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.
This morning, we conclude our Hebrew 101 sermon series with the word zakar which means "to remember.” In Deuteronomy 8:7–20, Moses warns the people that one of the greatest dangers of abundance is forgetting: forgetting where they came from, forgetting how they have been sustained, and ultimately forgetting God. However, biblical remembrance is about more than looking backward; it is allowing the memory of God’s faithfulness to shape how we live in the present. What changes when we remember that all we have is a gift, that grace has carried us, and that we belong to God? We hope you will join us as we conclude the series and consider what it means to become a people who remember.
Sermon on Deuteronomy 8:7-20, delivered by the Reverend David J. Powers on October 4th, 2026.
20 Sept 2026
Sunday Sermon: Hebrew 101 - Mitzrayim (Egypt)
This morning, we continue our Hebrew 101 series with Mitzrayim, the Hebrew name for Egypt. In Exodus 1:8-14, Egypt becomes more than a place on a map; it becomes a place of fear, oppression, and bondage for the people of Israel. Scripture invites us to consider the “Egypts” that still hold people captive and the ways we sometimes become accustomed to living within them. Yet the story of God’s people reminds us that bondage is never the end of the story. We hope you will join us as we listen for the God who leads people toward freedom in Christ.
Sermon on Exodus 1:8-14, delivered by the Reverend David J. Powers on September 13th, 2026.
13 Sept 2026
Sunday Sermon: Hebrew 101 - Shema (Hear)
This morning, as we celebrate the official start of the programmatic year with Kick-off Sunday, we will begin a series entitled Hebrew 101 - Ancient Words Every Christian Should Know, exploring four ancient Hebrew words that deepen the way we understand and live our faith. We will begin with Shema - a word that means "hear" or "listen," drawn from Deuteronomy 6:1-9. In the passage, God's people are called not only to hear God's word, but to carry it into their homes, their relationships, and the rhythms of everyday life.
Sermon on Deuteronomy 6:1-9 , delivered by the Reverend David J. Powers on September 13th, 2026.
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