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SIDERIS PODCASTPsalm 149 | "Mouths & Hands" | Summer of Psalms | Sep. 7, 2025 - AudioWe're stoked to gather and sing praises with you this Sunday, which turns out is what Psalm 149 is all about! Well, at least half of our Psalm is about that. To understand the other half we're really going to have to pop the hood on how we interpret the bible anyhow. How are we to make sense of these ancient texts? What are the tools that enable us to bring Jesus into the picture? Does EVERY passage really have something to say to God's people today? I made a chart to help us answer these questions! Can't wait to share...
2025-09-0753 minSIDERIS PODCASTPsalm 136 | "If Tim McGraw Wrote a Psalm?" | Summer of Psalms | Aug. 31, 2025 - AudioDive into Psalm 136—the “Great Hallel”—a powerful psalm of thanksgiving that celebrates God’s faithful love through creation, the Exodus, and every generation. In this sermon, we explore its timeless refrain, “His faithful love endures forever,” and draw fresh connections between biblical worship and storytelling styles—even referencing Tim McGraw’s Don’t Take the Girl to highlight the power of repeated refrains.
Discover God’s steadfast covenant love (hesed) as Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer, and be encouraged to reflect on your own story of His faithfulness.
✨ Highlights:
- Walk-through of Psalm 136’s themes & history
- Insights on God’s enduring love and covenant...
2025-09-0145 minSIDERIS PODCASTPsalm 123 | "Where To Look" | Summer of Psalms | Aug. 24, 2025 - AudioIn this teaching, we explore Psalm 123 within the broader context of the Psalms and Israel’s history. Spanning over a millennium, the 150 Psalms were carefully curated into five books, each reflecting key moments in Israel’s journey. Psalm 123 resides in the fifth and final book, known as the Psalms of Ascent, which captures the experience of God's people returning from exile to rebuild Jerusalem and reignite worship.
This Psalm vividly portrays the posture of faithful waiting and hopeful looking to God amidst contempt, scorn, and hardship. Using rich imagery, it compares the people's gaze to that of a servant watching thei...
2025-08-2447 minSIDERIS PODCASTPsalm 100 | "Education--Exultation--Exaltation" | Summer of Psalms | Aug. 17, 2025 - AudioToday, we get to see the connection in a God-ordained process by which God is lifted high and we are changed. This process included three great "E" words:
EDUCATION
EXULTATION
EXALTATION
I look forward to considering these connections and how skipping any on of these steps could really derail our praise and prayer. It should be fun!
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2025-08-1754 minSIDERIS PODCASTPsalm 124 |"Imagining the 'IF' / Counterfactual Mode" | Summer of Psalms | Aug. 10, 2025 - AudioPastor Dave asks us to put on our imagination hats and learn from Psalm #124 about how to use our brains “counterfactual mode” to stir up thankfulness and praise to our Maker.
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2025-08-1153 minSIDERIS PODCASTPsalm 47 | "Shout to the King" (Pastor Don) | Summer of Psalms | Aug. 3, 2025 - AudioJust 13 days ago we celebrated the faithful 44 year career of a beloved pastor and preacher, Don Duncan, here in the building he labored from for over 4 decades. And now, just weeks later, Don has agreed to preach and teach for us again! So besides what's a thoughtful and edifying sermon, the meta-sermon Don communicates is even more profound... and it goes like this: You never retire from God's service and Jesus' mission to bring "The Good News" to all the world!
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2025-08-0345 minSIDERIS PODCASTPsalm 49 | "Perhaps Jesus' Favorite Song?" | Summer of Psalms | July 27, 2025 - AudioJesus seems to have really listened a lot to Psalm 49. Turn this one up loud and see why Jesus seems to have recorded so many covers of this song. What does it mean when the psalmist sings:
"Do not be afraid when a man gets rich,
when the wealth of his house increase."
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SIDERIS PODCASTPsalm 18 | "The King Who Paints Beauty with Time" | Summer of Psalms | July 20, 2025 - AudioThis Sunday, we’ll be taking a look at Psalm 18, where we’ll hear the words of King David—seemingly penned at the end of his life. Context matters in songwriting. What does it mean that this psalm is a cumulative reflection on an entire life lived under God’s protection? What can that teach us about how our understanding of God's ways deepens over time?
The song referenced in the sermon is "Time" by the artist John Lucas.
2025-07-2038 minSIDERIS PODCASTPsalm 18 | "The King Who Paints Beauty with Time" | Summer of Psalms | July 20, 2025 - AudioThis Sunday, we’ll be taking a look at Psalm 18, where we’ll hear the words of King David—seemingly penned at the end of his life. Context matters in songwriting. What does it mean that this psalm is a cumulative reflection on an entire life lived under God’s protection? What can that teach us about how our understanding of God's ways deepens over time?
The song referenced in the sermon is "Time" by the artist John Lucas.
2025-07-2038 minSIDERIS PODCASTPsalm 21 | "Who's this King?" (Joseph Cox) | Summer of Psalms | July 6, 2025 - AudioAs pastor Dave is nearing the end of his mini-Summer-Sabbatical, longtime elder at Sideris, Joseph Cox, has agreed to help the family out by kicking us off in this series by preaching Psalm 21! It's a great Psalm, give it a read, you will find that it's all about God blessing "a" king. Who might this king be? AND what might it mean for those who find themselves under his rule?
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SIDERIS PODCASTChoose | Lessons in Joshua | June 29. 2025 - AudioWe will close out the book of Joshua! We've encountered several unexpected life-giving and grace-revealing gems in this rarely preached through book of the bible, so it's sad to move on from it; but Joshua brings the work to a beautiful conclusion which is sure to be exciting to unpack together. If you listened last week you may have left with the question, "what does pursuing God with a loyal love actually look like?" That's exactly the question that gets wrestled with in chapter 24.
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SIDERIS PODCASTLoyal Love | Lessons in Joshua | June 22, 2025 - AudioWe love you all and we're looking forward to our 2nd to last sermon in Joshua this Sunday - Our journey through Joshua began at the beginning of the year and is now coming to a close as we hit it's concluding chapters where Joshua (at over 100 years old) provides Israel (and us) with the wisdom they (we) need in order to continue to flourish and enjoy life. What will we be pursuing next in our teaching time on Sundays? We will share that as well!
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SIDERIS PODCASTAlternative Alters | Lessons in Joshua | June 15, 2025 - AudioWe will look at the Joshua 22 and the very important confrontation that took place between the Western and Eastern tribes of Israel at the outset of the time of peace. Besides trying to understand why the conflict occurred in Joshua's day, we will consider why it should have occurred more often in ancient Israel and therefore why we should be willing to lean into uncomfortable conversations like this even today.
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SIDERIS PODCAST"Are we a Modern Day City of Refuge?" | Lessons in Joshua | June 8, 2025 - AudioJoshua 20 | Prepare your hearts and minds by putting on your favorite trail show... perhaps some "Law & Order" or "Suits" or what about some old school "Murder She Wrote." This will get you in the mood for this sermon's consideration. Justice and legal nuance are not something we as modern people dreamed up... in fact it may have started all the way back here in Joshua's day, with the founding of "Cities of Refuge" and the parameters that went with them. We will be forced to ask big questions like what the difference is between manslaughter and murder? Then we will...
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SIDERIS PODCAST"Maps of Joy (Who knew Land Allotments could be So Beautiful)" | Lessons in Joshua | June 1, 2025 - AudioJoshua 12 - 19 | Boring? It might surprise you. We’re diving into the eight chapters detailing the distribution and allotment of the land in the book of Joshua. These chapters are long and packed with intricate geographical details—too much to read aloud in one sitting. So what are we meant to take away from all of it? Join us as we explore SIX big takeaways that bring clarity, meaning, and relevance to these detailed passages.
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SIDERIS PODCASTTaking the Land | Lessons in Joshua | May 25, 2025 - AudioOn this memorial day weekend we have coincidentally come to Israel's military conquest of the Ancient Promised Land in Joshua (we didn't plan this overlap, it just happened!). We've mentioned time and time again how the conquest present in Joshua presents the crux of many peoples' objection to Christianity and we've finally made it there: why does the God of the Old Testament Scriptures seem so different from the Jesus Christ of the gospels? It's a big question and for those of you who may not wrestle with the concept of the Sun & Moon standing still, the account of the...
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SIDERIS PODCASTDid the Sun Really Stand Still? | Lessons in Joshua | May 18, 2025 - AudioThis message from Joshua 10 dives into some big questions—like why the battles in Canaan were so intense, and what’s really going on with the sun standing still. We explore how these moments fit into God’s bigger story of faithfulness to His promises, and how He was with Joshua every step of the way. You’ll hear a few different takes on that wild sun moment, what it means to pray boldly, and how to trust God even when things don’t make perfect sense. Plus, there’s a clear call to live out your faith through baptism, communion, a...
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SIDERIS PODCASTHow'd You Get In? | Back in Joshua | May 11, 2025 - AudioBy way of Joshua chapter 9 we get to unpack how important authenticity is when it comes to joining up with the people of God, and watch out, the conclusion we come to may catch you off guard.
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SIDERIS PODCASTSpecial Guest Speaker Author Matt Broweleit | May 4, 2025 - AudioJoin us this Sunday to hear from guest speaker Matt Broweleit. Matt is a pastor, an author, and a thoughtful communicator who went to seminary with both Dave and Ryan in Colorado. We're excited to hear from him and we know you'll be encouraged by what he brings.
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SIDERIS PODCASTAscension Sunday | The Logic of Gamaliel | Apr. 27, 2025 - AudioBefore we return to our study of the Book of Joshua, today we will be looking at the events that follow the resurrection of Jesus. Historically, we have taken this Sunday after easter to study the objective reality of this final action of Jesus earthly ministry which is known as the Ascension. What are the implications of the ascension and why is it important to remember it and talk about it?
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SIDERIS PODCASTEaster Sunday | Jesus, The Door of Hope | Apr. 20, 2025 - AudioOn this powerful Easter Sunday, opening up with “Break on Through to the Other Side” takes us on a journey through the most significant “door” in history—the empty tomb of Jesus. Using famous doors as metaphors for choices and transitions in life, he paints a vivid picture of the resurrection as the ultimate door of hope.
Through biblical stories, historical insights, and personal reflection, this message reminds us that Jesus is not only the door to salvation but also the key to a life of abundance. Whether you're curious about faith or seeking fresh hope, this sermon is an invitation...
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SIDERIS PODCASTAchan | Lessons in Joshua | Apr. 13, 2025 - AudioHappy Palm Sunday! Join us as we explore of the story of Achan in Joshua Chapter 7.
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SIDERIS PODCASTInside Jericho | Lessons in Joshua | Apr 6, 2025 - AudioThis Sunday we will consider Jericho from the inside, what was going on in those walls? What does it reveal about God?
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SIDERIS PODCASTBon Jovi & Jericho | Lessons in Joshua | Mar. 30, 2025 - AudioWhat could Bon Jovi possibly tell us about Joshua 6?
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SIDERIS PODCASTWho's the boss? | Lessons in Joshua | Mar. 23, 2025 - AudioIn this message, we explore Joshua’s powerful encounter with the mysterious “Commander of the Lord’s army”—a divine figure who appears with a drawn sword. This moment raises deep questions about God's presence, purpose, and our response to Him.
We reflect on three key questions:
Who is the Commander of the Lord’s army?
What does His answer of “neither” mean when Joshua asks whose side He’s on?
Why is worship foundational to obedience?
This sermon invites us into deeper faith and surrender, reminding us that God doesn’t simply take sides—He takes over. It’s a call to align our live...
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SIDERIS PODCASTA Very Uncomfortable Sermon | Lessons in Joshua | Mar. 16, 2025 - AudioThis Sunday we will continue looking at the Book of Joshua. This week's passage brings us to an honestly uncomfortable yet profoundly important moment in Israel's story. In Joshua 5, we encounter a text that challenges us but also invites us to see God's work through New Testament eyes. What does it mean to be set apart for Him? How does discomfort lead to deeper trust? Join us as we explore the surprising comfort found in obedience and preparation for God's promises.
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SIDERIS PODCASTMemorial Stones | Lessons in Joshua | Mar. 9, 2025 - AudioThis Sunday we will continue looking at the Book of Joshua. After seeing God's powerful presence in "Crossing the Jordan" last week, we will continue our "Lessons in Joshua" sermon series and unpack the 12 memorial stones Joshua had set up after the event. Join us as we consider what God was trying to accomplish there and how it applies to the lives of His people today.
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SIDERIS PODCASTCrossing the Jordan | Lessons in Joshua | Mar. 2, 2025 - AudioThis Sunday we will continue looking at the Book of Joshua. After three weeks studying the life and times of Rahab, we will move onto the Crossing of the Jordan River in our "Lessons in Joshua" sermons series. Join us as we consider how God reveals his power once more to another generation, inspiring renewed faith amidst Israel.
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SIDERIS PODCASTSecrecy and Faith? | Lessons in Joshua | Feb. 23, 2025 - AudioThis Sunday we will spend our third week looking at the life and times of Rahab. Where we discover a God that shows up for the lost and the least with mercy and grace, inspiring strength and courage that puts the rest of us to shame. It's sure to be another illumination of the same beautiful gospel to bring even more glory to the savior, and more goodness to us.
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SIDERIS PODCASTThe Caveat of Grace | Lessons in Joshua | Feb. 16, 2025 - AudioThis Sunday, we will spend our second week looking at the life and times of Rahab. She is truly an amazing woman whose story teaches us so much about the true nature of faith and God's unchanging character. Sunday's sermon will take a very different angle on her story to show us how Rahab should become the lens through which one must come to terms with the harsher war language encountered in the book of Joshua.
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SIDERIS PODCASTAn Unbelievable Story | Lessons in Joshua | Feb. 9, 2025 - AudioIt's weeks like this that humble me beyond words as I share this nearly unbelievable story of personal faith in action with you. This person we will read about existed in real space-time history and walked the same earth as you and I. The thought is breathtaking. That I could be rendered so small in the orbit of this person's faith -- all the while knowing what this person's occupation was -- will shock you, which is precisely what God wants.
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SIDERIS PODCASTThe Baker's Dozen | Lessons in Joshua | Feb. 2, 2025 - AudioThis Sunday, we will be looking at Joshua 1:12-18 as we ask the question of "togetherness?" It turns out that we are not the first nation or generation to struggle with the vortex of individualism and self-interest. It seems there is something very special in this text that I'm excited to explore together on Sunday.
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SIDERIS PODCASTHow To Enter? | Lessons in Joshua | Jan. 26, 2025 - AudioJoin the discussion as we examine how israel was called to enter into the promised land. How does this relate to how we enter into God's story? What might it require from us?
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SIDERIS PODCASTWhy The Land? | Lessons in Joshua | Jan. 19, 2025 - AudioIn this sermon, we explore the Book of Joshua, emphasizing the pivotal role of land in God's redemptive plan and the transition from wandering to settlement. Joshua’s historical narrative reveals God's ongoing plan for humanity, showing His faithfulness through transitional phases and the significance of the promised land as a symbol of His presence and blessing. The story highlights the unity of the Old and New Testaments, with Joshua foreshadowing Jesus, the ultimate fulfillment of God’s promises. Courage, as exemplified by Joshua, is shown as moving forward in faith despite fear, encouraging believers to trust in God’s guidan...
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SIDERIS PODCASTIntroduction | Lessons in Joshua | Jan. 12, 2025 - AudioNew Teaching Series: Lessons in Joshua
Join us as we embark on an exciting journey through the Book of Joshua! This series will explore themes of faith, leadership, and God's promises. Don't miss out on the powerful lessons and encouragement we can draw from this incredible book.
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SIDERIS PODCASTSeries Finale: The Aroma of Christ | Atmosphere Matters | Jan. 5, 2025 - AudioSeries Finale -- How do I know if I have the Aroma of Christ?
Putting a bow on our beloved Atmosphere Matters teaching series as we look at Paul's instructions in 2 Corinthians 2:12-17.
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SIDERIS PODCASTPrinciple #14 - Do Something to "Pass It On" | Atmosphere Matters | Dec. 22, 2024 - AudioHow did I get here? Why do I know what I know? Questions like these are important to ask and answer. There is probably a long list of people you know about and an even longer list you don't know about who impact what you've come to know and believe about the way the world works. That's why this principle is important. If we do not consider what and how to pass on what we've received, then it is doomed to be lost. So Principle #14 "Do something to Pass it On"
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SIDERIS PODCASTPrinciple #13 - Let's Pray Now | Atmosphere Matters | Dec. 15, 2024 - AudioLuke 22:31-32 || Principle #13: Let's Pray Now.
This is one that we tend to use all the time and we hope that our time together on Sunday can help provide more insight into the fullness of what we mean when we do pray together.
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SIDERIS PODCASTPrinciple #12 - Don't Take Yourself Too Seriously | Atmosphere Matters | Dec. 8, 2024 - AudioJohn 13:1-16 | How do we navigate a culture that tells us to make everything about ourselves, our brand, our Instagram profile?
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SIDERIS PODCASTPrinciple #11 "No More Airport Ubers" | Atmosphere Matters | Dec. 1, 2024 - AudioMark 10:28-30 || What does it mean to have church as family?
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SIDERIS PODCASTPrinciple #10 "Love Works" | Atmosphere Matters | Nov. 24, 2024 - Audio"Love Works" is a double entendre... Listen to learn more.
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SIDERIS PODCASTPrinciple #9 "Lead with Lament, then Long Out Loud" | Atmosphere Matters | Nov. 17, 2024 - AudioThis gospel principle wasn’t something I was taught growing up in the church—but I came to understand its deep significance after experiencing tragedy close to home.
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SIDERIS PODCASTPrinciple #8 "Kiss Cocktail Conversation Goodbye" | Atmosphere Matters | Nov. 10, 2024 - AudioAs followers of Christ, we’re called to leave shallow talk behind and build conversations of real depth. Jesus shows us that our words matter, always using them to uplift, challenge, and heal. When we’re with others, do we seek meaningful exchange? Are we genuinely curious about their story, their pain, their dreams? Cocktail conversation is easy; true connection takes intention. Imagine the impact if we each chose substance over small talk, prioritizing the heart of the person right in front of us. How might God use your words today to make someone feel truly seen, valued, and loved?
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SIDERIS PODCASTPrinciple #7 - Engage Each One, Each One of You | Atmosphere Matters | Nov. 3, 2024 - AudioJesus loudly proclaims his care for each individual when he tells us that as our Great Shepherd he would leave the ninety-nine sheep to go after the one. Since we all have this same Shepherd, how as his followers should we mimic this same concern for the individual in our midst? Do you assign the same value that God does to each individual who crosses your path? Jesus reminds us that it is the individual who suffers, who is cold, who is lonely, who is sick, and who is worthy of our kindness. When each of us engages each one...
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SIDERIS PODCASTPrinciple #6 - Aggressive Availability | Atmosphere Matters | October 27, 2024 - AudioHow does the story of Genesis 3 and Zacchaeus in Luke 19:1-10 tell us about this principle that is both anti-coercsiveness but also anti-passivity?
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SIDERIS PODCASTPrinciple #5 - Take One Step Beyond Comfortable | Atmosphere Matters | Oct. 20, 2024 - AudioWhat does Philippians 1 and 2 have to tell us about being comfortable and following Jesus?
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SIDERIS PODCASTPrinciple #4 - Get a New Watch | Atmosphere Matters | Oct. 13, 2024 - AudioThere is something of a paradox in this principle. Why? Because Christ himself was a walking paradox. The God-Man was not easy to understand even though his atmosphere resonated as true, good, and home.
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SIDERIS PODCASTPrinciple #3 - Honesty Breeds Freedom, Freedom Breeds Honesty | Atmosphere Matters | Oct. 6, 2024 - AudioWhat does honesty really sound like?
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SIDERIS PODCASTPrinciple #2 - Never Stop Considering | Atmosphere Matters | Sept. 29, 2024 - AudioWhether it’s faith, purpose, or the divine; recognizing that we are part of something greater gives us a deeper sense of meaning and direction. It shapes how we live, how we treat others, and how we navigate the complexities of life. Join us as we dive into Scripture and reflect on the importance of humility, seeking, and staying grounded in a higher calling.
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SIDERIS PODCASTPrinciple #1 - Celebrate the Look Up | Atmosphere Matters | Sept. 22, 2024 - AudioWhat we celebrate is what gets repeated. So what should we celebrate?
2024-09-221h 10SIDERIS PODCASTPrinciple Zero | Atmosphere Matters | Sept. 15, 2024 - AudioThis is the first sermon in a new series called "Atmosphere Matters." In classic Sideris fashion, this title is not just a "double entendre" but a triple entendre. Bonus points if you can guess all three meanings of Atmosphere Matters.
Then keep listening to hear about Principle Zero.
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SIDERIS PODCASTPsalm 12 | "What's the Deal with Politics?"| Summer of Psalms 2024 - AudioThis week is our last Psalm of summer 2024, just weeks before early voting begins for the 2024 presidential election. So, as we take closer look at Psalm 12 we will consider what it has to teach us about a lot of things, including that sticky old subject of Politics. Don't worry, there won't be much talk of actual candidates or issues, but more importantly a discussion of how to best enter the political fray and a look at why politics creates such a sinking feeling in many of our guts. For this reason, we hope those feeling beaten down by the election...
2024-09-081h 01SIDERIS PODCASTPsalm 96 | "Sing a New Song!" | Summer of Psalms 2024 - AudioPsalm 96 | This Sunday, we will continue in our Summer Psalms series with #96, where we will continue to unpack God's goodness and grace in Creation, in Christ, and in our midst; he truly has been good to us in all these.
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2024-09-011h 00SIDERIS PODCASTPSALM 117 | "The Shortest Psalm" | Summer of Psalms 2024 - AudioPsalm 117 | What does the shortest Psalm have to say to us?
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2024-08-2653 minSIDERIS PODCASTPastor Don Duncan | "The Earth Sings"| Psalm 65 | Summer of Psalms 2024 - AudioPsalm 65 | Join us this Sunday as Pastor Don teaches Psalm 65, a powerful song of thanksgiving that reveals the abundance of God’s grace and provision. This beautiful passage reflects on how God hears our prayers, forgives our sins, and showers the earth with His blessings. In this sermon, we explore how the overflowing goodness of God in creation mirrors His faithfulness in our lives. Whether in a season of plenty or seeking hope in a drought, Psalm 65 reminds us that God is the source of every good thing. Tune in and let your heart be refreshed by the message of Go...
2024-08-181h 13SIDERIS PODCASTPsalm 73 | "Where'd you get the Glasses?" | Summer of Psalms 2024 - AudioPsalm 73 | This Sunday we're excited to dive into another Psalm, specifically the 73rd one! And there is so much to be excited about too, as we've gathered in our new Ballard location I can't help but rejoice at how many new faces and stories God is bringing into our midst. Even if you have only been coming to Sideris a few weeks I would encourage you to engage a face you're unfamiliar with and get to know a story you haven't heard before over lunch. I know I sometimes feel overwhelmed with the amount of "new" going on, but if...
2024-08-1149 minSIDERIS PODCASTPsalm 44 | "Can you Really Pray this to God?" | Summer of Psalms 2024 - AudioPsalm 44 | It's that time of year again when we spend some time studying the Psalms. This week we will be considering Psalm 44. As we've said each summer, this is high holy poetry that functions like...
... Jesus' Spotify Playlist
.... Israel's Greatest Hits
.... God's Favorite Book of Poetry
Many of these Psalms would have been sung corporately as the people gathered for festivals and/or weekly worship and so to sing or study them is to be brought together with God's people past, present, future.
We've also said that these songs are recorded prayers of faithful saints and so they teach us...
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SIDERIS PODCAST"The Last John Sermon" | The Gospel of John | July 28, 2024 - AudioJohn 21 | It is time to preach our last sermon in the book of John. #64 of 64!
Join us as we celebrate the conclusion of our epic journey through the Gospel of John with sermon #64 of 64! This series has been a source of profound ministry and healing during one of the toughest 18 months of my life. God's Word has served as both a balm for open wounds and a springboard for celebration. Let's come together and let it do its work one last time!
2024-07-2957 minSIDERIS PODCAST"The Who, What, and Where of the Gospel"| The Gospel of John | July 21, 2024 - AudioJohn 21 | In the final interaction between the risen Jesus and his disciples that John records for us, we find that Jesus prioritizes helping Peter follow him so that he might care for the budding Jesus movement that is sure to ensue. What is lovely about this conversation is that we quickly discover that this interaction isn't just for those who would be church leaders. Still, it encapsulates gospel truths for anyone looking to follow Jesus. Who is the gospel for? What does it do? Where does it lead?
2024-07-2156 minSIDERIS PODCAST"Fish & Chips for Breakfast?" | The Gospel of John | July 14, 2024 - AudioJohn 21:1-14 | What does the epilogue of John's Gospel teach us? When we throw the nets on the other side of the boat, what are we really saying?
2024-07-1448 minSIDERIS PODCASTReconsidering Thomas' Doubt (Easter in June: Part 3) | The Gospel of John | June 23, 2024 - AudioPassage: John 20:24-31 // We've all heard of history's most famous nickname "Doubting Thomas" ... but what if we are missing the real point of this skeptics opportunity? What if his doubt is perfectly normal, and he should really be remembered for something else?
Also, for 9+ years we have considered Jesus in one way or another in the building at 4401 2nd AVE NE Seattle in Wallingford. God has been good to us here, we've grown up as a church, we endured a pandemic, we've seen transitions aplenty. This Sunday marks our final service in this space and so we will remember all...
2024-06-2343 minSIDERIS PODCASTThe Appearance of Peace (Easter in June: Part 2) | The Gospel of John | June 16, 2024 - AudioJohn 20:19-29 | The “Peace of Christ” hits us all in different ways, but it does hit us all. In fact, this is the primary way we know that we have had a true encounter with the one true living God, who made himself known to the world in the person of Jesus Christ. We saw his peace minister to Mary Magdalene’s sorrow and despair last week, and this week, we will see Christ’s peace minister to the fear of the ten disciples and the doubt of Thomas. God’s Peace always arrives with Christ’s resurrection presence. Start considering...
2024-06-1641 minSIDERIS PODCASTGreat Faith or Great Need? (Easter in June: Part 1) | The Gospel of John | June 9, 2024 - AudioJohn 20:11-18 | This Sunday (and the following few), we get to explore and study the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the grave during Sunday worship. Perhaps seeing the resurrection without the distractions of the holiday will bring light and life in a whole new way.
2024-06-101h 05SIDERIS PODCASTNico & Jo | The Gospel of John | June 2, 2024 - AudioJohn 20:1-10 | We look forward to seeing you on Sunday, where we will consider the BURIAL of Jesus Christ. What is John hoping we take away from this? Spoiler? He wants to help you become a BOLD and HUMBLE follower. A strange mixture that we find paradoxically present in Jesus' followers.
2024-06-0343 minSIDERIS PODCASTDeath is Finished | The Gospel of John | May 26, 2024 - AudioJohn 19:28-42 | On this day, we remember, recognize, and celebrate that because of the sacrifice and death of some others, we experienced more and new life. This reality should, of course, remind all Christians of the cross, where the ultimate sacrifice changed death and life once and for all. This Sunday, we will serendipitously be studying the cross once again in our continuing series on the Gospel of John.
2024-05-261h 03SIDERIS PODCASTSherlock-ing the Cross Scene | The Gospel of John | May 19, 2024 - AudioJohn 19:17-27 | Bring your finest sleuthing skills as we will be Sherlock-ing the cross scene to see all the details that John leaves behind for us to discover the fullness and richness of the Lord's saving sacrifice.
2024-05-2043 minSIDERIS PODCASTFOMO vs. FOLO? | The Gospel of John | May 12, 2024 - AudioJohn 19:1-16 | This week, we get to look into the public and private conversation between Jesus and the Roman governor, Pontius Pilate... When Pilate asks Jesus the question "What is Truth?", can you tell in what way his question is flawed?
2024-05-1256 minSIDERIS PODCASTWho is Truth? | The Gospel of John | May 5, 2024 - AudioJohn 18:28-40 | This week, we get to look into the public and private conversation between Jesus and the Roman governor, Pontius Pilate... When Pilate asks Jesus the question "What is Truth?", can you tell in what way his question is flawed?
2024-05-0558 minSIDERIS PODCASTWhich Charcoal Fire Do You Think is Warmer? | The Gospel of John | Apr. 28, 2024 - AudioJohn 18:12-27 | This Sunday that step takes us into the courtyard and house of the High Priest of the Hebrews. As Jesus is inside answering questions, we find Peter outside in the courtyard dodging questions. If you've been a Christian for any amount of time, you're probably familiar with this account of Peter in the courtyard. It resonates with us doesn't it? But what exactly is John hoping we take away from it? *hint: he's NOT trying to shame Peter or those who might find themselves denying Jesus!
2024-04-2853 minSIDERIS PODCASTHostage Negotiations | The Gospel of John | Apr. 21, 2024 - AudioJohn 18:1-14 | If you don't know why you should STOP negotiating with Satan, this sermon might help. #keanuReeves #speed #hostagerescue #itisfinished
2024-04-211h 03SIDERIS PODCASTThat They May Be One | Apr. 14, 2024 | The Gospel of John - AudioJohn 17:19-31 | The Gospel of John has been such a treat. We're so encouraged by God's incredible love for the Son on display in this work that we see that overflowing to his disciples that, in turn, overflows to the world around them, cascading down each generation to find it's resting place in us as we look to pass it along to the next. It is such a privilege to be a conduit for THIS love and to experience the blessing of it in the ways that we love one another on in the midst of an onlooking world.
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2024-04-1455 minSIDERIS PODCASTIn the world AND not of the world | Apr. 7, 2024 | The Gospel of John - AudioJohn 17:6-19 | Over the last few years, we’ve made the Sunday after Easter a remembrance of the final act of the gospel story, The Ascension. Jesus came, he lived, he died, he rose from the grave, and then ascended into the heavenly places to sit at the Father’s right hand as all things are put under his feet. This is an essential last Act to remember and reflect upon. So, we will do that this Sunday within the flow of our John series. So, if you want to read ahead, we will focus on the middle section of Jesu...
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SIDERIS PODCASTEaster Sunday | Mar. 31, 2024 | The Gospel of John - AudioJohn 17 | This Easter Sunday - how do we look up to God in prayer?
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SIDERIS PODCASTGood Friday | Mar. 29, 2024 - AudioReflect on Jesus's profound sacrifice and God's boundless love. The cross is not just a symbol of God's love but the means by which it is unleashed into our world.
2024-03-3012 minSIDERIS PODCASTTemporary Art, Eternal Glory | Mar. 24, 2024 | The Gospel of John - AudioWhat is a human life? Is it a piece of temporary art? Does this art transcend the cold hard facts of its brevity? Is there a worthy art critic who judges and explains to the masses why one piece of art is hung in a place of prominence in the gallery of antiquity and another is not?
2024-03-2459 minSIDERIS PODCASTWonder Why We Trust the New Testament? | Mar. 17, 2024 | The Gospel of John - AudioJohn 16:12-15 | Did Jesus us give us any hint that he would continue to teach even after he was gone?
2024-03-181h 05SIDERIS PODCASTWhat Does This Mean? | Mar. 10, 2024 | The Gospel of John - AudioJohn 16:1-11 | I must admit that when I first read this week’s passage, I was confused and lost in understanding what Jesus was trying to communicate to his disciples. However, upon further study, the richness of this promise unveiled itself to me, and now this might be one of my favorite passages of Scripture that I’ve recently studied. Join us this Sunday to find out more!
2024-03-1052 minSIDERIS PODCASTIf The World Hates You | Mar. 3, 2024 | The Gospel of John - AudioJohn 15:18 - 16:4 | Our next passage is in John: "If the world hates you..." Why is Jesus telling his disciples this? Who is the world? And why is it so upset anyway?
2024-03-0348 minSIDERIS PODCASTBe Lovely, Be Friendly, Be Otherly | Feb 25, 2024 | The Gospel of John - AudioJohn 15:9-17 | In this passage, Jesus reveals his love for his disciples and emphasizes the power of love, obedience, and intimate connection with him. Jesus referred to his disciples as friends, highlighting the profound relationship he seeks with each of us as His followers today, and uncovering the purpose he assigns to his followers: to bear fruit and experience the joy of abiding in him.
2024-02-2559 minSIDERIS PODCASTBasking in the Sun | Feb 18, 2024 | The Gospel of John - AudioJohn 15 | What does abiding in Christ actually mean? What fruit are his followers supposed to produce anyway? Fresh considerations of those subjects and more are fresh on tap for us, thanks to Jesus' beloved disciple, John.
2024-02-191h 03SIDERIS PODCASTWhat is "The Paraclete"? | Feb 11, 2024 | The Gospel of John - AudioJohn 14:15 | This week we will look at the introduction of "The Paraclete." What, who, or how is this? Jesus will inform his disciples (us included) that HE must depart this world, but to not fret because he is going to send the paraclete to us. So that's exciting... if we know what that means.
2024-02-1158 minSIDERIS PODCASTDoes God Give Us Whatever We Ask? | Feb 4, 2024 | The Gospel of John - AudioJohn 14:12 | Raise your hand if you have ever been frustrated by prayer. God doesn’t seem to be answering my prayers! Did God take the day, the week, the year, the decade off? Am I even loved by God? Does God hear anything I’m asking? Maybe he’s impatient to act in this world?
2024-02-0547 min
SIDERIS PODCASTPsalm 101 | Integrity 101 | Aug 27, 2023 | Summer of Psalms - AudioPsalm 101 | In this week's psalm, we get a glimpse of the early reign in David's monarchy as he vows to establish his kingdom with integrity.
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SIDERIS PODCASTPsalm 101 | Integrity 101 | Aug 27, 2023 | Summer of Psalms - AudioPsalm 101 | In this week's psalm, we get a glimpse of the early reign in David's monarchy as he vows to establish his kingdom with integrity.
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SIDERIS PODCASTPsalm 35 | What's Going On? | Aug 20, 2023 | Summer of Psalms - AudioPsalm 35 | In this week's psalm, we see David expressing his distress and pleas for God's protection against those who seek to harm him unjustly - a common thread we have seen in many other psalms written by David but what makes this Psalm stand out from the rest? what's really going on in this passage?
2023-08-2053 min
SIDERIS PODCASTPsalm 35 | What's Going On? | Aug 20, 2023 | Summer of Psalms - AudioPsalm 35 | In this week's psalm, we see David expressing his distress and pleas for God's protection against those who seek to harm him unjustly - a common thread we have seen in many other psalms written by David but what makes this Psalm stand out from the rest? what's really going on in this passage?
2023-08-2053 min
SIDERIS PODCASTHeavenly Body | Oct. 30, 2022 | 1 Corinthians Series - Audio1 Corinthians 15:35-50 || More than the months it took for our series to finally get to this passage in 1 Corinthians 15, you could say that it took 15 years in the making for Dave! This is "THE" passage that confirmed the calling of our lead pastor David Evanger in 2007 which began the journey of being called to the mission field of sharing the gospel with young working adults and inviting them to "Consider Jesus". It's what led him to start the "Consider Concerts" and to eventually plant a church in the heart of Seattle called "Sideris" which is the Latin root of the...
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SIDERIS PODCASTHeavenly Body | Oct. 30, 2022 | 1 Corinthians Series - Audio1 Corinthians 15:35-50 || More than the months it took for our series to finally get to this passage in 1 Corinthians 15, you could say that it took 15 years in the making for Dave! This is "THE" passage that confirmed the calling of our lead pastor David Evanger in 2007 which began the journey of being called to the mission field of sharing the gospel with young working adults and inviting them to "Consider Jesus". It's what led him to start the "Consider Concerts" and to eventually plant a church in the heart of Seattle called "Sideris" which is the Latin root of the...
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SIDERIS PODCASTPsalm 7 | Pleading Our Case | Aug. 21, 2022 | Summer of Psalms - AudioPsalm 7 || David pleads for deliverance again, yet this time he doesn't link it to God's promises or love for him, instead he grounds it squarely in God's justice. How can an aspect of God that has the tendency to rub the 21st century Seattlite the wrong way actually be that which provides life for David resulting in praise?
2022-08-2249 min
SIDERIS PODCASTPsalm 7 | Pleading Our Case | Aug. 21, 2022 | Summer of Psalms - AudioPsalm 7 || David pleads for deliverance again, yet this time he doesn't link it to God's promises or love for him, instead he grounds it squarely in God's justice. How can an aspect of God that has the tendency to rub the 21st century Seattlite the wrong way actually be that which provides life for David resulting in praise?
2022-08-2249 min
SIDERIS PODCASTSummer of Psalms: Ps 69 - Finding God in the Pit - AudioIn Psalm 69 we find David in a pit and while we don't know how he got there we see what he discovered! Why would God's presence really wait to meet us down in a pit?
2021-08-1552 min
SIDERIS PODCASTSummer of Psalms: Ps 69 - Finding God in the Pit - AudioIn Psalm 69 we find David in a pit and while we don't know how he got there we see what he discovered! Why would God's presence really wait to meet us down in a pit?
2021-08-1552 minSIDERIS PODCASTSummer Of Psalms: Ps. 139 - God's Presence - AudioThe Scriptures tell us that the presence of God is very near to his people, even inside of Christians today. But how is our heart inclined to respond to that reality? In Psalm 139 we see David wrestle with this reality, and it's not all butterflies and rainbows...
2021-08-0147 minSIDERIS PODCASTSummer Of Psalms: Ps. 139 - God's Presence - AudioThe Scriptures tell us that the presence of God is very near to his people, even inside of Christians today. But how is our heart inclined to respond to that reality? In Psalm 139 we see David wrestle with this reality, and it's not all butterflies and rainbows...
2021-08-0147 min
SIDERIS PODCASTHaggai: "Consider your Ways" (12 year anniversary) - AudioOn the !2 year anniversary since God delivered the "consider" message to pastor David, God reminds us of the importance of "considering your ways" through the prophet Haggai. What is temporary and what is eternal?
2019-03-1755 min
SIDERIS PODCASTHaggai: "Consider your Ways" (12 year anniversary) - AudioOn the !2 year anniversary since God delivered the "consider" message to pastor David, God reminds us of the importance of "considering your ways" through the prophet Haggai. What is temporary and what is eternal?
2019-03-1755 min
SIDERIS PODCASTThe Bear & the Butterfly: An Open Forum on Suffering - AudioWe live in a city of highly educated and astute thinkers, yet there still seem to be certain elusive ideas that even the best minds continually struggle to grasp. At "The Bear & the Butterfly Forum" we will highlight one such beautiful, yet elusive, idea and openly grapple with it from perspectives of faith, science, and philosophy.
On Sunday, June 4th, a Bioethicist & Pediatrician, Dr. Tyler Tate, and Pastor David Evanger will lead a discussion on Suffering in the 21st Century. Dr. Tate has written extensively on the subject and is about to begin a Fellowship in Palliative Care to focus...
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SIDERIS PODCASTThe Bear & the Butterfly: An Open Forum on Suffering - AudioWe live in a city of highly educated and astute thinkers, yet there still seem to be certain elusive ideas that even the best minds continually struggle to grasp. At "The Bear & the Butterfly Forum" we will highlight one such beautiful, yet elusive, idea and openly grapple with it from perspectives of faith, science, and philosophy.
On Sunday, June 4th, a Bioethicist & Pediatrician, Dr. Tyler Tate, and Pastor David Evanger will lead a discussion on Suffering in the 21st Century. Dr. Tate has written extensively on the subject and is about to begin a Fellowship in Palliative Care to focus...
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SIDERIS PODCASTWhat is Heaven? - AudioSo many people — maybe you are one — NEVER want to think about Heaven, probably because they’ve been taught the wrong answers to “WHAT” Heaven will be like. David Lloyd George former Prime Minister of the UK once said "When I was a boy, the thought of Heaven used to frighten me more than the thought of Hell. I pictured Heaven as a place where time would be perpetual Sundays, with the perpetual services from which there would be no escape.”
I want to free you from this intensely FALSE picture of Heaven, so that you might reopen your hearts and minds to...
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SIDERIS PODCASTWhat is Heaven? - AudioSo many people — maybe you are one — NEVER want to think about Heaven, probably because they’ve been taught the wrong answers to “WHAT” Heaven will be like. David Lloyd George former Prime Minister of the UK once said "When I was a boy, the thought of Heaven used to frighten me more than the thought of Hell. I pictured Heaven as a place where time would be perpetual Sundays, with the perpetual services from which there would be no escape.”
I want to free you from this intensely FALSE picture of Heaven, so that you might reopen your hearts and minds to...
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