All Souls Church Sermon Podcast: Recent Episodes
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As we study the last of the Ten Commandments, it becomes evident that the last is connected to the first. We learn that in order to battle against covetousness, we must find our satisfaction in Christ, and not fall prey to the idolatry of comparison to others.
With a command not to lie, God is not only telling us to avoid speaking untruth, but to embrace the Truth, Jesus Christ himself. To beat the lie, we must run to the Truth. Pastor Harvey looks at the original lie, told by the devil to Adam and Eve, and shows how that theme has been repeated in every human heart since creation.
Our idea of stealing is often limited to simply "not taking what isn't yours", but Jesus gives us a calling that goes beyond simply "not taking". To be a Christian means to live a life of giving and to work honestly.
The seventh command God gave his people was more than a rule that said "don't cheat on your spouse"; it is a calling to value sexuality as gift that is only meant to be expressed in certain contexts, and for the glory of God and to promote human flourishing.
Although the pinnacle of human hatred is the physical act of vengefully taking human life, Jesus taught that the sixth commandment is interested in our hearts much more than just our actions. After a deep study, we find that this commandment may very well be one of the hardest to follow!
In His infinite wisdom, the Lord has set up the world to be structured according to various authorities, the most powerful and consequential one being Himself, of course. But despite the fact that He is the ultimate authority, He commands us to honor the first instances of authority in our lives: our parents. The familial structure and the subordination we give to our parents also carries over into other areas of our lives.
Why are we told to take a day off? Doesn't God want us to be productive? Can't we worship Him while also working? What is the importance of going to church on Sunday?
When we are commanded "do not take the Lord your God's name in vain", what does that mean? Does it only apply to swearing in God's name, or are there deeper functions of the command that reveal our true thoughts and feelings about God?
Pastor Harvey Turner teaches on the second of the en Commandments, which forbids us to worship "images" as idols. What does this mean, and how does it apply to our modern lives?
In our new series on the Ten Commandments, Pastor Harvey introduces us to the first, and perhaps the most important, commandment. This law precedes the other nine, and gives us a perspective as to why the others even exist!
In this one-off sermon, former missionary and current All Souls member Steve Kaptain teaches on the perspective with which we should view each other and the church.
He is risen! Come celebrate with us as we reflect on the miracle of Jesus' resurrection!
As we close out our series in 2 Timothy, we see Paul at what is perhaps his most raw, asking his friend Timothy to come visit him in jail, and encouraging him to stay committed to the preaching of the good news of Jesus Christ.
What is the Bible? How was it written, and how do we know for certain that it is trustworthy? This sermon is jam-packed with facts and history that can help encourage our belief in the absolute authority of God's word.
The Apostle Paul gives advice to Timothy as he experiences divisive theology in his own church, and struggles to see the light through it all.
Pastor Harvey preaches from 2 Timothy to outline what it looks like to be a true servant.
In a tumultuous world, it's easy to forget. The Apostle Paul has some advice for Timothy that may seem basic at first glance, but is really a reminder of what matters most.
We are charged to do two things with the deposit of the gospel: trust it, then entrust it to others.
In Paul's second letter to the young pastor Timothy, he encourages him to "fan his faith into flame" amidst hardships. What does Paul mean, and what can we do to stay in close connection with God throughout the week?
Pastor Harvey kicks off the new year with a new sermon series, "The Deposit", a study of 2 Timothy.
The third sermon in our 2023 Christmas series. This time, we focus on true joy, and its source.
To begin our month-long Christmas series, pastor Harvey Turner teaches about Biblical hope, and how Mary was such a good example of what that hope looks like.
When Joseph's brothers are forced to go to Egypt because of the famine, they encounter a powerful man. Of course, it's Joseph...but they don't know that! Listen as Joseph repays their evil towards him with love.
As we continue in the story of Joesph, we see that the only way we can grow in our faith is through death to ourselves and resurrection in Jesus. Joesph, after years of betrayal and pain, is finally blessed by God in an almost unimaginable way! We also see that all skills and gifts we have come from God.
We begin the story of Joseph, and learn how he was betrayed in multiple ways. Genesis makes a point of showing us, however, that God was with him and blessing him through it all!
Jacob finally learns to live in faith, and begins to understand that the God who has been with him all along will continue to be with him and his family in death as well.
Jacob is afraid of his brother Esau, who he fears still wants to kill him. In the middle of the night, Jacob (literally) wrestles God! He will never be the same after this encounter.
This week's passage is preached by guest speaker Steve Kaptain, a missionary to Nepal. After the death of Sarah, Abraham finds a burial place for his wife, and Isaac finds love in an unlikely way.
God gives Abraham the most difficult test any father could face. But, at the last second, the Lord provides a plan b for his faithful servant.
As Father Abraham continues to mess up, we see the Lord blessing him nonetheless. God also chooses to bless the people Abraham comes into contact with, showing that even when we don't stick to the plan, God does.
(warning: although not explicit, the details of this passage contain adult content that may be jarring to some listeners) In a rare display of active wrath, God brings judgment on the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah because of their extreme sin. But even amidst the fire and sulfur, we witness his amazing patience and grace!
Abram's nephew Lot believes in the One true God, but that doesn't automatically make him a great guy! Listen to Pastor Harvey describe the relationship of the two men, and how God blesses Abram for his graciousness.
We continue our series in Genesis as the book introduces us to "Father Abraham", the man God chose to be the father of Israel.
As humanity once again grows distant from God, society attempts to make a name for themselves.
As the world slowly recovers from the flood, God gives his promise to Noah and the world.
Pastor Harvey Turner preaches on the formation of two groups in the world: Believers and non-Believers.
The importance of rest is not just physical; God demands we rest for our own soul's sake, and sets the perfect example of this for us through the creation story.
Why did God save His best creation for last? What does it mean to be made in the image of God? Pastor Harvey dives into what it means to be human, preaching from Genesis 1:26-31.
We begin our Easter celebrations by meditating on the story of Jesus's entrance into Jerusalem.
Prayer can seem mysterious and confusing but, in the closing verses of the book of James, we see that humble, daily prayers are what God desires from his people.
What does James have to say about money? Is it wrong to be wealthy? Should we be ashamed if we are poor? Pastor Harvey Turner seeks to answer these questions, and more.
Pastor Justin encourages us through the book of James to live our lives in confines of God's perfect will for us.
James 4:1-12 warns us of the ways of the world, and encourages us to be strong in our Faith.
Pastor Harvey Turner exposits from the book of James as it shows us the difference between worldly wisdom and true, Godly wisdom.
Faith and works go hand in hand. Pastor Harvey explains how our faith-based salvation is lived out through works, a natural byproduct of our love for the Lord.
Pastor Harvey begins James chapter 2 by showing the folly of favoritism within the Church.
Pastor Justin Anderson teaches on grappling with difficult situations and sinful temptations in our lives. This is the second sermon in our series from the book of James.
Join us for a quick sermon by Pastor Harvey from our December 24, 2022 Christmas Eve Service!
Pastor Harvey Turner wraps up the Malachi sermon series with a call to turn to the Lord.
Pastor Harvey Turner introduces week two of Advent by pressing into the roots of an apathetic heart, and how the Spirit is the only power that can change our disinterest in God into strong, sanctifying devotion to Christ.
Pastor Justin Anderson starts off this year's Advent series by introducing the book of Malachi, turning our eyes to the only One who can truly change our apathetic hearts. This episode begins about 5 minutes into Pastor Juston's sermon. Our apologies for this blip, a result of technical difficulties.
Pastor Harvey lays down the basics of what Hell actually is, and why it's such a terrible place to be, and why we continue to believe in it as Christians.
Pastor Justin Anderson talks about how we deal with gender controversies in a Biblical way.
Week 6 of Making Sense of the Nonsense is all about equity and equality. How does the Bible talk about the differences between people? Pastor Justin unpacks it.
Race is a difficult subject to talk about these days. So how should Christians engage the subject? Pastor Harvey gives us a vision for race.
Week 3 of Making Sense of the Nonsense is all about human rights. Where do they come from and why do they exist?
This week's sermon is about the nonsense the world tells us about evil and how to deal with it.
This week Pastor Harvey looks at the second chapter in the book of Ruth and how God provided for Ruth and Naomi.
This week Pastor Justin wrapped up our Jonah series by looking at some big themes from the book.
Pastor Justin wraps up the story of Jonah by looking at the prophet's reaction to the salvation of Nineveh. It's not pretty.
Pastor Justin kicks off our Jonah series by looking at identity and where it comes from.
Why do Christians do evangelism? Because it's at the heart of the faith. Pastor Harvey wraps up our series in Matthew by looking at The Great Commission.
What is the relationship between worship and doubt? Pastor Harvey tells us that they depend on one another.
This week, Pastor Justin takes a long look at whether or not the physical resurrection of Jesus actually happened and why that matters.
From Matthew 23, Pastor Justin explains the difference between godly and ungodly leadership.
As Jesus nears his crucifixion, his intensity with his disciples and the Pharisees ramps up.
Pastor Harvey tells us why the Rich Young Ruler walked away from Jesus and why we shouldn't do the same.
Jesus responds to a question from the Pharisees about divorce, and as usual, it was not what they were hoping to hear.
In a culture that likes dogs more than kids, Jesus's words to his disciples might sting a little.
Jesus is the kind of leader that would leave everything just to find you when you are lost.
Even if our world doesn't use the word sin much anymore, the concept is everywhere. So why does Jesus think sin is so serious?
Pastor Justin helps us celebrate Christmas Eve by looking at Isaiah's prophecy of the child King in chapter 9.
Week 4 of Advent wraps up with Pastor Harvey preaching on the generous grace of God that causes us to be generous with the poor and vulnerable around us.
In week 3 of our Advent series, Pastor Justin looks at two parables and challenges us to answer the question, "when I say yes to Jesus, what am I saying yes to"?
This week, Pastor Harvey talks about the supremacy of Christ as our Savior and only hope.
This Sunday, Pastor Justin explores Peter's confession of Jesus as "The Christ, the Son of the living God" and what that means for us in a world that is increasingly hostile to this idea.
Pastor Harvey continues our Doctrines for All Souls series by looking at Matthew 16:1-12.
This week, Pastor Harvey looked at the story of Jesus feeding the 4000 and taught on the foundational doctrine that salvation is by grace alone.
This week, Pastor Justin continues our series in Matthew and teaches about the glory of God.
This week, Pastor Justin looks at yet another confrontation between Jesus and the Pharisees and uses the opportunity to tell his disciples an important truth about where our real problems lie.
This sermon kicked off our Doctrines for All Souls series and explored the role of Jesus in our lives as our Prophet, our Priest and our King.