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"The Learning Circle: The Discipline of Moving Forward Through Intentional Spiritual Growth"       Podcast
On every journey, things happen. They may be small things in which we can see something of significance. They may be momentous moments that take us weeks or months to process. During the Epiphany season, Saint Matthew is going to explore the Learning Circle, and find practical ways to take “kairos moments” (small or large moments in time) and engage in a spiritual practice that can propel us forward in spiritual maturity.
 Date: Sunday, February, 2010
 Series: "The Learning Circle"
Description: Our sermon series on the Learning Circle continues this Sunday with our intern pastor, Woo Jung Koh sharing with us about Account: Getting the Help We Need . We hope you will come and support this developing pastor as he shares his heart with us about the importance of people who will help us along our spiritual and life journey.
02.07.10 Account: Getting The Help We Need
Intern Pastor Woo Jung Koh
PlayDownload John 3:19-21
01.31.10 Plan: The Spiritual Discipline of Vision
Pastor Sara Wolbrecht
PlayDownload Jeremiah 29:11-13
01.24.10 Discuss: The Benefits of Wise Counsel
Guest Preacher Roger Dill
PlayDownload Colossians 3:16
Proverbs 15:22-23
01.17.10 Reflect: Asking The Why Questions
Pastor Jeff Thiemann
PlayDownload Matthew 6:26-30
01.10.10 Observe: What Actually Happened
Pastor Ralph Supper
PlayDownload Matthew 6:25-26
01.03.10 Kairos Moments: Opportunities to Learn
Pastor Kevin Murphy
PlayDownload Mark 1:14-15

 

 

"The Gift of Jesus" Advent 2009                                                                                                        Podcast
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Date Title Speaker Text
12.27.09 Changed By The Gift Pastor Kevin Murphy Luke 2:41-52
12.24.09 Opening The Gift
Christmas Eve Sermon
Pastor Kevin Murphy Luke 2:1-20
12.20.09 Receiving The Gift Pastor Kevin Murphy Luke 1:39-45
12.13.09 The Holidays Are Here: Got Stress? Guest Preacher Dan Helix Luke 3:7-18
12.06.09 Preparing for the Gift Pastor Sara Wolbrecht Luke 3:1-6
11.29.09 Waiting for the Gift Pastor Ralph Supper Luke 21:25-36

 


 

"Philippians: Indestructible Joy" Fall 2009                                                                              Podcast
Although he is in prison and facing the prospect of death, Paul is brimming with joy. He is joyful; that he is a Christ-follower, that he had advanced the cause of Christ, and the even his hardship can turn out to be for the prosperity of the Good News. Through every paragraph of this letter, Paul's joy rings out loud and clear. As a community of faith, Saint Matthew will use this season to see that although the world sees troubles aplenty, Christ-followers do not succumb to them because of the abundant resources we have in Jesus Christ.
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Date Title Speaker Text
11.22.09 True Profitability Pastor Kevin Murphy Philippians 4:15-20
11.15.09 The Source of Our Strength Pastor Kevin Murphy Philippians 4:4-13
11.08.09 Confidence in Christ's Power Pastor Jeff Thiemann Philippians 3:7-16
11.01.09 Having Jesus' Attitude: Identity Pastor Kevin Murphy Philippians 2:5-11
10.25.09 Living a Life Worthy: Obedience Pastor Ralph Supper Philippians 1:18b-30
10.18.09 Intro to Philippians: God's Good Work Pastor Kevin Murphy Philippians 1:3-11

 


 

"OUTFLOW" Fall 2009                                                                                                                                  Podcast
This sermon series is designed to "introduce God's people to principles for enjoying a life filled to the brim with God's love, joy and hope." Using Sjogren and Ping's book, Outflow, as a congregation wide study, we will use this series to prepare us for taking a Sunday morning to go and serve in the community on October 11. We will then have an evening celebration to recapture and recount what God has done as we have gone "out" into the community to serve.
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Date Title Speaker Text
10.04.09 Outflow Celebration Ralph Supper, Jeff Thiemann, Kevin Murphy, music by Jason Bendickson  
10.04.09 Loving The World Pastor Ralph Supper John 21:15-17
09.27.09 Extravagantly Outward Pastor Jeff Thiemann  
09.20.09 A Multitude of Kisses Pastor Kevin Murphy Mark 2:1-12
09.13.09 Fill 'Er Up Pastor Sara Wolbrecht Luke 10:38-42
09.06.09 Come To The Party Pastor Ralph Supper John 4:6-18

 

 

"The Call of the Prophets" Summer 2009                                                                                                Podcast
There are many times and circumstances into which God can speak into our lives and use us to speak into others lives. This series is a biblical overview of some of the people God used as prophets and how their lives and message apply to us today. In the Old Testament, the prophetic gift was given to specific people in specific situations. On the Day of Pentecost, the promise of Joel's prophesy was fulfilled, that all God's people would be able to prophesy.
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Date Title Speaker Text
08.30.09 Micah: God Wants To Speak Against Corruption and Moral Evil Pastor Jeff Thiemann Micah 4:3-5, 5:13, 6:8, 7:18-19
08.23.09 Jonah: God Wants Us To Be Gracious To Our Enemies Pastor Kevin Murphy Jonah 3:1-10
08.16.09 Amos: God Wants Us To Know How To Deal With Affluence Pastor Kevin Murphy Amos 2:6-7; 5:14-15; 5:21-24
08.09.09 Joel: What Locusts Teach Us Pastor Sara Wolbrecht Joel 1:1-4, 2:12-14, 3:14-21
08.02.09 Hosea: God Wants Us To Be Faithful Pastor Jeff Thiemann Hosea 1:2-10
07.26.09 Daniel: Our Story is God's Story Intern Pastor Eric Luedtke Daniel 1:1-7
07.19.09 Ezekiel: God Wants Us To Know He Is The One True Shepherd Pastor Kevin Murphy Ezekiel 34:11-31
07.12.09 Jeremiah: God Wants Us To Know His Covenant Pastor Ralph Supper Jeremiah 31:31-34
07.05.09 Isaiah: God Wants Us To Know Our Belovedness and God's Promises Pastor Kevin Murphy Isaiah 61:1-2, 6:3; 7:4; 9:6; 53:6
06.28.09 Elijah: God Wants To Speak Truth To Religion Pastor Sara Wolbrecht 1 Kings 18:20-39
06.21.09 Nathan: God Wants To Speak Truth To Power Pastor Kevin Murphy 2 Samuel 12:1-14
06.14.09 Samuel: God Wants Us To Know God's Will For Our Lives Pastor David Dykes 1 Samuel 3:1-10
06.07.09 Moses: God Wants The Very Best For Us Pastor Jeff Thiemann Exodus 3:7-8a, 13-15; Deuteronomy 5:6- 7, 34:10-12


 

PENTECOST
Date Title Speaker Text
05.31.09 Praying In The Spirit Pastor Kevin Murphy Romans 8:22-27
We celebrate Pentecost Sunday (wear red or some shade thereof) with a sermon  about the Holy Spirit's unique role as intercessor on our behalf. Pastor Kevin's sermon will help us to better understand and appreciate what a gift (!) the Holy Spirit is, and how to better rely on the Spirit's power in our lives.

 

 

"These Stones Will Shout" Easter 2009                                                                                                        Podcast
The message of Jesus' resurrection is most powerfully attested to in the changed lives of his followers. When the religious authorities attempt to silence Jesus' followers at his triumphal entry (Luke 19:37-40), Jesus says, "I tell you, if these were silent, the stones would shout out" (Luke 19:40). This sermon series during Easter features some different texts in the New Testament that explain the central place of Jesus' resurrection in the followers of Jesus' lives. Each week should include a testimony from on of the members of our congregation whose faith story connects with the chosen text of the day.
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Date Title Speaker Text
05.24.09 Resurrection: Now and Not Yet Pastor Kevin Murphy John 11:21-27
05.17.09 Death: The Final Enemy Pastor Sara Wolbrecht 1 Corinthians 15:20-28
05.10.09 The Mystery of Jesus in Our Lives Pastor Jeff Thiemann Ephesians 3:1-13
05.03.09 The Spirit of Him Who Raised Jesus | Teen Testimonies from Mexico Pastor Ralph Supper & Teens Romans 8:9-11
04.26.09 When Paul Met Jesus Pastor Kevin Murphy Acts 9:3-9
04.19.09 The Power of His Resurrection Pastor Ralph Supper Philippians 3:8-11


 

CURRENT SERIES: Holy Week 2009                                                                                                             Podcast
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Date Title Speaker Text
04.12.09 Jesus' Resurrection: Unexpected, Unbelievable, and Impossible Pastor Kevin Murphy Luke 24:1-12
04.10.09 Unforgiveness or Forgiveness: God's Friday Sermon Pastor Ralph Supper Luke 19:29-44
04.05.09 The Mission of Saint Matthew: Palm Sunday Celebration Pastor Kevin Murphy & Pastor Jeff Thiemann Luke 23:26-56

 

CURRENT SERIES: "Up-In-Out: The Shape of Discipleship" Lent 2009                                                            Podcast
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Date Title Speaker Text
03.29.09 The Triangle: Persons of Peace Pastor Kevin Murphy Luke 10:3-9
03.22.09 The Triangle: OUT Pastor Ralph Supper Luke 10:1-2
03.15.09 The Triangle: IN Pastor Sara Wolbrecht Acts 2:42-47
03.08.09 The Triangle: UP Pastor Kevin Murphy John 5:19 & Mark 1:35
03.01.09 Who Are You When Jesus Is Watching? Guest Preacher Bill Francis from
Morello Hills Christian Church
Luke 4:1-13
02.25.09 God In The Ashes
Ash Wednesday Sermon
Pastor Jeff Thiemann Joel 2:1-2, 12-17a
Luke 10:38-42
02.22.09 Balance In Our Lives Pastor Jeff Thiemann Luke 6:12-13, 17-19


 

"Can You Hear God Now" Epiphany 2009                                                                          Podcast
Too many Christians when asked about the Holy Spirit's presence in their lives act as if they have no knowledge and appreciation for the Spirit's work in their lives. As we prepare to learn about listening to what God is saying to us, we have to learn to acknowledge the Spirit's activity in our lives and begin to "tune in" to what the Spirit is saying to us. Pastor Kevin will help us to appreciate "Rivers of Living Water" in this week's sermon to introduce our new sermon series, "Can You Hear God Now?"
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Date Title Speaker Text
02.15.09 Can You Hear God NOW? Pastor Kevin Murphy Matthew 6:7-13
02.08.09 Crazy Talk: God Speaks To Us Pastor Sara Wolbrecht 1 Corinthians 14:1-5
02.01.09 Can a Follower of Jesus Win The Apprentice? Guest Preacher Anne Maclaurin Acts 16:11-40
Date Title Speaker
01.30.09 Friday Night    Part 1 | Part 2 Anne Maclaurin
01.31.09 Saturday         Part 1 | Part 2 Anne Macluarin
01.25.09 Do You Have Ears To Hear? Pastor Kevin Murphy Mark 4:9-12
01.18.09 Who Are You Listening To? Pastor Ralph Supper John 10:1-16
01.11.09 What Have You Heard? Pastor Kevin Murphy Genesis 37:5-20; 40:6-15; 41:9-16
01.04.09 Rivers of Living Water Pastor Kevin Murphy John 7:37-39



 

Christmas Sermons
Date Title Speaker Text
12.28.08 Grace and Truth Pastor Ralph Supper John 10:1-8
12.24.08 God is With Us (Christmas Eve) Pastor Kevin Murphy (music featuring Natalie Amaya) Luke 2:1-14


 

"In the Watches of the Night" ADVENT 2008                                                                        Podcast
The Magi from the East are on their journey toward they don't-yet-know-what. Their understanding is incomplete. They are simply being obedient to what they perceive as God's promise. It is in the darkness of the night that w4e often find ourselves questioning; ourselves, God and those that we love and trust the most. These four Sundays/weeks in Advent, we will dare to articulate the hoped-for revelation that is not yet fully understood. The text are the traditional texts of the Advent season.
Date Title Speaker Text
12.21.08 From Bewildered to Blessed Pastor Sara Wolbrecht Luke 1:26-38
12.14.08 From Not Knowing to Knowing Pastor Jeff Thiemann Isaiah 61:1-4, 8- 11
John 1:6-8, 19-28
12.07.08 From Seeking to Being Found Pastor Kevin Murphy Mark 1:1-8
11.30.08 From Darkness to Light Pastor Ralph Supper Isaiah 64:1-9
Mark 1:1-8


 

"The Acts of the Holy Spirit in the 21st Century"                                                                                      Podcast
Following “70 Days of Vision” (Epiphany and Lent) where we sorted out the Mission and Vision of Saint Matthew and “Saint Matthew: Revealed” (Easter) where we looked at the six Core Values of Saint Matthew, we now go into a summer and fall series entitled “The Acts of the Holy Spirit in the 21st Century.” We want to look at how we believe God is shaping us and where we are to accomplish the Great Commission and how these align to Luke’s telling of the Acts of the Apostles in the 1st century.
Date Title Speaker Text
11.23.08 ACTS 29 - VISION SUNDAY Pastor Kevin Murphy Acts 10:34-43
11.16.08 Acts Retrospective Pastor Jeff Thiemann Book of Acts
11.09.08 When in Rome... Pastor Sara Wolbrecht Acts 28
11.02.08 Shipwreck Happens Pastor Kevin Murphy Acts 27:13-44
10.26.08 Authentic Reformation Pastor Ralph Supper Acts 21:17-26
10.19.08 Instruction to the Leaders at Ephesus Pastor Sara Wolbrecht Acts 20:17-38
10.12.08 Opposition to the Church at Ehpesus Pastor Kevin Murphy Acts 19:23-41
10.05.08 Planting the Church at Ehpesus Pastor Jeff Thiemann Acts 18:24-19:20
09.28.08 Paul Preaching in Athens Pastor Sara Wolbrecht Acts 17:16-34
09.21.08 Paul's Second Missionary Journey Pastor Kevin Murphy Acts 15:36-16:10
09.14.08 I Thought We'd Settled This Pastor Kevin Murphy Acts 15:1-21
09.07.08 Paul's First Missionary Journey Pastor Sara Wolbrecht Acts 13:1-12
08.31.08 Jesus is King Pastor Jeff Thiemann Acts 12:1-11, 20-25
08.24.08 How to Build a Church Pastor Kevin Murphy Acts 11:19-30
08.17.08 When Visions Collide Pastor Ralph Supper Acts 10:23-11:29
  Join the Vision Forum Pastor Ralph talked about in his sermon.  
08.10.08 A Word for Peter Dr. Kevin Murphy Acts 10:9-23
08.03.08 More For All Pastor Jeff Thiemann Acts 10:1-8
07.27.08 Paul's Conversion Pastor Sara Wolbrecht Acts 9:1-19
07.20.08 The Adventures and Dangers of a Pioneering Pastor Dr. Kevin Murphy Luke 22:24-32
07.20.08 Philip's Divine Appointment Rev. Mary Naegeli Acts 8:25-40
07.13.08 The Samaritan Revival Dr. Kevin Murphy Acts 8:4-25
07.06.08 The First Martyr Falls and Rises Guest Dan Helix Acts 7:48-60
06.29.08 Seven Chosen to Serve Dr. Kevin Murphy Acts 6:1-7
06.22.08 The Apostle's Healing Ministry Dr. Kevin Murphy Acts 5:12-16
06.15.08 Name That Sermon Pastor Jeff Thiemann Acts 5:1-11
06.08.08 The Church's Common Life
Video Celebration
Roger Dill Acts 4:32-37
06.01.08 Prayers for Boldness Dr. Kevin Murphy Acts 4:23-31
05.25.08 Healing in Jesus' Name Pastor Sara Wolbrecht Acts 3:1-10
05.18.08 What You've Been Waiting For Dr. Kevin Murphy Acts 2:1-13  Video
05.11.08 What Are You Waiting For? Dr. Kevin Murphy Acts 1:1-8


 

"Saint Matthew: REVEALED" On the heels of 70 Days of Vision, a time of broadening our worldview to align with God’s vision for our lives and our world, we take the plunge into who we are. Our sermon series, Saint Matthew: REVEALED will be a journey of self-examination, or more accurately congregation-examination, as we look at our community’s Six Core Values during the six weeks of Easter. Core Values articulate what is at our core, they reveal who we are and how we are growing. Each Sunday we’ll dive into one of the values, with the following Wednesday evening offering the opportunity to go even deeper, with practical tools and concrete ideas for living our lives as Jesus’ followers. As we reveal who we are as community, we’ll listen togeth
Date Title Speaker Text
05.04.08 Compassion and Respect for All People Dr. Kevin Murphy 2 Corinthians 1:3-5
04.27.08 The Joyful Maturity of the Disciplined Life Dr. Kevin Murphy John 5:9-17
04.20.08 Life-Transforming Worship Pastor Jeff Thiemann John 4:21-26
04.13.08 Every Member at Minister
8:30 Service  11am & 5pm Service
Pastor Sara Wolbrecht & Amigo Teens 1 Peter 4:7-11
04.06.08 An Authentic Community of Faith Pastor Jeff Thiemann John 13:34-35
03.30.08 A Passion for the Good News of Jesus Christ Dr. Kevin Murphy Romans 1:16-17


 

Holy Week 2008
Date Title Speaker Text
03.16.08 From Darkness to Daybreak
Easter Sunday
Dr. Kevin Murphy Matthew 28:1-10
03.22.08 Born Again and Again
Easter Eve
Pastor Sara Wolbrecht John 3:1-16
03.16.08 From Obscurity to The World Stage
Palm Sunday
Pastor Jeff Thiemann Matthew 21:1-11


 

"70 Days of Vision" - Gaining a Biblical Worldview                                                                                       Podcast
American Christians are more shaped by our American culture than we are the Scriptures. This seventy day, ten-week series will focus on ten key elements to having a Biblically-based Christian worldview. Through the weekly messages, reading, small group discussion and special events, we pray to see our congregation and friends impacted by seeing the world differently.
Date Title Speaker Text
03.09.08 The Window of Attitude | The Power of God Determines Your Attitude Dr. Kevin Murphy Philippians 4:10-13
03.02.08 The Window of Teamwork | Your Giftedness Determines Your Involvement Pastor Jeff Thiemann Romans 12:1-8
02.24.08 The Window of Leadership | Your Pastor Determines Your Potential Alex Absalom Matthew 28:18-20
02.17.08 The Window of Change | Your Past Determines Your Future Dr. Kevin Murphy Matthew 15:1-20
02.10.08 The Window of Financing | Your Abundance Determines Your Possibilities Guest Preacher Chuck McKinney Matthew 6:19-24
02.06.08 Dandelions
Ash Wednesday
David Dykes  
02.03.08 The Window of Stewardship | Your Blessings Determine Your Giving Dr. Kevin Murphy 2 Corinthians 8:1-2
01.27.08 The Window of Priorities | Your Desires Determine Your Priorities Pastor Sara Wolbrecht John 4:6b-15, 25-35
01.20.08 The Impact of Vision
Great Commission Rally
Dr. Kent Hunter
CEO of Church Doctor Ministries
 
01.20.08 Up a Tree with Jesus
Sunday Morning Sermon
Dr. Kent Hunter
CEO of Church Doctor Ministries
Luke 19:1-10
01.13.08 The Window of Comfort | Your Comfort Determines Your Sacrifice Dr. Kevin Murphy Matthew 16:21-28
01.06.08 The Window of Purpose | Your Purpose Determines Your Mission Pastor Jeff Thiemann Mark 1:32-39
12.30.07 I Will Build My Church | Jesus' Promise to be the Church Builder Dr. Kevin Murphy Matthew 16:13-20
Five-Fold Ministry Conference
Date Title Speaker
02.22.08 Friday Night    Part 1 | Part 2 Alex & Hannah Absalom
02.23.08 Saturday         Part 1 | Part 2 Alex & Hannah Absalom
  Finding Your Base Ministry (NOTES)-> PowerPoint     PDF

 

"Prepare the Way of the Lord" - Hearts Prepared for Jesus' Coming (Advent/Christmas 2007)
Advent is  a time of preparation.  For What?  For Jesus to coming into our world, our lives and our ministry as a church.  We observe the helpful rhythm of this season to fully prepare our hearts for the difference Jesus can make in our hearts and lives.  This series will also help us to prepare for the 70 Days of Vision that are coming after the first of the year.  We want to do a great job of marketing that 70 day congregational emphasis.

 
Date Title Speaker Text
12.24.07 Good News for Everyone
Christmas Eve Sermon
Dr. Kevin Murphy Luke 2:1-14
12.23.07 Jesus is Immanuel Pastor Sara Wolbrecht Matthew 1:18-25
12.16.07 Jesus, Are You the One? Pastor Jeff Thiemann Matthew 11:2-11
12.09.07 Baptizing with the Spirit Pastor David Dykes Matthew 3:1-12
12.02.07 Always Ready Dr. Kevin Murphy Matthew 24:36-44

 

"The Gospel of John: The Intimate Gospel" (April-November 2007)                                                                Podcast
The Gospel of John, many believer's most beloved Gospel, gives us the most intimate portrait of Jesus.  it is exceptional for a Lutheran Christian congregation to do an entire book study sermon series, and we are excited about exploring this "faith building" Gospel while we are "Building God's Way."  This sermon series will week to answer the question, "How does John's story of Jesus inspire me to faith and what meaning does Jesus' life and lordship have for my life here and now?"

 
Date Title Speaker Text
11.25.07 All The Books in the World Dr. Kevin Murphy John 21:20-25
11.18.07 Prayer for the Disciples Pastor Sara Wolbrecht John 17:1-26
11.11.07 The Disciples in the World Pastor Jeff Thiemann John 16:1-33
11.04.07 My Joy-Filled Friends Dr. Kevin Murphy John 15:1-17
10.28.07 The Holy Companion Dr. Kevin Murphy John 14:15-31
10.21.07 In My Father's House Guest Preacher Gary Parsons John 14:1-14
10.14.07 The Servant Lord Dr. Kevin Murphy John 12:1-30
10.07.07 A Hard Parable Dr. Kevin Murphy John 12:20-50
09.30.07 The Sacrificial King Pastor Jeff Thiemann John 12:12-19
09.23.07 A Friend's Resurrection Guest Preacher Tom Rogers from PLTS John 11:1-44
09.16.07 The Good Shepherd Pastor Sara Wolbrecht John 10:1-42
09.09.07 A Question of Blindness Dr. Kevin Murphy John 9:1-41
09.02.07 The Way of Freedom Pastor Jeff Thiemann John 8:31-59
08.26.07 The Light of the World Pastor Jeff Thiemann John 8:12-30
08.19.07 The Living Water Dr. Kevin Murphy John 7:37-52 
08.12.07 Various Verdicts on Jesus Dr. Kevin Murphy John 7:1-24
08.05.07 A Storm Intern Pastor Holly McHale-Larsen John 6:16-24
07.29.07 The King Everyone Wanted Pastor Sara Wolbrecht John 6:1-15
07.22.07 The Four Witnesses Dr. Kevin Murphy John 5:17-47
07.15.07 The Lonely Man Dr. Kevin Murphy John 5:1-15
07.08.07 An Official From Capernaum Pastor Jeff Thiemann John 4:43-54
07.01.07 The Samaritan Mission Dr. Kevin Murphy John 4:1-42
06.24.07 A Friend of the Bridegroom Dr. Kevin Murphy John 3:22-36
06.17.07 Encounter With a Pharisee Intern Pastor Holly McHale-Larsen John 3:1-21
06.10.07 The Temple Incident Pastor David Dykes John 2:13-25
06.03.07 Blessed to be a Blessing | Consecrated to God Dr. Kevin Murphy & Pastor Jeff Thiemann CELEBRATION SUNDAY 1 Chronicles 29:1-13
05.27.07 Invitation to a Wedding | Building on the Needs of the Community Dr. Kevin Murphy John 2:1-11
05.20.07 Jesus' First Disciples | Building Followers of Jesus Dr. Kevin Murphy John 1:35-51
05.13.07 In The Beginning | Building Great Families Dr. Kevin Murphy John 1:1-18
05.06.07 The New Commandment Pastor Jeff Thiemann John 13:31-35
04.29.07 Amigo Sunday Teens from Mexico Mission Trip  
04.22.07 The Intimate Gospel Dr. Kevin Murphy John 21:15-17
04.15.07 A God-Breathed Mission Dr. Kevin Murphy John 20:19-21
Installation of Pastor Sara Wolbrecht - Every Member a Minister Dr. Kevin Murphy
 Date: Sunday, July 29, 2007  3:00pm
 Installation of Pastor Sara Wolbrecht
Today, we installed the newest pastor to Saint Matthew.  Sara Wolbrecht was installed as Pastor of Congregational Care at 3pm, Sunday afternoon. 
WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY: "Nehemiah" (July 11- Aug 22)                                                                     Podcast
Wednesday Evenings at 7:00 p.m. is a 7-week study of the book of Nehemiah, "A Man of Prayer". Pastor Jeff will lead the study to see how God can work miracles in desperate situations. Join us for Bible Study and Communion.
Previous lessons in this series
Date Title Speaker Text Notes
07.11.07 What Crisis is This? Jeff Thiemann Nehemiah 1:1-2:10
07.18.07 A Good Start Jeff Thiemann Nehemiah 2:11-3:32
07.25.07 Trouble Trouble Everywhere Jeff Thiemann Nehemiah 4 & 5
08.01.07 We Have a Wall! Mary Naegeli Nehemiah 6 & 7
08.08.07 Covenant and Kingdom Jeff Thiemann Nehemiah 7:73-10:39
07.15.07 Repopulate with a Mission Jeff Thiemann Nehemiah 11:1-12:47
07.22.07 Reforms and Reminders Jeff Thiemann Nehemiah 12:44-13:33

 

SUNDAY'S SERMON: Easter Under Attack in Walnut Creek? Dr. Kevin Murphy
 Date: Sunday, April 8, 2007 Easter Sunday 
Text: John 20:1-18
Description: “Easter Under Attack in Walnut Creek” is the title of our Easter sermon, but it’s not what you think. It isn’t the Easter Bunny we are worried about defending, but the true meaning of Easter - the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Join us for this service and message of inspiration and joy!

 

SERIES: "Meeting Jesus in our Midst" (LENT)                                                                                                 Podcast
This Lenten season we are on a journey, traveling with Jesus as he makes his way to the cross. This journey presents us with an opportunity to use this time and texts to dive deeper into our relationship with Christ, exploring how we meet Christ anew in the elements of this season. For Lent is a time of exploring Christ’s question of” Who do you say I am” (Luke 9:20) in the midst of the joys, pains, confusion, and stillness of our day to day lives. Therefore, let us boldly examine whom this God is that not only saves us but is also with us, traveling along side of us.
Date Title Speaker Text
04.01.07 Amidst the Ironies of Life Dr. Kevin Murphy Luke 19:28-38
03.25.07 In The Midst of Judgment Intern Pastor Holly McHale-Larsen John 12:1-8
03.18.07 In The Midst of Separation Guest Pastor Mary Naegeli Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32
03.11.07 In The Midst of Transformation Intern Pastor Holly McHale-Larsen Luke 9:28-36
03.04.07 In The Midst of Danger Pastor Jeff Thiemann Luke 13:31-35
02.25.07 Cultivating a Heart of Unity Sean Blomquist from Shelter Church 1 Corinthians 3:1-11

 

ASH WEDNESDAY WORSHIP                                                                                                                              Podcast
SERMON: Remember That You Are Dust Pastor David Dykes
 Date: Wednesday, February 21, 2007
 Series: Ash Wednesday Worship
Text: Matthew 6:16-21
Description: Ash Wednesday message from Pastor David Dykes.

 

SERIES: "The Enormous Exception - Meeting Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount" (Epiphany)                        Podcast
Jesus dares to call us to a completely different way of living in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7).  This is the way life was meant to be lived, according to Jesus.  This seven week series will help us see what Jesus taught and how "exceptional" our lives are meant to be.  The ultimate purpose of this series is to explore how Jesus is the Light of the World.  His teachings reveal that he was not only a great teacher, but the very Lord of Heaven and earth.
Date Title Speaker Text
02.18.07 Kingdom, Power and Glory Pastor Jeff Thiemann Matthew 6:13
02.11.07 Total Help for Our Total Need Dr. Kevin Murphy Matthew 6:13
02.04.07 The Enormous Exception Dr. Kevin Murphy Matthew 6:12, 14-15
01.28.07 Secrets Dr. Kevin Murphy Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18
01.21.07 A Completely New Way Pastor Jeff Thiemann Matthew 5:38-48
01.14.07 Salt and Light Dr. Kevin Murphy Matthew 5:13-16
01.07.07 The Pathway of Happiness Dr. Kevin Murphy Matthew 5:3-12

 

Sermon Archives

SERIES: "God's DNA: The Birth of Jesus" (Advent & Christmas)                                    Click here for iTunes podcast
This sermon series for Advent will follow the genetic line that God chose to bring His only Son, Jesus, into the world.  This series will challenge us to trust in God all the more because we have prepared to hear the Christmas Story
Date Title Speaker Text
12.31.06 Jesus Knows His DNA Intern Pastor Holly McHale-Larsen Luke 2:41-52
12.24.06
(Morning)
A Savior From Human Parents Dr. Kevin Murphy Matthew 1:18-24
12.24.06
(8:00pm)
God's DNA: The Birth of Jesus Guest Pastor Art Barrett Luke 2:1-14
12.24.06
(10:00pm)
Stop: See, Receive, Respond Pastor Jeff Thiemann Luke 2:1-14
12.17.06 The Promise to Father Abraham Intern Pastor Holly McHale-Larsen Matthew 3:7-12
12.03.06 From Israel's King to the King of Heaven Dr. Kevin Murphy Jeremiah 33:14-16

 

THANKSGIVING EVE WORSHIP
SERMON: Oh the Anxieties of Thanksgiving Intern Pastor Holly-McHale Larsen
 Date: Wednesday, November 22, 2006
 Series: Thanksgiving Eve Worship
Text: Matthew 6:25-34
Description: Thanksgiving Eve message from Intern Pastor Holly-McHale Larsen.

 

SERIES: The Mission Beyond Saint Matthew (Final Sundays in Pentecost)               Click here for iTunes podcast
Date Title Speaker Text
11.26.06 A Gospel Urgency Dr. Kevin Murphy Mark 13:32-37
11.19.06 What Really Matters Pastor Jeff Thiemann Mark 13:1-8
11.12.06 Our Attitude In Sharing Pastor Jeff Thiemann Mark 12:38-44
11.05.06 God's Message of Love Intern Pastor Holly-McHale Larsen Mark 12:28-37

 

SERIES: Shifting to a Christian World View (Oct. 15 - Oct 29)                                      Click here for iTunes podcast
This sermon series closes our nineteen weeks of studying and applying Seismic Shifts, including hosting the author, Pastor Kevin Harney (Sept 29-Oct 1) It overlays a nine week series about Christian stewardship (looking at everything from wealth, to our giftedness, to the environment, to our being stewards of the Good News of Jesus Christ).  A pledge kit will be passed out to everyone in the opening weeks, and the series will conclude on Reformation Sunday, when everyone is asked to bring their pledge for the 2007 Congregational Budget.
         
Date Title Speaker Text
10.29.06 Having Sight to See Dr. Kevin Murphy Mark 10:46-52
10.22.06 A Life Worth Living Dr. Kevin Murphy Mark 10:35-45
10.15.06 A Mission Worth Supporting Dr. Kevin Murphy 2 Corinthians 5:17-21
SERIES: Seismic Shifts / Shifting to a Christian World View (Sept. 3 - Oct. 8)              Click here for iTunes podcast
With the 100th anniversary of the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake, these Sundays in Pentecost will look at the small changes that can be made in our lives and the life of the church that can have far-reaching consequences.          
Date Title Speaker Text
10.08.06 From "One Size Fits All" to Saint Matthew's Style Pastor Jeff Thiemann Philippians1:15-18
10.01.06 From Closing the Deal to Making the Journey Guest Kevin Harney John 6:5-13
09.24.06  From Us to Them Dr. Kevin Murphy Matthew 28:18-20
09.17.06 From Fleeting Wealth to True Wealth Dr. Kevin Murphy Matthew 6:19-21
09.10.06 From Hamsters to Sharers Dr. Kevin Murphy 2 Corinthians 9:6-8
09.03.06 From Mine to God's Pastor Jeff Thiemann Malachi 3:10
08.27.06 From Flattery to Truth-Telling Dr. Kevin Murphy Ephesians 4:11-16
08.20.06 From Served to Serving Dr. Kevin Murphy Philippians 2:3-8
08.13.06 From Burning to Building Pastor Jeff Thiemann Ephesians 4:25-32
08.06.06 From Anxiety to Peace Dr. Kevin Murphy Matthew 6:25-27
07.30.06 From Stuffed to Satisfied Intern Pastor Sara Wolbrecht 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
07.23.06 From Rushing to Slowing Pastor Jeff Thiemann Exodus 20:8-11
07.16.06  From Monologue to Dialogue Dr. Kevin Murphy John 10:1-6
07.09.06  From Snacking to Feasting Pastor Jeff Thiemann James 1:22-25
07.02.06 From Me To God Teaching Parish Student Ralph Supper Hebrews 12:1-3
06.25.06 From Somberness to Celebration Dr. Kevin Murphy Philippians 4:4-7
06.18.06 From Doing to Being Intern Pastor Sara Wolbrecht Psalm 139:13-16
06.11.06 From Infancy to Maturity Pastor Jeff Thiemann  Ephesians 4:14-15
06.04.06 Pentecost: A Seismic Shift Pastor Jeff Thiemann Acts 2:1-21

 

MP3: In Memory of LeRoy Shults Dr. Kevin Murphy                                                  Click here for iTunes podcast
 Date: Sunday, August 6, 2006
 Series: Memorial Service for LeRoy Shults
Text: Job 19:23-27
Description: Last Sunday afternoon, people from all over the Contra Costa area gathered at Saint Matthew to celebrate the life of LeRoy Shults.  LeRoy was loved by so many at Saint Matthew and was especially known for his love of music and singing in the choir.  He always greeted you with a smile and a handshake and was a gleaming light of hope and courage.  Over the last ten years he struggled with Parkinson's, but never lost his personably warm smile or steadfast faith.  This sermon, by Kevin Murphy, is in honor of LeRoy and how God worked so beautifully in his life to bless so many people.  Also, special music by the Saint Matthew Choir: "My Tribute" and "Soon and Very Soon."

 

SERIES: Building for Life                                                                                              Click here for iTunes podcast
Using the theme of "Building...", we are going to look at all the ways we are building at Saint Matthew during Easter.  "For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope." - Jeremiah 29:11 (NRSV)
Date Title Speaker Text
05.28.06 Building Assurance Dr. Kevin Murphy  
05.21.06 Building Love Pastor David Dykes  
05.14.06 Building Strong Families Intern Pastor Sara Wolbrecht  
05.07.06 Building Homes in Mexico Pastor David Dykes & Teens  
04.30.06 Building a Campus for Ministry Pastor Jeff Thiemann  
04.23.06 Building Teams Dr. Kevin Murphy

 

SERIES: Contagious Christianity (Wednesdays in Easter 2006)                                Click here for iTunes podcast
Date Title Speaker Notes
05.24.06 Contagious Christianity 5 
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Intern Pastor Sara Wolbrecht
05.17.06 Contagious Christianity 4
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Intern Pastor Sara Wolbrecht   Questionnaire
05.11.06 Contagious Christianity 3  Intern Pastor Sara Wolbrecht
05.03.06 Contagious Christianity 2 Intern Pastor Sara Wolbrecht
04.26.06 Contagious Christianity 1 Intern Pastor Sara Wolbrecht

 

EASTER SUNDAY!
MP3: The Grave Could Not Hold Him Dr. Kevin Murphy                                              Click here for iTunes podcast
 Date: Sunday, April 16, 2006
 Series: EASTER SUNDAY
Text: Luke 24:13-35
Description: Easter Sunday!  Christ is risen!  He is risen indeed!
Size: 4.4mb
Duration: 25:19

 

SERIES: The Way of the Cross (Lent 2006)                                                               Click here for iTunes podcast
The texts of this Lenten Season suggest that the Cross is not only the place where Jesus died for our sins, but the cross becomes a symbol of how we are to live our lives in following Jesus.  Through this series of sermons we will explore the cross as the place of our salvation as well as the primary symbol of our discipleship.
Date Title Speaker Text
04.09.06 Blessed by the Cross Intern Pastor Sara Wolbrecht (Palm Sunday)  
04.02.06 Buried with Christ like a Seed in the Earth Pastor Jeff Thiemann  
03.26.06 Buried with Christ like a Seed in the Earth Dr. Kevin Murphy  
03.19.06 Marked with the Cross of Christ Forever Pastor Jeff Thiemann  
03.12.06 The Way of the Cross Dr. Kevin Murphy  
03.05.06 Facing Temptation Guest Pastor Art Barrett from New Life Church  
11.05.06 Living as a Christian Without Being Religious Intern Pastor Sara Wolbrecht (Ash Wednesday)  

 

SERIES: The Lion of Judah in Never-Never Land (Sundays In Epiphany)                   Click here for iTunes podcast
 02.26.06  Aslan Revealed Dr. Kevin Murphy
 02.19.06  What Truly Matters Dr. Kevin Murphy
 02.12.06  Love, Relationships & Marriage Pastor Jeff Thiemann
 02.05.06  The Promise of Healing Dr. Kevin Murphy
 01.29.06  Our True Identity Dr. Kevin Murphy
 01.22.06  Following the Signs Pastor Jeff Thiemann
 01.15.06  We've All Been De-dragoned Dr. Kevin Murphy
 01.08.06  Faithful Skeptics Dr. Kevin Murphy
 01.01.06  Sacrifice and Salvation Dr. Kevin Murphy

 

SERIES: Further Up and Further In: Narnia Explored (Weds In Epiphany)                 Click here for iTunes podcast
 02.22.06  The Last Battle Dr. Kevin Murphy notes
 02.15.06 
The Magician's Nephew Dr. Kevin Murphy notes
 02.08.06 
The Horse and His Boy Dr. Kevin Murphy notes
 02.01.06
 The Silver Chair Dr. Kevin Murphy notes
 01.25.06 
The Voyage of the Dawn Treader Pastor Jeff Thiemann notes
 01.18.06 
Prince Caspian Intern Pastor Sara Wolbrecht notes
 01.11.06 
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Dr. Kevin Murphy notes