/gracelutheranripon/sermonid/2335998/type/audio Grace,Jesus,Messiah,discipleship Have you every wanted to be like Jesus? Today, Jesus' words make people want to throw him off a cliff. Listen in and find out what all the hubbub is about. Have you every wanted to be like Jesus? Today, Jesus' words make people want to throw him off a cliff. Listen in and find out what all the hubbub is about. Maurice Schaus One of the most powerful yet underutilized gifts that our God gives to us is the gift of Community. AS we seek to do GOD's will in this New Year, we would do well to consider our place in the Body of Christ, and the gifts for ministry that God has giv... 00:16:23 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://sermon.net/gracelutheranripon/sermonid/2332538/type/audio community,Body,of,Christ,vocation,Spiritual,Gifts One of the most powerful yet underutilized gifts that our God gives to us is the gift of Community. AS we seek to do GOD's will in this New Year, we would do well to consider our place in the Body of Christ, and the gifts for ministry that God has giv... One of the most powerful yet underutilized gifts that our God gives to us is the gift of Community. AS we seek to do GOD's will in this New Year, we would do well to consider our place in the Body of Christ, and the gifts for ministry that God has giv... Maurice Schaus As Jesus begins his ministry, the questions begin... "Do you think you're who they say you are?" In this sermon, we hear how Jesus is our super-STAR, and how he invites us to let his light shine in our lives 00:16:42 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://sermon.net/gracelutheranripon/sermonid/2326341/type/audio Magi,Light,darkness,discipleship As Jesus begins his ministry, the questions begin... "Do you think you're who they say you are?" In this sermon, we hear how Jesus is our super-STAR, and how he invites us to let his light shine in our lives As Jesus begins his ministry, the questions begin... "Do you think you're who they say you are?" In this sermon, we hear how Jesus is our super-STAR, and how he invites us to let his light shine in our lives Kelly Taylor-Schaus What happens when Tragedy strikes in the midst of Joy? Is God absent in suffering? In the aftermath of the earthquake in Haiti, we see that God sustains those who suffer, and uses the rest of us to reach out in love and Christian concern. 00:14:47 Sun, 17 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://sermon.net/gracelutheranripon/sermonid/2332573/type/audio God's,presence,suffering,Charity What happens when Tragedy strikes in the midst of Joy? Is God absent in suffering? In the aftermath of the earthquake in Haiti, we see that God sustains those who suffer, and uses the rest of us to reach out in love and Christian concern. What happens when Tragedy strikes in the midst of Joy? Is God absent in suffering? In the aftermath of the earthquake in Haiti, we see that God sustains those who suffer, and uses the rest of us to reach out in love and Christian concern. Kelly Taylor-Schaus How can we let Joy shine in a world of doom & gloom, where despair seems to reign? 00:16:15 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://sermon.net/gracelutheranripon/sermonid/2310850/type/audio Joy,Advent,Zephaniah How can we let Joy shine in a world of doom & gloom, where despair seems to reign? How can we let Joy shine in a world of doom & gloom, where despair seems to reign? Maurice Schaus While the world is busy "decking the Halls," the church is busy preparing the way of the Lord. How can our God use US as tools to prepare the world for Christ's coming? 00:17:42 Sun, 06 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://sermon.net/gracelutheranripon/sermonid/2307145/type/audio Advent,John,the,Baptist,Discipleship,Generosity While the world is busy "decking the Halls," the church is busy preparing the way of the Lord. How can our God use US as tools to prepare the world for Christ's coming? While the world is busy "decking the Halls," the church is busy preparing the way of the Lord. How can our God use US as tools to prepare the world for Christ's coming? Maurice Schaus As Ebenezer Scrooge gets a glimpse into the future, it changes his perspective of the present. As we begin the season of Advent, and get a glimpse into the end of time, God's future, the good news of God's salvation impacts us here and now. 00:21:12 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://sermon.net/gracelutheranripon/sermonid/2307385/type/audio End,times,Salvation,Advent,preparation As Ebenezer Scrooge gets a glimpse into the future, it changes his perspective of the present. As we begin the season of Advent, and get a glimpse into the end of time, God's future, the good news of God's salvation impacts us here and now. As Ebenezer Scrooge gets a glimpse into the future, it changes his perspective of the present. As we begin the season of Advent, and get a glimpse into the end of time, God's future, the good news of God's salvation impacts us here and now. Maurice Schaus People have always been curious about "the end of the world." Jesus encourages us to trust in him, and not in "things" or even in signs. 00:15:16 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://sermon.net/gracelutheranripon/sermonid/2290588/type/audio Trust,End,Times,discipleship,idolatry People have always been curious about "the end of the world." Jesus encourages us to trust in him, and not in "things" or even in signs. People have always been curious about "the end of the world." Jesus encourages us to trust in him, and not in "things" or even in signs. Maurice Schaus It these difficult times, the Christian message becomes all the more relevant: Christ is with us in the midst of suffering, and God will have the last word. Our job is to share this message with a lost and hurting world. 01:07:58 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/gracelutheranripon/sermonid/2280723/type/audio Grief,suffering,tears,death It these difficult times, the Christian message becomes all the more relevant: Christ is with us in the midst of suffering, and God will have the last word. Our job is to share this message with a lost and hurting world. It these difficult times, the Christian message becomes all the more relevant: Christ is with us in the midst of suffering, and God will have the last word. Our job is to share this message with a lost and hurting world. Maurice Schaus In a world where "I'm okay, you're okay" is the norm, Jesus calls us to see that "all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God..." (Rom 3:23) But that's GOOD NEWS, since in Christ, we find a Savior 00:15:44 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 01:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/gracelutheranripon/sermonid/2280873/type/audio Grace,Sin,Luther,Reformation In a world where "I'm okay, you're okay" is the norm, Jesus calls us to see that "all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God..." (Rom 3:23) But that's GOOD NEWS, since in Christ, we find a Savior In a world where "I'm okay, you're okay" is the norm, Jesus calls us to see that "all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God..." (Rom 3:23) But that's GOOD NEWS, since in Christ, we find a Savior Maurice Schaus Jesus is about to enter Jerusalem, to give his life as a ransom for many. But the disciples are still quibbling about greatness. What is the role of suffering in OUR walk of discipleship? 00:17:08 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 01:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/gracelutheranripon/sermonid/2272523/type/audio salvation,discipleship,suffering Jesus is about to enter Jerusalem, to give his life as a ransom for many. But the disciples are still quibbling about greatness. What is the role of suffering in OUR walk of discipleship? Jesus is about to enter Jerusalem, to give his life as a ransom for many. But the disciples are still quibbling about greatness. What is the role of suffering in OUR walk of discipleship? Maurice Schaus When it comes to salvation, where do we place our trust? In things? In our own righteousness? In belief? Jesus reminds us that God is the only thing worthy of our ultimate trust! 00:14:48 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 01:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/gracelutheranripon/sermonid/2269924/type/audio Salvation,Grace,faith,works When it comes to salvation, where do we place our trust? In things? In our own righteousness? In belief? Jesus reminds us that God is the only thing worthy of our ultimate trust! When it comes to salvation, where do we place our trust? In things? In our own righteousness? In belief? Jesus reminds us that God is the only thing worthy of our ultimate trust! Kelly Taylor-Schaus What does Jesus REALLY teach about divorce? The answer might surprise you! 0:00 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 01:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/gracelutheranripon/sermonid/2281086/type/audio Relationships,Divorce What does Jesus REALLY teach about divorce? The answer might surprise you! What does Jesus REALLY teach about divorce? The answer might surprise you! Kelly Taylor-Schaus Jesus instructs us: anyone who shows compassion in my name is doing Godâ€"s work. We are all on the same side. The enemy is too strong and we need to be working side by side. Letâ€"s keep working at it. 00:14:29 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 01:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/gracelutheranripon/sermonid/2260764/type/audio Compassion,Witness,Kindness,Discipleship Jesus instructs us: anyone who shows compassion in my name is doing Godâ€"s work. We are all on the same side. The enemy is too strong and we need to be working side by side. Letâ€"s keep working at it. Jesus instructs us: anyone who shows compassion in my name is doing Godâ€"s work. We are all on the same side. The enemy is too strong and we need to be working side by side. Letâ€"s keep working at it. Maurice Schaus How we live our lives shows what kind of Jesus we believe in. 00:16:18 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 01:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/gracelutheranripon/sermonid/2260753/type/audio Discipleship,Fellowship,Witness,Together How we live our lives shows what kind of Jesus we believe in. How we live our lives shows what kind of Jesus we believe in. Maurice Schaus When Jesus meets the Deaf man, his life is forever changed. How are our lives different because of our meeting Jesus? 00:14:59 Sun, 06 Sep 2009 01:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/gracelutheranripon/sermonid/2249132/type/audio healing,Jesus,Discipleship When Jesus meets the Deaf man, his life is forever changed. How are our lives different because of our meeting Jesus? When Jesus meets the Deaf man, his life is forever changed. How are our lives different because of our meeting Jesus? Pastor Dave Redman Know the word, live the word, and share the word! Do you read your Bible? Do you know if your neighbors are Christians? Does your faith only work one day a week? Listen for helps on making the Word a part of your vocabulary! 00:21:38 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 01:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/gracelutheranripon/sermonid/2281167/type/audio Discipleship Know the word, live the word, and share the word! Do you read your Bible? Do you know if your neighbors are Christians? Does your faith only work one day a week? Listen for helps on making the Word a part of your vocabulary! Know the word, live the word, and share the word! Do you read your Bible? Do you know if your neighbors are Christians? Does your faith only work one day a week? Listen for helps on making the Word a part of your vocabulary! Joshua Stibb Son of the congregation, Joshua Stibb, shares important lessons from his time spent in Tanzania. 00:23:11 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 01:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/gracelutheranripon/sermonid/2260729/type/audio Welcome,Service,Discipleship,Worship Son of the congregation, Joshua Stibb, shares important lessons from his time spent in Tanzania. Son of the congregation, Joshua Stibb, shares important lessons from his time spent in Tanzania. Kelly Taylor-Schaus It is a sad fact that, even though the world is shrinking, the world is fragmented into so many different groups and camps. Christ is the one who breaks down barriers, reconciling persons of all kinds, so that none are “strangers and aliens”. The ... 00:16:22 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 01:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/gracelutheranripon/sermonid/2194533/type/audio Ephesians,Unity,Walls,Discipleship It is a sad fact that, even though the world is shrinking, the world is fragmented into so many different groups and camps. Christ is the one who breaks down barriers, reconciling persons of all kinds, so that none are “strangers and aliens”. The ... It is a sad fact that, even though the world is shrinking, the world is fragmented into so many different groups and camps. Christ is the one who breaks down barriers, reconciling persons of all kinds, so that none are “strangers and aliens”. The ... Maurice Schaus This letter contains some of the most powerful themes of all Scripture, how God the almighty, all knowing, cares for each one of us, and the lengths to which the is God has gone to bring us into Godâ€"s family. 00:17:22 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 01:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/gracelutheranripon/sermonid/2196200/type/audio Love,Discipleship,Family,Ephesians This letter contains some of the most powerful themes of all Scripture, how God the almighty, all knowing, cares for each one of us, and the lengths to which the is God has gone to bring us into Godâ€"s family. This letter contains some of the most powerful themes of all Scripture, how God the almighty, all knowing, cares for each one of us, and the lengths to which the is God has gone to bring us into Godâ€"s family. 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://sermon.net/gracelutheranripon/sermonid/2184945/type/audio 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 Listen in as Sea Captain Shimon ben Amim recounts about Jesus calming the Sea of Galilee, and the storms of this life. 00:10:10 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 01:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/gracelutheranripon/sermonid/2187239/type/audio trials,storms,discipleship,calming Listen in as Sea Captain Shimon ben Amim recounts about Jesus calming the Sea of Galilee, and the storms of this life. Listen in as Sea Captain Shimon ben Amim recounts about Jesus calming the Sea of Galilee, and the storms of this life. 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://sermon.net/gracelutheranripon/sermonid/242712/type/audio 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://sermon.net/gracelutheranripon/sermonid/240255/type/audio 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://sermon.net/gracelutheranripon/sermonid/236063/type/audio 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://sermon.net/gracelutheranripon/sermonid/231922/type/audio 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://sermon.net/gracelutheranripon/sermonid/236674/type/audio 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://sermon.net/gracelutheranripon/sermonid/236352/type/audio 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://sermon.net/gracelutheranripon/sermonid/219502/type/audio 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? Maurice Schaus Temptation will always lure us, but it does not need to rule us. As followers of the crucified and risen Christ, we know the end of the story, we know that God will ultimately reign victorious. 00:14:48 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://sermon.net/gracelutheranripon/sermonid/2196295/type/audio Temptation,Sin,Discipleship,Lent Temptation will always lure us, but it does not need to rule us. As followers of the crucified and risen Christ, we know the end of the story, we know that God will ultimately reign victorious. Temptation will always lure us, but it does not need to rule us. As followers of the crucified and risen Christ, we know the end of the story, we know that God will ultimately reign victorious. 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://sermon.net/gracelutheranripon/sermonid/188003/type/audio 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://sermon.net/gracelutheranripon/sermonid/188026/type/audio 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://sermon.net/gracelutheranripon/sermonid/181437/type/audio 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://sermon.net/gracelutheranripon/sermonid/170160/type/audio 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://sermon.net/gracelutheranripon/sermonid/179296/type/audio 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://sermon.net/gracelutheranripon/sermonid/155462/type/audio 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://sermon.net/gracelutheranripon/sermonid/149597/type/audio 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://sermon.net/gracelutheranripon/sermonid/144555/type/audio 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://sermon.net/gracelutheranripon/sermonid/195199/type/audio 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://sermon.net/gracelutheranripon/sermonid/130976/type/audio 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://sermon.net/gracelutheranripon/sermonid/130964/type/audio 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://sermon.net/gracelutheranripon/sermonid/120041/type/audio 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://sermon.net/gracelutheranripon/sermonid/145281/type/audio 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://sermon.net/gracelutheranripon/sermonid/124586/type/audio 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://sermon.net/gracelutheranripon/sermonid/118804/type/audio 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://sermon.net/gracelutheranripon/sermonid/118787/type/audio 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://sermon.net/gracelutheranripon/sermonid/95816/type/audio 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://sermon.net/gracelutheranripon/sermonid/94748/type/audio 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://sermon.net/gracelutheranripon/sermonid/124561/type/audio 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://sermon.net/gracelutheranripon/sermonid/90244/type/audio 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://sermon.net/gracelutheranripon/sermonid/94005/type/audio 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://sermon.net/gracelutheranripon/sermonid/93996/type/audio 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://sermon.net/gracelutheranripon/sermonid/91620/type/audio 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://sermon.net/gracelutheranripon/sermonid/90260/type/audio 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://sermon.net/gracelutheranripon/sermonid/89026/type/audio 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://sermon.net/gracelutheranripon/sermonid/88756/type/audio 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?