Beyond the Sermon

This week kicks off a series that isn't really a series. Over the next 7 weeks we'll be featuring sermons based on what God is saying to us these days. We're calling it our Spring Mixtape 2025. In this sermon Scott shares about what it looks like for God to expand our capacity to receive and steward what God is doing in the world today.Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

A special episode where we share the two reflections that Jeremy and Scott shared with the congregation on Good Friday as we reflected on the death of Jesus on the cross.

Concluding our Lent series, "How Jesus Saves," we're talking about the mosaic of themes the New Testament uses to describe what happened in the death and resurrection of Jesus and what that means for us today. This Easter Sunday we talk about why we cannot talk about the cross without talking abut the resurrection nor the resurrection without the cross.Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-28

Pastor Scott and Jeremy talk about World War 2, Confidence in Victory, and how Holy Week has changed?Exchange-Sons of Sundayhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJy9Skh9Qt0

Continuing our Lent series, "How Jesus Saves," we're talking about the mosaic of themes the New Testament uses to describe what happened in the death and resurrection of Jesus and what that means for us today. This Palm Sunday we talk about how, in the crucifixion, Jesus broke the curse of Sin & Death and conquered the enemy.Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-18

Pastor Scott and Jeremy discuss the Greek word pinchhit, how the church has reached certain conclusions about Jesus as a ransom, and their personal experience with adoption and how it affects their perspective of our adoption into God's family.

Continuing our Lent series, "How Jesus Saves," we're talking about the mosaic of themes the New Testament uses to describe what happened in the death and resurrection of Jesus and what that means for us today. This week we talk about ransom, sacrifice, and redemption, three words connected by the theme of cost, as well as the reason God paid that cost -- to adopt us into the family of God.Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-25

Unmentioned book recommendations about our part in God's Mission:All Things New by Pete Hugheshttps://shorturl.at/QnnJlThe Great Story and the Great Commission by Christopher J. H. Wrighthttps://shorturl.at/caAeqNow that I have your attention... Pastor Scott and Jeremy talk about the past two sermons covering God's Mission and Recapitulation, and reflect on how God has lined certain things up within our church!Book mentioned in this Pod:Brainwashed by Manny Arangohttps://shorturl.at/eZ3jG

Continuing our Lent series, "How Jesus Saves," we're talking about the mosaic of themes the New Testament uses to describe what happened in the death and resurrection of Jesus and what that means for us today. This week we're looking at the motif of recapitulation and what it means that Jesus took up the stories of Adam and Israel to unite us with God.Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Steve Schoch preached for us back on February 2, 2025 and Jeremy and Scott sat down with him for a conversation that next week. We've held onto this conversation "for such a time as this;" and with Jeremy out of town and Scott under the weather, this seemed like the perfect time to drop this conversation. There's a ton of good stuff in here, so don't miss a second of it.

This week we continue our Lent series called, "How Jesus Saves." We’re talking about the mosaic of themes the New Testament uses to describe what happened in the death and resurrection of Jesus and what that means for us today. This week Pastor Jeremy steps in to "pinch hit" for a sick pastor Scott and talks about how Jesus saves by undoing the disobedience of Adam.Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

This week we're beginning our Lent series called, "How Jesus Saves." We’re talking about the mosaic of themes the New Testament uses to describe what happened in the death and resurrection of Jesus and what that means for us today. This week we look at the motif of substitution and try to answer the question, "How Can an Innocent Person Die for the Guilty?"Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Pastor Scott and Jeremy may use explicit language depending on your speakers and hearing, we apologize in advance. Our conversation primarily focused on Sin and sin

This week we're beginning our Lent series called, "How Jesus Saves." We’re talking about the mosaic of themes the New Testament uses to describe what happened in the death and resurrection of Jesus and what that means for us today. This week we start at the beginning and try to answer the question, "If Jesus saves, what are we saved from?"Scripture: Colossians 2:13-15

This week we're finishing up a pre-Lent series we've called, "Altars of Awakening." We've been looking at some Scripture passages that the Holy Spirit has been impressing on Scott's heart recently and how they fit into what God is doing in these days. This week we look at how our God-given dreams to see the world changed can fade over time and what to do when we're tempted to bury them.Scripture: Genesis 11:27-32

We're currently in a pre-Lent series we're calling, "Altars of Awakening." We're looking at some Scripture passages that the Holy Spirit has been impressing on Scott's heart recently and how they fit into what God is doing in these days. This week we look at what it means to become a people on whom God can pour His Spirit for the sake of the younger generations.Scripture: Joel 2:12-17, 25-32

We're currently in a pre-Lent series we're calling, "Altars of Awakening." We're looking at some Scripture passages that the Holy Spirit has been impressing on Scott's heart recently and how they fit into what God is doing in these days. This week the focus is on the church and our life together.Scripture: Jeremiah 6:10-20

Pastor Scott and Jeremy discuss this new sermon series and help Pastor Scott unlock a memory along the way to discerning Emotional Worship vs. Sensing the Spirit

This week we start into a pre-Lent series we're calling, "Altars of Awakening." We'll be looking at some Scripture passages that the Holy Spirit has been impressing on Scott's heart recently and how they fit into what God is doing in these days.Scripture: Zechariah 13:7-9

Some of our college kids who attended the Passion Conference share their experiences from this year with Pastor Scott

We have a guest preacher on the podcast this week, who is not really much of a guest at all. Mr Steve Schoch, our new and returning Church Council Chair, steps into the pulpit to challenge us to go all in a follow Jesus with all that we are and all that we have. Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Pastor Scott and Jeremy reflect on Sundays service, and discuss practical steps on how to create space for the gospel, share it, and demonstrate it. We even sprinkle in rearranging our schedules around God

This week we wrap up our sermon series called, "Practicing the Way." Based in the gospel of Mark and informed by John Mark Comer's recent work (also "Practicing the Way"), we're looking at what it means to approach our spiritual formation as apprenticeship to Jesus. This week we look at what it means to structure our lives like Jesus' life so we can reach the goal of apprenticeship: Doing what Jesus did. Scripture: Mark 6:6b-13

This week we continue our sermon series called, "Practicing the Way." Based in the gospel of Mark and informed by John Mark Comer's recent work (also "Practicing the Way"), we're looking at what it means to approach our spiritual formation as apprenticeship to Jesus. This week we talk about how we are changed and what we can do to cooperate with God's grace working in our lives. Scripture: Mark 3:7-19

Pastor Scott and Jeremy catch up on everything inside and outside the church from the past month and dig a little into our new sermon series, testing their friendship and memory

This week we start the new year by kicking off a quick, 3- sermon series called, "Practicing the Way." Based in the gospel of Mark and informed by John Mark Comer's recent work (also "Practicing the Way"), we're looking at what it means to approach our spiritual formation as apprenticeship to Jesus. This week we talk about how we create space to be with Jesus, to abide in Jesus. Scripture: Mark 1:16-20

Pastor Scott and Jeremy get to sit down with the legend who has served this congregation professionally longer than anyone else, to learn a little of his story

Merry Christmas! This message is the reflection from our 2024 Advent series, which has looked at some of Isaiah's prophecies about the coming Messiah, how they were fulfilled in Jesus, and what that means for us today. In this post-Christmas sermon Pastor Scott looks at how Jesus came as a baby for a reason; He was born to die for us. Scripture Reading: Isaiah 53:1-7

We wrap up our 2024 Advent series which has looked at some of Isaiah's prophecies about the coming Messiah, how they were fulfilled in Jesus, and what that means for us today. In this post-Christmas sermon Pastor Scott talks about the tension we experience living in between the coming of Christ and His coming again and the signposts that point us to that hope. Scripture Reading: Isaiah 65:17-25

For our advent message today we have a special guest speaker, Rev. Dick Esher. Dick was the longtime youth pastor and associate pastor at First Methodist Church; we are so grateful to have him back as part of our community of faith. Listen as Dick shares with us about Mary's heart. Scripture Reading: Luke 1:26-38

Pastor Scott and Jeremy talk about their troubles exuding certain parts of the fruit of the Spirit, what a new way of life looks like, and "Too good to go"?

Our 2024 Advent series looks at some of Isaiah's prophecies about the coming Messiah, how they were fulfilled in Jesus, and what that means for us today. In this sermon Pastor Scott looks at how the Messiah came to give us new life and lead us into a new way of living in right relationship with God, with others, and with the world. Scripture Reading: Isaiah 11:1-10

Our 2024 Advent series looks at some of Isaiah's prophecies about the coming Messiah, how they were fulfilled in Jesus, and what that means for us today. This sermon talks about what it looks like to follow Jesus' example and move toward the darkness in the world. Scripture Reading: Isaiah 9:1-7

Pastor Scott and Jeremy talk about names and their importance now and especially in the Old Testament, why Isaiah is being called the 5th Gospel in this sermon series, and what it meant to be a prophet

Our 2024 Advent series looks at some of Isaiah's prophecies about the coming Messiah, how they were fulfilled in Jesus, and what that means for us today. This sermon asks the question, "What does it mean that God is with us?" and looks at what that means for the way we carry God's presence, in our bodies, to the world. Scripture Reading: Isaiah 7:1-17

Pastor Scott and Jeremy talk about the alternate careers Scott has considered, some other layers from the feeding of the 5000, and the power of silence

Our fall 2024 series is called “Jesus, Lord of All: Miracles as Discipleship in the Gospel of Mark” In this series, we’re talking about how Jesus used miracles to not only bring people to faith in Him, but also to grow them in their faith and understanding of who He is. This sermon looks at how we can trust Jesus with whatever we have, even if it requires us to give up the security of knowing what is in our hand. Scripture reading: Mark 6:30-44

Multiple Staff and our Staff relations chair went to NYC to experience prayer in a new way with a church that hosts 19 prayer services a week. After three hours of praying, this is our initial sharing of the experience as we continue to process

Our fall 2024 series is called “Jesus, Lord of All: Miracles as Discipleship in the Gospel of Mark” In this series, we’re talking about how Jesus used miracles to not only bring people to faith in Him, but also to grow them in their faith and understanding of who He is. This sermon looks at how Jesus heals, even today, because God is for life. Scripture reading: Mark 5:21-43

In a late-night delirium, Pastor Scott and Jeremy discuss a lot! They discuss miracles we've witnessed, potential demons being cast out in Colombia, and more. Weather Video https://youtu.be/mamAJKm0ryk?si=sLPCpP_tG6I0_Z5i Verses about Believers Colossians 2:10, Philippians 4:13, Psalms 23:1-3, Ephesians 1:3, Romans 15:7, Galatians 4:7, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Philippians 3:20, 1 Peter 1:5, 1 Corinthians 12:27, Zephaniah 3:17, 1 John 5:14-15, Romans 10:13 Breaking Soul Ties I bring the cross of my Lord Jesus Christ between me and [name this person]. As Galatians 6:14 says, I have been crucified to [name them], and they have been crucified to me. So by the cross of Jesus Christ, I break every soul tie and every unholy bond with [name them]. I command their human spirit bound back to their body, and I send all of their sin and warfare and corruption bound back to the throne of Christ in their life. I forbid them or their warfare or their sin to transfer to me. And I allow only the love of God, only the bond of the Holy Spirit, between us. In the name of my Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. https://wildatheart.org/rhplay/audio/soul-ties-download Agreements https://wildatheart.org/daily-readings/agreements/ https://wildatheart.org/rhplay/podcast/wild-heart/agreements-%E2%80%93-part-1 https://wildatheart.org/rhplay/podcast/wild-heart/agreements-%E2%80%93-part-2

Our fall 2024 series is called “Jesus, Lord of All: Miracles as Discipleship in the Gospel of Mark” In this series, we’re talking about how Jesus used miracles to not only bring people to faith in Him, but also to grow them in their faith and understanding of who He is. This sermon looks at the reality of demonic activity in the world today and Jesus' desire to deliver us and give us freedom. Scripture reading: Mark 5:1-20

Pastor Scott and Jeremy talked with our Organist/Technical Director, Will Walker, to hear his story and how he got connected with First Methodist

Our fall 2024 series is called “Jesus, Lord of All: Miracles as Discipleship in the Gospel of Mark” In this series, we’re talking about how Jesus used miracles to not only bring people to faith in Him, but also to grow them in their faith and understanding of who He is. This sermon looks at how we should talk about miracles and how God uses them to reveal more of Himself to us. Scripture reading: Mark 4:35-41

Pastor Scott and Jeremy talk about the actions of and our perspective of God, Satan, and our involvement in everyday life