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Audio versions of Messiah St. Charles' weekly messages given by Pastor Jim Mueller and Pastor Chuck Schlie.
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Messiah St. Charles Weekly MessagesMay 08, 2022

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The Bad Boys of Lent: Week 6 | The Crowd

The Bad Boys of Lent: Week 6 | The Crowd

Of all the bad boys we've looked at, the crowd of people calling for Jesus's crucifixion is the one most of us would have been a part of. It's too easy for us to be persuaded into action by others with an agenda, but there is a way to guard our minds and not be tempted to go against our own conscience. Seminary student Ryan Pfendler helps us avoid conforming to the norms of the world with the help of God's Word.

Mar 24, 202429:19
The Bad Boys of Lent: Week 5 | The Centurion

The Bad Boys of Lent: Week 5 | The Centurion

We don’t know much about the Centurion in charge of Jesus’s crucifixion, but we do know that he saw what others didn’t—that Jesus was the Son of God. In the course of doing his job, he was able to come that realization and be forever changed by what he saw.

Mar 17, 202426:20
Bad Boys of Lent: Week 4 | Thief on the Cross

Bad Boys of Lent: Week 4 | Thief on the Cross

Jesus offers salvation to all! Even at the end of his life, the repentant thief recognized Jesus as the Savior and asked for His forgiveness. It’s really that easy.

Mar 11, 202433:41
The Bad Boys of Lent: Week 3 | Pontius Pilate

The Bad Boys of Lent: Week 3 | Pontius Pilate

Pontius Pilate has gone down in history as the person responsible for sending Jesus to the cross. Though he knew Jesus was innocent of the charges against Him, he gave into the crowd demanding blood. He ceremoniously washed his hands and absolved himself of guilt, but going against his conscience was his fatal flaw that cost him his reputation.

Mar 03, 202429:21
The Bad Boys of Lent: Week 2 | Herod

The Bad Boys of Lent: Week 2 | Herod

Our faith tradition doesn't emphasize giving anything up for Lent (though it's certainly a great spiritual exercise!), but being a follower of Jesus does require that we loosen our grip on our worldly idols to grow closer to our Savior. Being "all in" for Jesus involves sacrifice and walking by faith (not by sight). We're not saying it's easy, but it is certainly worth it!

Feb 25, 202427:31
The Bad Boys of Lent: Week 1 | Caiaphas

The Bad Boys of Lent: Week 1 | Caiaphas

Caiaphas was the high priest during Jesus's ministry. He refused to see Jesus for who He really was in order to keep his grip on power. He had so many chances to recognize the Messiah, but Caiaphas couldn't contain the chaos around him. Where do you see yourself in Caiaphas's story?1 SeenLike

Feb 19, 202423:04
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: Jubilee | Week 6

The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: Jubilee | Week 6

Our God is the God of abundance, not scarcity. He has a purpose for that abundance, and in this message we're looking at the many ways God is blessing Messiah to be a light to others in our community. It's a day of celebration!

Feb 11, 202431:28
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: Generosity | Week 5

The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: Generosity | Week 5

When it comes to giving your treasure to God, who do is your role model? In the Bible, there is some guidance, and this message looks closely at one particular example. Watch and learn what living out the spiritual discipline of generosity looks like for Jesus followers.


Feb 05, 202427:14
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: Simplicity | Week 4

The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: Simplicity | Week 4

Do you often wish that life was just a bit more simple? We can all envision a life of leisurely downtimes that don't involve checking things off a "to-do" list, but it feels so out of reach. On Sunday, Pastor Jim will demonstrate that a slower pace of life is possible if we look to Jesus as our model for an unhurried lifestyle.


Jan 28, 202430:25
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: Prayer | Week 3

The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: Prayer | Week 3

Prayer is a spiritual discipline you may feel like you've got a good handle on. Jesus constantly models prayer and even gives us the words to pray to our heavenly Father. This Sunday, we're going to challenge you to relearn what you know about prayer. Your soul longs for this practice, so let's discover how and what to say when you're going to Jesus in prayer.

Jan 21, 202430:25
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: The Sabbath | Week 2

The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: The Sabbath | Week 2

Think you know what it means to "sabbath"? You might be surprised to discover what you don't know about this spiritual discipline. In Exodus, God commands it of His people—for our own good! Learn more in this message and discover practical ways to incorporate it into your life.

Jan 15, 202432:14
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: The Magi | Week 1

The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: The Magi | Week 1

How great would it be if values like rest, prayer, simplicity, and generosity defined our life today? Unfortunately, we're more than likely living with feelings of busyness, loneliness, overwhelm, and a mindset of scarcity. But it doesn't have to be this way! Jesus models a life of abundance, and it can be ours too if we seek to live like He lived. Over the next six weeks Messiah invites you to learn from Jesus how to make changes in your life so that you can better live it in the fullness that God intended for you! In today's message, Pastor Jim Mueller explores what the story of the Magi teaches about about remaining spiritually open to the experiences God wants us to have to live life in Him.

Jan 07, 202430:04
Más: Looking for Christ in a Culture of More: Week 3

Más: Looking for Christ in a Culture of More: Week 3

It's kind of crazy to think that a lowly baby in a manger would inspire the frenzy that characterizes the Christmas season. From a town of no consequence came a man who changed the course of history and gives us everlasting life in His name. In this message, Pastor Chuck Schlie explores the way God works through the humble and establishes a kingdom in which less is truly more.

Dec 17, 202326:26
Más: Looking for Christ in a Culture of More | Week 2

Más: Looking for Christ in a Culture of More | Week 2

Less can certainly be more when it comes to celebrating Christmas. In a culture of "more," we should stop and consider the impact of our actions on others who might not share the same beliefs—or find Christmas a day of joy. In this time of excess, guest pastor Maxx Fisher reminds us to pause and reflect on those not caught up in merriment and consider why they are that way and how we can respond to them where they are.


Dec 11, 202338:28
Más: Looking for Christ in a Culture of More: Week 1

Más: Looking for Christ in a Culture of More: Week 1

It's that time of year when we intend to focus on our Savior's birth, and yet it's the month that we have the least amount of time for reflection. As already busy people before December, we add Christmas decorating, shopping, parties, pictures, traditions, crafts, events and none of them actually have to do with Christmas - Christ's birth!

Our Endless Christmas activities are surely intended to focus on the reason for this season, but we all know it's easy to lose sight of that goal. It's the most wonderful, yet stressful time of the year because we get distracted from who we care about and what is most important - our faith and our family.

Dec 04, 202333:25
The Book of Mark: Week 11 | Exploring the Life of Jesus: The Death of Death
Nov 26, 202329:06
The Book of Mark: Week 10 | Exploring the Life of Jesus: The Crucified King

The Book of Mark: Week 10 | Exploring the Life of Jesus: The Crucified King

This week, the action in the Book of Mark has hit its climax with the crucifixion of the One whom the apostles worshipped as their Savior. This event makes them question all their assumptions about what a Messiah would like like, and it demonstrates how upside-down His kingdom truly is. We're almost at the end of our journey through Mark, but we still have much to learn. In this message Pastor Chuck Schlie examines the details in Mark that surround the crucifixion.

Nov 19, 202326:42
The Book of Mark: Week 9 | Exploring the Life of Jesus: Prayer & Betrayal

The Book of Mark: Week 9 | Exploring the Life of Jesus: Prayer & Betrayal

Have you ever felt overwhelmed? Jesus knows that feeling. In Mark 14:34, He tells His disciples that His "soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death.” He's about to experience betrayal, rejection, and death. This scene in Mark shows us a side of Jesus we haven't previously seen in Mark—that of a man deep in suffering.


Nov 12, 202333:22
The Book of Mark: Week 8 | Exploring the Life of Jesus: Communication & Community
Nov 06, 202331:10
The Book of Mark: Week 7 | Exploring the Life of Jesus: Mission Impossible

The Book of Mark: Week 7 | Exploring the Life of Jesus: Mission Impossible

We all have different triggers, and Jesus knows where we need to improve. In this story from Mark of the wealthy ruler who desires salvation, Jesus spotlights the idols we make of the things in our life that we value. He will use our insecurities to make us grow in faith. His challenge is always done in love.


Oct 29, 202328:13
The Book of Mark: Week 6 | Exploring the Life of Jesus: One Shining Moment

The Book of Mark: Week 6 | Exploring the Life of Jesus: One Shining Moment

Have you ever heard of the Transfiguration? It's a moment in Mark's Gospel when Jesus goes away to a mountain with a few of His disciples and something pretty miraculous happens. It's the subject of this week's message based on events in Mark chapter 9.

Oct 27, 202334:12
The Book of Mark: Week 3 | Exploring the Life of Jesus: Raising Expectations

The Book of Mark: Week 3 | Exploring the Life of Jesus: Raising Expectations

The Book of Mark: Week 3 | Exploring the Life of Jesus: Raising Expectations

Mark's Gospel is a Gospel in which the action is immediate and non-stop. There is a sense of urgency to his writing. The disciples are witnessing all that is happening, and they're are coming to realize that they are playing a part in something much bigger than themselves. This week, the action is ramping up even more, and the miracles they're witnessing defy their expectations. Pastor Jim gets into the miracles of Jesus healing the demon-possessed man, the women who bled for 12 years, and the raising of Jairus's daughter.

Oct 01, 202326:42
The Book of Mark: Week 2 | Exploring the Life of Jesus: Deeper Healing

The Book of Mark: Week 2 | Exploring the Life of Jesus: Deeper Healing

The Bible is a book of stories and people. Though we are separated from them by thousands of years, we can see ourselves in the feelings, circumstances, and motives of the people whose tales have been recorded. Our series on the Gospel of Mark continues on Sunday with Pastor Chuck exploring the story of the paralyzed man whose friends lower him from the ceiling to meet Jesus. Where are you in this story?

Sep 24, 202330:24
The Book of Mark: Week 1 | Exploring the Life of Jesus: Called by the King

The Book of Mark: Week 1 | Exploring the Life of Jesus: Called by the King

Following Jesus changes your life. The first disciples had their lives upended when Jesus called them to follow Him, but they did so willingly. There was something about Jesus that they recognized as divine. In this first message of this new series, we're taking a look at what the author of this Gospel wants us to know about Jesus. Over 11 weeks, we're going to get into who He was and why He came so that you can grow in relation to your Savior.

Sep 17, 202335:52
God Winks: Week 4 | More Than a Coincidence: Decision Making

God Winks: Week 4 | More Than a Coincidence: Decision Making

There's a lot in our world that's competing for our attention. In this environment, it's easy to get distracted and lose focus on what really matters. We end up responding to the things that don't fulfill our purpose and distract us from what we should respond to intentionally. In this message, learn how to practice good "response-ability."

Sep 11, 202329:54
God Winks: Week 3 | More Than a Coincidence: Pursuits & Passions

God Winks: Week 3 | More Than a Coincidence: Pursuits & Passions

One of the aims of the God Winks series is to help you see God at work in your life. This Sunday, we're going to learn how God uses our pursuits and our passions to prepare us for His calling. Learn how to recognize how your experiences have prepared you to do something greater in your life in service to God.

Sep 03, 202328:40
God Winks: Week 2 | More Than a Coincidence: Perseverance

God Winks: Week 2 | More Than a Coincidence: Perseverance

"Don't give up!" We've all heard that encouragement from a young age. It's good to try and try again, but how do we keep going when we want to just give up? And how can a God Wink keep us going? We'll learn more about seeing AND recognizing God's work in our lives this Sunday.


Aug 27, 202332:48
God Winks: Week 1 | More Than a Coincidence: Provision

God Winks: Week 1 | More Than a Coincidence: Provision

In the series opener, Pastor Chuck gets into what a “God Wink” is—and gives some examples of how to spot them. God winks show us that God is still active in our lives and wants a relationship with His creation. Keep your eyes open and you’ll see them in your own life!


Aug 20, 202324:28
Worship: Week 4 | It's More Than You Think: Sing!

Worship: Week 4 | It's More Than You Think: Sing!

Singing is a big part of worship. At Messiah, the time we spend singing is second only to the time we spend listening to the message from God's Word. Ever wonder why singing is such a big part of worship? Pastor Chuck Schlie explores this aspect of the service,


Aug 13, 202335:26
Worship: Week 3 | It's More Than You Think: Passionate & Reverent

Worship: Week 3 | It's More Than You Think: Passionate & Reverent

Is it OK for worship to be passionate? Is there room for it to be both passionate AND reverent? Pastor Jim takes us back to the Old Testament to discover why worshiping God with exuberance has God's seal of approval.

Aug 06, 202333:33
Worship: Week 2 | It's More Than You Think: Personal & Communal

Worship: Week 2 | It's More Than You Think: Personal & Communal

Have you ever considered that the way you worship affects the faith of others? It's actually a blessing to your community for you to have a personal connection to God. Ryan Pfendler illustrates how and why in this message.


Jul 30, 202326:48
Worship: Week 1 | It's More Than You Think: Breathe In Grace, Breathe Out Praise

Worship: Week 1 | It's More Than You Think: Breathe In Grace, Breathe Out Praise

What is worship all about? In this first message of our four-week series, Pastor Jim invites us to consider, does the way we are living our life demonstrates that we worship God—or something else? Is there a right way to worship? These and other questions will be considered.

Jul 24, 202326:02
Masterpiece: Week 7 | The Windows at Sainte Chapelle

Masterpiece: Week 7 | The Windows at Sainte Chapelle

Our Masterpiece series comes to an end with Pastor Jim’s teaching on the story of our redemption from beginning to end. It’s a narrative that begins in the Garden of Eden and ends with the Apostle John’s vision that inspired the Book of Revelation. It’s all told in the windows of Sainte-Chapelle Cathedral.

Jul 16, 202329:54
Masterpiece: Week 6 | The Feast at the House of Levi

Masterpiece: Week 6 | The Feast at the House of Levi

“I desire mercy, not sacrifice” (Matthew 9:13). Jesus uses these words to defend Himself against the judgment of the Pharisees who question why He eats with sinners. He’s quoting the prophet Hosea and making the case that God’s love and forgiveness extend to all. Do you have a hard time imagining that God can forgive your sins and love you unconditionally? Hear the truth—He loves and forgives all who want to follow Him!

Jul 09, 202323:28
Masterpiece Week 5 | The Resurrection at Cookham

Masterpiece Week 5 | The Resurrection at Cookham

In this Masterpiece message, Pastor Chuck wishes everyone a Happy Easter and discusses the idea of celebrating Easter in July through an artwork called "The Resurrection at Cookham" by Stanley Spencer. He reflects on the painter's personal interest throughout his career on the topic of resurrection, highlighting his belief in a happy resurrection and the promise of a future physical existence in a new heaven and earth.

Jul 02, 202321:47
Masterpiece: Week 4 | The Healing of the Lepers at Capernaum

Masterpiece: Week 4 | The Healing of the Lepers at Capernaum

We all desire belonging and to feel as if our lives matter. In this message, Messiah's Director of Student Ministry, Ryan Pfendler, explores this topic through the James Tissot painting "The Healing of the Lepers at Capernaum."

    

Jun 25, 202322:22
Masterpiece: Week 3 | The Weimar Altarpiece

Masterpiece: Week 3 | The Weimar Altarpiece

Art has always been commentary. As we're learning in this series, there's so much more to a masterpiece than what appears at first glance. This is particularly true of religious art that draws its inspiration from God's Word. On Sunday, join Pastor Chuck as he examines a painting and reveals the subtext we can only see when we look closer.

Jun 19, 202321:25
Masterpiece: Week 2 | The 95 Theses

Masterpiece: Week 2 | The 95 Theses

Over 500 years ago, Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to a door in Wittenberg and the church has never been the same. It was a groundbreaking moment for the church. In this message, Pastor Jim Mueller looks closely at a verse in Romans that inspired Luther, and changed the course of church history.

Jun 11, 202330:00
Masterpiece: Week 1 | Light of the World

Masterpiece: Week 1 | Light of the World

Have you ever wondered what God thinks of you? Is He really so full of love for you that He would consider you a work of art? Join us for the first message in the new series Masterpiece. In it, our pastors will guide us through some fundamental truths from Scripture—God is your all-knowing, all-powerful Father in heaven who can look at you and can see what you will become before you have actually become it.

Jun 04, 202326:02
Follow: Week 8 | More Followers

Follow: Week 8 | More Followers

The discipleship journey is individual, but its goal is the same for all—to invite more followers to experience life in Jesus! Our series concludes this Sunday with some practical tips on how YOU can shine God’s light so more people come to faith in Jesus.

May 28, 202324:01
Follow: Week 7 | Unfollow The Rules

Follow: Week 7 | Unfollow The Rules

Sometimes religion gets in the way of truly following Jesus. When we get caught up in the letter of the law, we oftentimes miss the spirit of it. There are some practices we have that run contrary to the Great Commission. Pastor Jim Mueller gets into what we truly need to embrace when it comes to following Jesus...and what's just noise.

May 21, 202330:06
Follow: Week 6 | Follow Obediently

Follow: Week 6 | Follow Obediently

It won't always be easy. We won't always succeed perfectly, but following Jesus means doing what Jesus would do, and acting like Jesus would act. What does this look like? Pastor Chuck Schlie explains the hows and whys of modeling our actions and behaviors on Jesus.

May 14, 202329:54
Follow: Week 5 | Follow Together

Follow: Week 5 | Follow Together

Unity among Christians is not always the reality, but it is what we are called to strive for. On Sunday, Pastor Jim will explain why we must put people over preferences as we seek to become disciples who grow God's Kingdom.

May 07, 202327:58
Follow: Week 4 | Cost to Follow

Follow: Week 4 | Cost to Follow

For Christians, believing in Jesus is a given. We profess the creed, take Holy Communion, and read the Bible with an open heart toward life transformation. But do we truly FOLLOW Jesus? That's the question at the heart of this series because "following" takes action...and sacrifice. There is a cost to following Jesus. Pastor Chuck Schlie teaches on why the cost is worth it.


Apr 30, 202327:34
Follow: Week 3 | Unfollow

Follow: Week 3 | Unfollow

Jesus invites everyone to follow Him. Everyone. No sin precludes you from being in a relationship with your Savior. Don’t believe it? Pastor Jim Mueller teaches on what Scripture has to say about sinners (i.e., all of us) following Jesus — and what steps to take once you accept His invitation to follow Him.


Apr 23, 202334:58
Follow: Week 2 | The Invitation

Follow: Week 2 | The Invitation

Follow: Week 1| The Invitation

As followers of Jesus, we mark our lives as "before" and "after." When we answer His call, our lives will change forever.

Apr 16, 202327:42
Holy Week 2023 | Palm Sunday

Holy Week 2023 | Palm Sunday

Holy Week begins with Jesus's triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. He gets a hero's welcome, but the exultation is short-lived. On Sunday. Pastor Chuck sets the stage for the events that transpire over the next week that lead our Savior to suffer death on the cross on our behalf.

Apr 02, 202326:40
The Giving Experiment: Week 4 | Cheerful Giving

The Giving Experiment: Week 4 | Cheerful Giving

We've reached the end of our series and we're putting the fourth theory to the test. On this Jubilee Sunday, we're bringing our gifts to God to celebrate all that he's accomplished through us and our church this year.

Mar 27, 202322:54
The Giving Experiment: Week 3 | Costly Love = Costly Sacrifice

The Giving Experiment: Week 3 | Costly Love = Costly Sacrifice

When you give to God, what does it cost you? If you were to give like God, it would cost you everything. But God isn't asking for everything—Jesus already took care of our debts. Our gifts are in response to His sacrifice, and sometimes we are called to give above and beyond. Learn from Pastor Chuck why willingly giving generously of "our" treasures can have such a profound effect on our faith.


Mar 19, 202325:37
The Giving Experiment: Week 2 | Managed Money Lowers Stress

The Giving Experiment: Week 2 | Managed Money Lowers Stress

Do you manage your money, or does it manage you? This Sunday, we will be experimenting with what it means to "test" God with your money through budgeting the way He tells you to. If financial pressure has you in its grips, this message will offer you some practical relief.

Mar 12, 202325:54