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Idlewild Presbyterian Church
The Idlewild podcast is a ministry of Idlewild Presbyterian Church in Memphis, TN. Every podcast includes a weekly sermon that explores scripture and provokes reflection about the mystery of God and what it means to model our lives on the life of Jesus Christ.
Episodes
Idlewild Presbyterian ChurchSunday Sermon: Theology 101: Revelation
How might we experience the revelation of God in our lives and the world? In Acts 9:1-9, Saul is the primary antagonist of the Apostles; breathing threats of…
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Sunday Sermon: Theology 101: Salvation
What does it mean to be saved by Jesus? In Acts 4:8-12, the religious authorities confront Peter and John about how they healed a man who had been lame from…
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Sunday Sermon: Theology 101: Sin
The doctrine of sin is foundational to Reformed theology, but few Presbyterians can articulate it in a way that is both thorough and accessible. Many churches…
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Sunday Sermon: Theology 101: The Trinity
As we celebrate Trinity Sunday, we read John 1: 1-5, 9-14, 16-18, and explore what it means to say we worship one God in three persons, Father, Son, and Holy…
Idlewild Presbyterian ChurchSunday Sermon: As the Spirit Gave Them Ability
On the Day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit fell upon the people of God in a divine and dizzying display. In Acts 2:1-13 people from all across the region were…
Idlewild Presbyterian ChurchSunday Sermon: An Invitation to Mystery
Amongst deep divides and seemingly endless wars, what does it mean for the Christian to embody a faith which is steadfast in its claim that death has been…
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Sunday Sermon: Songs of Faith
The Reverend Mary Newberg Gale reads Psalm 150, and then the Reverend David J. Powers reflects on the words of the Psalmist who calls “everything that…
Idlewild Presbyterian ChurchSunday Sermon: Youth Sunday
We are called to be united in our diversity. In 1 Corinthians 1:10-18, Paul warns the young church against forming rival groups within their community. He…
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Sunday Sermon: Turning The World Upside Down
In Acts 17:1-9, we hear the story of Paul and Silas sharing the Gospel in Thessalonica. While some are persuaded by his message, many others become angry and…
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Sunday Sermon: Beyond Beauty And Expectation
Acts 3:1-10 describes an encounter between Peter, John, and an unnamed man seeking alms in front of the Beautiful Gate of the Temple. We will explore how the…
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Sunday Sermon: Convincing Proofs
We are called to be witnesses to the resurrecting power of Christ at work in the world. In Acts 1:1-11, we read about the appearances of Jesus to the disciples…
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Sunday Sermon: There You Will See Him
There is no future that you can walk into where Jesus has not already gone ahead of you. On Easter, we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ with…
Idlewild Presbyterian ChurchSunday Sermon: Witnesses to Power
As we celebrate Palm Sunday, we center on the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem as described in Mark 11:1-11. Jesus sent his disciples ahead to secure a…
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Sunday Sermon: Stay Awake
Greater attentiveness to Christ has the power to change our lives and the world. Mark’s thirteenth chapter is devoted to stories of Jesus foretelling future…
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Sunday Sermon: Not Far
When asked which of the commandments is the greatest, Jesus replies with a two-part answer which lays out two familiar commandments – to love God and to love…
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Sunday Sermon: They Knew
When we hear stories that convict us, we have a choice in how we respond. In Mark 12:1-12, the religious leaders - chief priests, scribes, and elders - take…
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Sunday Sermon: What Do You Want Me To Do For You?
What do we truly desire Christ to do in our lives? In Mark 10:46-52, Jesus encounters a man who is blind named Bartimaeus. Attempting to grab his attention…
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Sunday Sermon: Do You Want To Be Made Well?
Sermon delivered by Dr. Catherine Meeks on Feb. 18, 2024.
Idlewild Presbyterian ChurchSunday Sermon: The Power of the Kin(g)dom: Listen to Him
Sermon delivered by the Reverend David J. Powers on Feb. 11, 2024.
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Sunday Sermon: The Power of the Kin(g)dom: Faith In Nothing
Sermon delivered by the Reverend David J. Powers on Feb. 4, 2024.
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The Power of the Kin(g)dom: In Every Person
Sermon delivered by the Reverend David J. Powers on Jan 28, 2024.
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Sunday Sermon: The Power Of The Kin(g)dom: Healing Costs
In Mark 5:1-20, Jesus heals a man from unclean spirits, who lived amongst the tombs. We are a people who know brokenness and addiction, therefore we are people…
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Sunday Sermon: The Power Of The Kin(g)dom: Seeds And Stories
Sermon delivered by the Reverend Mary Newberg Gale on Jan 14, 2024.
Idlewild Presbyterian ChurchSunday Sermon: The Power Of The Kin(g)dom: The Old, The New, And The Unexpected
In Mark 2:13-22, Levi, a tax collector answers the call to follow Jesus. In this sermon, we take a look at things from the perspective of the Pharisees, who…
Idlewild Presbyterian ChurchSunday Sermon: A Weary World Rejoices: Sing A New Song
Song has the ability to paint an image in our minds and to express a feeling from our souls that mere words cannot. In Luke 1:67-79, we get to hear Zechariah…
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Sunday Sermon: A Weary World Rejoices: A Light For Revelation
Sermon delivered by the Reverend David J. Powers on Dec 17, 2023.
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Sunday Sermon: A Weary World Rejoices: The Beginning Of The Good News
There is power in the prologue. Mark 1:1-5 is the beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the son of God. This prologue, brief as it is, is purposeful. We…
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Sunday Sermon: A Weary World Rejoices: Seeing, Hearing, And Imagining
Each of us has our desolate places, yet God still holds our hope for what is yet to come. In Jeremiah 33:10-11, 14-16 the prophet Jeremiah looked upon the…
Idlewild Presbyterian ChurchSunday Sermon: The Old, Old Story
Our scriptures bear witness to a God whose kingship is nothing like worldly kingship. In 2 Kings 22:1-10 and 23:1-3, we read about King Josiah of Israel, one…
Idlewild Presbyterian ChurchSunday Sermon: A Wild Field
In Isaiah 5:1-7 we hear a love song from a broken-hearted God after God plants a fertile vineyard that fails to bear good fruit. Then in Isaiah 11:1-5, we…
Idlewild Presbyterian ChurchSunday Sermon: Cords & Bands
Through Hosea 11: 1-9, we get to see God as a parent. There is a degree to which each of us strays from God, and yet God continues to be the faithful parent…
Idlewild Presbyterian ChurchSunday Sermon: Choose For Yourselves
As followers of Christ, how often do we divide our energy and our time amongst the lesser idols of the world? In 1 Kings 18:20-39, we hear the voice of God…
Idlewild Presbyterian ChurchSunday Sermon: Wise And Foolish Counsel
The Reverend David J. Powers delivers the sermon on Oct 29, 2023.
Idlewild Presbyterian ChurchSunday Sermon: Hope For A New Heaven And A New Earth
The Reverend Alison Infante Zamora delivers the sermon on October 22, 2023.
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Sunday Sermon: Another Road Home
The Reverend David J. Powers delivers the sermon on October 15, 2023.
Idlewild Presbyterian ChurchSunday Sermon: Everything Belongs
The Reverend Joshua H. Narcisse delivers the sermon on Oct 8, 2023.
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Sunday Sermon Present And Future Tense
The Reverend David J. Powers delivers the sermon on Oct 1, 2023.
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Sunday Sermon: Wrestling Is Real
The Reverend David J. Powers delivers the sermon on Sep 24, 2023.
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Sunday Sermon: Who Would've Said
The Reverend David J. Powers delivers the sermon on Sep 17, 2023.
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Sunday Sermon: To Water The Garden
The Reverend David J Powers delivers the sermon on Sep 10, 2023.
Idlewild Presbyterian ChurchSunday Sermon Beginning Again - Friends
The Reverend Mary Newberg Gale delivers the sermon on Sep 3, 2023.
Idlewild Presbyterian ChurchSunday Sermon Beginning Again - Foes
The Reverend Courtnay Veazey delivers the sermon on August 27, 2023.
Idlewild Presbyterian ChurchSunday Sermon Beginning Again - Faith
The Reverend David Powers delivers the sermon on Aug 13, 2023.
Idlewild Presbyterian ChurchSunday Sermon: Psalms of Summertime: Pilgrimage
The Reverend David Powers delivers the sermon on Aug 6, 2023.
Idlewild Presbyterian ChurchSunday Sermon: Psalms of Summertime: Wisdom
The Reverend David Powers delivers the sermon on July 30, 2023.
Idlewild Presbyterian ChurchSunday Sermon: Psalms of Summertime: Personal Lament
The Reverend David Powers delivers the sermon on July 23, 2023.
Idlewild Presbyterian ChurchSunday Sermon: Psalms of Summertime: Thanksgiving
Sermon delivered by the Reverend Joshua H. Narcisse on July 16, 2023.
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Sunday Sermon: Psalms of Summertime: Communal Lament
The Reverend David Powers delivers the sermon on July 9, 2023.
Idlewild Presbyterian ChurchSunday Sermon: Psalms of Summertime: Royal
The Reverend Courtnay Veazey delivers the sermon on July 2, 2023.
Idlewild Presbyterian ChurchSunday Sermon: Psalms of Summertime: Hymns
The Reverend Mary Newberg Gale delivers the sermon on June 25, 2023.
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Sunday Sermon: Psalms Of Summertime: Praise
The Reverend David J. Powers introduces a new sermon series for the summer on June 18, 2023.
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Psalms of Summertime: Intro
The Reverend David J. Powers introduces a new sermon series for the summer on June 11, 2023.
Idlewild Presbyterian ChurchIn Their Own Languages
The Reverend David J. Powers delivers a sermon on 5/28/23.
Idlewild Presbyterian ChurchSunday Sermon - Living And Dying
The Reverend David J. Powers delivers a sermon on 5/21/23.
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Sunday Sermon - Weird Flex
The Reverend David J. Powers delivers a sermon on 5/14/23.
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Sunday Sermon - Not Ashamed
The Reverend David J. Powers delivers a sermon on 5/07/23.
Idlewild Presbyterian ChurchSunday Sermon
Sermon delivered by the Reverend Mary Newberg Gale on April 30th.
Idlewild Presbyterian ChurchSunday Sermon - Divine Vision
Sermon delivered by the Reverend David J. Powers on April 23, 2023.
Idlewild Presbyterian ChurchSunday Sermon - See My Hands
The Reverend Courtnay Veazey delivers a sermon on 4/16/23.
Idlewild Presbyterian ChurchEaster Sunday Sermon: You Will See Him
Sermon delivered by the Reverend David J. Powers on Easter Sunday.