Dutilh Sermons Podcast

Let’s face it: our lives are over-filled. Our over-committed schedules often leave us feeling disconnected from what matters most. Jesus shares the wisdom of regularly pruning our lives, cutting away the things that distract us so that we can be more available for the presence and power of Jesus. In this message, we unpack practical strategies for staying connected to Christ. Based on John 15:1-17...

You are not alone. In times of crisis, that’s often the message we most need to hear. Through the Holy Spirit, God promises never to leave or forsake us. In this message, we unpack Jesus’ promise to send the Holy Spirit to comfort and guide us through life. When we discern the Spirit’s presence, we can find true and lasting peace. Based on John 14:15-27 Parting Wisdom, Week 3: Discussion Guide

The prospect of Jesus leaving the disciples troubled their hearts. How would they ever continue the mission without the presence of Jesus? It’s not uncommon for moments of hardship to trouble our hearts and cause us to retreat from our commitments to God. In this message, we hear Jesus’ message that if we step out in faith and believe, we will find that Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life. H...

If you were asked to summarize Jesus’ message in one word, “love” would the best answer. Everything Jesus says and does boils back to the importance of giving and receiving love. But what exactly is love? In this sermon, we dive deep into Jesus’ teaching on love, showing how his definition of love differs from much of what the world defines as love. When Jesus tells us to “love one another” he is...

A special message from our Ash Wednesday service.

Have you ever noticed how fleeting our happiness is? Even our best moments and seasons seem to fade quickly when unexpected hardships and adversities come our way. In this message, we define joy as an internal attitude of the heart in which we are confident that we have eternal wellbeing. Joy has the capacity to transcend any circumstance, and discovering joy is the key to an abundant life. Drawin...

Praise isn’t an individual endeavor. When we praise God, we are always drawn together into a community of praise. In a world of increasing division and isolation, praising God has the power to heal the divides and unite us in the Spirit. In this message, we uncover the importance of corporate worship and discuss ways that worship can bind us together as one church and help us create a culture of p...

For many of us the primary barrier to living a life of joy is not our circumstances – it’s our attitude. When we adopt the wrong mindset, it is easy to be brought down when things don’t go our way. That’s why Paul encourages us adjust our attitudes to match the attitude of Jesus. In this message, we look at how Jesus approached his life as a model for how we can approach our own. Based on Philippi...

Have you ever noticed how fleeting our happiness is? Even our best moments and seasons seem to fade quickly when unexpected hardships and adversities come our way. In this message, we define joy as an internal attitude of the heart in which we are confident that we have eternal wellbeing. Joy has the capacity to transcend any circumstance, and discovering joy is the key to an abundant life. Drawin...

One of the great challenges for Christians is to allow what happens in worship on Sundays to spill over into our everyday living. Our worship gatherings are not meant to be one thing among the many things we do in each week. Rather, when we gather for worship, it is meant to be the energy center out of which we live our everyday lives. In this message, we discover how praise can be integrated into...

Praise isn’t an individual endeavor. When we praise God, we are always drawn together into a community of praise. In a world of increasing division and isolation, praising God has the power to heal the divides and unite us in the Spirit. In this message, we uncover the importance of corporate worship and discuss ways that worship can bind us together as one church and help us create a culture of p...

The difficulties and challenges of life can prompt us to hang our heads in defeat and despair. Praising God during difficult times shifts our perspective. When we praise, we lift our heads above our problems to see God’s bigger picture. In this message, we will see how God used the power of praise to help Paul and Silas through hardship and persecution and will be encouraged to praise God even whe...

What is the key to living a good life? The Bible is clear that the best life is the life of praise. It is when we praise God that we are most authentic to who God created us to be. In this message, we will gain an understanding of what praise is and how it shapes our relationship with God and the world. We’ll also discuss some practical ways that we can make praise and thanksgiving a part of our d...

In this message, Heather talks about the prevenient, justifying, sanctifying, and perfecting grace of God and how Christmas is really all about grace. Based on Ephesians 2:1-10

Merry Christmas! If you’ve ever witnessed the birth of a child, it feels like you are witnessing a miracle. And yet, when you think about it, nothing is more ordinary than the birth of a child. 117 Billion babies have been born in the history of the world. And yet, among all those births, there is one birth that we hold above the others. What makes the birth of Jesus so significant. In the message...

We love to sing, O little Town of Bethlehem, but do we understand why Jesus was born there. Jesus’ birthplace wasn’t a random location but was pre-determined from ancient times. In this message, we talk about the significance of Bethlehem as the birthplace of Jesus, and see how his birth demonstrates God’s ability to bring great things from humble beginnings. Based on Micah 5:2-5a Foretold, Part 3...

Imagine spending your entire life in the dark, with no light at all. Over time you learn how to stumble around in the dark. The one day, light dawns. The sunshine begins to breakthrough. Suddenly you see a whole new world. Isaiah says that is what the birth of Jesus is like. A world that’s been stumbling around in the darkness of sin is suddenly able to see. In this message, we see how the coming...

Have you ever experienced a season of darkness? If so, you are not alone. Many of us go through seasons when life feels difficult, and we wonder if our best days are behind us. That was the situation the Israelites faced in the days of the prophet Jeremiah. Suffering the consequences of failures by their leaders, everything looks bad for them. Yet, as the prophet Jeremiah reminded them, no matter...

Jesus predicted it three times. He would go to Jerusalem, be arrested, be killed, and on the third day rise again. But that doesn’t mean anyone thought it would actually happen. Our year-long series on Mark comes to a crescendo as we celebrate the story of Easter – Christ’s resurrection from the dead. Based on Mark 16:1-8 Passion, Part 11: Discussion Guide

Funerals are meant to provide closure. The burial of the dead shows respect for the deceased, while also allowing loved ones to confront the immense grief that has befallen them. The death of Jesus brought as terrible grief to the hearts of those who loved him most. In this message, we talk about the burial Jesus and discuss how we can be honor and respect Jesus’ life and ministry. Based on Mark 1...

The death of Jesus marks the lowest moment of human history. As Jesus hangs on the cross, he is completed isolated from his family and friends, and he even feels isolated by God the Father. Yet, his death changes history. In this message, we discuss how the death of Jesus brings new meaning and hope to our own deaths, which we will all experience someday. Based on Mark 15:33-41 Passion, Part 9: Di...

The cross has become a sacred symbol visible all over the world. It adorns buildings, is a favorite piece of jewelry, and is seen by many as a sign of hope. But 2,000 years ago, the cross was little more than a symbol of torture and death. In this sermon, we talk about the history of crucifixion, and enter into the darkness of what Jesus experienced for us and our salvation. Based on Mark 15:16-32...

The accusations levied against Jesus were an internal Jewish squabble. Pilate, the Roman governor, was reticent to get involved in a strictly Jewish matter. Still yet, he chose to have Jesus crucified. Why? Because he wanted to satisfy the demands of the crowds. In this message, we uncover how Pilate’s story cautions us against trying to please the crowds, and in so doing surrendering our integrit...

Peter is infamous for his three-fold denial of Jesus. Yet, who of us in the same situation would have had the courage to stand beside Jesus when it appeared all hope was lost? In this message, we talk about the great shame Peter felt and how Jesus’ helped people move past his shame into a redeemed life. For any of us who live with the weight of shame of regret, this is a message we need. Base on M...

The great irony of the passion of Jesus is that it was instigated by the Jewish religious leaders. The very people who were trained in God’s Word, and tasked with recognizing God’s Messiah, were incapable of seeing the truth of who he is. What did Jesus do that so deeply upset the religious leaders, and what can we learn from their mistakes? Based on Mark 14:53-65 Passion, Part 5: Discussion Guide