Mike Satterfield

FROM THE DISEASE TO PLEASE.  For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ. (Galatians 1:10)     In this series through the book of Galatians we are taking […]

FREEDOM FROM RELIGION An introduction to this explosive fight against the tyranny of religion. DOWNLOAD video.   I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting him who called you in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel—not that there is another one, but there are some who trouble you and want […]

  All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet: “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” – which means, God with us.  (Matthew 1:22-23)   Merry Christmas. I want to tell you that as I have been preparing these Christmas […]

 

  Indescribable Gift.

    A Theology of Food.

On October 31st, 1517 Martin Luther started a movement of re-formation. By nailing a protest to the door of a chapel in Wittenberg, he forever changed the church. It is commonly held that Luther’s own reformation began as he was studying the book of Romans. He was struck and forever changed by the Doctrine of Justification […]

Our prayers have unlimited potential. God actually wants to do big audacious things through his people. So ask! God said, “Ask and I will give the nations to you.” I think we might start by asking for O’Fallon, Owensville and STL God honors bold prayers because bold prayers honor God.  Mark Baterson, The Circle Maker […]

There are no passwords or keys to unlock the potential of your prayers. You don’t have to say certain words like “I just just wanna” or “lift up”. You don’t have to do it in the morning or with a journal. You don’t have to do it on your knees or in a special closet. […]

  Prayer is a one-on-one with God. Think about that. We have access to God! That is… well… unbelievable… and so we tend to minimize prayer. Jesus was the first person ever to personalize prayer. He taught us to say, ABBA or Father. So how do you talk to God? How do you talk to a God who […]

PART 9 – How do you get rest for your enemies?  

PART 8 – AUGUST 3RD, 2013    

PART 7 – JULY 27, 2013     “Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.”  Proverbs 16:18   “The Lord detests all the proud of heart.”  Proverbs 16:5   “God opposes the proud but give grace to the humble.”  James 4:6   “Ruthless, sleepless, unsmiling concentration on the self which is the […]

PART 6 – JULY 14TH, 2013  

PART 5 – JULY 6TH, 2013    

PART 4 – JUNE 29TH, 2013    

PART 2 – JUNE 8TH, 2013    

PART 3  – JUNE 15TH, 2013  

PART 1 – JUNE 1ST, 2013      

Let us rejoice and exult and give him the glory,  for the [marriage] of the [Lamb] has come,  and his [Bride] has made herself ready… Revelation 19:     I met my wife at a wedding. She was the maid of honor. I a lowly usher. We sat together at the rehearsal dinner and talked […]

A man and a woman must learn to dance the divine dance. The two become one flesh and a dance is movement in unison. When we learn to dance correctly –  it is a beautiful thing.      “Submit to one another out of reverence to Christ. Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to […]

You may know how the urban dictionary defines “friends with benefits” but true friendship brings the greatest benefit. Your spouse was designed to be your truest and most intimate friend with signifiant benefits. “This is my lover, this my friend…” (Song 5:16 NIV)   Introduction You may know how the urban dictionary defines “friends with […]

The bible actually has much to say about conflict and fighting, and that is a good thing because all couples fight. Understanding how to fight right will make all the difference in the world in your marriage and every relationship.   “Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave […]

A stand alone message by Eric Szymanski.

A stand alone message by Eric Szymanski.   On the following day, when they came from Bethany, he was hungry.And seeing in the distance a fig tree in leaf, he went to see if he could find anything on it. When he came to it, he found nothing but leaves, for it was not the season for figs. And […]

We always marry the wrong person, which means — marring the wrong person, or even marrying the right person, doesn’t guarantee the success or failure of your marriage.     Then the Lord God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.” Genesis 2:18 […]

Your marriage is a part of God’s grand story. God wants you to have a wonderful marriage because your marriage is a picture of the Gospel.       “Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.” This mystery is profound, and […]

I would like to invite you to listen to the only One who has a message worth listening to. He is declaring it late into the evening and very early every morning. It is a captivating message of passionate love, a tragic death and the mystery of eternal life.     In my lifetime I […]

Christ’s death and suffering in themselves embody the very definition of passion.     Webster’s dictionary defines passion as (1) a strong and barely controllable emotion, (2) an intense desire or enthusiasm for something, and (3) the sufferings of Christ between the night of the Last Supper and his death. Christ’s death and suffering in themselves […]

A look at the historical Day of Atonement, or Yom Kippur, as it relates to the suffering of Christ in Isaiah 53.    “Where is the one who is wise and where is the debater of this age?” That is the question Paul asks when he was rebuking the Corinthians for their misguided obsession with […]

Will we look, desire and esteem Jesus, or will we despise him?      

Spurgeon said that “He is a fountain of astonishment to all who know Him, and the more they know of Him, the more are they astonished at Him.” As we look at Isaiah 52:13-15 we see that Christ’s sufferings are astonishing, we see that His exultation is astonishing, and we see that His gospel message […]

Jesus, having been beaten and abused by the hands of strong athletic Romans, covered with sores, bruises, welts and blood, adorned with a crown of thorns and a purple robe, was led to the balcony and presented to the people. Pilate stood before him and exclaimed, “Behold the Man!” That was it, that was all […]

City: Jonah 4     And when he drew near and saw the city, he wept over it, saying, “Would that you, even you, had known on this day the things that make for peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes.  (Luke 19:41-45 ESV)       INTRO Tonight we will finish our study […]

Angry : Jonah 4:1-4   May Christ dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, may have strength to comprehend what is the breadth and length and height and depth of the love of Christ.  ~ Ephesians 3:18   INTRO Well today we’re entering into the last chapter of this awesome story. The climax of this well […]

“You’ll never run into a stratum in God that is hard. You’ll always find God gracious, at all times and toward all peoples forever. You’ll never run into any meanness in God, never any resentment or rancor or ill will, for there is none there. God has no ill will toward any being. God is a God of […]

  Belly Jonah 2   And when the sixth hour had come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour. And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” which means, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Mark 15:33-34 ESV) Jonah shows us […]

Storm Jonah 1:4-16   Where shall I go from your Spirit? Or where shall I flee from your presence? If I ascend to heaven, you are there! If I make my bed in Sheol, you are there! If I take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, even […]

Run Jonah 1:1-3   “Our heart is continually inclined to rebel against the Lord our God. So ready to rebel, that O, so gladly, were it but for a single day, we would take from His hands the reins of His supreme rule, imagining that we would manage things far better and direct them far […]

Jesus, Hope for Humanity-Part 2 1 Peter 1:3  ※  1 Peter 1:13   According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope. (1 Peter 1:3) Hope. The very word suggests waiting. If we are hoping, then I guess that means we are waiting. “I hope the rain clears up soon”, obviously […]

Jesus, Hope for Humanity-Part 1 Ephesians 1:11-22     “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for,  the conviction of things not seen.” (Hebrews 11:1)       INTRODUCTION HOPE is one of the words that can actually create what it means. If words have power, and I believe they do, “hope” could be a […]

the substance of Christ  /// 2:16-23 the substance of christ Colossians 2:16-23   “These are a shadow of the things to come,  but the substance belongs to Christ.” (Colossians 2:17)   Introduction [Begin behind the screen, holding objects up to see if they can guess what it is.] Tell Plato’s Allegory of the Cave. SHOW […]

the afflictions of Christ  /// 1:24-29    

the gospel of Christ  /// 1:1-14   Thesis :: In this greeting and thanksgiving, Paul declares the purpose for the entire book. Specifically that the gospel of Christ has rescued us and is transforming the entire world.   Introduction Christ is all. He is “all”, and “in all”. Simply put… He is everything! Actually, the […]

We Launched MISSIODEI Church on September 15th, 2012 with a Grand Opening of worship and celebration. The following message is a flagship message about the mission and vision of MISSIODEI Church. Mission: CHRIST – COMMUNITY – CULTURE Vision: SEEK, SEND, REPEAT.    subscribe to itunes podcast

the fashion of Christ  /// 3:12-17 Introduction A historical look at fashion. >>> VIDEO   DISCUSSION #1 What is your favorite piece of clothing?   5 MUST HAVES IN EVERY WARDROBE Today Paul is going to give Christians some important fashion advice. But before we get into the subject of fashion and style, it is important […]

the household of Christ  /// 3:18-4:1 I have learned that only two things are necessary to keep one’s wife happy. First, let her think she’s having her own way. And second, let her have it.  Lyndon B. Johnson   “No matter how calmly you try to referee, parenting will eventually produce bizarre behavior, and I’m […]

the mission of Christ  /// 4:2-6 “The greatest sin of the church today is not any sin of commission or sin of omission but the sin of no mission. Browning, Dave.” Deliberate Simplicity. INTRODUCTION “My food is to do the will of him who sent me and to accomplish his work. Do you not say, […]

Jesus Loves a Sinful Woman …and the religious folks don’t like it one bit. Jesus shows a prostitute compassion and forgiveness. It does not matter how dark your past is, or what alley you are crawling our of, Jesus loves and died for you. Experience the relentless love of Christ in this story from Luke […]

Jesus Loves a Very Sinful Man Jesus chooses the most unlikely character to become one of his closest friends. This crooked business man was hated by everyone in town. Jesus shows him kindness and mercy and totally transforms his life. Experience the life transforming power of friendship with Jesus from this story in Luke 5. […]