Dutilh Sermons Podcast

God’s promise to Abraham seemed impossible. Although they were well past child-bearing years, they would have a son who would carry on their family name, the first of Abraham’s descendants, who would be as numerous as the stars. Such a promise seemed so unbelievable that Sarah laughed out loud at the thought. But in the end, God got the last laugh, delivering a miracle child named Isaac. In this message, we talk about the bold promises God makes and how God is faithful to His promises, even against all odds. Based on Genesis 18:1-15The Genesis of Grace, Week 2: Discussion Guide

When we see through the lenses of the world, the temptations of the devil are enticing to us. Self-gratification looks appealing when viewed from this perspective. And yet, as Jesus demonstrated when he was tempted, God’s Word is like a pair of corrective lenses. When we allow God’s Word to shape the way we see the world, we are given a whole new worldview – one that allows us to resist the devil’s temptations and to live a God pleasing life. Based on Matthew 4:1-11But Now I See, Week 1: Discussion Guide

We live in a land that aspires to provide justice for all. Justice means receiving what one is due. In the biblical view, justice means ensuring that all people have food to eat, clothes to wear, and a place to live. Everyone is due these things based on their value as a human being made in the image and likeness of God. As the prophet Isaiah teaches us, to be a servant means cultivating a heart of justice, longing to see all of God’s children treated with dignity, respect, and love. Based on Isaiah 58:1-10A Servant’s Heart, Week 4: Discussion Guide

We live in a broken world, where there are darkness, mourning, and grief. Who of us wouldn’t agree that a new governing authority is needed – an authority that will bring true peace to all the world? Hundreds of years prior to his birth, Isaiah declared that Jesus would be this new authority. The shocking news is that he would come into the world as an innocent child. In his poor and modest life, Jesus upends our traditional notions of power and strength. He demonstrates that true strength is exuded through service, and that a true servant acts with humility. Based on Isaiah 9:1-7A Servant's Heart, Week 2: Discussion Guide

Today is the second part of our series, Simply Jesus, in which we are getting back to the hart of who Jesus is, what he did, and why it matters. This message reflects on the baptism of Jesus. Based on Matthew 3:13-17