Salem Magley Church Podcast

Join us as we embark on a new series exploring the book of Colossians! In this first message, Pastor Chris dives into Colossians 1:1-14, where Paul and Timothy address the church in Colossae, offering a powerful reminder of what it means to live "the good life" in Christ. Pastor Chris reflects on how Jesus, the bread of life, offers us eternal life and invites us into a life of purpose and renewal...

Do you ever feel like there's more to life than just existing? In today's sermon, we explore the profound difference between simply living and truly thriving. Drawing from John 6 verses 51-58, we discover that only in Jesus can we find true, eternal life. In this sermon, Pastor Chris reflects on the why humans desire more than just the essentials. While the animals of our the world are content to...

In this sermon for the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, Pastor Chris explores Mark 4:35-41 and the lessons it offers about faith, fear, and the journey of life.

In this sermon for the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, Pastor Chris explores the message and implication of two parables of Jesus in Mark 4:26-34, focusing on how God uses small, seemingly insignificant things to achieve his divine purposes. Pastor Chris begins with a reflection on the quote, “When the well is dry, we know the value of water,” attributed to Benjamin Franklin. This serves as a metap...

In this sermon for the Third Sunday after Pentecost, Pastor Chris preaches on Mark 3:20-35, exploring the mystery of Jesus' identity and mission. To begin, Pastor Chris draws a parallel between the challenges of completing a puzzle and the journey of understanding who Jesus is. Just as piecing together a complex puzzle requires trial, error, and perseverance, so too did people in Jesus’ time strug...

In today's fast-paced world, the concept of self-care has become a multi-million dollar industry, focusing on fitness, mindfulness, and mental health. But long before the advent of fitness apps and smart gadgets, the importance of rest was known and emphasized by God Himself. In today's sermon, Pastor Chris delves into the biblical concept of the Sabbath, exploring its significance and how it is a...

In today's sermon for the First Sunday after Pentecost: Trinity Sunday, Pastor Chris explores the important and often divisive doctrine that sets Christianity apart—the Trinity. The concept of the Trinity has historically caused major splits within the church and influenced various religious perspectives, including elements within Islam and other religious groups closer to orthodox Christianity. S...

In this sermon for the Day of Pentecost, Pastor Chris dives into an interesting theme found in some of the most iconic movies, from "Planet of the Apes" and "The Matrix" to "The Hunger Games" and "I Am Legend." What do these films all have in common? They each depict the end of the world as we know it. But why are we so fascinated by these apocalyptic scenarios? Is it just the thrill, or is there...

In this sermon for the Seventh Sunday of Easter, we explore the timeless question: What is the good life? Pastor Chris answers this question by delving into the age-old inquiry, seeking wisdom from various perspectives and cultures. From Martha Stewart's advice to ancient biblical texts, we examine different paths to fulfillment and meaning. Early on, we see that the culture of the 21st century wa...

In this sermon for the Sixth Sunday of Easter, Pastor Chris explores the command that Jesus left for his followers: love one another as I have loved you. This command to love, is rooted in the Hebrew Bible, where God tells his people in Deuteronomy 6 to love him by keeping his commandments. The Apostle John, his is letter 1 John 5, gives similar advice. In both of these passages, God's people are...

In this sermon for the Fifth Sunday of Easter, Pastor Chris proclaims that the message of Jesus is for you! From the tower of Babel to the encounter of Philip with the Ethiopian eunuch, this sermon highlights God's desire to unite all nations and peoples through love. Discover how remaining connected to Jesus, the true vine, empowers us to bear the fruit of love. Through poignant reflections on 1...

In this sermon, Pastor Chris explores the message of John 10:11-18, where Jesus identifies himself as the Good Shepherd, offering hope to all who feel isolated. In a recent report, the US Surgeon General proclaimed that the US is in a loneliness epidemic, revealing the staggering physical and psychological toll that loneliness has on Americans, and highlighting the crucial need each human has for...

In this sermon for the Third Sunday of Easter, Pastor Chris explores where or not Jesus' suffering and death were unexpected. To cover this topic, Pastor Chris explores passages from Acts 3, 1 John 3, and Luke 24.

In this sermon first the Second Sunday of Easter, Pastor Chris delves into the heart of humanity's search for answers amidst life's struggles. Why does the world seem to be so lost, and how do we find our way again? Explore the 1 John 1, we see that sin is the heart of the word's problem, and it's where God's light that pierces through the darkness of the world. Through Jesus Christ, we find liber...

Hear the story behind Easter! In this sermon for Easter Sunday 2024, Pastor Chris explores the greatest story ever told. This story begins in Genesis chapter 1, and it explains the purpose of humanity and life. This story also explains why there is evil and death: sin due to human rebellion. Humans have rejected their purpose and partnership with God. But God remains committed to humans. In this s...

What is the meaning of Palm Sunday? In this sermon, Pastor Chris Hirschy explains the meaning of Palm Sunday by discussing the meaning of the different parts of the triumphal entry story from Mark 11.

In this sermon for the Fifth Sunday in Lent, Pastor Chris explores the call Jesus places on us to leave behind our old lives to follow him. In this sermon, Pastor Chris delves into John 12:20-33, where Jesus reveals the mission that will culminates in the events of Good Friday. Through reflections on the significance of Jesus' glorification and the necessity of sacrifice, we discover that eternal...

In this sermon by Pastor Chris, we uncover the timeless truth that amidst life's uncertainties, there's a beacon of hope shining brightly. Join us as Pastor Chris guides us through Ephesians 2 and John 3, unraveling the depths of spiritual darkness and the transformative power of God's light. Through poignant reflections and illuminating passages, we navigate the complexities of our human conditio...

In this sermon for the Third Sunday in Lent, Pastor Chris explains that living the way of Jesus is so difficult because it's not nature to us. Yet, he argues that it's still worth learning because it leads to life. He makes this point by exploring several different text from both the Old and New Testaments. In his first text from 1 Corinthians chapter 1, he explores Paul's warning to remember that...

In this sermon for the Second Sunday in Lent, Pastor Chris beings our Lenten series this year titled "Seeking Harmony." For this first week, Pastor Chris explains that seeking harmony requires us to first make a choice: leaving behind our sin to follow Jesus. Pastor Chris explains this point by first explores the story of Abraham and Sarah in Genesis 17. He then reminds us of the words of Jesus in...

In this sermon, Pastor Chris delves into a profound question: where does the road paved by God’s will and word lead? Join us as we explore this captivating truth: Harmony is God's plan for the world. Transitioning from last week's discussion on the significance of following the way of Jesus, today's sermon embarks on a journey through scripture to uncover the profound truth that harmony is at the...

In this sermon, Pastor Chris explores the fundamental question: what kind of life are we building? Drawing from the inspiring dedication of Olympic champion Michael Phelps, we learn that the lives we lead are a result of the choices we make each day. This sermon continues our series called Salemology, we explore our fourth core value, "Living the Way." Join us on this transformative journey as we...

In this sermon, Pastor Chris explores the call to make followers of Jesus. He does this by exploring Matthew 28 verses 19-20, often call the Great Commission, where Jesus commands his disciples to make more disciples. In this sermon, we explore who should make disciples, why they should make disciples, what message they should proclaim, and how they complete the process.

In this video, Pastor Chris preaches the third sermon in our Salemology series. The focus of this week is on loving others. In this sermon, Pastor Chris explores the second part of Jesus greatest commandment: loving others as yourself. What we discover from this study is that Jesus took his idea of loving others straight out of the Jewish scriptures. Looking at Leviticus 19:18, we see that God sum...

In this sermon Pastor Chris continues our sermon series on Salemology. In this sermon he explores what it means to love God. He first explores the first of the two greatest commandments according to Jesus, loving God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength from Mark 12. Then he explores this passages connection to Deuteronomy 6, often called the shema.