Pastor Dave's Podcast

YOU ARE BLESSED!!

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 17:08:00 GMT

The sermon explores the incident at Ceaserea-Phillipi where Peter confesses Jesus as the "Christ". As we confess Jesus as Lord we too are Blessed!

The children's sermon begins the podcast - where we learn together about gestures of worship.

The Pentagon of Grace

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 21:09:00 GMT

This week we explore five edges of grace - or a pentagon of grace. The five edges are Jesus's five parables in today's gospel lesson - apologies for the singing on the sermon - it was much better in community.

Dealing with Evil - Jesus' Way

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:07:00 GMT

The sermon explores Jesus teaching on how to cope with evil. The church, to its great disgrace, hasn't followed his advice on many occasions. The sermon suggests way we are able to do so.

Good Soil for Life! The parable of the Sower.

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 17:17:00 GMT

This sermon explores hinderances to the word of God taking root in us and bringing forth the abundance of God Kingdom of peace and justice. We explore the good soil, the hard packed path, stones in the field and thorns that choke the the new grown seeds.

The sermon recording starts a bit into the sermon. The sermon began with a discussion of good soil as freshly turned Kansas earth with its life giving aroma. Then we explore how a group of youth from Olathe, Kansas advocated for a life that is alcohol and drug free. The story was share by Janine Gracy who is the director of the Johnson county Regional Prevention Center at the Kansas citizen's committee I chaired last week.

Gaining Wisdom - A learning Adventure

Sun, 6 Jul 2008 17:25:00 GMT

This sermon explore Jesus' teaching in Matthew 11 about how he lives and teaches a wisdom from God, we in turn as his disciples are called to respond to the gospel by pursuing wisdom in our own lives. We also explore a couple of spiritual practices.

Welome to the Soul Neighborhood

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 17:16:00 GMT

This sermon explore Jesus' words to his disciples, "Those who welcome you welcome me, and those who welcome me welcome the one who sent me. We explore the metaphor of our inner lives as a soul home. Together our "soul homes" join to form soul neighborhoods..

Jesus - our Spiritual Physician!

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 19:23:00 GMT

This sermon explores the striking relationship between our immune system which resists disease and our "faith" system which helps us resist sin and its devastating consequences in our society.

Table Grace

Sun, 8 Jun 2008 18:04:00 GMT

This sermon explores Jesus' call to Matthew from a "tax table" to a a Table of Grace. Apologies to listeners - there is a bit of the sermon missing .. technical difficulties.

A Lesson from Jesus

Sun, 25 May 2008 17:13:00 GMT

Jesus teaches at least three lessons this day:

God Provides!

Don't Worry!

Pray!

The Doctrine of the Trinity-Our guide to the Scripture Map

Mon, 19 May 2008 12:55:00 GMT

The sermon explore the analogy of Google-Map with Scripture as our map to life. The doctrine of the Trinity is our legend to that map and our journey which has the Kingdom of God as a destination and the gospel of Jesus Christ as our means to reach the Kingdom.

We are One in the Spirit...

Sun, 4 May 2008 18:29:00 GMT

We explore how Jesus' prayer with his disciples on the night in which he was betrayed strikes to the heart of the chaos at the heart of the youth culture today...

Partnership with God

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:37:00 GMT

The sermon explores our partnership with God as a way of achieving the impossible dream..

Let Not your Hearts be Troubled

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 21:06:00 GMT

This sermon explores the metaphor of the heart as it relates to life in the presence of Jesus.. it is life that is heart free!

Jesus Lives! Peace Be with YOU!

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 17:13:00 GMT

Jesus apprears to his disciples with un-speakable good news! Peace be with you! He iniates a new reality through the power of HIS word! Alleluia!!

The Way to Astonishment!

Sun, 23 Mar 2008 17:12:00 GMT

This sermon explores the Resurrrection in Saint Matthew's Gospel, moving from sadness and fear to astonished joy in the light of the Risen Lord

The Procession of Grace

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 17:59:00 GMT

The sermon explores how Jesus procession into Jerusalem is a procession whereby the dominion of grace triumphs over the dominion of sin. Jesus' suffering, death and resurrection is God's triumph of the powers that seek to rule our lives through fear. God's Grace Triumphs on Easter!

From Blindness to Vision - Today

Sun, 9 Mar 2008 20:41:00 GMT

Pastor Sally Fahrenthold shares her vision of Jesus giving vision to the man born blind.. she asks us what interfers with my vision. She speaks of her own journey to vision, daring to believe.

Our New Way Forward with Lazarus

Sun, 9 Mar 2008 17:39:00 GMT

Pastor Michael Meirer speaks to us about God's Word spoken through Jesus to raise Lazarus to life from death. God's Word calls us to life and to a New Way Forward!!

The Spirit is God's Presence on the Move

Sun, 24 Feb 2008 11:59:00 GMT

The sermon explore how Jesus is the Spirit on the move for the Samaritan Women in John 4 and for us. We explore how Jesus presence creates living waters in our inner sanctuaries.

Lenten Worship -Stephanie's Story

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 02:52:00 GMT

Stephanie tells the story of her move to Wichita and how St. Paul's has been helpful in her experiencing new life.. her story is a bouchet, a beautiful gift

Nicodemus Here and Now

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 17:59:00 GMT

In this sermon, Pastor Dave "passes over" to the point of view of Nicodemus in order to explore the meaning of the early verses of the 3rd Chapter of John's Gospel..

Faith Story - Kimberly Brown Feb 13, 2008

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 15:50:00 GMT

Kimberly Brown is a new member of St. Paul's and she shares her distinctive faith story during our Lenten Worship Service on February 13th. Her story is profound and encourages us to think about ultimate issues such as life, faith and death.

The Temptation of Jesus

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 20:19:00 GMT

This sermon explores Jesus temptation in the light of his baptism. Baptism creates a sanctuary - a free inner space - where we are safe and empowered by the presence of the Spirit.

Ash Wednesday - Faith Story- Dave Paulsen

Thu, 7 Feb 2008 02:03:00 GMT

This is the first in a series of faith stories by new members of St. Paul's. Dave Paulsen speaks about his expereinces as a new "city manager" and how that lead him to a new reliance on God.

The Beginning of a New Way Forward!

Sun, 3 Feb 2008 18:28:00 GMT

Pastor Michael Meirer launches our "New Way Forward" campaign with a message based on our celebration of our Lord's Transfiguration. The campaign is rolling!

Called to Discipleship -Called to Sanctuary

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 18:17:00 GMT

The sermon explores Jesus call to discipleship as a call to learn how to love God and our neighbors and provide sanctuary, a safe and holy space, for our youth and all who yearn for Love.

The Gift and Challenge of Community

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 15:18:00 GMT

This is an Advent sermon presented by Tracy L. Popey MD who is a good friend and sister in Christ. Tracy and I met on a deployment to Romania in 2003 and have been in conversation ever since. She is an orthopedic surgeon on active duty in the Air Force where she is assigned to Ramstein Airbase, Germany. This sermon was delivered at the Ramstein Chapel.

Holy conversation

Sun, 20 Jan 2008 18:09:00 GMT

This sermon is a discussion of Jesus' invitation to "Come and See" It is an invitation to a Holy conversation

The Baptism of Jesus

Sun, 13 Jan 2008 23:34:00 GMT

The season of Epiphany always beginwith the baptism of Jesus. The sermon explores how "epiphanies" lead us into a coninuing awareness of ourselves as children of God. Grounded in the reality of God we have our deepest needs, for love and belonging fulfilled.

Going into a new year with the Gospel!

pastor.stpauls@sbcglobal.net — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 18:24:00 GMT

This first Sunday in Christmas we focus on how the gospel of "God with Us" empowers us with hope, guidance and comfort.

Advent Evening Worship 19 Dec. 2007

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 01:40:00 GMT

This evening's message explores the God who is coming!

John the Baptist - Prophet of Hope

Sun, 16 Dec 2007 18:04:00 GMT

John the Baptist asks Jesus if He is the Christ, or is the Christ coming. Jesus sends him a word of hope based on God's Word. A guide for us all!

Advent Mid-Week two

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 01:46:00 GMT

This is an exploration of the Evangelical Vision in regard to the gift of relationships in Christ!

2007 Sunday School Christmas Program

Sun, 9 Dec 2007 18:47:00 GMT

The children of St. Paul's experience the Good News of Christmas! Pastor Dave adds in a Christmas story and the whole experience is one of wonder at the power of God's love!

Advent Worship 5 December 07

Thu, 6 Dec 2007 02:01:00 GMT

Isaiah 40 Godâs People Are Comforted

Comfort, O comfort my people,
   says your God.
²Speak tenderly to Jerusalem,
   and cry to her
that she has served her term,
   that her penalty is paid,
that she has received from the Lordâs hand
   double for all her sins.
³A voice cries out:
âIn the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord,
   make straight in the desert a highway for our God.
⁴Every valley shall be lifted up,
   and every mountain and hill be made low;
the uneven ground shall become level,
   and the rough places a plain.
⁵Then the glory of the Lord shall be revealed,
   and all people shall see it together,
   for the mouth of the Lord has spoken.â
⁶A voice says, âCry out!â
   And I said, âWhat shall I cry?â
All people are grass,
   their constancy is like the flower of the field.
⁷The grass withers, the flower fades,
   when the breath of the Lord blows upon it;
   surely the people are grass.
⁸The grass withers, the flower fades;
   but the word of our God will stand for ever.
⁹Get you up to a high mountain,
   O Zion, herald of good tidings;^*
lift up your voice with strength,
   O Jerusalem, herald of good tidings,^*
   lift it up, do not fear;
say to the cities of Judah,
   âHere is your God!â
¹⁰See, the Lord God comes with might,
   and his arm rules for him;
his reward is with him,
   and his recompense before him.
¹¹He will feed his flock like a shepherd;
   he will gather the lambs in his arms,
and carry them in his bosom,
   and gently lead the mother sheep.

It's All a Gift!

Sun, 2 Dec 2007 18:12:00 GMT

Advent is a time to recognize the yearning that only God can satisfy. We are able by God's grace to enter into an evangelical perspective on life!

Christ our King - Reigning from the Cross

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 18:04:00 GMT

This Sunday we explore the ocnnection between 'Black Friday" and Christ our King.

Living in Presence!

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 15:50:00 GMT

Jesus teaches about "end times" while living in the Presence of God

Veterans Day and the Lord's Prayer

Sun, 11 Nov 2007 19:02:00 GMT

lOn this Veterans Day we explore Jesus's vision for a new humanity that is expressed in the prayer he teaches his disciples.

Do a Bold Thing for God

Sun, 28 Oct 2007 18:51:00 GMT

On Reformation Sunday we think together on our heritage of faith. What is it that empowers Luther to act so boldly? the key is understanding Jesus teaching in John 8, "If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free."

Jesus- the center of our faith

Sun, 14 Oct 2007 17:21:00 GMT

The sermon explore the heart of our faith, the Apostle's Creed, faith as our way to a God centered life!

a Spirit Family

Sun, 7 Oct 2007 17:27:00 GMT

This is the first in a series of four sermons describing "a Spirit Family" This sermon focuses on the scriptural basis to the Spirit Family as well as Spirit Family boundaries.

Lazarus - Abraham - You & I

pastor.stpauls@sbcglobal.net — Sun, 30 Sep 2007 17:39:00 GMT

The sermon explores how religion and the church are like medicine and the healing community. Pain of the soul includes guilt, emptiness and anxiety. The healing power of the gospel brings us forgiveness, love and hope.

A Pilgrimage to Russia

Sun, 23 Sep 2007 21:27:00 GMT

Jackie Volbrecht shared her expereinces in Russia with great passion and love. Her enthusiasm is spreading, thanks be to God!

We have been FOUND!

Sun, 16 Sep 2007 17:06:00 GMT

Jesus tells a parable of a good shepeherd who risks all to find his sheep who was lost!

The Cost of Discipleship

Sun, 9 Sep 2007 17:21:00 GMT

Jesus presents us with a "hard saying" and as usual leads us to freedom!

A Pyramid of Grace

Sun, 2 Sep 2007 21:27:00 GMT

The Purpose of the Church and its Ministry

H. Richard Niebuhr, Daniel Day Williams, & James M. Gustafson

By love we mean at least these attitudes and actions: rejoicing in the presence of the beloved, gratitude, reverence and loyalty toward him. Love is rejoicing over the existence of the beloved one; it is the desire that he be rather than not be; it is longing for his presence when he is absent; it is happiness in the thought of him; it is profound satisfaction over everything that makes him great and glorious. Love is gratitude: it is thankfulness for the existence of the beloved; it is the happy acceptance of everything that he gives without the jealous feeling that the self ought to be able to do as much; it is a gratitude that does not seek equality; it is wonder over the other's gift of himself in companionship. Love is reverence: it keeps its distance even as it draws near; it does not seek to absorb the other in the self or want to be absorbed by it; it rejoices in the otherness of the other; it desires the beloved to be what he is and does not seek to refashion him into a replica of the self or to make him a means to the self's advancement. As reverence love is and seeks knowledge of the other, not by way of curiosity nor for the sake of gaining power but in rejoicing and in wonder. In all such love there is an element of that "holy fear" which is not a form of flight but rather deep respect for the otherness of the beloved and the profound unwillingness to violate his integrity. Love is loyalty; it is the willingness to let the self be destroyed rather than that the other cease to be; it is the commitment of the self by self-binding will to make the other great. It is loyalty, too, to the other's causeâto his loyalty. As there is no patriotism where only the country is loved and not the country's causeâthat for the sake of which the nation existsâso there is no love of God where God's cause is not loved, that which God loves and to which he has bound himself in sovereign freedom.

Faith is the Skeleton of the Soul

pastor.stpauls@sbcglobal.net — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 17:53:00 GMT

Jesus healing of the woman who's ailment had her bent over for 18 years suggests a methaphor that sees faith as the skeleton of the soul. Thanks to Dr. Tracy Popey for her collaboration.

The Fire of God

Sun, 19 Aug 2007 19:34:00 GMT

Jesus comes in the power of His Spirit to cast fire on the earth. The fire is the fire of judgement and the fire of grace.

The Power of a Promise

Sun, 12 Aug 2007 19:23:00 GMT

This sermon explores God's Promise to Abraham and how our God brings promise to life through Jesus. Jesus' promise, "Be not afraid little flock, for it is the Father's pleasure to give you the Kingdom" opens a new reality in which we are able to live.

I didn't marry you because you were perfect. I didn't even
marry you because I loved you. I married you because you
gave me a promise. That promise made up for your faults.
And the promise I gave you made up for mine. Two imperfect
people got married and it was the promise that made the marriage.
And when our children were growing up, it wasn't a house that
protected them; and it wasn't our love that protected them - it was that
promise.
Thornton Wilder, The Skin of Our Teeth

July 29, 2007: "Knock and the door will be opened"

mooseandmouse@sbcglobal.net — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 20:34:00 GMT

Pastor Dave talks about how Jesus teaches us to pray; what to ask for, what to seek and what to expect when we knock. (hint: the Holy Spirit)