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FUMC Collingswood
This podcast features the sermons preached at First Methodist Church of Collingswood, NJ and follow-up conversations from the pastors, ministry leaders, and the people of FUMC Collingswood. These conversations get us "Beyond the Sermon" and into what we learned through our sermon preparation, answering questions that arise from the sermons, and what God has done and is doing in our lives. For more information, visit us at www.fumccollingswood.org
This Fall we're living in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, & John as a congregation. We'll be looking at how Jesus models life for us and what is possible for a human being surrendered to God the Father and empowered by God the Holy Spirit.
In this sermon, we look at the story of Jesus casting a demon out of a boy at the request of his father and what it teaches us abot demonic activity today.
Scripture Reading: Mark 9:14-29
Pastor Scott and Jeremy sit down with Ken Frank to hear about his story and how He has witnessed God throughout his life
This Fall we're living in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, & John as a congregation. We'll be looking at how Jesus models life for us and what is possible for a human being surrendered to God the Father and empowered by God the Holy Spirit.
In this sermon, we look at Jesus' invitation to come away to a quiet place to develop a sustaining intimacy with God.
Scripture Reading: Mark 6:30-46
Pastor Scott and Jeremy talk youth retreats, first dates, and all that's missing from the sermon
This Fall we're living in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, & John as a congregation. We'll be looking at how Jesus models life for us and what is possible for a human being surrendered to God the Father and empowered by God the Holy Spirit.
In this sermon, we look at how Jesus said the whole Old Testament was hang on our whole-being love of God and neighbor.
Scripture Reading: Matthew 22:34-40
The 3 of us sit down to discuss our recent conference, the real story behind the Rambo proposal, and revival.
This Fall we're living in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, & John as a congregation. We'll be looking at how Jesus models life for us and what is possible for a human being surrendered to God the Father and empowered by God the Holy Spirit.
In this sermon, we talk about Peter, James, and John's experience of Jesus' transfiguration and how God reveals Himself to transform us and send us out on mission.
Scripture Reading: Matthew 17:1-13
Blessed to talk with and hear from a Singer/Songwriter, and more importantly, a Sister in Christ. Sarah shares part of her story and how her faithfulness to the Lord has led her in sharing her gifts and talents for His glory.
Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5386o5ikWhlXU217Mvtzqg?si=6OaUkXfpTI-dxiM1XGvMWQ
Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B09S4WRBJP/sarah-putiri?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_pBb4j3SQqfVdtGAV1mbEN3p2y
Youtube Music: https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCCdflwSa13reiXx7xq4Ir4g?si=BAnlu1Gj6K8yRVYM
This Fall we're living in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, & John as a congregation. We'll be looking at how Jesus models life for us and what is possible for a human being surrendered to God the Father and empowered by God the Holy Spirit.
In this sermon, we look at the sending out of the 12 disciples, the 72 disciples, and Jesus' disciples today.
Scripture Reading: Matthew 9:35-10:20, Luke 10
This Fall we're living in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, & John as a congregation. We'll be looking at how Jesus models life for us and what is possible for a human being surrendered to God the Father and empowered by God the Holy Spirit.
In this sermon, we look at the stories of Jesus' baptism and temptation and lay the case for seeing Jesus as our example, rather than an exception.
Scripture Reading: Matthew 3:13-4:11, also John 14:12 & Philippians 2:6-11
Our series for the summer has been "Life Together" and we are exploring what the character of Christian community looks like; what it means to live together as followers of Jesus.
Scripture: James 5:7-11
Our series for the summer has been "Life Together" and we are exploring what the character of Christian community looks like; what it means to live together as followers of Jesus. In this sermon we look not only on what we've been set from from, but also what we've been set free for.
Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26
Our series for the summer has been "Life Together" and we are exploring what the character of Christian community looks like; what it means to live together as followers of Jesus. In this sermon we get to experience the power of testimony to build up our faith and encourage us as we hear from 3 of our Mexico mission team members share how they saw God at work during their trip.
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:9-22
Our series this summer is "Life Together" and we are exploring what the character of Christian community looks like; what it means to live together as followers of Jesus. In this sermon we have a guest speaker, Rev. Dr. Ron Smith, who shares with us about the purpose and promise of benedictions and the blessing they bestow on the gathered people.
Scripture: Jude 24-25
Our series for the rest of the summer will be "Life Together" and we will be exploring what the character of Christian community looks like; what it means to live together as followers of Jesus. In this sermon we look at the role and meaning of hospitality in shaping us as a community of faith and as a testimony to the world.
Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11
Our series for the rest of the summer will be "Life Together" and we will be exploring what the character of Christian community looks like; what it means to live together as followers of Jesus. In today's sermon we look at the gifts given to us by the Holy Spirit and how we thrive together in the midst of that diversity.
Scripture: Romans 12:3-18
Our series for the rest of the summer will be "Life Together" and we will be exploring what the character of Christian community looks like; what it means to live together as followers of Jesus. In today's sermon we talk about our call to follow Jesus in the way of forgiveness and what it means to really forgive someone.
Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17
Our series for the rest of the summer will be "Life Together" and we will be exploring what the character of Christian community looks like; what it means to live together as followers of Jesus. In this sermon we talk about how the call to follow the way of Jesus is also a call to love in the way of Jesus, which is a self-giving, self-sacrificing love. This kind of love serves as the proof to the world that we follow Jesus.
Scripture: John 13:31-35, 15:9-17, 17:20-24
Our series for the rest of the summer will be "Life Together" and we will be exploring what the character of Christian community looks like; what it means to live together as followers of Jesus. In this first sermon we hear from Paul's letter to the Ephesian church about our call to make every effort to keep unity in the Spirit.
Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-13
The final sermon in a short series called, "Do It Again," in which we are looking at Habakkuk's message for today. In this message, we look at Habakkuk's confidence, which was expressed in worship as a prayer for God to "Do it Again."
Scripture: Habakkuk 3:1-19
We're taking a break from the conversations for the summer, but here are some podcast recommendations from Scott:
Rebuilders Podcast (Spotify, Apple, YouTube)
Wild at Heart Podcast (Spotify, Apple, YouTube)
Awaken Network Podcast (Spotify, Apple, Youtube)
The opening sermon in a series called, "Do It Again," in which we are looking at Habakkuk's message for today. In this message, we look at Habakkuk's commitment to meet God in the place of prayer and watch for where God is working so he could join God there..
Scripture: Habakkuk 1:12-2:5
Pastor Scott and Jeremy go on a long rant about politics(as every great pastor does)... or they share about how holy our service was and how God has been preparing the way for this sermon for years
The opening sermon in a series called, "Do It Again," in which we are looking at Habakkuk's message for today. In this message, we look at Habakkuk's conviction that only God could do something about the situation they were facing and this drove him to prayer and lament.
Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-11
Pastor Scott and Jeremy sit with Lydia and Elizabeth about Youth Sunday and their testimonies... Ft. Lidia's mom
This week continues our series that isn't really a series. Over these 7 weeks we're featuring sermons based on what God is saying to us these days. We're calling it our "Spring Mixtape 2025."
In this Youth Sunday episode we get two messages for the price of one! We have the privilege of hearing from both Lydia and Elizabeth about what God has been and is doing in their lives.
Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-14, 1 Corinthians 10:23-33
This week continues our series that isn't really a series. Over these 7 weeks we're featuring sermons based on what God is saying to us these days. We're calling it our "Spring Mixtape 2025."
In this sermon Jeremy looks at what the writer of Hebrews says about putting our faith in Jesus and His sacrifice and calls us to live from the victory of God.
Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-10
Pastor Scott and Jeremy talk about how we ended up here, the complications of this section of Romans, and what things have helped in regards to being led by the Spirit
This week continues our series that isn't really a series. Over these 7 weeks we're featuring sermons based on what God is saying to us these days. We're calling it our "Spring Mixtape 2025."
In this sermon Jeremy looks at Paul's writing to the Romans about those times when our actions don't live up to our desires and what God is able to do about that.
Scripture: Romans 7:14-24
Pastor Scott and Jeremy talk about all of the hard paths, struggling to give things over to the Lord, and the importance of the whole body
This week continues our series that isn't really a series. Over these 7 weeks we're featuring sermons based on what God is saying to us these days. We're calling it our "Spring Mixtape 2025."
In this sermon Scott looks at four different stories in the Bible and how the people within them responded to change and how we might respond to Jesus's invitation to us to be transformed.
Scripture: Mark 10:46-52
Pastor Scott and Jeremy talk about Sermon Prep, how God has used open homes to shape us, and more nonsense about crokinole... maybe
This week continues our series that isn't really a series. Over these 7 weeks we're featuring sermons based on what God is saying to us these days. We're calling it our "Spring Mixtape 2025."
In this sermon Jeremy calls us to follow the example of Priscilla & Aquila and open our homes and our lives to disciple other people to grow in their faith.
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-13
Welcome to the Scott Show, where Scott talks and Jeremy gets us off topic.
Fasting Pod:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/church-of-the-city-new-york/id1245313998?i=1000699503056
Crokinole:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynQQssjxpxQ
This week continues our series that isn't really a series. Over these 7 weeks we're featuring sermons based on what God is saying to us these days. We're calling it our "Spring Mixtape 2025. "
In this sermon Scott paints a picture of the local church as a forge, a place where God brings people to strengthen them and shape them for His purpose of building the Kingdom of God and the critical role that intentional relationships play in that process.
Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:19-22
Pastor Scott and Jeremy talk about expanding the church since we need a bigger boat, how something so old can be very new to others, and how life can get Messi
This week kicks off a series that isn't really a series. Over the next 7 weeks we'll be featuring sermons based on what God is saying to us these days. We're calling it our Spring Mixtape 2025.
In this sermon Scott shares about what it looks like for God to expand our capacity to receive and steward what God is doing in the world today.
Scripture: Luke 5:1-11
A special episode where we share the two reflections that Jeremy and Scott shared with the congregation on Good Friday as we reflected on the death of Jesus on the cross.
Concluding our Lent series, "How Jesus Saves," we're talking about the mosaic of themes the New Testament uses to describe what happened in the death and resurrection of Jesus and what that means for us today. This Easter Sunday we talk about why we cannot talk about the cross without talking abut the resurrection nor the resurrection without the cross.
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-28
Pastor Scott and Jeremy talk about World War 2, Confidence in Victory, and how Holy Week has changed?
Exchange-Sons of Sunday
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJy9Skh9Qt0
Continuing our Lent series, "How Jesus Saves," we're talking about the mosaic of themes the New Testament uses to describe what happened in the death and resurrection of Jesus and what that means for us today. This Palm Sunday we talk about how, in the crucifixion, Jesus broke the curse of Sin & Death and conquered the enemy.
Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-18
Pastor Scott and Jeremy discuss the Greek word pinchhit, how the church has reached certain conclusions about Jesus as a ransom, and their personal experience with adoption and how it affects their perspective of our adoption into God's family.
Continuing our Lent series, "How Jesus Saves," we're talking about the mosaic of themes the New Testament uses to describe what happened in the death and resurrection of Jesus and what that means for us today. This week we talk about ransom, sacrifice, and redemption, three words connected by the theme of cost, as well as the reason God paid that cost -- to adopt us into the family of God.
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-25
Unmentioned book recommendations about our part in God's Mission:
All Things New by Pete Hughes
https://shorturl.at/QnnJl
The Great Story and the Great Commission by Christopher J. H. Wright
https://shorturl.at/caAeq
Now that I have your attention... Pastor Scott and Jeremy talk about the past two sermons covering God's Mission and Recapitulation, and reflect on how God has lined certain things up within our church!
Book mentioned in this Pod:
Brainwashed by Manny Arango
https://shorturl.at/eZ3jG
Continuing our Lent series, "How Jesus Saves," we're talking about the mosaic of themes the New Testament uses to describe what happened in the death and resurrection of Jesus and what that means for us today. This week we're looking at the motif of recapitulation and what it means that Jesus took up the stories of Adam and Israel to unite us with God.
Scripture: Romans 5:12-21
Steve Schoch preached for us back on February 2, 2025 and Jeremy and Scott sat down with him for a conversation that next week. We've held onto this conversation "for such a time as this;" and with Jeremy out of town and Scott under the weather, this seemed like the perfect time to drop this conversation. There's a ton of good stuff in here, so don't miss a second of it.
This week we continue our Lent series called, "How Jesus Saves." We’re talking about the mosaic of themes the New Testament uses to describe what happened in the death and resurrection of Jesus and what that means for us today. This week Pastor Jeremy steps in to "pinch hit" for a sick pastor Scott and talks about how Jesus saves by undoing the disobedience of Adam.
Scripture: Romans 5:12-21
Pastor Scott and Jeremy try to say PSAT 5 times fast, and why God suffering for our sins was necessary to pardon us
This week we're beginning our Lent series called, "How Jesus Saves." We’re talking about the mosaic of themes the New Testament uses to describe what happened in the death and resurrection of Jesus and what that means for us today. This week we look at the motif of substitution and try to answer the question, "How Can an Innocent Person Die for the Guilty?"
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21
Pastor Scott and Jeremy may use explicit language depending on your speakers and hearing, we apologize in advance. Our conversation primarily focused on Sin and sin
This week we're beginning our Lent series called, "How Jesus Saves." We’re talking about the mosaic of themes the New Testament uses to describe what happened in the death and resurrection of Jesus and what that means for us today. This week we start at the beginning and try to answer the question, "If Jesus saves, what are we saved from?"
Scripture: Colossians 2:13-15
Pastor Scott and Jeremy discuss God's mission, perks of seminary, and contending prayer
This week we're finishing up a pre-Lent series we've called, "Altars of Awakening." We've been looking at some Scripture passages that the Holy Spirit has been impressing on Scott's heart recently and how they fit into what God is doing in these days. This week we look at how our God-given dreams to see the world changed can fade over time and what to do when we're tempted to bury them.
Scripture: Genesis 11:27-32
We're currently in a pre-Lent series we're calling, "Altars of Awakening." We're looking at some Scripture passages that the Holy Spirit has been impressing on Scott's heart recently and how they fit into what God is doing in these days. This week we look at what it means to become a people on whom God can pour His Spirit for the sake of the younger generations.
Scripture: Joel 2:12-17, 25-32
Pastor Scott and Jeremy share some encouraging things from our youth and news about awakenings around the world
We're currently in a pre-Lent series we're calling, "Altars of Awakening." We're looking at some Scripture passages that the Holy Spirit has been impressing on Scott's heart recently and how they fit into what God is doing in these days. This week the focus is on the church and our life together.
Scripture: Jeremiah 6:10-20
Pastor Scott and Jeremy discuss this new sermon series and help Pastor Scott unlock a memory along the way to discerning Emotional Worship vs. Sensing the Spirit
This week we start into a pre-Lent series we're calling, "Altars of Awakening." We'll be looking at some Scripture passages that the Holy Spirit has been impressing on Scott's heart recently and how they fit into what God is doing in these days.
Scripture: Zechariah 13:7-9
Some of our college kids who attended the Passion Conference share their experiences from this year with Pastor Scott
We have a guest preacher on the podcast this week, who is not really much of a guest at all. Mr Steve Schoch, our new and returning Church Council Chair, steps into the pulpit to challenge us to go all in a follow Jesus with all that we are and all that we have.
Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15
Pastor Scott and Jeremy reflect on Sundays service, and discuss practical steps on how to create space for the gospel, share it, and demonstrate it. We even sprinkle in rearranging our schedules around God
This week we wrap up our sermon series called, "Practicing the Way." Based in the gospel of Mark and informed by John Mark Comer's recent work (also "Practicing the Way"), we're looking at what it means to approach our spiritual formation as apprenticeship to Jesus. This week we look at what it means to structure our lives like Jesus' life so we can reach the goal of apprenticeship: Doing what Jesus did.
Scripture: Mark 6:6b-13
Pastor Scott and Jeremy Discuss all of their mistakes, Taylor Swift, and the "Practicing the Way" Course
This week we continue our sermon series called, "Practicing the Way." Based in the gospel of Mark and informed by John Mark Comer's recent work (also "Practicing the Way"), we're looking at what it means to approach our spiritual formation as apprenticeship to Jesus. This week we talk about how we are changed and what we can do to cooperate with God's grace working in our lives.
Scripture: Mark 3:7-19
Pastor Scott and Jeremy catch up on everything inside and outside the church from the past month and dig a little into our new sermon series, testing their friendship and memory
This week we start the new year by kicking off a quick, 3- sermon series called, "Practicing the Way." Based in the gospel of Mark and informed by John Mark Comer's recent work (also "Practicing the Way"), we're looking at what it means to approach our spiritual formation as apprenticeship to Jesus. This week we talk about how we create space to be with Jesus, to abide in Jesus.
Scripture: Mark 1:16-20
Pastor Scott and Jeremy get to sit down with the legend who has served this congregation professionally longer than anyone else, to learn a little of his story
Merry Christmas! This message is the reflection from our 2024 Advent series, which has looked at some of Isaiah's prophecies about the coming Messiah, how they were fulfilled in Jesus, and what that means for us today. In this post-Christmas sermon Pastor Scott looks at how Jesus came as a baby for a reason; He was born to die for us.
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 53:1-7
We wrap up our 2024 Advent series which has looked at some of Isaiah's prophecies about the coming Messiah, how they were fulfilled in Jesus, and what that means for us today. In this post-Christmas sermon Pastor Scott talks about the tension we experience living in between the coming of Christ and His coming again and the signposts that point us to that hope.
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 65:17-25
For our advent message today we have a special guest speaker, Rev. Dick Esher. Dick was the longtime youth pastor and associate pastor at First Methodist Church; we are so grateful to have him back as part of our community of faith.
Listen as Dick shares with us about Mary's heart.
Scripture Reading: Luke 1:26-38
Pastor Scott and Jeremy talk about their troubles exuding certain parts of the fruit of the Spirit, what a new way of life looks like, and "Too good to go"?
Our 2024 Advent series looks at some of Isaiah's prophecies about the coming Messiah, how they were fulfilled in Jesus, and what that means for us today. In this sermon Pastor Scott looks at how the Messiah came to give us new life and lead us into a new way of living in right relationship with God, with others, and with the world.
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 11:1-10
Pastor Scott and Jeremy discuss whether prophecy is still possible today and, if so, how we can discern it from God
Our 2024 Advent series looks at some of Isaiah's prophecies about the coming Messiah, how they were fulfilled in Jesus, and what that means for us today. This sermon talks about what it looks like to follow Jesus' example and move toward the darkness in the world.
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 9:1-7
Pastor Scott and Jeremy talk about names and their importance now and especially in the Old Testament, why Isaiah is being called the 5th Gospel in this sermon series, and what it meant to be a prophet
Our 2024 Advent series looks at some of Isaiah's prophecies about the coming Messiah, how they were fulfilled in Jesus, and what that means for us today. This sermon asks the question, "What does it mean that God is with us?" and looks at what that means for the way we carry God's presence, in our bodies, to the world.
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 7:1-17
Pastor Scott and Jeremy talk about the alternate careers Scott has considered, some other layers from the feeding of the 5000, and the power of silence
Our fall 2024 series is called “Jesus, Lord of All: Miracles as Discipleship in the Gospel of Mark” In this series, we’re talking about how Jesus used miracles to not only bring people to faith in Him, but also to grow them in their faith and understanding of who He is.
This sermon looks at how we can trust Jesus with whatever we have, even if it requires us to give up the security of knowing what is in our hand.
Scripture reading: Mark 6:30-44
Multiple Staff and our Staff relations chair went to NYC to experience prayer in a new way with a church that hosts 19 prayer services a week. After three hours of praying, this is our initial sharing of the experience as we continue to process
Our fall 2024 series is called “Jesus, Lord of All: Miracles as Discipleship in the Gospel of Mark” In this series, we’re talking about how Jesus used miracles to not only bring people to faith in Him, but also to grow them in their faith and understanding of who He is.
This sermon looks at how Jesus heals, even today, because God is for life.
Scripture reading: Mark 5:21-43
In a late-night delirium, Pastor Scott and Jeremy discuss a lot! They discuss miracles we've witnessed, potential demons being cast out in Colombia, and more.
Weather Video
https://youtu.be/mamAJKm0ryk?si=sLPCpP_tG6I0_Z5i
Verses about Believers
Colossians 2:10, Philippians 4:13, Psalms 23:1-3, Ephesians 1:3, Romans 15:7, Galatians 4:7, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Philippians 3:20, 1 Peter 1:5, 1 Corinthians 12:27, Zephaniah 3:17, 1 John 5:14-15, Romans 10:13
Breaking Soul Ties
I bring the cross of my Lord Jesus Christ between me and [name this person]. As Galatians 6:14 says, I have been crucified to [name them], and they have been crucified to me. So by the cross of Jesus Christ, I break every soul tie and every unholy bond with [name them]. I command their human spirit bound back to their body, and I send all of their sin and warfare and corruption bound back to the throne of Christ in their life. I forbid them or their warfare or their sin to transfer to me. And I allow only the love of God, only the bond of the Holy Spirit, between us.
In the name of my Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
https://wildatheart.org/rhplay/audio/soul-ties-download
Agreements
https://wildatheart.org/daily-readings/agreements/
https://wildatheart.org/rhplay/podcast/wild-heart/agreements-%E2%80%93-part-1
https://wildatheart.org/rhplay/podcast/wild-heart/agreements-%E2%80%93-part-2
Our fall 2024 series is called “Jesus, Lord of All: Miracles as Discipleship in the Gospel of Mark” In this series, we’re talking about how Jesus used miracles to not only bring people to faith in Him, but also to grow them in their faith and understanding of who He is.
This sermon looks at the reality of demonic activity in the world today and Jesus' desire to deliver us and give us freedom.
Scripture reading: Mark 5:1-20
Pastor Scott and Jeremy talked with our Organist/Technical Director, Will Walker, to hear his story and how he got connected with First Methodist
Our fall 2024 series is called “Jesus, Lord of All: Miracles as Discipleship in the Gospel of Mark” In this series, we’re talking about how Jesus used miracles to not only bring people to faith in Him, but also to grow them in their faith and understanding of who He is.
This sermon looks at how we should talk about miracles and how God uses them to reveal more of Himself to us.
Scripture reading: Mark 4:35-41
Pastor Scott and Jeremy talk about the actions of and our perspective of God, Satan, and our involvement in everyday life
This sermon concludes our fall 2024 series, "A Heart Like His: Seeing the heart of God in the life of David." This series is asking the question, "What does God's heart look like and what does it look like for us to be a people after God's own heart?"
This sermon looks at what it means for us to be devoted to a God who is devoted to us.
Pastor Scott and Jeremy talk about Pastor Scott's misspeaking from the pulpit, the balance of anger and grief as humans, and also how we can act on our grievance of sin
This sermon continues our fall 2024 series, "A Heart Like His: Seeing the heart of God in the life of David." This series is asking the question, "What does God's heart look like and what does it look like for us to be a people after God's own heart?"
This sermon looks at what it means for us to grieve over the sin in the world, even though it can be easier to just get angry.
Pastor Scott and Jeremy discuss Jesus' teachings about forgiveness and how we can look at the full scope and apply it to our lives, and other scriptures that were on the backburner for this topic
This sermon continues our fall 2024 series, "A Heart Like His: Seeing the heart of God in the life of David." This series is asking the question, "What does God's heart look like and what does it look like for us to be a people after God's own heart?"
This sermon looks at what it means for us to forgive as we have been forgiven, just like David was forgiven following the sin he committed against Bathsheba and Uriah.
Pastor Scott and Jeremy talk about dropping the ark, this week's holy service, and experiencing God's Holiness
This sermon continues our fall 2024 series, "A Heart Like His: Seeing the heart of God in the life of David." This series is asking the question, "What does God's heart look like and what does it look like for us to be a people after God's own heart?"
This sermon looks at the story of David bringing the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem and what it means for God's people to bear His name and share His holy nature.
Pastor Scott and Jeremy discuss stepping on toes, Holy living, and a little about New Room Conference
This sermon continues our fall 2024 series, "A Heart Like His: Seeing the heart of God in the life of David." This series is asking the question, "What does God's heart look like and what does it look like for us to be a people after God's own heart?"
This sermon looks at the story between David and Saul in which David chose to show mercy to Saul and asks the question, "What might it look like for us to chow mercy to those the world would say should be our enemies?"
Pastor Scott and Jeremy talk about the past 2 weeks of sermons, Black Beard, and where Pastor Scott stole his sermon from
This sermon continues our fall 2024 series, "A Heart Like His: Seeing the heart of God in the life of David." This series is asking the question, "What does God's heart look like and what does it look like for us to be a people after God's own heart?"
This sermon looks at the story of David and Goliath and how God is looking for people who will trust that God is the One who fights God's battles.
Pastor Jeremy shares where God has been leading and revealing Himself in the past year, specifically in regard to the next steps in ministry
This sermon continues our fall 2024 series, "A Heart Like His: Seeing the heart of God in the life of David." This series is asking the question, "What does God's heart look like and what does it look like for us to be a people after God's own heart?"
This sermon looks at the hesed, the faithful love of God, and what it means for our friendships and how we reach out to the least and the lost.
Pastor Scott and Jeremy discuss why we're doing this new series, sibling spats, and what it is like having God speak in the quiet moments
This sermon kicks off our fall 2024 series, "A Heart Like His: Seeing the heart of God in the life of David." This series is asking the question, "What does God's heart look like and what does it look like for us to be a people after God's own heart?"
This sermon looks at the shepherding heart of God and God's desire for us to hear, recognize, and follow His voice, even when it comes in the midst of the mundane things of life.
Pastor Scott and Jeremy discuss all the questions from our summer series on the book of Revelation!
This is the final sermon from our 2024 summer sermon series, “Apocalypse Now: Revelation’s Call to be Faithful Witnesses.” In this series, we’ve been talking about what Revelation meant for its original audience and what it means for the church today. This sermon looks at the fulfillment of God's ultimate goal and desire for humanity, union with Him.
We sit down and talk with a handful of our youth that went on a mission trip this summer to serve the community of Allison Hills in Harrisonburg, PA
This sermon is from our 2024 summer sermon series, “Apocalypse Now: Revelation’s Call to be Faithful Witnesses.” In this series, we’re talking about what Revelation meant for its original audience and what it means for the church today. This sermon takes us to Revelation 19, where we get a peek at the end of the story where Jesus, depicted as the rider on the white horse, judges the powers behind the systems of the world according to His Word.
This sermon is from our 2024 summer sermon series, “Apocalypse Now: Revelation’s Call to be Faithful Witnesses.” In this series, we’re talking about what Revelation meant for its original audience and what it means for the church today. This sermon takes us to Revelation 18, in which we hear that Babylon is fallen and learn that we can trust that God's justice to ultimately prevail over the evil systems of the world.
This sermon is from our 2024 summer sermon series, “Apocalypse Now: Revelation’s Call to be Faithful Witnesses.” In this series, we’re talking about what Revelation meant for its original audience and what it means for the church today. This sermon looks at Revelation 14, the harvest of the earth, and why I don't believe in the rapture.
This sermon is from our 2024 summer sermon series, “Apocalypse Now: Revelation’s Call to be Faithful Witnesses.” In this series, we’re talking about what Revelation meant for its original audience and what it means for the church today. This sermon looks at the dragon, the two beasts and "the mark of the beast" and how we're called to live in light of those things today.
This sermon is from our 2024 summer sermon series, “Apocalypse Now: Revelation’s Call to be Faithful Witnesses.” In this series, we’re talking about what Revelation meant for its original audience and what it means for the church today. This sermon looks at the two witnesses in Revelation 11 as a call to the Church to be faithful witnesses to the testimony of Jesus.
This sermon is from our 2024 summer sermon series, “Apocalypse Now: Revelation’s Call to be Faithful Witnesses.” In this series, we’re talking about what Revelation meant for its original audience and what it means for the church today. This sermon looks at Revelation 6-9 and how the images of the seals being opened and the trumpets being sounded invite us to fill the golden bowl with prayers for justice.
This sermon is from our 2024 summer sermon series, “Apocalypse Now: Revelation’s Call to be Faithful Witnesses.” In this series, we’re talking about what Revelation meant for its original audience and what it means for the church today. This sermon talks about what it means to walk in the way of the Lamb.
This sermon is from our 2024 summer sermon series, “Apocalypse Now: Revelation’s Call to be Faithful Witnesses.” In this series, we’re talking about what Revelation meant for its original audience and what it means for the church today. This sermon looks at the role of Babylon as the enemy of the church, both then and now.
This is the first sermon in our 2024 summer sermon series, “Apocalypse Now: Revelation’s Call to be Faithful Witnesses.” In this series, we’re talking about what Revelation meant for its original audience and what it means for the church today. This sermon looks at the vision John was given of the heavenly throne room and our need to have a singular focus on God.
This is the first sermon in our 2024 summer sermon series, “Apocalypse Now: Revelation’s Call to be Faithful Witnesses.” In this series, we’re talking about what Revelation meant for its original audience and what it means for the church today. This sermon looks at the letters to the 7 churches and the context they set for the rest of Revelation.
It's the beginning of the end! The last regularly scheduled conversation for the summer covers 7 spirits, who influence our Lead Pastor, and potentially will provide you with the day the world will end...
This is the first sermon in our 2024 summer sermon series, “Apocalypse Now: Revelation’s Call to be Faithful Witnesses.” In this series, we’re talking about what Revelation meant for its original audience and what it means for the church today. This first series is an intro to the rest of the series and looks at the framework that Revelation gives us as a prophetic, pastoral letter written in an apocalyptic style.
This is primarily a conversation about the Rambo family trip, though it does turn into (around 12:30) a conversation about being intentional with the time and resources God has given us and harkens back to the concept of the Sabbath
Join us for Youth Sunday this week as we hear testimonies from two of our students, Lillian and Eliza, as they share how they've seen God working in their lives.
Pastor Jeremy and Aaron go Live from Adriano Studios to talk about a myriad of things that ultimately revolve around God's providence and us learning to trust it in part by keeping the Sabbath Holy
Pastor Scott and JEremy Continue the conversation with Linda Schoch about God's strength being shown through our weakness and Word Up Ministries
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Pastor Scott and Jeremy sit down with Linda Schoch to talk about how God has been at work throughout her life.
Pastor Scott and Jeremy discuss the ole' water, blood, and spirit combo. Followed by a conversation about why Pastor Scott is leaving, and where He is headed
This sermon continues our Spring 2024 series, "This is How We Know." In this series we're looking at the message that First John has for us. Today we look at the the call as Christians to look different from the world to point people to Jesus.
Pastor Scott and Jeremy talk about some of the big changes from the United Methodist Church General Conference and how we can love our brothers and sisters.
This sermon continues our Spring 2024 series, "This is How We Know." In this series we're looking at the message that First John has for us. Today we look at How the presence of God's Spirit in our lives calls us to be transformed into people who can bear God's presence to the world, loving as we have been loved
Pastor Scott and Jeremy discuss Love vs. Love vs. Love vs. Love. How do we navigate it with different understandings and actions?
This sermon continues our Spring 2024 series, "This is How We Know." In this series we're looking at the message that First John has for us. Today we look at the difference it makes that we are children of God and what it means to bear a family resemblance to our Father.
Pastor Scott and Jeremy discuss how the end of the world has been understood in Christianity, and how we approach it. More importantly, we discuss abiding in Christ!
This sermon continues our Spring 2024 series, "This is How We Know." In this series we're looking at the message that First John has for us. Today we look at what it means to faithfully abide in Christ in these last days.
Pastor Scott and Jeremy discuss the preparations and complications of mentioning politics from the pulpit
This sermon continues our Spring 2024 series, "This is How We Know." In this series we're looking at the message that First John has for us. Today we look at what it looks like to love our brothers and sisters and walk in the light that God has given us.
Pastor Scott and Jeremy sit down with our Worship Leader, Aaron Adriano, to learn about his life and the recent conference he attended with Pastor Scott.
This is the opening sermon in our Spring 2024 series, "This is How We Know." In this series we're looking at the message that First John has for us. Today we look at how we stay in fellowship with God and one another.
Pastor Scott and Jeremy discuss some of the best evidence in favor of Jesus's Death and Resurrection
The sermon you’re about to listen to is from our Lent sermon series for 2024, “I Am: Letting Jesus Be Who He Says He Is.” In this series we’re looking at Jesus’ I Am statements in the Gospel of John as we seek to gain a fuller picture of who God is. This sermon, from Easter Sunday, comes from John 11:17-44 and in it we talk about how God is still a God who wants to raise dead things to new life.
Pastor Scott and Jeremy discuss(again) the history of Holy week and ceremonies connected with it while attempting to hold back their Dad Jokes.
Sunday is Coming: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QS2wPotScZY
The sermon you’re about to listen to is from our Lent sermon series for 2024, “I Am: Letting Jesus Be Who He Says He Is.” In this series we’re looking at Jesus’ I Am statements in the Gospel of John as we seek to gain a fuller picture of who God is. This sermon comes from John 15:1-17 and we talk about what it means to abide in Jesus so we can stay connected to the Vine.
Pastor Scott and Jeremy discuss wearing the wrong color on St. Patricks day, Sponsored Children's Project, and the apostles wrestling with fully understanding who Jesus is.
The sermon you’re about to listen to is from our Lent sermon series for 2024, “I Am: Letting Jesus Be Who He Says He Is.” In this series we’re looking at Jesus’ I Am statements in the Gospel of John as we seek to gain a fuller picture of who God is. This sermon comes from John 14:1-14 and looks how the call to follow Jesus is a call to let Him be Lord over everything.
Pastor Scott and Jeremy talk about New Zealand, why Pastor Jeremy is currently at odds with the NIV translation, and how we let God shepherd every corner of our lives
The sermon you’re about to listen to is from our Lent sermon series for 2024, “I Am: Letting Jesus Be Who He Says He Is.” In this series we’re looking at Jesus’ I Am statements in the Gospel of John as we seek to gain a fuller picture of who God is. This sermon comes from John 10:7-20 and looks at what it means for us to follow Jesus as our Good Shepherd.
Pastor Scott and Jeremy sit down with Jennifer Schwehm to hear about how God has worked throughout her life and led her to lead a new Study in our congregation
The sermon you’re about to listen to is from our Lent sermon series for 2024, “I Am: Letting Jesus Be Who He Says He Is.” In this series we’re looking at Jesus’ I Am statements in the Gospel of John as we seek to gain a fuller picture of who God is. This sermon comes from John 6:25-40 and looks at the signs Jesus is giving us that He is who He says He is.
Pastor Scott and Jeremy to discuss what it's like to be confronted about your sermon, the rest of John 8, and a baby
This week we get a special treat as we get to talk with a group of our students and youth leaders who participated in either the Jr High or Sr High retreats at Black Rock Retreat Center in January. In this conversation Jeremy and Scott are joined by Kirstan, Josiah, Elizabeth, Bethany, and Lillian, as they share favorite memories and spiritual impacts from the weekends.
The sermon you’re about to listen to is from our Lent sermon series for 2024, “I Am: Letting Jesus Be Who He Says He Is.” In this series we’re looking at Jesus’ I Am statements in the Gospel of John as we seek to gain a fuller picture of who God is. This sermon from one of our missionary partners, Don Parsons, comes from John 4 and looks at how an encounter with Jesus, the great I Am, changes everything about our lives.
The sermon you’re about to listen to is the Ash Wednesday sermon from our Lent sermon series for 2024, “I Am: Letting Jesus Be Who He Says He Is.” In this series we’re looking at Jesus’ I Am statements in the Gospel of John as we seek to gain a fuller picture of who God is. This sermon, coming from Exodus 3, sets the framework within which Jesus' original audiences would have heard Him say, "I Am..."
Since Jeremy is on paternity leave, in this week's conversation we drop in on a First Methodist staff meeting. We always open our staff meetings answering questions from the "Discipleship Deck" before moving on to other business. In this episode Scott is joined by Will, Aaron, Tina, and Marie as we talk about our discipleship cards, our fasting series, and what we're fasting from for Lent.
The sermon you’re about to listen to comes from our first series of 2024, “Fast Forward.” Today, in our final sermon in the series, we're talking about how we are called to patiently endure seasons we would rather fast forward through in prayer.
We continue the conversation with Jonathan Schwehm and discuss prayer, tithing, and more
The sermon you’re about to listen to comes from our first series of 2024, “Fast Forward.” Today we're talking about the role that our motivations play in how we practice spiritual disciplines like prayer and fasting.
Pastor Scott and Jeremy talk to Jonathan Schwehm about how he ended up as a part of our congregation, what God is doing in his life, and what God is doing in the church that excites Jonathan
The sermon you’re about to listen to comes from our first series of 2024, “Fast Forward.” Today we're talking about some of the reasons it can seem that God isn't answering our prayers and what to do when our prayers feel unheard.
Pastor Scott and Jeremy sit with Tina Hemphill to learn a little about her history with our congregation, what God has been doing in her life, and what she's excited about with the future of our congregation.
The sermon you’re about to listen to comes from our first series of 2024, “Fast Forward.” Today we're talking about the different reasons we see people fast in Scripture and how it all comes down to motives.
Pastor Scott and Jeremy enter the new year talking about the future of our congregation and how you can participate in your prayers and fasting
The sermon you’re about to listen to comes from our first series of 2024, “Fast Forward.” Today we're talking about fasting as the physical expression of our spiritual intentions in prayer.
Pastor Jeremy sits down with a few of our College students who went to the Passion conference to talk about their experiences
The sermon you’re about to listen to comes from our first series of 2024, “Fast Forward.” Today we're talking about how the portrait of God we hold in our hearts impacts the way we approach prayer and how God's invitation makes prayer a privilege, not an obligation.
Pastor Scott and Jeremy do not talk about being filled with the Holy Spirit, but discuss the place of Mary in our faith and share some end of the year sentiments.
In this third sermon in our advent series, "Make Straight the Paths," we look at Mary's visit to Elizabeth and the role of the Holy Spirit in John's life and for us so we can become people who prepare the way for Jesus to come to others today.
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Pastor Scott and Jeremy discuss odd Christmas lyrics, Oswalt vs. Oswalt, faithfulness for the kingdoms sake
In this second sermon in our advent series, "Make Straight the Paths," we look at the angelic announcement of John's birth and what it means to let God set the expectations for our waiting so we can be people who prepare the way for Jesus to come to others today.
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In this first sermon in our advent series, "Make Straight the Paths," we look at the ministry and message of John the Baptist and what it looks like for us to repent so we can be people who prepare the way for Jesus to come to others today.
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Pastor Scott and Jeremy talk about Christmas in November, trusting God even if it leads to instability, and the "real" Promise Land
In our series, "In The Wilderness," we’re walking with the Israelites from Mt Sinai to the Promised Land and looking at what we can learn about trusting God more, even when the journey looks different than we anticipated or expected.
In this sixth and final sermon, we talk about what it looks like to trust God in the midst of the shakiness and instability that comes with seasons of transition.
Pastor Scott and Jeremy talk about Swedish bus stops, Women's roles in church, and why Jeremy is the best/worst uncle
In our series, "In The Wilderness," we’re walking with the Israelites from Mt Sinai to the Promised Land and looking at what we can learn about trusting God more, even when the journey looks different than we anticipated or expected.
In this fifth sermon, which got switched up just this week, we talk about what we do when we don't know what to do.
Pastor Scott and Jeremy talk about all that could've been in the sermon and facing chronic pain with Meg Rambo
In our series, "In The Wilderness," we’re walking with the Israelites from Mt Sinai to the Promised Land and looking at what we can learn about trusting God more, even when the journey looks different than we anticipated or expected.
In this fourth sermon, we talk about what it looks like to trust God in the midst of the pains of life.
In our series, "In The Wilderness," we’re walking with the Israelites from Mt Sinai to the Promised Land and looking at what we can learn about trusting God more, even when the journey looks different than we anticipated or expected.
In this third sermon, we talk about what it looks like to trust God, even in the face of the frustrations that come from people, circumstances, and things beyond our control.
Pastor Scott and Jeremy announce the Giveaway winners, discuss being stranded in the Grand Canyon without water, and the frustrations of ministry
Pastor Scott and Jeremy discuss the event that almost ended Scott and Meg's relationship, doing work for God that He didn't ask us too, and walking with God into the uncomfortable
In our series, "In The Wilderness," we’re walking with the Israelites from Mt Sinai to the Promised Land and looking at what we can learn about trusting God more, even when the journey looks different than we anticipated or expected.
In this second sermon, we talk about what we do when our disobedience causes us to miss our window to obey God.
Pastor Scott and Jeremy discuss fish loaves, Pastor Scotts Prayer of Trust, and our first Giveaway!
In our series, "In The Wilderness," we’re walking with the Israelites from Mt Sinai to the Promised Land and looking at what we can learn about trusting God more, even when the journey looks different than we anticipated or expected.
In this first sermon, we talk about God's provision of manna and quail and what it means to trust God in our needs.
Pastor Scott and Jeremy talk about animal sacrifices today, urgent questions from spouses, and if curtains can be too thick
We cover the ENTIRE book of Leviticus in this sermon! Not really, but we look at what it means to read Leviticus today and how it helps us answer the question, "How can a holy God dwell in the midst of sinful people?"
Pastor Scott and Jeremy discuss the Young Adults Retreat, the Idols in our lives, and Sex
Looking at the story of the Golden Calf in Exodus 32, we talk about the difference between Israel and their willingness to turn to idols and Moses and his willingness to stand in the gap and intercede for the people.
Pastor Scott and Jeremy are joined by Kirstan Berger to discuss her internship at FUMC, the worse part of youth ministry, and Pastor Scott leaving ministry behind
We look at how God rescued Israel from Egypt and for Himself; to be God's covenant people. As the church, we are God's new covenant people and our lives are supposed to be a reflection of God's holy love.
Pastor Scott and Jeremy discuss airport issues, Trusting God in front of the sea, and blessings from the New Room Conference
What do we do when we find ourselves between a rock and a hard place? Do we just sit back and wait for God to do something? In this sermon, we look at what we're supposed to do in these situations and what we can expect from God.
Pastor Scott and Jeremy discuss BBQ, God killing children, and Jeremy's personality quiz issue
Continuing our walk with the Israelites as we look at the plagues and passover in particular.
Pastor Scott and Jeremy briefly discuss why Scott is the Pastor, flamethrowers, and how you can join us on the podcast!
We begin our journey with the people of Israel from Egypt to Mt Sinai. In this sermon we look at how God invited Moses to participate in saving God's people. God cares about our suffering and He is looking for people who will say yes to His invitation.
Series: The God Who Rescues
Scripture passage: Exodus 3:1-12
Today we look at Haggai 1:1-11 and what God has to say about being single-minded and whole-hearted in putting Jesus at the center of everything.
Pastor Scott and Jeremy talk about forming families, testimonies from Young adults, and Hannah's heart for this next season of Children's ministry
Pastor Scott speaks about our call to multitask; investing in future generations while, at the same time, taking care of the people God has given us.
Jeremy preaches for us from Ephesians 5 and Ezekiel 16 about the importance of the church keeping our wedding vows as the bride of Christ.
Pastor Scott and Jeremy discuss what relationship driven ministry can look like, and we get a friendly visit from Carol Doron sharing about some relationship driven ministry she's been apart of recently.
Continuing our "Living Stones" series, we look at what it means to be drive by relationships in the way we do church.
we had some tech issues today and the podcast catches us about 30-45 seconds into the sermon
Pastor Scott and Jeremy sit down with Josiah and Sisay Zook for an exclusive look at their experiences during the Mexico Mission Trip to La palmilla
As part of our Living Stones series, some of our team that recently returned from La Palmilla, Mexico shared what they experienced and how God spoke to them on the trip.
Continuing our series, "Living Stones," we look at Acts 13:1-3 and what we can learn from the church in Antioch about being a church that is focused on mission.
Will Walker shares a message from Ezra about the importance of building an altar of prayer in our hearts.
Got to sit down with our lovely friend Mia and talk about her history with the church and her perspective on our church, the church, and christians.
In our summer 2023 sermon series we are looking at who Jesus is calling us to be and what He is building us into as a congregation. In this sermon, we look at the story of Peter's rescue from prison in Acts 12:1-18 and talk about what a radical dependence on God looks like.
Pastor Scott and Jeremy talk about the direction of our church, the Chosen, and smoking nurses
In our summer 2023 sermon series we are looking at who Jesus is calling us to be and what He is building us into as a congregation. In this first sermon, we look at 1 Peter 2:1-10 and the images Peter uses to describe the people of God.
Pastor Scott and Jeremy talk about surviving the week, having mercy on non-believers, and God asking us the hard questions
As followers of Jesus, we are called to contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to God's holy people. In this third and final sermon in our series, "Contender: Jude's Letter and the Struggle for our Faith," we learn about what Jude is calling us to as he calls us to contend.
As followers of Jesus, we are called to contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to God's holy people. In this second sermon in our series, "Contender: Jude's Letter and the Struggle for our Faith," we learn more about the false teachers Jude is writing about and the message they are sharing by sorting through scriptural and extra biblical references, allusions, and images Jude uses to describe them.
As followers of Jesus, we are called to contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to God's holy people. In this first sermon in our series, "Contender: Jude's Letter and the Struggle for our Faith," we learn about who Jude is and what this faith we're called to contend for is.
As part of our Youth Sunday, Chloe McDevitt preached a message from Mark 4:35-41 on trusting Jesus in the midst of our doubts.
Pastor Scott and Jeremy talk about face painting, surviving without Meg, and what holiness is
We talk a lot about what Jesus has done, a little bit about what Jesus will do, but not a whole lot about what Jesus is doing. In our sermon series, "Exalted: Living in Light of the Ascension of Jesus," we're looking at what Jesus is doing now and the difference that makes as we follow Him. In this last sermon in our series, we look at the relationship between the ascension of Jesus and the coming of the Holy Spirit.
Pastor Scott preaches on Ascension Sunday referencing both Acts 1:1-11 and 1 Corinthians 15:35-38
Pastor Scott and Jeremy talk about Bob Marley, the day of evil, and the complications of getting dressed in the morning
We talk a lot about what Jesus has done, a little bit about what Jesus will do, but not a whole lot about what Jesus is doing. In our sermon series, "Exalted: Living in Light of the Ascension of Jesus," we're looking at what Jesus is doing now and the difference that makes as we follow Him. In this third sermon, we continue to look at what Jesus is doing; He is with us in our battles and He has won the victory.
Pastor Scott and Jeremy talk about playing card games during staff meetings, the church being united, and praying to saints
We talk a lot about what Jesus has done, a little bit about what Jesus will do, but not a whole lot about what Jesus is doing. In our sermon series, "Exalted: Living in Light of the Ascension of Jesus," we're looking at what Jesus is doing now and the difference that makes as we follow Him. In this sermon, we continue to look at what Jesus is doing; He is exalted and interceding for us.
Pastor Scott and Jeremy argue about the podcast, and discuss tacos and how God is working here and now at FUMC Collingswood
We talk a lot about what Jesus has done, a little bit about what Jesus will do, but not a whole lot about what Jesus is doing. In our sermon series, "Exalted: Living in Light of the Ascension of Jesus," we're looking at what Jesus is doing now and the difference that makes as we follow Him. In our first sermon, we look at the reality that Jesus is Lord and He is exalted and reigning.
Pastor Scott and Jeremy talk about being shaken up, the greatest baby in the world, and risking our lives for a waterbottle
Pastor Scott left Jeremy in charge to discuss what is going on with the Mexico Mission team
Life can be challenging and it seems that often our choices are between two (or more) hard things. What does it look like to trust God even when things are challenging? In this sermon we look at the lessons we can learn from Caleb about how to trust God even when things are challenging.
Pastor Scott and Jeremy discuss family Easter traditions, dodging snakes in church, and what we make the bible say
The conclusion to our series, "7 Deadly Sins: the power of God to move us from death to new life," in which we look at Jesus' resurrection and how we are invited into the empty tomb and empowered to live in resurrection power.
Pastor Scott and Jeremy talk about our greatness, being hypocrites, and why we need to check ourselves before we wreck ourselves
We continue our Lent sermon series, "7 Deadly Sins: The power of God to move us from death to new life.' In this Palm Sunday sermon we look at the sin of pride and how Jesus' example leads us to take our "self" out of the center of our lives so Jesus can take His place there.
Pastor Scott and Jeremy talk about sex, sand art, and if we need to follow thousands of rules
We continue our Lent sermon series, "7 Deadly Sins: The power of God to move us from death to new life.' In this week's sermon we look at the sin of lust, and how it keeps us from living within God's design and desire for human flourishing.
Pastor Scott and Jeremy talk about balancing joy with sorrow and how we control our wrath when we feel the urge to "fight for God"
We continue our Lent sermon series, "7 Deadly Sins: The power of God to move us from death to new life.' In this week's sermon, we look at the sin of wrath, the warning lights that reveal what is in our hearts, and how forgiveness is key to what God wants to do in our hearts.
We continue our Lent sermon series, "7 Deadly Sins: The power of God to move us from death to new life.' In this week's sermon, we look at the sin of greed and how tithing and generosity can help us detach from our wealth and possessions so we can set our mind on ultimate, eternal things.
Karen Alexander joins Pastor Scott for this conversation and they talk about passion, the hard work of relationships, and John & Charles Wesley's mom, Susanna.
This week we continue our Lent sermon series, "7 Deadly Sins: The power of God to move us from death to new life.' In this sermon, we look at the sin of sloth and diligence as a virtue the Spirit can give us to help us live in healthy rhythms of practices and disciplines that lead to our transformation.
This week we continue our Lent sermon series, "7 Deadly Sins: The power of God to move us from death to new life.' In this sermon, we look at the sin of gluttony and self-control as a fruit of the Spirit that can help us live in healthy rhythms of fasting, feasting, and moderation.
Join us as we enter into the season of Lent by celebrating Ash Wednesday together. We receive the ashes as a mark of our repentance, humility, and mortality; remembering that we are made from dust, but have been given new life in Jesus.
Pastor Scott and Jeremy discuss the Outpouring happening in Wilmore Kentucky, the pastors we envy, and buying $10,000 dollar wine in Dubai
This week we start our Lent sermon series, "7 Deadly Sins: The power of God to move us from death to new life.' In our first sermon, we look at the sin of envy and the virtues of love and kindness.
In this sermon we look at what it looks like to cross the line from living as an "Almost Christian" to living as an "Altogether Christian." This sermon is based on John Wesley's sermon, "The Almost Christian."
This is the final sermon in our series that we’re calling “Speaking with a Wesleyan Voice: Rediscovering our Methodist Tradition for Today.” In this series, we’re going to look at some of the distinctives of what makes us Methodist or Wesleyan and why it’s a voice that is needed in the world today.
Special live recording from our youth winter retreat, where a few of our boys share about the experience in this special 1 of a kind episode
Pastor Scott and Jeremy talk about winter retreat, Jesus raising like bread, and communion with Oreos
In this sermon we look at a Wesleyan view of Communion as a means of grace in which God transforms and sanctifies us and a continual reminder of what God has done for us, who we are as the people of God, and who we are becoming.
This is the fifth sermon in our series that we’re calling “Speaking with a Wesleyan Voice: Rediscovering our Methodist Tradition for Today.” In this series, we’re going to look at some of the distinctives of what makes us Methodist or Wesleyan and why it’s a voice that is needed in the world today.
Pastor Scott and Jeremy discuss super soaker baptisms, "re-baptizing", and what it's like to be in a band
In this sermon we look at a Wesleyan view of baptism as a means of being brought into the covenant community of faith and why we should include our babies and children in that sacrament..
This is the fourth sermon in our series that we’re calling “Speaking with a Wesleyan Voice: Rediscovering our Methodist Tradition for Today.” In this series, we’re going to look at some of the distinctives of what makes us Methodist or Wesleyan and why it’s a voice that is needed in the world today.
Pastor Scott and Jeremy discuss the Walking Dead, the simplicity of grace, and making discipline fun
In this sermon we look at a Wesleyan view of the means of grace and how they help us grow in grace and holiness.
This is the third sermon in our series that we’re calling “Speaking with a Wesleyan Voice: Rediscovering our Methodist Tradition for Today.” In this series, we’re going to look at some of the distinctives of what makes us Methodist or Wesleyan and why it’s a voice that is needed in the world today.
Pastor Scott and Jeremy talk about how to save your kids, walking with God, and being married to Jesus
In this sermon we look at how Wesley defined the 'people called Methodists' and at the 'grand deposit' of Methodism, scriptural holiness.
This is the first sermon in our new series that we’re calling “Speaking with a Wesleyan Voice: Rediscovering our Methodist Tradition for Today.” In this series, we’re going to look at some of the distinctives of what makes us Methodist or Wesleyan and why it’s a voice that is needed in the world today.
Pastor Scott and Jeremy talk about Passion conference, pastor origin stories, and taking verses out of context
In this sermon we get a quick biographical sketch of John Wesley's life leading up to the preaching of his sermon, "Salvation by Faith," in June of 1738. After that, we look at what is meant by the terms "Saved," "Faith," and "Grace" in Ephesians 2:1-10.
This is the first sermon in our new series that we’re calling “Speaking with a Wesleyan Voice: Rediscovering our Methodist Tradition for Today.” In this series, we’re going to look at some of the distinctives of what makes us Methodist or Wesleyan and why it’s a voice that is needed in the world today.
On Sunday, January 1, 2023, New Year’s Day, we joined together as a congregation to celebrate, in our first act of corporate worship, John Wesley’s Covenant Renewal Service. There was no sermon as part of that service, but Tim and Scott talked about what a covenant is, how God uses them to help us relate to Him, and how the themes of the covenant renewal service can shape our daily lives.
On Sunday, January 1, 2023, New Year’s Day, we joined together as a congregation to celebrate, in our first act of corporate worship, John Wesley’s Covenant Renewal Service. Since a sermon was not preached as part of this service, I thought we would share with you the audio of the liturgy we worked through in that service. This is the first week of our new series that we’re calling “Speaking with a Wesleyan Voice: Rediscovering our Methodist Tradition for Today.” In this series, we’re going to look at some of the distinctives of what makes us Methodist or Wesleyan and why it’s a voice that is needed in the world today.
For our gap week podcast, Pastor Jeremy talks with Meg Rambo and Rebecca Andrade to talk about what it's like being a pastors wife.
For our Advent sermons this year, we are working through some of the key ideas in the Old Testament that led to Jesus’ coming to try to answer the question, ”What are we waiting for?” Because if Advent is a season of waiting it’s important to understand what it is we are waiting for. In this double-session, we share our messages from Christmas Eve, how Jesus came at just the right time and in just the right way, and Christmas morning, looking at how like Simeon and Anna we can trust God's promises even though we are still waiting for Jesus to come again.
For our Advent sermons this year, we are going to work through some of the key ideas in the Old Testament that led to Jesus’ coming to try to answer the question, ”What are we waiting for?” Because if Advent is a season of waiting it’s important to understand what it is we are waiting for. In this sermon the answer is, we are waiting for God to come to us. Jesus is God, and we can trust that He is working even when things seem silent.
Pastor Scott and Jeremy talk about testing Nabisco cookies, Kings, and how we navigate being loyal to God as our king
For our Advent sermons this year, we are going to work through some of the key ideas in the Old Testament that led to Jesus’ coming to try to answer the question, ”What are we waiting for?” Because if Advent is a season of waiting it’s important to understand what it is we are waiting for. In this first sermon the answer is, we are waiting for a King to lead us. Jesus is that King, and while we are waiting for Him to come again, we live as citizens of his Kingdom today.
Pastor Scott and Jeremy talk abut punching Satan, expectations for Jesus, and the privilege of reading scripture
Apologies that this week's sermon was late; we had some technical difficulties with our livestream this week.
For our Advent sermons this year, we are going to work through some of the key ideas in the Old Testament that led to Jesus’ coming to try to answer the question, ”What are we waiting for?” Because if Advent is a season of waiting it’s important to understand what it is we are waiting for. In this first sermon the answer is, we are waiting for a Messiah to free us. Jesus is that Messiah, and we are waiting for Him to come again.
Pastor Scott and Jeremy talk about their In-laws, hiding from God and Pastor Scott's shoulder surgery
For our Advent sermons this year, we are going to work through some of the key ideas in the Old Testament that led to Jesus’ coming to try to answer the question, ”What are we waiting for?” Because if Advent is a season of waiting it’s important to understand what it is we are waiting for. In this first sermon the answer is, we are waiting for a Savior to save us from sin. Jesus is that Savior, and we are waiting for Him to come again.
Pastor Jeremy and Scott discuss football, soaking in scripture, and how we act when non-believers join us
The final sermon in our series "Holy Ghost Stories." In this series we are looking at some of the stories of the Holy Spirit working in the early Church. This sermon looks at how God invites us to partner with Him in the work of transforming us into people He can entrust with His power and authority.
Scripture: Acts 19:1-20
Pastor Scott and Jeremy talk about finding explosives in your basement, God stopping us, and how Christians should have easy lives.
The second sermon in our series "Holy Ghost Stories." In this series we are looking at some of the stories of the Holy Spirit working in the early Church. This sermon looks at how God directs us in life better than we could have chosen for ourselves and send us where God can use us most effectively.
Scripture: Acts 13:1-3, 16:6-10
The third sermon in our series "Holy Ghost Stories." In this series we are looking at some of the stories of the Holy Spirit working in the early Church. This sermon looks at how we relate to the Holy Spirit and how we are called to live the life of God in our lives and point to Jesus.
Scripture: Acts 8:4-24
Pastor Scott and Jeremy talk about gifts of the Spirit and how we can open ourselves to be used by it.
The second sermon in our series "Holy Ghost Stories." In this series we are looking at some of the stories of the Holy Spirit working in the early Church. This sermon looks at our call to join God in the work of bringing wholeness and healing to the world and how we must obey God rather than people, no matter the cost.
Scripture: Acts 3:1-16
Pastor Scott and Jeremy discuss the word liminal, witnessing the spirit at work, and changes in life we later appreciated
The first sermon in our series "Holy Ghost Stories." In this series we are looking at some of the stories of the Holy Spirit working in the early Church. This sermon looks at what it means to find ourselves in liminal spaces and how the Spirit shows up in those times.
Pastor Scott and Jeremy talk about 5 pastors they would keep in a cave, taking a stance on scripture, and being prepared to share the gospel
The 6th and final sermon in our series, "Digital Babylon: Developing Resilient Faith in Exile." We look at how God's invitation to partner with Him in countercultural mission gives an answer to the question, "Can I make a difference?"
Pastor Scott and Jeremy talk about using scripture to win arguments with our wives, how to be a disciple at work, and Mcdonalds
The 5th sermon in our series, "Digital Babylon: Developing Resilient Faith in Exile." We look at the connection between our following Jesus and our calling in the world.
Pastor Jeremy and Pastor Scott have a conversation about how to talk to teenagers, the kind of people we want to become, and how we know God loves us.
The fourth sermon in our series, "Digital Babylon: Developing Resilient Faith in Exile." In this sermon we look at how meaningful intergenerational relationships help us answer the question, "Am I loved?" and cope with the isolation and mistrust we experience in life in Digital Babylon.
Pastor Scott and Jeremy talk about Ocean City, navigating the culture, and conspiracy theories
The third sermon in our series, "Digital Babylon: Developing Resilient Faith in Exile." In this sermon we look at how developing our muscles of cultural discernment can help us answer the question, "How do I live?" and cope with the accelerated pace and complexity of life in Digital Babylon.
Pastor Scott and Jeremy power through exhaustion to ask our biggest questions yet, and talk about how our community and exemplify intimacy with Christ to encourage us as we face our Goliaths
The second sermon in our series, "Digital Babylon: Developing Resilient Faith in Exile." In this sermon we look at the identity shaping intimacy that David developed in the hiddenness of the sheep pastures that allowed him to trust that God would fight the battle against Goliath and the Philistines and how we must develop that kind of intimacy with Jesus if we are going to form resilient disciples.
Pastor Scott and Jeremy discuss Wicked, what "Post-Christian" culture is, and building resilience as The Church during times where everything is changing so quickly
The introductory sermon in our series, "Digital Babylon: Developing Resilient Faith in Exile." In this sermon we make the case for how living as Christians in the modern, western world is similar to ancient Jews living in exile in Babylon. We draw our framework from Daniel 1, asking the question, "What was different about Daniel and his friends that allowed them to be resiliently faithful to God in the face of cultural coercion?"
This week Pastor Scott and Linda Schoch discuss the mysteries of God, the Trinity, Bible chronology, and what Jesus accomplished on the cross.
The chronological Bible we discuss is The One Year Chronological Bible from Tyndale. Or, to access a listing of passages for each day, click here.
Sermon based on Psalms 22 from our summer series called "The Songs of Summer." This sermon looks at Jesus's quote of Psalm 22:1 from the cross and what it means to let Psalm 22 be the lens we see Jesus's crucifixion through.
This week Pastor Scott and Will discuss looking for lost things, graphic design, and what it means to seek God.
Sermon based on Psalms 139 from our summer series called "The Songs of Summer." This sermon looks at how God searches for us, searches us, and invites us to search for Him.
This week Pastor Scott and Jeremy discuss Christian reggae, holding each other accountable without shaming, and knowing God loves us even when we don't feel like it due to our circumstances
Pastor Scott, Jeremy, and Meg Rambo talk about lifting things up to God, the last time we felt young, and how spouses fit into ministry
Pastor Scott and Jeremy discuss worship music without an organ, what we can do without God, and why God might not like what we offer Him.
Sermon based on Psalm 51 from our summer series called "The Songs of Summer." Originally preached on 8/7/22
Pastor Scott and Pastor Jeremy talk with Will Walker about his sermon on dumb sheep, OJ Simpson, and receiving direction from God
A sermon on Psalm 23 from our series, "The Songs of Summer," brought to us by our very own Will Walker.
Pastor Scott and Jeremy discuss the Florence + the Machine song that inspired the title of the sermon, God as our wonderful counselor, and Pixar's "Inside Out"
Join Pastor Scott and Pastor Jeremy as they talk about nursing, Colombia, and relating to Scripture as a follow up to Sunday's sermon in which Jeremy shared his testimony and how we are all called to to follow God even when we don't feel equipped.
Pastor Jeremy share his testimony of how God has led him to this point in his life and to First Methodist, Collingswood and a challenge for each of us to be obedient to whatever God is calling us to do.
We sit down with Josh Hallahan to talk about driving in Uganda, Holy moments, and what Sabbath time can look like
The Director of Discipleship for the Francis Asbury Society Shares a message with First Methodist Church Collingswood
Pastor Scott and Pastor Jeremy discuss the "Walk This Way" sermon, a potluck special, and Favorite Hymns!