St. Paul Podcast

Put on your raincoats, pull up those rain boots, and get ready for a bumpy boat ride! Little Bird, Jesus, and a few of the disciples head out on the water again but this time, the weather makes things a little scary. Jesus reminds Little Bird (and us) to not be afraid, to find peace, to be still, and to trust in Jesus.
 

Peter W. Marty preaches on hateful speech. To be a free person in Jesus Christ, we must let go of hate-filled words. The way we assemble and connect words makes a big difference - we can harm and disfigure or we can bless and dignify the world and other people just by the words we use. It is our words that will save us or condemn us. 

Preaching text: Matthew 5: 21-26 

Little Bird and Jesus make their way to Jericho. When Little Bird lands in a sycamore tree, she finds an unlikely new friend and it’s not another bird – but a rich man! This rich man will make some big changes throughout our story today.
 

Pastor Peter W. Marty preaches on wisdom and maturity in faith. Once you know the basics and you’re working to cultivate your faith, there’s a certain maturity about you that people outside of the faith don’t know in quite the same way. When you’re growing in maturity in your Christian life, you’re able to perceive some of the hidden wisdom of God that others cannot.   

Preaching text: 1 Corinthians 2:1-9 

Jesus and his new flock, including our favorite little bird, share in a few teachings on a mountainside. 

Pastor Katy Warren preaches on being blessed. What does it mean to be blessed? God's blessings are given to us freely. It’s not something that is earned or given as a reward for working hard enough or enduring enough hardship in your life. You matter, you are loved, you are blessed even and, maybe especially, when you don’t feel like it. Blessed are you, right where you are in life.  

Preaching text: Matthew 5: 1-12 

This week, lots of people gather to hear what Jesus has to say. But as the day goes on, tummies start to growl. Instead of sending everyone home, Jesus says, “We’ll feed them!” But how will they feed 5000 hungry people with only five loaves of bread and two fish? 

Pastor Peter A. Pettit preaches on the big picture. All of our lives, the big picture has a strong impact. This big picture shapes what we make of the options life presents. 28,000 years ago, the prophet Isaiah already understood this. Scripture paints the big picture for people of God. In God’s big picture, we gain from challenging moments, working together for a more joyful world for the whole human community.  

Preaching text: Isaiah 9: 1-4 

Our story today takes place on the water at the Sea of Galilea. While Jesus helps a few fishermen catch some fish, Jesus and Little Bird catch some new friends along the way. 

Megan Eide preaches on seeing. Not only do we have a unique way of seeing things we also have a unique way of assigning meaning to them based on our own backgrounds, skills, relationships, and values. They all come together to tell a unique personal story. True faith, a relationship with God that is personal, full, and vivacious, develops through your eyes alone. We must put on our own glasses of faith to bring God into focus in our unique lives. 

Preaching text: John 1: 35-42