Dillingham Moravian Church

Pastor Simon Flynn teaches from Romans 12:9–13 and Acts 2, calling the church to show true love by meeting believers' needs and practicing hospitality for strangers. Using local Alaskan examples, he connects communion, mutual sharing, and sacrificial service to spiritual growth and revival. As the congregation prepares for the Lord's Supper, the message urges practical unity and intentional outrea...

Pastor Simon uses a personal storm-at-sea story and Psalm 62 to remind listeners that God is our rock, stronghold, and deliverer. He teaches the importance of waiting in silence for God, trusting His protection, and recognizing that the enemies of God will oppose believers. This episode encourages Christians to seek quiet surrender to God, rely on Christ for spiritual security, and stand firm in f...

Pastor Simon Flynn preaches from Philippians 3:8–11 about Paul’s radical valuation of knowing Christ above all worldly gains. Through illustrations—from pirate treasure hunting to Malala and an undiscovered Mayan city—Flynn explains why Christians must be willing to suffer loss and regard everything else as worthless compared to the surpassing worth of Christ. He urges listeners to pursue a deep,...

Pastor Simon Flynn unpacks Philippians 3:3–7, teaching that Christians are the "true circumcision" who worship in the Spirit and must not rely on fleshly credentials or works of the law for salvation. Using Paul's life as an example, he shows that human achievements are counted as loss compared to knowing Christ, calls listeners to trust Jesus alone for salvation, and urges believers to live obedi...

Pastor Simon examines Ephesians 1:1, explaining Paul’s calling as an apostle “by the will of God” and what that calling means for believers today. The episode emphasizes that Christians belong to Christ, are set apart as holy, and are sent as ambassadors to share the gospel and make disciples, with practical applications and a closing prayer to live out this mission.

Pastor Simon Flynn preaches from Philippians 3:1–2, encouraging believers to "rejoice in the Lord" by abiding in Christ's love so their joy may be full. He explains how joy flows from a living relationship with Jesus, illustrated by gardens blooming when the sun appears. He also stresses that repeated biblical truths safeguard Christians from sin and false teaching—especially legalism—and urges be...

Pastor Simon Flynn walks through Psalm 100, calling believers to worship with joy because God is unchanging, faithful, and good. He highlights our identity as God’s people and sheep of His pasture, warns against wandering, and urges continual thanksgiving and praise amid life’s challenges.

Pastor Simon Flynn explains Philippians 2:25–30, where Paul sends Epaphroditus—his brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier—who became gravely ill while serving Paul. Paul urges the Philippians to welcome Epaphroditus with joy and to honor those who sacrificially serve Christ. The sermon challenges believers to grow in deep, Christlike love, to invest their hearts in fellow Christians, and to ho...

Pastor Simon Flynn explores 1 Thessalonians 4:9–12, showing how God teaches believers to love—first through Scripture and the Holy Spirit, then practically through brotherly (philadelphia) and agape love. He emphasizes humble, teachable discipleship and three concrete practices—lead a quiet, peaceful life; mind your own business; and work with your hands—so Christians can demonstrate God’s love an...

Pastor Simon Flynn examines Isaiah 51:9–13, showing how believers should pray by reminding God of His past acts, pleading His promises, and trusting His timing. The sermon encourages endurance through trials, hope for eventual joy, and freedom from fear by relying on God’s comfort and faithfulness.

Pastor Simon Flynn walks through Philippians 2:19–24, drawing three central truths: live according to the Lord’s will and encourage fellow believers as family; seek Christ’s interests above your own and serve church leaders with humility; and trust God’s provision and be ready to obey His guidance. The sermon includes practical applications for daily prayer, sacrificial service, and loving the loc...

Pastor Simon Flynn preaches from Philippians 2:17–18, explaining how Christians are called to be "poured out" as drink offerings—living sacrifices who serve others sacrificially. Using examples like Eric Liddell and Joni Erickson Tada, he shows how suffering can produce deep joy when offered to God and used to help others grow in faith. The sermon urges believers to rejoice in trials, support one...

Pastor Simon from Dillingham Moravian Church explains Philippians 2:14-16 using the Olympic torch relay as a picture for the Christian life: do all things without grumbling or disputing, live as blameless and innocent children of God, and appear as lights in a crooked and perverse generation. The message calls believers to unity, faithful witness, and perseverance—holding forth the gospel so other...

Pastor Simon Flynn preaches from Philippians 2:12–13 about "working out" the salvation given in Christ: obedience as evidence of faith, sanctification and the fruit of the Spirit, and the call to make disciples. He emphasizes humble reverence, loving fellow believers, and practical steps for sharing the gospel. The sermon reminds listeners that while we must actively obey and grow, it is God who e...

Pastor Simon of Dillingham Moravian Church preaches on Philippians 2:9–11, contrasting worldly pomp with Jesus’ humble path to exaltation through suffering and resurrection. He explains that God has given Jesus the name above every name and that one day every knee will bow and every tongue will confess Him as Lord. The episode offers practical applications for believers—servant leadership, discipl...

Pastor Simon Flynn preaches on Isaiah 51:4–5, explaining how God’s just law will be a light to the nations and how salvation comes through God’s righteousness revealed in Christ. The sermon urges listeners to pay attention to God, trust in Jesus, and live by faith. It also calls believers to reflect God’s justice now—caring for the oppressed and witnessing to the world—while holding hope for Chris...

Pastor Simon preaches on Isaiah 51:1–3, showing how God ransoms and restores His people—from Abraham and Sarah to the ultimate ransom in Christ—and calls believers to trust Him for deliverance. The message brings comfort for grief and trials, points to future restoration, and urges listeners to rely on Christ and share the good news.

Pastor Simon Flynn reflects on Philippians 2:5-8, highlighting Christ’s humility in relinquishing divine privileges to become human and die on the cross. The sermon explains practical responses for believers: prize Christ above all, relinquish rights to serve others, remain secure in your identity in Christ, and stay in God’s presence through prayer and Scripture.

Pastor Simon examines Philippians 2:1-4, using football team roles to illustrate how every church member must work together in humility and love. Drawing on Paul's appeal to unity, compassion, and sacrificial love, the sermon encourages believers to value Christ above themselves and to serve one another for the sake of the gospel. The message emphasizes practical steps—abiding in God's presence, r...

Pastor Simon of Dillingham Moravian Church preaches on Philippians 1:27–30, urging believers to live as citizens of Christ’s kingdom—standing firm in unity, striving together for the faith, and treating gospel community as both defense and witness. He calls Christians to endure suffering without fear, to keep their hope fixed on Christ’s final deliverance, to imitate faithful saints, and to remain...

Pastor Simon explains Philippians 1:21–26, showing how Paul’s motto "to live is Christ and to die is gain" shapes a life of gospel-centered work, joyful endurance, and longing for Christ. The sermon highlights four practical truths: Christ must be our greatest value in life and death; we are called to work hard for the Lord expecting spiritual fruit; we should rejoice in the growth of fellow belie...

Pastor Simon explores Philippians 1:12–20, showing how Paul’s imprisonment advanced the gospel, emboldened other believers, and reached unexpected people like the Praetorian Guard. The message calls Christians to rejoice when Christ is proclaimed, regardless of motives, to trust God’s purposes in suffering, and to live (or die) so that Christ is magnified through their lives.

Pastor Simon preaches from Philippians 1:8–11, calling believers to long for one another with the affection of Christ and to pray that love would abound in real knowledge and discernment. He explains that the fruit of righteousness comes only through Jesus Christ and urges listeners to seek Christ, cultivate humility, and pray for fellow Christians so the church may live sincerely, blamelessly, an...

Pastor Simon explores Philippians 1:3–7, showing how remembering fellow believers’ participation in the gospel produces joy and thanksgiving. He emphasizes confidence that God will complete the work He began in us, and that partnering together in gospel ministry builds love, unity, and spiritual growth.

Pastor Simon opens a sermon series on Philippians 1:1–2, explaining three core truths: believers are called to be slaves of Christ and saints in Him; God freely gives undeserved favor (grace); and through Christ we enter God’s peace (shalom). He shares historical examples, biblical teaching, and practical applications about surrendering to Christ, living by the Spirit, extending grace to others, a...