All Episodes

1 Timothy 6:11-16. "Pursue Jesus, People of God!"

Matthew 10:21-33. "Jesus Sends His Church into the World."

Numbers 27:15-23. "Christ's Concern for Christian Congregations."

1 Timothy 1:12-17. "Jesus Shows Sinners Saving Mercy."

Matthew 28:16-20. "A Great God, Great Commission, and Great Promise."

John 7:37-39. "The Glorified Jesus Fills Us With His Spirit."

Matthew 22:41-46. "Jesus Ascended So We Would Hear His Inspired, Inspiring Word."

1 Peter 3:13-22. "Jesus Hides in Our Trials, Lives, and Baptisms."

John 14:1-11. "Shaken Hearts Find Sufficient Security in Jesus Alone."

John 10:1-11. "The Good Shepherds Feeds, Leads, and Calls You By Name."

Acts 2:22-32. "From the Resurrection Come Glad Hearts, Joyful Tongues, and Rest for Our Flesh."

Matthew 28:1-10. "Jesus is Risen, Just as He Said!" Easter Sunday 2026.

John 13:1-15,34. "At the Last Supper, Jesus Shows Us Real Knowledge." Maundy Thursday 2026.

Philippians 2:1-11. "Equality, Emptying, and Exaltation with Jesus." Palm Sunday 2026.

Matthew 7:21-29. "Jesus' Words Are Your Firm Foundation." Sermon on the Mount series.

Matthew 7:13-20. "Judge Your Guides." Sermon on the Mount series.

Matthew 7:1-12. "The Proper Goal, Standard, and Stance for Judgment." Sermon on the Mount series.

Matthew 6:19-34. "Two Teachings, Three Functions, and One Caring God." Sermon on the Mount series.

Matthew 4:1-11. "In Jesus' Three Temptations, See All of Yours."

2 Corinthians 8 and Isaiah 59. "God Is Unstoppable In His War Against Sin." Ash Wednesday 2026.

Matthew 17:1-9. "Jesus' Transfiguration Points Us To The Bible." Transfiguration Sunday 2026.

Matthew 6:1-18. "Count on God's Rewards." Sermon on the Mount series.

Matthew 5:38-48. "Love Your Enemies." Sermon on the Mount series.

Matthew 5:13-20. "Like Jesus, Be Salty and Lit." Sermon on the Mount series.

Matthew 5:1-12. "Jesus Says You Are Blessed." Sermon on the Mount series.

Matthew 3:13-17. "Baptism is For Righteousness."

The Meaningless Podcast - Episode 13 - Wrapping Up Ecclesiastes

A Sermon on the Presentation and Persecution of the Infant Jesus.

Hebrews 1:1-9. "Jesus is the Son of God." Christmas Day 2025.

The Meaningless Podcast - Episode 12 - Ecclesiastes Chapter 12

Luke 2:1-20. "Come to the Manger with the Shepherds." Christmas Eve 2025.

Matthew 1:18-25. "A Christian’s Concern for His Reputation; for the Good of Others; and for God’s Word."

Isaiah 35. "Your Ways, Your Wasteland. God's Waters, God's Way."

The Meaningless Podcast - Episode 11 - Ecclesiastes Ch. 11

Isaiah 11:1-10. "Jesus Loves the Smell of Your Faith."

The Meaningless Podcast - Episode 10 - Ecclesiastes Ch. 10

Isaiah 2:1-5. "The Visible Church Draws the Nations to Christ."

The Meaningless Podcast - Episode 9 - Ecclesiastes Ch. 9

2 Thessalonians 3:6-18. "How Shall We Live Until The End of the World?"

2 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5. "Seeing God at Work Before the End of the World."

The Meaningless Podcast - Episode 8 - Ecclesiastes Ch. 8

2 Thessalonians 2:1-12. "Recognizing Deception at the End of the World."

2 Thessalonians 1. "Glorifying God at the End of the World."

The Meaningless Podcast - Episode 7 - Ecclesiastes Ch. 7

Galatians 5:1-6. "The Foil, Function, and Freedom of Faith." Reformation 2025.

The Meaningless Podcast - Episode 6 - Ecclesiastes Ch. 6

Psalm 100. "The Praise's Prelude, Poetry, and Peak." Guest preacher, Rev. Dr. Timothy Bourman.

Luke 17:11-19. "Why Didn't I Go Back?"

The Meaningless Podcast - Episode 5 - Ecclesiastes Ch. 5

The Meaningless Podcast - Episode 4 - Ecclesiastes Ch. 4

Luke 17:1-10. "Faith Does the Impossible Work of Forgiving."

The Meaningless Podcast - Episode 3 - Ecclesiastes Ch. 3

Revelation 12:7-12. "The Great Dragon is Thrown Down!"

1 Timothy 6:6-11, 17-19. "Six Surefire Investments."

Luke 15:1-10. "Jesus and His Followers Love Finding Lost Things."

The Meaningless Podcast - Episode 2 - Ecclesiastes Ch. 2

The Meaningless Podcast - Episode 1 - Ecclesiastes Ch. 1

Luke 14:25-35. "Disciples Listen to Jesus When Tribe Tempts; When Costs Climb; and When Attacks Approach."

Luke 21:1-4. "Should Jesus Really Be Watching My Wealth?"

Luke 13:22-30. "The Narrow Door Is Still Open."

Luke 12:49-53. "Division in Earthly Families, and Unity in God’s Family."

Genesis 15:1. "The Lord is Your Shield and Your Reward."

Luke 12:13-21. "Our Generous Lord Warns Us Against Greed."

Acts 11:27-12:3. "Who Wants to Go First?" A sermon for the Festival of St. James the Elder.

Genesis 18:1-15. "Barrenness Threatens Faith." A sermon on the life of Sarah.

Luke 10:1-12, 16-20. "The Role, Responsibilities, Rights, and Joys of Ministers."

Luke 9:51-62. "The Obstacles of Wounded Pride, Prideful Zeal, Untested Zeal, Genuine Obligations, and Distractions."

Luke 8:26-39. "Demons Only Want to Hurt You. Only God Saves You."

Genesis 11:1-9. "The Unity and Division Caused By Rebellion and By Obedience." Pentecost 2025.

Psalm 47. "The Ascended Christ Gives Us Joy As He Rules Over All." Ascension 2025.

John 16:16-22. "Seeing, and Being Seen By, Jesus."

Acts 10. "The Gospel is Universal, not Universalism."

Numbers 6:22-27. "The Triune God Blesses Through Our Words." Trinity Sunday 2025.

Mark 12:28-34. "Jesus Gives Us Beautiful Answers."

John 11:1-45. "How Do Christians React to Death?"

Luke 4:38-44. "The Church’s Mission is to Proclaim the Good News."

John 20:19-23. "The Risen Christ Gives You the Keys to His Kingdom."

Luke 24:1-12, 36-43. "The Risen Jesus Says, Peace Be With You." Easter Sunday 2025.

Isaiah 53:10-12. "The Will of The LORD Will Prosper in Christ’s Hand." Good Friday 2025.

Hebrews 10:15-18. "The Lord’s Supper Is God’s Gift, Not Our Sacrifice." Maundy Thursday 2025.

Isaiah 42:1-4. "God Reveals His Humble, Unstoppable Servant." Palm Sunday 2025.

John 21:1-14. "The Lord Fulfills Your Need for Provision and Your Desire to Provide."

John 21:1-13. "The Most Important Meal." Guest Preacher, Pastor Paul Jenkins.

Luke 2:21. "Moses’ Law Hedged Israel, Showed Sin, Presaged Christ, and Illustrates Love."

Luke 1:46-55. "What God Does For Mary, He Does For the World."

Luke 2:1-20. Christmas Eve 2024.

"Don't Judge a Book By Its Cover?" 2 Corinthians 3:7-18.

Howard Johnson Funeral Sermon. Psalm 23:1-3a

Philipians 4:4-7. "The Lord's Nearness Brings Joy, Confidence, and Peace."

Malachi 3:1-7b. "Our Unpredictable, Unchanging God Returns to Us."

Luke 19:28-40. "Our King Comes in the Name of the Lord."

Jude 20-25. "This Year, Keep Yourselves in God's Love."

Mark 10:28-45. "How Do We Expect To Enter Jerusalem?"

Ephesians 5:21-6:4. "Where Do You Get Your Beliefs About Family Life?"

James 3:13-18. "Who Is Wise and Understanding?"

2 Kings 8:6-17. "Spiritual Realities Change Our Response to Distress."

A Funeral Sermon for Edward Malinka. Psalm 119:49-56.

Luke 11:3. "3 Ways in Which God Provides Us With Daily Bread."

Hebrews 13:7-8, 15-21. "What Do You Think You Need From God?"

Titus 1:1-9. "Expect These Three Things From Your Pastor."

Galatians 2:11-21. "Why Are There Christian Denominations?"

Mark 6:1-6. "The Hometown Skepticism of Jesus."

Mark 4:35-41. "Should Christians Be Afraid of Jesus?"

Ezekiel 17:22-24. "Loyalty is Not a Small Thing in God's Eyes."

Mark 2:13-17. "Does Jesus Offer Hope to Sinners?"

Mark 2:23-3:6. "What Does God Want Us To Do on the Sabbath?

Romans 8:12-17. "What is Baptism?"

Ezekiel 37:1-14. "How God Uses Death to Deal With Sin."

Acts 1:1-11. "Why Did Jesus Ascend Into Heaven?"

John 15:9-17. "You Are Not Alone"

1 Corinthians 12:12-27. "How Should Christians Handle Differences?"

BONUS - "The Screwtape Letters," Episode 16. Being a "Taster" of Churches.

BONUS - "The Screwtape Letters," Episode 15. Living in the Present.

1 John 4:1-6. "Why Should I Trust a Pastor?"

Romans 6:1-11. "How Does Easter Shape My Daily Life?"

2 Thessalonians 2:13-17. "Chosen for Salvation!" Guest Preacher, Rev. Mark Wendland.

Maundy Thursday: 1 Corinthians 10:16-17. "The Unity in the Lord's Supper"

BONUS - "The Screwtape Letters," Episode 14. True and False Humility.

Good Friday: Mark 15:38. "A devotion on the tearing of the curtain"

Easter Sunday: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, 12-27. "Minimal Facts. Maximum Hope?"

BONUS - "The Screwtape Letters," Episode 13. Disaster for the Demons!

DELETED SCENE - Numbers 21:4-9. How Group Attitudes Shape our Behavior.

Mark 11:1-19. "What Does Jesus See When He Looks Around His Temple?" PALM SUNDAY

Isaiah 43:1-7 and John 12:1,12,20-33. "ReThinking Faith"

BONUS - "The Screwtape Letters," Episode 12. Thoughts on Shallowness and Social Media.

Numbers 21:4-9. "Rethinking Solutions for Sin?"

BONUS - "The Screwtape Letters," Episode 11. Thoughts on Humor and on Joy.

BONUS - "The Screwtape Letters," Episode 10. Can Friends Have Spiritual Influence on Us?

Mark 2:18-28. "Rethinking Worship?"

BONUS - "The Screwtape Letters," Episode 9. Demonic Tactics for our Spiritual Low Points.

BONUS - "The Screwtape Letters," Episode 8. Spiritual Highs and Lows.

BONUS - "The Screwtape Letters," Episode 7. Demons and Factionalism.

Mark 8:31-38. "Rethinking Suffering?"

BONUS - "The Screwtape Letters," Episode 6. Uncertainty and Division.

BONUS - "The Screwtape Letters," Episode 5. War!

Genesis 22: 1-18. "ReThinking Religion?"

BONUS - "The Screwtape Letters," Episode 4. Prayer.

BONUS - "The Screwtape Letters," Episode 3. Relationships as Christians.

Mark 9:2-10. "Can Sinners Behold God?" Transfiguration Sunday.

BONUS - "The Screwtape Letters," Episode 2. Life in Church.

Mark 1:29-39. "What Is Lent?"

BONUS - "The Screwtape Letters," Episode 1. Arguments and Rationality.

Mark 1:14-20. "Jesus Assembles His Team!"

1 Samuel 3:1-10. "What Happens When God Speaks?"

Matthew 2:1-15. "How Do We Find Christ?"

Luke 2:22-28. "God Works Through Humble People."

Galatians 4:4-7. "What Does It Mean To Be God's Son?"

Luke 2:1-7. "What's So Important About Christmas?"

Luke 1:26-38. "What Power Does God's Word Provide?"

John 1:6-8, 19-29. "What Does Humility Look Like In a Christian Leader?"

Isaiah 40:1-11. "How Can I Comfort Someone?"

Matthew 25:14-30. "How Should I Make Use of My Gifts from God?"

1 Thessalonians 5:1-11. "How Should Christians Prepare For the End?"

1 John 3:1-3. "Who Are We Because of God?"

Romans 3:19-30. "Does the Bible Teach Justification by Faith Alone?"

Matthew 22:15-22. "How Can a Christian Understand Politics?"

Romans 1:16-17. "Is There Shame in the Same?"

Matthew 21:33-46. "What Fruit Does God Want My Life to Produce?"

Matthew 21:23-32. "Is Christianity an Ethical System?"

Matthew 20:1-16. "God Isn't Fair. He's Mercifully, Graciously Just."

Matthew 18:21-35. "How Many Times Should I Forgive?"

Matthew 18:15-20. "Jesus' People Take Sin Seriously."

Psalm 19 / Salmo 19. "Where and What We Learn About God." "Cómo y Qué Aprendemos Acerca De Dios."

Matthew 16:21-26. "On Bearing Our Crosses."

Revelation 6:9-11. "When Will The Despot Shed Blood?"

Matthew 15:21-28. "Humble Faith is Great Faith."

Matthew 14:22-33. "Jesus Walks on Water." Guest Preacher, Rev. Mark Birkholz.

Matthew 14:13-21. "God Wants You to See The Godman’s Compassion."

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Matthew 13:31-35. "God Always Chooses the Lowly Things."

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Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43. "Together Until The End."

Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23. "The Word of Our God Endures Forever."

Matthew 11:25-30. "Only Little Children Can Carry His Light Burden." A sermon by Martin Luther, from February 24, 1517.

Matthew 10:5a, 21-31. "Who Is the Lord Who Sends Us Out?"

Matthew 10:32-39. "The Divisive Sword is His Good-News Message." Festival of the Presentation of the Augsburg Confession.

1 Corinthians 4:1-7. "The Enemy in Corinth Was Pride."

MEDITACIÓN BÍBLICA. 1 Pedro 5:1-4.

Exodus 3:1-15. "Who is Moses?"

1 Peter 5:1-4. "When the Chief Shepherd Appears." Guest Preacher, Vicar Ben Bitter.

Acts 2. "Are You Pentecostal?" Pentecost 2023.

Ephesians 1:15-23. "What is Jesus Doing Now?" Ascension 2023.

Acts 17:22-31. "What is this 'Christianity' Thing?"

John 14:1-11. "Don’t Let Your Hearts Be Troubled."

1 Peter 1:3-9. "Attitudes after Easter." Guest Preacher, Rev. Mark Wendland.

Luke 24:13-35. "They Needed The Scriptures Explained to Them."

John 20:19-31. "We Use the Keys and Open the Kingdom Door."

Matthew 28:1-10. “Don’t Be Afraid. I Know You Seek Jesus.” Easter 2023.

John 19:17-30. "That the Scriptures Might Be Fulfilled." Good Friday 2023.

Matthew 26:26-30. "The “What” and the “Why” of the Eucharist." Holy Thursday 2023.

Philippians 2:5-11. "How Should We Enter Jerusalem?" Palm Sunday 2023.

Matthew 11:16-19. "To What Shall We Compare Ourselves?"

MEDITACIÓN BÍBLICA. Juan 4:5-26. Sure Foundation 2023.

BONUS. "Deep as the Sea." Dr. Tim Bourman on Trauma and Christianity.

John 4:5-26, 28-30, 39-43. "Jesus Doesn't Talk to Strangers."

Matthew 4:1-11. "What Jesus' Temptations Mean For You."

2 Corinthians 7:8-13. "Why Do We Need the Law?" Ash Wednesday 2023.

Matthew 17:1-9. "He is Beautiful Because He is Savior."

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Matthew 5:21-37. "CULTURE SHOCK. The Speed Limit is Much Lower."

MEDITACIÓN BÍBLICA. Mateo 5:21-30.

Matthew 5:13-20. "CULTURE SHOCK. You're a Cultural Ambassador."

MEDITACIÓN BÍBLICA. Mateo 5:13-20

Matthew 5:1-12. "CULTURE SHOCK. Status Works Differently Here."

Matthew 4:12-23. "A Savior for Whispering, Muttering Sinners."

Isaiah 49:1-6. "Jesus to the Rescue!"

Isaiah 60:1-6. "Happy Mother's Day, Jerusalem."

Matthew 2:13-23. "The Day of the Holy Innocents."

Luke 2:1-20. "Gathered for Christmas."

Isaiah 52:13-15. "HERE COMES THE SON. Is This Some Kind of Joke?"

Isaiah 35:1-7. "HERE COMES THE SON. He Brings Hope for the Hurting."

Isaiah 11:1-10. "HERE COMES THE SON. His Peace is Not-Yet and Right-Now."

Isaiah 2:1-5. "HERE COMES THE SON. He Gathers the Nations."

Habakkuk 3. "GOD, IT'S A MESS DOWN HERE! We'll Let You Handle It."

Colossians 4:2-6. "What is Grace?"

Luke 23:35-43. "He Has Come Into His Kingdom."

John 8:31-36. "The Truth That Truly Sets Us Free." Reformation Festival 2022.

Habakkuk 1:12-2:20. "GOD, IT'S A MESS DOWN HERE! Only You Can Explain It."

Habakkuk 1:1-11. "GOD, IT'S A MESS DOWN HERE! Don't You See It?"

Luke 18:1-8. "GOD, IT'S A MESS DOWN HERE! But We Know You Hear Us."

Luke 17:1-10. "How Hard is Forgiving?"

MEDITACIÓN BÍBLICA. Lucas 16:19-31.

Luke 16:19-31. "Be A Beggar Now, Not Later."

Luke 16:1-13. "Be Shrewd With Your Mammon."

Luke 2:41-52. "The Saving Humility of Jesus."

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Luke 13:22-30. "The Narrow Door Is Still Open."

Hebrews 12:1-3. "How Should I Run This Race?"

Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16. "The History Written About You."

Luke 10:38-42. "There's One Thing That Won't Be Taken Away."

2 Chronicles 36:22-23. "Our God is With Us. Let's Go!"

John 20:16. "Jesus Said to Her, 'Mary." Easter 2022.

Matthew 26:26-30. "For Many. For You."

Good Friday. "The Last Words of Jesus."

Luke 23:43. "Today Means A Lot." A Passion Sunday meditation.

John 16:16-33. "Looking After His Own."

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MEDITACIÓN BÍBLICA. Juan 15:1-17

John 15:1-17. "Love One Another, Friends."

John 14:5-14. "He Promises: Y'all Never Pray Alone."

John 13:1-17. "A Lesson in Service."

MEDITACIÓN BÍBLICA. Juan 13:1-17

MEDITACIÓN BÍBLICA. Juan 11:45-53

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John 11:45-53. "Therefore, They Gathered."

ASH WEDNESDAY. The Ten Commandments and their Meaning.

Jonah 4. "The Good Shepherd is Ready to Die - And Rise."

John 9:1-12. "What Do We See Through the Mud?"

MEDITACIÓN BÍBLICA. Juan 8:12-20

John 8:12-20. "The Testimony Regarding You."

MEDITACIÓN BÍBLICA. Juan 6:1-13

John 6:1-13. "Jesus: Supply Chain Master."

MEDITACIÓN BÍBLICA. Juan 4:5-26

John 3:1-15. "Your Very First Teacher."

MEDITACIÓN BÍBLICA. Juan 3:1-15

John 2:1-12 and 1 John 3:16-4:4. "Love, Embodied."

MEDITACIÓN BÍBLICA. Juan 2:1-12

John 1:19-34. "Who Will Introduce You?"

MEDITACIÓN BÍBLICA. Juan 1:19-34

THAT YOU MAY BELIEVE - John 1:1-5

John 1:1-5. "How Will You Know God?"

MEDITACIÓN BÍBLICA. Juan 1:1-5

John 19:30. "It Is Finished."

Luke 2:19. "What Do You Do on The Day After Christmas?"

CHRISTMAS EVE. John 1:14. "Jesus is Camping With Us."

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Luke 1:39-55. "TELL ME ABOUT YOUR KING. He Focuses on You."

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Luke 3:7-18. "TELL ME ABOUT YOUR KING. He is Your Neighbor."

Luke 3:1-6. "TELL ME ABOUT YOUR KING. He is Knowable."

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Luke 19:28-40. "TELL ME ABOUT YOUR KING. He Intends to be Known."

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! 2021

Revelation 1:4-8. "The Titles of Our King."

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18. "Encouragement in the Clouds."

John 5:19-30. "An End Times Timeline."

1 Corinthians 9:19-23. "Lutherans are Freed and Free."

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Hebrews 4:9-16. "God's Got the Rest."

Amos 5:7-15. "See What God Can Do!"

Genesis 2:18-25. "Not Alone. Not Ashamed!"

James 4:7-12. "Double-Minded Sinners are Brothers and Sisters in Jesus."

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Mark 9:30-37. "Road Rage at the Children's Crossing."

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Isaiah 50:4-10. "On Asking God, 'Why?'"

Mark 7:31-37. "Did Jesus Really... YES!"

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Mark 7:1-13. "Why Do We Do What We Do?"

Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-18. "What Do You Give to the God Who Has Everything?"

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Proverbs 9:1-6. "Church Is For Dummies."

John 6:41-51. "Jesus Is Boring Bread. Thank God!"

Acts 14:26-27. "A Missionary's Field Report."

2 Corinthians 9:8-11. "Everything Given; Everything Giving."

Jeremiah 23:1-6. "God Declares, 'Quiet Visits and Restful Pastures.'"