Fellowship Church, Dallas, PA Podcast

Building on the foundation laid in previous episodes, co-hosts John Shimp and Pastor Karl Dyrli are joined by Laura Forrester, who is a member of the worship team as well as the Director of Communications at Fellowship, to discuss the difference between doxology and personal preference. Together, they lay the groundwork for understanding what true, biblical worship really looks like and why worship is about giving God what he is worthy of rather than making the focus on our own preferences and styles.   They explore the tension between true worship and preference, why preferences themselves are not bad but become disordered when they are placed before Christ, how worship encompasses every aspect of life, why biblical worship is not an escape from reality but a response to God's kingdom breaking into the world through Christ, the freedom Scripture gives when it comes to style and expression, and so much more. Additional Resources Mentioned: “Rejoice” by Keith and Kristyn Getty (song) Sing! by Keith and Kristyn Getty (book) Thoughts on Worship and Culture by John Piper (article)

This is the second sermon from the 2025 Advent series, "The Savior Has Come."

This is the first of the Advent Sermon series, "The Savior Has Come." 

Join Pastor Nick and Pastor Stephen as they introduce our upcoming sermon series, The Savior Has Come, in this new episode! Together, they share a sneak peek at our Advent series, which includes the four Sundays prior to Christmas and culminates in our Christmas Eve candlelight celebration.   In a season often marked by busyness and materialism, Advent invites us to slow down, to wait, and to refocus our hearts on the message and meaning of Christ's coming. It helps us think biblically and communally about the significance of Jesus' arrival and places Christmas in its proper context within the story of Scripture—where the entire Old Testament points ahead in longing for the promised Messiah. As we reflect on this waiting, we're reminded of how we, too, are called to wait with hope for Christ's return.   As we prepare our hearts for Advent, we anticipate a season filled with intention, celebration, and worship. We're eager to dive into the first two chapters of Luke together on Sundays and to focus our hearts with our church-wide devotional, where the daily readings prepare us for each week's preaching text and provide thoughtful reflection and discussion for families and individuals. This Advent, we look forward to celebrating our great Savior with joy, anticipation, and hope—adoring Christ together.   Resources & Links Sermon Notebook & Daily Advent Devotional Guide: Pick up notebooks this weekend in the Worship Center or Resource Center This Sunday resource page: Weekly songs and Scriptures to prepare your heart for worship This Sunday playlist on Spotify: Learn the songs and prepare for corporate worship throughout the week Weekly Email: Subscribe for updates, announcements, and recommended resources Read: Luke 1-2

Having laid the groundwork for understanding worship in the earlier episodes, co-hosts John Shimp and Pastor Karl Dyrli come together to talk about why we sing as believers and why singing has such an essential place when we gather together as the church. They explore how worship begins with God—his character, his holiness, and his perfection—and how singing directs our thoughts toward who God is. This conversation helps listeners see congregational singing as an expression of worship built on a right view of God and grounded in his Word.   They discuss the biblical worldview that calls every believer to be a worshipper, the purpose and practice of singing within the gathered church, how singing shapes our hearts as we build our lives on the foundation of who God is, what it looks like when God's people lift their voices together, and so much more.

Having laid the foundation with a biblical overview of worship in the first episode, co-hosts John Shimp and Pastor Karl Dyrli sit down with our lead pastor, Stephen Anderson, to talk about the purpose of a worship service. They explore the biblical and theological underpinnings of corporate worship, emphasizing its role in glorifying God, edifying the congregation, and fulfilling the church's mission. Through thoughtful conversation, they aim to deepen listeners' understanding of worship beyond personal preference, highlighting its significance as we both love one another and glorify God.   They discuss the way the localized church gatherings are an expression of the universal church, the way individualism in our culture can negatively impact our perspective on the church along with Scriptural correctives, and so much more.   Additional Resources Mentioned: "Your Church" by Canyon Hills Worship

This is the Sunday sermon from October 19, part of the sermon series on the book of Micah, entitled Hear and Heed.

This Sunday, As we comissioned Faith and Life Church, Pastor Stephen talks about why we are doing it and how it glorifies God. Ephesians 2:19-22

This message from Pastor Karl examines I Peter 1:22-2:3, where Peter calls believers to love one another with earnestness and sincerity.

Continuing this series from Micah, Pastor Stephen talks about how we are to expect a great outcome as our Lord is victorious. Micah 4:1-8

Continuing this series from Micah, Pastor Stephen discusses how our leaders at every level are warned and commanded to do justice, and how they can be helt to account when they fail. Micah 3

In this third sermon from the series in Micah, Pastor Frank talks about how sometimes God tells us not now, not yet or to wait and how we should respond. Micah 2:12-13

Welcome to this inaugural episode of our series Called to Worship! Co-hosts John Shimp and Pastor Karl Dyrli lay the foundation for this new series with a biblical overview of what worship truly is. They explore the mission of Fellowship Church and of Fellowship's Worship Ministry, helping us see why gathered worship as a local church is not only vital but commanded by God.   In this episode, they address common misconceptions about worship, point us back to the truth of Scripture, and remind us that every believer is called to worship—both individually and as a gathered people for the glory of God.   Start here to be encouraged and equipped to embrace your God-given calling to worship him with your whole heart.   Resources & Links I Am a Church Member: Discovering the Attitude that Makes the Difference by Thom S. Rainer

In this encouraging message from Psalm 86, we find that–in the midst of all our suffering, struggles, and disappointments–God loves us and he can be trusted. As we walk in his truth and keep an eternal perspective, our hope is renewed. Psalm 86

Continuing this series from Micah, Pastor Stephen discusses what it is exactly that God is against in how Isreal was behaving during that time and how we can perceive paralells in our own lives. Micah 2:1-11

In this second sermon in this new series from Micah, Pastor Stephen talks about how sadness and lamentation are clearly called for as we ponder and respond to sin. Micah 1:8-16

In this first sermon in our series from Micah, Pastor Stephen talks about how God is calling us and how we should listen. Micah 1:1-7

Join Pastor Nick and Pastor Stephen as they introduce our upcoming sermon series, Micah: Hear & Heed, in this new episode! Together they will offer some foundational insights into the book of Micah and a sneak peek into our fall sermon series, launching August 24, 2025.   Resources & Links Standard Bible Atlas Bible Timeline Chart A Commentary on Micah by Bruce K. Waltke Old Testament Walkthrough (Video)

In this last sermon in our series from Proverbs, Pastor Stephen discusses how The Big Life lessons we should take from Proverbs. Proverbs 11:27-31

Continuing our summer sermon series from Proverbs, Pastor Stephen discusses how The Bible says we should deal with and respond to fools. Proverbs 26:4-5

In this next summer sermon from the series in Proverbs, Pastor Stephen teaches about Sobriety and why drunkenness is so unwise. Proverbs 21:1