Pastor Chris's sermon focuses on the journey of Thomas, the disciple who initially doubted Jesus's resurrection until he encountered the risen Christ. The sermon explores how Thomas missed the initial appearance of Jesus to the other disciples, leading to his skepticism about the resurrection. Pastor Chris emphasizes how Jesus meets Thomas where he is in his doubt, inviting him to touch his wounds as proof of his resurrection. This personal encounter transforms Thomas, who then exclaims, "My Lor...
Apr 07, 2024•27 min•Season 8Ep. 38
Pastor Chris delivers a sermon focused on the encounter between Mary Magdalene and the risen Jesus at the Garden Tomb, as depicted in the Gospel of John. He begins by dispelling myths about Mary Magdalene, emphasizing her role as a devoted follower of Jesus. He then explores the significance of the garden setting, drawing parallels to the Garden of Eden and the reversal of the curse of sin through Jesus' resurrection. Pastor Chris delves into Mary's initial inability to recognize Jesus and his c...
Mar 31, 2024•28 min•Season 8Ep. 37
Pastor Chris tells a story of a group of men troubled by their female pastor's lack of fishing skills. Inviting her along, they witness her walking on water to retrieve her jacket, but still find fault. This leads to reflecting on Mary of Bethany's extravagant act of pouring expensive perfume on Jesus. Despite criticism, Jesus commends her, recognizing her heart of worship. The sermon emphasizes worship as the foundation for service, drawing parallels to Jesus' sacrificial love. The message urge...
Mar 24, 2024•28 min•Season 8Ep. 36
In this sermon by Pastor Chris, the focus is on the biblical character Martha and her encounter with Jesus during the illness and death of her brother, Lazarus. The sermon emphasizes Martha's initial frustration with Jesus for not coming immediately to heal Lazarus, but it delves deeper into her faith journey and understanding of Jesus' divinity. The sermon highlights Martha's theological beliefs about Jesus as the Messiah and the Son of God, as well as her acknowledgment of a future resurrectio...
Mar 17, 2024•35 min•Season 9Ep. 35
In this sermon by Pastor Carolyn, the focus is on the story of the blind man from the scripture passage who encounters Jesus and receives his sight. The sermon explores the significance of the event, emphasizing how Jesus noticed the man's suffering despite societal indifference. The Pharisees' reaction to the healing, focusing on Sabbath rules rather than the miracle itself, highlights their spiritual blindness. The sermon then transitions to a modern-day testimonial of a Muslim woman's encount...
Mar 10, 2024•19 min•Season 8Ep. 34
In Pastor Chris's sermon, he explores the dramatic interruption of Jesus teaching in the temple when the scribes and Pharisees bring a woman caught in adultery before him. The Pharisees attempt to trap Jesus by asking if the woman should be stoned according to the law of Moses. Jesus responds by writing in the dust and then challenging those without sin to cast the first stone. As the accusers leave one by one, Jesus tells the woman that he does not condemn her but instructs her to sin no more. ...
Mar 03, 2024•28 min•Season 8Ep. 33
Pastor Chris's sermon explores the complexities of family dynamics and the experience of tension within families, drawing parallels with the familial challenges Jesus faced. He discusses how even Jesus's own brothers initially struggled to comprehend his divine mission, highlighting the pain of being misunderstood and unsupported by one's own family. Throughout the sermon, Pastor Chris emphasizes the importance of trusting in God's timing and remaining faithful in sharing the hope of Christ, eve...
Feb 25, 2024•24 min•Season 8Ep. 32
The sermon by Pastor Chris Romig focuses on the biblical account of Jesus at the Pool of Bethesda, as depicted in John chapter 5. He begins by describing the historical and cultural context of the pool, known for its healing properties and the superstitions surrounding it. Pastor Chris emphasizes Jesus' compassionate ministry to the marginalized and suffering, exemplified by his encounter with a paralyzed man who had been by the pool for 38 years. The sermon delves into the significance of the n...
Feb 18, 2024•25 min•Season 8Ep. 31
Rev. Allen delivered a sermon emphasizing the transformative power of experiencing God's love through the Holy Spirit. He began by reflecting on the concept of revival and the desire for spiritual renewal within the church. Allen, along with his wife Debbie, shared their journey as retired Presbyterian pastors, highlighting their passion for spreading the message of God's love. Allen emphasized the importance of recognizing that children have rights, including access to the love of God as their ...
Feb 11, 2024•28 min•Season 2024Ep. 2
The sermon begins with a story about a young boy questioning his father, a pastor, about how he prepares his sermons. The father explains the process of discerning what God wants him to share and the challenge of condensing God's vast message into manageable portions. The sermon then reflects on the themes explored over the past months, focusing on loving God, oneself, and others, inspired by the biblical command to love your neighbor as yourself. The narrative shifts to a story about Roger, a d...
Feb 04, 2024•14 min•Season 2024Ep. 1
In this sermon by Pastor Chris, the central theme is the journey of faith, focusing on thirst, trust, and transformation. The sermon begins by addressing areas of dissatisfaction and desperation in life, encouraging listeners not to despair as these moments can lead to a fresh encounter with Jesus. The biblical story of a king's official seeking Jesus' help for his dying son is discussed. Despite an initial unusual response from Jesus, the official persists in his request. The sermon highlights ...
Jan 21, 2024•18 min•Season 8Ep. 30
In this sermon by Pastor Chris Romig, he reflects on the aftermath of taking down Christmas decorations and connects it to the traditional Christian celebration of Epiphany. He explains that Epiphany is the revelation that Jesus is the Messiah, bringing light to the world. Chris highlights the global tradition of celebrating Epiphany with special cakes and pastries and emphasizes the wise men's role in recognizing Jesus as the Son of God. The sermon then delves into the Gospel of John, particula...
Jan 07, 2024•25 min•Season 8Ep. 29
In this Christmas sermon by Pastor Chris, he reflects on the 200th anniversary of the publishing of "A Visit from St. Nicholas" and shares a Christian parody inspired by the famous poem. The sermon presents a modern retelling of the night before Christmas, where the narrator experiences an unexpected encounter with a scene reminiscent of the nativity. The story unfolds as the narrator discovers a group of people and animals gathered around a newborn baby under the Christmas tree. The baby is ide...
Dec 24, 2023•17 min•Season 2023Ep. 28
This sermon by Pastor Chris focuses on the original Christmas carols found in the Gospel according to Luke. The sermon specifically delves into the song of the angels, emphasizing the connection between giving glory to God in the highest and the peace brought to humanity on Earth. It discusses the profound hope of peace, not just as a seasonal summons for kindness but as something much more significant. The sermon addresses the dual nature of the angelic message, highlighting the ultimate peace ...
Dec 24, 2023•36 min•Season 2023Ep. 27
In this sermon by Pastor Chris, the focus is on the Song of Simeon, also known as the Nunc Dimittis, found in Luke chapter 2. The sermon explores the background of Simeon, a righteous and devout man, who, led by the Holy Spirit, recognizes the baby Jesus as the long-awaited Messiah. Simeon expresses his readiness to depart in peace, having seen the salvation of the Lord. The sermon draws parallels between Simeon's acceptance of mortality and the faith-filled attitude of believers facing death. T...
Dec 17, 2023•36 min•Season 2023Ep. 26
In this sermon by Pastor Chris, he explores the song of Zechariah, known as the Benedictus, found in the Gospel of Luke. The sermon delves into the background of Zechariah, an old priest from the hill country of Judea, and how he was chosen to offer incense in the temple. During this sacred moment, the angel Gabriel appeared to him, announcing that his prayers had been heard, and his wife Elizabeth would bear a son named John. The sermon emphasizes Zechariah's initial doubt, leading to his tempo...
Dec 10, 2023•45 min•Season 2023Ep. 25
Pastor Carolyn's sermon is a reflective and spiritual narrative centered around the biblical story of Mary, the mother of Jesus. It starts with Mary's expression of praise and gratitude to God, acknowledging His mighty deeds and mercy across generations. The sermon narrates Mary's encounter with an angel, her initial confusion, and eventual understanding and acceptance of her role as the mother of Jesus, a momentous task given to her by God. Carolyn emphasizes the humility and obedience of Mary,...
Dec 03, 2023•24 min•Season 2023Ep. 24
Pastor Chris's sermon focused on the Christian spiritual journey, highlighting key aspects of the faith through the metaphor of the armor of a Roman soldier, as described in Ephesians 6. In the first part of the sermon, he emphasized the significance of the church calendar, noting the progression from Advent to other significant Christian events and seasons. He lamented the removal of certain hymns like "Onward Christian Soldiers" from hymn books, stressing the non-violent spiritual battle Chris...
Nov 26, 2023•47 min•Season 2023Ep. 23
The sermon by Pastor Chris begins by acknowledging veterans and their service, then transitions into a spiritual metaphor about being dressed for battle, drawing from the Bible's concept of the "armor of God." Pastor Chris references the Apostle Paul's words in Ephesians, emphasizing spiritual strength and the need to stand against evil forces, not just human adversaries. The sermon stresses the reality of the devil and demons, as acknowledged by Jesus in Scripture, and warns against underestima...
Nov 12, 2023•27 min•Season 2023Ep. 22
In Pastor Chris's sermon, he urges the congregation to lead lives reflective of their identity in Christ by living with an eternal perspective. He draws on Colossians 3 to emphasize the importance of shedding negative behaviors and embracing virtues such as compassion, kindness, humility, forgiveness, patience, and love. The metaphor of taking off old clothes and putting on new ones symbolizes this transformation. Pastor Chris cites Leonard Ravenhill, an influential British evangelist, to highli...
Nov 05, 2023•33 min•Season 2023Ep. 21
In the 16th century, before the Reformation, only priests were allowed to read the Bible, and the general populace heard it in Latin, a language they didn't understand. The belief was that sins could only be forgiven through a priest's confession and absolution. At the time of death, a priest's presence was essential for the last rites. The medieval Catholic Church viewed priests as a higher, holier class of Christians, intermediaries between God and people. This perspective persists in modern R...
Oct 29, 2023•31 min•Season 2023Ep. 20
In his sermon, Doug Pratt discusses the constant struggle between spiritual aspirations and human fallibility, using the analogy of a 'gap' to describe this. He references the Apostle Paul's words in Romans about the internal struggle between sin and righteousness, relating it to everyday frustrations faced by individuals. Pratt mentions the tendency of people to either give up due to the difficulty of living up to spiritual standards or to lower these standards to attain comfort. He advises aga...
Oct 22, 2023•29 min•Season 2023Ep. 19
Pastor Carolyn's sermon is based on 2 Timothy 4:5, which says, "But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry." She begins by sharing a story about an evangelist from Australia who came to speak at Asbury Theological Seminary. She says that after hearing him speak, she went home and told her husband that she wanted to be an evangelist. But at the time, she didn't really know what that meant. She thought it was ...
Oct 15, 2023•31 min•Season 2023Ep. 18
Rev. TJ Thompson discusses a passage from Mark chapter 12, verses 28-34, which is also found in Matthew 22:34-40 and Luke 10:25-28. In this passage, a scribe asks Jesus about the greatest commandment. Jesus responds by emphasizing the importance of loving God with all one's heart, soul, mind, and strength, and loving one's neighbor as oneself. The scribe agrees with Jesus, acknowledging that these commandments are more important than any ritual or sacrifice. Jesus commends the scribe's wisdom an...
Oct 08, 2023•26 min•Season 2023Ep. 17
Pastor Chris elaborates on the significance of acknowledging Jesus as the Son of God and recognizing His divinity. He challenges the notion that some hold, suggesting that Jesus' divinity was invented by early Christians, emphasizing that Jesus openly proclaimed his divinity in the New Testament. Pastor Chris also discusses practical ways to deepen one's relationship with Jesus. He suggests beginning and ending each day with a focus on Jesus through prayer and scripture, reminding the congregati...
Sep 24, 2023•43 min•Season 8Ep. 28
In this sermon, Pastor Chris talks about the significance of Jesus being called the bridegroom in the Bible. He begins by explaining the role of the friend of the bridegroom in ancient Jewish marriage customs. The friend of the bridegroom was a trusted friend who worked closely with the groom and his family to make all the wedding preparations. He also helped to protect the bride's purity during the engagement period. Pastor Chris then points out that John the Baptist refers to himself as the fr...
Sep 17, 2023•34 min•Season 8Ep. 27
Pastor Chris discusses the difficulty of playing different instruments such as flute, oboe, harp, and pipe organ. The oboe requires incredible breath control and perfect conditioning, while the harp has 47 strings and seven-foot pedals. Bagpipes require incredible skill to press the bag just right to get the air going and release the air in the proper way. The pipe organ has all the pistons and stops to make different sounds and different manuals. Leonard Bernstein once said that playing second ...
Sep 10, 2023•29 min•Season 8Ep. 26
The sermon by Pastor Chris is an in-depth exploration of the conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus as recorded in the third chapter of the Gospel of John. It focuses on the concept of being "born again" and clarifies that being born again is not a category of Christian but a necessity for all who wish to attain eternal life. Pastor Chris emphasizes that Jesus is offering a gift of eternal life, not posing a daunting demand. This eternal life is not something one earns but rather a gift to be ...
Sep 03, 2023•26 min•Season 8Ep. 25
Pastor Chris's sermon centers on the profound conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus from the Gospel of John. Jesus highlights the scripture's message of salvation, emphasizing the importance of believing in Him for eternal life, while those who disbelieve are already condemned. The sermon questions why some reject Jesus' promise of eternal life, citing three main reasons: refusal to admit personal shortcomings, an internal existential crisis, and an inherent inclination towards sin. Jesus ela...
Aug 28, 2023•40 min•Season 8Ep. 24
Pastor Carolyn's sermon focuses on a continuation of the dialogue between Jesus and Nicodemus in the book of John, particularly John 3:16-17. She underscores God's profound love for the world, which serves as the driving force behind sending His Son, Jesus, to save humanity. The sermon highlights the gospel message, portraying it as the nucleus of Christian beliefs, expressing God's love and Christ's mission to rescue rather than condemn. It underscores how this message binds the Old Testament n...
Aug 20, 2023•31 min•Season 2023Ep. 16
