Springfield Church of the Brethren: Recent Episodes
Andrew Paul Wenger
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Worship for June the 16th, Happy Father's Day!
5 Fatherly Lessons from the Old Testament
Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Ephesians 6:1-4
Worship for May the 12th
Matthew 5:33-37, "Do not break your oath'"
Happy Mother's Day!!
April 28th
Matthew 5:27-30, You have heard that it was said, "You shall not commit adultery."
Prophet & King: A Lenten Journey from Moses to Messiah, pt. 3
Worship for March 24th
1 Kings 3:5-14, Mark 12:28-34, & Colossians 2:2-3
Prophet & King: A Lenten Journey from Moses to Messiah, pt. 2
Worship for March 17th
1 Samuel 17 & Matthew 4:1-11
Prophet & King: A Lenten Journey from Moses to Messiah, pt. 1
Worship for March 10th
Exodus 3:1-15 & John 8:1-11
Blessed Series, pt. 2
Matthew 5:4 & 2 Corinthians 7:8-13
Worship for January 21st, 2024
Worship for November 12th
Genesis 45
Im-Perfect Patriarch Series, 4 of 5 (The Brothers)
Worship for October 22nd
Gen. 12:1-8, Rom. 4:1-3
Im-Perfect Patriarch Series, 1 of 5 (Abraham)
Worship for April 9th
Series: The Gospel of John, Section 6: Jesus's Final Lessons, Part 2: The Resurrection
John 20
Worship for April 2
Series: The Gospel of John, Section 6: Jesus's Final Lessons, Part 2: Jesus Tried
John 18:15-19:16
Worship for March 26
Series: The Gospel of John, Section 6: Jesus's Final Lessons, Part 1: Jesus Arrested
John 18:1-14
Worship for March 19
Series: The Gospel of John, Section 5: Jesus's Final Lessons, Part 2: Final Class
John 14-17
Worship for March 12
Series: The Gospel of John, Section 4: Jesus's Final Lessons, Part 1: The Last Supper
John 13
Worship from March 5th
Series: The Gospel of John, Section 3: Jesus Raises His Friend
John 11-12
Worship for February 26th
Series: The Gospel of John, Section 3: Jesus and the Holy Days, Part #4: Feast of Dedication
John 10: 22-42
Worship for February 19th
Series: The Gospel of John, Section 3: Jesus and the Holy Days, Part #3: Feast of Tabernacles
John 7:37-44, 8:12-20, Everlasting Fountain, Bread of Life, Light in the Darkness
Worship for February 12th
Series: The Gospel of John, Section 3: Jesus and the Holy Days, Part 2: Passover
John 6:1-15, Jesus feeding the multitude
Worship for February 5th
Series: The Gospel of John, Section 3: Jesus and the Holy Days, Part 1: Sabbath
John 5:1-15, At the Pool of Bethesda
Worship for January 29th
Series: The Gospel of John, Section 2: Jesus and the Institutions, Part 4: The Community
John 4:1-26, Jesus and the Samaritan Woman at the Well
Worship for January 22nd
Series: The Gospel of John, Section 2: Jesus and the Institutions, Part 3: The Educators
John 3:1-21, Jesus and Nicodemus
Worship for January 15th
Series: The Gospel of John, Section 2: Jesus and the Institutions, Part 2: The Temple
John 2:13-25, Jesus Clearing the Temple
Worship for January 8th, 2023
The Gospel of John, Section 2: Jesus and the Institutions, Part 1: The Wedding
John 2:1-12, Jesus at a Wedding
Worship from January 1st
John 1:29-51
Who is this strange man? Man or God? Messiah or Rabbi? As we begin our journey with John the Evangelist, we see people struggling to define Jesus. They almost get it.
A little different this week. Four reflections made by key members of the nativity story and by John the Evangelist. In order they are Joseph, a Magi, a Shepherd, Mary, and John.
I'm afraid the music does come in a bit around the cuts. I also apologize for my coughing.
Merry Christmas! The Word has become Flesh!
Worship for Sunday, December 18th.
John 3:16-17, 15:9-17
An Advent with John, 4/4, Love Candle
Worship for Sunday, November 13th.
Daniel 4
This was meant to be a two-part sermon with November 20th, however, I (Pastor Andrew) and the family caught Covid and part two sits now in my half-finished sermon folder for another day.
Worship for Sunday, September 25th.
Exodus 20:11, Matthew 15:3-6, 10:32-42
Decalogue 5/10
Worship for Sunday, September 18th.
Exodus 20:8-11, "Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy."
Decalogue 4/10
Worship for Sunday, September 11th.
Exodus 20:7, Matthew 5:33–37, "You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God."
Decalogue 3/10
Worship for Sunday, August 28th.
Exodus 20:4-6, Deuteronomy 12: 4-7, "You shall not make for yourself an image."
Decalogue 2/10
Worship for Sunday, August 28th.
Exodus 20:3, "You shall have no other gods before me."
Decalogue 1/10
Worship for Sunday, July 3rd.
Romans 12-16 (full chapters), Fourth , and final part in our Letter to the Romans series.
Worship for Sunday, June 26th.
Romans 9-11 (full chapters), Third in our Letter to the Romans series
Worship for Sunday, June 19th - Happy Father's Day!
Romans 5-8 (full chapters), Second in our Letter to the Romans series
Worship for Sunday, June 12th
Romans 1-4 (full chapters), First in our Letter to the Romans series
Scriptures from Ephesians 1:17-23
Worship for June 5th
Series: Pray Dangerously (6/6) - Based upon "Dangerous Prayers," by Craig Groeschel
Scriptures from Isaiah 6:1-8
Worship for May 29th
Series: Pray Dangerously (5/6) - Based upon "Dangerous Prayers," by Craig Groeschel
Scriptures from Psalm 51
Worship for May 22nd
Series: Pray Dangerously (4/6) - Based upon "Dangerous Prayers," by Craig Groeschel
Scriptures from Philippians 4:4-7
Worship for May 15th
Series: Pray Dangerously (3/6) - Based upon "Dangerous Prayers," by Craig Groeschel
Scriptures from Psalm 139
Worship for May 5th
Series: Pray Dangerously (2/6) - Based upon "Dangerous Prayers," by Craig Groeschel
Scriptures from Matthew 6:5-13
Worship for May 1st
Series: Pray Dangerously (1/6) - Based upon "Dangerous Prayers," by Craig Groeschel
Scriptures from Luke 24:13-35
Worship for March 24th
A Journey with Luke, Endings & Beginnings
Resurrection Sunday Scriptures from Luke 22 - Luke 24
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“Even the Heavens are Weeping,” words & music by Joseph M. Martin; 1996 Malcolm Music
“He is Risen” words & music by Paul Baloche & Graham Kendrick; arranged by Marty Hamby; 2013, Thank You Music
Luke 19: 28-38, 24: 36-53
Worship for April 10th
A Journey with Luke, Endings & Beginnings
Luke 19:37-48
Worship for March 20th
A Journey with Luke, Becoming A Follower?
(Apologies, I misplaced the USB drive with this Worship.)
Luke 11:37-52, 19:1-10
Worship for February 20th
A Journey with Luke, Becoming A Follower?
Worship for January 16th
Congratulations to Brother Mike who was licensed into the ministry today and thank you for delivering our message.
Luke 3: 15-17, 21, 22
Worship for November 14th, 2021
Malachi 4:4-6
Ken Morse, Brethren Forerunners Series (13 of 13)
Worship for August 29th, 2021
Isaiah 6:1-3
Sarah Major, Brethren Forerunners Series (4 of 13)
(Sorry, it appears I missed uploading this earlier.)
Worship for November 7th, 2021
1 John 4:7-11
Anna Mow, Brethren Forerunners Series (12 of 13)
Worship for October 17th, 2021
Daniel 6: 25-28
Laura Wine, Brethren Forerunners Series (9/13)
Worship for October 31st, 2021 (Happy Halloween)
Matthew 25:31-45
Ted Studebaker, Brethren Forerunners Series (11 of 13)
Worship for October 24th, 2021
2 Corinthians 8:9
Dan West, Brethren Forerunners Series (10/13)
"Faith the Cow," by Susan Bame Hoover
Worship for October 10th, 2021
Matthew 13: 1-9; 18-23 (The Message)
Gladdys Muir, Brethren Forerunners Series (8/13)
Worship for October 3rd, 2021
1 Peter 3:13-19
Mattie Dolby, Brethren Forerunners Series (7/13)
Worship for August 26th, 2021
Mark 12:13-17
Julia Gilbert, Brethren Forerunners Series (6/13)
Worship for August 22nd, 2021
Hebrews 11:1-2
Samuel Weir, Brethren Forerunners Series (5/13)
Worship for August 22nd, 2021
Luke 10:25-37
John Kline, Brethren Forerunners Series (3/13)
Special reader: Bruce M. reading the lyrics to "Lonely Grove" by J. Senger
Worship for August 15th, 2021
Matthew 5:33-38
Christoph(er) Sauer, Jr., Brethren Forerunners Series (2/13)
The Podcast Version is limited to the Scripture, Sermon, and Benediction.
If you would like a fuller version, visit us at http://www.springfield-cob.com/worship.html (Youtube version is slightly edited for privacy and music licensing) or email the office and request a CD: SpringfieldCOB@gmail.com
Worship for August 8th, 2021
Luke 14:22-33
Alexander Mack, Brethren Forerunners Series (1/13)
Starting this Sunday, the Podcast Version will be limited to the Scripture, Sermon, and Benediction. If you would like a fuller version, visit us at http://www.springfield-cob.com/worship.html (Youtube version is slightly edited for privacy and music licensing) or email the office and request a CD version: SpringfieldCOB@gmail.com
Worship for August 1st
John 6:1-14
Back to School Blast Sunday!
Thank you musician Bev. B
Worship for July 25th
Luke 18:15-30
Special thanks to guest preacher Mike C. and musician Bev.
Worship for Sunday, July 11th
1 Corinthians 15 & 16 (full chapters), Fifth and final in our series, "Dear Paul"
Thank you to our musician: Bev B.
Worship for Sunday, June 27th
1 Corinthians 11-14 (full chapters), Fourth in our series, "Dear Paul"
Thank you to our musician: Bev B.
Worship for Sunday, June 20th - Happy Father's Day!
1 Corinthians 8-10 (full chapters), Third in our series, "Dear Paul"
Thank you to our musician: Bev B.
Worship for Sunday, June 13th
1 Corinthians 5-7 (full chapters), Second in our series, "Dear Paul"
Thank you to our musician: Bev B.
Worship for Sunday, June 6th
1 Corinthians 1-4 (full chapters), First in our Series, "Dear Paul"
Thank you to our musician: Bev B.
Happy Ascension Day!
Worship for May 16th, the Sixth Sunday after Easter
Acts 1:1-11, Jesus's last words & Ascension into the heavens.
Thank you to our musicians: Bev. B & Janice M. (due to technical issues, Janice's playing is not apart of this recording)
Happy Mothers' Day!
Worship for May 9th, the Fifth Sunday after Easter
Acts 10:44-48, Cornelius receives Holy Spirit and is Baptized
Thank you to our musicians: Bev. B & Janice M.
Worship for May 2nd, the Fourth Sunday after Easter
1 John 4:7-21, God is Love, We Are Loved & We Love
Thank you to our musicians: Bev. B & Mike C.
Worship for April 25th, the Third Sunday after Easter
John 10:11-18, The Good Shepherd
Thank you to our musicians: Bev. B & Joel S.
Worship for April 18th, the Second Sunday after Easter
Acts 3:12-18, The Forgiveness of the Early Church
Thank you to our musicians: Bev. B & Mike C.
Worship for April 11th, the First Sunday after Easter
Acts 4:32-35, The Community of the Early Church
Thank you to our musicians: Bev. B & Bev S.
Happy Easter, He is Risen!
Worship for April the 4th.
Mark 14:50-52, 16:1-8
A good story begins with an end. The loss of a loved one, a job, or an understanding of the world. Here we encounter the end of Jesus’s time on Earth and Death as we knew it. It is the End that pushes us out onto the path of discipleship, true discipleship. And thus begins our story…
Special thanks to our musicians: Bev B, Mike C, Janice M., & Olivia E.
Week 12 and finale of our series, “Unexpected Messiah; the Defiant Jesus of Mark.”
Worship for March 28th
Mark Mark 14:17
-31 - Palm Sunday
We often end our prayer with ‘Amen,’ let it be so. It is a seal on our words, a wish, and a confirmation of the truth of what we said and heard. Jesus’s time is coming to an end, we raise an Amen to his life and ministry. We also say ‘Aṣẹ,’ a term from our Nigerian brothers and sisters. A wish for power to be instilled into the life and lessons of Jesus and our world. As Jesus prepares for the cross and we prepared for Good Friday, let us seal his teaching into our hearts and breathe power into living them.
Special thanks to our musicians: Bev B, Mike C, & Ranay H.
Week 11 of our series, “Unexpected Messiah; the Defiant Jesus of Mark.”
Worship for March 14th
Mark 11:15-18, Jesus Cleans the Temple Court
We are called to be peacemakers. We approach this as pacifist, but we see in Jesus that we are not called to being passive-ist. What is our reaction to sin? Does it differ when the sin is our’s, others’, relational, or systemic? How can we turn over the tables? Week 9 of our Series: Unexpected Messiah
Special thanks to our musicians: Bev B. & Mike C.
Week 10 of our series, “Unexpected Messiah; the Defiant Jesus of Mark.”
Worship for March 14th
Mark 14:1-11, Jesus Anointed, Judas Turns Away
We attach value to everything: material goods, time, relationships, and even people. What are we mislabeling? What do we price as Worthless that God deems Priceless? What do we see as Priceless, but is really Worthless?
Special thanks to our musicians: Bev B. & Mike C.
Week 9 of our series, “Unexpected Messiah; the Defiant Jesus of Mark.”
Worship for March 7th
Mark 11:12-14, 20-24; 13:28-31, Jesus and the Fig Tree
Appearances can be deceptive, not only can they cause misleading assumptions, but they can keep us from realizing the correct path. God pushes us to transform ourselves, to make changes that may not be visible to anyone else. And to change again and again, ever reaching for Jesus’s example.
Special thanks to our musicians: Bev B. & Janice M.
Week 8 of our series, “Unexpected Messiah; the Defiant Jesus of Mark.”
Worship for Feb. 28th (My apologies, I didn't realize it hadn't uploaded last week.)
Mark 10:17-31, Jesus and the Rich Man
The rich man had no reason to be kept from the Kingdom of God, right? Jesus immediately finds the thing that has held him back and tells him how to correct, but he walks away. What is holding you back? What is God calling attention to?
Special thanks to our musicians: Bev B.
Week 7 of our series, “Unexpected Messiah; the Defiant Jesus of Mark.”
Worship for Feb. 21st
Mark 7:31-37, Jesus Heals in an Unusual Way
Just when you think you have a handle on Jesus and his Way, he does something unexpected, even downright weird! The world is full of rejected strangeness. God works through the strange, teaches lessons through the strange… wait are we among the strange‽
Special thanks to our musicians: Bev B. & Bev S.
Week 6 of our series, “Unexpected Messiah; the Defiant Jesus of Mark.”
Worship for Feb. 14th (Happy Saint Valentine's Day)
Mark 7:1-23, Jesus Challenged By the Pharisees About Following Ritual
Jesus challenged the faith he belonged to, he called the people to deeper piety and perfect faith. In doing so, he challenged the religion of his people, the rules and regulations built around their faith. When does ritual and tradition get in the way of your relationship and walk with Jesus?
Special thanks to our musicians: Bev B. & Mike C.
Week 5 of our series, “Unexpected Messiah; the Defiant Jesus of Mark.”
Episode
Worship for Feb. 7th
Mark 6:1-6, Jesus Rejected at Nazareth
It’s impossible to know where the path of faith will take us. It’s even harder when that path leads us away from family, friends, and home. Jesus was rejected by those who watched him grow. What do we do when we find that our own path leads to rejection?
Special thanks to our musician: Bev B.
Week 4 of our series, “Unexpected Messiah; the Defiant Jesus of Mark.”
Worship for Jan. 31st
Mark 5:1-20, The Gerasene Demoniac
Jesus challenged the sins that were no longer recognized, the sins that were acceptable. We are challenged to not take part.
Special thanks to our musicians: Bev B. & Mike C.
Week 3 of our series, “Unexpected Messiah; the Defiant Jesus of Mark.”
Worship for Jan. 24th
Mark 2:13-17, The Calling of Levi and a Feast with the Disreputable
The old adage goes, “You can tell a lot about a person by the company they keep.” Jesus, Son of God does not keep company with the “respectable.” No, he spends his time with the least respectable. Serving our neighbors means serving those who need it most. Love for our neighbors extends past the boundaries we set up, defying our comfort and convention.
Special thanks to our musician: Bev B.
Week 2 of our series, “Unexpected Messiah; the Defiant Jesus of Mark.”
Week 1 of our series, “Unexpected Messiah; the Defiant Jesus of Mark.”
Mark 1:1-15 - John, Jesus, a Baptism, & a Beginning
Jesus starts among the outsiders, the ignored, the rabble rousers. He is here to shake things up, not build up the conventional.
Thank you to our musicians: Bev B. & Mike C.
Worship for December the 27th
Matthew 1-2, Luke 1-2
Special thanks to all of our musicians (in order of appearance) Bev B., Ranay H, Mike C, Janice M., Olivia and Scarlet E., and pastor Andrew.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Worship for December the 20th
1 Corinthians
Musicians: Bev B, & the Springfield CoB Virtual Choir, produced by Janice M.
(Fourth Sunday of Advent)
Worship for December the 13th
1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
Musicians: Bev B, & the Springfield CoB Virtual Choir, produced by Janice M.
(Third Sunday of Advent)
Worship for December the 6th
Romans 15:4-13
Musicians: Bev B, Mike C, & Janice M.
(Second Sunday of Advent)
Worship for November the 29th
1 Corinthians 1:3-9
Musicians: Bev B
(First Sunday of Advent)
Worship for November the 22nd
Philippians 1:3–11
Musicians: Bev B. and Springfield CoB Choir (Virtual choir created by Janice M.)
(Sixth, and final part, in our Prayer Series)
Worship for November the 15th
Number 27:1-11
Musicians: Bev B. and Mike C.
(Fifth in our Prayer Series)
Sermon Title: "Weathering the Storm," presented by Sister Cindy Peel, guest preacher; Music: Bev B./piano
Scripture: Acts: Scripture: Matthew 7:21-28
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Worship for November the 1st
Ecclesiastes 12:1-8
Musicians: Bev B. and Mike C.
All Souls Day (A break in our Prayer Series)
Worship for October the 25th
1 King 3:7-15, Solomon asks for Wisdom
Musicians: Bev B.
(Fourth in our Prayer Series)
Worship for October the 18th
Jonah 4, Jonah is Angry
Musicians: Bev B.
(Third in our Prayer Series)
Worship for October the 11th
Esther 4, For Such A Time As This
Musicians: Bev B.
(Second in our Prayer Series)
Worship for October the 4th
Luke 6:12–16, Jesus choses the 12
Musicians: Bev B.
(First in our Prayer Series)
Worship for Sept the 27th
Leviticus 16: 29-34, Institution of Yom Kippur
Musicians: Bev B.
*A week late, apologies
Worship for Sept the 20th
Acts 28: 23-31, Paul in Rome, The End of Acts
Musicians: Bev B., Olivia E., & Janice M.
Music: Devotion by Oceans (Where Feet May Fail), by Joel Houston, Matt Crocker, Salomon Ligthelm
Worship for Sept the 13th
Acts 18:1-11, Paul in Corinth
Musicians: Bev B. & Janice M.
Music: Devotion by Dean Ussher, Luke Hellebronth, & Tim Hughes
Worship Service for 9/6/2020
Springfield Church of the Brethren, Akron, OH, USA
For the Glory of God and our neighbors’ good
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Sermon Title: "Sticking out like a Sore Thumb" presented by Pastor Cindy, guest preacher;
Scripture: Acts 17: 16-34
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Musician: Bev B/piano
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Worship - Sunday,August 30, 2020
Springfield Church of the Brethren
Sermon Title: An Unknown God - Mike Conner
Scripture: Acts 17: 16-34
Music: Bev B/piano
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Worship for August the 23rd
Acts 16:13-18, 25-34
Musicians: Bev B. & Joel S.
Music: Lover of my Soul, by Jonathan McReynolds
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Worship for August the 16th
Acts 15:13-22, 30-32: The Council of Jerusalem
Music: Bev B.
Worship for August the 2nd
Acts 12:1-18: The death of James and Peter led out of prison
Musicians: Bev B. & Olivia E.
Worship for July 19th
Acts 9:1-19 Conversion of Saul
Musicians: Bev B., Janice M, & Olivia E.
This was recorded in our basement using my computer, as we had no electricity this morning.
Worship for July 12th
Acts 8:26-40, Philip and the Eunuch
Musicians: Bev B., Janice M, & Mike C.
Special music featuring Jean N.
Worship for July 5th
Acts 8:9-25 - Simon the Sorcerer
Musicians: Bev B., Janice M, & Mike C.
Special music: I Can Only Imagine, by MercyMe
We were able to worship again this week in our sanctuary and broadcast a live video while doing so. The audio of the video isn't great, so here is a much cleaner copy. If you want to line it up and listen and watch at the same, watch the video until 3:03, then start the audio, it will tell you when to start the video again.
Worship for May the 24th, 2020
Matthew 28:16-20, The Great Commission
Acts 1:4-11, The Ascension
Produced by: Becky K., Christopher K., & Andrew W.
Music by: Bev B. & Janice M.
Worship for May the 17th, 2020
John 21:1-14, Jesus Appears to the 7
Produced by: Becky K., Christopher K., & Andrew W.
Music by: Bev B. & Janice M.
Happy Mother's Day!!
Worship for May the 10th, 2020
Proverbs 8:12-21, 32-36, Wisdom
Produced by: Becky K., Christopher K., & Andrew W.
Music by: Bev B., Olivia E., and Janice M.
Worship for May the 3rd, 2020
John 20:19-29, Doubting Thomas
Produced by: Becky K., Christopher K., & Andrew W.
Music by: Bev B., Olivia E., and Janice M.
Psalm 116
Music: There is a balm in Gilead, An African American spiritual, Played by Bev B.
Ambient Recording: Morning in the countryside; In the forest, By inchaney, https://freesound.org/s/514474/
Letter to the Galatians 5:22-26 (Lectia Divina)
Music: Move in our Midst, Words by Kenneth Morse, Music by Perry Huffaker, Played by Bev B.
Ambient Recording: Morning in the countryside; In the forest, By inchaney, https://freesound.org/s/514474/
Worship for April the 26th, 2020
Luke John 21:15-19, Peter, Do you love me?
Produced by: Becky K., Christopher K., & Andrew W.
Music by: Bev B., Olivia E., and Janice M.
Worship for April the 19th, 2020
Luke 24:13-35, The Road to Emmaus
Produced by: Becky K., Christopher K., & Andrew W.
Music by: Bev B. and Janice M.
Easter Sunday Worship, April 12, 2020
Matthew 26:1-10
Musicians: Bev B. and Janice M.
A/V: Christopher and Becky K.
This is worship for Palm Sunday, 4/5/2020
Scripture is Matthew 21.1-11, Special thank you to all the folks who helped with bring the Scripture alive this week!
Sermon Title: "Apotheosis"
Worship for March the 29th.
Philippians 4:10-13
Thank you to Bev. Bridger for joining us and providing some music.
This is our first online only worship, this is for March 22, 2020. Our reading is Matthew 18:10-14 (NIV) and the sermon is titled, "All those who wander." The poem in the message is from J.R.R. Tolkien's, The Fellowship of the Ring.