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Jesus In the CenterThis is your mission July 6, 2025This is your mission July 6, 2025 by Rako Zech2025-07-0818 minJesus In the CenterSermon for St. Peter and St. Paul Sunday: In step with the truth of the gospelSermon for St. Peter and St. Paul Sunday: In step with the truth of the gospel by Rako Zech2025-07-0215 minJesus In the CenterSermon for Trinity SundaySermon for Trinity Sunday by Rako Zech2025-06-1818 minJesus In the CenterJesus prays for YOUSermon from John 17 by Pastor Rako2025-06-0318 minJesus In the CenterAdvent Sermon, Surprised By Joy: "The House Of Bread"God prepared the world for His Son, and God prepared His Son for the world. A sermon from Pastor Zech on December 22, 2024.2025-01-1516 minJesus In the CenterPre-Advent Sermon, Luke 1: "That You May Know For Certain"Pastor Zech begins an Advent sermon series with Luke and the Gospel's introduction, with a focus on the certainty of our story.2025-01-1519 minJesus In the CenterDecember 25 - 26 One Year Bible Zechariah 8 - 9 And Revelation 16A blessed and merry Christmas to you!2024-12-3031 minJesus In the CenterDecember 30 - 31 One Year Bible Malachi & Revelation 21 - 22Thank you for joining Pastors Rako Zech and Michael Dobler throughout 2024 (or just today). Thank you Lord for your true and sure promises, fulfilled in Christ!2024-12-3030 minJesus In the CenterDecember 29 One Year Bible Zechariah 14 And Revelation 20Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of Christ.2024-12-3022 minJesus In the CenterDecember 26 & 27 One Year Bible Zechariah 9-11 & Revelation 17-18Thanks for joining us for this double episode as we get near the end of the year. Merry Christmas!2024-12-2729 minJesus In the CenterDecember 25-26 One Year Bible Zechariah 8-9 And Revelation 16Merry and Blessed Christmas to you!2024-12-2531 minJesus In the CenterDecember 23 & 24 One Year Bible Zechariah 4-7 And Revelation 13-15Thanks for joining us for this double episode right on the edge of Christmas!2024-12-2333 minJesus In the CenterAdvent Sermon "Surprised By Joy: Rejoicing With The Father Of The Forerunner"Advent sermon on December 15, 2024, by Pastor Rako Zech.2024-12-2216 minJesus In the CenterDecember 21 & 22 One Year Bible Zechariah 1-3 And Revelation 12May the Lord grant you to grow in faith (Romans 10:17)!2024-12-2227 minJesus In the CenterDecember 19 & 20 One Year Bible Zephaniah, Haggai, Revelation 10 - 11Thanks for joining us for this double episode as we read through the One Year Bible and see our Lord Jesus in the Center!2024-12-1930 minJesus In the CenterDecember 18 One Year Bible Habakkuk & Revelation 9Thanks for joining us for today's episode.2024-12-1830 minJesus In the CenterDecember 17 One Year Bible Nahum & Revelation 8Thanks for joining us as we continue through the One Year Bible reading plan, seeking to see our Lord Jesus in the Center.2024-12-1729 minJesus In the CenterDecember 15-16 One Year Bible Micah & Revelation 6-7Thanks for joining us for this double episode.2024-12-1731 minJesus In the CenterDecember 14 One Year Bible Jonah & Revelation 5Thanks for joining us as we read through the One Year Bible seeking to see our Lord Jesus in the Center.2024-12-1634 minJesus In the CenterDecember 13 One Year Bible Obadiah & Revelation 4Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of Christ.2024-12-1316 minJesus In the CenterAdvent Sermon "Surprised By Joy: A Life Of Trust Which Magnifies The Lord"Luke 1:46-56 (The Magnificat) sermon by Pastor Rako Zech on December 8, 2024.2024-12-1108 minJesus In the CenterAdvent Sermon "Surprised By Joy: The Visitation Of Mary And Baby Jesus To Elizabeth And Baby JohnSermon from Luke 1:39-45, Pastor Rako Zech December 1, 20242024-12-1120 minJesus In the CenterDecember 11-12 One Year Bible Amos 4-9 & Revelation 2-3Thanks for joining us for this double episode as continue through the One Year Bible reading plan, seeking to see our Lord Jesus in the Center.2024-12-1133 minJesus In the CenterDecember 10 One Year Bible Amos 1-3 & Revelation 2Thanks for joining us for today's readings as we seek to see our Lord Jesus in the Center.2024-12-1135 minJesus In the CenterDecember 9 One Year Bible Joel And Revelation 1Thanks for joining us for the readings through the prophet Joel and John's Apocalypse as we seek to see our Lord Jesus in the Center.2024-12-1025 minJesus In the CenterDecember 7 & 8 One Year Bible Hosea 6-14, II-III John, JudeThanks for joining us for this double episode during a busy Advent season. God's richest blessings as you seek to hear Jesus in the Center!2024-12-0633 minJesus In the CenterDecember 5 & 6 One Year Bible Hosea 1-5 & I John 5Grace and peace to you as you seek to see Jesus in the Center!2024-12-0534 minJesus In the CenterDecember 3 & 4 Daniel 11 - 12 And I John 3 - 4Thanks for joining us on this double episode during a busy Advent season!2024-12-0528 minJesus In the CenterDecember 1-2 One Year Biblr Daniel 8-10 & I John 1-2Thanks for joining us for this double episode.2024-12-0240 minJesus In the CenterAdvent sermon: "Surprised by Joy, the promises to Miriam and all God's people"Sermon series: "Surprised by Joy!" This week we learn from the great surprise of the announcement of the angel Gabriel to Miriam.2024-11-3018 minJesus In the CenterNovember 29 & 30 One Year Bible Daniel 6 & 7, II Peter 3Thanks for joining us for this double header as we continue to read through the One Year Bible plan, seeking to see our Lord Jesus in the Center.2024-11-2939 minJesus In the CenterNovember 27 & 28 One Year Bible Daniel 4-5 & II Peter 1-2Thanks for joining us for this midweek double dose (sorry, no gravy) edition of the One Year Bible!2024-11-2741 minJesus In the CenterNovember 26 One Year Bible Daniel 2-3 & I Peter 4-5Thanks for joining us for today's edition of reading the One Year Bible, seeking to see our Lord Jesus in the Center.2024-11-2632 minJesus In the CenterNovember 25 One Year Bible Daniel 1-2 & I Peter 2-3Thanks for joining us as we continue through the One Year Bible reading plan, seeking to see our Lord Jesus in the Center.2024-11-2527 minJesus In the CenterAdvent Sermon, "Surprised By Joy: The Promise To Zechariah And Elizabeth"In this sermon from November 17, 2024, Pastor Zech brings good news from Luke 1:5-25.2024-11-2422 minJesus In the CenterNovember 23 & 24 One Year Bible Ezekiel 45-48 & I Peter 1-2Welcome to a weekend edition!2024-11-2339 minJesus In the CenterNovember 22 One Year Bible Ezekiel 44-45 & I Peter 1Thank you for joining us as we continue through the One Year Bible reading plan seeking to see our Lord Jesus in the Center.2024-11-2220 minJesus In the CenterNovember 21 One Year Bible Ezekiel 42-43 & James 5Thanks for joining us as we continue through the One Year Bible reading plan, seeking to see our Lord Jesus in the Center.2024-11-2135 minJesus In the CenterNovember 20 One Year Bible Ezekiel 40-41 & James 4Thanks for joining us as we continue growing in our faith and reading through the One Year Bible plan, seeking to see Jesus in the Center!2024-11-2028 minJesus In the CenterNovember 19 One Year Bible Ezekiel 38-39 & James 2-3Thanks for joining us today as we continue reading through the One Year Bible reading plan and seek to see Jesus in the Center.2024-11-1932 minJesus In the CenterNovember 18 One Year Bible Ezekiel 37-38 & James 1Thanks for joining us as we continue through the One Year Bible reading plan and seek to see our Lord Jesus in the Center.2024-11-1825 minJesus In the CenterNovember 16-17 One Year Bible Ezekiel 33-36 & Hebrews 13Thank you for joining us for this weekend edition.2024-11-1629 minJesus In the CenterNovember 15 One Year Bible Ezekiel 31-32 & Hebrews 12Thanks for joining us today as we read through the One Year Bible reading plan, seeking to see our Lord Jesus in the Center.2024-11-1522 minJesus In the CenterNovember 14 One Year Bible Ezekiel 29-30 & Hebrews 11-12Thanks for joining us as we read through the Bible using the One Year Bible reading plan and seek to see our Lord Jesus in the Center.2024-11-1431 minJesus In the CenterNovember 13 One Year Bible Ezekiel 27-28 & Hebrews 11Thanks for joining us today as we continue through the One Year Bible reading plan, seeking to see our Lord Jesus in the Center.2024-11-1326 minJesus In the CenterNovember 12 One Year Bible Ezekiel 24-26 & Hebrews 11Thanks for joining us today as we learn about faith, reading the One Year Bible plan and seek to see Jesus in the Center.2024-11-1231 minJesus In the CenterNovember 11 One Year Bible Ezekiel 23 & Hebrews 10Thanks for joining us on this Veterans Day as read through the One Year Bible plan, seeking to see Jesus in the Center!2024-11-1127 minJesus In the CenterNovember 9-10 One Year Bible Ezekiel 20-22 & Hebrews 9-10Thanks for joining us for a weekend edition to read through the One Year Bible reading plan and seek to see Jesus in the Center.2024-11-0933 minJesus In the CenterNovember 8 One Year Bible Ezekiel 18-19 & Hebrews 9Thanks for joining us as we read the One Year Bible plan and seek to see Jesus in the Center of it all.2024-11-0826 minJesus In the CenterNovember 7 One Year Bible Ezekiel 16-17 & Hebrews 8Thanks for joining us as we read the One Year Bible Plan and seek to see our Lord Jesus Christ revealed in the Center of it all.2024-11-0728 minJesus In the CenterNovember 6 One Year Bible Ezekiel 14-16 & Hebrews 7Thanks for joining us as we read God's Word and seek to hear Jesus in the Center.2024-11-0632 minJesus In the CenterSeptember 7 One Year Bible Songs Of Songs 5-8 & 2 Corinthians 9Happy Saturday and thanks for listening in as Pastor Rako & Pastor Michael share some thoughts on The Song and Paul's teaching on giving.2024-09-0731 minJesus In the CenterSeptember 6 One Year Bible Song Of Songs 1-4 & 2 Corinthians 8Join Pastor Rako and Pastor Michael and Winnie (an ordained puppy) as we discuss the Song of Songs, and some practical (glorious) advice from Paul about using funds to the glory of God.2024-09-0626 minJesus In the CenterAugust 20 Esther 8-10 & I Corinthians 12-13Thanks for joining Pastor Rako & Pastor Michael as we talk about God's providence and the place of the priority of love in spiritual gifts. Please share your questions and comments with us - you can use pastorzech@outlook.com2024-08-2024 minJesus In the CenterSermon On Galatians 6 - The Spirit Of Jesus Bearing Fruit August 18thPastor Zech brings a message from Galatians 6:1-10.2024-08-1926 minJesus In the CenterAugust 18 One Year Bible Esther 1-3 & I Corinthians 11Thanks for joining us! Please share any questions or comments with Pastor Zech pastorzech@outlook.com
Topics today: God's providence even when all seems lost, and God's rich providing of Himself in the Lord's Supper.2024-08-1828 minJesus In the CenterAugust 6 One Year Bible: Ezra 3-4, I Corinthians 2-3Great things to ponder in God's Word today. Pastor Rako Zech joined by Pastor Michael Dobler.2024-08-0624 minJesus In the CenterBonus Sermon: Gather For Grace because Christ is risen!Listen in to this sermon from Pastor Zech on the second Sunday of Easter (April 14, 2021).2024-04-1219 minJesus In the CenterEaster 2024 Sermon - The Rez Of Christ Is Real Releasing And ResolvingListen in to Pastor Zech's 2024 Easter sermon based on Mark 16:1-8.2024-04-1223 minJesus In the CenterBONUS: 2024 Easter Sermon - Christ Is Risen!Listen in to Pastor Zech's 2024 Easter sermon based on Mark 16:1-8. The resurrection of Jesus is Real! It releases & resolves us!2024-04-0323 minJesus In the CenterEpiphany: Wondering, Awakening, and Worshiping with the MagiListen in as Pastor Zech brings a message based on the coming of the magi's to worship the King of the Jews.2024-01-0721 minJesus In the CenterDay 4 Jesus In The Center One Year Bible PodcastDay 4 of The One Year Bible includes readings from Genesis 8-10, Matthew 4, Psalm 4, and Proverbs 1. Rako brings some random thoughts!2024-01-0415 minJesus In the CenterPICS Of The Word Of God FOR US In 2024Listen in on the last message of 2023 from Pastor Zech, focusing on Simeon - and all of us - hearing the Word of God.2024-01-0218 minJesus In the CenterThe Light Comes When It Is DarkestPastor Zech brings us a message about Christ, the Light of the World on the darkest week of the year (December 17, 2023).2024-01-0218 minJesus In the CenterDay 1 Jesus In The Center One Year Bible PodcastJesus in the Center One Year Bible Podcast - join Rako Zech as he reads The NET Bible: Psalm 1, Genesis 1-2, Matthew 1-2, Proverbs 1.2024-01-0126 minJesus In the Center2023 Easter Sermon Pastor ZechChrist is risen! Listen in as we hear the Gospel of Matthew - why it is believable and relevant.2023-12-1120 minJesus In the CenterChrist The King, Sheep and GoatsListen in to a sermon from Pastor Zech on "Christ the King" Sunday, November 26, 2023.2023-12-1121 minJesus In the CenterEnter Into The Joy Of Your MasterIn this sermon, Pastor Zech brings us the warnings and promises of Jesus in the parable of the Master who had been gone a long time. Listen in to the good news that is for you!2023-12-1117 minJesus In the CenterEncourage one another with THESE words OR Why can we have hope for those who have died?What words ought to encourage us when a loved ones die? Listen in as Pastor Zech brings us St. Paul's encouraging words from I Thessalonians chapter 4.2023-12-1119 minJesus In the CenterPastor Zech's Favorite Comma OR "We're better off than we can imagine"In the "Reformation Day" sermon, Pastor Zech shares his favorite comma, and some other good stuff. Listen in!2023-12-1119 minJesus In the CenterRender To God What Is God'sJesus was challenged...pay the taxes or not. He answered with the famous, "Render to Caesar what is Caesar's, render to God what is God's." Listen in on this sermon from Pastor Zech from October 22, 2023 - there is good news for you here!2023-12-1121 minJesus In the CenterCome To The Feast!Jesus tells us about the greatest of all feasts in the parable in Matthew 22. Listen in to this sermon from Pastor Zech on October 15, 2023.2023-12-1123 minJesus In the CenterCraziness And CornerstoneIf you are a renter and act like an owner, dude, you're crazy! Yep, own it and repent when you see the kindness and craziness of of God. Pastor Zech brings us a message about The Cornerstone.2023-10-1022 minJesus In the CenterWhy Do You Stand Here Idle All Day?Pastor Rako Zech brings a message from Matthew 20, Jesus' parable of the workers.2023-09-2820 minJesus In the CenterForgiven To Forgive - Matthew 18Pastor Zech brings a message based on Matthew 28 - forgiven to forgive. Use this message to encourage your meditation and steps of faith.2023-09-1721 minJesus In the CenterChrist And The Problem Of Suffering 2023 0903In this sermon audio, which was rescued from a very bad recording, Pastor Zech reminds us how God deals with suffering.2023-09-0718 minJesus In the CenterBehold Your King ComesThe week before Easter is often called Palm Sunday, because on this day we remember the crowds who waved their palms for a coming King. Pastor Zech brings us a message from the gospel of Matthew focusing on this event and what it might mean for us today.2023-06-1618 minJesus In the CenterChrist Is Risen!How might we know that Jesus is risen? And what might this mean if it is true?
Good news from Pastor Zech on Easter 2023.2023-06-1620 minJesus In the CenterThe Word Of Another Lord Come To Philippi - And To UsGood news from Pastor Zech on June 4, 2023. Here we introduce a sermon series on the letter that St. Paul wrote to the church in Philippi. This sermon centers on the word originally coming to the people in Philippi as recorded in Acts 16.2023-06-1620 minJesus In the CenterGood news from Philippians 1:1 - 11Sermon from Pastor Zech on June 11, 2023.2023-06-1621 minJesus In the CenterThe Holy Spirit Comes To Fill YouGood news on May 28, 2023 from Pastor Zech.2023-06-0521 minJesus In the CenterDailyBREAD Luke 17 1 - 19DailyBREAD Luke 17 1 - 19 by Rako Zech2023-05-2207 minJesus In the CenterJesus Now Saves You And He Uses BaptismGood news from Pastor Rako Zech on May 14, 20232023-05-1518 minJesus In the CenterHow Can Jesus Be Our Good ShepherdHow can Jesus be our Good Shepherd? What might that look like for us?
Sermon by Pastor Rako Zech on April 30, 20232023-05-0412 minJesus In the CenterDailybREAD Luke 5 1 - 16 Jesus - Mr. CleanScripture readings from the daily lectionary and devotional thoughts from Pastor Rako Zech2023-04-1907 min
Jesus In the CenterGood Transfiguration NewsPastor Zech steps aside today as a much-more-in-the-know preacher steps in to give us good news.2023-02-2312 min
Jesus In the CenterDaily Bread Jan 31 II Timothy 3Scripture readings from the Daily Lectionary and reflections from Pastor Zech.2023-01-3110 minJesus In the CenterdailybREAD Jan 30 II Timothy 2Scripture readings from the Daily Lectionary and reflections from Pastor Zech.2023-01-3011 minJesus In the CenterDaily Bread Jan 27.mp3Scripture readings from the Daily Lectionary and thoughts from Pastor Rako Zech.2023-01-2706 minJesus In the CenterDaily Bread Jan 26.mp3Scripture readings from the Daily Lectionary and thoughts from Pastor Rako Zech.2023-01-2706 minJesus In the CenterDaily Bread Jan 25.mp3Scripture readings from the Daily Lectionary and thoughts from Pastor Rako Zech.2023-01-2706 minJesus In the CenterDaily bread Jan 24.mp3Scripture readings and thoughts from the Daily Lectionary and thoughts from Pastor Rako Zech.2023-01-2706 minJesus In the CenterDaily bread Jan 23.mp3Scripture readings and thoughts from the Daily Lectionary and thoughts from Pastor Rako Zech.2023-01-2706 minJesus In the CenterDaily bread Jan 20.mp3Scripture readings and thoughts from the Daily Lectionary and thoughts from Pastor Rako Zech.2023-01-2706 min
Jesus In the Center2022 Christmas Message From Pastor ZechIn Western New York we are all hunkered down through the Scrooge Storm Blizzard. But, Christ still comes. Here are a few thoughts.2022-12-2413 min
Jesus In the CenterThe 5G Life: Christ calls us to gatherWe are called by Christ to be the confessing church. In this message Pastor Zech shows us, from John 20, how Jesus showed up to his gathered (and fearful disciples), and how he is still showing up when we “Gather for Grace.”2022-04-2619 min
Jesus In the CenterGood news on All Saints Day from Revelation 7Sermon from Pastor Zech on All Saints Day (observed) on November 7, 2021.2021-11-0716 minJesus In the CenterWXRL Radio Broadcast - St. Paul CC January 31 2021 - no musicWXRL Radio Broadcast - St. Paul CC January 31 2021 - no music by Rako Zech2021-01-2729 min
Jesus In the CenterSermon on 2021 0103 Journeying With The Magi by Pastor Rako ZechSermon on 2021 0103 Journeying With The Magi by Pastor Rako Zech by Rako Zech2021-01-2218 minJesus In the CenterThe Good Shepherd & suffering - sermon by Pastor Rako ZechThe Good Shepherd & suffering - sermon by Pastor Rako Zech by Rako Zech2021-01-1912 min