Welcome to the weekly podcast of Pine Castle United Methodist Church. We are a church in the Pine Castle area of Orlando, Florida. For more information, visit pinecastleumc.com.
How often do we let a quick judgment stop us from truly seeing others? God calls us to a life marked not by condemnation but by compassion. Listen as Pastor Scott explores what it means to leave judgment behind and embrace discernment, love, and grace instead.
Listen as Pastor Scott unpacks Jesus' challenge in Luke 6:41—"Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye?" Discover how to look past the "specks" and embrace our real duty—to love one another as Christ loves us.
Listen as Pastor John Weiand explores the words Jesus spoke in John 15:11—"These things I have spoken to you so that My joy may be in you, and that your joy may be made full." Discover how finding our purpose in Christ leads us from anxiety to true joy.
Listen as Pastor Scott explores Luke 9:62—"No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God." Let’s learn together how to move forward in faith, leaving the past behind and following Christ wholeheartedly.
Listen as Reverend Jorge Acevedo shares a message on Matthew 28:19, where Jesus commands us to "Go and make disciples of all the nations." Learn how we can live out the Great Commission together.
Join us this week for a special prayer service—a time of thanksgiving as we praise God for His protection and provision after the hurricane and we reflect on God's promise, "I am with you always" (Matthew 28:20).
Listen as Pastor Scott explores Luke 6:46: “Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say?" Let’s learn together what true obedience means and how it deepens our walk with Christ.
Listen us as Pastor Scott delves into the words Jesus spoke in Luke 11:10, "To him who knocks it will be opened." Jesus promises that when we ask, seek, and knock, He hears, He sees, and He answers.
Listen as Pastor Scott explores the power of mercy in found it the words that Jesus spoke in Luke 6:36, "Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful." Discover how reflecting God's mercy can transform your heart and impact those around you.
Luke 9:58 reminds us that 'The Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head.' Listen as Pastor John Weiand reflects on what it means to live with our eyes fixed on our true, eternal home in heaven.
Marriage is more than just a contract—it's a divine covenant. Listen as Beth & Eddie Taylor dive into the powerful words that Jesus taught about the sacred bond of marriage.
Join us this Sunday as as Pastor Scott continues his message on on the words Jesus spoke in Luke 5:4. We all have giants in our lives—challenges that seem too impossible to conquer, but God can turn our greatest fears into opportunities for His glory.
Listen as Jarrod Hancock unpacks the powerful words Jesus spoke in Matthew 19:26: 'With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.' Explore how God's limitless power can transform the impossible into reality in your life, and learn to trust in His ability to do the miraculous.
Listen as Pastor Kevin Craig explores the remarkable faith of the Canaanite woman in Matthew 15:28. Her faith and determination led to a miraculous response from Jesus. Discover how bold, persistent faith can lead to extraordinary results in your life.
Listen as Pastor Scott shares a powerful message on the words Jesus spoke in Luke 5:4. Discover how stepping out in faith and trusting Jesus can lead to miraculous breakthroughs in your life.
Listen as Pastor Scott delves into the words Jesus spoke in Mark 4:40 and shares how we can trust God in the midst of our fears. Discover how to replace worry with faith and find true peace in Him.
Listen as Pastor Scott continues his message on Confronting the Evil Within & Getting Full of God as we dig deeper into the words that Jesus spoke in Mark 7:20.
Listen as Pastor Scott explores the words that Jesus spoke in Mark 7:20 and discover how the teachings of Jesus reveal the importance of addressing our inner struggles and filling our hearts with God's presence.
Please join us in welcoming Reverend Jay Therrell, President pro tempore of the Global Methodist Church, Florida Conference, who preached this message.
Listen as Pastor Scott continues his message on the miraculous feeding of the multitude, and the obstacles to generous living. Learn about the profound impact of letting go of our possessions and allowing God to work miracles with them.
Listen as Pastor Scott explores the miraculous feeding of the multitude in Matthew 15, and the transformative power of surrender. Learn about the profound impact of letting go of our possessions and allowing God to work a miracle with them.
Listen as Pastor John Weiand explores Mark 11 to uncover profound lessons from Jesus' cleansing of the temple about justice, worship, and recognizing divine authority.
What qualities do you admire most in your dad? What's your best memory of him? Listen as Pastor Scott and our panel of BICC staff share the valuable life lessons and timeless advice their dads bestowed on them.
Throughout this year we are being challenged to become greater followers of Jesus Christ by studying the words Jesus spoke, the "red letters" in the Bible.
Throughout this year we are being challenged to become greater followers of Jesus Christ by studying the words Jesus spoke, the "red letters" in the Bible.
Throughout this year we are being challenged to become greater followers of Jesus Christ by studying the words Jesus spoke, the "red letters" in the Bible.
What insights can we learn from the parables Jesus taught? Listen as Pastor John Weiand shares lessons about grace, fairness, and the boundless generosity of God found in the parables of the unmerciful servant and the workers in the vineyard.
Mother's Day- What qualities did you admire most in your mom?- What's the best memory of your mom?- What life lessons did she give you?- What's the best advice she gave you?
Throughout this year we are being challenged to become greater followers of Jesus Christ by studying the words Jesus spoke, the "red letters" in the Bible.
Throughout this year we are being challenged to become greater followers of Jesus Christ by studying the words Jesus spoke, the "red letters" in the Bible.
Throughout this year we are being challenged to become greater followers of Jesus Christ by studying the words Jesus spoke, the "red letters" in the Bible.
Throughout this year we are being challenged to become greater followers of Jesus Christ by studying the words Jesus spoke, the "red letters" in the Bible.
Throughout this year we are being challenged to become greater followers of Jesus Christ by studying the words Jesus spoke, the "red letters" in the Bible. Listen as Pastor John Weiand shows us that we don't need to hide ourselves from the presence of God because Jesus has reconciled us to Himself, taking away our shame.
Throughout this year we will be challenged to become greater followers of Jesus Christ by studying the words of Jesus, the "red letters" in the Bible, and by living the way He taught us to live.
Throughout this year we will be challenged to become greater followers of Jesus Christ by studying the words of Jesus, the "red letters" in the Bible, and by living the way He taught us to live.
Throughout this year we will be challenged to become greater followers of Jesus Christ by studying the words of Jesus, the "red letters" in the Bible, and by living the way He taught us to live.
Throughout this year we will be challenged to become greater followers of Jesus Christ by studying the words of Jesus, the "red letters" in the Bible, and by living the way He taught us to live.
Throughout this year we will be challenged to become greater followers of Jesus Christ by studying the words of Jesus, the "red letters" in the Bible, and by living the way He taught us to live.
Throughout this year we will be challenged to become greater followers of Jesus Christ by studying the words of Jesus, the "red letters" in the Bible, and by living the way He taught us to live.
Throughout this year we will be challenged to become greater followers of Jesus Christ by studying the words of Jesus, the "red letters" in the Bible, and by living the way He taught us to live.
Throughout this year we will be challenged to become greater followers of Jesus Christ by studying the words of Jesus, the "red letters" in the Bible, and by living the way He taught us to live.
Throughout this year we will be challenged to become greater followers of Jesus Christ by studying the words of Jesus, the "red letters" in the Bible, and by living the way He taught us to live.
Throughout this year we will be challenged to become greater followers of Jesus Christ by studying the words of Jesus, the "red letters" in the Bible, and by living the way He taught us to live.
Throughout this year we will be challenged to become greater followers of Jesus Christ by studying the words of Jesus, the "red letters" in the Bible, and by living the way He taught us to live.
Throughout this year we will be challenged to become greater followers of Jesus Christ by studying the words of Jesus, the "red letters" in the Bible, and by living the way He taught us to live.
Knowing God by Name: Jehovah Nissi - The Lord Our Banner Exodus 17:15, Moses built an altar and called it The LORD is my Banner.
Knowing God by Name: Theos Pas Paraklesis, "The God of All Comfort" - 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we cancomfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.
Through the empowerment of the indwelling Christ, we must remember the past, look to the future, and live in the present.
Join us for our annual Christmas concert as the Sanctuary Choir, Drama, and Tech ministries present:At Last, Noel. At Last, God spoke - and it was with the same authority He used when He created everything out of nothing!At Last, we could see His glory - and it was revealed in the face of a Baby!At Last, the Messiah had come - and He would dwell among us.At Last - NOEL!
Hope has a Name...Immanuel Hope is an expectation with confidences that God will accomplish what He has PROMISED Who is this baby? Why...God with us? That is Hope
When We Worship:
My home is in Heaven. I’m just passing through this world. – Billy Graham
We may speak about a place where there are no tears, no death, no fear, no night; but those are just the benefits of heaven. The beauty of heaven is seeing God.– Max Lucado
For the Christian, heaven is where Jesus is. We do not need to speculate on what heaven will be like. It is enough to know that we will be forever with Him. – William Barclay
Those I love in heaven... 5. Heaven is available for ALL
Jesus On Heaven: There are 1,944 verses in the 4 Gospels that contain the words of Jesus.
Top 10 1. God/Holy Spirit 376 2. Heaven 273 3. Hell 173 4. Disciples 140 5. Prayer 116 6. Faith 104 7. Love 65 8. His Father 61 9. Good Deeds 61 10. Money 37
Has this world been so kind to you that you should leave with regret? There are better things ahead than any we leave behind. – C. S. Lewis
To go to heaven, fully to enjoy God, is infinitely better than the most pleasant accommodations here.– Jonathan Edwards
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. VICTORY
You anoint my head with oil ANOINTING
My cup overflows IMPACT
Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life GRACE
A person who wholly follows the Lord is one who believes that the promises of God are trustworthy, that He is with His people, and that they are well able to overcome. – Watchman Nee
If a man wants to be used by God he cannot spend all of his time with people. – A. W. Tozer
If a man wants to be used by God he cannot spend all of his time with people. – A. W. Tozer
How to be led by the Holy Spirit
1) Humble yourself to realize you need daily direction (James 4:6-10) a) Grace (v. 6) b) Humble (v. 6) c) Submit (v. 7) d) Resist (v. 7) e) Draw (v. 8) 2) Simply ask (1 John 5:14) 3) Remind yourself who you are (Romans 8:14; John 15:15) 4) Be open and alert (Isaiah 43:19; 1 Peter 5:8; Mark 13:33) 5) Be filled with the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 5:18; Acts 13:52) 6) Don’t walk alone (Galatians 5:16; Genesis 3:8, Genesis 5:24)
Names of the Holy Spirit
1) Spirit of counsel 2) Spirit of grace 3) Spirit of knowledge 4) Spirit of truth 5) Spirit of life 6) Spirit of understanding 7) Spirit of wisdom 8) Spirit of prophecy 9) Spirit of revelation
Psalm 103:5, He satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.
"Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits—who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases" ~ Psalm 103:1-3
Psalm 42:7-8, "...all your waves and breakers have swept over me. By day the Lord directs his love, at night his song is with me..."
Psalm 103:1-2, Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits.
Psalm 103:1-2, Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits.
Restore: Bring back, return, repair or renovate (someone or something) to a former condition, place, or position.
Psalm 139:13-14, You are the one who created my innermost parts; you knit me together while I was still in my mother’s womb. I give thanks to you that I was marvelously set apart. Your works are wonderful—I know that very well.
1 Peter 1:3, "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead."
"But I am a worm and not a man, scorned by everyone, despised by the people. All who see me mock me; they hurl insults, shaking their heads." Psalm 22: 6-7
Psalm 28:1, "To you, Lord, I call; you are my Rock, do not turn a deaf ear to me. For if you remain silent, I will be like those who go down to the pit."
Planted – to set in place for growth
Genesis 2:8, Now the Lord God had planted a garden in the east, in Eden; and there he put the man he had formed.
Planted – to set in place for growth
Genesis 2:8, Now the Lord God had planted a garden in the east, in Eden; and there he put the man he had formed.
How to Live a Blessed Life: 1. Embrace blessed living as God's beautiful plan (Psalm 1:1) 2. Avoid toxic influences that distract you (John 10:10) 3. Remember the benefits of God's word (Psalm 1:2)
"Count your blessings. Once you realize how valuable you are and how much you have going for you, the smiles will return, the sun will break out, the music will play, and you will finally be able to move forward the life that God intended for you with grace, strength, courage, and confidence." ~ Og Mandino
Prayerful Expectancy is to pray with a strong belief that something will happen; to submit to God’s will and trust Him.
Optimism is hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something
Confidence is the feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust.
Compassion is a sympathetic concern for the sufferings of others connected with the passion to address the injustice.
Patience is the quality of patiently bearing annoyance, misfortune, or pain, without complaint, loss of temper, or irritation.
A Risk Taker is a person who is willing to do things that involve danger or risk in order to achieve a goal
Focused is concentrating on a particular goal and not wasting time or energy on other things.
Persistence is a firm or obstinate continuance in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition
The Shunammite Woman shows us the importance of trusting God, and demonstrates unwavering loyalty to Him amidst the hardest trials in life.
Mercy is compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is within one’s power to punish or harm.
A father is a man who expects his children to be as good as he meant to be but loves them unconditionally. - Anonymous
"If I am to wholly follow the Lord Jesus Christ, I must forsake everything that is contrary to Him." - A.W. Tozer
Meekness is an attitude and quality of heart whereby a person is willing to submit and accept without resisting the sovereign will of God in every area of their life.
Meekness is an attitude and quality of heart whereby a person is willing to submit and accept without resisting the sovereign will of God in every area of their life.
Favor is supernatural and tangible evidence of God’s grace, approval and blessings on your life, so others can benefit.
The loveliest masterpiece of the heart of God is the heart of a mother.
― St. Therese of Lisieux
Encouragement is to speak words of acceptance, approval and hope, to inspire and motivate others to live life with confidence and courage.
Sacrifice means to surrender something prized for the sake of someone considered as having a higher value.
Gratitude is an abiding attitude that despite circumstances maintains a heart that is grateful and thankful.
Curiosity is the enthusiastic passion to learn and grow by asking questions, investigating and exploring.
Humility is the condition of the heart of being meek with a modest estimation of one’s own importance or rank.
Compassion is a feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for another who is stricken by suffering, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate the pain.
Sensitivity is the spiritual awareness and receptivity to clearly receive communication from God.
Pastor John Bryant preached about the Wedding at Cana, and the overwhelming love and generosity of our savior.
Perseverance is steady and consistent persistence in spite of difficulties, obstacles and discouragement.
Adventurous is living life boldly and bravely in the face of uncertainty and doubt, with courage and confidence.
Dependability is the quality of consistently living a life of loyalty, trust- worthiness, and reliability even if it means unexpected sacrifice.
Hebrews 11:5,
"By faith Enoch was taken from this life, so that he did not experience death: “He could not be found, because God had taken him away.” For before he was taken, he was commended as one who pleased God."
"A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself." ~ Joseph Campbell
Savior, like a shepherd lead us, much we need thy tender care; In thy pleasant pastures feed us, for our use Thy folds prepare
Pass me not, O gentle savior, hear my humble cry; while on others thou art calling, do not pass me by.
Pass me not, O gentle savior, hear my humble cry; while on others thou art calling, do not pass me by.
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the earth hear his voice! Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the people rejoice! O come to the Father thro' Jesus the Son, and give him the glory, great things he has done!
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the earth hear his voice! Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the people rejoice! O come to the Father thro' Jesus the Son, and give him the glory, great things he has done!
Holy holy holy, Lord God Almighty Early in the morning, Our song shall rise to Thee Holy holy holy, Merciful and mighty God in three persons, Blessed Trinity
O worship the King all glorious above And gratefully sing His power and His love Our Shield and Defender the Ancient of Days Pavilioned in splendor and girded with praise
O for a thousand tongues to sing My great Redeemer's praise The glories of my God and King The triumphs of His grace
I need thee, O I need thee; every hour I need thee! O bless me now, my Savior, I come to thee.
Where he leads me I will follow, Where he leads me I will follow, Where he leads me I will follow, I'll go with him, with him all the way.
Leaning, leaning, safe and secure from all alarms; Leaning, leaning, leaning on the everlasting arms.
Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart; naught be all else to me, save that thou art-- thou my best thought by day or by night, waking or sleeping, thy presence my light.
He leadeth me, he leadeth me; by his own hand he leadeth me: his faithful follower I would be, for by his hand he leadeth me.
Grace, grace, God’s grace, Grace that will pardon and cleanse within; Grace, grace, God’s grace, Grace that is greater than all our sin!
I’ve touched the hem of His garment, And now I, too, am free; His healing power this very hour Gives life and health to me.
He touched me, Oh He touched me And oh the joy that floods my soul Something happened and now I know He touched me and make me whole.
Jesus paid it all All to Him I owe Sin had left a crimson stain He washed it white as snow
There is a balm in Gilead to make the wounded whole There is a balm in Gilead to heal the sin sick soul
What a friend we have in Jesus All our sins and griefs to bear And what a privilege to carry Everything to God in prayer
‘Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus Just to take Him at His word Just to rest upon His promise Just to know thus saith the Lord
Turn your eyes upon Jesus Look full in His wonderful face And the things of earth Will grow strangely dim In the light of His glory and grace
Jesus is all the world to me, my life, my joy, my all; He is my strength from day to day, without Him I would fall
Jesus is the sweetest name I know, and He's just the same as His lovely name. And that's the reason why I love Him so; Oh, Jesus is the sweetest name I know.
He lives He lives Christ Jesus lives today He walks with me and talks with me Along life’s narrow way He lives He lives Salvation to impart You ask me how I know He lives He lives within my heart
“On that same night I will pass through Egypt and strike down every firstborn of both people and animals, and I will bring judgment on all the gods of Egypt. I am the LORD. The blood will be a sign for you on the houses where you are, and when I see the blood, I will pass over you. No destructive plague will touch you when I strike Egypt. “This is a day you are to commemorate; for the generations to come you shall celebrate it as a festival to the LORD—a lasting ordinance." Exodus 12:12-14 NIV
As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and bring them to me. If anyone says anything to you, say that the Lord needs them, and he will send them right away.” This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet: “Say to Daughter Zion, ‘See, your king comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, and on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’ ” The disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them. They brought the donkey and the colt and placed their cloaks on them for Jesus to sit on. A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest heaven!” When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, “Who is this?” The crowds answered, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.” Matthew 21:1-11 NIV
On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross The emblem of suffering and shame And I love that old cross where the dearest and best For a world of lost sinners was slain
Matthew 6:25-34 NIV “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life? “And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you—you of little faith? So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
Mercy there was great and grace was free Pardon there was multiplied to me There my burdened soul found liberty at Calvary
When I survey the wondrous cross On which the Prince of glory died My richest gain I count but loss And pour contempt on all my pride
Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling Calling for you and for me See on the portals He's waiting and watching Watching for you and for me
I sing because I'm happy I sing because I'm free For His eye is on the sparrow And I know He watches me
Blessed assurance Jesus is mine O what a foretaste of glory divine Heir of salvation purchase of God Born of His Spirit washed in His blood
When peace like a river Attendeth my way When sorrows like sea billows roll Whatever my lot Thou hast taught me to say It is well It is well with my soul
A mighty fortress is our God A bulwark never failing Our helper He amid the flood Of mortal ills prevailing For still our ancient foe Doth seek to work us woe His craft and power are great And armed with cruel hate On earth is not his equal
How firm a foundation ye saints of the Lord Is laid for your faith in His excellent word What more can He say than to you He hath said To you who for refuge to Jesus have fled
All hail the pow'r of Jesus' name Let angels prostrate fall Bring forth the royal diadem And crown Him Lord of all Bring forth the royal diadem And crown Him Lord of all
Great is Thy faithfulness Great is Thy faithfulness Morning by morning New mercies I see All I have needed Thy hand hath provided Great is Thy faithfulness Lord unto me