Dutilh Sermons Podcast

Of all of God’s creatures, did you ever imagine that you could learn valuable life lesson’s from an ant. In this sermon, we consider the diligence and preparedness of ants and caution against the dangers of laziness and procrastination. God created us to work and to be productive contributors to the good world God made. Based on Proverbs 6:6-11

We’ve heard it before: ‘sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me.’ It’s not true. Words can, and often do, hurt. The opposite is also true. Words can, and often do, heal. In this sermon we uncover the power of our words. We start by seeing how God’s Word had the power to create the universe, and how our words, like God’s, have the power to create or destroy. We will turn t...

Our words and actions originate from our hearts. If we want to live well, that means learning to protect our hearts from the poisoning influence of a sinful and broken world. Drawing on the wisdom of Proverbs four, this message provides practical strategies for protecting our hearts from the negative influences that surround us every day.  Based on Proverbs 4:20-27

The best way to ensure you don’t live well is to try and figure everything out on your own. If we think that we can unilaterally answer every question and solve every problem, we will end up frustrated. The Proverbs teach us to lean on God’s understanding and not our own. In this message, we talk about what it means to lean on the Lord in life’s daily moments. Based on Proverbs 3:1-12

How do I make good life decisions? It’s a question we all need to answer. No matter who we are or what we do, we all search for practical wisdom that will enable us to make choices that lead to a good life. In this message, we will read from the book of Proverbs, and discover how our relationship with God is the starting place for making good life choices. Based on Proverbs 1:1-7 The Art of Living...

The best way to serve Jesus is to boldly serve those he loves – which means everyone! In particular, the Bible teaches that God loves the least, the last and the lost. In this message, we unpack practical ways that we can serve Jesus by showing compassion, kindness, and mercy to “the least of these.” Based on Acts 2:1-21 Take the Next Step, Week 5: Discussion Guide

We live in a culture of scarcity, where we never belief that we have enough. None of us thinks we are rich, at least not compared to people we assume are richer than us. Yet, as scripture teaches, because of Jesus we have more than we could ever need, and we are called to be generous in sharing from all that God has given us. In this message, we talk about how the most faithful life is a generous...

The children’s song say it well, “Hide it under a bushel, no! I’m gonna let it shine!” Why is it so important for followers of Jesus to live their faith out loud? Because when we shine the light of Jesus we make it possible for others to stands in his light. In this message we discuss practical ways that we can make sharing Jesus a routine part of our lives. Based on Matthew 5:13-16 Take the Next...

Following Jesus doesn’t mean being perfect, but it does mean allowing God to perfect us. God’s perfecting grace is what enables our faith to mature as we gain experience and understanding in our faith. In this message, we draw on the teaching of Hebrews and examine practical ways that we can invest in the formation of our spiritual life. Based on Hebrews 5:11-6:3 Take the Next Step, Week 2: Discus...

Tim Hogue delivers our DSM Sunday message

What is true worship and why are followers of Jesus expected to worship? In this message, Dutilh member Sam Hogue unpacks the meaning and heart of true worship. Based on John 12:1-8 Take the Next Step, Week 1: Discussion Guide

Based on John 20:1-18

“How much longer until we get there?” Every parent has responded to this question during a road trip. “In a little while” we often reply. But how long is a little while? Jesus promised that there would come a day when our tears would be wiped away and when our mourning will be turned into joy. When asked when that day will come, he would say, “in a little while.” But since with God a day is like 1...

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...