In this episode we unpack part of Jesus' farewell discourse in John's gospel (15:9-17) and what it means to receive Jesus' commandment to love. We wrestle with what love means and then explore how this passage might just be a profound call to friendship and community. We apologize for our absence from podcasting and look forward to getting back in …

In this episode, we dive deeply into Jesus' statements about life and death from John 12:20-33.By queencitypreachers

In this episode we take a deep dive into one of the most famous lines of scripture (John 3:16) and what the larger passage, and Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus, might mean for us today.By queencitypreachers

In this episode we wrestle with the story of Jesus' clearing of the temple (John's version [John 2:13-22]) and what it means through the lens of Johannine history as well as embodiment.By queencitypreachers

In this episode, we unpack the story of Jesus' transfiguration from Mark's gospel (9:2-9).By queencitypreachers

In this episode we look at the power-packed vignettes of Mark 1:29-39, when Jesus heals Simon Peter's mother-in-law, heals other people and exorcises demons, and retreats for a little rest and relaxation.By queencitypreachers

In this episode we return from a break and tackle Mark's story of Jesus teaching in the temple and casting out a demon (1:21-28).By queencitypreachers

It's been a wild month and in this episode Pr. Andrew and Pr. Molly talk about their need for Christmas and about scripture's Christmas story (through the lens of a gospel quiz). They'll be away from podcasting the next few weeks, but will be back in the new year (third week of January).By queencitypreachers

Pr. Andrew's sermon on Zechariah, and expectant hope, based on Luke 1:1-23.By queencitypreachers

In this episode we unpack the stories of Elizabeth and Mary, and their pregnancies, from the first chapter of Luke (1:24-45).By queencitypreachers

In this episode we begin exploring our Advent texts. This year we are utilizing materials from A Sanctified Art with the theme, "How does a weary world rejoice?" For the first Sunday of Advent we examine the beginning of Luke's gospel (1:1-23) and the foretelling of the birth of John the Baptist.By queencitypreachers

Pr. Andrew's sermon on John 1:1-5, 14.By queencitypreachers

Pr. Molly's sermon "More Gnashing of Teeth" on the parable of the talents from Matthew 25:14-30.By queencitypreachers

In this episode we continue to wrestle with Matthew's versions of Jesus' parables, specifically the parable of the talents from Matthew 25:14-30.By queencitypreachers

Pr. Andrew's sermon on the parable of the bridesmaids from Matthew 25:1-13.By queencitypreachers

Pr. Molly's sermon on Jesus' beatitudes found in Matthew's gospel (5:1-12).By queencitypreachers

In this episode we attempt to unpack Jesus' strange parable about ten bridesmaids (Matthew 25:1-13) and what it might mean for us today.By queencitypreachers

Pr. Andrew's sermon on John 8:31-26 from Reformation Sunday, October 29, 2023.By queencitypreachers

In this episode we unpack John 8:31-36, the gospel reading for Reformation Sunday, and its context and meaning. We also talk a bit about freedom, sin, and the role of understanding history our history.By queencitypreachers

A sermon on Matthew 22:15-22 by Messiah's Theologian-in-Residence. Dr. Katie Deaver.By queencitypreachers

Pr. Andrew's sermon on the parable of the wedding banquet from Matthew 22:1-14.By queencitypreachers

Pr. Molly's sermon on the parable of the vineyard tenants from Matthew 21:33-46.By queencitypreachers

In this episode we discuss the parable of the landowner and tenants from Matthew 21:33-36, which is a continuation of the parables discussed the last few weeks.By queencitypreachers

Pr. Andrew's sermon on authority based on Matthew 21:23-32.By queencitypreachers

In this episode we try to unpack Jesus' comments, and short parable, about authority found in Matthew 21:23-32.By queencitypreachers

Pr. Molly's sermon on the parable of the laborers, work, and worth, from Matthew 20:1-16.By queencitypreachers

In this episode we explore Jesus' parable of the laborers from Matthew 20:1-16 and what it might mean for us today.By queencitypreachers

Pr. Andrew's sermon on forgiveness based on Matthew 18:21-35.By queencitypreachers

In this episode we continue in Matthew 18 (verses 21-35) and explore Peter's question about forgiveness and Jesus' answer in the form of parable.By queencitypreachers

Pr. Molly's sermon on Jesus' instructions regarding conflict from Matthew 18:15-20.By queencitypreachers

In this episode, we unpack Jesus' exhortation about conflict and reconciliation from Matthew 18:15-20.By queencitypreachers

Pr. Andrew's sermon on Moses, holy ground, and changing plans, in Exodus 3:1-15.By queencitypreachers

In this episode we wrap up our summer series "anything but ordinary" by exploring the story of Moses' encounter with God from Exodus 3:1-15.By queencitypreachers

Pr. Molly's sermon on Moses' birth from Exodus 1:8-2:10.By queencitypreachers

In this episode we look at the beginning of Exodus (1:8-2:10) and the story of Moses' birth, and wonder aloud what it means in relationship to the stories we just finished (from Genesis).By queencitypreachers

Pr. Andrew's sermon on Joseph, his brothers, and forgiveness from Genesis 45:1-15By queencitypreachers

In this episode we continue to explore the story of Joseph, forgiveness, family dynamics, and spirituality from Genesis 45:1-15 and Genesis 50:15-21.By queencitypreachers

Pr. Andrew's sermon on Joseph, his brothers, our dreams, and a parable of adolescence, based on Genesis 37:1-28.By queencitypreachers

In this episode we explore the first part of the story of Joseph (from Genesis 37): his coat and dream, the continued messiness of family dynamics, generational anxiety, and then being thrown into a pit and sold into slavery.By queencitypreachers

Pr. Molly's sermon on Jacob wrestling with God at Peniel, the Rocky movies, and receiving God's blessing (text is Genesis 32:22-31).By queencitypreachers

Pr. Molly's sermon on Jacob's marriage to Leah and Rachel (Gen. 29:15-28), the Barbie movie, and including God in the messiness of our lives.By queencitypreachers

In this episode we explore the story of Jacob, his interactions with his uncle Laban, and his marriage to Rachel and Leah. Oh, and the Barbie movie gets a shout out and ties in to Genesis 29:15-28.By queencitypreachers

Pr. Andrew's sermon on Jacob's experience with God from Genesis 28:10-19a.By queencitypreachers

We're back! After several months away, we're delighted to return to our weekly scripture conversations. In this episode we look at Genesis 28 and the story of Jacob's dream, as well as some of the back story related to Jacob's family (Abraham & Sarah, Isaac & Rebekah, etc.). We'll be continuing with these stories from Genesis, which are the alterna…

Pr. Andrew's sermon on the story of Jacob and Esau's childhood from Genesis 25.By queencitypreachers

Pr. Andrew's sermon on the betrothal and marriage of Isaac and Rebekah, and decision making, from Genesis 24:1-67.By queencitypreachers

Pr. Molly's sermon on the binding and sacrifice of Isaac, and asking questions, from Genesis 22:1-14.By queencitypreachers

Pr. Andrew's sermon on the casting out of Hagar and Ishmael, and the messiness of these stories, from Genesis 21:8-21.By queencitypreachers

Pr. Andrew's sermon on John 14:1-10, and what it means for Jesus to be the Son of God, from May 7, 2023.By queencitypreachers

Pr. Andrew's sermon on Psalm 23 and John 10:1-10, and the shepherding imagery used for God, from April 30, 2023.By queencitypreachers