Fear and Great Joy

Fear and Great Joy

Author: Highland Park United Methodist Church - Dallas, Texas April 5, 2026 Duration: 26:55

Rev. Matt Tuggle


Each week, the sanctuary of Highland Park United Methodist Church in Dallas, Texas, becomes a source of spiritual reflection and grounded wisdom. This audio collection presents the traditional worship services and sermons from that sacred space. You’ll hear the thoughtful, scripturally-rooted preaching of Senior Minister Rev. Paul Rasmussen and Rev. Matt Tuggle, whose messages connect ancient faith to contemporary life with clarity and compassion. This podcast offers a consistent point of connection and contemplation, delivering the full experience of a Sunday service directly to you. It’s more than just a weekly talk; it’s an invitation into a community of faith that values tradition, deep thinking, and meaningful worship. Whether you’re a longtime member, a seeker exploring Christian thought, or someone who finds solace in structured liturgy and substantive sermons, these recordings provide a reliable rhythm of inspiration. Tune in for a moment of peace, a challenge to grow, and the enduring resonance of traditional Methodist worship, captured and shared for your journey.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

HPUMC - Sanctuary Sermons (Traditional Worship)
Podcast Episodes
God Is the Point [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:22
Rev. Dr. Abe Smith
Thy Kingdom Come [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:45
Rev. Matt Tuggle | Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. Jesus offers abundant life. If you’ve been a Christian for a while, this should be a familiar concept. The only way to have an abundant life is throu…
In the Boat [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:34
Rev. Matt Tuggle | Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. Luke 5 opens with Peter, a skilled fisherman, exhausted after a night of empty nets. It is in the midst of this frustration that Jesus steps into Pet…
The Final Four: A New Beginning [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:46
Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. Life is full of beginnings and endings. Most of the time, we get more excited about the former. With relationships, opportunities, careers, etc., there is a level of ex…
The Final Four: Inside Out [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:34
Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. Have you met many shepherds lately? Seems like a dying profession. They’re out there, but they don't get much press. Which is a shame, because Jesus thought the work of…
The Final Four: The Best Definition [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:04
Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. What do you think about when you think about God? Is God tall or short? Mean or kind? Present or distant? Angry or content? All of the above? At some point, we all cons…
The Final Four: As You Are [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:11
Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. The comparison trap can be harmful. That insatiable allure of being more like someone else than who we are meant to be. Why is it so difficult to believe in ourselves?…
A Legacy of Light [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:26
Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. Epiphany marks the moment when God’s love was revealed to the world through Jesus Christ, as the Magi followed a star to the Christ child. It is the story of God’s ligh…