Messiah Lutheran Church Podcasts

Pastor Chris' message for the fourth Sunday after Epiphany, based on Micah 6:1-8 and Matthew 5:1-12.

Pastor Chris' message for the 3rd Sunday after Epiphany, based on Matthew 4:12-23 and 1 Corinthians 1:10-18.*Quick editing note, the volume on this recording is quieter than usual, so you may have to increase your speaker volume.

Pastor Chris' message for the 26th Sunday after Pentecost, based on Luke 21:5-19 and Malachi 4:1-2a.

Pastor Chris' message for the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost, based on Luke 18:9-14.

Pastor Chris' message for the twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost, based on Luke 18:1-8.

Pastor Chris' message for the twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost, based on 2 Kings 5:1-15c and Luke 17:11-19.

Pastor Chris' message for the twentieth Sunday after Pentecost, based on Luke 17:5-10.

Pastor Chris' message for the nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost, based on Amos 6:1a,4-7 and Luke 16:19-31.

Pastor Chris' message for the eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost, based on Luke 16:1-13 and Amos 8:4-7.

Pastor Chris' message for the seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost, based on Luke 15:1-10

Pastor Chris' message for the fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost, based on Luke 14:1, 7-14.

Pastor Chris' message for the fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost, based on Luke 13:10-17.

Pastor Chris' message for the thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost based on Luke 12:49-56.

Pastor Chris' message for the twelfth Sunday after Pentecost, based on Luke 12:32-40.

Pastor Chris' message for the eleventh Sunday after Pentecost, based on Luke 12:13-21.

Pastor Chris' message for the tenth Sunday after Pentecost, based on Luke 11:1-13.

Pastor Chris' message for the 9th Sunday after Pentecost, based on Luke 10:38-42.

"The Good Life" What is the good life? Ask everyone here this morning – what does the good life look like to you? Maybe it’s being up north, being on vacation, being far, far away from the stresses and difficulties of every day life…being away from work…being from from any type of pain and suffering we face. The good life is much better than every …

Pastor Chris' message following the shootings of two African American men, and 11 Dallas police officers, based on 1 John 4:18-21 and Luke 10:25-37.

Pastor Chris' message for the seventh Sunday after Pentecost, based on Luke 10:1-11, 16-20.

Pastor Chris' message for the sixth Sunday after Pentecost, based on Luke 9:51-62.

Pastor Chris' message for the fifth Sunday after Pentecost, based on Luke 8:26-39.

Pastor Chris' message for the fourth Sunday after Pentecost, based on Luke 7:36-8:3.

Pastor Chris' message for the second Sunday after Pentecost, based on Luke 7:1-10.

Pastor Chris' message for Holy Trinity Sunday, based on Proverbs 8:1-4,22-31, Romans 5:1-5, and John 16:12-15.

"All Over the World...the Gospel Bears Fruit" Think about apple trees. Why is it that they produce apples? Is it because they’ll feel guilty if they don’t? Is it because they will be in some sort of trouble if they don’t produce enough fruit? That’s foolish! Apple trees produce apples because that’s just what apple trees do. It’s natural. Christian…

"Don't Look Back!" You know that feeling you get when you look out at the lawn that’s been freshly cut? You have a sense and feeling of accomplishment b/c of how nice it looks. Maybe you needed to cut the grass in preparation for company that’s coming over to the house or simply b/c it needed to be cut. Have you ever stood back and looked at how st…

"The Only Way to Win is to Lose" Today we celebrate Father’s Day. There are a lot of things that we’ve learned from our fathers. Fathers teach their children the value of hard work. Christian fathers share God’s Word and their faith with their children. And fathers…they also share their competitive spirit and teach their children about winning. Win…

"Live Free!" 1. Free from fear 2. Free for ChristΑπό τον Stephen Miller

"The Lord Fights Our Battles" Tomorrow our nation celebrates Memorial Day. It’s a day for us to remember those who have served our nation in battle, especially those who gave their life to protect our freedoms. Maybe you’ve been to Arlington National cemetery and have seen the thousands upon thousands of graves. Or maybe you’ll remember a relative …

"The Three P's of Pentecost" I would like you to think of the most wonderful, awesome and amazing thing that you’ve ever witnessed in your life. Maybe it was that trip out west and you were looking at the majestic mountains and were gazing at the beauty of God’s creation; or you were on the beach looking out at miles and miles of ocean and wonderin…

Pastor Chris' message for Pentecost Sunday, based on Acts 2:1-21 and John 14:8-17, 25-27.

Pastor Chris' message for the seventh Sunday of Easter, based on Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21 and John 17:20-26.

Pastor Chris' message for the sixth Sunday of Easter, based on Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5 and John 14:23-29.

Pastor Chris' message for the fifth Sunday of Easter, based on Acts 11:1-18, Revelation 21:1-6, and John 13:31-35.

"What Are You Looking For?" Happy Mother’s Day! Think to yourself of the special phrase that your mom has said on more than one occasion to you. Maybe it’s one your mom is famous for. Maybe it’s something along the lines of – “You’ll thank me for this when you get older.” But it’s one in particular that we were told that – mom has eyes in the back …

Pastor Chris' message for the fourth Sunday of Easter, Good Shepherd Sunday, based on Acts 9:36-43 and John 10:22-30.

Pastor Chris' message for the 2nd Sunday of Easter, based on John 20:19-31.

Pastor Chris' message for Easter Sunday, based on Luke 24:1-12 and Acts 10:34-43. Alleluia! Christ is risen!

Pastor Chris' message for Good Friday, based on John 18:1-19:42.

Pastor Chris' message for Maundy Thursday, based on John 13:1-17,31b-35.

Pastor Chris' message for the fifth Sunday in Lent, based on Isaiah 43:16-21 and John 12:1-8.

Pastor Chris' message for the 4th Sunday in Lent, based on Luke 15:1-3,11b-32.

Pastor Chris' message for the third Sunday in Lent, based on Luke 13:1-9.

Pastor Chris' message for the second Sunday in Lent, based on Luke 13:31-35.

"Why Do Bad Things Happen?" Why do bad things happen? It’s an honest question that both believers and unbelievers have asked throughout life. We know not to talk about “if” bad things will happen, but “when” – b/c we know that it happens to all. This past week I heard on the news – Ingrid Williams, the wife of Oklahoma City Thunder assistant coach …

Pastor Chris' message for the first Sunday in Lent, based on Luke 4:1-13 and Deuteronomy 26:1-11.

"Jesus Defeats the Devil!" I don’t know if you noticed or not, but I believe there was a big football game played last Sunday. Did you catch the game? Well, even if you missed some or all of it, all you had to do was look at the headlines this past week to give you a pretty good idea of what took place – § “Defense powers Broncos to Victory” § “Bro…

Ash Wednesday Sermon 2016 This Man Went Home Justified “It’s not my fault!” Does that sound familiar? Who in all the world might’ve said those words? Could it be you – when you were 4,5,6 or 7 years old and you said that about your brother or sister who got you into trouble. If you’re a teacher, you’ve probably heard a student say that. If you’re a…

Pastor Chris' message for Ash Wednesday, based on readings from Joel 2:1-2,12-17, 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10, and Matthew 6:1-6,16-21.