Dutilh Sermons Podcast

Taking a day each week for rest and worship is meant to be a gift, not a burden. In this message, Senior Pastor Tom Parkinson helps us recover a biblical understanding of the Fourth Commandment for Sabbath rest ( Exodus 20:8-11, Mark 2:27-28 ). The Ten Commandments, Week Four Discussion Guide: Sunday Funday

It’s not uncommon to hear someone swear in God’s name, or to listen to someone make promises we know they will never keep. Pastor Tom Parkinson says the Third Commandment calls us to honor God’s name in the way we speak ( Exodus 20:7, Acts 4:8-12 ). The 10 Commandments, Part 3 Discussion Guide: What’s in a Name?

Perhaps our greatest temptation is idolatry – elevating anything that is not God into God’s rightful place. Senior Pastor Tom Parkinson explains the Second Commandment, noting that worship is the antidote to idolatry. ( Exodus 20:4-6, John 4:19-24 ) The 10 Commandments, Part 2 Discussion Guide: Made to Worship

The question isn’t whether you have a god; it’s what god you serve. Senior Pastor Tom Parkinson helps us learn that when we give our hearts to the true God in obedience to the First Commandment, we have a foundation for life ( Exodus 20:1-3, Mark 12:28-34 ) The 10 Commandments, Part 1 Discussion Guide: No Other God

Retired pastor Glen Tieman presents the sermon, Restoring Our Captivity, based on  Psalm 126 .

True joy doesn’t happen by accident. It is a gift of God that we can choose to receive. In the final message of this series, Senior Pastor Tom Parkinson helps us discover that when we let our minds reflect on all the good that God has done for us, we can experience joy even on the hardest day ( Philippians 4:4-9 ) Discussion Guide: Week 5: Choose Joy

Upon his conversion, Paul fixed his eyes on the pursuit of growing closer to Jesus, which allowed him to endure all kinds of hardships without losing his Christ-given joy. In this message by guest preacher Sam Hogue, we explore how knowing Jesus more keeps us focused amid the challenges of life ( Philippians 3:4b-14 ). Discussion Guide: Week 4: Rip Up Your Resume

No one pressed on through hardship and adversity better than Jesus. In this message by Senior Pastor Tom Parkinson, we learn how to approach life with humility, focusing not on our problems, but on how we can care for others and follow the example of Christ ( Philippians 2:1-13 ). Discussion Guide: Week 3: The Downward Path

The gospel does not merely give us hope for the future. It is hope for the here and now. In this message by Senior Pastor Tom Parkinson, we will learn how to thrive amid adversity by learning to see our trials through the lens of Christ’s victory ( Philippians 1:19-30 ). Discussion Guide: Week 2: Thriving in Adversity

Has your faith ever faltered? If so, you are not alone. In this message by Senior Pastor Tom Parkinson, we will see how God longs for us to be part of a Christian community that helps us grow in the lasting love of Christ ( Philippians 1:1-11) . Discussion Guide: Week 1: Growing Up Together

Many of us live compartmentalized lives: honoring God in some ways but not every way. In the final message of this series, Senior Pastor Tom Parkinson helps us learn from James 1:19-27 the wisdom of living with integrity. Discussion Guide: Week 8: Living with Integrity

The Bible teaches that God’s wisdom looks like foolishness in the eyes of the world. The cross of Christ is the source of our salvation, and yet it is a sign of weakness and defeat from the perspective of the world. Pastor Jim Gascoine helps us learn from 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 how true wisdom causes us to live out of step with the rest of the world.

How can we stay true to our faith, while also loving our neighbors who are different from us? In this message by Senior Pastor Tom Parkinson, we uncover the story of Ruth 1:1-17 and discover how God can use our differences to make something beautiful.  Discussion Guide: Week 6: Dealing with Differences

Time is our most valuable resource. You can make more money, but you cannot make more time. In this message by Senior Pastor Tom Parkinson, we learn from Ecclesiastes 3:1-14 that while time is often out of our control, God made us for eternity and gives us every opportunity to make every second count. Discussion Guide: Week 5: Making the Most of Time

One of the greatest causes of stress is money. No matter how much we have, we never seem to have enough. And we must make financial decisions every day. Senior Pastor Tom Parkinson guides us through Proverbs 23:1-5 so that we may learn the futility of riches and develop a biblical perspective on money. Discussion Guide: Week 4: The Futility of Riches

Suffering. Pain. Grief. Despair. All of us experience the brokenness of life. Such moments can bring a crisis in our faith, causing us to distance ourselves from God. Where is God in our suffering, and how can we stay connected to him in distress? Senior Pastor Tom Parkinson uses the story of Job to show how we can seek wisdom for the most difficult moments of life. Job 38-42 Discussion Guide: Wee...

Sometimes life turns out drastically different than we plan. How do we remain faithful to God when things around us seem to swirl out of control? In this message, Senior Pastor Tom Parkinson guides us through Ecclesiastes 9:1-12 so we may discover how to stay anchored to God amid the turbulence of life. Discussion Guide: Week 2, Taking Life as it Comes

How do I make good life decisions? It’s a question we all need to answer. We all search for practical wisdom to help us make choices that lead to a good life. In this message, Senior Pastor Tom Parkinson leads us through Proverbs 1:1-7, 9:9-12 to show how our relationship with God is the starting place for making good life choices.  Discussion Guide: Week 1, The Search for Wisdom

For many of us, the work of the Holy Spirit is a mysterious concept. We hear stories about the Holy Spirit, like the day of Pentecost at the beginning of the Book of Acts, but we have a difficult time understanding the Spirit at work in our everyday lives. Acts 2:1-21 ⁠⁠Discussion Guide: Pentecost 2023 - Spirit Poured Out

Jesus encounters us when we are spiritually blind. Saul believed the best way he could honor God was by persecuting the follows of Jesus. Then Jesus encountered him on the road to Damascus and the scales fell from his eyes. For those who are spiritually blind, an encounter with Jesus means a new way of seeing the world. This message by Senior Pastor Tom Parkinson is based on Acts 9:1-19 ⁠⁠Discussi...

Jesus encounters us amid our worst failures. Peter knew that he failed Jesus and went back to his former life as a fisherman. Then Jesus restored his calling and purpose. For those who have failed, an encounter with Jesus means forgiveness and a fresh start. This message by Senior Pastor Tom Parkinson is based on John 21:1-19 ⁠⁠ Discussion Guide: Week 4 - From Failure to Forgiven  ⁠

Jesus encounters us amid our deepest doubts. Thomas was skeptical that Jesus was alive. He wanted more evidence. Jesus honored his request. For those who doubt, an encounter with Jesus brings restored faith. This message by Senior Pastor Tom Parkinson is based on John 20:24-29 . Discussion Guide: Week 3 - From Doubt to Faith

Jesus encounters us amid our worst fears. Scared and shocked, the disciples were hiding out in the Upper Room when the risen Jesus appeared. Filling them with the Spirit, Jesus sent them out on a mission to boldly proclaim the message of salvation. For those living in fear, an encounter with Jesus brings courage to rise and face the day. This message by Pastor of Student Ministry Bud Fickley is ba...

Jesus encounters us amid the worst of our disappointments. That’s what two disciples discovered as they were leaving Jerusalem. For those of us who are disappointed with the way our lives have unfolded, an encounter with Jesus brings hope. This message by Senior Pastor Tom Parkinson is based on Luke 24:13-35 Discussion Guide: Week 1 - From Disappointment to Hope

The gospel tells us that salvation comes through the free grace of Jesus Christ. We don’t have to earn it; we simply need to receive it. That means following Jesus should be easy, right? Not quite. In this final message based on Matthew 7:13-23, Senior Pastor Tom Parkinson talks about some challenges that come with following Jesus. And when we follow Jesus down the road less traveled, we find the...