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Law of the Land - Exodus 21 June 7, 2009 Introduction: Our study of the Ten Commandments is complete. The last two passages in Exodus 20 taught us of our need for the superior mediation of Christ and of our need to hear God from Heaven. The next section of this book begins in chapter 21 and extends out…

God in a Box: Closing Thoughts on Exodus Exodus 40 Pastor Oesterwind Introduction: “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. ” (James 4:8, NKJV) We began our study through Exodus on June 29, 2008. That is almost two years…

The Ninth Commandment: Lying Pastor Oesterwind February 8, 2009 Introduction: Not long ago, FOX premiered “Moment of Truth,” a TV show that wrestles with whether or not anyone is ever willing to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. Contestants are hooked up to a state-of-the-art…

The Path to Restoration Exodus 33.1-17 Pastor Oesterwind Background/Review: 1. God’s response to Israel’s sin with the golden calf is a test of Moses’ leadership over the people. He passed that test by interceding on their behalf. 2. God invested much in the redemption of Israel. Moses reminds God of…

Just So! Exodus 25.8-40 Pastor Oesterwind Exodus 25:8–9 (NKJV) — 8 …Let them make Me a sanctuary, that I may dwell among them. 9 According to all that I show you, that is, the pattern of the tabernacle and the pattern of all its furnishings, just so you shall make it. Introduction: God dwells in a sanctuary…

Crossing the Red Sea - Exodus 14.1 - 15.21 (Part 6 in a Series of 11) October 5, 2008 Introduction: Read Exodus 14. Prayer: O, Lord - Who is like You? Confident in battle; Faithful to the faithless; Fighting for us! You will gain honor. The world will know that You are the Lord. You will gain honor for…

Dealing with Theft in Society Exodus 22.1-15 June 14, 2009 Introduction: On March 12 of this year, Bernie Madoff pled guilty to 11 felony counts including securities fraud, mail fraud, wire fraud, money laundering, and perjury. He faces a long prison sentence, but he is also subject to mandatory restitution…

The Glory and Goodness of God Exodus 33:18 – 34:9 Pastor Oesterwind Introduction: Have you heard about Pocket God? It’s one of the top-selling video game applications for Apple’s iPhone. Here's the game description found on iTunes: What kind of god would you be? Benevolent or vengeful? Play Pocket God…

The Presence of God Exodus 23.20-33 Pastor Oesterwind Introduction: A few years ago I watch a film titled Endurance. It is the story of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s expedition to cross the Antarctic. Things went terribly wrong on the journey. Shackleton and his crew attempted to navigate through pack ice…

The Third Commandment: Honoring the Name of God Pastor Oesterwind November 30, 2008 Introduction: You and I have names we did not choose. My wife and I chose the names of our sons. Each has a purpose, but when push comes to shove the names themselves are usually treated as labels. I wanted my sons to…

Plagues and Pharaoh - Exodus 7-10 (Part 4 in a Series of 11) September 14, 2008 Prayer: Father, our desire is to grow in the knowledge of You this evening. We know we cannot slip our spiritual lives into neutral and coast. We are to grow and function in the way you gifted us as was mentioned this morning.…

The Tenth Commandment: The Internal Commandment Pastor Oesterwind March 1, 2009 Introduction: There was a king who was suffering from a persistent sickness and was advised by his wise men that he would be cured if the shirt of a contented man were brought for him to wear. The search began for a contented…

Times to Remember Exodus 23.14-19 Pastor Oesterwind Introduction: My memories of childhood are fleeting. I’m not sure why. I want to remember certain things. Now, Junior High I’d like to forget J But other times are fun to remember. Snow days keeping me home from school, little league uniforms and the…

Complaining - Exodus 15.22 - 18.27 (Part 7 in a Series of 11) October 12, 1008 Introduction: “A heavy wagon was being dragged along a country lane by a team of oxen. The axles groaned and creaked terribly, when the oxen turning around thus addressed the wheels, "Hey there, why do you make so much noise?…

Introducing the Ten Commandments - Exodus 19.1 - 24.18 (Part 8 in a Series of 11) October 19, 2008 The Promise of God’s Presence (Exodus 19.1-6) In Exodus 3:12 God had said to Moses, “I will certainly be with you. And this shall be a sign to you that I have sent you: When you have brought the people…

The Ten Commandments - God Permits No Rivals Exodus 20:1-3 Pastor Oesterwind Exodus 20:1-3 “And God spoke all these words, saying: ‘I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. You shall have no other gods before Me.’” Review: God promises His presence…

The Ten Commandments: God Permits No Rivals Exodus 20:1-3 Pastor Oesterwind Exodus 20:1-3 “And God spoke all these words, saying: ‘I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. You shall have no other gods before Me.’” Review: God promises His presence…

The Second Commandment: Worshipping God on the Walls or in the Word Pastor Oesterwind November 9, 2008 Introduction: I faced a great dichotomy that I was never able to resolve as a Roman Catholic. On one hand, I was taught that without the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church I could never understand…

The Bondage of Sin and the Grace of God - Exodus 1 (Part 1 in a Series of 11) June 29, 2008 Read Exodus 1. Prayer: Lord, fill us with the knowledge of Your will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding. You will is too important for us to miss. It is not as mysterious as our sinfulness leads us to think.…

The Fourth Commandment: Remembering the Sabbath Day Pastor Oesterwind December 7, 2008 “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. 9Six days you shall labor and do all your work, 10but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord your God. In it you shall do no work: you, nor your son, nor your daughter,…

The Aftermath of the Golden Calf: Response and Consequence to Sin Exodus 32.7-35 Pastor Oesterwind Overview: Response to Sin (7-29) God (7-14) Moses (15-20) Aaron (21-24) Levites (25-29) Consequence to Sin (30-35) The Broader Context: 1. Response – the Lord and Moses respond to Israel’s sin (32.7-33.17)…

Preparing and Persuading Moses - Exodus 2-4 (Part 2 in a Series of 11) July 6, 2008 Prayer: Jesus, you have challenged us to walk worthy of You and to fully please You. This is too high for us - to please You in every way is a life worthy of You. How can we possibly do this? When we look at our lives,…

The Passover Lamb - Exodus 11.1-13.22 (Part 5 in a Series of 11) September 28, 2008 Prayer: Father, your hand is powerful to save! Nothing is able to stop the plan of redemption you set in motion with the work of your Son and our Lord, Jesus Christ. The enemy accuses and rages against us, but you will…

Moses Meets Pharaoh - Exodus 5-6 (Part 3 in a Series of 11) September 7, 2008 Prayer: Father, it is my desire to please you through preaching the Word of God tonight. I believe that my brothers and sisters in Christ desire to please you by being hearers and doers of what you reveal. The prayer of Paul…

A God We Can See Exodus 32:1-6 Pastor Oesterwind Review: We’ve covered much of the second major part of Exodus with the past two messages dealing with tabernacle and the furniture found in it. The last message presented an overview of the entire second half of Exodus through a PowerPoint presentation.…