Langdon Palmer
546 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsLive 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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Christianity and Enneagram Podcast Number 5 - The Investigator
March 22, 2020 16:00 - 37 minutes - 19.1 MBJoin us as we dig into Enneagram Personality Type #5 - the Investigator also known as the Observer, Could this be the way you or someone you love is wired ? Investigators are highly Observant, Innovative, Perceptive, Impartial, Independent, Cerebral, and Withdrawn. They are motivated by a desire to understand. They take in information through intense focus and therefore can develop complex ideas and skills. They are often introverted and analytical. They can be visionary pioneers but...
Full Worship Service March 22,2020
March 22, 2020 01:02 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBAn interactive worship service that gives you time to pray, sing, and dig into God's Word. We are continuing our sermon series on the Enneagram with #5 The Observer. To watch this service, go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0ks06Eps64&feature=youtu.be For more resources go to www.levpres.org
Full worship service for March 15, 2020
March 15, 2020 16:15 - 55 minutes - 35.5 MBThis hour long podcast includes opportunities to sing and pray and dig deep into the story of Joseph in the book of Genesis. It is from our on-line worship service. See the sermon podcast of 3/15/2020 for all the images referenced. Or you can watch the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A99sdKPQMsg&t=857s
Christianity and Enneagram Podcast Number 4 - The Romantic
March 15, 2020 15:53 - 38 minutes - 35 MBDo you have a creative streak ? Do you ever get the sense that you are different ? Do you have a child that dances to a different drummer ? Listen to the story of Joseph in Genesis as we dive into what makes the Romantic or the Individualist tick. See the show notes for key images and quotes. See https://levpres.org/enneagram-and-christianity-resources for the complete Enneagram series.
Christianity and Enneagram Podcast Number 3 - The Performer
March 08, 2020 16:00 - 36 minutes - 15.1 MBAre you a success oriented person? Do you know how to get things done and achieve goals? Are you interested in growing and being all you can be ? If so, you need to take a pause from all your effort and ask a basic question - who am I really, and why do I do things the way I do ? The ancient model known as the Ennegram says that there are basically 9 personality types - and each of us tends to lean toward one of these ways of being in the world. Each type has beautiful, admiral qualities...
Christianity and the Enneagram Podcast Number 2 - The Helper
March 01, 2020 17:00 - 33 minutes - 14.1 MBAre you the kind of person who just loves to serve other people ? Does it ever get you frustrated that other people aren’t as kind and giving to you as you are to them? Join us today we explore the Ennegram personality type number two, also known as “The Helper” or “The Giver.” There is a wonderful way to be you! See the show notes for key images and quotes. See https://levpres.org/enneagram-and-christianity-resources/ for the whole series
Christianity and Enneagram Podcast Number 1 - The Perfectionist
February 23, 2020 17:00 - 30 minutes - 13.6 MBThis podcast is part of our series “Honest to God: The Bible, The Enneagram, and Why you do the things you do” Today we explore the Perfectionist, a way of being in the world that has many good attributes including a strong commitment to right and wrong and being responsible. We turn to the story of Saint Paul as a helpful example of this personality type and then turn to Romans 7 for beautiful, encouraging words for those who are wired with this personality type. See the show notes for key i...
Christianity and the Enneagram Podcast Number 9 – The Peacemaker
February 16, 2020 17:00 - 32 minutes - 14.1 MBThis podcast is part of our series “Honest to God: The Bible, The Enneagram, and Why you do the things you do” Today we explore the Peacemaker, a way of being in the world that has many good attributes and a strong need to avoid conflict. We turn to the story of Jonah as a helpful example of this personality type and then turn to 1st Peter for beautiful helpful words for those who are wired this way. See the show notes for key images and quotes. See https://levpres.org/enneagram-and-christia...
Christianity and the Enneagram Podcast Number 8 - The Challenger
February 09, 2020 17:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBToday is the first in our series “Honest to God: The bible, the Enneagram, and why you do the things you do” The goal of this series to help you get a better understanding of yourself and others, to see what things truly motivate and control you, and to learn how to walk away from old unhealthy patterns into the full life God is calling you to. Today we explore our first Enneagram personality type – The “Challenger.” See the show notes for more details. See https://levpres.org/enneagram-and-...
Sermon Podcast on Colossians 4
February 02, 2020 17:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBIn the middle of an impeachment, issues of authority, power, justice, and hierarchy are involved. What should a Christan’s stance toward social structures and hierarchy be? Today we look at some difficult verses at the end of Chapter 3 that deal with this before moving on to finish Chapter 4 and so the Book of Colossians. Join us as we cover a variety of subjects in Colossians 3:18-4:18 and discover – there is a good reason to hold your head up.
Sermon Podcast of Colossians 3
January 26, 2020 17:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBWhat does it mean to take off my old self and put on the new self that Jesus offers me ? One of the clearest signs that I am a sinner is how annoyed I get when people talk about sin. I don’t want to hear it. I want to change the topic. I start to question their motives, tell myself they are judgmental and self righteous. Paul has waited till chapter 3 to talk about sin because he wants his hearer’s to know that he cares about them, that he wants to seem them succeed, that he is for them. It i...
Sermon Podcast on Colossians 2
January 19, 2020 17:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBHave you ever met people who acted super spiritual ? They were so confident and lived so differently that it made you wonder about your own measly faith ? They subtlety sent the message that they were one of the “real Christians” as opposed to all the average Christians… like you. And yet something in your spirit told you there was something not quite right about them and their faith. Today Paul shows us three different ways that people drift from the freedom and the beauty of the gospel into...
Sermon Podcast of Colossians 1
January 12, 2020 17:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBAs we begin a new year, we begin a verse by verse study of the book of Colossians. Join us as we discover not only the true nature of Jesus, but also a four part prayer that changes us and the people we pray for.
Christmas Eve - "Right into the middle of..."
December 25, 2019 05:00 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBWe wonder how these old Christmas stories, in this old dusty book called the bible, could be of any help in building a better future. And yet, just like Dr. Who’s Tardis, the bible is bigger on the inside than it is on the outside. This Christmas Eve we walk with Lucy from the Chronicles of Narnia into the wardrobe and discover a light still shining in the darkness.
Advent 2 – How can I be sure – the story of Zechariah in Luke 1:5
December 08, 2019 17:00 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBEver wish your own average life could be more like what you see in the bible – where people saw miracles and signs, and God spoke, and it was clear which way was the right way to go ? Join us as we walk with Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist towards Christmas Eve.
Advent 1 – a Text Message from God - John 1:1-14
December 01, 2019 17:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBWhat if our current ability to send each other text messages could help us understand how God could speak to us through the bible ? What does that famous verse mean “In the beginning was the Word and the Word was God ?” Join us as we dig into the gospel of John for the first Sunday of Advent. And as you might guess, it all starts with a conversation about Stromboli...
God in my Everything - Witness
November 17, 2019 17:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBOne of the greatest joys of life is helping another person experience the good news of the Gospel - helping them to know the joy of following Jesus. But how do you do that without being preachy, self-righteous, and annoying ? Also, some of us are still unsure about following Jesus ourselves. We don't want to be blind sheep, we have doubts and questions. If I had a conversion what proof would there be that it was actually real ? Whether you are a seeker or someone who wants to help seeke...
God in my Everything – Justice
November 10, 2019 17:00 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBI want to make my mark for good in the world. And Christians are to fight for mercy and justice for all. But what does all that look like in the real world ? What practices and habits really help ? How should my faith and my politics go together ? Should governments act just like individuals but on a larger scale – or do governments have a very different role to play? Join us as we take a deep dive into scripture and then try to see how biblical teaching can guide a citizen of a modern Democr...
God in my Everything - Work
November 03, 2019 17:00 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBWhen you think of what a huge fraction of your life is spent working, it really matters how we live our lives there. So how is your job ? Do you wonder if you have the right job ? Do you wonder how your faith and your work should go together? Today we look at a biblical understanding of work and how to find godly satisfaction in our 9-5 lives.
God in my Everything - The lost Art of Playfulness
October 28, 2019 16:00 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBSomewhere along the way, many of us got so busy and “grown up”, that we forgot how to play. But what if being playful is actually a crucial aspect of being created in the image of God ? Today we look at the example of Jesus and look at ways to recapture a playful heart.
God in my Everything - Bodies
October 20, 2019 16:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBHow would you describe your relationship with our own body ? What does a healthy relationship to food, exercise, and sleep look like ? We seem to live in a time of extremes when it comes to body image. Today we ask five difficult questions to help you get a handle on just where you are in your relationship with these things, and we look at four scriptures that help set the boundaries for a more joyful life inside your own body!
God in my Everything - Christians as sexual beings in troubled times
October 13, 2019 16:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBWhen it comes to sexuality, we live in confusing and divided times. Today we do an introduction to Christian Sexual Ethics. Our goal is not to conform to the political left or the political right but rather to hear what the New Testament is trying to teach us. Our goal is not to talk about “those” people who may differ from us in their beliefs, but rather to ask “Lord, what would you have ME do ?”
God in my Everything - Family
October 06, 2019 16:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBTrying to raise kids well is one of the biggest challenges of life. But getting along well with our extended family can be a close second! Today we look at how we can bring spiritual disciplines to our families – that we might honor God in the way that we treat them. And we begin in the strangest way… by taking parenting tips… from a Klingon !
God in my Everything - Friends
September 29, 2019 16:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBMany influences in our modern culture make us feel more alone than ever, leaving us unskilled at real friendships and unprepared for the commitment that true friendships require. Real friendship is crucial for physical, psychological, and spiritual health. We need it not only for comradery, but also to form virtue in us – we need people who know & love us enough to speak truth into our lives. Spiritual friends are those who share a commitment to grow in Christ.
God in my Everything - The Three Foundations
September 22, 2019 16:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBSpirituals Disciplines, habits and routines of life, can help us grow in our relationship with God. But when it comes to Spiritual Disciplines, one size does not fit all. We need to find rhythms that work well for our particular shape, for the unique person that God made us. However all Christian models always contain three basic foundations: Scripture, Prayer, and Sabbath. Sabbath is the one that most of us are most tempted to cut the corners on. Could there be some deep and crucial reasons ...
God in my Everything - The Trellis
September 16, 2019 18:18 - 24 minutes - 22 MBKen Shigematsu argues “What ever we do repeatedly, (even if it is simple), has the power to shape us.” Much the way a grape vine can be trained on a trellis, our habits train us into a certain shape. This fall we are going to look at ancient spiritual disciplines that can shape and train us into the people God intended us to be. Today Pastor Langdon shares lessons from his own vineyard that can teach us how we can grow and flourish in God's vineyard. And we look at how practice and ...
Psalm 103:19-22 The Sixth Window
September 08, 2019 16:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MBWhat would it be like to get a glimpse of Heaven ? What if you could pull back the surface of the physical world and see the mechanics of Heaven at work behind it ? Today we look at the last paragraph of Psalm 103, the sixth window. We dive into the deep end of the heavenly realms and then conclude with a practical six step meditation you can use to start your day with your face towards God. You can do the meditation at http://levpres.org/starting-your-day-with-the-six-windows-of-psalm-103/
Psalm 103:13-18 – The fleeting, priceless, crucial splendor of your life
September 01, 2019 16:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBThe fifth window of Psalm 103 is one a lot of us don’t like to look out – the window that faces our mortality, the one that causes us to think about our own deaths. And yet true wisdom and true freedom are found here. In fact, when understood the right way, empowered by the Holy Spirit of God, it can cause us to embrace life with new passion and hope. We start with a classic scene from “The Dead Poet Society” , meet Scrooge on Christmas morning, then end with the power and promises of God.
Psalm 103:8-12 Hidden in the middle of a barren land...
August 25, 2019 16:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBOften life can seem like a barren wilderness – a brutal desert where nothing grows. And there are many voices to tell us that any claim that there is more to life is a mirage at best and an evil lie at worst. But hidden down between the barren wastelands there is a thin green ribbon of flourishing and growth that winds its way through life. Those who walk it encounter the hope, love, and peace of God. Join us today as we hear the harshest critics of Christianity as well as the sure voice of t...
Psalm 103:6-7 The Christian and Social Justice
August 05, 2019 16:00 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBIs Christianity about individual conversion or about social justice ? Is the focus my personal spiritual journey or national policies for the poor and oppressed ? Today we continue our verse by verse exploration of Psalm 103 as we come to a fascinating two verses that connect ancient history to our current cultural moment.
Psalm 103:3-5 The Miracle of Existence, the Secret of Gratitude
July 28, 2019 16:00 - 32 minutes - 27.2 MBToday we join the author of Psalm 103 as he looks back along his life and all the ways that God has blessed him. We take a wild ride that ranges from the choices we have made all the way down to the latest scientifc discoveries about what is going on inside our bodies at the level of proteins and cells. And we end by encountering the word that is the secret that leads to an exceptional life.
Psalm 103:1-2 How to re-orient your soul
July 21, 2019 16:00 - 24 minutes - 21.9 MBToday we begin a wonderful six week journey through Psalm 103. Join us as we study and experience a psalm that can reset and reorient our relationship with God. See the Episode Notes for great quotes and resources.
Harry Potter meets Jesus Sermon Podcast 8 - Choosing between Horcruxes and King’s Cross Station
June 30, 2019 16:00 - 30 minutes - 26.8 MBIn an attempt to try to live forever, some people do crazy things like having their bodies frozen in a cryogenic chamber in the hope of one day being brought back to life. Most of us are not that extreme, but are there ways we are attempting to live forever through our legacy ? If the unspoken truth is that we are terrified of death, this fear will distort the choices we make, it will rob us of the very life we are afraid of losing. When it comes to our lives, our legacy, our significance – d...
Harry Potter meets Jesus Sermon Podcast 7 - The Remorse of Hagrid and the Return of Percy Weasly
June 23, 2019 16:00 - 37 minutes - 32.4 MBToday we look at two stories in Harry Potter to help us understand the multidimensional meaning of three crucial words: Temptation, Repentance, and Reconciliation. We track what happened to Hagrid and Percy, and discover an amazing parallel to the story given by the master story teller, Jesus, known as “The Prodigal Son.”
Harry Potter meets Jesus Sermon Podcast 6 - The Gospel according to Severus Snape
June 16, 2019 16:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBWhat do you do when you come across teachings of Jesus that seem cold, abrupt, even rude ? What do you do when the teachings of Jesus offend you ? Would a good person ever come across as abrupt, rude, or cold ? Is there a difference between being a good person and being a nice person ? When the bible tells us that Jesus was unattractive and despised – do you think he would have been attractive to you ? Today we explore a side of the historical Jesus of Nazareth that people often avoid by cons...
Harry Potter meets Jesus Sermon Podcast 5 - Platform 9 3/4
June 09, 2019 16:00 - 23 minutes - 20.4 MBHow can you know if your faith is real ? In a classic scene, Harry Potter is told that the passage to the other world of Hogwarts is achieved by going through what looks like a solid wall. On the surface, this advise makes no sense, but some kinds of truths that can only be known through experience. Today we look at what it means to take the leap of faith and how that is quite different than blind faith. We learn from Soren Kierkegaard what it means to have passionate faith and we turn to the...
Harry Potter meets Jesus Sermon Podcast 4 - Albus Dumbledore and the Sorting Hat
June 02, 2019 16:00 - 29 minutes - 41.2 MBDo we really have free will, or is it just an illusion? Do you think you can control your future or do you believe whatever is going to happen is going to happen ? Is there such a thing as fate or destiny ? If there is a God and he is in complete control, how can our choices matter ? Today we face these fundamental questions about life and our introduction is the classic scene in Harry Potter where the Sorting Hat decides to which house he will be assigned. We then jump into the scriptures an...
Harry Potter meets Jesus Sermon Podcast 3 - Dealing with Dementors and a woman named Dolores Umbridge
May 27, 2019 04:00 - 28 minutes - 39 MBOne of the reasons Harry Potter is a world-wide phenomena is that beneath the magic and fantasy it touches strangely familiar experiences in our own lives – including what it feels like to be tormented by other people and what it feels like to be tormented by our own thoughts. Today we look at how the creations of the Harry Potter story known as Dementors and Delores Umbridge paint the reality of experiences in the real world. We then go to the wisdom of the scriptures to learn how to live in...
Harry Potter meets Jesus Sermon Podcast 2: Lucius Malfoy – Mudbloods, Muggles, and Me
May 19, 2019 16:00 - 25 minutes - 34.7 MBIn the Harry Potter series JK Rawling does a great job helping us see and feel what it is like to experience prejudice and rejection. We meet Lucious Malfoy, the poster child for what the bible calls “the wicked.” But the goal is not to despise fictitious characters like Lucius Malfoy, the goal is to be able to see the Lucius Malfoy in us. Today we compare the way of the world to the beautiful, life giving way of Jesus, and what it is like to be part of the fellowship of the King.
Harry Potter meets Jesus Sermon Podcast 1 - Lily Potter, Aunt Petunia, and Mrs. Weasley
May 12, 2019 16:00 - 29 minutes - 40 MBAs we kick off our Harry Potter series on Mother’s day, we look at what can learn from the very different parenting styles of three very different mothers. series. We then explore how the series illustrates and brings to life what the bible teaches about friendship and making choices. And we encounter Jesus, the ultimate friend who made the ultimate choice: “Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.” – John 15:12-13
PALM SUNDAY – a straight path through the thicket of Human Maneuvering – John 12:1-19
April 14, 2019 16:00 - 28 minutes - 33 MBDoes life ever feel like a briar patch to you – like every where you turn you get poked and snagged, and everything is connected, and there seems like no way out ? Does life sometimes look like a thicket – a maze of thorns everywhere you turn? Today we look to Jesus to show us how to live in a life full of thickets. But more than that, we get a mental image that is truly helpful for understanding our relationship with Jesus as the one who makes a way straight through the thicket into the King...
Ephesians 6:10-21 Sermon Podcast - Stand your ground.
April 07, 2019 16:00 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MBToday Paul tells us to put on spiritual armor because we are in a spiritual battle. Is that really true ? Is there really such a thing as demonic forces ? If so, what is this armor and how do we use it? Paul shows both the cosmic battle and the practical facts on the ground: a big part of loving Jesus is choosing to stand your ground.
Ephesians 6:1-9 Sermon Podcast - Children, Servants, and Slaves
March 31, 2019 16:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBToday we get some practical advise about parents and children but then we jump into deep waters when Paul addresses the relationship between household slaves and their masters in the ancient world. Why doesn’t Paul take a much stronger stance against the evil of slavery ? Is the bible a source of oppression or the very thing that produces freedom ? We dig into the cultural background, the trajectory of the bible, and Paul’s goals in writing this letter to get the answer. We find ourselves ask...
Ephesians 5:21-33 Sermon Podcast - Husbands and Wives
March 24, 2019 16:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBToday we look at one of the most debated and difficult sections of scripture. What does Ephesians teach about the roles of husbands and wives ? Is the bible the source of sexism, oppression, and inequality, or is it the source of revolutionary freedom and equality ? Men and women often have a hard time understanding each other, and it is not always clear how we should relate. How can I have the kind of healthy relationship with my significant other that God intended for me to have ?
Ephesians 5:1-21 Sermon Podcast - The Darkness, the Wrath, the Light, and the Joy
March 17, 2019 16:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBToday Paul challenges us in one of our most personal and private areas – sex. But he does so in a way that is not only challenging but liberating – all based not on archaic rules and regulations, but on a dynamic, joyful present tense relationship with God as our Heavenly Father. God is saying “I know how the world lives, I know how all those around you live, but I am calling YOU to come follow me and live a different way. On this Saint Patrick’s Day Sunday we end with a daily prayer from Pat...
Ephesians 4:17-32 Sermon Podcast - Not what I was, not yet what I will become
March 10, 2019 16:00 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBThe right to think for yourself. The Enlightenment. What true Atheists and true Christians hold in common. Our cultural moment. How to become more like Jesus. How Les Miserables reveals a key truth of Ephesians chapter 4. Your life. Join us for a wild ride!
Ephesians 4 1-16 Sermon Podcast - God's Orchestra
March 03, 2019 17:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBThere is a cacophony of voices all around us confidently claiming they know the right way to go, telling us that they have life figured out. But there is another sound too. There is the sound of the symphony that God is performing through the orchestra of His people, and it is bringing hope, meaning, mercy, and redemption into the world. Can you hear it ? Are you in the orchestra? Are you pursuing the personal responsibility and spiritual maturity that allows you to be a part of the unfolding...
Ephesians 3:1-13 Sermon Podcast - For This Reason...
February 17, 2019 17:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBToday’s scripture ranges from the big questions like: “Why did Christ come when he did?” and “How do Christianity and Judaism go together ?” to the practical questions like “How do I deal with my discouragement ?” Join us as we dive into the wonders of making Maple Syrup in the spring, Growing Lemons for the world, and a 2000 year old Olive Tree to discover God’s plan of redemption for the world!
Ephesians 2:11-22 Sermon Podcast - The sin of "Those People-ism"
February 10, 2019 17:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBToday we look at the good news of the gospel … but it ends up forcing us to take a hard look inside ourselves. The current raging debate in the U.S. over a southern border wall reveals the bigotry of both the political right and the political left. It reveals the bigotry in me, and that is not a comfortable thing to experience. This podcast will not be easy, but we hope it will get people of all political persuasions to reflect on their own temptations to see people as guilty by association, ...
Ephesians 2:1-10 Sermon Podcast - That was then, This is now
February 03, 2019 17:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBToday we encounter some of the most crucial and famous verses of the New Testament, verses that helped give birth to the Reformation. Paul tell us that we “have been saved by faith not by works”, but he also tells us that we are “God’s workmanship created for good works.” How do these two things go together? This morning we dig into the basics of the Christian faith but we also discover the message hidden in plain site – why church sanctuaries look the way they do, and what sitting in a churc...