Dutilh Sermons Podcast

Today is the second part of our series, Simply Jesus, in which we are getting back to the hart of who Jesus is, what he did, and why it matters. This message reflects on the baptism of Jesus. Based on Matthew 3:13-17

Happy new year! As we begin 2026, I want to introduce our preaching theme for the year at Dutilh Church: redeeming the time. Beginning this very moment, we want to give all 525,600 minutes of this year to the Lord! Based on John 1: 10-18

Continuing the Advent sermon series focusing on Joseph, we focus on the story in Luke of Jesus being left behind in Jerusalem, in the temple. Pastor Tom used this same scripture on 12/21, but this sermon moves in a different direction. Using Joseph as an example, we ask, “Who am I?” “Where do I fit in?” Where do I belong?” “Do I have any value or worth?” Based on Luke 2:41-52

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What makes someone a saint? Is it there ability to do big and great things for the Lord? More often than not, a saint is one who is willing to quietly and steadily follow the Lord each and everyday. That was certainly the case for Joseph. Long after the angels and shepherds left the scene on the first Christmas, Joseph remained, serving alongside Mary as Jesus’ earthly parent. While he slips into...

When Jesus is born, Joseph finds himself entrusted with a great responsibility. Not only must he care for his child, he must protect the Son of God. In this message, we see Joseph's active, courageous, and sacrificial obedience to God as he responds to the pressures of a world trying to take Jesus from him. Through it all, we learn the important of listening for God’s voice amid the chaos that...

Life is full of expected twists and turns. For Joseph, a carpenter from the quiet town of Nazareth, his life is completely disrupted by the news that his fiancée Mary is pregnant. This unexpected twist opened the door for Joseph’s character as a righteous man to be put on full display. In this message, we see how Joseph’s story teaches us how our true character is revealed when we are faced with l...

Based on 2 Corinthians 8:9, 9:6-8

Every day we are inundated with messages that tell us that we don’t have enough. We need more money, more time, more stuff, more success, more recognition. It’s exhausting to keep chasing after the next thing we need more of. The Apostle Paul teaches us a secret to a better way of living: contentment. In this message, we redefine what “enough” truly means and learn that so long as we can abide in...

Let’s face it: we live in a world full of frustrations, hurry, comparison, and complaint. Those three attributes make it hard for us to be truly grateful for all that we have. In this message, we explore the Bible’s call to give thanks in all circumstances, uncovering how gratitude can deepen our joy, and reorient our hearts toward God. Based on Psalm 103:1-5 & 1 Thess. 5:16-18 Grateful, Week...

The parable of the prodigal reminds us that no failure is beyond God’s grace. The son squandered every privilege he was given and hit rock bottom, only to find an unexpected and amazing grace. In this message, we discover that God doesn’t define us by our worst moments – he restores us through His love. Your story isn’t over. Failure is never final; it is the place where God’s grace begins. Based...

Hurtful words. Outright betrayal. Painful actions. When relationships break, the results are crushing. Many of us live under the shadow of broken relationships with people we once loved and trusted. Here’s the good news: God can heal even the most fractured relationships. Drawing on the story of Jacob and Esau, this message shows us how through humility and grace God can begin a process of reconci...

Have you ever reached a breaking point? The moment when you realize you have made a mess of things? The moment when it feels like you’ve hit rock bottom? Scripture teaches us that every breaking point can become a turning point, if we look to God for help. In this message, we see King David at his absolute breaking point, caught in a web of deceit, lies, and gross sin. For David, the breaking poin...

In times of deep pain, loss, failure, and confusion, it can feel like everything is falling apart. In this message, we remember that even in the darkest moments, God is faithful. God’s steadfast love never fails and never gives up on us. We may not always understand why, but we can always trust who. Waiting on the Lord isn’t weakness – it is the first step toward restoration and peace. Based on La...

In a perfect world, doing good would lead to good things. But we don’t live in a perfect world. In the closing message of this series, we learn from 1 Peter that doing good is worth it, even if we suffer for it. It is better to suffer for doing good than to compromise for the sake of comfort. Based on 1 Peter 3:13-22 Do Good, Week 4: Discussion Guide

The Bible tells us, “There is no one who does good, not even one” (Romans 3:12). We are all sinners, incapable of doing lasting good on our own. The gospel teaches us that it is only when we confess that we cannot do good that we can receive the grace of God that empowers us to do good. In this message, we see how God’s grace not only saves us from sin but transforms us to do good. Grace is not a...

The golden rule is a simple command with complex implications. Cherished by Christians and non-Christians alike, many have seen the golden rule as the most basic maxim for doing good. In this message, we will see that there is more to the golden rule than we commonly understand. More than a call to be nice to others, the golden rule is a call to do good, even when it costs us. Based on Luke 6:27-3...

In a world filled with division, dissension, and disruption, we desperately need to regain a vision of the common good. God calls all of us to pursue not only our own benefit, but to seek the good of all in the community around us. In this message, we see how God called the exiles to act for the good of their community in the day of Jeremiah. Inspired by God’s Word, we embrace the call to engage,...

The year of wisdom continues at Dutilh Church as we explore an important wisdom passage from the New Testament, 1 Corinthians 1:18-32 . The message is called “Foolish Wisdom,”

At the root of all sin is selfish pride. Rather than seeking God’s glory, we seek after our own desires. James teaching that inside our living requires a heart humbly submitted to God’s will and God’s ways. Based on James 4:1-17

As followers of Jesus, our words matter. A kind word spoken at just the right time can bring love and joy. A harsh word spoken in anger or hate can bring devastation and pain. James teaches that inside out living requires us to tame the tongue, so that the words we flow from what we believe in our hearts. Based on James 3:1-12

One of the great criticisms of Jesus’ followers in the 21st century is hypocrisy. Rather than living inside out, too often Christians just reflect the culture around us. James challenges us to see that authentic faith results in good works, outward actions that bring faith to life. Based on James 2:14-16

Have you ever noticed how it can be easy to understand God’s truth but much more challenging to apply it in our everyday life? The book of James challenges us to go beyond hearing God’s Word to living it out. In this week’s message, James applies this challenge to how we deal with our anger. Anger is a normal part of human life, but if not handled with care it can lead us away from God and into si...

As the way, the truth, and the life, Jesus promises that when we follow him we will find the riches of eternal life in God’s Kingdom. But Jesus never promised that the journey to the Kingdom would be free from trial and suffering. Many have seen suffering as a reason to give up on faith. James teaches us that when we live inside out we see suffering as an opportunity to deepen our faith, and grow...

One of the greatest causes of stress is money. No matter how much we have, we never seem to have enough, and no matter how much we try, we cannot avoid the fact that we have to make financial decisions every day. In this message, we discover from the book of Proverbs the futility of riches, develop a biblical perspective on money, and look to ease our anxiety about our pocketbooks. Based on Prover...