Sermon Podcast

Getting Rid of God

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 11:45:47 -0500

Luke 4:14-30
Remember trying to move back in with your parents after being away at college? Sometimes going back home isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.

One

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 14:16:42 -0500

1 Corinthians 12:12-31
You are a brother, a sister, a husband, a wife, a mom, a dad... you are a lot of things. Today St. Paul is going to remind you of ONE more way to understand your place in the world.

The Good Stuff

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 10:34:58 -0500

John 2:1-11
Why in the world would the first recorded miracle Jesus performed be turning water into wine? Why not walking on the water or raising someone from the dead? Turning water into wine...why in the world?

On The Other Side of Christmas

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 15:52:30 -0500

Luke 3:15-17, 21-22
What’s got you down? Are you full of hope and anticipation as you stroll into this new decade or have you got the post holiday blues? Today we go looking for some good news on the other side of Christmas.

Wise To Follow

Sun, 3 Jan 2010 11:19:10 -0500

Matthew 2:1-12
The wise men came following a star and their own stories were changed forever. As we enter a new decade, what star will you follow...how will your story read?

Christmas In The Deep End

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 12:58:19 -0500

Some say Christmas is about getting together with friends and family. Others say it’s about love and generosity. Tonight we’re gonna take a look at how deep this ancient holy-day really goes.

Good News?

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 16:53:04 -0500

How can all this yelling, accusing and judging possibly be called Good News? Ready or not, here He comes.

Money Matters

Sun, 6 Dec 2009 12:52:46 -0500

Luke 3:1-6
In this message Pastor Chad says “the economy of our country will never dictate the economy of the ministry we share.” Don’t listen unless you are ready for some straight talk about what you give and why.

Holy Intrusion

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 14:34:36 -0500

Luke 3:1-6
The first Sunday of Advent includes some scary sounding predictions. Even so, Jesus says to keep your head up, He is nearby.

Enough

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:45:54 -0500

John 18:33-37
In this Christ the King Sunday message, associate pastor Tina Mackie looks for glimpses of God’s Kingdom even in our own community.

No Greater Love

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 14:35:10 -0500

Our guest today is the Rev. Aaron Urio from Tanzania where he lives and serves the poorest of the poor. Today he stands in our pulpit to preach God’s gracious Word. As you are about to hear, that Word easily crosses all boundaries of time and place.

All Saints

Sun, 1 Nov 2009 13:05:38 -0500

John 11:32-44
The day after Halloween and the gospel reading has a dead man coming out of his tomb wrapped up like a mummy! Sounds a bit creepy but this message has good news for all the saints!

Good God

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 13:58:04 -0400

Job 1:1, 2:1-10
A cynical saying sums up an ancient struggle to trust God; “If God is good, he is not God, if God is God, he is not good.” But today at St. Matthew’s, our God draws near... in the preached Word, in the waters of baptism, in the bread of life.

Tough Love

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 15:45:39 -0400

Mark 10:17-31
An earnest young man throws himself at the feet of Jesus to ask an important question. This man will become the only person in the gospel to turn down the invitation to follow Jesus. He hangs his head and walks away. Do you dare to ask this man’s question?

Redeemed At The Dump

Sun, 4 Oct 2009 10:08:08 -0400

Mark 10:2-16
We move straight from talk of self mutilation one week to trick questions about divorce the next. Isn’t church supposed to be easier than this? Probably not!

Refiner’s Fire

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 11:30:47 -0400

Mark 9:38-50
Jesus uses some shocking language in the reading from Mark’s gospel this week. Let’s see if there isn’t also some good news hidden in these verses for us.

Final Say

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 14:23:11 -0400

“Sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me.” The older I get, the more I come to realize how far that old rhyme is from the truth. What we say can devastate or it can heal. Our words can bring blessings or curses. It seems the author of the book of James doesn’t hold out much hope that we are able to choose the right words. Fortunately, we have not been given the “final say”. That belongs to Jesus.

Two Banquets

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 12:46:55 -0400

Mark 6:14-29
We had to send the children out of the room before we read this lesson! You should stick around though... don’t need no ticket, you just get on board.

And The Last Will Be First

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 11:24:04 -0400

Mark 5:21-30
Pastor Tina considers one of the most dramatic episodes of Mark’s gospel where the pressing needs of a powerful religious leader and those of a socially desperate woman are brought to Jesus at the same moment. What will Jesus do?

Like, Wow!

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 14:46:48 -0400

Mark 4:26-34
The kingdom of heaven is like...

The Logic of Love

Sun, 7 Jun 2009 13:53:47 -0400

Do you understand the doctrine of the Trinity? Could you explain it to a skeptic? Maybe you feel like you will just have to live out your life of faith without any real appreciation for why this doctrine matters. Maybe it’s time to think again.

Holy Conspiracy

Sun, 31 May 2009 15:35:41 -0400

Acts 2:1-21
Some say the Holy Spirit has been all but extinguished in our place and time. It wasn’t looking good for the few Christians sitting around waiting for something to happen about 2,000 years ago either. Does the Spirit still fire up the church?

Two Traitors

Sun, 24 May 2009 13:24:16 -0400

Acts 1:15-26
Two guys let Jesus down. Two of his friends betrayed him. One comes to a gruesome and meaningless end. The other goes on to live a life of courage, faith and adventure. What made the difference?

Why Not?

Sun, 10 May 2009 10:41:16 -0400

Acts 8:26-40
How far should we go with the grace of God? What are the limits to God’s love? These questions were already being worked out in the earliest days of the church. The answers will determine whether or not the good news makes it all the way to us.

In Your Dreams

Sun, 3 May 2009 12:28:47 -0400

John 10:11-18
Ever had that feeling you’re being followed? Ever have one of those dreams where you are being chased? It turns out you ARE being pursued and you may as well stop running because you can not escape no matter how fast you run or where you try to hide.

Eye Contact

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 11:04:14 -0400

Acts 3:1-19
Making eye contact with the wrong person can be a dangerous proposition, it can change everything. Wait until you hear what happened to a beggar who dared to look at a couple disciples!

Outpost of Peace

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 09:16:07 -0400

John 20:19-31
Do we really have to sell everything and move in together to experience authentic Christian community? More people than you might imagine are doing just that. What about the rest of us?

Security Breach

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 10:47:15 -0400

Mark 16:1-8
People are running scared. The ground has shifted beneath their feet. There is no telling who might be next. Does good news matter if nobody hears it?

The End of hope

Sun, 5 Apr 2009 15:59:26 -0400

Today we read the passion according to St. Mark. Be warned, it does not end well. From all appearances, it looks as though the hopes of those who follow Jesus are put to death with him on the cross and sealed away in a tomb. That’s how it looks, but looks can be deceiving...

Reporting The News

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 13:57:02 -0400

Jeremiah 31:31-34
A reporter turned pastor, struggles with what he should say to a young man who has killed his own father. How dark can be the places we shine the gospel?

Stand Up

Sun, 22 Mar 2009 15:54:53 -0400

John 3:14-21
The DNA lottery may have left you smart
But can you stand up to beauty, dictator of the heart
I can stand up for hope, faith, love
But while I’m getting over certainty
Stop helping God across the road like a little old lady

(Bono)

Greed

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 12:18:22 -0400

John 2:13-22
Bernie Madoff is said to have a net worth of more than $800 million dollars but he woke up this morning in a jail cell and is hoping for a job that pays 40 cents a day. Is it possible that the greed that caused his downfall is also at work in your life? If so, is there a way to get free of the prison of greed?

When The Going Gets Tough

Sun, 8 Mar 2009 10:55:25 -0400

Mark 8:31-38
Pastor Tina explores the value of this communal faith as a resource during difficult times. From ancient times all the way to today, God has proven faithful in providing what we need.

Back Down The Mountain

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 13:19:53 -0500

Mark 9:2-9
Moments of real inspiration are hard to hold on to. Let’s take one last look at this incredible view before following Jesus back down the mountain.