The Treadweary Podcast

Carleton Smee

The collective ramblings of a Lutheran pastor who desires to hear what the Scriptures have to tell us. Sometimes it is a sermon, and other times a brief devotion. Many times a lot of questions. Take 15 minutes today to rest in the Word of God and hear the voice of Christ free you from your burdens.

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Here am I... (Luke 1:26-56)

Here am I... (Luke 1:26-56)

A look at the annunciation and the work that God does for the salvation of His people through the maiden Mary. How Mary is the God-bearer/Theotokos. How John the Baptist becomes the preparer even in utero.Find us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dS4B9TmWXEI

Episodes

Here am I... (Luke 1:26-56)

Here am I... (Luke 1:26-56)

A look at the annunciation and the work that God does for the salvation of His people through the maiden Mary. How Mary is the God-bearer/Theotokos. How John the Baptist becomes the preparer even in utero.Find us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dS4B9TmWXEI

Can't believe it... (Luke 1:5-25)

Can't believe it... (Luke 1:5-25)

Happy Advent! These next three weeks we will be taking a look at the Advent/Christmas stories in Luke, going verse by verse as we see God working, but also hearing some questions that help to relate the stories to our lives.

Parade of peace... (A Treadweary Sermoncast)

Parade of peace... (A Treadweary Sermoncast)

Sermon for the 1st Sunday of Advent - Luke 19:28-38

Final encouragement... (Hebrews 13:17-25)

Final encouragement... (Hebrews 13:17-25)

How should we help our pastors serve better? What is so beautiful about the benediction he gives? Psalm 33Hebrews 13:17-25

The Lord is king... (A Treadweary Sermoncast)

The Lord is king... (A Treadweary Sermoncast)

Sermon for Christ the King Sunday, November 24, 2024 - Mark 13:24-37; Isaiah 51:4-6; Revelation 1:4-8

Koinonia... (Hebrews 13:1-16)

Koinonia... (Hebrews 13:1-16)

What does it mean to show hospitality? What does faithfulness in relationships look like? How are we to view retirement and work? What do we sacrifice to be together as the church?Psalm 28Hebrews 13:1-16

Praying with endurance... (A Treadweary Sermoncast)

Praying with endurance... (A Treadweary Sermoncast)

Sermon for the 26th Sunday after Pentecost - Mark 13:1-13; Psalm 16

Untouchable... (Hebrews 12:18-29)

Untouchable... (Hebrews 12:18-29)

What does it mean to want to go back to Sinai? What comes in Jesus instead? How does Jesus blood speak a better word...a good word?Psalm 21Hebrews 12:18-29

Don't get injured... (Hebrews 12:12-17)

Don't get injured... (Hebrews 12:12-17)

What does it mean to keep yourself from injury? Why do we need to strnegthen our weakened knees? How was Esau perverse and godless?Psalm 6Hebrews 12:12-17

Freed from me... (A Treadweary Sermoncast)

Freed from me... (A Treadweary Sermoncast)

Sermon for Reformation Sunday, 2024 - John 8:31-36

It hurts so good... (Hebrews 12:1-11)

It hurts so good... (Hebrews 12:1-11)

What is the focus of our journey of faith? How is this journey so hard and what do we do with the difficulty of life?Psalm 148Hebrews 12:1-11

A darkening trust... (Hebrews 11:32-40)

A darkening trust... (Hebrews 11:32-40)

What is the point of this whole Hall of Faith business when it comes to the Hebrews? How can we hold onto God in the dark of life?

I believe him... (A Treadweary Sermoncast)

I believe him... (A Treadweary Sermoncast)

Sermon for the 21st Sunday after Pentecost - Mark 10:17-22

Taking some liberties... (Hebrews 11:17-31)

Taking some liberties... (Hebrews 11:17-31)

How did the patriarchs and Moses embody trust in times of suffering? Why does the preacher in Hebrews have commentary that takes a few liberties with the stories in Genesis and Exodus?Psalm 138Hebrews 11:17-31

Tent-living-faith... (Hebrews 11:1-16)

Tent-living-faith... (Hebrews 11:1-16)

Why is faith such a big deal? How have the ancestors of the faith been people of faith?Psalm 121Hebrews 11:1-16

Trust not in princes... (Hebrews 10:32-39)

Trust not in princes... (Hebrews 10:32-39)

Why do we place so much trust in avoiding pain or suffering? How is the life of the Christian one in which we welcome loss?Psalm 130Hebrews 10:32-39

I'm a loser baby... (A Treadweary Sermoncast)

I'm a loser baby... (A Treadweary Sermoncast)

Sermon for the 18th Sunday after Pentecost - Mark 9:30-37

Of little value... (Hebrews 10:26-31)

Of little value... (Hebrews 10:26-31)

What do we do with our sin without Jesus? How is it scary to fall into the hands of the living God?Psalm 124Hebrews 10:26-31

A lot of lettuce... (Hebrews 10:19-25)

A lot of lettuce... (Hebrews 10:19-25)

What does it mean to have assurance? Why do we need this assurance in our lives? Why do we need to come together as the church on a regular basis?Psalm 117Hebrews 10:19-25

Crumbly words... (A Treadweary Sermoncast)

Crumbly words... (A Treadweary Sermoncast)

Sermon for the 16th Sunday after Pentecost - Mark 7:24-37