Epiphany Lutheran Church's Podcast

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 

Pastor Steve and Pastor Dave discuss David's call, and how we live into his example as "a man after God's own heart."

Pastor Dave's Sermon from 10/19/25:  “Series: Can You Hear Me Now? (David)" Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Pastor Dave and SAM Michelle discuss how we hear God calling us, and how we discern our response.

Pastor Steve's Sermon from 10/12/25:  “Series: Can You Hear Me Now? (Samuel)" Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 3:1-21 

Pastor Steve and SAM Michelle discuss manna, how God gives us what we need, and how we can be grateful and responsible stewards of God's gifts.

SAM Michelle's Sermon from 10/5/25:  “Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread" Scripture Reading: Exodus 16:1-18 

Pastor Steve and SAM Michelle discuss how we must be open to God's presence is in our midst, and how he is present in the things in life that shape us.

Pastor Steve's Sermon from 9/21/25:  “Knowing God: Acknowledging the Presence" Scripture Reading: Genesis 27:1-4, 15-23; 28:10-17 

Pastor Dave's Sermon from 9/14/25:  “Knowing God: Radical Obedience" Scripture Reading: Genesis 21:1-3; 22:1-14 

Pastor Dave and SAM Michelle discuss the calculated artistry God employed in creation, and our role as a part of it.

Pastor Steve's Sermon from 9/7/25:  “Knowing God: Seeing God in Creation" Scripture Reading: Genesis 1:1-2:4a

Pastor Steve, Pastor Dave, and SAM Michelle discuss Holy Communion - how all believers in all places and time come together for the sacrament, and how that reflects the mystery of faith.

SAM Michelle's Sermon from 8/31/25:  “Gathered by Grace: The Shape of the Service: The Meal" Scripture Reading: Matthew 26:17-29

Pastor Steve, Pastor Dave, and SAM Michelle discuss the gift of baptism, the responsibilities it brings, and how it fits in our understanding of salvation.

Pastor Steve's Sermon from 8/24/25:  “Gathered by Grace: The Shape of the Service: Baptism" Scripture Reading: Acts 10:24-48

Pastor Steve and Pastor Dave discuss God's Word - in creation, in the Bible, and in Jesus, himself.

Pastor Dave's Sermon from 8/17/25:  “Gathered by Grace: The Shape of the Service: The Word" Scripture Reading: John 1: 1-18

Pastor Steve, Pastor Dave, and SAM Michelle discuss how God anchors us through the storms of life, and how those challenging times can also strengthen us and help us to grow.

Pastor Steve and Pastor Dave discuss how vitally important it is that we, as Christians, gather together in community and for worship.