Reformation Hope Church Brookfield WI Dr Wayne Sedlak

Our sins wreak havoc. Come listen as we learn of the Sting of the Law of the Lord and it’s function to rein us in. Romans chapters 1 and 2 show us the paths we may take to avoid salvation. Hear the multitude of ways we excuse ourselves from being obedient to God. When interpreting the Word of God we wander off in all directions and do not stay on point. The parable of the good Samaritan is but one poignant example of this.

We should look back to study the heritage of the Lord in times past. Today it is easy to become presumptuous and approach God and ask for Him to treat us differently than in the past. We want Him to respond according to what we think is right instead of His unchangeable Word. Come listen as we hear of the Patience of God towards us though we are so presumptuous. Yet he stands as a rock, exacting penalty for sin just as we need to stand as a rock in the fear of the Lord.

There was great preparation for the birth of Christ. Mary and Joseph were the perfect parents to raise and nurture the son of God. Not sinless but perfect in their calling. The world was transformed by the coming of Jesus and hasn’t been the same since. Louis Pasture, Isaac Newton and George Washington, are but a few whose lives were transformed by Christ. They learned and we now know that Mindset and encouragement are greatly improved by prayer. The picture of George Washington on his knees in the snow should encourage us to be a people of prayer and thankfulness.

The baptized infant bears the sign of Jesus Christ. One day she will stand before her King and bear witness of that testimony. Commit your works unto the Lord and your thoughts will be established. This young child will see that in her parents as they model Christ and the Church before her daily, calling her unto repentance and faith in Christ.

Today we baptize Anneli, thus calling her unto the Lord as she bears the sign of Christ. She will one day stand alone before her King and Savior and will bear testimony of that calling, but today, her parents, grandparents and church body stand with her. John Knox recognized the genius of God as he connected baptism with the Great Commission. Anneli's parents will call her daily unto repentance and faith in Christ by their walk, their "works" before the Lord.

All things work together for good. Come hear about the attitude of the Pilgrims. Join us as we learn how the Pilgrims received all that happened in their lives, good or bad, and counted it all as blessings from God for their good. Listen as we explore the parallels found between the book of Ruth and the history of the Pilgrims.

Remember these words in a television ad from the past ‘You’ve come a long way baby”? This ad, designed to seduce women into smoking a particular brand of cigarette, was the beginning of the increased use of sex to sell a product. It set advertising methods on a slippery slope. I Timothy 5 gives us a true picture of the path a Godly woman follows. Today’s world works hard, almost frenzied, to turn a woman to follow a bloody path that couldn’t possibly be farther from what she needs to be able to thrive and lead a fruitful peaceful life. Join us as we step back and take a look at the “Biblical” big picture of a Christian Woman. How they live, cleansing the culture around them in their obedience to the word of God. Scripture: Eph 1, Psalm 118, Psalm 119:29, Romans 7, I Tim 5:3, I kings 8:, ICor 7:14, Ro 2:28, Eph 5:21-22, I Tim 2:9

Rasputin, was not a man of God neither was he a messenger of God. Rasputin was a seducing spirit. He was the reason for the downfall of Russia. Neither the Government or the churches of the day recognize Rasputin for what he was. Everyone proclaimed him of God though he was of the devil. Does the Word of God teach us to recognize these seducing spirits? Yes, by their fruit. We find the same evil fruit of these seducing spirits evident in our nation and throughout the world today. Learn the effect these seducing spirits are having upon our nation, Church and families. The remedy is….

Scripture: Hebrews 9, Jude, 2 Peter 2:1-3, Gen 3:22-24, Gen 4:3-5, Gen 8:20, Judges 13:18-20, Isiah 1:10-16, Micah 6:2, 6-8

One of the greatest battles in our nation took place in the early 19th century. The battle took place on many fronts, the Spiritist movement (people thinking they were communicating with the dead) and Darwinism were just two battle fronts at which the Church of Jesus Christ found itself. The Church, the Family and Civil Government were all being undermined by these false doctrines. Come learn what the Church of Jesus Christ did to defend itself, the Family and Civil Government. Where are we today? Might we learn from the past what is needed for the Church of Jesus Christ today? Are we yet fighting some of these same battles from the past? I Tim 4:1-3 Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron; Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth.

During the Second great awakening in Rochester New York was birthed the Spiritist Movement. The foundation of the Church was attacked on all fronts and in many ways. The preaching of the "doctrines of devils" was commonplace and even carried forth by the missionaries of the day. The damage that was done has carried forth to today. Now what? What good are the Laws of the Lord if they are contained but not upheld in the laws of the land?