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Sermon Underwear

Sermon Underwear

By First Lutheran Church

A podcast where we hear conversations, stories and questions behind the sermons preached at First Lutheran Church in Milford, IA.
Our title comes from the idea that a professor once shared with us: there are a lot of situations, conversations, and study that go into crafting a sermon on any given week. And a lot of that is never actually revealed or mentioned in the sermon. All of that… stuff… is called the ‘Sermon Underwear’. It’s there, just like the underwear you put on every day, but no one gets to see it. Every week, we will share some of the ‘underwear’ that goes into each sermon.
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SU027 The Power of Prayer

Sermon UnderwearApr 21, 2020

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Episode 47 - Joy - Faith.Hope.Love.Joy - SEASON FINALE

Episode 47 - Joy - Faith.Hope.Love.Joy - SEASON FINALE

Fr. Tom Early joins us for the joyful conclusion of our four part series on Faith.Hope.Love.Joy and for the conclusion of this season of Sermon Underwear. Thanks to all our regular listeners! And to our irregular listeners, you are in good company with us.

Sep 01, 202018:20
Episode 47 - Love - Faith.Hope.Love.Joy series

Episode 47 - Love - Faith.Hope.Love.Joy series

Yay love! But what about Jesus difficult command to love your enemies? Fr. Tom Early of St. Alban's joins us to discuss this challenging topic in part three of our four part series on faith, hope, love, and joy.

Aug 25, 202017:18
Episode 45 - Hope - Faith.Hope.Love.Joy Pt. 2

Episode 45 - Hope - Faith.Hope.Love.Joy Pt. 2

What are you hopeful for? Guest Fr. Tom Early joins us again and gets the conversation going as we seek to know what the source of Christian hope is and how it shapes how we live here and now. This is part two of a four part series on Faith - Hope - Love - Joy.

Aug 18, 202017:35
Episode 44 - Faith - Faith.Hope.Love.Joy Series

Episode 44 - Faith - Faith.Hope.Love.Joy Series

This week we start a new 4 part series based on 1 Corinthians 13:13 as we focus on the subject, or perhaps the object of our faith. 

Aug 11, 202014:06
Episode 43 - Job Restored

Episode 43 - Job Restored

This week we look at the final chapters of the book of Job and conclude our 5 part series. Guest Fr. Tom Early joins us.

Aug 04, 202011:45
Episode 42 - God Speaks to Job

Episode 42 - God Speaks to Job

What do you do when Nessy (a.k.a. the Lockness monster, a.k.a. chaos) finds you!? Join Pr. Perry, Pr. Brian, and Fr. Tom as they discuss God's response to Job about where to find God and what God does with all forms of chaos.

Jul 28, 202023:28
Episode 41 - Hope for Redemption

Episode 41 - Hope for Redemption

If Job can hope for redemption in his situation might we also? "For I know my redeemer lives!" Fr. Tom Early joins us as we continue our conversation with Job and his friends and await an answer from God.

Jul 21, 202021:12
Episode 40 - Conversations with Job and Friends

Episode 40 - Conversations with Job and Friends

What you should say, or perhaps shouldn't say when a friend or loved one is suffering. Join us for conversation around Job's conversation with his friends. 

Jul 14, 202020:19
Episode 39 - Introduction to the book of Job

Episode 39 - Introduction to the book of Job

In this episode Pr. Perry and Pr. Brian give an introduction to the book of Job as we look at what role God plays in suffering and how that might shape our response to situations of suffering in our own lives and in the lives of others.

Jul 08, 202016:33
Episode 38 - 2 Corinthians 5 - Generosity

Episode 38 - 2 Corinthians 5 - Generosity

Fr. Tom Early and Pr. Brian Jack share stories of generosity and offer a couple practices of gratitude in this final episode on Paul's second letter to the Corinthians.

Jun 30, 202016:33
Episode 37 2 Corinthians 5

Episode 37 2 Corinthians 5

Paul lifts up the main things - pleasing God and being reconciled to our neighbors. Have we settled for less? Have we made others settle for less?

Jun 25, 202016:59
Episode 36 - 2 Corinthians 4 - Treasure in Clay Jars

Episode 36 - 2 Corinthians 4 - Treasure in Clay Jars

God's favorite art medium seems to be broken things, especially humans! Join us for conversation around Paul's second letter to the Corinthians chapter 4. 

Jun 16, 202019:33
Episode 35 - Forgiveness and Reconciliation 2 Corinthians 2:1-11

Episode 35 - Forgiveness and Reconciliation 2 Corinthians 2:1-11

This week we talk about Forgiveness. What does it mean? What is the hoped for outcome of it? How does it relate to reconciliation? This was our second session recorded live over zoom. If you'd like to join in on the recording and participate in the conversation that follows e-mail brian@3cross.org for an invite to our next session.

Jun 09, 202017:13
Episode 34 - 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 Consoled that we might console others

Episode 34 - 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 Consoled that we might console others

Fr. Tom Early of St. Alban's joins us as we discuss what our consolation in Christ is, how we have received it, and how we might share it with others. Here is the link to the cartoon based on author Brene Brown's comparison of empathy and sympathy https://youtu.be/1Evwgu369Jw. 

Jun 02, 202016:29
Episode 33 Pentecost 2020

Episode 33 Pentecost 2020

Fr. Tom of St. Alban's Episcopal church in Spirit Lake, IA joins us for conversation about the work of the Holy Spirit throughout history and today in you! Sermon Underwear will be recorded live over zoom next Monday, June 1st at 3pm CST. We would welcome you to join us and listen in and participate in a live Q&A at the end of the recording. Please email brian@3cross.org if you'd like to receive an invitation to join us via zoom.

May 27, 202021:43
SU032 1 Corinthians 15:1-26, 51-56 Resurrection Hope

SU032 1 Corinthians 15:1-26, 51-56 Resurrection Hope

What difference does the resurrection make for our life and relationship with God and others? Fr. Tom Early joins us again to explore how we tell our stories in light of the promise of resurrection.

May 19, 202020:27
SU031 1 Corinthians 13 Love is...

SU031 1 Corinthians 13 Love is...

Is love really what you think it is? Find out in this episode as we look at this passage made famous by many a wedding service. 

May 12, 202020:01
Episode 30 Identity Crisis - 1 Corinthians 1:10-18

Episode 30 Identity Crisis - 1 Corinthians 1:10-18

Guest Fr. Tom Early joins us for conversation about brand identity and how it can get in the way of the good news about Jesus Christ. 

May 05, 202020:12
SU029 You Are God's Chosen

SU029 You Are God's Chosen

This week we look at how the church had its rocky start in Thesolonica but then found its firm foundation through God's work in Jesus Christ. Father Tom Early of St. Alban's Episcopal Church in Spirit Lake joins the conversation. 

Apr 29, 202017:10
SU027 The Power of Prayer

SU027 The Power of Prayer

Special guest Fr. Tom Early from St. Alban's Episcopal Church joins us as we continue hearing about the work of the Holy Spirit in the book of Acts.  How does prayer shape our understanding and expectations of healing?

Apr 21, 202015:01
SU027 - The Promise of The Holy Spirit

SU027 - The Promise of The Holy Spirit

We move from The Gospel of Mark into a few weeks in the book of Acts exploring the early church and how the Holy Spirit was at work then and continues to be in our congregation and community today. This episode was recorded on Zoom. The quality is different than what we're used to. Bear with us as we continue to explore ways to keep providing this podcast while abiding social distancing. 

Apr 15, 202019:36
Ep. 26- Holy Week Preview

Ep. 26- Holy Week Preview

A look into our Holy Week services from Pastor Perry, Pastor Brian, and Jennifer Johnson

Apr 08, 202031:55
EP.25 Mark 11 Palm Sunday

EP.25 Mark 11 Palm Sunday

Fr. Tom Early From St. Alban's Episcopal congregation in Spirit Lake joins us again for conversation around Palm Sunday, confusion, and parades!

Mar 31, 202026:24
Ep. 24- Hope in Hopeless Times

Ep. 24- Hope in Hopeless Times

Special guest Father Tom Early joins us for conversation around the text of Mark 13 and these strange times of pandemic influence in the world.

Mar 24, 202022:30
Ep. 23-The Greatest Commandment

Ep. 23-The Greatest Commandment

The Pastors discuss Mark 12:28-44

Mar 17, 202014:40
Ep. 22-Answers

Ep. 22-Answers

The Pastors discuss Mark 12:1-12

Mar 12, 202011:34
Ep. 21- What Do You Want Me To Do For You?

Ep. 21- What Do You Want Me To Do For You?

The Pastors discuss Mark Chapter 10

Mar 02, 202013:33
Ep. 20- Impossible

Ep. 20- Impossible

The Pastors discuss Mark, Chapter 10

Feb 25, 202014:52
Ep. 19-Transfiguration

Ep. 19-Transfiguration

Discussion on Mark 8 and 9

Feb 17, 202016:28
Ep. 18- Broken Hearts

Ep. 18- Broken Hearts

In this episode the pastors discuss Mark chapter 7.

Feb 12, 202017:53
Ep. 17- Rejection and Forgiveness

Ep. 17- Rejection and Forgiveness

The Pastors discuss Mark 6

Feb 05, 202019:41
Ep. 16-Unchained

Ep. 16-Unchained

This episode is based on the reading of Mark 5:1-20

Jan 28, 202018:53
Ep. 15- Jesus Parables

Ep. 15- Jesus Parables

Discussion on Mark 4

Jan 21, 202019:22
Ep. 14- Dinner for Sinners

Ep. 14- Dinner for Sinners

Discussion on Mark 2

Jan 14, 202018:58
Ep. 13- The Beginning

Ep. 13- The Beginning

This Episode includes the reading of the Scripture:

Mark 1:1-20

Jan 02, 202016:59
Ep. 12-Lessons and Carols

Ep. 12-Lessons and Carols

Discussion on Dec. 28/29 special worship services.

Dec 19, 201905:22
Ep. 11- Christmas Special

Ep. 11- Christmas Special

Jennifer Johnson asks the Pastors some questions about Christmas.

Dec 19, 201927:32
Ep. 10- When You Grow Up

Ep. 10- When You Grow Up

This episode includes the reading and discussion on the text:

Luke 1:57-66

Dec 17, 201920:23
Ep. 09- Children's Christmas Program

Ep. 09- Children's Christmas Program

In this episode, Reagan Colt joins us as a special guest.

Dec 11, 201915:60
Ep. 08- Advent Cantata Preview

Ep. 08- Advent Cantata Preview

Special guest, Jennifer Johnson, talks with Pastor Perry and Pastor Brian about the upcoming Advent Cantata.

Dec 03, 201920:49
Ep. 07- Hope in Exile

Ep. 07- Hope in Exile

This podcast includes the reading of the text:

Jeremiah 33:14-18

Mark 8:27-29

Nov 26, 201916:34
Ep. 06- Heirlooms of Faith

Ep. 06- Heirlooms of Faith

This podcast includes the reading of the following text:

2 Kings 22:1-10; 23:1-3

Luke 24:30-32

Nov 19, 201917:04
Ep. 05T- A Stump for Christmas

Ep. 05T- A Stump for Christmas

This podcast includes the reading of the text:

Isaiah 5:1-7; 11:1-5

Mark 12:1-3

Nov 12, 201916:07
Ep. 05- A Stump for Christmas

Ep. 05- A Stump for Christmas

Discussion on the text:

Isaiah 5:1-7; 11:1-5

Mark 12:1-3

Nov 12, 201913:31
Ep. 04-Hosea

Ep. 04-Hosea

Discussion on text:

Hosea 11:1-9

Mark 10:13-14

Nov 07, 201911:08
Ep. 04T- Hosea

Ep. 04T- Hosea

This podcast includes the reading of the text:

Hosea 11:1-9

Mark 10:13-14

Nov 05, 201913:08
Ep. 03- Elijah and God's Contest

Ep. 03- Elijah and God's Contest

Discussion on text:

1 Kings 19:17-39

Mark 9:2-4

Oct 28, 201912:31
Ep. 03T- Elijah and God's Contest

Ep. 03T- Elijah and God's Contest

This episode includes the reading of the text:

1 Kings 18:17-39

Mark 9:2-4

Oct 28, 201917:24
Ep. 02- Servant Leaders

Ep. 02- Servant Leaders

1 Kings 12:1-17, 25-29

Mark 10:42-45

Oct 22, 201910:26
Ep. 1-DANCING IN YOUR UNDERWEAR

Ep. 1-DANCING IN YOUR UNDERWEAR

Our debut episode with Pastor Perry and Pastor Brian.

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5.1-5 - 6.1-5 . Psalm 150

Oct 17, 201912:09