http://www.stjohnmd.orgen-usMaking disciples of Jesus Christ - Growing in faith, hope, and love. St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Columbia, MDSt. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Columbia, MDWeekly messages from St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Columbia, MDWeekly messages from St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Columbia, MDScott Palmateerspalmateer@verizon.netnoBrian HughesFaith on the edgesAs Peter draws his letter to a close, he assures his readers that their "fiery ordeal" is a test of faith and an opportunity to share in Christ's suffering. He also assures them of God's grace to restore and strengthen them.no22:52St. John, Ordeal, Faith, GraceSun, 4 May 2008 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/20080504-sermon.mp3Brian HughesFaith on the edgesAs Peter draws his letter to a close, he assures his readers that their "fiery ordeal" is a test of faith and an opportunity to share in Christ's suffering. He also assures them of God's grace to restore and strengthen them.noSt. John, Ordeal, Faith, GraceSun, 4 May 2008 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/20080504-reflection.pdfhttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/20080504-reflection.pdfMike McQuaidLife After RejectionShame and Blame are the twin siblings of a de-motivated life. They also lock us into a profound grief about our life's trajectory. Forgiveness in Christ frees up our past.no24:35St. John, Shame, Blame, ForgivenessSun, 27 Apr 2008 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/20080427-sermon.mp3Mike McQuaidLife After RejectionShame and Blame are the twin siblings of a de-motivated life. They also lock us into a profound grief about our life's trajectory. Forgiveness in Christ frees up our past.noSt. John, Shame, Blame, ForgivenessSun, 27 Apr 2008 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/20080427-reflection.pdfhttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/20080427-reflection.pdfBrian HughesWalking a New DirectionAs we follow after Christ, we may notice there are others not coming along for the journey. Moving forward sometimes means walking away from those who are "stuck."no21:52St. John, Moving ForwardSun, 20 Apr 2008 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/20080420-sermon.mp3Brian HughesWalking a New DirectionAs we follow after Christ, we may notice there are others not coming along for the journey. Moving forward sometimes means walking away from those who are "stuck."noSt. John, Moving ForwardSun, 20 Apr 2008 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/20080420-reflection.pdfhttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/20080420-reflection.pdfBrian HughesChoosing PoorlyWatching someone make a really bad life choice, feeling helpless knowing the impending consequences, leaves us wondering what to do with all the emotions and thoughts the logical outcome leaves behind.no23:46St. John, Choices, ConsequencesSun, 13 Apr 2008 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/20080413-sermon.mp3Brian HughesChoosing PoorlyWatching someone make a really bad life choice, feeling helpless knowing the impending consequences, leaves us wondering what to do with all the emotions and thoughts the logical outcome leaves behind.noSt. John, Choices, ConsequencesSun, 13 Apr 2008 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/20080413-reflection.pdfhttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/20080413-reflection.pdfBrian HughesGrief AcknowledgedOn their last night together Jesus told his disciples they would grieve. Following Christ does not insulate us from loss. But he does promise it will have an endpoint.no20:56St. John, Grief, LossSun, 6 Apr 2008 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/20080406-sermon.mp3Brian HughesGrief AcknowledgedOn their last night together Jesus told his disciples they would grieve. Following Christ does not insulate us from loss. But he does promise it will have an endpoint.noSt. John, Grief, LossSun, 6 Apr 2008 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/20080406-reflection.pdfhttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/20080406-reflection.pdfBrian HughesYour Identification PleaseLast Sunday Christ appeared to his frightened followers, first to Mary Magdalene, telling her, "Don't hold me," then rushing on through the locked doors of his disciples, revealing himself to them. This Sunday, Christ is still on the move. He's back, this time to show himself despite the doubts of Thomas. Thomas needs visible, tangible proof? Well, that's just what Christ gives him. He gives whatever anybody needs to believe.no22:55St John, Doubts, Proof, ThomasSun, 30 Mar 2008 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/20080330-sermon-brian.mp3Brian HughesYour Identification PleaseLast Sunday Christ appeared to his frightened followers, first to Mary Magdalene, telling her, "Don't hold me," then rushing on through the locked doors of his disciples, revealing himself to them. This Sunday, Christ is still on the move. He's back, this time to show himself despite the doubts of Thomas. Thomas needs visible, tangible proof? Well, that's just what Christ gives him. He gives whatever anybody needs to believe.noSt John, Doubts, Proof, ThomasSun, 30 Mar 2008 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/20080330-reflection.pdfhttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/20080330-reflection.pdfBrian HughesAn Easter EarthquakeEaster 2008 message.no11:38St. John, EasterSun, 23 Mar 2008 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/20080323-sermon-brian.mp3Brian HughesAn Easter EarthquakeEaster 2008 message.noSt. John, EasterSun, 23 Mar 2008 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/20080323-reflection.pdfhttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/20080323-reflection.pdfBrian Hughes and Mike McQuaidGood Friday 2008Good Friday 2008no21:06St. John, Good FridayFri, 21 Mar 2008 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/20080321-goodfriday.mp3Brian HughesMaundy Thursday 2008Maundy Thursday 2008no7:07St. John, Maundy ThursdayThu, 20 Mar 2008 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/20080320-sermon-brian.mp3Mike McQuaidPalm Sunday 2008Holy Week begins today with the telling of Jesus' jubilant reception by the crowds in Jerusalem saying, "Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest heaven!" The rest of the story is told as our worship continues on Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday.no16:11St. John, Palm SundaySun, 16 Mar 2008 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/20080316-sermon-mike.mp3Mike McQuaidPalm Sunday 2008Holy Week begins today with the telling of Jesus' jubilant reception by the crowds in Jerusalem saying, "Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest heaven!" The rest of the story is told as our worship continues on Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday.noSt. John, Palm SundaySun, 16 Mar 2008 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/20080316-reflection.pdfhttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/20080316-reflection.pdfBrian HughesThe Prophets' CallingCenturies have passed since Moses' work was accomplished. Sadly, once again people all too readily fall back into their same old selfish patterns. The prophet Isaiah steps onto the stage of history and reminds everyone there are such things as personal consequences. But even the smoldering wick of faith will not be snuffed out; a Servant is coming.no24:42St. John, IsaiahSun, 9 Mar 2008 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/20080309-sermon-brian.mp3Brian HughesThe Prophets' CallingCenturies have passed since Moses' work was accomplished. Sadly, once again people all too readily fall back into their same old selfish patterns. The prophet Isaiah steps onto the stage of history and reminds everyone there are such things as personal consequences. But even the smoldering wick of faith will not be snuffed out; a Servant is coming.noSt. John, IsaiahSun, 9 Mar 2008 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/20080309-reflection.pdfhttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/20080309-reflection.pdfBrian HughesDavid's DestinyA man is slumped in a chair in a state of shock. Through the prophet Nathan, he hears a variation on "Which do you want first, the bad news or the good news?" The prophet then responds, "The bad news is that you will not build a house for the Lord. The good news is that God will build a house for you." This story can be understood as the "ideological summit" of the Old Testament.no23:33St. John, DavidSun, 2 Mar 2008 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/20080302-sermon-brian.mp3Brian HughesDavid's DestinyA man is slumped in a chair in a state of shock. Through the prophet Nathan, he hears a variation on "Which do you want first, the bad news or the good news?" The prophet then responds, "The bad news is that you will not build a house for the Lord. The good news is that God will build a house for you." This story can be understood as the "ideological summit" of the Old Testament.noSt. John, DavidSun, 2 Mar 2008 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/20080302-reflection.pdfhttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/20080302-reflection.pdfBrian HughesMoses' AssignmentGod does not abandon his people. He hears their cries and responds with a covenant that reaffirms his compassionate love for them. Characteristically, God starts with one man. God appears to risk his plan on the slender thread of what happens to one child. Later called to his mission after a serious failure as an adult, Moses falls on his face before a burning bush and nothing is ever the same again.no24:02St. John, MosesSun, 24 Feb 2008 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/20080224-sermon-brian.mp3Brian HughesMoses' AssignmentGod does not abandon his people. He hears their cries and responds with a covenant that reaffirms his compassionate love for them. Characteristically, God starts with one man. God appears to risk his plan on the slender thread of what happens to one child. Later called to his mission after a serious failure as an adult, Moses falls on his face before a burning bush and nothing is ever the same again.noSt. John, MosesSun, 24 Feb 2008 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/20080224-reflection.pdfhttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/20080224-reflection.pdfMike McQuaidAbraham's AdventureWhat makes a seventy-five year old man "take off his slippers and put on his walking shoes" to embark on a trek across the desert? His adventure meant leaving behind a comfortable lifestyle for an unknown destination. Why? Put simply, it was the sight and sound of God. He also set in motion a train of events that would, eventually, bring Jesus to the world.no19:03St. John, AbrahamSun, 17 Feb 2008 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/20080217-sermon-mike.mp3Mike McQuaidAbraham's AdventureWhat makes a seventy-five year old man "take off his slippers and put on his walking shoes" to embark on a trek across the desert? His adventure meant leaving behind a comfortable lifestyle for an unknown destination. Why? Put simply, it was the sight and sound of God. He also set in motion a train of events that would, eventually, bring Jesus to the world.noSt. John, AbrahamSun, 17 Feb 2008 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/20080217-reflection.pdfhttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/20080217-reflection.pdfMike McQuaidNoah's VoyageStepping out of the ark was probably as large an act of faith as stepping into it. Noah did not enter the ark merely to escape an impending disaster. He also was part of God's strategic plan of ultimate redemption. Entering in to God's Story for humanity is always life changing.no14:42St. John, Noah, FaithSun, 10 Feb 2008 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/20080210-sermon-mike.mp3Mike McQuaidNoah's VoyageStepping out of the ark was probably as large an act of faith as stepping into it. Noah did not enter the ark merely to escape an impending disaster. He also was part of God's strategic plan of ultimate redemption. Entering in to God's Story for humanity is always life changing.noSt. John, Noah, FaithSun, 10 Feb 2008 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/20080210-reflection.pdfhttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/20080210-reflection.pdfBrian HughesThe Amazing Race - StewardshipThe ongoing success of Jesus' mission has now been entrusted to you and me. Jesus has passed the baton on to us, calling us to the highest place of trust. Now is the time to run our leg of life's relay.no22:39St. John, Amazing Race, StewardshipSun, 3 Feb 2008 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/20080203-sermon-brian.mp3Brian HughesThe Amazing Race - StewardshipThe ongoing success of Jesus' mission has now been entrusted to you and me. Jesus has passed the baton on to us, calling us to the highest place of trust. Now is the time to run our leg of life's relay.noSt. John, Amazing Race, StewardshipSun, 3 Feb 2008 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/20080203-reflection.pdfhttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/20080203-reflection.pdfBrian HughesThe Amazing Race - ServiceServanthood is an attitude demonstrated in action as we pursue The Amazing Race of life. God has entrusted us to live out the real mission of Jesus, the humble servant who modeled true greatness.no27:22St. John, Amazing Race, ServiceSun, 27 Jan 2008 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/20080127-sermon-brian.mp3Brian HughesThe Amazing Race - ServiceServanthood is an attitude demonstrated in action as we pursue The Amazing Race of life. God has entrusted us to live out the real mission of Jesus, the humble servant who modeled true greatness.noSt. John, Amazing Race, ServiceSun, 27 Jan 2008 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/20080127-reflection.pdfhttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/20080127-reflection.pdfBrian HughesThe Amazing Race - PrayerEvil is a reality in our world, but the good news in this Amazing Race of life is that Jesus' hard-won power trumps the power of Evil. Disciplined Prayer allows us to experience transformation as we fully acknowledge our dependence on God.no25:23St. John, Amazing Race, Prayer, EvilSun, 13 Jan 2008 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/20080113-sermon-brian.mp3Brian HughesThe Amazing Race - PrayerEvil is a reality in our world, but the good news in this Amazing Race of life is that Jesus' hard-won power trumps the power of Evil. Disciplined Prayer allows us to experience transformation as we fully acknowledge our dependence on God.noSt. John, Amazing Race, Prayer, EvilSun, 13 Jan 2008 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/20080113-reflection.pdfhttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/20080113-reflection.pdfBrian HughesThe Amazing Race - The WordTo run well, the amazing race of life requires rigorous training: five disciplines to build strength and stamina for the long road ahead. The first discipline addresses our need to hear from Heaven each day, to gain direction and transformation from The Word.no21:17St. John, Amazing Race, The WordSun, 6 Jan 2008 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/20080106-sermon-brian.mp3Brian HughesThe Amazing Race - The WordTo run well, the amazing race of life requires rigorous training: five disciplines to build strength and stamina for the long road ahead. The first discipline addresses our need to hear from Heaven each day, to gain direction and transformation from The Word.noSt. John, Amazing Race, The WordSun, 6 Jan 2008 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/20080106-reflection.pdfhttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/20080106-reflection.pdfBrian HughesJust Like UsThe Letter to the Hebrews speaks of the great mystery of the God "for whom and through whom all things exist," coming to us as one who is like us "in every respect." Our God came among us as Jesus of Nazareth, our brother. He is able to help us, to save us, to lift us up, because, in the Incarnation, he joins us in the human experience of daily life.no20:48St. John, Hebrews, Incarnation, JesusSun, 30 Dec 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/20071230-sermon-brian.mp3Brian HughesJust Like UsThe Letter to the Hebrews speaks of the great mystery of the God "for whom and through whom all things exist," coming to us as one who is like us "in every respect." Our God came among us as Jesus of Nazareth, our brother. He is able to help us, to save us, to lift us up, because, in the Incarnation, he joins us in the human experience of daily life.noSt. John, Hebrews, Incarnation, JesusSun, 30 Dec 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/20071230-reflection.pdfhttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/20071230-reflection.pdfMike McQuaidMary's Mission - Participating in Grace (5:30)Mary's Mission - Participating in Grace (5:30 service).no14:34St. John, Mary, GraceMon, 24 Dec 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/20071223-1730-sermon-mike.mp3Brian HughesMary's Mission - Participating in Grace (10:30)Mary's Mission - Participating in Grace (10:30 service)no18:34St. John, Mary, GraceMon, 24 Dec 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/20071223-2230-sermon-brian.mp3Brian HughesJoseph's Mission - Protecting the InnocentJoseph transitions from engaged guy to protector of the unborn Christ. Then he finds himself fleeing his home, protecting the baby Jesus from an angry King Herod. His role as a man and father expanded in ways he never expected. Some of us are called to acts of mercy and justice, protecting the innocent and vulnerable.no25:03St. John, Joseph, Protection, Innocent, Man, FatherSun, 23 Dec 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/20071223-sermon-brian.mp3Brian HughesJoseph's Mission - Protecting the InnocentJoseph transitions from engaged guy to protector of the unborn Christ. Then he finds himself fleeing his home, protecting the baby Jesus from an angry King Herod. His role as a man and father expanded in ways he never expected. Some of us are called to acts of mercy and justice, protecting the innocent and vulnerable.noSt. John, Joseph, Protection, Innocent, Man, FatherSun, 23 Dec 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/20071223-reflection.pdfhttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/20071223-reflection.pdfMike McQuaidZechariah's Mission - Praising GodJust after hearing he was going to be a Dad, Zechariah lost all ability to speak. He was unable to share what he knew about the Good News soon to be born in Bethlehem. The day his voice returns he immediately bursts into song. Some of us are called to praise God in word and song.no19:41St. John, Zechariah, Good News, PraiseSun, 16 Dec 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/20071216-sermon-mike.mp3Mike McQuaidZechariah's Mission - Praising GodJust after hearing he was going to be a Dad, Zechariah lost all ability to speak. He was unable to share what he knew about the Good News soon to be born in Bethlehem. The day his voice returns he immediately bursts into song. Some of us are called to praise God in word and song.noSt. John, Zechariah, Good News, PraiseSun, 16 Dec 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/20071216-reflection.pdfhttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/20071216-reflection.pdfBrian HughesJohn the Baptist's Mission - Preparing the WayJohn the Baptist takes up Isaiah's prophecy and now adds the sense of urgency. He tells everyone he can, "The One you've been waiting for? Guess what, he's almost here!" Some of us are called to help prepare the way for Christ, that new lives may be touched by the Gospel.no25:25St. John, John the Baptist, Isaiah, PreparingSun, 9 Dec 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/20071209-sermon-brian.mp3Brian HughesJohn the Baptist's Mission - Preparing the WayJohn the Baptist takes up Isaiah's prophecy and now adds the sense of urgency. He tells everyone he can, "The One you've been waiting for? Guess what, he's almost here!" Some of us are called to help prepare the way for Christ, that new lives may be touched by the Gospel.noSt. John, John the Baptist, Isaiah, PreparingSun, 9 Dec 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/20071209-reflection.pdfhttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/20071209-reflection.pdfMike McQuaidIsaiah's Mission - Pointing toward HopeOld Testament prophets had a unique role in God's unfolding revelation: pointing toward the future. Isaiah's mission was profound - he was called to shift the entire religious landscape. No longer would God be named by what He had done in history (God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob); God would now be known by what He was planning to do at some point in the distant future: send the Messiah. Some of us are called to be witnesses of Hope, pointing toward what God intends for our future.no19:41St. John, Hope, Messiah, IsaiahSun, 2 Dec 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/20071202-sermon-mike.mp3Mike McQuaidIsaiah's Mission - Pointing toward HopeOld Testament prophets had a unique role in God's unfolding revelation: pointing toward the future. Isaiah's mission was profound - he was called to shift the entire religious landscape. No longer would God be named by what He had done in history (God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob); God would now be known by what He was planning to do at some point in the distant future: send the Messiah. Some of us are called to be witnesses of Hope, pointing toward what God intends for our future.noSt. John, Hope, Messiah, IsaiahSun, 2 Dec 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/20071202-reflection.pdfhttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/20071202-reflection.pdfBrian HughesFighting the PowersIn our celebration of Christ the King, we can think of few places in scripture where the largeness of the reign of Christ is more sweepingly and eloquently expressed than in the grand affirmations of Colossians. Christ the King is the glue that keeps the cosmos together.no24:32St.John, Christ the King, ColossiansSun, 25 Nov 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/20071125-sermon-brian.mp3Brian HughesFighting the PowersIn our celebration of Christ the King, we can think of few places in scripture where the largeness of the reign of Christ is more sweepingly and eloquently expressed than in the grand affirmations of Colossians. Christ the King is the glue that keeps the cosmos together.noSt.John, Christ the King, ColossiansSun, 25 Nov 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/20071125-reflection.pdfhttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/20071125-reflection.pdfMike McQuaidLittle Things CountWhat does God want out of us anyway? What does Jesus expect? It is God's job to worry about issues of effectiveness, long-term worth, and global value. It is our job to be faithful; to be, in our lives and deeds, an outpost of the kingdom, a credit to the king. We know who sits on the throne.no19:44St. John, FaithWed, 21 Nov 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/20071121-sermon-mike.mp3Mike McQuaidLittle Things CountWhat does God want out of us anyway? What does Jesus expect? It is God's job to worry about issues of effectiveness, long-term worth, and global value. It is our job to be faithful; to be, in our lives and deeds, an outpost of the kingdom, a credit to the king. We know who sits on the throne.noSt. John, FaithWed, 21 Nov 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/20071121-reflection.pdfhttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/20071121-reflection.pdfBrian HughesHow Wise People Build Wealth, Part 3The latest cost estimate for raising a child from infancy to age 22 is now over $300,000. If you plan to help kids with college, it's going to be way more than that. People who figure out God's way of managing money, who humble themselves to learn His ways, over time are often surprised how God's wisdom works so well in their livesno24:40St. John, Wealth, ManagementSun, 18 Nov 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/20071118-sermon-brian.mp3Brian HughesHow Wise People Build Wealth, Part 3The latest cost estimate for raising a child from infancy to age 22 is now over $300,000. If you plan to help kids with college, it's going to be way more than that. People who figure out God's way of managing money, who humble themselves to learn His ways, over time are often surprised how God's wisdom works so well in their livesnoSt. John, Wealth, ManagementSun, 18 Nov 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/20071118-reflection.pdfhttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/20071118-reflection.pdfBrian HughesHow Wise People Build Wealth, Part 2In 2006, Warren Buffett pledged the largest philanthropic gift in history: 30-40 billion dollars. Lessons from Buffett's strategies, coupled with sage advice from Scripture, provide a base for a biblical approach to money management. Realistically, how can God use you to change the world if you can't manage your own financial affairs?no27:23St. John, Wealth, ManagementSun, 11 Nov 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/20071111-sermon-brian.mp3Brian HughesHow Wise People Build Wealth, Part 2In 2006, Warren Buffett pledged the largest philanthropic gift in history: 30-40 billion dollars. Lessons from Buffett's strategies, coupled with sage advice from Scripture, provide a base for a biblical approach to money management. Realistically, how can God use you to change the world if you can't manage your own financial affairs?noSt. John, Wealth, ManagementSun, 11 Nov 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/11.11.07_Sermon_Handout.pdfhttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/11.11.07_Sermon_Handout.pdfMike McQuaidHow Wise People Build Wealth, Part 1More people went bankrupt last year than graduated from college. Eighty percent of the cars on U.S. Highways are worth less than what people owe on them. In communities like ours, most people actually have very little equity in their homes. They owe, they owe, so it's off to work they go! It's time to let Christ reset our priorities.no14:59St. John, Wealth, PrioritiesSun, 4 Nov 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/20071104-sermon-mike.mp3Mike McQuaidHow Wise People Build Wealth, Part 1More people went bankrupt last year than graduated from college. Eighty percent of the cars on U.S. Highways are worth less than what people owe on them. In communities like ours, most people actually have very little equity in their homes. They owe, they owe, so it's off to work they go! It's time to let Christ reset our priorities.noSt. John, Wealth, PrioritiesSun, 4 Nov 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/11.4.07_Sermon_Handout.pdfhttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/11.4.07_Sermon_Handout.pdfMike McQuaidBoundaries and Your FamilyEstablishing boundaries with our family of origin is a tough task, but one with great reward. It is a process, with certain distinguishable steps. The basic question is this: "Where have you lost control of your property?"no22:34St. John, Boundaries, FamilySun, 28 Oct 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/20071028-sermon-mike.mp3Mike McQuaidBoundaries and Your FamilyEstablishing boundaries with our family of origin is a tough task, but one with great reward. It is a process, with certain distinguishable steps. The basic question is this: "Where have you lost control of your property?"noSt. John, Boundaries, FamilySun, 28 Oct 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/10.28.07_Sermon_Handout.pdfhttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/10.28.07_Sermon_Handout.pdfBrian HughesBoundaries and Your FriendsFriendship: the word conjures up images of two people who will be there for one another. The saddest people on earth are those who end their days with no serious relationships in which they are supported or have learned to support another. Boundary conflicts between friends come in all shapes and sizes. Learning how to establish solid friendships is a task well worth embracing.no21:54St. John, Boundaries, FriendsSun, 21 Oct 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/20071021-sermon-brian.mp3Brian HughesBoundaries and Your FriendsFriendship: the word conjures up images of two people who will be there for one another. The saddest people on earth are those who end their days with no serious relationships in which they are supported or have learned to support another. Boundary conflicts between friends come in all shapes and sizes. Learning how to establish solid friendships is a task well worth embracing.noSt. John, Boundaries, FriendsSun, 21 Oct 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/10.21.07_Sermon_Handout.pdfhttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/10.21.07_Sermon_Handout.pdfBrian HughesBoundaries and Your WorkThe "Fall" divided love from work. Before the Fall, Adam was connected with God and, in that profound connection, engaged the tasks God had given to him. After the Fall, he worked amid the toil of a broken humanity and world. Understanding boundaries can help resolve many work-related problems, as well as how to be happier and more fulfilled in the work we do.no29:24St. John, Boundaries, WorkSun, 14 Oct 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/20071014-sermon-brian.mp3Brian HughesBoundaries and Your WorkThe "Fall" divided love from work. Before the Fall, Adam was connected with God and, in that profound connection, engaged the tasks God had given to him. After the Fall, he worked amid the toil of a broken humanity and world. Understanding boundaries can help resolve many work-related problems, as well as how to be happier and more fulfilled in the work we do.noSt. John, Boundaries, WorkSun, 14 Oct 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/10.14.07_Sermon_Handout.pdfhttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/10.14.07_Sermon_Handout.pdfBrian HughesBoundaries and Your SelfWe have learned that boundaries are biblical. We have begun setting limits on others. We’ve moved from taking no or too much responsibility to taking just what is appropriate. But how do we begin putting boundaries on ourselves? Instead of just looking at the control and manipulation others may attempt to place on us, we continue our series by reflecting on our own internal boundary conflicts.no23:25St. John, Boundaries, Self DisciplineSun, 7 Oct 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/20071007-sermon-brian.mp3Brian HughesBoundaries and Your SelfWe have learned that boundaries are biblical. We have begun setting limits on others. We’ve moved from taking no or too much responsibility to taking just what is appropriate. But how do we begin putting boundaries on ourselves? Instead of just looking at the control and manipulation others may attempt to place on us, we continue our series by reflecting on our own internal boundary conflicts.noSt. John, Boundaries, Self DisciplineSun, 7 Oct 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/10.7.07_Sermon_Handout.pdfhttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/10.7.07_Sermon_Handout.pdfBrian HughesHow Boundaries are DevelopedThere's an old saying that "Insanity is genetic – it's inherited from your kids." Well, boundaries are not inherited. They are built. To be the truth-telling, responsible, free and loving people God intends us to be, we need to learn about limits.no29:13St. John, Boundaries, LimitsSun, 30 Sep 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/20070930-sermon-brian.mp3Brian HughesHow Boundaries are DevelopedThere's an old saying that "Insanity is genetic – it's inherited from your kids." Well, boundaries are not inherited. They are built. To be the truth-telling, responsible, free and loving people God intends us to be, we need to learn about limits.noSt. John, Boundaries, LimitsSun, 30 Sep 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/9.30.07_Sermon_Handout.pdfhttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/9.30.07_Sermon_Handout.pdfBrian Hughes9:00 - What are Boundaries?Physical boundaries mark a visible property line indicating that someone holds the deed. In the emotional and spiritual world, boundaries are just as real, but often harder to see. In reality, these boundaries define your reality, your soul if you will, and they help you guard and maintain it.no19:01St. John, BoundariesSun, 23 Sep 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/20070923-sermon-brian.mp3Brian Hughes9:00 - What are Boundaries?Physical boundaries mark a visible property line indicating that someone holds the deed. In the emotional and spiritual world, boundaries are just as real, but often harder to see. In reality, these boundaries define your reality, your soul if you will, and they help you guard and maintain it.noSt. John, BoundariesSun, 23 Sep 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/9.23.07_Sermon_Handout.pdfhttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/9.23.07_Sermon_Handout.pdfMike McQuaid11:30 - What are Boundaries?Physical boundaries mark a visible property line indicating that someone holds the deed. In the emotional and spiritual world, boundaries are just as real, but often harder to see. In reality, these boundaries define your reality, your soul if you will, and they help you guard and maintain it.no18:47St. John, BoundariesSun, 23 Sep 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/20070923-sermon-mike.mp3Mike McQuaid11:30 - What are Boundaries?Physical boundaries mark a visible property line indicating that someone holds the deed. In the emotional and spiritual world, boundaries are just as real, but often harder to see. In reality, these boundaries define your reality, your soul if you will, and they help you guard and maintain it.noSt. John, BoundariesSun, 23 Sep 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/9.23.07_Sermon_Handout.pdfhttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/9.23.07_Sermon_Handout.pdfMike McQuaidDetermined DiscipleshipPrayer is a central concern in the Books of Luke and The Acts of the Apostles. In today's gospel reading, Jesus tells a parable about a persistent woman who harasses an unjust judge until he finally gives in and gives her the just judgment she demands. Jesus seeks to remind us how we ought to "pray always and not lose heart."no17:03St. John, Prayer, DeterminationSun, 16 Sep 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/20070916-sermon-mike.mp3Mike McQuaidDetermined DiscipleshipPrayer is a central concern in the Books of Luke and The Acts of the Apostles. In today's gospel reading, Jesus tells a parable about a persistent woman who harasses an unjust judge until he finally gives in and gives her the just judgment she demands. Jesus seeks to remind us how we ought to "pray always and not lose heart."noSt. John, Prayer, DeterminationSun, 16 Sep 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/9.16.07_Sermon_Handout.pdfhttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/9.16.07_Sermon_Handout.pdfBrian HughesMustard SeedsWe have doubts. It can be difficult to trust in the teachings and promises of God. It is even more difficult to do all Jesus has called us to do. We frequently cry out in desperation for God to increase our faith. We tend to forget God has given us all we really need. The smallest amount of faith is enough to make miracles happen.no26:40St. John, Doubts, Faith, MiraclesSun, 9 Sep 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/20070909-sermon-brian.mp3Brian HughesMustard SeedsWe have doubts. It can be difficult to trust in the teachings and promises of God. It is even more difficult to do all Jesus has called us to do. We frequently cry out in desperation for God to increase our faith. We tend to forget God has given us all we really need. The smallest amount of faith is enough to make miracles happen.noSt. John, Doubts, Faith, MiraclesSun, 9 Sep 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/9.9.07_Sermon_Handout.pdfhttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/9.9.07_Sermon_Handout.pdfBrian HughesLike Today Never Happened BeforeThis is one of the great "grace texts" of the church. In this letter, because of St. Paul's own autobiography, the contrast between a former unhealthy way of living and the great love of God that allows for new possibilities is clearly defined. Such Grace means living like today never happened before.no18:40St. John, Grace, St. Paul, LoveSun, 2 Sep 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/20070902-sermon-brian.mp3Brian HughesLike Today Never Happened BeforeThis is one of the great "grace texts" of the church. In this letter, because of St. Paul's own autobiography, the contrast between a former unhealthy way of living and the great love of God that allows for new possibilities is clearly defined. Such Grace means living like today never happened before.noSt. John, Grace, St. Paul, LoveSun, 2 Sep 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/9.2.07_Sermon_Handout.pdfhttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/9.2.07_Sermon_Handout.pdfMike McQuaidChristian Leadership 101The call of God upon a life, vocation, is a great gift of God. The call comes not because of our personal attributes, or because of any of our alleged virtues, but solely out of the gracious goodness of God. Our only qualification to be disciples is the call of God. The authorization for each of our ministries is God's.no15:50St. John, Vocation, Call, Grace, DiscipleSun, 26 Aug 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/20070826-sermon-mike.mp3Mike McQuaidChristian Leadership 101The call of God upon a life, vocation, is a great gift of God. The call comes not because of our personal attributes, or because of any of our alleged virtues, but solely out of the gracious goodness of God. Our only qualification to be disciples is the call of God. The authorization for each of our ministries is God's.noSt. John, Vocation, Call, Grace, DiscipleSun, 26 Aug 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/8.26.07_Sermon_Handout.pdfhttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/8.26.07_Sermon_Handout.pdfMike McQuaidIt Takes a Wrecking BallThe Jesus who crashes into our personal space in this text is light years from the sugary, serene pastel portraits of a gentle Savior that adorn church hallways. We may prefer a Jesus who soothes, who comforts, who improves our lives. Our text reminds us Jesus is not so constrained when it comes to the lost.no16:04St. John, Division, DissentionSun, 19 Aug 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/20070819-sermon-mike.mp3Mike McQuaidIt Takes a Wrecking BallThe Jesus who crashes into our personal space in this text is light years from the sugary, serene pastel portraits of a gentle Savior that adorn church hallways. We may prefer a Jesus who soothes, who comforts, who improves our lives. Our text reminds us Jesus is not so constrained when it comes to the lost.noSt. John, Division, DissentionSun, 19 Aug 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/8.19.07_Sermon_Handout.pdfhttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/8.19.07_Sermon_Handout.pdfBrian HughesWhen God Refuses to ListenWe pray our prayers, we sing our songs to God. What is "good" worship? What is the true test of Christian prayer and praise? The prophet tells us that we must link our worship to our lives, that we must test our liturgy by our ethics, that justice is a good criterion for the validity of our worship.no26:51St. John, Ethics, JusticeSun, 12 Aug 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/20070812-sermon-brian.mp3Brian HughesWhen God Refuses to ListenWe pray our prayers, we sing our songs to God. What is "good" worship? What is the true test of Christian prayer and praise? The prophet tells us that we must link our worship to our lives, that we must test our liturgy by our ethics, that justice is a good criterion for the validity of our worship.noSt. John, Ethics, JusticeSun, 12 Aug 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/8.12.07_Sermon_Handout.pdfhttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/8.12.07_Sermon_Handout.pdfMike McQuaidMajoring in the MinorsWhat is really important in life? What ought to be our highest priorities? To be a Christian, a follower of Jesus, is to keep focusing upon what is important and to keep refusing to become preoccupied with what is unimportant.no14:43St. John, FocusSun, 5 Aug 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/20070805-sermon-mike.mp3Mike McQuaidMajoring in the MinorsWhat is really important in life? What ought to be our highest priorities? To be a Christian, a follower of Jesus, is to keep focusing upon what is important and to keep refusing to become preoccupied with what is unimportant.noSt. John, FocusSun, 5 Aug 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/8.5.07_Sermon_Handout.pdfhttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/8.5.07_Sermon_Handout.pdfMike McQuaidA Plea for PersistenceWhen Jesus' disciples asked him about prayer, he gave them a model prayer, the Lord's Prayer. Then he told them a parable that urges persistence and dogged determination in prayer. In our relationship with God, we are to keep at it, keep attempting to be attentive to the incursions of God into our lives.no19:46St. John, PersistenceSun, 29 Jul 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/20070729-sermon-mike.mp3Mike McQuaidA Plea for PersistenceWhen Jesus' disciples asked him about prayer, he gave them a model prayer, the Lord's Prayer. Then he told them a parable that urges persistence and dogged determination in prayer. In our relationship with God, we are to keep at it, keep attempting to be attentive to the incursions of God into our lives.noSt. John, PersistenceSun, 29 Jul 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/7.29.07_Sermon_Handout.pdfhttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/7.29.07_Sermon_Handout.pdfBrian HughesHospitalityAn often neglected, sometimes underestimated, Christian virtue is hospitality. Hospitality requires that we expose ourselves to others. As Christians, we must be willing to receive others, to welcome them into our lives.no22:21St. John, HospitalitySun, 22 Jul 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/20070722-sermon-brian.mp3Brian HughesHospitalityAn often neglected, sometimes underestimated, Christian virtue is hospitality. Hospitality requires that we expose ourselves to others. As Christians, we must be willing to receive others, to welcome them into our lives.noSt. John, HospitalitySun, 22 Jul 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/7.22.07_Sermon_Handout.pdfhttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/7.22.07_Sermon_Handout.pdfBrian HughesBelief in ActionJesus was a teacher who taught not only through ideas, stories, and concepts but also through active example. He calls us, not simply to think about God, but to actively serve God and neighbor.no28:33St. John, ServiceSun, 15 Jul 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/20070715-sermon-brian.mp3Brian HughesBelief in ActionJesus was a teacher who taught not only through ideas, stories, and concepts but also through active example. He calls us, not simply to think about God, but to actively serve God and neighbor.noSt. John, ServiceSun, 15 Jul 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/7.15.07_Sermon_Handout.pdfhttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/7.15.07_Sermon_Handout.pdfPastor Brian HughesHealed by the Wrong PeopleSometimes God's incursions among us are surprising. Sometimes God's power comes to us when we least expect it from people we least expect. Sometimes we are healed, restored, saved by strangers. This is the peculiar nature of salvation by a stranger named Jesus.no25:36God, Healed, salvationSun, 8 Jul 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/20070708-sermon-brian.mp3Pastor Brian HughesHealed by the Wrong PeopleSometimes God's incursions among us are surprising. Sometimes God's power comes to us when we least expect it from people we least expect. Sometimes we are healed, restored, saved by strangers. This is the peculiar nature of salvation by a stranger named Jesus.noGod, Healed, salvationSun, 8 Jul 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/7.8.07_Sermon_Handout.pdfhttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/7.8.07_Sermon_Handout.pdfPastor Mike McQuaidWe Will Follow You, But...God gave this one and only Son to reach lost people. For those who really and truly desire to become more like Christ in their lives, a mark of discipleship is that you become most like him when you are part of His work making the Lost become Found. 3D living is a framework for operating successfully and effectively as God’s means for reaching the Lost.no23:37follow, christSun, 1 Jul 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/20070701-sermon-mike.mp3Pastor Mike McQuaidWe Will Follow You, But...God gave this one and only Son to reach lost people. For those who really and truly desire to become more like Christ in their lives, a mark of discipleship is that you become most like him when you are part of His work making the Lost become Found. 3D living is a framework for operating successfully and effectively as God’s means for reaching the Lost.nofollow, christSun, 1 Jul 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/7.1.07_Sermon_Handout.pdfhttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/7.1.07_Sermon_Handout.pdfBrian HughesYou BelongPaul speaks to the Galatians on the change which has occurred in their lives "now that faith has come." We are reminded that, because of the work of God in Christ, in the cross and resurrection of Jesus, we are given a home, a place in the kingdom of God. We belong.no22:52St. John, Galatians, BelongSun, 24 Jun 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/20070624-sermon-brian.mp3Brian HughesYou BelongPaul speaks to the Galatians on the change which has occurred in their lives "now that faith has come." We are reminded that, because of the work of God in Christ, in the cross and resurrection of Jesus, we are given a home, a place in the kingdom of God. We belong.noSt. John, Galatians, BelongSun, 24 Jun 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/6.24.07_Sermon_Handout.pdfhttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/6.24.07_Sermon_Handout.pdfBrian HughesI Believe in God the Holy SpiritThe center of God's divine activity is the incarnate Son of God, Jesus the Christ. Yet just as the Son performed the work of the Father who sent him, so the Spirit performs the work of the Son. In carrying on Jesus' earthly ministry, the Spirit's ongoing work is to reveal truth, give life and strengthen faith.no23:47St. John, God the Holy SpiritSun, 17 Jun 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/20070617-sermon-brian.mp3Brian HughesI Believe in God the Holy SpiritThe center of God's divine activity is the incarnate Son of God, Jesus the Christ. Yet just as the Son performed the work of the Father who sent him, so the Spirit performs the work of the Son. In carrying on Jesus' earthly ministry, the Spirit's ongoing work is to reveal truth, give life and strengthen faith.noSt. John, God the Holy SpiritSun, 17 Jun 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/6.17.07_Sermon_Handout.pdfhttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/6.17.07_Sermon_Handout.pdfMike McQuaidI Believe in God the SonUnlike any other widely followed religious leader in history, Jesus Christ made a unique claim. He declared Himself God. Not a god, not god-like, but God incarnate - the Creator of the universe in human flesh. Intellectually, that's disturbing. Spiritually, that's the most liberating thing that could ever happen to humankind.no17:54St. John, God the SonSun, 10 Jun 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/20070610-sermon-mike.mp3Mike McQuaidI Believe in God the SonUnlike any other widely followed religious leader in history, Jesus Christ made a unique claim. He declared Himself God. Not a god, not god-like, but God incarnate - the Creator of the universe in human flesh. Intellectually, that's disturbing. Spiritually, that's the most liberating thing that could ever happen to humankind.noSt. John, God the SonSun, 10 Jun 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/6.10.07_Sermon_Handout.pdfhttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/6.10.07_Sermon_Handout.pdfBrian HughesI Believe in God the FatherThe Apostle's Creed was developed between the second and ninth centuries. It is the most popular creed used in worship by Western Christians. Its central doctrines are those of the Trinity and God the Creator. But why was it written and where did it come from?no26:01St. John, God the FatherSun, 3 Jun 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/20070603-sermon-brian.mp3Brian HughesI Believe in God the FatherThe Apostle's Creed was developed between the second and ninth centuries. It is the most popular creed used in worship by Western Christians. Its central doctrines are those of the Trinity and God the Creator. But why was it written and where did it come from?noSt. John, God the FatherSun, 3 Jun 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/6.3.07_Sermon_Handout.pdfhttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/6.3.07_Sermon_Handout.pdfMike McQuaidBelieve … do greater worksAffirming one's faith in Jesus Christ is not about checking off one more item on one's (or one's child's) spiritual "To Do" list. Instead, it's one of many steps in a lifelong journey of exploring to whom or what we can entrust our souls for eternity. Jesus says that when we respond to His love and forgiveness by entrusting our lives into His hands, He sends us into the world to do "even greater works" than people saw Him do. On this Pentecost Sunday, will you trust the Spirit of God to move you to demonstrate your faith in Christ through your good works toward others?no15:14St. John, PentecostSun, 27 May 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/20070527-sermon-mike.mp3Mike McQuaidBelieve … do greater worksAffirming one's faith in Jesus Christ is not about checking off one more item on one's (or one's child's) spiritual "To Do" list. Instead, it's one of many steps in a lifelong journey of exploring to whom or what we can entrust our souls for eternity. Jesus says that when we respond to His love and forgiveness by entrusting our lives into His hands, He sends us into the world to do "even greater works" than people saw Him do. On this Pentecost Sunday, will you trust the Spirit of God to move you to demonstrate your faith in Christ through your good works toward others?noSt. John, PentecostSun, 27 May 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/5.27.07_Sermon_Handout.pdfhttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/5.27.07_Sermon_Handout.pdfBrian HughesGrander Vision LivingJesus desperately wanted three career fishermen, as well as the fine people of St. John Lutheran Church, to understand that this life is all about people. In Grander Vision Living, we are talking about making people such a priority that we will take a Walk Across a Room, having a radical inclusiveness for people - even those who look different, talk different, act different and so on. We are invited to bring all into Christ's presence.no24:33St. John, People, VisionSun, 20 May 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/20070520-sermon-brian.mp3Brian HughesGrander Vision LivingJesus desperately wanted three career fishermen, as well as the fine people of St. John Lutheran Church, to understand that this life is all about people. In Grander Vision Living, we are talking about making people such a priority that we will take a Walk Across a Room, having a radical inclusiveness for people - even those who look different, talk different, act different and so on. We are invited to bring all into Christ's presence.noSt. John, People, VisionSun, 20 May 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/5.20.07%20Sermon%20Handout.pdfhttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/5.20.07%20Sermon%20Handout.pdfBrian HughesThe Power of StoryWords. Humble words. Wise words. Gentle words. Grace-filled words. If your closest friends or the family members who actually live underneath the same roof as you were polled anonymously about this, would they say that in the course of normal, everyday life, you can be counted on to speak words of encouragement and grace? What is your story? What is the story of God in your life? And can you get them both told together well?no24:52St. John, Stories, Grace, EncouragementSun, 13 May 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/20070513-sermon-brian.mp3Brian HughesThe Power of StoryWords. Humble words. Wise words. Gentle words. Grace-filled words. If your closest friends or the family members who actually live underneath the same roof as you were polled anonymously about this, would they say that in the course of normal, everyday life, you can be counted on to speak words of encouragement and grace? What is your story? What is the story of God in your life? And can you get them both told together well?noSt. John, Stories, Grace, EncouragementSun, 13 May 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/5.13.07%20Sermon%20Handout.pdfhttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/5.13.07%20Sermon%20Handout.pdfBrian HughesLiving in 3DGod gave His one and only Son to reach lost people. For those who really and truly desire to become more like Christ in their lives, a mark of discipleship is that you become most like Him when you are part of His work making the Lost become Found. 3D Living is a framework for operating successfully and effectively as God's means for reaching the Lost: it means to Develop Friendships, Discover Stories, and Discern Next Steps.no26:10St. John, Discipleship, Lost, Found, FriendshipsSun, 6 May 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/20070506-sermon-brian.mp3Brian HughesLiving in 3DGod gave His one and only Son to reach lost people. For those who really and truly desire to become more like Christ in their lives, a mark of discipleship is that you become most like Him when you are part of His work making the Lost become Found. 3D Living is a framework for operating successfully and effectively as God's means for reaching the Lost: it means to Develop Friendships, Discover Stories, and Discern Next Steps.noSt. John, Discipleship, Lost, Found, FriendshipsSun, 6 May 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/5.6.07%20Sermon%20Handout.pdfhttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/5.6.07%20Sermon%20Handout.pdfBrian HughesThe Single Greatest GiftThe single greatest gift Christ-followers can give people around them is an introduction to the God who created them, who loves them, and who has a purpose for their life. Nothing beats it - not monetary gains, not job opportunities, not recognition or accolades. And when you boil it down, this is what Just Walk Across the Room is all about: watching for ways to give this greatest gift to someone living far from God.no29:06St. John, Evangelism, Greatest GiftSun, 29 Apr 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/20070429-sermon-brian.mp3Brian HughesThe Single Greatest GiftThe single greatest gift Christ-followers can give people around them is an introduction to the God who created them, who loves them, and who has a purpose for their life. Nothing beats it - not monetary gains, not job opportunities, not recognition or accolades. And when you boil it down, this is what Just Walk Across the Room is all about: watching for ways to give this greatest gift to someone living far from God.noSt. John, Evangelism, Greatest GiftSun, 29 Apr 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/4.29.07%20Sermon%20Handout.pdfhttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/4.29.07%20Sermon%20Handout.pdfBrian HughesBreakfast by the BeachThe risen Christ is free and moving. He doesn't recognize the separation that we tend to make between "secular" and "religious". He intrudes, comes to where you are, speaks to you, and reveals himself to you. Pay attention tomorrow when you are sitting at your desk, or washing the clothes, or sweeping the floor, or reading a book. Jesus is loose and he is looking for you.no25:32St. John, JesusSun, 22 Apr 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/20070422-sermon-brian.mp3Brian HughesBreakfast by the BeachThe risen Christ is free and moving. He doesn't recognize the separation that we tend to make between "secular" and "religious". He intrudes, comes to where you are, speaks to you, and reveals himself to you. Pay attention tomorrow when you are sitting at your desk, or washing the clothes, or sweeping the floor, or reading a book. Jesus is loose and he is looking for you.noSt. John, JesusSun, 22 Apr 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/4.22.07%20Sermon%20Handout.pdfhttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/4.22.07%20Sermon%20Handout.pdfMike McQuaidFrom Fear to FaithJohn's Gospel ends in a series of three resurrection stories. Our Gospel text today comprises the second and third resurrection appearances. In this two-act drama we learn these key truths: 1) The disciples of Jesus reacted to his crucifixion with fear, cowering behind locked doors; 2) Jesus seeks out those fearful disciples right after his resurrection. He comes to them, appears before them, and empowers them to do his work. From Fear to Faithful Action.no18:33St. John, Fear, Faith, Crucifixion, ResurrectionSun, 15 Apr 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/20070415-sermon-mike.mp3Mike McQuaidFrom Fear to FaithJohn's Gospel ends in a series of three resurrection stories. Our Gospel text today comprises the second and third resurrection appearances. In this two-act drama we learn these key truths: 1) The disciples of Jesus reacted to his crucifixion with fear, cowering behind locked doors; 2) Jesus seeks out those fearful disciples right after his resurrection. He comes to them, appears before them, and empowers them to do his work. From Fear to Faithful Action.noSt. John, Fear, Faith, Crucifixion, ResurrectionSun, 15 Apr 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/4.15.07%20Sermon%20Handout.pdfhttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/4.15.07%20Sermon%20Handout.pdfMike McQuaidEaster 2007, Part IEaster 2007, Part Ino10:10St. John, EasterSun, 8 Apr 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/20070408-sermon-mike.mp3Brian HughesEaster 2007, Part IIEaster 2007, Part IIno15:41St. John, EasterSun, 8 Apr 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/20070408-sermon-brian.mp3Brian HughesEaster 2007, Part IIEaster 2007, Part IInoSt. John, EasterSun, 8 Apr 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/4.8.07%20Sermon%20Handout.pdfhttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/4.8.07%20Sermon%20Handout.pdfSuzanne SewellGood Friday 2007Good Friday 2007no12:39St. John, Good FridayFri, 6 Apr 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/20070406-reading-suzanne.mp3Brian HughesMaundy Thursday 2007Maundy Thursday 2007no9:31St. John, Maunday ThursdayThu, 5 Apr 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/20070405-sermon-brian.mp3Mike McQuaidPalm Sunday 2007On Palm Sunday, we remember people using palm leaves to praise Jesus as king; and yet by the end of the week we will hear that many of the same people abandoned, betrayed, or denied Jesus in the moment of his death. With our own palms we praise Jesus today; and yet we will use those same palms to hurt people later this week. What can we learn from how Jesus used his palms?no14:12St. John, Palm SundaySun, 1 Apr 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/20070401-sermon-mike.mp3Mike McQuaidPalm Sunday 2007On Palm Sunday, we remember people using palm leaves to praise Jesus as king; and yet by the end of the week we will hear that many of the same people abandoned, betrayed, or denied Jesus in the moment of his death. With our own palms we praise Jesus today; and yet we will use those same palms to hurt people later this week. What can we learn from how Jesus used his palms?noSt. John, Palm SundaySun, 1 Apr 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/4.1.07%20Sermon%20Handout.pdfhttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/4.1.07%20Sermon%20Handout.pdfBrian HughesGoing the DistanceFriedrich Nietzsche wrote, "The essential thing in 'heaven and earth' is ... that there should also be a long obedience in the same direction." Repent and Believe are easy to learn, but knowing these two in our heads is just the beginning. Life, God's Teaching Moments, is a tool we can carry forward every day of our earthly existence.no22:18St. John, Life, Teaching MomentsSun, 25 Mar 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/20070325-sermon-brian.mp3Brian HughesGoing the DistanceFriedrich Nietzsche wrote, "The essential thing in 'heaven and earth' is ... that there should also be a long obedience in the same direction." Repent and Believe are easy to learn, but knowing these two in our heads is just the beginning. Life, God's Teaching Moments, is a tool we can carry forward every day of our earthly existence.noSt. John, Life, Teaching MomentsSun, 25 Mar 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/3.25.07%20Sermon%20Handout.pdfhttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/3.25.07%20Sermon%20Handout.pdfBrian HughesTime to MoveAction comes out of confidence. It's a faith issue. Sometimes our lives are shaped by inactivity. But there comes a point where our confidence is expressed in how we live. It is visible, it is seen, it is public. Jesus has always been much more than just talk.no25:11St. John, Action, ConfidenceSun, 18 Mar 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/20070318-sermon-brian.mp3Brian HughesTime to MoveAction comes out of confidence. It's a faith issue. Sometimes our lives are shaped by inactivity. But there comes a point where our confidence is expressed in how we live. It is visible, it is seen, it is public. Jesus has always been much more than just talk.noSt. John, Action, ConfidenceSun, 18 Mar 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/3.18.07%20Sermon%20Handout.pdfhttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/handouts/3.18.07%20Sermon%20Handout.pdfBrian HughesChanging Your StrategyYou've made a choice to learn from Life. Jesus' first command to us is to repent. Repentance is not about judgment. It's about change. That can be scary, but in Jesus' presence, it's time to stop worrying. It's time to be honest with ourselves.no26:44St. John, Repentance, Judgement, Change, WorriesSun, 11 Mar 2007 19:00:00 GMThttp://www.stjohnmd.org/podcasts/sermons/20070311-sermon-brian.mp3Brian HughesChanging Your StrategyYou've made a choice to learn from Life. Jesus' first command to us is to repent. Repentance is not about judgment. It's about change. That can be scary, but in Jesus' presence, it's time to stop worrying.