North Street Community Podcasts

September 20, 2009 - American Idols: Christendom

2009-09-24T08:32:00.000-07:00

September 20, 2009 - American Idols: Christendom

This is the tenth topic in the sermon series American Idols. This week's topic of "Christendom" looks at the scramble to Christian-ize the world, capturing and baptizing the things of society "for Christ," when truly...it's all already his. This series will continue for twelve weeks through October 4, 2009. Topics: Busyness, The Moment & Instantaneity, Success, Stuff, Celebrity, Privacy, Security, Legislative Morality, Democratic Freedom, Christendom, Family Time, & The Bible.

September 13, 2009 - American Idols: Democratic Freedom

2009-09-24T07:17:00.000-07:00

September 13, 2009 - American Idols: Democratic Freedom

This is the ninth topic in the sermon series American Idols. This week's topic of "democratic freedom" explores the vast difference between the freedom provided by nations and democracy and the ultimate freedom provided in Christ. This series will continue for twelve weeks through October 4, 2009. Topics: Busyness, The Moment & Instantaneity, Success, Stuff, Celebrity, Privacy, Security, Legislative Morality, Democratic Freedom, Christendom, Family Time, & The Bible.

September 6, 2009 - American Idols: Legislative Morality

2009-09-24T07:12:00.000-07:00

September 6, 2009 - American Idols: Legislative Morality

This is the eighth topic in the sermon series American Idols. This week's topic of "legislative morality" explores how when we who follow Christ strive for the things of law and to save the world by means of legislation, we are actually often subverting the One who came to fulfill the law. This series will continue for twelve weeks through October 4, 2009. Topics: Busyness, The Moment & Instantaneity, Success, Stuff, Celebrity, Privacy, Security, Legislative Morality, Democratic Freedom, Christendom, Family Time, & The Bible.

August 30, 2009 - American Idols: Security

2009-09-01T03:54:00.000-07:00

August 30, 2009 - American Idols: Security

This is the seventh topic in the sermon series American Idols. This week's topic of "security" explores how when we who follow Christ claim the rights of privacy and self-entitlement, we often block ourselves from some of the central aspects of what it means to follow Christ together. This series will continue for twelve weeks through October 4, 2009. Topics: Busyness, The Moment & Instantaneity, Success, Stuff, Celebrity, Privacy, Security, Legislative Morality, Democratic Freedom, Christendom, Family Time, & The Bible.

August 23, 2009 - American Idols: Privacy

2009-08-24T04:09:00.000-07:00

August 23, 2009 - American Idols: Privacy

This is the sixth topic in the sermon series American Idols. This week's topic of "privacy" explores how when we who follow Christ claim the rights of privacy and self-entitlement, we often block ourselves from some of the central aspects of what it means to follow Christ together. This series will continue for twelve weeks through October 4, 2009. Topics: Busyness, The Moment & Instantaneity, Success, Stuff, Celebrity, Privacy, Security, Legislative Morality, Democratic Freedom, Christendom, Family Time, & The Bible.

August 16, 2009 - American Idols: Celebrity

2009-08-19T11:13:00.000-07:00

August 16, 2009 - American Idols: Celebrity

This is the fifth topic in the sermon series American Idols. This week's topic of "celebrity" explores how when we who follow Christ focus on the celebrity, we can distort our important images - those of God, others, and ourselves. This series will continue for twelve weeks through October 4, 2009. Topics: Busyness, The Moment & Instantaneity, Success, Stuff, Celebrity, Privacy, Security, Legislative Morality, Democratic Freedom, Christendom, Family Time, & The Bible.

August 9, 2009 - American Idols: Stuff

2009-08-13T18:59:00.000-07:00

August 9, 2009 - American Idols: Stuff

This is the fourth topic in the sermon series American Idols. This week's topic of "stuff" explores how we who live in the United States have a serious problem with consumerism, over-indulgence, and collecting wasteful stuff. This series will continue for twelve weeks through October 4, 2009. Topics: Busyness, The Moment & Instantaneity, Success, Stuff, Celebrity, Privacy, Security, Legislative Morality, Democratic Freedom, Christendom, Family Time, & The Bible.

August 2, 2009 - American Idols: Success

2009-08-03T04:05:00.000-07:00

August 2, 2009 - American Idols: Success

This is the third topic in the sermon series American Idols. This week's topic of "success" explores how living in this success- and results-driven society can hinder our ability to follow the cruciform Christ and live as he lived. This series will continue for twelve weeks through October 4, 2009. Topics: Busyness, The Moment & Instantaneity, Success, Stuff, Celebrity, Privacy, Security, Legislative Morality, Democratic Freedom, Christendom, Family Time, & The Bible.

July 26, 2009 - American Idols: The Moment & Instantaneity

2009-07-27T04:53:00.000-07:00

July 26, 2009 - American Idols: The Moment & Instantaneity

This is the second week in the sermon series American Idols. This week's topic of "the moment & instantaneity" explores how living in this fast-paced society can hinder our ability to follow Christ and hear God. This series will continue for twelve weeks through October 4, 2009. Topics: Busyness, The Moment & Instantaneity, Celebrity, Success, Stuff, Privacy, Security, Legislative Morality, Democratic Freedom, Christendom, Family Time, & The Bible.

July 19, 2009 - American Idols: Busyness

2009-07-20T08:42:00.000-07:00

July 19, 2009 - American Idols: Busyness

This is the first week in the sermon series American Idols. This week's topic of busyness is perhaps more obvious than some on the rest of the list. But listen in an hear how busyness can disconnect us from God and one another and what God's plan for us is in the first place. This series will continue for twelve weeks through October 4, 2009. Topics: Busyness, The Moment & Instantaneity, Celebrity, Success, Stuff, Privacy, Security, Legislative Morality, Democratic Freedom, Christendom, Family Time, & The Bible.

July 12, 2009 - American Idols: Introduction

2009-07-13T10:26:00.000-07:00

July 12, 2009 - American Idols: Introduction

This is the introduction to the sermon series American Idols. This series will continue for twelve weeks through October 4, 2009.

Sunday, November 9, 2008

2008-11-12T09:01:00.000-08:00

Sunday, November 9, 2008

Lectionary Year A, Proper 27: Psalm 78:1-7; Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25; I Thessalonians 4:13-18; Matthew 25:1-13. Pastor Jeremy offers a word about the past, present, and the future asking, "What can we control in life?". In summary: "We remember the past, as a lens through which we can see the present, as a means to reveal the hope of the future."

Sunday, November 2, 2008

2008-11-03T11:32:00.000-08:00

Sunday, November 2, 2008

Lectionary Year A, Proper 26, scripture text: Matthew 23:1-12, I Thessalonians 2:9-13. Pastor Jeremy reminds the Church that while we are in concern and prayer for Tuesday's national presidential election, we must continue to be the prophetic voice of God to the world despite what happens...one way or the other.

Sunday, October 26, 2008

2008-10-27T13:28:00.000-07:00

Sunday, October 26, 2008

Lectionary Year A, Proper 23, scripture text: Philippians 4. Pastor Jeremy D. Scott challenges us to consider the motives of our thoughts, words, and actions, particularly in light of this presidential election season. Are we thinking, speaking, and acting out of love for God and people, or out of fear?

Sunday, October 19, 2008

2008-10-19T11:24:00.000-07:00

Sunday, October 19, 2008

Lectionary Year A, Proper 22, scripture text: Philippians 3. Pastor Jeremy speaks of his own faith story in light of Paul's words about his heritage. Is our faith built on our own accomplishments and backgrounds, or is our faith built on Christ?