Beyond the Sermon
By FUMC Collingswood
Beyond the SermonMar 18, 2024
I Am... The Way, the Truth, and the Life: Sermon
The sermon you’re about to listen to is from our Lent sermon series for 2024, “I Am: Letting Jesus Be Who He Says He Is.” In this series we’re looking at Jesus’ I Am statements in the Gospel of John as we seek to gain a fuller picture of who God is. This sermon comes from John 14:1-14 and looks how the call to follow Jesus is a call to let Him be Lord over everything.
I Am... the Good Shepard: Conversation
Pastor Scott and Jeremy talk about New Zealand, why Pastor Jeremy is currently at odds with the NIV translation, and how we let God shepherd every corner of our lives
I Am... the Good Shepherd: Sermon
The sermon you’re about to listen to is from our Lent sermon series for 2024, “I Am: Letting Jesus Be Who He Says He Is.” In this series we’re looking at Jesus’ I Am statements in the Gospel of John as we seek to gain a fuller picture of who God is. This sermon comes from John 10:7-20 and looks at what it means for us to follow Jesus as our Good Shepherd.
The Jennifer Episode
Pastor Scott and Jeremy sit down with Jennifer Schwehm to hear about how God has worked throughout her life and led her to lead a new Study in our congregation
I Am... the Bread of Life: Sermon
The sermon you’re about to listen to is from our Lent sermon series for 2024, “I Am: Letting Jesus Be Who He Says He Is.” In this series we’re looking at Jesus’ I Am statements in the Gospel of John as we seek to gain a fuller picture of who God is. This sermon comes from John 6:25-40 and looks at the signs Jesus is giving us that He is who He says He is.
I AM the Light of the World: Conversation
Pastor Scott and Jeremy to discuss what it's like to be confronted about your sermon, the rest of John 8, and a baby
I Am... the Light of the World: Sermon
I Am... the Light of the World: Sermon
Youth Winter Retreat: Conversation
This week we get a special treat as we get to talk with a group of our students and youth leaders who participated in either the Jr High or Sr High retreats at Black Rock Retreat Center in January. In this conversation Jeremy and Scott are joined by Kirstan, Josiah, Elizabeth, Bethany, and Lillian, as they share favorite memories and spiritual impacts from the weekends.
The Great "I AM" Changes Everything
The sermon you’re about to listen to is from our Lent sermon series for 2024, “I Am: Letting Jesus Be Who He Says He Is.” In this series we’re looking at Jesus’ I Am statements in the Gospel of John as we seek to gain a fuller picture of who God is. This sermon from one of our missionary partners, Don Parsons, comes from John 4 and looks at how an encounter with Jesus, the great I Am, changes everything about our lives.
Ash Wednesday - I Am Who I Am: Sermon
The sermon you’re about to listen to is the Ash Wednesday sermon from our Lent sermon series for 2024, “I Am: Letting Jesus Be Who He Says He Is.” In this series we’re looking at Jesus’ I Am statements in the Gospel of John as we seek to gain a fuller picture of who God is. This sermon, coming from Exodus 3, sets the framework within which Jesus' original audiences would have heard Him say, "I Am..."
The Staff Meeting Episode: Fasting
Since Jeremy is on paternity leave, in this week's conversation we drop in on a First Methodist staff meeting. We always open our staff meetings answering questions from the "Discipleship Deck" before moving on to other business. In this episode Scott is joined by Will, Aaron, Tina, and Marie as we talk about our discipleship cards, our fasting series, and what we're fasting from for Lent.
Fasting Forward: Sermon
The sermon you’re about to listen to comes from our first series of 2024, “Fast Forward.” Today, in our final sermon in the series, we're talking about how we are called to patiently endure seasons we would rather fast forward through in prayer.
The Jonathan Episode Pt.2
We continue the conversation with Jonathan Schwehm and discuss prayer, tithing, and more
From the Inside Out: Sermon
The sermon you’re about to listen to comes from our first series of 2024, “Fast Forward.” Today we're talking about the role that our motivations play in how we practice spiritual disciplines like prayer and fasting.
The Jonathan Episode Pt.1
Pastor Scott and Jeremy talk to Jonathan Schwehm about how he ended up as a part of our congregation, what God is doing in his life, and what God is doing in the church that excites Jonathan
When God Doesn't Answer: Sermon
The sermon you’re about to listen to comes from our first series of 2024, “Fast Forward.” Today we're talking about some of the reasons it can seem that God isn't answering our prayers and what to do when our prayers feel unheard.
The Tina Episode
Pastor Scott and Jeremy sit with Tina Hemphill to learn a little about her history with our congregation, what God has been doing in her life, and what she's excited about with the future of our congregation.
The Right Thing in the Wrong Way: Sermon
The sermon you’re about to listen to comes from our first series of 2024, “Fast Forward.” Today we're talking about the different reasons we see people fast in Scripture and how it all comes down to motives.
Joining our Bodies to our Prayers: Conversation
Pastor Scott and Jeremy enter the new year talking about the future of our congregation and how you can participate in your prayers and fasting
Joining our Bodies to our Prayers: Sermon
The sermon you’re about to listen to comes from our first series of 2024, “Fast Forward.” Today we're talking about fasting as the physical expression of our spiritual intentions in prayer.
Passion Pod
Pastor Jeremy sits down with a few of our College students who went to the Passion conference to talk about their experiences
The God We Pray To: Sermon
The sermon you’re about to listen to comes from our first series of 2024, “Fast Forward.” Today we're talking about how the portrait of God we hold in our hearts impacts the way we approach prayer and how God's invitation makes prayer a privilege, not an obligation.
Filled with the Holy Spirit: Conversation
Pastor Scott and Jeremy do not talk about being filled with the Holy Spirit, but discuss the place of Mary in our faith and share some end of the year sentiments.
Filled with the Holy Spirit: Sermon
In this third sermon in our advent series, "Make Straight the Paths," we look at Mary's visit to Elizabeth and the role of the Holy Spirit in John's life and for us so we can become people who prepare the way for Jesus to come to others today.
We Wish You a Merry Christmas by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/
Spirit and Power of Elijah: Conversation
Pastor Scott and Jeremy discuss odd Christmas lyrics, Oswalt vs. Oswalt, faithfulness for the kingdoms sake
In the Spirit & Power of Elijah: Sermon
In this second sermon in our advent series, "Make Straight the Paths," we look at the angelic announcement of John's birth and what it means to let God set the expectations for our waiting so we can be people who prepare the way for Jesus to come to others today.
We Wish You a Merry Christmas by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/
A Voice Calling in the Wilderness: Conversation
Pastor Scott and Jeremy Discuss Carols, Camel Hair, and Fasting
A Voice Calling in the Wilderness: Sermon
In this first sermon in our advent series, "Make Straight the Paths," we look at the ministry and message of John the Baptist and what it looks like for us to repent so we can be people who prepare the way for Jesus to come to others today.
We Wish You a Merry Christmas by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/
Trusting in Decisions: Conversation
Pastor Scott and Jeremy talk about Christmas in November, trusting God even if it leads to instability, and the "real" Promise Land
Trusting God in Decisions: Sermon
In our series, "In The Wilderness," we’re walking with the Israelites from Mt Sinai to the Promised Land and looking at what we can learn about trusting God more, even when the journey looks different than we anticipated or expected.
In this sixth and final sermon, we talk about what it looks like to trust God in the midst of the shakiness and instability that comes with seasons of transition.
Trusting God in Uncertainty: Conversation
Pastor Scott and Jeremy talk about Swedish bus stops, Women's roles in church, and why Jeremy is the best/worst uncle
Trusting God in Uncertainty: Sermon
In our series, "In The Wilderness," we’re walking with the Israelites from Mt Sinai to the Promised Land and looking at what we can learn about trusting God more, even when the journey looks different than we anticipated or expected.
In this fifth sermon, which got switched up just this week, we talk about what we do when we don't know what to do.
Trusting God in Pain: Conversation (ft. Meg Rambo)
Pastor Scott and Jeremy talk about all that could've been in the sermon and facing chronic pain with Meg Rambo
Trusting God in Pain: Sermon
In our series, "In The Wilderness," we’re walking with the Israelites from Mt Sinai to the Promised Land and looking at what we can learn about trusting God more, even when the journey looks different than we anticipated or expected.
In this fourth sermon, we talk about what it looks like to trust God in the midst of the pains of life.
Trusting God in Frustration: Sermon
In our series, "In The Wilderness," we’re walking with the Israelites from Mt Sinai to the Promised Land and looking at what we can learn about trusting God more, even when the journey looks different than we anticipated or expected.
In this third sermon, we talk about what it looks like to trust God, even in the face of the frustrations that come from people, circumstances, and things beyond our control.
Trusting in Frustration: Conversation
Pastor Scott and Jeremy announce the Giveaway winners, discuss being stranded in the Grand Canyon without water, and the frustrations of ministry
Trusting God in Challenges: Conversation
Pastor Scott and Jeremy discuss the event that almost ended Scott and Meg's relationship, doing work for God that He didn't ask us too, and walking with God into the uncomfortable
Trusting God in Challenges: Sermon
In our series, "In The Wilderness," we’re walking with the Israelites from Mt Sinai to the Promised Land and looking at what we can learn about trusting God more, even when the journey looks different than we anticipated or expected.
In this second sermon, we talk about what we do when our disobedience causes us to miss our window to obey God.
Trusting God in Need: Conversation
Pastor Scott and Jeremy discuss fish loaves, Pastor Scotts Prayer of Trust, and our first Giveaway!
Trusting God in Need: Sermon
In our series, "In The Wilderness," we’re walking with the Israelites from Mt Sinai to the Promised Land and looking at what we can learn about trusting God more, even when the journey looks different than we anticipated or expected.
In this first sermon, we talk about God's provision of manna and quail and what it means to trust God in our needs.
God's Rescued People have a Purpose: Conversation
Pastor Scott and Jeremy talk about animal sacrifices today, urgent questions from spouses, and if curtains can be too thick
God's Rescued People have a Purpose
We cover the ENTIRE book of Leviticus in this sermon! Not really, but we look at what it means to read Leviticus today and how it helps us answer the question, "How can a holy God dwell in the midst of sinful people?"
God's Rescue Rejected: Conversation
Pastor Scott and Jeremy discuss the Young Adults Retreat, the Idols in our lives, and Sex
God's Rescue Rejected: Sermon
Looking at the story of the Golden Calf in Exodus 32, we talk about the difference between Israel and their willingness to turn to idols and Moses and his willingness to stand in the gap and intercede for the people.
God Rescues a People: Conversation (ft. Kirstan Berger)
Pastor Scott and Jeremy are joined by Kirstan Berger to discuss her internship at FUMC, the worse part of youth ministry, and Pastor Scott leaving ministry behind
God Rescues a People: Sermon
We look at how God rescued Israel from Egypt and for Himself; to be God's covenant people. As the church, we are God's new covenant people and our lives are supposed to be a reflection of God's holy love.
Through the Sea: Conversation
Pastor Scott and Jeremy discuss airport issues, Trusting God in front of the sea, and blessings from the New Room Conference
God Rescues through the Sea: Sermon
What do we do when we find ourselves between a rock and a hard place? Do we just sit back and wait for God to do something? In this sermon, we look at what we're supposed to do in these situations and what we can expect from God.
God Rescues the Firstborn: Conversation
Pastor Scott and Jeremy discuss BBQ, God killing children, and Jeremy's personality quiz issue
God Rescues the Firstborns: Sermon
Continuing our walk with the Israelites as we look at the plagues and passover in particular.