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Res Pres Madison SermonsThe Good SamaritanJuly 20, 2027 – Rev. Matt Lietzen Luke 10:25-37 Jesus often taught using parables: stories which strikingly illustrate truths about the kingdom of God. Through these stories, he helps us to understand the nature of salvation, life as a Christian, and how to reach out in witness to the world.Throughout the summer, we will be in a series looking at the parables of Jesus. As we listen at the feet of the storytelling Savior, we seek to develop ears to hear and eyes to see truth, and to apply what is beautiful, life-giving, and fruitful.2025-07-2332 min
Res Pres Madison SermonsWheat and WeedsJuly 13, 2025 – Rev. Matt Lietzen Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Jesus often taught using parables: stories which strikingly illustrate truths about the kingdom of God. Through these stories, he helps us to understand the nature of salvation, life as a Christian, and how to reach out in witness to the world.Throughout the summer, we will be in a series looking at the parables of Jesus. As we listen at the feet of the storytelling Savior, we seek to develop ears to hear and eyes to see truth, and to apply what is beautiful, life-giving, and frui...2025-07-1428 min
Res Pres Madison SermonsThe Mustard SeedJune 22, 2025 – Rev. Matt Lietzen Matthew 13:31-32 Jesus often taught using parables: stories which strikingly illustrate truths about the kingdom of God. Through these stories, he helps us to understand the nature of salvation, life as a Christian, and how to reach out in witness to the world.Throughout the summer, we will be in a series looking at the parables of Jesus. As we listen at the feet of the storytelling Savior, we seek to develop ears to hear and eyes to see truth, and to apply what is beautiful, life-giving, and fruitful.2025-06-2730 min
Res Pres Madison SermonsEnjoying God on MissionJune 8, 2025 – Rev. Matt Lietzen Jeremiah 29:1-14 The Christian life is not one to simply be endured, but enjoyed. But what does that look like? This series of messages will explore how to experience joy in God as we follow Jesus, finding life in the gospel so that we can love God and neighbor and bless our city.2025-06-1026 min
Res Pres Madison SermonsEnjoying God in CommunityJune 1, 2025 – Rev. Matt Lietzen Acts 2:37-47 The Christian life is not one to simply be endured, but enjoyed. But what does that look like? This series of messages will explore how to experience joy in God as we follow Jesus, finding life in the gospel so that we can love God and neighbor and bless our city.2025-06-0329 min
Res Pres Madison SermonsEnjoying God through GenerosityMay 25, 2025 – Rev. Matt Lietzen 2 Corinthians 8:1-15 The Christian life is not one to simply be endured, but enjoyed. But what does that look like? This series of messages will explore how to experience joy in God as we follow Jesus, finding life in the gospel so that we can love God and neighbor and bless our city.2025-05-2726 min
Res Pres Madison SermonsEnjoying God at His TableMay 18, 2025 – Rev. Matt Lietzen 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 The Christian life is not one to simply be endured, but enjoyed. But what does that look like? This series of messages will explore how to experience joy in God as we follow Jesus, finding life in the gospel so that we can love God and neighbor and bless our city.2025-05-2026 min
Res Pres Madison SermonsEnjoying God in PrayerMay 11, 2025 – Rev. Matt Lietzen Luke 11:1-13 The Christian life is not one to simply be endured, but enjoyed. But what does that look like? This series of messages will explore how to experience joy in God as we follow Jesus, finding life in the gospel so that we can love God and neighbor and bless our city.2025-05-1332 min
Res Pres Madison SermonsEnjoying God in His WordMay 4, 2025 – Rev. Matt Lietzen John 15:1-11 The Christian life is not one to simply be endured, but enjoyed. But what does that look like? This series of messages will explore how to experience joy in God as we follow Jesus, finding life in the gospel so that we can love God and neighbor and bless our city.2025-05-0631 min
Res Pres Madison SermonsEnjoying God in All of LifeApril 27, 2025 – Rev. Matt Lietzen 1 Corinthians 10:23-11:1 The Christian life is not one to simply be endured, but enjoyed. But what does that look like? This series of messages will explore how to experience joy in God as we follow Jesus, finding life in the gospel so that we can love God and neighbor and bless our city.2025-04-2931 min
Res Pres Madison SermonsResponding to the ResurrectionApril 20, 2025 – Rev. Matt Lietzen Matthew 28:1-15 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.2025-04-2125 min
Res Pres Madison SermonsVictoryApril 6, 2025 – Rev. Matt Lietzen Psalm 117:1-2; 118:13-24; Matthew 26:30 On the night before his death, Jesus sang Psalms 113-118 with his disciples. These ancient songs speak of struggle, rescue, and hope—pointing to who Jesus is and what he came to do. In this series, we’ll explore how these words shaped Jesus’s mission and what they mean for our lives today.2025-04-0831 min
Res Pres Madison SermonsDeliveranceMarch 30, 2025 – Rev. Matt Lietzen Psalm 116; Matthew 26:30 On the night before his death, Jesus sang Psalms 113-118 with his disciples. These ancient songs speak of struggle, rescue, and hope—pointing to who Jesus is and what he came to do. In this series, we’ll explore how these words shaped Jesus’s mission and what they mean for our lives today.2025-04-0128 min
Res Pres Madison SermonsGod and IdolsMarch 23, 2025 – Rev. Matt Lietzen Psalm 115; Matthew 26:30 On the night before his death, Jesus sang Psalms 113-118 with his disciples. These ancient songs speak of struggle, rescue, and hope—pointing to who Jesus is and what he came to do. In this series, we’ll explore how these words shaped Jesus’s mission and what they mean for our lives today.2025-03-2427 min
Res Pres Madison SermonsThe God of the ExodusMarch 16, 2025 – Rev. Matt LietzenPsalm 114; Matthew 26:30On the night before his death, Jesus sang Psalms 113-118 with his disciples. These ancient songs speak of struggle, rescue, and hope—pointing to who Jesus is and what he came to do. In this series, we’ll explore how these words shaped Jesus’s mission and what they mean for our lives today.2025-03-1729 min
Res Pres Madison SermonsWho Is Like the Lord?March 9, 2025 – Rev. Matt Lietzen Psalm 113 & Matthew 26:30 On the night before his death, Jesus sang Psalms 113-118 with his disciples. These ancient songs speak of struggle, rescue, and hope—pointing to who Jesus is and what he came to do. In this series, we’ll explore how these words shaped Jesus’s mission and what they mean for our lives today.2025-03-1027 min
Res Pres Madison SermonsAbraham and the LambMarch 2, 2025 – Rev. Matt Lietzen Genesis 22:1-14 Sometimes we struggle to see how our lives fit into God’s greater story. That struggle is not unique, and that’s good news. Abraham was someone who lived with that tension as well. Through faith, covenant, and redemption, his story reveals God’s unchanging promises and plan of salvation. Join us as we explore how Abraham’s journey foreshadows the hope and grace fulfilled in Christ. 2025-03-0233 min
Res Pres Madison SermonsAbraham and AbimelechFebruary 23, 2025 – Rev. Matt Lietzen Genesis 20:1-18 Sometimes we struggle to see how our lives fit into God’s greater story. That struggle is not unique, and that’s good news. Abraham was someone who lived with that tension as well. Through faith, covenant, and redemption, his story reveals God’s unchanging promises and plan of salvation. Join us as we explore how Abraham’s journey foreshadows the hope and grace fulfilled in Christ. 2025-02-2433 min
Res Pres Madison SermonsAbraham and SodomFebruary 16, 2025 – Rev. Matt Lietzen Genesis 18:16-33 Sometimes we struggle to see how our lives fit into God’s greater story. That struggle is not unique, and that’s good news. Abraham was someone who lived with that tension as well. Through faith, covenant, and redemption, his story reveals God’s unchanging promises and plan of salvation. Join us as we explore how Abraham’s journey foreshadows the hope and grace fulfilled in Christ. 2025-02-1731 min
Res Pres Madison SermonsAbraham and the GapFebruary 9, 2025 – Rev. Matt Lietzen Genesis 17:1-8, 15-21 Sometimes we struggle to see how our lives fit into God’s greater story. That struggle is not unique, and that’s good news. Abraham was someone who lived with that tension as well. Through faith, covenant, and redemption, his story reveals God’s unchanging promises and plan of salvation. Join us as we explore how Abraham’s journey foreshadows the hope and grace fulfilled in Christ. 2025-02-1129 min
Res Pres Madison SermonsAbram and PharaohJanuary 12, 2025 – Rev. Matt LietzenGenesis 12:10-20Sometimes we struggle to see how our lives fit into God’s greater story. That struggle is not unique, and that’s good news. Abraham was someone who lived with that tension as well. Through faith, covenant, and redemption, his story reveals God’s unchanging promises and plan of salvation. Join us as we explore how Abraham’s journey foreshadows the hope and grace fulfilled in Christ. 2025-01-1325 min
Res Pres Madison SermonsAbram and the CallJanuary 5, 2025 – Rev. Matt LietzenGenesis 11:27-12:9Sometimes we struggle to see how our lives fit into God’s greater story. That struggle is not unique, and that’s good news. Abraham was someone who lived with that tension as well. Through faith, covenant, and redemption, his story reveals God’s unchanging promises and plan of salvation. Join us as we explore how Abraham’s journey foreshadows the hope and grace fulfilled in Christ. 2025-01-0525 min
Res Pres Madison SermonsThe Wife of UriahDecember 29, 2024 – Rev. Matt Lietzen Matthew 1:1-6, 16; Psalm 51:1-4The women in Matthew's genealogy of Jesus–Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba, and Mary–each reveal God's grace and redemption in unexpected ways. Their stories of faith, courage, and transformation highlight how God works through brokenness and brings hope to the world. As we trace their lives, we’ll see how they point to Jesus, the ultimate fulfillment of God’s promises. Join us as we uncover the beauty and depth of God’s plan through the remarkable mothers of the Messiah.2024-12-3030 min
Res Pres Madison SermonsRuthDecember 22, 2024 – Rev. Matt Lietzen Matthew 1:1-6, 16; Ruth 1:15-17The women in Matthew's genealogy of Jesus–Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba, and Mary–each reveal God's grace and redemption in unexpected ways. Their stories of faith, courage, and transformation highlight how God works through brokenness and brings hope to the world. As we trace their lives, we’ll see how they point to Jesus, the ultimate fulfillment of God’s promises. Join us as we uncover the beauty and depth of God’s plan through the remarkable mothers of the Messiah.2024-12-2330 min
Res Pres Madison SermonsMary (Lessons & Carols)December 15, 2024 – Rev. Matt Lietzen Matthew 1:1-6, 16; Luke 1:26-38The women in Matthew's genealogy of Jesus–Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba, and Mary–each reveal God's grace and redemption in unexpected ways. Their stories of faith, courage, and transformation highlight how God works through brokenness and brings hope to the world. As we trace their lives, we’ll see how they point to Jesus, the ultimate fulfillment of God’s promises. Join us as we uncover the beauty and depth of God’s plan through the remarkable mothers of the Messiah.2024-12-1712 min
Res Pres Madison SermonsRahabDecember 8, 2024 – Rev. Matt Lietzen Matthew 1:1-6, 16; Joshua 2:1-4The women in Matthew's genealogy of Jesus–Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba, and Mary–each reveal God's grace and redemption in unexpected ways. Their stories of faith, courage, and transformation highlight how God works through brokenness and brings hope to the world. As we trace their lives, we’ll see how they point to Jesus, the ultimate fulfillment of God’s promises. Join us as we uncover the beauty and depth of God’s plan through the remarkable mothers of the Messiah.2024-12-0824 min
Res Pres Madison SermonsTamarDecember 1, 2024 – Rev. Matt Lietzen Matthew 1:1-6, 16; Genesis 38:24-26The women in Matthew's genealogy of Jesus–Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba, and Mary–each reveal God's grace and redemption in unexpected ways. Their stories of faith, courage, and transformation highlight how God works through brokenness and brings hope to the world. As we trace their lives, we’ll see how they point to Jesus, the ultimate fulfillment of God’s promises. Join us as we uncover the beauty and depth of God’s plan through the remarkable mothers of the Messiah.2024-12-0128 min
Res Pres Madison SermonsA Gospel Guide to BoastingNovember 24, 2024 - Rev. Matt LietzenGalatians 6:11-18“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 mo...2024-11-2526 minRes Pres Madison SermonsLiving by GraceNovember 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 o...2024-11-1231 minRes Pres Madison SermonsTrue FreedomNovember 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 o...2024-11-0529 minRes Pres Madison SermonsGrace to the EmptyOctober 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 o...2024-10-2929 minRes Pres Madison SermonsThe Law and the ChristianOctober 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 o...2024-10-1529 minRes Pres Madison SermonsThe Fellowship of the GospelSeptember 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 c...2024-09-2630 minRes Pres Madison SermonsCalled by GodSeptember 15, 2024 – Rev. Matt Lietzen Galatians 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 ca...2024-09-1627 minRes Pres Madison SermonsNo Other GospelSeptember 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 c...2024-09-1030 minRes Pres Madison SermonsWorkSeptember 1, 2024 – Rev. Matt LietzenSelected 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.2024-09-0328 minRes Pres Madison SermonsFamilyAugust 25, 2024 – Rev. Matt LietzenSelected 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.2024-08-2828 minRes Pres Madison SermonsVengeanceAugust 18, 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.2024-08-2030 minRes Pres Madison SermonsConflictAugust 11, 2024 – Rev. Matt LietzenSelected 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.2024-08-1328 minRes Pres Madison SermonsAngerAugust 4, 2024 – Rev. Matt LietzenSelected 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.2024-08-0632 minRes Pres Madison SermonsEnvyJune 30, 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.2024-07-0932 minRes Pres Madison SermonsSexJuly 7, 2024 – Rev. Matt LietzenProverbs 5:1-6, 15-23Proverbs 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.2024-07-0935 minRes Pres Madison SermonsWealthJune 23, 2024 – Rev. Matt LietzenSelected 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.2024-06-2535 minRes Pres Madison SermonsWordsJune 9, 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.2024-06-1030 minRes Pres Madison SermonsAn Invitation to WisdomJune 2, 2024 – Rev. Matt LietzenProverbs 1:20-33Proverbs 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.2024-06-0424 minRes Pres Madison SermonsContentmentMay 26, 2024 – Rev. Matt LietzenPsalm 131The 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.2024-05-2931 minRes Pres Madison SermonsNever SeparatedMay 19, 2024 – Rev. Matt LietzenROMANS 8:31-39What 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.2024-05-2128 minRes Pres Madison SermonsFuture GloryMay 5, 2024 – Rev. Matt LietzenRomans 8:18-27What 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.2024-05-0829 minRes Pres Madison SermonsLife in the SpiritApril 14, 2024 – Rev. Matt LietzenROMANS 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.2024-04-2229 minRes Pres Madison SermonsNo CondemnationAPRIL 14, 2024 – REV. MATT LIETZEN ROMANS 8:1-4What 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.2024-04-1626 min
Res Pres Madison SermonsA New RoadMarch 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.2024-04-0329 min
Res Pres Madison SermonsChrist CrucifiedGood 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.2024-04-0319 min