Dutilh Sermons Podcast

This week we are kicking off a new series called “The Journey.” The series continues our year long journey through the gospel of Mark. The first message in the series is called “Turning Point,” and is based on Mark 8:27-33 . Journeys with Jesus, Part 1: Discussion Guide

Jesus’ visit with the Syrophonecian woman illustrates Jesus’ desire to include the Gentiles in his gospel mission. In his quest to proclaim the good news, Jesus is willing to go to the ultimate “outsiders.”

The conflict between Jesus and the Pharisees starts to come to a head, as the Pharisees criticize Jesus for not following ceremonial laws. Jesus responds with courage, accusing the Pharisees of elevating human traditions over God’s law. In this sermon, we talk about the pressure we often face to uphold the traditions and values of our culture over and against God’s values. Based on Mark 7:1-23

A special Father's Day message from Brian Barnett

Though he was sent by God, Jesus was treated like an outsider. As suspicions about Jesus spread among religious leaders, Jesus walked on water, demonstrating the truth of his identity as the Son of God. In this message, we learn that if Jesus can walk on water, then we can trust him to help us walk through any uncertainties we may face. Based on Mark 6:45-56

Jesus described the ever-present crowds that followed him around as “sheep without a shepherd.” They were outsiders in their own hometowns, often neglected and forgotten by their leaders. Yet Jesus had compassion on them, choosing to see them and care for their needs. In this sermon, we encounter Jesus’ miraculous feeding of the 5,000, discovering how God sees us when we feel forgotten and alone....

Have you ever felt misunderstood – like despite your best efforts no one understands your intentions or your heart? John the Baptist came to bring good news, yet he was woefully misunderstood. In this sermon, we explore the martyrdom of John the Baptist and learn from it the importance of remaining faithful to God, even when the world misunderstands us. Based on Mark 6:14-29 Outsiders, Part 1: Dis...

We often call the church the “Body of Christ” without thinking about what that statement means. Jesus literally calls us to be his hands and feet, and to extend the work that he does. In this message, we see how Jesus called his disciples and sent them out two by two to act on authority of his name. Based on Mark 6:6-13 Walking The Talk, Part 6: Called & Sent

Most of us are so busy that we have a hard time squeezing another thing into our calendars. Yet, when we see the ministry of Jesus, we find that Jesus did so much good when he was willing to be interrupted in the midst of his journeys. In this message we explore the concept of “holy interruptions,” and discover how by slowing down and paying attention we may find God in the moments that we conside...

All of us struggle with the inner demons, those voices inside of us that tempt us to disobey God; voices that rationalize our sin; voices that tell us we really aren’t that bad; we don’t really need to be changed by Jesus. We may not like to admit it, but it is easy for us to become comfortable with our demons and resistant to the change Jesus wants to bring in our lives. In this message, we encou...

We all experience storms in life – moments when the turbulence and uncertainty of life overwhelms us. In the message, we discover the truth that Jesus is the one who calms storms. When we invite Jesus into our lives, he can bring us a peace that passes understanding. Based on Mark 4:35-41 Walking The Talk, Part 3: Discussion Guide

How can you know if your heart has softened to receive Jesus? A softened heart results in a life of faithfulness. In this sermon, we listen to the parable in which Jesus describes how true genuine faith grows inside the life of the believer. Based on Mark 4:21-34 Walking The Talk, Part 2: Discussion Guide

It’s completely possible to hear Jesus’ message, witness his power, and still not believe in him. Why is that? Because belief is about more than mere intellectual understanding. It requires a softening of the heart. In this message, we unpack the parable of the Sower, identifying ways that we can soften our hearts to receive the good news of Jesus. Based on Mark 4:1-20 Walking The Talk, Part 1: Di...

When Jesus announced that the Kingdom of God had come near, he was doing more than bringing a message of hope and comfort. He was provoking the ruler of the Kingdom of this world. Jesus’ ministry is a threat to the evil powers of this world, which is why it sparks a sharp response from the devil himself. In this message, we talk about how Jesus confronted evil, and why the evil forces of the world...

The old saying goes, “no good deed goes unpunished.” Jesus started to draw the ire of the religious leaders of his day when he started doing good on the Sabbath day. His acts of kindness, compassion, and healing stretched the traditional understanding of what was allowable on sabbath, leading some to be offended. Have you ever been offended by the power and compassion of God? What would it look li...

To be certain, Jesus was Jewish. His teaching was rooted in the teaching of the Jewish scriptures, and his ministry was intended as the fulfillment of Old Testament promise. But make no mistake – Jesus was bringing something new. There was an old way of thinking about God and human life that Jesus wanted to turn upside. Jesus called for a paradigm shift. In this message, we discover the new way of...

Jesus is the only person who ever lived who is perfectly sinless, righteous, and holy. As a result, most of us feel unworthy to be in his presence. Yet Jesus loves sinner. He wants sinners. He yearns to be in relationship with sinners. In this message, we uncover the great truth of Jesus’ love for sinners and what that means for us amid our brokenness. Based on Mark 2:13-17 Power Surge, Part 5: Di...

That Jesus enabled a paralyzed man is shocking of its own right – that he announced the forgiveness of his sins left people in absolute awe. In this message, we talk about Jesus authority to forgive our sins, what it means about his true identity, and why it was so upsetting to the religious leaders of his day. Based on Mark 2:1-12 Power Surge, Part 4: Discussion Guide

For all his power and authority, Jesus was not afraid to retreat from the masses to pray. When he did, he found a fresh perspective and a fresh sense of calling and direction. In this Ash Wednesday message, we see Lent as an opportunity to join Jesus in retreating into prayer, reflecting on God’s call on our lives, and responding in faithfulness. (From Dutilh's Ash Wednesday service) Based on...

Imagine what would happen if during the middle of a church service a demon cried out, the preacher exorcized him, and the spirit of the service spilled over into the streets, where many people were healed of illnesses – and all in one day! That’s precisely what happened when Jesus preached at the synagogue in Capernaum. In this message, we explore how Jesus built momentum for his ministry and how...

Before Jesus performed any miracles; before he gathered the masses to preach to them; he first called four disciples to “follow me.” From the very beginning of his ministry, Jesus wanted people to be there, witnessing his goodness and learning from his ways. In this sermon, we unpack the call Jesus made to four humble fishermen, and we consider how that same call is made to each and every one of u...

By all accounts, Jesus was a powerful preacher. People were amazed when they heard him speak because they had never heard anything like it before. Jesus brought a fresh message to announce a new day had come. We close this series by unpacking Jesus’ summary sermon, and heeding its call to repent and believe the good news that we can taste the Kingdom of God in our lives – even right now. Based on...

Baptism is a naming ceremony in which God identifies us as His children who bear his name. In Jesus’ baptism, God declared Jesus to be his Son and called attention to our need to listen to him. In this message we talk about how Jesus’ baptism reveals his identity, and how the most important thing we can do with our lives is listen to his voice. Mark 1:9-13 Turn The Page, Part 3: Discussion Guide

Jesus’ public ministry could not begin until preparations were made. John the Baptist invited people to look in their hearts and to repent of their sin, so that they might be ready to receive all the good news Jesus would bring. The truth is that none of us can receive the love, grace, and forgiveness of Jesus until we have first prepared by our hearts by acknowledging our need for a savior. Based...

There are 400 years between the end of the Old Testament and the beginning of the New Testament. That’s four centuries of the ups and downs of human life with no fresh word from the Lord. With the sending of Jesus, God turned the page and started to speak a new word – a word of hope, life, and salvation. In this message, we turn the page to a new year by turning our attention toward the new life t...