Augustana Podcasts

Preacher: Pastor Andrea Roske-Metcalfe. Preaching Text: Matthew 4:1-11.

Faith Conversation with Deacon Stephanie Anderson with Lucy Bock. Text: Matthew 4:1-11.

Sermon Title: The Shadow of Excess. Preacher: Pastor Jason Bryan-Wegner. Preaching Text: Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21. Ash Wednesday marks a season of repentance and renewal. We follow Christ toward Jerusalem, where he passes from death to life, and remember that it is through this path that Christ makes us new.

Sermon Title: The Shadow of Adversity. Preacher: Pastor Jason Bryan-Wegner. Preaching Text: Matthew 4:1-11. We begin a new worship series called Out of the Shadows this week. Throughout the gospels, Jesus finds people who have been pushed into the shadows - by religion, by relationship, by community expectations, or by their own fears. Jesus brings them into the light with compassion and truth. In each case, Jesus sets people free and restores them to wholeness. Before we get to Jesus’ encounters with others who have lived in the shadows, Jesus takes his own trip into the shadows of evil and temptation to confront adversity and show us that he is trustworthy to follow.

Sermon Title: Called to Rest: Remember the Sabbath. Preacher: Pastor Intern Nathan Adu-Gyamfi. Preaching Text: Exodus 24:12-18 & Matthew 17:1-9. Today we gather at the turning point of the church year—where glory is revealed, where the mountain gives way to the valley, and where Jesus invites us not to escape the world, but to be strengthened for what lies ahead. The Transfiguration reminds us that God’s glory does not cancel suffering, and God’s rest does not bypass the cross. Instead, Christ meets us on the mountain to remind us that we do not climb alone. As we worship today, may our hearts be opened to the God who reveals glory in the midst of struggle, who calls us to listen to the Son, and who invites us into the true rest that only Christ can give.

Sermon Title: Called to Action. Preacher: Pastor Jason Bryan-Wegner. Preaching Text: Isaiah 58:2-23 & Matthew 5:13-20. One of Augustana’s values is “Worship is the heart of our life together.” Worship centers us in Christ and unites us in God’s good news and saving work. Yet, worship is not the completion of faith. It’s only the beginning. We worship so that our lives are shaped by Christ that we can reflect his light the rest of the week. As we worship today, what do you hear God saying to you and how does this worship influence how you will put your faith into action this week?

Sermon Title: What Is Good? Preacher: Pastor Jason Bryan-Wegner. Preaching Text: Micah 6:1-8 & Matthew 5:1-12. Our Epiphany series, “Glory Revealed” continues today with a look at both a prophetic word from Micah, and some of the most familiar and beloved words from Jesus. Both voices invite us to reflect more deeply on how our worship of God shapes the rest of our lives. As we bring all that is on our hearts and minds into worship today, trust that God’s light is shining and look for “What is good?” because of God right now. 

Sermon Title: Carrying the Light. Preacher: Deacon Stephanie Anderson. Preaching Text: Matthew 4:12-23. In the season after Epiphany, we are listening for how God’s glory is revealed, not in spectacle alone, but in light that guides, calls, and sends. Today’s scriptures proclaim a God who meets fear with courage and ordinary lives with holy purpose. As Jesus begins his ministry and calls his first disciples, we glimpse a glory that moves through everyday places, inviting us to follow and to share the light we have seen.

Sermon Title: What Are You Looking For? Preacher: Pastor Jason Bryan-Wegner. Preaching Text: John 1:35-42. As we move deeper into the season after Epiphany, we explore the glory God reveals among us. God’s glory often looks like invitation, deeper relationship, and changed perspectives because of the light and presence of Christ in our lives. We pray that as we worship together today, God’s light reveals to all of us a deeper truth about ourselves and the world around us.

Sermon Title: Back to Jordan. Preacher: Intern Pastor Nathan Adu-Gyamfi. Preaching Text: Matthew 3:13-17. Today we gather to remember and celebrate the baptism of our Lord and to remember our own. At the Jordan River, God meets us not at the end of the journey, but at the beginning. Baptism reminds us that God’s grace comes before our striving, and that God names us beloved even before the road ahead unfolds. As we worship today, may we return to the waters of promise, hear again God’s voice of grace, and trust the Spirit who leads us forward.