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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…

Giving Compelled by Grace Not Guilt Exodus 25.1-8 Pastor Oesterwind Introduction: Timothy Keller writes, “Once upon a time there was a gardener who grew an enormous carrot. So he took it to his king and said, ‘My Lord, this is the greatest carrot I've ever grown or ever will grow. Therefore I want to…

Too Busy to Pray Luke 5.12-16; 10.38-42; 1 Corinthians 7.4-5 Pastor Oesterwind Luke 5:12–16 (NKJV) — 12 And it happened when He was in a certain city, that behold, a man who was full of leprosy saw Jesus; and he fell on his face and implored Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.”…

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…

The Resurrected and Living Christ Matthew 27:57 - 28:20 Pastor Oesterwind Introduction: A pastor traveled to Ecuador and spent a couple of weeks traveling in the mountains. He met the Quechua Indian people amidst the most mind-numbing squalor. The disease and disfigured bodies were heartbreaking. The…

The Power of Prayer - Jeremiah 33.3 November 30, 2008 Pastor Oesterwind Introduction: Phil didn’t know what to say when his young children asked if Mommy was going to die. His wife, Ramona, suffered horrible seizures. Hundreds of friends and relatives prayed, but Ramona’s weight eventually slipped to…

A friend encouraged author Neil Cole to tour the Rodin museum while in France. Reflecting on Rodin's most famous work, Cole writes, Rodin was a French impressionist sculptor. Though many do not realize his name, most are familiar with his work. He created the Thinker. What you may not realize is that…

The Joy of Christian Education - Pastor Oesterwind Topical Message May 3, 2009 Introduction: This morning at Heritage, we’ve made an attempt to recognize and publically appreciate the teaching staff in our Sunday school department and our Christian academy. Almost 30 people do an incredible job with…

Eternity in Our Hearts Ecclesiastes 3:11 Pastor Oesterwind “He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also He has put eternity in their hearts, except that no one can find out the work that God does from beginning to end.” -Ecclesiastes 3:11 Introduction: Let’s suppose that you’ve been diagnosed…

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…

Those who Would Follow Christ - Luke 9:57-62 Pastor Oesterwind December 28, 2008 Introduction: Are you interested in being a vegetarian, but concerned that you might not be able to adjust? Not to worry…you can become a flexitarian. As vegetarianism gains in popularity and increases its market niche,…

Ride on! Ride on in Majesty! Palm Sunday, April 5, 2009 Psalm 45 To the Chief Musician. Set to “The Lilies.” A Contemplation of the Sons of Korah. A Song of Love. 1My heart is overflowing with a good theme; I recite my composition concerning the King; my tongue is the pen of a ready writer. 2You are…

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 Joy of Motherhood - John 16.21 Pastor Oesterwind May 10, 2009 Introduction: Perhaps some of the ladies are able to resonate with what one mother described as the fantasy and reality of motherhood: The Fantasy: As your little ones sit quietly at the kitchen table and hum along with Beethoven, they…

The Seventh Commandment: Adultery Pastor Oesterwind December 28, 2008 Exodus 20:14 “You shall not commit adultery.” Introduction: Allan Petersen, in The Myth of the Greener Grass, tells the story of a group of a dozen married women having lunch together. One woman asked, ‘How many of you have been faithful…

Superior Mediation Exodus 20:18-21 April 19, 2009 Introduction: Paul Harvey told the story of Alexandra Flynn of Fremont, Nebraska. Alexandra was looking forward to attending the homecoming celebration at her public high school. She left home in high spirits, but she did not have her high school ID with…

Point A to Point B: Victory over Sin Joshua 1.1-9 Introduction: · Read Josh 1.1-9. · The Bible presents the Christian life as a life of warfare and struggle; one battle is won even as another looms on the horizon. · The battles fought are fought with confidence because victory is guaranteed. Victory…

A Worship Meditation: The Journey of Faith Pastor Oesterwind The Public Reading of Scripture God has revealed Himself to us in the Scriptures. Reading and listening to the Scriptures requires effort. If what is done this evening is effective, it will only be because all of us have realized that the Lord…

The Blood Catalyst Exodus 24.1-18 Pastor Oesterwind Introduction: We began studying Ex 20 by looking at each one of the Ten Commandments. Ex 21 – 23 contain what has been deemed the Book of the Covenant, a practical fleshing out of the Ten Commandments. Ex 24 contains a ceremony that ratified this covenant…

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…

The Sixth Commandment: A Savior is Murdered Pastor Oesterwind December 21, 2008 “You shall not murder.” Exodus 20:13 Introduction: Preaching this text a few days before Christmas will probably leave people a bit stunned. Especially when our society defines The Ten Commandments as follows: 1. Have a good…

“Whatever God says, I’ll believe; whatever He commands, I’ll do!”- Matthew 13:3-8, 18-23 Introduction: During a spring trip a man’s family was driving from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa, Florida. As far as the eye could see, orange trees were loaded with fruit. When they stopped for breakfast, the father…

The Eighth Commandment: Stealing Pastor Oesterwind January 18, 2009 Exodus 20:15 “You shall not steal.” Introduction: In 2007, Spherion, a career recruiting and staffing agency, asked 2,000 employees if they had ever taken office supplies for personal use. Nearly 20 percent of employees admitted they…

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…

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…