Taproot Faith: Recent Episodes
Matt Joyner
Matthew celebrates the Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus by examining that blessed name, and it's meaning.
In this sermon, Matthew examines the Old Testament expectation and the New Testament fulfillment of the Christ's roles as Prophet, Priest, and King.
On this episode of TFR, Matthew preaches through Genesis 22:1-19, the story of Abraham and the sacrifice of Isaac.
In this sermon Matthew is preaching from the ESV bible.
Music:
"Deep Roots" by Matthew Joyner
For this sermon from the First Sunday in Advent, Matthew takes us through Genesis 3:1-15, and the implications of the Fall and the curse on the serpent.
Matthew is preaching from the New King James Version.
In this sermon (the first posted in a while!), Matt opens up for us John 18:33-38 and the Feast of Christ the King.
This sermon was given from the Pulpit of Wilmington Reformed Church (OPC) in Wilmington, OH.
Scripture texts are taken from the NKJV.
Opening Music:
"Pathfinder" by Scott Buckley
www.scottbuckley.com
Matt leads the congregation in recognizing and reflecting upon Biblical Sexuality Sunday.
Sermon texts include Genesis 1 & 2, Ephesians 5, & 1 Corinthians 6.
Matt is preaching this sermon from the New American Standard Bible.
Opening Music:
"Pathfinder" by Scott Buckley
www.scottbuckley.com
Matt offers a reflection on the Kingship of Christ.
As always, Matt is preaching from the Christian Standard Bible.
Opening Music:
"Pathfinder" by Scott Buckley
www.scottbuckley.com
In this Episode, newly minted as "The Reformation Pulpit," Matt looks at the great virtue of remembrance.
As always, Matt is preaching from the Christian Standard Bible.
Opening Music:
"Pathfinder" by Scott Buckley
www.scottbuckley.com
In this sermon, Matt takes us through Matthew 9:1-8, and the story of Jesus' encounter with the paralytic.
Opening Music:
"Pathfinder" by Scott Buckley
www.scottbuckley.com
This week, for Reformation Sunday, Matt takes us through Psalm 46, the Psalm that was the basis for the great Reformation Hymn, "A Mighty Fortress is our God."
As always, Matt is preaching from the Christian Standard Bible.
Opening Music:
"Pathfinder" by Scott Buckley
www.scottbuckley.com
This week Matt offers a sermon on Matthew 22:34-39, and the Great Commandment, and what it means to love God and neighbor.
As always, Matt is preaching from the Christian Standard Bible.
Opening Music:
"Pathfinder" by Scott Buckley
www.scottbuckley.com
In this first Taproot Faith episode in some time, Matt begins a series on Worship. What is it? Why do we worship? How are we supposed to engage in worship?
Matt begins to take us on the journey through this discussion.
All Scriptures are read from the Christian Standard Bible (CSB).
Music:
"Age of Wonder" by Scott Buckley
www.scottbuckley.com
On this episode, Matt takes us through Matthew 6:19-34, and the necessity of understanding that we can only have one master in this life. He also points to importance of preaching, and the issues with down playing it.
As always, Matt is preaching from the Christian Standard Bible.
Opening Music:
"Pathfinder" by Scott Buckley
www.scottbuckley.com
On this episode, Matt takes a look at the encounter between Jesus and the ten lepers, as found in the Gospel of Luke, chapter 16, verses 11-19.
As always, Matt is preaching from the Christian Standard Bible.
Opening Music:
"Pathfinder" by Scott Buckley
www.scottbuckley.com
In this episode, Matt offers a sermon for the Feast of the Holy Cross, September 14th, 2022. What is the meaning of this commemoration, and what is the significance of the Cross of Christ?
This sermon was preached at Christ Church Anglican in Florence, KY on July 2nd, 2022. The sermon text is from Luke 7, and Matt focuses on our need as Christians to reclaim good storytelling to convey the truths of our faith.
Opening Music:
"Pathfinder" by Scott Buckley
www.scottbuckley.com
In this week's sermon, Matt takes a look at Mark 7:31-37, which is the account of Christ healing the man who was deaf with a speech impediment.
Matt dives into the Parable of the Tax Collector and the Pharisee, and deals with self-righteousness, self awareness, and humility.
In this sermon, given on the occasion of the Baptism of his daughter, Matt opens up Mark 10:13-16, and our attitude towards covenant children.
In this sermon, taken from 1 Corinthians 10, Matt addresses the dangers that can come when we receive abundant blessings from the hand of God.
This week, Matt completes his look at Romans chapter 6, and reminds us that in salvation, we receive not only new life, but a new Master over that life.
On this Sunday, Matt opens up the first half of Romans Chapter 6, and a discussion of the concept of union with Christ.
On this fourth Sunday after Trinity, Matt preaches through Psalm 51, looking at David's great confession, and how it is a model for our own.
In this sermon for the second Sunday after Trinity, Matt looks at Deuteronomy 20:1-4, and Moses' rules for warfare.
On this episode, Matt begins a discussion (to be continued) about the need to be rooted in history.
On this episode of Taproot Faith, Matt is joined by fellow Cincinnatian, Pastor Michael Foster of East River Church in Batavia, Ohio to discuss Christian community and common life.
You can follow Michael on Twitter at @thisisfoster, check out his podcast entitled "It's Good to be a Man" wherever you listen to podcasts.
His book, "It's Good to be a Man," authored with Dominic Bnonn Tennant, is available from Canon Press.
On this episode Matt is joined by Zac Wyse and Brandon Burks, from Westside Reformed Church and the Cincy Reformed Podcast.
Together, the guys talk take up the discussion that Matt began last week about rootedness in Scripture.
On this episode, Matt preaches through John 16:16-33, and looks at the final part of the farewell discourse of Jesus.
On this episode of Taproot Faith, Matt looks at finding our rootedness in sacred scripture, how we should interpret and study scripture, and how we sit under its authority.
On this episode, Matt expounds the Good Shepherd Discourse from the Gospel of John, Chapter 10.
"What is truth?" Pilate asked the Lord Jesus this question, and it is probably one of the most vital and contentious questions of our own day.
On this episode, Matt looks at what it means to be rooted in truth, and to live as people of the truth.
For his Easter Sunday Sermon, Matt offered a treatment of Colossians 3:1-4, and and introduction to living in light of the Resurrection.
Christ is Risen! Alleluia!
On this second episode, Matt looks at Colossians 2, and asks the question, "what is rootedness?"
In this Sermon, for Passion Sunday 2022, Matt preaches through John 8:31-59, with it's great climax as Jesus proclaims, "before Abraham was, I AM."
On this first podcast outing, Matt introduces himself, and shares what his vision is for Taproot Faith.