SermonCast | Hope Hull United Methodist Church: Recent Episodes
Matt O'Reilly
The Most Important Thing | Corinthians 15:1-11 | Dr. Matt O'Reilly | 5.14.23 by Hope Hull United Methodist Church
Kill It! | Colossians 3:1-4:1 | Dr. Matt O'Reilly | 5.7.23 by Hope Hull United Methodist Church
Abundant Life | John 10:1-10 | Rev. Ted Fine | 4.30.23 by Hope Hull United Methodist Church
Receiving Jesus Isn't Enough | Colossians 1:24-2:23 | Dr. Matt O'Reilly | 4.23.23 by Hope Hull United Methodist Church
Your Fruitful Life | Colossians 1:1-23 | Dr. Matt O'Reilly | 4.16.23 by Hope Hull United Methodist Church
New Creation is Everything | Galatians 6:11-18 | Dr. Matt O'Reilly | 4.9.23 by Hope Hull United Methodist Church
Holy When It's Hard | Galatians 6:1-10 | Dr. Matt O'Reilly | 4.2.23 by Hope Hull United Methodist Church
Flesh vs. Spirit | Galatians 5:16-26 | Dr. Matt O'Reilly | 3.26.23 by Hope Hull United Methodist Church
It is for Freedom | Galatians 5:16-26 | Alli Hunter | 3.19.23 by Hope Hull United Methodist Church
A Different Kind of Freedom | Galatians 4:21-5:1 | Dr. Matt O'Reilly by Hope Hull United Methodist Church
Knowledge Isn't Enough | Galatians 4:8-20 | Dr. Matt O'Reilly | 3.5.23 by Hope Hull United Methodist Church
Seeds of Abraham Sons of God | Galatians 3:26-4:7 | Alli Hunter | 2.26.23 by Hope Hull United Methodist Church
Law and Promise | Galatians 3:15-26 | Dr. Matt O'Reilly by Hope Hull United Methodist Church
Start to Finish | Galatians 3:1-14 | Dr. Matt O'Reilly | 2.12.23 by Hope Hull United Methodist Church
Jesus and... | Galatians 2:11-21 | Dr. Matt O'Reilly | 2.5.23 by Hope Hull United Methodist Church
A Preacher's Sacred Calling | Ezra 7:10 | Dr. Al Jackson | 1.29.23 by Hope Hull United Methodist Church
Who's Your Neighbor? | Luke 10:25-37 | Billy Coppedge | 1.22.23 by Hope Hull United Methodist Church
From Church to Mission | Galatians 2:1-10 | Dr. Matt O'Reilly by Hope Hull United Methodist Church
The Most Unlikely People | Galatians 1:11-24 | Dr. Matt O'Reilly | 1.8.23 by Matt O'Reilly
One Calling, One Gospel | Galatians 1:1-10 | Dr. Matt O'Reilly | 1.1.23 by Matt O'Reilly
More Than a King | 1 Samuel 8 & Isaiah 9 | Dr. Matt O'Reilly | 12.25.22 by Matt O'Reilly
Rediscover Christmas | Matt 1:18-23; Col 1:15-22 | Dr. Matt O'Reilly | 11.18.22 by Matt O'Reilly
Moving from Worry to Peace | Matthew 6:25-34 & Philippians 4:4-7 | Dr. Matt O'Reilly | 11.20.22 by Matt O'Reilly
The God who gives: Promises | Genesis 12 & 15 | Dr. Matt O'Reilly | 10.30.22 by Matt O'Reilly
When the Plans Blows Up | Acts 21:27-22:29 | Dr. Matt O'Reilly | 8.7.22 by Matt O'Reilly
Good Intentions vs God's Purposes | Acts 21:1-26 | Dr. Matt O'Reilly | 7.31.22 by Matt O'Reilly
Jerusalem, We Have a Problem | Acts 15:1-35 | Dr. Matt O'Reilly | 5.29.22 by Matt O'Reilly
Life's Greatest Opportunity | Matthew 1:18-25 | Rev. Walter Albritton | 5.15.22 by Matt O'Reilly
Opposition and Opportunity | Acts 13:1-52 | Dr. Matt O'Reilly | 5.8.22 by Matt O'Reilly
What's Real and What's Not? | Acts 12:1-25 | Dr. Matt O'Reilly | 5.1.22 by Matt O'Reilly
From Resurrection to Mission | Acts 10:1-48 | Dr. Matt O'Reilly | 10.17.22 by Matt O'Reilly
A Tale of Two Transformations | Acts 9:32-43 | Dr. Matt O'Reilly | 4.10.22 by Matt O'Reilly
When the Kingdom is Opposed | Acts 5:1-42 | Dr. Matt O'Reilly | 2.27.22 by Matt O'Reilly
From Hopeless to Wholeness | Acts 3:1-26 | Dr. Matt O'Reilly | 2.13.22 by Matt O'Reilly
Jesus with Them, too | Matthew 2 & Romans 15 | Dr. Matt O'Reilly | 12.19.21 by Matt O'Reilly
Why Incarnation? | Luke 1 & 1 Corinthians 15 | Dr. Matt O'Reilly | 12.12.21 by Matt O'Reilly
Veiled in Flesh | Luke 1 & Philippians 2 | Dr. Matt O'Reilly | 12.5.21 by Matt O'Reilly
All things for our Joy | 1 Timothy 6:6-19 | Dr. Matt O'Reilly | 11.14.21 by Matt O'Reilly
Christians and the Questions of Sin | 1 John 2:28-3:10 | Dr. Matt O'Reilly | 8.22.21 by Matt O'Reilly
What Does Prayer Change | Gen 18:16-33; Mark 14:32-42 | Dr. Matt O'Reilly | 7.11.21 by Matt O'Reilly
The End of Missions | Ezekiel 36:22-28; Acts 1:6-8 | Dr. Matt O'Reilly | 7.4.21 by Matt O'Reilly
Is the Trinity Biblical | John 1:1-18; 14:15-18 | Dr. Matt O'Reilly | 5.30.21 by Matt O'Reilly
Your Invisible Battle | Ephesians 6:10-23 | Dr. Matt O'Reilly | 5.16.21 by Matt O'Reilly
Gospel-Driven Parenting | Ephesians 6:1-9 | Dr. Matt O'Reilly | 5.9.21 by Matt O'Reilly
Gospel-Driven Marriage | Ephesians 5:20-33 | Dr. Matt O'Reilly | 4.25.21 by Matt O'Reilly
Why God Wants a Multi-Ethnic Church | Ephesians 3:1-21 | Dr. Matt O'Reilly | 3.28.21 by Matt O'Reilly
The Church and the End of Ethnic Hostility | Ephesians 2:11-22 | Dr. Matt O'Reilly | 3.21.21 by Matt O'Reilly
The Church and the Power of God | Ephesians 1:15-2:10 | Dr. Matt O'Reilly | 3.14.21 by Matt O'Reilly
The Church and the Pleasures of God | Ephesians 1:1-14 | Dr. Matt O'Reilly | 3.7.21 by Matt O'Reilly
The Science of Spirituality // Romans 8 // Dr. Matt O'Reilly // 2.21.21 by Matt O'Reilly
The Life-Giving Word | 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 | Dr. Matt O'Reilly | 1.10.2021 by Matt O'Reilly
Our Excellent Hope | Hebrews 6:13-7:25 | Dr. Matt O'Reilly | 12.27.2020 by Matt O'Reilly
Our Excellent Priest | Hebrews 4:14-6:12 | Dr. Matt O'Reilly | 12.13.2020 by Matt O'Reilly
Deep Community, Deep Generosity | 2 Corinthians 8:1-9 | Dr. Matt O'Reilly | 11.15.2020 by Matt O'Reilly
The mission of the church has faced unimaginable challenges in 2020. In this sermon, Dr. Matt O'Reilly reflects on how the Great Commission informs the way the church engages a global crisis. Because new challenges to the mission require fresh focus on the mission.
The Kingdom and the Cross | Mark 15:1-32 | Dr. Matt O'Reilly | 10.11.2020 by Matt O'Reilly
In one night, Judas betrayed Jesus, Peter denied Jesus, and all the disciples abandoned Jesus. Each was at his worst. The most remarkable part of the story is that Jesus didn't withhold his love. Instead, their worst moments motivate Jesus' best gift. And the same is true for us.
Many people struggle to make sense of the pain and suffering we all experience. In this sermon, Dr. Matt O'Reilly considers Jesus' agony in the Garden of Gethsemane and the way that Jesus steps into our experience of pain in order to make us whole.
A lot of people struggle with the notion of "entire sanctification." After all, our experience tells us it's impossible. So what do we do with passages like 1 Thessalonians 5:23 that talk precisely about believers being sanctified entirely? In this sermon, Dr. Matt O'Reilly suggests that what we need is a bigger imagination about the possibilities of God's grace.
You've experienced grief. You've been hurt. You've felt lost. You want to find hope. You need to find hope. In this message, Pastor Jon Seale considers the way the apostle Paul offers hope in the midst of sorrow, both to the Thessalonians...and to us.
Do you want to know God's will for your life? Because that's the question the apostle Paul deals with in 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12. In this sermon, Dr. Matt O'Reilly walks us through what it means for holiness to shape the way we answer that all-important question.
Holiness and love are sometimes portrayed in contrast to one another. In this message, Dr. Matt O'Reilly explains why they are inseparably interwoven. If you want to talk about holiness, you need to talk about holy love.
Many of us have a little "people pleaser" inside of us. And deep inside we know it's impossible to make everyone happy all the time. So what's the alternative? Cultivate a life that pleases God. In this sermon, Dr. Matt O'Reilly walks us through that transition.
What is a healthy church? What does a healthy church look like? What does a healthy church do? In this sermon, Dr. Matt O'Reilly walks us through the opening chapter of First Thessalonians to consider the relationship between grace and faith, and how that relationship is essential in maintaining a healthy church.
The story of Jesus is a story about a king. And not just any king - the king of everything. But there are some other kings in the story too. And they don't always take kindly to Jesus. In this sermon, Dr. Matt O'Reilly walks us through that battle and what it means for us.
The story of the Bible is a story about a king. It's also a story about a people who wanted a king. But the king they wanted wasn't the king they needed. In this sermon, Dr. Matt O'Reilly considers what happens when we read about the birth of Jesus in light of the Bible's overarching story.
Christmas is about Jesus. While that may seem obvious, the reality is that it's easy to get distracted with all the craziness of the holiday season. So we need to be intentional about orienting ourselves toward Jesus as we approach Christmas. In this episode of SermonCast, Dr. Matt O'Reilly walks us through the angel's visit with Mary and the way that conversation orients us toward the fact that Jesus is king.
Why should I read the Bible? Can I trust it? Is it relevant? Does it matter? In this episode of SermonCast, Dr. Matt O'Reilly tackles these questions and more.
God's generosity is big, even cosmic. God gives and gives and gives and gives. And all that giving comes to it's climax in one gift that can't be outdone - the gift of the Messiah. Jesus. God himself. In the flesh. There is no generosity bigger than God's generosity. Jesus proves it.
The generous character of God saturates the story of scripture. Time and time again God lavishes abundance on his people, even when they distrust him. In this episode of SermonCast, Dr. Matt O'Reilly walks us through key scenes in the big story to consider how God invites his people to embody his generous character.
You probably know some generous people. You probably want to be a generous person. Did you know God is a generous God? That's the reality at the heart of the creation narratives in the opening chapters of Genesis. In this episode of SermonCast, Dr. Matt O'Reilly explores why God's generosity is unstoppable, even when faced with human greed.
You know what it feels like to be judged by someone. And it hurts. We can be honest about that. What we're less likely to be honest about is when we act as judge toward someone else. In this episode of SermonCast, Dr. Matt O'Reilly walks us through James 4:11-5:20 and explains how we can be free of judgmentalism in ourselves. The key is keeping our eyes on the One Judge who does all things with righteousness and justice - Jesus.
You want to live "the good life." For most people, that means more stuff. The problem is that more stuff rarely makes for a good life. It makes for a life focused on more stuff. In this episode of SermonCast, Dr. Matt O'Reilly explains why the good life is found elsewhere.
You've been hurt by unkind words. We all have. And if we're honest, we've hurt other people with our words. In this video, Dr. Matt O'Reilly walks us through James 3:1-12 and the process of taming the tongue. It turns out that the way we use our words is step one on the path to embodying the character of Christ.
There's a problem that crops up in some churches at some times. It's not a new problem. It's actually quite old. James feels the need to address this problem in his book that bears his name. What is that problem? How do we guard against it? It starts with the relationship between faith and works.
You know what it feels like to be treated as less than a person. You know how big a problem it can be. You know how dangerous it is. In this episode of SermonCast, we consider James' vision of a community marked by extraordinary hospitality, where people are not accepted on the basis of what they contribute. But instead are welcomed on the basis of their inherent dignity as people made in the image of God.
You may not realize it, but you face life and death situations every day. The decisions we make when we are tempted to sin are never trivial. Rather, those decisions have serious consequences, not only on our spiritual life, but on our bodies and our brains, too. And those decisions move us along one of two paths - one that leads to life or one that leads to death.
You've experienced disappointment. You'll experience it again. The question is whether you'll be open to what God wants to do in you in the midst of that disappointment. It may surprise you, but those times can be unique times for a powerful experience of God's grace.
You want to be great. You may not realize you're tempted to do it the wrong way. This episode of SermonCast explores Jesus' take on greatness and what it looks like to lead in the Kingdom of God.
You know what it feels like to feel pain - to suffer. Did you know that the Holy Spirit doesn't run from your pain? No, he runs to it. And he comes to work in that place - to pray there - and to care for you. And to care for others through you.
Different people react to talk of spiritual gifts in different ways. Some are enthusiastic. Others are skeptical. In this episode of SermonCast, Dr. Matt O'Reilly cuts through the confusion to consider how the Holy Spirit gives gifts for the common good of the people of God.
You want to believe that God loves you. But sometimes it's hard. Really hard. How can you be sure? In this episode of SermonCast, Dr. Matt O'Reilly walks us through the concept of assurance in Romans 8 and explores two different ways the Holy Spirit gives us confidence that we have peace with God.
Everyone needs to change. Only one person can make it happen. In this episode of SermonCast, Dr. Matt O'Reilly explores how the Holy Spirit reproduces the character of Jesus in us.
You need life. But how do you get it? Where will you find it? Who will give it to you? In this episode of SermonCast, Dr. Matt O'Reilly explores how God's Holy Spirit gives the life that everyone needs.
Lots of exciting thing happens when the Holy Spirit shows up. One of those things is the multiplication of mission. But there's one thing the Spirit has to do before the Church can grow. We explore that one thing in this episode of SermonCast. For more, visit: hopehullumc.org/sermons
Jesus is coming back to raise the dead. That's reality. But what do we do between now and then? Take a listen and consider how resurrection later transforms life now.
Most religions are trying to come to terms with death. Christianity says death is the enemy. The difference is hope.
Why does resurrection matter? In this episode of SermonCast, Dr. Matt O'Reilly explores why you might as well go back to bed, if there's no resurrection.
The resurrection of Jesus carries implications for all of life. In this episode of SermonCast, we consider one implication that many people struggle with.
To Forgive Or Not To Forgive? | Matthew 18:21-35 | Dr. Matt O'Reilly | 4. 7.2019 by Matt O'Reilly
What's the first thing Jesus calls his followers to do? Dr. Matt O'Reilly considers that question in this sermon on Matthew 4:17-22.
Jesus calls us his followers to surrender everything. The question is whether we're in denial about what he wants. Or whether we deny ourselves and follow. The good news is that when Jesus gets control, we get full life.
You want to make a difference, but you don't have much to offer. Well, here's some good news. Jesus uses unexpected people to build his unstoppable church.
Everyone's had a "told you so" moment. In this episode of SermonCast, Dr. Matt O'Reilly walks us through Jonah's "told you so" moment with God. The thing we discover is that our value comes from our Creator, not from our behavior.
Everyone needs a second chance. Discover a God who'll go out of the way to give you one.
Learning compassion can be tough. At least it was for Jonah. In this episode of SermonCast, Dr. Matt O'Reilly walks us through Jonah 2 and considers how the some surprising circumstances have the potential to cultivate compassion in this run-away prophet. The question is whether he can stop running and turn-around.
Everyone runs from God sometimes. The good news is that grace overcomes the distance we create. The surprise is that grace also sometimes comes in unexpected forms. In this edition of SermonCast, Dr. Matt O'Reilly considers how the bad things that happen to Jonah are really expressions of God's grace.
Of all the things we think about at Christmas, there's one word that comes to mind less often even though it captures the heart of Christmas. What is that one word? What happens when we refocus Christmas?
Meet two people called by God to do something out of the ordinary. One of them held back. The other was fully surrendered. Now everything is different.
You were made to know God face-to-face. But there's something in the way. Jesus came in the flesh to remove the barrier and restore that relationship. The bottom line: Jesus came in the flesh so you can know God face-to-face.
What do we do when things don't go according to plan? Do we hold back from Jesus? Attempt to regain control of our circumstances? Or will we surrender fully to what he wants to do in us and through us?
Jesus is generous. Jesus calls us to follow him. That means our growth as followers of Jesus is linked with our growth in generosity. And that sort of generosity is always marked by joy.
What sort of stewardship sermon has a main point that starts: "Jesus doesn't need your money..."? You'll have to listen to find out.
You've heard that God is loving, gracious, and merciful. But did you know that God is also generous? And did you know that he wants to reproduce his generous character in you? And did also know that's why generosity leads to joy?
You want to share your faith. But so many things get in the way. In this episode, Dr. Matt O'Reilly provides a strategy for overcoming the barriers to sharing your faith in Jesus.
Major companies spend billions of dollars on advertising each year. All to tell us that we won't be happy until we buy their product. But what if you could have everything you need all at once? And what if it doesn't cost a cent? In this episode of SermonCast, Dr. Matt O'Reilly explores the secret to finding contentment - trust everything you've got that Christ has everything you need.
A lot of people approach Jesus with a performance mentality. You feel you've got to be good enough for him. But the result is always disappointment. What if Jesus doesn't want our performance? What if he wants our surrender? What if that's the key to experiencing his best for us?
You want to make time for Jesus. But life is busy. You've got a lot going on, and it's easy to get distracted. In this SermonCast, Dr. Matt O'Reilly casts a vision for the all-surpassing value of knowing Christ and considers strategies for prioritizing Jesus ahead of all the distractions.
Change is hard. Some change feels impossible. In this edition of SermonCast, Dr. Matt O'Reilly leads us through two portraits of biblical figures who consistently embody the transformed life. These guys are Christ-like in real life. We'll also discover how the local church is absolutely essential to experiencing that sort of transformation.
Is your faith a some-of-the-time activity or an all-of-the-time orientation? In this week's SermonCast, Pastor Matt explores the many barriers that keep us from being all in when it comes to following Jesus and challenges us to become fully surrendered. If we do, we'll discover that God will work through us in ways that allow those around us to experience the glory of the beauty of his holy love.