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CURRENT SERIES: 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.
SERMON: When Visions Collide Pastor Ralph Supper
 Date: Sunday, August 17, 2008
 Series: The Acts of the Holy Spirit in the 21st Century
Text: Acts 10:23-11:29
Description: Throughout our study of Acts we have been learning how to discern God's vision for our lives. Now we wonder, how do we begin to actually live out God's vision for our lives? In Sunday's message, Pastor Ralph will use Acts and humbling stories from his own life to help guide how we can faithfully follow God's vision.

 
PREVIOUS SERMONS IN THIS SERIES
Date Title Speaker Text
08.17.08 When Visions Collide Pastor Ralph Supper Acts 10:23-11:29
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