Experimental Sermons Podcast

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Two weeks after Christmas, the trees are curbside trash and the sentimental baby Jesus is boxed away—but what if the real fury boiling in hearts (and statehouses) isn’t over a harmless doll, but a King who demands every throne? Herod smiled, said “that I too may worship,” then plotted massacre to silence the threat. Today, Herod Lamont, Herod Murphy, Herod DeLauro, Herod Tong, and Herod Mamdani he...

What if the real gift of Christmas isn’t just a Savior in a manger—but God adopting you as a full, empowered heir, turning timid spiritual slaves into bold sons and daughters who cry “Abba! Father!” and wield royal power over life and nations? In this provocative Christmas 1 sermon, we dive deep into Galatians 4 and John 1 to expose why most Christians live in weakness when the incarnation promise...

We love the gentle virgin mother at Christmas—yet her pregnancy looked like the result of adultery deserving death. Mary chose courageous silence, trusting God to vindicate her. Joseph learned restraint. We, however, stay shamefully silent while evil festers and innocent blood cries out. But God refuses our quiet compromise. He gives us the sign of the Virgin and the counsel of Emmanuel, calling u...

Jesus stares straight at the crowd—and straight at us—and asks the question none of us want to answer: “Why did you really come here today?” To feel better? To look spiritual? Or because you’re finally tired of the lies, the hypocrisy, and the shallow game we all play? If you’ve ever wondered whether church is just another performance, or if Jesus is actually dangerous enough to expose and save yo...

Advent is not a season of sentimental carols; it is a season of the axe and the winnowing fork. Isaiah 11 declares that the same gentle shoot from Jesse’s stump will one day strike the earth with the rod of His mouth and slay the wicked with His breath. The wolf does not yet lie down with the lamb, the nations are still groping in darkness, and the visible Church is riddled with idols and false te...

When the second rainbow flag went up on Main Street this year, I stopped walking my dog down that street. I know where that road leads. This Advent 1 sermon (“Wake Up, Woodbury! The Ark on Main Street”) is my plain-spoken plea to a town I have come to love: the same moral rot that brought the flood in Noah’s day is now flying proudly over two of our churches, and most of Woodbury is still asleep....

In this sermon for the Feast of Christ the King, we strip away the comforting lies and face the terrifying truth: sin is only the husk God always planned to tear off at the cross. We discover why the same voice that scares hell out of the unrepentant thief is the voice that lets the repentant one breathe free in Paradise — and why, as long as Christ reigns, neither the Church nor Christian civiliz...

In a world of fading glory and delayed judgment, a weary remnant faces corrupt priests, empty temples, and man-made salvation—until the Sun of Righteousness rises with healing in His wings, scattering the faithful through persecution to testify, endure, and leap like calves from the stall while every stone of human pride comes crashing down. Stay Connected: Follow Pastor Dell on X at https://x.com...

What if the "last hour" has already begun? St. Paul warned the Thessalonians that the mystery of lawlessness is at work—and closer than ever, as last week’s NYC election of a defiant democratic socialist mayor-elect vividly shows. This Sunday, uncover the three dangers shaking the Church, the apostolic truth that anchors us, and the unshakable hope that Jesus will crush the man of lawlessness with...

In a world drunk on humanist “justice” that redefines evil, sacrifices the innocent, and crowns the state as savior, one short tax collector climbed a tree and discovered the only payment that actually works. Read or listen to this sermon to uncover why Zaccheus’ cash couldn’t buy salvation, why humanism’s bloodlust never ends, and how Christ’s infinite restitution finally sets the oppressed—and t...

What if your “good deeds” are just extortion in disguise? In a culture drowning in virtue-signaling “Love Your Neighbor” yard signs, pulpits silenced due to cowardice, and nearly 200,000 unauthorized immigrants overwhelming Connecticut towns, this week’s sermon exposes the lie: The Pharisee tithed perfectly, fasted twice a week, fed the hungry—yet the Roman-collaborating tax collector walked away...

What does it mean to persist in a world that offers no true justice? In the parable of the persistent widow and Jacob’s wrestling with the angel, we see not just human striving, but a divine call to unyielding hope. This Sunday, dive into a message that unveils the emptiness of humanism’s “standardless standard” and points us to Christ, the true vindicator who fulfills God’s promise. Join us to ex...

In a world where God’s people face subjugation—whether by ancient kings or modern bureaucracies—the cry of Elisha rings true: “There is a prophet in Israel!” Today’s readings from 2 Kings and Luke reveal the failure of human leaders who reject God’s Word and the hope offered by those who trust in Him. From an enslaved girl’s faith to a Samaritan leper’s gratitude, we see that God’s power prevails...

When pastors shy away from the public square and believers doubt their calling, God’s Word declares that faith as small as a mustard seed can uproot trees and transform nations (Habakkuk 2:4, Luke 17:6). In this sermon, “Our Faith Is Sufficient,” discover how Christ’s gift of faith shatters the chains of works-based religion, empowering you to live righteously and proclaim His truth boldly in a re...

Join Tom and Debbie Berrill as they deliver a powerful, faith-driven message at Awake CT on September 27, 2025, at South Congregational Church in Hartford. Discover their bold plan to reclaim Connecticut’s legislature for godly values, inspired by the legacy of Thomas Hooker, the “Father of American Democracy.” Learn how faith, prayer, and action can awaken churchgoers to vote against policies tha...

In a world where “Hate Has No Home Here” signs dot our lawns, promising peace but silencing truth, what happens when biblical fidelity is branded as bigotry? This Sunday, we’ll confront the unbridgeable divide of Luke 16’s Rich Man and Lazarus — not just between heaven and hell — but between a culture that fears conviction and the gospel’s unyielding call to repentance. Drawing from Amos’s woes ag...

Prepare to be gripped by a powerful message delivered by Pastor Jake Dell of the First Congregational Church of Woodbury, Connecticut, at South Congregational Church in Hartford, Connecticut, on September 27, 2025. In this compelling talk, Pastor Dell shares a vivid vision of divine light shattering darkness at the state Capitol and exposes the subtle yet pervasive influence of witchcraft in our i...

Discover how the parable of the dishonest steward challenges us to live with consistent faithfulness, exposing hypocrisy in the church, and pointing to Christ’s righteousness as the key to God’s kingdom. Stay Connected: Follow Pastor Dell on X at https://x.com/jakedell73 . Subscribe to Experimental Sermons at https://jwdell.substack.com/ . Join us for Sunday worship at https://firstchurchwoodbury....

Charlie Kirk’s blood cries out in a nation drowning in lies—rainbow flags in churches, hate masquerading as love, and a culture on the brink. Tune in to hear “Kirk’s Cry: God’s Grace for a Demoralized Generation,” a sermon that rips the veil off liberal hypocrisy and calls every generation to repent and fight for Christ’s truth. Stay Connected: Follow Pastor Dell on X at https://x.com/jakedell73 ....

Jesus’ call to “hate” family and self shocks us—unnatural, impossible, unattractive. Yet, in Luke 14:25-33, discover how Christ transforms this challenge into a path of true freedom. Join us to explore why choosing Him is the most natural, possible, and attractive decision you’ll ever make. Stay Connected: Follow Pastor Dell on X at https://x.com/jakedell73 . Subscribe to Experimental Sermons at h...

Jesus transforms a simple dinner party into a marriage feast, urging us to invite the poor, the maimed, the lame, and the blind, promising blessing at the resurrection of the just—this is the heart of the sermon "Know Your Place: Lessons in Etiquette from Proverbs and Jesus." In the wake of last week’s tragic shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis, the message challenges modern egalitarianis...

Join us for an inspiring episode as Danny Anderson, a second-year student from the University of New Hampshire, shares his powerful story of transformation. Growing up in Naugatuck, Connecticut, Danny chased popularity and pleasure, only to find himself unfulfilled. A chance encounter at a track meet and a pivotal conversation on a Long Island ferry ride opened his heart to God’s calling. Through...

Are you tired of a church that tiptoes around sin, blessing backpacks while the world burns? This sermon rips the veil off a wicked culture, calling out licentious churches and spineless leaders—like Connecticut’s Attorney General, dodging justice for depravity in Hartford. God’s justice demands action, not excuses. Join us as we unpack Abraham’s bold plea, Jesus’ call to relentless prayer, and th...

Choose the "good portion" over distraction! My sermon on Luke 10:38-42 calls us to prioritize God's Word and reclaim our Christian roots to beat Marxists at their own game. Tune in to ignite faith and freedom! https://open.substack.com/pub/jwdell/p/choose-the-good?r=kus59&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true Stay Connected: Follow Pastor Dell on X at https://x.com/jakedell73 ....