St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Podcast

In this message, Pastor Jason Smith challenges us to leave behind the comfort and security of our old lives to fully follow Jesus into a life of purpose, transformation, and unexpected joy. Drawing from the story of Levi, he reminds us that true freedom begins when we recognize our need for healing and trust Jesus to lead us. Pastor Jason offers practical steps like taking a five-minute pause befo...

In this powerful sermon, Pastor Jason Smith invites listeners to explore a deeper, more personal relationship with Jesus through the simple but profound invitation: “Come and see.” He emphasizes Jesus’ approachability, awareness of who we really are, and ultimate authority as the bridge between heaven and earth. Pastor Jason illustrates how Jesus meets us in our mess—not with condemnation, but wit...

Pastor Laura Johnson-Suk delivers a powerful message that challenges listeners to confront their own prejudices and honestly reflect on who they may be unwilling to help. Through compelling stories of street outreach, disaster relief, and ministry to the overlooked, she illustrates how God’s grace frees and equips us to serve without bias. With vulnerability and biblical truth, this message calls...

In this powerful message by guest speaker Finney Premkumar, we are reminded that being a witness for Christ extends far beyond our words—it is about embodying the gospel through our actions, relationships, and daily choices. Rooted in Acts 1:8, Dr. Philip challenges us to consider whether our lives, our families, and our churches truly reflect the presence of Christ in a broken and desperate world...

In this message, Pastor Jason Smith unpacks the story of Noah’s Ark as a powerful illustration of God’s grace, judgment, and the call to obedience. He draws parallels between Noah’s faith in building the ark and the invitation for us to trust in Jesus as our ultimate rescue. Through humor, honesty, and biblical insight, Pastor Jason reminds us that salvation has always been by grace through faith....

In this powerful message, Pastor Brandon Muchow explores the transformative encounter between Jesus and Zacchaeus, highlighting the invitation to draw close to God and let Him into the hidden places of our lives. Through the illustration of a violin, we’re reminded that God doesn’t remove the tension—He tunes it to create something beautiful. This sermon challenges us to respond with joy, repentan...

In this message, Pastor Shannon Coon explores the early story of Joseph from Genesis 37, focusing on the deep family dysfunction, betrayal, and the silence of God during difficult times. Through relatable storytelling and modern analogies, she reflects on the “bracketed space” between a dream and its fulfillment—a place many of us find ourselves in. Pastor Shannon reminds us that even when God fee...

In this powerful message, Pastor Megan unpacks the story of David and Goliath to reveal four timeless truths about purpose, identity, and faith. She reminds us that God prepares us for our battles, works through our unique personalities, and redeems every part of our story. Through personal testimony and biblical insight, Megan challenges us to stop trying to "buck up" and instead "look up" to the...

In this sermon, Pastor Jason confronts the cultural lie of "us vs. them" and emphasizes the radically inclusive nature of the gospel. Drawing from Acts 10, he highlights how God's grace breaks through human categories, welcoming all people—regardless of background, beliefs, or appearance—into His family through faith in Jesus. The message challenges listeners to examine their own biases, urging th...

In this powerful message that wraps up our Ghost Stories Series, Pastor Manny unpacks the story of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch from Acts 8, revealing how God builds a radically inclusive family. Through the lens of this often-overlooked encounter, we’re reminded that no one is too marginalized, broken, or different to be welcomed into God’s kingdom. Pastor Manny challenges us to value availabi...

In this powerful sermon, Pastor Jason explores the story of Stephen to reveal how God provides supernatural wisdom, courage, perspective, and grace in the face of adversity. He reminds us that the presence of trouble does not mean the absence of God, and that Jesus stands as our ultimate advocate even when we feel most alone. Through Stephen’s example, we see that true conviction allows us to spea...

In this sermon, Jason Smith highlights the importance of spiritual gifts within the church, emphasizing that each believer is uniquely equipped to serve God’s mission. He encourages the congregation to recognize and actively use their supernatural gifts, comparing them to tools meant for service, not trophies. Jason challenges everyone to explore their gifts and put them into action, using practic...

In this sermon, Jason Smith explores the profound difference between the conviction and condemnation of the Holy Spirit. Emphasizing that conviction is a gracious gift leading to repentance, healing, and freedom, while condemnation brings hopelessness and shame. Through the story of Ananias and Sapphira, Jason challenges listeners to embrace confession and receive God’s mercy, encouraging the chur...

Robbie Fischer shares a heartfelt and engaging message on the power of the Holy Spirit to transform both individuals and communities. Drawing from Acts 4, he emphasizes how bold prayer, unity, and tangible acts of love are evidence of God's kingdom at work. Through personal stories and biblical insight, Robbie invites listeners to be part of God's redemptive story. This sermon challenges us to mov...

In this Sermon, we explore the story of the man healed at the temple gate in Acts 3, highlighting how God’s power meets us at the foundation of our brokenness. Through Peter’s faith and the authority of Jesus' name, the man receives more than he asked for—a complete restoration and a glimpse of the coming kingdom. We’re reminded that even when we can’t fix the problem, we can offer faith, and God...

In this message, Pastor Jason continues our "Ghost Stories" series exploring the role of the Holy Spirit, focusing on Acts 2 and the transformative events of Pentecost. Unpacking how the Spirit empowers believers to communicate the gospel, shapes our character, and forms vibrant communities centered on Jesus. Using vivid metaphors like baseball’s Opening Day and a vessel immersed in water, Jason e...

Pastor Jason explores the transformative power of the Holy Spirit, emphasizing how He, the Holy Spirit, brings true life, guiding and empowering believers to live out their purpose. Drawing on biblical examples and teachings, the sermon highlights the role of the Holy Spirit in both the Old and New Testaments, explaining His constant presence and the difference between Old Testament and New Testam...

Pastor Jason shares the story of two disciples on the road to Emmaus, illustrating how hope can emerge in dark times when Jesus is invited into our lives. To help illustrate hope in dark times, Maddie Musselman, through video, shares her personal testimony of finding hope and faith while her husband, Pat, battled cancer. Pastor Jason encourages you to embrace resurrection hope, trust in Jesus, and...

Pastor Manny reflects on the paradox of Good Friday, exploring why the brutal cross is called "good." Explaining how Jesus' sacrifice absorbs our sins and shame, offering us grace, mercy, and the hope of redemption.

What's the best party you've ever attended? Weddings are often filled with food, laughter, music and beauty. However, what if Jesus said that the kingdom of God is just like that kind of celebration? In this parable, Jesus compares God's kingdom to a royal wedding banquet. And it is not just about who's invited, but it is also about how we respond. So what does it look like to truly say "yes" to t...

"That's not fair!" We have all said it, felt it, or heard it. Whether it's kids dividing dessert, coworkers comparing pay, or headlines about inequality. We live by a strong internal sense of fairness. But what happens when God doesn't play by our rules? Have you ever felt like you deserved more from God because of your effort or faithfulness? How do you respond when grace is given to someone who...

Have you ever held onto something so tightly that it began to weigh you down? Unforgiveness is exactly that. It is an invisible weight that can quietly grow heavier over time, affecting how we live, love and relate to God. Jesus tells a powerful parable in response to a very practical question: "Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?" Jesu...

What's the most valuable thing you've ever lost? Maybe it was something small but important, like a passport. You search everywhere, hoping it will turn up, only to realize it's truly gone. That it is canceled, separated, useless to you. Jesus tells three parables about lost things being found and the celebration that follows. But He is speaking of a specific kind of "lost". A lost that is a separ...

Jesus often taught in parables. Parables that were everyday earthly stories that reveal deeper spiritual truths. The Parable of the 10 Virgins illustrates the importance of being spiritually prepared for Christ's return. Can you imagine being invited to the wedding of the century? The kind of event where every detail is meticulously planned, and no guest would dare be unprepared? This is the pictu...

Jesus often taught in parables. Parables that were simple yet profound stories that reveal deeper spiritual truths. The Parable of the Soils is one of the most significant, illustrating how the condition of our hearts affect our response to God's word.