Experimental Sermons Podcast

“The Holy Seed” picks up where “Operation Reconquista” left off. That series ended with two lingering questions: Who is the “holy seed,” the stump of Isaiah 6:13 that God promises to replant? And what about the “dead branches,” the unfruitful wood destined for the fire of judgment? This series will look for answers in Scripture, week by week, starting today with a hard look at ministries that fail...

God clears away the dead wood of the church through judgment to make room for the holy seed to grow. Introduction Welcome to the third and final sermon in the "Operation Reconquista" series. Previous sermons: Part 1: "Return of the Exiles" – Mainline Protestant churches still have the Bible, like the exiles returning with Scripture under Ezra and Nehemiah. Reform begins with teaching its plain sen...

Reconquista is more than just “taking back” pretty churches. It’s using the historic clout of those churches to speak the truth in public. Stay Connected: Follow Pastor Jake on X at https://x.com/jakedell73 . Subscribe to Experimental Sermons at https://jwdell.substack.com/ . Join us for Sunday worship at https://firstchurchwoodbury.org/ . Get full access to Experimental Sermons at jwdell.substack...

Summary: In part two of the "Operation Reconquista" sermon series, Pastor Jake addresses the alarming decline of mainline Protestant churches, particularly the United Church of Christ and the Episcopal Church. The sermon reflects on how this decline, while long-standing, appears to be accelerating. Pastor Jake argues that this collapse is not only a result of demographic shifts but also of God's j...

In the first sermon of the series “Operation Reconquista,” Pastor Jake explores the controversy surrounding the National Day of Prayer Service at the National Cathedral and draws connections to a larger issue within the mainline Protestant churches in America. He introduces the concept of “Reconquista” as a return to biblical roots, drawing parallels to the historical Reconquista of Spain. The ser...

The miracle at Cana means two things. First, the wedding feast can continue. Second, the disciples who followed Jesus start to see the “greater things” Jesus promised they would see. Purification is required before sacrifice can take place. At the beginning of His ministry, Jesus blesses the wedding guests with wine of His own making drawn from pure vessels. For Christians today, faith often begin...

Since John preached “only” a baptism of repentance, the people were hoping they could “get off easy” with a few superficial changes to their lives. Instead, John assures them that the real judge (the one who “will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire”) is still to come. People are afraid to change, especially when what they need to change has become a sinful habit. The fact of divine red...

Jerusalem’s rejection of the Christ child foreshadows her rejection of Jesus the man, a warning to readers of Matthew’s Gospel not to reject Jesus a third time, before His return. In our own day, the revelation is complete – all has been revealed – and so we cannot (we have no excuse if we do) return to pagan ignorance. Christmas 2 Jeremiah 31:7-14; Ephesians 1:3-6, 15-19; Psalm 84; Matthew 2:1-12...

A Father will defend his children’s rights. The Church has rights. Christmas 1 Isaiah 61:10-62:3; Psalm 147; Galatians 3:23-25; 4:4-7; John 1:1-18 Get full access to Experimental Sermons at jwdell.substack.com/subscribe

Pastor Jake's Notes for December 26, 2024. Link to post: https://open.substack.com/pub/jwdell/p/did-the-baby-jesus-cry-a-death-penalty?r=kus59&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true Link to "A Thank You to Readers and Supporters": https://jwdell.substack.com/p/a-christmas-thank-you-to-my-paid Get full access to Experimental Sermons at jwdell.substack.com/subscribe

God’s curse was never lacking in mercy. Advent 4 Micah 5:2-5a; Hebrews 10:5-10; Psalm 80:1-7; Luke 1:39-45, 46-56 Get full access to Experimental Sermons at jwdell.substack.com/subscribe

Repentance and restitution turn shame into praise. Advent 3 Zephaniah 3:14-20; Philippians 4:4-7; Luke 3:7-18 Get full access to Experimental Sermons at jwdell.substack.com/subscribe

Christ shelters us while He works to repair us. Advent 2 Malachi 3:1-4; Philippians 1:3-11; Luke 3:1-6 Get full access to Experimental Sermons at jwdell.substack.com/subscribe

Jesus shows us who we are. Advent 1 Jeremiah 33:14-16; Psalm 25:1-10; 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13; Luke 21:25-36 Get full access to Experimental Sermons at jwdell.substack.com/subscribe

Christians are afraid of the political consequences of their faith. Proper 29 Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14; Psalm 93; Revelation 1:4-8; John 18:33-37 Get full access to Experimental Sermons at jwdell.substack.com/subscribe

The Christian teacher must challenge errors in all fields of human knowledge. Proper 28 Daniel 12:1-3; Psalm 16; Hebrews 10:11-25; Mark 13:1-8 Get full access to Experimental Sermons at jwdell.substack.com/subscribe

I was interviewed live on the Lee Elci Show this morning , 94.9 FM, New London, Connecticut. A friend recorded the segment, which you can listen to here on my Substack podcast. Topics include: * Adapting Religious Traditions to Modern Society * Finding Meaning in Suffering: A Perspective on Faith * Church, Guilt, and Authoritarianism Follow Pastor Jake on X at https://x.com/jakedell73 . Subscribe...

National apostasy hurts the poor saints the most. Proper 27 1 Kings 17:8-16; Psalm 146:4-9; Mark 12:38-44 Get full access to Experimental Sermons at jwdell.substack.com/subscribe

Guilt for sin makes you vulnerable to manipulation. Proper 26 Deuteronomy 6:1-9; Psalm 119:1-8; Mark 12:28-34 Get full access to Experimental Sermons at jwdell.substack.com/subscribe

No second class sons. Proper 25 Jeremiah 31:7-9; Psalm 126; Mark 10:46-52 Get full access to Experimental Sermons at jwdell.substack.com/subscribe

The reason churches die is that they try to limit how God works. They try to keep God tied up and bound by their own human understanding of Him. Proper 21 Numbers 11:4-6,10-16, 24-29; Mark 9:38-41, 42-50 Get full access to Experimental Sermons at jwdell.substack.com/subscribe

If you’re doing the challenging, Christ will do the convincing. Good Friday John 12:27-36 Get full access to Experimental Sermons at jwdell.substack.com/subscribe

Do not bury them. Proper 28 Amos 5:18-24; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Matthew 25:1-13 Preached on November 19, 2023 at St. Peter’s Lithgow, Millbrook, New York. Get full access to Experimental Sermons at jwdell.substack.com/subscribe

You can't buy oil at midnight. Proper 27 Amos 5:18-24; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Matthew 25:1-13 Preached on November 12, 2023 at St. Peter’s Lithgow, Millbrook, New York. Get full access to Experimental Sermons at jwdell.substack.com/subscribe

Most of you know a few Pharisees. Proper 26 Micah 3:5-12; 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13; Matthew 23:1-12 Preached on November 5, 2023 at St. Peter’s Lithgow, Millbrook, New York. Get full access to Experimental Sermons at jwdell.substack.com/subscribe