Orting UMC
14 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago -Sermons and other content from Pastor Alexa Eisenbarth of Orting United Methodist Church, and guests! We are a community committed to discipleship: love of God and love of neighbor. We practice discipleship through acts of worship, devotion, compassion, and justice. Join us here and in person! Get Connected: www.ortingumc.org and linktr.ee/ortingumc
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Episodes
Why Worship?
February 16, 2022 21:00 - 7 minutes - 4.95 MBSermon from February 6, 2022 by Rev. Alexa Eisenbarth based on Isaiah 6:1-8 Wesleyan Covenant Prayer Give and Get Connected
Try Softer
February 16, 2022 21:00 - 9 minutes - 5.47 MBSermon from January 30, 2022 by Rev. Alexa Eisenbarth interpreting Psalm 71:1-6 A Blessing for When You Long to Try Softer by Aundi Kolber
My Heart Shall Sing - Complete Advent Series
December 20, 2021 21:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBWeek 1: Luke 21:25-36 --- this sermon was already uploaded, so if you've already listened to it, you can fast forward to the second 'chapter' at 9:07 Week 2: Luke 3:1-6 Week 3: Luke 3:7-18 Week 4: Luke 1:39-55 - content warning: this sermon mentions abortion, pregnancy, pregnancy loss. Give and Get Connected Here!
My Heart Shall Sing - Advent 1
November 30, 2021 19:00 - 9 minutes - 6.73 MBI knew it was time when... When did you know it was time? What were the signs? And what will the signs be for us when things are being made new? What are the signs of redemption? Sermon by Rev. Alexa Eisenbarth on Luke 21:25-36. Give and Get Connected Here.
I left when... (an All Saints Day sermon)
November 13, 2021 19:00 - 10 minutes - 6.94 MBRev. Alexa Eisenbarth preaches on Ruth 1:1-18, with an eye to celebrating All Saints Day, the holy day on which we recognize how thin the veil between life and death is - when we intentionally remember that we are not alone. Not only is God with us, but the whole communion of saints, those who love God and neighbor, participate in acts of worship, devotion, compassion, and justice alongside us. We are not alone, thanks be to God! Consider these prompts: I stayed when... I left when... We...
The Use of Money Sermon Series
November 03, 2021 19:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBThis sermon series is based on John Wesley's Sermon "The Use of Money." We explore what John Wesley and Jesus have to say about money as we make our pledges to Orting UMC. Week 1: Gain All You Can, Matthew 26:6-13 NRSV Week 2: Save All You Can, Matthew 25:14-30 NRSV Week 3: Give All You Can, Mark 12:41-44 NRSV You can make a pledge to give to Orting UMC for 2022 here. Get Connected with us!
5 Lies of Identity: I am nothing less than my best moment
October 26, 2021 22:00 - 11 minutes - 7.67 MBThis sermon is from September 26th, 2021, the fourth in a series on the Five Lies of Identity as presented by Henri Nouwen in 'Who Are We?'. The fourth lie is this: I am nothing less than my best moment. This sermon is interpreting Judges 16:4-31. Give and Get Connected to Orting UMC here.
5 Lies of Identity: I am what other people say or think about me
October 26, 2021 22:00 - 12 minutes - 8.35 MB*CONTENT WARNING* THIS EPISODE RECOUNTS A BIBLICAL ACCOUNT OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT AND THE SERMON DISCUSSES THESE REALITIES AS WELL. This sermon is from October 3rd, 2021, the third in a series on the Five Lies of Identity as presented by Henri Nouwen in 'Who Are We?' The third lie is this, I am nothing more than my worst moment. We explore this lie through the biblical character Jephthah, and his daughter, whose story is told in Judges 19. Give and Get Connected to Orting...
5 Lies of Identity: I am nothing more than my worst moment
September 24, 2021 17:00 - 15 minutes - 10 MBThis sermon is from September 19th, 2021, the third in a series on the Five Lies of Identity as presented by Henri Nouwen in 'Who Are We?' The third lie is this, I am nothing more than my worst moment. We explore this lie through the biblical character Jephthah, and his daughter, whose story is told in Judges 11. Give and Get Connected to Orting UMC Here
5 Lies of Identity: I am what I do
September 23, 2021 17:00 - 14 minutes - 9.85 MBThis sermon is from September 12th, 2021, the second in a series on the Five Lies of Identity as presented by Henri Nouwen in 'Who Are We?' The second lie is this, I am what I do. We explore this lie through the biblical character Jael, whose story is told in Judges 4. Give and Get Connected to Orting UMC Here
5 Lies of Identity: I am what I have
September 22, 2021 19:00 - 9 minutes - 6.36 MBThis sermon is from September 5th, 2021, the first in a series on the Five Lies of Identity as presented by Henri Nouwen in 'Who Are We?' The first lie is this, I am what I have. We explore this lie through the biblical Judge Gideon. Give and Get Connected to Orting UMC Here
What do you *really* want?
August 03, 2021 20:00 - 9 minutes - 6.64 MBSermon from Pastor Alexa on John 6:24-35. Get Connected with our community by clicking here.
Hometowns and Limiting Beliefs: Sermon on Mark 6:1-13
July 06, 2021 21:00 - 12 minutes - 8.7 MBPastor Alexa Eisenbarth preaches on Jesus going to his hometown, the limiting beliefs we have about ourselves, and offers a tool and call to overcome those imposed limitations for the world as God dreams it. Preached live on July 4, 2021 at Orting United Methodist Church. Connect with our community at www.ortingumc.org. Other links to get connected: linktr.ee/ortingumc
Baptism: God Says Yes to You!
June 07, 2021 19:00 - 5 minutes - 3.26 MBInspired by the poem, God Says Yes to You by Kaylin Haught, Pastor Alexa explores what the meaning of baptism is for us: a sacrament we do at the beginning, where we remember what has always been true. What has been true longer, sin or blessing? Scripture Reference: Genesis 1:26-31