Experimental Sermons Podcast

Join us for the final Christianity and Liberalism lecture at First Church Woodbury, exploring Machen’s call for reformation! Is salvation Christ’s atonement or liberal ethics? Can a church stand without creeds? Machen exposes liberal redefinitions turning Christianity into progressivism. From my Regime Change sermon to petitioning with Senators Martin and Berthel, we’re reclaiming biblical truth....

The Texas floods at Camp Mystic left us reeling, with memes promising comfort but breeding doubt. Why didn’t God save those girls? Skeptics question, and churchgoers waver. This sermon cuts through sentimental distractions, revealing our wayward hearts through the Good Samaritan’s obedience to the law of the gospel. Discover how Christ’s cross answers “gotcha” questions and calls us to obey God’s...

Jesus sent His disciples as lambs among wolves, armed not with fire but with a weapon more powerful: God’s law. In this week’s sermon, discover how to join the “church militant” in a spiritual battle to save souls. Will you wield the gospel to find the “sons of peace” or shrink back with excuses? Uncover the urgency of the harvest and Christ’s victory that changes everything. Sermon Handout: Downl...

There is no right to the free exercise of sin, and when sin and licentiousness are promoted by the Church, the state is constitutionally bound to act. Sermon Handout: Download the sermon handout here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x6fzy7yJ_kq4Kh0XWcZCAxRTc75r2WNIhT5bWnDPlyk/edit?usp=sharing . For more information see: “Case Study: Leveraging Article First, Section 3 of the Connecticut State...

What happens when a society forgets its duty to worship God? In this powerful sermon, we dive into the shift from Connecticut’s 1818 Constitution, which declared worship a duty, to the 1965 revision that frames it as a mere right. Is the state now the source of our freedom to worship, or is there a deeper obligation we’ve lost sight of? Drawing from Isaiah’s rebellious nation, Luke’s demon-possess...

Ever wondered how God’s mystery unfolds in your life? In this Trinity Sunday sermon, “God’s Triune Story,” discover how the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit work as one to guide and save us, even in a divided world. Coinciding with Father’s Day, this message explores the divine love that calls us to stand firm in grace and share hope with others. Join us for a journey into the heart of the Trinity—a s...

Did liberal Christianity hijack Jesus to push a godless agenda? In this lecture on Chapter 5 of J. Gresham Machen’s book Christianity & Liberalism , Pastor Dell exposes the modernist scam: a fake Jesus, stripped of divinity, reduced to a feel-good symbol for a spineless, anti-biblical faith. From Paul’s unyielding trust in Christ to the early Church’s rock-solid creed, discover how liberals twist...

What if the words you need to think, to question, to believe—are being stolen from you? In this powerful Pentecost sermon, uncover the chilling parallels between the Tower of Babel’s collapse and today’s battle for truth. Discover why Pentecost isn’t just a celebration—it’s a defiant call to break free from pride, reject a world that silences faith, and call on the Name that saves. Tune in for a m...

Is your faith built on the rock of God’s Word or the sand of human feelings? In Lecture #4, Scripture Over Experience , we dive into J. Gresham Machen’s fiery takedown of liberal Christianity’s lies. Why does the Bible’s unique account of God’s saving acts trump modernist “lived experience”? From 1920s pulpits to today’s PCUSA votes, Machen’s warning rings true: only Scripture defines Christianity...

What if Jesus Himself prayed for you—2,000 years ago? In John 17, He did. On the eve of His crucifixion, Jesus begged God to transform your life, to shatter division, and to pull you into His glory. Feeling helpless in today’s chaos? His prayer is rewriting your story right now. Tune in to discover how God’s providence makes the impossible happen—and why you’re part of His eternal plan. Don’t miss...

Is the peace you chase a lie? In a world obsessed with fleeting calm—Pax Romana, Pax Americana—Jesus offers a peace that shatters illusions. John 14:27 unveils a divine gift, not forged by swords or slogans, but by faith that defies destruction. This sermon rips apart the myth of worldly peace, exposing its cursed roots, and dares you to wield the true peace of Christ. Are you ready to pass a peac...

Who’s your Father—God or the state? In Lecture 3 on J. Gresham Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism , Pastor Dell describes how Machen ripped apart modernist theology’s vague, spineless spirituality. Machen demanded that we find God in the hard facts of the first century, not some feel-good universalism that bows to the state’s altar. Lecture Notes: Download the class handout here . Stay Connected...

Outraged over government corruption and social degeneracy? Struggling with loss, grief, or despair? Revelation 21:4 promises a day when every tear is wiped away. But how does that help us now? Listen as Pastor Dell uncovers the hope and purpose in God’s new reality, calling us to fight the beast and live boldly today. Sermon Handout: Download the sermon handout here . Stay Connected: Follow Pastor...

Are you ready to join a battle that's been raging for centuries? In this sermon, we dive into Revelation 7:13-14, where the blood of the Lamb isn’t just for salvation—it’s a call to arms. Forget passive faith; the great multitude didn’t just survive the tribulation—they fought, washing their robes in the blood of the Lamb’s vengeance. Is your worship too tame? Are you hiding from the fight? Uncove...

Dive into the heart of a century-old battle for the soul of the church! In this gripping second lecture, we unpack J. Gresham Machen’s explosive 1923 critique of modern liberalism—a movement he accused of replacing historic Christianity with a creedless, nature-loving substitute. From dishonest seminaries to the rejection of doctrine, discover how Machen’s warnings echo in our own divided times. C...

In this sermon, we explore Revelation 5, where a strong angel asks, “Who is worthy to open the scroll and break its seals?” Discover why no one in creation is worthy, why John weeps, and how the Lamb who was slain redeems us all. Learn how this heavenly liturgy inspires our worship and empowers us to say “Amen” to God’s plan, as seen in recent victories against an adult-themed club in Terryville a...

What happens when a church loses its courage to fight for truth? In 1923, J. Gresham Machen published Christianity & Liberalism , a book that shook the foundations of American Protestantism. In this first lecture, Pastor Dell dives into Machen’s blistering critique of modernism and liberal Christianity—a critique that feels just as urgent today. From the “low visibility” fights of conflict-averse...

Are we living in the end times? With rumors swirling about ancient prophecies and the recent passing of Pope Francis, many are wondering if the clock is ticking towards the end. In this powerful sermon, we dive into Revelation 1:4-8 to uncover what God’s Word really says about the end times and our role in them. Discover why there’s no need for a “Plan B” escape plan and how Jesus Christ, the rule...

Have you ever wondered if the resurrection of Jesus is just a 2,000-year-old conspiracy? In this powerful sermon from Acts 10, we dive into Peter’s bold preaching to a Roman centurion named Cornelius. Skeptics might demand, “Show us the body!” but this message reveals something even more compelling: the doctrine of Christ—His role as judge and forgiver of sins—is the true proof that transforms liv...

This week, we’re diving into Palm Sunday—when Jesus rode into Jerusalem as King, and the crowd couldn’t be silenced. But what happens when the Church goes quiet? In Luke 19, the Pharisees demanded silence, yet Jesus said, ‘If these were silent, the stones would cry out.’ Join us as we explore why the truth can’t be stopped—and why the Church today must find its voice in a world of lies. Stay Conne...

Picture this: a tense supper in Bethany, the air thick with the threat of betrayal. Jesus is there, just days from the cross. Then Mary steps forward with a pound of costly ointment, pouring it on His feet and filling the house with fragrance. Was it just an act of devotion—or something more? In this week’s sermon, ‘The Fragrance of Hope,’ we uncover how Mary’s worship echoes an ancient peace offe...

What happens when a son’s betrayal should end in exile—but his father runs to him instead? In this week’s sermon, we unpack the Prodigal Son’s story—a tale of reckless sin, costly grace, and a family left wrestling with forgiveness. It’s a mirror for us and the Church: can we return to our first love before it’s too late? Discover how God’s prodigal mercy defies justice, pays our unpayable debt, a...

The loss of memory—both personal and corporate—can be devastating, leading to a loss of identity and purpose. For the Church, forgetting her first love (Jesus) and her covenant with God results in spiritual disaster, but remembrance, repentance, and the power of Jesus’ Name can restore her. Stay Connected: Follow Pastor Jake on X at https://x.com/jakedell73 . Subscribe to Experimental Sermons at h...

The sermon explores the theme of sacrifice and restoration through the imagery of the holy seed and dead branches. Jesus, the ultimate holy seed, had to die to bring life, just as Abram’s descendants endured suffering before their redemption. The church today faces both internal and external challenges—failing to grow when it lacks faith and withdrawing from its public mission. Worship itself is a...

Jesus, the Holy Seed, restores us—dead branches—into His living vine, calling the church to a faith that is not just spiritual but political, public, and covenantal. Today, we explore what happens when that organic unity is threatened, particularly in the political realm, and how our worship must shape both our lives and the world. Download the sermon handout here . Stay Connected: Follow Pastor J...