Taproot Faith
Taproot Faith
Rev. Matthew Joyner
Seeking rootedness in Christ in a rootless world. 
The Seed of Abraham - Second Sunday of Advent - 2023
On this episode of TFR, Matthew preaches through Genesis 22:1-19, the story of Abraham and the sacrifice of Isaac. In this sermon Matthew is preaching from the ESV bible. Music: "Deep Roots" by Matthew Joyner
Dec 11, 2023
42 min
Advent 1 - 2023
For this sermon from the First Sunday in Advent, Matthew takes us through Genesis 3:1-15, and the implications of the Fall and the curse on the serpent. Matthew is preaching from the New King James Version. 
Dec 8, 2023
42 min
Christ the King Sunday 2023
In this sermon (the first posted in a while!), Matt opens up for us John 18:33-38 and the Feast of Christ the King. This sermon was given from the Pulpit of Wilmington Reformed Church (OPC) in Wilmington, OH. Scripture texts are taken from the NKJV. Opening Music: "Pathfinder" by Scott Buckley www.scottbuckley.com
Nov 27, 2023
37 min
The Reformation Pulpit - Biblical Sexuality Sunday
Matt leads the congregation in recognizing and reflecting upon Biblical Sexuality Sunday. Sermon texts include Genesis 1 & 2, Ephesians 5, & 1 Corinthians 6. Matt is preaching this sermon from the New American Standard Bible. Opening Music: "Pathfinder" by Scott Buckley www.scottbuckley.com
Jan 31, 2023
34 min
The Reformation Pulpit - Christ the King
Matt offers a reflection on the Kingship of Christ. As always, Matt is preaching from the Christian Standard Bible. Opening Music: "Pathfinder" by Scott Buckley www.scottbuckley.com
Jan 31, 2023
35 min
The Reformation Pulpit - Remembrance
In this Episode, newly minted as "The Reformation Pulpit," Matt looks at the great virtue of remembrance. As always, Matt is preaching from the Christian Standard Bible. Opening Music: "Pathfinder" by Scott Buckley www.scottbuckley.com
Jan 30, 2023
13 min
From the Trinity Pulpit - Jesus and the Paralytic
In this sermon, Matt takes us through Matthew 9:1-8, and the story of Jesus' encounter with the paralytic. Opening Music: "Pathfinder" by Scott Buckley www.scottbuckley.com
Dec 7, 2022
28 min
From the Trinity Pulpit - Reformation Sunday 2022
This week, for Reformation Sunday, Matt takes us through Psalm 46, the Psalm that was the basis for the great Reformation Hymn, "A Mighty Fortress is our God." As always, Matt is preaching from the Christian Standard Bible. Opening Music: "Pathfinder" by Scott Buckley www.scottbuckley.com
Dec 7, 2022
32 min
From the Trinity Pulpit - The Great Commandment
This week Matt offers a sermon on Matthew 22:34-39, and the Great Commandment, and what it means to love God and neighbor. As always, Matt is preaching from the Christian Standard Bible. Opening Music: "Pathfinder" by Scott Buckley www.scottbuckley.com
Oct 17, 2022
28 min
TRF - Introduction to Worship
In this first Taproot Faith episode in some time, Matt begins a series on Worship. What is it? Why do we worship? How are we supposed to engage in worship? Matt begins to take us on the journey through this discussion. All Scriptures are read from the Christian Standard Bible (CSB). Music: "Age of Wonder" by Scott Buckleywww.scottbuckley.com 
Oct 14, 2022
28 min
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