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
The Runner on Second [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:21
Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. Have you ever found yourself presented with an opportunity you felt totally unqualified for? Two thousand years ago, an ordinary disciple named Ananias found himself in…
A Father Who Runs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:15
Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. What attribute do you love most about your father or a father figure in your life? Maybe it’s his steady strength, his listening ear, or his generosity. Maybe it’s his…
Test the Arm [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:57
Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. Sometimes, all the wisdom and experience in the world tell us to “stay put.” Don’t try. Don’t hope. Don’t believe anything will change. Whether it's a personal struggle…
Overcoming Decision-Making Anxiety [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:06
Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. Ever felt trapped in the endless cycle of decision-making anxiety? You aren’t alone. Each of us knows the overwhelming worry that comes with facing a big decision, and…
Tougher Than It Seems [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:06
Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. In a world where “might makes right,” gentleness can feel like weakness. But what if it is actually a surprising kind of strength? God places a high value on gentleness…
Out of Control [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:00
Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. “I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate.” These words from the Apostle Paul might be some of the most relatable…
Take Care of Momma [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:16
Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. What does it truly mean to honor those who have shaped us? In John 19, as Jesus hangs on the cross, he looks down at his mother and ensures she is cared for. Even in hi…
Prayer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:42
Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. When Jesus promises in John 14 that he will do whatever we ask in his name, it’s tempting to hear that as a blank check—an offer to make our agendas succeed with divine…
Image. Again. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:21
Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. What if the way we think about "ruling" isn’t quite what God had in mind? From the dawn of creation, God commissioned humanity to rule over all that God created. But wh…