The Boundless Podcast

There were just 40 days between Jesus' resurrection and His ascension. What happened during those 960 hours? Quite a lot, actually. Especially teachings about the Kingdom of Heaven! In this message, you will be encouraged by the resurrection of Jesus to share this Good News with people that you know! Please take a quick second to  rate  this podcast on your favorite platform—Apple Podcasts, Sp...

A woman named Lydia was down at the riverside and heard an amazing story about a resurrection from the dead by a man named Paul. This prompted her to be baptized into the Christian faith and then prevail about In this message, you will be encouraged by the resurrection of Jesus to share this Good News with people that you know! Please take a quick second to  rate  this podcast on your favorite pla...

This message in the series Reactions to the Resurrection explores how the thrice-told story of Peter bringing the Gospel of the Risen Christ to gentiles.  In this message, you will hear encouragement to get out of God’s way, let God be God, and join along for an incredible journey of bringing love and hope to all the need of the world! Please take a quick second to  rate  this podcast on your favo...

The phrase, "It is more blessed to give than to receive" is attributed to Jesus (in Acts 20), but not recorded anywhere in the Gospels. This message in the series Reactions to the Resurrection explores how God blesses us when we give in response to what we have received from Him. Please take a quick second to  rate  this podcast on your favorite platform—Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re...

The resurrection of Jesus is an incredible event that has touched and shaped the lives of billions of people. For one religious person, his encounter with the resurrected Jesus changed the entire world! This episode continues the teaching series Reactions to the Resurrection from St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Hawthorn Woods and is from Pastor Ryan Feguson. Please take a quick second to  rate  thi...

A new teaching series begins as we look at the biblical Book of Acts. After the resurrection of Jesus Christ, so many things changed. The Disciple Peter was changed from a man who had a limited idea of who Jesus was, to the point that he even denied knowing Him hours before His crucifixion to a man who was willing to be arrested, beaten, and even similarly executed. What can we learn from this? -...

Imagine you turned on the news one morning and the top story is that archaeologists have discovered a tomb with the 2000 year old bones of a crucified man and a wooden sign in the ossuary that said - in Aramaic, Greek and Latin - "Jesus of Nazareth King of the Jews." How would this change the world? This is the concluding message in the teaching series inspired by the book "He Chose...

The cross is one of the most known symbols in the world. On this episode we take a deep dive into God's promise in the cross of Jesus Christ. Inspired by the book "He Chose the Nails" by Max Lucado. For more about St. Matthew, click here

You need water to live. You also need blood to live. This is true in physical life. This is also true in our spiritual lives. This is true for our eternal life! Continuing the teaching series based on Max Lucado's book "He Chose the Nails." To find out more about St. Matthew, click here .

Doors - they are meant to be knocked on, opened, and walked through. Palm Sunday is a great reminder that Jesus knocks on the door of our heart, opens the door of heaven, and walks through death to save us. Concluding message in the Psalms of Lent - Crying out to God teaching series. For more about St. Matthew, click ⁠here⁠ .

Did you know that God has a dress code? But along with the code God also provides the garment required! This is a continuation of the series "He Chose the Nails" based on the book by Max Lucado. For more about St. Matthew click here .

"Vindicate" is not a word you hear in church all that often. But it is something that happens to us! This episode continues the teachings series Crying Out to God - the Psalms of Lent with a message baed on Psalm 43. Visit the St. Matthew website by clicking here .

Why did Jesus thirst on the cross? This is a continuation of the teaching series for Lent 2025 at St. Matthew based on the book "He Chose the Nails" by Max Lucado. For more information about St. Matthew, click here .

What makes you shout for joy? I bet going to church doesn't top the list (or even make the list!). But it should. The latest message in the Psalms of Lent Series from St. Matthew Lutheran. For more about St. Matthew, click here .

What languages were spoken in your home growing up? In Ed Blonski's there was English, German and Polish. And the reason why may be the same reason that God speaks your language to you! The resource for this message series is He Chose the Nails by Max Lucado. For more about St. Matthew click here .

The mustard seed is one of the smallest of seeds, but it grows into a very large plant! Jesus uses this analogy to explain how even the smallest of things, even the seemingly insignificant things can be used by God to change the world. Today's episode features a special guest - the Rev. Hesham Shehab of Salam Christian Fellowship in Lombard, Illinois. To contact Salam Christian Fellowship, cli...

There was a massive veil hanging the Temple in Jerusalem that blocked the view - and the way - into the Holy of Holies where God sat on the throne of the Ark of the Covenant. Only the High Priest of Israel could go into the Holy of Holies, and then only once a year. But Jesus' flesh was torn on the cross in order to tear down this veil and open the way for all of us to approach our Holy God and Hi...

The psalms have been used for centuries in worship and personal devotion. They provide a way for people to express their relationship with God in all its complexity. During this year’s Lenten season, we’ll explore six Psalms that will inspire and challenge us as we journey through to the cross of Jesus. For more about St. Matthew click ⁠ here⁠ :

You may have heard the phrase, "You can never go home again." Or maybe you've felt that in your life you've reached the point of no return in a relationship. Jesus chose the nails of the cross in order for us to never feel like this ever again. Based on the book "He Chose the Nails" by Max Lucado, this message series at St. Matthew continues with Pastor Blonski and "God's Promise in the Path." For...

The psalms have been used for centuries in worship and personal devotion. They provide a way for people to express their relationship with God in all its complexity. In this series we’ll explore six Psalms that will inspire and challenge us as we journey through to the cross of Jesus. For more about St. Matthew, click here .

Jesus’ last moments were not left up to chance. God chose the path; he selected the nails. Our Lord planted the trio of crosses and painted the sign. God didn’t have to do all these things, you know. The only required act for our salvation was the shedding of blood, yet he did much more. So much more. Search the scene of the cross and listen for God’s gentle whisper, “I did it just for you.” - Max...

The LORD bless you and keep you. The LORD make His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you. The LORD lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace. Last message in the serious "The Divine Service - A Tour of Lutheran Worship." For a more in-depth look at the text of the Benediction, click here. For more about St. Matthew click here.

A "Creed" is a statement that one can make or recite that tells what they believe. In many Christian Churches there are three such statements that are used interchangeable - the Nicene Creed, the Apostles' Creed, and the Athanasian Creed. In each Divine Service one of the creeds is used and Pastor Ryan tells the story and meaning of each of the creeds. For more about St. Matthew clic...

Dinner with friends and family! What is your experience with this? Ed Blonski connects dinner with Holy Communion. Holy Communion - the Lord's Supper - is a hot topic among many Christians. Especially the teaching and practices of close(d) communion. For more about Close(d) Communion, go here.

In many churches, before receiving Holy Communion (the Lord's Supper) a song is sung. It is sometimes called "The Sanctus" and is based on Isaiah chapter 6. Pastor Ryan Ferguson shares a message in the continuing series on The Divine Service: A Tour of Lutheran Worship. For more about St. Matthew, click here.