Res Pres Madison Sermons

November 17, 2024 – Rev. Cam Brown Galatians 6:1-10 “For freedom Christ has set us free,” reads Galatians 5:1. But what does freedom really mean? Does it mean we can do whatever we want? Does it mean that God doesn't care about sin in our lives? Each Sunday this fall, we will unpack Paul's letter to the Galatians to discover what it means to have the gospel of grace change everything about our lives — the gospel of grace which says that Jesus has done everything required to make us right with God, and that there is nothing more we must or can do to secure our salvation. The more we understand who we are in Christ the more we will be able to live fully, freely, and joyfully for him.

November 10, 2024 – Rev. Matt Lietzen Galatians 5:16-26 “For freedom Christ has set us free,” reads Galatians 5:1. But what does freedom really mean? Does it mean we can do whatever we want? Does it mean that God doesn't care about sin in our lives? Each Sunday this fall, we will unpack Paul's letter to the Galatians to discover what it means to have the gospel of grace change everything about our lives — the gospel of grace which says that Jesus has done everything required to make us right with God, and that there is nothing more we must or can do to secure our salvation. The more we understand who we are in Christ the more we will be able to live fully, freely, and joyfully for him.

November 3, 2024 – Rev. Matt Lietzen Galatians 5:1-15 “For freedom Christ has set us free,” reads Galatians 5:1. But what does freedom really mean? Does it mean we can do whatever we want? Does it mean that God doesn't care about sin in our lives? Each Sunday this fall, we will unpack Paul's letter to the Galatians to discover what it means to have the gospel of grace change everything about our lives — the gospel of grace which says that Jesus has done everything required to make us right with God, and that there is nothing more we must or can do to secure our salvation. The more we understand who we are in Christ the more we will be able to live fully, freely, and joyfully for him.

October 20, 2024 – Rev. Matt Lietzen Galatians 4:12-31 “For freedom Christ has set us free,” reads Galatians 5:1. But what does freedom really mean? Does it mean we can do whatever we want? Does it mean that God doesn't care about sin in our lives? Each Sunday this fall, we will unpack Paul's letter to the Galatians to discover what it means to have the gospel of grace change everything about our lives — the gospel of grace which says that Jesus has done everything required to make us right with God, and that there is nothing more we must or can do to secure our salvation. The more we understand who we are in Christ the more we will be able to live fully, freely, and joyfully for him.

October 20, 2024 – Rev. Cam Brown Galatians 4:1-11 “For freedom Christ has set us free,” reads Galatians 5:1. But what does freedom really mean? Does it mean we can do whatever we want? Does it mean that God doesn't care about sin in our lives? Each Sunday this fall, we will unpack Paul's letter to the Galatians to discover what it means to have the gospel of grace change everything about our lives — the gospel of grace which says that Jesus has done everything required to make us right with God, and that there is nothing more we must or can do to secure our salvation. The more we understand who we are in Christ the more we will be able to live fully, freely, and joyfully for him.

October 13, 2024 – Rev. Matt Lietzen Galatians 3:15-29 “For freedom Christ has set us free,” reads Galatians 5:1. But what does freedom really mean? Does it mean we can do whatever we want? Does it mean that God doesn't care about sin in our lives? Each Sunday this fall, we will unpack Paul's letter to the Galatians to discover what it means to have the gospel of grace change everything about our lives — the gospel of grace which says that Jesus has done everything required to make us right with God, and that there is nothing more we must or can do to secure our salvation. The more we understand who we are in Christ the more we will be able to live fully, freely, and joyfully for him.

October 6, 2024 – Mr. Sam Weisgarber Galatians 3:1-14 “For freedom Christ has set us free,” reads Galatians 5:1. But what does freedom really mean? Does it mean we can do whatever we want? Does it mean that God doesn't care about sin in our lives? Each Sunday this fall, we will unpack Paul's letter to the Galatians to discover what it means to have the gospel of grace change everything about our lives — the gospel of grace which says that Jesus has done everything required to make us right with God, and that there is nothing more we must or can do to secure our salvation. The more we understand who we are in Christ the more we will be able to live fully, freely, and joyfully for him.

September 29, 2024 – Rev. Cam Brown Galatians 2:15-21 “For freedom Christ has set us free,” reads Galatians 5:1. But what does freedom really mean? Does it mean we can do whatever we want? Does it mean that God doesn't care about sin in our lives? Each Sunday this fall, we will unpack Paul's letter to the Galatians to discover what it means to have the gospel of grace change everything about our lives — the gospel of grace which says that Jesus has done everything required to make us right with God, and that there is nothing more we must or can do to secure our salvation. The more we understand who we are in Christ the more we will be able to live fully, freely, and joyfully for him.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 – REV. MATT LIETZEN GALATIANS 2:1-16“For freedom Christ has set us free,” reads Galatians 5:1. But what does freedom really mean? Does it mean we can do whatever we want? Does it mean that God doesn't care about sin in our lives? Each Sunday this fall, we will unpack Paul's letter to the Galatians to discover what it means to have the gospel of grace change everything about our lives — the gospel of grace which says that Jesus has done everything required to make us right with God, and that there is nothing more we must or can do to secure our salvation. The more we understand who we are in Christ the more we will be able to live fully, freely, and joyfully for him.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 – REV. MATT LIETZENGALATIANS 1:10-24“For freedom Christ has set us free,” reads Galatians 5:1. But what does freedom really mean? Does it mean we can do whatever we want? Does it mean that God doesn't care about sin in our lives? Each Sunday this fall, we will unpack Paul's letter to the Galatians to discover what it means to have the gospel of grace change everything about our lives — the gospel of grace which says that Jesus has done everything required to make us right with God, and that there is nothing more we must or can do to secure our salvation. The more we understand who we are in Christ the more we will be able to live fully, freely, and joyfully for him.

September 8, 2024 – Rev. Matt LietzenGalatians 1:1-9“For freedom Christ has set us free,” reads Galatians 5:1. But what does freedom really mean? Does it mean we can do whatever we want? Does it mean that God doesn't care about sin in our lives? Each Sunday this fall, we will unpack Paul's letter to the Galatians to discover what it means to have the gospel of grace change everything about our lives — the gospel of grace which says that Jesus has done everything required to make us right with God, and that there is nothing more we must or can do to secure our salvation. The more we understand who we are in Christ the more we will be able to live fully, freely, and joyfully for him.

September 1, 2024 – Rev. Matt LietzenSelected Proverbs Proverbs is a practical book of poetry that urges us to be wise and discerning in the way we live life. In this world, we inevitably encounter and make decisions about things like friendship, work, sex, and money. If we walk with God to absorb the character that Proverbs presents, developing the practice of working through everyday issues with biblical wisdom, we are seeking after a life well-lived. Join us as we navigate this fascinating and helpful book.

August 25, 2024 – Rev. Matt LietzenSelected Proverbs Proverbs is a practical book of poetry that urges us to be wise and discerning in the way we live life. In this world, we inevitably encounter and make decisions about things like friendship, work, sex, and money. If we walk with God to absorb the character that Proverbs presents, developing the practice of working through everyday issues with biblical wisdom, we are seeking after a life well-lived. Join us as we navigate this fascinating and helpful book.

August 18, 2024 – Rev. Matt Lietzen Selected Proverbs Proverbs is a practical book of poetry that urges us to be wise and discerning in the way we live life. In this world, we inevitably encounter and make decisions about things like friendship, work, sex, and money. If we walk with God to absorb the character that Proverbs presents, developing the practice of working through everyday issues with biblical wisdom, we are seeking after a life well-lived. Join us as we navigate this fascinating and helpful book.

August 11, 2024 – Rev. Matt Lietzen Selected Proverbs Proverbs is a practical book of poetry that urges us to be wise and discerning in the way we live life. In this world, we inevitably encounter and make decisions about things like friendship, work, sex, and money. If we walk with God to absorb the character that Proverbs presents, developing the practice of working through everyday issues with biblical wisdom, we are seeking after a life well-lived. Join us as we navigate this fascinating and helpful book.

August 4, 2024 – Rev. Matt Lietzen Selected Proverbs Proverbs is a practical book of poetry that urges us to be wise and discerning in the way we live life. In this world, we inevitably encounter and make decisions about things like friendship, work, sex, and money. If we walk with God to absorb the character that Proverbs presents, developing the practice of working through everyday issues with biblical wisdom, we are seeking after a life well-lived. Join us as we navigate this fascinating and helpful book.

July 7, 2024 – Rev. Matt LietzenProverbs 5:1-6, 15-23 Proverbs is a practical book of poetry that urges us to be wise and discerning in the way we live life. In this world, we inevitably encounter and make decisions about things like friendship, work, sex, and money. If we walk with God to absorb the character that Proverbs presents, developing the practice of working through everyday issues with biblical wisdom, we are seeking after a life well-lived. Join us as we navigate this fascinating and helpful book.

June 30, 2024 – Rev. Matt Lietzen Selected Proverbs Proverbs is a practical book of poetry that urges us to be wise and discerning in the way we live life. In this world, we inevitably encounter and make decisions about things like friendship, work, sex, and money. If we walk with God to absorb the character that Proverbs presents, developing the practice of working through everyday issues with biblical wisdom, we are seeking after a life well-lived. Join us as we navigate this fascinating and helpful book.

June 23, 2024 – Rev. Matt Lietzen Selected Proverbs Proverbs is a practical book of poetry that urges us to be wise and discerning in the way we live life. In this world, we inevitably encounter and make decisions about things like friendship, work, sex, and money. If we walk with God to absorb the character that Proverbs presents, developing the practice of working through everyday issues with biblical wisdom, we are seeking after a life well-lived. Join us as we navigate this fascinating and helpful book.

JUNE 9, 2024 – REV. MATT LIETZEN Selected ProverbsProverbs is a practical book of poetry that urges us to be wise and discerning in the way we live life. In this world, we inevitably encounter and make decisions about things like friendship, work, sex, and money. If we walk with God to absorb the character that Proverbs presents, developing the practice of working through everyday issues with biblical wisdom, we are seeking after a life well-lived. Join us as we navigate this fascinating and helpful book.

June 2, 2024 – Rev. Matt Lietzen Proverbs 1:20-33 Proverbs is a practical book of poetry that urges us to be wise and discerning in the way we live life. In this world, we inevitably encounter and make decisions about things like friendship, work, sex, and money. If we walk with God to absorb the character that Proverbs presents, developing the practice of working through everyday issues with biblical wisdom, we are seeking after a life well-lived. Join us as we navigate this fascinating and helpful book.

May 26, 2024 – Rev. Matt Lietzen Psalm 131 The Psalms are songs sung to God, but they are also songs for our souls. They give us permission to speak to our hearts, interrogate our emotions, and to apply what is true to the deepest parts of ourselves. Psalm 131 helps us experience the contentment that only God can provide.

May 19, 2024 – Rev. Matt Lietzen Romans 8:31-39 What do you need to know that God is for you? This is the question that Romans 8 seeks to answer. Considered by many to be one of the highest points of Scripture, Romans 8 is a chapter about assurance–that because of God raising his Son Jesus from the dead by the power of the Spirit, there is for the Christian no condemnation, no separation, and no defeat.

May 5, 2024 – Rev. Matt Lietzen Romans 8:18-27 What do you need to know that God is for you? This is the question that Romans 8 seeks to answer. Considered by many to be one of the highest points of Scripture, Romans 8 is a chapter about assurance–that because of God raising his Son Jesus from the dead by the power of the Spirit, there is for the Christian no condemnation, no separation, and no defeat.

APRIL 28, 2024 – Mr. Parker Neathery ROMANS 8:12-17 What do you need to know that God is for you? This is the question that Romans 8 seeks to answer. Considered by many to be one of the highest points of Scripture, Romans 8 is a chapter about assurance–that because of God raising his Son Jesus from the dead by the power of the Spirit, there is for the Christian no condemnation, no separation, and no defeat.

April 21, 2024 – Rev. Matt Lietzen Romans 8:5-11 What do you need to know that God is for you? This is the question that Romans 8 seeks to answer. Considered by many to be one of the highest points of Scripture, Romans 8 is a chapter about assurance–that because of God raising his Son Jesus from the dead by the power of the Spirit, there is for the Christian no condemnation, no separation, and no defeat.

April 14, 2024 – Rev. Matt Lietzen Romans 8:1-4 What do you need to know that God is for you? This is the question that Romans 8 seeks to answer. Considered by many to be one of the highest points of Scripture, Romans 8 is a chapter about assurance–that because of God raising his Son Jesus from the dead by the power of the Spirit, there is for the Christian no condemnation, no separation, and no defeat.

March 31, 2024 – Rev. Matt Lietzen Luke 24:13-36 Easter is an invitation to hope. Jesus came to be the king we need, the king who deals with the enemies we cannot defeat on our own. Evil, sin, and death. Journey with us this Holy Week as Christ walks toward his death and resurrection.

Good Friday – March 29, 2024 – Rev. Matt Lietzen Luke 23:26, 32-46 Easter is an invitation to hope. Jesus came to be the king we need, the king who deals with the enemies we cannot defeat on our own. Evil, sin, and death. Journey with us this Holy Week as Christ walks toward his death and resurrection.

Maundy Thursday – March 28, 2024 – Rev. Matt Lietzen Luke 22:7-23 Easter is an invitation to hope. Jesus came to be the king we need, the king who deals with the enemies we cannot defeat on our own. Evil, sin, and death. Journey with us this Holy Week as Christ walks toward his death and resurrection.

March 24, 2024 – Rev. Matt Lietzen Luke 19:28-44 Easter is an invitation to hope. Jesus came to be the king we need, the king who deals with the enemies we cannot defeat on our own. Evil, sin, and death. Journey with us this Holy Week as Christ walks toward his death and resurrection.

March 17, 2024 – Rev. Matt Lietzen Luke 18:18-30 Jesus came to earth to go to a cross, and he calls his followers to take up a cross as well. In this Lenten sermon series, we will unpack what Jesus says about being following him and what roadblocks stand in the way of living for him.

March 10, 2024 – Rev. Cam Brown Luke 15:1-2, 11-32 Jesus came to earth to go to a cross, and he calls his followers to take up a cross as well. In this Lenten sermon series, we will unpack what Jesus says about being following him and what roadblocks stand in the way of living for him.

March 3, 2024 – Rev. Matt Lietzen Luke 14:25-33 Jesus came to earth to go to a cross, and he calls his followers to take up a cross as well. In this Lenten sermon series, we will unpack what Jesus says about being following him and what roadblocks stand in the way of living for him.

February 25, 2024 – Rev. Matt Lietzen Luke 13:18-30Jesus came to earth to go to a cross, and he calls his followers to take up a cross as well. In this Lenten sermon series, we will unpack what Jesus says about being following him and what roadblocks stand in the way of living for him.

February 18, 2024 – Mr. Parker Neathery Luke 10:25-37 Jesus came to earth to go to a cross, and he calls his followers to take up a cross as well. In this Lenten sermon series, we will unpack what Jesus says about being following him and what roadblocks stand in the way of living for him.

February 11, 2024 – Rev. Matt Lietzen Luke 9:18-27 No one doubts that a first-century Galilean teacher casts a large shadow across Western history. But have the centuries obscured the man at the heart of the Christian faith? What can we really know about him?Join us as we examine the primary sources for the life and words of Jesus–the gospels themselves. Believers, doubters, and skeptics are welcome.

February 4, 2024 – Rev. Matt Lietzen Luke 8:40-56 No one doubts that a first-century Galilean teacher casts a large shadow across Western history. But have the centuries obscured the man at the heart of the Christian faith? What can we really know about him?Join us as we examine the primary sources for the life and words of Jesus–the gospels themselves. Believers, doubters, and skeptics are welcome.

January 28, 2024 – Rev. Matt Lietzen Luke 8:26-39No one doubts that a first-century Galilean teacher casts a large shadow across Western history. But have the centuries obscured the man at the heart of the Christian faith? What can we really know about him?Join us as we examine the primary sources for the life and words of Jesus–the gospels themselves. Believers, doubters, and skeptics are welcome.

January 21, 2024 – Rev. Matt Lietzen Luke 6:20, 27-49 No one doubts that a first-century Galilean teacher casts a large shadow across Western history. But have the centuries obscured the man at the heart of the Christian faith? What can we really know about him?Join us as we examine the primary sources for the life and words of Jesus–the gospels themselves. Believers, doubters, and skeptics are welcome.

January 7, 2024 – Rev. Matt Lietzen Luke 5:17-32 No one doubts that a first-century Galilean teacher casts a large shadow across Western history. But have the centuries obscured the man at the heart of the Christian faith? What can we really know about him?Join us as we examine the primary sources for the life and words of Jesus–the gospels themselves. Believers, doubters, and skeptics are welcome.

January 7, 2024 – Rev. Matt LietzenLuke 4:14-30No one doubts that a first-century Galilean teacher casts a large shadow across Western history. But have the centuries obscured the man at the heart of the Christian faith? What can we really know about him?Join us as we examine the primary sources for the life and words of Jesus–the gospels themselves. Believers, doubters, and skeptics are welcome.

DECEMBER 31, 2023 – REV. MATT LIETZEN Luke 2:22-35 “When we live, we talk; when we are dying, we whisper; but when there is more in us than we can contain, we sing.” -Eugene PetersonWhen God broke his silence to the world by giving us his Son, Jesus Christ, he also gave us songs that teach us about the nature and purposes of God and that fill us hope that drives out despair. Join us as we look at the four songs of hope in the opening chapters of gospel of Luke and see for yourself how the arrival of Christ changes everything.

December 17, 2023 – Rev. Matt Lietzen Luke 2:8-16 “When we live, we talk; when we are dying, we whisper; but when there is more in us than we can contain, we sing.” -Eugene PetersonWhen God broke his silence to the world by giving us his Son, Jesus Christ, he also gave us songs that teach us about the nature and purposes of God and that fill us hope that drives out despair. Join us as we look at the four songs of hope in the opening chapters of gospel of Luke and see for yourself how the arrival of Christ changes everything.

December 10, 2023 – Rev. Matt Lietzen Luke 1:67-79 “When we live, we talk; when we are dying, we whisper; but when there is more in us than we can contain, we sing.” -Eugene PetersonWhen God broke his silence to the world by giving us his Son, Jesus Christ, he also gave us songs that teach us about the nature and purposes of God and that fill us hope that drives out despair. Join us as we look at the four songs of hope in the opening chapters of gospel of Luke and see for yourself how the arrival of Christ changes everything.

December 3, 2023 – Rev. Matt Lietzen Luke 1:46-55 “When we live, we talk; when we are dying, we whisper; but when there is more in us than we can contain, we sing.” -Eugene PetersonWhen God broke his silence to the world by giving us his Son, Jesus Christ, he also gave us songs that teach us about the nature and purposes of God and that fill us hope that drives out despair. Join us as we look at the four songs of hope in the opening chapters of gospel of Luke and see for yourself how the arrival of Christ changes everything.

November 26, 2023 – Rev. Matt Lietzen Daniel 12:1-13 Res Pres desires to be a church for urban Madison, but what does that mean? What does it look like to be a church that's for the city? The Old Testament book of Daniel gives us a good picture of what it looks like to follow God in the city. In this series, our aim is to grow as individuals and as a community in living out our mission to love God and neighbor and bless our city.

November 19, 2023 – Mr. Sam Weisgarber Daniel 9:1-19 Res Pres desires to be a church for urban Madison, but what does that mean? What does it look like to be a church that's for the city? The Old Testament book of Daniel gives us a good picture of what it looks like to follow God in the city. In this series, our aim is to grow as individuals and as a community in living out our mission to love God and neighbor and bless our city.

November 12, 2023 – Rev. Matt Lietzen Daniel 7:1-14 Res Pres desires to be a church for urban Madison, but what does that mean? What does it look like to be a church that's for the city? The Old Testament book of Daniel gives us a good picture of what it looks like to follow God in the city. In this series, our aim is to grow as individuals and as a community in living out our mission to love God and neighbor and bless our city.

November 5, 2023 – Rev. Matt LietzenDaniel 6:1-10, 16-23 Res Pres desires to be a church for urban Madison, but what does that mean? What does it look like to be a church that's for the city? The Old Testament book of Daniel gives us a good picture of what it looks like to follow God in the city. In this series, our aim is to grow as individuals and as a community in living out our mission to love God and neighbor and bless our city.

October 29, 2023 – Rev. Dr. Bill Fullilove Daniel 5:1-9, 17, 24-29Res Pres desires to be a church for urban Madison, but what does that mean? What does it look like to be a church that's for the city? The Old Testament book of Daniel gives us a good picture of what it looks like to follow God in the city. In this series, our aim is to grow as individuals and as a community in living out our mission to love God and neighbor and bless our city.