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Episode 111: The Kingdom Comes Small - Matthew 13:31–33, 44–52 (Daniel Amotsuka)

DreamHouse Church — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 03:39:19 +0000

The kingdom of heaven does not arrive the way we expect. It comes small, hidden, unhurried, and free from any need to prove itself. Yet it is alive, resilient, and steadily transforming the world. And once its true value is seen, surrender becomes not merely a cost, but a joy.

This week's sermon is by Daniel Amotsuka who walks us through Jesus’ parables of the kingdom in Matthew 13—the mustard seed, the yeast, the hidden treasure, and the pearl of great value.

Join us as we consider what it means to loosen our grip on our possessions, expectations, and competing desires—and receive the freedom of life under God’s reign.

Scripture: Matthew 13:31–33, 44–52 · Ezekiel 17:22–24 · 1 Kings 3:5–12 · Psalm 119:129–136 · Romans 8:26–39

DreamHouse Church meets Sundays at 10 a.m. in Newport News, Virginia.
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Episode 110: Until the Harvest (Stay with Jesus) -- Matthew 13:24–30, 36–43 (Scott Crowder)

DreamHouse Church — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:37:05 +0000

What do you do with a field that isn't finished sorting itself out yet?

Jesus tells a story about a farmer who plants good seed — and an enemy who sows weeds into it overnight. When the workers want to pull the weeds immediately, the farmer says no: let them grow together until the harvest. This week we sit with that refusal, and with the question underneath so much of our lives — why doesn't God do something? — to find out that the answer was never "someday." It was Easter morning.

Scripture: Isaiah 44:6–8 · Psalm 86:11–17 · Romans 8:12–25 · Matthew 13:24–30, 36–43 (CSB)

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Episode 109: The Word That Doesn't Come Back Empty — Matthew 13:1-9, 18-2 (Scott Crowder)

DreamHouse Church — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:51:14 +0000

In this Proper 10 worship service, we sit with Jesus' Parable of the Sower and Isaiah's promise that God's word never returns empty. Whatever ground you're bringing this week — hardened, rocky, crowded, or ready — the Sower is not waiting for you to prove yourself good soil before he scatters the seed.

Gospel Reading: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23

Sunday Worship Service — July 12, 2026
DreamHouse Church | Newport News, Virginia
Sermon by Pastor Scott Crowder

Episode 108: Learn From Me — Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 (Scott Crowder)

DreamHouse Church — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:49:43 +0000

In this Proper 9 worship service, we sit with Jesus' invitation in Matthew 11 — "Learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls." It's an invitation into apprenticeship with a gentle King, not another burden to carry alone.

Gospel Reading: Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30

Sunday Worship Service — July 5, 2026
DreamHouse Church | Newport News, Virginia
Sermon by Pastor Scott Crowder

Episode 107: I Desire Mercy, Not Sacrifice — Matthew 9 & Hosea 6 (Scott Crowder)

DreamHouse Church — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 02:13:01 +0000

Healthy people don't need a doctor — sick people do." On Proper 5, we follow Jesus from Matthew's tax booth to a synagogue leader's house and a bleeding woman's reach for his robe, and we hear the one thing God keeps saying through Hosea, the Psalm, and the Gospel: I desire mercy, not sacrifice. A word about the God who doesn't keep mercy at a safe distance — who comes into the room, takes us by the hand, and like a surgeon tears only in order to heal.

Texts: Hosea 5:15–6:6 · Psalm 50:7–15 · Matthew 9:9–13, 18–26 (NLT). With Amy Carmichael as our witness from the cloud, and a journal entry from Thomas Merton on the mercy hidden in our dryness.

Sunday Worship Service — June 7, 2026
DreamHouse Church | Newport News, Virginia
Sermon by Pastor Scott Crowder

Episode 106: I Have Loved You :: Easter 5 (John 13:31-35; Rev 21:1-6) | Scot Crowder

DreamHouse Church — Tue, 20 May 2025 19:08:55 +0000

In this Sunday worship gathering on May 18, 2025, we read from Acts 11:1-18 and Psalm 148 with a sermon by Pastor Scott Crowder out of John 13:31-35 and Revelation 21:1-6.

A prayer -- "Surprising God, in the resurrection of Jesus Christ you make all things new. Long ago you called your church to a love beyond all cultural, political, and social differences and gave them the gift of your Holy Spirit to open their hearts to enact such love. Give us that same spirit of openness, that we too might discern new directions in our day for your dream to reconciles and heal all creation. In Jesus' name we come to you and pray. Amen!"

This Sunday worship service video is shared for your convenience and as an outreach of our ministry.

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Episode 105: The Right Time Is Now :: Easter 1 (Isaiah 65:17-25; 2 Cor 5:17-6:2) | Scott Crowder

DreamHouse Church — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 20:51:55 +0000

We celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ in this Sunday worship service. Listen to scripture readings from Isaiah 65:17–25, John 20:1-18, and 2 Corinthians 5:17–6:2 and a sermon by Pastor Scott Crowder.

What difference does believing that Jesus Christ is risen from the dead make?
Because Jesus is risen... it is the right time to accept the kindness of God; to return to Christ; to live as a new person; to forgive — and be forgiven; to seek justice — and embody peace; to reconcile with others; to be an ambassador of healing in a divided world.

This Sunday worship service video is shared for your convenience and as an outreach of our ministry.

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Episode 104: Traveling with Jesus :: Passion/Palm Sunday (Luke 19:28-40) | John & Mary Crowder

DreamHouse Church — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 20:50:26 +0000

For your convenience and as an outreach of our ministry, this video is shared from our Sunday Worship Service. This week, we continue in the season of Lent by reading from Luke 19:28-40 with a sermon by John & Mary Crowder.

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Episode 103: Weeping and Joy :: Lent 5 (John 12:1-8; Philippians 3:4b-14; Psalm 126) | Scott Crowder

DreamHouse Church — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 15:02:53 +0000

For your convenience and as an outreach of our ministry, this video is shared from our Sunday Worship Service. This week, we continue in the season of Lent by reading from John 12:1-8, Philippians 3:4b-14, and Psalm 126 with a sermon by Scott Crowder.

[Leader:] As people FORMED by God, we give praise to God:
[ALL:] Dry ground in the sea,
rivers in the desert,
Christ among us—
God is doing a new thing!

[Leader:] As people RESTORED by God, we give praise to God:
[ALL:] Dry ground in the sea,
rivers in the desert,
Christ among us—
God is doing a new thing!

[Leader:] As people PRESSING ON in faith, we give praise to God:
[ALL:] Dry ground in the sea,
rivers in the desert,
Christ among us—

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Episode 102: Love As You Are Loved :: Lent 4 (Luke 15:11-32) | Lauren Lee

DreamHouse Church — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 13:51:42 +0000

For your convenience and as an outreach of our ministry, this video is shared from our Sunday Worship Service. This week we continue in the season of Lent by reading from Joshua 5:9–12, Psalm 32, and Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 with a sermon by Lauren Lee.

Knowing God as Father means that we come from God. We are His children, and not just from our earthly parents. Consider for a moment, what it might mean to reject God as Father.

Does this make us more free? Do we gain anything by announcing our independence?

No, we are free only when there is someone who loves and whose love is strong. We are not free when we close off from love. Love grounds us. Love gives us what we need to grow. God’s love has given us the world. His provision makes life possible.

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Episode 101: Safe with God's Help (Lent 3) (Psalm 63:1-8) | Charissa Crowder

DreamHouse Church — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 11:38:49 +0000

For your convenience and as an outreach of our ministry, this video is shared from our Sunday Worship Service. This week we continue in the season of Lent by reading from Isaiah 55:1-9 and Psalm 63:1-8 with a sermon by Charissa Crowder.

[Leader:] You were not thrown into the world by chance. You are not swimming alone in a great ocean. You are loved. You are seen in your struggle. You are the center of God’s affection. You are the reason Jesus came as Savior.

[ALL:] Before I was born, God saw me and loved me. Being wanted by God is the trustworthy ground on which my life is standing. From here I can construct life. God’s grace is the foundation for my days. God’s love is the core of my being.

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Episode 100: The Journey, Not the Destination (Lent 2) (Psalm 27; Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18) | Jason Hess

DreamHouse Church — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 17:56:46 +0000

For your convenience and as an outreach of our ministry, this video is shared from our Sunday Worship Service. This week we continue in the season of Lent by reading from Psalm 27, Philippians 3:17-4:1 and hearing a sermon from Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18 by Rev. Jason Hess.

Leader:] In your love you took upon yourself our sins;
innocent, you accepted death to free us from death.
[ALL:] We praise you, Lord.

[Leader:] By your love you conquered evil and hatred,
and you live forever at the Father’s side.
[ALL:] We praise you, Lord.

[Leader:] You listen to us in your goodness, and you visit us in our misfortune;
fill our hearts to overflowing by revealing to us the light of your face.
[ALL:] We praise you, Lord. Amen.

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Episode 99: Near to God (Intro to Lent) (Luke 4:1-13; Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16) | Scott Crowder

DreamHouse Church — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 13:22:06 +0000

For your convenience and as an outreach of our ministry, this video is shared from our Sunday Worship Service. This week we begin the season of Lent by reading about the Temptation of Christ from Luke 4:1-13 and hearing from Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16 describe nearness to God as shelter.

[Leader:] The God of our ancestors heard our cries; [Deut. 26:7, 8]
and saw our oppression when we were slaves in Egypt. [Ps. 91:1, 9, 15–16]
[ALL:] God brought us out with a mighty hand
and an outstretched arm,
with signs and wonders God brought us
through the wilderness.

[Leader:] The Lord, our shelter, our refuge, our dwelling place, says,
[ALL:] “When my people call to me, I will answer them;
I will be with them in trouble;
I will show them my salvation.”

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Episode 98: Listen to Him (Luke 9:28-36; Exodus 34:29-35) | Scott Crowder

DreamHouse Church — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 18:47:57 +0000

For your convenience and as an outreach of our ministry, this video is shared from our Sunday Worship Service. This week we read from Luke 9:28-36 and Exodus 34:29-35 with a sermon by Pastor Scott Crowder that looks at what it means to glorify Christ in our lives, choosing virtue over vice.

[Leader:] What is God’s will?
[ALL:] God's will is to reconcile all things to himself in Jesus Christ and to establish his kingdom on the earth. His will is revealed in the whole of Scripture and especially in Jesus Christ, whom I am called to serve and imitate with my whole life. (Deuteronomy 6:4-5; Psalm 119:1-16, 104-5; Proverbs 4:1-9; Matthew 22:36-40; John 6:39-40; Romans 8:28-30; 12:1-2; 2 Corinthians 5:78-19)

[Leader:] What does God desire to accomplish in your life?
[ALL:] God desires to free me from captivity to sin and transform me into the image of Jesus Christ, by the power of his Holy Spirit. (Exodus 33:18-23;34:29-35; Psalm 27:4, 7-14; Matthew 17:1-9; Romans 6:5-II; 2 Corinthians 3:12-18)

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Episode 97: Three Ships in Advent (Psalm 110; Luke 2:29-36) | Scott Crowder

DreamHouse Church — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 16:21:51 +0000

This sermon is by Pastor Scott Crowder given to DreamHouse Church on December 1, 2024, the 1st Sunday of Advent, Year C according to the Revised Common Lectionary.

In this sermon, Pastor Scott describes how we are like three ships with each kind waiting. In the season of Advent, we are presented with the opportunity to reimagine anticipating and trusting God in each of these modes. Incorporating the devotional "A Time For Wonder" from Christianity Today and reading Psalm 110 and Acts 2:29-36, this sermon encourages seeing a redeemed past and a hopeful future.

Episode 96: Things of Heaven, Things of Earth (Mark 6:30-34, 53-56) | Scott Crowder

DreamHouse Church — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 17:10:02 +0000

This sermon is by Pastor Scott Crowder given to DreamHouse Church on July 21, 2024, the 9th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B according to the Revised Common Lectionary.

Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 (NLT)

(Verses 30-34) The apostles returned to Jesus from their ministry tour and told him all they had done and taught. Then Jesus said, “Let’s go off by ourselves to a quiet place and rest awhile.” He said this because there were so many people coming and going that Jesus and his apostles didn’t even have time to eat. So they left by boat for a quiet place, where they could be alone. But many people recognized them and saw them leaving, and people from many towns ran ahead along the shore and got there ahead of them. Jesus saw the huge crowd as he stepped from the boat, and he had compassion on them because they were like sheep without a shepherd. So he began teaching them many things.

(Verses 53-56)

After they had crossed the lake, they landed at Gennesaret. They brought the boat to shore and climbed out. The people recognized Jesus at once, and they ran throughout the whole area, carrying sick people on mats to wherever they heard he was. Wherever he went—in villages, cities, or the countryside—they brought the sick out to the marketplaces. They begged him to let the sick touch at least the fringe of his robe, and all who touched him were healed.

Episode 95: Trusting Jesus in the Dark (Mark 6:14:29) | Scott Crowder

DreamHouse Church — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 17:07:02 +0000

This sermon is by Pastor Scott Crowder given to DreamHouse Church on July 14, 2024, the 8th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B according to the Revised Common Lectionary.

Mark 6:14-19 (NLT), "Herod Antipas, the king, soon heard about Jesus, because everyone was talking about him. Some were saying, “This must be John the Baptist raised from the dead. That is why he can do such miracles.” Others said, “He’s the prophet Elijah.” Still others said, “He’s a prophet like the other great prophets of the past.” When Herod heard about Jesus, he said, “John, the man I beheaded, has come back from the dead.” For Herod had sent soldiers to arrest and imprison John as a favor to Herodias. She had been his brother Philip’s wife, but Herod had married her. John had been telling Herod, “It is against God’s law for you to marry your brother’s wife.” So Herodias bore a grudge against John and wanted to kill him. But without Herod’s approval she was powerless, for Herod respected John; and knowing that he was a good and holy man, he protected him. Herod was greatly disturbed whenever he talked with John, but even so, he liked to listen to him. Herodias’s chance finally came on Herod’s birthday. He gave a party for his high government officials, army officers, and the leading citizens of Galilee. Then his daughter, also named Herodias, came in and performed a dance that greatly pleased Herod and his guests. “Ask me for anything you like,” the king said to the girl, “and I will give it to you.” He even vowed, “I will give you whatever you ask, up to half my kingdom!” She went out and asked her mother, “What should I ask for?” Her mother told her, “Ask for the head of John the Baptist!” So the girl hurried back to the king and told him, “I want the head of John the Baptist, right now, on a tray!” Then the king deeply regretted what he had said; but because of the vows he had made in front of his guests, he couldn’t refuse her. So he immediately sent an executioner to the prison to cut off John’s head and bring it to him. The soldier beheaded John in the prison, brought his head on a tray, and gave it to the girl, who took it to her mother. When John’s disciples heard what had happened, they came to get his body and buried it in a tomb."

Episode 94: From Unbelief to Belief (Mark 6:1-13) | Scott Crowder

DreamHouse Church — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 17:03:58 +0000

A sermon by Pastor Scott Crowder on the 7th Sunday after Pentecost Easter, Year B in the Christian Calendar and Revised Common Lectionary.

Mark 6:1-13 (NLT) "Jesus left that part of the country and returned with his disciples to Nazareth, his hometown. The next Sabbath he began teaching in the synagogue, and many who heard him were amazed. They asked, “Where did he get all this wisdom and the power to perform such miracles?” Then they scoffed, “He’s just a carpenter, the son of Mary and the brother of James, Joseph, Judas, and Simon. And his sisters live right here among us.” They were deeply offended and refused to believe in him. Then Jesus told them, “A prophet is honored everywhere except in his own hometown and among his relatives and his own family.” And because of their unbelief, he couldn’t do any miracles among them except to place his hands on a few sick people and heal them. And he was amazed at their unbelief. Then Jesus went from village to village, teaching the people. And he called his twelve disciples together and began sending them out two by two, giving them authority to cast out evil spirits. He told them to take nothing for their journey except a walking stick—no food, no traveler’s bag, no money. He allowed them to wear sandals but not to take a change of clothes. “Wherever you go,” he said, “stay in the same house until you leave town. But if any place refuses to welcome you or listen to you, shake its dust from your feet as you leave to show that you have abandoned those people to their fate.” So the disciples went out, telling everyone they met to repent of their sins and turn to God. And they cast out many demons and healed many sick people, anointing them with olive oil."

Episode 93: The Healing Touch of Jesus (Mark 5:21-43) | Scott Crowder

DreamHouse Church — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 20:43:18 +0000

This is the 6th Sunday after Pentecost Easter, Year B in the Christian Calendar and Revised Common Lectionary. Sermon by pastor Scott Crowder.

Episode 92: We Know Love By This (1 John 3:16-24) | Lauren Lee

DreamHouse Church — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 16:41:41 +0000

This is the 4th Sunday of Easter, Year B in the Christian Calendar and Revised Common Lectionary. Sermon by elder Lauren Lee.

Episode 91: The Hope & Joy of Fellowship (1 John 1:1-2:21) | Scott Crowder

DreamHouse Church — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 16:39:39 +0000

This is the 3rd Sunday of Easter, Year B. Sermon by Pastor Scott Crowder.

Episode 90: Peace Unto You (John 20:19-31) | Scott Crowder

DreamHouse Church — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 16:38:11 +0000

This is the 2nd Sunday of Easter, Year B preached by Scott Crowder.

Episode 89: Staying with Jesus (John 20:1-18) | Scott Crowder

DreamHouse Church — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 19:16:20 +0000

On Easter Sunday, Pastor Scott Crowder spoke from John 20:1-18. I this sermon hear how Jesus's tomb went from being the saddest place in the world to the most helpful location on earth. Looking at John's gospel we find Mary Magdalene, Peter, John, and the disciples "staying" with Jesus in multiple ways. "Those who love me I love, and those who search for me will find me." (Prov. 8:17, REB)

Episode 88: Being Holy Means Being Safe (1 Thessalonians 4:1-12) | Scott Crowder

DreamHouse Church — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 21:50:55 +0000

On the 24th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Pastor Scott Crowder shares the 4th part of a five-part series on 1 Thessalonians, a letter Paul wrote to the church in Thessalonica, modern-day Greece. In this sermon, you will hear how Paul called the Thessalonians into holy living to bear witness to Jesus but also as a way to be a community of care for one another.

Episode 87: Fortitude & Strength (1 Thessalonians 3:1-13) | Lauren Lee

DreamHouse Church — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 21:47:48 +0000

On the 23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time, we heard from preacher Lauren Lee for the third part of a five-part series on 1 Thessalonians. This letter Paul wrote to the church in Thessalonica, modern-day Greece, is a call to courageous living in the face of daily opposition. Listen as Lauren points to Christ as the testimony of the Church is one of great fortitude and strength when we abide in Jesus.

Episode 86: Be Ready / Abide in Christ (1 Thessalonians 2:1-20) | Scott Crowder

DreamHouse Church — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 17:07:15 +0000

On the 22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, this is the second part of a five-part series on 1 Thessalonians, a letter Paul wrote to the church in Thessalonica, modern-day Greece. Listen as Pastor Scott Crowder expounds on Paul's encouragement that God calls us to be ready for the return of Jesus Christ. The best way to remain ready is to abide in Christ. We can live holy now for we are connected to God's love and purposes for our lives.

Episode 85: A Right-Making Living God (1 Thessalonians 1:1-10) | Scott Crowder

DreamHouse Church — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 17:03:29 +0000

On the 21st Sunday of Ordinary Time, this is the first of a five-part series on 1 Thessalonians, a letter Paul wrote to the church in Thessalonica, modern-day Greece. Listen as Pastor Scott Crowder gives an overview of this book which has encouraged and taught Christians for 2,000 years. We can live holy lives because of our hope that God gives us the grace we need while on a mission to renew all things.

Episode 84: Small Things, Big Love (Philippians 4:1-9) | Scott Crowder

DreamHouse Church — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 16:59:31 +0000

On the 20th Sunday of Ordinary Time, this sermon wraps up a series on Philippians, a letter Paul wrote from prison to a church in Philippi, modern-day Greece. Listen as Pastor Scott Crowder describes the faithfulness of God and how each moment of our lives has meaning.

Episode 83: Because God First Loved Me (Philippians 1:21-30) | Scott Crowder

DreamHouse Church — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 16:57:23 +0000

On the 17th Sunday of Ordinary Time, this sermon begins a new series on Philippians, a letter Paul wrote from prison to a church in Philippi, modern-day Greece. Listen as Pastor Scott Crowder gives an overview of the letter and how we can find encouragement today because God loves us first.

Episode 82: The Holy Spirit in You (Romans 14:1-12) | Scott Crowder

DreamHouse Church — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 16:53:34 +0000

On the 16th Sunday of Ordinary time, this sermon from Romans 14:1-12 was given by Pastor Scott Crowder. Listen as Scott wraps up a 16-week series on Romans pointing to the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Be encouraged!

Episode 81: Love Does No Wrong (Romans 13:8-14) | Debbie Kemp

DreamHouse Church — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 21:49:04 +0000

On the 15th Sunday of Ordinary time, this sermon from Romans 13:8-14 was given by Rev. Debbie Kemp. Listen as Debbie talks about faithfully following God in difficult situations and times. Should we cut out scripture that we don't believe in? No. This sermon brings up some of the sticky ethical situations that we find ourselves wrestling with today. Our bottom line is this -- love does no wrong.

Episode 80: Overcome Evil with Good (Romans 12:9-21) | Scott Crowder

DreamHouse Church — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 21:45:11 +0000

On the 14th Sunday of Ordinary time, this sermon from Romans 12:9-21 was given by Pastor Scott Crowder. The Christian life should never be communicated as life serving God and fulfilling divine obligations. By the pouring out of the Holy Spirit our lives become empowered with the capacity to overcome evil with good. In this way, the Christian life can be defined as being love in action.

Episode 79: By The Mercies of God (Romans 12:1-8) | Scott Crowder

DreamHouse Church — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 21:41:36 +0000

On the 13th Sunday of Ordinary time, this sermon from Romans 12:1-8 was given by Pastor Scott Crowder. Listen and hear how by the mercies of God we can live faithful lives unto God. By God's mercies, we can be sincere, hate what is evil, never be lacking in zeal, remain joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer, and be a people known for our hospitality.

Episode 78: You're Not Alone in God's Work (Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32) | Scott Crowder

DreamHouse Church — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 21:37:51 +0000

On the 12th Sunday of Ordinary Time, this sermon from Romans 11 was given by Pastor Scott Crowder. Listen and hear about Paul's love for the Jewish people and how far he would go for this love even as it appeared God was doing a new thing. This sermon is an invitation to neither overinflate our importance in God's work nor should we isolate ourselves from those that God is working through in different ways than us. In a narcissistic age, this sermon is an encouragement to embrace God's work in the larger church while finding rest for our souls in what we've been given to do.

Episode 77: God Makes Things Right (Romans 10:5-15) | Scott Crowder

DreamHouse Church — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 20:58:58 +0000

On the 11th Sunday of Ordinary time, this sermon from Romans 10:5-15 was given by Pastor Scott Crowder. Listen and hear how the faithfulness of God is for us helping us not only overcome the world but to be present with the world in crisis. God is not just right. God makes things right. God is righteous and by grace calls the Church to this right-making action for the life of the world.

Episode 76: The Loving Way of Jesus (Romans 9:1-5) | Scott Crowder

DreamHouse Church — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 20:54:16 +0000

On the 10th Sunday after Pentecost (also called the 9th Sunday of Ordinary Time), Pastor Scott Crowder continues a series on the book of Romans. This week we read from Romans 9:1-5 examining Paul's expression of sacrificial love for his own ethnic family, the Jewish people. This kind of love represents God's heart for all of humanity as seen in Jesus going to the cross for the sins of the world. This kind of love is how Jesus calls us to carry the burden of the world. Christians are called to follow the loving way of Jesus and to put away any feelings of superiority that might exist because of what we believe or any certainty gained by receiving God's grace and mercy. This is the sermon of the week.

Episode 75: According to His Purpose | Scott Crowder

DreamHouse Church — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 17:45:20 +0000

On the 9th Sunday after Pentecost (also called the 9th Sunday of Ordinary Time), Pastor Scott Crowder continues a series on the book of Romans. This week we read from Romans 8:26-39. God does not stand apart from the distress of Creation and so the Church, the Body of Christ, is not to be removed from the pain of the world. Be encouraged as you listen to this message which seeks to show how God meets us in crisis and calls us to be near to those who are going through hard times. No matter the season or trial we find ourselves in we can rejoice and say that thou art with me!

Episode 74: No Longer Slaves to the Flesh | Scott Crowder

DreamHouse Church — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 02:32:36 +0000

On the 8th Sunday after Pentecost (also called the 8th Sunday of Ordinary Time), Pastor Scott Crowder continues a series on the book of Romans. Listen as we pick up from Romans 8:12-27 hearing how the Christian life is that of living according to the Holy Spirit, free in Christ from the flesh.

Episode 73: Jesus Has Accomplished It | Scott Crowder

DreamHouse Church — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 02:30:51 +0000

On the 7th Sunday after Pentecost (also called the 7th Sunday of Ordinary Time), Pastor Scott Crowder continues a series on the book of Romans. Listen as we pick up from Romans 8:1-11.

Episode 72: Refreshing Romans | Scott Crowder

DreamHouse Church — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 02:28:13 +0000

On the 6th Sunday after Pentecost (also called the 6th Sunday of Ordinary Time), Pastor Scott Crowder continues a series on the book of Romans. Reviewing Romans and looking forward to how God refreshes and replenishes us through the work of the Holy Spirit as revealed in Christ Jesus, our Lord.

Episode 71: The Free Gift of God | Scott Crowder

DreamHouse Church — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 21:04:51 +0000

On the 5th Sunday after Pentecost (also called the 5th Sunday of Ordinary Time), Pastor Scott Crowder continues a series on the book of Romans. Listen as he gives an overview of chapter 5 and teaches through chapter 6. "For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." (6:23)

Episode 70: Live in Christ Dead to Sin | Allen Kemp

DreamHouse Church — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 21:02:19 +0000

Preaching on the 4th Sunday after Pentecost (also called the 3rd Sunday of Ordinary time), Allen Kemp shares from Romans 6:1-11. As the Apostle Paul wrote to the church in Rome, "You all must consider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus."

Episode 69: Peace with God through Jesus Christ | Scott Crowder

DreamHouse Church — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 22:58:49 +0000

On the 3rd Sunday after Pentecost (also called the 3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time), Pastor Scott Crowder continues a series on the book of Romans. This week we hear how God gives peace through Jesus Christ as a free gift. This peace is for individuals but even more so, is for the larger community. Listen and be encouraged to find peace as only Jesus Christ can give.

Episode 68: Intro to Romans - Sin & Grace | Scott Crowder

DreamHouse Church — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 17:10:42 +0000

On the 2nd Sunday after Pentecost (also called the 2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time), Pastor Scott Crowder begins a series on the book of Romans. In this first week of a multi-week series, we hear of the Apostle Paul's mission to bring the Roman church into faithful obedience to God by the reception of the Gospel (Good News) of Jesus Christ.

Episode 67: Hidden in Christ, Beloved by God | Lauren Lee

DreamHouse Church — Mon, 05 Jun 2023 19:46:03 +0000

Listen to this week's sermon as we hear from DreamHouse Church elder Lauren Lee sharing on Trinity Sunday. God is not worried about us or fearful for our future, but holds us together in Christ by the Spirit as beloved children of God.

Episode 66: In the Meantime | Scott Crowder

DreamHouse Church — Wed, 24 May 2023 17:35:23 +0000

On Ascension Sunday, Pastor Scott Crowder preaches from Acts 1:6-14 and John 17:1-11. Hear how all of our best hopes are kept with God. We can hope for the future according to Jesus’ faith. Jesus drew his confidence from Abba Father. In the same way, we can have the same love and power that Jesus had because by him we have the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of God, resting on us.

Episode 65: Repay Evil with Blessing | Scott Crowder

DreamHouse Church — Tue, 16 May 2023 19:21:44 +0000

On the 6th Sunday of Easter, Pastor Scott Crowder preaches from 1 Peter 3:8-22. Here Peter speaks to people who have been wounded by the community around them. His pastoral leadership points them to the opportunity of receiving a blessing while being mistreated. In this sermon hear the ways of Jesus which are life to us in every trial.

Episode 64: Finding the Way | Scott Crowder

DreamHouse Church — Tue, 09 May 2023 17:10:17 +0000

On the 5th Sunday of Easter, Pastor Scott Crowder preaches from John 14:1-4 as we hear Jesus comforting the disciples in their wonder of what would happen next following the shocking news that Jesus would be betrayed by one of them, an action that would result in his death on the cross. In this passage, Jesus gives his disciples a word that we can trust in our own disappointments and search for what to do in a world full of joy and pain. Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life.

Episode 63: Eyes Open to Jesus | Scott Crowder

DreamHouse Church — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 16:29:01 +0000

On the 3rd Sunday of Easter, Pastor Scott Crowder preaches from Luke 24:13-35 as we hear about Jesus on the road to Emmaus with two of his disciples that don't recognize him.

Episode 62: From Believing to Following Jesus | Debbie Kemp

DreamHouse Church — Tue, 26 Apr 2022 19:33:44 +0000

On the 2nd Sunday of Easter, Debbie Kemp shares how John's Gospel was written so that "you might believe." Believing is a mark of faith, a mark of continually trusting and following Jesus. The call of Jesus to follow him is a call beyond classifying ourselves as Christians. We are called into the action of following Christ in all his ways. Listen with us and be encouraged. If this podcast has blessed you, consider giving to our ministry. You can do so at our website, https://www.jesusloves757.com/give

Episode 61: Remembering Resurrection | Scott Crowder

DreamHouse Church — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 18:21:26 +0000

On Easter Sunday, Pastor Scott Crowder asks "What do you do when you are facing or have faced a crisis? What do you do when you’ve lost your way?" Often in life up is down, and down is...where we are. This sermon affirms that remembering the resurrection of Jesus Christ is not just something we should do, it's also an act of God's very own Spirit that draws us out of death and into life, out of the doldrums, and into hope. Know that you are not alone. God is for you. Listen with us and be encouraged. If this podcast has blessed you, consider giving to our ministry. You can do so at our website, https://www.jesusloves757.com/give

Episode 60: The Humility of Jesus | Scott Crowder

DreamHouse Church — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 16:51:13 +0000

On Palm Sunday, Pastor Scott Crowder discussed the prophetic expectation that surrounded Jesus as he entered Jerusalem riding on the colt of a donkey. Within a week the crowds that received Jesus would reject him. His way -- the way of truth and life -- often looks ineffective in a world that exalts the proud. Hear of Jesus' faithfulness to make all things new, keeping us even when we miss following his ways. Listen with us and be encouraged. If this podcast has blessed you, consider giving to our ministry. You can do so at our website, https://www.jesusloves757.com/give

Episode 59: God is Doing a New Thing | Lauren Lee

DreamHouse Church — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 20:04:31 +0000

During Lent, we remember our baptism identity. On the 5th Sunday of Lent, Lauren Lee reminds us that the Christian life is a life of praise. We can leave behind murmuring and complaining and live into the life that Christ has freely given us through his life, death, resurrection, and reign. Listen with us and be encouraged. If this podcast has blessed you, consider giving to our ministry. You can do so at our website, https://www.jesusloves757.com/give

Episode 58: If Anyone Is In Christ...New Creation | Scott Crowder

DreamHouse Church — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 20:00:44 +0000

On the 4th Sunday of Lent, we listen to Pastor Scott Crowder confronting the misplaced notion that the early church was pure and unadulterated. Paul writes to the church in Corinth imploring them to no longer regard themselves according to the flesh, but by a new identity in Christ. Listen with us and be encouraged. If this podcast has blessed you, consider giving to our ministry. You can do so at our website, https://www.jesusloves757.com/give

Episode 57: Warnings, Grace, and Union with Christ | Scott Crowder

DreamHouse Church — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 19:56:15 +0000

On the 3rd Sunday of Lent we wrestle with Paul's word of caution and encouragement to the church in Philippi. Listen with us and be exhorted to a new life in Christ, filled with joy, peace and right-making actions. If this podcast has blessed you, consider giving to our ministry. You can do so at our website, https://www.jesusloves757.com/give

Episode 56: Stand Firm on the Promises of God | Scott Crowder

DreamHouse Church — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 19:44:57 +0000

Continuing on in the season of Lent we look at a thread that runs through Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18; Psalm 27; Philippians 3:17-4:1; Luke 13:31-35. This thread is the commitment of God to keep all of God's promises. Stand firm is by Pastor Scott Crowder on the 2nd Sunday of Lent. Listen and be encouraged. If this podcast has blessed you, consider giving to our ministry. You can do so at our website, https://www.jesusloves757.com/give

Episode 55: Drawing Away to Draw Near (Luke 4:1-13) | Scott Crowder

DreamHouse Church — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 04:16:06 +0000

This Sunday's sermon is from Luke 4:1-13 by Pastor Scott Crowder on the 1st Sunday of Lent. Listen and be encouraged. If this podcast has blessed you, consider giving to our ministry. You can do so at our website, https://www.jesusloves757.com/give

Episode 54: The Glory of the Lord (Luke 9:28-43a) | Debbie Kemp

DreamHouse Church — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 04:12:38 +0000

This Sunday's sermon is from Luke 9:28-43a by John Crowder. Listen and be encouraged.

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Episode 53: Epiphany 7, Luke 6:27-38 | John Crowder

DreamHouse Church — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 04:10:06 +0000

This Sunday's sermon is from Luke 6:27-38 by John Crowder. Listen and be encouraged.

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Episode 52: Epiphany 6, Jeremiah 17:5-10; Psalm 1; Luke 6:17-26 | Allen Kemp

DreamHouse Church — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 04:08:45 +0000

This Sunday's sermon is a look at some difficult passages from Jeremiah 17:5-10; Psalm 1; Luke 6:17-26 by Allen Kemp. Listen and be encouraged.

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Episode 51: Epiphany 5, Luke 5:1-11 | Scott Crowder

DreamHouse Church — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 04:01:14 +0000

This Sunday's sermon is from Luke 5:1-11 as given by Pastor Scott Crowder. May you be encouraged.

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Episode 51: Epiphany 4, Luke 4:21-30, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 | Scott Crowder

DreamHouse Church — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 03:57:22 +0000

This Sunday's sermon is from Luke 4:21-30 and 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 as given by Pastor Scott Crowder. May you be encouraged.

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Episode 50: Alignment | Christina Porter

DreamHouse Church — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 03:55:11 +0000

This Sunday's sermon is focuses on God's work of aligning the Church for God's own purposes. From Psalm 19 and Luke 4:14-21 by Christina Porter on the 3rd Sunday after Epiphany. May you be encouraged by this sermon. If you feel led to give in to our ministry you can do so at https://www.jesusloves757.com/give

Episode 49: Epiphany 2, 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 | Scott Crowder

DreamHouse Church — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 03:53:08 +0000

This Sunday's sermon is from 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 by Pastor Scott Crowder on the 2nd Sunday after Epiphany. May you be encouraged by this sermon. If you feel led to give in to our ministry you can do so at https://www.jesusloves757.com/give

Episode 48: Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 | Scott Crowder

DreamHouse Church — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 03:51:39 +0000

This Sunday's sermon is from Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 by Pastor Scott Crowder on the 1st Sunday after Epiphany. May you be encouraged by this sermon. If you feel led to give in to our ministry you can do so at https://www.jesusloves757.com/give

Episode 47: John 1:1-18 | Lauren Lee

DreamHouse Church — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 03:49:26 +0000

This Sunday's sermon is from John 1 by Lauren Lee on the 2nd Sunday after Christmas. May you be encouraged by this sermon. If you feel led to give in to our ministry you can do so at https://www.jesusloves757.com/give

Episode 46: Signs of the End (Mark 13) | Scott Crowder

DreamHouse Church — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 20:04:23 +0000

Listen to Pastor Scott Crowder's teaching on Jesus's answering his disciples' questions in Mark 13 as they wonder about the future. May you be encouraged by this sermon. If you feel led to give in to our ministry you can do so at https://www.jesusloves757.com/give

Episode 45: A Brief History of Reformation | Allen Kemp

DreamHouse Church — Sat, 06 Nov 2021 15:17:07 +0000

October 31st is Reformation Day, a day commemorating when Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses on the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany on October 31, 1517. Here is the sermon "A Brief History of Reformation" by Rev. Allen Kemp.

Episode 44: Believe Jesus is Faithful | Scott Crowder

DreamHouse Church — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 19:27:12 +0000

Here is the sermon "Believe Jesus is Faithful" by Pastor Scott Crowder from October 24, 2021. Find encouragement in this story of Jesus healing a blind beggar as told in Mark 10:46-52.

Episode 43: Liberation for All | Scott Crowder

DreamHouse Church — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 19:23:30 +0000

Here is the sermon "Liberation for All" by Pastor Scott Crowder from October 17, 2021. We hope that you are encouraged by this word from Mark 10:35-45.

Episode 42: The Scattering & The Saving by Scott Crowder

DreamHouse Church — Tue, 04 May 2021 21:04:39 +0000

Looking at Acts 8, we hear how God as Divine Presence removes the barriers of human distinction and the borders of the human heart drawing all of humanity to the gospel of Jesus Christ. This sermon was given on the fifth Sunday of Easter.

Episode 42: The Life of Christ in You by Scott Crowder

DreamHouse Church — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 17:04:52 +0000

For this 4th Sunday of Easter, this sermon by Pastor Scott Crowder is taken from sharing from John 10:11-18 and Acts 4:5-12. Listen and be encouraged today.

Episode 41: Jesus is the Way to Be Together

DreamHouse Church — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 20:07:01 +0000

For this 3rd Sunday of Easter, this sermon was given by Scott Crowder, sharing from Acts 3. Listen and be blessed.

Episode 40: Following Jesus, No Turning Back by Scott Crowder

DreamHouse Church — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 18:24:32 +0000

For this 2nd Sunday of Lent, this sermon was given by Scott Crowder, sharing from Mark 8:31-38. Listen and be blessed.

Episode 39: Jesus First by Scott Crowder

DreamHouse Church — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 20:50:56 +0000

For this 3rd Sunday of Epiphany, this sermon was given by Scott Crowder, sharing from Mark 1:14-20. Listen and be blessed.

Episode 38: Prepare the Way of the Lord by Scott Crowder

DreamHouse Church — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 18:28:04 +0000

For this 2nd Sunday of Advent, this sermon was given by Scott Crowder, sharing from 2 Peter 3:8-15a and Mark 1:1-8. Listen and be blessed.

Episode 37: Emmanuel, God For Us by Scott Crowder

DreamHouse Church — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 18:26:46 +0000

For this 1st Sunday of Advent, this sermon was given by Scott Crowder, sharing from Mark 13:24-37. Listen and be blessed.

Love One Another by Allen Kemp

DreamHouse Church — Tue, 10 Nov 2020 19:20:11 +0000

For this 23rd Sunday after Pentecost, this sermon was given by Allen Kemp, sharing on how all of our divisions can find unity in our spiritual promises of having one Father, one Savior, one Love in Christ Jesus, our Lord. Listen and be blessed.

Our Father (Unity in Christ) by Scott Crowder

DreamHouse Church — Sat, 07 Nov 2020 18:51:16 +0000

For this 22nd Sunday after Pentecost, this sermon was based on Matthew 23:1-12 where Jesus speaks to the crowds and his disciples regarding having One Father.

Centered in God by Scott Crowder

DreamHouse Church — Mon, 26 Oct 2020 17:59:40 +0000

For this 21st Sunday after Pentecost this sermon was recorded during a Facebook Live broadcast for DreamHouse Church. This DreamHouse Message of the Week is based on Matthew 22:34-46, where Jesus tells the Pharisees what the greatest commandment is.

20.10.05 - The Parable of the Vineyard Owner's Son by Scott Crowder

DreamHouse Church — Mon, 05 Oct 2020 14:20:23 +0000

For this 18th Sunday after Pentecost this sermon was recorded during a Facebook Live broadcast for DreamHouse Church. This DreamHouse Message of the Week is based on Matthew 21:33:46, a parable that speaks to us in our present moment.

Jesus, Our Good Shepherd by Scott Crowder

DreamHouse Church — Tue, 05 May 2020 22:08:12 +0000

For this 4th Sunday of Easter this sermon was recorded in the home of the home of Pastor Scott Crowder for a Facebook Live broadcast on DreamHouse Church's Facebook page. This DreamHouse Message of the Week is based on John 10:1-10.