Res Pres Madison Sermons

January 11, 2026 – Rev. Matt Lietzen  Jonah 1:1-10   The book of Jonah is more than just a big fish story. It's a raw, four-chapter epic of uncomfortable grace. Journey with us as we uncover how God's relentless love pursues a rebellious prophet, exposes our own self-righteousness, and extends salvation far beyond our comfort zone. Discover the radical heart of the gospel in Jonah's...

January 4, 2026 – Rev. Matt Lietzen Ezekiel 37:1-14  

December 28, 2025 — Rev. Matt Lietzen Revelation 21:1-5   Experience the awe and wonder of Christ's birth as we explore the gospel accounts, revealing the powerful moments where we are called to "behold" Jesus—our long-awaited King—and understand his majestic arrival.

December 21, 2025 — Rev. Matt Lietzen Matthew 2:1-12   Experience the awe and wonder of Christ's birth as we explore the gospel accounts, revealing the powerful moments where we are called to "behold" Jesus—our long-awaited King—and understand his majestic arrival.

December 7, 2025 — Rev. Matt Lietzen Matthew 1:18-25   Experience the awe and wonder of Christ's birth as we explore the gospel accounts, revealing the powerful moments where we are called to "behold" Jesus—our long-awaited King—and understand His majestic arrival.

November 30, 2025 — Rev. Matt Lietzen Luke 1:26-38   Experience the awe and wonder of Christ's birth as we explore the gospel accounts, revealing the powerful moments where we are called to "behold" Jesus—our long-awaited King—and understand His majestic arrival.

November 23, 2025 – Rev. Michael Vogel  Mark 1:1-15   In a commercialized society, we're bombarded by voices saying to purchase this thing and have that experience. But what voices should we trust? Mark's opening gives us a threefold endorsement of Jesus and why he's worthy of our trust. 

November 16, 2025 – Rev. Jon Talley  1 Peter 5:1-14   When you're in a season of difficulty, what do you need to hear? In 1 Peter, we're told two important truths: who we are and who God is. Join us as we discover what it means to follow Jesus in a world that often feels like it’s not our home. Together we’ll learn how God gives us hope, purpose, and a new identity as his people.

November 9, 2025 – Rev. Matt Lietzen  1 Peter 4:12-19   When you're in a season of difficulty, what do you need to hear? In 1 Peter, we're told two important truths: who we are and who God is. Join us as we discover what it means to follow Jesus in a world that often feels like it’s not our home. Together we’ll learn how God gives us hope, purpose, and a new identity as his people.

November 2, 2025 – Rev. Matt Lietzen  1 Peter 4:1-11   When you're in a season of difficulty, what do you need to hear? In 1 Peter, we're told two important truths: who we are and who God is. Join us as we discover what it means to follow Jesus in a world that often feels like it’s not our home. Together we’ll learn how God gives us hope, purpose, and a new identity as his people.

October 26, 2025 – Rev. Matt Lietzen  1 Peter 3:18-22   When you're in a season of difficulty, what do you need to hear? In 1 Peter, we're told two important truths: who we are and who God is. Join us as we discover what it means to follow Jesus in a world that often feels like it’s not our home. Together we’ll learn how God gives us hope, purpose, and a new identity as his people.

October 19, 2025 – Rev. Matt Lietzen  1 Peter 3:1-7   When you're in a season of difficulty, what do you need to hear? In 1 Peter, we're told two important truths: who we are and who God is. Join us as we discover what it means to follow Jesus in a world that often feels like it’s not our home. Together we’ll learn how God gives us hope, purpose, and a new identity as his people.

October 12, 2025 – Rev. Matt Lietzen  1 Peter 2:18-25   When you're in a season of difficulty, what do you need to hear? In 1 Peter, we're told two important truths: who we are and who God is. Join us as we discover what it means to follow Jesus in a world that often feels like it’s not our home. Together we’ll learn how God gives us hope, purpose, and a new identity as his people.

October 5, 2025 – Rev. Matt Lietzen  1 Peter 2:11-17   When you're in a season of difficulty, what do you need to hear? In 1 Peter, we're told two important truths: who we are and who God is. Join us as we discover what it means to follow Jesus in a world that often feels like it’s not our home. Together we’ll learn how God gives us hope, purpose, and a new identity as his people.

September 28, 2025 – Rev. Matt Lietzen  1 Peter 2:1-12   When you're in a season of difficulty, what do you need to hear? In 1 Peter, we're told two important truths: who we are and who God is. Join us as we discover what it means to follow Jesus in a world that often feels like it’s not our home. Together we’ll learn how God gives us hope, purpose, and a new identity as his people.

September 21, 2025 – Rev. Matt Lietzen  1 Peter 1:13-25   When you're in a season of difficulty, what do you need to hear? In 1 Peter, we're told two important truths: who we are and who God is. Join us as we discover what it means to follow Jesus in a world that often feels like it’s not our home. Together we’ll learn how God gives us hope, purpose, and a new identity as his people.

September 14, 2025 – Rev. Matt Lietzen  1 Peter 1:1-12   When you're in a season of difficulty, what do you need to hear? In 1 Peter, we're told two important truths: who we are and who God is. Join us as we discover what it means to follow Jesus in a world that often feels like it’s not our home. Together we’ll learn how God gives us hope, purpose, and a new identity as his people.

September 7, 2025 – Rev. Matt Lietzen  1 Peter 1:1-2   When you're in a season of difficulty, what do you need to hear? In 1 Peter, we're told two important truths: who we are and who God is. Join us as we discover what it means to follow Jesus in a world that often feels like it’s not our home. Together we’ll learn how God gives us hope, purpose, and a new identity as his people.

August 31, 2025 – Rev. Matt Lietzen  Matthew 20:1-16 Jesus often taught using parables: stories which strikingly illustrate truths about the kingdom of God. Through these stories, he helps us to understand the nature of salvation, life as a Christian, and how to reach out in witness to the world. Throughout the summer, we will be in a series looking at the parables of Jesus. As we listen at the fe...

August 24, 2025 – Rev. Matt Lietzen  Matthew 25:14-30   Jesus often taught using parables: stories which strikingly illustrate truths about the kingdom of God. Through these stories, he helps us to understand the nature of salvation, life as a Christian, and how to reach out in witness to the world. Throughout the summer, we will be in a series looking at the parables of Jesus. As we listen at the...

August 17, 2025 – Rev. Matt Lietzen  Luke 12:13-21, 32-34   Jesus often taught using parables: stories which strikingly illustrate truths about the kingdom of God. Through these stories, he helps us to understand the nature of salvation, life as a Christian, and how to reach out in witness to the world. Throughout the summer, we will be in a series looking at the parables of Jesus. As we listen at...

August 3, 2025 – Rev. Matt Lietzen  Matthew 25:31-46   Jesus often taught using parables: stories which strikingly illustrate truths about the kingdom of God. Through these stories, he helps us to understand the nature of salvation, life as a Christian, and how to reach out in witness to the world. Throughout the summer, we will be in a series looking at the parables of Jesus. As we listen at the...

July 20, 2027 – Rev. Matt Lietzen  Luke 10:25-37   Jesus often taught using parables: stories which strikingly illustrate truths about the kingdom of God. Through these stories, he helps us to understand the nature of salvation, life as a Christian, and how to reach out in witness to the world. Throughout the summer, we will be in a series looking at the parables of Jesus. As we listen at the feet...

July 13, 2025 – Rev. Matt Lietzen  Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43   Jesus often taught using parables: stories which strikingly illustrate truths about the kingdom of God. Through these stories, he helps us to understand the nature of salvation, life as a Christian, and how to reach out in witness to the world. Throughout the summer, we will be in a series looking at the parables of Jesus. As we listen a...

July 6, 2025 – Rev. Cam Brown  Mark 4:1-20   Jesus often taught using parables: stories which strikingly illustrate truths about the kingdom of God. Through these stories, he helps us to understand the nature of salvation, life as a Christian, and how to reach out in witness to the world. Throughout the summer, we will be in a series looking at the parables of Jesus. As we listen at the feet of th...