Epiphany Lutheran Church's Podcast

Pastor Steve and Pastor Dave discuss how true humility is not about thinking less of one's self, but about thinking more of and about others.

Pastor Dave's Sermon from 5/17/26:  “Get Together" (week 2) Scripture Reading: Philippians 2:1-13

Pastor Dave and Minister Michelle discuss the deep spiritual connection shared within the body of Christ and reflect on how God draws people together for a purpose greater than themselves.

Minister Michelle's Sermon from 5/10/26:  “Get Together" (week 1) Scripture Reading: Philippians 1:1-18a

Pastor Steve and Pastor Dave discuss how we are called to meet people where they are and use our unique gifts and experiences to share the Gospel.

Pastor Dave's Sermon from 5/3/26:  “Set Loose" (week 4) Scripture Reading: Acts 17:16-31

Pastor Steve and Pastor Dave discuss the story of Paul and Silas - how singing Psalms and songs of praise comforted them through their time in prison, and the power of their witness to the jailer. 

Pastor Steve's Sermon from 4/26/26:  “Set Loose" (week 3) Scripture Reading: Acts 16:16-34

Pastor Steve and Pastor Dave discuss how our life experiences, both good and bad, can shape us into people who can better carry out God's work.

Pastor Dave's Sermon from 4/19/26:  “Set Loose" (week 2) Scripture Reading: Acts 9:1-19a

Pastor Dave and Minister Michelle discuss Thomas's story, and how it speaks to us today.

Pastor Dave's Sermon from 4/12/26:  “Set Loose" (week 1) Scripture Reading: John 20:19-31

Pastor Steve's Sermon from 4/5/26:  “Love LIVES!" Scripture Reading: John 20:1-18

Pastor Steve's Sermon from 3/29/26:  “Love's Passion: Crucified" Scripture Reading: John 19:16b-22

Pastor Steve and Pastor Dave discuss Pilate's interaction with the crowd, and what it says to us today as part of the Body of Christ.

Pastor Dave's Sermon from 3/22/26:  “The Cost of Love" (week 5) Scripture Reading: John 19:1-16a

Pastor Steve's Sermon from 3/15/26:  “The Cost of Love" (week 4) Scripture Reading: John 18:28-40

Pastor Steve and Pastor Dave discuss Peter's denial and eventual redemption, and how his imperfections and humanity reflect our own journeys as Christians.

Pastor Dave's Sermon from 3/8/26:  “The Cost of Love" (week 3) Scripture Reading: John 14:15-31

Pastor Dave and Minister Michelle discuss the love and humility Jesus represents to us in washing another's feet, and the vulnerability in allowing ourselves to be loved and served in that way.

Pastor Dave's Sermon from 3/1/26:  “The Cost of Love" (week 2) Scripture Reading: John 15:1-8

Pastor Steve's Sermon from 2/22/26:  “The Cost of Love" (week 1) Scripture Reading: John 11:1-44

Pastor Dave and Minister Michelle discuss challenging themselves to see the work of the Holy Spirit as they journey through Lent.

Minister Michelle's Sermon from 2/15/26:  “Transfiguration" Scripture Reading: John 9:1-41

Pastor Steve and Pastor Dave discuss how God's abundance doesn't always come along the most expected path, and how we are called into abundance together as the Body of Christ.

Pastor Dave's Sermon from 2/8/26:  “Invitation to Abundant Life" (week 3) Scripture Reading: John 4:46-54; 5:1-18

Pastor Steve and Pastor Dave discuss Jesus' interaction with the woman at the well, and how we might welcome others into relationship with Jesus and the Body of Christ.

Pastor Steve's Sermon from 2/1/26:  “Invitation to Abundant Life" (week 2) Scripture Reading: John 4:1-42

Pastor Dave and SAM Michelle talk about Nicodemus, the nature of baptism, and the importance of holding up Christ's example as the light by which to see the world.

Pastor Dave's Sermon from 1/18/26:  “Temple Clearance Sale" Scripture Reading: John 2:13-25

Pastor Steve and Pastor Dave discuss the beginning of John 2 with Jesus' first public sign: turning water into wine. They also highlight the core of God's identity and the relationship God seeks with us.

Pastor Steve's sermon from 1/11/2026 "Insufficient Funds" Scripture Reading: John 2: 1-12

Pastor Steve and Pastor Dave discuss the end of John 1 and highlight topics on the relationship God wants with us as how that calls us into an abundant life with Christ.

Pastor Steve's Sermon from 1/4/26:  “"Try it...you'll like it!"" Scripture Reading: John 1:35-51

Pastor Dave's Sermon from 12/28/25:  “A Voice Crying out in Traffic" Scripture Reading: John 1:19-34

Pastor Dave and SAM Michelle discuss the welcoming, hospitable life that Jesus calls us into.

SAM Michelle's Sermon from 12/14/25:  “God Wins!" Scripture Reading: Isaiah 55:1-13

Pastor Dave and Minister Michelle discuss the light that hope in Christ can bring to a sometimes shadowy world.

Pastor Dave's Sermon from 12/7/25:  “Series: Against All Odds (week 2)" Scripture Reading: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Pastor Steve and Pastor Dave discuss the challenge and the power that comes with standing for what's right and Godly in a world that often pushes us to do the opposite.

Pastor Steve's Sermon from 11/30/25:  “Series: Against All Odds (week 1)" Scripture Reading: Daniel 3:1, 8-30

Pastor Dave and SAM Michelle discuss the challenge of embracing the waiting of the Advent season, and how depending on one another is a vital part of being in Christian community.

SAM Michelle's Sermon from 11/23/25:  “Series: Hope in the Midst of Despair (week 3)" Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 29:1, 4-14

Pastor Dave and SAM Michelle the vital importance and sometimes the challenge of seeing the hope and light of Christ in our lives - and how we can help reflect that light, ourselves.

Pastor Dave's Sermon from 11/16/25:  “Series: Hope in the Midst of Despair (week 2)" Scripture Reading: Isaiah 9:1-7 

Pastor Dave and SAM Michelle discuss the faith that "justice will roll down like water," and the justice we owe each other through reconciliation.

Pastor Steve's Sermon from 11/9/25:  “Series: Hope in the Midst of Despair (week 1)" Scripture Reading: Amos 1:1-2; 5:14-15, 21-24

Pastor Steve and Pastor Dave discuss how God can work through nature and through our natures.

Pastor Dave's Sermon from 11/2/25:  “Series: Can You Hear Me Now? (Elijah)" Scripture Reading: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Pastor Steve and Pastor Dave discuss the importance of gathering together in a space set apart for worship and Christian community.

Pastor Steve's Sermon from 10/26/25:  “Series: Can You Hear Me Now? (Solomon)" Scripture Reading: 1 Kings 5:1-5; 8:1-13