St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Podcast

What does it really mean to be part of God’s mission? In this powerful opening message of Made for This: God’s Mission, Our Calling , guest speaker Saji John shares incredible, real-life stories of transformation through the work of John Foundation in India—rescuing children, restoring women, and equipping leaders with the hope of the Gospel. Teaching from Luke 5:1–11, Saji challenges us to move b...

In the final message of Think Like You’re Alive , Pastor Jason Smith shows what it really looks like to live with a renewed mind. This isn’t just about thinking better—it’s about becoming new. In Romans 12, we’re invited into a different way of life: humility instead of ego, sincere love instead of performance, peace instead of outrage, and good that overcomes evil. The world pressures us to confo...

In Week 2 of Think Like You’re Alive , Pastor Jason Smith dives into the unseen battle happening in your mind—and how to win it. In Winning the War of Your Mind , we uncover how negative thought patterns become strongholds that shape our lives. But through the truth of Scripture and practical tools, we can learn to take every thought captive and rebuild our thinking. This message combines biblical...

In Week 1 of Think Like You’re Alive , Pastor Jason Smith explores how your thoughts shape your life—and why most of us are being led by thoughts we didn’t choose. In Set Your Mind Above Your Feelings , we learn that while feelings are real, they aren’t meant to lead. With thousands of daily thoughts—many negative and repetitive—it’s easy to stay stuck in old patterns. But because of the resurrect...

On Easter Sunday, Pastor Jason Smith shares the powerful truth at the heart of the resurrection: the way back to God is open. Through the story of the thief on the cross and the tearing of the temple curtain, this message reveals how Jesus didn’t just defeat death—He removed every barrier between us and God. Because of the empty tomb, access is no longer denied. It’s granted. The question is: will...

On Good Friday, Pastor Shannon Coon reflects on one of Jesus’ final words from the cross: “I thirst.” In this deeply personal message, we see both the humanity of Jesus—experiencing real pain and suffering—and the heart of God, who willingly enters into our brokenness. But this thirst is more than physical. It reveals a deeper longing—God’s desire for us. Through Scripture and reflection, this mes...

On Maundy Thursday, Pastor Manny David walks through the final meal Jesus shared with His disciples and the powerful moments that redefined love, leadership, and identity. As Jesus breaks the bread and shares the cup, He reframes the Passover story around His own body and blood. Then, in a shocking act of humility, He kneels to wash His disciples’ feet—demonstrating that true greatness in God’s Ki...

What if God had an address—and you could actually approach it? In this message, Pastor Jason Smith explores the Ark of the Covenant and the mercy seat, revealing how God brings justice and mercy together. Discover how Jesus fulfills it all as the final sacrifice, making a way for us to be fully forgiven and made right with God.

In this sermon, Pastor Jason Smith unpacks the meaning of the altar of sacrifice and what it reveals about sin, grace, and the heart of God. Through the imagery of the sacrificial system, we see the weight of sin and the cost required to restore relationship with Him. Pointing to Jesus as the ultimate fulfillment, this message shows how Christ became the final sacrifice once and for all. Because o...

In this message, Pastor Emanuel David explores the meaning of the golden lampstand in the tabernacle and how it points directly to Jesus. Speaking during the Festival of Tabernacles, Jesus boldly declares, “I am the light of the world,” revealing that God’s presence is not found in rituals or symbols but in Him. Pastor Emanuel shows how Christ’s light repels darkness, reveals truth, restores visio...

In this message, Pastor Jason Smith explores the meaning behind the Bronze Basin in the tabernacle and how it points to the way Jesus restores our connection with God. Just as priests washed before entering God’s presence, Scripture acts like a mirror that reveals what needs cleansing in our lives. Pastor Jason reminds us that spiritual dryness often comes not from God moving away, but from neglec...

In this sermon, Pastor Shannon Coon traces the powerful image of bread through Scripture — from manna in the wilderness, to the Bread of the Presence in the temple, to Jesus declaring, “I am the Bread of Life.” She reveals how our physical hunger points to deeper longings for provision, presence, and eternity. While bread can fill us temporarily, only Christ truly satisfies the deepest ache of the...

In this sermon, Pastor Jason Smith begins the Lenten journey by exploring the tabernacle and what it reveals about God’s deep desire to dwell with His people. From Exodus to Revelation, Scripture tells the story of a God who moves closer—ultimately coming in Jesus to “tabernacle” among us and restore what was broken. We discover how God’s presence addresses our deepest struggles with loneliness, i...

In this sermon, Pastor Jason Smith invites Christians to reconsider how faith and politics intersect, calling believers to place their ultimate allegiance in Jesus rather than any political party or platform. Drawing from Philippians 3:20 , he reminds us that our true citizenship is in heaven, our King is never on the ballot, and our hope is not found in the headlines. The message challenges liste...

In this sermon, Pastor Jason Smith explores how God meets us in our emptiness and transforms scarcity into abundance through His power. Drawing from the story of the widow and the oil in 2 Kings 4, he challenges listeners to bring their empty jars—those places of lack, fear, or exhaustion—to God with honesty and obedience. Pastor Jason unpacks how a scarcity mindset limits vision, while faith crea...

In this sermon, Pastor Jason Smith explores the tension between God’s sovereignty and human free will, asking how our choices matter if God is ultimately in control. Through the stories of King Joash and Queen Esther, he shows that while God’s promises are certain, our faith, courage, and obedience shape how we participate in His work. Rather than living passively or anxiously, we’re invited to st...

In this sermon, Pastor Jason Smith wrestles with the difficult question of whether a loving God would allow hell to exist. He explains that love requires genuine choice, and that separation from God is ultimately the result of humanity choosing life apart from Him. Scripture shows that God is both perfectly just and deeply loving, which creates a tension only resolved at the cross. In Jesus, God t...

Pastor Jason Smith addresses the foundational question of the Christian faith: Did Jesus really rise from the dead? Using historical evidence, eyewitness testimony, and even the admissions of Jesus’ enemies, he makes a compelling case that the resurrection is not wishful thinking but a well-supported reality. He explains why the empty tomb, transformed disciples, and early creeds demand serious co...

Guest speaker John Ortberg explores the powerful truth that God is able —able to do far more than we could ever ask or imagine. Drawing from Scripture and personal stories, he shows how God brings hope, healing, and transformation even in life’s most broken places. Ortberg connects this truth to the journey of faith and recovery, inviting listeners to move from belief to surrender. The message cen...

In this sermon, Pastor Jason Smith explores the claim that while Christianity is exclusive about the solution, it is radically inclusive in its invitation. The gospel does not exclude people—it excludes pride, self-sufficiency, and the belief that we can save ourselves. Through Scripture and Jesus’ parables, we’re reminded that salvation is not earned by morality, status, or effort, but received b...

In this sermon, Pastor Shannon Coon reminds us that Christmas does not end when the tree comes down. Drawing from John 1, the message reveals Jesus as the eternal Word who became flesh and made His dwelling with us—and now lives within us. Christmas invites us into a new identity as children of God, calling us to abide in Christ and remain close to His presence in everyday life. As the true Light,...

In this Christmas Eve sermon, Pastor Jason Smith reflects on the true gift God gives in Jesus—exactly what we need, not just what we want. Teaching from Isaiah 9:6–7, he unpacks the four titles of Christ: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. Through vivid stories and relatable humor, he shows how Jesus guides us, fights for us, holds us, and brings peace even i...

In this sermon, Pastor Jason examines the Star of Bethlehem in Matthew 2, revealing how God speaks through creation to announce the birth of the true King. The story exposes the rival kings we trust—approval, success, security, and control—and contrasts King Herod’s resistance with the Magi’s surrender. This teaching invites us to dethrone the false kings in our lives and worship Jesus as the righ...

In this sermon, “Ornaments of Grace,” Pastor Jason Smith explores Jesus’ genealogy in Matthew 1, showing how God’s family tree includes broken, unlikely, and undeserving people. Using the imagery of Christmas ornaments, he illustrates how God keeps His promises, redeems the broken, and restores the lost. This teaching points to Jesus as the promised King who enters our world to bring forgiveness,...

In this Christmas message, Guest Speaker Barry Corey reflects on the journey of Mary and Joseph, highlighting how God’s light breaks into the darkest and most uncertain seasons of life. Using the imagery of Christmas tree ornaments and lights, he reminds us that our own life seasons—both joyful and painful—are illuminated by the presence of Christ. The sermon traces biblical moments where God repe...