Idlewild Presbyterian Church

Idlewild Presbyterian Church

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The Idlewild podcast is a ministry of Idlewild Presbyterian Church in Memphis, TN. Every podcast includes a weekly sermon that explores scripture and provokes reflection about the mystery of God and what it means to model our lives on the life of Jesus Christ.

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Sunday Sermon: I Pledge Allegiance - No Other Lord

This morning, we will inaugurate a new sermon series entitled I Pledge Allegiance. In a time when faith and national identity are often blurred, this four-week study will help us wrestle with what it means to live as faithful disciples of Jesus Christ as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. Sermon on Philippians 2:5–11, delivered by the Reverend David J. Powers on August 2nd, 2026.
Jul 26

Sunday Sermon: Tell Me A Story - Jonah

This morning, we conclude our summer sermon series, Tell Me a Story, by exploring the familiar story of Jonah. The Reverend Amy Howe will lead us as we look beyond the dramatic three days spent in the belly of a big fish and see how the story shows us Jonah's hesitation to preach repentance to a people he abhorred and God's determination to heal, not just the Israelites, but all God's people. Sermon on Jonah 1:1-6, 11-17, delivered by the Reverend Amy Howe on July 26th, 2026.
Jul 19

Sunday Sermon: Tell Me A Story - Daniel

This morning, we continue our summer sermon series, Tell Me a Story, and we turn to the book of Daniel. Our focus scripture is Daniel 6:6-28, marking a pivotal halfway point in the story. Sermon on Daniel 6:6-28, delivered by the Reverend Mary Newberg Gale on July 19th, 2026.
Jul 12

Sunday Sermon: Tell Me A Story - Esther

This morning, we continue our summer sermon series, Tell Me a Story, by turning to the story of Esther. Our scripture will be Esther 4:1–3 and 10–17, the turning point in the story when Esther must decide whether to risk her own safety for the sake of her people. Sermon on Esther 4:1-3, 10-17, delivered by the Reverend David J. Powers on July 12th, 2026.
Jul 5

Sunday Sermon: Tell Me A Story - David and Goliath

This morning, we will continue our Tell Me a Story series with two of the most well-known characters in all of Scripture: David and Goliath. Many of us learned this story as children as a tale of courage, faith, and the underdog who defeats the giant, and it is certainly that. However, David’s story also asks us to look more closely at the nature of power. It reveals how the vulnerable can overcome the seemingly invincible, and later the same people can become captive to the very power they once resisted. David is remembered as a shepherd, a poet, a king, and a person after God’s own heart; he is also remembered as one whose life reveals the deep contradictions of human nature. Sermon on 1 Samuel 17:4-11, 32-40, 45-49, delivered by the Reverend David J. Powers on July 5th, 2026.
Jun 28

Sunday Sermon: Tell Me A Story - Ruth

As we continue our summer sermon series, Tell Me A Story, this week we turn to the book of Ruth. It is here that we encounter a foundational story of devotion, community, and steadfast love. Ruth's 'outsider' status and her loyalty to her mother-in-law Naomi define the narrative and guide us to wrestle with God's boundary-breaking love in our own lives. Sermon on Ruth 1:1-19, delivered by the Reverend Mary Newberg Gale on June 28th, 2026.
Jun 21

Sunday Sermon: Tell Me A Story - Moses

This morning, our summer sermon series, Tell Me a Story, continues as we revisit one of the most familiar figures in all of scripture: Moses. Long before he led God's people out of Egypt, Moses was a fugitive tending sheep in the wilderness when he encountered God in a burning bush. Our Theologian in Residence, Rev. Dr. Stephen Haynes will explore this pivotal moment and the surprising ways God calls ordinary, imperfect people into extraordinary purposes. What happened in the desert that convinced Moses to return to the country he had fled? And what might his story reveal about how God continues to call us today? Join us as we gather for worship, song, prayer, and a fresh encounter with an ancient story. Sermon on Exodus 3:1-15, delivered by the Reverend Dr. Stephen Hayes on June 7th, 2026.
Jun 14

Sunday Sermon: Tell Me A Story - Joseph

As we continue our summer sermon series, Tell Me a Story, we turn our attention to the story of Joseph. Spanning nearly half of the book of Genesis, Joseph's story is a sprawling narrative full of twists and turns, betrayals and surprises. Sermon on Genesis 45:1-15, delivered by the Reverend Mary Newberg Gale on June 14th, 2026.

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The Idlewild podcast is a ministry of Idlewild Presbyterian Church in Memphis, TN. Every podcast includes a weekly sermon that explores scripture and provokes reflection about the mystery of God and what it means to model our lives on the life of Jesus Christ.

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Idlewild Presbyterian Church
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2019 - 2026
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