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Tuesday Reflections – March 9, 2021 - Don't Look Back
March 09, 2021 11:00 - 10 minutes - 7.31 MBToday we read Jeremiah 7: 23-26. In this passage, God recounts the history of the people, and he reminds us how the people at one point, instead of looking forward, kept looking back. The people desired the comfort of the past and of slavery to the discomfort of faith and the future. Today, look forward; don't look back.
Bonus Episode - Sunday Sermon - The Cross and the Grave
March 08, 2021 11:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBToday in our Traditional Message, Andy continues preaching about the Apostles' Creed, looking the importance of Pilate, the cross, and the grave. What do these essentials of the faith have to teach us?
Monday Reflections – March 8, 2021 - Righteousness
March 08, 2021 11:00 - 10 minutes - 6.96 MBToday we look at Romans 4: 1-12. In this passage, we see Paul talk about Abraham, how it was his faith that made him righteous, and this faith came before circumcision or any such thing. This faith was the core of his relationship with God. That is what made him righteous, nothing else. But, that righteousness then showed itself through his actions.
Friday Reflections – March 5, 2021 – The Inward
March 05, 2021 11:00 - 10 minutes - 7.32 MBToday in our morning reflection, we look at Romans 2: 25-29. We see Paul tell us what matters is not any outward appearance, but what matters is the inward change of the heart that is then shown in the keeping of the intent of the law. It's not the outward, it's the inward.
Bonus Episode - Wednesday Night Bible Study - Biblical Examples of Fasting
March 04, 2021 11:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBTonight in our Bible Study we are going to look at Biblical example of fasting, from Jesus, to the early church, David, and Nehemiah. What can these Biblical figures teach us about why fasting is an essential discipline for us?
Wednesday Reflections – March 3, 2021 – Out to Get You
March 03, 2021 12:00 - 10 minutes - 6.93 MBToday we look at Jeremiah 3: 11-18. In this passage, we see that God is out to get us, but in a way that we may not expect. God is out to get us because He longs to bring us back home, He longs to restore us, He longs to forgive us. God pursues us because He longs to show us grace.
Tuesday Reflections – March 2, 2021 – All of Creation
March 02, 2021 12:00 - 10 minutes - 7.4 MBIn our morning reflections, we look at Romans 1: 18-23. Today we see how all of creation testifies to God's goodness and glory, we just have to make sure we are looking. And we need to make sure that we guard our heart because one of the greatest dangers of sin is that can blind us to who God is.
Monday Reflections – March 1, 2021 – Mutually Encouraged
March 01, 2021 12:00 - 10 minutes - 7.15 MBToday in our morning reflection, we look at Romans 1: 8-12. Here we see that Paul is longing to come and be with the church in Rome. He is longing to be mutually encouraged by them. He encourages them; and them him. We need to be encouraged by God. And we need to encourage someone today. That's our mission.
Bonus Episode - Sunday Sermon - Who is Jesus?
March 01, 2021 11:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBIn our service from February 28, 2021 Andy continues looking at the Apostles' Creed. Today, we answer the question, who is Jesus?
Bonus Episode - Sunday Sermon - Who is Jesus?
March 01, 2021 11:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBIn our service from February 28, 2021 Andy continues looking at the Apostles' Creed. Today, we answer the question, who is Jesus?
Friday Reflections – February 26, 2021 – For Your Well Being
February 26, 2021 11:00 - 9 minutes - 6.7 MBIn our reading today, we look at Deuteronomy 10: 12-22. This is called the essence of the law, what this the law really all about. Love God. Serve God. Love your neighbor. Turn your heart to God. We find doing these things, they are for our own good. They are for our well being. They give us life.
Bonus Episode - Wednesday Night Bible Study - What is Fasting?
February 25, 2021 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBStarting this week, during Lent we are going to look deeper at fasting as part of our Wednesday Night Bible Study. Tonight we talk about why we fast and what does it do in our lives?
Wednesday Reflections – February 24, 2021 – Faithful or Famous
February 24, 2021 11:00 - 10 minutes - 7.37 MBToday in our readings we look at Acts 1: 21-26. Today is the day in the life of the church when we remember Matthias. He was chosen to replace Judas among the Apostles. We don't know much about him, other than these verses. He was not famous, he was faithful. Let's be careful in our lives that we are chasing the right thing - to be faithful.
Tuesday Reflections – February 23, 2021 – Knocking Down
February 23, 2021 12:00 - 12 minutes - 8.28 MBToday we look at John 2: 13-22. In this passage we see Jesus cleansing the Temple. He cleans out all the things that are standing between people and God. We should do the same, we clear out all the barriers that can make folks believe that they aren't good enough to be loved by God. Today, let's make sure as many people as possible know that God loves them.
Monday Reflections – February 22, 2021 – Times of Trouble
February 22, 2021 12:00 - 10 minutes - 7.16 MBIn our reflections today we look at Hebrews 2: 14-18. In this passage we see that we have been freed from the fear of death; Jesus has defeated the devil. No longer must we be afraid. We see as well when we face troubles, we are not alone. He is with us. In this season of Lent, and in all our lives, may we have regular times and practices of prayer, for, in that, we know that we will find Him in our times of trouble.
Bonus Episode - Sunday's Sermon - God the Father Almighty
February 22, 2021 11:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBIn our series focused on the Apostles' Creed, today we look at the first part, I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of Heaven and Earth. What does it mean for us to confess these words?
Bonus Episode - Sunday's Sermon - God the Father Almighty
February 22, 2021 11:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBIn our series focused on the Apostles' Creed, today we look at the first part, I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of Heaven and Earth. What does it mean for us to confess these words?
Thursday Reflections – February 18, 2021 – Response to Love
February 18, 2021 15:00 - 8 minutes - 6.06 MBToday in our morning reflections, we look at Ephesians 2: 1-10. Today is a day set aside to remember Martin Luther. We remember his call to the church, which is also Paul's message - we are saved by grace through faith. Our life is not lived out to make God love us. Our life is lived out as a response to God's love.
Bonus Episode - Ash Wednesday - Preparing
February 18, 2021 11:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBIn our Ash Wednesday service, Andy shares with us from Matthew 6: 1-6, 16-21. Throughout scripture, there is always a time of preparation before the next thing that God calls His people to. Let us prepare for wherever God is calling us.
Ash Wednesday Reflection and Blessing
February 17, 2021 12:00 - 12 minutes - 8.91 MBThis morning we look at Psalm 51 as we begin the season of Lent together. Hear this blessing and reflect upon the words of David. God doesn't desire the outward ritual. What He desires is a broken and contrite heart. Join us at 12 Noon (CST) for our Online Ash Wednesday Service at www.stm-umc.org/live
Tuesday Reflections – February 16, 2021 – Fool's Gold
February 16, 2021 14:00 - 10 minutes - 7.52 MBToday we look at John the Baptist's mission. He knew that he was to point to Jesus, in all things. He had clarity of mission and purpose. We exist for the same reason, but we often don't find fulfillment because we substitute other things for that mission. Those things are fool's gold. Only finding life in Jesus, and pointing others to Jesus, that is the purpose we all seek.
Monday Reflections – February 15, 2021 – Remember
February 15, 2021 12:00 - 10 minutes - 7.02 MBToday we read from Deuteronomy 6: 10-15. In this passage we see the reminder of God, when you come into the Promised Land and gain all spoils of victory, do not forget God. Do not think that you have done this, or gained this victory, but remember that God has done this. Do not forget the Lord your God. This is a great reminder for us today. Remember the Lord your God.
Bonus Episode - Sunday's Sermon - Lead Us Not Into Temptation
February 15, 2021 11:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBIn our message from February 14, Andy shares with us from the final line of the Lord's Prayer from Matthew 6: 9-13. What does it mean to ask God to let us not into temptation and deliver us from evil?
Friday Reflections – February 12, 2021 – All of Scripture
February 12, 2021 11:00 - 11 minutes - 7.81 MBToday in our readings, we look at 2 Timothy 3: 14-16. This is a passage that you have read many times before and have heard preached before, all of scripture is useful for teaching, correction, and training. All scripture. Not just the parts we like, but all of it. The same spirit that inspired the writing of scripture is the same spirit to speaks to us now with it.
Bonus Episode - Wednesday Night Bible Study - Evangelism - Works and Faith
February 11, 2021 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBTonight in our Wednesday Night Bible Study we are looking at James and the role that our good works play in our evangelism. Our works have to make our words for the Gospel to be proclaimed.
Wednesday Reflections – February 10, 2021 – Don't Give Up
February 10, 2021 12:00 - 10 minutes - 7.57 MBIn our reflection today, we look at Mark 10: 13-16. In this passage, little children come to Jesus and the Disciples try to stop them. Jesus is indignant against this action because He has just taught about this. He welcomes the children, but He also does not give up on the Disciples, even though they got it wrong. He didn't give up on them. Let's not give up on ourselves.
Tuesday Reflections – February 9, 2021 – Not Ashamed
February 09, 2021 12:00 - 10 minutes - 7.34 MBIn our morning reflection, we look at 2 Timothy 1: 8-14. Over and over in this passage, we see Paul talk about not being ashamed. When was the last time our faith caused us to take such a risk that we feared what others think? May we live so boldly that we have a reason not to be ashamed of Jesus.
Monday Reflections – February 8, 2021 – True Greatness
February 08, 2021 12:00 - 10 minutes - 7.26 MBToday in morning reflection we look at Mark 9: 33-37. In this passage, we see the path, for Jesus, of true greatness. It is not in exalting ourselves, but the only path for Jesus to truly become great is through service and through humility.
Bonus Episode - Sunday Sermon - Breaking the Cycle
February 08, 2021 11:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBIn our Traditional message from February 7, we continue looking at the Lord's Prayer. Today, we look at what it means to forgive others, as we have been forgiven.
Friday Reflections – February 5, 2021 – Who's in Charge
February 05, 2021 11:00 - 10 minutes - 7.39 MBToday in our daily reflections, we look at Galatians 5: 16-26. In this passage, we contrast the Works of the Flesh with the Fruit of the Spirit. When we look at this we see that we will live our one of these two options. The choice begins with this question. Who's in charge? That determines the rest.
Thursday Reflections – February 4, 2021 – The Choice of Love
February 04, 2021 12:00 - 10 minutes - 7.23 MBToday in our readings, we look at Galatians 5: 6, 13-15. In this passage we see Paul talk to us about the sum of the entire Law - love your neighbor. But we love our neighbor in becoming a slave, or servant to each other. Love is not emotion. Love is laying down our lives for each other. When we do that, we all find our needs met.
Bonus Episode - Wednesday Night Bible Study - Evangelism - What We Can Learn From Paul
February 04, 2021 11:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBIn our Wednesday Night Bible Study this week we look closer and Paul, especially the ways that he would share his story. Paul is a powerful example of how the Lord can use all of our stories to allow folks to hear the Good News of Jesus! Join us to learn more.
Wednesday Reflections – February 3, 2021 – Not Finished
February 03, 2021 12:00 - 10 minutes - 7.19 MBToday in our morning reflection, we look at Mark 8: 22-26. In this passage we see Jesus heal a blind man, but His first attempt does not finish the job perfectly. Jesus comes back and heals Him again. Just because we are not completely healed, or everything is not as would like it to be in our faith or in our lives, it does not mean that God is done with us. He is not finished.
Tuesday Reflections – February 2, 2021 – Presentation
February 02, 2021 12:00 - 10 minutes - 7.13 MBToday is a day in the church, one that I was unaware of, Candlemass. It is the 40th day from Christmas, the traditional day that Mary and Joseph would have brought Jesus to the Temple to be presented, as told to us in Luke 2. Today, we see Simeon make his prophecy, and we the impact that Jesus is going to have.
Bonus Episode - Sunday Sermon - Daily Bread
February 01, 2021 11:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBThis Sunday we continue looking at The Lord's Prayer as found in Matthew 6:9-13. Today we look at what it means for us to think about the Lord providing our daily bread.
Monday Reflections - February 1, 2021 - In the Fullness of Time
February 01, 2021 11:00 - 10 minutes - 7.13 MBToday in our morning reflections, we look at Galatians 4: 1-5. We see in this passage that God sent Jesus in the fullness of time. What does that mean? At just the right moment, God sent Jesus to save and restore the world. We have hope because God's time is not our time.
Thursday Reflections - January 28, 2021 - Rest
January 28, 2021 12:00 - 10 minutes - 7.36 MBThis morning in our morning reflections we look at Mark 6:30-44. This is the story of the feeding of the 5000. But before Jesus feeds them, we see that He and the disciples both need something very important, before the next act of faithfulness comes. Rest. We too need the same thing today.
Bonus Episode - Wednesday Night Bible Study - Evangelism - The Roman Road
January 28, 2021 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBIn our Bible Study this week, we learn a simple tool, with five scriptures from the Book of Romans, that can be a helpful tool for us in sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ with a world in need!
Wednesday Reflections - January 27, 2021 - Me Plus Jesus?
January 27, 2021 11:00 - 10 minutes - 7.19 MBToday in our daily reflections we look at Galatians 2: 15-21. In this passage, we look at what it means to be saved, what is it that I offer within my salvation? What role do I play in this? What do I have to "do" to be a Christian?
Tuesday Reflections - January 26, 2021 - The Difference
January 26, 2021 11:00 - 10 minutes - 7.14 MBToday in our reflections, we look at Mark 6:1-13. We see two groups of people, Jesus' hometown and His disciples. One group was able to do amazing things through Jesus, one did. What was the difference? Not perfection. But faith.
Monday Reflections - January 25, 2021 - Testing
January 25, 2021 11:00 - 10 minutes - 7 MBIn our morning reflections today, we look at a couple of verses with Isaiah 48. We look at 4, and then 9-11. In this passage, we see God's understanding of who we are, that we are imperfect and sinful, but then we see God talk about testing. In this passage, we get an understanding of exactly why it is that we are tested.
Bonus Episode - Sunday Sermon - The Big Ask
January 25, 2021 11:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBWe continue with our series on the Lord's Prayer, in Matthew 6: 9-13. This week Andy looks at verse 10, "Thy Kingdom Come, Thy Will be Done on Earth as it is in Heaven." When we think about what we are asking God to do here, that is a HUGE deal. What would the world look like if this happened?
Thursday Reflections - January 21, 2021 - Too Busy
January 21, 2021 12:00 - 8 minutes - 5.66 MBToday we take a few minutes to look at Psalm 37. In this passage we are told to be still before the Lord, avoid anger and wrath, do not fret. We are so busy, not just with activities, but we are busy of mind and busy of soul. We do not give God the space to speak into us. Today, give yourself that space to listen for God.
Bonus Episode - Wednesday Night Bible Study - Evangelism - Your Testimony
January 21, 2021 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBThe next few weeks in our Bible Study, we are going to talk about evangelism. What does evangelism mean? How do we do it? Should we do it? Tonight we are going to look at Revelation 12:11 and 1 Peter 3:15 and talk about the power of our testimony.
Bonus Episode - Wednesday Night Bible Study - Evangelism - Your Testimony
January 21, 2021 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBThe next few weeks in our Bible Study, we are going to talk about evangelism. What does evangelism mean? How do we do it? Should we do it? Tonight we are going to look at Revelation 12:11 and 1 Peter 3:15 and talk about the power of our testimony.
Wednesday Reflections - January 20, 2021 - Sin and Forgiveness
January 20, 2021 11:00 - 9 minutes - 6.81 MBIn our reading today from Psalm 38, we see David confess his sin, he is suffering because of the actions he has taken. But we see, right after his confession, a plea of forgiveness from God. Yes, our sin is real, but God's forgiveness is greater than any of our sin.
Tuesday Reflections - January 19, 2021 - Two Paths: Anger or Kindness
January 19, 2021 12:00 - 9 minutes - 6.48 MBToday, we look at Ephesians 4: 25-32. We see two paths laid out before us. A path of anger, malice, and bitterness, or a path of kindness and tenderheartedness. But that choice is made by a previous choice, will we give the devil a foothold in our lives, or will we allow the Holy Spirit to work? Kindness and tenderheartedness look foolish in this world we live in. But they are the path the Spirit leads us down. May we choose wisely today.
Bonus Episode - Sunday Sermon - Prepare Ye the Way
January 11, 2021 11:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBIn our Traditional message from Sunday, January 10, 2021, it is Baptism of the Lord Sunday. We read from Mark 1: 1-11. We see how for Jesus His baptism wasn't the end of His journey, but the beginning. The same is true for us!
Friday Reflections - January 8, 2021 - Signs and Wonders
January 08, 2021 11:00 - 8 minutes - 6.16 MBToday in our Gospel reading, we see Jesus tell us that we will not believe until we have signs and wonders. The father believers, however, before the miracle, and then he sees it. We may need to have faith before we can see the miracle.
Thursday Reflections - January 7, 2021 - God is Determined
January 07, 2021 11:00 - 8 minutes - 5.94 MBToday we look at Psalm 103 and Isaiah 52: 3-6. When we read these passages together, we see something amazing. God is determined to show us grace and mercy. God is determined to save us. If we aren't saved, if we don't know God's love, it won't be because God didn't try. He knows we are weak and frail, and he desires us in spite of it all. Today, God is determined to be in a relationship with us. Our job is to respond.