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Langdon Palmer

546 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratings

Live Sunday morning sermons from Rev. Dr. Langdon Palmer on living in the real world as a disciple of Jesus. Topics include: The Apostles Creed, The Sermon on the Mount, The Lords Prayer, The Ten Commandments, Gospel of John, Ancient-Future, Narnia, C.S. Lewis and the Great Divorce, The Lord of the Rings, Psalm 23, Emerging Church, Relationships, Time Management, Money, Sex, Integrity. For more information go to www.InklingsWines.com/Langdon

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The Ten Commandments 7 - No Adultery - Eden's Tree - John 8 & Hebrews 13:1-5

June 15, 2009 00:53 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MB

Why is that the love relationships that seem the very best blessings of life can turn into the very things that can break our hearts, fill us with remorse, and leave us feeling half dead? And what's the scoop with sex? Are Christians uptight, do we need to get caught up with the times? Is biblical morality out of date ? In a very candid talk we discover that it was God's idea that Sex be awesome, and there is a way to delight in sex and delight in innocence - all at the same time!

The Ten Commandments 6 - Do Not Kill - The Lord and Giver of Life - Genesis 4:1-9

June 08, 2009 03:16 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MB

If you had to rank the ten commandments in order of importance, which one would be #1? Most people choose Thou Shall Not Kill. But that simple four word phrase opens us up to some of the most divisive issues of our day: The death penalty, Abortion, War, Suicide, Doctor assisted Suicide, etc. What should a Christian's stance be towards these issues? We try to find out by facing the tough questions raised by the death of Dr. George Tiller, and then listening to Jesus.

The Ten Commandments 5 - Keep the Sabbath - That fierce stillness Psalm 62

June 01, 2009 03:49 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB

What would you think of a God who gave only 10 rules to live by and the one he spent the most time on was the command to rest, relax, and cease from your toil? We explore practical ways to return the Sabbath rest of God to our lives as we look at Deuteronomy 5:12-15, Isaiah 30:15, and Psalm 62

The Ten Commandments 4 - No Idols, No name in vain - 1 Timothy 1:17

May 25, 2009 03:07 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MB

What if the ten commandments are not about rules but about learning the ways of the master craftsman of living life well - Jesus? As a matter of fact, the 2nd Commandment warns us you can be too religious! But why were idols such a big deal and why does saying God's name in vain make the top ten? We find out as we discover the difference between idols and icons in 1 Timothy 1:17

The Ten Commandments 3 - No other Gods but me - Deuteronomy 6:4-5

May 17, 2009 23:22 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MB

Does your life ever feel like a mess? If you could wipe the table clean, start your life all over again, what is the first thing you would put back on the table? Why in the world is the 1st of the Ten Commandments the 1st? We look at how resturant tables, mountain pools and weddings point us to the great truth of the first commandment.

The Ten Commandments 2 - Honor Your Father and Mother

May 10, 2009 16:06 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MB

Why would Honor your Father and Mother make God's top 10 list of most important moral commands? What does honoring our parents really mean when we didnt have the greatest parents? How can we be the kind of parents that raise their kids well, parents worthy of honor? We find out as we look at Ephesians 6:1-4 and Collosians Colossians 3:20-21

The Ten Commandments 1 - Introduction Matthew 22:35-40

May 03, 2009 17:57 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MB

Is there a way to live the simple life in our busy world? How does life in a constantly changing high tech cyber world of facebook connect to something as ancient and unmoving as the 10 commandments? Are the 10 commandments for today? Are Christians to live by grace instead of the law? What did Jesus teach about the commandments ? What was up with the Ark of the Covennant ? Why did it have a mercy seat ? It all comes back to Jesus.

How to read the Bible - John 21

April 20, 2009 01:26 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MB

How can I read the bible to really understand what it says? What do I do with parts of the bible that make no sense to me? Is the bible so open to interpreation that it can mean pretty much anything? Is it accurate? Are all bible verses created equal? We look at the 21st chapter of the gospel of John to get an understanding of what the bible is and how to use it.

A Generous Orthodoxy - 1st Corinthians 15:1-14

March 09, 2009 01:47 - 27 minutes - 37.6 MB

Does the church ever drive you crazy ? Do you ever wonder if you will find a spiritual home? Is there such a thing as a church that holds on to the absolutes of the faith, yet is all about freedom, compassion and welcome? Is there such a thing as a generous orthodoxy? We re-visit the Apostles Creed and discover there the Spring House that holds the key to a healthy, generous orthodoxy.

The Fifth Element - James 1:27 - The final reversal

February 10, 2009 20:49 - 19 minutes - 26.8 MB

How do we move from a bunch of beliefs in our head to a vibrant, joyful, living faith? In this last part of our Christianity 101 series, we encounter the 5th revelation which is the gateway from belief to life. It turns out the Sci Fi movie THE FIFTH ELEMENT contains a scene that unlocks the secret for moving beyond the debates of modern/postmodern, individualistic/communal, liberal/conservative religion to an authentic, full bodied faith. It turns out that you are the one who is called ...

Which Way Will It Be ? - Romans 10:9 & John 1:11-12 - the 4th Great Reversal

February 02, 2009 00:28 - 26 minutes - 35.7 MB

Have you ever come to a point where Christianity went from being a possibility to being your identity? There comes a moment when we become aware that God is present and a decision must be made now. Each of us must choose if we will bow before the king. It turns out our identity, our vocation and our future turn upon this choice. This sermon is for those who are new in the journey of faith or feel they need to return to it. We find the place where deep joy meets deep loyalty in Romans 10...

The Weaver s Ransom - 1st Timothy 2:5-6 - The Third Great Reversal

January 26, 2009 00:22 - 23 minutes - 31.8 MB

Do you ever feel like the world is beautiful but there is a tear in it's fabric ? Do you ever feel like there is a rip in your own heart that you just cannot mend? Why did Jesus go to the cross and what really happened there ? In the 3rd revelation on the ancient path for moden pilgrims we look to 1st Timothy 2:5-6 and discover weaver of all things waiting for us there - weaver who paid a ransom in his blood in order mend hearts and the cosmos

The Unpardonable Sin - Romans 3:23 - The Second Great Reversal

January 19, 2009 04:06 - 26 minutes - 36.4 MB

Which is worse - to call someone evil or to call them sinful? There are five great revelations that form the heart of Christianity and today we explore the one we dont want to talk about - the nature of our own sin. The second great reversal in how we see the world and ourselves is revealed to us in Romans 3:23

Can you prove God Exists ? John 3:16 - The First Great Reversal

January 12, 2009 03:42 - 24 minutes - 34 MB

Does God Exist ? Can you prove it ? What is God like? How can you believe God is like a loving parent when you see all the human suffering in the world? What is the difference between reason and revelation? Instead of the four spiritual laws we look at five spiritual revelations that form the foundation of a Christian World view. Today in Part One we look at John 3:16 to discover the first revelation.

The Lords Prayer 10 - For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever Amen.

September 28, 2008 23:18 - 20 minutes - 28.6 MB

Here's an overview of the flow of the Lords Prayer that focuses on it's final phrase. Why is this phrase in the prayer if Jesus didnt say it? We turn to Psalm 145 to find out - it turns out these are not words to be lightly spoken

The Lords Prayer 8 - Lead us not into temptation

September 08, 2008 02:28 - 28 minutes - 39.1 MB

Is it God who leads us into Temptation? What does Jesus mean by this line in the Lord's Prayer? What is temptation and where does it come from? We look at James 1:12-17, the scholar Diogenes Allen, and the Band Casting Crowns to find answers. We conclude with a way of dealing with temptations that works - it all turns upon Jesus...

The Lords Prayer 7 - As we forgive our debtors

September 01, 2008 02:21 - 27 minutes - 38.3 MB

Trying to actually forgive someone who wronged you is no small potatoes. What does it mean to forgive? How do we do it ? Should we forgive people who dont say they are sorry? Jesus shows us the way in the book of Matthew in general, and in the story of the Prodigal Son in particular.

The Lords Prayer 6 - Forgive us our trespasses

August 25, 2008 03:37 - 29 minutes - 40.5 MB

So which is it - trespasses or debts when I say the Lord's prayer? Today we actually find out! And we take a journery through the world religions and find ourselves standing at the cross....

The Lords Prayer 5 - Give us this day our daily bread

August 17, 2008 17:06 - 28 minutes - 38.7 MB

With this line Jesus creates a prayer that spans from the holiness of an almighty God to the earthyness of my kitchen table. Within this phrase is the gateway to a life of simplicity and dependance - a life present to the present rather than our anxious thoughts. Deuteronmy 8:6-18, James 2:14-17 to find out how the hungry of the world, the good things of life, and the love of God come together in this amazing prayer

The Lords Prayer 4 - Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven

August 10, 2008 17:27 - 26 minutes - 37 MB

Are the things we see happening in the world actually God's will? If not, why doesnt he do something about them? What is God's will for my life? Can we really know God's will? We take soundings in the deep waters of God's word to find some answers: Ezekiel 33:10-11, John 6:35-39, Luke 22:18-20,41-44, Matthew 5:43-45

The Lords Prayer 3 - Thy Kingdom Come

August 03, 2008 15:49 - 29 minutes - 40.7 MB

What does Jesus mean when he says "The Kingdom of God is at hand", or when he prays "Thy Kingdom Come?" Has it already come, or is it to come? Will there be a rapture? What is the Kingdom of God anyway ? Strangely enough, abandoned swimming pools and a bombed out church from world war II give us a clue...

The Lords Prayer 2 - Hallowed be thy name

July 28, 2008 00:37 - 25 minutes - 35.5 MB

Why does Jesus include the strange phrase "Hallowed by thy name" in his prayer? This phrase turns out to be even wilder than what first meets the eye. Join us on this journey into the Holiness of God! We look at the second line of the Lords Prayer in light of Psalm 90.

The Lords Prayer 1 - Our father who art in heaven

July 20, 2008 17:01 - 29 minutes - 40.3 MB

Is it possible that the Lord's Prayer is so familar, we have become so comfortable with it that we have forgotten how powerful and how dangerous it is? This prayer will change the way we look at everything. The very first line of this prayer is a declaration that Jesus is right and Nietzsche is wrong about the biggest question of our lives.

The Money Pit

June 22, 2008 18:41 - 29 minutes - 40.6 MB

Should you feel guilty about buying that thing you have been thinking about - or is material prosperity a sign of God's blessing ? How should a Christian think about Money ? We tend to view our spiritual life and our finances as unrelated, but it turns out they are surprisingly connected. Deuteronomy 8:11-18 and 1st Timothy 6:7-19 put side by side give us a great biblical foundation for understanding money and wealth

The Prayer of Jabez

June 15, 2008 22:01 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MB

What are we to make of THE PRAYER OF JABEZ? Some folks think it has worked magic in their lives and others think it represents everything that is wrong with American Religion. Beneath all the debate lies the prayer itself. When understood in the context of the full witness of scripture, it offers us a profound resource for our prayer life and our journey with God.

Who s your Daddy ?!! Turning from Prince Caspian to the Gospel of John

June 02, 2008 02:11 - 30 minutes - 41.5 MB

When we beat a friend in hoops or a video game we love to say Who s your Daddy! But that phrase takes on a whole new meaning when we look at the only person who had the right to say that to the entire human race... but chose instead to stoop down and washed our feet... Today we turn from Prince Caspian to look at John 12:31-50 and the amazing words of Jesus as he faced the toughest substance on earth - hardened hearts. This early summer sermon ends in a most surprising way!

Prince Caspian 3 - The way of Prince Caspian

May 26, 2008 02:57 - 34 minutes - 47.9 MB

In the poster for the movie Prince Caspian, why is he holding both Susan's horn and a sword? What does it mean to put on the full armor of God? There comes a time when each of us must take a stand and decide whose side we are one. The ancient church and Prince Caspian show us how to stand against the world, the flesh, and the devil by looking at Ephesians 6:11-18. For a personal devotional based on this sermon, go to http://www.southridgeworship.com/prince_caspian_3.htm

Prince Caspian 2 - The Secret of the TruffleHunter

May 18, 2008 19:16 - 26 minutes - 37.1 MB

C.S. Lewis told us stories about the world of Narnia so we could understand how to live in this world. In Prince Caspian the children come back 1300 years later to hear people tell them legends... about themselves! If The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe offers parallels to the time of Jesus of Nazareth, Prince Caspian shows us how deal with spirituality and belief in our time. Join us as we look at 1 Corinthians 15:1-10 and learn from TruffleHunter the badger how to live in the ancient...

Prince Caspian 1 - Dr. Cornelius I Presume

May 12, 2008 02:54 - 22 minutes - 30.3 MB

Why is it we sometimes feel closer to God in the woods than in a church? Dr. Cornelius gives us the answer as we look at 1st Chronicles 16:31-36. The Journey back to faith part 1. It turns out this world is even wilder than we imagined. For a personal devotional based on this sermon, go to http://www.southridgeworship.com/prince_caspian_1.htm

Reason - within reason ...The relationship between faith and reason, God's soverignty and our free-will in everyday life

May 05, 2008 00:42 - 29 minutes - 40.2 MB

In our culture it is popular to treat science and faith like they are opposites - but they are not. In this fascinating scripture we look at the way Capihas, Judas, and Mary use reason in differen ways and come to very different conclusions. How can we have free will if God is in control ? Here is an image that helps us with this timeless question. John 11:45-12:8

A river runs through it - Finding Hope in a Broken World - John 10:34-42

April 28, 2008 01:40 - 27 minutes - 38 MB

Sometimes we read the bible and get nothing out of it - it feels like a desert of lifeless words. Sometimes church services seem lifeless like a barren desert, and sometimes our very lives seem like a barren desert - Where is God in all of this?

Why People Drive You Crazy - a biblical approach to dealing with difficult people

April 07, 2008 02:53 - 24 minutes - 33.3 MB

If I am a Christian I am supposed to love everyone, but some people drive me crazy ! Is it me or is it them? What practical steps can I take to love difficult people the way Jesus would have me love them. A short guide to dancing with porcupines !

Larry Norman Tribute

March 02, 2008 15:55 - 6 minutes - 9.47 MB

A live recording of a tribute done in our worship service upon the death of Larry Norman. For more music from Rick and Debra go to http://www.cdfreedom.com/artists/lyraproject/

Suffering - Why is God allowing this ? Following Jesus when life gets rough

January 27, 2008 22:15 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MB

Why does God allow suffering ? Why doesn't God intervene and make things right ? Why did God let my loved one die? How can I believe in God when horrible things happen here on earth? Does God exist? Does God care? Is God powerful enough to change things? Then why doesnt he? We find some answers in the story of Lazurus in John 11.

Apostles Creed 11 The life everlasting Amen!

June 25, 2007 03:21 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MB

What does the ressurection of the body and the life everlasting mean for you an me? In this final sermon on the Apostles

Apostles Creed 8 - the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints - Acts 2 :40-47

June 10, 2007 15:03 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MB

Does the church ever drive you nuts? Do the people in the church ever drive you nuts? What is the church? Why does the creed say "Catholic"? in describing the church? We get the answers first from C.S. Lewis' ScrewTape Letters, and then from the word of God in ACTS 2:40-47 ,1 Thessalonians 5:16-17,1 Peter 2:1-10,ACTS 2:40-47. The news for your local church may be better than you thought!

Apostles Creed 5 - Suffered under Pontius Pilate - Hebrews 2:6-18

May 20, 2007 16:31 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MB

What is the name of a two bit Roman bureaucrat doing in one of the most sacred writings of Christianity – the Apostles Creed ? How do we know a bunch of guys didn’t just make the bible up? How can we believe that God is loving and all powerful if he allows suffering? This fascinating short phrase of the creed addresses all three of these questions. As with every other line in the Apostles Creed we explore the powerful scriptural foundation that anchors it as we turn to Hebrews Chapter 2.

Apostles Creed 4 - Concieved by the Holy Spirit, Born of the Virgin Mary - Luke 1:26-38

May 13, 2007 22:23 - 17 minutes - 16 MB

Does it really matter if Jesus had a miraculous birth ? Is it so important that it should be included in the list of most important Christian doctrines found in the creeds ? What is packed in this phrase "Conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary" ? It turns out... a whole lot! We turn to the Annunciation in Luke Chapter 1 where we find the courageous words of Mary. It turns out this event not only helps us understand the incarnation, it helps us deal with situations in ou...

Apostles Creed 3 - In Jesus Christ His Only Son Our Lord - Philippians 2:5-10

May 06, 2007 19:37 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MB

All that we have said so far about the Apostles Creed sounds pretty good to modern ears. But today we come to the line that is unsettling in every culture. Today we come to the watershed line. Today we move from vague religion to the particulars of Jesus. Did the early church really think Jesus was God, or rather a great teacher ? Which do you think was easier - for these ancient people or for our scientific age to believe Jesus was God? The answer may surprise you as we study the full...

Apostles Creed 2 - In God the Father Almighty Maker of Heaven and Earth - Luke 15:11-24

April 30, 2007 02:06 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MB

n this short phrase we encounter the relationship of Christianity to Pantheism, Polytheism, Monotheism, the Environmental movement and Feminism ! We discover that one of the primary attributes of the creed - calling God 'Father' was never meant to be an excuse for patriarchal oppression but rather was a whole new way of thinking that Jesus brought into the world which turned the world upside down and brought with it Mercy and Grace.

Apostles Creed 1 - I Believe - 2 Timothy 1:12 -14

April 22, 2007 22:56 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MB

This very first sermon on the Apostles Creed was recorded the Sunday after the Virginia Tech massacre. How are we to believe in God in a world like this? Join us for this first part of our Apostles Creed series as we begin with the phrase "I believe"

Narnia - The Lion, THe Witch and the Wardrobe 3 - The Stone Table is Broken - Encountering the power of redemption in the Lord of Life

December 18, 2005 22:30 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MB

In this final podcast on the Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe we look at the deep theology behind the breaking of the Stone Table and the return of Aslan. What does it mean that the law was written on Stone Tablets? It turns out this supposed children's story by C.S. Lewis gives us profound insight into the atonement. We look at Luke 2:10-11,1Titus 2:5-6,Hebrews 9:15,Hebrews 12:2 and find that the Chronicles of Narnia declare "He has died as a ransom to set them free from the sins comm...

Narnia - The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe 2 - The Problem with Turkish Delight - Being honest about the power of temptation in our lives

December 11, 2005 16:15 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MB

Why do we give in so often to stupid choices that mess up our lives? Is there a devil ? How does temptation work ? How can we deal with it? In this second podcast on C.S. Lewis' The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe, we discover that Lewis illustrates the many ways temptation works through the story of Edmund. We look at James 1:13-22,Luke 21:34-22:6, Ephesians 6:10-13, Romans 6:16-23, and Genesis 3:1-13, and then end with end with a top ten list to remember when faced with temptation.

Narnia - The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe 1 - What if it was always winter but never Christmas ? - Finding hope in a world that's cold

December 04, 2005 22:01 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB

This first podcast on the Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe gives an introduction to C.S. Lewis and the book. Then it turns to two deep truths found in this supposed child's book. First, what it is like to deal with hopelessness and depression - what it is like to live in a world of grey where it is always winter but never Christmas. But next it takes us to a deeper truth - the fact that the redemption of God cannot be stopped, that Aslan is on the move, that right at the coldest day of w...

Philippians 2:1-11

December 31, 1899 06:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MB

From an older sermon series on Phillipians back in 2010