FIRST WORDS

This week we reflect on Genesis chapter 11 and the story of the Tower of Babel/Babylon.

Pacific Southwest District President, Rev. Dr. Mike Gibson delivers a special message to mark the 100th anniversary of First Lutheran Church Culver City and Palms.

Pastor Matt reflects on the Table of Nations in Genesis 10. Genealogies are cool!

This week Pastor Matt moves quickly through the flood story to focus more heavily on what it reveals about God's heart toward his image bearers.

Pastor Matt works through Genesis 6 and the beginning of the flood story.

This week we take time to answer questions that the congregation has about the early chapters of Genesis.

Pastor Matt reflects on the theme of the First Born.

Pastor Matt and the congregation work through Genesis 4 and 5 discussing the story of Cain and Able as well as the genealogies of Cain and his younger brother Seth.

Pastor Matt continues the walk through the early chapters of Genesis with a deeper look at Genesis 3.

Pastor Matt continues working through the early chapters of Genesis focusing on Genesis 2 and how the theme of testing and trees works in the narrative of Scripture.

Today we move into Genesis 2 and 3 and reflect on the wisdom these chapters have for us. This is a continuation of our walk through the first 11 chapters of Genesis. These sermons will be much more like a "Bible Study" in content and pacing so that we can have a better understanding of Genesis 1-11 and their importance in the rest of Scripture.

This week stays in Genesis 1 with a particular focus on what it means to be made in the image of God. This is a continuation of our walk through the first 11 chapters of Genesis. These sermons will be much more like a "Bible Study" in content and pacing so that we can have a better understanding of Genesis 1-11 and their importance in the rest of Scripture.

This week begins a slow walk through the first 11 chapters of Genesis. These sermons will be much more like a "Bible Study" in content and pacing so that we can have a better understanding of Genesis 1-11 and their importance in the rest of Scripture.

This sermon includes the kids' chat and then rolls into the sermon proper. Once again, to reflect on the topic at hand, Pastor Matt has participants guide the conversation with questions and comments.

Preached on Pentecost Sunday, but focused on the story of Numbers, Pastor Matt reflects on the text while responding to questions from participants.

For this Sunday, we started the message during the kids' chat to talk about the theme of the "Serpent" in scripture. Then we moved it to the full sermon, but unfortunately some of the sermon didn't record correctly, so the recording jumps right into it after the transition.

Pastor Matt reflects on the words of 1 Peter 3 and 4, focusing on the victory over evil that is ours in Christ through baptism which strengthens us to witness to the love and grace of God in our daily lives.

Pastor Matt reflects on Peter's words addressed to slaves and wives. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, there is help. Reach out to the National Domestic Abuse Hotline by calling 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or texting "START" to 88788.

Pastor Matt reflects on 1 Peter 2:1-10 and the call we have as disciples to ground ourselves in the love of Christ and live as holy priests, revealing God's way of life and love in creation.

Pastor Matt continues to work through the book of 1 Peter with a particular focus on Peter's use of holiness and purity language, concepts often used very differently today than how they are used in the Jewish and Christian scriptures.

Pastor Matt reflects on the theological journey of St. Peter and how he calls Christians to live faithfully even when it results in suffering.

Pastor Matt reflects on the resurrection account in Matthew in this Easter Sunday reflection.

Pastor Matt reflects on Philippians 2 and what it means that Jesus did not use his divinity to his own advantage.

Pastor Matt reflects on the expanding love and provision of God as he does a survey of Ezekiel 34-48.

Pastor Matt reflects on the words of Isaiah 42 and what it means to be a deaf and blind people with a God who attends to his creation.