Res Pres Madison Sermons

June 22, 2025 – Rev. Matt Lietzen  Matthew 13:31-32   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 f...

June 15, 2025 – Rev. Clay Smith Malachi 3:1-18

June 8, 2025 – Rev. Matt Lietzen  Jeremiah 29:1-14   The Christian life is not one to simply be endured , but enjoyed . But what does that look like? This series of messages will explore how to experience joy in God as we follow Jesus, finding life in the gospel so that we can love God and neighbor and bless our city.

June 1, 2025 – Rev. Matt Lietzen  Acts 2:37-47   The Christian life is not one to simply be endured , but enjoyed . But what does that look like? This series of messages will explore how to experience joy in God as we follow Jesus, finding life in the gospel so that we can love God and neighbor and bless our city. ‍ ‍ ‍

May 25, 2025 – Rev. Matt Lietzen  2 Corinthians 8:1-15   The Christian life is not one to simply be endured , but enjoyed . But what does that look like? This series of messages will explore how to experience joy in God as we follow Jesus, finding life in the gospel so that we can love God and neighbor and bless our city.

May 18, 2025 – Rev. Matt Lietzen  1 Corinthians 11:17-34   The Christian life is not one to simply be endured , but enjoyed . But what does that look like? This series of messages will explore how to experience joy in God as we follow Jesus, finding life in the gospel so that we can love God and neighbor and bless our city.

May 11, 2025 – Rev. Matt Lietzen  Luke 11:1-13   The Christian life is not one to simply be endured , but enjoyed . But what does that look like? This series of messages will explore how to experience joy in God as we follow Jesus, finding life in the gospel so that we can love God and neighbor and bless our city. ‍

May 4, 2025 – Rev. Matt Lietzen  John 15:1-11   The Christian life is not one to simply be endured , but enjoyed . But what does that look like? This series of messages will explore how to experience joy in God as we follow Jesus, finding life in the gospel so that we can love God and neighbor and bless our city.

April 27, 2025 – Rev. Matt Lietzen  1 Corinthians 10:23-11:1   The Christian life is not one to simply be endured , but enjoyed . But what does that look like? This series of messages will explore how to experience joy in God as we follow Jesus, finding life in the gospel so that we can love God and neighbor and bless our city.

April 20, 2025 – Rev. Matt Lietzen  Matthew 28:1-15   Easter is an invitation to hope. Jesus came to be the king we need, the king who deals with the enemies we cannot defeat on our own. Evil, sin, and death. Journey with us this Holy Week as Christ walks toward his death and resurrection.

April 13, 2025 – Rev. Bill Acker  Matthew 21:1-17   Easter is an invitation to hope. Jesus came to be the king we need, the king who deals with the enemies we cannot defeat on our own. Evil, sin, and death. Journey with us this Holy Week as Christ walks toward his death and resurrection.

April 6, 2025 – Rev. Matt Lietzen  Psalm 117:1-2 ; 118:13-24 ; Matthew 26:30   On the night before his death, Jesus sang Psalms 113-118 with his disciples. These ancient songs speak of struggle, rescue, and hope—pointing to who Jesus is and what he came to do. In this series, we’ll explore how these words shaped Jesus’s mission and what they mean for our lives today.

March 30, 2025 – Rev. Matt Lietzen  Psalm 116; Matthew 26:30  On the night before his death, Jesus sang Psalms 113-118 with his disciples. These ancient songs speak of struggle, rescue, and hope—pointing to who Jesus is and what he came to do. In this series, we’ll explore how these words shaped Jesus’s mission and what they mean for our lives today.

March 23, 2025 – Rev. Matt Lietzen  Psalm 115; Matthew 26:30  On the night before his death, Jesus sang Psalms 113-118 with his disciples. These ancient songs speak of struggle, rescue, and hope—pointing to who Jesus is and what he came to do. In this series, we’ll explore how these words shaped Jesus’s mission and what they mean for our lives today.

March 16, 2025 – Rev. Matt Lietzen Psalm 114 ; Matthew 26:30 On the night before his death, Jesus sang Psalms 113-118 with his disciples. These ancient songs speak of struggle, rescue, and hope—pointing to who Jesus is and what he came to do. In this series, we’ll explore how these words shaped Jesus’s mission and what they mean for our lives today.

March 9, 2025 – Rev. Matt Lietzen  Psalm 113 & Matthew 26:30   ‍On the night before his death, Jesus sang Psalms 113-118 with his disciples. These ancient songs speak of struggle, rescue, and hope—pointing to who Jesus is and what he came to do. In this series, we’ll explore how these words shaped Jesus’s mission and what they mean for our lives today.

March 2, 2025 – Rev. Matt Lietzen  Genesis 22:1-14   Sometimes we struggle to see how our lives fit into God’s greater story. That struggle is not unique, and that’s good news. Abraham was someone who lived with that tension as well. Through faith, covenant, and redemption, his story reveals God’s unchanging promises and plan of salvation.  Join us as we explore how Abraham’s journey foreshadows t...

February 23, 2025 – Rev. Matt Lietzen  Genesis 20:1-18   Sometimes we struggle to see how our lives fit into God’s greater story. That struggle is not unique, and that’s good news. Abraham was someone who lived with that tension as well. Through faith, covenant, and redemption, his story reveals God’s unchanging promises and plan of salvation.  Join us as we explore how Abraham’s journey foreshado...

February 16, 2025 – Rev. Matt Lietzen  Genesis 18:16-33   Sometimes we struggle to see how our lives fit into God’s greater story. That struggle is not unique, and that’s good news. Abraham was someone who lived with that tension as well. Through faith, covenant, and redemption, his story reveals God’s unchanging promises and plan of salvation.  Join us as we explore how Abraham’s journey foreshad...

February 9, 2025 – Rev. Matt Lietzen Genesis 17:1-8, 15-21 ‍  Sometimes we struggle to see how our lives fit into God’s greater story. That struggle is not unique, and that’s good news. Abraham was someone who lived with that tension as well. Through faith, covenant, and redemption, his story reveals God’s unchanging promises and plan of salvation.  Join us as we explore how Abraham’s journey fore...

February 2, 2025 – Mr. Peter Shaner  Genesis 16:1-16   Sometimes we struggle to see how our lives fit into God’s greater story. That struggle is not unique, and that’s good news. Abraham was someone who lived with that tension as well. Through faith, covenant, and redemption, his story reveals God’s unchanging promises and plan of salvation.  Join us as we explore how Abraham’s journey foreshadows...

January 19, 2025 – Mr. Sam Weisgarber Genesis 13:1-18 Sometimes we struggle to see how our lives fit into God’s greater story. That struggle is not unique, and that’s good news. Abraham was someone who lived with that tension as well. Through faith, covenant, and redemption, his story reveals God’s unchanging promises and plan of salvation.  Join us as we explore how Abraham’s journey foreshadows...

January 12, 2025 – Rev. Matt Lietzen Genesis 12:10-20 Sometimes we struggle to see how our lives fit into God’s greater story. That struggle is not unique, and that’s good news. Abraham was someone who lived with that tension as well. Through faith, covenant, and redemption, his story reveals God’s unchanging promises and plan of salvation.  Join us as we explore how Abraham’s journey foreshadows...

January 5, 2025 – Rev. Matt Lietzen Genesis 11:27-12:9 Sometimes we struggle to see how our lives fit into God’s greater story. That struggle is not unique, and that’s good news. Abraham was someone who lived with that tension as well. Through faith, covenant, and redemption, his story reveals God’s unchanging promises and plan of salvation.  Join us as we explore how Abraham’s journey foreshadows...

December 29, 2024 – Rev. Matt Lietzen Matthew 1:1-6, 16 ; Psalm 51:1-4 The women in Matthew's genealogy of Jesus–Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba, and Mary–each reveal God's grace and redemption in unexpected ways. Their stories of faith, courage, and transformation highlight how God works through brokenness and brings hope to the world. As we trace their lives, we’ll see how they point to...