St. Andrew Umc Podcast

Current Sermon Series The Politics of Jesus: Following Christ Beyond Left and Right September 7 – October 12 In our polarized world, Christians often feel pressured to choose between political tribes. But Jesus offers a third way that transcends partisan divisions. This series explores how Christ’s kingdom values challenge both conservative and progressive assumptions, calling us to a higher allegiance. We’ll examine how Jesus’ cross dismantles systems of domination, how his economics challenge both capitalism and socialism, and how his community of disciples embodies a new social order. Rather than baptizing political ideologies, we’ll explore how the gospel can shape our civic engagement, finding unity in Christ while navigating complex social issues with wisdom, grace, and prophetic imagination and courage. September 7 | The Jubilee Revolution • Luke 4:16–30 September 14 | The Way of the Cross • Mark 8:31–38, Luke 9:51–56  September 21 | A New Social Order • Acts 2:42–47, Acts 4:32–37 September 28 | Th

Current Sermon Series The Politics of Jesus: Following Christ Beyond Left and Right September 7 – October 12 In our polarized world, Christians often feel pressured to choose between political tribes. But Jesus offers a third way that transcends partisan divisions. This series explores how Christ’s kingdom values challenge both conservative and progressive assumptions, calling us to a higher allegiance. We’ll examine how Jesus’ cross dismantles systems of domination, how his economics challenge both capitalism and socialism, and how his community of disciples embodies a new social order. Rather than baptizing political ideologies, we’ll explore how the gospel can shape our civic engagement, finding unity in Christ while navigating complex social issues with wisdom, grace, and prophetic imagination and courage. September 7 | The Jubilee Revolution • Luke 4:16–30 September 14 | The Way of the Cross • Mark 8:31–38, Luke 9:51–56  September 21 | A New Social Order • Acts 2:42–47, Acts 4:32–37 September 28 | Th

Current Sermon Series The Politics of Jesus: Following Christ Beyond Left and Right September 7 – October 12 In our polarized world, Christians often feel pressured to choose between political tribes. But Jesus offers a third way that transcends partisan divisions. This series explores how Christ’s kingdom values challenge both conservative and progressive assumptions, calling us to a higher allegiance. We’ll examine how Jesus’ cross dismantles systems of domination, how his economics challenge both capitalism and socialism, and how his community of disciples embodies a new social order. Rather than baptizing political ideologies, we’ll explore how the gospel can shape our civic engagement, finding unity in Christ while navigating complex social issues with wisdom, grace, and prophetic imagination and courage. September 7 | The Jubilee Revolution • Luke 4:16–30 September 14 | The Way of the Cross • Mark 8:31–38, Luke 9:51–56  September 21 | A New Social Order • Acts 2:42–47, Acts 4:32–37 September 28 | Th

Current Sermon Series The Politics of Jesus: Following Christ Beyond Left and Right September 7 – October 12 In our polarized world, Christians often feel pressured to choose between political tribes. But Jesus offers a third way that transcends partisan divisions. This series explores how Christ’s kingdom values challenge both conservative and progressive assumptions, calling us to a higher allegiance. We’ll examine how Jesus’ cross dismantles systems of domination, how his economics challenge both capitalism and socialism, and how his community of disciples embodies a new social order. Rather than baptizing political ideologies, we’ll explore how the gospel can shape our civic engagement, finding unity in Christ while navigating complex social issues with wisdom, grace, and prophetic imagination and courage. September 7 | The Jubilee Revolution • Luke 4:16–30 September 14 | The Way of the Cross • Mark 8:31–38, Luke 9:51–56  September 21 | A New Social Order • Acts 2:42–47, Acts 4:32–37 September 28 | Th

Current Sermon Series Faith in Film: Sacred Truths on the Silver Screen August 17–31 Join us for an inspiring three-part sermon series that explores how God’s grace and spiritual themes shine through the stories portrayed on the silver screen.  Movies have always been a powerful medium for examining the human condition, wrestling with questions of meaning, and exploring themes of redemption, sacrifice, hope, and transformation. Each week, we’ll dive into a different film that offers profound spiritual insights, examining how these stories reflect sacred truths and invite us to consider our own faith journey.  From tales of unlikely heroes to stories of second chances to narratives of community and belonging, we’ll discover how God speaks to us through the art of storytelling on the silver screen. August 17 | The Straight Story August 24 | The Wizard of OZ  August 31 | The Matrix 

Current Sermon Series Faith in Film: Sacred Truths on the Silver Screen August 17–31 Join us for an inspiring three-part sermon series that explores how God’s grace and spiritual themes shine through the stories portrayed on the silver screen.  Movies have always been a powerful medium for examining the human condition, wrestling with questions of meaning, and exploring themes of redemption, sacrifice, hope, and transformation. Each week, we’ll dive into a different film that offers profound spiritual insights, examining how these stories reflect sacred truths and invite us to consider our own faith journey.  From tales of unlikely heroes to stories of second chances to narratives of community and belonging, we’ll discover how God speaks to us through the art of storytelling on the silver screen. August 17 | The Straight Story • Hebrews 13:1–2, 20–21  August 24 | The Wizard of OZ  August 31 | The Matrix 

Current Sermon Series Faith in Film: Sacred Truths on the Silver Screen August 17–31 Join us for an inspiring three-part sermon series that explores how God’s grace and spiritual themes shine through the stories portrayed on the silver screen.  Movies have always been a powerful medium for examining the human condition, wrestling with questions of meaning, and exploring themes of redemption, sacrifice, hope, and transformation. Each week, we’ll dive into a different film that offers profound spiritual insights, examining how these stories reflect sacred truths and invite us to consider our own faith journey.  From tales of unlikely heroes to stories of second chances to narratives of community and belonging, we’ll discover how God speaks to us through the art of storytelling on the silver screen. August 17 | The Straight Story • Hebrews 13:1–2, 20–21  August 24 | The Wizard of OZ  August 31 | The Matrix 

Current Sermon Series Behind the Music: The Gospel According to Billboard July 20 – August 10 Join us for an eye-opening series that looks beneath the surface of contemporary rock music to uncover enduring spiritual truths. Behind the driving rhythms and resounding vocals, rock artists have always wrestled with universal themes of redemption, hope, acceptance, and transcendence that mirror our own faith journeys. We’ll explore how songs about love, forgiveness, pain, and belonging reflect biblical wisdom and speak to our deepest spiritual questions. We’ll take a deep dive into the origins and meanings of each song and, through thoughtful biblical reflection, discover how God’s voice often emerges from the most unexpected places, revealing divine truth behind the music we hear every day. July 20 | Where the Streets Have No Name by U2  July 27 | Little Wonders by Rob Thomas  August 3 | One of Us written by Eric Bazilian   August 10 | Losing My Religion by REM

Current Sermon Series   Behind the Music: The Gospel According to Billboard July 20 – August 10 Join us for an eye-opening series that looks beneath the surface of contemporary rock music to uncover enduring spiritual truths. Behind the driving rhythms and resounding vocals, rock artists have always wrestled with universal themes of redemption, hope, acceptance, and transcendence that mirror our own faith journeys. We’ll explore how songs about love, forgiveness, pain, and belonging reflect biblical wisdom and speak to our deepest spiritual questions. We’ll take a deep dive into the origins and meanings of each song and, through thoughtful biblical reflection, discover how God’s voice often emerges from the most unexpected places, revealing divine truth behind the music we hear every day. July 20 | Where the Streets Have No Name by U2  July 27 | Little Wonders by Rob Thomas  August 3 | One of Us written by Eric Bazilian   August 10 | Losing My Religion by REM

Current Sermon Series   Behind the Music: The Gospel According to Billboard July 20 – August 10 Join us for an eye-opening series that looks beneath the surface of contemporary rock music to uncover enduring spiritual truths. Behind the driving rhythms and resounding vocals, rock artists have always wrestled with universal themes of redemption, hope, acceptance, and transcendence that mirror our own faith journeys. We’ll explore how songs about love, forgiveness, pain, and belonging reflect biblical wisdom and speak to our deepest spiritual questions. We’ll take a deep dive into the origins and meanings of each song and, through thoughtful biblical reflection, discover how God’s voice often emerges from the most unexpected places, revealing divine truth behind the music we hear every day. July 20 | Where the Streets Have No Name by U2 • Ephesians 2:11–22  July 27 | Little Wonders by Rob Thomas  August 3 | One of Us written by Eric Bazilian  Bulletin August 10 | Coming soon! 

Current Sermon Series   Behind the Music: The Gospel According to Billboard July 20 – August 10 Join us for an eye-opening series that looks beneath the surface of contemporary rock music to uncover enduring spiritual truths. Behind the driving rhythms and resounding vocals, rock artists have always wrestled with universal themes of redemption, hope, acceptance, and transcendence that mirror our own faith journeys. We’ll explore how songs about love, forgiveness, pain, and belonging reflect biblical wisdom and speak to our deepest spiritual questions. We’ll take a deep dive into the origins and meanings of each song and, through thoughtful biblical reflection, discover how God’s voice often emerges from the most unexpected places, revealing divine truth behind the music we hear every day. July 20 | Where the Streets Have No Name by U2 • Ephesians 2:11–22 | 9 am Bulletin • 10:30 am Bulletin July 27 | Little Wonders by Rob Thomas | 9 am Bulletin • 10:30 am Bulletin August 3 | One of Us written by Eric Bazil

Current Sermon Series Faith in Fiction: Finding God Between the Lines June 29 – July 13 Stories have always been God’s chosen medium—from ancient parables to modern novels. Literature doesn’t just entertain; it reveals profound truths about the human condition, moral struggle, and our deepest longings for meaning and redemption. In this transformative sermon series, we’ll explore how faith intersects with great works of fiction, discovering how authors across centuries have wrestled with questions of belief, doubt, sacrifice, and grace.  Each week, we’ll examine how fictional characters mirror our own faith journeys—their moments of crisis and revelation, struggles with forgiveness, and encounters with the divine in unexpected places. Join us as we discover that the greatest stories are ultimately about us, our relationship with God, and the enduring narrative of redemption. June 29 | Book: A Prayer for Owen Meany • Hebrews 11:1–3, 8–16 July 6 | Book: You Are So Special | Bulletin • Order of Worship July

Current Sermon Series Faith in Fiction: Finding God Between the Lines June 29 – July 13 Stories have always been God’s chosen medium—from ancient parables to modern novels. Literature doesn’t just entertain; it reveals profound truths about the human condition, moral struggle, and our deepest longings for meaning and redemption. In this transformative sermon series, we’ll explore how faith intersects with great works of fiction, discovering how authors across centuries have wrestled with questions of belief, doubt, sacrifice, and grace.  Each week, we’ll examine how fictional characters mirror our own faith journeys—their moments of crisis and revelation, struggles with forgiveness, and encounters with the divine in unexpected places. Join us as we discover that the greatest stories are ultimately about us, our relationship with God, and the enduring narrative of redemption. June 29 | Book: A Prayer for Owen Meany • Hebrews 11:1–3, 8–16 July 6 | Book: You Are So Special | Bulletin • Order of Worship July

Current Sermon Series Faith in Fiction: Finding God Between the Lines June 29 – July 13 Stories have always been God’s chosen medium—from ancient parables to modern novels. Literature doesn’t just entertain; it reveals profound truths about the human condition, moral struggle, and our deepest longings for meaning and redemption. In this transformative sermon series, we’ll explore how faith intersects with great works of fiction, discovering how authors across centuries have wrestled with questions of belief, doubt, sacrifice, and grace.  Each week, we’ll examine how fictional characters mirror our own faith journeys—their moments of crisis and revelation, struggles with forgiveness, and encounters with the divine in unexpected places. Join us as we discover that the greatest stories are ultimately about us, our relationship with God, and the enduring narrative of redemption. June 29 | Book: A Prayer for Owen Meany • Hebrews 11:1–3, 8–16 July 6 | Book: You Are So Special | Bulletin • Order of Worship July

Current Sermon Series At the End of the Day: 7 Questions for Mindful Living May 4 – June 22 The Apostle Paul once wrote, “Test yourselves to make sure you are solid in the faith. Don’t drift along taking everything for granted. Give yourselves regular checkups. You need firsthand evidence… that Christ is in you. Test it out” (2 Corinthians 13:5, The Message). With those words, Paul urges us to take inventory of our lives daily—to “review the tapes” to see where we might have lived up to our faith, and where we might have fallen short. In this series, we’ll put a new twist on an old form of prayer called “The Examen” which gives us a formula for intentional self-examination at the end of each day. How can we yield our own will to God’s purposes if we are not conscious of our own shortcomings? How can we see where God has shown up in our lives if we do not reflect on the experiences and encounters of our day?  Join us as we explore 7 questions for honest self-examination at the end of our day.

Current Sermon Series At the End of the Day: 7 Questions for Mindful Living May 4 – June 22 The Apostle Paul once wrote, “Test yourselves to make sure you are solid in the faith. Don’t drift along taking everything for granted. Give yourselves regular checkups. You need firsthand evidence… that Christ is in you. Test it out” (2 Corinthians 13:5, The Message). With those words, Paul urges us to take inventory of our lives daily—to “review the tapes” to see where we might have lived up to our faith, and where we might have fallen short. In this series, we’ll put a new twist on an old form of prayer called “The Examen” which gives us a formula for intentional self-examination at the end of each day. How can we yield our own will to God’s purposes if we are not conscious of our own shortcomings? How can we see where God has shown up in our lives if we do not reflect on the experiences and encounters of our day?  Join us as we explore 7 questions for honest self-examination at the end of our day.

Current Sermon Series At the End of the Day: 7 Questions for Mindful Living May 4 – June 22 The Apostle Paul once wrote, “Test yourselves to make sure you are solid in the faith. Don’t drift along taking everything for granted. Give yourselves regular checkups. You need firsthand evidence… that Christ is in you. Test it out” (2 Corinthians 13:5, The Message). With those words, Paul urges us to take inventory of our lives daily—to “review the tapes” to see where we might have lived up to our faith, and where we might have fallen short. In this series, we’ll put a new twist on an old form of prayer called “The Examen” which gives us a formula for intentional self-examination at the end of each day. How can we yield our own will to God’s purposes if we are not conscious of our own shortcomings? How can we see where God has shown up in our lives if we do not reflect on the experiences and encounters of our day?  Join us as we explore 7 questions for honest self-examination at the end of our day.

Current Sermon Series At the End of the Day: 7 Questions for Mindful Living May 4 – June 22 The Apostle Paul once wrote, “Test yourselves to make sure you are solid in the faith. Don’t drift along taking everything for granted. Give yourselves regular checkups. You need firsthand evidence… that Christ is in you. Test it out” (2 Corinthians 13:5, The Message). With those words, Paul urges us to take inventory of our lives daily—to “review the tapes” to see where we might have lived up to our faith, and where we might have fallen short. In this series, we’ll put a new twist on an old form of prayer called “The Examen” which gives us a formula for intentional self-examination at the end of each day. How can we yield our own will to God’s purposes if we are not conscious of our own shortcomings? How can we see where God has shown up in our lives if we do not reflect on the experiences and encounters of our day?  Join us as we explore 7 questions for honest self-examination at the end of our day.

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Current Sermon Series At the End of the Day: 7 Questions for Mindful Living May 4 – June 22 The Apostle Paul once wrote, “Test yourselves to make sure you are solid in the faith. Don’t drift along taking everything for granted. Give yourselves regular checkups. You need firsthand evidence… that Christ is in you. Test it out” (2 Corinthians 13:5, The Message). With those words, Paul urges us to take inventory of our lives daily—to “review the tapes” to see where we might have lived up to our faith, and where we might have fallen short. In this series, we’ll put a new twist on an old form of prayer called “The Examen” which gives us a formula for intentional self-examination at the end of each day. How can we yield our own will to God’s purposes if we are not conscious of our own shortcomings? How can we see where God has shown up in our lives if we do not reflect on the experiences and encounters of our day?  Join us as we explore 7 questions for honest self-examination at the end of our day.