Dutilh Sermons Podcast

When Jesus announced that the Kingdom of God had come near, he was doing more than bringing a message of hope and comfort. He was provoking the ruler of the Kingdom of this world. Jesus’ ministry is a threat to the evil powers of this world, which is why it sparks a sharp response from the devil himself. In this message, we talk about how Jesus confronted evil, and why the evil forces of the world...

The old saying goes, “no good deed goes unpunished.” Jesus started to draw the ire of the religious leaders of his day when he started doing good on the Sabbath day. His acts of kindness, compassion, and healing stretched the traditional understanding of what was allowable on sabbath, leading some to be offended. Have you ever been offended by the power and compassion of God? What would it look li...

To be certain, Jesus was Jewish. His teaching was rooted in the teaching of the Jewish scriptures, and his ministry was intended as the fulfillment of Old Testament promise. But make no mistake – Jesus was bringing something new. There was an old way of thinking about God and human life that Jesus wanted to turn upside. Jesus called for a paradigm shift. In this message, we discover the new way of...

Jesus is the only person who ever lived who is perfectly sinless, righteous, and holy. As a result, most of us feel unworthy to be in his presence. Yet Jesus loves sinner. He wants sinners. He yearns to be in relationship with sinners. In this message, we uncover the great truth of Jesus’ love for sinners and what that means for us amid our brokenness. Based on Mark 2:13-17 Power Surge, Part 5: Di...

That Jesus enabled a paralyzed man is shocking of its own right – that he announced the forgiveness of his sins left people in absolute awe. In this message, we talk about Jesus authority to forgive our sins, what it means about his true identity, and why it was so upsetting to the religious leaders of his day. Based on Mark 2:1-12 Power Surge, Part 4: Discussion Guide

For all his power and authority, Jesus was not afraid to retreat from the masses to pray. When he did, he found a fresh perspective and a fresh sense of calling and direction. In this Ash Wednesday message, we see Lent as an opportunity to join Jesus in retreating into prayer, reflecting on God’s call on our lives, and responding in faithfulness. (From Dutilh's Ash Wednesday service) Based on...

Imagine what would happen if during the middle of a church service a demon cried out, the preacher exorcized him, and the spirit of the service spilled over into the streets, where many people were healed of illnesses – and all in one day! That’s precisely what happened when Jesus preached at the synagogue in Capernaum. In this message, we explore how Jesus built momentum for his ministry and how...

Before Jesus performed any miracles; before he gathered the masses to preach to them; he first called four disciples to “follow me.” From the very beginning of his ministry, Jesus wanted people to be there, witnessing his goodness and learning from his ways. In this sermon, we unpack the call Jesus made to four humble fishermen, and we consider how that same call is made to each and every one of u...

By all accounts, Jesus was a powerful preacher. People were amazed when they heard him speak because they had never heard anything like it before. Jesus brought a fresh message to announce a new day had come. We close this series by unpacking Jesus’ summary sermon, and heeding its call to repent and believe the good news that we can taste the Kingdom of God in our lives – even right now. Based on...

Baptism is a naming ceremony in which God identifies us as His children who bear his name. In Jesus’ baptism, God declared Jesus to be his Son and called attention to our need to listen to him. In this message we talk about how Jesus’ baptism reveals his identity, and how the most important thing we can do with our lives is listen to his voice. Mark 1:9-13 Turn The Page, Part 3: Discussion Guide

Jesus’ public ministry could not begin until preparations were made. John the Baptist invited people to look in their hearts and to repent of their sin, so that they might be ready to receive all the good news Jesus would bring. The truth is that none of us can receive the love, grace, and forgiveness of Jesus until we have first prepared by our hearts by acknowledging our need for a savior. Based...

There are 400 years between the end of the Old Testament and the beginning of the New Testament. That’s four centuries of the ups and downs of human life with no fresh word from the Lord. With the sending of Jesus, God turned the page and started to speak a new word – a word of hope, life, and salvation. In this message, we turn the page to a new year by turning our attention toward the new life t...

As a new year dawns, we revisit an oft-forgotten part of the Christmas story: Jesus’ dedication at the temple. There, a man named Simeon held Jesus in his arms and sang a song for the ages – a song of glory, hope, and peace for all the world. We kick off the new year by unpacking Simeon’s song and finding in it inspiration for the new year. Based on Luke 2:22-35 Christmas, The Real Story: Week 5:...

There’s something about the birth of Jesus that makes us want to sing! Long a favorite of the Christmas season, it wouldn’t feel like Christmas if we didn’t sing our favorite carols. Indeed, even the angels burst into song on the first Christmas. In this Christmas eve message, we explore the carol of the angels in Luke 2:13-14 , revealing how each word powerfully conveys the message of Christmas. ...

A poll of first century Jews would undoubtedly reveal that no one expected a group of shepherds to be the first to know of the Messiah’s arrival. Rough, rugged, irreligious, and despised by society, shepherds were not considered to have an inside track to the purposes of God. Yet, God chose to send angels to shepherds on the first Christmas night. In this message, we explore the world of the sheph...

Many children’s pageants imagine Bethlehem’s innkeeper as the villain of the Christmas story. But what if the image of a cold-hearted innkeeper slamming the door in the face of a mother in labor is not how it really went down? In this message, we uncover what really happened in Bethlehem on Christmas night and discover in the innkeeper a message of hospitality and hope.  Based on scripture from Lu...

Today we are launching a new series called Christmas: The Real Story, walking verse by verse through the Christmas story in Luke’s gospel. The first message in the series is titled “A big God for Little People,” and is based on Luke 2:1-5 Christmas: The Real Story, Part 1: Discussion Guide

This week’s message is presented by Senior Pastor Tom Parkinson and Mars High School Senior, and Dutilh Member, Jason Boddy. The sermon draws on Psalm 98 and is titled, “Together for Joy.”

How many of us play the comparison game? We look at others and think, “Must be nice. I wish that was me.” The Tenth Commandment cautions of the dangers of the comparison game. Senior Pastor Tom Parkinson says we are called to develop an inward contentment that can bring us true peace and freedom ( Exodus 20:17, James 4:1-10 ). Discussion Guide, Week Eight: The Invisible Sin

Lies. Deception. Slander. Malice. When we fail to speak the truth, it can get ugly. Senior Pastor Tom Parkinson says that the Ninth Commandment teaches us to speak only the truth, and to let the words of our mouths align with the values we profess. ( Exodus 20:16, Ephesians 4:20-25 ) Discussion Guide, Week Seven: To Tell the Truth

Many of the commandments are convicting. They challenge us to our core. But the command against stealing? Not so much. We typically think of the Eighth Commandment as applying just to thieves and robbers. Pastor Tom Parkinson shares what it has to say to us. ( Exodus 20:15, Luke 19:1-10 ) Discussion Guide, Week Six: Highway Robbery

Marriage and the sexual intimacy that is a component of marriage are two of God’s greatest gifts. When marriage goes well, it is beautiful and life-giving. When it goes wrong, it can be incredibly painful. In this message on the Seventh Commandment from Senior Pastor Tom Parkinson, we talk about God’s vision for marriage and the incredible harm that is caused when marriage vows are not lived with...

Almost every person would agree that murder is wrong. But why? And what does the Sixth Commandment against murder mean for how we should think about and value the lives of others? Senior Pastor Tom Parkinson explains ( Exodus 20:13, Matthew 5:21-26 )

Our relationship with our parents is the first and most significant. It shapes all other relationships in our lives. Senior Pastor Tom Parkinson explains what it means to honor our parents and how to obey the Fifth Commandment in all situations ( Exodus 20:12, John 19:29-30 )

We are taking a break from our sermon series on The Ten Commandments this Sunday. Join us at 9:30 or 11 a.m., in person or online, for this special message from our Zimbabwean guest. Isaiah 11:1, Luke 18:18-20, Romans 6:2 (NIV).