Dutilh Sermons Podcast

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...

We live in anxious times and many of us struggle with worry and fear. Jesus gave his disciples lots of reasons to worry. They left behind all the comforts and securities of home to follow him. In this message based on Matthew 6:25-34, Senior Pastor Tom Parkinson discusses Jesus’ teaching on worry and how fixing our eyes on Jesus can help us navigate anxieties. Message Discussion Guide, Week 4: The...

Jesus’ words are reliable and true. The wise person is the one listens and puts them into practice. In this message based on Matthew 5:17-20, 48, Senior Pastor Tom Parkinson discusses some of Jesus’ more difficult teachings and talks about what it means to live boldly and sacrificially for Christ. Message Discussion Guide, Week 3: Hard Teachings

Be honest, do you like to stand out in a crowd, or do you prefer to blend in? Jesus makes it clear that following him means being different, showing the world that there is a different way to live. In this message based on Matthew 5:13-16, Senior Pastor Tom Parkinson unpacks Jesus’ images of salt and light and discusses what it looks like for us to live differently because of our relationship with...

We often associate happiness with wealth, health, and worldly success, but Jesus turns the value systems of the world upside down. In this message based on Matthew 5:1-12, Senior Pastor Tom Parkinson challenges us to re-evaluate how we measure happiness in our lives and understand what it means to be blessed. Message Discussion Guide, Week 1: The Pursuit of Happiness