http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/ Listen in as Rev. Scott Wipperman and Rev. Scott Dalgarno of Wasatch Presbyterian Church of Salt Lake City Utah address the congregation and the followers of Jesus Christ. Wasatch Presbyterian Church Sermons Online Salt Lake City Utah. en-us Sun, 27 Dec 2009 10:00:00 GMT Sun, 27 Dec 2009 10:00:00 GMT Property of Wasatch Presbyterian Church webmaster@wpcslc.org (Webmaster for Wasatch) Christianity http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons_online/wpc_logo_faded_podcast.jpg http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/ 144 144 http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/12-25-2011-What-Can-I-Bring-Wipperman.html Rev. Scott Wipperman preaching - Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 - Sermon: As a youth my favorite Christmas Carol actually had no scriptural basis. As and adult it still holds a special place in my heart, for it tells of a promise that IS scriptural. http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/12-25-2011-What-Can-I-Bring-Wipperman.html Sun, 25 Dec 2011 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/12-24-2011-Home-for-Christmas-Dalgarno.html Rev. Scott Dalgarno, preaching - Sermon: Home for Christmas. http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/12-24-2011-Home-for-Christmas-Dalgarno.html Sat, 24 Dec 2011 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/12-11-2011-Bringing-the-Good-News-Wipperman.html Rev. Scott Dalgarno, preaching - Sermon: Think of teenage Mary meeting old Elizabeth, both having babies at the wrong time, but when is the right time? Then think of Mary linking herself up with someone her mother would probably have thought bad news, Joseph who, in one tradition, is an old widower. This Christmas thing is a cockamamie story any way you slice it, and it works because our lives are all cockamamie too. Just as God, apparently designed. http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/12-18-2011-Stirrings-Dalgarno.html Sun, 18 Dec 2011 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/12-11-2011-Bringing-the-Good-News-Wipperman.html Rev. Scott Wipperman, preaching - Sermon: Bringing the Good News Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-4, Psalm 126 - Sermon: In the midst of Advent, many of us are wrapped up in the cheer of the season, and many may be burdened with the “Dreads of Christmas". Today’s readings from Isaiah and the Psalms are important for us advent journeyers to hear – we have permission to be open to what this season brings. http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/12-11-2011-Bringing-the-Good-News-Wipperman.html Sun, 11 Dec 2011 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/12-04-2011-Shaped-by-what-we-wait-for-Dalgarno.html Rev. Scott Dalgarno, preaching - Sermon: When We Find Ourselves In Over Our Heads Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25 - Sermon: The story of Joseph is the story of a man who finds he is in over-his-head. But life is like that – for everyone, sometimes. That’s the design. That’s the default position of the human universe. When did it last happen for you? http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/12-04-2011-Shaped-by-what-we-wait-for-Dalgarno.html Sun, 04 Dec 2011 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/11-27-2011-When-We-Find-Ourselves-In-Over-Our-Heads-Dalgarno.html Rev. Scott Dalgarno, preaching - Sermon: So, what are you waiting for? More importantly, how is THAT shaping your life? Are you waiting for some feeling of certainty about something, or for healing, for love, for recognition. Are you waiting for housing prices to bottom out, or for a pile of money to drop in your lap? Or retirement. Or peace and justice on earth? Maybe you're waiting for the kids to leave home; or the grand-kids to leave home. How is it shaping you; what you do and what you choose not to do? http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/11-27-2011-When-We-Find-Ourselves-In-Over-Our-Heads-Dalgarno.html Sun, 27 Nov 2011 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/11-20-2011-Christ-in-Disguise-Dalgarno.html Rev. Scott Dalgarno, preaching - Scripture: Matthew 25: 31-46 - Sermon: Christ in Disguise - Description: Looking at the story we see that both groups, the sheep and the goats, are totally baffled by the verdicts they receive. When was it we saw you hungry, Jesus When did we visit you in prison. That is what they both say to the king.The sheep didn’t know what they had done right anymore than the goats knew what they had done wrong. – which seems to suggest that God’s ultimate judgment will take us all by surprise, sheep and goats alike. http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/11-20-2011-Christ-in-Disguise-Dalgarno.html Sun, 20 Nov 2011 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/11-06-2011-Crunch-Time-Dalgarno.html Rev. Scott Wipperman, preaching - Scripture: Judges 4:1-7, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 - Sermon:enCourage - Description: Paul calls the Thessalonians to encourage one another. In Judges, Deborah encourages Barak to leadership. With imagination we may be able to see encouragement opportunities that we’d otherwise have missed. http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/11-13-2011-enCourage-Wipperman.html Sun, 13 Nov 2011 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/11-06-2011-Crunch-Time-Dalgarno.html Rev. Scott Dalgarno, preaching - Scripture: Matt. 25:1-13 and Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-18 - Sermon:Crunch Time - Description: You know, Jesus says very little about sex, or other moral issues, but he has a ton to say about money and the inequity between those who have much, and those who have little. All these years I’ve asked aloud, “How long will it take before the people in the middle rise up and say something about this?” http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/11-06-2011-Crunch-Time-Dalgarno.html Sun, 06 Nov 2011 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/10-30-2011What-It-Really-Means-To-Step-Out-On-Faith-Dalgarno.html Rev. Scott Dalgarno, preaching - Scripture: Joshua 3:7-17 - Sermon: What It Really Means to Step Out On Faith - Description: Yes, there are blessings when you reach the other side of your own torrential river crossing, and say to yourself, “I made it!” But that’s nothing to the rewards you got along the way when you faced down those giant fears that threatened to carry you away. http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/10-30-2011What-It-Really-Means-To-Step-Out-On-Faith-Dalgarno.html Sun, 30 Oct 2011 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/10-16-2011-Finding-The-Grace-To-Cope -Dalgarno.html Rev. Scott Wipperman, preaching - Scripture: Deut 34:1-5, Matt 22:34-40, 46b - Sermon: Dangerous Questions - Description: Moses was brought up onto Mt Nebo to get a good look at the Promised Land. While certainly a physical place, it is also a land of God’s love for us – and ours for God. http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/10-23-2011-Dangerous-Questions-Wipperman.html Sun, 23 Oct 2011 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/10-16-2011-Finding-The-Grace-To-Cope -Dalgarno.html Rev. Scott Dalgarno, preaching - Sermon:Caesar’s Taxes and Aunt Emily’s Shoes - Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22 Description: You know, people are glib about saying Americans today are so materialistic. It’s not true. The truth is that we are not materialistic enough. If we were truly materialistic, we’d treat our new shoes like Emilie and her sisters. We’d kiss them and carry them around and maybe even bury them, before we’d wear them. http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/10-16-2011-Finding-The-Grace-To-Cope -Dalgarno.html Sun, 16 Oct 2011 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/10-09-2011-Myth-of-a-Manageable-God-Dalgarno.html Rev. Scott Dalgarno, preaching - Sermon:The Myth of a Manageable God - Scripture: Exodus 32:1-14 and Phil 4:1-9 Description: Steve Jobs was no Aaron. He didn’t waste time asking people what they wanted because he knew they didn’t really know. He knew that using Focus Groups was very limiting. Instead he figured out what people would want if they lived in a perfect world. And the reason Steve Jobs is worth listening to is because things didn’t always go well for him and he owned up to that. He was a lousy people person and therefore a lousy manager. He got fired from Apple half way along his career. But, then, the great test of people isn’t what they do when they are flying along at 35,000 ft. It’s what happens after they crash and survive and have to pick up the pieces of a shattered life. http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/10-09-2011-Myth-of-a-Manageable-God-Dalgarno.html Sun, 09 Oct 2011 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/10-02-2011-Good-News-Bad-News-Dalgarno.html Rev. Scott Dalgarno, preaching - Sermon: God’s Tenant Farmers: Good News and Bad News - Scripture:Matthew 21:33-46 Description:The author of Ecclesiastes says, among other things, quote (there is a time to keep silence and a time to speak up.) Sometimes silence is inappropriate. Sometimes silence itself calls people to speak, and speak loudly. Last night 500 to 700 people were arrested on the Brooklyn Bridge. Why… Because there has been way too much silence in this country for way too long. Because corporate thieves in this country have stolen billions and nothing is done, nothing. Nothing. Remember how on Palm Sunday Jesus was riding through Jerusalem on a donkey and the people, the little people who knew who he was, couldn’t help themselves. They shouted with joy at his coming, this prince of . . . . peace. Remember what he said when the authorities hurrumphed and said, quote (your followers are making a scene. Silence them.) And he said, quote (If these were to keep silence at a time like this even the stones under the hooves of my donkey would cry out.) http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/10-02-2011-Good-News-Bad-News-Dalgarno.html Sun, 02 Oct 2011 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/09-18-2011-Yes-Life-Is-Not-Fair-Dalgarno.html Rev. Scott Wipperman, preaching - Sermon: Be Your Best - Scripture:Psalm 7:1-4, 12-14, 7:1-4, 12-14 Description:Society, and certainly the self-help industry, tells us to be the best we can; which usually means being better than others. Like so often done by Christ, Paul turns this thinking on its head in talking about how we should be “like minded” to Christ. - http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/09-18-2011-Yes-Life-Is-Not-Fair-Dalgarno.html Sun, 25 Sep 2011 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/09-18-2011-Yes-Life-Is-Not-Fair-Dalgarno.html Rev. Scott Dalgarno, preaching - Sermon: YES, LIFE IS NOT FAIR, BUT THAT’S ONLY HALF THE STORY - Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16 - http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/09-18-2011-Yes-Life-Is-Not-Fair-Dalgarno.html Sun, 18 Sep 2011 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/09-11-2011-The-Possibility-of-Real-Forgiveness-Dalgarno.html Rev. Scott Dalgarno, preaching - Sermon: The Possibility of Real Forgiveness - Scripture:Matthew 18:21-35 - At first, there was only shock, grief and fear. But by the next evening there was something surprising in the air. Do you remember? It was an enormous, heartfelt desire to be changed. People wanted to be enlarged, to be called on to do more for country and community than ordinary life usually requires, to make this senseless horror count for something. It was also a public desire, a wish to be absorbed in some greater good, a reimagining of the possibilities in our national life. There was courage and unity on the streets of the city and all across the country, for we were all witnesses of that turning point. http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/09-11-2011-The-Possibility-of-Real-Forgiveness-Dalgarno.html Sun, 11 Sep 2011 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/09-04-2011-The-Hard-Work-Of-Faith-Stirba.html Peter Stirba, preaching - Sermon: The Hard Work of Faith - Scripture: Luke 9:23-25; Habakkuk 2:3-4 - The contrast in Jesus’ definition of discipleship with the practical problem of everyday living. Jesus was our Lord as Man, and even he had doubts and despair, so where does that leave us as mere creatures burdened by our faith in a world of disappointment, suffering and challenge. http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/09-04-2011-The-Hard-Work-Of-Faith-Stirba.html Sun, 04 Sep 2011 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/08-21-2011-An-Abyss-Filled-With-Light-Dalgarno.html Sermon: An Abyss Filled With Light - Scripture: Matthew 16: 13-20 - You know, it’s not enough to say, “I believe in God.” People hate in the name of God. They kill vast numbers in the name of God. People legitimize their prejudices in the name of God. Jesus had no use for this. He bet his life that God was not someone who would ask people to hate or kill in God’s name. Just the opposite; there is just some kind of truth that is positively deep and abiding that happened when in the 1st century a Palestinian peasant named Jesus, chose to hang out with women who were not in his family; talk to them; hear them out; invite them to follow him. It was “saving.” It saved them from being only half of what they were meant to be. http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/08-21-2011-An-Abyss-Filled-With-Light-Dalgarno.html Sun, 21 Aug 2011 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/08-14-2011-Even-Jesus-Needed-To-Find-a-Wider-Perspective-Dalgarno .html Sermon: Each Lifetime Is The Pieces Of A Jigsaw Puzzle- Scripture: Romans 9:1-5, Matthew 14:13-21 - The story in Matthew today seems all about feeding hordes of people. But possibly, for you and I, it is more about the guiles of fear. http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/08-14-2011-Even-Jesus-Needed-To-Find-a-Wider-Perspective-Dalgarno .html Sun, 14 Aug 2011 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/08-07-2011-Each-Lifetime-Is-The-Pieces-Of-A-Jigsaw-Puzzle-Dalgarno .html Sermon:Even Jesus Needed To Find a Wider Perspective - Scripture: Matthew 15: 21-28 - Now, it is much easier to turn away from another's need when you don't have to look in their eyes. Right? As long as they remain part of the nameless masses, we can objectively examine "those people and their problems," and make rational decisions about how we will limit our response to them. But some people just won't go away. http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/08-07-2011-Pieces-of-a-Jigsaw-Dalgarno.mp3 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/07-31-2011-Do-Not-Need-to-Go-Away-Wipperman.html Sermon: Each Lifetime Is The Pieces Of A Jigsaw Puzzle - Scripture: Genesis 37:1-4,12-28 - So many of the people who make the most profound difference to us in our lives walk on the stage of a day of our life and then walk off a minute later. Then, days weeks, months, years later, we look back, realizing how important a part they played in our story, and we remark, I didn’t even catch her name, but . . . . It happens all the time. http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/07-31-2011-Do-Not-Need-to-Go-Away-Wipperman.mp3 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/07-24-2011-Kingdom-of-Hidden-Dalgarno.html Sermon: The Kingdom of Hidden- Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 - The Coptic Gospel of Thomas has a saying that is proportedly from Jesus though it doesn’t show up in any of the gospels. I love it.-- Jesus said, the kingdom of heaven is spread out over the earth, only people do not see it. --The things of God are all there waiting to be discovered and claimed, but the vast majority of people are just blind to it all. http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/07-24-2011-Kingdom-of-Hidden-Dalgarno.mp3 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/07-17-2011-When-We-Find-Ourselves-Wrestling-With-Fear-Dalgarno.html Sermon: When We Find Ourselves Wrestling With Fear - Scripture: Genesis 28:10-19a - When We Find Ourselves Wrestling With Fear http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/07-17-2011-Wrestling-With-Fear-Dalgarno.mp3 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/07-10-2011-Putting-A-Life-Together-Dalgarno.html Sermon: Putting A Life Together With Short Pieces of String - Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9 - We cherish our freedom – nationally – individually. The Apostle Paul says we are just fooling our selves; wake up, smell the coffee, and make your choice. [Note: I suggest reading the Romans text in both Eugene Peterson’s “The Message” and in another translation such as the NIV or NRSV. The associated text file of this sermon has both translations included.] http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/07-10-2011-Pieces-of-String-Dalgarno.mp3 Sun, 10 Jul 2011 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/06-26-2011-To-Be-Or-Not-To-Be-Enslaved-Wipperman.html Sermon: You Just Can’t Please People Sometimes - Scripture: Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Description: “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." One of the great consolation passages in the Bible. And as much as I revere the wisdom I find in other religions of the world, you know, there’s nothing like this in any of them. Other religions, like Buddhism for instance, give you techniques to deal with suffering – effective ones, but they don’t wrap you in a blanket of sheer love like this passage from the mouth of Jesus. Nothing else comes close. http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/07-03-2011-You-Just-Cant-Please-Dalgarno.mp3 Sun, 03 Jul 2011 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/06-26-2011-To-Be-Or-Not-To-Be-Enslaved-Wipperman.html Sermon: To be, or not to be (enslaved) – that is not the question - Scripture: Matt 10:40-42, Rom 6:12-23 (The Message and NIV) - We cherish our freedom – nationally – individually. The Apostle Paul says we are just fooling our selves; wake up, smell the coffee, and make your choice. [Note: I suggest reading the Romans text in both Eugene Peterson’s “The Message” and in another translation such as the NIV or NRSV. The associated text file of this sermon has both translations included.] http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/06-26-2011-To-be-or-not-to-be-enslaved-Wipperman.mp3 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/06-19-2011-In-the-beginning-confusion-Wipperman.html Sermon: In the beginning-confusion - Scripture: Psalm 8, Gen 1:1-2:3 - Confusion abounds around what happened in -the beginning-. We take a look at four accounts of the beginning, including spying in on the authoritative dairies of Adam and Eve (played by two of our youth: Davis Unruh and Ellie Cawthon). Amidst all this confusion we often seem to forget the important thing about creation, that God proclaimed it all good! [Note: Due to rain, -Worship in the Park- was moved indoors. An alternate sound system was used, and the sound clarity is not the same as the sanctuary sound system (but, on the plus side, you do hear more of the congregation’s response). Given this, it may be helpful to have the text of the message available as you listen.] http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/06-19-2011-In-The-Biginning-confusion-Wipperman.mp3 Sun, 19 Jun 2011 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/06-12-2011-Fresh-Wind-of-Understanding-Dalgarno.html Sermon: A Fresh Wind - Scripture: Acts 2:1-21 - http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/06-12-2011-Fresh-Wind-of-Understanding-Dalgarno.mp3 Sun, 12 Jun 2011 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/06-05-2011-Between-Loss-Promise-Dalgarno.html Sermon: Between Loss and Promise - Scripture: Acts 1:1-11 - http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/06-05-2011-Between-Loss-Promise-Dalgarno.mp3Sun, 05 Jun 2011 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/05-29-2011-To-An-Unknown-God-Dalgarno.html Sermon: To An Unknown God - Scripture: Acts 17:22-31, John 14:15-21 - Paul finds an monument -To the unknown god- while in Athens, and uses this as a vehicle to share with these worshippers of many idols just who this God is. How does one get to this God we can't see or touch http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/05-29-2011-To-An-Unknown-God-Wipperman.mp3 Sun, 29 May 2011 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/05-22-2011-Home-For-The-Homeless-Dalgarno.html Sermon: A Home For The Homeless - Scripture: 2 Peter 2:2-10 - So, let me ask again – are we a truly welcoming church? I want you to know I’m asking this, not because the Bible says we are supposed to be nice so let’s make nice with everybody. No! I, as I understand it, we work hard on being welcoming for the sake of our own souls. http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/05-22-2011-Home-for-the-Homeless-Dalgarno.mp3 Sun, 22 May 2011 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/05-15-2011-Most-Familiar-Voice-Dalgarno.html Sermon: A Most Familiar Voice - Scripture: John 10:1-10 - What I am saying is that wonderful, capable, beloved, gifted, thoughtful gay and lesbian men and women have been serving the Presbyterian Church (USA) and Wasatch Presbyterian Church specifically, for decades and decades, and we have benefitted by it, and we all know it – and the time has finally come for everyone to say, "Enough already – it’s time we quit pretending it was ever otherwise." http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/05-15-2011-A-Most-Familiar-Voice-Dalgarno.mp3 Sun, 15 May 2011 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/05-08-2011-HolyHands-HolyFeet-Dalgarno.html Sermon: Holy Hands, Holy Feet - Scripture: Luke 24:13-35 - Description: Robert J. Lifton of New York’s City College, speaks of something he calls, the fundamentalist impulse. That impulse is to destroy the world in order to save it; in order to purify it. Some Christian fundamentalists think this way, too. Pastor Jones of Florida appears to be one of them. http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/05-08-2011-Holy-Hand-Holy-Feet-Dalgarno.mp3 Sun, 08 May 2011 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/ Sermon: You, Who Have Not Seen - Scripture: John 20:19-32, 1 Peter 1:3-9 - Description: Through the eyes of Simon Peter, late in his life, reflecting back on the first two visits of the resurrected Christ, and comparing the twelve’s faith journey with Christ to that of the Christians in Asia Minor around 75-80 A.D. (to whom Peter is writing), who have never met Christ. http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/05-01-2011-You-Who-Have-Not-Seen-Wipperman.mp3 Sun, 01 May 2011 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/ Sermon: Jesus Elevated - Scripture: John 20:1-18 - Description: The forces of hatred and death are running rampant in our world today. How’bout, on Easter, we take a stand for life. http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/04-24-2011-Jesus-Elevated-Dalgarno.mp3 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/ Sermon: The Hour Came - Scripture: Matthew Mark 14:32-42 - Description: Our English Bible translators cleaned up Mark’s “poor” literary style for us in this story of Gethsemane – our did they mask something Mark is trying to tell us?(question). http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/04_21_2011_The_Hour_Came_Maudy_Thursday.mp3 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/ Sermon: A Beautiful Mind - Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11 - Description: . . . Dr. Coles asked us, What do children need -- food, clothing, a home, love (question). Yes, but love is not enough. Ruby’s parents felt that she needed moral purpose; someone to believe in that was bigger than she was. Someone who had gone through everything she had to go through in life, and more, and whose character had come through it intact. http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/04_17_2011_Beautiful Mind_Dalgarno.mp3 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/ Sermon: Lush Life - Scripture: Ezekiel 16:1-14m John 11:1-6, 17-27, 35-44 - Description: In this morning’s New Testament story, Lazarus, Jesus friend, is dying and his sisters send for Jesus, but strangely it says, though Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus, after having heard that Lazarus was ill, he stayed two days longer in the place where he was. http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/04_10_2011_Lush Life.mp3 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/ Sermon: Good Luck - Scripture: 23rd Psalm - Description: Bagby Memorial Service. http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/04_03_2011_Good_Luck.mp3 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/ Sermon:Bagby Memorial Service - Scripture: The Story of Elijah - Description: The Bagby Memorial Service is an annual event consisting of honoring those who have made special gifts and those who have recently died and worshiping God through the gift of music. This year the Word is proclaimed through portions Mendelssohn’s Elijah, interspersed with spoken portions of the text. The musical portion of the service is available here. http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/03_27_2011_Bagby_Elijah.mp3 Sun, 27 Mar 2011 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/ The Wind Blows Where It Wills - Guarding Against the Sin of Smugness - Bible Verse: John 3: 1-12 … http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/03_20_2011_Wind_Blows_Dalgarno.mp3 Sun, 20 Mar 2011 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/ The Good vs. The Best -Matthew 4:1-11 … http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/03_13_2011_Good_vs_Best_Dalgarno.mp3 Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/ Thin Places - Matthew 17:1-9 … http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/03_06_2011_Dalgarno.mp3 Sun, 06 Mar 2011 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/ Grow Up II An Invitation -Matthew 6:24-34 - This is the last in the four part sermon series Wisdom Stories: Wake Up Grow Up Last week Rev. Dalgarno urged us to wake up to who we really are, Children of God! This week Christ tells us, “o not worry Today’s message open’s with a confession from a Worriers Anonymous gathering … http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/02_27_2011_Grow_Up_II_An_Invitation_Wipperman.mp3 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/ Wake Up! II: Finding Out Who We Really Are http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/02_20_2011_Wake_Up_II_Who_We_Are_Dalgarno Sun, 20 Feb 2011 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/ Grow Up http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/02_13_2011_Grow_Up_Dalgarno.mp3 Sun, 13 Feb 2011 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/ Wake Up Bibles 1st Imperative http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/02_06_2011_Wake_Up_Bibles_1st_Imperative_Dalgarno.mp3 Sun, 06 Feb 2011 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/ Words of Wisdom - Micah 6:1-8, 1 Corinthians 1:18-29, Matthew 5:1-12 - God makes foolishness of the wisdom of the world. How does “today’s wisdom” compare to God’s?. http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011_sermons/01_30_2011_Words of Wisdom_Wipperman.mp3 Sun, 30 Jan 2011 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/ The Irresistable Winsomeness of Jesus - Matthew 4:12-23 - Most people think they are where they are because they chose to be there. But more likely, you are where you are because something bigger than you put you there. God, or Life said, “Guess where you’re going?” And you simply muttered, “Okay.” Or you muttered nothing at all. http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011/54_01_23_2011_Irresistable_Winsomeness_of_Jesus_Dalgarno.mp3 Sun, 16 Jan 2011 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/ Failure - Isaiah 49:1-7 - http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011/55_01_16_2011_Failure_Dalgarno.mp3 Sun, 16 Jan 2011 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/ Finding The Call Within The Call - Matthew 3:13-17 - http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011/56_01_09_2011_Call_Within_the_Call_Dalgarno.mp3 Sun, 9 Jan 2011 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/ Light Shining in the Darkness - John 1:1-18 - http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2011/57_01_02_2011_Light Shining in the Darkness.mp3 Sun, 2 Jan 2011 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/ I’m Dreaming of … - Matthew 2:13-23 - God chose dreams as the vehicle for speaking to Joseph. In our era, not much time is made for dreams. What if, through the dreams that visit us at night, or through the dreams we hold, is how we are being spoken to and inspired http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2010_sermons/past_sermons/07)12_26_2010_I_am_Dreaming_of_Wipperman.mp3 Sun, 26 Dec 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/ Making Room - Luke 2:1-20- Joseph and Mary were looking for someone to make just a little room for them in Bethlehem. Similarly, how do we make room for others http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2010_sermons/past_sermons/08)12_24_2010_Making_Room_Dalgarno.mp3 Sun, 24 Dec 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/ Now the Birth of Jesus Christ Took Place in This Way… Matthew 1:18-23 - Joseph took a real risk in following the angel’s instructions to take Mary in marriage. But the whole nativity scene is full of people who took risks. And we, today, are those “nativity people”. http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2010_sermons/past_sermons/09)12_19_2010_Birth_of_Jesus_Memmott.mp3 Sun, 19 Dec 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/ Beyond All Expectations -Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11 - Sermon: John the Baptist had expectations of the Messiah. So do we. The trouble with expectations is, that which we are anticipating arrives according its own nature, not what we envision. http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2010_sermons/past_sermons/10)12_12_2010_Beyond_All_Expectations_Dalgarno.mp3 Sun, 12 Dec 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/ A Destined for Peace -Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10, Matthew 3:1-12 - Sermon: In the full throws of “The Season”, our lives can become quite hectic with all that must be done. But isn’t the gift we are so anticipating – isn’t the very reason for “The Season” – the very embodiment of Peace http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2010_sermons/past_sermons/11)12_05_2010_Destined_for_Peace_Wipperrman.mp3 Sun, 05 Dec 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/ A Destiny of Hope -Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44- Sermon: Matthew’s text takes on the issue of the unknown and how being taken by surprise can create paralyzing fear. The passage lends itself to the discovery of God into some of the great surprises in life. God can be experienced in the unexpected. http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2010_sermons/past_sermons/13)11_21_2010_Abundance_of_Grace_Memmott.mp3 Sun, 28 Nov 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/ An Abundance of Grace -Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13, Luke 23:26-35- Sermon: Abundant and unexpected grace: “I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty.” (Paul) http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2010_sermons/past_sermons/13)11_21_2010_Abundance_of_Grace_Memmott.mp3 Sun, 21 Nov 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/ Matt 14:22-33; Gen 18:1-15 - Sermon: As a denomination, do we have the ability to ‘dream’ big enough to include those of all generations and cultures? Note: Bruce is the immediate past Moderator of the PC(USA). This includes Bruce’s sermon and a QandA following the sermon http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2010_sermons/past_sermons/14)11_14_2010_Faith_to_Dream_Reyes_Chow.mp3 Sun, 14 Nov 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/ Sermon: How Long, O Lord? - Habakkuk 1:1-3, 5, 12-14, 2:1, 2:2b-3, 3:2 - Habakkuk’s prayer of “How long?” is one we may have repeated. Is it OK to complain to God? How about getting down right angry, mad, or incensed? http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2010_sermons/past_sermons/15)11_07_2010_Astray_Wipperman.mp3 Sun, 07 Nov 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/ Sermon: How Long, O Lord? - Habakkuk 1:1-3, 5, 12-14, 2:1, 2:2b-3, 3:2 - Habakkuk’s prayer of “How long?” is one we may have repeated. Is it OK to complain to God? How about getting down right angry, mad, or incensed? http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2010_sermons/past_sermons/16)10_31_2010_How_Long_O_Lord_Memmott.mp3 Sun, 31 Oct 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/ Sermon: Thee and Me - Luke 18:9-14 - Prayer: personal, public, political? What’s inviting, and what is annoying to you about pray – yours and others? What is important to be in one’s prayer life? http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2010_sermons/past_sermons/17)10_24_2010_Thee_and_Me_Memmott.mp3 Sun, 24 Oct 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/ Sermon: Contracts and Covenants - Jeremiah 3:31-34 -What’s the difference between a contract and a covenant. And, if you were to draw up an agreement with God, which would it be? What pledges and commitments would it hold. http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2010_sermons/past_sermons/18)10_17_2010_Contracts_Covenants_Wipperman.mp3 Sun, 17 Oct 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/ Sermon: Do the Math - Luke 17:11-19 -10 Lepers are healed by Jesus and sent to present themselves to the Chief Priest who can declare them clean. Only one, a foreigner returns to give thanks. The other nine. http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2010_sermons/past_sermons/19)10_10_2010_Do_the_Math_Memmott.mp3 Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/ Sermon: World Communion Meditation - Matt 24:29-31 -In the days of darkness, who do we turn to. http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2010_sermons/past_sermons/20)10_03_10_World_Communion_Meditation_Ello.mp3 Sun, 03 Oct 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/ Sermon: Who Do You Trust - Luke 16:19-31 - Who do we rely on for information, and why. In this story of the Rich Man and the beggar Lazarus, there are many questions; where do we look for answers. http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2010_sermons/past_sermons/21)09_26_10_Who_Do_You_Trust_Wipperman.mp3 Sun, 26 Sep 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/ Sermon: Masters (… and we’re not talking golf) - Jeremiah 8:18-9:1, Luke 16:10-13 - Jesus tells us we can’t serve two masters: God and wealth. Is it really that hard of a choice? Hint: One loves you beyond your wildest dreams. http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2010_sermons/past_sermons/22)09_19_10_Masters_Wipperman.mp3 Sun, 19 Sep 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/ Sermon: High Def Gospel - Scripture: Luke 15:1-10 - Christ goes after the one lost sheep. What thing “lost” are we willing to bring back. How are we defined by what we seek and what we “belong” to. http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2010_sermons/past_sermons/23)09_12_10_High_DefGospel_Memmott.mp3 Sun, 12 Sep 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/ Sermon: The Potter and the Claymation - Scripture: Jeremiah 16:1-6 - Jeremiah talks about us being shaped like clay; how are we shaped. http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2010_sermons/past_sermons/24)09_05_10_The_Potter_Memmott.mp3 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/ Amos 8:4-12 - Where’s a Prophet When You Need One - In ancient times, when there was injustice, prophets arose to share God’s words against such. Today we face many injustices, one of which is very similar to what Amos spoke of. But, where are today’s voices speaking for justice to prevail. Are they to be our voices. http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2010_sermons/past_sermons/25)08_22_10_Prophet_When_You_Need_Wipperman.mp3 Sun, 22 Aug 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/ Colossians 3:1-14 - Paul calls us to give up walking the way we have and to walk in the path of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, and forgiveness. How do we learn to walk in this manner http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2010_sermons/past_sermons/26)08_01_10_Walk_Again_Stellmon.mp3 Sun, 01 Aug 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/ Paul warns us not to be -captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy.- What current “hollow and deceptive” voices and philosophies might we be endangered of following? http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2010_sermons/past_sermons/27)07_25_10_Knock_Wipperman.mp3 Sun, 25 Jul 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/ Point-Counterpoint – Martha and Mary - Luke 10:38-42- Martha and Mary were sisters, with differing perspectives on what was important. Often, as siblings in a family of faith, we have different takes on what is important. In our individual lives we will have to choose the better of two importants. http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2010_sermons/past_sermons/28)07_18_10_Marth_and_Mary_Memmott_Wipperman.mp3 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/ The Day of the Locusts- Amos 7:1-7- Amos is shown swarms of Locusts coming upon the land, destroying the crop. He cries out for Israel - and the Lord relents. What is buzzing about in our lives and heads – seeming to threaten our core http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2010_sermons/past_sermons/29)07_11_10_Locusts_Memmott.mp3 Sun, 11 Jul 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/ We are told that we will reap what we sow. Do we know what we want to reap? Do we know what we are sowing? http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2010_sermons/past_sermons/30)07_04_10_What_to_Reap_Wipperman.mp3 Sun, 04 Jul 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/ Scott and Ginger speak of their favorite father figures in the Bible. Who is your favorite father, in the Bible, in life, in literature, or even the cartoons? Why is this person your favorite? http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2010_sermons/2010/06_20_10_Favorite_Fathers_Wipperman_Memmott.mp3 Sun, 20 Jun 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/ Today’s Lectionary readings have three resurrection stories, two from physical death and one from spiritual death. God is for life! http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2010_sermons/2010/06_06_10_Let_There_Be_Life_Wipperman.mp3 Sun, 06 Jun 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/ The Truth, The Whole Truth, Nothing But The Truth -John 16:12-15 - Some of us believe we hold the truth about things and that is the end of it. Even Jesus who referred to himself as “the truth” admitted he didn’t have all of it. The Spirit would be revealed as an on going reality. http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2010_sermons/past_sermons/28_05_30_10_Truth_Whole_Truth_Nothing_but_Truth_Memmott.mp3 Sun, 30 May 2010 10:00:00 GMT John 16:12-15 Some of us believe we hold the truth about things and that is the end of it. Even Jesus who referred to himself as “the truth” admitted he didn’t have all of it. The Spirit would be revealed as an on going reality. http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/ Tower of Power - Genesis 11:1-9 - The notion of Power has many definitions. What is the biblical vision of power and how is it manifested in community. http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2010_sermons/past_sermons/29_05_23_10_Tower_of_Power_Memmott.mp3 Sun, 23 May 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/ Ginger introduces the concept of Moses’ mother “letting him go” in a basket on the Nile, and Jodi and Peggy provide modern interpretations of a mother letting go. http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2010_sermons/past_sermons/30_05_09_10_The_Most_Memmott.mp3 Sun, 9 May 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/ Sermon: Praise the Lord! But How-We are often told to praise God, like it is suppose to be obvious as to how we would accomplish this. Let’s look at some examples, more and less obvious ways to praise. http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2010_sermons/2010//04_18_2010_Praise_the_Lord_but_How_Wipperman.mp3 Sun, 18 Apr 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/ Cruise Control -Is our faith on cruise control? Note: Rev. Dr. Hjalmar Fryklind is a Vicar of the Church of Sweden who Rev. Dr. Ginger Memmott worked under during her recent year in Sweden. This is his second visit to Wasatch Presbyterian Church, and we welcome him again into the pulpit. http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2010_sermons/2010//04_11_2010_Cruise_Control_Visiting_Pastor.mp3 Sun, 11 Apr 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/ Sermon: Kicking Stone -How did the stone get moved? What was involved in Jesus’ breaking through the stone barrier from death to life? http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2010_sermons/2010//04_4_2010_Kicking_Stones_Memmott.mp3 Sun, 04 Apr 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/ Sermon: Top or Bottom of the Heap - We come in on the middle of Luke’s stories about Christ’s entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday and the Last Supper, along with part of Paul’s message to the Philippians. And through out these stories there are messages about being on the top, or the bottom, of the heap. Where is it you wish to be? http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2010_sermons/2010//03_28_2010_Top_or_Bottom_of_the_Heap_Wipperman.mp3 Sun, 28 Mar 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/ Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner - The story of the Prodigal Son, framed with contemporary prose. Read the above scriptures, refer to the following lyrics during the message, and remember – you can go home again! http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2010_sermons/2010//03_14_2010_Guess_Whos_Coming_To_Dinner_Wipperman.mp3 Sun, 28 Mar 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/ "Power to Change" --Paul tells the congregation at Philippi to follow his example. And immediately our hyper-individualistic societal conditioning pushes back, “I don’t want to be an imitation of someone else – I want to be the real me.” But, who and/or what is it that the “real me” follows? How do we choose? http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2010_sermons/2010//02_28_2010_Power_to_Change_Wipperman.mp3 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/ "The Devil Asked Me To Do It" --Jesus is tempted in the desert. But are these temptations simply ones for Jesus’ comfort and status? http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2010_sermons/2010/02_21_2010_Devil_Asked_Me_To_Do_It_Wipperman.mp3 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/ Ash Wednesday Service --What is the payment for our good acts? According to Christ it all depends upon for whose glory the acts are undertaken – ours or Gods? http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2010_sermons/2010/02_17_2010_Ash_Wednesday_Wipperman.mp3 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/ The Not Quite Ready For Prime Time Players? --Do we view ourselves as "not quite ready for Prime Time"? Do we sit on the sidelines saying, "Lord we aren't quite prepared yet - give us little more time for research, training and a practice run or two, then it'll be our time - well, maybe"? http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2010_sermons/2010/01_17_10_Not_Quite_Ready_For_Primetime_Wipperman.mp3 Sun, 17 Jan 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/ Now That We've Found Jesus, What Do We Do With Him -We have journeyed to Bethlehem in search of Jesus in the manager. What do we do now? Wasatch Presbyterian Church Sermons Online. Listen to Rev Scott Wipperman weekly as he addresses his Salt Lake City Utah church community. http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2010_sermons/2010/01_03_10_Now_we_Found_Jesus_Wipperman.mp3 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/ “Finding Jesus” --At the age of 12, Jesus’ parents loose him and go on a frantic three-day search. Where do we look to find Jesus? [Note: What you can’t see, to help understand the beginning, is that Scott came out on a crutch and sat on a stool to preach.] http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2010_sermons/2009/12_27_09_Finding_Jesus_Wipperman.mp3 Sun, 27 Dec 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/ The Many Faces of Mary - Luke 1:26-38 - What do Protestants think of Mary? How does she inform our faith in Jesus Christ. http://www.wpcslc.org/sermons/2010_sermons/2009/11_29_09_Many_Faces_of_Mary_Memmott.mp3 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 10:00:00 GMT