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Sunday Sermon - What are the Sacraments?
September 08, 2021 14:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBIn our message from September 5, Andy preaches about the sacraments (communion and baptism), what our church actually believes about them, and what they can do for our faith and our souls.
Sunday Sermon - What is the Church?
August 30, 2021 10:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBIn our Traditional sermon from August 29, Andy shares with us from the Nicene Creed and Acts 2: 42-47. What do we actually believe about the church? How should that shape our lives?
Sunday Sermon - What is the Church?
August 30, 2021 10:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBIn our Traditional sermon from August 29, Andy shares with us from the Nicene Creed and Acts 2: 42-47. What do we actually believe about the church? How should that shape our lives?
Sunday Sermon - What is the Bible?
August 23, 2021 13:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBWhat do we actually believe about the Bible? What is our theology and doctrine about what the Bible is? Take a few minutes to listen to what Andy shares with us in our Traditional Sermon.
Sunday Sermon - What is the Bible?
August 23, 2021 13:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBWhat do we actually believe about the Bible? What is our theology and doctrine about what the Bible is? Take a few minutes to listen to what Andy shares with us in our Traditional Sermon.
Bonus Episode - Sunday Sermon - What is Salvation?
August 16, 2021 15:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBIn our Traditional sermon, Andy walks us through Ephesians 2: 1-10 as we look at the historic Wesleyan understanding of what salvation looks like and means.
Bonus Episode - Sunday Sermon - What is Salvation?
August 16, 2021 15:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBIn our Traditional sermon, Andy walks us through Ephesians 2: 1-10 as we look at the historic Wesleyan understanding of what salvation looks like and means.
Bonus Episode - Sunday Sermon - Who is God?
August 10, 2021 18:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBIn our St. Matthew's 101 Series, we start with this first concept. Who is God? If we don't answer that question right, nothing else will matter.
Bonus Episode - Sunday Sermon - Who is God?
August 10, 2021 18:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBIn our St. Matthew's 101 Series, we start with this first concept. Who is God? If we don't answer that question right, nothing else will matter.
Bonus Episode - Sunday Sermon - 21st of May
July 19, 2021 20:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBIn our sermon from July 11, Andy looks at Mark 13: 24-36. In this passage we see Jesus teach us about His return. What does this passage have to say to us today?
Bonus Episode - Sunday Sermon - Say What?
July 19, 2021 20:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBIn our Traditional Service from July 18, Andy looks at 1 Corinthians 12: 4-11 and 14: 1-19. In this passage we see Paul talking about speaking in tongues. What does this mean for us today, and the answer may surprise you.
Bonus Episode - Sunday Sermon - Say What?
July 19, 2021 20:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBIn our Traditional Service from July 18, Andy looks at 1 Corinthians 12: 4-11 and 14: 1-19. In this passage we see Paul talking about speaking in tongues. What does this mean for us today, and the answer may surprise you.
Bonus Episode - Sunday's Sermon - A Choice
June 28, 2021 14:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBIn our INTERSECTION Service, Andy shares with us from Matthew 10: 34-39. We see Jesus says He comes to bring a sword, not peace. What does this mean? What does this challenging word have to do with with how we live our lives?
Thursday, June 24, 2021 - Morning Prayer
June 24, 2021 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.56 MBToday we pray together and look at Luke 22: 24-30. Join us today!
Wednesday, June 23, 2021 - Morning Prayer
June 23, 2021 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.2 MBJoin us for morning reflection as we look at Luke 22: 13-22.
Tuesday, June 22, 2021 - Morning Prayer
June 22, 2021 10:00 - 11 minutes - 7.73 MBJoin us for prayer and scripture as we reflect upon Luke 21: 37 - 22: 6.
Bonus Episode - Sunday's Sermon - Why Does Suffering Exist?
June 21, 2021 14:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBIn our Sunday sermon from Father's Day, Andy looks at Job 1: 13-22. We look deeply at Scripture and answer the question, why does suffering happen?
Monday, June 21, 2021 - Morning Prayer
June 21, 2021 10:00 - 11 minutes - 7.61 MBJoin us for our morning prayer and reflection on Luke 21: 29-36.
Friday, June 18, 2021 - Morning Prayer
June 18, 2021 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.53 MBJoin us for Morning Prayer as we pray and reflect upon Luke 21: 5-19.
Friday, June 18, 2021 - Morning Prayer
June 18, 2021 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.53 MBJoin us for Morning Prayer as we pray and reflect upon Luke 21: 5-19.
Thursday, June 17, 2021 - Morning Prayer
June 17, 2021 10:00 - 11 minutes - 7.77 MBJoin us for Morning Prayer as we reflect upon Luke 20: 41 - 21: 4!
Thursday, June 17, 2021 - Morning Prayer
June 17, 2021 10:00 - 11 minutes - 7.77 MBJoin us for Morning Prayer as we reflect upon Luke 20: 41 - 21: 4!
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 - Morning Prayer
June 16, 2021 05:00 - 10 minutes - 7.59 MBJoin us as we pray together and reflect upon Luke 20.
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 - Morning Prayer
June 16, 2021 05:00 - 10 minutes - 7.59 MBJoin us as we pray together and reflect upon Luke 20.
Tuesday, June 15, 2021 - Morning Prayer
June 15, 2021 12:00 - 11 minutes - 7.66 MBJoin us for prayer and reflection upon Luke 20: 20-26.
Tuesday, June 15, 2021 - Morning Prayer
June 15, 2021 12:00 - 11 minutes - 7.66 MBJoin us for prayer and reflection upon Luke 20: 20-26.
Bonus Episode - Sunday's Sermon - Unpredictable
June 14, 2021 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBIn our Traditional Service from June 13, 2021, Andy shares with us from Genesis 22: 1-19. What are we to make of a God who asks Abraham to sacrifice his son? What can we learn about this concept of testing within the Bible? What does this say to us today?
June 14, 2021 - Morning Prayer
June 14, 2021 13:00 - 10 minutes - 7.51 MBJoin us today for our morning prayer and reflection upon Luke 20: 9-19
Bonus Episode - Sunday's Sermon - Unpredictable
June 14, 2021 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBIn our Traditional Service from June 13, 2021, Andy shares with us from Genesis 22: 1-19. What are we to make of a God who asks Abraham to sacrifice his son? What can we learn about this concept of testing within the Bible? What does this say to us today?
June 9, 2021 – Ephesians 6:5-9 - Work
June 09, 2021 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.25 MBToday we look again at Ephesians 6: 5-9. In this passage, Paul tells us a simple truth, everything we do is for God's glory. Everything. No task is too great, or too small, that it is not to be done for God's glory. All of our life is worship. All of it.
June 8, 2021 – Ephesians 6:5-9 - Slavery
June 08, 2021 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.31 MBIn this passage today, we see Paul have words for us regarding slavery. What are we to do with this? How are we to interpret and understand passages such as these that deal with things like slavery? Understanding the whole teaching of scripture is a great start. When we see the movement and teaching of the whole of scripture, it helps passages like this make better sense in context. Here is a link to that NT Wright video I reference: https://vimeo.com/31700217
June 7, 2021 – Ephesians 6: 1-4 - Parents and Children
June 07, 2021 10:00 - 11 minutes - 7.74 MBToday we look at Paul's teaching regarding parents and children. First, we see that children are to obey and honor their parents. What does that mean, especially as we grow older? And what about if our parents aren't acting in ways that really deserve that honor and obedience. We also see that Paul has a word for children. How are we to raise and discipline them in the Lord?
June 4, 2021 – Ephesians 5: 21-32 - Husband and Wives
June 04, 2021 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.58 MBToday we begin a section in Ephesians that deals with the different relationships within our lives. Today, we look at what Paul says for husbands and wives, and it is words that you have heard before. Join us as we look deeper.
June 3, 2021 – Ephesians 5: 1-20 – Wake Up
June 03, 2021 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.02 MBToday in our readings, we see that constant battle between light and darkness. To live in the darkness may seem comfortable and appealing, but it does not lead to life. To walk in the light means that first we must wake up and let Christ's light shine upon us. That first light can seem blinding and can even be painful. But when we wake up and live in the light, we find life.
June 2, 2021 – Ephesians 4: 25-32 - Angry
June 02, 2021 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.49 MBIn our reading today, we see Paul offer some very practical advice for us as Christians in how we live our daily lives. One of the things that we see, that comes up in this passage is this, anger. We are told, be angry, but do not sin. How do we deal with anger? What does that look like within our lives?
Bonus Episode - Sunday's Sermon - Even the Serpent
June 01, 2021 09:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBIn our INTERSECTION sermon from May 30. Andy shares with us from John 3: 1-17. We see in this passage that even the serpent, the cursed one from Genesis 3 is used as a symbol of God's love and repetition. Even the serpent is used by God.
May 27, 2021 – Ephesians 4: 17-24 - The Renewed Mind
May 27, 2021 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.4 MBToday we look at Ephesians 4: 17-24. We are told that the renewed mind is the key in our battle to live a life seeking that honors God. But, what does that mean? What does it mean to renew our minds?
Bonus Episode - Sunday's Sermon - Living the Vision
May 25, 2021 11:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBIn our Pentecost 2021 message, Andy shares with us from Acts 2: 1-21. We see on this day the Spirit fall and God do amazing things in the church. Our church desires to be faithful as well, and we hear some specifics about some of the options God has giving our church as part of our building campaign today!
Bonus Episode - Sunday's Sermon - Living the Vision
May 25, 2021 11:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBIn our Pentecost 2021 message, Andy shares with us from Acts 2: 1-21. We see on this day the Spirit fall and God do amazing things in the church. Our church desires to be faithful as well, and we hear some specifics about some of the options God has giving our church as part of our building campaign today!
May 25, 2021 – Ephesians 4: 1-8 - Worthy of the Gospel
May 25, 2021 05:00 - 10 minutes - 7.33 MBToday in Ephesians, we are told that we are to live a life worthy of the Gospel. Goodness, that sounds tough. What does that even mean? I used to struggle with that concept. I still do, but today for an entirely different reason.
May 21, 2021 – Ephesians 3: 14-21 – Know the Unknowable
May 21, 2021 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.19 MBToday in Ephesians, we see this truth. We are loved more than our minds can ever truly know and understand. You can know this love that surpasses knowledge. Today, you can know the unknowable; all through faith.
Bonus Episode - Sunday's Sermon - With No Vision
May 20, 2021 16:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBIn our Traditional Message from Sunday, May 16, Andy shares with us from 1 Samuel 3: 1-13. There was a time where the people walked without a vision, but at the right time, God spoke once more. Today, it may not feel like God is speaking, but He is calling us to something glorious.
May 20, 2021 – Ephesians 3: 1-13 - Boldness
May 20, 2021 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.08 MBToday we read through Ephesians 3: 1-13. We see this beautiful word from Paul, we can go before God with boldness. You are loved by God, but you are forgiven through Jesus. Today, you can boldly go to the Father.
May 19, 2021 – Ephesians 2: 1-10 - A Big House
May 19, 2021 10:00 - 11 minutes - 7.71 MBToday in our readings, we look at Ephesians 2: 1-10. We see that God is building a big house, a holy house, a temple for His dwelling. The foundations for this house are the teachings of the Apostles and the Prophets, which Jesus as the cornerstone. What exactly is this house being built upon?
May 18, 2021 – Ephesians 2: 1-10 - Faith and Works
May 18, 2021 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.35 MBToday we look at Ephesians 2: 1-10. In this passage we see that we are saved by grace through faith, so no one can boast. But we learn as well that the same God who gives us salvation is also the same God who gives us the good works that He has prepared for us.
May 17, 2021 – Ephesians 1: 15-23 – Our God is Greater
May 17, 2021 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.17 MBToday we continue in Ephesians, we look at 1: 15-23. In this passage, we are reminded once again at the greatness of our God. Sometimes we forget just our great our God is because we forget to look up! Our God is greater than all things! Look up and be reminded!
May 14, 2021 – Ephesians 1: 1-14 - God's at Work
May 14, 2021 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.37 MBToday in our reflections, we started Ephesians. We'll look at 1:1-14. We see today that not only are we not saved by our works, but even our faith, that is a gift of God. God is at work in all things and is bring us to salvation for His glory!
May 13, 2021 – Galatians 6: 11-18 - Boasting
May 13, 2021 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.32 MBToday in our final passage from Galatians Paul tells us that if he is going to boast in anything, it will be in the cross of Jesus Christ. Nothing else in this world can satisfy. Only Jesus.
Bonus Episode - Wednesday Night Bible Study - The Return of Christ
May 13, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBTonight in our final bible study of the semester, we talk of the importance of the return of Christ, and the hope that this truth provides to us. This truth is not something that is scary; it is something that gives us great hope!
May 12, 2021 – Galatians 6: 1-10 - Burdens
May 12, 2021 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.11 MBToday in our readings, we look at Galatians 6: 1-10. In this passage we see Paul tell us to bear each others burdens. But we are to bear our own burdens as well. In this, Paul gives us a beautiful picture of what life can be like.