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Dr. Phil Schroeder, Rev. Kathy Brockman, Rev. David Melton, & Rev. Calissa Dauterman | Matthew 3:13-17
In this bonus sermon from Rev. Matt, we're "bridging the gap" from one Sunday sermon on Ruth to the next. Enjoy! | Ruth 2 & 3
In the final Sunday of our "Building Community" series during which we've been looking through the book of James, Rev. Matt Stone is talking about what it looks like to reorient the church to its true dependence.
This week, Phil is continuing our series, "Building Community", by looking at James 3:13-4:3,7-8a and discussing what "wisdom from above" looks like.
This week, Matt, Phil, and David are continuing our discussion of the book of James in our series, Building Community. How does a wise person live?
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This week, Phil is continuing our series, Building Community, by looking at James 3:1-12 and talking about just how powerful--for good or bad--our tongues can be.
This week, Matt and Phil are continuing our discussion of the book of James in our series, Building Community. "Blessing and cursing come from the same mouth. My brothers and sisters, it just shouldn’t be this way! (James 3:10 CEB)."
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This week, Phil is continuing our series, Building Community, by looking at James 2:1-13 and discussing favoritism.
This week, Matt and Calissa are continuing to explore the concept of community in James 2:1-13. What keeps our community together? What is our responsibility as a blessed community of believers for the larger community?
This week, Phil is introducing us to our new series, Building Community: Lessons From James.
This week Matt, Phil, and Kathy are discussing the first Sunday of our new series, Building Community: Lessons From James.
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This week, Matt is talking about the idea of "love insecurity" and how can we address this deep human longing within our community.
This week Matt and Phil are discussing the fourth week of our Comfort Food series and looking at Jesus' feeding of the 4,000 in Mark 8.
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This week, Phil is talking about the ways in which we can be a part of Jesus' healing work.
This week Calissa and Phil are discussing the third week of our Comfort Food series and looking at Jesus' interaction with a Syrophoenician woman.
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This week, Phil is talking about the traditions we cling to in light of the new things God is doing and how Jesus interacted with the traditions of his day.
This week Matt and Phil are discussing the second week of our Comfort Food series and examining the way in which Jesus interacts with human tradition in light of the new thing God is doing.
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This week Matt and Phil are discussing our new upcoming series, Comfort Food.
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This week we're wrapping up our summer series, What Are You Chasing?, and Rev. Matt is talking about forgiveness.
This week Rev. Matt and Rev. David are talking about forgiveness as it relates to the sins of King David.
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How can we connect the lost and broken to the God who desires to bring comfort? This is the call of the church.
This week we're looking at the second half of life and what it looks like to trust God with our plans.
This week Calissa is talking about service...and who better to help us contemplate our service than Director of Missions, Chris Mixer?!
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This week Matt and Calissa are continuing the discussion of 2 Samuel and our What Are You Chasing? sermon series.
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This week we're looking at David's "unflattering" style of worship, dancing in the streets. What does this tell us now about what worship can look like?
This week we're looking at the unique, battle-buddy, relationship between David and Jonathan.
This week we're looking at Chapter 17 of 1 Samuel and the famous battle between David and Goliath. What can we learn from this story centuries later?
This week, Matt and Phil are talking about the anointing of David, his battle with Goliath, and what can happen when God shows up.
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Everyone loves a Cinderella story. This week we're talking about David's ascent to the throne.
This week, Matt and Phil are talking about the fall of Saul, the rise of David, and grocery store etiquette.
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This week we're starting our new series, "What Are You Chasing? Lessons from the life of David." Are you a giver, a matcher, or a taker?
This week Matt and Calissa are talking about our brand new series, "What Are You Chasing?: Lessons from the life of David."
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This week, Rev. David Melton is sharing the importance of passing the baton from one generation to the next.
It's Confirmation Sunday! Phil has a message for our Confirmands (and the rest of us) about what it means to be a member of the church.
This week Rev. Matt is talking about the ascension and how we as Christians tend to keep looking to the sky for Jesus to do something "cool" even though he has called us to be his representatives here and now.
This week Matt is talking to our student ministries team: Jessica, Brooke, Jonathan, and Asti!
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This week we're talking about what it might look like for a church to take God's love to all of the children in their community.
Join Matt and Tambryn (Children's Minister) as they discuss the second Sunday of our new "Next Gen" series. This week is Mother's Day!
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This week, we begin our new series "Next Gen" and talk about all the ways we see DUMC investing in our future generations.
After a brief hiatus from Wednesday episodes, we're back! This week Matt and Phil are discussing our upcoming series "Next Gen" and all the ways we see DUMC investing in our future generations.
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After Jesus' resurrection, the disciples were asking themselves "What now?" Two thousand years later we sometimes have the same question after Easter Sunday.
"What is grief, but love persevering?" Will we stay and be disciples or go forth--bringing forgiveness--as apostles?
During this Eastertide season--the 50 days after Easter--we'll be taking a short hiatus from Wednesday "Our Story" episodes. Tune in on Sundays for sermons and we'll be back soon!
Join Matt and Phil as they discuss the first Sunday of our new "Wonder Vision" Easter series. This week we're talking about Holy Week and the narrative we often miss in our rush toward Easter.
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This week we're talking about the story of Jesus' confrontation with the money changers in the temple and what we can learn from this interaction.
Join Matt and Phil as they discuss the fifth Sunday of our "Don't Waste the Wasteland" Lent series. This week we're talking about the story of Jesus' confrontation with the money changers in the temple and what we can learn from this interaction.
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What does it look like to "take up our cross" and what can we learn from Jesus' rebuke of Peter in Mark 8?
Join Matt and Phil as they discuss the fourth Sunday of our "Don't Waste the Wasteland" Lent series. What does it look like to "take up our cross" and what can we learn from Jesus' rebuke of Peter in Mark 8?
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What can we learn from Jesus' time in the wasteland and his response to the temptation he encountered there?
Join Matt and Phil as they discuss the third Sunday of our "Don't Waste the Wasteland" Lent series. What can we learn from Jesus' time in the wasteland and his response to the temptation he encountered there?
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It's the second Sunday of Lent! What is hope and where can it be found? What do we do with hope in the midst of the wasteland?
Join Matt, Phil, and Calissa as they discuss the second Sunday of our "Don't Waste the Wasteland" Lent series. What is hope and where can it be found? What do we do with hope in the midst of the wasteland?
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It's the first Sunday of Lent! As we embark on our journey, how might God be using the Wasteland to change us?
Today is Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent! Join Matt and Phil as they discuss the first sermon of our new "Don't Waste the Wasteland" series. How are you planning to spend your time in the wilderness this Lent season?
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It's Transfiguration Sunday! What are we doing with our time at the bottom of the mountain?
Join Matt and Phil as they discuss the seventh sermon of our "Break Through" series. This week we're talking about the transfiguration of Jesus.
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Join Matt, Kathy, and Phil as they discuss the sixth sermon of our "Break Through" series. This week we're continuing our discussion of the Jonah story.
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Join Matt and Phil as they discuss the fifth sermon of our "Break Through" series. This week we're continuing our discussion of the Jonah story.
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Join Matt, Phil, and Calissa as they discuss prophecy and the fourth sermon of our "Break Through" series. This week and next we're talking about Jonah, his call from God, and his attempts to run from that call.
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WE'RE BACK!!!
Join Matt and Phil as they discuss the third sermon of our "Break Through" series. This week we're talking about Samuel and his response to God's calling. Go read 1 Samuel 2 to get ready!
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What does it take start fresh? Sometimes we need a flash of inspiration, a new way of looking at things, or a change of heart to break through to the life God has created for us. Join DUMC in this new year for our worship series, "Break Through." Together, we'll explore stories of breakthrough moments throughout scripture and discover what happens when God’s people see the light and begin to live in new ways.
This week we're discussing a solitary look into Jesus' adolescent life. In this dramatic, Home Alone-esque, "where's the kid?" drama, what can we learn from Jesus' 3-day adventure away from his parents?
Join Matt and David as they discuss the final sermon of 2020! This week we're discussing a solitary look into Jesus' adolescent life. In this dramatic, Home Alone-esque, "where's the kid?" drama, what can we learn from Jesus' 3-day adventure away from his parents?
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Join Matt and Phil as they discuss the fourth week of our "It's STILL a Wonderful Life" series"! This week we're looking at two different Marys...one from Nazareth, the other from Bedford Falls. What do these two Marys have in common?
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What love requires of us is often very different from what the "law" requires. Joseph had a choice to make when confronted with Mary's pregnancy--he could obey the law or divorce her quietly. He chose option 3: Love.
Join Matt and Phil as they discuss the third week of our "It's STILL a Wonderful Life" series"! This week we're drawing some attention to the (Gentile) women leading up to the story of Jesus. God continually uses those on the margins to realize his plans and those whom we might not pick to be such a central part of Jesus' lineage.
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On more than one occasion in the Bible, God gets someone's attention by striking them blind or mute. This week we're talking about Zechariah, who was muted by the angel Gabriel upon hearing that he and his wife would have a son (who turns out to be John the Baptist).
Join Matt and Phil as they discuss the second week of our "It's STILL a Wonderful Life" series"! On more than one occasion in the Bible, God gets someone's attention by striking them blind or mute. This week we're talking about Zechariah, who was muted by the angel Gabriel upon hearing that he and his wife would have a son (who turns out to be John the Baptist).
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The Christmas story plunges us headlong into an inner battle between worrying about the future or remembering that God has the final say.
Join Matt and Phil as they discuss the first Sunday in our new "It's STILL a Wonderful Life" series, starting this Sunday, November 29!
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Join Matt, Phil, Calissa, and Michael & Jeannie Culver as they discuss the "All In" journey we've been on as a church. Also, this Sunday Phil will be discussing the parable of the talents. What should we do with that which God has entrusted us?
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Why do we so often give our leftovers to God? The world tries to part us from our money in a myriad of ways--oftentimes by getting us to invest in things that are temporary rather than eternal. What would our lives look like if we didn't fall into the trap, but trusted God with our first fruits.
Join Matt, Phil, Chris Mixer (Director of Missions), and Sean Taylor (DUMC Foodstock Co-chair) as they discuss the upcoming Rise Against Hunger meal packaging event on November 14 & 15! Visit dunwoodyumc.org/foodstock to register and find out more info.
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In addition to being the first Sunday of our new "All In" series, today is All Saints Sunday. What does that mean? And what do we do with our grief?
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted."
Join Matt, Phil, and Calissa as they discuss All Saints' Sunday and the first week of our new stewardship series, "All In."
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Join Matt, Phil, and Kathy as they get us ready for Sunday!
This coming Sunday, October 25, is Laity Sunday, and Coach Bill Curry will be speaking, so don't miss it!
"Let your gentleness be known to everyone..." What would Paul have to say about such trying times?
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Join Matt, Phil, and Tambryn (DUMC's Children's Minister) as they discuss the third Sunday of our sermon series, "A Joyful Embrace."
This week we're talking about a children's worship takeover! Our children will be participating in this Sunday's worship services in a very special way. Sometimes our adult mindset can get in the way of approaching our faith in a genuine way. What does it look like to approach God as a child?
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We live in divided times...not just in the world or in politics, but also in the church. In this chapter Paul encourages the church at Philippi to imitate and put their focus on Christ--believing that through that common focus we can truly find unity. When the world looks from the outside in, will they recognize the main ingredient?
Join Matt, Phil, Kathy, and Calissa as they discuss the second Sunday of our sermon series, "A Joyful Embrace."
This week we're continuing our conversation of how to read the Bible and looking at Philippians Chapter 2! As we've talked about in past episodes, we live in divided times...not just in the world or in politics, but also in the church. In this chapter Paul encourages the church at Philippi to imitate and put their focus on Christ--believing that through that common focus we can truly find unity.
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Paul's letter to the Philippians reads like "a joyful embrace." How does it look for a community of faith to live in such a way toward one another? "When God gives you something good, you ought to share it!" Our physical distance from one another doesn't have to mean isolation from one another. Send a hug!
Join Matt, Phil, and Calissa as they discuss the first Sunday of our new sermon series, "A Joyful Embrace."
How do you read the Bible? Have you ever even thought about it? Knowing how we tend to engage this ancient and sacred text will help as we seek to understand its place in our lives. As we begin our exploration of Paul's letter to the Philippians, maybe we can discover some joy and hope for ourselves in "such a time as this."
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"Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend."
Christians have a pretty short list of things that define our belief: Father, Son, Holy Spirit...communion...forgiveness of sins...resurrection...you know the rest. So why do we figure out more and more ways to further divide ourselves? Can we peacefully exist under one banner? Or do we "run the risk of knowing that our love may soon be gone"?
"Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend."
Join Matt, Phil, Calissa, and special guest Mark Lamback as they discuss the fourth (and final) Sunday of our sermon series, "Don't Let It Be."
Christians have a pretty short list of things that define our belief: Father, Son, Holy Spirit...communion...forgiveness of sins...resurrection...you know the rest. So why do we figure out more and more ways to further divide ourselves? Can we peacefully exist under one banner? Or do we "run the risk of knowing that our love may soon be gone"?
Start the conversation here, then tune back in on Sunday for the sermon!
According to our current (some would say "worldly") ideas of fairness, some of Jesus' parables just don't make sense to us. They might even make us uncomfortable! Can we let go of our ideas of fairness and embrace the realities of God's gift of grace? What if it means others don't get what we think they deserve? What if it means we don't get what we think we deserve?
Join Rev. Matt Stone and Rev. David Melton as they discuss the third Sunday of our sermon series, "Don't Let It Be."
According to our current (some would say "worldly") ideas of fairness, some of Jesus' parables just don't make sense to us. They might even make us uncomfortable! Can we let go of our ideas of fairness and embrace the realities of God's gift of grace? What if it means others don't get what we think they deserve? What if it means we don't get what we think we deserve?
Start the conversation here, then tune back in on Sunday for the sermon!
"Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us."
Easier said than done, right? God has already set the example of how we are to forgive, and Jesus makes it very clear--whether it's 77 times or 490 times--that we should forgive. But what does that look like?
Join Rev. Matt Stone, Dr. Phil Schroeder, and Rev. Kathy Brockman as they discuss the second Sunday of our sermon series, "Don't Let It Be."
"Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us."
Easier said than done, right? God has already set the example of how we are to forgive, and Jesus makes it very clear--whether it's 77 times or 490 times--that we should forgive. But what does that look like?
Start the conversation here, then tune back in on Sunday for the sermon!
Welcome to the first Sunday of our new sermon series, "Don't Let It Be." As Christians, we often assume we should avoid conflict and just "keep the peace." But that's not how Jesus told his followers to handle our relationships. What would happen if we didn't just "let things be"? How should the church look in polarized and contentious times?
Join Rev. Matt Stone and Rev. Calissa Dauterman as they discuss the first Sunday of our new sermon series, "Don't Let It Be." As Christians, we often assume we should avoid conflict and just "keep the peace." But that's not how Jesus told his followers to handle our relationships. What would happen if we didn't just "let things be"? How should the church look in polarized and contentious times?
Start the conversation with Matt and Calissa, then tune back in on Sunday for the sermon!
Much like the burning bush itself, the story of Moses' first encounter with "I Am" is more than initially meets the eye. Check out this packed episode full of unlikely parallels to the Jesus story (and, therefore, ours as well) and questions about what it means to stand on Holy ground.
Join Matt, Phil, and Calissa as they talk about the fifth and final Sunday of the "Wrestling With A Text" sermon series at Dunwoody UMC. Much like the burning bush itself, the story of Moses' first encounter with "I Am" is more than initially meets the eye. Check out this packed episode full of unlikely parallels to the Jesus story (and, therefore, ours as well) and questions about what it means to stand on Holy ground.
Also, make sure to tune back in on Sunday for the final sermon in our series!
There's a new king in town, and he couldn't care less about Joseph, his people, or his legacy. Thanks to some brave Hebrew midwives, many children are spared from the Pharaoh's cruelty--one of them was Moses. Wrestle with us as we explore this rich story and explore what it means for us today!
Join Rev. Matt Stone and Dr. Phil Schroeder as they talk about the fourth Sunday of the "Wrestling With A Text" sermon series at Dunwoody UMC. There's a new king in town, and he couldn't care less about Joseph, his people, or his legacy. Thanks to some brave Hebrew midwives, many children are spared from the Pharaoh's cruelty--one of them was Moses. Wrestle with us as we explore this rich story and explore what it means for us today!
Joseph, having elevated himself to the position of right-hand-man to Pharaoh in Egypt, is reunited with his brothers in their time of need. Will he forgive and use his new position to bless those who wronged him so long ago, or will he repay jealousy with cruelty? Join us as we wrestle with these questions and others.
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Join Rev. Calissa Dauterman and Rev. Matt Stone as they talk about the third Sunday of the "Wrestling With A Text" sermon series at Dunwoody UMC. Joseph, having elevated himself to the position of right-hand-man to Pharaoh in Egypt, is reunited with his brothers in their time of need. Will he forgive and use his new position to bless those who wronged him so long ago, or will he repay jealousy with cruelty? Join us as we wrestle with these questions and others.
Joseph, like his father (Jacob), was a dreamer. As history has shown us, however, things don't always go smoothly for those who dream. Join us as we wrestle with a text about family, favor, betrayal, and blessing.
Welcome to the Our Story podcast from Dunwoody United Methodist Church!
Join Rev. Matt Stone and Dr. Phil Schroeder as they talk about the second Sunday of the "Wrestling With A Text" sermon series at Dunwoody UMC. Joseph, like his father (Jacob), was a dreamer. As history has shown us, however, things don't always go smoothly for those who dream. Join us as we wrestle with a text about family, favor, betrayal, and blessing.
This week, Dr. Phil Schroeder invites us to wrestle with a text--it's even about wrestling! Oftentimes, the growth in our lives takes place during times of struggle...and that's ok.
Welcome to the Our Story podcast from Dunwoody United Methodist Church!
Join Rev. Matt Stone and Dr. Phil Schroeder as they talk about the first Sunday of the upcoming sermon series at Dunwoody UMC called Wrestling With A Text. Scripture often presents us with uncomfortable opportunities to "wrestle" with these texts. Like Jacob, the subject of our first week, perhaps the blessing for us comes from the struggle itself?