As You Go: Dress for the Job You Want

As You Go: Dress for the Job You Want

Author: Highland Park United Methodist Church - Dallas, Texas April 26, 2026 Duration: 27:07
Rev. Matt Tuggle | Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. What is downstream of you? You want to make a difference; all of us do. Who we are, what we value, how we speak, how we spend, how we love, how we forgive, and how we show up—or fail to show up—does not stop with us. Every life has an outflow. You want the world—or at least your family and friends—to be better because you are here. You want the outflow of your life to bless others’ lives. Things like intentional love, sacrificial generosity, wise stewardship, and faithful service send hope, stability, and blessing downstream. They send evidence that another way of living is possible. A decade ago, Nicholas Kristof wrote, “The people I’ve encountered over the years in the most impossible places—like Nuba, where anyone reasonable has fled—are disproportionately unreasonable because of their faith.” Faith—and specifically faith in Christ—does something to a person. Alongside the moral clarity and motivation faith provides, the apostle Paul believed faith in Christ actually, fundamentally changes a person. In this sermon, we explore how faith can change a person and change a life.

The HPUMC-Sanctuary Sermons (Traditional Worship) podcast offers a weekly connection to the pulpit of Highland Park United Methodist Church in Dallas, Texas. Each episode presents the full sermon from the church's traditional worship service, featuring the thoughtful and grounded preaching of Senior Minister Rev. Paul Rasmussen and Rev. Matt Tuggle. This isn't a produced talk show, but a direct audio recording from the sanctuary, capturing the depth of biblical teaching and its thoughtful application to modern life. Listeners will find a consistent source for spiritual reflection rooted in Christian tradition and Methodist theology. The messages grapple with scripture, faith, and the challenges of living with compassion and purpose, providing substance for personal study or simply a moment of weekly inspiration. Whether you are a longtime member of the congregation, a seeker exploring faith, or someone who appreciates substantive sermon content, this podcast delivers the core of the Sunday message directly to you. It serves as an audio extension of the church's community, allowing the worship experience to travel beyond the physical walls of the sanctuary. Tune in for a regular practice of contemplation and to engage with teachings that encourage a deeper, more intentional spiritual journey.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

HPUMC - Sanctuary Sermons (Traditional Worship)
Podcast Episodes
A Rhythm of Remembrance [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:31
Rev. Matt Tuggle | Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. We live in a world full of reminders. The local news reminds us of what is happening in our community. Social media reminds us that it is our friend…
Restored [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:52
Rev. Dr. Abe Smith | Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. Have you ever failed, really failed? It’s an awful feeling. Failure can leave us embarrassed, disappointed in ourselves, feeling like an imposter,…
We [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:37
Rev. Chip Robertson | Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. Human beings are created for connection. True life is found not in isolation but in communities shaped by grace, forgiveness, and love. We see tha…
Real Rest [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:31
Rev. Dr. Abe Smith | Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. What, or who, fills your tank? We’re not talking about your car. We’re talking about your soul, your spirit, your body, and your energy. What helps…
Bet Ab [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:51
Rev. Chip Robertson | Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide When you think of “the Father’s house,” you may think about the children’s song talking about it as a big, big house with lots and lots of rooms, o…
The Joy of Freedom [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:25
Rev. Dr. Abe Smith | Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. In Hebrews 12, we are invited to “throw off everything that hinders” and “run with perseverance the race marked out for us,” keeping our eyes fixed…
Again I Say: In All These Things [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:25
Rev. Matt Tuggle | Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. “I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.” Is there a more iconic Bible verse than Philippians 4:13? It is one of the most recogniza…
Again I Say: Take Account [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:36
Rev. Matt Tuggle | Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. We're all keeping score. Naturally, we are creating a daily curated account of what our lives look like and what we tend to dwell on. Whether that is…
Again I Say: The Presence of Peace [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:08
Rev. Matt Tuggle | Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide When we think about peace, we tend to think that peace is the absence of problems, conflict, or worry. We tell ourselves, “I’ll finally have peace whe…
Again I Say [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:46
Rev. Matt Tuggle | Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. "Rejoice in the Lord always. Again, I will say, rejoice." This Scripture, along with many other famous verses, all come from one singular chapter in…